Peregian Springs News February 2016

Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Vol 1. Issue 5

February 2016

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AT YOUR SERVICE: Division 9 candidates for the March 19 local government elections as at February 10, left to right: current sitting councillor Stephen Robinson, Independent, Greens’ candidate Angela Wilson and Independent Scott Larsen.

Getting to know you...

AS the countdown to the March 19 local government elections continues, three candidates have so far put their hands up to vie for the votes of Peregian Springs residents’ in the Division 9.

Incumbent Stephen Robinson is keen to continue and build on work already done since he was voted in as local Councillor for Division 9 four years ago.

Greens’ candidate Angela Wilson has entered the race in a bid to boost the vote for stronger protection of the

Sunshine Coast’s unique environment within the Council chambers.

Independent Scott Larsen is keen to serve the community and raise awareness within Council of the issues he sees as being important to the area’s future growth including more jobs and community facilities.

Inside today, on pages 7, 8 and 9, we profile the candidates, so you know who they are and what they bring to the table. We will back up this month’s coverage with candidate Q & A’s online and in our March edition.

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Local News From the Ed’s desk A WISE person once said getting involved in your community is like showing up for life. There’s the ultimate chance to get involved coming on March 19 th- with the local government election giving you the chance to say who you want to represent you in Council for the next 4 years.

In this issue we start a two-part election coverage with a “getting to know you” of the candidates throwing their hat into the ring so far for our Division (Division 9 which covers Peregian Springs, Peregian Breeze, Coolum, Doonan, Verrierdale, Yandina Creek, Yaroomba , Pt Arkwright, Valdora and Bli Bli).

Inside we explore FKPs proposal to rezone golf course land from sport and recreational to residential in a bid to put 12 new home lots on the course to help the golf clubs alleged financial difficulties.

Also we welcome the upcoming March launch of the Wellness Centre a new haven in our area combining dance, physio and natural medicine under one roof at Balgownie Drive.

Keep reading, there’s lots to discover in this edition with much more local relevant Peregian Springs politics, business, advice and personality stories to come in March.

Brief update on possible Rec Oval toilet opening - Councillor Robinson says he is chasing this up but Council is looking at a region-wide policy of how best to manage the issue.

Until next time,

Rebecca

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Golden locks to go in shave for a cure...

TALLIS “Fluffy” Pascoe, is braving the blade to shave his blue blonde bouf for a great cause at the Leukaemia Foundation’s Shave for a Cure on Friday March 11.

The Peregian Springs State School boy is losing his locks in dramatic style in the annual leukaemia foundation fundraiser to help find a cure for the disease, which has affected many families including Tallis’ own.

Tallis says his school has been really supportive of his aims to help to raise $1500 (with $398 raised so far).

If you’d like to donate to Tallis’ shave or leave a message of support, please go to www.worldsgreatestshave.com, click the sponsor button, search for Tallis Pascoe and follow the prompts.

Responsibility for election coverage in this publication is taken by Rebecca Crockett of 117 The Avenue, Peregian Springs, Qld, 4573.

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Dust still settling at Terraces THE family of Peregian Springs toddler, Sunny Scudamore, can’t wait for the dust to finally settle on the Sunland Development.

Since heavy machinery began hauling and stockpiling dirt on the `Terraces’ – the latest stage of the Sunland Pavilions development bordering Ridges Boulevard, the Forest Ridge Circuit family have experienced varying health complaints such as breathing difficulties, chest tightness and lethargy. Sunny has a nagging, persistent cough, that began a couple of months ago, often leading to dry retching which her mother Amy says Sunny hadn’t had in the warmer months before. A doctor subsequently diagnosed an aggravation of the youngster’s asthma.

Sunny’s parents are not doctors, but her father, Andrew, says it seems “odd” that, though Sunny had suffered asthma previously, her family had none of these symptoms immediately before the heavy work began, especially the stockpiling of dirt less than 30 metres from their back fence.

Airborne dirt has also affected the family’s enjoyment of their backyard with thick dust caking outdoor play equipment, furniture, patio and roofing.

Often the family is reluctant to play outside. “It’s so thick at times, you can see it in the air,” Andrew said.

Sunny’s mum, Amy, said airborne dirt was so heavy at times before Christmas, that after a day her outdoor table was caked in black.

Andrew said having a “silt fence” on the Ridges Boulevard side, similar to that on the Ridgeview Drive opposite

the Shopping Centre, might contain the dirt and says it would be a gesture of “goodwill” on the part of Sunland to neighbouring residents. He also says regular cleaning of the roundabout entering the work site would also dampen the dirt dropped by trucks which is stirred up by traffic travelling through the roundabout.

The built side of the Sunland Pavilions along Ridgeview Drive, has three high fences built. Yet the Ridges Boulevard side with bare dirt and heavy machinery work has one low holed plastic fence, pictured.

Peregian Springs News contacted Council and Sunland Developments about the dust issue.

In response, Sunland Group Managing Director Sahba Abedian said the company and it’s civil contractor (Shadforths) take dust control “very seriously” and although a number of other projects are underway in Peregian Springs which it says could have contributed… continued, page 4

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Local News Continued from page 3 ...to community dust levels, it has implemented a number of measures to limit the impact on neighbours including best practice water truck operations, regular street sweeping and accelerating erection of a 1.8 metre permanent timber fence to commence this month along Ridges Boulevard.

Sunland advises major earthworks are now complete at The Terraces with building along Ridges Boulevard starting by June this year.

Council advised that its staff had inspected the site and spoken with Sunland’s earthworks contractors, Shadforths who have advised a

number of measures had been taken to control dust and sediment on the site with a permanent fence along Ridges Boulevard being commenced in two weeks.

Council said Shadforths is meeting its General Environmental Duty and further monitoring of the large construction site will continue as the works progress.

Also, Council’s Environment Officer will be in touch with Sunland group to ensure they continue to manage the site effectively particularly after Shadforths finish up on site.

For the full response from Sunland and Council go to our website and read the stories. See www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

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Have your say on new planning bill DO you want a say in development applications in your local area?

Proposed changes to state planning laws may mean seeking public comment becomes optional, at the discretion of local Council planning officers.

In effect, this means the public may not get a say in some developments that will impact their local communities.

State member for Noosa (the nonRidges part of Peregian Springs) Glen Elmes, pictured, says people are welcome to come and have their say

on the proposed changes to the Planning Bill at a public hearing on 26 February 2016 at the Parliamentary Annexe Parliament House Brisbane from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

Once presented at the hearing, feedback will be gathered and the The Planning Bill will go to committee for reporting on 21 March 2016 with debate in Parliament not scheduled to happen before April 2016.

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Candidate profiles - Division 9

Stephen Robinson (current Councillor) COUNCILLOR Stephen Robinson is encouraging locals to “keep a good thing going” by re-electing him for a second term at the March 19 local Council elections.

Since first running as Division 9 Councillor four years ago Cr Robinson notes many achievements such as the Coolum Streetscape, purchase of Mt Ninderry and Doonan Creek environmental land, Eumundi Range Rd bridge, Coolum Sports Complex, Upgrades to Coolum Civic Centre, funding for Coolum sports clubs and Coolum men’s shed, Whale watching platform and Coolum paths. He says there are many projects still needed to revitalise local areas.

In Peregian Springs Cr Robinson has two resident projects underway – the dog off leash park for The Avenue (opposite the Duck Pond) next to the golf course and a new basketball hoop - the area for this is being investigated.

In addition to serving Division 9 electors for the past four years, which Cr Robinson says is his “most productive and satisfying job” he has had many Council portfolio and committee responsibilities for Sunshine Coast economic development such as the Valdora Solar Farm, New Airport Runway Project, Digital Technology Smart City CBD Project- Maroochydore and the new and emerging industries Portfolio.

Cr Robinson has a Master of Business Administration, 18 years private sector Regional Management

experience and was an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force for 19 years, including a stint as the Commanding Officer, Logistics Support Squadron in Townsville.

Cr Robinson and his wife of 31 years, Jeanne, moved to the Sunshine Coast more than 20 years ago.

Prior to coming to Council four years ago, Cr Robinson worked on the Sunshine Coast as the regional manager for the Building Services Authority and then regional manager for the Master Builders Association.

“Both of these roles provided me with the necessary skills and experience to deal with communities, all three tiers of government and senior business and industry leaders on the Coast,” he says.

Cr Robinson and his wife share their small acreage in Bli Bli with their two horses and their dog.

Residents are encouraged to get in touch about any issues of local concern.

“As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions,” Cr Robinson says.

See www.robinsondiv9.com or call 0404 408 555 or email steve@robinsondiv9.com

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Council election—March 19

Scott Larsen … Independent KIDS and community are the focus of Scott Larsen, independent candidate for Division 9 in the upcoming Local Council election.

In his first tilt at a public office, the married father of 12-month-old Sonny, (pictured at the Peregian Springs Christmas Carols) said his prime motivation for running is his desire to serve and create a community his son will be proud of in years to come.

With a Business degree and having worked as a personal banker with Heritage Bank for a total of five years dealing with personal and business finances, Mr Larsen says he is well placed to encourage business growth and help ensure the Coast is a great place for families too.

“Being in local government means getting the balance between community and development is a must,” he says.

Since he began door knocking Peregian Springs in May 2015, Mr Larsen says residents were concerned about development encroaching on green space.

“I am not anti-development – I want what is in the best interests of the people living in the communities. Kids need enough green space to be kids”.

Mr Larsen says he believes there is already enough interest to support a skate park in Peregian Springs and if this interest is maintained he says: “I will represent those wishes.”

Mr Larsen says working his way up in mining projects in Western Queensland prior to 2010, from trades

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assistant, to leading hand to Project Manager helped his negotiation skills and ability to encourage collaborative relationships between workers and management to help get large projects completed on time and within budget. Skills he says he can use to benefit the community.

If elected Mr Larsen would like to see more community events and aims to regularly meet locals to talk about Council issues that matter to them like business and community grants.

“I want to be proactive, transparent, honest and accountable and tell people what Council is looking at, why we are looking at it and take concerns on board and if something doesn’t go right then fix it. I am not afraid to fail. I have learnt more from my mistakes than successes but if I make the same mistake twice because I haven’t listened I will be disappointed in myself,” he says.

Moving from Toowoomba to Bli Bli in 2010, Mr Larsen remained connected to the Sunshine Coast for holidays and visits with his Sunshine Coast cane farmer grandparents.

Mr Larsen will continue door knocking Peregian Springs and wants to hear from you. Get in touch at www.scottlarsen.com.au

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Candidate profiles—Division 9

Angela Wilson… Greens candidate A SENSE of “make or break for the Sunshine Coast” encouraged Greens Party Division 9 Candidate and Coolum resident Angela Wilson to run in the upcoming local elections.

The intensive care nurse, part-time law student and artist was injured in a bodyboarding accident 4 years ago and began researching Queensland’s state affairs in depth. Disappointment in what she found and wanting to help a change led her to volunteer with the Greens Party 3 years ago, become a member 7 months ago and in September 2015 accept nomination as a Greens candidate for Division 9.

“Council has become focused on running a business and not a service.

Take public transport for example, kids are sleeping on the streets due to a lack of buses running in the evenings. Council is about listening to the people and creating a vision for the local area,” she says. “I am not anti-development. I am pro-integration with the environment and ensuring the future developments are delivering positive outcomes for our community and reflect the character of our region.”

She says voting for the Greens is for all citizens concerned about genuine protection of the environment , creating a fair society, investing in emerging technology and investigating new industries for employment such as agriculture, eco and heritage tourism, clean energy/IT and the new green economy, supporting public transport, health and wellbeing, traffic management,

and wanting a collaborative culture in council with transparency and accountability.

After many visits to Peregian Springs, including speaking at the “Requiem for the Trees” meeting organised by the Greens and being at the Aboriginal Cultural heritage mapping of the Pavilions Hilltop Forest Land, Ms Wilson says she’s keen to be more consultative, hold regular face to face meetings and get more community engagement through online initiatives such as “have your say online” site and a dedicated Councillor page on Facebook .

Increasing community events are also an aim. As a keen painter, songwriter and musician with ukulele, piano and guitar in her repertoire, Ms Wilson says she has skills to help create lively community events to support community resilience and boost the local economy. Her other aims if elected include village gardens, street markets, cooking trails, a skate park in Peregian Springs and supporting a vibrant music scene.

Ms Wilson has a facebook site for locals to learn more about the Greens and her vision for Division 9. More information is being released each week on the Greens website and her contact details are available on www.itsyoursunshinecoast.com

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Local people—Mark Horsfall , part 2

A day in the life of a school chaplain...

COOLUM High School Chaplain Mark Horsfall, pictured, is there to help students deal with life at a crucial period in their growth.

Through his study of teenage brain development Mark says from age 15 to 17 kids are working out who they are and are open to changing the attitudes and values that form their identity. By the age of 18 their attitudes and values become more set.

So the programs Mark delivers aim to get young people to identify and examine their values, examine their behaviors and impacts on others, explore elements of effective communication, and give strategies to promote problem solving and resilience. Programs such as the following help deliver these outcomes: ● Drumbeat: a music based program promoting resilience and emotional wellbeing. ● No limits: Assisting Year 10 students to reach their potential through activity based learning. ● Rock and Water; Aimed at raising self-awareness of personal strengths and abilities and developing emotional and behavioral strategies. ● Lunchtime gym program: Helping young people develop healthy and active lifestyles.

Not only does he run in-school programs he also organises a weekly breakfast for all students helping them to get a good start to the learning day.

A big community effort is behind the weekly Pancake Breakfast with local charities such as Peregian Lions, Lionesses, QUOTA and local churches making and serving over 300 10

pancakes each week to be washed down with around 20 litres of milo. Mark says there are never any leftovers.

Mark also coordinates and distributes food and care parcels throughout the year from donations by the charities mentioned previously and businesses and individuals, to families in need in the school community.

Coolum High School receives funding for a 2 days per week Chaplaincy program from the State Government and 1 day a week that is funded by the local community If you can see the value in government funding, then please contact your local state or federal MP indicating support for the program as they need to know it is valued by the community. If you would like to donate financially or donate items for the Pancake breakfast, things such as longlife milk, milo, self raising flour and eggs would be gratefully received by School office administration staff.

To contact Chappy Mark email at mxhor3@eq.edu.au.

For more on the School Chaplaincy program see www.suqld.com.au.

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The Wellness Centre Launch ...

A celebration of health and fitness Three great services working together under the one roof MARCH marks the launch of a new era of physical health in Peregian Springs with the launch of the unofficially named Peregian Wellness Centre at 2 Balgownie Drive.

Dance, physiotherapy and natural health services will come together under the one roof as Synergy Physio and the Natural Health Centre Peregian Springs move into the top floor of the Balgownie Drive building alongside the long established Dance Centre Peregian Springs.

Synergy physiotherapist Nichole Hamilton, Natural Health Centre’s Vanessa Doyle and the Dance Centre’s Deborah Preece-Brocksom said they were “all excited to operate each of our businesses under the same roof with a shared vision for optimising health and wellbeing and have colloquially named the centre Peregian Wellness to represent all three of our businesses.”

The three businesses will offer the community expertise in their individual fields to assist in bringing optimal health and wellbeing to locals.

Synergy Physio will offer expert physiotherapy health care for the management of pain, injury or rehabilitation.

Nichole said they offered longer individual appointment times for thorough assessment, and one on one physiotherapy care including massage, manual therapy and tailored exercise prescription to guide patients to better health. “We also offer exercise physiology, yoga 12

PEREGIAN WELLNESS LAUNCH  Open day: March 5, 3-6pm  Free dance, health and nutrition events & free pizzas at Benchmark during this time.  2 Balgownie Drive, Peregian Springs

classes (including rise n shine morning classes, mums n bubs classes and pregnancy yoga), pilates classes, yogalates classes and mindfulness meditation courses.”

“Health fund rebates will be offered for physio treatment and for all Synergy classes run by our physio's or exercise physiologists.”

Vanessa said the Natural Health Centre was there to treat the whole family, utilising acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and naturopathic medicine to integrate an individualised natural health care approach.

She said she had experience in treating a wide range of hormonal, digestive and allergic complaints, as well as thyroid and autoimmune diseases, diabetes, fatigue, fertility, insomnia, menopause, pain and musculoskeletal injuries and inflammation.

The Dance Centre will continue to offer its skills as a nationally recognised centre of excellence.

As a leading school of ballet and dance on the Sunshine Coast and with its successful Classical Ballet Vocational Programme both Deborah

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2 Balgownie Drive , Peregian Springs

TERRIFIC TRIO: Local businesswomen Nichole Hamilton (Synergy Physiotherapy), Vanessa Doyle (Natural Health Centre Peregian Springs), and Deborah PreeceBrocksom have come together under one roof at 2 Balgownie Drive to offer a comprehensive mix of dance, fitness and health services. and Richard have become highly sought out teachers to guide students into professional dance careers.

The Dance Centre also shares a vision of optimising health and wellbeing for the community by offering a wide range of recreational dance classes pilates and fitness classes for all ages.

The Dance Centre also runs a Community Outreach Dance Programme providing dance events in local Aged care facilities, Hospitals and Kindergartens as well as it's popular free school holiday dance events to encourage active kids and fun for all.

Adult dance classes are another popular offering, providing fitness and social interaction for all ages in a comfortable and caring environment.

SPECIALS & FREE EVENTS: To celebrate the opening of Vanessa's Natural Health Centre, the opening move for Synergy Physio and the collective embrace of the Dance Centre Peregian Springs, the

businesses will hold an open day on March 5 from 3-6pm.

The Dance Centre will be offering free dance class demonstrations.

Synergy Physio will be offering free postural assessment and advice and The Natural Wellness Centre will offer a free lecture and information pack.

Nichole said in addition to the launch event Synergy would be offering a month of specials in March, “including a free massage ball for every new patient with our fabulous physiotherapist Jessica Morrin”.

There will also be free level one rise 'n' shine yoga on Tuesdays from 77.45am (starting March 1st for 4 weeks only), free individual yoga programs and a free massage ball with the next five-week Mums ‘n’ Bubs yoga course starting on February 22. Bookings for the Synergy Physio specials are essential on 5448 3369.

Until March 1, the Dance Centre is offering free dancewear to all Tiny Toes and Little Dancer enrolments.

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Wellness centre launch ‌

Acupuncture Naturopathy Herbal Medicine Massage Therapy with Vanessa Doyle

Phone: 0427 154 448 Private Health Rebates available HICAPS and EFTPOS www.naturalhealthcentreperegiansprings.com 2 Balgownie Drive, Peregian Springs 14

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People profile ..Aveo special feature …

Making the move well worth it...

KEEPING four generations of the family together in Peregian Springs was easy for Peter and Karen Wright when they fell in love with a property at the Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club Retirement Village.

In 2011 their Balgownie Drive house had become a chore with upkeep and maintenance and they decided to look at retirement village options.

Keen to stay in Peregian GOOD TIMES: Peter and Karen Wright relax at home.

Springs with the couple’s daughter, her husband and children in family affair where they can enjoy their the suburb and Karen’s mum, Win, own company or entertain family and already a resident at the Aveo friends at their villa or use the Village’s Peregian Springs Retirement Village’s extensive facilities to celebrate family serviced apartments, they toured a events, recently hosting a pool party range of property offerings, including at the Village pool for their other Villages but had their heart set granddaughter and a few friends and on a particular 2 bedroom villa at Aveo a birthday morning tea at the Village’s Peregian Springs with a “beautiful function room at Gracemere Manor. south easterly aspect”.

Even the family dog, Reggie is at Karen says the move has been an home at Aveo Peregian Springs “investment in lifestyle” with many Retirement Village with walks often activities to enjoy at the Village such becoming a social event with other as aqua aerobics, lawn bowls, “pet parents” in the Village. dancing, regular barbecues and Peter and Karen say the 24 hour call dinners, shopping trips, clubs and button to access emergency social events all offered in a warm, assistance has also proved to be a big caring community where peace and plus with the couple still maintaining quiet is valued. their independence and having peace Also with the hassle of yard of mind care is close after some minor maintenance and structural upkeep surgeries. taken away it leaves time for them to Karen says “don’t wait for a crisis” or travel and pursue active community “for it all to become too hard”. work with Lions and Probus clubs.

“Making the move frees you up to The couple say Village life is a real enjoy life,” she says.

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Local News…

Golf land offers chance to save club GOLF Club bosses want Council to approve a plan to rezone of part of the golf course from “Sport and Recreation” to “residential” and put 12 new residential lots on the course - in a bid to solve alleged financial difficulties at the Club.

The proposal (pictured right, outlined in red) would see the bulk of the housing built on the course around the lake behind Lakeside Drive with new construction of a residents’ access road off Lakeside Drive at The Avenue end, one new housing lot facing Lakeside Drive next to the entry road and the removal of the 12th tee and green to be relocated elsewhere on the course.

The Plan affects 1.1 hectares of the golf course with much tree and vegetation clearing required, especially around the lake to accommodate the housing, new road and re-positioning of the 12 th tee box and green.

Documents lodged with Council on 2 February, show FKP Residential Developments/ Aveo withdrew

ongoing financial support to the Golf Club in December 2015 leaving the club without its main source of financial income.

However an apparent lifeline has been thrown to the Club with an agreement reached for the golf club to sell golf course land to FKP Residential/Aveo for development, with course owners Peregian Springs Golf Holdings Pty Ltd’s Director Keith Carrot and Secretary Declan McCollam consenting in November to a development application.

In an open letter dated 7 December 2015 Mr McCollam described the disposal of the golf course land parcel as a “small land sale” and indicted Council approval of the development was needed for the club “to be a viable operation for another 3 years” otherwise the golf club will run out of funding and have “no option” but to close having “a negative effect on the future of Peregian Springs as a residential community.” Mr McCollam indicated the club had worked to reduce its

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Local News losses in the last 3 years “but is still $250,000 from a breakeven trading position..” and club finances had improved since the club went from private membership to opening to the public. He said “with the land sale to Aveo the club will be a viable operation for another 3 years” and “will take the club into a positive trading position on current trading trends and will ensure the future of the club as an essential part of the community…”

Mr McCollam said at the Club’s November 2015 AGM the land sale and development had “unanimous support” by the shareholders and members of the golf club.

A report commissioned by FKP Residential’s town planner, JFP Urban Consultants describing the land parcel as “surplus golf course land” indicated the development “will not prejudice ongoing golf course operations” and says approval of the “small scale residential development will enable the golf club to maintain operations until membership numbers can be increased in the medium to longer term” indicating opportunity for more people to visit the club from the

remaining stages of Coolum Ridges (approx. 800 dwellings) and Peregian Breeze in upcoming times, and supporting the employment of the golf club employees.

It is not clear what sort of residences are proposed. Documents indicate a new community titles scheme will apply with lots ranging from 375m² to 624m², with an average lot size of 456m2 and the dwellings “consistent in built form and streetscape appearance with the adjoining residential development forming part of the overall Peregian Springs community.”

Council has advised that the development proposal will go to public comment with signs to be erected at the time the comment period is on.

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Business news Tips of the times 2… Business strategy with Brian Irving FOLLOWING on from Brand awareness last month this month we look at Emotional Intelligence. Work’s needed on your emotional intelligence any of these sound familiar:: - Feeling others don’t get the point making you impatient and frustrated.

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Business and real estate

Community broadband push...

SLOW speeds, dropouts or no internet access continues to plague Peregian Springs residents with no firm date for NBN arrival.

Shifting timeframes with NBN delivery and anecdotal evidence Telcos are no longer upgrading infrastructure due to NBN rollout, faster internet has become bit of a pipe dream for frustrated residents keen for fast reliable access to optimise school and business use as well as for recreation.

Getting out of the trenches all together and using wireless technology is the answer according to Co-Founder of Our Community Broadband (“OCB”), Sunshine Coast resident Andy Whitmore, pictured.

OCB, a Sunshine Coast-based internet provider, uses wireless technology bypassing the ground networks all together and offers an alternative for access to fast reliable internet which Mr Whitmore’s company has provided and maintains from Noosa to Caloundra.

Speaking recently at Peregian Springs Rec Club Mr Whitmore, who worked in the United Kingdom for 25 years in telecommunications before coming to the Sunshine Coast as a visitor in 2002 and moving here permanently a year ago, said NBN in Peregian Springs is “not on the schedule” and NBN across Australia will not now be optic fibre to the home - it will now rely on much of the existing network of cables.

“They are no longer building fibre to the home just to the cabinet so the service will be dependent on the quality of copper in the street (very 20

poor in coastal areas due to salinity) and the congestion on the backhaul,” he said.

He said this means speeds will be fast to a point then slow right down once it reaches the copper to the home. “It’s like 200 cars on the highway then they have to slow right down,” Mr Whitmore said. He said wireless internet was “critical enabling infrastructure” and “more robust than other networks”.

To get the service in Peregian Springs, OCB needs 20 locals to register their interest online at www.ourcommunitybroadband.com.au.

If enough registrations are received the OCB team will investigate the positioning of a local Hub and contact the registered people to discuss their individual internet needs.

Mr Whitmore says OCB is not connected with any telco so their data plans are their own and residential, starts at $50 per month for 50 GB at 12 megabits per second (+ installation). Business plans are also available.

Once connected a copper land line is obsolete, Mr Whitmore said. “So you save on that straight away”. “The wireless internet OCB provides you can run all your internet requirements and VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) across the same platform..

You can also run Netflix at $10 per month and don't really need any other more expensive alternatives, “ he said.

Mr Whitmore said no one is charged until the system is built and customers sign off on internet speeds.

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Join up and be part of the fun NEW group training sessions at Jetts Peregian Springs are just like a coffee with friends – fun and social, many styles to choose from, intensity varied just for you, the perfect pick me up and slightly addictive.

The wide-ranging group sessions are offered 6 days a week to members in addition to their existing 24/7 in-gym access meaning there is now an exercise option for any fitness level available at times to suit busy lifestyles.

Club Manager and local resident Bek Saultry says the new group classes are an opportunity to bring people of all ages and fitness levels together and cater to them individually in the one session, have fun and make new friends and to further Jetts Peregian Springs’ aim to “support people to live a healthy lifestyle” in a “respectful and encouraging environment” which culture she says is set from the first contact with the gym.

“We take the time to listen to what a person’s needs and concerns are and identify how we can help achieve their goals, ” Bek says. Upon joining, a members’ needs are assessed and a plan is devised by fully qualified Personal Trainers, who then demonstrate equipment use to build member confidence. With a varied age membership (ranging from 14

years to 94 years) Bek says “we are here to help and make you feel the best you can be.”

Jetts Peregian Springs also has community at its heart supporting a number of local initiatives including the recent Atlas Multisport series and also host the yearly 65kms for Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser held by local mums to help raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.

To help locals get moving Jetts Peregian Springs is offering, for February only, a $243 saving on the upfront annual fee if you and a friend join up as well as discounts on the weekly no lock-in contract memberships starting from $12.95 per week. See Bek and the team at Jetts Peregian Springs Shopping Centre or call on 5313 6322 for more information or visit jetts.com.au

Peregian Springs News, February edition 2016.

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Opinion/Advice Seek diversity to maximise your exposure to opportunities WEALTH NEWS with Tom Wigzell Patersons Peregian Springs Phone: 5409 6120 TAKING advantage of opportunity is the essence of successful stock investing and therefore it stands to reason that exposure to markets that offer more opportunity maximise the chance of a positive outcome.

In addition to maximising exposure to opportunities, investors should follow the lead of nature and maintain diversity. A diversified portfolio, like diversity in nature, is a key way to minimise environmental or market background risk.

From an offshore perspective, the ASX tends to be viewed as a market that is attractive during commodity

booms, but has less to offer outside Materials exposure.

Large sections of the evolving global economic ecosystem tend to be simply missing from the Australian market. This has come about through many factors, including a resources endowment that has tended to see Australia focus on Materials, while in cases forgetting that commodity markets tend to be cyclical in nature.

However, it is encouraging that the current Australian Government is now looking to diversify the economy towards technology.

Patersons offers an expert international service to Private Clients with access to major offshore stock markets, backed by international company research through our relationship with Morningstar.

A question often asked? …. Why use a mortgage broker?

MORTGATE MATTERS with Trevor Ryan Aussie Home Loans Phone: 0411 211 401 STRANGELY enough, there are many people who still don’t understand what a mortgage broker is and why they might want to use one. For those of you who want an answer to this question here is a quick snapshot: Mortgage brokers help you do the mortgage paperwork by first fully understanding your needs then researching and comparing the hundreds of products on the market to find the one that is right for you.

They also support you through the application and settlement processes 22

so you’re never alone (and they even help you with any relevant government grants that could be applicable to you).

To put it another way, think of mortgage brokers as the travel agents of Home Loan Land. Say you’re looking to go on holiday (buy a property) and you want to find the right flights (home loan) – you could spend your spare time doing all the legwork yourself OR you could skip the headache and speak with a travel agent (mortgage broker).

So instead of feeling the pressure of having to sift through hundreds of mortgage products yourself, a mortgage broker can help so you get to focus on the fun stuff like going to inspections and picking paint colours!

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The kids are back at school and the buyers are back in the market

By Dave Williams, davewilliams@raywhite.com

AS this year progresses and everyone has gone back to work and school, buyer activity in the local market is growing.

With fewer properties being listed each month on average and more buyers active in the marketplace, demand for well priced properties and buyer competition has increased.

Existing freestanding homes under $500,000 are selling very quickly at the moment, and there are only a couple left available in the area.

The median sale price in The Springs has been increasing gradually over the recent months and is now $575,000! If you have any questions regarding the local market or what the current buyer trends are, please feel free to contact me anytime.

January Sales in Peregian Springs 5 Crenshaw Place

$445,000

52 Pavilion Drive

$455,000

63 Gainsborough Cres

$472,000

9 Thomson Place

$510,000

25 Parkview Parade

$521,000

28 Brindabella Ave

$540,000

8 Pennant Court

$565,000

2 Glen Abby Avenue

$590,000

4 Starling Crescent

$610,000

12 Maddens Cres

$615,000

BUYING AND SELLING TIPS: Marketing your property OF the last 10 properties I have sold in Peregian Springs, 5 of them have sold to buyers moving from interstate or overseas.

This makes it imperative that when marketing your property, your

exposure is sufficient to reach buyers from outside the area.

This also means that half of the buyers buying in The Springs are local, so ensuring an even mix of focused marketing is essential.

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“Safe, Inclusive and Connected Neighbourhoods and Online Communities”

FEBRUARY 2016 update

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR AREA COORDINATORS SINCE our last update the kids have returned to school and many of you are getting back into the usual school routines.

Many children maybe with new mobile phones they received over the Christmas break so it seems timely we talk a bit about how their phone can help to keep them safe.

In 2015 we were fortunate enough to meet Bruce Morcombe at the Neighbourhood Watch State Conference. Bruce introduced us to a fantastic app they have developed to help keep kids safe.

“Help Me” is designed for the iPhone and Android phones and can be downloaded free of charge.

“Help Me” can be setup to send an alert to a close friend or family member telling them you are in trouble as well as your location. There is also

Peregian Springs News ADVERTISING DEADLINES FOR NEXT EDITION: Copy and advertising art is

due by NOON, March 2. Phone Rebecca on 0422 215 648.

COOLUM 10 COMMITTEE

Area Coordinators: Paula Lyall Leigh Boggis Treasurer: Bob Joubert Secretary: Vivienne Collins You can contact us at: PSNHW@hotmail.com or at https://www.facebook.com/PSNHW/

POLICE STATISTICS 12/1 to 12/2/16 Total 3 offences Drug offences - 3 a section with safety tips for kids as well as a area to store details of a person and their motor vehicle if needed. Whilst a fantastic app for kids it could even be useful for adults, so jump across to www.danielmorcombe.com.au to check it out.

We have decided to run our meetings quarterly so we will give you a confirmed date and time in March. .

Leigh and Paula (Area Coordinators)

Inform know grow Copies are delivered to letterboxes in Peregian Springs without no junk mail signs, Benchmark, the Pool Café, Peregian Fish and Chips and the shopping centre.

Peregian Springs News is independently produced and published by Rebecca J Crockett T/As Peregian Springs News (ABN 49865205676). Those who make advertising placement and/or supply copy material or editorial submissions to the publication undertake to ensure that all such material does not infringe the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 or other laws, regulations or statutes. Further to the above mentioned, these persons agree to indemnify the publisher and/or its agents against any investigations, claims or judgements.

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