HELLO SUNSHINE | WINTER 2023 HS11

Editor’s Note

Iadore the romance of this season on the Sunshine Coast - winter on the water, hinterland hideaways (may I recommend Secrets By The Lake), layering local fashion to combat the cooler temps.

There is no time to retreat indoors in winter as the event calendar is full. Horizon Festival, Noosa Alive and Floating Land bring us the best of visual and performing arts; art meets fashion at the Australian Wearable Art Festival; foodies will delight in The Curated Plate and our wine lunch at Sole Restaurant; the film and television industry shines bright at Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase; and the Sunshine Coast Turf Club is off and racing with an action-packed agenda of racing.

It’s also a time to celebrate some milestones for business on the coast with iconic and award-winning Bella Venezia restaurant clocking up 40 years in business, Cool Art clocks up 25 years, Noosa Alive hits the stage in its 21st year, Ila + Ava skincare turns five and cheers to first birthdays for Illuminate Aesthetics and Sole Restaurant.

There’s so many reasons to frock up and swap the home heaters for an action-packed winter on the Sunshine Coast!

THE TEAM

DEB CARUSO PUBLISHER + EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Deb has more than 30 years’ experience providing strategic communications and brand reputation advice to clients in the government, business and not-for-profit sectors. She started IN Publishing to connect the community through storytelling and is passionate about working with local businesses and hanging out with her boys John and Maximus.

PAUL BIRD PUBLISHER

Paul is the Publisher and co-Director of IN Publishing

He has enjoyed a successful career spanning almost 40 years working in media and corporate communications industries and more recently in the profit-forpurpose charity and business sector as an Independent Director and Corporate Advisor

JOHN CARUSO WRITER/PODCASTER/MC

After 30 years in radio, John now runs the Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast and in between being our writer, delivery driver and event MC; he spends time with his first love, recording a daily Drive program for regional radio while also raising his son Maximus.

CARLIE WACKER EDITOR

Carlie has spent the last 30 years in the media and entertainment industry. She is our Editor + Fashion Editor for Hello Sunshine Magazine and Fashion Editor IN Noosa Magazine and keeps busy managing our social media pages, churning out stories and as an event MC. She also owns menswear label Wacker Clothing Company and is dog-obsessed.

RHIANNON COX

DESIGN INTERN

ALI SMITH DESIGN + OPERATIONS MANAGER

Ali is our go-to girl when it comes to design, deadlines and digital. An experienced graphic designer with nearly 20 years’ experience in advertising, magazines and publishing, she brings creativity and efficiency to the team. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her on the water with her husband and three kids.

JAKKI GOODALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

With 30 years’ experience in Marketing, Advertising, Sales and Promotions and an MBA, Jakki loves to develop local businesses which can be seen through her position on the Executive of the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce as well as other local networks.

Carlie Wacker Editor

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Rhiannon is a fourth-year student at the University of the Sunshine Coast studying a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications) with a Minor in Photography. She has just launched her freelance photography business and loves to capture the personalities of her clients. When she isn’t studying or working, she’ll be planning a trip overseas or lost in a book and some good music.

FINALISTS 2022

SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS AWARDS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

WINNERS 2021

SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS AWARDS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES - LARGE BUSINESS

WINNERS 2019

SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS AWARDS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

GEORGIA BEARD WRITER + CONTENT CREATOR

Georgia is a feature writer and storyteller exploring the triumphs and concerns of everyday people. With a Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing and a Minor in Journalism under her belt, she’s passionate about giving a voice to local communities. When she’s not out in the real world, she’s lost in a novel or writing one of her own.

JODIE CAMERON MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Jodie is a city-turned-countryturned-coastal chick. With a degree in Journalism & PR and a passion for pulling together events with flair. Her 15+ years’ experience is diverse (including launching a macadamia nut farm)! In her spare time, she’s beachside with her two tiny treasures and furry love Staffy x Red Cattle dog, Rudi.

Discover 130+ interviews on the Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast!

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CONTRIBUTORS

MATT GOLINSKI FOOD

Matt is a highly-regarded chef with a passion for simple, produce-driven cuisine based on seasonal, fresh local ingredients. He is an ambassador for the Slow Food movement, a champion of artisan producers and a generous mentor to keen young chefs. When he’s not cooking up stories for IN Publishing you’ll find him at food festivals or giving back to the many charities he supports.

JENNIFER SWAINE WRITER

A born storyteller and connector of people, Jennifer works with a number of SMEs looking after their branding, marketing strategy, communications, PR and events. As Chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Vice President of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance and a Non-Executive Director of Visit Sunshine Coast, Jennifer proactively engages with local businesses.

HELEN FLANAGAN TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE

Noosa’s sophisticated charm, vibrant food culture and the magnetism of a subtropical paradise surrounded by national parks, inveigled Helen’s manic world and flipped it on its side. She pursues the good life with gusto, instinctively understanding the joys of travel, the art of story-telling, a candid review and surviving another reno whilst thriving on the motto: Live Laugh Love!

KATRINA THORPE WELLNESS

With qualifications and years of experience in health, wellness, beauty, management and business, culminating in the creation of the award-winning ikatan Spa, Katrina has a passion for everything relating to the wellness world and loves to share her knowledge, experience and research. She is an active member of our community with involvement in tourism and charity work.

An award-winning director and performer with over 38 years’ experience in productions of all sizes. She is a freelance theatrical director and facilitator; founder, managing director and teacher of BYTE Youth Theatre, Buderim; and has convened the Sunshine Coast Speech and Drama Eisteddfod for 15 years. She adores working with diverse casts and in 2017 received the Australia Day Award for her contribution to culture.

MEGAN GILL www.megangillportrait.com

KYM BURMESTER www.kymb.com.au

BARRY ALSOP

LAUREN BIGGS

www.laurenbiggsphotography.com.au

KATJA ANTON

NIKKI FOGDEN-MOORE LEADERSHIP

Proud local and lover of the outdoors Nikki is a highly regarded leadership expert, author, and speaker dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their peak performance and achieve optimal wellbeing. With over two decades of experience in both the business and health & fitness industries, Nikki has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to high-profile executives, entrepreneurs and athletes who seek to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional resilience. Through her books, coaching programs and podcast, Nikki assists others in finding balance, vitality, and success in all aspects of life.

NEKITA ROBERTS POETRY

Writing as The Australian Poet, Nekita’s observations of nature, the ocean, and the beauty of the Coast have captured the hearts and minds of her readers and thousands of Instagram followers. Nekita’s love of the printed word can be found in her beautiful hardcover poetry book The Native Heart featuring stunning illustrations by her sister Jaclyn. Discover Nekita and her work at www.theaustralianpoet.com

JACKIE HILLEGERS MINDFULNESS

Jackie holds Mindfulness Workshops, teaches Mindful Photography and is a Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapist & Holistic Counsellor. Her passion is working with children and teens to help them reduce stress and anxiety and increase self-love. She loves to create art and learn about the mind and brain from her Tewantin studio. For workshops visit www.pheatherine.com

MICHAEL

The Director of Noosa Regional Gallery and Floating Land has been described as an ‘accidental curator’ as a prize-winning painter and sculptor who has moved from creating works to curating them. It all began when he opened The Trocadero Art Space in Footscray to build an arts community in the area. Sixteen years later it is still standing and we are lucky to now have him taking the arts to a whole new level in our region.

“Envol Toi” by Magali Feuga

ROBYN ERNST OAM THEATRE

BRENNAN ART

We would like to acknowledge and pay respects to the traditional owners, the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara people, whose country we create on and we would like to extend our respect to their elders, both past, present and emerging.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/PUBLISHER:

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Hello Sunshine Magazine is a free publication (subscriptions available) published four times per year by IN Publishing, a business of IN Noosa Magazine Pty Ltd (The Publisher). All rights are reserved and the contents are copyright and may not be reprinted without the express permission of The Publisher. IN Noosa Magazine Pty Ltd ATF Hello Sunshine Magazine, their related companies and officers hereby disclaim, to the full extent permitted by law, all liability, damages, costs and expenses whatsoever arising from or in connection with copy information or other material in this magazine, any negligence of The Publisher, or any persons actions in reliance thereon. Any dispute or complaint regarding placed advertisements must be made within seven days of publication. Inclusion of any copy must not be taken as any endorsement by The Publisher. Views expressed by contributions are personal views and they are not necessarily endorsed by The Publisher.

Discover a fascinating world where art and fashion collide for an evening of avant garde excellence!

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Sam Coward

Actor and radio star

Michele Lipner OAM

OzHarvest Sunshine Coast Rob Comiskey Director of Comiskey Group

Enjoy a specially-curated menu packed with local flavours and served with matching pinot wines in a stunning al fresco setting.

Host John Caruso will chat with special guests from Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast individually and as a panel for an afternoon that promises to be Savvy! Surprising! + Spirited!

WINE WINNERS

Event: Travis Schultz Winemakers MasterClass

Venue: Maroochy RSL & Events Centre

Travis Schultz’a 11th annual Winemakers MasterClass brought together some of Australia’s best winemakers with more than 300 locals to raise an outstanding $185,600 for SunnyKids Village in Schools program, including SunnyKids in Schools, Mentoring Through Sports, which provide an social and emotional safety net for thousands of children and their families. Bravo Travis and winemakers from Barossa Boy Wines, Mayfield Vineyards, Hugh Hamilton Wines and Howard Park Wines for making the trip and our day!

SURF’S UP!

Event: IN Noosa Magazine Autumn

Launch

Venue: Noosa Festival of Surfing, Main Beach, Noosa Heads

The weather might have seen the IN Noosa Fashion Parade cancelled but that didn’t deter clients and friends coming out to celebrate the launch of the autumn edition of IN Noosa Magazine with their toes in the sand and drinks in hand in the Noosa Festival of Surfing’s VIP Beach Bar.

FASHIONABLE ART

Event: A Wearable Canvas

Venue: Caloundra Regional Gallery

A fusion of high-end fashion and sculptural art forms were on show when the Australian Wearable Art Festival took over the Caloundra Regional Gallery to showcase a collection of works from the 2022 event.

The exhibition celebrated the work and craftsmanship in turning everyday materials in avant garde fashion and provided a sneak peek into the 2023 Festival. Find out more on page 18.

Tag yourself and your friends at our events #helloshunshine

PHOTOS: JOHN CARUSO

PHOTOS: JAKKI GOODALL

PHOTOS: MEGAN GILL

HELLO HAPPINESS!

Hello Sunshine Mag Autumn Launch

Venue: Rice Boi Upstairs, Mooloolaba

We celebrated the launch of Rice Boi Upstairs - the hottest new extension to the powerhouse Rice Boi family and the launch of Hello Sunshine Magazine’s latest edition. Guests enjoyed stunning sunset views over Mooloolah River outside and the funky vibes inside while drooling over Rice Boi’s signature food, the latest edition of Hello Sunshine Magazine and the release of OzHarvest’s SunnyCoast Eats!

COATS OFF!

Event: Sunshine Coat Project launch

Venue: The Old Ambo, Nambour

An ode to slow and sustainable fashion and a love letter to Nambour, the Sunshine Coat Project saw the culmination of 18 months’ worth of collaboration by Shaye Hardisty and Ketakii Jewson-Brown. Together with 11 other creatives, this visual feast included spontanteous dancing, deep reminiscence, musical interludes, and colour as a deep dive into the layers of place, memory, belonging, fashion - and Nambour.

PHOTOS: MEGAN GILL

PHOTOS: TRAVIS MACFARLANE

they thought I should go to a proper school, but that didn’t work very well for me,” she said. “With the childhood I had, I struggled to stay sitting in a classroom all day.”

Instead, she dropped out at 16 and enrolled in Prép’Art, a preparatory education for entry into prestigious arts schools. Two years of artistic study and graduation passed, and Magali still found herself restless and low on funds.

With an urge to travel, she switched out her burgeoning art career for twenty years working as a private chef on sailboats.

Georgia Beard explores our cover artist’s ability to instil infinite stories in the gaze of a single portrait, creating a unique connection with every viewer.

FACE TOFace

Magali Feuga believes one face can tell a thousand stories.

On the walls of her coastal home, human faces and figures reach out from their canvases and murals with striking layers of emotion.

Their expressions and movements carry curiosity, energy, quiet strength and contemplation, illustrated with abstract colours and patterns.

These faces often become blank slates, a different story read from their emotions by every person who looks upon them – even the artist herself.

Magali has encountered a plethora

of story-filled faces in her lifetime, from her early childhood in New Caledonia to her immigration to the Sunshine Coast in 2018. From France to the Pacific Islands; the Caribbean and South America, her parents raised and home-schooled her on their nomadic houseboat.

Living in such a remote environment, she expressed herself with all the art supplies she could get her hands on and credits her passion for creativity to her father, a painter and wooden sculptor.

“When I was a teenager, my parents decided to go back to France because

Taught by her mother, she loved cooking for its similarities to art –balancing the ingredients, plating the food, sharing her creations with others – and she still found time to paint.

Throughout her travels, she encountered art styles from cultures around the globe, integrating elements into her own practice – then she fell in love with an Australian.

Making a new life on the Sunshine Coast, she could devote herself to art wholeheartedly and expand her space in the local art community.

After recently being part of The Neu Neu group exhibition at Red Hill Gallery, Magali is currently exhibiting as a finalist in The Doyles Art Award 2023 from 15 to 25 June and will showcase a collection of portraits during Stevens Street Gallery’s Be Still exhibition from 5 July to 27 August.

“I paint because it’s my way to communicate with people,” she said.

Magali Feuga

PHOTO: GEORGIA BEARD

I don’t necessarily have the story in my mind when I paint, but I get to know these people that I’m painting. The face guides me into the story behind it.

“When I am walking in the street or when I talk to people, I always look at faces, and very often I think, ‘This one will make a really good painting.’

“I don’t think it’s a conscious process. It’s like when you are walking down one of the shopping streets, and one thing in a window will make you stop.

“I don’t necessarily have the story in my mind when I paint, but I get to know these people that I’m painting. The face guides me into the story behind it.”

With one face to inspire the foundation of her work, Magali disappears into her cramped, chaotic art studio and picks up a pencil for the base sketch.

“If I’m working with acrylic, the visual I’m looking for needs a lot of layers,” she said. “At first it looks pretty ugly, and it’ll look ugly for quite a long time.

“You can get discouraged by it. I work on a few paintings at the same time, because when I get stuck with one, or when I need to wait for the paint to dry, I move on to the next.

“When I like how it is and can’t see what else I can add, I know it’s finished. But some painters say a painting is never finished, it’s only abandoned – which is true, in a way.”

As Magali’s style evolved, she gravitated towards the visual impact of street art, from the eye-catching colours to the clean lines to the vast scale.

But unlike the often-political messaging of conventional street art, her pieces find power in portraying the

beauty of humanity.

This celebration of physicality emerges from her Dancer collection. After discovering filmed performances by notorious ballet dancer Sergei Polunin, Magali fell in love with the aesthetic beauty of his form and sought to capture his avant-garde energy on the canvas.

Translating to Fly Away, Envol Toi graces our front cover, catching the dancer in fluid, passionate movement.

From his arms raised in surrender to his downcast expression to the claw marks carved into his chest, Magali’s depiction implores us to unearth the story driving his dance.

The subjectivity of her portraits often leads to a diverse range of interpretations

– something Magali recognised when hundreds of visitors passed through her home during this year’s Open Studios Sunshine Coast.

“There will be something specific in that painting which talks to a specific person, and it’s not necessarily what I see,” she said.

“I will definitely try to create a certain attitude, but what people will imagine from it, I can’t control.”

Magali passes the responsibility to us. As we meet the gaze of every portrait, we don’t simply encounter a unique story – we come face to face with ourselves.

Discover more of Magali’s work at www.artbymag.com.au

Contemplation

Circle of Life 2

Zuri

Envol Toi

Bubble-wrapped, incapable of social interaction and addicted to dopamine hits from their screens – these stereotypes have shadowed Generation Z for the last decade.

Their disaffected predecessors often dismiss the contributions of young people. But this generation has a voice – a passionate, interconnected, inspiring voice that demands our attention.

They care deeply about their communities, envisioning a world where natural environments are nurtured and struggling minds are supported. If we give these young changemakers a chance to express themselves, this could be the future of the Sunshine Coast – a future that belongs to them.

Bringing their visions to life on multiple planes of existence, Sunshine Plaza’s inaugural Sunshine Arts Fest celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of these young minds.

Developed by teams of students in visual arts, graphic design, industrial design and technology, interactive art installations appear throughout Sunshine Plaza until 23 July.

Six local schools invested three months in the creative process with workshops from Sunshine Arts Fest Artist Ambassador Sarah Sculley, our cover artist from Autumn 2023.

Competing for a share in a $5000 prize pool, each artwork exists beyond the physical, harbouring a digital landscape visible through an app on our phones.

As tangible artistic expression unites with Augmented Reality (AR), each installation challenges and celebrates what it means to ‘Let the Sunshine In’.

Winding trails, meandering coastlines and glistening river systems decorate a piano, revealing how music and nature nourish our wellbeing; plastic waste collected from the community is recycled into a vibrant marine ecosystem, mimicking the polluted state of our oceans; interconnected sculptures follow a teenager’s mental health journey from all-consuming darkness to liberating light - just some of the scenes on offer.

Designed by St Andrews Anglican College, one installation collages the Sunshine Coast landscape, from coastal surf to Mount Coolum. In the virtual landscape, rainbow lorikeets soar over the scene, a dolphin leaps from the rushing water and rays of sunlight burst beyond the installation. Amidst the scene, small figures immerse in nature, form friendships and support one another – an illustration of community.

ART Generation

Georgia Beard reveals how a new generation of creatives came together to blend art and technology in a trail of interactive installations at Sunshine Plaza’s Sunshine Arts Fest.

After students volunteered to join the project, Head of Creative Industries Ben Hedstrom facilitated sessions for the team to interpret the theme and visualise the design.

“Part of the process involved looking at how we might incorporate some key artist influences,” he said. “We looked at honouring Matisse’s practice in the way he would use colour and painted paper samples that were cut up and collaged in a lot of his work. Then we looked at representations of the local landscape by Sunshine Coast artist Jack McCrae.”

From painting, cutting and glueing paper to drawing virtual layers of animation to writing artist statements, a diverse team of students combined their skills to construct the final piece.

Working with Caloundra State High School students, Team Leader Adam Baker found the collaboration between the Arts and Technologies departments to be the most rewarding outcome.

“I don’t think the art kids and the tech nerds get to hang out too much,” he said. “But once we broke the ice, it was great to see them creating together.”

His students experimented with ChatGPT for their message and while art students designed and assembled the artwork, tech students used their skills to program the interactive AR.

As they explored the relationship between physical and digital art, the team’s own connections strengthened.

Their final AR installation depicts an angelic figure standing in the clouds, whose wings catch fire and transform while wildflowers bloom to symbolise freedom from negativity, doubt and fear.

The entries can be discovered and viewed in Sunshine Plaza.

It’s our turn to uplift the voices of this generation!

ENTER AN AUGMENTED REALITY!

To bring these virtual worlds of art to life, download the Artivive app, open the app on your device and point your camera at the installation in Sunshine Plaza or on screen at www.sunshineplaza.com

Vote for the People’s Choice Award until 17 July with every vote seeing $1 donated to headspace Maroochydore!

Caloundra State High School‘s AR experience

SMALL BUSINESS IS big business

Now in its 28th year, the Sunshine Coast Business Awards are one of the state’s longest running business awards programs aimed at identifying and celebrating the many outstanding and innovative businesses that call the Sunshine Coast home.

In a region that is home to just over 400,000 people, 10 per cent of us are small business owners, with many of these local businesses providing jobs and employment to close to 169,000 locals.

Without small business these roles evaporate and our economy is impacted which is why choosing to support local businesses wherever you can is so crucial to the success of our region.

Buying and supporting local is something we do well as a region almost

as if it is ingrained in us. We connect, collaborate and find ways of working together because we know a “rising tide floats all boats” and if others succeed and draw attention to our region, this in turn creates more opportunities for all.

There are many organisations all over the coast who do a brilliant job of bringing together likeminded people and industries so that knowledge and learnings can be shared but also in a show of strength when organising interstate and international buyers and media to the region – why show them one outstanding business when you can show them many?

The business owners on the Sunshine Coast are a pretty special cohort which is why recognising the entrepreneurial

spirit and celebrating their ability to create and innovate is so important.

Every year the Sunshine Coast Business Awards invites entries from our local businesses from both the Noosa and Sunshine Coast regions to enter so that we can share their story and we can celebrate their success.

With 17 categories, the awards recognise the best of the best with the crowning moment being the announcement of Business of the Year.

We all know great businesses, so it is a nice way to let a business know that you appreciate their service and to show your support for what they do.

You can also enter the awards without having to be nominated and going through the process is a great reminder

Small business is the beating heart of the Sunshine Coast, and as Jennifer Swaine explains, every year the best of the best are recognised at the annual Sunshine Coast Business Awards.

Restaurateurs and chefs, Tony Kelly and Harry Lilai; owners of All ‘Antica and Bunker Specialty Coffee Co Nikki Fogden Moore; Kathleen Hope from Sunny Kids; Dr Sonia Moorthy of EyeHub, Matt Hobson from Sunshine & Sons; and Greensmith Grocers’ Uwe Wullfen

of why you got into business in the first place - and a reminder of the great job you are doing to still be in business.

No strangers to winning awards, Bella Venezia has been recognised and awarded as winners in the Hospitality category, Large Business in 2021 and 2022.

Owners Kristine and Todd Young were thrilled to win this prestigious award two years in a row and will enter again this year with the aim of being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Kristine said it had been a challenging few years for the industry so the wins were a great reward for all of the hard work and perseverance.

“We are so proud of our team and so grateful to our customers,” she said.

“Preparing our entry and going through the judging process was a great reminder of why we do what we do and what is important to us. It’s very worthwhile.”

Being a business owner is a lot of hard work and often you do it alone. There may be no team to cheer you on or

AWARD CATEGORIES

There are 17 categories for the 2023 Sunshine Coast Business Awards including:

- Accommodation

- Advanced Technology

- Building & Construction

- Business Services

- Clean Technology

- Creative Industries

- Education & Training

- Experiences

- Export

- Food & Agribusiness

- Health & Wellness

- Hospitality

- Manufacturing

- Professional Services

- Retail

- Social Impact

- Trades & Services

For details on how to nominate your business or someone else, full criteria and key dates, www.sunshinecoastbusinessawards.com.au remind you of the great work you are doing. Nominating a local business is a wonderful way to let them know what they do is important.

So what are you waiting for?

Nominate a local business or enter your business today!

Preparing our entry and going through the judging process was a great reminder of why we do what we do...

Kristine & Todd Young

Photo Barry Alsop

Georgia Beard reveals how Altitude Scholarships is helping exceptional young Australians reach their potential since last year’s launch of the sponsored scholarship program.

As the sun sank over the Noosa River, business owners from every industry came together in support of one purpose – to raise talented young people to greater heights.

PROMISINGYoung

FUTURES

Celebrating the evolution of Altitude Scholarships, the Autumn Sundowners Soirée invited gifted students, sponsors and supporters to connect over a fundraising auction, light refreshments and canapés by Chef Matt Golinski.

New relationships were formed, success stories were shared, and supporters discovered exactly how their investments were transforming distant aspirations into achievable goals.

Altitude Scholarships has partnered with individuals and businesses to sponsor promising young futures since 2019, when CEO Tara Bell established the not-for-profit organisation, originally called Noosa Chances.

Expanding to interstate students and supporters, Altitude Scholarships now sponsors over 70 recipients from Noosa and Caloundra to Sydney and Wagga Wagga to Newstead, Hellyer and Hobart in Tasmania.

“The community’s support of our talented recipients has been extraordinary and astonishingly broadly based,” Tara said.

“There are local and interstate families supporting students as well as foundations and businesses, including the Brisbane-based Epic Good Foundation; Melbourne-based Bennelong Foundation and Qube; and Sydney-based fund managers Auscap Asset Management and Firetrail Investments.

“Altitude’s scholarships are unapologetically merit-based, which makes these young people who overcome so many additional hurdles in their educational journey and achievements so thoroughly inspiring to the community.”

At Autumn Sundowners, MC Sam Coward introduced guests to three outstanding young people supported by Auscap Asset Management, Macintyre Family and Dr Bradley Wong.

From neurology to marine biology to music, Parish, Piper and Jessica are passionately pursuing their chosen disciplines on paths made clear by their sponsors.

We’re just as passionate about fostering a younger generation of change-makers, providing scholarships for two local students through IN Noosa Magazine and Hello Sunshine Magazine

In addition to financial support, Madeline and Eva have enjoyed work experience on editorial and fashion shoots. Now Eva is completing a Bachelor of Arts / Business with majors

in Marketing and English, propelling her into a career in the publishing industry!

With a future secured through financial support, students experience a rise in self-esteem, a reduction in stress and anxiety, and a sustained rise in engagement in their learning.

In 2022, the Altitude Scholarships Recipient Wellbeing Survey found 100% of recipients agree or strongly agree that receiving an Altitude Scholarship increases their hope for the future and their motivation to work hard.

Compared to the Tell Them From Me survey norm of 76%, 81% of recipients also reported they like and accept themselves and are proud of their accomplishments – an increase from 74% in 2021.

Encouraged and confident, these students consistently apply themselves in their learning and plan to complete their final year of school – a sign we’re leaving our future in capable hands.

Initially supporting students with community donations and fundraising, Altitude commenced the sponsored scholarship program over a year ago and are now building their team and refining the business model as national and international interest grows.

“It is an exciting period as we bed

Altitude’s scholarships are unapologetically meritbased, which makes these young people who overcome so many additional hurdles in their educational journey and achievements so thoroughly inspiring...

Altitude sponsors Brad and Linda Grieves

down our internal processes to ensure we are scalable and able to grow sustainably across Australia,” Tara said.

“We are thrilled to recently announce the appointment of two new Board members who will complement our existing team’s skill set extremely well and help catapult us into our next phase of maturity.”

President of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association, Andrew Pierpoint, joins Altitude Scholarships as a Board Director with over 37 years of education experience in rural and remote communities through to regional and metropolitan schools; and Bruce Swan of

BDO Australia brings a wealth of experience as a Chartered Accountant, particularly through his work with not-for-profit and charity organisations, companies, and body corporates on the Sunshine Coast.

With an ever-expanding network of willing sponsors and mentors, Tara believes there’s no aspiration our younger generations can’t achieve.

“Altitude Scholarships would ultimately like to assist as many young people as we can – anywhere in the world – to reach their potential,” Tara said.

“It’s as simple as that.”

JOIN US FOR A LONG WINTER’S LUNCH

You’re invited to experience A Long Winter’s Lunch with MC Sam Coward.

Arrive at Your Mates Bowls Pub in the style of a vintage lawn bowler for the chance to win Best Dressed with prizes from IN Noosa Magazine before indulging in a sumptuous three-course banquet.

From 3pm, take part in lawn bowls in teams of four with more prizes up for grabs!

Ian ‘Shoey’ Schuback, former four-time lawn bowls World Champion, will demonstrate how it’s done. It promises to be fun!

When: Saturday 12 August, 12pm – 4pm (or until stumps if you wish)

Where: Your Mates Bowls Pub, 5 Opal Street, Cooroy

Tickets: $95pp includes a shared banquet of entrees, mains, sides and a cheese selection by Matt Golinski and the Your Mates Team. Drinks, including champagne, fine wine and craft beer are available for purchase.

Visit www.altitudescholarships.org to find out more and book tickets online or via the QR code.

Altitude teammembers Georgie Cousens, Dr Clare Patterson, Tara Bell and Dr Kirsten Baulch

Proud grandmother of Altitude recipient Louisa Van Deurzen with one of the volunteer Sunshine Beach State High School wait staff

From the hinterland to the beach, enter the cultural world around us as Noosa comes alive with mesmerising sights, creative flair, a love of vibrant theatre and eclectic events, says

Helen Flanagan

ALIVE WITH Vivacious

Curtains up, lights dimmed, sound on and tables set. It is time to tune in and prepare to be enthralled with more than just jawdropping ballet, cabaret, outdoor concerts and circus shows; dazzling divas, singers and dancers; tenors and bubbles on the beach; classy art and food; as well as thought-provoking films and authors, in this year’s scrumptious Noosa Alive program.

Early indicators suggest the Festival from Friday 21 July until Sunday 30 July will be a sell-out, so best foot forward with some tantalisers for all tastes.

What about a world premiere performance as an entrée, the extraordinarily titled Tartan & Tchaikovsky Mash, part of Queensland Ballet’s Brisbane Bespoke season and a befitting festival opener.

Delight in a sea of tutus and tiaras with a dash of quirk in Matthew Lawrence’s Tchaikovsky Mash, a compilation of short works featuring the music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty; then be transported to the majestic Highlands of Scotland with Paul Boyd’s Tartan, a brand-new contemporary piece inspired by a suite of Scottish music.

Queensland Ballet’s future, the gifted Jette Parker Young Artists will perform the breathtaking works, choreographed by Paul Boyd, the Queensland Ballet Academy ballet master and Matthew Lawrence, the resident choreographer.

Australian Chamber Orchestra’s artistic director Richard Tognetti

EVENTS

will lead the ensemble through a characteristically diverse program from beloved works by Mozart and JS Bach to songs by Randy Newman and US-German musician Kurt Weill, featuring principal violinist Satu Vänskä who will also perform vocals, before rounding out the performance with Dvořák’s sublime Serenade for Strings

Cirque Bon-Bon Encore, is back by popular demand with new acts sprinkled with favourites, all jam-packed into a 70-minute spectacular guaranteed to astonish. Ash McCready former creative for Cirque Du Soleil has teamed up with world-renowned director and choreographer Julieann Nugent who coincidentally was her childhood dance teacher, for this amazing boutique cirque, dance and comedy spell-binder.

A Queensland premiere and Noosa Alive exclusive performance is courtesy of Meg Washington and Paul Grabowsky who first encountered Meg as a young jazz singer and Queensland Conservatorium of Music graduate.

Within a few months of meeting, they had co-written a repertoire of new songs, some of which will form part of their latest collaboration. In the meantime, Meg’s highly influential, genre-defying work has won many ARIAs, and been widely recognised by peers and industry influencers.

The Seaside Vibes Music Festival in the Evie Networks Marquee, on Noosa Main Beach, will be on-song for a weekend. Tenori under the Stars with special guest soprano Laura Coutts, a perfect match to a delightful 2-course

dinner and a welcome glass of bubbles. Not to your taste? How about an electrifying line-up of DJs with Raw Ordio; an intimate performance from Bobby Alu headlining with Rob Edwards as support; or Beach Bubbles & Brunch, which will have a cool Sunday samba, rhumba and jazz vibe from the Ingrid James Quintet

Hot foot it to the Hinterland Majestic Theatre Pomona for a side-splitting fun-filled afternoon of stand-up comedy for the whole family, hosted by Anna Brennan. Headline act will be Greg Sullivan, aka Sully with support comics Matt Ford and Jemma Bayley

Sunshine Coast Film Collective will host an evening of short films, minidocumentaries and reality show concepts from the Sunny Coast Showdown and independent producers, who will also spill the beans on all the hi-jinks that happen behind the camera, and how the collective is set to put the Sunny Coast on the movie map.

Slow Food Noosa’s Film with Food, a feast for the eyes with movie The Perfect Dinner at the Majestic Theatre, the Hinterland Producers’ Long Lunch at Kin Kin’s Black Ant Gourmet, and Seafood Seduction at Rickys River Bar & Restaurant, all have wait lists.

‘So, you want to Live Younger Longer?’ is by Dr Norman Swan who said, “we can live younger, longer – at any age –we’ve just got to know what to do.” Lively discussion, perhaps controversial over breakfast with him at Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort

Emma Pask

On a different but equally interesting trajectory is Wifedom. If you’re looking for wonder and some reprieve from the everyday, author Anna Funder slips into the pages of her hero George Orwell. As she watches him create his writing self, she tries to remember her own. Join her for a Q&A at The J. Riverside Guitar Ensemble starring Queensland’s finest young professional guitarists with its director the renowned Karin Schaupp, multiinstrumentalist Joel Woods and rising star Jeremy Stafford in a musical feast, showing the guitar in ways you have never seen before.

When it comes to effervescent personalities has Rhonda Burchmore met her match with friend Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi? Find out when the international stars return to town and name-drop in Up Close & Personal

Damien says he met Rhonda 20 years ago “and my, does she have some of the most hilarious and unbelievable stories you can imagine!”

“I’ll never forget being stranded in a Brisbane hotel during the 2011 floods with Bert Newton, and we spoke for half an hour mostly about how much he loved and adored her, a real testament to this extraordinary woman,” Damien said.

So, what can audiences expect?

“A very honest, intimate conversation about my career which spans over 40 years,” Rhonda replied. “From some of the fabulous people I’ve had the opportunity to work with and perform for, including Princess Diana, former President Bill Clinton, and some wicked tales about some famous stars including Mickey Rooney Ann Miller and more.

“I’ll also be throwing in some of my favourite songs on this very special evening.”

Celebrate Noosa Alive’s 21st Anniversary with eight hours

of music and entertainment in the Noosa Woods on Saturday 29 July.

It commences with Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi the very excited host of the Noosa Stars Alive finals, a talent search for the creme of wannabe Sunshine Coast stars in the eight-to-18 age group who will be competing for the title and prize.

Last year’s winner singer Sari Abbott will be part of the afternoon’s live music line-up which follows and includes super star Kate Ceberano, indie/folk/pop artist TOBiAS and Indigenous band Tjaka Alive in The Woods on Sunday 30 July, is the finale event of the Noosa Alive Festival.

On stage will be the outstanding vocal duo Vika and Linda who came to prominence after singing backing vocals for Joe Camilleri’s band The Black Sorrows, also the celebrated jazz vocalist Emma Pask who has had the pleasure of making music in Noosa for 20 years in front of “lovely, lively audiences,” says Emma.

“It holds a very special place in my heart too because charming Rodrigo and I were married at Hidden Cove on Noosa Main Beach ten years ago.

“I’ll be joined by my trio of Australia’s finest musicians, and we plan to play lots of everything including tracks from new album Dream of Life released last year, and landed in the top 10 Jazz and Blues chart that very week.

“Also, some fun upbeat Latin tunes that I recorded on my Cosita Divina album. It’s always a high energy set from me and my swinging trio, especially in beautiful Noosa!”

Watch for new events from Festival Director Ian Mackellar such as Noosa Regional Gallery art exhibitions and Floating Land

ART MEETS Fashion, DARLING!

Art meets fashion in a festival that could stand proudly alongside the iconic Paris Fashion Week or Met Gala. Carlie “wearable art lover” Wacker gets ready for one of the nation’s biggest and best Avant Garde art fashion events.

Australian Wearable Art Festival (AWAF) is an art and fashion immersion that will leave you inspired by the creativity of artisans and fashionistas and make you think twice about how we recycle and reuse everyday items and materials.

Every year since its inception in 2017, AWAF has grown to attract artists, fashion designers and creatives both on stage and in the crowd.

Founded by Wendy Roe and Helen Perry, the must-attend art fashion event has grown exponentially and with record submissions, 40 national and international works have now been chosen to walk the 27-metre-long catwalk in a show that may just blow your mind.

Curator Wendy Roe says the momentum around the event is palpable and has attracted serious talent.

“Our finalists hail from as far as Poland, Germany and the United States, as well as a continued strong representation from Queensland and the rest of Australia,” she enthuses.

“What makes this event so unique is the garments are made from a range of unlikely materials. Everything from ring pull tabs, bicycle tyres, flowers, teabags, feathers – any found object – and they are transformed into haute couture!”

The Festival has four main categories including Trashion, Sustainable Nature, Floriana; and Avant Garde with an Overall Winner, and accolades and prizes

for Emerging Artist and Best Headpiece.

I was lucky enough to be involved in the early years of AWAF where I took the proof sheets from printing IN Noosa Magazine to create a Papier-mâché dress and headpiece – it was one of the highlights of my life. Now that the competition is so intense, I am very happy to observe in awe this year.

“Last year we saw our Avant Garde and overarching Supreme Winners, Evita Camilleri and Dan Draper (known collaboratively as DerbyCross) deliver Water Memory for the Arid Soul,” Wendy

recalls. “It was two pieces made from garden hose and more than 2000 cable ties painstakingly weaved together.

“This combination of materials created spikes and spines which was almost reptilian in nature - and a sight to behold!”

Evita and Dan are a husband-andwife team who often collaborate on sculptural art pieces but it was a first time foray into the wearable art medium, with the couple even wearing the works themselves and creating a show-stopping performance that had the audience transfixed. They have been selected as finalists again this year so keep a lookout for their new creation.

This year, AWAF has announced that Fifi Colston will be joining the Festival as the international judge. Ms Colston was the winner of the Aotearoa Section and runner-up to the Supreme Award at the World of Wearable Art in 2022 in Wellington with fellow artist Bruce

It is sculptural art, meets high-end fashion, meets circular eco-chic goodness.

PHOTOS: EYES WIDE OPEN IMAGES

Water Memory for the Arid Soul 2022 Avant Garde and Overall Supreme Winners Evita Camilleri and Dan Draper aka DerbyCross

Mahalski with their creation, Fera Dei - a piece intricately layered with animal bones and printed fabrics.

Ms Colston brings a wealth of experience and expertise as not only a wearable art designer and multiple Award-winner working as a costume and props maker for the film and television industry; but is also a well-known writer, illustrator, TV presenter and workshop facilitator. Kudos!

The event has outgrown its original venue in Eumundi and has expanded to include two evening runway shows, a matinee and a display of previous wearable artworks at the Caloundra Regional Art Gallery.

The Australian Wearable Art Festival promises to be a sensory explosion from the moment you enter the venue. It is sculptural art, meets high-end fashion, meets circular eco-chic goodness. It will change the way you view art and fashion and is in my opinion, the premiere event on the social calendar for 2023. Don’t miss it!

AUSTRALIAN WEARABLE ART FESTIVAL 2023

6pm, Friday 11 August 12pm, Saturday 12 August - Matinee 6pm, Saturday 12 August - Winners announced Venue 114 , 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina Matinee Tickets from $70 to $90 Evening Tickets from $99 to $135 Pensioner and Student concessions available www.australianwearableart.com.au

VENUE 114 With 40 national and international artworks to take to the runway, this is a spectacular show where high-end fashion and the sculptural world of art collide together.

Floriana Winner

Karen Jones

‘Le Fleur De Marie Antoinette’

Tectumque by Galina Mihaleva Rhea Nova by Eloise Galea

COMING TO LIGHT

Horizon Festival returns to illuminate the complex, interconnected stories of our communities through boundary-breaking arts and performance, with free and ticketed events for all ages and interests, as Georgia Beard discovers.

When Horizon Festival rises with the sun for its eighth year, light will fall upon the unknown faces of the Sunshine Coast. Voices, crowds, communities – those who have lingered too long in the shadows – now break their silence with creative and cultural expression. Their art creates deep-rooted connections to people and place, defying an increasingly divided and isolated society.

From Friday 25 August to Sunday 3 September, we’re immersing in each other’s lives with an innovative and contemporary arts program of music, storytelling, dance, theatre, visual art, installation and conversation.

Local, national and international artists will ask and answer, comfort and confront, scandalise and spellbind on unexpected stages from the coast to the hinterland.

Pitching at the Festival Hub in Cotton Tree Park again, Wonderland Spiegeltent

captures the enchantment of travelling performances inside its swooping curtains and stained-glass windows.

The Common People’s Dance Eisteddfod returns in a storm of sequins, sweat and spandex! Join dancers of all ages and abilities in over-the-top dance routines to some of the greatest hits of the ’80s and ’90s in homage to the legendary Rock Eisteddfods of the past.

Lose yourself in laughter with rapidfire stand-up at the Sunshine Coast Comedy Gala and feel the Spiegeltent run hot with adults-only circus shows of operatic and provocative cabaret!

After 10 years of selling out festivals worldwide, the Briefs boys are ready to air their Dirty Laundry in a night of intoxifying physicality, gob-smacking comedy, unapologetic truths and ridiculous showmanship!

ROUGE will deliver an equally outrageous blend of death-defying acrobatics, grandiose cabaret and deeply

twisted burlesque as their diverse troupe of performers subvert what it means to be sexy.

After these seductive spectacles, settle in for thought-provoking conversation with writer, broadcaster and feminist community builder Clementine Ford. Joined by Jandamarra Cadd, Jon Coghill, Wayne Parcel, Matt Golinski and one final speaker yet to be announced, Conversations with Men explores masculinity, vulnerability and the tender connection between men and their childhood selves.

Families can also immerse in their own circus escapades with the return of Circus Wonderland: A Neverland Adventure, bringing Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Pirates to life with astounding acrobatics and antics!

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity with Bees by Polyglot Theatre, experience shadow puppetry and animation in a two-woman physical

Dawn Awakening

Credit: Nic Morley

comedy, The Outhouse, and let the kids unleash their inner headbanger at the Junior Burger Rock Show with motorcycle riding funklords Burger Joint!

Spreading out from the Festival Hub, interactive projections, pop-up performances, visual art exhibitions and imaginative workshops will inspire creativity, collaboration and revelry!

Enjoy free live music with Live & Local in the Garden aboard the Troubadour Wagon, a perfect way to wind down and watch the sunset; or connect to percussive rhythm and powerful dance when Dancenorth Australia and the Horizon Festival Drumming Band unite to make NOISE

Discover natural and manmade leisure materials along Maroochy River for Let’s Organise Your Leisure and join artist Kathy Mackey to construct sculptural artworks of pool noodles and yoga mats for the Float-Off Finale!

At the heart of every festival experience is the desire for unity. This year, Horizon Festival will bring other celebrations into the fold, including Sunshine Sounds Festival on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September, this all-ages, family-friendly music festival puts homegrown artistry on stage with an allAustralian line-up at the Eumundi School of Arts Hall. Experience emerging and established musicians including some of Australia’s most prominent artists alongside Katie Noonan’s Eumundi School of Music rock band.

Horizon Festival also goes back to our roots with Homegrown: The Forgotten Coast, commissioning works from local artists across all art forms. After poking around abandoned buildings, dilapidated shopfronts and overgrown train tunnels, Horizon returned from their search with several fascinating projects reactivating forgotten spaces on the Sunshine Coast: The Blak Laundry by Dominique Chen and Libby Harward invites us into a functional laundromat to air our dirty linen with critical conversation, collaboration and a celebration of all things blak to discover that everything comes out in the wash; Labyrinth by choregrapher Chloe Keating is a dance theatre work performed in three historical bookshops and tells the story of two lonely booksellers towards the end of all things; and Nicole Voevodin-Cash and Teddy Horton will shine a light on the unseen and unknown art of manufacturers in one of our most invisible neighbourhoods, Kunda Park with Where to From Here, an exhibition of photography and sculptural works to tell the stories of the artisans hidden within our industrial estates.

As boundary-breaking events light up the region, Horizon Festival reflects the Sunshine Coast in all our diversity, eccentricity and vulnerability. It’s a celebration of soul-baring we need now more than ever.

View the complete program and book tickets online at www.horizonfestival.com.au

Dirty Laundry by Briefs. Credit Joel Devereux

Image: Alice Healy

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Sunshine Coast Country music lovers are in for a heel and toe tappin’ good time at Venue 114’s Coastal Country Music Fest. Deb Caruso plucks at the strings of who’s on show.

Chase away the winter blues with a warm dose of country vibes with five incredible Australian singersongwriters in a Saturday sunset session that is shaping up to be nothing short of sensational!

Featuring a line-up of legendary ARIA chart topping artists and Country Music Awards of Australia (CMAA) nominees including this year’s Male Artist of the Year, the Coastal Country Music Fest will provide barrel loads of boot scootin’ fun for local country music enthusiasts.

Melanie Dyer, Andrew Swift, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Pete Cullen and Liam Brew will bring the house down in Venue 114’s all-weather, air conditioned space for up to 1400 fans.

Venue 114 Manager Louise Thompson said they were proud to curate the unique event for the Sunshine Coast with soaring ceilings providing pitch-perfect acoustics for a truly immersive experience.

“Our courtyard will offer the perfect al fresco escape between sets with fresh air, lakeside views, a fully-serviced bar and food trucks to meet a range of tastes,” she said.

With more than 18 years’ as a multifaceted events and exhibition space and a professional and passionate team with decades of experience, Louise said the venue also offered full accessibility, free parking and a dedicated drop off zone for a memorable, safe and fun time.

“We are so thrilled to provide a space

to host talented touring artists and homegrown talent,” she said. “With the support of the local community we hope to be able to make the Coastal Country Music Fest an annual event.”

With five powerhouse sets, it will be an unmissable event!

Here’s who’s playing:

Melanie Dyer – fresh from the Big Red Bash, Melanie will bring her signature style of country roots with pop influences like Katy Perry, Shania Twain and Taylor Swift. Her latest album Between You & Me includes hit singles like Run Out of Road, Cheap Moscato, Cheating on Me and Dumb Decisions Sounds like music we can all relate to!

The album earned Melanie two CMAA Golden Guitar Award nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Collaboration

of the Year in January 2023.

Andrew Swift has released three #1 ARIA albums and earnt three CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, including Artist of the Year in 2023. With his music described as a “gateway drug to Country music,” this former pop-punk guitarist has firmly established his roots with retro soundscapes and contemporary rhythms and is a master performer. From nostalgic tales with hits like Young Lovers, reminiscing on The Good Old Days or sharing Country music’s wilder side with Cheap Liquor and Smoke ‘em If You Got ‘em, his songs brood on gutwrenching heartache and revel in limitless joy.

Gympie girl Caitlyn Shadbolt has been lauded as ‘one to watch’ since placing fifth on the sixth season of The X Factor Australia. Her 2017 debut album Songs on My Sleeve hit #1 on the ARIA Country Album chart and saw her win the CMC Award for Best New Artist, along with a nomination for Female Artist of the Year. Dubbed “the darling of Country Music”, expect to also hear hits from Caitlyn’s sophomore album Stages and recently released album Bloom & Surrender

Pete Cullen blazes his soulful outlaw country trail with hard rockin’ shows full of sweat and swagger. The former Noosa resident has released five albums, performed at various festivals and is a regular on national radio and television. He and his songs are raw and real, a testament to his wild heart and honest

Melanie Dyer

Andrew Swift

soul. His groovin’ southern gospel track Peace Love premiered on Double J and featured on Triple J Roots N All; his 2022 single, Heavy Damage is described as a “high energy Outlaw Country Rock N Roll BANGER” and his latest single Heart of Steel is dedicated to the truckers that keep Australia moving and the family and loved ones they leave behind.

Liam Brew first got his hands on a guitar at age of five when his family moved to the Sunshine Coast. Fifteen years later, he was named the 30th Toyota Star Maker, joining previous

winners Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell & Keith Urban. His debut album, Wild Heart earned him a placement in the 2010 CMAA for New Talent Of The Year with subsequent singles all enjoying chart success and scoring three nominations in the CMC Music Awards. The proudlymulletted singer/songwriter and Golden Guitar Finalist has performed at some of Australia’s biggest festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Optus National Music Muster and Urban Country Music Festival.

Sunshine Coast Councillor David Law

said the Coastal Country Music Fest would be a wonderful addition to the range of events at Venue 114.

“Music has a way of bringing people together and locals love live music. This exciting new event will be sure to have everyone kickin’ up their heels,” he said.

UPCOMING EVENTS

COASTAL COUNTRY MUSIC FEST

When: Saturday 22 July, 3pm -11pm

Location: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans

Parade, Bokarina

Cost: $65 plus booking fee.

18+ event, licensed, and standing event.

DON’T MISS!

28 June: The Magical World of Crazy Science

30 June: Play School Live in Concert:

Humpty’s Showtime 2023

9 July: Conscious Life Wellness Day

11-12 August: Australian Wearable Art Festival

31 August-1September: Magic Men

26 October: DMA’s – How Many Dreams?

Australian Tour

Booking information and Tickets: www.venue114.com.au

Pete Cullen

Liam Brew

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Caitlyn Shadbolt

The first half of the year has seen a fabulous array of theatre with the youth of the Sunshine Coast leading the way!

The opportunities for them to shine are apparent and the hard work of their directors, choreographers and production teams support these amazing endeavours.

BYTES - Buderim Youth Theatre of Excellence presented the much-loved Pride and Prejudice; the edgy Dracula; and an enormously popular season of Disney’s Tarzan, complete with aerial silks and a 15 piece band!

High production values in Tarzan were apparent, transforming the Buderim Memorial Hall in to an ever-changing jungle as Tarzan climbed high above the Buderim stage to music by Phil Collins.

Audiences were captivated by an exceptional cast who swung, sung and danced their way through this rarely performed and technically intricate musical. It was a knockout season!

Another fabulous musical production in the month of May was Stephen Schwartz’s Pippin, produced by Pacific Lutheran College under the direction of Janine Delaney at the Caloundra Events Centre. The talents of this ensemble cast were outstanding, with Kai Sorbello as Pippin, leading the way in this revival version of the show, set inside a circus

STATE OF Play

Whether it is amateur theatrical companies enriching their local communities with plays, youth theatres creating high quality performances including classics and musicals, or new entrepreneurial companies kickstarting exciting productions, the Sunshine Coast has a wealth of theatre experiences available to all. Robyn Ernst shares the state of play for youth theatre in our region.

tent with accompanying tricks and flair. It was full of colour, expert choreography and brilliant teamwork as Pippin tried to find life’s meaning. This talented cohort of students are destined to delight us in future productions.

LITTLE SEED based at Noosa gave audiences a stellar Taming of the Shrew this year as part of its Shakespeare at the Lake program, a popular annual event on Lake MacDonald at the Noosa Botanic

Gardens Amphitheatre. The gorgeous setting and the emerging artists from Little Seed, under the direction of Johanna Wallace, means that entertainment is on offer and there are always several outstanding performers who are on their way to bright careers in the arts. Shows to come include Peter Pan Jr and Spamalot

Other showstopping schools bringing the arts into focus included Matthew

Little Seed’s Taming of the Shrew

Photo: Travis Macfarlane

Janine Delaney Director, Pippin

Flinders Anglican College, who performed After Juliet by Sharman MacDonald; Sienna Catholic College who presented 13 The Musical; and Good Shepherd Lutheran College who gave colour and excitement to their production of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at the J Noosa.

Sometimes it’s difficult discovering all the fabulous theatre being performed by our younger people, but if you make the effort to attend, you will be pleasantly surprised and more often amazed by what these performers can accomplish and the exciting works their production teams are bringing to the local stages.

With the likes of Sunny Coast Showdown bringing awareness and funding to projects for local talent in the film and television industry and performing arts and cultural events like Horizon Festival continuing to grow, it is a very exciting time for young performers and crew. Watch this space!

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Making happy memories is the key to creating a great legacy. Carlie Wacker meets the trailblazing local family cruising to success through hard work, determination and a dream to create the ultimate space for good times.

FAMILY ties

Just imagine cruising down the stunning Noosa River, heading towards Makepeace Island with the wind in your hair, cocktail in hand and grooving along to tunes from some of the Coast’s best DJs!

Take it as slow or fast as you like aboard Catalina Noosa!

There’s always something happening on Noosa’s iconic luxury cruiser with it’s classic white and blue decor reminiscent of the French Riviera.

Stunning sunsets, clear tidal waters and a passing parade of boats, riverfront houses and fellow revellers providing non-stop entertainment.

This is aqua therapy at its finest!

And there’s plenty of options for you. Cruise into the weekend in style with a Friday Night Social every Friday hosting DJs with an eclectic mix of disco, hip hop and R’n’B.

Saturday’s Lunch on the Water slows things down and is a great way to enjoy a laidback four course lunch, cocktails and take in the scenery; or for the more party-centric, witness stunning sunsets and beachclub vibes with Saturday’s Tropicale or Saltwater Sunday

For co-owners and siblings Bree Prince and Tim Norris growing up in Noosa was idyllic – surfing and boating, making the most of our beautiful waterways and beaches.

Like Bree, Tim made the decision to relocate his family back to Noosa (to be with the extended crew) ten years ago.

“We had a fantastic childhood growing up here and that was the number one reason that Timmy and I wanted to come back and raise our families here,”

Bree said.

Bree and husband Scott have three gorgeous children; Tim and his wife Eva have two little cuties and gathering them together onboard the boat to chat and take photos you could feel the love.

Upon moving back, they had no idea they would end up owning a hospitality business - but that’s where the story of Catalina begins.

As they spent time on the river, sharing their experience with their children, they began to take more notice of MV Catalina – it’s been on the Noosa River for around 20 years.

Over time, they started to imagine the possibilities of transforming the ugly duckling into something more luxurious.

A place for locals and visitors to enjoys parties and weddings like nothing else that was available. The dream had begun.

“We travelled aboard up to Lake Cootharaba and took in our first sunset over the water and knew that this was going to be something special,” Bree said. “Somewhere for everyone to enjoy great music, cocktails and good food while feeling like a VIP.

“Even as locals, we’d never experienced this before and it was incredible. So, that’s where we started.”

Seeing beyond the doubters and many attempting to talk them out of it, the siblings forged ahead with their vision.

They strongly believed their idea would add value to the Noosa community and disagreed that an ‘ageing’ Noosa population was not the market for this type of experience.

I remember the beginning very well – it felt like there was a new culture of

youth and a different coolness coming to town but Bree says their inaugural cruise was quiet.

“They were mostly family and friends who came aboard our first event and even they probably had their own doubts about what we’d set out to do,” Bree said. “But it only took a couple of weeks to catch on.

“From 16 people in week one to 60 people in week two and then months of sell-out events following that.”

Catalina Noosa was slowly cruising to success.

“We knew it was always going to be a lot of hard work and we started out serving the food and behind the bar, doing what we could to make it work,” says Tim. “It’s a complex operation. A lot of people don’t realize what it takes just to actually get the boat off the wharf.”

The people want all that Catalina Noosa can offer so the business is set to grow even more with epic plans in the works!

“We have some awesome food and drink collaborations coming up,” Bree shares. “We will continue to offer our spectacular sunset cruises with dancing and cocktails plus introduce our long lunches on the water.

“Winter is a really beautiful time to enjoy the river so our lunches will provide the same Catalina experience but more refined and relaxed.”

Catalina Noosa is the perfect venue for weddings, your next corporate function, launch or special event.

What are you waiting for? Jump aboard! www.catalinanoosa.com.au

Eva and Tim Norris with Bree and Scott Prince - and kids!

PHOTO: KATJA ANTON

OFF & Racing!

The excitement in the air is palpable; all eyes are on the track as the magnificent partnership between human and horse is on show it’s all ‘go’!

“And they’re off and racing!” as hats, fascinators, tickets and a steadying drink is clutched as people cheer for their favourite horse, whether they have taken a punt or not, it’s all for fun.

The thundering hooves match the racing hearts and cries of delight or despair as the winner crosses the finish line. Race over, the attention returns to the fashionable crowd, delicious food and divine drinks that are all as equally a part of the trackside experience as the race.

In surroundings such as this everyone is a winner and the excitement and electricity of race day cannot be denied - it’s a sensory immersion into the age-old tradition of horse racing.

The Sunshine Coast Turf Club (SCTC) at Corbould Park, Caloundra offers an even more dynamic experience when you understand how highly the club is regarded in the world of horse racing.

With three different tracks including an all-weather Poly Track, SCTC runs more races than any other track in the world, hosting upward of 65 annual race meetings. The world-class facilities also include four training tracks, pool and oncourse stables and it is one of only six thoroughbred gallop venues in Australia that race under lights - in fact, it’s the largest in the Southern hemisphere with night racing on three tracks.

Its outstanding facilities and reputation attracts an elite level of horses and provides punters with the chance to frock up and rock up for some seriously stylish events, including fundraising festivities that enable local charities to achieve big wins too.

There is no shortage of showstopping soirées that capture the hearts of punters, socialites, fashionistas and foodies. Whether you’re a racing purist, social enthusiast or a host with the most,

the best way to catch all the action is by becoming a Member. Launching on 1 August (the designated birthday for horses), Members enjoy thrilling thoroughbred racing, exceptional dining, entertainment and unique experiences including premium facilities and exclusive Member Events as well as preferential pricing on drinks, guest admission, hospitality and dining, merchandise, access to all annual race meetings and so much more.

There’s a plethora of race events and special occasions that offer a fun day out with friends, families and colleagues.

Finding your perfect position is half the fun, and there’s something for all tastes and budgets. From the heights of the Eastern Lawn to the peak of Atrium Dining, the choices are boundless. Join the ultimate party in The Establishment; cheer home your best bets and rejoice in the newly refurbished Parade Ring Terrace; ponder your places whilst punting in paradise in the TAB Greenhouse; host a private deluxe celebration in The Glasshouse; or spend the day your way with live entertainment in GA (General Admission).

For the ultimate experience, our money

With a new season of memberships about to launch, there’s always something happening at the world’s leading racetrack, Sunshine Coast Turf Club, as Deb Caruso discovers.

is on The Pavilion and The Champagne Garden which offers a premier position right on the finish line so you can feel the earth move as the horses thunder past! It’s also next to the Mounting Yard where horses parade before the race and the victors are celebrated post-race. It’s premium coastal chic with a heartbeat! You can exclusively hire a number of venues for the ultimate corporate hosting or celebration with live thoroughbred horse racing as the backdrop and generous food, beverage and custom packages available. Options are aplenty so giddy up and get involved!

OFF AND RACING!

Don’t miss these upcoming events!

Trackside La Dolce Vita, 6 August

A long lunch as part of The Curated Plate. Sunshine Coast Pink Ribbon Raceday, 17 September

Raising funds to fight Breast Cancer

Noosa Cup Day, 15 October

Celebrating coastal chic with a local flavour Melbourne Cup Day, 7 November

Local luxe for the race that stops the nation Mooloolaba Cup Day, 18 November

The surf meets the turf for a raceday with style Visit: www.sctc.com.au for information on membership, packages and to book tickets.

SIPS BITES AND

What’s brewing, cooking and happening...

UP AND AT EM’

Early Birds is Kawana’s newest hub for coffee, connection, co-working - and a 1925 Chevrolet that belongs to the owner’s grandfather!

BIG CHANGE

Nambour’s Small Change Espresso has opened a new space on Currie Street. Enjoy fresh brews, loaded toasties and cabinet goodies with a new breakfast and lunch menu!

JOIN THE CLUB

From the Pizzeria to Arrows Bistro to Vine Wine Bar to Café Rubia, The Bower Tree in Sippy Downs offers space for connection, cuisine and play.

PARADISE #2

Experience a tropical escape where rum flows freely and culinary delights abound at Paradise Rum Bar & Bistro, now open in Mooloolaba!

RIDE THE RICKSHAW

Tantalising your

tastebuds with inventive cuisine and cocktails, The Rickshaw is an unparalleled riverfront dining experience in Maroochydore inspired by the flavours of Southeast Asia!

BBQ & BREWS

On the last Sunday of every month from 12pm to 3pm, join Eudlo General Store for BBQ & Brews! Enjoy a pig on the spit, Pimms cocktails and 10 Toes beer!

PEREGIAN BLISS

Feast on Peregian Beach Hotel’s new winter menu featuring whole wok-fried local baby snapper, Noosa Spanner Crab linguini and the return of Jungle Curry, slow-cooked with grassfed beef short rib! Or book a cosy booth at il Porto Bar to catch up with friends over share-style meals, wine and cocktails!

ITALIAN STYLE

As dusk falls on Peregian Beach,

indulge in Pizzami Gourmet Pizza

Bar’s Winter Sunset Special, offering two small classic pizzas and chips to take away from 4pm daily!

il Vento at The Wharf Mooloolaba is offering an Apertivo every Saturday and Sunday from 2.30-5pm. Choose two drinks (Aperol Spritz, wine or Peroni) and an antipasto platter or pizza to share for just $45! Keep an eye out for the next Italian Regional Wine Dinner with four courses and matching wines from a region of Italy.

WINING DOWN

Wednesday Wine

Down Dinners at Maleny’s newest boutique wine bar, Spill Wines, offers a new dish each week that will be accompanied by $5 corkage on a category of wine that pairs best!

SPIRITS OUT BUSH

Congratulations to Beachtree

Distilling Co.’s Organic Native Skippy Gin for taking home gold in Contemporary Gin at the 2023 International Wine and Spirit Competition! This gin is as Aussie as it gets with strawberry gum,

lemon myrtle, finger lime, Kakadu Plum and native pepperberries.

MACADAMIA

MAGIC

Tell Nutworks your original macadamia nut flavour idea and win a weekend getaway at Mayan Farm, dinner with Matt Golinski, a Nutworks Hamper and gift voucher and the fame of your flavour produced as a limited-edition Nutworks product! Entries close 14 July at 3pm!

LOCALS WITH SOLE!

Thursday night is Locals Night at Sole Restaurant! Enjoy an oceanto-plate dining experience and receive a complimentary house wine or beer!

XMAS IN JULY

Head to Secrets on the Lake for a stunning Dining on the Deck Christmas in July on 21 July. There are four seating times and three delicious courses to choose from.

ACQUA EXCELLENCE

Don’t miss the Tuesday night Steak Special at Caloundra’s Acqua Restaurant & Bar

Choose from a

200gram Rib Eye or 250gram Black Angus Rump or Striploin Grain Fed steak cooked on the charcoal grill and served with your choice of sauce, chips and salad! Excellent!

AUTHENTIC ASIAN

Looking for authentic Chinese and Asian dishes? Head to Coolum Beach Bowls Club where Golden Bite offers traditional favourites such as Sweet & Sour Pork, Honey Chicken and Mongolian Lamb. With more than 40 years’ experience cooking in five-star hotels in Hong Kong, owner and Head Chef Sammy Lui dishes up the flavours from Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Thailand; alongside some Aussie favourites such as Surf N Turf and Crumbed Lamb Cutlets.

BELLA BRILLIANCE!

We’re drooling over the new winter menu at Mooloolaba’s Bella Venezia. With hits like Mooloolaba

YellowFin Tuna Crudo; House Made Gnocchi; Braised Tasmanian

Lamb Shoulder Rigatoni; Carnaroli Risotto; and Sous Vide Grain Fed Eye Fillet, it will be hard to choose a favourite!

DON’T MISS! SEAFOOD SEDUCTION!

Enjoy a fresh, fun and flavoursome Seafood Seduction at Sole Restaurant, Marcoola! Start with a superb sparkling and the freshest oysters plucked from the live shucking station before settling into another two more courses of stunning seafood and a decadent dessert to finish - all matched with stunning Australian wines. With only 50 seats, this event will sell out fast!

SOLE SEAFOOD SEDUCTION

Friday 18 August, 11.30am-2.30pm $95 per person four-courses with matching wines. Sole Restaurant, 10 Seaward Lane, Marcoola

Book via the QR code below.

Pizzami

il Porto

MacadamiaMAGIC

RECIPES BY MATT GOLINSKI

“With the recent release of Nutworks ‘Chefs Pantry’ range, I’ve put together some recipes that incorporate their macadamia chips, macadamia butter and macadamia oil. Three great professionalgrade products are now available to you at most independent supermarkets locally or direct from the Nutworks factory in Yandina. I’ve also thrown in a couple of my other favourite native flavours into the mix.”

MACADAMIA SATAY CHICKEN WITH CHILLI PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Ingredients:

Marinated Chicken

• 600gm chicken thigh, cut into strips

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 2 tbs soy sauce

• 2 tbs brown sugar

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp Chinese five spice

• 2 tbs macadamia oil

Satay sauce

• 1 tbs macadamia oil

• 1 clove garlic, sliced

• 1 shallot, finely diced

• 1 small red chilli, finely chopped

• ½ cup macadamia butter

• 250ml coconut cream

• 60ml kecap manis

• 30ml soy sauce

Pickled Cucumbers

• 500 gm Lebanese cucumbers, finely sliced

• 1 tbs salt

• 1 tbs rice vinegar

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 2 tsp sambal oelek

• 1 tbs sesame oil

• I tbs castor sugar

• 1 tbs sesame seeds, toasted

• Fresh coriander and shallots to serve

Method:

• Mix together the garlic, soy, brown sugar and spices and toss the chicken through to coat.

• Thread onto skewers, cover and refrigerate until needed.

• Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan and fry the garlic, shallot and chilli until soft.

• Add the macadamia butter, coconut cream, kecap manis and soy, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

• Toss the cucumber and salt together in a bowl and allow to sit for 30 minutes.

• Stir together all of the other ingredients.

• Squeeze out as much water as you can from the cucumber with your hands and add to the pickling mixture. Mix gently until well coated, cover and refrigerate until needed.

• In a hot pan or on a bbq, grill the chicken skewers until cooked through. Coat in some of the satay sauce and arrange on a platter. Arrange the cucumber on top, garnish with fresh coriander and shallots and serve with the remaining satay sauce on the side.

Ingredients:

• 150gm digestive biscuits, crushed

• 75gm butter, melted

• 500gm cream cheese

• 150gm castor sugar

• 3 eggs

• 3 egg yolks

• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

• 2 tbs fresh lemon myrtle, very finely chopped, or 1 tsp powdered lemon myrtle

• 30ml lemon juice

• 200ml sour cream

• 150gm macadamia chips, lightly roasted

• 25gm icing mixture

BAKED LEMON MYRTLE AND MACADAMIA CHEESECAKE

Method:

• Mix together the finely ground biscuit crumbs and melted butter until well combined.

• Line a 23cm spring form cake tin with baking paper and press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of the tin. Place in the fridge to chill while you make the filling.

• Place the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla seeds into the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.

• Add the eggs and lemon juice and blend for 30 seconds, scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend for another 30 seconds.

• Pour the cheese mixture into the tin.

• Bake for 40 minutes at 160°C or until firm in the centre.

• Whisk the sour cream until smooth and spread over the top of the cheesecake.

• Refrigerate until cold.

• Before removing from the springform tin, spread an even layer of macadamia chips over the top of the cheesecake

• Just before serving dust the top of the cheesecake with icing sugar.

DELICIOUSLY Different!

The Dee Den x Sunshine & Sons lunch was an affair to remember with wild cocktails matched to Dee Den’s deliciously different cuisine. John Caruso devoured the delightful flavours on offer.

Local produce with creative flair was on show when Dee Den and Sunshine & Sons came together to present a feast that was deliciously different! We knew this lunch was never going to be boring and it did not disappoint!

The creative juices were flowing not only from the Dee Den kitchen headed up by Head Chef Mike Meesuwan but also at the distillery where brand ambassador Kayan Marcolini created some outrageously-named but delightfully delicious cocktails. The only question on everyone’s lips was ‘when can we do this again?!’ While the Long Lunch was a one-time event, you can still enjoy a feast of the very best Dee Den has to offer with its Chef Banquet, which caters to multiple dietary requirements, including Coeliacs. Just add your own choice of cocktails!

Check out the deliciously different dishes and drinks on offer and book on the website: www.deeden.com.au

PHOTOS: KYM BURMESTER

THE SPECIAL EVENT MENU

Spanner Crab Betel Leaf

Sashimi Hokkaido Scallop

Fable Mushroom Crackers

Paired cocktail: TONGUE TIED G&T

Sunshine & Sons Barrel Aged Gin, Silver Tongue Foods’ orange spiced preserve, Indian tonic water

Sticky Pork Belly Salad

Slow Cooked Angus Beef Cheek Massaman

Thair Herbed Grilled Chicken

Jasmine Rice

Paired cocktail: JUNGLE BIRD

Nil Desperandum Botanical Rum, Autonomy amaro liqueur, pineapple, lime, demerara syrup

Coconut Sorbet

Paired cocktail: LEMON CHEESECAKE

Sunshine & Sons Original Vodka, lemon, vanilla, cream, brûlée brown sugar

Why not create your own banquet at Dee Den?!

As winter comes to Flo’s Crêperie, owner Florian Guillemard reimagines memories of comfort food from his native France to deliver new dishes and dining events, Georgia Beard reveals.

COMFORTCrêpes

As leaves break away from their branches and snow smothers French soil, the staff at Flo’s Crêperie remember retreating into their homes for heart-warming food and good company.

Their childhoods in winter-clad France were marked by gatherings with friends and family, glasses of mulled wine and rich dishes melting with butter, cream, cheese and fresh meats.

Now settled in Mooloolaba Wharf and Noosa, owner Florian Guillemard and his team have folded these memories into the crêpes and galettes featured on their new winter menu.

As we rug up in our layers and crank up our heaters – because us locals can’t handle the temperature dropping below 20°C – we’re invited to come in from the cold at Flo’s Crêperie.

Combining beloved flavours from both French and Australian cuisine, Flo’s comforting dishes encourage us to make our own memories of winter feasts.

Paired with mulled wine, Flo’s will serve winter-themed specials including slow-roasted duck confit; truffle galettes; and ‘La Tartiflette’ - an alpine galette oozing with Reblochon cheese.

“Reblochon is a semi-soft, washed rind and smear ripened mountain cheese,” Florian enthuses. “It’s usually served baked over potatoes, caramelised onions and bacon in what can only be described as a gooey, creamy and comforting baked casserole.

“Our classics are also perfect for a cool evening, especially our winter bestseller ‘Flo’s Alpine Cheese’, which also has bacon, raclette cheese, caramelised onions and potatoes.

“Raclette is an alpine-style Swiss cheese dish we love as it brings up so many fond memories of the French Alps and raclette parties – we’re known for hosting a mean raclette party at home!

“Traditionally, you place a raclette grill in the centre of the table, and everyone melts their slices of cheese in miniature frypans.

“When the cheese has melted, you pour it over boiled potatoes, a selection of cured meats and a green salad – all to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace with plenty of good wine and long chats among great friends.”

The kitchen has also added a galette dish inspired by the big brekkies of their favourite beachside cafés.

‘La Grande’, translating to ‘The Big One’, is the ideal après-winter surf indulgence with two eggs, chorizo, bacon, mushrooms and tomato relish.

“Of course, our flambée crêpes are perfect for any occasion, but they’re especially popular in winter – the little shot of Grand Marnier on fire is the perfect warming treat,” Florian added.

In the kitchen, he experiments with his native comfort foods, such as beef bourguignon and veal blanquette, and adapts their recipes to suit his crêpes and galettes.

“We all have our own idea of what comfort food means, but for us, it’s food that feels warm, filling, cosy, safe,

nurturing and basically, like home – and that’s the best way to describe a crêpe!

“Everything is warm and home-cooked in a crêpe and served on a hot plate with a warm sauce – it’s the perfect way to feel snug and put a smile on your face on the cold days.”

Uniting comfort and creativity, Flo’s Crêperie just introduced seasonal Tasting Dinners, revolutionising crêpes, galettes and cider in a stimulating experience for both kitchen and customers.

The first in the series, Go with the Flo, has been a sell-out success. Florian designed the four-course tasting menu in collaboration with Executive Chef François Poulard, a long-time friend

whose career has carried him through renowned kitchens in France, Belgium, Switzerland, the UK and Sydney.

Experimenting with the form of crêpes, the menu featured oysters with cider jelly, Mooloolaba king prawns and cured ocean trout; a modern take on duck à l’orange; François’s pâté en croûte; a scallop and mushroom tart with a cider beurre blanc; homemade gnocchi with a

twist; and a crêpe cake to finish.

Florian and his team will continue to host Tasting Dinners throughout the year, and they won’t be the only events taking over both Mooloolaba and Noosa restaurants!

Flo’s French patriotism will be on full display when they celebrate Bastille Day for the second year, featuring Frenchthemed specials, music, vibes and spot prizes to be won! Ooh la la!

“We love it when people come together around the table and leave with full bellies and great memories,” Florian said. “So bring your beret and come and get Francey with us!

“Crêpes are always a special family experience, because kids, parents and grandparents all love them, and seeing families gathering around the table enjoying good food reminds us of home.”

Visit www.floscreperie.com to view the winter menu and discover details for upcoming events!

Sea, Crêpes & Sun

...it’s the perfect way to feel snug and put a smile on your face on the cold days.

PHOTOS: FLORENCE LEMYRE

ALL ABOUT Sole...

Nestled in the quaint streets of Town of Seaside, overlooking a leafy park and just a short stroll to Mudjimba Beach, Sole has earnt a reputation for friendly service and stunning yet simple food.

The creation of David and Sarah Nash, whose Velo Project Café in Mooloolaba has been a star on the café scene for more than a decade; Sole delivers sensational seafood-centric fare with friendly service.

To celebrate its first year, Sole is teaming up with Jamie Odlum from House of Fine Wine to present a Seafood Seduction long lunch packed with sublime food matched with the

Celebrating one year of seafood excellence, Sole Restaurant will be hosting a Seafood Seduction that is sure to be a sell-out success, as Deb Caruso discovers.

best of Australian wines.

With the focus on freshness, the final menu is yet to be announced however you can be confident that it will reflect the sensational flavours that Head Chef Tom Staal is known for.

Growing up on a cattle station in central Queensland and eating the best-of-the-best premium beef, fruit and vegetables, Tom was destined for a culinary career. An apprenticeship at Harry’s on Buderim was an excellent start with his skills further honed at Spice Bar, Spirit House and The Long Apron before overseas experiences beckoned.

Returning home, we’re grateful that he

is now firmly ensconced at Sole where David and Sarah give him full licence to do what he does best - dishing up vibrant food featuring local produce, boasting confident flavour combinations that are not overworked.

Co-owner Sarah Nash said the response from the community since opening 12 months ago had been great.

“We wanted to create a place where

seafood could be celebrated in a relaxed and friendly environment,” she said.

“We are thrilled with how the local community have embraced us and love the support from our regulars as well as the great feedback we receive from new guests discovering what we offer.”

Sarah said that while there were several dishes that have proven to be popular, they would be creating a special menu for the Seafood Seduction

“Seafood is at the heart of everything we do so we’re looking forward to celebrating that with a special event that allows Tom to show his understanding and appreciation of seafood and how to bring the flavours to life,” she said.

“Pairing the dishes with hand-selected wines will bring an extra element to the experience to create a match made in heaven.”

While the final menu will be confirmed closer to the date and based on the availability of ingredients, we can share that the taste adventure will start with a welcome drink of Australian sparkling paired with a live oyster shucking station.

As guests mingle, they can learn

more about sustainable oyster farming, the art of shucking and discover one of Australia’s leading sparkling wines before being seated for what promises to be an intimate and engaging afternoon of delightful discoveries.

The team from Hello Sunshine Magazine will be there to capture all the fun and guide you through an afternoon of discovering wonderful wines matched with delicious dishes and making new friends.

With only 50 seats available, we’re sure this event will sell out quickly.

Don’t delay or you’ll be left saying more than ‘schucks’.

SOLE SEAFOOD SEDUCTION!

Enjoy a fresh, fun and flavoursome Seafood Seduction at Sole Restaurant, Marcoola!

Start with a superb sparkling and the freshest oysters plucked from the live shucking station before settling into another two more courses of stunning seafood and a decadent dessert to finish - all matched with stunning wines. With only 50 seats, this event will sell out fast!

SOLE SEAFOOD SEDUCTION

Friday 18 August, 11.30am-2.30pm $95 per person

four-courses with matching wines.

Sole Restaurant

10 Seaward Lane

Marcoola

Book via the QR code.

SEAFOOD SEDUCTION

FRIDAY 18 AUGUST 11.30AM - 2.30PM

FOUR COURSES WITH MATCHING WINES

TICKETS $95

Scan the QR Code to book or phone 5221 5646

10 SEAWARD LANE, MARCOOLA

- YOU'RE INVITED TO AOpen Thursday - Sunday Lunch & Dinner Restaurant Dining + Takeaway | 5221 5646 BOOK ONLINE solerestaurant.com.au

...promises to be an intimate and engaging afternoon of delightful discoveries.

PHOTO: COOPER BRADY

WINTER WARMS UP THIS

Get ready to immerse yourself in over 100 different events, across 10 delicious days, showcasing more than 300 local producers and suppliers. Our home-grown festival is a celebration of the region’s local produce, producers and chefs, and unique natural assets from the sea to the hinterland. Scan the QR code and view the 2023 program.

IT'S TIME TO BOOK YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE.

The Curated Plate Culinary Festival | Sunshine Coast, Queensland thecuratedplate.com.au @thecuratedplate

Connections

The Curated Plate returns with a main course of regional flavours, culinary expertise and immersive experiences from 28 July to 6 August.

The foodie festival has gathered an array of industry partners from farmers and producers to restaurateurs and chefs; distillers, brewers and bartenders.

In commercial kitchens, on distillery floors and between towers of craft beer vats, collaboration is growing. From all corners of the industry, businesses are bringing together sensational local flavours in fresh new ways.

Events range from family-friendly festivals to exclusive dinners, farm tours and distillery tastings. Some events have already sold out, others are reaching capacity.

Amongst what’s on offer in venues, on the land and on the seas, The Curated Plate 2023 will feature four signature events to transform and define the festival experience:

One day. Many bars. And a thousand

FIVE SPICE!

Here’s a flavoursome five events to spice up your experience as part of The Curated Plate:

1. THE CROCODILE HUNTER LODGE BY AUSTRALIA ZOO: HONOURING A LEGACY

Sunday 20 July, 11.30am-2.30pm. $195+BF

The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, Irwin Rd, Beerwah

Enjoy an indulgent four-course lunch curated by Warrior Restaurant & Bar’s talented chefs with a coast-inspired welcome cocktail by Sunshine & Sons and expertly paired wines from Sirromet Wines. Enjoy live music whilst overlooking the resident wildlife, honouring a legacy to save wildlife and wild places.

2. WHEELHOUSE PICNIC (sunrise or sunset)

Friday 28 July - Sunday 6 August, sunrise 5am-7am or sunset 5pm-7pm. From $275. Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore

This exclusive and intimate chef-curated pop-up picnic by Thistle in the Woods allows you to watch the sun rise or set over Maroochy River in one of Bradman Avenue’s historic wheelhouses. Full catering for 2-4 people.

unforgettable experiences. Presented by Mooloolaba Initiatives and Activations, MooloolaBARS is a celebration of Sunshine Coast beer, gin, food and music, moving from one bar to the next along the stunning Mooloolaba waterfront with approximately 25 bars, distilleries and breweries!

Spicers Tamarind Retreat will host the Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival bringing together four iconic Asian restaurants. The Tamarind’s Dan Jarrett will be joined by the talented teams from Sum Yung Guys, Spirit House and Rice Boi for an afternoon of Asian street food, local brews and cooking demonstrations.

Paddock to Curated Plate presented by 91.1 Hot FM will be a free family-friendly event giving foodies of all ages the opportunity to touch, taste and experience the best of our own backyard. Hosted at Cotton Tree, food tastings, interactive workshops and demonstrations from local producers to showcase the complete palate of the Sunshine Coast food scene.

Local foodies are busy cooking up menus, venues and experiences for The Curated Plate 2023! Georgia Beard offers a taste of the major events and activities as part of the palate-pleasing programme.

FAN presents Meet the Sunshine Coast Makers in an interactive program that promises to be delightful and delicious and offer the chance to chat with your favourite maker. For the industry professionals, don’t miss FAN’s CRAFTed Food Tourism Conference with a cracking lineup of guest speakers and ending with a finale dinner featuring Terra Firma at Sunshine & Sons distillery.

We’re adding our own flavours to this festival feast with Podcast & Pinot at The Doonan where Executive Chef Wayd Bailey has created a bespoke four-course menu that’s all local and a step up from the everyday. Matched with the finest wines of the Pinot variety and paired with fascinating conversations with special guests from the Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast, we’ll celebrate homegrown food, heartfelt hospitality and raise funds for OzHarvest.

Visit www.thecuratedplate.com.au for the full program, event details and to buy tickets.

In addition to our Podcast + Pinot and FAN’s Meet the Sunshine Coast Maker (read over), Deb Caruso highlights five of the standout events being dished up by passionate locals as part of The Curated Plate 2023. Explore the full feast at www.thecuratedplate.com.au

3.

Friday 28 July - Sunday 6 August, 11.30am1.30pm plus 3.30pm-5.30pm, 3 August. From $89+BF. 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. Step back in time on Saltwater Eco Tours’ Spray of the Coral Coast heritage-listed vessel and enjoy canapés featuring local produce and bush tucker while you soak up the winter sun cruising along the gorgeous Mooloolah River.

4. GIN, GIN & MORE GIN!

Sunday 30 July - Sunday 6 August, 10am-5pm. From $50+BF. Sunshine & Sons Distillery, 104 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. Visit Sunshine & Sons Distillery to enjoy the limited edition cheese, crackers and marmalade made by Woombye Cheese Co and Silver Tongue Foods. Enjoy a Gin-infused washed rind cheese coupled with Gin-scented Orange Marmalade and Gin Salted Crackers, paired with two Gin & Tonics. Soak in the lush views overlooking Woombye and be sure to grab some goodies to enjoy at home!

5. TRACKSIDE LA DOLCE VITA!

Sunday 6 August, 12pm-5pm. $220+BF. Sunshine Coast Turf Club. 170 Pierce Avenue, Caloundra.

Enjoy the thrill of the track with locally-sourced gourmet canapés, share style banquet lunch and cheese and dessert board plus a five-hour drinks package with Malfi Gin Cocktails and premium wines and beer. Live music, Fashions on the Field and guest tipsters add to the fun!

BUSHTUCKER BY THE RIVER

Last year’s sell-out event is back! Deb Caruso previews the delectable delights we’re dishing up for Podcast + Pinot 2023.

PODCAST + P inot

There’s no denying that Hello Sunshine Magazine loves local flavours and creations, particularly when it comes to the abundant food and drinks on offer on the Sunshine Coast.

Last year, we brought our Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast to life with the sell-out Podcast and Pinot at Market Bistro as part of The Curated (side) Plate.

This year, we welcome four new podcast panellists at the Coast’s hottest new venue, The Doonan.

Hear from Rob Comiskey of the family-owned Comiskey Group, developers of The Doonan and multiaward-winning venues including Sandstone Point Hotel and Eatons Hill Hotel; Actor, comedian and radio star Sam Coward; global DJ Superstar and ARIA chart topper DÉ SAINT; and OzHarvest Sunshine Coast founder, Sunshine Coast Citizen of the Year and recipient of a 2023 Australian Order of Australia Medal, Michele Lipner OAM. Hosted by our podcast interviewer and former radio personality John Caruso, the event promises to be entertaining, inspirational and insightful - and raise some much-needed funds for OzHarvest.

The Doonan Head Chef Wayd Bailey has embraced the opportunity to create a bespoke menu for Podcast + Pinot that truly showcases the local flavours.

Originally training with French chef Jean Marc Pollet at Peppers Hotel Group in Port Stephens, Wayd learnt the art of fine dining cooking for A-listers before moving to Noosa as Sous Chef for Berardo’s on the Beach, followed by Berardo’s Noosa and working at Noosa Food & Wine Festival. He has run a cooking school at Belmondos in Rene St and worked as Head Chef at Miss Moneypenny’s; Executive Chef for the Solbar Group including Piano Bar and La Canteena; and has been part of the Tony Kelly group on venues including Saltwater. Wayd says the food direction at The Doonan has always been on regional food and doing justice to the architecture, landscape and flavours of the area.

Supported by a team with heritages from the likes of Thomas Corner Eatery and Bistro C and including well-known Noosa chef Glenn Bowman, Wayd said the opportunity to create a bespoke menu was very appealing.

“We have so much respect for the local

produce and for local producers so are very excited to present a special menu that will let the local flavours shine in a creative and engaging way,” he said. Some of Wayd’s favourite local ingredients that might star include Mooloolaba Prawns, Yellowfin Tuna, Bendele Farm duck, 9-score Gina Rinehart Wagyu beef, Noosa Reds, Kenilworth Truffle Brie, Urban Valley Mushrooms, Pomona Honey and natives such as Bunya Nut and Rosella.

So, four courses of outstanding dishes expertly and passionately prepared by one of the region’s best chefs and starring local produce; matched with a premium range of pinot wines and entertaining and engaging guest speakers in an iconic venue - what more could you want? Book now!

FOR 2023! THIS EVENT SOLD OUT IN 2022

PODCAST + PINOT AT THE DOONAN

Enjoy a specially-curated menu packed with local flavours and served with matching pinot wines in a stunning al fresco setting. Host John Caruso will chat with special guests from Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast individually and as a panel for an afternoon that promises to be Savvy! Surprising! + Spirited!

Global DJ star

Sam Coward

Michele Lipner OAM

CURATED Creations

For several years the Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) has been on a mission to not only showcase the region’s producers and makers, but to enable them to grow, innovate and connect with community.

Nowhere has this been more present than its annual Meet the Maker showcase which links producers and makers with the necessary retail outlets, supply chains and export opportunities required to build a sustainable business – and link local goodies to customers.

Thanks to the Sunshine Coast’s premier food event, The Curated Plate, the opportunity to meet our local makers and to experience their food and hear their story is more accessible than ever.

The ten-day celebration of local flavours shares in the desire to showcase the people who, produce, create and make the food and drink of the region.

Coming together in one delicious celebration of local makers and creators is Meet the Sunshine Coast Makers –a roving feast showcasing the sublime marriage of local produce and passionate chefs and opening opportunities for conversation.

You can choose your own adventure with the immersive tour of flavours

offering two tasty opportunities.

The first one being the Progressive Lunch Event prepared by some of the region’s leading chefs and ending with an informative and engaging panel of guest speakers over drinks, dessert and networking.

The two-course roving feast will start at Market Bistro where from 3pm-4pm, Head Chef Daniel “Dobbers” Dobra will share his passion for local produce on the plate with a delicious entrée and Q&A with a local producer.

The next stop is Bottarga where a main meal packed with local flavours awaits, as does another Q&A session highlighting the synergy between producer and chef.

From 5.30-7.30pm it’s Drinks, Dessert and Networking as the sun sets at The Met. This final event is also available as a stand-alone ticket.

Your host for this culinary adventure will be none other than Paul West, a passionate advocate of real food, community, regional living and sustainable agriculture. The host of A River Cottage Australia which followed his journey to grow an abundance of farm-fresh food and then cook and share it with his local community, Paul will conduct a Q&A with four innovative

Friday 28 July | The Met

A Progressive Special Lunch Event showcasing our region’s innovative producers and makers.

Entree @ Market Bistro Mains @ Bottarga Desserts, Drinks & Networking @ The Met

The Curated Plate offers the chance to get up and personal with the makers, growers and producers of the regionas well as the chefs that bring the products to life. Deb Caruso discovers an event that brings all of this together for one delicious sunset soirée in the heart of the Maroochydore CBD.

producers while an impressive grazing board packed with local goodness awaits.

The likes of Silver Tongue Foods; Three Geese; Maleny Cheese; Woombye Cheese; Max + Tom; Biscotto; The Fermentier; Wicked Nuts; and Hum Honey will feature with frozen desserts and a range of drinks on offer from Maleny Food Co; CoYo; Frozen Sunshine; Montville Coffee; Your Mates Brewing; Black Lemonade; Steampunk Distillery; and So Soda.

CRAFTED CONFERENCE

FAN’s inaugural CRAFTed Food & Agritourism Conference will feature Paul West and industry experts including Sarah Meikle, Chief Executive Wellington Culinary Events; Andrew Pitt, Director Launceston Gastronomy; and Carly Povey, COO Bonza; with a fifth expert to be announced. A great networking and connection opportunity for industry professionals to learn how food tourism experts showcase their region.

Date: Monday 31 July, 11.30am-5.30pm

Venue: Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Tickets: from $110, optional dinner at Sunshine & Sons Distillery. Find out more and book tickets to one or all of these events.

Beth O'Leary Woombye Cheese

Kate Gibney Steampunk Distilling

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Georgia Beard reveals how forty years and a bright future of exceptional service and exquisitely crafted cuisine have secured Bella Venezia’s reputation as culinary classics.

FOR 40 YEARS!Grazie

Acomforting cascade of warm light, spaces shifting from intimate indoor booths to sprawling alfresco tables and the rich aroma of Italian ingredients rising, roasting and sautéing from the kitchen.

Wandering down Mooloolaba Esplanade, the all-encompassing sensory experience of Bella Venezia is unmistakable.

This sumptuous Italian restaurant has been an enduring jewel in the crown of dining on the Sunshine Coast since 1983 – a voyage to the vineyards, trattorias and family dinner tables of Italy.

Owners Kristine and Todd Young are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their establishment and can proudly reflect on decades of hard work, renovations, tantalising menu changes and a never-ending sweep of national and international awards.

A commitment to community has seen the venue host many a fundraising event and provide generous donations to a number of local charities.

Bella Venezia has evolved and transformed to meet the desires of every client. It offers a secluded sanctuary for a romantic first date; a relaxed open-air venue for fun gatherings with family and friends; and a Private Dining Room for memorable celebrations.

With no room hire fee, the Private Dining Room is available for exclusive use for groups of 10 to 20 guests.

Bella Venezia’s vast, enchanting dining rooms can also cater for up to 70 seated guests with a multi-course menu or 80

standing guests with a canapé-style menu and a choice of over 470 wines from an award-winning wine list.

Consistently refining their offer, Bella Venezia is proving worthy of their prestigious award collection, which expanded considerably in recent times.

This year has already seen Kristine and Todd earn a Chef’s Hat in the Australian Good Food Guide Restaurant Awards after six years of achieving AGFG’s Best Italian Restaurant Sunshine Coast

In 2022, the team took home the award for Large Hospitality at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards for the second year in a row! Now we’re hoping to see Bella

Venezia recognised for a third year and inducted into Hall of Fame!

This culinary classic received Best Formal Italian Restaurant in SEQ and Bronze for Best Formal Italian Restaurant in Australia for the 2022 Restaurant and Catering Awards; and Tripadvisor named Bella Venezia the No. 1 Restaurant in Australia, winning the Traveller’s Choice Everyday Eats Award.

The restaurant’s formidable wine list has also garnered heavy acclaim this year, including the Best of Award of Excellence in the Wine Spectator Awards and Best Wine List in QLD in Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards.

Behind these well-deserved accolades and honours, a lot of hard work by a passionate team and a loyal customer base is the reason Bella Venezia has elevated itself within the industry.

Its award-winning flavours are now more accessible than ever with the introduction of a Prix Fixe Lunch.

Available every day from 11.30pm to 5pm, choose from a 2-course lunch for $39 per person or a 3-course lunch for $49 per person with a mouthwatering menu that will change regularly.

As they step boldly into the future of service, every choice Kristine and Todd make will continue to serve the appetites of their community.

Bravo and grazie!

Kristine and Todd Young

Coffee has a rich history, a complex chemistry, and a variety of effects on the human body and mind. For many, it’s more than just a drink; it’s a ritual, a social lubricant, a source of energy, and a pleasure.

John Caruso meets two locals responsible for the smoothest double espresso he’s ever tasted.

THE BEANS, THE BLEND the brew!

Tucked into the corner at the front of a shared working space in Sippy Downs is a small counter with a few chairs and tables bathed in warm winter sunshine. Names are called and coffee lovers collect their favourite cup from the smiling barista.

Kate and Ben Saultry started Bunker Specialty Coffee Co. about seven and a half years ago.

“Bunker is our brand and Veneziano is our roasting partner. We distribute from Bribe Island to Agnes Water and we’re the sole distributors for Veneziano locally with a big talent pool in Melbourne that we can draw on,” she said.

That pool includes roasters like Jack Allisey who was the first Australian to ever compete in the World Coffee Roasting Championships and there’s the current Australian Roasting Champion,

Daniel Shadbolt. That’s a cool pool!

According to Kate, we’re currently experiencing our third coffee wave.

“The first wave was back in the 1950s in Melbourne for example, with immigrants brewing coffee that they brought out from Italy,” she said.

“Then there was a second wave of coffee with lots of big commercial brands that used cheap, low-grade beans to satisfy coffee drinkers at that time.

“Now we’re right at the front of the third wave. Some might call it hipster coffee, baristas with man buns, if you want to put it that way.”

Park that thought of the cool kid behind the machine in your favourite café for a moment and let’s take a deep dive into exactly what is happening with coffee in 2023.

“It all starts at the farm and then

it’s graded,” explains Ben. “There’s certain standards that we must meet and then there’s a cupping score, and our coffee is always highly scored and that comes down to how it’s grown, how it’s roasted and how it’s taken care of. So, the cupping score is imperative when it comes to specialty coffee.”

Brands you see on supermarket shelves are all commercial grade, which means they’re graded below a score of 80. Anything above that mark is then considered specialty coffee, which is what Veneziano supplies to Kate and Ben.

“Coffee is a dark art,” says Ben. “It’s complex and the industry keeps moving forward. Veneziano is mixing different beans together to produce different blends and then there’s roasting temperatures and length of roasting time. It’s a science and an art form.”

Australia has been forging ahead

Bunker Specialty Coffee Co. owners Ben and Kate Saultry

developing a great reputation as a coffee drinker’s paradise. After a recent trip to New York, I certainly agree!

“We’re absolutely at the top,” Kate says. “Melbourne specialty coffee has a huge reputation around the world. New Zealand is closely tracking along with us and in America, Portland and Seattle are developing a big specialty coffee scene. There are many new companies and countries coming along however, everyone’s eyes are on us here in Australia.”

For Ben, it comes down to our culture and how we live our lives.

“We’re early risers, especially on the Sunshine Coast we’re hitting cafés earlier and earlier,” he said. “When we go out to a restaurant there’s a certain standard and that’s helped to lift expectations of what a ‘good’ coffee should taste like.

“Consumers demand a good coffee and I think it just suits the Aussie culture and how we go about living our lives. Coffee just fits into that so well.”

If you’re not geographically close to Bunker Specialty Coffee Co. in Sippy Downs, then spotting a location that serves Veneziano will bring you that step closer to experiencing that perfect cup.

I’ve been a coffee drinker for decades. It’s a constant journey. For me it’s a short black, no sugar, and Veneziano’s Soar blend featuring three different beans is next level! Smooth and delicious.

“With the distribution side of our business, we don’t want to be everywhere,” Kate explains.

“We like the idea of having only one customer in a suburb. We diligently choose who we partner with because

we want great accounts with great businesses, we don’t want our brands to be a ‘flash in the pan’.

“The businesses pouring our coffee need to be people that love and respect coffee and the number one thing for me is training the baristas.”

Ben said there were a set of rules and standards that they follow.

“That’s another favourite part of my job, teaching someone how to make a great cup of coffee,” he said.

“Getting your coffee made the same way every single time, irrespective of who’s operating the machine.”

Roast ‘em, grind ‘em, brew and enjoy.

Like a fine wine or a carefully distilled spirit, coffee has a history, complexity and story that keeps drinkers constantly searching and sipping for the perfect cup of Joe.

WANT MORE? Download the interview with Bunker Specialty Coffee Co. from our podcast.

WINTER WARMERS

Winter calls for nurturing our health with nutrient-rich superfoods, sustainable and natural supplements and sweet comforts. Georgia Beard unearths the flavour hits.

THE WONKY LOAF SOURDOUGH SAUSAGE ROLLS & PIES

Sink your teeth into The Wonky Loaf’s slowfermented, organic and buttery pastry and discover the freshest ingredients that are as local, seasonal, sustainable and organic as you can get.

The Wonky Loaf’s pork-and-fennel Sausage Rolls are perfect winter warmers; as are the range of individual or family pies.

With flavours for every palette, mix traditional hits with flavourful combinations such as Beef

Stroganoff, Chicken & Mushroom or Veggie Samosa. Grab your goodies fresh or frozen from The Wonky Loaf’s Kuluin café or explore the frozen range on offer at Greensmith Grocers.

Perfect winter warmers for the whole family that are easy to prepare and even easier to digest with the magic of a 36-hour-plus sourdough fermentation and organic ingredients!

NOOSA BLACK GARLIC

Sourced from Noosa’s pristine hinterland and handmade by local artisan foodies, Noosa Black Garlic ages Elephant Garlic to achieve its signature black colour and sweet umami flavour, improving digestibility, antioxidant activities and protective effects for the cardiovascular system.

ORGANIC TIMES DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUTS

Crunchy, whole-roasted hazelnuts coated in fair-trade, couverture chocolate –a heavenly combination of flavours. Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts from Organic Times may be irresistible, but try not to eat the entire box in one sitting!

MOUNT ZERO ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Cold-pressed from Australian grown Frantoio olives, Mount Zero’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a great all-rounder for liberal lashings on salads, meats and vegetables. Infuse your dishes with a herbaceous aroma, featuring notes of walnut and tomato leaf and a delicious lasting pepperiness.

GREENSMITH GROCERS NOURISH RETREAT

Noosa North Shore, 21 – 25 July

Immerse in a four-night banquet of the senses with Jess, Bel and Elle resetting your nervous system with gentle restorative yoga, meditation, indulgent body treatments, inspiring conversations and nourishing organic meals lovingly prepared for you. Your Nourish Retreat includes:

• 4 x daily nourishing breakfasts; gourmet lunches and comforting dinners

• Daily fresh juice, smoothies, broths and herbal elixirs

• 1-hour indulgent body treatment (or book more!)

• 2 x morning restorative yoga sessions with Woodfloria

• 2 x night meditation sessions

• 1 x wild fermenting session

• An Intro to Intuitive Cooking Session with Jess

• Daily cooking chats and morning rituals

• Sessions with two of your fave guest speakers

• Plenty of time to relax by the pool

• Take-home goodie bag and surprises (always) Private King Room: $2140pp; Twin Share: $1640pp

Beautiful organic food, good company, rest, reflection, indulgence, love, care, shared wisdom, and pure enjoyment. This is how our bodies are designed to be nourished.

Bookings: www.greensmithgrocers.com.au

Since launching at the beginning of Covid, the momentum that CAVU Distilling has established with its Nil Desperandum Rum and Sunshine & Sons Gin, Vodka and Liqueurs is phenomenal. It springs from lofty ambitions – sure, but they have built a great business with nous, hard work and downright ballsiness.

More recently, they partnered with Proof Drinks Australia to take their products across Australia and to the world and they have just released the latest Nil Desperandum ‘Special’, a delicious Australian Certified Organic rum with the aim of getting people to RETHINK RUM™, setting the benchmark for others to follow.

Due to requiring a minimum two years of aging prior to release to legally be labelled ‘rum’, the lead time takes a while from being a thought bubble to actually ending up in the bottle.

NEXT LEVEL

Spirits

Not content with world domination as a gin producer the team at CAVU Distilling have launched their alter ego rum, Nil Desperandum, and are well on the path to achieving stratospheric targets on a national level, as Tony Cox discovers.

The launch of the Nil Desperandum Special Rum sees the release of Australia’s first certified organic rum, being made from wild fermented, locally sourced molasses, Woombye water, dunder and muck. Given we associate organic with being beneficial to good health I will let the reader reach their own conclusions.

The Special features toffee and brûlée notes, is quite delicate being more light-medium bodied, with a smoky, charry finish from the barrels previously used by bourbon producers.

Bourbon barrels are subjected to a very high level of toasting for use in bourbon production and are used once only. After that they are sold off.

Given oak generally imparts flavour for its first three fills that char continues with the subsequent fill along with the vanilla notes which American oak naturally imparts.

To me this is a sipping rum to be savoured at the end of the night with a cube of ice and enjoyed slowly.

If you take your rum with cola I would suggest a more subtle, less overtly sweet, Fever Tree Cola so it doesn’t overpower the subtlety of the rum with a wedge of lime squeezed and thrown into the glass just to keep it all fresh.

Also new to the Nil Desperandum rum family is the Botanical Rum with aromas of sweet spices and coffee pre-dominant.

It utilises the same organic molasses of the Special but the botanicals don’t have organic certification. The alcohol warmth is more to the fore with spice evident on the palate with the presence of greater viscosity than the Special

They are simply two very different rums, both equally enjoyable.

As discussed with Brand Ambassador,

Kayan, the Special is best suited to cocktails where the spirit is the emphasis. Think replacing the role of bourbon or rye in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

For the Botanical Rum, Kayan says it is best suited in cocktails where juices and bolder mixers are involved, think Mai Tais and the like.

A quick look around the barrels I spied some port-fill and sherry-fill barrels which are being used to impart further complexities in other rums under development.

I guess the only way to keep abreast of everything these trailblazers are doing is to keep going to their distillery door to discover what’s new.

Overall, two fantastic rums released from Queensland leading into winter and not a polar bear in sight. Make sure you track a bottle of each of these down.

PHOTOS: IAN WALDIE

BEAUTYSensory

You probably have it already, you just don’t realise it happens without you knowing but now it has a name, a tagline and it’s a real thing! Katrina Thorpe delves into the world of ‘Sensory Beauty’.

The look, feel and aroma of our products is an important factor in what we choose to use. Have you ever thought about why certain aromas or the look or feel of a product appeals to you?

Does the style and feel of a product remind you of something, somewhere or someone. Does the aroma lift you up or calm you down. Perhaps it’s also the reason you don’t purchase something?

We all seek products that deliver results for our skin and body but there’s a trend taking over the beauty world, endeavouring to transport us to a better, more relaxed place.

It’s been coined ‘Sensory Beauty’ and it’s mostly about the aromas in our skincare routines and I personally also choose products that suit my style of bathroom, or feel good to apply.

It is all about what appeals to the senses - how the look, feel and aroma of our beauty products can have a positive

effect on our state of mind, while at the same time protecting, nourishing, restoring, healing, calming or rejuvenating our body.

Encouraging several senses to be tapped into all at once to help us embark on a calming journey for our bodies, minds and souls is what I see emerging with renewed focus and awarenessexpect to see ‘Sensory Beauty’ branded and promoted in the near future.

For as long as we have been using skincare products, aromas such as lavender, rose and geranium have been ingredients that multi-task to help skin, but they were not promoted for the effects they might have on our minds.

Sensory Beauty is also about touch and it’s as simple as taking a little time to slowing down our skincare routines, paying attention to our senses in the process.

Feel the touch of your hands as they slowly massage a product on your skin.

My favourite products to do this with include my facial cleanser, body wash and moisturiser where I take deliberate time with soothing, slow massage to apply to my skin.

When shampooing my hair, I take time to massage my scalp, especially when applying conditioner. Close your eyes and breathe in the aroma as the steam of the shower surrounds you,

it’s an experience, not a chore to wash your hair this way.

For many years I have used a lemongrass invigorating body wash to shower in the morning.

It’s a great way to wake up and start the day but for a more calming shower in the evening I prefer a soft floral aroma to wash away the day and calm my mind.

Why not have a choice of body washes? It doesn’t cost any more, they just take longer to use both.

I’m excited about this renewed

awareness of Sensory Beauty because it’s always been there, but I feel it’s relevant now in bringing a wellness connection to our senses through products designed to be kind to your skin while contributing to your overall wellbeing, relaxation and rejuvenation.

Your body hears and feels what your mind says and it’s a reminder for ourselves that beauty is sensory and that we are worth the time for daily selfcare as well as making the time to be cared for by beauty professionals who have been trained to soothe your senses.

Close your eyes and breathe in the aroma as the steam of the shower surrounds you...

DURING WINTERMindfulness

Jackie Hillegers shares her top tips for taking advantage of the changing season to prepare our bodies and minds for renewal.

Nature never fails to amaze me with its advanced preparation for each season.

Autumn has officially passed the baton to winter with a sudden drop in temperature and having completed its annual mission of turning lush green leaves into a pile of surface crimsons, auburn or amber, it can now take a backseat.

This is all part of mother nature’s renewal process, as crisp fallen leaves eventually break down, depositing nutrients back into the soil preparing for the new growth that will come with spring.

We can mindfully think of our own bodies in terms of seasons and spend time in winter doing prep work on ourselves. Imagine each of your unwanted thoughts or stuck emotions as a leaf; visualise that leaf changing colour, which could represent losing its control over you as it makes its way out of your body, allowing room for more positive thoughts.

Did you know that around 90% of our energy is used on suppressing our

trapped emotional baggage? So use winter as an internal method of preparation for all the growth that is coming your way in spring.

Spring can be the time that you work on sprouting new ideas, welcoming new beginnings and working on positive growth. Get back to joy, playfulness and self-connection as you awaken from your static state.

Like a seed you must persist in allowing the unknown to happen, relinquish control and step out of your comfort zone. When we become too

comfortable, we forget to push ourselves in order to grow. Each season has a reason!

That is not to say that the winter blues will not tap us on the shoulder and the more time we spend at home or inside allows the winter blues to creep in.

Our moods can dip and our thoughts tend to deepen. A lack of the sunshine drug Vitamin D may be one of the reasons, but just remember that by practicing mindfulness and making ourselves aware of when our moods are feeling low, we can also change them.

Winter has so many exciting mindfulness practices we can embrace. Some examples are:

MINDFUL EATING – We tend to eat less salads and more hearty foods during winter. Simmering soups or slow-cooked meals can release aromas throughout the house, creating a sense of comfort and homeliness. Use your five senses when eating and appreciate how and where your meal has come from. Eat small mouthfuls and chew your food to enjoy its flavours. Food can be so much more enjoyable in winter when we take the

...by practicing mindfulness and making ourselves aware of when our moods are feeling low, we can also change them.

time to appreciate it from all angles.

REFLECTION TIME – There is nothing better than getting into warm pjs at the end of the day and snuggling under a blanket. Instead of turning on the TV or scrolling through your phone, try to get into the habit of lighting a candle, turning on soft music and spending time deconstructing your day and unwinding.

You can practice exhaling your unwanted thoughts, choosing moments in your day you were proud of or thinking how grateful you are for your loved ones. Positive thinking can reduce depression, pain and helps build a greater resistance to illness.

STRETCHING AND YOGA – Yoga, pilates and stretching can be a relaxing way to start or end your day. Give your body the attention it needs and use this as a relaxing way to say ‘thank you’ to your body and mind.

HOT CHOCOLATE OR TEA – There is nothing better than wrapping your fingers around a mug of steaming hot goodness. Sitting outside in the fresh air or gazing out a window in the morning is mindfulness in action. The steam from the hot drink warms your nostrils and each small sip can be felt internally, making its way through your body.

Sipping hot chocolate around a firepit

WINTER WISHLIST

with floating marshmallows is next level!

NATURE WALKS – Winter is a beautiful time of the year to walk. Without leaves on the trees you are more exposed to the sun which can increase your Vitamin D levels. Why not microdose your outings by taking smaller and more frequent walks and engage your senses to see, smell or hear what is happening around you.

If it is raining outside you can still forest bath at home. Your brain does not know the difference between visualisation and reality so if you imagine walking through the forest, assisted with forest music, your mind can believe you are actually there!

Winter can be an excellent time to perform much-needed maintenance on ourselves.

Take the time to shift your awareness into winter maintenance mode; create your own mind fertilizer in preparation for growth; use gratitude to savour precious moments; rebel against negative thoughts; and practice well deserved self-care to remedy your low mood.

Preparation is key so don’t think of winter as cold and depressing, think of it as taking the time to work more on ourselves so by spring you are ready to bloom.

• Work extra hours in winter, and have more time off in summer

• Spend winter at the gym or pilates studio getting beach-ready

• Listen to podcasts, music and meditations

• Educate yourself in a new language or activity

• Plan your vegetable garden in advance for Spring

• Journal or work on yourself – everyone can improve

• Enjoy relaxing and organising hearty pot-luck dinners with friends

RETREAT TO Reset

The Mojo Maker Nikki Fogden-Moore shares how the power of being offline can nurture productivity in a burnout-prone world and how retreats can provide a strategic and personal reset.

Twenty years ago I took eight CEOs and managers away to Spain to the stunning Kempinski Hotel, for what I then called “The Bodibreak©”.

A retreat away for personal and professional alignment, space to think and take stock of the importance of health and mindset, as well as the wealth they had been striving to create for many years in high paced careers.

Vitality, goal setting and above all else - the permission to actually think about themselves. Fast track to today and the stunning Sunshine Coast has been the home to our Boardroom Retreats® for over a decade.

Now “retreating” is cool from wellbeing, yoga, cooking, hiking, strategic, corporate groups and even silent retreats - there is something for everyone. So how do you make the time to ‘retreat’ and why is this so important?

In a society where constant connectivity is integral, the idea of purposefully disconnecting may seem counterintuitive. However, taking the time to step away from the digital and ‘our usual’ world allows us to nourish our minds, bodies, and souls.

Retreats offer a sacred sanctuary where we can escape the distractions of everyday life and immerse ourselves in reflection and personal growth. They don’t have to be hard core, detox - they can be a space for checking in on your own vision of what great looks likewithout distraction.

We know recent research has shed light on the detrimental effects of chronic stress and burnout, highlighting the urgent need for retreats as a transformative tool for mental and physical rejuvenation.

A reset.

These findings serve as a constant wake-up call, reminding us of the critical importance of prioritising self-care and seeking a strategic and personal reset.

It’s up to individual action. We understand the importance of work/life blend. Nobody can do this for you.

It’s about giving yourself permission to press reset and invest in that much needed time for vision, values and vitality to be realigned.

Here are three reasons why ‘retreating’ can be an essential tool in creating sustainable success and happiness in work and in life.

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF RETREATS:

Well run retreats offer an oasis of solace in a world of perpetual motion.

They provide a sacred space for introspection, relaxation, and profound reconnection with ourselves. By temporarily stepping away from the chaos of our professional lives, we give ourselves permission to heal, grow, and recalibrate our priorities.

Retreats act as incubators for creativity and clarity, fostering personal and professional growth. In this sanctuary of renewal, we can shed the weight of stress and embrace a more positive and productive outcome.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND RETREATS:

Research by the American Council of Medicine has shown that retreats have a tangible impact on our mental and

physical well-being. Studies indicate that spending time in nature, engaging in meditation, and participating in mindfulness practices during retreats can significantly reduce stress levels, improve cognitive function, and enhance overall performance.

PERSONAL RESET: NURTURING THE LEADER WITHIN:

Whatever your role in life, whether you’re in business or not, we are all leaders. It’s easy to neglect our personal wellbeing while tirelessly striving for success. Retreats provide a sacred space for self-reflection and personal growth.

By engaging in activities that promote self-care, such as wellness practices, physical activities, and nurturing connections, leaders can rebuild their mental and physical reserves.

If you’re running a business, strategic resets are paramount to sustained success. Offering a unique vantage point for introspection and evaluation.

By temporarily stepping away from the day-to-day operations, we can gain perspective and clarity, evaluate goals, assess market trends, and explore innovative strategies.

The intentional pause of a retreat allows for strategic realignment and fosters the cultivation of fresh ideas and perspectives.

Whatever style of offline from day to day you select - retreats offer moments of self-discovery foster resilience, enhance emotional intelligence, and cultivate a healthy work-life blend.

This reset allows people to tap into their authentic selves, fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment that can radiate into all areas of life.

Select the right type of retreat for you - it could be just about wellness, an activity or solitude - or it could be a blend of health, strategy and mindset like our retreats - whatever you feel drawn to there are many wonderful options to combine a stunning location with a purpose led time out.

The combination of immersive experiences, like-minded individuals, and expert guidance creates a holistic environment conducive to growth and rejuvenation. The opportunity to unplug, replenish our energy reserves, and rediscover our sense of purpose.

Experience exceptional strategy sessions, corporate workshops, one:one coaching and a fully integrated level of support with renowned global high performance coach, author and speaker Nikki Fogden-Moore. Join the Mojo Maker© Academy online courses, one of the Boardroom Retreat© experiences or work with Nikki one:one to master the art of true sustainable success. Conversations, proven tools and simple strategies to amplify people, purpose and profit. Be the CEO of your life as well as your business.

BODYWizardry AT WARANA

Carlie Wacker reveals the magical treatments that are changing the shapes - and lives - of Sunshine Coast residents.

When I first discovered there was a way to custom-sculpt my body in less than 30 minutes my scepticism was abounding. Normally if something seems too good to be true – it is. So, I headed to Illuminate Aesthetics to put the truBody Custom Body Sculpting treatment to the test on my abdomen and the magic is real people – there is true wizardry at Warana!

Each truBody treatment plan is customised for the individual and I began with one 15-minute fat melting session followed by four sculpting treatments, three days apart.

According to the brochure, truBody Custom Body Sculpting can reduce fat

and tone muscle using non-invasive monopolar radiofrequency treatment.

My first session was with Elaine Barclay – a former nurse from the UK with incredible experience and amazing hair. You know you are in good hands when the treatment is being conducted by a woman with such extensive experience and understanding of anatomy.

In fact, most of the staff at Illuminate Aesthethics have nursing and medical backgrounds which provides clients with much more professionalism and confidence.

Elaine (with the amazing hair) explained the truBody treatment as a system that could reduce fat and tone

muscle in a 30-minute session.

“These are super clever machines,” she said. “truSculpt is the fat melting machine and is a 15-minute treatment that uses radio frequency that travels through the skin to the fat and heats it up and basically melts it.”

It sounds too good to be true but Elaine tells me there can be a 24% reduction in fat cells and they will be gone forever (unless you start eating burgers, fries and shakes again).

For some people the results can be seen after the first treatment but the true results will be evident after 12 weeks as once the fat has been melted the lymphatic system takes over to flush it out of the body.

So, 15 mins of fat melting went quickly and felt like a bit like a hot water bottle – spikes of heat travelling around my abdomen and totally comfortable. The practitioner remains in the room and always controls the level of intensity so it can be adjusted at any time.

The next stage is truFlex, a 15-minute session of muscle stimulation that will tone and firm the muscle that lives under the fat that has been melted away.

“Once we’ve melted the fat, we want to see that muscle,” says Elaine.

The treatment is equivalent to 54,000 crunches and my abs and obliques absolutely felt like they’d done that many crunches in the days following the treatment.

The feeling during the treatment is hard to explain – it tickles at times,

it’s like a contraction sensation and depending on your level of tolerance you can increase the strength.

This treatment can be used for rehab after surgery, such as knee surgery and help with back pain by improving your core strength. It is said to increase your muscle mass by 30% but it’s not for people that want a quick fix and don’t live a healthy life.

It’s ideally for those that work out and eat well but have stubborn areas of fat that refuse to move.

I have been on my wellness journey for 12 months and still have a few areas of fat that Pilates just won’t shake so this is ideal for me.

In fact, during the treatments I felt my core strength had increased making my Pilates sessions stronger.

After the first 30-minute session which included truSculpt and truFlex I felt flat, tight and strong in the abdomen and obliques.

The second session I was able to increase the intensity as I wanted to challenge myself to achieve that after the surprising results I could see and feel from the first session.

The remaining sessions were three-

to-four days apart and at the conclusion I felt my core strength had increased dramatically, I can feel and see my abs and I feel strong, tight and flat.

I only recommend this treatment for those that are committed to maintaining a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly – that’s where you’ll see and feel the long-term results.

Maintenance sessions are advised every two months once you complete your first full treatment plan.

Now that I have toned and terrific abs I’m going back for a thigh treatment then arms. I am now a truBody fanatic.

Note: before and after photos will be shared on Hello Sunshine Magazine’s social media as at the time of print we hadn’t reached the 12 week mark where final results are revealed.

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LOCALLove

It was all about luxe local love when ILA + AVA founder Miriam Drescher celebrated five years of organic skincare. Deb Caruso shared in the celebrations.

Lovers of organic and vegan skincare brand ILA + AVA gathered to celebrate five years of beautiful skincare designed and developed by owner and beauty alchemist Mirian Drescher.

A doctor of Chinese medicine, Miriam has travelled the world and furthered her studies to deliver the eco-luxe range, which utilises powerful science-backed plant botanicals like oils of jojoba, argan and rosehip and high grade organic extracts and essential oils.

With ILA meaning ‘the earth’ in Sanskrit (Indian) and AVA meaning ‘the living one’ in Latin, the products are designed to rebalance, restore and repair the skin. The products really work and are suited for all skin types.

Understanding the holistic foundation of natural beauty and wellness continues to be a huge focus and passion for Miriam and has rightfully earnt her a loyal following of fans.

Peregian Beach Hotel’s stunning il Porto Bar was the perfect place for the celebrations which included a speciallydesigned cocktail and bespoke plantbased menu. Congratulations!

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SECRET Sauce

Although surviving for centuries without science, question or intervention, native ingredients are only starting to be appreciated for the natural richness they can bring. Deb Caruso discovers how Ochre Sun honours its past while serving the future.

Ochre Sun founder Alana Kennedy is a force to behold. This proud Waanyi Kalkatungu woman from North Queensland is developing a skincare range that not only services the user, but builds stronger communities and connections to land in the process.

Through Ochre Sun, Alana not only challenges the chemically enhanced range of sunscreens on offer but honours the past and presents a future for First Nations women in crisis.

Her unique model taps into the ancient knowledge and wisdom of her Ancestor’s Spirits, Apicals and Elders to share ancient rhythms and preordained practices that focus on whole of health, physically, spiritually, psychologically and emotionally.

Using native botanicals as the key ingredients in her products, Alana chooses to engage First Nations’ women, many of whom are escaping domestic violence, to provide a brighter future.

Alana says allowing women to connect with country and respectfully harvest the botanicals used in the Ochre Sun products provides them with meaningful employment and a brighter future.

“Further to this, we are working on a circular program to build sustainable housing for women escaping domestic violence and in the process, allowing them to build a new career through meaningful employment,” she said.

“The Ochre Sun vision has providence and significance in Aboriginal Culture and the multi-tasking sunscreen revolutionises skin protection with native botanicals, extracting a rich history of holistic defences against our climate’s harsh conditions.

“This is the greatest redemption story about how we endow purposefully to care

for ourselves and honour our country. Our model allows your brand investment to positively change lives.

“We are providing a platform for women to step into the circle of acceptance and powerfully share their story as it is, and the gift is the botanicals they have to offer the world.

“Our hope is to encourage other women to come together in a spirit of unity and share in the healing power of sacred remedies under grace.”

At the core of Ochre Sun’s values are ‘Ingredients, Permission, and Providence’, which Alana says hold great importance “along with Respect, Resilience, and Tenacity”.

“For centuries, women from matriarchal lines have been nurturing the land and its vital components to bring forth the pure power of botanicals, which we are now offering as a precious gift to the world,” Alana said.

“These botanicals were crafted exclusively by the Creator for your benefit, offering complete body restoration through the purest of natural elements.

Our hope is to encourage other women to come together in a spirit of unity and share in the healing power of sacred remedies under grace.

Ochre Sun founder Alana Kennedy

PHOTO: Megan Gill

“Across time, Aboriginal Women have united to impart spiritual ingenuity and deliver the world’s most enduring and exceptional selection of skincare and personal care products, which are tailored exclusively for women, by women.

“These products are carefully crafted with a deep understanding of the specific healing properties of each botanical ingredient, ensuring they serve their intended purpose for the body.

“We are intentionally driving integrity and cocollaboration of stewardship to produce global recognition in using Cultural botanicals to create a range of products using traditional Aboriginal processing methods and bush medicine knowledge.

“When used by consumers they clothe themselves with Country.”

The Ochre Sun supply chain is committed to preserving the authenticity of the plant by following the protocols of Aboriginal Culture. Alana said the product formulation boasted the finest and most resilient ingredients sourced directly from Elders on Country.

“The Kakadu Plum is one of our leading ingredients and boasts an impressive capability to shield itself from the relentless and extreme sunlight it endures,” she said. “Through its development of robust antioxidant molecules, it has established a formidable self-defence mechanism that wards off UV radiation.

“As a consequence of this system, the Kakadu Plum has become a rich source of essential nutrients and a botanical superfood.”

This winter skincare essential is a powerhouse of benefits. Supporting collagen, hydration, and firmness, while offering potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It effectively repairs barrier function, promoting radiance, luminosity and glow. With its versatile capabilities, it addresses hyperpigmentation, exfoliates, and aids in wound and scarring repair, while regulating sebum production.

Alana said Kakadu Plum was truly a must-have ingredient that tackled a variety of skincare concerns as it was designed to do.

“Kakadu Plum has the highest recorded levels of natural Vitamin C in the world and although your body requires vitamin C year-round, it is especially beneficial during the winter months,” she said. “This essential nutrient helps to combat dull, pale winter skin and supports your skin’s resilience throughout the season.”

The other main ingredient in the botancial blend was ‘Old Man Weed’ or Sneezeweed as it is sometimes referred to.

“It has many benefits for your skin such as hydration, collagen support, protection against damage, exfoliation, and promoting radiance and glow,” she said.

“It can also condition and moisturize your skin with a natural tint and is designed to achieve a healthy, glowing skin.

“This potent and authentic combination is part of preordained rituals to support skin health and quality of life for community.”

PIMPED UP Pets

Everyone thinks they have the best dog and none of them are wrong so it’s no wonder we are kitting out our canines with the finest things in life – they are our very best friends. Carlie Wacker chats with the brains behind Indie Boho designer dog beds and accessories that are taking over the nation.

Sora Caldwell has created a pempire (pet empire) based on the human connection we have with our fur kids.

Indie Boho Pets is in the big business of pimping our pet’s lifestyles with cleverly designed accessories that are as functional as they are fabulous.

For Sora, Indie Boho was born out of necessity.

“Before our cavoodle Indie joined our family almost seven years ago, I searched through all the regular pet shops for a bed that would suit our home and would be a nice size and shape for her,” she recalls.

“I couldn’t believe how dull and quite frankly, ugly, all the options were. The beds on offer were clearly mass produced for the US and European markets - tartan patterns or fluffy small donut beds that my cavoodle would overheat in.

“They were not fit for purpose based on our climate, lifestyle or interior style.”

Indie Boho began with Sora lovingly hand sewing a bed for her baby dog. There was a clear need to fill this niche so she set about designing a whole range of designer beds.

Sora has always been a fertile thinker with a background in graphic design, printing and manufacturing - the purrfect foundation for Indie

Sora Caldwell

Boho and the reason she is so successful.

“I love to problem solve, engineer and design not just the aesthetics but also the function and form of a product using my own observations of how my pups love to sleep, train, lounge, travel, bath and eat,” she said.

“This has led to my bed inserts being recognised by IP Australia as an original design, protected for its uniqueness. We were also the first to bring out our type of dog travel mats that support mat training and good behaviour at cafés, bars and restaurants.”

The Indie Boho institution is every pet owner’s dream come true offering water resistant and washable pet beds to complement home décor; car booster seats to improve safety and reduce anxiety; travel mats for training; and comfort-plus blankets, couch covers, towels, wash bags, bandanas and new ceramic bowls that are dishwasher safe.

Functionality meets fashion when it comes to Indie Boho and the prints and designs are a nod to Australian style and local talent.

“The first artist I worked with was Fleur Harris who is known for her work with Adairs. It was exciting and I have

worked with a dozen more since.”

The Indie Boho brand was first stocked by our much-loved Peregian Beach pet boutique Peticular and has now grown to offer more than one hundred items that are stocked all over the country at pet stores, groomers, vets, doggie daycares, gift shops and even at Myer.

Sora tells me most of their sales are direct via the website which they love as they get to interact with customers (and their fur kids).

They also offer collection from their warehouse at Warana by appointment.

“I love our customers,” says Sora.

“I also love inventing original

products, the R and D involved, the years of testing and sampling but the feeling of satisfaction once the products are in the hands of our customers and the glowing feedback starts rolling in.

“I know our products are making a difference for pet parents, both in styling their homes and cars but moreover in their practical benefits.

“Our car booster seats are receiving rave reviews as there is truly nothing else that compares. Customers have been calling them ‘game-changers’ as they are no longer forced to stay at home with their anxious dogs on weekends.

“Their whole family can go out on adventures and have found a new lease on life! I truly believe I have found my calling. Who wouldn’t when you get excited customers sending in photos of their super cute fur kids, with our products, on a daily basis!”

My 12 year old canine kid Harry the Swiss Shepherd recommends the Noosa Nights Pet Travel Mat for comfort on the run and brother Brax the Border Collie wishes to recommend the Byron Surf XXL bed for extra room to roll over and do the back sleeping with legs in the air.

I know our products are making a difference for pet parents, both in styling their homes and safety in cars

SHE’S GOT THATVibe

For 25 years Shaz was flying high in the money market and stock market in Sydney until the ocean (and maybe a lover) called her for a sea change and she found herself in Port Macquarie.

Love was in the air, as was her work in an aviation admin and maintenance gig.

It seems poetic to me that Shaz has always been drawn to roles that relate to the sky, I feel she is a kindred spirit that looks to the sun to draw in her desires – a believer that if you think it, you can achieve it.

It was the sun that drew her to Coolangatta, then north to Coolum.

Shaz Bates has a vibe – she is an evolving woman who is not afraid to try anything new, a first-time business owner of La Extravaganza and the quirky empress of a colourful world of fashion, spirituality and fun.

Carlie Wacker gets to know this self-described motorcycle riding five-star hippy from Coolum.

“I always wanted to be a Queenslander,” Shaz says.

“When I moved away from the hustle of city life I knew I was never going back and was ready to bathe in the sun. Plus I have an affinity to beach and bush and the Sunshine Coast gives me the best of both worlds.

“Movement and health and fitness are an important part of my life and this is such a great place to be active.”

There is such a fun and authentic energy about Shaz – you never know what you’re going to get and I admire how she has been able to weave that

unmistakable Shaz vibe into her shop.

La Extravaganza is a unique boutique and more.

“La Extravaganza was named before the shop was even born,” Shaz says.

“I wanted a store full of beautiful things and at the time I wasn’t sure what that would look like. But I believed in it and in July 2022 it came to life.”

Shaz took over the boutique on Mooloolaba Esplanade (opposite and just down from the Mooloolaba Surf Club).

It is a cornucopia of fashion, candles, homewares, jewellery and crystals.

Fashion has always been a passion for Shaz but it’s a curation of unique preloved designer fashion and sustainable local labels that fill the racks.

“We are a throw away society so I am anti fast fashion - a large percentage of our store is preloved,” Shaz shares.

“I love fashion and fabrics but they must be good quality and unusual or eclectic. Clothing should be viewed as an investment – well-made, well-cut clothing makes you feel good and will last for years.”

Shaz and I talked a lot about the power of dressing each day – it’s a reflection of your mood and yourself.

You should ‘feel’ the fashion you are wearing; clothing has the ability to increase our confidence and self-esteem.

Along with a treasure chest of nostalgic preloved designer delights, La Extravaganza stocks Australian label Ladli Collections which are made to order and the boutique is the only Sunshine Coast Stockist of Circa Collective from the Gold Coast.

Shaz has also sourced a range of sleek rain and wind weather coats by Danish label, Regn.

This boutique is one you will want to allow extra time to stay and play. The

racks of unique clothing will reveal little surprises and talking points as you scour through them finding hidden gems.

Garments and fabrics will trigger childhood memories; crystals and candles offer an additional sensory gratification; the jewellery, décor and art make beautiful gifts for self and others; and the epic, always changing but familiar, soundtracks in store will have you busting a few moves while you browse.

My advice is to take some time to look around, raid the racks and immerse yourself in a nostalgic fashion moment. You can even do it with your doggo as the store is pet friendly.

La Extravaganza is a unique boutique and more… it is evolving and it’s not afraid to try anything new - just like its founder Shaz Bates.

We should all take a leaf out of Shaz’s beautiful book.

Statement specs and jewels are your best friend for creating chic winter styles that stand out. I have sourced the best in preloved and vintage fashion from the heart of Mooloobaba; winter prints and glam colour from Forest Glen; breathtaking jewels from Buderim; opulent opals from Glenview; stylish finds from Sunshine Plaza; and the most eclectic and showstopping sunglasses and eyewear from Nambour! The winter fashion editorial brings together the best of fashion on the Sunshine Coast and all shot in the stunning new studio of Lauren Biggs in Moffat Beach. Now that’s sharing the love!

Creative Director

Carlie Wacker @worldofwacker

HMUA

Justina Simone @justina_simone

Photographer

Lauren Biggs @laurenbiggslbph

Creative Assistant

Ally Chuck @ally_chuck

Models

Hunter Collingwood @huntercolly

Taylah Collingwood @_tj_colly

Taylah wears preloved playsuit, woven leather belt and earrings, La Extravaganza, 0478 627 886

Taylah wears preloved Ginger and Smart set, La Extravaganza, 0478 627 886; hammered silver earrings and bangles, To Hold and To Have, 5477 0561; LA Eyeworks Gaspari Chrome sunglasses, Hammond Optometry, 5476 2333.

Hunter wears preloved faux fur coat, Levi jeans, La Extravaganza, 0478 627 886; leather stirling silver cuff, wood and stainless-steel ring, silver and onyx pendant, leather and amber necklace, To Hold and To Have, 5477 0561; LA Eyeworks Gaspari Neon sunglasses, Hammond Optometry, 5476 2333.

Taylah wears Elk denim trench coat, Uncle George, 5474 5871; white gold and boulder opal earrings, Opals Down Under, 5494 5400; Dolce Vita Ulyses cream boot, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57

Hunter wears preloved denim vest and jeans, La Extravaganza, 0478 627 886; Elk Alda Sling Bag, Uncle George, 5474 5871; Ralph Lauren sneakers, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57

Tayhla wears Elk Galerie shirt dress and earrings, Uncle George, 5474 5871.

Taylah wears print dress, woven leather bag and earrings, Hey Layla, 5293 7754; Dolce Vita Ulyses cream boot, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57

Hunter wears preloved tropical print shirt, La Extravaganza, 0478 627 886; Sandstorm linen shorts, Wacker Clothing Company, wackerclothingcompany.com.au; Felt hat, Hey Layla, 5293 7754; Veja shoes, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57

Taylah wears emerald green corduroy coat, Hey Layla, 5293 7754; Etnia Barcelona frames, Hammond Optometry, 5476 2333

Hunter wears Saba Tshirt and Blazer, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57; Sabine Be Val De Loire frames, Hammond Optometry, 5476 2333

Taylah wears Saba blue tank and white pants and hat, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57; The Elusive Miss Lou frames, Hammond Optometry, 5476 2333; lace agate and stirling silver ring, To Hold and To Have, 5477 0561

Hunter wears Jag cable knit and jeans, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57; Serengeti Boron sunglasses, Hammond Optometry, 5476 2333

Taylah wears Honore cropped jacket and skirt, Astille Designs www. astille-designs.com.au; earrings, La Extravaganza, 0478 627 886; Dolce Vita Ulyses cream boot, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57

Taylah wears shirt, Hey Layla, 5293 7754; Gold behiam hoops, olive tourmaline and diamond ring, Australian argyle chocolate diamond ring, dendritic agate ring, stainless steel gold plated stretch bracelet and gold figaro chains, To Hold and To Have, 5477 0561

Hunter wears white Saba T shirt, David Jones, Sunshine Plaza, 13 33 57; Larimar silver ring, leather and beaded bracelets, To Hold and To Have, 5477

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OF ART Algorithms

Emerging technologies have forever altered the artistic landscape; an evolution that unfolded imperceptibly slow until it became instantaneous and unstoppable.

The advent of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), generative AI and digitally owned non-fungible tokens (NFTs) shakes up centuries of trusted artistic traditions.

Communities of artists have tended to keep it at arm’s length, afraid of new media disrupting or replacing their crucial role in our culture.

But to make art is to be human. With authentic creativity at the heart of their mission, Caloundra Regional Gallery is embracing technology as a tool to empower rather than intimidate.

From 18 August until 15 October, the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2023 marks this shift as artists amongst the 40 finalists integrate new media into their innovative and thought-provoking submissions.

Whether finalists use digital or physical artforms, the essence of the Art Prize remains – diverse portrayals that confront, celebrate, enlighten and engage.

“As always there are lots of paintings, both acrylic and oils, but there were less abstraction works this year with artists leaning towards realism and expressive modes of making,” Caloundra Regional Gallery Director Jo Duke said.

This year’s exhibition reflects our reality with unapologetic yet profound interpretations. While the most pressing issues of today clamour to be heard, the ordinary beauty of our community is just as striking.

From the lingering trauma of COVID-19 in Dagmar Cyrulla’s Life to the warm intensity of suburban summer memories in Sebastian Toast’s Paddle Pool, each work captures experiences alive in both the artist’s life and the collective lives of the Sunshine Coast. The same can be said for artworks

As new technologies shape self-expression, Caloundra Regional Gallery keeps our collective stories, identities and issues at the heart of visual arts, as Georgia Beard discovers.

generated from new media. With a single channel video of a pokies machine, Michelle Hamer’s Wheel of Fortune highlights the lottery of protest language where we win depending on the media we consume.

In the face of habitat and species loss, Donna Davis’s digital print IMplant_008 depicts a human-flora-fungi implant awaiting a mutually beneficial host.

oral history of the Glass House Mountains through a digital landscape.

Glass Lines tells the story of Tibrogargan, who watched the sea levels rapidly rise from the east and alerted his family to the danger. Tears for the loved ones left behind formed the rivers present today.

After Brian commissioned the work, Shauna experimented with a new style of indigenous artmaking to develop the silhouette of the Glass House Mountains.

“The top section of the painting represents the meeting place known for breathtaking sunsets, and the bottom section speaks to the waterways and the footprints from her ancestors running from the rising water, as spoken of in the dreamtime,” Brian says.

Gubbi Gubbi Visual Artist Shauna Hill and Digital Artist Brian Keayes, A.K.A. Möbius, have also collaborated to celebrate the

Michelle Hamer, Wheel of Fortune, 2022. Single Channel Video, Ed. 1/6

AI is rapidly changing digital art across the globe, allowing more people to express ideas and belief than the traditional crafts.

“With this foundation I could overlay the animated visual algorithms, which created a work combining ancient stories with new technology.”

Brian’s visual equations were inspired by divine geometry, the scientific evidence of climate change and the sustainable planetary limits we are approaching as a species.

“My fascination with ancient wisdom and artificial intelligence are all consuming,” he says.

“AI is rapidly changing digital art across the globe, allowing more people to express ideas and belief than the traditional crafts.

“It is a completely different skillset, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hold value as art.”

Caloundra Regional Gallery’s NAIDOC: For Our Elders also celebrates continual connection to culture and country while confronting us with the reality of environmental damage.

Two exhibitions remember and retell indigenous stories handed down for generations. As Jo Duke explains, the gallery worked with local and national First Nations artists to show their stories from a traditional aesthetic through to contemporary commentary.

“Aunty Hope O’Chin’s Saltwater Dreaming links her People’s story of the first surfer – the Dolphin – to the current – the board surfers of the waves, and how both co-inhabit on the shores of her Country,” she says.

“Ghost Net Sculpture from Pormpuraaw celebrates six artists from the community of Pormpuraaw which lies on the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula.

“Celebrating totems linked to their Creation Stories, the sculptures utilise recycled materials – in particular, fishing nets that have been dumped by commercial fishing boats which causing significant environmental harm.”

In tandem, the Maroochydore Library Artspace will display 20 years of previous NAIDOC posters while showcasing Together We Stand

First Nations creatives from the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) in Southeast Queensland North (SEQN) developed this interconnected art project to connect and improve their emotional wellbeing during COVID-19’s uncertainty and isolation.

Technological advancement isn’t destructive. With new media in our hands, we have the power to uplift the stories of those who came before and those who forge ahead.

What’s On

Exhibitions | Programs | Collections

The Regional Gallery of the Sunshine Coast presents a dynamic exhibition program featuring leading national and local artists, complemented by immersive public programs, educational programs, tours and events. The Gallery Store showcases regional and national artisans, with a focus on local, hand-crafted items and a curated Pop-Up Feature Artisan program with every exhibition. The Gallery is also home to the region’s diverse art collections – the Sunshine Coast Art Collection and the Public Art Collection.

See What’s On at: gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Photo: by ben vos productions

Esther Erlich Camouflage 2021 Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2023 finalist

MOBIUS, Glass Lines, 2023 Digital Art

AN ECOSYSTEM of Art

Immersing artists and art lovers alike in creativity, the Sunshine Coast’s premier sculptural festival presented by Arts Connect Inc. urges us to connect with the spaces we inhabit, as Georgia Beard discovers.

Gazing out over the coastline, sculptures grew, scattered and soared across the vast escarpment of Flaxton Gardens during last year’s Sculpture on the Edge.

From environmental installations to pedestal-mounted statuettes, each artwork shared a deep relationship with space it occupied.

Marine creatures drifted in the open air, long-forgotten flora flourished in the gardens and human figures meandered through the winery halls and sprawling lawns, just as alive as their observers.

The 2022 sculptural exhibit at Flaxton Gardens attracted a record-breaking 6,200 visitors!

Curated from 230 entries, 80 local, national and international artists presented 140 final works, all vying for a plethora of prizes donated by the community.

As the Overall Winner for 2022, Nicole Voevodin-Cash’s Pocket Park Series - Mounges invited us to interact with mountain ranges made from polystyrene and synthetic turf, blurring the lines between the natural and the artificial.

Capturing the movement of a bluefaced honeyeater with COR-TEN steel, Highly Commended went to Gabe Parker for Aves #5, a reminder of the dangers of habitat depletion. Denislav Mitkov Delchev received the Emerging Artist award for Shelter from the 21st Century, a miniscule refuge from the barbarity of ecological destruction made from recycled bronze, wire and copper.

Two inaugural prizes for Local Artist and Reclaimed & Recycled Art went to Amanda Wyatt’s Eco Warriors, a travelling

family representing the forced journey of wildlife, and Paula De La Rua Cordoba’s Punto de Fuga, challenging Western society’s historical relationship with nature.

Inextricably connected to their environment, these sculptures urged us to look back on the footprints we leave behind. This year, we’re invited to explore new ecosystems of art for the exhibition’s 13th iteration!

Hosted by Arts Connect Inc. and supported by the Sunshine Coast Council,

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OVERALL WINNER 2022

Nicole Voevodin-Cash’s ‘Pocket Park Series - Mounges’

John Miller’s ‘Sophie the Butterfly Fairy’

Sculpture on the Edge returns to Flaxton Gardens from Thursday 23 November to Sunday 10 December.

No longer an ordinary competition, the exhibition is evolving into an art festival with a deeply immersive and inclusive art experience for all attendees.

Expect a high-calibre showcase of indoor and outdoor sculptural or 3D works, exploring a variety of mediums and a spectrum of scales from tiny to enormous. The 18-day program will feature the sensational Sculpted Dinner, live music, artist talks and masterclasses in painting, clay sculpture, paper lantern sculpture and life sculpture for figures and portraiture.

Artists will have the opportunity to network and expand their professional skills with classes in photographing art and growing art businesses. Monte Lupo Arts and Paintbox will also offer creative workshops for adults, children and people with disabilities.

In the Year of Accessible Tourism, Director Gretchen Keelty said Arts Connect Inc. aimed to make the event accessible for as many art lovers as possible.

“We are planning adaptations for people with visual and hearing impairment, plenty of places to rest, and programming some low sensory afternoons for people who struggle with sensory overload,” she said.

“We will also be setting up pop-up installations to create unexpected art experiences around the Sunshine Coast.”

Sculpture on the Edge joins a kaleidoscope of arts activations in the region, from Horizon Festival to Australian Wearable Art Festival to The Rangebow Festival to Open Studios Sunshine Coast and Noosa Open Studios.

Together, these events are transforming the Sunshine Coast into an epicentre for the arts.

The generous sponsors behind Sculpture on the Edge lay the foundations for this arts community.

Once again, Flaxton Gardens and the De Deyne Family will fund the $10,000 Overall Winner Prize and the $5000 Highly Commended Prize.

As a new sponsor, The Opal Cutter has increased the prize for Reclaimed & Recycled Art to $2000, open to works consisting mostly of recycled, upcycled, reclaimed and recovered materials.

Sculpture on the Edge will also introduce Tina Cooper Glass Gallery’s $1000 Artist’s Choice Peer Award, voted by the finalists!

Available to artists living within the Sunshine Coast Council district, the $2000 Local Artist Prize will be sponsored by Illume Creations, while the $1000 Emerging Artist Prize will be sponsored by Montville Art Gallery and Bodo Muche Studio, open to artists practicing for less than five years.

Provided by Montville Chamber of Commerce and Hammond Optometry, the final People’s Choice Award of $1000 will give voters the chance to win an accommodation package from Lovestone Cottages!

As we immerse ourselves in a growing landscape of art, connection is greatest creation we could leave behind.

Entries are open to all sculptural artists to submit their ideas and creations until Thursday 31 August.

Visit www.sculptureontheedge.com.au to apply with up to three entries!

HIGHLY COMMENDED 2022 Gabe Parker’s ‘Aves #5’

Colleen Lavender’s ‘Big Red’

SILVER Celebrations

Artists and art lovers came together to celebrate 25 years in business for Cool Art Picture Framing and ca Gallery.

Passion, vision and perseverance are what it takes to start a business and to still be going - and growing - after 25 years is worth celebrating.

From humble beginnings Joe has nurtured relationships and together with wife Erin, Cool Art Picture Framing has grown into a custom-built industrial space that houses the picture framing business and dedicated gallery, ca Gallery.

To celebrate, Joe and Erin hosted an exciting group exhibition at ca Gallery featuring 35 artists who have been a part of the gallery’s journey to date. There were many memories shared and celebrations of success with friends old and new.

UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

THE ART SERIES WITH AMY CLARKE

Wednesday 12 July, 10.30am-2.30pm. Palm Creek Estate, Yandina

This collaboration will see the stunning Palm Creek Estate host an exhibition of new works by Amy Clarke and will feature artist commentary and chats with live music over champagne, canapés and an Italian-style lunch with matching fine wines.

VISIONS OF LAND AND SEA, JOHN RIGBY & JOY ROGGENKAMP

24 July-22 August, ca Gallery 5/43 Access Crescent, Coolum Beach

Colour, landscapes and genre, feature in this selection of works from the family estates of Sunshine Coast locals.

AN EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY BLAIR MCNAMARA

4-26 September, ca Gallery 5/43 Access Crescent, Coolum Beach

Acrylic and mixed media artworks inspired by Blair’s life on the Coast.

Visit: www.coolartgallery.com.au/gallery for details and tickets.

PHOTOS: MEGAN GILL

Australia’s premier art in the environment event, taking in sites across Noosa.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

ART BEAT Monitors

As Gallery Director for Noosa Regional Gallery and Floating Land 2023, Michael Brennan, explores the important role that art in the environment plays in finding understanding and common ground.

Maybe it’s a bit much to get into a philosophical discussion about the meaning and purpose of art in the closing pages of a regionally focussed lifestyle magazine. But then again, why not? Don’t worry – I’ve only got a couple of hundred words (and I’ve already used forty-three (fifty-two), (now fifty-five…))).

Anyway, one of the particularly valuable things I think art and artists can do is take the pulse of a society at a given time and alert us to its ailments.

It’s something that so many celebrated and important artists do – give us access to their lens on the world – allow us to look through their eyes with the colour and shape of their lived experience and see the things that we might not otherwise see.

It’s certainly one of the things that Noosa Regional Gallery sets out to actively make space for, and this year, our flagship art in the environment biennale – Floating Land – has embraced the idea as its central theme.

One of the biennale’s projects takes the unusual and unorthodox space of the exterior wall of a toilet block in the Noosa Woods as its gallery.

Award-winning artist, Todd Fuller, has been invited to present two hand-drawn animations, shown on flatscreen TVs mounted to this coarse concrete public amenity. Fuller’s work often deals with themes of love and loss, steeped in notions of identity, community and place. These two works, in particular, give animated form to early documented accounts of same-sex relationships in Australia’s history.

The tales, however, do not end well, with one work detailing the demise of a bushranger who was arrested while cradling his dying younger male lover, and the other depicting what could be considered the first European trial and recorded gay hate crime – two young Dutch sailors marooned on separate islands off the coast of Western Australia for their relationship with one another.

No spaces are neutral, and all places bring with them a history of association and meaning. This is something that Floating Land exploits, with artists and artworks collaborating with the spaces they temporarily occupy, changing our understanding of each for a moment in time.

Public toilets are no doubt loaded spaces for some queer communities, with

judgment often levelled at one group of people, primarily by those who exist outside of it.

But as Fuller’s successive still frames stream across these TV monitors with rhythmic regularity, we’re offered an opportunity to pause and reflect on the outcomes of our judgements on how others might live their lives.

FLOATING LAND: US AND THEM

24 June to 30 July 2023

Taking in sites across Noosa www.floatingland.org.au

Todd Fuller, 1727; Pieter for Adriaan (2021), Digital video (charcoal and acrylic animation on paper), 6.06 minutes, animation stills.

...look through their eyes with the colour and shape of their lived experience...

IN THE Studio

As the Patron of Noosa Open Studios Matt Golinski shares the inspiration behind the celebration of the state’s biggest open studio event.

Think about the pieces of art you have around your home.

Your favourite painting that you bought on a whim that hangs on your wall like it was just made for that spot. Or the ceramic mug you drink from every morning that seems to make the coffee taste better than any other one in the cupboard.

The handmade jewellery that was given to you as a gift that just seems to have something magical about it.

Now imagine you could go to the source of that magic and find out why it feels so special.

Thanks to a small group of dedicated artists who decided back in 2015 that it would be a great idea to make it more than a dream, you can stop imagining.

For 10 days in October, we all have the rare opportunity to visit the private studios of the painters, ceramicists,

jewellers, sculptors, textile artists, even knife makers of the Noosa Shire, see them at work in the environment that brings them their inspiration, learn all about their creative processes and perhaps even make an investment to call your own.

Starting eight years ago with 39 artists over all parts of the region, Noosa Open Studios has now grown into a huge artistic showcase with more than 100 members, making it Queensland’s largest open studios art event.

This year, multimedia textile artist Simone Z Leao heads up a small volunteer committee which coordinates and drives the event.

Born in Brazil and previously a resident of Europe, Africa and Asia, she settled in Australia 15 years ago and moved to Noosa in 2020, where she established her Outer Art Studio nestled in a large native

off-grid property in the Hinterland.

Simone’s earthy creative space nestled amongst Bunya Pines and Eucalypts in Pomona is a great example of what to expect during your travels.

Prototypes of garments at various stages of completion hang on frames around the open room, as she experiments with meticulous stitching techniques to create the type of pieces you would expect to see on the runways of Paris or New York.

You can easily plan an itinerary that fits your artistic interests and time constraints by using the app that has been developed specifically for the event, allowing you to map a course and navigate your way to destinations from Noosa’s Main Beach to the rolling hills of Kin Kin.

This year I have had the honour of being invited to be the patron of Noosa

Jayne Hodgson

Open Studios, a role I feel very humbled by just knowing the quality of the vast talent I represent.

Growing up in an artistic family with a father who painted and a mother who wrote poetry, I struggled to find a medium that felt right for me until I discovered cooking, and for the past 30 or so years I have had the privilege of creating my own kind of art using the incredible palette of ingredients that I’m surrounded by in this beautiful region I call home.

Throughout my career I have met hundreds of the people responsible for filling and expanding that palette, and their knowledge and passion has made me the cook I have become today and

given my food far more purpose.

Similarly, Noosa open Studios offers art lovers the chance to see the passion that each artist has for their craft, an experience that makes any piece of work we do buy so much more meaningful.

On the 1st of September I’ve been set the task of coming up with some suitably

artistic canapes for the opening of Art is Served at the Cooroy Butter Factory, the beginning of a two-week exhibition at the venue which will give the public an opportunity to have a ‘taste’ of what each artist has to offer.

Then from the 6th to the 15th of October, the exhibition moves to its spiritual home, Wallace House in Noosaville, to coincide with the trail event itself.

Art means different things to everyone, but with over 100 different styles to immerse yourself in, there’s bound to be something to appeal to everyone.

For more information, event bookings and to learn about the artists involved, visit: www.noosaopenstudios.com.au

Barry Novis

Simone Leao and Matt Golinski

Jacqueline Weening

ARTS RADAR

Discover exciting new exhibitions at the Sunshine Coast’s leading galleries, studios and arts centres!

CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY

30 JUNE UNTIL 13 AUGUST

SALTWATER DREAMING

This is Aunty Hope O’Chin’s (Kabi Kabi / Gubbi Gubbi, Wakka Wakka, Koa, Gugu-Yalanji) story of the first surfer – the Dolphin - and the board surfers of the waves, and how both co-inhabit on the shores of her Country. A visual example of humans and other species working together to maintain the ecosystems of the coastal region.

GHOST NET SCULPTURES FROM PORMPURAAW

Created by Christine Holroyd, Christine Yantumba, Michael Norman, Mylene Holroyd, Steven Kepper and Syd Bruce Shortjoe, these artworks utilise recycled materials, in particular nets that have been dumped by commercial fishing boats, causing significant environmental harm. Four of these works were exhibited in Australia/Defending the Oceans: Ghost Net Sculptures at The Paris Aquarium and the United Nations in Geneva in 2017.

22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra

Ph: 5420 8299

www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

MAROOCHYDORE LIBRARY ARTSPACE

UNTIL 22 JULY

TOGETHER WE STAND

Celebrating 20 years of NAIDOC on the Sunshine Coast, this is a collaborative art project developed by First Nations creatives from the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) South East Queensland North (SEQN) region to keep connected and creating during COVID-19.

44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore

Ph: 5475 8989

www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Exhibitions/Maroochydore-Artspace

OLD AMBULANCE STATION

UNTIL 11 JULY

NATURAL AFFINITY

This exhibition aims to inspire conversation around ecology and sustainability, exploring meaningful attachments between nature and art. As artists and teachers at TAFE Queensland

East Coast, these 10 artists strive to bridge creative gaps in how we interact with and understand Nature, and help others make relevant connections through the power of visual arts. From drawings and ceramic art to contemporary photography, printmaking and painting, the artwork encourages viewers to consider our intertwined relationship with Nature.

80 Howard Street, Nambour www.theoldambulancestation.com

STEVENS STREET GALLERY

UNTIL 2 JULY COUNTRY & LANDSCAPES

Our landscapes have been incredible sources of inspiration for creative people, whether it is the sheer beauty of the vast views, the feelings they bring, the familiarity of the places we call home or the connection to country. This exhibition showcases local artists’ perspective of native country, landscapes and places.

5 JULY UNTIL 27 AUGUST STILL LIFE

To be still can be quite a challenge in our modern lifestyle, one that must be learned to appreciate the fleeting moments of life. A beautiful portrait or still life – whether a photograph, an illustration or a painting – has the power to transcend language and stir emotions. These unique captured moments in time, depicted forever on canvas, create a time capsule that can allow us to remember the laughter or music, to smell the rain and the grass, or to experience the soul and bustle of vibrant places.

2 Stevens Street, Yandina Toni – 0414 687 895 / Alicia – 0437 141 786 www.stevensstreetgallery.com.au

REVERENCE ART STUDIO

26 AUGUST; 2, 9 & 16 SEPTEMBER SYMBOLS OF REVERENCE

Journey through a world of symbolism and meaning at the Symbols of Reverence Oceanic tribal art exhibition. Uncover the spiritual and cultural significance of these masterful works that pay tribute to the diverse beliefs and traditions of indigenous cultures. Opening Night, 26 August, 5pm to 7pm; September viewings, 9am-12pm or by appointment. 47-51 Lysaght Street, Coolum Beach Ph: 0407 565 900 www.reverenceartstudio.com.au

COOL ART GALLERY

12 JULY, 10.30AM – 2.30PM

THE ART SERIES, AMY CLARKE

This collaboration with Palm Creek Estate will deliver a two-course Italian lunch with canapés, champagne and fine wine; live music, artist commentary and exhibition of new works by Amy Clarke, whose abstract paintings are closely connected to the landscape. Amy sees painting as ‘part play’ where she can tap into childhood memories of making and playing in the Australian bush. This is a ticketed event not to be missed!

Event Venue: Palm Creek Estate

116 McCords Rd, Yandina Creek

Ph: Cool Art Gallery on 5471 7366

www.coolartgallery.com.au

USC ART GALLERY

UNTIL 12 AUGUST

COMPOSITIONAL UTTERANCES

This is a site-responsive, collaborative exhibition by three artists whose material-led practices share feminist and ecological concerns. Working together as friends, collaborators and peers, Mandy Quadrio, Susan Hawkins and Jan Oliver will bring together an immersive installation with their chosen materials, from sea grass, bull kelp and ochres to domestic and industrial objects.

INTIMATE IMMENSITY

Exhibiting subtle and evocative works on paper, panel and sculpture, Ian Friend reflects the work of Gaston Bachelard’s The Poetics of Space with his own archaeology of place, time and memory.

90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs

Ph: 5459 4645

www.usc.edu.au/art-gallery

BUDERIM CRAFT COTTAGE

1 JULY UNTIL 9 JULY

BUDERIM WINTER SCHOOL

Nine days of artistic creativity and inspiration under the fig trees of Buderim hill. A biennial program of art workshops and masterclasses led by renowned tutors inside the historic Buderim Craft Cottage. Workshops cater to beginner and expert levels.

Registration opens 2 April.

5 Main Street, Buderim

Ph: 5450 1714

www.buderimcraftcottage.com.au

ART-BY-SIMONE

A collection of retro-vintage poster style artworks of the Sunshine Coast. Inspired by artist Simone Wolowiec’s travel, each artwork is an artistic depiction of the rugged beauty of Australia’s coastline. simone@art-by-simone.com Phone 0414 742 489 art-by-simone.com

ART SCHOOL CO.

Home to the creative soul, Art School Co. is a new destination for fine art supplies and art classes. Directed by award-winning artist Jess Le Clerc, Art School Co. guarantees the best priced art supplies on the Sunshine Coast. The Zone, 32 Wises Road, Buderim Phone 0491 756 172 artschoolco.com & artstoreco.com.au

THE ARTIST

THE ART HUB

Join one of our local artists at Sunshine Coast’s original Paint & Sip studio. You will feel right at home as you paint, sip and have some fun. Sessions are all BYO drinks & nibbles. Ages 18+. The Strand, 19b-11 Bulcock St, Caloundra thearthub.com.au

STEVENS STREET GALLERY

An independently-run creative space that supports local artists featuring a variety of different mediums and artists. New group exhibitions every two months plus a program of creative workshops. 2 Stevens Street, Yandina Phone 0414 687 895 stevensstreetgallery.com.au

laid upon this sacred earth beneath the boab tree a canvas for the dreaming coloured pigments tint her fingers iron oxide dots of clay and rust imprinted on her cheek bones stories pressed into her palms a baby torn right from her arms written laws broken now she fights for the stolen art for the symbols of her culture the ochre palette of her people and he’s here again to cut a deal for opening nights and gallery lights and i imagine her, the artist as i stand here at this coffee van my gold coins fall into his hands from indigo ink fingertips paint in my hair, blue jeans torn some red on the good shirt that i never should’ve worn like the brushes that i should’ve washed but sometimes it’s the letting go to lose something right to the edge and back again and it’s imagination my earliest friend the beautiful grounded place where i’ve always lived only ever really home when we can feel things

CA GALLERY

As a contemporary gallery in the Coolum Beach industrial precinct, ca Gallery hosts a stable of 16 artists, holds regular exhibitions and provides custom picture framing services.

5/43 Access Crescent, Coolum Beach Phone 5471 7366 coolartgallery.com.au

MAGALI FEUGA

Emphasising physical energy and visual impact, the emotions permeating Magali Feuga’s abstract faces and figures tell a thousand stories, asking the viewer to draw out their own meaning. info.artbymag@gmail.com Phone 0420 869 247 artbymag.com.au

Nekita Roberts @theaustralianpoet

www.theaustralianpoet.com

STYLISH, HAPPYHomes

Happiness is an inside job.

Carlie Wacker meets the team that make it their life’s stylish work to create Hamptonsinspired interiors that will have you living your happiest life.

Humans that are happy at home are happy in life and that is the greatest gift we can give ourselves and the people around us.

The joy of walking into your home and feeling a sense of calm and relaxation is something that drives the team at Style My Home Hamptons-Inspired Interiors.

Caroline May started Style My Home nine years ago when she was renovating and furnishing her home in the northern beaches in Sydney. She found it challenging to source unique furniture, so she imported a container full of her favourite pieces from overseas.

When word got out, the people came knocking and a beautiful business was born which now boasts four stores around Australia in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Noosa.

Caroline designs and imports all the furniture and décor; she and her talented team provide in-home styling and will soon launch a staging service.

Style My Home is highly respected for providing Hamptons-Inspired interior design services with long-time Style My Home stylist Sammi McCauley saying that they love making homes a beautiful place and space to enjoy.

“We are all spending more time at home, so our goal is to create a space that people wake up to and never want to leave,” she says.

“Hamptons styling offers that resort feel – a relaxed calming oasis.

“Within the Hamptons aesthetic is modern farmhouse, coastal and classic styles so there are ways to personalise

this to suit the client and the home.”

The in-home styling service is perfect for people who have bought a new house, renovating or just need help finding and defining their own unique style.

“The feedback I hear a lot from my clients is how fun and stress-free the experience is,” says Sammi. “We also have customers regularly asking if we could stage their home to sell so watch this space.

“Our in-home styling packages are suitable for any size home, affordable and redeemable.”

“The most common mistake I witness is when the design elements don’t work cohesively together, or when clients

choose furniture or rugs in the incorrect proportions. These mistakes can be costly and stressful.

“Our number one aim is for our clients to love their space. It’s the reason our designers do what they do.

“Your space should not only look amazing, but it should also reflect your personality and style; and it should function in a way that works with how you want to live your life.”

The team’s latest in-home styling project ‘Atrium House’ at Benowa Waters on the Gold Coast is a stunning example of what Style My Home can do so I ask Sammi how they approach a client brief.

Style My Home’s furniture elevated every space to deliver a modern Hamptons oasis at Atrium House.

“We like to collaborate with all our clients, take them on an exciting design journey,” she says.

“It’s very important as a designer to listen to the client’s needs. While designing spaces like Atrium House, it was extremely important to understand the home design and style but also research the environment and lifestyle of the homeowners.

“This project screamed ‘Modern Resort Hamptons’ so we planned each space carefully, taking full advantage of the scale of the home.

“Our furniture and homewares were made for this project, elevating the space to create the modern Hamptons oasis we were aiming for.

“The install went seamlessly. It’s a beautiful home, full of warmth, with lots of light and the scale of it made it a grand experience.

“The beautiful details within the interior took our styling to the next level. It’s a home you visit and never want to leave.”

Happy client, happy stylist - I would say that is mission accomplished.

DISCOVER YOUR STYLE

Here are Sammi’s tips to help you discover your own personal style:

1. Create a pinterest board - this will help you get inspired, there are so many wonderful ideas to tap into

2. Design magazines - rip pages out and create a vision board, get creative with it

3. Instagram - exploring is key

4. Design trips - head out shopping and see what excites you

5. Create a moodboard - this will help you keep on track with your vision.

Style My Home is an Australian retailer specialising in furniture, décor, rugs, lighting and artwork inspired by the Hamptons. We have four showrooms located in Noosa, Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast.

NOOSAVILLE SHOWROOM

1 Gibson Road, Noosaville QLD 4566 (Behind Hanks Optometrist)

Open Monday - Friday 10am- 5pm Open Saturday 10am-2pm 1300 016 131

www.stylemyhome.com.au

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Within the Hamptons aesthetic is modern farmhouse, coastal and classic styles so there are ways to personalise this to suit the client and the home.

Understated elegance with stunning coffee table books and ornaments – Atrium House

Subtle stripe oversized feather cushions, sculptural lamps and décor – Atrium House

COASTAL Retreat

PLANTS FOR health

Indoor plants are loving their rise in popularity – they are taking over our homes one room at a time and the upward trend is doing wonders for our health. Carlie Wacker explores the benefits of bringing the outdoors in.

Australians love a houseplant. Our obsession has seen a growth in businesses dedicated to the indoor garden and the health benefits are just as beautiful as the fresh aesthetic they create in our personal spaces.

My collection began for interior styling purposes – green was the new black a while back and the house started to fill with Ficus and Ferns. It was much later that I learnt that my green children were doing wonders for my wellness and the indoor garden curation became much more strategic.

Your indoor plants can help purify the air, boost your mood and lower stress levels. If you are anything like me, they also become your friends and one-sided conversations are shared whilst tending to their needs.

To best look after your house plants and your health I asked some of the Sunshine Coast experts in indoor gardening Simon Van Roy from Manawee Garden Centre to share his thoughts.

Simon says the two main benefits of plants are improvement of air quality and wellbeing.

“In an average four-by-five metre room, one plant can make your air 25 per cent cleaner and five plants make the air up to 75 per cent cleaner,” he said. “The magic number for optimum purification and wellbeing benefits is 10 plants in an average four-by-five metre room.”

So what are the best plants to create an inside space abundant with life.

SIMON’S TOP FIVE

1. Pothos (Scindapsus Species) – this is ideal for the new plant parent – it is low maintenance, always green and a climbing vine so it looks fabulous on your desk or kitchen bench.

2. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) – this midsize glamour plant is the best addition to your bedroom as it aids in a good nights’ sleep as it absorbs airborne mould spores that are common allergens.

3. Cascade Palm (Chamaedora Atrovirens) – a statement in any space this pretty palm is a natural humidifier and boosts oxygen levels.

4. Ribbon Plant (Chlorophytum) known as a Spider Plant and one of the best to reduce anxiety and clean the air.

5. Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) showpiece in the corner of any room and great for those that suffer from allergies as it produces no pollen. And if applied

Peace Lilly

to a skin rash, the leaves are known to have natural anti-inflammatory properties.

With these important plant tips and suggestions deeply rooted into your memory you can now go about creating a healthier, more productive home and office.

Plants are well known to increase productivity – not just because you are busier maintaining all the living things in your house.

So, get growing indoors and may your live a life of wellness in greener and cleaner air.

BEST INDOOR PLANTS

PRODUCTIVITY:

Peace Lily, Philodendron

MENTAL HEALTH:

Lavender, Jasmine, Aloe Vera

IMMUNITY:

Mother-in-law’s tongue, Chrysanthemum

AIR PURIFICATION:

Spider Plant or Ribbon Plant

ALLERGY REDUCTION:

Peace Lily, Bamboo Plant

SLEEP PROBLEMS:

Lavender, Gardenia, Peace Lily

FRESH AIR:

Boston Fern, Ficus, Rubber Tree

Where plants are pleasure

Boston Fern

Pothos Devils Ivy

Rubber Plant

There is a little hub of community love on the Sunshine Coast – a place where friendly faces gather for good food, fashion, furry friends, family and endless fun. Carlie Wacker celebrates the vibe of The Village Peregian Beach.

GET THEVibe!

You’ll feel the pulse of that unmistakeable village vibe in the heart of Peregian Beach that brings locals together and draws visitors in.

With the only town square in Noosa, it is a place of connection and celebration.

It’s old worldly in its charm yet the epitome of modern Australian life.

The cafés and restaurants showcase the flavours of our nation with favourite cuisines from around the world.

The fashion and retail businesses cater to our coastal chic and pet friendly lifestyle – in fact, the village is so animal inclusive they celebrate with our furry friends with a Doggy Vibes festival every year and can boast one of the fanciest pet boutiques in the world - Peticular!

There are wellness, beauty and lifestyle hubs as well as professional service providers and real estate agents keen to help you secure your dream home in this idyllic beachside location.

Most weekends you’ll find the place pumping with artisans and entrepreneuers at the markets and community events and outdoor movies are a regular occurrence - driven by the passionate volunteers of the Peregian Beach Business Association (PBBA).

The beaches are beautiful and the parks are full of energy that is further enhanced by the happiness that radiates from the Peregian Beach locals.

We love the village and its people so much that we have created the third in a series of destination guides to help you explore and adore this magical village.

Together with PBBA, we proudly present Village Vibes – the Essential Guide to The Village Peregian Beach. Every page is an invitation to support the local businesses and people that give The Village Peregian Beach its special vibe! Enjoy exploring this special area on the following pages, read online via the QR Code or grab an A5 Guide from selected outlets in The Village and beyond.

Village Vibes is an initiative of Peregian Beach Business Association, produced in partnership with IN Publishing publisher of IN Noosa Magazine & Hello Sunshine Magazine

SPECIAL THANKS:

To all the businesses that supported this initiative.

IN Publishing team

Deb Caruso, Editor-in-Chief

Ali Smith and Rhiannon Cox, Design

Jakki Goodall and Jodie Cameron, Sales Georgia Beard, Copywriting

www.innoosamagazine.com.au innoosamag

Peregian Beach Business Association Executive Committee (Volunteer)

Kylie Plunkett, President

Lauren Drysdale, Secretary

Larissa Barton, Treasurer

www.thevillageperegianbeach.com.au

thevillageperegianbeach

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE

ROOTS OF COMMUNITY

Peregian Beach is a community rooted in connection –from the Kabi Kabi people who moved freely about the wallum to the generations of today calling these sand dunes home.

THE COMMUNITY BANDED TOGETHER TO CREATE THE FIRST KINDERGARTEN, THE LOCAL BUSHFIRE BRIGADE AND THE BOWLS CLUB...

which later gave way to the Peregian Beach Community House. Also seeking to protect their natural paradise from urban development, volunteers regenerated dunes and wetlands, which soon became part of Noosa National Park.

When the road from the Sunshine Coast to Noosa was nothing but a dirt track, this idyllic village was established almost on accident. In 1960, developers laid roads along the easiest routes, divided the land on either side into lots and sold the first home with sweeping waterfront views on Pelican Street. Soon after, tennis courts, a sports oval and a caravan park sprung up across the low-lying hills. Where the village square now grows, a community pool opened in 1964 and attracted scores of locals and visitors. As the story goes, a few larrikins once left a shark in the water for swimmers to find!

As more families moved in, chasing a lifestyle like a leisure trip, they embraced Peregian Beach’s small-town spirit. The community banded together to create the first kindergarten, the local bushfire brigade and the bowls club,

WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE

From the barista who remembers your regular order to the friendly faces in Peregian Park to all your daily needs within walking distance –here, local lives are deeply intertwined.

Peregian Beach looks like a seaside escape on a vintage postcard –coastlines lush with sunburnt scrubland, waves speckled with surfers and beach shacks reinvented.

Peregian Beach offers an intoxicating, laid-back atmosphere akin to the 'old' Noosa. Stay a while and you'll understand.

To fully acquaint you, we’ve collected the best of Peregian Beach’s restaurateurs, retailers, grocers and business owners keeping community connection at the heart of everything they do. Discover an abundance of offerings, become part of the Village Vibe –you’ll never want to leave!

Settled in the sand dunes and wallum heath along Noosa’s coast road, this peaceful pocket of paradise captures the spirit of small-town living. It’s the only town in the Noosa Shire with a true village square. As cafés, restaurants and boutiques spill out onto the Village Green, live music floats across the grass, children are free to play amongst nature and passers-by shower pooches with pats.

Aerial view over Peregian Beach Estate, looking east towards the coastline of Peregian Beach,1965

wellbeing with heartfelt teams of professionals. As the needs of this diverse community evolve, The Village Peregian Beach has responded with contemporary facilities for connection and innovation. Organic produce grows from the green fingers of locals at Veggie Village, Peregian Beach’s community gardens on Rufous Street. Harvest from the communal herb garden, cultivate your own plot of fruit and veggies or get your hands dirty with the community during bi-monthly working bees! Just down the road, the region’s technological future is also flourishing. The Peregian Digital Hub houses cuttingedge tech start-ups and creative workshops for kids mastering code, robotics and digital design. Community roots run deep in The Village. Whether you’re a seasoned local, a new neighbour or a holidaymaker, Peregian Beach welcomes you into its village and a way of life you can connect with for a lifetime. Beach goers with members of the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club , Peregian Beach, 1965

let the kids run free on the adventure playground or skatepark!

You don’t have to travel far for your health either. Easily accessible in the vicinity of The Village, a range of wellness hubs and services can support your

FREE ON THE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND OR SKATEPARK!

Unlike epicentres of tourism along South-East Queensland, this commitment to community living has kept the village free from high-rise hotels and traffic-choked highways. Now locals wander through the paperbark swamps and sandplains of Emu Mountain, relax in low-set seaside homes and gather in sprawling community spaces.

This local lifestyle spreads out from the Peregian Village Square, a lively hub for foodies, fashionistas and families alike.

the antique to the bohemian to the coastal. There’s even stores to treat your pooch with the latest in luxe pet products. While you feel the sand between your toes or sprawl out in parkland picnics,

Under the leafy canopies, drop into coffee haunts, snack bars and dogfriendly cafés for artisanal treats or indulge in alfresco feasts at familyowned restaurants.

With your cravings satisfied, browse locally owned boutiques with luxe apparel, homewares and gifts –from

WHILE YOU FEEL THE SAND BETWEEN YOUR TOES OR SPRAWL OUT IN PARKLAND PICNICS, LET THE KIDS RUN

Public Swimming Pool Peregian Beach Heritage Noosa

Tennis players on the courts at Peregian Beach, October 1965

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1. Alexander Rose Diamond Jewellery

2. The Local Peregian

3. Mensroom by Cottonworks

4. Annie's Books

5. Otilly & Lewis

7.

Bohemian Sundays

FORGING DREAMS

with you to capture your vision. In every consultation, she listens, advises and sketches important details for each personalised design, all of which are drawn to scale for you to approve. Then she disappears into the onsite workshop to create opulence.

“I live for the touch of raw stock gauge 18 carat gold, knowing the creative process will be labour intensive and using a hot torch for soldering and annealing, milling out the gold into exacting mathematical measurements of length and width,” she said.

“All coloured gemstones and luxury diamonds inspire me every day. I’m mesmerised by the brilliance and the fire, the dispersion of light into the colours of the spectrum.”

A Hidden Gem, a showroom and studio just off the Village Green, Deborah Noble is seated at her jeweller's workbench, using specialised hand tools to handcraft gold and platinum into luxury gemstone and diamond pieces. Her passion for design flows from her heart to her fingertips, carried by decades of experience and qualifications in Gemmology and Diamond Grading, Restorations of Antique Jewellery and Custom Hand Manufacturing Jewellery. She opened Alexander Rose Diamond Jewellery to transform every client’s dream design into reality with bespoke pieces of luxury jewellery.

With mastery of the craft unlike any other local jeweller, Deborah imbues personal meaning into each design, celebrating a moment in time belonging only to you.

“Many of my clients are seeking unusual designs that represent their own personal ideas,” she said. Whether you’re discussing the restoration of a magnificent antique family piece or your declaration of eternal love with a dream engagement ring, Deborah will work

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“We’ve worked hard to stock a beautiful selection of local brands, wanting to highlight and give exposure to the many talented craftspeople of the Sunshine Coast,” Liv said. Find the latest, brightest designs from Boom Shankar alongside other Australianowned apparel, footwear and accessory brands. Take home ceramic homewares from Michael Pugh Pottery and Shelley Ceramics or reusable ceramics from Pottery for the Planet, reducing plastic waste and preserving Peregian’s natural landscape. Experience Against the Grain Health’s holistic approach to skincare with handmade organic products and Saya Noosa’s natural, science-based skincare, keeping its roots close to home to elevate selfcare. Express your old soul at The Local!

Waves of movement from decades past emerge at The Local Peregian, a freespirited concept store brough to life by Boom Shankar’s founder Dui Cameron. The boutique’s eclectic mix of products, including fashion, homewares, giftware, skate gear and music, reflect beachside memories of Peregian Beach. General Manager Liv Mills said the store’s laidback space allows slow-paced shopping for customers –and both kids and fur babies are welcome!

“Our mix always leans on the edge of a relaxed and inspired experience with tonal hues accentuated by pops of colour,” she said. “Our vinyl offering is coupled with a selection of skateboards and cruiser boards to indulge the good time feels that our Village stirs up in all of us.”

Whether artisanal or designer, homegrown products are wearable, useable

FOR THE MAN

comfortable trying on their favourites or establish a whole new look. Mensroom believes in great customer service and always strives to maintain great quality at a great price. “That is the secret to our repeat business,” Glenda says with pride, “as men from around Australia and, indeed, the world, wear our clothing label and buy our designs again and again.”

Glenda’s bespoke store in The Village Peregian Beach has stood the test of time, providing quality menswear for more than 25 years. She also stocks a unique range of gifts, accessories and personal grooming products rich in character and sustainability, supporting local artisans amongst others. A wonderful addition to your lifestyle, Mensroom by Cottonworx is a label to last and look good for years to come.

You will notice the moment you walk into any one of the three Mensroom by Cottonworx shops how everything works together in a way that spells style. From the feel of the fabrics to the design and cut of the clothing to the quality of the beautifully curated gifts and accessories, you're invited to step into a world where everything has been carefully designed with the man in mind. CEO Glenda Brownlow takes men's fashion seriously. "I always focus on quality fabrics and classic designs to present our clients with pieces they will wear and feel great in for a great price,” she says. Each fabric is selected to meet Mensroom's high standards of appearance and appeal, affordability, comfort, wearability and durability, while complementing the concept that is Mensroom: a place where men can feel

Mensroom by Cottonworx | 0417 632 930 | www.cottonworx.com.au

CLOTH & HIDE

Chasing the sun-kissed, salty lifestyle? Breeze into Cloth & Hide just a leisurely stroll from the sands of Peregian Beach. Evoking the raw natural beauty of our coastline, staples and statement pieces are ethically designed and manufactured with plant-based textiles. Pick up a timeless piece in-store.

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BOHEMIAN SUNDAYS

Coastal living awakens the free spirit in every woman. There’s no better way we express our inner bohemian than with the comfort, colour and originality of Bohemian Sundays. Shop luxe boho clothing, accessories and homewares to empower and liberate yourself!

ANNIE’S BOOKS ON PEREGIAN

A self-confessed ‘book detective’, Annie seeks out the best books to stock the shelves of her independent bookstore. Whether you’re a romantic, a thrill seeker, a classic literature lover or a budding poet, you will find a world of wonder within Annie’s Books.

469 | 12/224 David Low Way, Peregian Beach www.bohemiansundays.com

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MERCHANTS OF BOTANICA

Bring the outside in with interiors immersed in the natural world. Merchants of Botanica are local leaders in biophilic design –the art of bringing the natural world into the indoor environment. They specialise in elevating plant life within interior spaces, blending archival and classic pieces with contemporary aspects. In store, you will find a range of lush indoor plants, pots and planters, unique vessels, botanical artwork and carefully curated furniture and home decor. Invite Merchants of Botanica to consult and style your interior, creating an organic space which is uniquely yours!

0413 338 958 4/4 Grebe Street, Peregian Beach www.merchantsofbotanica.com.au

5448 2053 | 8 Kingfi sher Dr, Peregian Beach www.anniesbooks.com.au

OTILLY & LEWIS

Treat yourself with a feast for the eyes by visiting Otilly & Lewis at Peregian Beach!

Founder Helen Allison’s international curation showcases unique artisanal décor from design houses and traditional artisans. Each product has its own story to tell! Sourced from Paris, enjoy Caravane’s superb homewares, Manuelle Guibal’s ready-to-wear pieces and Moulin Roty and Djeco for children. Explore Bertozzi table and bath linen from Italy, bedlinen from Portugal and our own homegrown Mud ceramics –just the tip of the Otilly & Lewis collection!

0407 313 785 | 4/8 Grebe St, Peregian Beach www.otillyandlewis.com.au

PEACHES HAIR STUDIO

The renewal of life lies at the heart of Peaches Hair Studio. Their friendly team of stylists know there’s no better way to celebrate change than with a transformation in hair. Applying over 15 years of industry experience, they strive to make their clients feel beautiful and desirable when they walk out the studio doors. Peaches Hair Studio specialises in Cutting and Styling, Creative Colours, Lived-in Blondes and Balayage. Book a complimentary consultation before choosing from Haircut & Styling, Creative Colour & Styling, Highlighting & Lowlighting and Olaplex Treatments.

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PEREGIAN BEACH EYECARE

Peregian Beach Eyecare brings world-class brands and cutting-edge practices to our charming coastal town. Experience the latest trends and top-quality eyewear right at your doorstep with a team who prioritises your health and wellbeing! With extensive training and expertise, staff members tailor eyecare services and frame styling to your unique preferences. Owner Janice has provided exceptional care for the past eight years, recently welcoming Maroochydore professional Christiane to her qualified team. Visit the shop and book an appointment with an optometrist! Your vision, your style!

5471 2399 | 4/220 David Low Way, Peregian Beach www.eyecareperegian.com.au

PETICULAR

Stocking the latest ranges from local and international brands in apparel, food and toys for your pet, Peticular is the go-to for your four-legged family. Offering everything from stylish collars to luxurious bedding, bring your pup in-store to get the perfect fit! While you’re there, grab a doggie ice cream, beer, milkshake or a Barkery treat.

5471 3418 | 2/224 David Low Way, Peregian Beach www.peticular.com.au

PEREGIAN BEACH HARDWARE

Whether you’re trying your hand at home improvement or seeking holiday homewares, the super friendly team at Peregian Beach Hardware can supply all you need to enhance your local lifestyle. Lounge under the shade of an umbrella or cabana, master the beachside BBQ with premium tools and utensils or camp out in comfort with a diverse selection of camping supplies. If your stay in Peregian Beach is a little more permanent, explore the store’s wide range of indoor and outdoor decor and gardening tools and accessories!

5448 1406 | 211 David Low Way, Peregian Beach www.facebook.com/peregianhardware

FOOD

The Village at Peregian Beach presents the best of local culinary culture with cool cafes, family-owned eateries, bars and bakeries all serving exceptional fare alongside the fresh, coastal vibe of this seaside community. Choosing where to eat will be the hardest decision!

WHERE THE HEART BEATS

to Sunday, while local DJs set the sunset vibes on occasional Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Tucked beyond Cass Deller's instaworthy mural, the il Porto Bar is the latest addition to the family –an open-air sanctuary for cocktails, share plates and woodfired pizza, available for bespoke celebrations and functions.

After a meal, drop by one of three boutique bottleshops offering a carefully curated selection of the finest wine, beer and spirits from all around the globe. Pick up your favourite drinks or discover new options from the convenient PBH Bottleshop where you can drive through or browse inside; or visit the boutique cellars –Sunnies at Sunshine Beach and Cellarbrations in the Peregian Village Market next to IGA.

The essence of coastal living exudes from every corner of Peregian Beach Hotelthe luxurious yet relaxed design, coral and cerulean colouring and patio doors left open to catch the ocean breeze. Passing the pandanus trees and vast dining spaces, you’ll know why locals call it the beating heart of Peregian Beach. Whether you’re in need of a post-surf snack, a lazy lunch or a satisfying sundowner, with Kylie and Sam at the helm, this family-owned venue gives you all the breathing space you need.

After immersing in this little piece of paradise, you’ll know what it means to be local.

Every seasonal menu is made with love as Head Chef Matt and his team source the freshest ingredients from homegrown harvests. Modern Asian flavours waft from the woks while handmade Mediterranean fare slides from the woodfired oven –think handstretched sourdough and foccacia! Yum!

Local artists fill and uplift the space every week with live music from Thursday

HOMEGROWN COMMUNITY

ensures products make it from ‘paddock to plate’ in the shortest possible time frame.

“Our Locavore program is something that is totally distinctive to our six supermarkets. It helps customers to easily identify the abundant range of locallysourced, grown and produced grocery goodies,” Roz said.

Nestled in the Peregian Village Market, a heartfelt community of grocers have serviced locals and visitors alike for nearly a decade.

“When food is sourced locally, it travels less distance and stays almost as fresh and nutritious as the day it was plucked from the soil, trees or plants. It also puts dollars back into our community and supports Sunshine Coast families.”

White’s IGA Peregian Beach is the sixth store in Roz and Michael White’s celebrated grocery collective. With a heart for the homegrown, their shelves are always stocked with products hand-picked from local makers on the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

When you step through the doors, friendly faces welcome you into an intimate space designed for community connection.

The next time you visit White’s IGA Peregian Beach, look for the local logo to make sure you’re taking home a quality homegrown product! You can be confident your support will go back into the local businesses that sustain this community.

Aisles overflow with products for every health and wellness need and an onsite fromagerie, delicatessen and butcher offer the freshest delights.

Connecting food consumers with the food producers close to home, White's Grocers founded the Locavore program to

LOCAL LOVE AT IL PORTO

Local love was all around when Peregian Beach Hotel's il Porto Bar hosted the fifth anniversary of local organic skincare range ILA + AVA. Bespoke cocktails, a speciallydesigned vegan menu and lots of good vibes! This is the spirit of Peregian.

PEREGIAN BEACH BAKERY

We love Peregian Beach Bakery for its unexpected artistry. Their talented team of bakers raise the bar for local bakeries, elevating their sandwiches, savoury snacks, pastries and cakes with handmade recipes, homegrown ingredients and unique flavour combinations. Take home crusty loaves of sourdough, pick up a brekkie burger, loaded focaccia or quiche, fill up on fresh pies and sausages rolls and sugarcoat your lunch with fruit-filled pastries and sweet treats. Pre-order your baked goods for easy pick-up!

5448 1366 10 Kingfi sher Drive, Peregian Beach www.facebook.com/ people/Peregian-Beach-Bakery /100063337111353/

The Mediterranean meets Palm Springs at Peregian Beach Hotel’s il Porto Bar! Italian for ‘the port’, this space is the perfect place to drop anchor and seek sanctuary with cocktails, share plates and wood-fired pizza. Flowing from indoors to alfresco with a gorgeous coastal mural by Cass Deller, il Porto is designed for bespoke events, product launches and corporate functions. Head to the Functions page on the Peregian Beach Hotel website for bookings or enquire with Peregian Beach Hotel to host your next celebration! IL PORTO

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PERIWINKLE RESTAURANT

Step into a space reminiscent of seaside summers in Europe at Periwinkle Restaurant. As you welcome the ocean breeze with alfresco dining, savour a French Mediterranean menu showcasing the finest seafood and seasonal produce alongside an extensive French and Italian wine list. Led by the passion and expertise of owner and head chef Frank Boulay, Periwinkle delivers the romantic and artisan approach to food found only in French cuisine. Their lunch, dinner and dessert menus interpret classic French dishes with unmistakable Italian and Australian touches.

3111 221 –229 David Low Way, Peregian Beach www.peregianbeachhotel.com.au

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SUSHI WAVE

In search of sensational sushi and seafood, you can find a little slice of Japan nestled at the back of a lively café courtyard on Peregian Boardwalk. Sushi Wave’s all-Japanese kitchen team serves up authentic, handmade sushi, sashimi and steaming Izakaya-style dishes!

5471 3199 | Shop 9, Peregian Boardwalk, 224 David Low Way, Peregian Beach www.sushiwave.com.au

PITCHFORK RESTAURANT

Tucked under the lush canopies of the Village Green, Pitchfork Restaurant is a local treasure of taste sensations sourced from homegrown producers. Savour their seasonal menu, fine wines and satisfying cocktails with a relaxing rustic ambience and spectacular service.

5471 3697 | 5/4 Kingfi sher Dr, Peregian Beach www.pitchforkrestaurant.com.au

Ask any local where to find a little piece of pizza paradise in Peregian Beach, and they will point you to Pizzami Gourmet Pizza Bar. Family-owned and operated for nearly eight years, Pizzami serves all the rich flavours of an alfresco ambience. Pair craft beers and cocktails with their signature pizzasbaked and bubbling dough layered with homemade Napoletana sauce and fresh, colourful toppings. Relax at a table overlooking the surf or order online for pick-up and delivery!

5471 2300 Cnr Kingfi sher Dr & Heron St, Peregian Beach www.pizzami.com.au

Ingredients 30ml Sunshine & Sons Original Dry Gin 15ml Chambord Prosecco or Sparkling Wine Fresh raspberries Method In a champagne flute, add 30 ml of Sunshine & Sons Original Dry Gin to a few cubes of crushed ice. Add 15ml of Chambord. Top up with Prosecco or Sparkling Wine. Add fresh raspberries to garnish.

Cheers to The Village Peregian Beach!

Peregian Beach Hotel’s boutique bottleshops offer a carefully curated selection of wine, beer and spirits from all around the globe. They love to showcase and celebrate locally made beverages, and you’ll always find something new and unique to experience after dropping by! Stock up from the convenient drive-thru bottleshop and Wine Store connected to Peregian Beach Hotel, or their sister location Cellarbrations Peregian Beach in the Peregian Village Market, located next door to IGA and Peregian Beach Pharmacy. Open 7 days.

5448 3111 2/215 David Low Way, Peregian Beach www.peregianbeachhotel.com.au/bottleshops

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Peregian Beach is known for its laid-back vibe and has an abundance of community events on offer for locals and visitors to really enjoy.

DOGGY VIBES

Peregian Beach is well known for its love of furry friends, so much so they've created their very own dog lovers festival!

Doggy Vibes is celebrated in The Village Square on the last weekend of September and raises funds for local canine charities. Now in its third year, keep an eye on The Village events page and socials for more information for this year's event.

VILLAGE FLICKS OUTDOOR MOVIES FREE outdoor movies for the whole family, in front of the skate park by the sea every school holiday! Settle in on your picnic rugs, grab some local takeaway and lie back and enjoy the movie. Scan the QR code below for upcoming movies.

LIVE MUSIC & TWILIGHT VIBES

Soak up the village atmosphere and chilled vibes listening to local musicians in the village square, quarterly on a Sunday arvo or Friday evening and more often throughout the holidays. For the latest news in The Village Peregian Beach, scan the QR code, check out @thevillageperegianbeach or visit www.thevillageperegianbeach.com.au

Artisan gelato and sorbet, barista coffee, gourmet platters and deli delights served with a side of happiness await at Peregian Pantry. Gelato is an art form, one the owner went to Italy to learn, cultivating a palate-pleasing experience with a local cult following! Gelato is churned on-site daily, prioritising fresh, quality ingredients such as dairy-sourced milk and cream, homegrown produce and real fruit. Make Peregian Pantry the perfect stop for

delicious treat after a morning dip or a beachside stroll!

PEREGIAN BEACH MARKETS 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Go treasure hunting when Kingfisher Park comes to life with artisanal craft, upcycled, homegrown, organic and fair-trade goodies. From 7am to 12.30pm, discover market stalls overflowing with food, fashion and gifts, soak up live music and grab breakfast or lunch by the beach! Find out more on social media

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN PEREGIAN PARK

A collaboration of local volunteers bring the annual Peregian Beach Christmas Carols to life each year. The longest running carols on the Sunshine Coast celebrating its 59th year in 2023, shows the true spirit of Peregian Beach as the community come together in Peregian Park to celebrate and sing their hearts out!

WELLNESS + LIFESTYLE

This collection of therapeutic and professional services have everything you need to live that idyllic coastal lifestyle. Find your new go-to health and wellness services; essential pampering and body maintenance; expert advice and support for your health and fitness; and the right people to help you sell or buy your new home. Get lost in the enviable beachside lifestyle and community spirit on offer at The Village Peregian Beach.

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to bring the best of the best of what’s on offer in the area to everyone who visits essence,” Tony said. The cream of local arts and design brought essence to life. Talented Sunshine Coast creative businesses collaborated with the resort, developing a signature scent and stylish team uniforms, and commissioning the original artworks found throughout essence.

The property also features a gym, special events and conferencing space, perfect for a chic coastal wedding for up to 80 and a boardroom/private dining room for 16 that hosts stylish executive retreats. Two gorgeously-designed guest pools, one with a pool bar featuring essence’s signature botanical tiled artwork, is the perfect place to salute the sunset with a cocktail in hand before wandering down to Outer Square, the popular dining venue serving as the resort’s restaurant.

The face of tourism at Peregian Beach took an international turn with the arrival of essence Peregian Beach Boutique Hotel and Beach Homes, a one-of-a-kind resort nestled on the edge of the national park. Opening its doors in July 2023, essence captures the soul of Peregian Beach, reflecting a vibrant and passionate local community committed to keeping this distinctive and stunning part of the Sunshine Coast unique and exceptional. From the vision of developer and owner Tony Scanlon, essence offers a 32-room boutique hotel and 20 luxury beach homes, inviting guests to experience this charming coastal village in a luxurious, contemporary world-class setting.

“Our vision was to enrich the area by producing an outstanding property that compliments the village feel and culture here and to enhance that by collaborating with like-minded creative local businesses

IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBBIE NELLER

educated decisions. How are you responding to the changing landscape of the real estate industry? I believe we are ahead of the changes. We are a younger boutique-size operation with the resources, reach and exposure of a much bigger brand. We utilise technology to ensure that our clients and customers are provided with the highest level of service which invariably leads to higher sales prices. What sets you apart from other real estate agencies on the Sunshine Coast? We are highly progressive, we harness the power of modern technology, and the combination of energy and experience we possess means we can provide our clients an outstanding customer service experience.

What was life like growing up on the Sunshine Coast? It was a beautiful environment to grow up in, especially as a kid who loved surfing and the outdoors. What attracted you to a career in the real estate industry? After landing my first job in real estate at 15, I was highly attracted to the ability to set up a business and lifestyle that was financially rewarding, located in my hometown and did not have an age barrier which is common in many other industries. What philosophy drives your business model?

Honesty, Integrity and Innovation. How would you describe your relationship with clients? We are often complimented by our clients on our ability to communicate effectively, and I enjoy providing them with as much information as possible so they can make the most

PILATES SUCCESS

Come and be a part of Pilates Success, with individual training sessions, intimate group reformer classes, and specialised osteoporosis classes. With more than a decade of experience, the team take immense pride in nurturing the mental and physical well-being of the community.

0409 625 131 Gallery Arcade, 3/4 Grebe Street, Peregian Beach www.pilatessuccess.com.au

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, training for athletics or worn down with stress, Kinesio Massage tailors remedial massage therapy to your needs. Remedial Massage Therapist Griet, is an overseas-qualified physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience and combines techniques of Dry Needling, Cupping and Stretching to repair damaged tissue and prevent further injury. As she relieves pain, releases tension and encourages movement, muscles achieve balance and posture comes into alignment. With motion, flexibility and wellbeing restored, you can get back to doing what you love. KINESIO MASSAGE

0405 687 043 www.kinesiomassage.com.au

MORTGAGE CHOICE

Looking to secure your dream home?

Let Gordon and Larissa, owners of Mortgage

Choice Peregian and Noosaville, streamline your journey to home ownership. With their expertise and local connections, they’ll help you secure a pre-approval, giving you negotiation power and speeding up the buying process. Drop by the office in The Village, scan the QR code to book an appointment and see just how easy they can make the home loan process!

5474 4100 Suite 1, 222 David Low Way, Peregian Beach

The ILA + AVA organic vegan skincare range is handmade in Noosa. Harnessing the power of plants, these luxe minimalist formulations are created to highlight our natural beauty, restore our skin and support conscious living.

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WHOLE HEALING

get you back to doing what you love. Organically Grown Kinesiology's Briarna monitors muscle responses to correct physical and emotional imbalances, integrating techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine and the Neuromuscular/Nervous System. Offering specialist relationship therapy, Georgia addresses issues of communication, intimacy, infidelity, conflict, grief, loss, neurodiversity, mental health, separation and parenting.

Wellbeing begins with the synergy of the body, mind and spirit. This philosophy drives MiVitality Wellness Hub's integrative, evidence-based approach to fostering the healthiest and happiest version of yourself. A multidsciplinary team of clinicians facilitate your growth with services such as psychology, counselling, naturopathy, nutrition, massage therapies and more.

Founder of Healthcare Innovations, Health Practitioner Belinda fuses a sciencebacked, holistic approach to Diabetes Education, PCOS, Gut Health and Chronic Stress. Belinda will empower you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to transform your health and wellbeing to achieve your health and wellness goals.

As the Founder of Heyday Medical, Dr Jim combines conventional and plant medicines to treat chronic pain, mental health conditions, palliative care, cancer symptom management and sleep disorders with a personalised treatment plan.

MiVitality Wellness Hub is a multidisciplinary, evidencebased approach Wellness clinic, with clinicians who encompass all areas of health with a purpose to reconnect the mind, body and spirit.

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Reconnect your mind, body and spirit with whole healing at MiVitality!

Kinesio Massage therapist Griet tailors remedial massage therapy to your needs, from injury recovery and athletics training to stress management and lifestyle improvement. Her techniques restore damaged tissue, prevent further injury and

Family & Relationship Counselling Diabetes EducationKinesiology

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Dr Jim enjoys seeing local patients face to face and his team of doctors and nurses can also provide support via Telehealth Australia wide. He works closely with his patients to develop a personalised treatment plan based on their unique circumstances. Dr Jim’s special interests include chronic pain, mental health, palliative care, cancer management and complex chronic disease management. When first line treatments fail to improve chronic health conditions, hope is found in Heyday Medical. As social awareness and scientific evidence increases, the cannabis plant is proving itself a viable and versatile treatment option for many Australians. Book your Free Nurse Consult to determine if Heyday is right for you or book online for your in-depth Specialist Consult with Dr Jim and embark on your treatment journey –the natural way.

A beacon of light for patients and families alike, Heyday Medical, situated in the MiVitality Wellness Hub, brings plant medicines to the forefront as a promising treatment for Australian patients. An early adopter of medical cannabis, Heyday’s founder Dr Jim Connell has worked with the plant for over five years. As a GP, he discovered its potential after searching for treatment options to help patients suffering from complex diseases. Dr Jim witnessed first-hand the medical potential of plant medicine treatments when his mother Helen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020. His expertise in the field allowed his family to access a cannabis-centred treatment plan, giving Helen valuable respite and quality of life alongside her intensive chemotherapy treatment. It was from these struggles that Heyday Medical was founded.

Enzyme Therapy which will oxygenate, detoxify and energise your skin with four different levels and a variety of exfoliants, the team will take you on a skin journey.

Cutera Excel V+ Laser is recommended for treating vascular and pigmentary conditions to today’s common skin and ageing concerns. Known for its precision and ability to safely and effectively treat a variety of concerns. Laser Genesis also stimulates fresh collagen to reduce wrinkles, redness and scarring. If you aren’t sure where to start we recommend the clinic's signature facials, combining relaxation with LED light therapy! Choose Skin Glow or Luxe & Light. Pairing treatments with Manicures, Pedicures, Brow and Lash Lifts, Waxing and Tinting, you’ll emerge from The Heart of Beauty feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!

The Heart of Beauty specialises in improving the natural function of your skin by offering results-driven skin treatments. This is your clinic with alternatives to facial injectables. The team pride themselves on personalisation and care, where you are welcomed the moment you step inside this luxurious beachside beauty and skin clinic.

A warm tight-knit team of Dermal Clinicians, Paramedical Skin and Beauty Therapists draw on a wealth of knowledge and experience to regain your SKIN confidence; and most importantly your SELF confidence. All treatments from LED to skin needling stimulate natural healing on a cellular level, reducing signs of ageing and clearing imperfections to reveal healthy glowing skin. Advanced technology drives their transformative procedures offering DMK

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SMIILE PHYSIOTHERAPY

SMIILE Physiotherapy keeps your body smiling with expert male and female physiotherapists helping you rebuild and maintain the best version of yourself for your lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking treatment for back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, pelvic or pregnancy pain, post-operative and injury management, vertigo or headaches, they understand that every client’s body is unique and cater for all ages. Book online or call them for a 30-minute appointment for hands-on physio services.

SMIILE physio is a provider for Medibank Member’s Choice and HCF More for Muscles programs.

5471 2133 Suite 1/247 David Low Way, Peregian Beach www.smiilephysio.com.au

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PEREGIAN BEACH DENTAL

Peregian Beach Dental is happy and proud to be part of the Peregian Village community, serving the people of Peregian Beach and surrounds for more than 25 years. In the dentist’s chair, your oral health and welfare takes priority with gentle treatment and support. Led by Dr Emmanuel Coumbis, Peregian Beach Dental’s qualified and experienced team make sure you’re looked after in every aspect of your dental health and treated with the greatest of care and attention. Their services provide care from tiny tots to seniors, as they aim to be your dentist for a lifetime.

5448 2999 | 10 Grebe St, Peregian Beach www.peregianbeachdental.com.au