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Easter edition

Acqua is Caloundra’s newest and most enticing culinary. Offering a down-to-earth menu with breath-taking water views over the Pumicestone Passage.

Lunch, dinner & drinks every day of the week

Lunch 11am to 2.30pm Dinner 5.30pm to 8:30pm - Sunday to Thursday 5:30pm to 9pm - Friday and Saturday

Book your ACQUA experience today.

Explore Caloundra’s most iconic main street shopping destination for a collection of leading boutiques, lifestyle stores and homeware havens. You can also purchase a Shop Caloundra Gift Card which can be used at more than 70 retail stores, cafés, restaurants and selected accommodation providers in the Caloundra CBD.

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Councillor Terry Landsberg, Division 2

Division 2 has some great activities taking place in Caloundra this Easter long weekend. Good Friday: Enjoy live music, delicious food, and arts and crafts at the Caloundra Twilight Market at Bulcock Beach Esplanade from 5pm to 9pm. Easter Saturday: Enjoy live bands and a thrift clothing market from 3pm, and a family movie with Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway screening from 6:30pm. All activities are free for the family and hosted at Kings Beach Amphitheatre. Keep an eye on

@downtowncaloundra socials for details.

Easter Sunday: The Caloundra Street Fair will be extra festive on Bulcock Street from 8am to 1pm with fun activities for the kids, locally made products, fresh produce, live entertainment and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

Division 2 updates:

• Caloundra’s Customer Service Centre at the Omrah Avenue administration building has moved to a new location at 77 Bulcock Street.

• Refurbishment at the Omrah administration building is expected to start in mid-2023 to build a green-star library, a new customer service centre, community meeting spaces and covered outdoor areas.

• The Caloundra Community and Creative hub design will continue once council finalises the

Caloundra Regional Gallery. We look forward to releasing the community’s vision of an expanded green space and town square which connects The Events Centre, new district library and the gallery through to Bulcock street.

• The Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU) is just one of the Division 2 projects that will help reduce traffic congestion, improve travel, and help attract business investment into Caloundra’s CBD. Since our last community update in November 2022, two stakeholder interest group meetings have been undertaken and members are continuing to work closely with the project team to progress the detailed design. To find out more about the outcomes from the SIG meetings, search ‘CTCU’ on council’s website. Further updates will be released as the project continues.

Please keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 2 news and information.

What’s happening

IN CALOUNDRA

From newly opened stores, to celebrating the development of a future bigger and better town library, there is plenty happening in the coastal and vibrant village of Caloundra.

Sit, sip & relax

Monica Naples, Sunshine Coast’s local tea blender and owner of loose-leaf tea company ARTEA The Tea Merchant, has opened a boutique tea bar and shop in the centre of Caloundra. It comes after a recent rebrand, from AR-T The Art of Tea, sparked the idea to open a retail tea shop with a tea bar. ARTEA The Tea Merchant: Tea Bar is a place to sip and buy hand-blended teas. There are daily tea tastings, rotating cold brew teas and specialty tea drinks.

In addition to her own Organic Fairtrade tea blends and tisanes, Monica also serves up a tea connoisseur range, made of premium small estate teas from around the world. “As the local interest and knowledge of tea grows, I would like to offer a wider range of premium world-renowned teas.”

One of her bestselling iced teas is Hibiscus Mint, a refreshing and beautifully coloured herbal blend. You can find ARTEA The Tea Merchant: Tea Bar at 121b Bulcock Street, Caloundra and online at theteamerchant.com.au.

Abustling, vibrant browsing street known as the best shopping experience in southeast Queensland – that’s the Caloundra Chamber’s goal for Bulcock Street by 2027. From iconic storefronts inspired by Melbourne’s bustling streets to arcades filled with artisan food stores, fashion designers and artists, Bulcock Street will rival experiences offered by Hastings and James streets.

As the fastest-growing area on the Sunshine Coast, Baringa has a younger demographic than the rest of the state. Millennials are being attracted to Caloundra’s entrepreneurial spirit, creative culture and connectivity. Known for their eagerness to spend money, especially on avocado toast, millennials provide an extraordinary retail opportunity with 83 per cent of the generation prioritising value-based shopping. They live and breathe Caloundra’s values, are the most likely to eat out in restaurants, and will prioritise ethical consumption over price.

So how do we create a shopping experience that will satisfy millennials and in turn create a strong prosperous future for Caloundra? Teamwork. Through working with the Caloundra Business

Alliance, the Downtown Caloundra Taskforce, and creating the Caloundra Markets, the Caloundra Chamber is eager to boost visitation through the implementation of affordable and appealing public transport such as better foot and bike paths, micro-mobility solutions and new technologies like autonomous vehicles. It’s also time we see action on infrastructure investments promised to Caloundra.

New hotels, a major library, art gallery and a world-class city centre, just to name a few. These big-ticket items combined with southeast Queensland’s best shopping experience on Bulcock Street’s spectacular streetscape will help position Caloundra as a globally attractive place to live, work and play for all.

Michael Shadforth, Caloundra Chamber of Commerce

Easter Bunny!

I wish you and your families a happy Easter.

Monica Naples

‘Start of transformation’ as key Caloundra centre relocates

The transformation of Caloundra’s city centre has taken another step forward.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Customer Service Centre at Omrah Avenue has moved a short stroll away to 77 Bulcock Street, heralding an exciting development.

It’s the start of a series of changes to make way for the rejuvenation of the town’s heart, a new precinct for community and creativity, known as the Caloundra Community and Creative Hub.

Customer Service’s temporary move will pave the way for a major repurposing of the Omrah Avenue administration building.

Once renovated, levels one and two of the building will be home to a new district library, a new customer service centre, community meeting spaces and covered outdoor areas. Meanwhile, the upper level of the building will provide community venue space and staff administration offices.

The new facility will be the first contemporary library for the Sunshine Coast Local Government area in more than 20 years, and will meet the highest environment and sustainable standards.

Upon completion, around 150 council staff will continue to work from the new district library and

community building.

The Caloundra Community and Creative Hub has a strong focus on good quality urban design outcomes, improved park and streetscape spaces that link to Bulcock Beach, and improved connection between the new library, The Events Centre and future new regional gallery.

It will be a place for both indoor and outdoor cultural and community activities and celebrations.

The precinct will be managed in stages and delivered over the coming years.

This project will boost investment confidence and establish Caloundra as a leading business, employment, cultural and community service hub and act as a catalyst for private investment in the town centre.

The refurbishment of the Omrah Avenue administration building is expected to start in mid-2023 and the new library and community building is scheduled to open its doors to the community and staff in early 2025, weather and site conditions permitting.

For more information about the project visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website and search for Caloundra Centre Activation Project.

Kim McCosker, Caloundra Business Alliance (CBA) president

A few words from Kim

As the new president of the Caloundra Business Alliance (CBA), I would like to start by extending a heartfelt thank you to the office bearers, committee and alliance members who have gone before us, paving the way for the connected and positive CBA today.

In addition, I would like to extend an invitation to all businesses within the Caloundra CBD to join us. We are a not-for-profit made up of volunteers who are passionate about Caloundra, all who share the vision of making it the number one ‘browsing street’ in southeast Queensland by 2027.

Volunteering makes a difference and together we can achieve so much more than as individuals. we welcome all. Visit shopcaloundra.com.au/ membership for details.

It’s an extremely exciting time for Caloundra. There is a feeling that our patience has paid off, and that finally the vision we all have for a world-class Caloundra city centre is within reach. There is a wonderful, productive energy between the Caloundra Taskforce, the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce and the CBA. We meet regularly to discuss the opportunities and ways to support the Sunshine Coast Council and the vision for a community and creative hub that will attract not only locals, but intrastate and interstate visitors too.

We eagerly await the commencement of the new library, and updates of the new regional art gallery and village green. Caloundra is ready for change – ready for a city centre that offers improved links to Bulcock Beach, to The Events Centre, and as one prominent, local lawyer recently wrote, “provides more options for our young people, as well as a lively area for people of all ages to go for coffee, long lunches, drinks and dinner.”

Caloundra already offers a variety of unique and interesting shops, cafes, and restaurants. These are owners who put their heart and soul into your shopping experience. There is ample parking within our CBD (paid and free) so if you haven’t visited for a while we’d LOVE to see you.

Don’t forget to enter the CBA’s CALOUNDRA GETAWAY raffle featuring the prize of an amazing two-night stay at the gorgeous Rumba Beach Resort, with so many add-ons. It’s valued at more than $1500. Simply scan this QR code, and cross your fingers!

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I look forward to working with you all and bringing you on the journey as we hurtle toward a world-class city centre for Caloundra!

Pictured above: CCH 3D view, Felicity Nth. Pictured below: CCH 3D view, Bulcock at twilight

How well do you know your numbers?

Running a successful business is a dream shared by many, but achieving this goal requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and attention to detail.

by Katrina Brennan Principal SRJ Walker Wayland Sunshine Coast

cash flow is one of the most critical financial tasks for any business.

Financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements are all essential components of running a successful business. Therefore, checking your figures regularly is crucial to ensure that you stay on top of your business’s financial health.

Checking your numbers means reviewing your financial statements and ensuring that they are accurate and up-to-date. This task should be done on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to monitor your business’s financial performance continually. By doing so, you can identify potential issues before they become major problems, and make informed decisions to steer your business towards success.

Monthly check-ins should focus on reviewing your financial statements, including your profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. These reports provide insight into your business’s financial performance, including your revenue, expenses, and profitability. By reviewing these reports regularly, you can identify areas where you can improve your profitability and reduce your expenses to optimize your business’s financial health.

Quarterly check-ins should focus on compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, such as the Business Activity Statement (BAS). Meeting all of your tax obligations is crucial to avoid penalties and keep your business in good standing with the Australian Taxation Office. Ensuring that you submit accurate and timely BAS statements, pay the correct amount of GST, and claim any GST credits you are entitled to is essential for your business’s financial success.

In conclusion, regularly checking your numbers is essential to run a successful business. By monitoring your financial performance on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, you can identify potential issues, make informed decisions, and meet your financial obligations. Remember, keeping track of your numbers is the key to success!

Weekly check-ins should focus on cash flow analysis. Knowing how much money is coming in and going out of your business can help you avoid cash flow issues that could impact your business’s financial stability. If your business is facing a cash flow problem, addressing it quickly is vital to prevent financial difficulties from arising. Identifying and managing your Imagine Better!

An Accounting and Advisory firm dedicated to building genuine relationships with their clients utilising a holistic business approach to achieve both business and personal goals. We show up!

“One of the most crucial aspects of managing a business is keeping track of your numbers”

Caloundra is a thriving and growing township. With its beachside location, appealing CBD and proactive business community, it is no wonder this family-friendly town is always attracting new and exciting offerings for shoppers to enjoy.

Caloundra EXPERIENCE

CALOUNDRA FLORIST

Shop stunning fresh flowers. All bouquets and arrangements feature only the season’s freshest blooms. Also stocking a range of gifts for every occasion.

Caloundra Florist, 5491 3425 138 BULCOCK STREET, CALOUNDRA

Working together for each other

In a true celebration of locals supporting locals, a group of Downtown Caloundra businesses have teamed up with a local distillery to showcase its products.

The Pocket Espresso Bar, Amici Restaurant, Moffat Beach Brewing Co and The Events Centre are stocking or using Beachtree Distilling Co’s range of alcohol in their bars.

Esther Bundellu, from The Pocket Espresso, says the aim of the collaboration is to build up the Caloundra small business community and create amazing experiences for its customers.

“Locals supporting locals is the absolute key to supporting the economic growth of our area,” she says.

“With quite a few curve balls being thrown in the way of small business over the last few years, local community support is the backbone of our survival and will continue to be.

“We had already taken on [Beachtree’s] product in our restaurant some time ago and we love it.

“It’s delicious and uniquely Australian. It’s been amazing to learn more about their business and their story.

“We are blessed with such an amazing range of businesses and I appreciate the opportunity to connect with them and continue to make our area great.”

The idea has been inspired by Downtown Caloundra through encouraging genuine connections between business owners.

MILANO GELATERIA

Franco takes great care in making the gelati, using the finest raw ingredients sourced where possible from local suppliers. To reach the outstanding results Milano is for, selecting premium quality ingredients is fundamental. They believe everyone has the right to enjoy ice cream without guilt, and also cater for dietary requirements.

Milano Gelateria, 0414 438 638 82 BULCOCK STREET, CALOUNDRA

MR BENESSE

Now open in Caloundra on the sunny Sunshine Coast! Fresh food, amazing barista coffee, bespoke desserts and treats. Mr Benesse, 5212 5766 SHOP 3, 51-55 BULCOCK STREET, CALOUNDRA

Sharynne Wilson, Moffat Beach Brewing Co, Esther Bundellu, The Pocket Espresso, Steve Grace, Beachtree Distilling Co, Stephan Du Preez, The Events Centre Sarah Spotz, Amici Restaurant & Pizzeria.

Photo credit: Matt Pope Photography

@matt_pope_photography

LAMKIN LANE

Caloundra favourite Lamkin Lane knows how to dish up quality food and drinks that tantalises the senses. Vibrant, beautiful and delicious, the all-day menu is a winner. Dine in or grab a coffee to go.

Lamkin Lane Espresso Bar, lamkinlanecafe.com

31 LAMKIN LANE, CALOUNDRA

FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY

It’s time for the annual Local Artists Local Content exhibition at the Caloundra Regional Gallery. This year, more than 160 entries were received – but they only have room for 40 works. This leaves many local artists with a special painting depicting our region now in limbo. But, problem solved! Robyn Boston, owner of Caloundra’s Talented Friends Gallery in the Village Walkway, is now hanging many of these works. Robyn is an enthusiastic supporter of local art and artists, and her gallery is testament to that. Talented Friends Gallery shows a huge variety of work, all made locally, with something for every budget and taste.

There will be an evening showing on Thursday, 13th April, 2023 with bubbles and grazing, from 5.30 pm to 7pm, where you will see some of the Local Artists Local Content entries that are not displayed in the Regional Gallery. Paintings of merit, that didn’t make the cut, will be changed regularly so that they can be seen by art lovers of the region. This is a celebration of the Sunshine Coast as seen and interpreted by our artists. The exhibition is open now and closes on Friday, May 12th. Talented Friends Gallery is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 9am –1 pm and at other times by appointment.

Friends Regional Gallery Caloundra, 0413 085 838

22 OMRAH AVENUE, CALOUNDRA

Feel your best

WE LOVE BEACHSIDE VIBES

Overlooking Caloundra’s stunning Bulcock Beach, The Celler offers a beautiful view, delicious food and wines. This beautiful bar has breakfast, lunch, dinner and even tapas covered!

The Celler Caloundra, 5491 0800

CNR MINCHINTON STREET & ESPLANADE BULCOCK BEACH

HEALING HANDS WELLBEING CENTRE

Enjoy the variety of holistic health services including remedial massage, relaxation massage, reflexology, reiki, readings, and work with quality Australian products..

Healing Hands Wellbeing Centre, 5496 0292 SUITE 4, 40 BULCOCK STREET (WITHIN BELL CENTRAL ARCADE), CALOUNDRA

LEARN TO FLY

The goal at Efoil Caloundra is to get you foiling on your first Fliteschool experience! Unlike kiteboarding, snowboarding or skiing, the learning curve is far easier, with greater reward. Even those with no previous water sport experience can do it, with a focus on safety while building confidence and skills. Efoil Caloundra offer a one-and-a-half lesson on the beautiful Pumicestone Passage.

Efoil Caloundra, 0449 087 577 ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH

TASTY MEALS FOR ALL

If good food is what you desire, then look no further than Caloundra’s newest offering. The latest restaurant set to take up residency in the town’s main street could seem familiar in more ways than one.

The Thirsty Beaver, 5499 6686 2/79 BULCOCK STREET, CALOUNDRA

Founder Taviene Kessler

gains a new wave of support Surfside festival

Thousands of music lovers, local artists and businesses will be cheering after a much-loved Sunshine Coast event was secured for another three years to 2025. The Caloundra Music Festival, which attracts fans and musicians from far and wide, injects more than $3 million into the local economy each year. The festival presents affordable, family-friendly entertainment to a broad demographic, performance opportunities for local artists and support for charities, venues, businesses, accommodation providers and schools.

The event also promotes accessibility, diversity and inclusivity and helps bind the community, attracting more than 500 volunteers.

The 2022 festival celebrated 15 years at the iconic beachside location of Kings Beach and received a nomination in the 2023 Queensland Music Awards People’s Choice for Festival of the Year.

Attendees came from every state in Australia and also New Zealand, enjoying the three-day event which showcased 70 artists, including 30 local acts.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg says the festival is a much-loved event that is great for the region.

“Delivering this festival fosters economic benefits, cultural development and community outcomes, and continues to evolve environmental sustainability,” Cr Landsberg says.

“We have plenty of achievements to show over the past 15 years, from infrastructure improvements around Kings Beach Parklands, to showcasing our very own local high school students on the festival stage and helping Caloundra State School’s Parents and Friends Association raise thousands of dollars for school programs.

“With all the challenges faced by the industry – the COVID-19 pandemic, weather events, financial challenges and venue closures – it’s important now, more than ever, that we get behind this festival.

“Our festival provides real opportunities for emerging Sunshine Coast musicians to perform in a world-class environment alongside major international and national artists.”

Meridan State College band Lamkin Lane, winners of the SURGE high school rock spectacular, performed at their first-ever music festival.

Coast businesses advertised for free to patrons using the festival app and a large number of contracts were awarded to local suppliers. Sunshine Coast Youth Council, YouTurn and Headspace worked with festival organisers to create a youth zone used as a chill out space.

An integral part of the festival’s delivery has been a focus on sustainability and, in 2022, more than 80 per cent of all waste generated by the festival was diverted away from landfill.

Real progress has been made in building sustainability and the next stage will be measuring water, energy and visitor activities to determine carbon emissions.

The Caloundra Music Festival aims to build on the Sunshine Coast’s environmental credentials with the goal of becoming the region’s first carbon net zero music event by 2027.

Artist applications are now open for the spring festival, which will run from September 29 to October 1, 2023.

Artists and festival fans can follow on Facebook and Instagram @caloundramusicfestival or subscribe at caloundramusicfestival.com

Coast residents and visitors alike are celebrating following news that the ever-popular Caloundra Music Festival has been locked into the social calendar for another three years.

The markets locals love

Whether it’s enjoying a beer with mates, picking up fresh produce or having dinner with family, the Caloundra markets have something for everyone. Proudly operated by the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, the markets are a fantastic incubator for successful businesses, and for the past 20 years have acted as a springboard of growth for small and family businesses. The markets are also an essential mechanism for the Caloundra Chamber to fund the resources needed to connect, empower and promote our local business community.

As an eco-friendly market, the Currimundi Lake Twilight Market is a popular local hangout on the third Friday of each month from 4pm to 8pm (excluding June and July).

With picnic blankets at the ready,

market-goers enjoy live music, dinner from a variety of food stalls and drinks thanks to Your Mates Brewing Co. The market also includes numerous artisan stalls which are open for shoppers while the sun sets over Currimundi Lake.

Just a short walk from the main street, the Caloundra Twilight Market is the perfect place to relax after a long working week. You can take the whole family down for a night of fun on the last Friday of each month (excluding June and July) from 5pm to 9pm.

With more than 120 unique stalls the Caloundra Street Fair is the perfect weekly market for you and your family. Bulcock Street is filled with food trucks, artisan stalls and live entertainment every Sunday from 8am to 1pm. We will see you there!

Forever reading

The BookShop at Caloundra has proudly served readers of the Sunshine Coast since 1980. Because it is an independent bookseller, you will find the difference is clear when you are welcomed into the store.

Proprietors Graeme and Chris Bowden and their dedicated team remain familiar and friendly faces to regulars, annual holidaymakers and newcomers to Caloundra.

The BookShop at Caloundra is characterised by quality titles, experienced advice, ability to stock your favourites, as well as being active members of the Caloundra community.

The BookShop regularly gives local and self-published authors the opportunity sign and sell their books in store, particularly during the markets each Sunday.

VISIT: Shop 1, 18 Bulcock Street, Caloundra.

Rum and Coal

Princess Bee and the Boy: An Australian Native Stingless Bee Story by Matthew Middleton

100 Maritime Stories: Brisbane River 1823-2023 by David Jones

Red Dirt Road by S.R. White

Ken Talbot by Chris Wright

I’m a Nipper Now! by Sally Cordner

Briar Blooms Boutique is respectfully located on Gubbi Gubbi Country in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. A First Nations owned and operated boutique specialising in contemporary Aboriginal art, botanicals, homewares and gifts. Run by Domica Hill, a proud Palawa woman from the northwest coast of Lutruwita (Tasmania).

Domica is the in-house artist and began painting more as a way of

boutique

healing after the loss of her little girl, Briar. Her artworks are available as originals as well as high-quality canvas and paper prints to brighten up your walls. There is also a selection of beautiful homewares, decor, clothing and jewellery carefully selected from other First Nations and unique artists and brands within Australia.

Shop online or in store at Shop 4, 90 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

Healing Hands Wellbeing Centre

OFFERING HOLISTIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY BODY AND MIND

You will now find Healing Hands

Wellbeing Clinic at a new location at 4/40 Bulcock Street – just follow the green and purple signage.

The centre is welcoming new clients to the refurbished tranquil space to maintain, improve and reconnect to mind and body. Book a variety of holistic health services, including remedial massage, relaxation massage, reflexology, reiki and readings. The centre also works with quality Australian products.

Healing Hands’ approach considers your overall health and wellness journey because you deserve a healthy, fully functioning body. Founder Taviene Kessler is an innate healer and combines her extensive knowledge of techniques, training and intuitive healing ability to tailor each treatment to your

needs.

She draws from the past to deliver unmatched sessions and specialises in methodically understanding each body system, medical condition and lifestyle habit of her clients to provide the best solutions during every treatment. This is a complete client-first approach.

Healing Hands Wellbeing Centre is a safe, professional clinical space without the clinical feel to ensure comfort and accessibility. Clients have experienced improvements and management of various conditions.

Book online or call today, 5496 0292.

healinghandswellbeingcentre.com, socials @healinghandscaloundra.

Vogue sunglasses and gorgeous frames now in store at Better Vision Eyecare. Bright colours and shapes to choose from.

Selig Jewellers is a family-owned and operated jeweller located in the heart of Caloundra. They specialise in custom jewellery creations utilising only the finest quality sourced stones and metals on the market. Visit the boutique store and enjoy the personalised

Shop

All class

0417 208 959

A timeless touch of knit texture for every occasion. So stunning and classic, this skirt can be effortlessly dressed up or down. There are endless ways to wear it. We suggest pairing it with the Arya Silverstone moccasin boots.

Alma is one of the season’s novelties – a 10-centimetre wedge sandal featuring a back strap, and embellished with beautiful hand-inserted gold-coloured details, studs and Swarovski crystals. Made for stepping out in style. Available in a brown colour and finished with a special vintage wax treatment.

All Our jewellery has a Sterling silver base and is 18k gold vermeil plated, meaning it’s a long lasting and an affordable alternative to solid gold intricately designed made to be loved, worn and adored. Find your new meaningful piece in our collection.

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A little boho, a little gypsy, a little modern...

9ct rose gold solid opal ring – designed simply to make the colours of

Custom jewellery

Visit K. Smith & Son Jewellers and browse through the selection of in-house jewellery that is available for purchase right now. You will find everything from colourful stone rings to engagement rings, wedding bands and watches. The team is happy to answer any questions you may have.

specialists

On-trend! Australian parti sapphires. The stunning colour variations unique to these natural stones make it easy to see why they are highly sought-after.

All jewellery available from K. Smith & Son Jewellers.

18ct two-tone, multi-sized diamond ring. This ring was designed based on the multiple diamonds that the client had collected from old jewellery and previous generations.

9ct yellow gold London blue topaz and diamond ring. The team especially sourced this stone and had it cut to highlight the beautiful teal colour.

the opal shine.

18ct 2tone 0.80ct oval Diamond Engagement Ring

Something for

SlumbiesTM in store now! The perfect Easter gift.

Love Bonnie proudly stocks local fashion label Abigail Jane Designs.

Launched in 2022, Abigail Jane is a new and exciting fashion label featuring 100 per cent Australian-made garments. Abigail has combined her passion for drawing with her love for fashion and has created beautiful wearable art pieces. Inspired by Australian fauna and marine life, each unique hand-drawn design is made with exceptional quality. Comfortable, light and breathable, these design are perfect for our local climate. Manufactured on the Sunshine Coast, the range is available in store now.

Proudly stocking and supporting our local businesses. lovebonnie.com.au

Now stocking Luxey cups. They are cute and practical.

LB baby dresses handmade in store!

Bringing Us Together

Limited edition print, $260 briarblooms.com.au

This gorgeous multi-coloured oil burner is the perfect addition to any funky space. With its pop of pink paired with rust, it really is a gorgeous piece even when you're not using it! Glass Oil Burner Blush + Rust $40, Whitepepper Homewares, whitepepperhome.com

FRESHEN UP your home for the season

Reset, refresh and revive your space with autumnal tones of rust, blush, orange and green.

Fantastic Ms Fox welcomes you into her home, brimming with glamour, textures, colour and vibrancy. Unique furniture, décor, homewares, gifts, cards, cocktail glasses, seafood serving specialists and much more! fantasticmsfox.com

Perrie Vase $45, Whitepepper Homewares, whitepepperhome.com

Bloom sugar and creamer set $29.99, briarblooms.com.au

Huckleberry Fern cushion, $52.95, Dan Scott Style, danscottstyle.com

Blush stripe pillowcase $59, Whitepepper Homewares whitepepperhome.com

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Hot cross buns

Hot cross bun ice cream sandwich 4 ways

Kim McCosker, creator of 4 Ingredients

SERVES 6

• 200g dark chocolate, broken

• 1 orange, juice and zest

• 6 hot cross buns

RRP: $24

To purchase, visit 4ingredients.com.au

• Vanilla ice cream

1. Place the chocolate and orange juice in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments on high, stirring until chocolate has melted.

2. Add the zest and mix to combine. Set aside until ready to use.

3. Cut hot cross buns into half, toast in the toaster.

4. Brush the base with chocolate, then top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

5. Drizzle the orange chocolate sauce over the ice cream, then cover with bun tops. Serve immediately.

Hot cross bun Alaska

SERVES 6

• 2 hot cross buns, cut in half

• 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream

• 4 egg whites (room temperature)

• 50g caster sugar

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.

2. Using an egg ring, cut out circles from the base of the bun half and place on a baking tray.

3. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each and freeze for 15 minutes.

4. Then, in a bowl, using electric beaters, whisk two egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.

5. Gradually add the caster sugar, beating until the mixture is thick and glossy.

6. Remove the buns and ice cream from freezer and dollop the meringue on top of the ice cream until it’s completely covered.

7. Bake for five to 10 minutes, or until golden on the outside. Serve immediately.

Hot cross bun s’mores

SERVES 6

• 6 traditional hot cross buns, halved

• ½ cup Nutella

• 24 marshmallows

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread the cut side of each hot cross bun with Nutella.

2. Place bun bases onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.

3. Top each bun base with four marshmallows. Cover with bun tops. Gently press to sandwich together.

4. Bake for six minutes or until marshmallows melt. Serve immediately.

Hot cross bun pudding

SERVES 6

• 6 hot cross buns

• 4 eggs, at room temperature

• 1/3 cup caster sugar

• 500ml cream

1. Preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced. Halve the hot cross buns and set tops aside.

2. Roughly chop bun bases. Set aside.

3. Whisk the eggs, sugar and cream in a large bowl until well combined. Add chopped bun bases. Stand for five minutes.

4. Using a slotted spoon, arrange soaked bun bases in a large (about five centimetres deep) greased baking dish. Dip the cut side of the hot cross bun tops into the egg mixture and arrange cross side up in the dish.

5. Pour the remaining egg mixture around the bun tops.

6. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for a further 10 to 15 minutes or until custard has set.

7. Decorate with small Easter eggs, dust with icing sugar and serve.

Mens T-shirts

We loveour town,

Take something home to remember us by.

Kerry’s Korner Shop has wonderful, well-priced souvenirs and gifts so you can take a piece of our beautiful Caloundra home with you. Check out the range in store.

Conveniently located in the heart of town

Locally owned and operated Everyday grocery and fresh food items, specialty cakes

Barista style coffee and takeaway meal options

20/50 Bulcock Street Caloundra Ph 5234 8066

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OPEN EXTENDED HOURS 365 DAYS A YEAR

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EATS Caloundra

FOOD, fabulous FOOD

Whether you are in a hurry and need a quick bite to eat or feel like hitting the town for a stylish night out, Caloundra has dining options for all. With spectacular ocean views and cosy twilight street settings, sharing a meal with friends and family in Caloundra will become one of your favourite things to do.

Caloundra’s waterfront destination

Acqua is one of Caloundra’s newest and most enticing culinary offers. Boasting a down-to-earth menu with breathtaking water views over the Pumicestone Passage, lunch, dinner and drinks are available every day of the week.

Acqua Restaurant & Bar 5492 8155 Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra

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Delicious healthy eats & drinks

Serving delicious and healthy treats and drinks, MINT. Espresso Bar has an eye for quality and will

Ours. Cafe & Goods

Cosy up in your favourite home away from home at Ours. Cafe & Goods. Velvet booths, flora, dimly lit nooks for a catch up or card game, and endless groovy vibes. With a menu that boasts all your favourite breakfast and lunch items, and an ever-changing cabinet selection to test your taste buds and blow your mind; you will be sure to leave full, happy and inspired. Every sip, bite, slurp and crunch is infused with love. What’s Ours, is yours! Ours. Cafe & Goods

0492 140 785, 3 Roderick Street, Moffat Beach

Takeaway goodness

You must check out the takeaway at Kerry’s Korner Shop for delicious air fryer (not oily) snacks. Grab an air-fried seafood basket and chips for only $10.

Kerry’s Korner Shop 5234 8066 20/50 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

Artisanal patisserie & espresso bar

Your local family-owned bakery! Everything is handmade on site. Sourdough, pastries, cakes, savouries, catering, celebration cakes.

The Pastry Lab, 5437 0191

2/80 Lower Gay Terrace, Caloundra

Seasonal all-day brunch & coffee

If you are looking for quality breakfast, lunch and drinks in a relaxed location with serious vibes, then this coffee shop and cafe is a must for your Sunshine Coast breakfast bucket list. It is located in the heart of Caloundra and just around the corner from the Esplanade on Bulcock Beach. Whether you want to grab a coffee to take away or stop in for food, you will be well looked after. White Picket Fence is a child and dog friendly cafe – check out the menu and discover some brunch favourites, as well as treats for the kids and the pooch. The cafe is also licensed with tempting beer and bubble choices, making a light lunch visit all that more enjoyable. White Picket Fence, 0474 771 969 140 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

Have you visited The Urban?

This sleek elegant espresso bar in the heart of Caloundra specialises in creating one of the best coffees in the CBD precinct. They use Campos Coffee and the trained barista will create a delicious cup of coffee for you to enjoy. Take a seat at the window bar and watch the world go by, or grab a seat at the communal tables for a chat or to do some work in air-conditioned comfort. The espresso bar has free wifi and USB charging points. Modern abstract art from local artists is proudly displayed and is available for sale if it takes your fancy. The Urban Caloundra, 0402 057 988. Shop 5, 51-55 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

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Pictured is the TRUFFLE EGGS BENNY (GF - VG)

Crispy quinoa and polenta cake, walnut capsicum jam, truffle oil mushroom, vegan smoked soy hollandaise sauce, pickles ginger and Japanese dukkha. **Your choice of poached eggs or crispy tofu. YUM! Lamkin Lane Espresso Bar, 5234 8066 31 Lamkin Lane, Caloundra

IN CALOUNDRAUpcoming events

Caloundra

cutting-edge street magic that twists your view of reality. His trademark blend of dance and magic, with a touch of hilarious audience participation, will take you on a journey that will captivate fans, new and old, until the very last mind-bending moment. Now recognised as Australia’s most successful magician, Cosentino has spent the past four years touring to packed houses and rave reviews around the world, while his prime-time TV specials have now been watched by more than 100 million people across the globe.

When: Wednesday April 12, 7.30pm

Where: The Events Centre, Minchinton Street, Caloundra

Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au

includes digital photography – using an iPhone to capture compositions that are translated to digital and paper templates to then inform 3D paintings. Considering the potentiality of form and perception, participants will work with acrylic paint to explore the 2D component of the process, then transfer designs onto a small wooden box using acrylic paint that become ‘active objects’.

When: Monday, April 17, 10am -3pm

Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra

Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

ETwilight Markets

When: April 7, 5-9pm

Where: The Esplanade, Bulcock Beach

Live Bands, thrift clothing market and screening of Peter Rabbit 2 under the stars

When: April 8, 3pm

Movie starts at 6.30pm

Where: Kings Beach Amphitheatre – FREE

Easter Sunday Street Fair

When: April 9, 8am-1pm, Where: Bulcock Street, Caloundra.

THE ULTIMATE BLINK-182 AND GREEN DAY TRIBUTE NIGHT

Australia's number one tribute to Blink-182 and Green Day returns to Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra. Blink-182 and Green Day together brought pop-punk to the forefront of popular music and to this day both bands remain relevant to the masses. This show is a nonstop, hit-after-hit party that draws crowds of all ages and pays tribute to two of the greatest legacies in modern music. The Blink-182 and Green Day Experience draws on all eras of both bands. The show features all the greatest hits and always leaves fans asking for more.

When: Saturday April 15, 7pm

Where: Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra

Tickets: tickets.avclive.com.au

HEDLEY THOMAS | TEACHER’S PET INCONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW CONDON

PRESENTED BY SUNSHINE COAST LIBRARIES

Sunshine Coast Libraries invites you to enjoy an evening with legendary investigative journalist Hedley Thomas, in conversation with Matthew Condon. Hedley and Matthew will dive into investigative journalism and discuss everything from Chris Dawson’s conviction to the latest in Queensland’s DNA lab inquiry.

COSENTINO: DECENNIUM

PRESENTED BY PREMIER ARTISTS

Australia’s world-renowned entertainer and International Magician of the Year, Cosentino, is returning to perform his new 90-minute live show Decennium. This greatest hits production will be one of the must-see shows of 2023. Join Cosentino as he performs death-defying escapes that will thrill your senses, as well as mind-boggling stage illusions and

CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY WORKSHOP

Enjoy this 3D Abstract painting workshop with Petalia Humphreys (pictured). Exploring architectural surrounds, this workshop will guide you through Petalia’s making processes that

Hear behind-the-scenes details about Hedley’s five true crime podcasts – The Teacher’ Pet, Shandee’s Story, The Night Driver, The Teacher’s Trial and Shandee’s Legacy, which have reached a global audience with more than 80 million downloads. Hedley is The Australian’s national chief correspondent, specialising in investigative reporting with an interest in legal issues, the judiciary, corruption and politics. He has won eight Walkley awards including two Gold Walkleys; the first in 2007 for his investigations into the fiasco surrounding the Australian Federal Police investigations of Dr Mohamed Haneef, and the second in 2018 for his podcast, The Teacher’s Pet, investigating the 1982 murder of Sydney mother Lynette Dawson.

Matthew Condon is a prize-winning Australian novelist and journalist. He has written 10 books of fiction, including The Trout Opera and is the author of the bestselling true-crime trilogy about Queensland crime and corruption – Three Crooked

Kings (2013), Jacks and Jokers (2014), All Fall Down (2015) and Little Fish are Sweet (2016). Matthew’s most recent book is The Night Dragon (2019) with podcast Ghost Gate Road Hedley and Matthew will be available for a meet and greet after the event.

When: Thursday April 20, 5pm box office open; 7pm start

Where: The Events Centre, Minchinton Street, Caloundra

Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au

few who inspire Lady Sings the Maroons. A mixtape for a road trip from Brisbane to Cunnamulla, Mount Isa to Cairns, Lady Sings the Maroons tells a story about the art of making a great song and the artists who write them. Featuring the phenomenal voices of Jess Hitchcock, Irena Lysiuk and Marcus Corowa, the production tours from April 2023, including a visit to the Festival of Outback Opera.

Concept: PATRICK NOLAN

Director: LAURA HANSFORD.

When: Friday, April 28, 2pm and 7pm bookings

Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, Minchinton Street, Caloundra

Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au

JAZZ IN THE HANGAR

When: Saturday, May 20, 7-10pm

Where: Air Museum, Caloundra

Tickets: allevents.in

BEACHFEST DOWN UNDER

An annual event that celebrates hot rod, custom and classic motor vehicles, and the rock and roll lifestyle. Live entertainment and more.

When: Wednesday, June 7-11, 2023

Where: Caloundra

Information: beachfestdownunder.com

10CC THE ULTIMATE GREATEST HITS

When: Thursday, June 8, 8pm

Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, Minchinton Street, Caloundra

Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au

THE TEN TENORS – GREATEST HITS TOUR

When: Friday, June 9, 7pm; Saturday, June 10, 2pm.

Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, Minchinton Street, Caloundra

Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au

RACE DAY NOT TO BE MISSED

ARTISTS’ TALKS: MEET THE ‘LOCAL’ ARTISTS II

Over three weekends (April 1, 22 and 29), a large selection of finalists from the 2023 Local Artists –Local Content Art Prize will be at the Caloundra Regional Gallery for in-depth discussions of their works, practice and reflections on their connection and sources of inspiration. Speaking in this second session are; Bianca Tainsh, Bernadine Hine, June Sartracom, Ann White and Megan Corrie who will all share the floor with an introduction from programs officer, Lyndon Hallows.

When: Saturday, April 22, 10.30am to midday

Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery

Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

Ladies and gents, suit up as the Sunshine Coast Turf Club (SCTC) is set to shine for the re-imagined Coast to Coast Raceday on Saturday, May 6 – a feature racing event of the Queensland Winter Carnival. Traditionally run at Aquis Park and previously known as Hollindale Stakes Day, Coast to Coast Raceday has revamped for 2023, as the Gold Coast Turf Club heads north with the nine-card race meeting including six incredible black-type features and time-honoured group races. For 2023, the Feature May meeting will be hosted at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club in conjunction with Gold Coast Turf Club and will be headlined by the $500,000 TAB Hollindale Stakes, along with the G3 Gold Coast Guineas and Ken Russell Memorial Classic. There will be plenty of superb action on track and entertainment off track. Sprawl on the front lawn or celebrate the day in style with one of SCTC’s splendid dining and hospitality packages.

When: Saturday, May 6. Gates open 10.30am

Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 170 Pierce Avenue, Corbould Park Tickets: moshtix.com.au

GRAND KYIV BALLET | FOREST SONG & DON

QUIXOTE

When: June 16, 7.30pm

Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, Minchinton Street, Caloundra

Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au

More events to lookout for

WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL

When: Friday, July 14, 2023

CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL

When: September 29-October 1 caloundramusicfestival.com

Markets:

CALOUNDRA STREET FAIR

When: Every Sunday, 8am-1pm

Where: Bulcock Street, Caloundra.

CALOUNDRA TWILIGHT MARKET

When: Last Friday of each month, excluding June and July for a winter break.

LADY SINGS THE MAROONS BY OPERA QUEENSLAND

Following the success of Are You Lonesome Tonight, Opera Queensland takes a deep dive into the Queensland songbook to celebrate some of Australia’s most-loved artists. The Saints, Gladys Moncrieff, Savage Garden and Harold Blair are just a

MOTHER’S DAY STREET FAIR

When: May 14, 8am-1pm

Where: Bulcock Street, Caloundra

Tickets: Free for all to attend

Where: Corner of Otranto Avenue and The Esplanade, Caloundra.

CURRIMUNDI TWILIGHT MARKET

When: Third Friday of each month.

Where: 1 Watson Street, Currimundi Lake, Currimundi.