My Weekly Preview Issue 190 - April 27, 2012

SUNSHINE COAST FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2012

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WEATHER WITH YOU The science behind the rain

MOTORING Mercedes-Benz C250 and Toyota Aurion

PROPERTY The best luxury buys

AGENDA Famous entrepreneurs

MAYORAL FOCUS Meet the candidates

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WHEN Y U WANT Seven bidders and a sale under the hammer

Phenomenal crowds at waterfront auctions

Result – SOLD under the hammer!

Thanks My Weekly Preview for another fantastic result, this time for our very happy sellers at 27 Surf Road, Alexandra Headland! Four advertisements returned 43 inspections, seven bidders on the day and a sale under the hammer for above the reserve price. Marketing in My Property Preview is the only way to go!!

Seaside Real Estate had three auctions last Saturday April 14 – all had marketing campaigns in MPP. One sold prior, one sold on the day and we are negotiating on the third. To showcase my sellers’ properties in gloss rather than newsprint, and in a publication that reaches a wider variety of readers in it’s new format, makes the decision of where to market our properties very simple. Great work. Thanks MPP!

Just wanted to say, excellent job again MPP! There was never any doubt that MPP was to be our only source of print media for our auction campaign for 20 Campbellville Circuit, Pelican Waters. You provided the perfect balance to the campaign by bringing new buyers into the fray, resulting in SOLD under the hammer! Everyone is ecstatic. Thanks MPP and all your staff for such a great product.

Chris Pace, Next Property Group

John Peopall and the team at Seaside Real Estate

Petro Geyl, RealWay Caloundra

MPP EXTENDS ITS REACH INTO MINING TOWNS M (at no additional cost to sellers) (a My Property Preview has now furthered its reach with distribution in the state’s lea leading mining towns.

My Property Preview magazines are now ava available in 10 booming mining towns in tthe Bowen Basin and surrounding com communities. This region services more than 47 operating mines.

Min Mining communities and thousands of th their employees (who boast high disp disposable incomes) will now have access to M MPP and the Sunshine Coast property mark market every Friday via strategic pick-up poin points across the region.

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This corresponds with MPP’s distribution expansion, which now encompasses more than 400 distribution points across the Sunshine Coast.

This expansion of readership is another innovation from MPP that is designed to put your message in front of as many potential buyers as possible.

There is no additional cost to you, so contact your real estate agent today to discuss how MPP can assist in getting your property SOLD.

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MPP you’ve done it again!

Land sold in five days

We sold 4 Seafarer Court, Bokarina under the hammer and well above reserve! MPP delivered us 35 inspections over the four-week campaign, which resulted in eight registered bidders on the day and a fantastic result for the vendor. The Platinum team absolutely loves the new-look magazine and so do our sellers and buyers. Well done MWP. Keep up the great work.

A half page advertisement bought almost 30 people to our open house in Kawana Forest, resulting in two offers and a signed contract.

Our vendors are over the moon and so are we. Your new format is incredibly popular and we are certainly getting more enquiries from the passive market who are reading the magazine for its great editorial content and coming across property which interests them too. Thanks again team. MWP.

To deliver my sellers an unconditional contract on their property within five days of auction day was a triumph. This rare slice of vacant land, Lot 4 Mountain View Road, Maleny was always going to get a lot of attention, but the results leading up to auction day are testament to the broad appeal of the new My Weekly Preview. It’s a great publication getting even better.r

Geoff Ohmsen Platinum Properties

Julie Reimers Maleny & Hinterland Real Estate

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I sold my last two auctions under the hammer and prior to auction, and one of the key factors in this success is getting quality enquiry, and lots of it. MPP delivered my sellers 49 inspections and a host of enquiries. I talk to lots of buyers and sellers and they love the new style of My Weekly Preview. A top-quality glossy property magazine free to your doorstep every single week, and I see it still in homes long after it’s been delivered. You can’t beat that.

Buying, selling or renting on the Sunshine Coast has never been easier – search thousands of fresh Sunshine Coast properties online now! Made by locals, for locals, this new website has custom search criteria that will save you time. With www.mypropertypreview .com.au and this magazine you now have all the tools you need to successfully buy, sell and educate yourself on Sunshine Coast real estate. It’s fresh and it’s easy to use.

Rob Whiting RE/MAX Property Services

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8 COVER STORY 10 FAST FACTS 12 SOCIALS 15 STAR STYLE 16 LOCAL NEWS 18 NATIONAL NEWS 20 WORLD NEWS Jemma Pearson

22 MAYORAL FOCUS 24 AGENDA

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o you know who you are going to vote for in the local council elections this weekend?

I still don’t. And I’m not alone. A quick poll around the MWP office reveals that many of my colleagues are undecided. And not only do we have to choose a councillor to represent our suburb, we have to choose a mayor that will lead the region into the future. It’s understandable – after the recent state elections and the continuing drama at the federal end of politics – that many of us have political fatigue. It’s just a local election, many people are saying, so does it really matter? The thing is, it does. Securing the right leaders in our local government will mean the difference between a prosperous and sustainable Sunshine Coast in the coming years, and a region that lags behind. I urge you to head to page 22 for our special where we have given the mayoral candidates a last chance to plead their cases – it might help you make up your mind. In other news, and just as important as the political future of our region, is our meteorological future. Nathan Evans has the forecast from weather experts – including local Channel 7 atmospheric expert Livio Regano – about what is going on with the rain. Head to our cover story on page 8 for that. Jarna Baudinette, in agenda on page 24, takes a look at super-wealthy celebs, such as Jay-Z, who just keep getting wealthier. The rapper is worth millions and it’s not just because he sells plenty of albums. He and wife Beyonce earn more than enough to buy every property in our prestige property story on page 36. Turn to page 35 for the best in Coast real estate.

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EDITOR Jemma Pearson DEPUTY EDITOR Nathan Evans JOURNALIST Jarna Baudinette SUB-EDITOR Leigh Robshaw ART DIRECTOR Noel Harris MEDIA MANAGER-PROPERTY Dave Hawkins MEDIA MANAGER-RETAIL/MOTORING Nigel Petrie PRODUCTION MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kath Hawkins PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Kara Taylor General & Sales Enquiries: (07) 5444 0152 | Distribution Enquiries: 1300 367 352 | PO Box 6362, Maroochydore BC, Qld 4558 Editorial: editorial@myweeklypreview.com.au | Sales: sales@myweeklypreview.com.au | Production: production@myweeklypreview.com.au | For terms and conditions see the classifieds

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EXPLAINED PREVIEW With two soggy summers behind us, are blue skies and sunshine now on the Coast’s horizon? We ask the experts.

WORDS Nathan Evans

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hances are you’ve found yourself reaching for your umbrella more than your beach towel this summer, as heavy downpours and flash flooding lashed our soggy Coast.

In early March, central Sunshine Coast homes and businesses were inundated, as more than 300 millimetres of rain pelted the area.

Weeks earlier, flash flooding ravaged our northern reaches, with severe weather ripping roofs from homes and businesses in Noosa’s hinterland, felling trees and damaging cars.

This week, My Weekly Preview asks the experts, including Channel 7’s resident meteorologist Livio Regano, to explain the science behind the weather,

including the effects of La Nina and El Nino weather patterns.

“El Nino and La Nina are the two extremes of the Southern Oscillation, a gigantic atmospheric seesaw driven by Pacific Ocean currents that determines whether air predominantly rises or sinks over Australia,” says Regano.

“Rising air tends to create more rain – La Nina – and sinking air, more drought – El Nino.

“These patterns occur when natural feedback mechanisms cause small, random changes in ocean temperature to become exaggerated, locking the atmosphere into a cycle that’s difficult to break.

“The cycles usually last from autumn to autumn,

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El Nino and La Nina are the two extremes of the Southern Oscillation, a gigantic atmospheric seesaw driven by Pacific Ocean currents that determines whether air predominantly rises or sinks over Australia

but it’s not uncommon to have two or even three successive El Nino/La Nina years in a row,” says Regano.

“El Ninos are usually associated with warmer than average sea temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific, often with cooler water in the Coral Sea and a slackening of the prevailing south-east trade winds.

The opposite is true for La Nina,” he says.

Experts say we are now experiencing a reprieve from the rain-bearing La Nina extremes of the past two summers, in favour of neutral or average autumn weather.

“We can still expect wet conditions, but it does seem now that as we go into autumn and winter, which are normally drier months anyway, we’re looking at what we would normally expect as being average conditions,” says Jeff Sabburg, Queensland Climate Services manager with the Bureau of Meteorology.

“In 2011/12 we had a La Nina; we are yet to classify whether it was a weak or strong La Nina.

In 2010/2011 we had a strong La Nina, and in 2009/2010 we had a weak El Nino, which favours dry conditions.

“So, in between two lots of La Nina, there was an El Nino, so the question is will we stay neutral for next summer, or return to another La Nina, or go into El Nino like in 2009/2010?

“Scientifically no one knows for sure.

“What I can say, is historically about 70 per cent of the time we’ve either gone neutral or El Nino following a two-year La Nina event,” Sabburg says.

This would mean a drier summer in 2012/2013.

Besides prevailing El Nino and La Nina patterns, highs, lows, cold fronts and ocean temperatures are all important factors in influencing weather conditions.

“Highs and lows describe variations of air pressure across the earth’s surface, just as mountains and valleys describe variations of ground height,” Regano explains.

“At the centre of a high, the wind is usually calm and the sky clear, but lows are much more complicated.”

Cyclones are a form of low pressure system.

Before a cyclone can form, the ocean temperature needs to be at least 26 degrees says Regano. The term cyclone season refers to the period in which the Coral Sea temperature remains 26 degrees and higher.

“In addition to warmer Coral Sea temperatures, a low needs to have formed along the monsoon trough, and a whole suite of upper atmospheric conditions need to be perfectly in balance before a cyclone forms,” Regano says.

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Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Pradeep Singh says there were various factors driving recent severe weather events on the Coast.

“For example, with the weather event in early March we had a trough come in from the east over the ocean and develop into a low-pressure system close to the Coast, and for a few days it dumped a fair amount of rain in the area,” Singh says.

“There were falls of 311 millimetres in some areas; Rainbow Beach had 254 millimetres.

“In February, Cooroy had a severe thunderstorm that dumped 340 millimetres on the town on Saturday morning, and on Friday night 180 millimetres of rain fell – we had very heavy rain fall in a short period of time.”

Queensland’s wet season, says Regano, falls typically between November and April of the following year, “during which Queensland gets most of its rain, mostly from thunderstorms, cyclones and maritime showers which benefit from the hot land and warmer waters of the Coral Sea,” he says.

“Southern and western states normally get their heaviest rain from cold fronts, which predominate through winter and spring.”

Cold fronts refer to where cold polar air moving towards the equator undercuts warm tropical air moving poleward, says the bureau, often producing severe weather such as thunderstorms, squall and turbulence.

The temperature differences across a cold front can be extreme and associated with strong winds.

The warm tropical air is forced to rise and becomes unstable with the development of large cumuliform clouds.

While forecasting weather is clearly no simple task, backyard weather watchers have traditionally linked certain weather with wind direction.

But this can be unreliable, Regano says.

“Wind direction alone gives a very incomplete picture of the weather, but broadly speaking, southeast winds typically bring mild weather with brief showers; south-westerlies, clear skies and cool nights; north-westerlies, high temperature and humidity with afternoon thunderstorms; and north-easterlies, anything from bright sunshine to steady rain,” he says.

“These caveman rules can go horribly wrong, because every weather situation is unique and requires a full 3-D analysis of the atmosphere.”

So there you have it. Now when you find yourself short of a conversation starter and someone mentions the weather, you’ll have plenty to talk about.

FAST FACT Naming of Australian tropical cyclones began

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The Bureau of Meteorology says the chances of receiving above-median rainfall for April

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chance over the far north-east of NSW and south-east of Queensland.

The north-west of Western Australia between Broome and Exmouth is the most cyclone prone part of Australia’s

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of a total coastline. of 146 coastal crossings in Australia between 1970-71 and 2003-04 were in WA. BOM

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One of the worst dust storms to ever affect an Australian capital city hit Melbourne in February 1983. It lasted for 30 minutes, and plunged the centre of the city into darkness.

The Australian highest recorded temperature is

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Anzac Day is a day of remembrance for Australians, but what other historical events happened on April 25?

What’s the time?

Don’t ask that question in Las Vegas – there are no clocks in any casino in the city.

New World is named America by Dutch map maker 1507 The Martin Waldseemueller, who thought Amerigo Vespucci had discovered the continent.

Highwayman Nicolas Jacques Pelletier becomes the first 1792 person under French law to be executed by guillotine.

1809 Australia’s first post office opens in Sydney.

1971 200,000 anti-Vietnam War protesters march on Washington.

Do you know… …where the expression ‘to wear your heart on your sleeve’ comes from? Meaning to be open about your emotions, it is believed the expression came about from the middle ages, when during jousting matches a knight would dedicate his performance to a lady of the court, usually someone he was in love with. To show his feelings he would tie a ribbon or scarf belonging to the lady around his arm.

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More Monopoly money is printed in a year than real money is printed throughout the world.

336 The number of dimples on a regulation golf ball.

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WHO Alli Grant and Genine Howard WHAT Book launch WHERE Mezze Bar, Mooloolaba The bubbly team behind Profile magazine, Alli and Genine, are also best friends and now co-authors, and last week they launched their book Issues?

What Issues? by sharing cocktails and canapes with about 140 of their closest friends.

Lisa Reid, Hamish Rose

Alli Grant, Genine Howard

Sarah Davies, Erin Laing

Megan Meineke, Zoe Sparks, Wanda James

Rose Rixon, Michelle Faulkner, Michele Dougherty, Liz Terrens

Belinda Brill, Sammy Pluck, Dan Oehm

Lisa Angell, Anna Oliver

Annette Sym, Suzanne Riley Cassie Bimrose, Daniella Saville, Josh Walker, Jeremy Cheetham

WHO Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network WHAT Business Woman’s Awards launch WHERE See Plus Function Centre, Mooloolaba The annual SCBWN awards recognise local business women.

Past award winners were on hand to encourage guests to nominate or nominate someone else for this year’s awards.

Lisa & Brendan Bathersby, Sue Willis

Jennifer Schrader, Alvia Turney, Lorelei Minter

Vickie Magic, Natalie Tink, Kylie Kovacevic

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Celina Ross, Stephen Dittmann

Danielle Royall-West, Julia Jones-Walker

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WHO Jessica Ainscough

WHO Michael Pascoe

WHAT Enlightened Goddesses lunch

WHAT Business Breakfast WHERE Officeworks, Maroochydore

WHERE 4th Floor Restaurant, Mooloolaba Jessica is a writer, holistic health coach, cancer survivor and the founder of The Wellness Warrior blog. From cancer patient to healing junkie, Jess shared her healing wisdom.

Charmaine Wiltshire, Sue Broughton Jess Ainscough, Natalie McIvor

Samantha Gillard, Jeanne Treloar

Linda Jones, Aannsha Jones, Lyn O’Connor

One of Australia’s most respected finance journalists, Michael Pascoe is the obvious choice for Officeworks’ series of in-store business events.

Xanthe Coward, Leanne Matthews

Carol Armstrong, Krishna Everson, Paula Cartwright

Sandy Bell, Vanessa Finnigan

Carmen O’Brien, Hailee Thomas

Mark Wiggins, Belinda Ford

Blayke Keal, Barry Heise, Michael Pascoe, Bob Barff, Sharon Brooks, Lachlan Bradburn, Paul Loxley

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THE AVENGERS London, April There were some gorgeous dresses on the red carpet at the UK premiere of The Avengers, but the ladies had to work hard not to be outshone by co-stars Robert Downey jnr, Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Renner. The latest film inspired by a Marvel comic opened at the Vue Cinema in London last week.

Scarlett Johansson

Sam Claflin & Laura Haddock

Robert Downey jnr

Elsa Pataky & Chris Hemsworth

Cobie Smulders

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Hollywood, April

Autumn Reeser

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Busy Philipps

Carmen Electra

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian was among the stars named at the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood Style issue party, held at Greystone Manor in West Hollywood last week. Kardashian was named ‘The Total Pro’ at the event, which celebrates the best in A-list style.

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A boat navigates its way through the large swell at Mooloolaba rivermouth last week

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here’s the dredge? Last week it drew a throng of onlookers as it attempted to clear a path through the busy Mooloolah rivermouth. Then it was gone.

A Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads spokesperson says the Port Frederick – which arrived at Mooloolaba after a smaller dredge struggled to operate in rough conditions – was damaged by a large wave.

“Last Tuesday, an unusually large

swell damaged the Port Frederick’s propellers when it was dumped on the shoal,” he says. “The Port Frederick is now in Brisbane undergoing repairs, which should be finished in about two weeks.

“The smaller CSD [cutter suction dredge] Saibai, which had remained on standby while the Port Frederick was operating, is continuing to dredge whenever the weather permits,” he says.

It was reportedly the 15th incident at the rivermouth in the past year.

Marketing expert dissects women’s spending habits According to a global expert on marketing, women control or influence more than 80 per cent of all consumer purchasing decisions.

Chicago-based Amanda Stevens says women factor in a broader, more complex and more specific set of criteria going into a purchase than a man generally does.

Amanda will explain more on Friday May 4, in a Caloundra talk supported by the Sunshine Coast

Council. She has been invited to speak at a Caloundra Chamber of Commerce business breakfast, at the Events Centre in Minchinton Street.

“Marketing and selling to women does not mean you aren’t marketing to men,” she says. “It’s not an either/or proposition.

Women expect more. They have different needs and longer lists.”

For tickets or to find out more phone 5492 5977.

MOTHER’S DAY

The Sunshine Coast Council is holding free Living Safely in Your Local Community sessions at Maroochydore Library on April 30 at 10.30am.

Sunshine Coast police sergeant Diane Kirkman will present strategies on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime. She will discuss safety in the home and in public, as well as identity theft and staying safe on public transport. Phone 5475 8900 to find out more.

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full traditional ceremonial uniform.

The Australian Light Horse Association is a non-profit organisation formed in 1986 to preserve the tradition of the Australian Light Horse and honour the regiments who served.

Learn how to stay safe and avoid identity theft

MON & TUES Consisting of a choice of Main Meal from our Seniors Special List with Dessert, Tea or Coffee

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When the Anzac Day Parade made its way through the streets of Maleny on Wednesday, it wasn’t just the local people keeping the Anzac spirit alive.

The Maleny 5th Light Horse Troop also paraded on the day, in

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Sherlock Holmes, disguised as a bookseller, confronts Dr Watson

Maleny 5th Light Horse Troop evokes Anzac spirit

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Join us for a fabulous 3 course menu for just per adult (children’s meals from $8.90) Sensational pamper package valued at $250 to be won and some great promotions throughout the day. Bookings essential!

The Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company is getting ready for its newest play, The Secret of Sherlock Holmes. Grant Marks will be playing the title role, while Jodie Collie is playing Dr Watson.

Imaginative direction and set design by Grant Marks are complemented by Merryl Terrey’s costuming and Leigh Sheridan’s artwork, to faithfully recreate the Victorian era. Held at the CCTC Theatre in Wurtulla during May with a few performances in June, for bookings phone 5491 4937.

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Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson says Dempsey asked him to conduct a check on him and confirmed the minister’s record was clean.

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An Australian lawyer working for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange claims the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has put her on a travel watch list requiring special approval to return to Australia.

London-based human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson says airport authorities in London informed her she was on an “inhibited travel list”.

“Just delayed from checking in at (London Heathrow Airport) because I’m apparently “inhibited” – requiring approval from Australia House @dfat to travel,” she tweeted.

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The Newman Government has ordered an immediate end to the auctioning of properties purchased by the previous Labor government for its failed Traveston Crossing Dam. The Labor government bought 494 properties in the Mary Valley, north of Brisbane, for more than $500 million in expectation of building the dam. The Federal Government refused environmental approval for the project.

So far, just four of the properties have been sold, one is under contract and 21 are either listed for sale, or being prepared for sale.

Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney on Thursday ordered all sales be halted.

He says the drip feed of properties to the market was failing to deliver because market values had decreased.

The government will announce a strategy to “re-establish Mary Valley communities” next month.

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The Bundaberg MP’s comments come after former police minister David Gibson was forced to resign only two weeks into the job amid unlicensed driving allegations.

Dempsey, a former police sergeant, told reporters in Brisbane he has not had any traffic fines or criminal convictions at all.

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The ABC abandoned its Toowong studios in 2006, when up to 18 women who worked at the site between 1994 and 2006 developed cancer.

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Governor-General Quentin Bryce this week officially opened the ABC’s new purpose-built headquarters at South Bank.

The site reunites Brisbane staff who were working across eight sites.

The ABC will share its new building with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

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The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) says regional and rural small business owners in Gladstone, Toowoomba and the Surat Basin remain optimistic about the future.

Its survey of 100 small businesses, released on Thursday, showed 75 per cent believe the coal seam gas (CSG) industry will generate more business and economic activity over the next five years.

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Costa says the US-owned company Titan Salvage won the bid to remove the ship, which struck rocks off the tourist-dependent island of Giglio on January 13, when the captain made an unauthorised

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The event, on May 10, will feature in the Dinner with Barack campaign, which the president’s political braintrust dreamed up to attract small donations and fire up grassroots supporters.

Obama fans are invited to enter the contest and donate as little as $US3 on a webpage titled Obama, Clooney and You, featuring pictures of the Oscar-winning star and the president. Lucky winners earn a spot at the dinner.

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s Sunshine Coast residents head to the polls tomorrow to determine the make-up of the new council that will carry the region into the future, My Weekly Preview asked each of the eight mayoral candidates why they believe they are the best person for the top job. Here are their reponses.

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I have been connected with the Sunshine Coast for more than 50 years and have owned my own business for the past 33 years. I was elected five times as state president of the peak pharmacy organisation.

As mayor I would work to broaden the Coast’s economic base with knowledge industries, and introduce support officers to help businesses and community organisations. I’d work towards cost-effective transport, protect the environment and make council more responsive.

My greatest achievements have been leading teams of great people – I’d bring this leadership to council.

I have the qualifications, business and council experience, community involvement and policy vision to be the next mayor of the Sunshine Coast.

My key policies include: • Making council a customer-focused, efficient organisation with less debt.

• Reducing red tape and cost of living.

• Attracting new business.

• Diversification into new clean industries.

• Better community engagement through new community panels.

• Faster roll-out of key infrastructure projects.

• A review of council levies.

• Multi-deck car parks to ease congestion.

I am the only mayoral candidate with experience as an elected representative and a proven track record. As the head of the Major Projects Portfolio, I am responsible for council’s transformative projects including the Airport Master Plan and the Entertainment and Convention Centre. I achieved unanimous support from councillors to progress these economic drivers. My commitment to supporting commercial innovation is the foundation for my proposal to establish an Industry Group and Regional Economic Action Plan.

My top priorities are creating jobs and strengthening the economy.

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Jim Hopkins

Mark Jamieson

Matthew Ryan-Sykes

Brett Winkler

I will inspire a team that works together to make the Coast not just the most beautiful place to live, but a place where residents are proud of their community.

I will lead a local government that champions the rights of every person to prosper, grow and belong in safety. Economic prosperity will be achieved by tourism, business and education strategies that will create jobs. I will create vibrant communities by celebrating diversity, protecting our environment and beautifying public spaces. I will champion environmental policies, ensuring that the protection of our lifestyle is at the heart of all we do.

In the position of mayor you will at times stand alone, something to which I can relate to after operating the excavator business that Elizabeth and I ran successfully for 13 years, here on the Coast. The hallmarks of such success are that of integrity, courage and dare.

Integrity to do the right thing – you may not always succeed, but strive to do so.

Courage to face one’s fears and to look to the future with a open mind for the betterment of all. Dare to step up for our privileges and rights, for if we let them slip away they will be gone forever and a day.

I am married to Lorrell and we live in Buderim. We have three grown children. As an independent mayoral candidate, with the slogan ‘a better way, a better future’ I am dedicated to shaping the future of the Sunshine Coast for the benefit of all residents. This election is about jobs and careers, now and in the future, leadership and the demonstrated ability to build and grow a team while improving council performance. I believe in communities and the need for inspired leadership and teamwork to deliver shared goals. As mayor, I would undertake to serve our community at all levels without fear or favour.

As mayor, my objective would be to ensure the Coast is both an affordable and sustainable place to live, having council work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders so that public transport would become free; the Airport Master Plan is supported as this creates more jobs; council affirms better accessibility for businesses by supporting a light rail system connecting the coastal strip, hospitals, the airport and existing rail network; and allow development applications to be automatically rejected where council receives 80 per cent of ratepayers objections demanding this within a postcode area.

My vision is about creating an environment of opportunity for our people.

I’m about creating more jobs, better infrastructure, enhancing our lifestyle and less red tape. I want our children to have the opportunity to live and work on the Sunshine Coast and enjoy our iconic lifestyle and environment. I will deliver a truly united team within council, one that will serve and reconnect with their community. My business, sporting and community experience stands me in good stead to deliver the right balance for council – an organisation built around the community that isn’t just about business.

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n 2007, Coca-Cola bought one of its competitors for $4.1 billion. Glacéau, the company that makes Vitamin Water, had a few shareholders who made a tidy profit from the sale, which wouldn’t be unusual except one was a man named Curtis Jackson – better known to most people as the rapper 50 Cent.

Jackson is thought to have pocketed around $100 million for his 10 per cent share, which he acquired as part of an endorsement deal in the early 2000s.

Though he presumably knows more about making rap albums than vitamin-laced beverages, Jackson had worked with Glacéau to develop and promote the Forumla 50 drink, and had also acted as a spokesperson.

In return he walked away a whole lot richer when the company changed hands, scoring himself the top spot on Forbes magazine’s list of the highest-earning rappers of 2008.

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Celebrities turning themselves into a brand is nothing new. It’s common to see stars lending their name to a cosmetics or jewellery line, endorsing a particular watch or teaming with a designer to launch a ‘personal fragrance’. While in the past, such ventures have kept celebs in the familiar worlds of music, fashion and film, today’s form of entrepreneurship requires the A-list to venture a little further out of its comfort zone.

The internet-driven explosion of celebrity culture means fame is more fickle than it used to be, and stars can no longer depend on having years to cash in on the limelight. Instead of relying on short-term endorsement deals (which may see them dumped for the next pretty young thing), stars are now seeking ownership – which offers greater long-term financial security – as part of their extracurricular business activities.

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CELEBS have received acclaim on the runways of New York, London and Paris.

Timberlake was a surprisingly early adopter of the ‘ownership equals security’ mantra. In a move echoing his role in the film The Social Network, the pop star-turned-actor last year bought a major stake in Myspace in an attempt to turn the failing site around. Timberlake is also a primary investor in other ventures including Tenman Records, a brand of tequila called 901, a homewares line called HomeMint and three different restaurants.

Like fashion, hospitality is a popular crossover industry for celebs, with everyone from actor Sandra Bullock, to basketball legend Michael Jordan, to country music star Toby Keith, trying their hand at restaurant ownership. They follow a trend started by actor Robert de Niro, who began his restaurant portfolio back in 1990 with the Tribeca Grill in New York and now owns the Greenwich Hotel and a share in Nobu, a high-class sushi eatery with 24 locations worldwide.

A-listers spend so much time in bars and nightclubs that it makes sense to buy one, right?

A pub crawl through New York will take you to a string of nightspots with celeb investors: try Angels & Kings (musician Pete Wentz and blogger Perez Hilton); The Cutting Room (Sex and the City’s Chris Noth); Tiny’s and the Bar Upstairs (hockey players Sean Avery and Henrik Lundqvist); and SPiN (Susan Sarandon). Finally you’ll end up at 40/40 Club, a sports bar owned by rapper Jay-Z.

$72 million Jay-Z and Beyonce’s combined yearly income.

The next morning you can recover at UK musician Moby’s whimsical vegan tea café, or at the coffee shop Hugh Jackman opened with a few close friends.

While we’ve always known celebrities have plenty of money, it is surprising to discover how clever they are with it. Famous businesspeople are nothing new – media coverage has made stars of Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg and the late Steve Jobs – but the crucial difference is they were

A-listers spend so much time in bars and nightclubs that it makes sense to buy one, right? entrepreneurs before they were household names.

Show business is a shallow industry, and while stars endorsing cosmetics is one thing, do they really have the skills for the high-stakes corporate world?

(The Kardashians talking stocks and investment portfolios? Please.)

Enter Jay-Z. As well as being considered by many as the most talented rapper in history, Beyonce’s 42-year-old husband is also one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, having amassed a $450 million fortune. This is partly due to his having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, but the cash has also come from

ownership in projects as diverse as the Rocawear fashion label (which he sold for $204 million in 2007), basketball team the New Jersey Nets, an advertising firm, a cosmetics company and a string of restaurants and clubs.

It seems Jay-Z’s cleverness with rhymes has translated into savvy investment sense. Far from simply lending his name to projects, Jay-Z is renowned for being an astute businessman who carefully manages and controls his image and portfolio. As an emerging artist he founded record label Roc-A-Fella, in 2008 he was appointed president and CEO of Island Def Jam Records, and in 2009 he signed a $150 million deal with music distributor Live Nation. Jay-Z is also a co-brand director of Budweiser Select and the subject of a business biography by Forbes journalist Zack O’Malley Greenburg, which chronicles his rise from street corner to corner office.

So while some stars blow all their money on champagne and designer gowns, others are counting their pennies and investing for the future – just like we are. And these days, the fast pace of celebrity culture means anyone can be famous in the short term. A few years ago, reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was an unknown New York housewife. She is now on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, having sold her Skinnygirl Cocktails brand for a figure reported to be in the tens of millions.

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arren Buffet is perhaps the best-known and most acclaimed investor of all time. For your interest, I have recounted his current views on cash and term deposits below. “Investments that are denominated in a given currency include money market funds, bonds, mortgages, bank deposits, and other instruments. Most of these currencybased investments are thought of as ‘safe’. In truth, they are among the most dangerous of assets. “Over the past century, these instruments have destroyed many investors’ purchasing power, even as the holders continued to receive

payments of interest and principal.

This ugly result, moreover, will forever recur. Governments determine the ultimate value of money, and systemic forces sometimes cause them to gravitate to policies that produce inflation.

From time to time, such policies spin out of control. “Even in the US, the dollar has fallen a staggering 86 per cent in value since 1965. “Consequently, a tax-free institution would have needed 4.3 per cent interest annually from bond investments over that period to simply maintain its purchasing power. “For tax-paying investors, the picture has been far worse. During the same 47-year period, continuous rolling of US Treasury bills produced 5.7 per cent annually. If an individual investor paid personal income taxes at a rate averaging 25 per cent, this 5.7 per cent return would have yielded nothing in the way of real income. This investor’s visible income

tax would have stripped him of 1.4 points of the stated yield, and the invisible inflation tax would have devoured the remaining 4.3 points.

Note the implicit inflation ‘tax’ was more than triple the explicit income tax that our investor probably thought of as his main burden. “High interest rates can compensate purchasers for the inflation risk they face with currencybased investments, but current rates do not come close to offsetting the purchasing-power risk that investors assume. Right now bonds should come with a warning label. “Under today’s conditions, therefore, I do not like currencybased investments.�

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PAIN RELIEF IN A CUP We know Gwyneth Paltrow did it, and plenty of massage therapists and acupuncturists swear by it, so what is cupping? If you think it has to do with sipping tea, you are way off the mark.

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upping is one of the oldest forms of body therapy and may relieve a wide variety of ailments, usually without significant side-effects.

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thereby drawing up the skin underneath and increasing blood flow to the area.

“Cupping is a form of therapy that has existed for thousands of years,” says Matthias Menschel, a general practitioner and naturopath affiliated with the German Wellness Association. “It was among the

drainage therapies that also included blood-letting and treatment with blood-sucking leeches.”

The therapy aims to free the body of supposedly harmful fluids and stimulate its powers of self-healing.

“Cupping is based on reflex zones of the skin,” says Arne Krueger from the Professional Association of German Naturopaths. “Every skin zone can be associated with a certain internal organ, in line with development of the human embryo.”

Cupping makes use of Head’s Zones, named after the late British neurologist Henry Head, who linked hypersensitivity of certain areas of the skin to visceral disease.

“If you apply a stimulus to a particular skin zone, it will be transmitted via the nervous system to an organ,” Krueger says.

There are two basic types of

cupping: dry and wet. “In dry cupping, cups made of glass or clear plastic are placed on the particular skin zone,” Menschel says. A rubber pump draws air away, creating the necessary vacuum.

In wet cupping, the skin is pricked with a needle first.

Cupping may help relieve arthritic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic neck and back pain.

According to Menschel, it can also ease functional complaints involving internal organs, but he adds it’s important to have complaints checked by your doctor first.

Patients should be prepared for bruises. Due to the suction on the skin, small hematomas frequently form, so those with high blood pressure or hemophilia are ill-suited for cupping.

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With Facebook recently having its eighth birthday, the social networking giant has fundamentally changed the way we communicate, socialise and publish.

According to the May 2011 Sensis Social Media Report, the average Australian social network user has 217 friends, contacts or followers.

That figure well exceeds the ‘Dunbar number’, the 150 meaningful relationships that anthropologist Robin Dunbar suggested is the neurological limit the human brain can handle.

Sure, Facebook allows you to define your contacts, but it can’t guarantee the content won’t be seen by unintended recipients.

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photo sharing, which can be done simply by sending photographs in an email attachment to the family photo album maintained at the FamilyLeaf site.

FamilyLeaf Still in development and available by invite only, this social site limits an individual’s network in a different way: it is for relatives only. Each family’s network has one designated gatekeeper, though one person can belong to more than one family’s network. FamilyLeaf has streamlined

Pair Pair, also for use on smartphones, offers a way to share with one, and only one, other person. The creators developed the Pair app with longdistance relationships in mind.

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n the world heavyweight battle that involves Mercedes-Benz and BMW, it’s rare that even an inch is conceded without a fierce contest.

Yet for years, Mercedes has all but conceded the compact sports car segment to its arch-rival’s 3-Series coupe.

Finally, though, it seems Benz has gotten serious about this rather lucrative part of the market with its new C-Class Coupe.

It is a beautifully styled, beautifully built accompaniment to the C-Class range and a fitting stablemate to the car most judges consider to be the pick of this compact prestige class – the C-Class sedan. It’s every bit as handsome as its big brother, the E-Class coupe, and boasts the same flowing lines and elegant stance as the mighty CL coupe – which costs about five times as much.

We tested the coupe in its midrange form – the turbo-charged C250 CGI which utilises Benz’s 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine and

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seven-speed automatic transmission, and arrives with a retail price of $69,100 plus on-road costs.

It looks great. It’s a pleasure to steer and it comes with a choice of engines ranging all the way up to the fearsome C63 – with a 6.2-litre high-performance V8 which turns this slinky machine into a true supercar.

The C250 we tested won’t challenge that car, but its 150 kilowatts and 310 Newton metres of torque give it more than adequate performance.

It has an excellent dash layout, classy instrument cluster with a colour graphic display, colour sat-nav centre screen and voice-activation system.

In our test machine, the front seats were not only heated but cooled by little internal fans which ventilate your posterior through tiny perforations in the leather. Talk about posh – though it’s a $2000 option.

Surprisingly, the 1.8-litre turbo is more efficient than the identically sized, but less powerfully-tuned

engine in the entry-level C180 Coupe.

If more power is your desire, there’s the V6-engined C350, pumping out 250kW and 370Nm. Our choice (apart from the C63, of course) would be the diesel model – the C250 CDI which, using a twin-turbocharged 2.1-litre diesel, combined with the latest stop-start technology, sips just 5.1l/100km despite its V8-like power output of 150kW and 500Nm. It’s hard to see this car not being a runaway success for Benz. Perhaps for the first time, BMW’s 3-Series Coupe had better watch its back.

THIRST 7l/100km (official combined figure).

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It is Toyota’s locally made flagship and is being promoted as an attainable luxury car.

Second-generation Aurion is the most powerful Toyota made in Australia, generating 200kW of power at 6200rpm on 91 octane fuel. Toyota says Aurion delivers the best fuel economy in the 3.5-litre class in the large passenger segment – six per cent better than the first generation.

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Aurion, like its locally made stablemates, benefits from new computer numeric control (CNC) machines at Australia’s Altona plant, which allow even more precise manufacturing techniques.

Panel fit in many instances has been reduced from tolerances of five millimetres to just 3.5 millimetres – the domain of a very few true luxury cars, Toyota says.

Ride and handling has been improved in all areas as a result of extensive local testing and development, the carmaker also says.

Interior dimensions have been increased to provide even more legroom, and in particular, greater headroom for rear seat occupants.

Seats have increased in size while being made even more supportive.

Toyota says it has sought to refine its value proposition to Aurion buyers.

As well as capping Aurion’s recommended retail price below $50,000, it has further improved its popular capped price logbook servicing proposition

to four years/75,000km (whichever occurs first) up to the first five service periods.

“Aurion has become a favourite amongst experienced motorists,” Toyota’s executive director sales and marketing Matthew Callachor says.

“Since its launch in 2006 Aurion has become something of a hallmark for private buyers who do not see the need to enter the market above the luxury car tax threshold, but who still want distinctive luxury features.

“Toyota’s goal with second-generation Aurion was to even better meet those requirements.

“There will not be a current generation Aurion owner who will not appreciate the improvements in the new vehicle and who won’t be tempted to trade up.”

Callachor describes second-generation Aurion as an expansionary vehicle.

“Styling, technical and manufacturing improvements all point to Aurion expanding its market appeal,” he says.

“There is a strong market for a powerful prestige vehicle.

“Aurion is rightly, and discretely, earning a reputation as a vehicle of quality.

“Second-generation Aurion will enhance that position.”

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sufficient twist to illuminate the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ESC activation light almost constantly for an entire lap of Phillip Island, including all the way to about 245kmh on Gardner straight in fifth gear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in the dry. Fiddling with the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two M Drive buttons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which offer a pre-selected combination of steering, suspension damping, transmission, throttle pedal and ESC settings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; made little difference, and nor did switching everything manually to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sport plusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Carmaker Holden may be hatching a plan to bring back the legendary Torana.

Wheels magazine says the idea of a new mid-sized, rear-wheel-drive that captures the same spirit as its namesake is germinating deep within the company.

The magazine says while the company recognises that its future lies with building front-wheel-drive vehicles, it is also conscious of its sporting, rear-drive heritage.

It believes the concept of a new Torana lies in a localised version of a US model, the Chevrolet Code 130R, which was shown as a concept at the Detroit motor show in January.

If the car is approved for the US, the chances of it also coming to Australia are good, Wheels says.

The idea also has some support within the company with General Motors executive director of international operations Mike Simcoe enthusiastic about the

A new vibrating seat from General Motors’ subsidiary Cadillac warns drivers of crash threats ahead.

The Cadillac Safety Alert generates vibrating pulse patterns on the left or right sides of the seat bolsters if drivers drift from the traffic lane or get too close to objects when parking.

It is due to be offered on the new Cadillac XTS compact saloon and the XTS offroader from this autumn. The vibrating seat may also find its way into Opel models in Europe.

“It’s akin to someone tapping on your shoulder in a crowd to get your attention,” says General Motors safety spokesman Raymond Kiefer.

“Using the tactile sense to communicate crash threat direction provides an effective and intuitive way to cut through the clutter of visual and auditory sensory information that drivers routinely experience,” he says.

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prospect. “Would I like to have a compact rear-wheel-drive performance coupe like that in any portfolio? Yes,” he told Wheels.

Simcoe also appears keen about the idea of calling it a Torana, saying it would be doing all the same things that the original Toranas did.

But, he is also cautious.

He told Wheels that the worst thing a carmaker could do was devalue a heritage badge by sticking it on an unworthy car.

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Toyota event a success Ken Mills Toyota’s Product Expo last Saturday allowed people to explore Toyota’s range as well as test out the manufacturer’s fleet of 4WD vehicles on a purpose-built track.

New products such as the Prius C and Hybrid Camry were on display and available for a test drive.

A 4WD track is unique to Ken Mills Toyota at Maroochydore and the public was invited to try it out as part of the Product Expo day.

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Marketed by Steve Turner and Geoff Ohmsen from Platinum Properties, this new home has been built to take in the spectacular water views and sea breezes. Never to be built out and showcasing the lake, picnic area, barbecue facilities and parkland opposite, the home is currently rented for $1227 a week and is used exclusively as a display home. Astute investors will recognise the ideal location in a growing area, where millions of dollars are being spent on infrastructure and local developments, including the Kawana hospital precinct.

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eading in to the hinterland, 20 Byrne Lane in Maleny features a stunning home on 4.5 acres. Elizabeth House is marketed by David Gamble from Maleny & Hinterland Real Estate and has been designed around antique leadlight windows and Australian red cedar. For $3,289,000 the new owners will enjoy four large bedrooms, three bathrooms, formal and informal living areas, a country-style timber kitchen, billiard room, wide hallways, 11-foot decorative ceilings, wool carpets and recycled hardwood flooring. Wide verandahs, sweeping lawns, manicured gardens, and a huge shed are other features. The backdrop of Mary Cairncross Rainforest Reserve adds to the charm and appeal of this unique property.

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or $990,000 you can become the proud owner of 122 Atkinson Rd, Bli Bli, marketed by Steve G Pery from RE/MAX Property Sales in Nambour. With sweeping coastal views this HIA awardwinning home is designed over three levels, with excellent separation. It provides plenty of space for extended family or dual living, with a theatre room, plus an office suite, timber floors, spacious granite benchtops and servery to the deck and barbecue area. Each of the four bedrooms is huge and includes ceiling fans and built in robes. There’s also plenty of storage and workshop space with a two-car lock-up garage and a double carport.

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Forest Pines Estate

600 to 2400 SQM

Sunshine Coast’s Best Value Homes and Land With many local estates average allotment sizes below the smallest on offer here you will find Forest Pines a breath of fresh air. All lots are generously proportioned, and are level or gently undulating meaning low build costs. Set in the foothills of beautiful Buderim and only a couple of minutes from Maroochydore, access to Nambour, Brisbane or local beaches is a breeze. We have on offer some brand new homes nearly ready to move into or can tailor house and land packages to any and every budget. Low deposit finance is also available.

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Offering 5200 square metres of living, the home was extensively renovated in 2009 and has nine bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and five fireplaces. It also features a beautifully appointed three-bedroom guest house, an indoor/outdoor entertaining and pool area, tennis court, putting green and three climate-controlled multi-car garages. Of course, there is a prerequisite indoor basketball stadium, featuring a full-size court with cushioned hardwood flooring, competition-quality lighting and a custom sound system. The huge number 23 on the front gate matches the jersey Jordan wore for the Chicago Bulls. The property is listed for $29 million with Katherine Chez Malkin of Baird & Warner Real Estate.

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A snapshot of who’s doing what in the industry NERVOUS WAIT The buyers are out but confidence is still lacking at auctions.

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espite a rise in overall buyer registrations, the latest data from Jason Andrew Auctioneers shows the 35-day clearance rate fell marginally, with buyers showing an increasing hesitancy.

Director Jason Andrew believes buyers are suffering from a lack of confidence which he thinks stems from recent changes around the financial sector’s position on interest rates. “One of the most significant factors influencing buyer confidence in the property market has always been interest rates,” Andrew says.

Buyers are clearly feeling nervous. The market needs an RBA rate cut in May to restore confidence

“While traditionally the Reserve Bank has wielded significant power over interest rate setting, in recent times the banks have eroded that influence, particularly with the ANZ’s decision last year to begin reviewing their mortgage rates outside of the monthly RBA cycle.”

He adds, “Continuing out-of-cycle increases from the lenders despite the RBA leaving rates on hold all year have been verging on irresponsible, particularly with widespread speculation that this activity is about protecting the bank’s bottom lines rather than the officially cited reason of increased funding costs.

“Buyers are clearly feeling nervous. The market needs an RBA rate cut in May to restore confidence, but even more than that, consumers need the banks to do the right things and pass any cut on, in full.”

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57 The Decks 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car April 21 Passed in.

Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Sales agents: David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123 & Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Features: Auction: Result: Agency:

Email: auctions@myweeklypreview.com.au

Auctions in Action Buderim 2/123 Burnett Street 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car April 21 Passed in at $420,000.

Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Sales agent: Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 Features: Auction: Result: Agency:

Montville 386 Western Avenue 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car April 22 Passed in. Working with conditional interest.

Maleny & Hinterland Real Agency: Estate 5494 3022 Sales agent: David Gamble 0419 720 575 Features: Auction: Result:

9 Majorca Place 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, 1 office April 19 Passed in.

Elite Lifestyle Properties 5444 0111 Sales agents: Mark Unkel 0412 738 675 & Julie Coffey 0416 141 065 Features: Auction: Result: Agency:

16 Benjamin Street 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car April 21 Sold prior to auction.

Belle Property Buderim 5444 6722 Sales agent: Tim Burrough 0418 666 356 Features: Auction: Result: Agency:

Mooloolah Valley 126 Eudlo Road Land Features: April 21 Auction: Passed in. Looking for offers Result: in the $500,000s.

Next Property Group Agency: 1300 400 777 Sales agent: Chris Pace 0417 196 600

Mountain Creek 50 Centenary Crescent 5+ bed, 3 bath, 2 car Features: April 21 Auction: Passed in at $700,000.

Result: Belle Property Buderim Agency: 5445 6722 Sales agent: Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

21 Robur Crescent Land Features: April 21 Auction: Passed in.

Result: Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Agency: Sales agents: Steve Turner 0412 679 488 & Geoff Ohmsen 0412 103 147

Ninderry 221 Ninderry Road 4 bed, 1 bath, 4 car April 22 Sold for $435,000.

Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Sales agents: Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 & Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Features: Auction: Result: Agency:

Moffat Beach 10 Headlands Court 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car April 19 Passed in. Now listed at $679,500.

RE/MAX Property Services Agency: 5438 5221 Sales agents: Eric Werne 0407 145 504 & Andy Camm 0458 666 670 Features: Auction: Result:

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84 Francis Road, Bli Bli Auction details: On site Sunday April 29 @ 1pm Agency: Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Contact: Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 & Damien Michael 0413 024 124 Unit 3 ‘Blue Horizon’, 7 Latona Avenue, Caloundra Auction details: On site Friday April 27 @ 2pm Agency: Harcourts Caloundra 5438 0055 Contact: Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

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Wurtulla 50 Piringa Street 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car April 21 Passed in. Working with post-auction interest.

Property Today 5444 2222 Agency: Sales agent: Serg Gubecka 0410 557 975 Features: Auction: Result:

1 & 2/7 Maud Street, Caloundra Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 2.30pm Agency: Mooloolaba Real Estate 5444 1066 Contact: Grant Cheatham 0411 467 917 194 Mossy Bank Road, Eudlo Auction details: On site Sunday April 29 @ 10am Agency: Laurie Evans Real Estate 5494 6588 Contact: Laurie Evans 0419 658 087 38 Flaxton Mill Road, Flaxton Auction details: On site Sunday April 29 @ 2pm Agency: RealWay Caloundra 5436 0700 Contact: Petro Geyl 0447 770 457 & Rene Poulos 0412 424 286 110 Golden Beach Esplanade, Golden Beach Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 1pm Agency: Seaside Real Estate 5492 2555 Contact: Anna Morgan-Varlow 0410 864 688

25 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ noon Agency: Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Contact: Jason Burns 0417 762 001 5 Mooloolah Island, Minyama Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 11am Agency: Elite Lifestyle Properties 5444 0111 Contact: Mark Unkel 0412 738 675 10 Oak Court, Minyama Auction details: On site Friday April 27 @ noon Agency: Elite Lifestyle Properties 5444 0111 Contact: Mark Unkel 0412 738 675 Unit 403 ‘Oceans’, 101 The Esplanade, Mooloolaba Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 1pm Agency: Mooloolaba Real Estate 5444 1066 Contact: Col Roper 0412 708 365 Unit 907 ‘Mooloolaba International’, 121 The Esplanade, Mooloolaba Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 12.30pm Agency: First National Mooloolaba 5444 0800 Contact: Jean Hamer 0419 034 500 9 Courcheval Terrace, Mons Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 11.30am Agency: Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Contact: Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 14 Fairmeadow Road, Nambour Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 4pm Agency: RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Contact: Steve G Pery 0448 884 093 29 Flinders Avenue, Nambour Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 1pm Agency: First National Carolans 5441 1344 Contact: Stephen Colasimone 0413 416 952

142 Ilkley Road, Ilkley Auction details: On site Sunday April 29 @ 11am Agency: Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Contact: Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374

95 Perwillowen Road, Nambour Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 11am Agency: First National Carolans 5441 1344 Contact: Stephen Colasimone 0413 416 952

8 Kirra Road, Maroochy River Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 11am Agency: Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Contact: Chris Pace 0417 196 600 & Craig Porter 0411 554 880

38 Petigrain Avenue, Palmwoods Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 3pm Agency: First National Palmwoods 5445 9666 Contact: Vanessa Brunton 0467 448 850

9 Hinkler Parade, Maroochydore Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 10am Agency: Property Today 5444 2222 Contact: John Anderson 0418 714 535

30 Wallaby Court, Pelican Waters Auction details: On site Saturday April 28 @ 2pm Agency: Harcourts Caloundra 5438 0055 Contact: Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

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pool safety standard. “If the licensed pool safety inspector issues a nonconformity notice it means the swimming area doesn’t meet legislative requirements,” Tucker says.

“A nonconformity notice should state how the pool barrier doesn’t comply and what needs to be done to make it comply.”

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Manager building services, Steven Tucker, says having the right safety barriers around pools and spas is essential for saving lives and preventing injuries. “That’s why pool safety certificates are required by law,” he says. “Under current State Government legislation, if you are selling or renting a property with a swimming pool you must attain a pool safety certificate from a licensed pool safety inspector.

“Pool owners not selling or leasing a property have until November 30, 2015 to comply with the new pool fence safety standard.”

Pool owners can arrange for a licensed pool safety inspector to inspect their pool enclosure to determine whether or not they comply with the

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This big family home in deepwater Mooloolaba comes with a 23-metre, east-facing frontage onto the river and plenty of potential. With 1000 square metres of living under roof, it boasts soaring nine-foot ceilings and impressive inclusions such as two living rooms, an open-plan kitchen with butler’s pantry, and a sweeping balcony wrapping around the upper level.

Outside are an expansive waterfront deck, pontoon, pool and spa.

26 Carwoola Cres, Mooloolaba 5 bed, 6 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday May 12 @ 1pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063

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Minyama waterfront home

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Battery Hill original

Onlly m Only minutes inutes t ffrom rom th the harbour’s h b ’ entrance, this hi h home features 20 metres of deepwater frontage with a 15-metre commercial pontoon. The comfortable, two-storey brick home has four bedrooms upstairs, with all bedrooms boasting water views, and a family living space downstairs that extends outdoors. The pool area merges with a 50-square metre entertaining deck that extends over the waterfront.

This home represents bargain buying in a quiet pocket of Buderim. At the end of a cul-de-sac with a park next door, it features three bedrooms and a study, two bathrooms and a covered outdoor patio area overlooking a good-sized backyard for kids to play in.

There are a double garage and side access on a 742-square metre block, making this home suitable for families or investors.

This original family home is ready to be renovated and is walking distance from Dicky Beach. The solid, two-level brick residence has a double garage underneath adjoining a spacious rumpus area.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a large, open-plan living space flowing out to front and rear balconies. The large backyard has ample space for a pool.

29 Cypress Court, Minyama 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car $1,595,000 Waterfront Agents 5477 6114 Trevor & Glenys Martin 0400 818 777

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20 Chardonnay Court, Buderim 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $415,000 RealWay Buderim 5445 2777 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219 Lauren McCarthy 0406 962 578

13 Saracen Street, Battery Hill 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Thursday May 10 @ 4pm Harcourts Caloundra 5438 0055 Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

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A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast 151 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach Sold for: $355,000 Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Agency: Go Gecko Caloundra Sales agent: Shane Strong

<$500,000 $500,000 – $1 million >$1 million 1 Orchid Place, Bokarina Sold for: $420,000 Features: 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Agency: Team Godwin Real Estate Sales agent: Ernie Underwood

153 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach Sold for: $355,000 Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 car Agency: Seaside Real Estate Sales agent: Rob Hurman & Di Hurman 57 Nelson Street, Golden Beach Sold for: $360,000 Features: 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Agency: Seaside Real Estate Sales agent: Denise Ruhle & Julie Shirvington

1 Onkara Street, Buderim Sold for: $800,000 Features: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agency: Next Property Group Sales agent: Jodie McDonell 18 Holt Street, Currimundi Sold for: $520,000 Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agency: RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra Sales agent: Debra Hyde 7 Beattie Street, Golden Beach Sold for: $315,500 Features: 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Agency: Seaside Real Estate Sales agent: Anna Morgan-Varlow

2/138 Westminster Avenue, Golden Beach Sold for: $187,500 Features: 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Agency: Seaside Real Estate Sales agent: Peter Crowe Unit 82 ‘St Kitts’, 7 Grand Parade, Kawana Island Sold for: $400,000 Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agency: Howcroft & Associates Real Estate Sales agent: Bill Howcroft

Unit 4 ‘Sea Air’, 1 Burke Street, Golden Beach Sold for: $310,000 Features: 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Agency: Seaside Real Estate Sales agent: Peter Crowe

2 Elanda Court, Kuluin Sold for: $340,000 Features: 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Agency: Next Property Group Sales agent: Jason Burns 63/8 Melody Court, Minyama Sold for: $330,000 Features: 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Agency: Mooloolaba Real Estate Sales agent: Henry & Nina 2/9 Tombarra Street, Mooloolaba Sold for: $390,000 Features: 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Agency: Mooloolaba Real Estate Sales agent: Grant Cheatham 22 Tombarra Street, Mooloolaba Sold for: $485,000 Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agency: Mooloolaba Real Estate Sales agent: Henry & Nina

8 Etep Court, Nambour Sold for: $350,000 Features: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agency: Victor Realty Sales agent: Craig Heppell 2/10 Mt Pleasant Road, Nambour Sold for: $313,500 Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agency: Victor Realty Sales agent: Craig Heppell

64 Main Street, Palmwoods Sold for: $324,000 Features: 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Agency: Elders Real Estate Palmwoods Sales agent: Celeste Hammond

Unit 253 ‘The Palms’, 4 Melody Court, Warana Sold for: $302,000 Features: 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Agency: Team Godwin Real Estate Sales agent: Luke Godwin

2/4 Misty Court, Yandina Sold for: $680,000 Features: 4 bed, 2 bath Agency: Next Property Group Sales agent: Robyne Williams

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• Set on 1041m2, just a short drive to Mooloolah town • Huge inground pool, no rear neighbours • Air con, great rear deck, room to move • If you are hungry for value don’t wait to inspect!

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AUCTION ON SITE THIS SATURDAY AT 1PM 110 Golden Beach Esplanade, Golden Beach Superb location. Across the road from the stunning Pumicestone Passage this tastefully refurbished beach home with fabulous original polished timber floorboards.

• Lovely high ceilings, upstairs giving a feeling of air and space with a delightful feature window embracing the lounge • The boardwalk along the Pumicestone Passage is a near 5m from your doors • Huge 4 car garage, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 607m² block • Stroll to shops and transport, Monash park a stone’s throw away.

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4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday April 28 @ 2pm Harcourts Caloundra 5438 0055 Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

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lifestyle generously proportioned to suit the whole family and with space to store your caravan or boat this impressive home is well positioned in a peaceful cul de sac. there is a large study as well as bedrooms with excellent separation and living zones that extend to a paved courtyard and low maintenance tropical garden pool area.

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lifestyle providing spacious living for your large family, enjoying privacy and seclusion at the end of a tree lined cul-de-sac. the outdoor entertaining area incorporates a family-sized swimming pool that will keep the kids happy during the coast’s long summer months. you will love the tranquility this home offers and the convenience of its location with easy access to a variety of schools and the university.

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accommodation multiple living areas make this home perfect for entertaining and the kids will love having their own separate retreat which incorporates a versatile media space, 4 good sized bedrooms and the family bathroom. the parents haven’t been forgotten with the master suite including walk in robe and ensuite. to complete the picture of this substantial family home there is also large purpose built office ideal for a home-based business. features our vendors are ready to move on and are committed to selling at or before auction.

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mons 9 courcheval terrace lifestyle relaxing and restful, this beautiful property is perfect for those looking for an idyllic family lifestyle far removed from the hectic daily routine, but little more than 10 minutes to the sunshine coast’s best beaches, restaurants and cafes. situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac in an exclusive estate containing 28 acres of forest and walking trails, wonderful views to the hinterland, beautiful sunsets and cool coastal breezes.

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Nambour family home

Maroochydore unit

Pets welcome in Buderim

The main level of this solid brick home features ceramic tile flooring, a spacious kitchen and main living and dining area offering coastal breezes and a leafy outlook.

Two bedrooms are large and the smaller third bedroom is used as a home office. With a new, second bathroom and kitchenette, the lower garage area offers a dual-living option or teenagers’ retreat.

In an excellent position only a short walk to the beach, cafes and shops, in beautiful Cotton Tree, this apartment is in a small complex with pool and boasts an air-conditioned master bedroom with balcony.

Downstairs is a living area with second toilet and a large, north-facing courtyard.

There are also two secure basement car spaces.

Meticulously maintained, this pet-friendly duplex has been designed to take advantage of its northern aspect. There are two spacious living areas and a covered outdoor patio. All bedrooms are generous in size, with the master featuring an ensuite and walk-in robe. With a secure, low-maintenance yard, the property backs onto a peaceful parkland setting.

30 Spring Myrtle Avenue, Nambour 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $389,500 RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Steve G Pery 0448 884 093

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Unit 15 ‘Cotton Tree Terraces’, 15 Fifth Ave, Maroochydore 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car $349,000 First National Maroochydore 5479 6600 Shane Purssell 0402 012 142

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1/232 Wises Road, Buderim 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $425,000 Trevor Hicks Realty 5476 7659 Trevor Hicks 0413 639249

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Shane 0431 635 339 Caloundra 5499 7859

STYLISH RENO – IMPRESSIVE

The master suite has a fantastic WIR and large ensuite with a • Stylishly renovated in a wonderfully quiet location only a short drive to town and beautiful sandy beaches separate spa bath. Stylish renovated kitchen is open plan to the family and dining room with lovely water views. 12 solar • New tiles as well as lovely carpet in the bedrooms panels on roof, water tank, irrigation, air-con, solar heated • The 2-pac kitchen is absolutely stunning with granite slab bench-tops with breakfast bar and 900mm gas cooker pool plus large office/studio space and many more features.

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AUCTION MILLION DOLLAR LIFESTYLE WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG - SELLING THIS SUNDAY! 84 Francis Road, Bli Bli Enjoy living all year round in this amazing piece of real estate tucked privately away just minutes from the townships of Bli Bli & Maroochydore. From your lounge room you get the best of both worlds with picturesque ocean views of Mount Coolum to the north & amazing panoramas of the hinterland range to the south. The home showcases vaulted ceilings & large balconies which overlook a private in ground pool. Prudent buyers will recognise many appealing features including a self contained apartment, 2 huge workshops, solar panels which return energy back to the grid, & ample water storage. All these features on 5 rolling acres with reasonable expectations. Don’t miss this one!

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 5 Car

á Commanding northern & southern views á Close to Coast á Well built brick home with raked ceilings á Dual living á Environmentally sustainable á Just over 5 acres á Inspect today!

Auction: On Site Sunday 29th of April at 1pm Inspect: Sat 2-2.45pm & Sun from 12.30pm, Auction at 1pm Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Damien Michael 0413 024 124 Web Code: BUD2311

3 LEVELS OF LUXURY $2.9 MILLION - NOW “OFFERS FROM THE MID $1,000,000S” 103 Coolum Terrace, Coolum Beach North facing elevated 3 storey architecturally designed residence within walking distance to Coolum Beach township and patrolled surfing beach. The open plan living, soaring ceilings, internal lift and staircase to all levels, polished wooden floors, all weather tiled balconies, 5 generous bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, office, level 2 being self contained for guests/ family members (living room, kitchenette, 3 bedrooms - 2 ensuited) all capturing ocean views and breezes. Three car garage with workshop plus a huge undercroft (a mans delight). Space to park the caravan/boat...LUXURY in a sought after position. Must sell in the next 3 weeks!

5 Bed | 3+ Bath | 3 Car

á Quality Built á Lift to all levels! á Location & lifestyle á Beaches/breezes/views á Must see to appreciate á Suit dual living á Serious seller - will meet market

Price: Offers from the Mid $1,000,000’s Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Web Code: MCHY2244

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HIGH $2,000,000 – OFFERS OVER $2.4 – ICONIC MASTERPIECE – MUST BE SOLD! 18 Mannikin Road, Tanawha Driving down this regal driveway gives you a real sense of luxury, peace and tranquility as you get the distinct feeling you are about experience something extraordinary. With too many features to list here are just a few, large master ensuite with spa and double showers, huge walk-in-robe, spacious living areas, stone bench tops throughout, extensive media room with state of the art vision and surround sound, ducted air conditioning, fans throughout, photography studio, artist workshop, bore water and tank facilities provide garden irrigation, low maintenance, complete privacy assured, prepare to be astounded at your inspection.

5 Bed | 4 Bath | 8 Car

á Contemporary architecturally designed á Outdoor living at it’s best á Resort style pool á Over 600m2 of executive offices & storage á Arrange your inspection today!

Price: Offers Over $2.4 Million Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Chris Jones 0405 469 736 Jasmine Chambers 0434 121 493 Web Code: MIN2222

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AUCTION MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL...HALLELUJAH - CARWOOLA 26 Carwoola Crescent, Mooloolaba

6 Bed | 6 Bath | 2 Car

I have the bone structure to become Miranda, but only BIGGER & BETTER. Not often do opportunities like this come our way, a MASSIVE family home in one of the best streets on the Sunshine Coast. This one is a GRANDSTANDER, set in deepwater Mooloolaba this would-be supermodel has a massive 23m east facing frontage onto the main river. Legs all the way to heaven she boasts soaring 9ft ceilings & some extraordinary inclusions. 6 bed, 6 bath, 2 living rooms, open plan kitchen, butlers pantry & huge sweeping balcony wrapping around the upper level. The expansive waterfront deck, pontoon, pool, spa & 1000m2 of under roof living complete her natural assets yet to realise their full potential.

á Rare opportunity á Deepwater access á 23m river frontage á Spacious six bedroom home á Call today for an inspection!

Auction: On Site Saturday 12th of May at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Web Code: MIN2321

AUCTION IMMACULATE ACREAGE WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION THIS SUNDAY! 4+ Bed | 3 Bath | 10+ Car 142 Ilkley Road, Ilkley Rarely do you get an opportunity to be so close to sought after Buderim whilst being on ten acres of privacy & tranquility.

This property has it all, from the stunning in-ground salt water pool with hot spa to the sprawling lawns and tropical gardens.

This home has been designed for living and entertaining, with multiple large living zones and outdoor entertaining areas.

Auction: On Site Sunday 29th of April at 11am Inspect: Saturday 1.30-2.30pm and Sunday from 10.30, Auction at 11am Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374 Web Code: BUD2316

AUCTION ENTRY LEVEL DEEP WATER WILL BE SOLD! AUCTION THIS SATURDAY! 25 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama Over 1000m2 of land that is fully fenced and complete with pontoon and jetty ready to moor your boat. Enter through the sliding stacker doors to relax and unwind enjoying your favorite cold drink in the enclosed entertaining area taking in the water views overlooking the private in ground swimming pool. Don’t miss your opportunity to buy into the Minyama precinct!

4+ Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car Auction: On Site Saturday 28th April at 12pm (if not sold prior) Inspect: Saturday from 11.30am, Auction at 12pm Jason Burns 0417 762 001 Web Code: MCHY2313

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INFINITE IDEAS ... ONE CHOICE, ONE BLOCK TO THE BEACH 2 Atlantis Parade, Alexandra Headland Offering one of the most sought after Sunshine Coast locations and lifestyles this large family home has been specifically designed to accommodate growth. Currently designed over three levels, the ground floor boasts a games room and an office. Moving upstairs to the first floor are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and also the modern kitchen and entertaining area. This engaging entertaining area gives dual access - one side to the pool and one side to a large private deck. Wait, there is still MORE !! The third floor is large enough to be a studio, self contained apartment or would be an amazing parents retreat. This home is the epitome of infinite ideas and growth.

5 Bed | 4 Bath | 2 Car

á Water glimpses á Dual occupancy á 5 Bed 4 bath 2 car á Modern kitchen with gas á Big secure block á Private outdoor entertaining area & pool á Storage underneath the house

Price: Please Contact Agent Inspect: Saturday & Sunday 2-2.45pm and Wednesday 2nd 5-5.45pm Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Web Code: MIN2299

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AUCTION SELLING SATURDAY! HORSES FOR NOW - HOUSES FOR LATER? 8 Kirra Road, Maroochy River

6+ Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car

Twenty-two acres of gently undulating, all useable land with potential to subdivide (STCA) is a must see for any astute buyer looking for the perfect lifestyle with options property. The main homestead boasts 12 foot ceilings and beautifully polished floorboards. The master retreat comes complete with an open fireplace, the 3 other bedrooms all have built-ins and there’s a large separate office with access from the verandah.The property is fully fenced for cattle or horses, and has a large spring fed dam, and a four bay shed with 3-phase power. This list keeps going with a separate two bed guest house. Our motivated vendor wants it sold Saturday!

á 22 acre livestock property á Large 4 bay shed á Home - 4 bed + office á Separate 2 bed studio á Fully fenced, spring fed dam á 10 mins to plaza and beaches á Town planning report available

Auction: On Site Saturday 28th April at 11am Inspect: Saturday from 10:30am, Auction at 11am Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Web Code: BUD2302

OPPORTUNITY IS DEFINITELY KNOCKING! 6/5 Barnes Drive, Buderim

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Perfect for investors or singles, this stylishly renovated apartment boasts great ocean views and is within a short walk to the cafes and shopping of Buderim village. Offering a stone and 2 pac kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - the unit comes fully furnished with cheap Body Corp fees and a rent apraisal for $360-$380 per week. Don’t dismiss this one!

Price: Buyers in the $300,000’s Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Web Code: BUD2286

DO YOU WANT BLI BLI’S BEST BUY? 3 Ginger Bell Avenue, Bli Bli Imagine moving into this builders own display home. As new, never been lived in, nothing to do but unpack and start enjoying the peaceful surrounds. Backing on reserve, this private home is finished in absolute quality and style. Designed for low maintenance living, it has a great undercover entertaining area and plenty of room in the fully fenced yard for the kids.

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car Price: High $400,000’s Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Web Code: MCHY1960

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BEACHFRONT RESIDENCE WITH SPARKLING OCEAN VIEWS 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1 Car

1/23 Oceanic Drive, Warana

This house sized duplex is situated on a unique stretch of Oceanic Drive where the dunes are low, the trees are scarce & the Price: Expressions of Interest Closing ocean view is lovely. This solid residence has been meticulously May 22nd at 5pm maintained & is perfect to live in as is or take it the next level Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm & add your own touches. If you’re lucky enough it could be the Karen Jones 0405 122 526 ultimate weekender or let it out & watch your investment grow. Web Code: MIN2332

STYLISH LIVING ON THE LAKE 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2 Car

15 Turnbuckle Court, Wurtulla

You will love coming home to this residence of exceptional quality and design overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Kawana. The low maintenance property leaves more time for relaxing. Offering a central and convenient location with the new Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Kawana Hospital and Town centre within walking distance as Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Web Code: MIN2323 well as Wurtulla Beach and Currimundi lake and local shops.

YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE

18 SALES IN 16 WEEKS & RUNNING OUT OF HOUSES TO SELL

“Your passion and enthusiasm were exceeded only by your genuine interest in our situation, and your strong desire to obtain for us the best SRVVLEOH SULFH LQ D YHU\ GLIé FXOW PDUNHW Ü Sandra Kass 0408 744 060

LOOKING TO SELL? CALL TREVOR JONES NEXT 0488 999 156

17 Hetherington Drive, Twin Waters

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

How would you like to soak up the lush, green surrounds of the renowned Twin Waters Golf Course, all day, every day from the comfort of your own home? Designed in perfect harmony with the natural elements this superb executive residence offers the opportunity to entertain or relax in open plan style in multiple zones all enjoying peaceful and leafy course outlooks.

Price: Buyers in the $800,000’s Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Web Code: MCHY2205

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ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Sat 11-11.45AM - 4 Aquarius Place - MCHY2231 Buyers from High $900,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Jodie McDonell Sat 11-11.45AM - 3/254 Alexandra Parade - MCHY2283 Buyers in the $300,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - John Skerlak Sat 12-12.45PM - 6 Atlantis Parade - MIN2339 Mid $1,000,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Jodie McDonell Sat 1-1.45PM - 35/14-18 Okinja Road - BUD1938 Buyers in the $900,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Craig Porter Sat & Sun 2-2.45PM & Wed 5-5.45PM - 2 Atlantis Parade - MIN2299 Please Contact Agent - Minka Jenkins

BLI BLI

Sat 1-1.45PM - 3 Ginger Bell Avenue - MCHY1960 High $400,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - John Skerlak Sat 2-2.45PM - 84 Francis Road - BUD2311 Auction Sun 29th April @ 1pm - Robyne Williams

YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION

BOKARINA

Sat 11-11.45AM - 11 Beachcomber Court - MIN1324 Buyers From $800,000 - Minka Jenkins

Sat 3-3.45PM - 110 Tallow Wood Drive - MCHY2207 Listed at $379,000 - Jason Burns

MAPLETON

Sat 3-3.45PM - 88 Delicia Road - MCHY2266 $1,000,000 Plus Buyers - Trevor Jones

MAROOCHY RIVER

Sat 10.30AM - Auction at 11AM - 8 Kirra Road - BUD2302 Auction this Saturday at 11AM - Chris Pace

MAROOCHYDORE

Sat 10-10.45AM - 15/22 Anzac Avenue - MCHY2340 Mid to High $300,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Jason Burns Sat 12-12.45PM - 7/131 Duporth Avenue - MCHY2322 Mid to High $300,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - John Skerlak Sat 1-1.45PM - 401/50 Picnic Point Esplanade - MCHY2287 Buyer Interest Early $1,000,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Jodie McDonell Sat 2-2.45PM - 302/50 Picnic Point Esplanade - MCHY1835 Buyer Interest $1 Mil+ Jodie McDonell Sat 3-3.45PM - 7/80 Duporth Avenue - MIN2220 Mid $1,000,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Karen Jones

BUDDINA

MINYAMA

Sat 12-12.45PM - 1/22 Adelong Crescent - MIN2279 Buyers From $300,000 - Minka Jenkins Sat 4.15-5PM - 15 Harbour Parade - MIN2248 Buyers from the Mid $1 Million - Karen Jones Sat 4-4.45PM - 1/13 Koolena Street - MIN2093

Fri 5-6PM & Sat 11-11.30AM - 73 Mooloolah Dve - MIN2297 Expressions of Interest closing 23rd of April - Chris Jones Sat 11.30AM - Auction at 12PM - 25 Jessica Boulevard - MCHY2313 Auction this Saturday at 12PM - Jason Burns

MOOLOOLABA

Mid $300,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Minka Jenkins

Sat 10-10.30AM - 16 Carwoola Crescent - MIN2058 Offers around $1,200,000 - Chris Jones Sat 11-11.45AM - 15/42-56 River Esplanade - MCHY2276 Buyers in the $500,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Kylie Tredrea Sat 12-12.45PM - 15/39-45 First Avenue - MCHY2296 Buyers in the $900,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Kylie Tredrea Sat & Sun 1-1.45PM - 26 Carwoola Crescent - MIN2321 Auction Sat 12th May @ 1PM - Minka Jenkins

BUDERIM

Sat 10-10.30AM - 7 Nangara Court - BUD699 Buyers in the $700,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Chris Pace Sat 10-10.45AM - 1&2/1 Fielding Street - BUD1951 Please Contact Agent - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 10-10.45AM - 1&2/4 Fielding Street - BUD2232 Mid $700,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 11-11.30AM - 115 Whites Road - MIN2174 Listed at $725,000 - Jasmine Chambers Sat 11.15-11.45AM - 48 Gloucester Road - BUD1853 Listed at $795,000 - Richard Scrivener Sat 11-11.45AM - 43 Mill Road - BUD2315 Listed at $489,000 - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 12-12.45PM - 1/2 Allamanda Avenue - BUD2263 Listed at $285,000 Neg - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 1-1.45PM - 5 Buderim Pines Drive - MCHY2305 Listed at $479,000 - Jason Burns Sat 1-1.45PM - 85 Gloucester Road - BUD2277 Listed at $399,000 - Chris Pace Sat 2-2.45PM - 6/5 Barnes Drive - BUD2286 Buyers In The $300,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Chris Pace Sat 3-3.45PM - 10 Jay Close - BUD2288 Buyers in the $600,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Chris Pace

BURNSIDE

Sat 12-12.30PM - 133 Perwillowen Road- MCHY2319 Please Contact Agent - Trevor Jones

CHEVALLUM

Sat 3-3.45PM - 57-67 Dales Road - BUD2325 Please Contact Agent - Chris Pace

COOLUM BEACH

Sat 10-10.45AM - 103 Coolum Terrace - MCHY2244 Please Contact Agent - Robyne Williams

NAMBOUR

Sat 12-12.45PM - 12 Blaxland Road - MIN2280 Offers Over $300,000 - Robyne Williams Sat 1-1.30PM - 23 Palm Street - MCHY2334 From $285,000 - Trevor Jones Sat 1-1.45PM - 6 Crusher Park Road - MIN2333 Listed at $319,500 - Robyne Williams

TANAWHA

Sat 12-12.45PM - 18 Walgarri Drive - BUD2230 Low to Mid $1 Million - Richard Scrivener Saturday 2-2.45pm - 18 Mannikin Road - MIN2222 Offers Over $2.4Million - Jasmine Chambers

TWIN WATERS

Sat 2-2.45PM - 17 Hetherington Drive - MCHY2205 Buyers in the $800,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Loren Wimhurst Sat 3-3.45PM - 35 Moorings Circuit - MIN839 Buyers in the $800,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Minka Jenkins

WARANA

Sat 2-2.45PM - Lot 1/23 Oceanic Drive - MIN2332 Expressions of Interest Closing May 22nd @ 5pm - Karen Jones

WOOMBYE

Sat 11-11.45AM - 3 Junee Street - MCHY2292 Listed at $439,000 - Trevor Jones

WURTULLA

Sat 1-1.45PM - 7 Santorini Court - MIN2080 Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones

Sat 10-10.30AM - 5 Firetail Court - MIN1804 Please Contact Agent - Jasmine Chambers Sat 10-10.30AM - 109/2 Peregrine Drive - MIN1958 Listed at $289,000 - Kylie Tredrea Sat 11-11.45AM - 9 Pretella Street - MIN2273 Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones Sat 10-10.45AM - 71 Piringa Street - MIN1916 Listed at $399,000 - Minka Jenkins Sat 12-12.45AM - 15 Turnbuckle Court - MIN2323 Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones

Sat 2-2.45PM - 17 Martins Drive - MCHY2291 Listed at $399,000 - Jason Burns

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GLENVIEW

Sat 1-1.45PM - 11 Evergreen Drive - BUD2254 Listed at $895,000 - Richard Scrivener

ILKLEY

Sat 1.30-2.30PM & Sun 10.30AM - 142 Ilkley Rd - BUD2316 Auction this Sun 29th April @ 11am - Tracey McAllansmith

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Due to unforeseen circumstances these owners have now come to terms with reality and made the tough decision to sell their beautiful home.

• Open plan living, dining and kitchen area

This home was marketed by way of auction, so the owners are fully aware of market conditions and have instructed us accordingly to market the property at $679,500.

• Established gardens in private cul-de-sac setting

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DEVELOPER IS RIPPING HIS HAIR OUT ALL REMAINING BLOCKS REDUCED 20% From

Building Boost Grant has been extended to 30th April this year!

• Only 3km to hospital precinct • Flexible terms • Large elevated lots with views

Find out why so many people are choosing Viewpoint Aroona Cnr Alexander and Maree Streets, Aroona Call now for more information: Eric Werne 0407 145 504 or (07)5438 5221 SLSC Dicky Beach

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• Cathedral ceilings and polished timber floors • Open plan dining/lounge and kitchen with fantastic views • Granite benches, inset sink, 900 gas upright with canopy • Master bedroom and ensuite, dual showers/ basins and spa • Massive garage easily converted to granny pad • Tandem carport, storage under the home and more!

Why not come home to amazing 180° views North to Buderim, Mount Coolum, the night lights of Mooloolaba and Far East to the blue ocean. This home is situated on a nicely elevated 940m² block, featuring terraced gardens, timber balcony with ocean views, undercover rear entertaining deck looking back to beautiful gardens and a great back yard for the kids to play in. Upstairs sit back and soak up the privacy of elevation, breeze and views from the master bedroom, balcony, lounge, dining or while preparing a meal. If you don’t ask, see or inspect you will miss out!

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Address 23 Riflebird Avenue Inspect Saturday 12-12:30pm Auction Onsite Wednesday 23rd May at 5pm www.remax.com.au ID:R62980 Rob Whiting 0428 855 141 RE/MAX Property Services 5438 5224

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R-E-L-A-X Your Investment Property is in safe hands with KIM BECK PELICAN WATERS – Owners Committed Elsewhere • Owners have bought elsewhere – now need their home sold • 3 spacious bedrooms and a home study • Separate lounge, open plan living • Heated pool with LED lighting – this will definitely impress • Ducted air-conditioning • Call me now to inspect

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Address 32 Undanbi Place Inspect Sat & Sun 12-12:45pm & Wed 3-4pm Auction Onsite this Wed 2nd May at 4pm www.remax.com.au ID:R62112 Debbie Shellshear 0402 116 110 RE/MAX Property Services 5438 5218

Let us help you set up your property investment profile.

We have more applicants than we have properties vacant.

KIM BECK, Property Investment Manager Email: rentalservices@remax.com.au | Ph: 07 5438 5216 | M: 0421 482 242

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BUDERIM – On Top, ½ Acre, Renovate/Redevelop • ½ acre Mediterranean Inspired Villa with Privacy • Easy walk to Buderim Village Centre • Open plan lounge/dining area, large office/family room • Renovate and reap the rewards • Enclosed sunroom/breakfast room • Self-contained granny flat with spacious living room • Possible duplex/sub division site subject to council approval

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3 Units on one title Approximately 7%pa returns Convenient to public transport Long-term tenants already in place Possibly the best investment property in Buderim Smart investors are already buying Offers prior to auction welcome

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Address 23 Fitzwilliam Drive Inspect Saturday & Sunday 1-1:45pm Price Make an offer in the $600,000s! www.outstandingagents.com.au ID:598 Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000

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Address 92 Lindsay Road Inspect Saturday 28th April 2-2:30pm Saturday 5th May 2-2.30pm Price Offers over $650,000 www.outstandingagents.com.au ID: 497 Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000

CHANCELLOR PARK – Make an Offer in the $600,000s BANKS SAYS SELL. One-off opportunity at this weekend’s open home! Make no mistake, this is one of the Coast’s absolute best buys. This ONE-OF-A-KIND, sophisticated, executive style lakefront home with a sparkling inground pool is walking distance to the University. The only home in the precinct with parkland to the side and rear as well as lake frontage. Home replacement value (excluding land) is approx $550,000. Periodic tenant at $585/wk.

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Address 8 Seymour Close Inspect Sat 1-1:45pm & Sun 11am-12 noon Price Present all offers – must be sold www.outstandingagents.com.au ID:433 Steve Perry “Lifestyle Acreage Specialist” 0418 711 955 RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000

NAMBOUR – Something a Bit Different Located at the elevated end of a cul-de-sac you are offered complete privacy over four levels of home in a very reminiscent contemporary styling, offering character and shape. Plenty of space, private verandah nestled amongst the greenery. Double sized rooms, air-conditioning, raked ceilings, views, many features.

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Kawana Island residence This contemporary contemp poraryy familyy home has pl p plenty enty y of stylish inclusions including a large master suite overlooking the resort-style saltwater pool. Spacious, open-plan living areas flow out to covered entertaining.

There are stone benches, high ceilings, solar panels and ducted air-conditioning.

NAMBOUR – Treasure Found – Now Must Be Sold Spacious 5 bedroom family home on 803m² land Designer kitchen opening onto private deck patio Fantastic separate media or games room Air-conditioned lounge featuring polished timber floors Loads of storage areas with easy care gardens Minutes stroll to town and schools in quiet leafy street Selling time is now – Don’t miss it!

5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Price by negotiation Howcroft & Associates 5413 9207 Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076

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Address 14 Fairmeadow Road Inspect Saturday from 3:30pm Auction Onsite Sat 28th April at 4pm www.outstandingagents.com.au ID:630 Steve G Pery 0448 884 093 RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7021

FAST TRACK GUIDE – OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS AUCTIONS NAMBOUR 14 Fairmeadow Road SAT FROM 3:30PM. AUCTION AT 4PM 5 bed 2 bath 2 car, media rm, deck patio Steve G Pery 0448 884 093

HOUSES ALEXANDRA HEADLAND 2 Kawana Street INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 5 bed, 3.5 bath, 2 car, pool, views Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847

AROONA 23 Riflebird Avenue SATURDAY 12-12.30PM Commanding views to retire or die for!

Rob Whiting 0428 855 141

BUDERIM 8 Thornbill Court INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool, $625K Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 92 Lindsay Road SATURDAY 2-2:30PM 5 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, dual Living, ½ acre Lee Sutherland 9 Toulambi Drive INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 4 bed, 3 bath, pool, office, shed 1.3 acre Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 5 Northwood Court INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 4 bed,2 bath, 2 car, pool, $549K Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 4 Illawong Street INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car, ocean views, pool Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847

BURNSIDE 13 James Whalley Drive INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT New 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, evelated, $339K Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847

CHANCELLOR PARK 23 Fitzwilliam Drive SAT & SUN 1-1.45PM 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304

COES CREEK 2 Judith Street INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT Investors $325K, 6-y-o, great rent return Jason Stock 0411 123 888 19 Chiltern Court INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 5 bed, 3 bath, i/g pool, 4 car, 2 kitchens Doug Ison 0418 761 404

DIDDILLIBAH/WOOMBYE 68 Diddillibah Road SATURDAY 11-11.45AM Beautiful home, 1.5 acres, $649,000 Steve Perry 0418 711 955 98 Diddillibah Road SATURDAY 11-11.45AM Entertainers delight, lush acreage retreat Steve Perry 0418 711 955

KUREELPA 72 Willandra Place INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT Coast’s premiere horse property 22 acres Jason Stock 0411 123 888

MOUNTAIN CREEK 4 Molakai Drive INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, $429K Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847

MOFFAT BEACH 10 Headlands Court SAT 11-11.30AM & THURS 3rd MAY 5-5.30PM 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Eric Werne 0407 145 504 or Andy Camm 0458 666 670

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PALMWOODS 17 Maria Court INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT Lge shed, duct air, solar, private, $438K Jason Stock 0411 123 888 10 Benkalu Court INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT $399K 4bed, 2bath, flat block, quiet court Jason Stock 0411 123 888 1 Parsons Knob Rd South INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 790m² luxury home on 10 private acres Jason Stock 0411 123 888

3A Laurel Avenue INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 2 houses $560/wk 1¾ acres, land bank Doug Ison 0418 761 404

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8 Seymour Close SAT 1-1.45PM & SUN 11-12NOON Beautiful home, views, pool, $595K Steve Perry 0418 711 955

90 Jones Road SATURDAY 12.00-12.45PM 3 units, 1 title, $800pw,approx 7% return Darren Rix 0416 188 259

41 Andreasens Road INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT ½ Acre, 4 bed, 2 bath, offers from $400K Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304

MUDJIMBA Unit 10 / 151 Mudjimba Beach Road INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 3 bed 2 bath 1 car townhouse $395,000 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636

33 Panorama Drive INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT 9 ACRES & VIEWS, 5 bed, 3 bath, $899K Steve Perry 0418 711 955

Unit 24 / 151 Mudjimba Beach Road INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 3 bed 2 bath t’house on canal $520,000 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636

14 Terrace Lea Crt INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT Bargain buying $419K 4bed 2bath modern 28 Upper Rosemount Road SATURDAY 12-12.45PM Jason Stock 0411 123 888 Ultimate privacy, 2.59ha, $729,000 195 Winston Road Steve Perry 0418 711 955 INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT Executive acreage 5 bed study 3 bath WOOMBYE Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636

9 Tweedia Close SATURDAY 11AM-11.30AM 4bed 2bath character forthcoming auction 29 Yellow Cedar Place Graeme Hennell 0412 481 549 INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT The Image 83 Image Flat Rd 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 726m² block $499,500 GOLDEN BEACH SAT AND SUN 12-1PM Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 47 Westminster Avenue Brand new house & land just over $300K 150 Palmwoods-Montville Road SATURDAY 11-11.45AM Graeme Hennell 0412 481 549 INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT Renovated beach house, big block $335K 20 Swallow Street Former art gallery 2.5 acres $599,000 Mark Price 0414 468 755 SATURDAY 2.45-3.15 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 KIAMBA 4 bed 3 living 2 driveways huge o/d $338K 10 Rock Fig Court Jason Stock 0411 123 888 363 English Road INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 6 Kings Place 4 bed 2 bath 2 car pool $525,000 50 acres jaw drop views 4 bed cedar home SATURDAY 3.30-4.00 Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636 Doug Ison 0418 761 404 Immaculate BARGAIN retirees /1st home 6 Roberts Street Jason Stock 0411 123 888 KIELS MOUNTAIN INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 14 Park Road 25 Merimist Way Offers! 3 bed 3 living walk kindy school INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT SATURDAY 10-10.45AM Doug Ison 0418 761 404 NEW central & modern 4 bed 2bath $379K 4 bed, pool, shed, 1/2 acre, $649K PELICAN WATERS Jason Stock 0411 123 888 Steve Perry 0418 711 955 48 Pembroke Avenue Lots 1&9 Lindsay Cct (off Erbacher Rd) 6 Mountridge Close SATURDAY 1-1.45PM INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT SATURDAY 10-10.45AM 4 bed, study, side access, o/o $525K 2 new homes, $10K timber floors, views 4 bed, pool, shed, 1/2 acre, $569K Debbie Shellshear 0402 116 110 Doug Ison 0418 761 404 Steve Perry 0418 711 955 41 Merimist Way SATURDAY 10-10.45AM Beautiful 5 bed home, 3014m2, pool $599K Steve Perry 0418 711 955

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32 Undanbi Place SAT & SUN 12-12.45PM, WED 3-4PM AUCTION - 4 bed, heated pool, ducted air Debbie Shellshear 0402 116 110

NAMBOUR Unit 45/70 Netherton Street INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 2 bed, near hospital, good returns Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636

463 Backall Range Road INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 7 bed, 4 bath, 8 car dual living, 4.05ha Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636

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YANDINA 15 Maple Court INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT Brand new 5bed side access, $429K bargain Jason Stock 0411 123 888

YANDINA CREEK 39 Auburn Court INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT Dual living, 7 bed, 3 bath, 2 kitchen, pool Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 100 Whistler Ridge Drive INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 1 acre, 4 bed, 2 bath offers from $ 459K Bridget Kraft 0439 757 304 127 Whistler Ridge Road INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car, 1.2 acre, views $545K Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847

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MOOLOOLABA APARTMENT 907, ‘MANTRA’, 121 MOOLOOLABA ESPLANADE

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ALEXANDRA HEADLAND APARTMENT 13 ‘MANDOLIN’, 174 ALEXANDRA PARADE

$265,000

AUCTION SATURDAY 12.30PM

HOW MUCH WILL YOU PAY? WHAT a Superb Investment!

Alex Beachfront Apartment Situated opposite a patrolled surfing beach with ocean views from the balcony this two bedroom apartment is a must see.

• Spacious 2 bedroom apartment • Ensuite • Good size air-conditioned living • Separate dining • Large balcony with ocean views • Excellent complex includes pool, games room, spa and tennis court • Opposite patrolled surfing beach

Our Seller is urgently needing to reposition his investment money into his business, allowing you this great opportunity to capitalise. High on the 9th floor and in a much sought-after middle position, this fully furnished, recently refurbished unit provides fantastic investment returns – and you can enjoy some time off in it as well! Conference facilities provide high occupancy hence the high returns.

Extremely well managed. Phone today for an appointment.

AUCTION Saturday 28th April on site at 12.30pm INSPECT Saturday from 12 noon. Auction 12.30pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

MOUNT COOLUM 47 BOARDWALK BOULEVARD

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INSPECT Saturday 10-10.30am MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9910 SHANE PURSSELL 0402 012 142 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/2019789

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND $189,000 APARTMENT 304 ‘ALEXANDRA BEACH RESORT’, 180 ALEXANDRA PARADE

Winner Auctions off Mater Prize Home!!

Across Road from Alex Beach • One bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Air-conditioned • 3rd floor with ocean views • Extensive resort facilities including lagoon pools, gym, barbecue area • Opposite famous Alexandra Headland beach

Located in the exclusive beachside development called ‘The Boardwalk’ on the idyllic Sunshine Coast at Mt Coolum, with its many walking paths and close proximity to the beach you will not only be purchasing a magnificent home but a way of lifestyle. This four bedroom home has been beautifully designed from top to bottom and is ideal for family life and the temperate Queensland climate with a jaw dropping view of Mt Coolum from the kitchen, main living & large outdoor entertaining areas surrounding the pool.

AUCTION Saturday 12th May on site at 4pm INSPECT Saturday 11.30-12 noon & Wednesday 5-5.45pm MAROOCHYDORE 0416 237 484 KIM BOURGOIS 0416 237 484 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/2009561

MUDJIMBA UNIT 51 ‘PACIFIC PARADISE RESORT’,151 MUDJIMBA BEACH ROAD

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INSPECT Saturday 10-10.30am MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9910 SHANE PURSSELL 0402 012 142 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/1990393

MARCOOLA UNIT 50 ‘ATLANTIS’, 903 DAVID LOW WAY

Resort Living on the Canal

Absolute Beachfront – Ocean Views

Auction on site – Saturday 26th May at 1pm • Gated resort on the canal • Lovely big split level lounge and dining areas • Imagine yourself relaxing in the garden overlooking the canal • Three bedrooms upstairs with 2 bathrooms • Main bedroom with its own private balcony • Resort has its own Italian Restaurant, tennis courts, BBQs • The tropical pool is complete with a cave, spa and childs’ wading pool

Auction on site – Saturday 19th May at 1pm • Ocean views from your private balcony • Fully furnished 2 bedroom unit • Large main bedroom with ensuite and balcony • Resort is situated right on the beach at Marcoola • Beautifully landscaped with tennis courts, gym, games room, swimming pool and secure parking

AUCTION Saturday 26th May on site at 1pm INSPECT Saturday 11-11.45am KENNEDY FIRST NATIONAL 5448 8088 LYN KENNEDY 0413 225 728 WEB www.kennedyfirstnational.com.au

AUCTION Saturday 19th May on site at 1pm INSPECT Saturday 12-12.45pm KENNEDY FIRST NATIONAL 5448 8088 LYN KENNEDY 0413 225 728 WEB www.kennedyfirstnational.com.au

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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Family home in Mons

9 Courcheval Terrace, Mons

In an exclusive estate,, this p property rope p rtyy has a galley-style kitchen, three bedrooms and a study, with good separation. Formal lounge and family areas have pool and hinterland views. The 1205-square metre block has side access to a four-bay shed, playground and combustion fireplace.

3+ bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday April 28 @ 11.30am Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

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Views and Privacy on the Ridge Top… 3 Raglan Court, AROONA

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• 5 Bedrooms plus a study • 5th Bedroom has private access. Can be utilised as an office or bedroom • Main bedroom with walk-in robe plus ensuite and air-conditioning • 3 designer bathrooms • Kitchen with modern appliances, stainless steel dishwasher • Lounge with extra high ceilings, downlights and gas fireplace • Large storage area under house

• Tiled alfresco entertaining with venetian roof and saltwater in ground swimming pool • Downstairs also boasts a study and third bathroom that has external access to the pool and entertainment area • Huge deck with views out to the ocean and North East aspect • Property also has solar hot water system and solar power • Talara school zone

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Lifestyle

Rare Duplex Block 21 Robur Crescent, MOUNTAIN CREEK The perfect limited investment opportunity awaits the astute investor.

• Vacant land only moments away from three different water experiences – ocean, river and lake • At Brightwater, you’re only 3km from the Mooloolaba coastline and the attractive beaches that stretch far and wide across it • 591sqm, 100 metres to park, walk to school

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5 Adaluma Avenue, Buddina

NORTH ASPECT ON THE HARBOUR FRONT When you travel around the world you’ll no ce that all the prime real estate is always on the Harbour ... Well, this stunning double storey home offers exactly that. Beau fully posi oned and extremely well designed the home simply maximises every aspect of riverfront living with its open plan flowing design that incorporates the indoors and outdoors marvellously.

They say that a picture paints a thousand words, well I can’t argue with that for this is exactly what this property is all about. There are simply too many details and features in rela on to the property to describe. But not just that, how is this for a loca on!!!! It’s truly unique in every respect for you are not only on the river but you also walk to the beach, local cafe and shops.

The owners have used their magnificent property as a holiday home, but the lack of me spent at the property has made them make the decision to sell. Make no mistake for this prime riverfront residence is here to be sold.

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11/21 Nicklin Way, Minyama

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

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Indulgence On The Deepwater This is waterfront living at its best. Tucked away in a small, quiet cul de sac & surrounded by executive homes, this impressive waterfront home of size is a must to see. With direct ocean access to Pumicestone Passage & remarkable features- you will want for nothing.

• No expense has been spared in this home’s recent upgrade and is sure to impress • Striking 2pac & granite kitchen with Miele, soft close drawers & mirror splashback • Ultra spacious living areas flow seamlessly to the outdoor areas- ideal for entertaining • Fishing & boating is a breeze from your pontoon equipped with winch & boat mooring

• Separate 5x5m media room - perfect for movie nights in or watching the game • Generous sized master bedroom overlooks courtyard, sparkling pool & water beyond • Extensive use of glass brings the outdoors in creating a light & airy feel throughout • Ducted a/c, remote gate, huge storage area & motivated owners complete the package

OPEN HOME: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm VIEW AT: www.caloundra.harcourts.com.au AUCTION: On Site Wednesday 23rd May at 1.30pm

Sally Mulhearn M: 0422 228 320 E: sally.m@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Caloundra 5438 0055

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Impeccable Family Privacy This property should be on the top of your list if you are after a quality family home – truly a rare opportunity to purchase in the sought-after Bellanboe Precinct. Revel in space and discover unexpected privacy in this hidden haven.

• Designed to optimise its perfect abundant freedom for the whole family • Impeccable formal lounge room, open family living areas • Main bedroom is stylish and spacious complemented by the large ensuite • Great open plan kitchen, large granite benchtop and 900mm 5-burner gas cooktop

• Open alfresco area plus office/games/rumpus room • Large separate laundry, several linen presses • Brilliant triple garage and huge storage spaces • Captivating and spacious air-conditioned home in a peaceful location

Sally Mulhearn M: 0422 228 320 E: sally.m@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Caloundra 5438 0055

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Tranquil Waterfront Living – Last Chance!!

This immaculately presented home oozes style and offers an expansive and private waterfront lifestyle set on over 1100sqm.

• The spacious kitchen with stone bench tops is located at the heart of the home • 3 living areas including a separate media room allowing plenty of space to unwind • Outside you can relax in the large outdoor entertaining area • Sparkling inground pool, timber deck and manicured gardens Andrew Dyce M: 0410 504 764 E: andrew.dyce@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Caloundra 5438 0055

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• 4 double bedrooms and 2 beautifully renovated bathrooms • Private resort style living with 33m of lake frontage • Situated a close distance to shops, tavern, school and golf course • There is no better time to get into the waterfront market

OPEN HOME: Saturday 1.30-2.00pm VIEW AT: www.caloundra.harcourts.com.au ID#QCL5756 AUCTION: On-Site Saturday 28th April at 2.00pm

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SCHINDLER’S LISTINGS Cotton Tree – Unit 8 “Seashapes” 42 Fourth Ave. Enjoy a great lifestyle in this 3 bedroom, ensuited unit, 1st floor with balcony overlooking sportsfield. 350m to beach & restaurants. 2 car accom. Friendly on-site Managers, pool. No Lifts. $369,000 View Sat 10.30 - 11.00

Minyama unit a great investment

Cotton Tree – Unit 16 “Seashapes” 42 Fourth Ave “Light & Bright” 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with easterly aspect, and only 350m to beach. Separate single lock-up garage. Pool in complex. Must Sell Now. $349,000 View Sat 10.30 - 11.00 Glenfields – 9 Carib Court. Quiet cul-de-sac position in the Mountain Creek School Zone. 4 bedrooms, ensuited home, double lock-up garage fully fenced low maintenance easy-care allotment. Motivated Seller.

This property must be sold. $410,000 View Sat 11.00 - 11.30

This neat unit This Thi i is is in in a popular complex l and d is i currently l tenanted at $320 per week. It has a spacious, tiled living area leading to a galley-style kitchen and paved, covered patio area for outdoor living and entertaining.

Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Buderim – 2 Fern Court. Beautifully presented home boasting style & sophistication. 4 beds, 2 resort style bathrooms. Large kitchen flows to massive alfresco entertaining area allowing you to entertain the whole family. Private outdoor spa plus 6m x 4m shed. Fully manicured gardens & lawns. Nothing more to spend – all the work has been done. Inspect & be impressed. $620,000 View Sat 12.00 - 12.30 Cotton Tree – Private & set amongst tropical gardens and inground pool. This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse has 2 courtyards. Small complex with no On-Site Management. 200m to river, shops & CBD. $365,000 Inspect by Appointment Donna-Lee Foster 0422 230 896

Qualified Buyers ready to purchase.

Phone now for an affordable option to selling your property.

Cnr Sixth Ave & Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore | 5443 2433 | www.vicmurphy.com.au

Mooloolaba 5444 1066

Unit 110 ‘The Groves’, 8 Longwood St, Minyama 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car $299,000 Team Godwin Real Estate 5444 0258 Luke Godwin 0438 713 414

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Beachside home in Bokarina This beachside beach hsid ide brick home home has been renovated b d to offer ff plenty l of indoor and outdoor living.

There are a dedicated media room, an office and a large kitchen overlooking the entertaining area, bar and pool. The block has side access.

21 Kookaburra Crescent, Bokarina 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $545,000 Go Gecko Caloundra 5499 7859 Shane Strong 0431 635 339

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This luxury 5 star apartment in the newest complex on the cosmopolitan Mooloolaba Esplanade commands entrancing ocean and coastline views. This luxury 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment with ensuite to the master is tastefully appointed in a manner commensurate with a 5-star complex. The amenities are as you would expect in this quality complex, with gymnasium, theatrette and large heated pool.

9 Coolamon Crescent, Beerwah 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $409,000 First National Beerwah 5494 6444 John King 0409 570 284

Property ID P001yuxa More photos on www.mypropertypreview.com.au

Inspect prior to Auction from 12.30pm

Auction: Onsite Saturday 28th April @ 1pm

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Deceased Estate – Beachside Opportunity!!

• First home buyers or a young family will revel in this solid highset home • Short walk to Dicky Beach – immaculate, well loved and ready to renovate • Spacious rumpus area downstairs adjoining double garage and bathroom • Large rear yard with loads of room for the pool, 2 balconies • Under clear instructions to be sold – don’t miss this opportunity Andrew Dyce M: 0410 504 764 E: andrew.dyce@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Caloundra 5438 0055

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Follow us on: Licensed Agent and Auctioneer Grant Cheatham 0411 467 917 or 5457 6307

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Lowset brick and tile home located in Sippy Downs and within an easy walk to main shopping, Uni, private and state schooling and a beautiful nearby park. All this and only a seven minute drive (approx.) to the safe Mooloolaba surfing beach. The home is currently tenanted at $380 a week and is well maintained. This is a low maintenance property and is suitable for the retiree or family with children needing to be close to very good schooling. Comprises four bedrooms, ensuite open plan living/dining, study & practical kitchen. The rear yard is fully fenced; has a pergola area for outdoor entertaining. Two car lock-up. All level allotment.

The out-of-State owners are prepared to meet the market and will look at all reasonable offers.

Perfectly positioned on an elevated 701m 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. A spacious formal lounge and dining at the front of the home. A great family kitchen with quality appliances, heaps of cupboards, generous bench space and all overlooking the living areas. The Sunshine Coast Airport is only 10 minutes away. Side access, outside spa, tiled DLG that opens onto outdoor area plus room for pool.

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Price: $569,000

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• Newly rendered with landscaped low maintenance gardens • Dual living at the moment with separate water & power or put the staircase back in and make it a manor • Bottom level 2 bedrooms, bathroom and lounge and its own kitchen • Top level 3 large bedrooms, living and dining room spacious kitchen that opens onto outdoor balcony.

• Short stroll into Buderim village with all the amenities at your fingertips • Close to Buderim primary school and some of the sunshine coasts best private schools • 10 minutes drive to some of the sunshine coast best patrolled beaches

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Owner instructions are clear – buy one or both of these duplex on or before Auction Day. The out-of-town owner is prepared to meet the market.

Unit 1: 4 Bed, 3 Bath with large living areas with modern fixtures and fittings with 2 car accommodation Unit 2: 4 Bed, 2 Bath completely renovated bathrooms, kitchen to a very high standard.

This is an ideal investment with all that the area has to offer, beaches, shopping centre, private and public schools, restaurants, cafes etc.

• Three bedrooms upstairs - Main with balcony, great sized ensuite and large Walk In Robe; • 2700 ceilings to first floor and second floor - adding to a sense of space and light; • Relax or entertain in either the separate living and dining downstairs or the generous lounge upstairs; • Galley Style kitchen with stone bench tops, cook top with matching range-hood and under-bench oven - during construction the builder changed the orientation to face the outdoor area further increasing the sense of space; • Great outdoor entertaining area ready for a BBQ with your friends

Auction: Onsite Sat 28th April @ 2.30pm

Auction: Onsite Saturday 19th May @ 4.30pm

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Large home in Aroona

Boasting a huge deck with north-easterly aspect and ocean views, this large home features five bedrooms. The fifth has a separate entrance and could be used as a home office. Downstairs are a study and third bathroom with access to the tiled outdoor entertaining area and saltwater pool. The lounge has high ceilings and a gas fireplace. The property also has solar power and hot water.

3 Raglan Court, Aroona 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday May 12 @ 9am Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Geoff Ohmsen 0412 103 147 Steve Turner 0412 679 488

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Charming easy lifestyle home backing onto parkland and situated just minutes to Maroochydore Central and beaches.

• 3 Spacious Bedrooms, master with ensuite • Office • Light, bright north facing open plan living with air-con • Art deco kitchen in the heart of the home • Private courtyard with low maintenance gardens • Resort style pool and outside entertaining area • Double car accommodation Ideal for first home buyers or retirees looking for a home with a beautiful feeling.

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 2:00-2:45pm Price: $475,000 Web: Ref No. 110021077 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

PELICAN WATERS 12 Scartree Street

BUDERIM 61 Gossamer Drive

THIS IS SERIOUS AND NEEDS TO BE SOLD

QUIET AND PEACEFUL

If you are looking to purchase in Pelican Waters you need to not miss out on this Auction. Serious sellers have instructed this home to be sold under the hammer at the market value, you decide the price.

• Great location with easy access to golf course • Fully fenced 700sqm block with side access • Huge open plan living areas with air-conditioning • Outdoor entertaining area and gazebo • Only minutes to Caloundra City School

• 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 Suitable for a small family or couple. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes to Mooloolaba beach and all facilities.

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR | 1 OFFICE

Inspect: Saturday 2:00-2:45pm Auction: On Site Sat 12th May at 10:00am Web: Ref No. 108418176 Darren Ide 0408 549 457

Inspect: Saturday 3:00-3:45pm Price: $479,000 Web: Ref No. 110121641 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

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BUDERIM 16 Horseshoe Bend

BUDERIM 22 Vista Park Drive

BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC VIEWS

JUST COMPLETED AND SIMPLY STUNNING ON BUDERIM

Designed to capture the stunning coastline views, this elegant home has been beautifully crafted to create a relaxed lifestyle with minimal maintenance.

In a quiet cul-de-sac minutes from Buderim, enjoy high ceilings, timber floors, abundant decks, upmarket finish, and uncompromised 180 degree views.

Entry level – privately located master bedroom and huge ensuite. Open plan living with gourmet kitchen.

Separate powder room and laundry.

Downstairs – 3 bedrooms, a large study, family bathroom plus extra living.

Fully landscaped low maintenance gardens.

Expect the unexpected. This is a private paradise on over a quarter acre offering a resort lifestyle and a blend of nature’s best. The home has been constructed with exquisite imagination and taste.

• Extraordinarily spacious open plan living • Ultra modern kitchen with concealed lighting • Extra high vaulted ceilings • Bi-folding doors reveal exotic landscaped gardens • Large wooden decks and sparkling Magna pool • Dedicated home office

4 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR 4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:45pm Price: $1,250,000 Web: Ref No. 109144636 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:45pm Price: $1,250,000 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

BUDERIM 4 Farnwyn Court

PEACEFUL BUDERIM ON TOP Situated on 800m2 in a quiet tree lined cul de sac on top of Buderim, the quaint brick home has a great feeling. Given the price, the location and the solid nature of the home, we expect a quick sale.

Features include: • Brand new roof • Open plan living with the kitchen at the heart of the home • Separate dining room • 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite • Private inground pool • One lock-up garage and one carport • Tidy low maintenance gardens.

An inspection without delay is recommended.

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:45pm Price: $469,000 Web: Ref No. 110290561 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

BUDERIM 14-16 Settlers Ridge

BUDERIM 13-15 Settlers Ridge

PEACEFUL AND PRIVATE ON 5153M²

BUDERIM’S BEST VALUE ACREAGE

• Two large air-conditioned living areas and a well fitted modern kitchen • 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in robe. Study/bedroom • Huge outdoor entertaining area overlooking the inground pool • Double garage and 7m x 6m shed – plenty of room for a boat and caravan.

Established gardens • 2 water tanks and solar hot water

• 1.5 private acres close to Buderim village • N/E aspect to capture breezes and winter sun • Upstairs timber floors, 3 bdms, w bathrooms and living • Downstairs 4th bedroom and bathroom + rumpus room • Large storage area

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

4 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR

Inspect: Saturday 10:00-10:45am Price: $689,000 Web: Ref No. 109395046 Margaret Deighton 0411 399 514

Inspect: Saturday 10:00-10:45am Price: $629,000 Web: Ref No. 107431766 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

BUDERIM 11 / 15 Townsend Road

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FREESTANDING UNIT IN SMALL COMPLEX

19 Bringenbrong Drive, Buderim Inspect: Sat 11-11:45am Set high in a very desirable quiet location in Buderim Meadows, central to schools, shops and all the entire coast has to offer.

Price: $499,000 4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

Situated on top of Buderim this freestanding lowset brick and tile villa is only a short flat walk to Buderim Village shopping, medical centre, cafes and boutiques.

• Total freehold tenure • 2 Spacious bedrooms and bathroom • Spacious open plan living • Lock-up garage • Private courtyard

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2 BED | 1 BATH | 1 CAR Inspect: Saturday 11:00-11:45am Price: $295,000 Web: Ref No. 110045381 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

Price: $499,000 Web: Ref No. 200056081 Marg Deghton 0411 399 514

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BUDERIM 30A Ferguson Avenue • 765m2 flat block on top of Buderim • Sought-after location • Surrounded by million dollar properties • No problem with flooding – high and dry • 2 minute drive to Buderim CBD and 10 mins to Mooloolaba

Easy access to public transport and Mooloolaba Beach.

Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

36 Quiet Valley Cres, Buderim Inspect: Sat 12-12:45pm Centrally located character Queenslander on 784m2 in idyllic street. Spacious open plan living, timber floors, high ceilings, wide covered verandahs. Light, bright kitchen.

Price: $599,000 4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR 1-9 Nunkeri Court, Tanawha Inspect: Sat 2-2:45pm Plantation style resort on 1.5 acres of lush tropical surrounds.

Spacious living areas, high ceilings and modern kitchen.

Price: $799,000 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their time to talk

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A slice of Europe in Minyama

Inspired by the waterfront villas of the Italian Riviera, this immaculate home has a large entertainment deck extending over the water, plus pool, marine storeroom and jetty with pontoon. Of solid concrete and steel construction, the home features high ceilings, multiple living areas and an internal atrium. Features include a back-to-base security system, electric gates and parking for up to five vehicles. The large block is fringed by gardens.

73 Mooloolah Drive, Minyama 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car For sale by expression of interest Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Chris Jones 0405 469 736 Jasmine Chambers 0434 121 493

Property ID P001yuw6 More photos on www.mypropertypreview.com.au

AUCTION THIS SAT 10AM

AUCTION THIS SAT 12 NOON

DISPLAY HOME UP FOR GRABS! BRIGHTWATER/MOUNTAIN CREEK 29 Ponytail Circuit The owners circumstances here have changed and the opportunity is now yours for the taking to purchase one of Aushaven’s finest homes ‘The Kuta 270’.

• 2.7m ceiling height throughout 3m ceiling to entry • Dedicated theatre room • Polished hardwood timber flooring to entry, master bdm & wir • 12.5kW Fujitsu Inverter reverse cycle ducted system with six zones

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car | Pool

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Auction On site this Saturday at 12 noon Contact Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

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COTTON TREE BEACH HOUSE COTTON TREE 9 Hinkler Parade RARE FREEHOLD OPPORTUNITY!Located in the heart of Cotton Tree just a few streets from the river and the beach, this is prime residential real estate in a peaceful part of the world.

• 647m2 land area with 16m wide frontage • North facing level block • No major road crossing to access the beach • So many options - make the original shack your beach house • Develop the site, sub-divide or build a new dream house

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Auction On site this Saturday at 10am Contact John Anderson 0418 714 535

Honest and approachable, Karen Barker is committed to providing the highest standards of service and professionalism.

With a background in marketing and over 15 years experience in the real estate industry, Karen has developed a keen intuition in knowing what her clients want and how to go that extra mile to achieve that. Karen believes in a simplistic approach to real estate, staying in communication, honesty and reliability are the keys to achieving a positive outcome. Karen’s highly personable and friendly approach, coupled with her proven track record ensures her clients’ satisfaction and loyalty.

CALL KAREN BARKER 0418 572 676

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AUCTION IN 1 WEEK!

SECLUDED GOLF COURSE LIVING WITH OCEAN VIEWS

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car | Pool

BUDERIM 8 Mace Drive This large 4 bedroom + office family sized home is positioned high in a quiet cul-de-sac while overlooking the tropical pool, golf course and the panoramic ocean vista. The open plan granite kitchen will impress the chef of the home and there is some great separation between all living areas.

These sellers have demanded a quick sale here as they have purchased another home and are needing this one to be sold on or before the auction!

• Rare opportunity to buy in Mace Drive!

• Great location set in a quiet cul-de-sac • Sizable 845m2 block with grassed yard • Huge master bedroom with massive views • Huge wrap-around balconies • Gorgeous gourmet granite kitchen • Huge secluded tropical inground pool

Sales & Property Management 5444 2222 www.propertytoday.net.au

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PRETTY VILLAGE WITH A SWEET HISTORY Rarely do you find a country town that so perfectly combines the charm of rural life with close proximity to urban amenities and road and rail options for commuters. MPP visits Woombye.

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nce called Cobbs camp because of its strategic position on the Cobb and Co route between Brisbane and Gympie, the pleasant rural township of Woombye is perfectly located for commuters on the main northern rail line and the Bruce Highway.

It has a terrific little town centre with a supermarket, butcher, baker, pharmacy, and newsagency, as well as takeaways, specialty stores and a growing number of sidewalk cafes.

The picturesque surrounding hillsides offer stunning views, and historically were well suited to the pineapple industry, on which Woombye’s prosperity was built.

During the 1960s, it was a busy bulk-loading centre for the Golden Circle cannery and in 1971, the Big Pineapple, which is within its boundaries, opened.

Providing a town centre for the many fruit growers meant housing originally spread from the main street to the surrounding farms. Many of these have long since found a new purpose as residential estates.

While this has opened up more living choices, there are still small acreages and plenty of opportunities to enjoy rural peace while being only 20 minutes from Maroochydore.

The first burst of real population growth came after the Second World War and continued

Woombye’s town centre offers a pleasant village atmosphere and caters to all essential shopping needs steadily until the 1990s, when it really took off as a desirable place to live. Perceptions by this time had changed so that ‘rural’ translated to ‘Pleasantville’ rather than ‘Hicksville’.

Today, Woombye has a land area of 1380 hectares and in the 2006 Census, had a population of 812 or a density of 1.69 people per hectare.

Summing up: Woombye has evolved from farming to a prime residential area that features the township infrastructure that comes with being a prominent part of local history. This includes its shopping centre, a wide choice of state and private schools, sportsgrounds and a train station. It’s a country lifestyle handy to almost everything.

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WOOMBYE WINNER!

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• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Covered entertaining area • Double 1319m2 block • Single garage and double carport • 2 bay powered shed • Greenhouse and orchard

• Original and historic • Classic features throughout • Verandahs on 3 sides • Magic 3 acres • Details and photos ID110249689 on realestate.com

AUCTION Ian Black 0407 587 503

$399,500 Ian Black 0407 587 503

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

LAND SALE • Boutique Estate

• Only 2 blocks left

• Close to shopping centre

• Flat ready to build • Walk to town

Gary Langford 0412 348 533

AUCTION

88 Countryview Street, Woombye

• 4 bed, 3 bath + outside shower • 3 living areas and kitchen/dining • Ducted reverse cycle air-con • Saltwater pool and pool cabana • 990m2 block, established gardens

$595,000 Paula Grigg 0421 906 243

OPEN SAT 1-1.45PM

Lot 14 – Offers over $162,000 Lot 15 – Offers over $171,000

REAL ESTATE

REDUCED TO SELL NOW! 59 Robertson Drive, Burnside • New build 4 bed, 2 bath • Outdoor entertaining area • Elevated northerly aspect • 816m2 near level block • Landscaped gardens • Double lock-up garage

$399,000 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

ON SITE SATURDAY 26TH MAY, 12 NOON • 2 bedroom • 2-way bathroom off main • Large open plan living room • Single lock-up garage • Air-conditioning • Sun/sewing/reading room or office • Handy to town and hospital

Over 50’s Village Unit

Gary Langford 0412 348 533

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property previews Nambour home This newly renovated homee has a large media or games room on the lower level.

The kitchen opens to an all-weather deck, and the air-conditioned lounge features a timber floor.

14 Fairmeadow Road, Nambour 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday April 28 @ 4pm RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Steve G Pery 0448 884 093

Property ID P001yv4c More photos on www.mypropertypreview.com.au

Rarely do we see such a well presented and appointed rural property come onto the market under a million dollars, with plenty of room for guests and family to stay and enjoy your slice of mountain paradise.

AN IDYLLIC FARM LIFESTYLE WITH VALLEY VIEWS – 30 ACRES

Nestled in a quiet tranquil area of Eudlo Boasting 3 large living areas German designed timber kitchen ?

Gas cooking, dishwasher & butlers pantry ?

5 extra large bedrooms ?

Ensuite with spa off the master bedroom ?

Almost wrap around extra wide verandahs ?

500m2 under roof ?

Ocean views ?

Tiled fireplace to keep you warm in winter Ducted vacuum, fully screened 45,000gal of rainwater tanks ?

6m high 18m x 12m shed with 3 phase power ?

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Whether you’ve been looking for that weekend retreat, the perfect horse property or a getaway with income potential then you must inspect this 30 acre parcel of mostly level land. You’ll feel a world away but enjoy the convenience of being only a few minutes drive from the vibrant township of Maleny.

• 3 Bedroom renovated farmhouse with separate self contained flat downstairs • Expansive valley views and approval for second dwelling • Income potential only limited by your imagination • 24 x 9m liveable shed / guest accommodation • Stables, round yard, fenced into 4 main paddocks each with shelter and water, spring fed dam.

$950,000 Internet ID: malenyrealty.com.au/309839 Contact Michael Reck 0447 589 491 or Jess Luthje 0438 616 064 to arrange inspection

This truly unique property is a must to inspect, call today…..

Eudlo

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PALMWOODS 275 Palmwoods Montville Road

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PALMWOODS – POSITION AND POTENTIAL Calling All Builders… Tradies… Home Renovators • 1970’s style “Builder’s Own Home” – great refurbishment potential • High cathedral ceilings, sunken lounge with brick feature wall/ fireplace • Outside entertaining area adjoins plunge pool & underground cellar • Separate freestanding granny flat or guest wing in need of completion • Large Colorbond shed and older style farm shed add more appeal • Peaceful 5321m2 rural property, level lawns and rainforest

FLAXTON 38 Flaxton Mill Road

OVER-COMMITTED VENDORS NEED TO SELL! If soaking up rural views, exotic birds and a quiet country life appeals, then leave the busy life behind.

Earn yourself an income from the mature orchard and supply yourself with seasonal fruit and vegetables. If the kids get restless and the quiet too much, Brisbane is only a 90 minute jaunt with coast beaches just 30.

Having purchased elsewhere, the owners need to part with this gorgeous property so make it yours at your price.

AUCTION THIS SUNDAY – DON’T SAY I SHOULD HAVE!

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Sat 2.00-2.45pm & Sun 1.30pm p Auction: Sunday 29th April at 2.00pm Web: Ref No. 110059933 Petro Geyl 0447 770 457 Rene Poulos 0412 424 286

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Auction On site 12th May 2012 @ 11am INSPECT: Sat 11-11.45am CONTACT: David Menck 0408 713 834

5 2 4 SHOWCASE HOME ON 10 HEAVENLY GREEN ACRES • Gorgeous 10 acre property with amazing family home, only minutes Palmwoods • Stylish and quality, 5 brms + study plus 3 living areas, separate kids zone • Beautiful glossy timber floors, 10’ ceilings and fireplace • Huge multi-purpose loft, fabulous outdoor entertaining area overlooking the landscaped pool • Useable land with bush reserve, perfect for horses • 3-bay shed with wc and shower + machinery shed with chook pen Price: Reduced to $979,000 INSPECT: Saturday 1-1.45pm CONTACT: Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412

Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 | Sarah White 0418 981 718 | David Menck 0408 713 834 www.riddellrealestate.com.au John Pyne 0418 710 209 | Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599

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REN TA L PREV IEW S This large home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas. The main living area is air-conditioned and there are fans, a dishwasher, a covered patio and double lock-up garage.

The property has the potential to be sublet, as one bedroom has its own kitchenette and living area and can be keyed separately.

66 Huntley Place, Caloundra West 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car $480 per week Insite Realty 5476 5588

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58 Sunbird Chase, Kawana Waters 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car $850 per week Platinum Properties 5437 8806

This stunning property offers a peaceful lifestyle on the waterfront. There are four bedrooms, two with ensuites, a main bathroom, a double lock-up garage and an inground swimming pool. Other features include vaccuum maid and air-conditioning.

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2/18 Blackall Street, WOOMBYE

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OPEN HOMES - Saturday Woombye: 9 McClintock Place Sat 11-11.45 Dual living on acreage, 3brm home with self contained 3brm granny flat downstairs.

5096sqm block, double car accommodation, dam, northerly views, mins to town. $349,000 Coes Creek: 29b Kerrs Lane Sat 11-11.45 Major Reduction! Peaceful, quiet 1 acre.

4 brms, 2 car, tmb floors, 9ft ceilings, leafy position, n/facing aspect from verandahs.

D/stairs teenagers retreat or covert to dual $425,000 & Offers living.

Burnside: 19 Potoroo Place Sat. 12-12.45 Modern, architecturally designed home.

4 brms, 2 bath, study, kitchen with island bench for the cook, large timber entertaining area o/looks Hinterland.Storage + dble car $418,000 accomm.

Nambour: 14 Bade Street Sat 12-12.45 Spacious New Townhouses. Located close to town centre. Appealing to the owner/occupier & investor alike. Spacious design with private outdoor patios as well as balconies. Some with NRAS approval. from $339,000 Realistically priced..

Palmwoods: 16 Corey St Sat 12-12.45 4brms,2bathroom pole home, huge storage/ workshop under in a quiet cul de sac near Bowls Club – backs onto forest offering $385,000 privacy Eudlo: 248 Paskins Road Sat 1-1.45 Private 10acres block with 2 cleared acres. 2 x huge sheds, a deluxe 3brm,2bathwith aircon, 18mx9m 5 bay work shed, 3 phase power, 3rd bathroom + office + loft storage.

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Must Sell! $549,000 Coes Creek: Budget Priced Home, Quiet Street Tastefully renovated 3 bedroom home, 2 bath, 2 living areas + outdoor covered patio.

Workshop, single garage + good yard and situated in a quiet street. This is bargain Call to inspect $288,000 buying Maroochy River. Views to Mt Ninderry & More Highset pole home set amongst private native gardens. 3 brms, 1 bath with dual entrance doubles as ensuite. Timber floors, o/plan living & dining open to n/ facing deck $359,000 with views to Mt Ninderry.

Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 Sarah White 0418 981 718 David Menck 0408 713 834 John Pyne 0418 710 209 Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 www.riddellrealestate.com.au

6/9 Alma St, GYMPIE Avail Now NRAS unit available with reduced rent under government scheme. 1 brs, 1 bathroom. Call for more information on this great scheme for low earners. $160/wk 38 Jones Rd, MOOLOOLAH VALLEY Avail Now Amazing location 20 metres to local shops & close to train station. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, single carport. $295p/wk 8/1 Mandin St, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Avail Now 2 bedroom unit opposite beach, 1 bathroom, kitchen/ living/dining, balcony with lovely views, under ground parking, pool in the complex. $300p/wk 24 Hospital Rd, NAMBOUR Avail Now Gorgeous Queenslander style property, walking distance to Nambour Hospital. Newly renovated throughout, 3 bdrms, 1 bthrms, new kitchen with appliances, open plan living, single carport and large yard. $345 p/wk 51 Bernheid Cres, SIPPY DOWNS Avail 04/05 4 bedrms, 2 bthrms, 2 living areas, double story home, large back yard, close to shops and school. $400 p/wk 222 King Rd, MOOLOOLAH Avail Now Stunning Queenslander. Huge home on 33 acres. 5 bedrooms, 2 huge living areas, verandah for entertaining, gorgeous corner kitchen, fans throughout. $450p/wk 66 Huntley Place, CALOUNDRA WEST Avail Now Large home in fantastic location. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas. One bedroom has self contained kitchenette, covered outdoor area and good sized yard. Must to inspection!! $480 p/wk 7 Bairnsdale St West, BUDERIM Avail 24/04 Double story home in fantastic location. 4 bedrooms plus separate study, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, lovely corner kitchen, 2 verandahs for entertaining, lovely garden with shed, air con in the living area. $460p/wk

Beautiful Executive Home for Rent

Call us today on 07 5476 5588

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, four living areas and a swimming pool.

Pet friendly and available now furnished or unfurnished.

This comfortable open-plan property is more like a home than a sterile house, great for entertaining and families who love the outdoor lifestyle.

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1 1 3 WARANA $325PW 3 bed, 1 bath with second toilet downstairs, air conditioning, dishwasher, single lock up garage.

AVAIL NOW 1 1 3 MINYAMA $350PW 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 lock up garage, 1 carport, large living area, ceiling fans, air conditioned, dishwasher, covered outdoor area, garden shed, fully fenced. AVAIL NOW

BUDERIM - 3 Bedroom home, ensuite, timber floors, carport, large deck, bush outlook. Garden maint. included $395 pw CALOUNDRA/IVADALE LAKES - Near new 4 bedroom home, ensuite, 2 living areas, airconditioned, double garage, large fenced yard $470 pw CALOUNDRA/IVADALE LAKES - Selection of Spacious 4 bedroom homes including granny flat, 2 bathrooms, aircon, fenced yard, $500 pw to $570 pw MAROOCHYDORE - 1 Bedroom fully furnished studio apartment, aircon, pool and bbq area in quiet complex. $230 pw MAROOCHYDORE - Selection of fully furnished 2 bedroom villas, aircon, carport pool and bbq area in quiet complex. $260 to $300 pw MARCOOLA - 2 Bedroom apartment, courtyard, pool, carport, quiet complex, close to beach & shops $250 pw NAMBOUR - First weeks rent free - Selection of near new 2 bedroom townhouses in quiet complex, 2 living areas, ensuite, aircon, large deck, central location $290 to $330 pw NINDERRY/YANDINA - Spacious 4 bedroom home on acreage, ensuite, 2 living areas, pool, deck. $500 pw To inspect these properties please call Anita Humphreys on 0414 571 260 or 5445 5811

1 1 3 BUDERIM $350PW 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 carport, plenty of off street parking, private & peaceful location. AVAIL NOW 2 1 3 BUDERIM $435PW 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, fantastic views of Glass House Mountains, covered outdoor area. AVAIL NOW 2 2 3 WARANA $490PW 3 bed plus study, 2 bath, double carport, open plan living area, air-conditioned, in ground pool.

AVAIL 21/6/12 1 1 3 BUDDINA $500PW 3 bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, ocean views, great outdoor entertaining area, in ground swimming pool, fully fenced yard, single lock up garage, massive storage area under the house.

AVAIL NOW 2 2 3 KAWANA ISLAND $595PW 3 massive bedrooms plus study, 2 bath, 2 car, separate living areas, plenty of storage spaces, 2 outside entertaining areas, internal spa & in ground swimming pool. AVAIL NOW

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1 1 2 BUDDINA $315PW 2 bed, 1 bathroom, 1 carport, open plan lounge/ dining area, in ground swimming pool, directly across from the beach, close to the Kawana Waters Surf Club. AVAIL NOW

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2 3 4 MOOLOOLABA $850PW 4 bed, 3 bath, double lock up garage, modern living with large balcony offering hinterland views, separate living areas, media room, plenty of storage space, in ground swimming pool.

AVAIL 15/5/12 2 3 4 KAWANA WATERS $850PW 4 bed, 3 bath, air-conditioned, open plan living, ducted vacuum, waterfront, in ground swimming pool, double lock up garage, close to public transport. AVAIL NOW 4 4 4 KAWANA ISLAND $1200PW 4 king size bedrooms, 3 ensuites, separate bar room, large open plan living with fire place, European appliances, plenty of storage, water views, 4 car spaces with additional secure storage in safe underground parking, in ground swimming pool, private roof top access. AVAIL NOW

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ARIES Mar 21-Apr 20 You want to do your own thing but don’t ignore the needs of others. Clear communication makes all the difference. Some rams will shock others with a surprise move.

TAURUS Apr 21-May 21 Have you been procrastinating about all the DIY jobs that need to be done around the home? It’s time to get motivated this weekend as you clean, tidy, decorate or renovate.

GEMINI May 22-Jun 21 With Venus visiting your sign you’re at your sociable, sexy best as you talk up a storm. Friends and finances are a messy mix this weekend, so try to keep the two separate.

CANCER Jun 22-Jul 23 A close relationship is undergoing profound change. It’s like a snake shedding its skin. Things feel shaky but with the help of Pluto, you’re creating a firm new base.

LEO Jul 24-Aug 23 Your professional life gets a welcome boost from Pluto, as others sit up and take notice of what you say.

Recuperative powers are strong too, as you repair your mind, body and spirit.

VIRGO Aug 24-Sep 23 Saturday favours linking up with like-minded friends, whereas Sunday is best for some serious rest. With the sun and Jupiter in your travel zone, plan a trip for sometime soon.

LIBRA Sep 24-Oct 23 Don’t get stuck in a comfortable rut. Your quote for the weekend is from birthday great Jerry Seinfeld: “If life boils down to one thing, it’s movement.

To live is to keep moving.”

SCORPIO Oct 24-Nov 22 Your communication skills – and powers of persuasion – are strong, so use them wisely.

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SAGITTARIUS Nov 23-Dec 21 The sun and Pluto send a lucky financial opportunity or business break your way this weekend. But you must be focused enough to recognise it – and then take action.

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live in the city, play in the city.

There’s something about living with a view of the water. It’s so relaxing that everyday is made just that much better. Of course when you make your home at Sunshine Cove, it might also have something to do with the fact that we’re right in the heart of Maroochydore. So everything like shopping, schools and community facilities is at your fingertips. The other really nice aspect is that it’s not just waterfront lifestyle for the Maroochydore CBD

wealthy few!

Our residential lots are freehold, so there’s no body corporate and offer building opportunities reflective

Maroochy Boulevard

of your needs. Come in and let us show you Sunshine Cove, it’s really the only way to truly experience how much easier life can be.

Waterfront Land from $251,500 Land from $199,200 House and Land from $505,000

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Average waterfront $324,833; Average dry land price Sarina $205,683; Average House and Land $553,600. Prices are subject to availability and are subject to change without notice.

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