My Weekly Preview Issue 204 - August 3, 2012

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he other day I asked my son what he would like to be when he grows up.

A builder (like Bob), a superhero (it’s all Spiderman in our house) or perhaps a dancer (what can I say, the kid is going through a serious hip-hop phase). But he told me in no uncertain terms that he had no interest in growing up, that being a kid suited him just fine. Wise words from someone who is not yet five.

I’m lucky that I have a job I really enjoy.

Working with words is a pleasure to me, something I would do even if I didn’t get paid for it. But there are plenty of people who trudge off to work with heavy steps, counting down the days to the weekend.

So it was great, this week, to read about four Sunshine Coast locals who love their occupations. Leigh Robshaw has a chat to a teacher, a lifeguard, a builder and a barista

– four professions that help keep the Sunshine Coast chugging along. Read about their workdays on page 6.

At the time of going to press the Australian Olympic team was lower down on the medal tally than we’re used to being, as a nation. Will we redeem ourselves going into the second week of the London Games?

Who knows, but you can find out what is on and when in our Olympic feature, on page 26.

Over in our property section, which starts on page 39, I caught up with four local agents to get their top tips for vendors on getting their homes sold.

If you are in the market for a new set of wheels, check out our motoring review on page 36. Nathan and I got to test drive a Mercedes this week, and while I would never say this in front of my Honda, I think I may have found my ideal car.

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here are many unsung heroes on the Coast, average people who keep our region happily ticking along. We may take them for granted, but we’d definitely miss them if they weren’t around.

While we often hear complaints about unemployment on the Coast, there are plenty of people who have found their dream job here, and are able to fit a fulfilling career around our enviable relaxed lifestyle.

Mostly, they are people who enjoy serving others, in one way or another, drawing personal satisfaction from their role in helping people’s lives run a little smoother.

We spoke to a barista, a builder, a teacher and a lifeguard to find out what their day involves and what they love (and don’t love) about their jobs on the Coast.

TIM ADAMS, BARISTA Tim Adams (pictured left) is one of the Coast’s most sought-after men. An award-winning barista with a mobile van and a wholesale coffee business, he helps kick-start the day of many a Maroochydore worker.

“I’m always the most wanted person of the day,” says Adams. “They’re always waiting for me and once they see me, their day can begin.

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EAM “About 90 per cent of the coffees I make are for regular customers and I already know their orders, so I just look them in the eye, get a nod and make their coffee.”

Tim begins making coffee – the most popular being a latte – in his van at 6am each morning, and he goes through four to five kilos of coffee by 11am.

He then spends the afternoon processing, packing and distributing coffee and liaising with customers for his wholesale business, Tim Adams Speciality Coffee, which sells his freshly roasted blends to 15 outlets across the Coast, as well as interstate.

Running in and out of offices all morning is physically demanding, so Tim drinks around six double ristrettos (double short blacks) a day to keep him going.

“It’s quicker to consume black coffee when you’re on the go,” says Tim “I’m extremely tired by the end of the day, but it’s a great business to have.

There’s a lot of negativity in business and it’s nice to do a job where you’re respected and wanted, and you can build good relationships with people.”

“The way I see it is, we create everything in our path,” says Flaskas, who fits building around his other passions – music and healing work.

“Among builders, the thing you always hear is lack, lack, lack. I don’t buy into that. Most of the people I know have gone to the mines. I know they don’t like working up there, but a lot of people are caught up with having big money. What do you value more in your life? Do you value the money, or do you value being happy?

“For me, it’s about my heart, my lifestyle and it’s about doing the things I love.”

Flaskas says open and clear communication is the key to avoiding misunderstandings with co-workers and clients, and enjoys the social interaction that comes with the job.

“Seeing people loving your creations is a really rewarding thing,” says Flaskas. “It all comes down to how we perceive things and to me, just viewing every situation as something positive or as something that has learning within it, is what I’m trying to push for.”

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Like many builders on the Coast, Chris Flaskas starts his day at 7am, has smoko at 9.30, lunch at 12.30 and knocks off around 4pm. He’s at the mercy of the weather and downturns in the economy, doesn’t get holiday and sick pay, and his body takes a beating.

But that’s where the similarities between Flaskas and other builders ends.

Flaskas believes in the power of positive thinking, and says that while many builders he knows have gone to work in the mines, he has more than enough work. A qualified builder and carpenter, he splits his time between sub-contracting for three building companies, and quoting on his own jobs.

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Liesl Walker has one of the best jobs on the Coast

Liesl Walker appears to have scored the perfect job to complement her idyllic Sunshine Coast lifestyle.

Each day, she drives a mere five minutes from her home in Cotton Tree to Sunshine Coast Grammar School at Forest Glen, where she’s a grade one teacher. School finishes at 3pm, so she has plenty of daylight hours left for her favourite after-work activities: kite surfing, wakeboarding and squash.

And then there’s the holidays – 13 long weeks.

She arrives at work around 7.45am ready for the school day to begin at 8.30am. A typical day involves literacy groups in the morning, when parent helpers often join in, followed by morning tea at 10.35. It’s back into the classroom at 11am

for maths, science, diary work or news, then it’s lunchtime. The afternoon is varied, with activities like chapel service, assembly and sports. It’s home time for students at 3pm, but Walker usually stays back until 4pm for organisation and planning before hitting the beach or the river. It sounds a little too good to be true – surely there are some drawbacks?

“Not really, it’s perfect,” says Walker. “The hours are perfect and I can do other things after school.

I guess it’s hard for young people to get into teaching on the Coast. The Coast is so great people don’t want to leave, so it’s difficult for young people to get jobs in teaching.”

Walker describes Sunshine Coast Grammar as an “amazing place to work”.

“Our kids are just beautiful kids; they want to be at school and it’s just brilliant. I worked in London and the playground was concrete. Here we have space to play, our kids can play with bush turkeys and chickens, and we have permaculture gardens.”

The drawback of Walker’s job is that it can get tiring teaching a class of 23 students, five days a week, but it’s worth it for the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of the Coast’s young. “The fact you can influence their life is just special,” says Walker. “It’s like you’re a mother away from home for them. It’s not just a job, you’re an important person in their life.”

RHYS DRURY, SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL SENIOR LIFEGUARD Rhys Drury gets paid to hang out on the beach all day. To the untrained eye, he has the cruisiest job on the Coast, but being a council lifeguard is a lot more demanding than it looks.

“When you’ve got hundreds of people in the ocean it can be really draining,” says Drury. “A lot of people think you’re just hanging down the beach all day, but the reality is, you’re counting heads all day and it’s very tiring.

“Over the years, I’ve been in a numerous amount of rescues. I’ve saved hundreds of lives and had a few unfortunate cases where we haven’t got the person back. We’ve got the very best side of things and the worst of things.”

Drury works a nine-day fortnight, starting at 7.30am and finishing at 4.30pm during winter, and working split shifts between the hours of 7am and 6pm in summer.

His day consists of surveying the beach to assess conditions, choosing the safest place to put the red and yellow flags, maintaining rescue and safety equipment, roving the beach and of course, rescuing swimmers in trouble — on a busy day he might rescue up to 30 people.

“On the Sunny Coast you’re also a bit of a tourist officer,” says Drury. “People are always drilling us for information about the local area.

I enjoy meeting new people and showing off the Sunny Coast.

“I love my job – it’s a great lifestyle for me.

I’ve got a wife and two young children and I have a great balance, because I can spend a lot of time with my family. I don’t have to go away and work anywhere, so I’ll keep doing it as long as I can.”

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WHO My Weekly Preview & Profile WHAT Fashionista Friday (held on the last Friday of every month) WHERE Saltwater on Kings Caloundra My Weekly Preview and Profile magazines are bringing fashion back, with our regular ladies’ lunches. Guests enjoyed a fashion parade by Saucy Rose, a glass of bubbles, canapes and a three-course meal. A raffle raised $640 for SunnyKids.

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Kelsie Rimmer and local band The Merger performed at this fundraiser to support young mothers. Rosanna Natoli was the MC and special guests were Jarrod Bleijie MP, Peter Wellington MP, and patron and retired magistrate Di Fingleton. Funds raised went towards helping young women create happy futures for themselves and their children.

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WHO Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce

WHO Like Chocolate for Women WHAT Weekend Retreat

WHAT Business Dinner Meeting WHERE Maroochydore Surf Club

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The National Broadband Network’s impact on local business was the hot topic at this dinner.

Taking time out to nurture yourself was the focus of this weekend, based on the book, Like Chocolate for Women.

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he Sunshine Coast is facing significant challenges and opportunities which require an urgent and coordinated response from our political, business and community leaders.

That is the view of Sandy Zubrinich, chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Council.

Our beleaguered economy has been battered by the downturn, says Zubrinich. But on the upside, there are game-changing projects in the pipeline, including the new tertiary hospital and the Maroochydore Principal Activity Centre.

These will undoubtedly benefit the region, but Zubrinich says the Coast cannot afford to limp along in the meantime, waiting for those benefits to be realised.

What we need now is a clear vision with defined goals, responsibilities, less conversation, and a little more action, she says.

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about doing, and at the moment we are very light on the doing.”

Zubrinich is ready to roll up her sleeves and have the SCBC play a productive role in achieving results for the region. Her professional background is in business building, strategy and management with major companies such as Ernst and Young, and Telstra.

“The product is irrelevant – it’s about building and getting businesses to perform and that’s what I’ve always focused on.”

She and other directors of the business council have scheduled quarterly meetings with the Premier from this month, and are bringing key stakeholders together on August 8 to devise a plan to maximise the opportunities to flow from the new hospital and health precinct.

“We’d be very disappointed if the State Government thinks its job is done on the Coast for the next five years,” Zubrinich says.

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he Sunshine Coast is missing out on a multimillion-dollar-a-year earner while plans for a major entertainment and exhibition centre gather dust.

That’s the claim of the head of Sunshine Coast Arts and Entertainment Association Inc, an organisation set up to push for the proposed centre.

The Sunshine Coast Business Council has also added its voice to calls for an entertainment and exhibition centre, saying it should be incorporated into the future Maroochydore CBD. SCAEA President – former Maroochy mayor Alison Barry-Jones – says the project was first floated more than a decade ago, and would provide jobs, as well as boost the economy and tourism.

But she says the project has become smothered in red tape, hampered by parochialism and politics.

She has called for an independent body to come on board and plans to meet with Coast mayor Mark Jamieson next week, as well as Federal MP Alex Somlyay and an arena management company.

“It must be free from political footballing,” Barry-Jones says. “We need an independent body to oversee it so we can get immediate action. We’re sick of all the talk.”

A report by Ranbury Management Group,

Alison Barry-Jones funded by a $1 million Federal Government grant, recommends the facility form part of the new Maroochy Principal Activity Centre, to be built on the Horton Park Golf Course site.

Sunshine Coast Council has asked its CEO to prepare funding and delivery strategies by March 31 next year. But Barry-Jones says the proposed 4000-seat facility must be designed and funded by the time developers break ground on the new PAC. She says existing venues such as the Caloundra Events Centre had been built to service individual Coast shires prior to amalgamation and a single venue to service the whole region with concerts,

competitive sport and other events was needed.

“The events centre at Caloundra was built over 30 years ago to service a community of 25,000-30,000 people, not a region that is growing, and could one day be home to half a million people,” she says.

The Council says it expects the facility to be operational by 2020.

“We’re meeting with the mayor on August 15 and we hope that it will be a positive response,” says Barry-Jones.

The SCAEA website details a lengthy list of high-profile supporters. “We see our community push as supporting Council to progress things. We want to get going with it, not wait until the golf club has relocated and the developers have gone in.

“This stands to be one of the biggest moneyspinners for our region. It will not only create a wealth of culture and heritage, but it will create jobs for young people and all of that has a multiplier effect on the community,” she says.

The Ranbury report found construction of the Sunshine Coast Entertainment, Convention and Exhibition centre would generate an estimated $493.9 million in construction output, almost $100 million in wages and 1889 full-time positions.

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The Sunshine Coast Destination Limited CEO says the Coast has felt the effects of the GFC, but marketing campaigns are helping.

“There is no doubt these are the toughest of times for the tourism industry driven by the strong dollar and the two tiered economy created by the resources boom, and a fiercely competitive overseas market,” he says.

But while domestic figures had declined, the segment is improving of late, says Cooper, with drive markets, and the VFR – visiting friends and relatives – segment providing a lifeline.

“Looking at the March figures year on year, we’ve seen a six per cent increase in domestic visitors to the Coast, if you compare that with those days of 2007, we are still well behind those high days. On the other side, with international tourism, we have no immunity to effects of the GFC. We’ve seen a 16 per cent decline in

Steve Cooper the past year in the number of international visitors to the Sunshine Coast, but we’ve offset a lot of the impact with the stimulus provided by the direct flights from New Zealand.

“It’s fantastic because we have seen the internationalisation of the airport, all the marketing and planning work we’ve done has always had as an obstacle the fact that the gateway to the Coast has been via Brisbane. What we’ve done now is open that gateway and establish the Coast as a truly mature destination,” says Cooper.

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ustralia should apologise for putting Indonesian children into adult jails, the head of the Australian Human Rights Commission says after releasing a scathing report.

An Age of Uncertainty, an inquiry into Indonesian children working as crew on asylum seeker boats, found that Federal Government agencies repeatedly breached international human rights laws through their treatment of Indonesian children.

In the three years to late last year, 180 young Indonesians who said they were children arrived in Australia working as crew on boats.

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Another 48 who were charged as a result of wrist X-rays were later released for the same reason.

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Catherine Branson “There is no technique available to determine precisely someone’s chronological age,” Human Rights Commission president Catherine Branson says.

“But we can fairly assess there must have been a significant number of those who are under age at the time who were treated by Australia as though they were adults.”

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New Great Keppel Island proposal floated A $600 million low-rise, eco-tourism resort to be built over 12 years has been proposed for Queensland’s Great Keppel Island, which could be one of the biggest tourism developments in Australia.

The resort proposal opens for public comment on Monday, when Queensland’s co-ordinator general will release the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney says the environmentally-friendly development will fit with the island’s unique aspects.

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250-suite hotel at Fisherman’s Beach with accompanying restaurants and conference facilities. A world-class golf course is also proposed.

It would also contain a 250-berth marina at Putney Beach, including a yacht club and around 150 marine precinct apartments, a ferry terminal and staff accommodation.

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Officers are investigating a series of rock throwing attacks on buses near the Tallebudgera Creek.

There have been 12 attacks reported in the area over the past fortnight.

A spate of similar incidents on the Gold Coast over recent months has led to regular police patrols on buses and at stops.

Superintendent Paul Ziebarth says endangering lives on public transport is a more serious offence than the culprits seem to realise.

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West New York, just across the Hudson from Manhattan, has been better known for crime, a depressed economy and a mayor who, along with his son, faces federal computer hacking charges.

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PREVIEW Don’t feel bad that you’re watching the Olympics from the comfort of your couch, rather than standing on the podium waving a gold medal around.

Those elite athletes could have an unfair advantage, according to new research.

Some people, when we measured their genes after a single bout of exercise, had an enormous response in a performance gene Nature versus nurture It seems every week another scientist or psychologist comes out with new research or the results of a study to add further fuel to the nature versus nurture fire. Everything including the propensity towards violence, drug use, depression, financial success, likelihood of getting a disease, physical co-ordination, IQ, infidelity and homosexuality has been scrutinised and analysed.

So what is nature versus nurture?

Basically the debate concerns the importance of a person’s innate qualities and characteristics (nature, or genes) versus his or her life experiences (nurture, or experiences) in shaping that individual’s physical qualities and behaviours.

While the term ‘nurture’ historically regards the parenting of a child, the word now relates to all the environmental factors in a person’s life. So nurture includes not just your upbringing but your experiences with peer groups, the effects of media and schooling, financial position, in fact all of life’s experiences.

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re elite athletes genetically programmed to achieve? Australian researchers John Hawley and Dr Nir Eynon think this could be the case.

While there is no concrete evidence that good genes separate athletes from the rest of us, research is emerging to support the idea. A study underway will examine up to 3000 athletes from Australia, Europe, Africa and America to try to identify genes associated with performance.

The research, led by Eynon from Victoria University and Professor Kathryn North of the University of Sydney, will examine the entire human genome for genetic markers in elite performers, compared with the general population. The study will also compare the findings from endurance runners with sprinters. It expands on North’s discovery of a gene variant, called ACTN3, found to be present in sprinters.

Despite this finding, Eynon says it is only one gene and more need to be identified to provide evidence of a strong genetic link to elite athletic performance.

“We cannot say for certain that there is a genetic component that separates elite athletes from the general population,” says Eynon, who is from the university’s Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (AECIAL).

“Every study that has been done so far was on a very small number of people, which makes it very difficult to get to a solid conclusion.”

However, he says environment is also most likely a factor along with any genetic predisposition.

John Hawley, from RMIT University’s exercise metabolism group at the School of Medical Sciences, agrees. Children growing up in Africa for example, run everywhere, including to school.

Hawley has carried out studies measuring genes in the muscle that show people are more likely to respond to training than others. The research involved 10 untrained but otherwise healthy males who were given a single exercise before a muscle biopsy was taken to measure the gene response.

“Some people, when we measured their genes after a single bout of exercise, had an enormous response in a performance gene, yet others would completely flat line,” he says.

The group was then trained for 10 days and tested again. “What we found was that the first bout of exercise … was very predictive of how they responded to the training program,” Hawley says.

“We’re actually measuring the genes in the muscle and we are finding that there are responders and non-responders, even though you might give them the same training program.

“That has to be down to genetics,” he says. “Where we are heading from this athletically is the prediction of athletic performance from a single genetic test.

“We’re not there yet, but it’s coming.”

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Much chatter over the past couple of quarters has related to quantitative easing in the US and what impact it will have on inflation.

Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power falling. When the rate of inflation is high, the cost of living rises rapidly and goods and services become unaffordable. The general approach used by central banks to reduce inflation is to increase interest rates.

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money by central banks. The effect of printing money is an increased money supply. When more money becomes available to people or corporations, they are generally willing to pay more for goods and services. This leads to an increase in the price for goods and services and thus, inflation.

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• Bringing our discussion of inflation back to Australia, we recently witnessed an annualised consumer price index reading of 1.2 per cent. This is well below the Reserve Bank’s target and could lead to further interest rate cuts with a view to stimulating inflation and activity.

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Julie Jacobson from Holmans won the Young Business Woman Award.

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The support and recognition from our clients has also been wonderful and on a personal level, very rewarding.

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ally Pearson will top the bill for Australia in the biggest show of the London Olympics.

Mitchell Watt and Steve Hooker also provide plenty of star power.

But the overall success or otherwise of the 55-strong track and field team will probably come down to the support cast.

It’s a team bursting at the seams with walkers – a technical discipline that has provided a reliable source of medals for Australia for more than two decades.

It’s a team including eight throwers – the most since Sydney in 2000.

And it’s a team well off for distance runners, many of them coached or managed by Nic Bideau, who almost regards the English capital as a second home.

Athletics Australia high performance manager Eric Hollingsworth has long flagged an ambitious target of six medals in London – a figure not achieved by Australia at Olympic or world championships level since Mexico City in 1968.

Pearson, the reigning IAAF female world athlete of the year, will be a deserving favourite to add the

Hurdler Sally Pearson leads the athletics team.

100m hurdles Olympic gold medal to the world championships title she won in 12.28 seconds last year in South Korea.

The controversial world record of 12.21 set in 1988 by Bulgarian Yordanka Donkova is also within reach of the fiercely competitive Queenslander.

Watt has made a more low-key start to 2012, but was an encouraging winner of the long jump at the recent Diamond League meet in New York.

Hooker’s medal prospects in the pole vault are harder to gauge.

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If the six-medal tally is to be achieved, there will have to be plenty of podium support for the big names.

Hopes are again high for Jared Tallent, who won medals in the 20km and 50km walks in Beijing.

Australia looks particularly strong in the gruelling 50km event, where Tallent will be joined by 2007 world champ Nathan Deakes and perennial top-10 finisher Luke Adams.

The sporting spotlight Down Under rarely falls on the throwing events, a situation that changed

when then 21-year-old Dani Samuels claimed a stunning victory in the discus at the 2009 world championships in Berlin.

While her event is stronger this time around, Samuels cannot be discounted.

Fellow discus thrower Benn Harradine and javelin duo Jarrod Bannister and Kim Mickle also have the capacity to build on top-seven finishes from the 2011 world championships.

Bideau has played a key role in making sure Australia will be well-represented in most of the distance events.

Jeff Riseley must decide whether to focus on the 800m or 1500m, while training partner Ryan Gregson is already the fastest Australian ever for the metric mile.

For many years, Bideau and his squad have based themselves in London for the northern hemisphere summer.

“You know the weather, you know the environment, you understand the culture of the place, you get a feel for it,” he says.

“Everyone runs better when they’re in a place where they’re happy and relaxed.

“I think it’s going to be a great Olympics for Australian athletes because of that.”

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In the period since the Beijing Olympics, the Kookaburras have become the nation’s most successful national sporting team.

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Commonwealth Games gold, three of their four successive Champions Trophies and reset the bar for men’s hockey.

Yet the casual observer’s last glimpse of their work would have been a shock semi-final loss to Spain in Beijing in 2008, followed by a bronze medal when gold loomed large.

The London Olympics offer a chance for probably the greatest team in the sport’s history to put an exclam exclamation mark on their achiev achievements.

Co Co-captain Mark Knowles admits the public perception of this Kooka Kookaburras side will be shaped by what tthey do in London.

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Kn Knowles’ fellow co-captain Jamie Dwyer is a five-time world player of the ye year and reigning award holder.

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Instead, their stars are falling before a ball is bounced.

Both the Opals – among the gold medal favourites in women’s basketball – and minor medal hopefuls the Boomers have lost key players for London through injury.

NBA star Andrew Bogut won’t suit up for Australia’s men in London as he recovers from ankle surgery.

The Opals have lost world women’s basketball’s form player Penny Taylor to a serious knee injury. Strange as it would seem, Bogut’s loss may be easier to cover.

Despite his NBA stardom and the fact he is one of the world’s best centres, Australia’s stocks of quality big men have never been deeper.

David Andersen is Bogut’s likely starting-five replacement and has played successfully in Europe and at two Olympics.

Emerging centres Aleks Maric

David Andersen and Aron Baynes are both proven and capable at international level.

Taylor’s demise is more problematic for an Opals team who will need everything to go right to unseat the sport’s dominant nation, the United States.

The Opals were preparing to build their plays around Taylor and fellow superstar Lauren Jackson in London.

Those who can step up to cover Taylor’s absence – such as WNBA player Jenna O’Hea – are relatively unproven internationally though talented enough to do so.

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ustralia’s Olympic sailors are expected to win a record medal haul at the London Games and should confirm themselves as a golden generation of champions.

Key to their chances are three crews who’ve been virtually unbeatable over the past 12 months, including on the Games course at Weymouth.

Standing in their way are British crews with a deep understanding of local conditions, backed by boisterous home support.

Among those aiming to bash the Poms is Tom Slingsby, who won his fifth Laser world title in May and capped an extraordinarily dominant year by winning his fifth regatta at Weymouth.

He had a shock 22nd-placed finish at the 2008 Games but loves the strong winds in southern England.

Slingsby has a fierce rivalry with

Tom Slingsby Team GBR’s Paul Goodison and their clashes should be dramatic.

World 49er skiff champions Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen are unbeaten at Weymouth over four regattas.

Outteridge pinpointed Team GBR’s Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes as their chief rivals.

“We’ve been enemies with the Brits from day one, so why stop now?” he says.

The 26-year-old, who broke his back in a 2005 car crash, teamed up with childhood friend Jensen after heartbreak in Beijing.

Outteridge capsized with former crewmate Ben Austin just 100m from the finish line and missed out on certain gold.

World champion 470 sailors Malcolm Page and Mathew Belcher are Australia’s third red-hot hope.

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it again at the 2009 world track and field championships. [ ] Tennis: Men’s final. Some of the biggest names in the game, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Scot Andy Murray are expected to be fighting it out for a chance to claim gold. [ ] Gymnastics: Australia’s first world champion, Commonwealth Games golden girl Lauren Mitchell, will be among the favourites to claim the nation’s first Olympic gymnastics medal in the final of the floor event.

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Michael Diamond and Adam Vella are likely to lead Australia’s challenge. [ ] Sailing: Australia’s red-hot medal favourite Tom Slingsby has his sights set on the Laser medal race.

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Belcher and Malcolm Page hope to figure in the 470 class medal race. [ ] Beach volleyball: Natalie Cook, the Sydney 2000 gold medallist, is the first Australian woman to take part in five summer Olympics. But can she bow out in style with partner Tamsin Hinchley? [ ] Canoeing: Men’s K4 1000m final.

The boat of Murray Stewart, Jake Clear, Tate Smith and David Smith carries Australia’s best gold medal chance in the sport. They won silver at last year’s world titles after leading Germany until the final 200m.

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Gold Coast lifesaver Ken Wallace can’t defend his kayak singles 500m title as the event has been discontinued. But the Beijing bolter is a medal chance again in the 1000m doubles, probably alongside David Smith.

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[ ] Hockey: Men’s final. The

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Argentina will be defending the title won in Beijing with the help of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

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Friday, August 10 [ ] Athletics: Men’s pole vault final.

No Australian man has successfully defended an Olympic track and field title, and Steve Hooker looks to be up against it. He has struggled to overcome a knee injury and a crisis of confidence, and at European meets this year has been lagging well behind Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie. But the Beijing champion is a consummate big-event performer, so who knows?

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Matthew Mitcham [ ] Diving: Men’s 10m platform final.

Matthew Mitcham aims to defend his Olympic title after his stunning success in Beijing.

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Tuesday, August 7 [ ] Athletics: Women’s 100m hurdles final. Sally Pearson will settle for nothing less than gold. [ ] Cycling: Men’s keirin final. British legend Sir Chris Hoy, who produced an extraordinary manoeuvre to win the world championship in April, will most likely defend his Olympic title from challengers including Australia’s Shane Perkins. [ ] Cycling: Women’s sprint final.

Australian Anna Meares has won Olympic gold in the 500m time trial, but will be trying to crack the sprint for the first time after claiming bronze and silver in the past two Games.

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So one cold, wet evening my dining partner and I headed off to ba Vigo, in the now funky Cotton Tree precinct. It’s a surprise package, serving delicious Spanish fare in a relaxed environment, and the best thing is at night the mood lighting is particularly flattering – just the way we ladies like it!

You can choose a cosy spot inside or dine alfresco. Given the weather, we opted to stay indoors and, once seated, got down to business.

The wine list offered quite a variety, with a great selection of Spanish and Australian wines to choose from. We went for a crispy white with the great name of Condes de Albarei Albarino, from the Rias Baixas coastal region of southern Spain.

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I jumped on a smooth red from northern Spain, Sierra Cantabria Cosecha Tempranillo, La Rioja, which presented with a deep, almost chocolate colour, with notes of

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cinnamon and orange – truly delectable.

Overall, the wine selection is well thoughtout, priced at around $40 to $50 a bottle. They sell a limited but perfectly respectable offering of champagnes, but it was the beer selection that caught our eye with some great imported drops like Estrella Gallicia lager. But why should we stop there?

We moved onto a 2009 Bodegas San Alejandro ‘Evodia’ Garnacha D.O. Calatayud, a full-bodied red that was just sublime, a perfect accompaniment to our mains (segundo plato).

The aromas from the kitchen were worth bottling. Thankfully, the tapas arrived quickly – Fraser Coast prawns, scallops with grilled chorizo and sweet local chillies with queso iberico (a hard cheese from central Spain). All three dishes offered something different, and the tapas menu is so inviting you could dine out on that alone. The cost is reasonable at $13 to $14 a plate.

The flavours of the scallops and chorizo were perfect companions and the chillies offered just the right amount of ‘hotness’. Smashing.

The segundo plato is a mixture of good fare, but do yourself a favour and have a pizza. We didn’t, and as plate after plate of pizza left the kitchen, we experienced a touch of food envy.

Still, we were more than satisfied with our crispy skin pan-fried barramundi and paprika

spiced pork fillet with lemon parsley and potato mash/green beans and salsa pimiento. The fish portion was a generous cut of the freshest fish with a mix of tasty greens. We shared tastings and “ooed” and “ahhed” over the tender pork fillet.

At $34 a main, I thought it was really great value.

And then came my favourite part – dessert!

Starting at $12 each, they were great value with plenty of dishes to choose from, such as lemon and lime curd tart with double cream and toasted almonds. We settled on the trio of homemade ice-creams, which got the big thumbs up. The taste was tantalising, with a gentle swirl of mixed fresh fruit and nuts and a rich, smooth taste.

With a name like Pedro Xeminez ‘Alvear’ 1927 ‘dulce viejo’, we had to try the sherry, and combined with good solid long blacks, it was a very sweet and perfect finish to the dining experience.

The wait staff are delightful at ba Vigo, the presentation is minimalist and effective, and the well-travelled owners, Nick and Louise Belton, have applied their extensive knowledge in creating this great dining experience. The perfect slice of Spain in Cotton Tree. Excelente!

Leisa Toomey is a partner at Schultz Toomey O’Brien Lawyers and a lover of fine food and wine. This restaurant was selected at random and the bill was paid for by the writer.

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COMING SOON

MAN OF THE WORLD

SONGSTRESSES TEAM UP This week heralds a rare chance to see The Voice star Kelsie Rimmer in concert with some of the Coast’s most promising up and coming young talent.

Rimmer’s talents were beamed into lounge rooms across the country as she starred on Channel Nine’s top-rating show. Now a household name on the Coast, she’ll be joined by three young woman also making waves in the music industry.

Sahara Beck has a repertoire of creative, stirring original songs. At just 15, she is a mature songwriter who balances innocence and mischief.

Alys Longmate has been described as the darling new teenage

indie superstar of 2012. Longmate, 16, started the year with a three-week songwriting trip in the US, and received rave reviews.

Fellow local Coast singer Ayla is know for her laid-back light pop, jazz, acoustic style. A singer/songwriter, she performs covers as well as her own music. She has recorded two EPs, one with Robyn Young-Smith who produced artists such as Tina Arena and Pavarotti.

WHERE: Woombye Pub DATE: Saturday, August 4. 7.30pm TICKETS: $15 at the door.

All Ages accompanied by an adult.

WHERE: The Woombye Pub DATE: Sat, August 18, 8.30pm TICKETS: $15 at the door Jay Hoad is set to grace the Woombye Pub with his eclectic sounds. He plays a high-energy show of global sounds, where he sits in a cockpit of instruments including didgeridoo, Weissenborn lap steel, dulcimer, cigar box guitar, wine box bass, harmonica, ocarina, djembe, percussion and others. This show is not to be missed.

ROSS WILSON SHOW WHERE: The Woombye Pub DATE: August 30, 8pm TICKETS: $27.50, or $30 at the door. Phone 5442 1155.

With a career that spans more than four decades, Ross Wilson remains one of Australia’s most respected artists. From Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock, and as a solo artist and songwriter of classics including Eagle Rock and Cool World, his work is iconic. He’ll take the stage for a huge show at the Woombye Pub later this month.

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ELITE, STYLISH AND SPORTY This week, Jemma and Nathan bent the rules and for something different tested a pre-loved Mercedes. This particular car, available at Garry Crick Mercedes, is a CLC-200.

If you like the sound of this review get in quick because this fully optioned car is for sale for just under $40,000. The equivalent new vehicle, the C-250 coupé is available for around $80,000.

JEMMA: She’s low, she’s very low, but not without room in the back.

NATHAN: It’s a nice glove box, fabric lined, deep and with a separate shelf.

J: I’m a bit nervous about this one.

(Jemma pulls away from the kerb.)

J: Oooh, it’s nice, Nath.

N: I’m impressed with the quality of leather used in the two-tone seats.

J: It’s firm but has a real smoothness to it. It’s responsive; you don’t have to work hard to tell it what to do.

(Satellite navigation begins announcing road directions.)

J: I like the Pommy voice, I prefer that to an American one.

SAT NAV: Take the next exit.

N: I’m going to name her Stephanie.

She sounds like a Stephanie.

J: Let’s test the acceleration. (Jemma pulls over and then accelerates back to 100 kilometres per hour.)

J: Nice!

N: It’s a very willing engine. You almost redlined it.

J: The speedo goes up to 260 kilometres per hour, so the needle is only at 80 degrees on the dial when you are doing 100, so I’d imagine it is easy to speed.

J: I still can’t get over how roomy it is. You could comfortably accommodate two adults in the back and not feel squishy.

N: Well, you are the right demographic for this car, I feel.

J: A professional woman with a child?

N: Yes. J: It feels very driveable.

N: It should – it’s a Merc.

J: Yes, but even though it’s a Merc it doesn’t feel precious. I mean, I’m not frightened to drive it or get it dirty. If

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I was in the market for a new car and had some more cash than I do, I’d seriously look at buying this car.

(Jemma turns into a narrow service road and makes a U-turn.)

N: It has an incredibly tight turning circle. That’s impressive.

J: I don’t want to give you a drive, I like it too much. I’m going to hit up the MWP publishers for a pay rise.

J: If you want a zippy car that is a bit special and you don’t mind having

a two-door, then this is certainly the car for you. I wonder if the blokes at Garry Crick will do me a deal.

(Jemma points out the central locking button on the dash.)

N: It’s only a two-door, so you don’t really need to worry about kids falling out of the back.

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J: Love the handy pocket on the centre console on the passenger side.

And there’s a light on the visor mirror. It’s official: I am in love.

N: There is a good definite clunk when you put it in gear, very reassuring, and the side mirrors fold in electronically.

J: Handy for city parking.

N: Visibility is good. And I have always wanted a car with a sun roof.

The indicator is loud which is great, you’ll never accidentally leave it on while singing along to the radio.

(Nathan puts his foot down as we hit the highway.)

N: It has some serious pick-up. I see what you mean though, Jemma. It is easy to speed as 100 is at 10 o’clock on the dial. Effortless acceleration.

J: The sporty two-tone seats are growing on me, Nathan.

N: Yes the interior smacks of quality.

Auto headlights, which is good and lots of levers on the steering wheel.

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Mercedes Benz CLC-200 J: Yes, the levers were overwhelming at first, but I guess you get used to all the bells and whistles.

N: It feels like a smallish car, very zippy. But it is roomy. Very satisfying acceleration. Steering is precise, but nimble.

J: Nimble but reassuringly solid.

N: The wheel spins freely at a standstill, but you can’t really hear the power-steering labouring at all.

With the small back window, visibility could be a problem. But it is ever so smooth and quiet. It’s very much a car that would appeal to women, I reckon. It’s like a fashionable, luxury accessory.

J: A status symbol?

N: Yes, there is that elite appeal

about driving a Mercedes.

J: Your favourite bits about this car?

N: The sunroof, acceleration, the suspension and the steering– it’s easy, you don’t have to work the wheel, to borrow your phrase. The car tempts you to put your foot down. It wills you to rev and pushes you back in the seat as you give it more gas.

J: All that from, what did you call it, a “ladies car”?

N: Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure their boyfriends will be only too happy to borrow it.

J: Well, what I love about this car is…

N: I thought you were simply in love with it generally. I’ll leave you alone with it, if you’d like.

J: Would you? Anyway, I love that it’s zippy without feeling flimsy. I really like the size. And all the extra bits, even though I don’t know how to use them. Well, we’re almost back at the office.

N: Yeah but I don’t want to go back just yet.

J: Looks like you’re in love too. But hey, I saw her first.

MWP wishes to thank Garry Crick Mercedes for supplying the test car.

MAKE/MODEL MERCEDES BENZ C250 COUPE DETAILS Two-door coupé with turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission with paddle shifts.

TECH STUFF 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection engine capable of producing 150kW of power and 310Nm or torque.

FEATURES 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels; dynamic handling package; voice command; full leather upholstery; sports seats; steering wheel shift paddles; Bluetooth; six-disc stereo/ DVD; satellite navigation; LED daytime driving lights; panoramic glass sunroof with tilt/slide; reversing camera; electronic stability program; eco start/stop function; 11 airbags; trip computer; hill start assist.

VERDICT A surprisingly zippy, comfortable, sporty package that would appeal to a wide range buyers.

BOTTOM LINE $80,000 (optioned to match test car).

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MW is venturing into a new vehicle segment with the Australian launch of the all-new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé.

Following the introduction of the convertible and coupe BMW 6 Series models, the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé is the third model in the BMW 6 Series line-up and the brand’s first four-door coupe.

BMW says the new model is the “true embodiment of sportiness, comfort, luxury and innovation”.

“The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé integrates the stand-out looks and dynamics of a coupé into a fresh new model with a fascinating character all

of its own. The hallmark proportions of a BMW are reflected in an unusually low-slung, sporty package given the car’s four-door construction,” a spokesman says.

The straight six-cylinder petrol engine features BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, High-Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC combined with Double VANOS. BMW says there is a wide range of premium standard equipment, including drive enhancing features.

The all-new 640i Gran Coupé will be in Australian showrooms from July priced from $184,800 (manufacturer’s list price).

Kia Motors will introduce the next generation Cerato compact sedan towards the end of this year in its home market of Korea under a new name – ‘K3’.

The K3 name will apply to the Korean domestic market only alongside the K5, K7 and K9. The new model will continue to be badged Cerato (or Forte) in overseas markets.

The current Cerato was Kia’s global best-seller in 2011 with more than 445,000 examples sold.

“The Cerato is, and will continue to be, a very important model in the Australian line-up,” says Kia Motors Australia chief operating officer Tony Barlow.

“We are certainly looking forward to the new generation which clearly continues Kia’s dramatic styling progression.”

Honda CR-Z wins 2012 Design Award The Honda CR-Z has won a 2012 Design Award in the Automotive and Transport category of the Australian International Design Awards, which are highly respected within the design industry.

At a ceremony in Sydney last week, Honda Australia’s managing director and CEO Satoshi Matsuzawa and principal adviser Lindsay Smalley accepted the award on behalf of Honda Australia.

“It is a great honour to receive an award of this calibre for the CR-Z. We are very proud to add another important and prominent award to our trophy cabinet,” Smalley said.

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40 Cover Story Simple steps to make k your property presentable

CONTENTS 60 Auctions & Market Tracker 52 News & Views 64 New Development 69 Hinterland 70 Classifieds 70 Rentals

REAL ESTATE AGENT INDEX 52 Belle Property 69 Day & Grimes 61 Elite Lifestyle Properties 51 First National 66 Go Gecko 47 Michael Knights 62 Mooloolaba Real Estate 54 Next Property Group 41 Platinum Properties 64 Professionals Kawana 68 Raine & Horne 48 RealWay 42 RE/MAX 69 Riddell Real Estate 68 Seaside Real Estate 68 Vic Murphy 67 Waterfront Agents

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SELL PREVIEW Your home needs to look spic-and-span if you want to sell it at the best price, but you don’t need to spend a fortune to make sure it scrubs up all right.

WORDS Jemma Pearson

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ocal real estate agents are reporting that vendors who get the price right on their properties are selling successfully, but Sunshine Coast buyers are as savvy as ever and want real bang for their buck. As a vendor, it’s more important than ever to market your property as effectively as you can. So apart from pricing it right, how do you make sure your property stands out from the crowd?

What might be required is spending a little bit of cash. But ‘little’ is the operative word here. If you’re planning to move out of the home, there is no point spending thousands on new light fittings or expensive tiles. And while you might think that installing a new kitchen or adding a pricey deck off the back will bring in more buyers, think again. In this market, it is too easy to overcapitalise. Ask your agent for advice on your individual needs but remember there are probably some really simple – and inexpensive – ways to add value to your home and ensure it appeals to as many buyers as possible.

First things first – get the outside looking tip-top.

The first thing buyers see is the entrance and if they don’t like it, they won’t bother getting out of the car for the open home. Take a critical look at your driveway, front lawn, garage door and entrance.

Would you buy this house?

Get a gardener in to get the lawn up to scratch and trim back bushes and trees. Planting a few flowers along the path might be just the trick. Clean the paths with a high-pressure hose, clean away cobwebs under the eaves and give the front door a quick coat of paint if it needs it. And remove the toys from the front lawn – you might be used to tripping over bikes when you get home every day but your potential buyers won’t appreciate it.

Once inside the home remove all clutter. That means you might have to hire a storage shed for the time the home is on the market, but it will be worth it. Nothing is more distracting to potential buyers than knick-knacks on every surface, a room that is overfurnished, kitchen benches that can’t be seen for appliances and fridge doors overflowing with photos, notes and kids’ drawings.

Give the walls a good clean and paint if necessary, ensure curtains are dust free and invest in a carpet clean. Fix leaky taps and take a walk around each room. You might need to rearrange furniture to make it easier to move around the space.

On the day of the open home, open all the curtains and turn on the lights to make each room as light and airy as possible. Ask a neighbour to mind the pets, while you set the dinner table with a simple yet elegant setting.

Turn off the TV and pop on some soothing background music, light a scented candle and turn on the heating if it’s winter or fans in summer, so the temperature is comfortable.

Then make yourself scarce – your agent should be able to answer any questions buyers have so you don’t need to be there.

What do you think?

Email us: yoursay@myweeklypreview.com.au MWP is considering launching a letters page, so we are now taking feedback.

Feel free to share your ideas and opinions.

Submissions must include the author’s name, address and contact phone number.

We reserve the right to edit all comments.

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How a property is presented can make a big difference to how many people are interested in the property and what they are willing to offer. I cannot emphasise enough how much difference it makes if the property is presented to its maximum.

It doesn’t mean you have to go to the expense of buying or hiring new furniture, or having the home renovated, but spring cleaning and freshening things up make a big difference. Up there on my list are making sure all maintenance issues are attended to. Having ‘broken’ items around the home takes the buyers’ focus from the attributes and positives of the home to the negatives, and they start calculating cost and time. They may even dismiss the home altogether. But it doesn’t mean you have to go to a huge expense; sometimes even just cleaning walls and high-pressure cleaning outside is all you need to do.

Replace rusty fan blades or anything else that catches the eye in a negative way. The other biggie is DE-CLUTTER! Family photos, clutter on benchtops in the kitchen and bathrooms once removed makes the home much more appealing.

Karen Jones, Next Property Group

Getting your presentation right is the key. Buyers form their impressions on a property within the first 30 seconds of viewing. So therefore, presentation is the most important ingredient. Presentation includes washing down the house, cleaning driveways, and cleaning and clearing all internal areas of junk. Also, clean windows, walls and carpets and add fresh flowers.

Peter Hill, Belle Property Buderim

You don’t have to spend big to make your home more saleable.

My top picks are: replace the old door knobs and handles with new ones, replace the tap fittings and towel rails in the bathroom, and replace light fittings and clean the ceiling fans. If fans show any sign of rusting, replace them. You can usually do all this for less than $1000 and make your home much more appealing to the buyers.

Trevor Martin, Waterfront Agents

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Petro Geyl, RealWay Caloundra

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Convenient and Functional Family Home 9 Kurrajong Crescent, MERIDAN PLAINS Located in a quiet street with an easy walk to parks, Lutheran College and only minutes to the new hospital precinct.

• Modern energy efficient home, separate study, media room • Open plan living, stylish kitchen, air con and ceiling fans • Alfresco undercover entertaining area, salt water pool • Convenient side access for trailer or boat, 5000 litre water tank • 50 metres to park, 600 metres to school

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CURRIMUNDI – First Home – Prime Investment – 3 Bedrooms – Big Duplex Practically a house at a duplex price! This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 garage, open plan, modern and well-appointed duplex, which you don’t see too often. Throughout the home you have 9ft ceilings, large rooms, dual showered ensuite, spacious open plan kitchen, spacious living area, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, security screens, 2 car garaging and more! Situated in a great quiet location close to the local schools and shops. In short, this is a well-built spacious investment property and one you must look at, as a sale is required!

• 9ft ceilings throughout the whole home • 3 large bedrooms, dual showered master ensuite • Spacious and well-appointed open plan kitchen • Great living area with air-conditioning and ceiling fans • 2 car garaging, quiet position close to the school • Perfect investment, first home or retirement property

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An urgent result is required for the sale of these two units on one title being sold via public Auction. Situated on an elevated 714m² block offering balcony views and cool ocean breezes from Bulcock Beach and the tip of Bribie Island. Both units mirror each other in appointment and layout, are spacious in all regards from 2 bdms, kitchen, lounge, dining & double garaging. Each unit has separate laundry and toilet upstairs with a small courtyard with cloths lines, ceiling fans and more! Ask about flexible bidding conditions.

• This is a double income opportunity for investors • Very spacious with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & 2 garages • Situated on 714m², ocean views and cool ocean breezes • Centrally located in Caloundra on the border of Aroona • One unit is currently tenanted and the other just ended • Motivated sale, all offers strongly encouraged!

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CALOUNDRA WEST – Divorced Estate – Must Be SOLD We are instructed to let you know the owners of this property are highly motivated and require this property to be SOLD! Featuring: 9ft ceilings throughout, air-con and ceiling fans in all rooms, large master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe, separate lounge and living areas, open plan kitchen. Undercover entertaining, powered shed, cubby included, mezzanine storage with drop down staircase, security screens!

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AROONA – Offers Over $350,000 This 4 bedroom home sits quietly on the corner of Lowan Street and Riflebird Avenue, one of Aroona’s prominent street positions. Recently refurbished with new paint and carpet, the look is fresh and inviting. Featuring separate lounge and living, air-con, security screens, 2-way bathroom, Ceran cooktop, dishwasher, 645sqm, side access, large backyard, veggie garden set up, water tanks and more. Don’t miss this opportunity!

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BUDERIM – Memorable Radiance on Buderim with Panoramic Ocean Views The Fox Roberts team are privileged to share with you this sleek, elevated, airy and modern-styled home on top of delightful Buderim with simply grand ocean views. This welcoming substantial 4 king-sized bedroom home plus large office has an elite street address along with exquisite neighbouring homes. It is presented in pristine condition with light Blackbutt timber floors, timber feature doors and windows, high ceilings, streamlined kitchen and bathrooms. The open plan design allows those Ocean Views to be seen from just about anywhere in the home. Come see yourself…

• Panoramic ocean views • 1061m² block positioned on top of Buderim • Polished timber floors • 4 bedrooms plus study • Two-pak kitchen with steamer • Air-conditioning

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BUDERIM – Executive Living “On Top” Masterpiece “On Monk”…966m² block facing north, solar heated pool, 5 beds, 3 baths, 3 bay shed, Vacu-Maid, aircon, outside hot cold shower with Balinese style gazebo, granite benchtop in well-appointed gas kitchen, 3 living areas plus study or sitting room off master.

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LMD O S Thanks PP! SIPPY DOWNS – House Sized Townhouse Yes!!! 3 bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms and double lock-up remote garage, massive yard area, tennis court, swimming pool, walk to shops, secure gated and magnificently landscaped complex.

THIS SELLER WANTS IT SOLD… for the investor the rent return is $375 per week.

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MONS – Stately Residence – Prestigious Living Andrew Kirby markets the finest quality homes on the market. Only a handful of homes can claim to be in the top echelon of properties on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, and this spectacular property is certainly one of them. Welcome to the home with everything.

With 5 large bedrooms, including a separate dual living facility complete with ensuite and areas for living, dining and lounge set up. Experience real cinema action in the comfort of your own private viewing session with the fully fitted out home theatre room.

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Address 55 Monarch Place Inspect Saturday & Sunday 1:15-2pm Auction Onsite Sunday 19th August at 12 noon www.remax.com.au ID:R69269 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 www.andrewkirbyproperty.com RE/MAX Property Sales

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms • Home cinema, home office, air-conditioning • High ceilings, fireplace, ducted vacuum system • Dual living facilities. BBQ pavilion setting • Gazebo with jacuzzi overlooking saltwater pool • 6 car garage plus carports for trailers/boats

PALMWOODS – Spectacular Flair and Design This beautiful 4 bedroom home offers spectacular flair and design throughout. Stylish timber floors and timber kitchen bench tops set this home above the standard modern home for liveability and design.

You will enjoy entertaining family and guests on the north facing timber deck adjacent to the specially designed media room. Separate hobby room provides peace and seclusion to retreat to.

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Address 18 Garden Avenue Inspect Saturday & Sunday 12:15-1pm Price $525,000 www.remax.com.au ID:R68815 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 www.andrewkirbyproperty.com RE/MAX Property Sales

YANDINA – Private Family Home on Two Acres • Very private bush setting with no close neighbours • Solid timber home full of character • Separate downstairs bedroom and living area • Huge 5-bay powered workshop • School bus at the front gate • Town water, room for a pony • Great property to raise your family. Motivated Sellers

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Address 68 Brackenfern Road Inspect Saturday 1-1:45pm Price SUPERB VALUE AT $575,000 www.outstandingagents.com.au ID:321 Steve Perry 0418 711 955 RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7015

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Stylish in Wurtulla Architecturally y design designed, g ed,, this homee ha has high ceilings and walls of glass windows to showcase the water views. The flexible floor plan has two indoor and two outdoor living areas, a spacious office, and a master suite with private balcony. The sleek kitchen has stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances, and outside the pool boasts a waterfall.

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $795,000 Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Russell Dell 0400 409 000

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MT MELLUM 520 Mt Mellum Road CALL TO VIEW 100 acres with amazing views Darren Rix 0416 188 259

40 Petigrain Avenue CALL TO VIEW 4 bed, media rm, study, high ceilings Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636

Property Services CALOUNDRA

“Coolwater Place” 106 Upper Rosemount Road INSPECT ANY TIME! New acreage subdiv, from $325K Steve Perry 0418 711 955

16 Koorawatha Lane CALL TO VIEW SIPPY DOWNS 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 yo, quiet cul-de-sac 1 Constance Lane 4 Morobe Crescent Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 CALL TO VIEW 18 Garden Avenue SATURDAY 3-3.45PM 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car $369K SAT & SUN 12.15-1PM Park View, 4 bed 2 bath 2 car $379K ROSEMOUNT Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 MAROOCHY RIVER Beautiful timber finishes throughout Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 CHEVALLUM Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 59 Pringle Road BUDERIM 15 East View Court TOWEN MOUNTAIN SATURDAY 2-2.45PM 150 Palmwoods-Montville Road SATURDAY 2-2.45PM 5 Rimu Court 149 Towen Mountain Road 165 Dales Road Pool, tennis, 4 beds 1.5 acres, $550K CALL TO VIEW 4 bedrooms, office, 1½ acres $580K SATURDAY 1-1.30PM FORTHCOMING AUCTION CALL TO VIEW Former art gallery 2.5 acres $599K Steve Perry 0418 711 955 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool, $525K 3 bed+study, 9968m2 3 bd, 2 bth, 6 sheds, 15 acres $850K Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 18 Seymour Close Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 SATURDAY 2-2.45PM 10 Rock Fig Court 92 Lindsay Road MONS WEST WOOMBYE Stunning 4 bed on 1.75 acres $695K CALL TO VIEW SATURDAY 2-2.30PM KIELS MOUNTAIN Steve Perry 0418 711 955 4 bed 2 bath 2 car pool $525,000 463 Backall Range Road On top, dual living, ½acre, 36m front 55 Monarch Place Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 CALL TO VIEW Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 SAT & SUN 1.15-2PM 197 Upper Rosemount Rd 8 Old Kiel Mountain Road 7 bed 4 bath 8 car dual living 4.05ha 5 beds, 3 bath, pool, 5869m2 SATURDAY 1-1.45PM 23 Petigrain Avenue 8 Thornbill Court SATURDAY 12-12.45PM 2 4 bed, 2 bath, 2+ car, pool, 7502m Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 CALL TO VIEW CALL TO VIEW Beautiful timber home on 1.5 acres Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 2 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 5 bd, 3 bth, pool, guest wing, 879m 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool, $599,500 Steve Perry 0418 711 955 YANDINA MOUNTAIN CREEK Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 117 Andersons Road 45 Old Orchard Drive 5 Northwood Court 4 Molakai Drive SATURDAY 12-12.45PM 55 Merimist Way 41 Andreasens Road CALL TO VIEW CALL TO VIEW CALL TO VIEW FORTHING COMING AUCTION CALL TO VIEW CALL TO VIEW 2 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool 4 bed, 2 bath, pool, leafy, 725m Modern Qlder, 4 bed, pool, 2000sqm 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, $429K ½acre,4 bed,2 bth offers from $400K Potential to profit Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304

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11 Moss Day Drive CALL TO VIEW New 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, $347K Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847

82 Caloundra Road CALL TO VIEW 4 bed, 2 bath, 2.7 acres walk shops Darren Rix 0416 188 259

PALMWOODS

68 Brackenfern Road SATURDAY 1-1.45PM 4 bed home, pool, 2 acre, $575K Steve Perry 0418 711 955

YANDINA CREEK 127 Whistler Ridge Road CALL TO VIEW 4 bd 2bth 5car 1.2 acre views $545K Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 100 Whistler Ridge Drive CALL TO VIEW 1 acre, 4 bed, 2 bath, from $459K Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304

UNITS BUDERIM 2/11 Allamanda Avenue CALL TO VIEW 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car duplex $475K Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847

MOUNT COOLUM 1/26 Jarnahill Drive SATURDAY 3-3.30PM 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Private $315K Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847

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Ocean views in Kings Beach

This spacious, air-conditioned penthouse boasts spectacular ocean and hinterland views from all rooms. The large living and dining area opens onto an private deck with views, and a state of the art, galley-style kitchen has loads of bench space and is at the heart of the apartment. The master bedroom has stunning ocean views, its own private deck, two big walk-in robes and a spacious ensuite with large spa, two-person shower and bidet. There are three secure car parks, lock-up storage and the complex has a heated pool, spa and barbecue.

Unit 48 ‘Outlook’, 11 Canberra Tce, Kings Beach 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Auction on site Sunday August 12 @ 1pm Raine & Horne Mooloolaba 5444 3000 Terry Petersen 0403 022 645

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DIDDILLIBAH 11 Rose Marie Drive

PRIVATE SPACIOUS OASIS IN BUDERIM

WARNING: BUYING THIS PROPERTY MAY RESULT IN UNWANTED GUESTS

Tucked away in a quiet spot in Buderim and backing onto forest reserve, this tastefully renovated and extended home is much bigger than you might think at first glance. Featuring: • 4 bedrooms plus a study off the main bedroom • 2 completely separate living areas plus media room • Inground pool with spa jets surrounded by quality decking • Fantastic layout for any sized family to find space • Double garage plus extra parking for caravans etc • At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a peaceful street • Stylish finish with brand new fittings – will be popular!

We are warning all potential buyers that buying this property may result in unwanted long term visitors. The guests quarters has 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette, living area, deck and access to the saltwater pool. The main living quarters has 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, powder room, laundry, study, large living area, well equipped kitchen and huge L-shape deck. Set on 1.75 acres, this home boasts size and style. Be there on Saturday to secure this beautiful home in an idyllic location.

4 BED | 4 BATH | 2 CAR

4+ BED | 2.5 BATH | 2 CAR

Inspect: This Saturday from 11:00am Auction: This Saturday 4th August at 12noon Web: Ref No. 107503413 Lauren McCarthy 0406 962 578 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219

Inspect: Saturday 2:00-2:45pm Price: $679,000 Web: Ref No. 110986187 Lauren McCarthy 0406 962 578 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219

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PEACE AND PRIVACY FOR THE RIGHT PRICE! Set on a peacful 1441m2 block with a bush backdrop, you’ll fall in love with the beautiful ambient setting.

Upon entry, the rich honey coloured timber floors welcome you into this quaint home which offers a lounge/dining area, refurbished kitchen, study/second bedroom and bathroom – all very light and airy.

The home offers a double lock up garage as well as plenty of storage room under the house which is also big enough to build in to create more indoor space.

2 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:45pm Price: $379,000 Web: Ref No. 110989759 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219 Lauren McCarthy 0406 962 578

BUDERIM 35 Vista Park Drive

BUDERIM 61 Gossamer Drive

A CHARMING BUDERIM BARGAIN!

VENDOR WANTS AN OFFER NOW AT A GIVE-AWAY PRICE!

The high vaulted ceilings in this spacious home add to the feeling of light and space and the greenery from every vantage point, gives a feeling of serenity. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 generous living areas, large dining plus a good sized kitchen equipped with stainless appliances including a gas hotplate and plenty of bench space. The sparkling pool, various decks and entertaining area make for good summer living with privacy and a backdrop of established gardens. There is so much on offer here, you need to inspect to appreciate it all.

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This very impressive split level home has been reduced to a bargain price.

• Spacious central tiled living area and dining • Gourmet kitchen at the heart of the home • 3 generous bedrooms, master with ensuite + office • Double lock-up garage • Situated in a quiet cul de sac just minutes to Mooloolaba beach and all facilities ALERTING INVESTORS, FIRST HOME BUYERS AND RETIREES ...

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 2:00-2:45pm Auction: On Site Saturday 11th August at 1:00pm Web: Ref No. 111051847 Lauren McCarthy 0406 962 578 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219

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3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 10:00-10:45am Price: $419,000 Web: Ref No. 110121641 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

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BUDERIM 21 Wilguy Crescent

BUDERIM 23 Wyndlorn Avenue

NORTH FACING LIFESTYLE HOME ON BUDERIM

BUDERIM ON TOP IN QUIET CUL DE SAC

Enjoy the location of this beautifully presented one level home positioned on an elevated expansive 1148m2 block just walking distance from Buderim.

• Entertain and relax in multiple zones • Spacious Parent retreat including private lounge • Large 2 Pac kitchen, granite benchtop, quality appliances • Huge lounge/games room opening onto private inground pool • Huge entertainment deck surrounded by low maintenance gardens

There is a cottage feel about this compact solid home in the very heart of Buderim. It is set on 680m2 in a quiet road with no through traffic and an abundance of massive trees around.

• Entrance hall leads to cosy lounge, separate dining room and dedicated kitchen area with central bench • High raked ceilings and exposed rafters throughout the living areas • Master bedroom has access to paved verandah where you can catch glimpses of the hinterland

3 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:45pm Price: $890,000 Web: Ref No. 110983711 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

Inspect: By appointment only Price: Offers over $475,000 Web: Ref No. 111100779 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

MONTVILLE 385 Western Avenue

FLAXTON 180 Flaxton Mill Rd

HINTERLAND HOME SACRIFICED TO SELL

MODERN & EARTHY FLAXTON RETREAT

Hey Dad ... it’s got a 3 bay shed and a garage. All this is only minutes town & set at the end of beautiful Western Ave. With no sale at auction the sellers are more than ready to move on. It’s yours for the taking!

You will feel oh so close to nature in this stunning & private bush retreat on 5174m2 featuring: • Central style living with edge pool • Gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry • Spacious studio/office/gym • Master suite with bathroom and dressing room • Huge manshed/teenager’s retreat/guest quarters • Very easy care block Unique in design with quality finishings throughout this property will delight! Sadly our seller must move on. Act now to secure this one of a kind Flaxton property!

4 BED | 2 BATH | 3 CAR

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

Inspect: Saturday 2:00-2:30pm Price: Offers over $588,000 Web: Ref No. 110865815 Rene Poulos 0412 424 286

Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:30pm Price: $865,000 Offers Considered Web: Ref No. 110865783 Rene Poulos 0412 424 286

If you’re looking for the perfect family home with a country cottage feel and all the creature comforts without the maintenance or the big price tag, then you’ve found it. With generous living spaces, separate parents’ wing & multiple outdoor areas the whole family will find living here a dream.

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11 Yaltara Street, Wurtulla 4 bed, 1 bath $365,000 RealWay Caloundra 5436 0700 James Reynolds 0413 413 720

Wurtulla abode

Alex apartment

This traditional brick and tile residence is of solid construction and has a practical layout for low maintenance living. There is an outdoor entertaining area overlooking the inground pool. The home is in the heart of Wurtulla, close to schools and shops.

This smalll complex is a sh short hor ortt walk from the surf and shops and has a pool and half-size tennis court. Featuring two bedrooms, the apartment has a good-size living area and a workable kitchen. The north-facing balcony has ocean views and there is single car accommodation.

Unit 8 ‘Windarra’, 16 Camfield St, Alex Headland 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car $249,000 First National Maroochydore 5479 6600 Shane Purssell 0402 012 142

Convenient in Warana

THE BOY IS BACK IN TOWN! Petro Geyl has joined RealWay Caloundra and is achieving the best possible prices in the shortest possible time for his clients…

FAMILY ENTERTAINER WITH ROOM TO KICK A BALL 20 Northbrook Street, Caloundra West

SOLD

UNDER CONTRACT IN 42 DAYS!

Unit 55 ‘The Palms’, 10 Melody Court, Warana 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car $289,000 Team Godwin Real Estate 5444 0258 Luke Godwin 0438 713 414

EASY CARE FOR BUSY PEOPLE 4 Gairdner Street, Caloundra West

Vacant land in Aroona

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UNDER CONTRACT IN 3 DAYS! BEACHSIDE CITY LIGHTS 3/1 The Esplanade, Golden Beach

UNDER CONTRACT IN 28 DAYS! WOULD YOU LIKE SIMILAR RESULTS? CALL PETRO NOW ON 0447 770 457 or 5436 0799

This u unit nit it has has two sp spacio spacious bedrooms b d with h bay b windows, including the main with split system air-conditioning. The garage has been professionally converted as an extra living or study room. The galley-style kitchen leads to a paved, north-facing outdoor patio which backs onto a park.

There are a Colorbond shed and solar power system.

33 The Parkway, Aroona Vacant land $339,000 Waterfront Agents 5477 6114 Trevor & Glenys Martin 0400 818 777

This el levatted d, elevated, 736 6 736-square metre parcel of land is situated amongst quality new homes in one of Aroona’s most well-regarded streets. Close |to Caloundra’s beaches and priced for an immediate sale, this presents a great opportunity for home builders looking for an ideal lifestyle site.

Buderim Street, Caloundra

Maroochydore two-bedroom unit

MONTVILLE 428 Western Avenue

SMALL ACREAGE WITH LARGE ACREAGE FEEL This 2.2 acres of remnant rainforest and natural garden is located at the end of Montville’s prettiest roads. The block has been tidied up and concept build designs and soil test reports are available. There’s a new storage shed, spring fed dam and pump, water tank and 2 gate access. Small acreage with a large acreage feel, you will enjoy country solitude and be just 4km from the heart of Montville village.

Owners instructions are crystal clear – bring me an offer today!

ACREAGE Inspect: By Appointment Price: Offers over $300,000 Web: Ref No. 2881134 Rene Poulos 0412 424 286

10/3 Kirsten Court, Maroochydore 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car $269,500 Property Today 5444 2222 Karen Barker 0418 572 676

Th This his rrefurbished efurbi f bish hed d unit overlooks l k a park k and d is an easy walk from Sunshine Plaza and the Maroochy River. The two bedrooms have mirrored built-in robes, and the large living area is open plan with near-new carpet, air-conditioning and easy access to the balcony.

There are a single garage and low body corporate fees.

View 24 hours / 7 days a week on www.realway.com.au Buderim 5445 2777 | Caloundra 5436 0700

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ALEXANDRA HEADLAND $299,000 APARTMENT 405 ‘ALEXANDRA BEACH RESORT’, 180 ALEXANDRA PARADE

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND APARTMENT 8 ‘WINDARRA’, 16 CAMFIELD STREET

$249,000

Alex Beachfront Apartment

Alex Headland Beachside Apartment

• 2 bedroom ensuite apartment • 4th floor with ocean views • Large balcony with excellent northerly outlook • Modern kitchen • Fully furnished • Air-conditioned • Excellent complex facilities including lagoon pools, gym and bbq • Opposite patrolled beach

Small complex situated a short walk to surf, shops and public transport • Two good size bedrooms • Great size living area • Workable kitchen • North facing balcony with ocean views • Single car accommodation • Complex facilities include pool and ½ tennis court • New carpets

INSPECT Saturday 10-10.30am MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9910 SHANE PURSSELL 0402 012 142 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/2109422

INSPECT Saturday 12-12.30pm MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9910 SHANE PURSSELL 0402 012 142 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/2060909

MAROOCHYDORE APARTMENT 1 / 11-13 ELIZABETH FARM COURT

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MAROOCHYDORE APARTMENT 45 ‘AQUA VISTA’, 62 SIXTH AVENUE

$530,000

Affordable Brick Duplex

Excellent Buying in Cotton Tree

• 2 bedroom villa apartment in small complex of 2 • Tiled living area • Workable kitchen • Good size bedrooms with bay windows and built-ins • Large exclusive courtyard • Single lock-up garage with internal entry • Self-managed body corporate with affordable body corp fees • Cul-de-sac position

This spacious 9th floor apartment has amazing ocean and hinterland views and exudes quality and style throughout. Located within moments from Cosmopolitan cafes, restaurants, patrolled beaches and entertainment • 2 large bedroom, main with ensuite and walk-in-robe • Quality gourmet kitchen with stainless steel Euro appliances • Generous sized balcony perfect for entertaining • Ducted air-conditioning • Secure double car accommodation • Resort pool, BBQ area and gymnasium • Excellent value for money!!

INSPECT Saturday 12-12.30pm MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9910 SHANE PURSSELL 0402 012 142 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/2117045

INSPECT Saturday 10-10.30am MAROOCHYDORE 5479 6600 KIM BOUGOIS 0416 237 484 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/2047779

MAROOCHYDORE 5 TEPEQUAR DRIVE

AUCTION

Dual Occupancy Up for Grabs!!

PALMWOODS 16 CARDINAL COURT AUCTION SATURDAY

AUCTION

Auction this Saturday onsite at 2pm

Work from home or set up the extended family. This stylish twostorey home has a self-contained flat and is a great opportunity for the savvy buyer. Alternatively it could be an awesome family home at a very affordable price. The owners are not here to mess around and want a result immediately.

• 3 bedroom home with polished wooden floors • Self-contained 1 bedroom flat or home office/studio • Large outdoor undercover deck overlooking pool Be quick as this versatile home is one to snap up. We are selling!!.

Would 1.5 acres suit? Set back from the road, in a quiet court with a bitumen driveway leading up to a 4 bedroom home with wide verandahs on 3 sides, saltwater pool out back and underneath the home fully concreted powered garage with 3 high roller-doors opening up space for 3 cars plus an additional lockable workshop.

If you’ve been searching for an affordable property, private with plenty of space and only 2 minutes’ drive to Palmwoods then you must inspect today.

Auction terms 10% deposit and 30-day settlement.

AUCTION Saturday 25th August on site at 12 noon INSPECT Saturday 11-11.30am & Wednesday 5-5.30pm MAROOCHYDORE 5479 6600 KIM BOUGOIS 0416 237 484 WEB www.mfnre.com.au

AUCTION Saturday 4th August at 2pm INSPECT Saturday 1-2pm PALMWOODS 5445 9666 VANESSA BRUNTON 0467 448 850 WEB www.carolans.net

NAMBOUR 16 CRUSHER PARK DRIVE

AUCTION

COOLUM 5 DACMAR ROAD

COMMERCIAL

Get a Good Head Start – Under the Hammer!

Great Commercial Opportunity

This charming 3 bedroom home is located just metres from both Crusher Park football ground and the Nambour Showgrounds.

Offering a bright and spacious lounge room, hardwood timber flooring throughout, a modern stylish kitchen and a huge fully fenced backyard. This is the perfect start into the property market for first home buyers and an equally good rental property for investors. The owner has issued clear instructions to have this property sold on or before Auction day. All prior offers are welcome.

This 4.18-acre block is divided into two sections, with the front approximately 6000 square metres leased and returning a good income. The rear section is a fully fenced, well-maintained hardstand block totalling 2.5 acres. Zoned core industry, the land will suit large and light industries and is the last block in a cul-de-sac in a large industrial estate, with little disturbance from other businesses.

AUCTION Saturday 25th August on site at 1pm INSPECT Saturday 11-11.30am CAROLANS 5441 1344 STEPHEN COLASIMONE 0413 416 952 WEB www.carolans.net

FIRST NATIONAL COMMERCIAL PETER WRIGLEY 5441 1344 WEB www,carolans.net

Beerwah - 5494 6444

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Pacific Paradise - 5448 8088

Bribie Island - 3408 7000

Maroochydore - 5479 6600

Nambour - 5441 1344

Palmwoods - 5445 9666

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NEWS & VIEWS

AUSMAR HOMES WINS AGAIN An innovative client-focused approach has paid off for Ausmar Homes.

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usmar Homes took home two awards at the Master Builders Sunshine Coast Housing & Construction Awards held last week.

It’s just the latest of 12 MBA gongs the Cooroy-based building company has won in the past six years.

The company won Display Home of the Year (up to $275,000) and Low-Rise

Multi-Residential Housing Project of the Year (townhouse category).

Ausmar director, Tim Hendy says the team looks forward to competing further in the Master Builders Awards on a state and potentially national level in the months ahead.

“It’s thanks to the great team we have at Ausmar Homes that we are able to build award-winning homes, as well as our commitment to using local tradies and suppliers,” he says.

“While the industry is doing it fairly tough, initiatives like our no cost and obligation-free design service has made it possible for people to start planning their homes and feel confident about who they are working [with].”

NEW HEAD HONCHO FOR SIPPY DOWNS AGENCY and highly motivated team, and look forward to offering my valued clients unsurpassed local real estate knowledge and exceptional service,” Flaton says.

MPP would like to congratulate Gavin Flaton, who has recently taken over as principal and licensee of PRD Nationwide Sippy Downs after six years as a sales agent in the suburb.

“I’m pleased that we have such an experienced

AGENTS GO TECHY House hunters will probably have noticed the use of QR codes increasing in real estate advertising and signage.

The distinctive barcode is being embraced by businesses as part of their marketing strategies, and real estate agents particularly have taken to the codes.

If you haven’t tried using one, you simply download a QR code-reading app onto your smartphone, hover your phone over the QR code, and up pops a website with all relevant details about the property.

John Peopall from Seaside Real Estate has a QR code on his business card and gets asked what these “funny things” are all the time.

John is also having them printed on his property management team’s cards. Those codes will bring up Seaside’s rental ntal stock list. “On my card it goes to o selected listed properties I have..

One we have on the local map we give out – that takes people to our latest listings.”

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lifestyle live the outdoor dream ...... set on a fully fenced 760sqm and convenient to all amenities, the brick & tile home has security, ducted air conditioning, big outdoor entertaining area, in ground pool with bali hut and an extra carport for a boat or trailer

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buderim 4/9 townsend road lifestyle beautifully positioned, spaciously designed, solidly built and conveniently situated just a short flat walk from buderim village, its cafes and shops.

• upstairs 3 bedrooms, main bathroom and generous main with ensuite • downstairs has a great size kitchen overlooking the large open plan living area flowing through to the sunny courtyard • small complex of 5 townhouses

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7/13 toral drive lifestyle quiet resort style living in a conveniently located buderim cul de sac is now affordable

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• well designed as new townhouse with high quality finishes • extremely spacious lounge and bedrooms • modern gas kitchen with stone benches • air conditioning and stylish bathrooms • low maintenance so easy to lock up and go

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lifestyle enjoy the convenience of living two minutes from buderim village whilst maintaining the serenity and privacy of acreage living. have space for a growing family as well as entertaining with generously sized rooms and long verandahs. as well as natural rainforest there’s plenty of space for the kids to kick their football or play cricket. accommodation the main lounge, dining room, kitchen and laundry are all on the entry level along with the spacious master suite, bedroom, bathroom and a large office. down the internal staircase you’ll find the tiled rumpus room, two more double size bedrooms and a third bathroom.

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features beautiful timber floors provide loads of character along with high ceilings and a wood fire heater. the modern bathrooms and massive walk-in robe are a bonus as is the large fully fitted office with plantation shutters and a shed

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AUCTION LUXURY WEEKENDER OR PERMANENT SEASIDE LIVING 6 William Street, Shelly Beach The auction has been booked and the owners are packing their bags so the opportunity to buy luxury in exclusive Shelly Beach is all yours. The modern beach-house is located only 50 mtrs from Shelly Beach and a stroll in either direction will take you to Moffat Beach village or Kings Beach with many alfresco options. The full appreciation of this homes’ style and location is showcased on the second level. Living here is stylish and open plan encompassing indoor and outdoor lounging and dining options with the ocean a sparkling blue backdrop. Guests/children have their own privacy downstairs with more living, 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Shelly Beach is one of the most tightly held beachside suburbs on the coast. This is your opportunity to secure a stylish easy care home, ocean views and the ultimate in Sunshine Coast lifestyles.

á 50 mtrs to Shelly Beach á Wrap around ocean views á Walk to Moffat or Kings Beach á Easy Care block á Stunning Beach style home á Great separation á 3 indoor living zones á Wide decks on each level á Tightly held pocket

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5 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

Auction: On Site Sunday 2nd of September at 11am Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Web Code: MIN2433

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FLAT NORTH FACING LAND – WALK TO BEACH ‘Peppertree Estate’ - Peppertree Circuit, Maroochydore Vacant land like this is very rare. You can now build in the heart of the Maroochydore beach precinct boasting close proximity to shops, restaurants and the river esplanade. Enjoy summer breezes in a new home with a north facing entertainment area and no neighbours over your back fence. This is a very affordable option in a neighbourhood where older homes are still being purchased well above $400,000 - and then being renovated or completely removed.

LAND

á 850m to the beach á Under 1km to the River á 50% or 60% building coverage on lots á Average size 465sqm á Blocks up to 696sqm á Walk to shops, the plaza, cafes, restaurants & parks

Price: From $210,000 Inspect: Contact Agent Damien Michael 0413 024 124 Bree Charles 0416 435 391 Paul Johnston (Real Way) 0411 853 366

Web Code: MCHY2343

BIG FAMILY HOME – GREAT VALUE! 34 Vista Park Drive, Buderim Offering approximately 550m of living under roof, this is a majestic sized home designed to suit a growing or extended family. The location is fantastic – just a couple of minutes from the Villages’ many highlights and with a gorgeous bush backdrop to boot! Boasting 6 bedrooms plus large home office, the layout offers great separation and entertaining values. The centralised kitchen with soaring raked ceiling overlooks the casual family and dining areas with floating timbers floors and fireplace, and beyond to a spacious al fresco deck soaking in the lush green backdrop. All this plus pool on a 1218m2 block with my motivated vendors inviting immediate offers!

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á Great location, minutes to Village á 1218m2 block, bush backdrop á Approx. 550m2 of living á 6 bedrooms plus office á 3 living zones + large deck á Versatile floor plan á Fireplace, high ceilings

Price: Buyers in the $800,000’s Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Web Code: BUD2425

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AUCTION LIFESTYLE WHOLESALE NURSERY - SACRIFICED TO SELL! 61 Tania Avenue, Palmwoods

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 4 Car

Set in a beautiful 2.5 acres in this absolute gem of a lifestyle wholesale nursery. Successfully operated and owned by Carol Newman for the past 31 years, employing 10 permanent/casual staff, many that have worked with Carol for a number of years. Specializing in tube stocks/cuttings and supplying areas all over Australia, the business has the potential to increase the turnover that it already enjoys. The property is well set up with shedding, reticulated water and a series of tanks, dam and bore water. The 2 bedroom cottage is a real bonus, perfect for the caretaker if you wish.

So much more information available on request. Regretful but URGENT SALE NOW NEEDED.

á 2.5 acres á Potential to increase á Established property á Shedding, reticulated waters, tanks, dam & bore water á 2 bedroom cottage á Urgent but regretful sale

Auction: On Site Saturday 11th of August at 9am Inspect: Please Contact Agent Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Web Code: BUD2278

AUCTION ENTRY LEVEL ACREAGE - SACRIFICED TO SELL 61 Elouera Drive, Yandina Not to be missed, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a superb family home with your very own secluded bush backdrop. Relax on the spacious private deck, commanding incredible views overlooking your 3 and a half acres of woodland, and enjoy occasional visits from native Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, owls and kookaburras. This well presented property boasts 4 bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, including a huge master bedroom with en-suite. A large, versatile rumpus room can be used as a second family area, or 4th bedroom. The current owners have committed elsewhere and are highly motivated vendors.

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

á Private 3 and a half acres á Salt water in-ground pool á Peaceful private bush setting á Separate air-conditioned home office á 15 mins to Coolum á 20 mins to Maroochy Airport

Auction: On Site Saturday 11th of August at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Web Code: BUD2413

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AUCTION HOT AUCTION - SUPREME ‘ON TOP’ LOCATION - ENTRY LEVEL! 1 Macadamia Court, Buderim You will have to get your finances in order quickly to secure the hottest entry level property on top of Buderim. Tucked in a quiet little cul de sac on a large 864m2 corner block, this immaculately presented property is perfect for young families, older couples, investors or renovators. With bore and solar panels, plus van/boat annexe - you simply must see!

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3 Car Auction: On Site Saturday 11th of August at 11am Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Web Code: BUD2412

MULTIPLE LIVING ZONES IN LUSH GARDEN SETTING 98 Karawatha Street, Buderim Boasting multiple indoor and outdoor living zones which enable you to fully appreciate the garden views and lovely sense of space and privacy, this well presented home oozes feel good factor. Owners are downsizing and are highly motivated to secure a swift sale. Inspection is a must for this Buderim Meadows beauty!

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car Price: Listed at $535,000 Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123 Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Web Code: BUD2422

LIGHT BRIGHT AND BEACHY....A RARE ALEX OPPORTUNITY 1/14 William Street, Alexandra Headland

2.5 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 1 Car

Properties like this one rarely come up, this lovely townhouse is part of a quiet triplex only minutes from the surf. It’s light bright and cheerful all the way through, with spacious living on the ground level which flows onto a very private courtyard, which is ideal for relaxing in the sunshine by day and entertaining in the evenings. Inspect today!

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Web Code: MCHY2397

AUCTION “BEAT THE BANK” - OUT OF TIME - STUNNING ACREAGE WILL BE SOLD 11 Coach View Place, Yandina MUST BE SOLD ON OR BEFORE AUCTION AND WILL BE THIS YEARS BEST BUY! This level park-like 1.5 acres with stunning as new home is surrounded by rainforest reserve on 2 sides offering both peace and privacy. Offering elevated views over the large spring fed dam & rainforest reserve this property is simply the best on offer!

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car Auction: On Site Saturday 15th of August at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Web Code: MIN2203

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WE NEED RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES NOW! Karen Stehr, Next Rentals Property Manager of 23 years is proud to boast 0% rental arrears; almost 100 tenants renting through Next Rentals, are all in advance with their rent! One happy Landlord said...

SURPRISE PACKAGE WITH DUAL LIVING ON 837M2 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

This surprise package has a fully self contained granny flat downstairs with its own outdoor patio while upstairs you will find a three bedroom home with a fully screened timber balcony for year round living plus a large tiled rumpus room.

This is a solid brick home overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens. Inspect today and be surprised.

Price: $459,000

YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION

14 Boxthorn Place, Aroona

Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 Web Code: MIN2414

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WE HAVE TENANTS READY TO MOVE IN - CALL KAREN STEHR 0417 618 480

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

Sat&Sun 2.15-3PM - 14 Gleneagle Court - MIN2434

Sat 12-12.30PM - 4 Narranda Place - MIN2408

Sat 11-11.45AM - 1/14 William Street - MCHY2397

$1 Million Plus - Karen Jones

Buyers from $600,000 - Jasmine Chambers

Buyers around $400,000’s - Kate Jewry

Sat 3-3.45PM - 15/133 King Street - BUD2383

SHELLY BEACH

Sat 11-11.45AM - 4 Ocean Crest Place - MCHY615

High $200,000’s - Chris Pace

Sat 1-1.45PM - 6 William Street - MIN2433

Mid to High $900,000’s - Jodie McDonell

BURNSIDE

Auction Sat 2nd of August @ 11am - Karen Jones

Sat 12-12.45PM - 2/81 Buderim Avenue - MCHY2392U2

Sat 12-12.30PM - 133 Perwillowen Road - MCHY2319

TANAWHA

Please Contact Agent - Kate Jewry

Listed at $299,000 - Trevor Jones

Sat 12-12.45PM - 18 Walgarri Drive - BUD2230

AROONA

CHEVALLUM

Low to Mid $1 Million - Craig Porter

Sat 10-10.45AM - 14 Boxthorn Place - MIN2414

Sat 2-2.45PM - 45 Glenn Vista Place - BUD2417

Sat 1-1.45PM - 52 Mannikin Drive - BUD2429

Listed at $459,000 - Kylie Tredrea

Price On Application - Craig Porter

Listed at $799,000 - Damien Michael

BOKARINA

Sat 3-3.45PM - 135 Dales Road - MCHY759

TWIN WATERS

Sat 11-11.45AM - 41 Jasmin Circle - MIN2410

Please Contact Agent - David Hedley-Ward

Sat 11-11.45AM - 35 Moorings Circuit - MIN839

Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones

DULONG

Buyers in the High $700,000’s - Minka Jenkins

Sat 3-3.45PM - 7 Seafarer Court - MIN2361

Sun 1-1.45PM - 20 Thompson Road - MIN2331

WARANA

YOUR NEXT AGENT

$1,000,000 + Buyers - Minka Jenkins

Offers above $790,000 - Karen Jones

2-2.45PM - 8 Lapoinya Crescent - MIN2423

BUDDINA

GLENVIEW

Buyers around $800,000 - Jasmine Chambers

Sat 10-10.45AM - 14 Malkana Crescent - MIN2409

Sat 1-1.45PM - 323 Glenview Road - BUD2128

WURTULLA

Buyers around $600,000 - Jasmine Chambers

$1 Million Plus Buyers - Craig Porter

Sat 11-11.45AM - 15 Turnbuckle Court - MIN2323

Sat 12-12.45PM - 1/13 Koolena Street - MIN2093

KULUIN

Offers over $690,000 - Karen Jones

Mid $300,000’s - Bree Charles

Sat 11-11.45AM - 17 Martins Drive - MCHY2291

Sat 12-12.45PM - 97 Baanya Street - MIN2402

Sat 2-2.45PM - 3 Barellan Avenue - MIN1786

Listed at $379,000 - Jason Burns

Buyers in the $500,000’s - Karen Jones

Expressions Of Interest - Minka Jenkins

Sat 12-12.45PM - 114 Tallow Wood Drive - MCHY2387

YANDINA

BUDERIM

LOREN WIMHURST OWNER & FOUNDER 0415 380 222

Listed at $335,000 - Jason Burns

Sat 11-11.45AM - 61 Eloura Road - BUD2413

Sat 10-10.30AM - 48 Gloucester Road - BUD1853

MAROOCHYDORE

Auction Sat 11th of August @ 12pm - Richard Scrivener

Offers from $700,000 - Richard Scrivener

Sat 1-1.30PM - 1 Calais Court - MCHY2386

Sat 12-12.45PM - 11 Coach View Place - MIN2203

Sat 10-10.45AM - 32 Hastings Place - BUD2403

Auction Sat 4th of August @ 1.30pm - Jason Burns

Forthcoming Auction - Robyne Williams

Buyers in the $500,000’s - Chris Pace

Sat 1-1.45PM - 72/19 Arwen Street - MIN2368

Sat 11-11.45AM - 4 Highland Place - BUD2424

$250,000+ Buyers - Minka Jenkins

Buyers in the $500,000’s - Craig Porter

Sat 1-1.45PM - 17/12 Picnic Point Esplanade - MCHY2336

Sat 11-11.45AM - 34 Vista Park Drive - BUD2425

Early to Mid $500,000’s - Jodie McDonell

Buyers in the $800,000’s - Chris Pace

Sat 2-2.45PM - 401/50 Picnic Point Esplanade -

Sat 11-12PM - Lot 1 & 2 30 Attunga Crescent - BUD2420

MCHY2287

Please Contact Agent - Tracey McAllansmith

Buyer Interest Early $1,000,000’s - Jodie McDonell

Sat 12-12.45PM - 1 Macadamia Court - BUD2412

Sat 3-3.45PM - 18 Sugar Road North - BUD2428

Auction Sat 11th of August @ 11am - Chris Pace

Listed at $585,000 - Damien Michael

Sat 12-12.45PM - 98 Karawatha Street - BUD2422

MINYAMA

Listed at $535,000 - Jodie Hedley-Ward

Sat 11.15-12PM - 14 Birubi Street - MIN2427

Sat 12.30-1.30PM - Lot 1 & 2 9 Palmyra Crescent -

Buyers from $1,000,000’s - Kylie Tredrea

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MOOLOOLABA

Please Contact Agent - Tracey McAllansmith

Sat 1-1.45PM - 405/79 First Avenue - MCHY1509

Sat 1-1.30PM - 17 Hillview Drive - MIN2359

Submit All Offers - Kate Jewry

Offers over $550,000 - Jasmine Chambers

MOUNTAIN CREEK

Sat 1-1.45PM - 29 Panorama Ridge Road - MIN1800

Sat 10-10.30AM - 2 Warbler Street - MCHY2295

Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones

Reduced to $459,500 - Trevor Jones

Sat 1-1.45PM - 13 Freycinet Row - BUD2251

Sat 10-10.45AM - 35 Fernleigh Crescent - MCHY2405

Listed at $639,000 - Chris Pace

Buyers in the Mid $400,000’s - Jason Burns

Sat 1-2PM - 8 Echo Court - BUD2400

Sat 10-10.45AM - 36 Fernleigh Crescent - MCHY2384

Please Contact Agent - David Hedley-Ward

Listed at $475,000 - Craig Porter

Sat 2-2.45PM - 12 Kakadu Lane - BUD2394

Sat 11-11.30AM - 1/5 Karri Court - MCHY2195

Alex Veal 0402 808 569 Bree Charles 0416 435 391 Chris Jones 0405 469 736 Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Damien Michael 0413 024 124 David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123 Jason Burns 0417 762 001 Jasmine Chambers 0434 121 493 Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Jodie McDonell 0419 762 309 John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Trevor Jones 0488 999 156 Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374

Mid $700,000’s - Damien Michael

Listed at $379,000 - Trevor Jones

VIEW ALL OUR OPEN TIMES ONLINE

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Saturday, 4th August 2012 at 1.30pm 1 Calais Court, Maroochydore

Saturday, 11th August 2012 at 9am 61 Tania Avenue, Palmwoods

Saturday, 11th August 2012 at 11am 1 Macadamia Court, Buderim

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Upcoming Auctions Here’s a preview of the hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 4/9 TOWNSEND ROAD, BUDERIM On site Saturday August 4 @ 11.30am Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722, Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 7 TROYWOOD CRESCENT, BUDERIM On site Saturday August 4 @ 1.30pm Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722, Peter Hill 0418 879 885 111 EUDLO FLATS ROAD, DIDDILLIBAH On site Saturday August 4 @ 9am Waterfront Agents, Trevor & Glenys Martin 0400 818 777 11 ROSE MARIE DRIVE, DIDDILLIBAH On site Saturday August 4 @ noon RealWay Property Consultants, Lauren McCarthy 0406 962 578, Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219 1 CALAIS COURT, KULUIN On site Saturday August 4 @ 1.30pm Mooloolaba Real Estate 5444 1066, Grant Cheatham 0411 467 917 64 PERWILLOWEN ROAD, NAMBOUR On site Saturday August 4 @ 1pm First National Carolans 5441 1344, Stephen Colasimone 0413 416 952 16 CARDINAL COURT, PALMWOODS On site Saturday August 4 @ 2pm First National Palmwoods 5445 9666, Vanessa Brunton 0467 448 850 25 HOUGHTONS ROAD, PALMWOODS On site Saturday August 4 @ noon Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122, John Magrath 0421 828 412, Natalie Massa 0402 807 260 23 UNIVERSITY WAY, SIPPY DOWNS On site Saturday August 4 @ 10.30am Belle Property Budeirm 5456 0219, Fiona Louie 0401 222 150

Auction Results The easiest way to check out the latest auction results Email: auctions@myweeklypreview.com.au 41 QUORN CLOSE, BUDERIM Passed in at $650,000. / vacant land Next Property Group 1300 400 777, Craig Porter 0411 554 880 15 TAYLOR STREET, CHILDERS Passed in. Looking for offers. / vacant land RealWay Caloundra, Petro Geyl 0447 770 457, Brian Porra 0408 198 117

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ealWay Caloundra held its first in-room auction event at The Events Centre in Caloundra last Friday evening. A diverse range of nine properties made up the order of sale, from a two-bedroom home at Currimundi to a Golden Beach unit, both of which were snapped up prior to auction, to more than 40 acres with ocean views in Montville. [ 60 ] MY W EEKLY P RE VIE W \ AUG UST 3, 2012

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1 & 2/38 PERRY STREET, COOLUM BEACH Passed in at $770,000. / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722, Tim Burrough 0418 666 356

135 CHEVALLUM SCHOOL ROAD, CHEVALLUM $529,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Whittington Ellis Real Estate, Bill Ellis

27 ISAMBERT ROAD, LANDSBOROUGH Passed in. / 7 bed, 4 bath, 4 car Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122, Mike Burns 0418 991 702, Natalie Massa 0402 807 260

1 ‘AVELINE PLACE’, 61 TAYLOR AVENUE, GOLDEN BEACH $315,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Seaside Real Estate, Julie Shirvington

25 DAVID STREET, NAMBOUR Sold under hammer. / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car First National Carolans 5441 1344, Stephen Colasimone 0413 416 952

110 TALLOW WOOD DRIVE, KULUIN $360,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Jason Burns

REALWAY CALOUNDRA IN-ROOM AUCTION EVENT: 461 BELLS CREEK ROAD, BELLS CREEK Passed in. / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Darren Ide 0408 549 457 7 ELONERA STREET, CURRIMUNDI Sold prior to auction. / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car James Reynolds 0413 413 720 180 FLAXTON MILL ROAD, FLAXTON Passed in. Now listed at $865,000 neg. / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Petro Geyl 0447 770 457, Rene Poulos 0412 424 286 3 ‘ROVEA’, 1 THE ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH Sold prior to auction. / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Petro Geyl 0447 770 457, Rene Poulos 0412 424 286 35 CEDAR STREET, MALENY Passed in. Under negotiation. / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Petro Geyl 0447 770 457, Rene Poulos 0412 424 286 121 OBI OBI ROAD, MAPLETON Passed in. Looking for offers over $645,000. / vacant land Petro Geyl 0447 770 457, Rene Poulos 0412 424 286

12 VIDLER COURT, LANDSBOROUGH $260,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Insite Realty, Ash Murray 138/19 ARWEN STREET, MAROOCHYDORE $255,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Kylie Tredrea 9 ANTHONY AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA $340,000 / vacant land Mooloolaba Real Estate, Mark Osborne 53 ‘CARIBBEAN’, 17 BRISBANE ROAD, MOOLOOLABA $321,500 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Mooloolaba Real Estate, Mark Osborne 16 CARWOOLA CRESCENT, MOOLOOLABA $1,115,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Chris Jones & Jasmine Chambers 4/85 GOONAWARRA DRIVE, MOOLOOLABA $280,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Mooloolaba Real Estate, Henry & Nina

144 KIRBYS ROAD, MONTVILLE Passed in. Looking for offers. / 1 bed, 1 bath, 4 car Petro Geyl 0447 770 457, Rene Poulos 0412 424 286

31 ‘PACIFIC’, 95 MOOLOOLABA ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA $730,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Mooloolaba Real Estate, Col Roper

385 WESTERN AVENUE, MONTVILLE Passed in. Looking for offers over $588,000. / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Petro Geyl 0447 770 457, Rene Poulos 0412 424 286

25 BARRACUDA COURT, MOUNTAIN CREEK $523,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Craig Porter

428 WESTERN AVENUE, MONTVILLE Passed in. Looking for offers over $300,000. / vacant land Petro Geyl 0447 770 457, Rene Poulos 0412 424 286

Market Tracker A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast: 15 ROWELL STREET, BATTERY HILL $325,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car RealWay Caloundra, Debra Hyde 0413 259 353 *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

Jason Andrew auctioneer Gordon Macdonald took centre stage on the evening, while his colleague Matthew Condon was on hand to assist RealWay agents with negotiations from more than five registered bidders.

The agency’s hinterland specialists, Petro Geyl and Rene Poulos, marketed seven of the properties, including an original 1946 worker’s cottage at Maleny, which attracted the opening bid and was the most hotly contested property of the evening. Two buyers declared bids on the cottage before moving into post-auction negotiations.

Ide says another two properties are also under negotiation, and the agency was pleased to secure so many properties for its debut in-room event.

“The process worked well, and being our first event we were very happy with the result,” he says.

“We are gearing up for our next one, which will be bigger and better.”

Full results from the event are listed above.

17 ROSELLA STREET, PARREARRA $390,000 / 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Ernie Underwood 52 ‘VARSITY APARTMENTS’ 4 VARSITY VIEW COURT, SIPPY DOWNS $165,000 / 4 bed, 4 bath, 4 car Insite Realty, Cheryl Howlett 9 PRETELLA STREET, WURTULLA $630,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Bree Charles, Minka Jenkins, Karen Jones

The process worked well, and being our first event we were very happy with the result

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14 Island Court, Minyama

NORTHEAST ASPECT WITH A MASSIVE 27.8M WATERFRONT The sellers of this gorgeous lowset waterfront home have enjoyed living in their property for the past 10 years, but have decided it’s me to scale down and experience a different lifestyle.

The home is located, without a doubt, in one of the most sought a er addresses in Minyama Waters. Island Court is a small ‘no-through traffic’ court, featuring a large park in the centre, is an ideal playground for kids and doubles as a golf prac ce area for the adult kids as well.

The home is very private and the owners have styled their property on a ‘Resort Style’ way of living, and certainly achieved this. All living area’s open up to the waterfront via large bi-fold doors enhancing the prac cality of the property, at the same me merging the indoors with the outdoors. It is such a flowing property and beau fully presented. Posi oned on a large 995m2 area, the home sprawls out over one level without compromising on the most important aspect of the property – the outdoors! The property features a spa, large lagoon style inground pool with a gazebo on the water’s edge and a huge boardwalk , deck area and undercover, all-weather living area, ideal for outdoor entertaining. For the boa es there’s a large 11 metre pontoon and with the wide waterfront, you can easily accommodate a large vessel.

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AUCTION On-site Saturday 25th August 2012 at 4.15pm VIEW

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OFFICE

11/21 Nicklin Way, Minyama

CONTACT Mark Unkel M 0412 738 675 P 5444 0111 E markunkel@elitelp.com.au

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Caloundra West units 31 Hazeltine Court, Maroochydore

Offfering Offering i two two u units nit its on on one ne ti titl title, tle, thi this his property ty is on an elevated, metre bl block l d 714-square 4 k with balcony views and cool ocean breezes. Alike in appointment and layout, the units are spacious and each feature two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining and double garaging. Each unit has a separate laundry and toilet upstairs, a small courtyard with clothesline and ceiling fans. Centrally located close to Aroona, the property offers a double income opportunity for investors, with one unit currently tenanted.

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $645,000 Vic Murphy Real Estate 5443 2433 Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

4 Gidgee Court, Caloundra West 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Auction on site Wednesday August 29 @ 5pm RE/MAX Property Services 5438 5222 Rob Whiting 0428 855 141

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Enjoy This View • And the beach is just a stroll away • And the body corp is $880/year • And it has been renovated • And it has a LUG and air-con • And the vendors are keen to sell

Address: 45 Tarcoola Avenue, Mooloolaba Price: $896,000 Contact: Henry & Nina 0418 714 384

Address: 4/7 Goonawarra Drive, Mooloolaba Price: $335,000 Contact: Henry & Nina 0418 714 384

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• Right in the heart of Mooloolaba, this is the one that you have waited for • Huge spacious interiors with high cathedral ceilings • The beach, shops and school are just minutes away • Relocate and renovate at your leisure

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Owners Expectations Means Great Buying 1 Calias Ct ‘Maroochy Meadows Estate’, KULUIN

Investor Requires Immediate Sale

This property must be sold, inspection is a must! Perfectly positioned on a 701m² corner allotment. First time ever offered to the market, this large home will delight any family wishing to entertain. There are 3 queen size bedrooms, and the king size master has a walk-in wardrobe and a spacious ensuite, great separation from the main bedroom at the front of the house with the other three at the back. There is also a large office positioned at the front of the home – great for the home business operator. This property has so many extras that an inspection is a must, owners’ expectations means great buying.

This modern 2 bedroom unit is perfect for someone looking for any easy care lifestyle or the investor looking for long term capital growth and best of all forget the car and walk to it all! Positioned on the sixth floor the unit features an open floor plan with a contemporary design; complete with stainless steel appliances, stone bench top, air-conditioning, study nook and a fantastic balcony which overlooks the golf course. When the golf course relocates the council plans to turn the outlook into beautiful functional parklands, which in turn you will have direct access to. Located 100m from the Sunshine Plaza, Horton Park and only minutes walk to local shops and the newly planned Emporio’ precinct of Sunshine Cove.

Auction: Onsite Saturday 4th August at 1.30pm

Contact: Grant Cheatham 0411 467 917, Jason Burns 0417 762 001 (Next Property Group)

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Auction: Onsite 25/8/12 at 1.30pm

2605 Horton, 1 Mungar St, MAROOCHYDORE

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The ultimate luxury residence surrounded by the best in lifestyle living: Two homes on one title Lifestyle – Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast and within close proximity the highest achieving school on the Sunshine Coast, this stunning home provides opulent living for those focused on the best for their family and children’s future. A lifestyle property of the highest calibre, your family will absolutely thrive throughout the most important years of their life. Privately nestled on just under 10 undulating acres, this prestigious contemporary residence sits at the end of a picturesque drive and offers spectacular views of the hinterland. Uniquely designed with luxury in mind, using only

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quality materials and finishes, this exquisite property is sure to be regarded as nothing less than remarkable. Across two spacious levels there are six unique, generously-sized bedrooms. The oversized master retreat occupies its own wing of the upper level, with French timber doors opening out to the deck and an attached nursery or personal dressing room. All of the bathrooms are very functional and feature stone benches with beautiful finishes.

Two large sheds 6x12m and 9x9m. There is also an original four bedroom house in immaculate condition.

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100 Rainforest Rd, CHEVALLUM • Stunning executive residence plus sep dwelling • 1000m² under roof, just under 10 acres with views • Ducted air-conditioning throughout, fireplace • 6.5m ceilings, polished merbau timber and sandstone flooring • Potential horse arena sites, two large sheds – one with 3-phase power and water • 15 minutes to Mooloolaba Beach and close proximity to Sunshine Coast’s best schools

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Going coastal Five existing beach houses and two development sites are now for sale in the popular beachside village of Woodgate.

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unshine Coast agents Jason O’Meara and Derek Nissen, of Savills, have been appointed by the mortgagee to sell these properties, available as one package or considered separately.

Located on The Esplanade at Woodgate, 45 kilometres south of Bundaberg, the beach houses are the final five remaining for sale in stage one of the development. An adjacent site has been approved for a further nine villas and a shop or café, while the second site, at Lot 901, 170 Acacia Street, has approval for the development’s remaining 46 beach houses.

“This is a significant land holding that provides a combination of the balance of completed stock, along with

Address The Esplanade, Woodgate Agency Savills 5313 7500 Contact Derek Nissen 0418 737 377 Jason O’Meara 0408 087 868 Price Expressions of interest closing Thursday August 16

adjoining sites with approvals in place for future stages of development,” O’Meara says.

“Given the size and positioning of the sites, we expect strong buyer interest in this rare

waterfront opportunity.”

Renowned for its beach and fishing, Woodgate has a permanent population of less than 1000 but is a popular family holiday spot.

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properties are the location and proximity to the beach and facilities. The existing dwellings act as an excellent platform for further expansion of the development with the existing approvals,” Nissen says.

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PRIME DUPORTH POSITION WITH UNPARALLELED EXPOSURE Duporth House is a 556m² professional office building comprised over two commanding levels on rare 1032m² of commercially zoned land. Located in Maroochydore's North Precinct Principle Activity Centre allowing up to 4-storey development and a multitude of uses subject to Council approval and just 200 metres to the CBD. The building has unsurpassed advantages with walking access to popular public facilities, cafes, shops and restaurants in the hub of the central public transport gateway of the Sunshine Coast. Previously leased by Youi Insurance with 110 staff, this property is available now for sale or lease. Call now to inspect. www.professionalskawana.com.au | enquiry@professionalskawana.com.au [ 64 ] MY W EEKLY P RE VIE W \ AUG UST 3, 2012

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Open: By appointment Address: 59 Duporth Avenue For Sale or Lease: Expressions of Interest Contact: Edwin Limque 0419 713 388 Web ID: 581362

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HOUSE SIZED 3 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE ON YOUR VERY OWN FLOOR $625,000

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* Well presented and comfortable holiday home no longer being used and needs to go * Views from every angle from the ocean to the spit and Glass House Mountains and more * Generous living areas with internal access to the secure lock-up tandem garage * Low Body Corp, walk to beach, La Balsa Park, marina, Point Cartwright and transport Open: Saturday 12:15 - 12:45pm Address: 5/1 Boorook Street Contact: Edwin Limque 0419 713 388

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* Motivated Beneficiaries want to sell NOW and will consider any offer * Popular 'Sanderson' design providing 2 beds plus study/3rd bedroom option * Ducted air-conditioning, private north facing outdoor summer courtyard * Resort style facilities including 25 metre pool, spacious function room and more

Open: Saturday 1:45 - 2:15pm Address: Kawana Island Villas 143/2 Grand Parade Auction: Forthcoming Auction (if not sold prior) Contact: Edwin Limque 0419 713 388 Web ID: 560318

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RENOVATED GROVES VILLA ON ST VINCENTS $289,000

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* Highly sought after Groves Villa on St Vincents Court ready now for your inspection * Sparkling renovation emphasising clean lines and maximising use of space * Outstanding location: Walk to Kawana Island, medical, bank, chemist & specialty shops * If you are buying any Villa in Kawana Waters, this one is a must to inspect Open: Saturday 11:30 - 12:00pm Address: The Groves 213/26 St Vincents Court Contact: Edwin Limque 0419 713 388 Web ID: 552314

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* Excellent income producing potential or just bring the in-laws, cousin Joe and more * With two kitchens, you can live upstairs while the in-laws live downstairs * Double lock-up garage has a rear roller-door for drive-through access on a 616m² parcel * Walk to parks, canal, Plaza and transport. Everything at your finger tips and won't last Open: Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Address: 16 Marawa Drive Contact: Edwin Limque 0419 713 388

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* Quality Island Point Villa has to go so make me an offer * Backing onto the Mooloolah River, the position doesn't get any better * Sensational condition, ducted air, 2 bed, study/3rd bed, ensuite, 2 bath and lock-up * Resort style facilities, mini golf, community hall and more. Pet friendly too!!

Address: Island Point Villas 40/239 Kawana Way Contact: Edwin Limque 0419 713 388 Web ID: 471520

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Stylish in Maroochydore

This home offers elegant living in an affordable price range. The impressive outdoor entertaining area has rich timber decks, a pool, a private sun lounge, an outdoor media zone and a barbecue area.

The stylish interior is equipped for comfortable family living with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a contemporary kitchen. While the home boasts a convenient central location and is close to the beach, a solid rendered fence offers good privacy and the low-maintenance yard included concreted side access and a good-size garden shed.

18 Sugar Rd North, Maroochydore 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $585,000 Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Damien Michael 0413 024 124

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BEACHSIDE CRACKER ... REDUCED TO SELL! • Prime location within easy walk to the lake, surf beaches • Large north facing undercover entertaining area overlooking and shops. Remodelled, new kitchen, open plan lounge and swimming pool. Ceiling fans, security screens, separate dining space with A/C laundry, full of natural light. Besides being in a great location this property offers a lot more than most.

• 4 generous bedrooms, 3 with BIR’s, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets • Large shed and side access with carport • Priced to sell, inspection highly recommended

Shane 0431 635 339 Caloundra 5499 7859

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Buderim character home

Kawana Island waterfront

Sippy Downs convenience

Featuring high raked ceilings with exposed rafters throughout, this home has an inviting entrance hall leading to a cosy lounge, separate dining room and dedicated kitchen area with central bench. The master bedroom has access to a paved front verandah with hinterland glimpses. Two additional bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate laundry all provide plenty of living space, and the home is set on 680 square metres.

This waterfront unit is on the third level of a secure, highly sought-after Kawana Island complex featuring pool, spa, lift access and a gymnasium.

At 213 square metres, the three-bedroom unit offers plenty of internal living space plus an additional 50 metres of outdoor living. Each of the three bedrooms boasts a private balcony with views.

The property is close to the future Kawana health precinct and town centre.

On a fully fenced 760 square metres with a big backyard, this home is conveniently situated close to shops, transport, schools and the university. Low-set and with brick and tile construction, the home features four bedrooms, ducted air-conditioning and a large, covered patio area.

The inground pool has a tropical-style hut perfect for outdoor entertaining entertain.

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23 Wyndlorn Avenue, Buderim 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Offers over $475,000 RealWay Buderim 5445 2777 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

Unit 55 ‘St Kitts’ 7 Grand Parade, Kawana Island 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $550,000 Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Kealey 0437 935 369

23 University Way, Sippy Downs 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday August 4 @ 10.30am Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Fiona Louie 0401 222 150

THE BARN - ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES DIDDILLIBAH, 111 Eudlo Flats Road

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Our vendor is keen to sell this unique rural property that would suit a variety of lifestyles. With 4000sqm of lush level grounds, small dam featuring quirky 2 bed unit overlooking tranquil landscape, a self-contained area and built with 7.2m ceiling height, huge opening doors, the ideal space for the hobbyist, boat builder or car lover.

Located just 10 minutes to Sunshine Coast beaches and minutes from the highway. Let your imagination run wild as the possibilities are endless. $400,000+ BUYERS MUST INSPECT! Auction

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This North facing waterfront home is ready to be transformed.

• Add some TLC and reap the rewards into the future • Structurally sound and comfortable with a good layout • Enjoy tranquil water views from spacious family zones • Grassed areas, inground pool and gazebo on the waterside • Play and sail from your doorstep with safe, direct ocean access • A great location close to parklands, walking tracks & local amenities This property oozes potential and will offer exceptional value!

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Penthouse in Buddina

Duplex in Buderim

Meridan Plains home

This house-sized penthouse apartment is well-presented and has been a comfortable holiday home. It features three bedrooms, spacious internal living areas and expansive views from Point Cartwright to the Glass House Mountains. There are internal access to the secure tandem lock-up garage and a stylish, neutral colour scheme. The complex has low body corporate fees and is close to La Balsa Park, the marina and transport.

This low-set duplex offers a low-maintenance lifestyle within walking distance of local shops. In a quiet, leafy street with private gardens, there are three bedrooms, a dedicated study nook with built-in storage, ducted air-conditioning and vacuum system, and quality finishes including high ceilings and polished porcelain tiles.

The kitchen has glass splash backs, stone bench-tops and European appliances. Lot 2 is also available.

In a quiet street an easy walk from local parks and Pacific Lutheran College, this quality family home is energy efficient and has ceiling fans and air-conditioning for summer. It features a study, a media room, an open-plan living area, a stylish kitchen and a covered entertaining area. Outside are a salt water pool, convenient side access for a trailer or boat and a 5000-litre water tank. Shops and the beach are a short drive away.

5/1 Boorok Street, Buddina 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $625,000 Professionals Kawana 5437 8393 Edwin Limque 0419 713 388

Lot 1/30 Attunga Crescent, Buderim 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Price on application Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374

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9 Kurrajong Cres, Meridan Plains 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday August 25 @ 11am Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Turner 0412 679 488 Geoff Ohmsen 0412 103 147

PHONE: 07 5492 2555 www.seasiderealestate.com.au 2/56 Landsborough Parade, GOLDEN BEACH

POSITION IS IMPORTANT This 6 year old home on a 759m² lot has a sought-after location in a quiet and private cul-de-sac, with an inviting driveway into the residence.

• 4 bedroom with master ensuited • Exceptionally spacious 3 car • Study + media/sitting room garage • Security and intercom systems, • Sound construction of rendered solar hot water concrete block

4 bed | 2 bath | 3 car | Pool Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Address: 28 Artunga Place, Pelican Waters

PRICE: $640,000 neg.

Web ID: 110357201

Agent: Denise Ruhle 0413 956 153

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Unit 48 / 11 Canberra Terrace , Kings Beach 300+sqm of Luxury Penthouse Living

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Open the front door and take a minute to appreciate the massive indoor entertainment area which opens to a large deck with spectacular views of the shipping lanes right round to the Hinterland and Glass House Mountains. Other features include: 3 spacious bedrooms, jumbo size ensuite, 3 car garage and storage area. This home will be sold under instruction from the Administrator.

Auction Sunday 12th August 2012 at 1:00pm On Site Agents Terry Petersen 0403 022 645

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Maroochydore – 31 Hazeltine Crt. Quality & style. Spacious home 4 queen size beds, ens. and 3 separate living areas. Tiled games room, i-g pool, large outdoor entertaining area. Overlooks magnificent lake and parkland. Room for your caravan/boat. Quiet cul-de-sac location. Minutes to Plaza & Beach. $645,000 Inspect by Appt Maroochydore - 7/5 Parker St. Situated on the ground floor opp. beach. 1 bedroom unit only 150m to the beach.

Tastefully renovated, suitable for anyone wanting to invest or enjoy a great lifestyle. Tropical pool, security parking.

Low $200,000’S Inspect by Appt Maroochydore - 120 Wrigley St. Great renovator. just add carpet/paint & your own flair. Beachside property, Glennis Schindler 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car. Excellent Buying!!! Be quick. $395,000 Inspect by Appt 0412 737 324 Maroochydore - 13 May St. Lock up and hit the road? Fully fenced private & secure, 9 year old, 4 bed plus office, 2 bath home. DLUG. 450sqm block. Easy walk to beach, CBD and major shopping. Huge potential with just a few cosmetic touches. High $400,000’s View Sat 12.00 - 12.30 Mooloolaba - 12 Jacaranda Dve. 3 bed home in sought after location. Large open plan living, high ceilings, 2 separate living areas. All that you need is to add an outdoor entertaining area. $399,000 View Sat 1.00 - 1.30 Donna-Lee Foster Cotton Tree - 4/75 Memorial Ave. This 2 bed unit is all about position-situated on the top floor in the small 0422 230 896 complex of 4. Renovate & profit. Low Body Corps. Mid/High $200,000’S View Sat 2.00 - 2.30

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On a cl clear lear day this thi hiss el elev elevated, atted, d air-co air-conditioned con home h h has di distant t t views i tto th the h coast. t The living and family rooms have high ceilings and plenty of glass, while the open-plan kitchen and adjacent living area are spacious and open out to a balcony.

9 Magnolia Street, Nambour 5 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, $449,000 Victor Realty 5476 0050 Craig Heppell 0400 180 515

“Properties For Your Lifestyle”

This modern home is suitable for families with a functional kitchen with feature tiling and glass-front cabinets, and a separate lounge room with great storage and a roomy, level yard. The home is located in a sought-after Palmwoods estate.

12 Paynters Pocket Avenue, Palmwoods 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $449,000 Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122 John Magrath 0421 828 412

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10 Kentia Street, Highworth 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $397,500 Day & Grimes 5441 3366 Ian Black 0407 587 503

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• Lowset brick home on gently sloping, useable 4029sqm block • Formal lounge with high ceilings and exposed rafters create character • Good sized kitchen, adjoining family meals area • Huge sunroom/patio… just perfect for entertaining • Office / utility room – for work from home / hobbyist

• Level access with plenty of room for boat / caravan • Double Colorbond shed with power • Minutes from shops and schools Pressing circumstances require immediate sale!

PRICE: $460,000 INSPECT: Saturday 12.00-12.40pm CONTACT: John Pyne 0418 710 209

Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 | Sarah White 0418 981 718 | John Pyne 0418 710 209 | Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 www.riddellrealestate.com.au

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THIS HOME HAS THE LOT!

QUAINT 1966 COTTAGE

• Low set brick, 3 bed, 1 bath • New huge enclosed deck • New $10,000 2kW solar power & HWS • New kitchen and bathroom • New bamboo floors, carpet and tiles • Ducted a/c, single lock-up garage

• One owner in excellent condition • 1st home buyer/investor/downsizing • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage • Ramp to back yard, 607m2 block • Hardwood frame and floors • Close to Nambour Hospital/town

All this for…$365,000 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

$277,500 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

½ ACRE – NAMBOUR HEIGHTS INSPECT SATURDAY 10-10.45AM • Great views over Burnside • Totally restored Queenslander • Development potential under • Close to shops and hospital • Polished timber floors • Original windows and features

$359,000 Ian Black 0407 587 503 INSPECT SATURDAY 12-12.45PM

Gary Langford has been at Day & Grimes

Character homestead on easy care small acreage, north aspect to rear overlooking inground pool, 3 car garage & 4 bay shed. Spacious living, 3 bedrooms, ensuite, plus 4th or office. Walk to park and Nambour General.

Ian Black 0407 587 503

COUNTRY COTTAGE 91 Nichols Road, Kiamba • Wrap-around verandah 3 sides • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Includes studio fully self-contained • On a quiet country road • 3-bay shed • Minutes to Yandina

$385,000 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

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NAMBOUR HEIGHTS 10 Kentia Street, Highworth • Quality brick residence • Elevated for views and breezes • Spacious living opening decks • 3 bed, ensuite and computer nook • Double garage and workshop under • Solar power – 9 panels @ 44¢ rebate

Real Estate for 13 years and has lived in Nambour for over 20 years.

If you need assistance or advice on real estate please call Gary on 0412 348 533.

GREAT BUYING @ $397,500 Ian Black 0407 587 503

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10 acres in Chevallum

45 Glenn Vista Place, Chevallum 5 bed, 3 bath, 7 car

A sealed driveway y flanked byy post post and rail il fencing leads to this spacious home, which boasts high ceilings, a granite kitchen, timber floors, casual family living, a media room and a timber bar which opens out to the pool deck. A four-acre horse paddock is split by lush rainforest with a dam and flat section for dressage work. The big shed has three-phase power and a mezzanine level.

Price on application Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Chris Pace 0417 196 600

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OPEN HOMES - Saturday

Coolum Beach $270pw 2 brm unit, master bdrm with ensuite, 2 living areas, air con, SLUG, Swimming pool in complex.

Opposite beach.

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DULONG: 609 Dulong Rd Sat 11-11.40 This home is “Sophisticated Style” set on 3 acres of total privacy. 4 brms, 2 bath, ens with o/door shower & main bath WOW .. bamboo floors, n/east aspect, large deck, long range views.

Mid $500,000 BURNSIDE: 39 Robertson Dr Sat 11-11.40 4 brms, 2 bath, 2 living, 2 car. Quality built and finished home. Large undercover entertaining area and landscaped backyard.

Great location, close to schools, TAFE & sporting facilities .. $399,000

Sippy Downs $370pw 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 2 living areas, covered outdoor entreating area, short walk to school, shops & University.

WOOMBYE: 18 Upperwakefield St Sat 12-12.40 Cottage in the Heart of Woombye.

Traditional designs create a homely & cosy ambience. Polished timber floors, vj walls, high ceilings, near new kitchen. Tropical setting ...

Reduced to $270,000

The Parks, Sippy Downs $390pw 2 bdrms +office/3rd bdrm, 2.5 bthrms, lrge living area, private yard, complex features BBQ & swimming pool, pet friendly also.

AVAIL 11/08/2012.

Buderim $400pw 3 bdrms, 2 living areas, 2 bthrms, DLUG, walking distance to shops and transport in an excellent location. Fully fenced yard.

AVAIL NOW Sippy Downs $430pw Large home with huge yard, 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 2 living areas, d/w, air con, dble gated side access, covered outdoor patio area, DLUG . AVAIL 14/08/2012.

Sippy Downs $435pw 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, open plan living and dining, large kitchen, covered outdoor area, fans, dishwasher, air con in living, DLUG, fully fenced yard. AVAIL 13/08/12.

COES CREEK: 33 Kundart St Sat 12-12.45 Fully renovated! Private, 2 storey home on 913m2 block. 4 brms, 2 bath. 2 decks, 6x9 powered shed,dual living potential. Easy walk to shopping centre. Tradies Haven .. $379,000 Affordable $$ ..

WOOMBYE: 122 Blackall Range Rd Sat 1-1.40 Large timber home, privately situated. 4 good sized brms, 2 bath,2 living, full length verandah. Pol. tmb floors IG pool, huge backyard. Under is 2 car accom, extra $539,000 storage. Set on 1 acre.

WOOMBYE: 7 Blackall Range Rd Sat 2-2.40 This home with its fantastic view from the verandah has it all for the family. Pol. tmb floors in the lounge add warmth & style.

Reverse cycle air, downstairs is an extra $339,000 room, beautifully kept home.

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Brightwater $490pw Brand new! 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 2 separate living, air con for summer, covered outdoor area, DLUG. Opposite the canal. AVAIL 14/08.

Mid $500,000’s Large split level timber home, sep. studio Quite, picturesque, deck and inground pool Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 John Pyne 0418 710 209 “Properties For Your Lifestyle”

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Rentals CABOOLTURE - 3 bedroom home, large living area, aircon, double garage, large fenced yard. $350pw CALOUNDRA/IVADALE LAKES - 4 bedroom home, 2 living areas, ensuite, airconditioned, double garage, fenced yard $480pw

NAMBOUR - First weeks rent free - Selection of near new 2 bedroom townhouses in quiet complex, 2 living areas, ensuite, aircon, large deck, central location $300 to $320pw WOOMBYE - Spacious 4 bedroom family home, ens, 2 living areas, pool, ent area, side access, double garage. $490pw

MAROOCHYDORE - Selection of fully furnished 2 bedroom villas, aircon, carport pool and bbq area in quiet complex. $280 to $290pw MAROOCHYDORE - 2 bedroom unfurnished villa, aircon, carport pool and bbq area in quiet complex. $280pw [ 70 ] MY W EEKLY P RE VIE W \ AUG UST 3, 2012

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1 1 2 MOOLOOLABA $280PW 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, open plan living, quiet complex, outdoor patio, minutes from shops, cafes & beaches.

AVAIL 10/08/12 1 1 2 MOOLOOLABA $310PW 2 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, modern ground floor unit, deck overlooking the water, close to shops & cafes, no pets. AVAIL 07/08/12 1 1 2 GOLDEN BEACH $300PW 2 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, open kitchen, ample storage, air-con, quiet street, sorry no pets. FIRST WEEKS RENT FREE!! AVAIL NOW 1 1 2 WARANA $320PW 2 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, enclosed atrium, garden shed, private patio, walk to shops & public transport.

AVAIL 10/08/12 2 2 3 WARANA $340PW 3 bed, 2 bath, double carport, new flooring, ceiling fans, large fenced yard, close to parks, beach & shops. AVAIL NOW 1 2 3 BUDERIM $350PW FULLY FURNISHED, 3 bed, 2 bath, SLUG, quiet location, covered outdoor area, gated complex.

AVAIL NOW 1 1 3 BOKARINA $360PW 3 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, renovated family home, close to beach, schools & shops. AVAIL NOW 2 1 3 BUDDINA $380PW 3 bed, 1 bath, double carport, pool, air-con, fully fenced, shed, pets on application, walk to beach, schools & shops. AVAIL NOW 2 2 3 CALOUNDRA $390PW 3 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, modern townhouse, polished timber floors, close to shops & beaches, sorry no pets. AVAIL 22/8/12 1 2 4 WARANA $400PW 4 bed, 2 bath, single carport, air-con, covered outdoor area, shed, close to beach, pets on application. AVAIL NOW 1 2 3 WARANA $440PW 3 bed, 2 bath, renovated kitchen, one street from beach, big workshop shed, pool, pets on app.

AVAIL NOW 2 2 4 PARREARRA $470PW 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, open plan living & dining, covered entertaining area, fully fenced, pets on application. AVAIL NOW 2 2 4 BRIGHTWATER $500PW 4 bed + study, 2 bath, DLUG, ex display home, open plan living & dining, large covered alfresco area.

AVAIL NOW 2 2 4 MINYAMA $580PW 4 bed + study, 2 bath, DLUG, large spacious living areas, fully fenced, pets on application. AVAIL NOW 2 2 4 PARREARRA $615PW 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, ensuite with spa, lap pool, large outdoor entertaining area, waterfront location, pets on application. AVAIL 20/08/12 2 2 4 MINYAMA $750PW 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, waterfront, pontoon, pool & spa, covered outdoor area, separate living areas, pets on application. AVAIL NOW

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TAURUS Apr 21-May 21 Has your cash flow been erratic lately? With lucky Venus and Jupiter in your money zone, look for positive solutions. If you develop a second stream of income, you’ll feel more secure.

GEMINI May 22-Jun 21 With Venus in your sign – until August 7 – it’s time to bring more beauty into your life. When it comes to others, take the time to look beneath the surface – who knows what you may find?

CANCER Jun 22-Jul 23 Expect to experience fluctuating moods but it’s nothing you can’t handle.

The more you connect with loved ones on a deep level, the better the weekend will be.

LEO Jul 24-Aug 23 The Piscean moon boosts your artistic side, so find a creative project.

Group activities are also favoured, as you combine talents for a positive outcome.

VIRGO Aug 24-Sep 23 A friend or family member may be drawn to you for emotional comfort and practical support. You’re in the mood to listen, and can offer advice that is both sensitive and sensible.

LIBRA Sep 24-Oct 23 Family relationships will benefit from Saturday’s positive moon/Pluto aspects. Use your energy and enthusiasm to boost the spirits of a loved one who is feeling down-in-the-dumps.

SCORPIO Oct 24-Nov 22 Scorpios are intuitive souls.

This weekend you’re very tuned in to the energy around you, and will pick up on the moods of others.

So surround yourself with positive people and places.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23-Dec 21 Teamwork and networking will get you where you want to go. Look for a person you can collaborate with, on a project close to your heart.

Passion and enthusiasm will win others over.

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 20 The more proactive you are at home and work, the better you’ll feel. A positive attitude clears the financial cobwebs, as you look for long-term answers to short-term money problems.

AQUARIUS Jan 21-Feb 19 If you jump to hasty, half-baked conclusions this weekend, then you’ll encounter problems.

Attached Aquarians – don’t wait for your partner to fix the relationship. It takes two.

PISCES Feb 20-Mar 20 Communication and creativity are highlighted as your intuition kicks in, and you pick up on the feelings and moods of others.

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CROSSWORD: Across: 1 Fantastic 8 Adage 9 Go under 10 Strife 11 Ballet 12 Point out 15 Aspirant 18 Rascal 20 Ignite 21 Against 22 Elope 23 Nonentity Down: 2 Aroma 3 Tinkle 4 Sweet pea 5 Canton 6 Caribou 7 Celestial 11 Bona fides 13 Intrigue 14 Opinion 16 Rotten 17 Assist 19 Asset

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Which national park comprises 46 per cent of land in the ACT? In which sport was Yani Tseng ranked world number one in 2011?

And for which country does Tseng compete internationally?

Ranger Smith serves as the antagonist to which fictional character?

Which Jersey Shore star (pictured) is expecting her first child in December 2012?

JUNIOR X-WORD: stone, drink, eagle, drool, egypt, sweet, otter, brown, (SKELETON).

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