My Weekly Preview Issue 208 - August 31, 2012

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After being with another agency that marketed my home in a different publication, it was a lovely surprise when Darren Rix stepped in and took control of the sale of my home.

The level of enquiry and the number of offers jumped from day one, with the result being $300,000 above what the previous agent told me I should accept. Thank you Darren and thank you to My Property Preview.

We sold 25 David Street, Nambour and 16 Cardinal Court, Palmwoods, both under the hammer.

At 16 Cardinal Court we had an excellent turnout of around 50 people and three registered bidders.

Living Choice is one of Australia’s largest private retirement village companies, with seven retirement villages in two states and two more on the drawing board.

Much of Living Choice’s success can be attributed to its innovative marketing and advertising campaigns, including print. Living Choice has positioned itself as ‘the new standard in retirement living’ with its upmarket villages offering ‘resort living for the un-retiring’.

In keeping with this image, we chose the glossy, big format pages of My Weekly Preview to advertise the Village Show Day at our Twin Waters village. We also distributed f yers in the local area. We were thrilled to record more than 120 visitors on the day. It was a f tting result to reward our residents after all the hard work and preparation they put into the day.

We will continue to use My Weekly Preview to advertise our open days and events in the future.

Linda Hooper, Living Choice Australia

Thanks to the team at My Weekly Preview. We are very happy with the presentation of the magazine, the publication is fresh and is a great way for us to educate or clients in an entertaining and informative read.

We are pleased with the response and look forward to working with you in the future.

Peter Wrigley, Carolans First National Real Estate

Happy vendor, RE/MAX Property Services

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More success An ideal magazine We have been dealing with the MWP team since the launch of their new, weekly lifestyle magazine My Weekly Preview earlier this year.

The magazine has def nitely f lled the gap that existed for Sunshine Coast businesses, and provides a great mix of local news and other quality content, making this an ideal magazine for our weekly advertising.

Tristan Kurz, Coastline BMW

My Weekly Preview continues to be one of the leading and successful elements of our marketing strategy at Sunshine Cove. Time and time again, we have found this publication to deliver us the best results, with locals and visitors alike taking the time to read the publication cover to cover.

On a personal level, we recently advertised our home in MWP. Even our agent commented on the quality and number of enquiries. We sold during our second week advertising.

Thanks again MWP.

The team at Lavish

Fantastic results Another fantastic auction result at 4 Canmaroo Avenue, Nambour thanks to MWP. Four ads yielded 60-plus inspections and f ve registered bidders with the property sold under the hammer on the day!

The buyer and sellers were stoked with the result!

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Thanks My Weekly Preview – I received a fantastic response to my advertising, not only did it improve our brand awareness but we saw a direct increase of around 20 per cent in our shirt laundering service. I would certainly use My Weekly Preview for my advertising again.

We were MPP fans and now are MWP fans! Enquiry has trebled during our auction campaign with MWP and all our inspections have been generated through the magazine. We are impressed with the high standard of presentation!

Prue Byrnes, Bundilla Drycleaners

Clint and Sarah, happy vendors, RealWay Caloundra

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Great feedback

Thanks to a combination of good internet advertising and fantastic exposure to buyers through My Weekly Preview, we recently had some great results, especially for my sellers in Aroona. A four-week campaign brought 33 buyers to four open homes and we had 14 private inspections. With this exposure and buyer competition of course the result was a sale.

PRINT ADVERTISING WORKS.

The weekend of our f rst insertion in My Weekly Preview we received really good feedback from new and existing customers and even holiday-makers that had picked up a copy and visited the store, which is great for business. We are now on our f fth advert and f nd it a pleasure to work with the team – they make advertising stress free and the ads work.

Sam and Naresh, Akasha Furniture & Homewares

Shane Strong, Go Gecko Property Sales

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We have been very pleased with the results from My Weekly Preview.

The response has been much more noticeable than where we advertised previously. We received more feedback in the f rst eight weeks of MWP than we did over the preceding year of advertising.

Our recent auction at Baanya Street, Wurtulla certainly highlighted how effective promotion makes a big difference to the result.

A four-week campaign exclusively in MPP delivered 21 groups through the open homes, an offer prior to auction day, 27 people in attendance with four registered bidders making 20 bids that netted the sellers a sale under the hammer $35,000 over the reserve. RE/MAX Property Services and MPP – what a team.

Mark Davidson, Ord Minnett

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A great start Local strength We get direct results, with our clients bringing the adverts in, combined with the WWOL business approach.

We are an ultimate duo in the Sunshine Coast region, and best of all WWOL is locally owned and so is MWP. How good is this – BUY LOCAL SUPPORT LOCAL!

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hey say you don’t appreciate your own parents until you become one yourself. I think that probably goes double for me.

For most of my little man’s life I was a single mum. Understandably, my dad – who has three daughters – was (and still is) a big part of my son’s life. As a mum I have learned to appreciate the things about my dad that once would have annoyed me – like installing a new bathroom in my unit without asking me first, for example.

Before he could walk my little man was crawling through my dad’s work ute, demanding to be carried while dad mowed the lawn, insisting on helping him wash the cars and plug in the drill. He gasps in mock horror when my father lets a swear word slip and punches him on the arm as a sign of affection.

How much poorer those first few years would

have been for the junior Pearson (and for me) without his Pops around.

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday and this week we celebrate four Coast dads in various phases of fatherhood. But to all dads, grandads, stepdads, in fact any man who plays the father role, have a great Sunday.

September also marks the beginning of storm season, so in property this week on page 36 we get advice from the experts on protecting your assets from the sometimes unpredictable summer weather.

September also means spring, and in My Style this week, on page 26, we’ve got some advice on spring cleaning the wardrobe.

We touch on the tricky subject of modern Russian politics in agenda, on page 22, and show you how the Coast’s most successful business women spent their Saturday evening – that’s on page 10.

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HAPPY FATHER’S PREVIEW For most men, being a good father is the most important job they’ll ever do. Four local dads share their stories.

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ompared with many Sunshine Coast dads, Matt Clements is a late bloomer. The owner of Alexandra Headland’s Assembly Hair was 40 when wife Kristin gave birth to Reno more than six months ago. But she was worth the wait.

“We tried for probably close to two years,” Matt says of the couple’s efforts to conceive. But they remained philosophical throughout, leaving it in “God’s time”.

“We didn’t want to get stressed and we ended up going down the IVF route to give ourselves a better chance, but we only had to do it once,” Matt says. “It’s pretty taxing on your body and I was away for a good bit of it [Matt’s work obligations with Schwarzkopf had him travelling overseas frequently]. It was hard not being there with Kristin.”

Still the relief must have been great when Kristin finally fell pregnant and now that Reno is part of their lives, Matt says his family feels complete. “We are not planning to have any more. We always felt right to have just the one.

Even during the pregnancy, it felt like we had this little family.” Though he concedes in the future, “that could change”.

Matt and Kristin will be heading overseas for work again next year, running courses for Schwarzkopf. Matt says they will be away for 10 days to two weeks at a time and Reno will be right there with them.

“She is so placid. She is so amazing. When she isn’t asleep, she is smiling.

I don’t think she has cried since she was eight weeks old. She sleeps from seven to seven – she is easy, so easy.”

For those that know Matt, however, fatherhood has changed him. “We surfed a lot and worked hard – having Reno has put a few of those things in perspective.” He still puts in long hours at the salon but hopes in 2013 to have more time to be a dad.

What would he change? “Not a thing. I could have five children if they were all like her. I have no idea what we did beforehand.”

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etro Geyl from RealWay Property Consultants has had a few years to hone his fathering skills. The Caloundra-based real estate agent is father to Nick, 35, and Ben, 28, and grandfather to Luca, Nick’s three-year-old son.

Like many grandfathers and their male grandchildren, Petro and Luca have a pretty special bond. “He was born on the same day as me,” says Petro.

“Everyone reckons he is just like his grandad. Or his grandad is just like him.”

Petro loves “bouncing him on my knee, though he’s getting a bit old to bounce on my knee now”.

“But I am also a disciplinarian – he knows his boundaries with me; we have a good relationship.”

Nick is expecting his second baby at Christmas, so Petro will be bouncing that knee for years to come.

Petro became a dad at 26 years old and though he admits he may not have been financially ready to become a parent, he was certainly emotionally raring to go. “I always knew I would become a dad.” And he was determined to be a good one. “I had no father and no grandfather myself,” Petro says. “My father left when I was just one.”

So how did that affect his parenting? “It caused me to not do what he did, which had its own burdens and joys.”

Petro’s first marriage to the boys’ mother ended after 18 years and though it was far from an ideal relationship “I didn’t leave because of my experience”.

His sons, says Petro, “are gorgeous souls and gentle but fierce men. They were spectacular kids – naughty, I think these days they call them ‘spirited’.”

Grand-fatherhood is as natural as fatherhood for Petro, though like many grandparents he complains that he doesn’t see Luca as often as he’d like. Asked if he would change it for the world, Petro’s reply is emphatic, “Not for two worlds.”

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ave Hawkins is MWP’s property ad manager and father to son Sam, 18, and daughters Georgie, 10, and Paige, eight. He has three beautiful children, but fatherhood hasn’t always been easy for Dave. He was 29 when his eldest was born.

“Like all dads it was exciting waiting for the birth, you are full of hopes and aspirations, and I was really happy to have a boy as my firstborn.” But when Sam was born three months premature, “it did take a shine off”, says Dave. “It was really stressful. I would see all these fat pink babies and there was Sam, all skinny and the colour of a plum.”

When his little boy was just two years old Dave’s relationship with Sam’s mum ended, and he saw Sam “every second weekend for the next 16 years”. Father and son are close, though.

When Sam was still a toddler, Dave met his current partner Kath (another MWP team member). She fell pregnant five years into the relationship and Dave prepared himself for fatherhood a second time around. It was a devastating blow when Kath gave birth to a baby girl named Lindsay who was stillborn.

“Kath really struggled,” says Dave. “We had planned to get married [but after the birth] we pulled the wedding forward.”

It was a good distraction for Kath’s grief and on the first day of their honeymoon the couple discovered Kath was pregnant again. Georgie was born in 2001. Two years later, Paige followed, and it was around the birth of this child that they discovered Georgie had cerebral palsy. “After all we had been through, we were like, ‘are you kidding?’.”

Georgie’s condition is relatively mild and she is a beautiful girl. Paige is cheeky and clever, and Sam is a younger version of his dad. “With an eightyear break between children, I think I became a much more mature, patient dad,” Dave says. “Young men are still kids themselves really. I found fatherhood the second time around much more pleasant.”

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hen Jesse Davies became a dad to Tirzah (or ‘T’), it wasn’t a newborn baby he met for the first time, but a lively toddler.

Jesse started a relationship with Tirzah’s mum Joanna about 18 months ago when Tirzah was one-and-a-half, and it wasn’t long before the little girl was referring to Jesse as ‘dad’.

So what was it like starting a new relationship with not just Joanna, but her little girl?

“Well you know I have never really thought about it,” says Jesse. “It was never a burden. It wasn’t such a shock, as I knew what I was getting into.”

And it helps, says Jesse, that “Joanna is a fairly carefree”.

Jesse and Joanna recently married, just after Tirzah turned three. But even before the couple tied the knot, Jesse says he was firmly in “the dad role”. It was a sharp learning curve, he says, “as I didn’t want to overstep my boundaries with Joanna, but now it is pretty good. We have gotten into our little routine.

“Once Joanna and I got engaged it seemed more official, but even before we were married T started calling me ‘dad’. The weird thing is there is no one who she would have referred to as ‘dad’. She picked the word up out of nowhere.”

For many men the thought of fatherhood in any form is daunting, but not for 22-year-old Jesse. “I always wanted to get married and start a family,” he says.

A quick poll of parents around the MWP office shows that while parenting at any age can be challenging, three-year-olds can be particularly trying, however, Jesse isn’t fazed.

“I’m fairly easygoing as is and open to change. But probably one of the biggest things is I was always independent, so having to share everything I own [was an adjustment].”

Sticky iPhones aside, Jesse is not complaining. “It wouldn’t have been as easy if T wasn’t so outgoing and energetic.”

So do Jesse and Joanna have plans for more? “Yeah definitely, it’s probably only a matter of time,” he says. “Joanna is studying and I am working so we are busy, but when things settle down, it would be good to have a little sibling for T.”

From all the team at My Weekly Preview to all the dads out there: have a fantastic Father’s Day this Sunday.

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In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the f rst Sunday of September, but in many countries it is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. Russians don’t recognise Father’s Day but instead celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day. In Germany, Father’s Day is celebrated on the Thursday 40 days after Easter. It is also called Men’s Day or Gentlemen’s Day. In Spain, dad’s special day is observed on the Feast day of Saint Joseph, which is March 19.

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WHO Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network WHAT Awards Gala WHERE The Events Centre, Caloundra Fantastic frocks, lots of laughs and a few tears featured at this year’s SCBWN Awards. For the full story head to page 25.

PHOTOS Morgan Olson Glen Turnbull, Kim McCosker

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Elenbi Hair salons hosted a night of hair and fashion in aid of ovarian cancer research, with entertainment by Kelsie Rimmer and an art auction.

Leisa Toomey, Walter Iezzi, Nicole Tippet, Catherine Thiele

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happy with the decision, either.

“The income we make on those days helps to keep the club afloat and with the rising costs of electricity and water, which used to be subsidised by the council, we cannot afford to lose any event which supplies income to keep our lifesavers on the beach and [keeps] our beach safe,” says Anne Croad, lifesaving administrator at Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Divisional councillor Russell Green, who voted against the ruling, tabled a paper petition at the August 23 meeting signed by 1608 people from the Peregian Beach village area and an online petition with 2182 signatures of those in support of the event remaining as it is.

In comparison, a council spokesperson says 22 complaints have been lodged with the council in the past 12 months from local Peregian Beach residents.

rganisers of Peregian Originals say they are “gutted” by a decision made by the Sunshine Coast Council to reduce the number of annual concerts held at Peregian Beach from 24 to 12.

In response to complaints from a small number of local residents, the council ruled that as of January 2013, Peregian Originals will run on the first Sunday of the month only, with an alternative location to be found for the third Sunday of the month.

“We’re very disappointed and we’re not prepared to just sit back and take what has been handed down to us,” says Anita Sweeney, president of East Coast Originals. “The more we look at it, the more we’re seeing the faults in what was decided and the lack of regard for community wishes.”

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“It wasn’t an outcome I supported,” says Green. “But the event does create an impact on people. Most of the people who live directly opposite the park have lived there for more than 20 years and their amenities are impacted. After a month you might get a bit cranky, but after 10 years you might be just a little bit angry. You have to be realistic

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The event will continue twice a month for the rest of the year to allow time to find an alternative location to hold the concerts, with Coolum and Cotton Tree being flagged as options.

“Tickle Park at Coolum Beach has better facilities for holding larger numbers, and it’s a similar style community there, with lots of support for the event,” says Green.

Sweeney says moving half the concerts to another location will dilute the brand and create logistical problems for the not-for-profit organisation, run by volunteers.

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Fijian ginger with the potential to infect local crops could arrive on our shores in two months, says the Sunshine Coast’s largest ginger grower, Shane Templeton of Templeton Ginger Eumundi.

The Federal Department of Agriculture has released a risk analysis as a precursor to importing Fijian ginger. Templeton says the analysis is inadequate and could lead to local crops being infected with diseases such as Pythium.

“The risk mitigation measures are very loose,” says Templeton. “It doesn’t really take into account

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“There is a very real risk Fijian ginger could infect our crops,” says Templeton. “My rough guess if they rubber stamp it is it could happen in just under two months’ time.”

The Sunshine Coast’s approximately 15 ginger growers supply 80 per cent of Australia’s ginger – more than 6000 tonnes a year. Our domestic market is adequately supplied year-round, leaving many questioning why a proposal of this kind would go ahead.

“Fiji put an application in to import ginger and because of the free-trade agreement, the government has been obliged to do a risk assessment on it, and that’s not adequate.”

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“The mayor was on ABC Coast FM and stated, after being asked who was consulted in regards to this, that senior lifeguards were consulted and that is not correct,” says the lifeguard, who asked not to be named. “No senior lifeguards were consulted. The only person who was consulted was Scott Braby, the lifeguard manager.

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“Everyone is a bit shellshocked – nobody knew anything. We’ve been kept in the dark the whole time.

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A Senate committee is on Monday holding an inquiry in Melbourne into whether the level of the Newstart and Youth Allowance payments are enough or hamper welfare recipients getting jobs.

Shorten says the payment level will “stay where it is for the time being”.

“I’m not going to stand here and say I think life is easy for people on Newstart Allowance, because I don’t think it is,” he told reporters in Canberra. “The Newstart Allowance is incredibly low and would be difficult to live on.”

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his has been a difficult year for Yevgeny Arkhipov, even by his tough standards.

Earlier this month, security service officials collared the opposition-minded human rights lawyer as he was boarding a plane to attend a conference in Ukraine. His transgression was to have owed $100 in alimony. Mystified, he returned home only to be informed by the authorities that he owed nothing. He believes the debt was made up as a pretext to stop him from helping raise the profile of the country’s eight-month protest movement abroad.

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Navalny’s firebrand rhetoric has helped thrust him to the front of a protest movement that unites disparate groups by their resentment of Putin.

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Pussy Riot supporters out in force Participants of the 68th European Alpbach Forum take part in a spontaneous performance in solidarity with the Russian punk band Pussy Riot in Alpbach, Austria, last week.

The three members of the band, who were jailed for two years for insulting President Vladimir Putin, will appeal the sentence, says their lawyer. The sentencing has sparked protests in countries such as Austria, Poland, Switzerland and Russia. Australia’s government joined other nations such as the US, Germany and Britain in denouncing the sentences as disproportionate to the crime. The Moscow court found Pussy Riot’s Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina, and Ekaterina Samuzevich guilty of hooliganism and inciting religious hatred after the trio and two other people sang a punk anthem in Moscow’s Christ the Saviour Cathedral invoking the Virgin Mary to remove the president.

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“I don’t believe a development as politically sensitive as this one is unfolding without the Kremlin’s knowledge,” says Lipman. “It falls so smoothly into the general trend.”

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Arkhipov, who sides with more radical members of the opposition such as the writer Eduard Limonov, believes moves to crush moderate factions will begin in earnest after the summer lull.

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Arkhipov credits himself with winning the release of one of the defendants by exposing procedural violations by the authorities, but he says he’s now being silenced.

“The investigators made us sign an agreement not to divulge secret information from the investigation,” Arkhipov says. “What does that mean? That to the end of our days neither I nor my team can speak about evidence about our clients’ innocence or official falsifications.”

Lawyers at Arkhipov’s group are defending all 11 activists on trial in the case.

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TANIA WINS THE BIG PRIZE More than 300 Sunshine Coast business women, and a few of their male supporters, attended last Saturday night’s Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards in Caloundra.

Emcees John Williams, the general manager of Southern Cross Austereo, and 4 Ingredients’ Kim McCosker, who was last year’s Outstanding Business Woman, provided lively commentary. In fact, despite the formality of the event, it was far from stuffy, with plenty of laughter and warmth in the room. Michelle Hamer, the chair of the Tania Hubbard judging team and a tirelessly hardworking member of the network, explained the judging process and the importance of the award sponsors. Incoming president Michalle Faulkner gave a warm speech and there was enthusiastic applause for all the finalists, who were recognised individually before each category winner was announced. The winners are carefully selected, and each woman gave a generous speech, praising the other nominees.

Natalie Tink from Coast to Coast Media walked away with the first award for Young Business Woman of the Year. POMO director Lisa Harrison was up next, named Professional Business Woman of the Year, while Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s Vicki Taylor was honoured with the Micro/Small Business Woman of the Year award. Jainey Bennett from EzyFit Gym was named Corporate Business Woman of the Year.

The final award, the Outstanding Business Woman of the Year, was then announced. Tania Hubbard, from Gluten Free Grain Free Company, was the worthy recipient of this prestigious prize.

THE FRUIT SHED WARANA The Fruit Shed, Warana is an iconic business established over 30 years in the same high profile Nicklin Way location. While renowned for its quality fruit and vegetables The Fruit Shed, also offers a wide range of grocery items that make it the one stop shop for locals in the fast growing Kawana area. A major refit of the shop has recently been completed including new air-conditioning, shelving and cash registers.

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OWNER MUST RELOCATE This exceptional restaurant is generating net profits of almost $200,000 per year under management.

Incl 2 bottleshops, commercial hotel licence & a long list of extras, a unique opportunity that will be sold well below fit out costs. The experienced & secure staff will ensure the growth continues & a new owner could work with the established team to build on the great reputation or take a more hands on role & increase profits further.

Current owner is moving interstate urgently & the business must be sold.

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A BUSINESS IN HIGH DEMAND This Sunshine Coast based, easy to run, and very profitable heavy vehicle driver training business is poised for massive further growth in an industry that’s booming.

The crew cab truck offers “one on one” plus group training in both “Medium Rigid” and “Heavy Rigid” licences with the one truck.

This is a very profitable, and enjoyable one man business, with low overheads, a well maintained truck, and a great website. It is priced to sell quickly so don’t delay.

Priced to sell at $179,000 wiwo Jeremy Bycroft – 0418 829 235

ATTENTION ALL HANDY MEN AND WOMEN Are you a good communicator and handyman wanting to earn over $3500 a week? This amazing 5 day per week, Sunshine Coast handyman business is simple to run, has “blue chip” key clients, including real estate agencies, body corp, and government department buildings.

Employing skilled sub-contractors which guarantee a high standard, this two person team only work a total of 50 hours per week. Included is a modern sign-written van, tools, racking and an active website.

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Dealing with sticky social media situations Local law firm Aitken Legal is urging businesses on the Coast to ensure they have a social media policy in place and that their employees are aware of it and the consequences if it is breached.

Aitken Legal managing partner Lisa Aitken says employers need to be mindful that some employees are using social media to express their displeasure with their work.

“Generally speaking, the derogatory comments posted by employees on the social networking sites are generally made outside working hours,” she says. “This presents a problem because once again, we enter the blurry divide between private and public and the ability employers have to discipline employees for behaviour conducted outside working hours.”

If businesses dismiss employees because of inappropriate social media activity, they risk being sued by the employee. “Employers should take caution when presented with a case of social network shaming and consider all factors prior to dismissing an employee, especially if they do not have any social media policies in place for the business,” Aitken says.

More cases are occurring of employees contesting dismissal on social media grounds and filing unfair dismissal applications against their former employers. This highlights the need for Sunshine Coast businesses to review their current workplace policies and ensure employees are fully aware of them and the consequences of a breach.

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GROWING POST OFFICE This two terminal post office is located in a growing area of the Sunshine Coast and makes profits in excess of $200,000 per year. It trades just 5 days per week, is simple to run and first class training is provided by Australia Post to give you every chance of success.

There is a long lease in place and the business comes with a near new fit out making it a really enjoyable place to work.

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PREVIEW ‘Education Through Libation’ is Dr Plonk’s motto. He has spent most of his legal drinking age life around wine, and through his many wine travels is focused on the fun, frivolity and the demystif cation of wine.

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he Olympics provide a veritable treasure trove of material for serious commentators and comedians alike.

David Letterman quipped, “The European countries were hoping to do well. If they win gold they can sell them as cash.” So everyone loves getting gold and it’s no different in the world of wine shows. Unlike getting gold in the synchronised swimming, gold in the wine show arena gives you plenty of bragging rights and a financial kick-along, enabling you to ramp up the price.

One of the hitches is that all gold medals are not created equal. We all love the Duporth Tavern, but a gold medal at its wine show will not be as respected as a national or a capital city wine show.

Even in those respected shows, there are various classes. And what’s really sneaky is when the wine marketer makes a gold sticker, suggesting it’s a great wine picked in the top 100 wines by some wine boffin, it really tarnishes the whole process.

Show judging in Australia is tightly scrutinised internally and externally. The 20-point system is used in Australia; a maximum of three for colour, seven for nose and 10 for taste is given. Scoring 18.5 to 20 will give your wine that winning feeling and some bottles that are repeatedly shown end up having more medals than Michael Phelps. Trophies are given out to true category champions.

Of course the Yanks have to be bigger and better so they like a scoring system out of 100. James Halliday, the guru of Australian wine reviewing, also likes the 100 rating system. According to him, 94-plus is ‘sell your first male born child’ and below 80 is ‘give a bottle to your mother- in-law’. Other magazines such as Wine State use a five-star system.

At the end of the day, we are relying on an expert’s opinion to enable us to make a better decision about how our wine buying dollar is spent. Wine preference is very personal and I think the best method is to try as many wines as you can, and that is why I rarely have to be asked twice to attend a tasting. Again, Mrs Plonk sees that as another excuse despite my efforts to convince her that I am on a fact finding mission. And after all, like a fisherman is drawn to lures more than the fish, shiny stickers of gold and silver will always catch our eye.

After building itself into the world’s largest coffee-shop chain through decades of high-octane growth in the US, Starbucks is now focusing more on global business.

There’s plenty of room for growth.

Starbucks’ domestic-international breakdown is lopsided, with nearly 11,000 stores in the US and fewer than 7000 in other countries.

Now the chain says it plans to open 1200 stores in the next fiscal year, which begins in October – about three shops a day. Fewer than half of those will be in the US. About 500 of the new stores will open in Asia – more than half in China.

“We’re in the early stages of growth in Asia,” says John Culver, president of Starbucks’ China and Asia Pacific region. “It represents the fastest and largest retail growth opportunity in the company’s foreseeable future.”

In Australia, we love coffee and coffee shops. But Starbucks started pulling out several years ago, and now has only 22 locations in this country, down from 84 in 2008.

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‘U2’ ROCKS NOOSA WHERE: Diggers Bar, Tewantin-Noosa RSL DATE: Friday September 7 TICKETS: $10 for members, $20 for non-members Gary Morris, half of tribute band The Australian U2 Show, looks so much like Bono he once persuaded a luxury car driver to let him test drive a Maserati. In 1992 Peter Van Den Berg spotted him on Hey Hey It’s Saturday and the two have been performing their tribute show to Australian and international audiences ever since. They will appear at Tewantin-Noosa RSL on September 7.

REGGAE AND ROOTS WHERE: Solbar, Maroochydore DATE: Friday August 31 TICKETS: $15 South-African born funk and roots musician Hayden Hack has settled on the Sunshine Coast after a life of adventure. With his band Hayden Hack Infusion, he mixes funk with jazz, afrobeats and reggae dance grooves, capturing his adventures in highly danceable music.

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Pelican Waters Golf Club is closed Christmas Day.

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The morning will kick off at 8.30am with breakfast on the deck overlooking Pumicestone Passage.

Jazz and blues four-piece The Chardonnay Sippers will entertain at the outdoor stage from 12pm, and the afternoon will also feature a barbecue, raffles and other familyfriendly activities.

WHERE: Caloundra Power Boat Club, Golden Beach DATE: Sunday Sept 2, from 12pm TICKETS: Free

CHEAP BUT NOT NASTY WHERE: Solbar, Maroochydore DATE: Saturday September 1 TICKETS: $15 Brisbane-based f ve piece Cheap Fakes blend off-beat guitars and catchy melodies to deliver a fusion of funk, pop, ska, reggae and dance music, making them party favourites across the Queensland Coast.

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tudies have shown a majority of women – up to 80 per cent – rely solely on cardio-based exercise for health and fitness, and actively avoid resistance training with weights. While women may be afraid of bulking up, it’s actually the opposite that happens with age – a woman’s muscle tone deteriorates as she grows older, making active strength training even more important to increase muscle mass and improve bone density.

Training with weights also has additional benefits: it can increase your resting metabolism, meaning fewer kilojoules will be stored as fat; and it can also help to reshape your body. According to AAP, studies performed by the American Council on Exercise and Fitness found the average woman will gain one kilogram of muscle and lose 1.5 kilograms of fat over two months, simply by resistance training two to three times per week.

Liz Morris is club manager at Fernwood Maroochydore and says rather than causing huge, bulky muscles, resistance training is the key to gaining a lean, toned physique.

“It is key to losing weight,” she says. “You can do cardio till the cows come home, but you won’t get that toned, healthy look [without weights].

“Women often come in and think they’re going to turn into Arnold Schwarzenegger, but that’s physically impossible. You would need to lift really heavy weights and eat 15 egg whites a day.” (Even then, women don’t have the high levels of testosterone that cause massive muscle gain in men.)

Instead, Morris gives clients who are new to resistance training a basic, total body weight program, which works all the muscles in the body. “You can break it down and work particular muscles, but that’s too tricky to start with. So we give them a basic set of compound exercises which work multiple muscles at once, such as squats. We start with moderate to light weights and do two or three sets by 15 reps to start with,” she says.

It is important to be regular and consistent with your exercise, and Morris says progression is the key. “You start with lighter weights and progress up to heavier ones, and you also progress in the difficulty of the exercise.”

But before starting any resistance training program you need to learn correct posture and form, rather than attempting to copy what you’ve seen on The Biggest Loser. “You definitely need to be shown by a personal trainer that is qualified, to prevent injury,” Morris says.

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SEE THE WORLD’S SHINIEST SUPERCAR WORDS Jemma Pearson

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f you need to ask the price of the LFA, Lexus’ high-performance supercar, you can’t afford it. But Sunshine Coast locals don’t n’t have to venture to Europe or the US to att least take a look at one.

Michael Stewart, the new vehicle sales manager anager at Lexus Maroochydore, will happily show you ou the one parked in his showroom. “What’s so special ial about this car is that only 500 were made globally bally – there are no more to be made, and of the 500, 00, the original allocation for Australia was only four.

One of the fortunate things about the GFC, though, is that a lot of countries knocked back their allocation.”

Australia ended up with 10, which is good news for one of Stewart’s customers, whose LFA is currently sitting in the Maroochydore showroom.

“This one was the very first retail customer sale,” Stewart says. He met the customer years ago and he had the LFA on order for more than two and a half years.

“He was number seven [on the list],” says Stewart. “The preceding six went to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.”

But Stewart’s was the first retail customer to drive away in an LFA. At that time the paintwork was the original orange, but that was soon about to

change. “A company called Custom Exotic approached the owner to put a wrap on it and display it at a motor show. That process has never been done before.”

While it looks like chrome, Stewart says it is actually a vinyl wrap.

So, how does the owner take care of such an unusual car?

“He gets our company to carefully and meticulously take care of it, that’s part of the deal.” Though Stewart says the owner does drive it around. “He has been up to the Coast and around driving it. He is certainly using it.”

Though he is not a resident, the owner has businesses on the Coast, so locals may be lucky enough to see it driving by.

“When we opened the building here [in November 2010] in Maroochydore, at the time the Sydney International Motor Show had just

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finished,” Stewart says. “Because we had sold the first LFA, Lexus International let us open the dealership with the LFA in the showroom.”

At the time, there were LFAs sitting in just three showrooms – in London, New York and Maroochydore.

Whether this customised LFA is now worth more than its original $750,000 ticket price, we may never know. Stewart says the owner won’t sell because it is so rare. “It’s already a collector’s item.”

Luckily for Coast locals, the owner isn’t precious about his new set of wheels and hasn’t hidden it away in a garage. For now, it is sitting in the Lexus Maroochydore showroom. But if you want to have a nosy, you might have to be quick.

Stewart says the owner will be back soon to take it for a spin.

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Palmer’s vintage car spend Sydney’s motor show next month sees the debut of the all-aluminium Range Rover. The fourth gen Rangie has lost 420 kilos through a new aluminium chassis structure. Official photos have just been released. It has new Evoque-style headlights and claims an extra 118 millimetres of extra rear legroom. No pricing adjustments have been released yet.

Queensland’s richest man pushed the prices of vintage cars up by more than $450,000 in one move. His team of bidders in Denmark paid $830,000 for a 1911 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost that was expected to sell for $350,000. Clive wants to display up to 50 cars at any time at his Sunshine Coast vintage car museum, yet to be built. Car enthusiasts are hoping Sunshine Coast Council lets this one through.

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OPEL returns to the Australian market next month with the launch of its Astra model range. At its peak in 2005, Astra sold more than 33,000 units under the Holden badge. This time, however, Astra will be directly under the guidance of its German originator. A Sunshine Coast dealer is yet to be named. This insider may be aware of the front runners.

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The fastest man in the world definitely has a penchant for speed.

His collection (according to celebritynetworth.com) includes a California Ferrari, a couple of Ferrari 458 Italias, an F430 Spider and he drives a custom BMW M3 as his ‘everyday’ car.

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Champion investment for the Coast Chris Vermeulen has bought a partnership in local motorcycling dealership Motolife.

Vermeulen has always been a huge supporter of Sunshine Coast businesses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the motorcycling world champion grew up helping his parents run their bakery in Yandina â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and he wanted to align himself with a trade he knows and loves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have enjoyed a very successful career within motorcycling and not just in racing but also in the development and promotion of the sport,â&#x20AC;? Vermeulen says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I now want to invest back into the industry and local community that has supported me unconditionally over the past 15 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joining Dean Kurz and the Motolife team is very exciting. We are a premium dealership that sells

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Motolife is on Nicklin Way in Currimundi but relocation plans scheduled for early October will have the dealership moving to a purpose-built building on Caloundra Road, Caloundra.

Motolife sells BMW, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycles, plus Aprilia and SYM scooters.

ASX gets fresh Mitsubishi Motorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; popular city-sized SUV, the ASX, has a fresh new look and improved CVT engine for 2013.

Sporting a reshaped front with softer lines, re-designed grille and an updated rear bumper, the refreshed ASX will be on sale from September 1.

The 13MY line-up comes with a new variant, the ASX 2WD Aspire, which the makers claim has all the luxury of a top-spec model in an economic urban-friendly two-wheel-drive configuration.

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OF THE STORM PREVIEW As we approach storm season on the Coast, it’s time to ask yourself how well prepared you are. In the event of a storm lashing your area, would you and your home be safe?

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he first day of spring marks the unofficial start of Queensland’s storm season, and local home owners are being advised to ensure their homes are ready for high winds, heavy rain and falling debris.

It’s a timely warning, considering the Sunshine Coast has already copped a battering this year. On February 21 more than 10 homes and businesses in the hinterland town of Cooroy were severely damaged by a late afternoon storm – several buildings lost their roofs in cyclonic winds, while others were damaged by falling power lines or uprooted tree trunks. A number of homes and businesses also suffered extensive water damage, the effect of more than 78 millimetres of rain falling in a six-hour period.

A month later, on March 22, another storm unleashed more than 300 millimetres in three hours, causing flash flooding that damaged homes, businesses and roads across the Coast. While it’s lucky no one was injured in either event, the clean-up and repair bills from storm damage can be significant – the Insurance Council of Australia estimates storms that lashed South-East Queensland and northern NSW in May 2009 cost a whopping $48 million. But that’s small change compared to the cost of storms that hit Brisbane six months earlier, which resulted in a reported insured loss of $309 million.

After a major storm event, many of these insurance claims come from average home owners, whose residential properties have been damaged by severe weather. The State Emergency Service (SES) regularly responds to calls for assistance when ceilings have collapsed or homes have been inundated. However, Carol Watkins, who is deputy local controller for the North Coast region, says often damage could have been avoided if home owners had taken simple precautions at the beginning of the storm season.

Most of us have heard this advice before, but Watkins says a huge number of Queenslanders don’t heed the warnings and end up needing costly repairs.

“Sometimes it is just the simple stuff that people need to do, such as keeping their gutters clear of leaves, not having little plants growing in their gutters,” Watkins says. “If water backs up into the gutters it can come into the ceiling and cause the ceiling to collapse – it is one of the biggest problems we see.”

Falling tree branches also pose a serious risk.

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You should have an evacuation plan, and everyone in your family should know what to do. It sounds so melodramatic, but it really is important

Are you storm ready?

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assessment. If the treetops in your street are getting too close to power lines, you can also notify Energex of the danger, before the first big storm of the season.

Flash flooding is more difficult to prepare for, but Watkins says if your block slopes downwards and you’ve had trouble with water running down the driveway in the past, you should contact the SES and organise to collect some free sandbags.

“You need to make sure you have a supply of sandbags on hand, to sandbag the garage and front door,” she says. The SES makes these available to the public and because they use river sand rather than beach sand, Watkins says when you’re done with them you can recycle them in the garden.

Other advice for home owners?

“During storm season, don’t keep things in your yard, like trampolines or furniture, that could potentially not only kill or injure someone but also cause damage to your property,” Watkins says. “And don’t forget your pets – it’s really important to have a plan for your pets.”

This is especially the case if you live on acreage and have larger animals: dogs or cats may be able to wait out the storm inside the home, but horses or cattle have more difficulty finding shelter.

While most storms are minor and pass fairly quickly, the past few seasons have shown the weather can be increasingly unpredictable.

Watkins says it’s important for local families to prepare for the worst, even if it feels you’re being overly dramatic. This could be an unusually

A checklist for home owners: • Make sure your gutters are clear of leaves, branches and other debris, to prevent rainfall backing up and causing damage to your ceiling.

• Check your insurance policy is up-todate and covers storm or f ood damage to your home.

• Trim overhanging tree limbs and branches and notify the council or Energex of any potentially dangerous trees.

• Put together an emergency kit containing a torch, batteries, a f rst aid kit and portable radio.

• Make electronic back-up copies of important personal and household documents, in case these are damaged by weather.

• Identify the safest place to shelter in your home and prepare an emergency evacuation plan.

If you need advice on preparing for storm season visit www.stormwise.com.au.

For help in an emergency contact the SES on 132 500

severe storm, a fire caused by lightning strikes or flooding which keeps you in (or out of) your home for days at a time.

“You should have an evacuation plan, and everyone in your family should know what to do. It sounds so melodramatic, but it really is important,” Watkins says, using her own reasonably isolated home as an example.

“We only have one way in and one way out, so we’ve had to look at what to do if a fire or cyclone came,” she says. “Put your mind to it and think about it. The best thing to do is to find the safest place, which is often the smallest room – the bathroom, laundry or toilet – because if the walls fall in they’re going to fall on themselves, not on you.”

Along with NRMA Insurance, the SES has also been supporting the State Government’s ThreeDay Challenge program, an initiative of the Stormwise campaign designed to encourage Queenslanders to prepare for the possibility of being stranded in their homes for three days without food, power or water. Research by NRMA suggests only 10 per cent of Queenslanders have an emergency storm kit, containing a torch and working batteries, a first aid kit, a portable radio and important personal and household documents, packed and ready to go.

Watkins says these items, along with three days’ worth of non-perishable food and fresh water, are crucial. Her final advice is, if you take the time to prepare your home now, you may prevent damage in a few months’ time.

“Look after yourselves – think about your own home and safety,” she says.

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IT’S ALL IN THE DETAIL A display home features touches of luxury to make it stand out.

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ong known for providing some of the Coast’s most affordable new housing, Stockland is now offering some of the region’s best looking homes.

Morcraft Homes’ latest display property at Stockland’s Brightwater community is now open on Yellow Fin Circuit, but house hunters will notice that it stands out from the crowd.

The home features turrets, painted panels and columns, large timber posts, an oversized back deck and lots of tiling to add to the feeling of extra luxury.

New home buyers are looking for special touches that make their homes more attractive without blowing the budget Morcraft director Steve Morcombe believes new home buyers are looking for special touches that make their homes more attractive without blowing the budget. “Our latest designs add a whole host of different materials that create

Morcraft Homes’ display property at Brightwater much more excitement and visual appeal than you get from a standard rendered brick home,” he says.

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CLICK TO INSPECT The property management team at First National Maroochydore is pioneering new software which allows tenants looking for a rental property to book property inspections online.

Principal Rod McLean says the web-based software offers greater flexibility to prospective tenants, which means better results for landlords.

“More choices of inspection times means more tenants attend inspections, so properties are rented faster, which means our owners are happier,” McLean says. “Tenants love the new system because they can book online at their leisure – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – for a time that suits their schedules. The days of setting one or two inspection times a week that suited the agent, rather than the tenant, are long gone.”

McLean says the new system is already delivering promising results.

“This month is shaping up to be another record month for us as we are on target to let 30 properties from more than 120 open for inspections, with most properties attracting at least two applications.

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Upcoming Auctions Here’s a preview of the hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 11 ABBEY COURT, PELICAN WATERS On site Saturday September 1 @ 11.30 am Seaside Real Estate 5492 2555, Rhonda Matthews 0409 762 895

16 CRUSHER PARK DRIVE, NAMBOUR Passed in. Currently negotiating. / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car First National Carolans 5441 1344, Stephen Colasimone 0413 416 952 11 COACH VIEW PLACE, YANDINA Sold for 472,000. / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777, Robyne Williams 0488 999 536, Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

6 WILLIAM STREET, SHELLEY BEACH On site Sunday September 2 @ 11am Next Property Group 1300 400 777, Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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11 RAINBOW COURT, WOOMBYE On site Saturday September 1 @ 1pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777, Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

403/98 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND $325,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Mooloolaba Real Estate, Morrie Bernhardt

Auction Results

13 KAWANA STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND $600,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Buderim, Jarrad & Lauren McCarthy

The easiest way to check out the latest auction results Email: auctions@myweeklypreview.com.au LOT 52 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD, MALENY PASSED IN AT $620,000. / Land Maleny Realty 5499 9994, Geoff Wells 0418 787 060 UNIT 2605 ‘HORTON APARTMENTS’, 1 MUNGAR STREET, MAROOCHYDORE Passed in $370,000. / 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Mooloolaba Real Estate 5444 1066, Grant Cheatham 0411 467 917

A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast:

5 DEVON DRIVE, BUDERIM $442,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Buderim, Marg Deighton 14 GLENEAGLE COURT, BUDERIM $1.15 million / 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Next Property Group, Minka Jenkins, Bree Charles & Christopher Jones

7 ELONERA STREET, CURRIMUNDI $345,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 4 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, James Reynolds UNIT 37 ‘CLEARWATERS’, 2 NORTH STREET, GOLDEN BEACH $320,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Seaside Real Estate, Peter Crowe 583 HUNCHY ROAD, HUNCHY $690,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 6 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Mike Burns 12 JERSEY PLACE, KAWANA ISLAND Low $500,000s / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Howcroft & Associates Real Estate, Bill Howcroft 29 DUNK PLACE, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $200,000 / Land RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, James Reynolds 38 LAKESHORE PLACE, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $350,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Go Gecko Caloundra, Shane Strong 18/43 SIXTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE $360,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Property Today, David Grenfell 10/22 META STREET, MOOLOOLABA $295,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Mooloolaba Real Estate, Neil Bickley

21 JEUNE DRIVE, BUDERIM $448,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Mooloolaba Real Estate, Mark Osborne

11 COREY COURT, PALMWOODS $335,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Erica Anderson & Karen Johnston

5 TEPEQUAR DRIVE, MAROOCHYDORE Sold for $495,000. / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car First National Maroochydore 5479 6600, Kim Bourgois 0416 237 484

20 NORTHBROOK STREET, CALOUNDRA WEST $390,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Petro Geyl & Rene Poulos

10 RANGELEIGH COURT, PALMWOODS $375,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Natalie Massa

9 KURRAJONG CRESCENT, MERIDAN PLAINS Passed in. Negotiating contract. / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Platinum Properties 5437 8806, Steve Turner 0412 679 488, Geoff Ohmsen 0412 103 147

UNIT 59 ‘VILLAGE GREEN’, 4 CALOUNDRA ROAD, CALOUNDRA $285,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Seaside Real Estate, Denise Ruhle

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AUCTION SHELLY BEACH LUXURY..........THE BEST FATHER’S DAY PRESENT EVER! 6 William Street, Shelly Beach The time has come and this luxury Shelly Beach home will go under the hammer this coming Sunday, yes Fathers Day, at 11am. If you haven’t seen this beautiful quality home with outstanding ocean views your time is running out! Designed to be the ultimate beach home with wide shady verandahs surrounding the home on both levels where you can relax and enjoy the ocean views and sea breezes. The fittings and finishes are exquisite with timber touches adding warmth throughout. A stylish yet practical home, Sunshine Coast living doesn’t get any better! Bring Dad as a coffee van will provide tea/coffee FREE OF CHARGE to all parties who attend the auction.

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

á 50 mtrs to Shelly Beach á Stunning ocean views almost within reach á Watch the whales and ships pass á Spacious + separate living zones á Big wide shady decks á In-ground pool á Easy walk to Moffat or Kings Beach

Auction: On Site Sunday 2nd of September at 11am Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm and Sunday from 10.30am, Auction at 11am Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Web Code: MIN2433

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AUCTION EXTREME VALUE LIFESTYLE ACREAGE 69-71 Parsons Road, Forest Glen Be surprised at the value in this wonderfully private, small acreage property just 300m to Sunshine Coast Grammar. The spacious 3 bedroom home with large living room & raked ceilings offers a modern flair with new flooring and paint plus there’s a separate granny flat, pool & shed. Our owners are realistic so don’t delay, take advantage today!

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car Auction: On Site Sunday 23rd of September at 11am Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Web Code: BUD2444

BIG VERSATILE FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWS – GREAT VALUE! 42 William Street, Buderim

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

If you’re searching for a large family home with a flexible floor plan then this beautiful 7 years young home of 420m2 could well be your dream. With multiple living areas, the home can easily be transformed to 6 bedrooms (if required).The owners have decided its time to downsize and have priced their immaculately presented home for an immediate sale.

Price: Mid $700,000’s Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Web Code: BUD1519

TOP PERFORMER

2 YEARS RUNNING! Chris Pace has again taken out the title of ‘Next Property Group’s Top Performer’, winning the sought after Loren Wimhurst Award at the company’s recent awards evening. Chris shows no signs of slowing the pace with 9 sales DOUHDG\ RQ WKH ERDUG IRU WKLV éQDQFLDO \HDU Ö PDNLQJ KLP D KRW FRQWHQGHU IRU the award again next year, scoring him a hat trick.

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AUCTION SUPREME 10 ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY - CENTRAL LOCATION - WILL BE SOLD! 45 Glenn Vista Place, Chevallum This could well be the best 10 acre offering on the Sunshine Coast this year! You’ll feel right at home the moment you hit the sealed driveway flanked by post and rail fencing for that perfect acreage finish. The home itself is super spacious with high ceilings, a stunning granite kitchen and hardwood timber floors. There’s a 4 acre paddock for horses split by lush rainforest with a dam and flat section for dressage work. You will never want for water with a 90,000 litre storage tank plus an enormous main dam with pump and large jetty. Just minutes to Sunshine Coast Grammar School, the University and all that Buderim has to offer. Reluctant, but serious sellers - inspect now!

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 7 Car

á Private premier acreage location á Close to schools, Uni & Buderim á Approx. 600m2 home á 18m x 9m shed, 3 phase power á 2 large dams + 90,000 litre tank á Fenced paddock for horses á Less than 15 mins to Coast beaches

Auction: On Site Saturday 15th of September at 2pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Web Code: BUD2417

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AUCTION PRIME POSITION – BEST VALUE BUDERIM FAMILY HOME - BRING US AN OFFER! 85 William Street, Buderim

4+ Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

This solid and spacious family home is perfectly located in sought after Buderim. The home features four large bedrooms as well as an office. There is also an open plan kitchen, living and dining and a separate second living zone. With a stunning leafy outlook to the mountains, this home would also be a great investment with its brilliant location. The large family kitchen comes complete with gourmet stone bench-tops. The home is fantastic for entertaining, with a pool and room for the kids to kick a ball. Capturing the stunning outlook and with gorgeous polished timber floors, this home is ideal for those wanting to be close to schools, shops and beaches.

á Owners will look at all offers prior to auction á Large family home with great views á Only two minutes to the top of Buderim á Stunning polished timber floors á Open plan kitchen, living & dining overlooking the pool & garden

Auction: On Site Sunday 9th of September at 11am Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374 Web Code: BUD2441

UNIT ONE SOLD – DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!

1 & 2 / 9 Palmyra Crescent, Buderim Beautifully designed with all the modern features you could ask for, this stunning brand new duplex is perfectly located. With a fresh, contemporary design and plenty of natural light, this is finished to the highest quality. The spacious kitchen is complete with gas cook-top, stone bench-tops and European appliances, including dishwasher. The large master bedroom is complete with ensuite and walk-in-robe, while the other bedrooms easily accommodate queen size beds. There is also a separate dedicated study nook and plenty of outdoor entertaining overlooking the rainforest. With one already gone, do not miss the opportunity to secure this lifestyle!

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

á Brand new Buderim duplex á Separate theatre / lounge room á Five minutes to the plaza & beaches á Adjacent to picturesque reserve á Private, fully fenced yard á Room for a pool á Superior finishes

Price: $539,000 Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374 Web Code: BUD2390

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200 ACRES IN THE URBAN FOOTPRINT - MOOLOOLAH TOWNSHIP FRINGE - WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY! 170 King Road, Mooloolah Valley This is a rare opportunity to purchase a prime land holding of 200 acres in tranquil Mooloolah Valley. A stunning residence set amongst mystical rainforests, rocky freshwater streams and rolling lush land makes this hidden oasis perfect for the recluse in search of privacy and tranquillity, or a savvy investor with development in mind. Currently comprising of five titles, this property package is being offered to the market for the first time in 34 years. The township includes medical facilities, supermarket, public transport and schools. The site features a gorgeous, 976.8sqm residence which takes in sweeping views of the valley and beyond to the township of Mooloolah.

6 Bed | 3 Bath | 4 Car

á 976.8sqm solid brick home á 5 separate titles in the Urban footprint á Inground pool á Internal granny flat á Natural rock pools á Solid timber floors á 1.7km to township

Formal Tender: Expires Thursday 27th of September at 5pm Inspect: By Appointment Damien Michael 0413 024 124 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Web Code: BUD2415

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AUCTION OWNERS DOWNSIZING - BEST BUDERIM ACREAGE - MUST BE SOLD! 28 Barleycorn Avenue, Buderim

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

Set in a tranquil semi-rural landscape in one of Buderim most sought after streets this large family home offering over 8800m2 of beautifully undulating land. Secure, private and inviting the owners have recently improved the home by adding a contemporary kitchen and several other improvements. There is a great potential to transform this property into a stunning semi-rural estate. With a separate office, three bathrooms (two ensuite), media and rumpus room the home is generous, accommodating, private and welcoming. For those desirous of owning a beautiful and manageable acreage close to all amenities, then this is a must see!

á Walk to Matthew Flinders á Partly renovated á In-ground pool á Exceptional block á Private, secure & quiet á Large family home á Manageable acreage

Auction: On Site Saturday September 8th at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm Chris Jones 0405 469 736 Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Jasmine Chambers 0434 121 493 Web Code: MIN2259

BEACHSIDE HOME - PRICED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE 14 Malkana Crescent, Buddina

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Contemporary beachside home: 4 bedrooms +, study, 2 bathrooms, pool, shed (3.8 x 5.8m Colorbond), NE facing back yard & covered entertainment area, tiled open plan living area, en-suited master bedroom, secure parking for boat or caravan, fully fenced yard & private, with great street appeal, minutes from the beach, La Balsa Park and Kawana Shopping World.

Price: Mid to High $500,000’s Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am and Saturday 8th of September 1010.45am Chris Jones 0405 469 736 Jasmine Chambers 0434 121 493 Web Code: MIN2409

PRICE REDUCED – MAKE AN OFFER 17 Hillview Drive, Buderim This contemporary residence is located on an elevated block in a quiet leafy cul de sac in a tightly held family oriented Buderim enclave. Set on a large 1503m2 allotment the home offers 4 bedrooms including an air-conditioned master suite with en-suite and walk in robe. The owner is motivated to sell and offers his home at a competitive and compelling price.

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car Price: Mid $500,000’s Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm and Saturday 8th September 10-10.30am Chris Jones 0405 469 736 Jasmine Chambers 0434 121 492 Web Code: MIN2359

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AUCTION STYLISH WATERFRONT HOME ON 972M2 - URGENT SALE REQUIRED 73 Mooloolah Drive, Minyama

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

Located on one of Mooloolah Drive’s largest allotments this Mediterranean style waterfront home must be sold, owners are packed & require an urgent sale. Don’t miss out on securing this beautiful & functional home, complemented by; a large entertainment deck over the water, jetty & pontoon to moor a 11.5m boat, a marine store room, a large tiled inground pool & lawn space secluded amongst lush gardens, parking for up to 5 vehicles, solid concrete and steel construction, high ceilings & internal atrium, multiple living zones, back to base security, electric front gate all delivered with an unwavering sense of excellence. This stylish waterfront home must be sold on or before auction.

á Jetty & pontoon to moor a 11.5m boat á Unique, timeless design á High quality á Secure, easy living and private á South East facing á Parking for up to 5 vehicles.

Auction: On Site Saturday 8th of September at 3pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Chris Jones 0405 469 736 Jasmine Chambers 0434 121 493 Web Code: MIN2297

AUCTION MINYAMA’S DEEP WATER BARGAIN - ON 840M2 - MUST BE SOLD 29 Cypress Court, Minyama Located in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most prestigious suburbs this home has great street appeal on a large allotment on the widest and deepest canal in Minyama. This large double brick residence offers water views from almost every room, high vaulted ceilings, a huge 63m2 over water entertainment area with in-ground pool. The property also offers expansive over water views in excess of 100 meters across wide broad water with a 15m x 3.5m commercial quality pontoon. This pontoon also comes with approvals to berth a 17m x 9m vessel. Unquestionably affordable and desirable, this will be the year’s best deepwater buy!

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 6 Car

á Private & secure (2m fence with electric gate) á 840m2 allotment á Widest & deepest canal á Expansive water views á Approval to berth 17m x 9m vessel á Great potential for capital gain

Auction: On Site Saturday 15th of September at 3pm Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Chris Jones 0405 469 736 Jasmine Chambers 0434 121 493 Web Code: MIN884

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MODERN HOME UNDER 800K IN MILLIONAIRES ROW 52 Mannikin Road, Tanawha

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

This property is priced right from day one and offers entry level access into a premier precinct in the heart of the private school belt in Tanawha. The long private driveway introduces the stylish home which sits on a flat elevated home site. Inside you enjoy the privacy of a modern toned, clean lined home boasting large master bedroom, 2 living areas, air-conditioning and a classy yet functional kitchen. There is an opportunity to create a fourth bedroom if you desire as professional office is extra large. If you enjoy some space and are craving some privacy and thought you couldn’t afford it then phone for an inspection immediately.

á Modern living on acreage á Entry level into elite precinct á 6589m2 of land á Private green setting á Open plan with alfresco

Price: Listed at $799,000 Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Damien Michael 0413 024 124 Web Code: BUD2429

AUCTION BLOCK OF 3 UNITS RETURNING $820/PW YOUR SUPER TAKEN CARE OF! 44 Parker Street, Maroochydore The opportunity exists to run your own self managed fund with 3 units all on one block. Zoned “Town Frame”, it opens up commercial possibilities and the potential for excellent long term growth. Just 2 minutes to the beach with a solid rental history and fully tenanted… this is a rare investment opportunity – act now!

6 Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car Auction: On Site Saturday 8th of September at 10am Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123 Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Web Code: BUD2438

OWNER READY TO MOVE ON - WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS 1 & 2 / 30 Attunga Crescent, Buderim

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

These top quality Buderim low-set duplexes are perfect for those seeking a low maintenance lifestyle within walking distance to shops. With private gardens & located in a quiet, leafy street, these spacious residences are complete with 3 bedrooms & a dedicated study nook with built in storage. With an open plan feel & in the best of locations, these must sell!

Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374 Web Code: BUD2420

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GIVE YOUR FAMILY MORE FOR LESS 36 Troywood Crescent, Buderim

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

This home is perfect for easy Sunshine Coast living, located in a private cul-de-sac in popular Headland Park. Close to transport, beaches, walking distance to Immanuel Lutheran College & in the Mountain Creek School Zone. Positioned on a low maintenance, 741m2 block, ideal for families or investors wanting to be central to all the Coast has to offer.

Price: Buyers around High $400,000’s Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Web Code: MCHY1812

AUCTION IS THIS THE CHEAPEST UNIQUE UNIT ON THE FRONT AT MOOLOOLABA? 8/137 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba Interstate owners have instructed that this 2 bedroom 2 level unit MUST SELL. It will be the buy on the strip, with its own roof top deck, this unit is a one of a kind. Opposite one of the iconic beaches in the world and right near the Mooloolaba action, this property WILL BE SOLD at auction to the highest bidder.

YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Sat 10-10.45PM - 1/14 William Street - MCHY2397 Buyers around $400,000’s - Kate Jewry Sat 11-11.45AM - 4 Ocean Crest Place - MCHY615 Buyer Interest Mid to High $900,000’s - Jodie McDonell Sat 1-1.45PM - 2/81 Buderim Avenue - MCHY2392U2 Listed at $885,000 - Kate Jewry

BUDDINA

Sat 10-10.45AM - 14 Malkana Crescent - MIN2409 Mid to High $500,000’s - Jasmine Chambers Sat 12-12.45PM - 3 Barellan Avenue - MIN1786 Expressions Of Interest - Minka Jenkins

BUDERIM

Sat 10-10.45AM - 11 Dawson Parade - BUD2445 Please Contact Agent - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 10-10.45AM - 4 Highland Place - BUD2424 Buyers in the $500,000’s - Craig Porter Sat 10-10.45AM - 15/133 King Street - BUD2383 Listed at $285,000 - Chris Pace Sat 11-11.45AM - 12 Kakadu Lane - BUD2394 Mid $700,000’s - Chris Pace Sat 11-11.45AM - 98 Karawatha Street - BUD2422 $500,000 Buyers - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 11-11.45AM - 36 Troywood Crescent - MCHY1812 Buyers Around High $400,000’s - Kate Jewry Sat 11-11.45AM - Lot 2/9 Palmyra Crescent - BUD2390-1 Listed at $539,000 - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 11.30-12PM - 48 Gloucester Road - BUD1853 Offers from $700,000 - Richard Scrivener Sat 12-12.45PM - Lot 1 & 2 30 Attunga Crescent BUD2420 $649,000 Negotiable - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 12-12.45PM - 71 Cogill Road - BUD2439 Listed at $379,000 - David Hedley-Ward Sat 12.15-1PM - 10 Plantation Parade - BUD2455 Mid to High $400,000’s - Richard Scrivener Sat 1-1.45PM - 85 William Street - BUD2441 Auction Sun 9th of September @ 11am - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 1-1.45PM - 17 Hillview Drive - MIN2359 Mid $500,000’s - Jasmine Chambers Sat 1-1.45PM - 28 Barleycorn Avenue - MIN2259 Auction Sat 8th of September @ 1pm - Craig Porter

Sat 1-1.45PM - 42 William Street - BUD1519 Mid $700,000’s - Chris Pace Sat 1-1.45PM - 8 Echo Court - BUD2400 $500,000 Buyers - David Hedley-Ward Sat 2-2.45PM - 25 Horseshoe Bend - BUD2430 $700,000 Buyers - David Hedley-Ward Sat 2-2.45PM - 6 Sherry Groom Court - MCHY2450 Listed at $435,000 - Trevor Jones Sat 2-2.45PM - 335 Tanawha Tourist Drive - BUD2440 Please Contact Agent - Tracey McAllansmith Sat 3-3.45PM - 34 Vista Park Drive BUD2425 Buyers in the $800,000’s - Chris Pace

BURNSIDE

Sat 4-4.30PM - 133 Perwillowen Road - MCHY2319 Listed at $299,000 - Trevor Jones

CAMP HILL

Sat 1-1.30PM - 76 Boundary Road - MIN2451 Please Contact Agent - Minka Jenkins

CHEVALLUM

Sat 12-12.45PM - 45 Glenn Vista Place - BUD2417 Auction Sat 15th of September @ 2pm - Chris Pace

FOREST GLEN

Sat 2-2.45PM - 69 Parsons Road - BUD2444 Auction Sun 23rd of September @ 11am - Richard Scrivener

GLENVIEW

Sat 1-1.45PM - 323 Glenview Road - BUD2128 $1 Million Plus Buyers - Craig Porter

MAROOCHYDORE

Sat 10-10.45AM - 44 Parker Street - BUD2438 Auction Sat 8th of September @ 10am - David HedleyWard Sat 12-12.45PM - 2/84 Duporth Avenue - MCHY2460 Please Contact Agent - Jodie McDonell Sat 1-1.45PM - 9/47 Sixth Avenue - MCHY2446 Buyer Interest Mid $200,000’s - Jodie McDonell Sat 2-2.45PM - 401/50 Picnic Point Esplanade MCHY2287 Buyer Interest Early $1,000,000’s - Jodie McDonell Sat 2-2.45PM - 72/19 Arwen Street - MIN2368 Listed at $252,500 - Minka Jenkins

MINYAMA

Sat 10-10.45AM - 14 Birubi Street - MIN2427 Buyers from $1,000,000 - Kylie Tredrea

Sat 11-11.45AM - 29 Cypress Court - MIN884 Auction Sat 15th of September @ 3pm- Christopher Jones Sat 12-12.45PM - 73 Mooloolah Drive - MIN2297 Auction Sat 8th of September @ 3pm - Christopher Jones

MOOLOOLABA

Sat 12-12.45PM - 3/100 Amarina Avenue - MCHY2448 Low $300,000’s - Kate Jewry Sat 1-1.45PM - 8/137 Mooloolaba Esplanade - MIN2070 Auction Sat 15th of September @ 1pm - Minka Jenkins

MOUNTAIN CREEK

Sat 11-11.30AM - 2 Warbler Street - MCHY2295 $400,000 Plus Buyers - Trevor Jones Sat 12-12.30PM - 1/5 Karri Court - MCHY2195 Listed at $379,000 - Trevor Jones Sat 1-1.45PM - 20 Quillback Court - MCHY2416 Mid $500,000 Buyers - Trevor Jones

NAMBOUR

Sat 3-3.45PM - 30 Hocking Street - MCHY2443 Listed at $395,000 - Trevor Jones

SHELLY BEACH

Sat 2-2.45PM & Sun from 10:30AM - 6 William Street MIN2433 Auction Sat 2nd of September @ 11am - Karen Jones

TANAWHA

Sat 11-11.45PM - 18 Walgarri Drive - BUD2230 Million Plus Buyers - Craig Porter Sat 2-2.45PM - 52 Mannikin Road - BUD2429 Listed at $799,000 - Damien Michael

TWIN WATERS

Sat 11-11.45AM - 73 Prestwick Drive - MCHY2435 Listed at $772,500 - John Skerlak Sat 3-3.45PM - 35 Moorings Circuit - MIN839 Buyers and Interest in the High $700,000’s - Minka Jenkins Sat 4-4.45PM - 22 Waterside Drive - MIN2453 Please Contact Agent - Minka Jenkins

WURTULLA

Sat 11-11.45AM - 97 Baanya Street - MIN2402 Buyers in the $500,000’s - Karen Jones Sat 12-12.45PM - 15 Turnbuckle Court - MIN2323 Offers over $690,000 - Karen Jones

WARANA

Sat 11-11.45AM - 5 Nagari Place - MIN2461 Please Contact Agent - Minka Jenkins

2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car Auction: On Site Saturday 15th of September at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Web Code: MIN2070

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

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DYNAMIC DUOS RETURN The Sunshine Coast real estate industry has some new power couples on the scene, with two prominent husband-and-wife teams recently re-establishing themselves locally.

Karl and Lindi Rademeyer are now working under the RE/MAX banner in Caloundra, combining Karl’s background in corporate real estate with Lindi’s 11 years’ experience as a sales agent. Karl and Lindi have been specialising in the Little Mountain and Meridan Plains areas and have also expanded their business into Wurtulla and Birtinya.

YANDINA – Handyman’s Special – Potential Here This quaint home has been fully redecorated upstairs – downstairs needs work mainly floorcoverings and decorating. The house has high ceilings, great kitchen, 3 good size bedrooms, polished floors and huge deck.

Downstairs is office, laundry, toilet and 2 huge rooms to be made into whatever suits. Double carport and 6 x 8m shed.

Close to Pony Club. Over ½ acre.

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They have rejoined the team at RealWay Buderim after a year of relaxing and sending time with their new granddaughter, but they are looking forward to reconnecting with old clients and forming new relationships.

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Open Sat & Sun 12.00pm to 12.45pm | Auction on site Sunday 16 September 2012 @ 1pm

• 32 useable acres, currently a renowned Alpaca stud • 14 fully fenced paddocks, 6 stables, wash bay • Stock yard, loading ramp, tack room, fruit trees • Could be offered as a going concern or with excellent infrastructure diversity

• Newly built and barely lived in GJ Gardner design • Rainforest setting, privacy plus on 2675m2 • Gourmet kitchen inc. appliances, granite benches • Solar hot water system, 5000L rainwater tank • Surrounding rainforest can’t be built on

• 4 bed, 2 bath country homestead, fireplace, air-con • Large chook shed, bore water, water licence • Secure large acreage just a stroll to Palmwoods • Village – who knows what opportunities will become available with the new town plan?

Mike Burns 0418 991 702, Natalie Massa 0402 807 260 Elders Palmwoods Web Id 4456518

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Executive Rainforest Residence – Below Replacement • 5 bed + office, media room, separate living • 12m fibreglass ingound pool with roll-on cover • Reverse cycle ducted and zoned air-conditioning • Spectacular views all directions, amazing wildlife • Immaculately presented, MUST be sold!

Natalie Massa 0402 807 260, John Magrath 0421 828 412 Elders Palmwoods Web Id 4454315

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NAMBOUR – “Classic on George” – Dual Living Built with all the worldly charm that 1950 possessed, “Classic on George” will warm your heart.

Be romantically serenaded by the beauty of the VJ walls, ornate ceilings and cornices, plate rails, frosted windows, 10ft ceilings and 6inch timber floors that carelessly meander their way from room to room. Separate living downstairs. Property currently tenanted at $460 per week.

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ROSEMOUNT – Lowset Home on 1 Acre of Land This neat and tidy acreage property will impress. Just a short distance to the heart of Nambour this sought-after location along with the vendor motivation makes this value buying indeed.

The cedar clad home features 3 large bedrooms, a spacious air-conditioned lounge and dining area with a modern kitchen. The shady gardens around the home are peaceful and inviting with room for a horse or pony.

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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 5438 5221

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11 Cootamundra Drive, Mountain Creek 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday September 15 @ 5pm Team Godwin Real Estate 5444 0258 Luke Godwin 0438 713 414

In Mountain Creek

Buderim cottage

This well-maintained waterfront home is on a north-facing block close to the newly developed Brightwater Estate. With a private boat ramp and pontoon, the property offers direct ocean access through the Mooloolah rivermouth.

This red cedar cottage is tucked away on a fully fenced 977 square metres.

The air-conditioned living, dining and kitchen areas have timber floors, and the main bedroom has access to wide, covered decks with a bush view. Under the house is a large deck area and office.

11 Hardwood Court, Buderim 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car $465,000 RealWay Buderim 5445 2777 Margaret Deighton 0411 399 514

Maroochy home BUDERIM 34 Jarrah Road

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

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

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

25 Jalumba Street, Maroochydore 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car $399,000 First National Maroochydore 5479 6600 Shane Purssell 0402 012 142

This renovated home has built-ins in all four bedrooms, two contemporary bathrooms and an open-plan study. The home is bright and airy with a large, tiled open-plan living area, high ceilings and a good-size kitchen. The undercover outdoor area is great for entertaining, and the yard is north-facing with dual street access.

2 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:45pm Price: Price Reduced to $359,000 Web: Ref No. 110989759 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219 Lauren McCarthy 0406 962 578

BUDERIM 20 Bunyarra Court

PRIVATE LOCATION AND NE ASPECT

Shop 6 ‘Pandanus’ Cnr Walan & Smith Streets Mooloolaba

Phone: 07 5444 0258

Situated in a quiet cul de sac, this delightful and beautifully presented home is designed for a couple seeking a tranquil lifestyle.

• Open plan design with a quality stone kitchen in the heart of the home • Dining and family living zones spill seamlessly to great outdoor living area • 3 generous bedrooms, main with ensuite • Separate office overlooking the north east views • Minutes to Buderim village and 10 minutes to the beach

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:45pm Price: $625,000 Web: Ref No. 110705137 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

Pam & Mike Paten As trusted names in Buderim real estate we offer an intelligent approach to selling your property.

Drama free, practical real estate advice ... invaluable! oach

Pam Paten 0412 957 403 Mike Paten 0412 070 833

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Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

119 Maroochy Waters Dr, M’dore Inspect: Sat 10-10:45am Easy lifestyle home next to parkland. Immaculate, colourful and quirky with 3 large bedrooms, office, art deco kitchen, resort style pool and outside entertaining area.

Price: $459,000 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR 5 Shandon Court Inspect: Sat 11-11:45am Unique two storey executive home on 1465m2 in a quiet cul de sac close to Buderim and with ocean views. Open plan living with high ceilings and blackbutt floors. Second casual living area downstairs opening to deck and inground pool.

Signif cant Reduction to $888,000 5 BED | 2.5 BATH | 2 CAR 1-9 Nunkeri Court, Buderim Inspect: Sat 2-2:45pm Plantation style resort on 1/5 acres of lush tropical surrounds.

Spacious living areas, high vaulted ceilings and modern kitchen.

Resort style pool, spa and pavilion. 9m x 6m shed.

Price: $799,000 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR 21 Wilguy Crescent, Buderim Inspect: Sat 11-11:45am Executive home on 1148m2. Elevated position minutes to Buderim. Open plan, multiple zones, high ceilings, timber floors.

Inground pool. Nth facing.

Price: $890,000 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

You Create Your Own Reality

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

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Bargain Buying on the Water • Entry level buying, north facing waterfront • Neat 4 bedroom with ensuite in master • Spacious open plan living f ows to the water • Large 728m2 block, entry level buying on water • Ideal family home or bluechip investment • Perfect for all boaties powered pontoon included

Auction: On Site Saturday 15th September 2012 @ 5.00pm View: Saturday & Sunday 11-11.45am Web ID: 111351463 Contact: Luke Godwin 0438 713 414 luke@teamgodwin.com.au

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NAMBOUR 3 BONNYDOON COURT

NAMBOUR 15 MAGNOLIA STREET

NAMBOUR 16 CRUSHER PARK DRIVE

AUCTION

The Great Entertainer – Under the Hammer!

NAMBOUR 10/9A DESLYNN LANE

Talk of the Town – Under the Hammer!

Take a very close look at this superb 4 bedroom superb home located in the leafy “Rolling Meadows Estate”. This property has been designed for outdoor entertainment and offers a fully fenced private yard, spacious undercover outdoor entertainment area and inground swimming pool. Your family deserves a beautiful home in a great neighbourhood so make sure you book this one in for Saturday! Circumstances have forced an immediate sale of this superb property. All offers prior to Auction are welcome!

When a townhouse comes on the market in “Deslynn Lane” everyone is talking about it! Properties have always been tightly held in this complex because of its highly desirable location. This immaculate 3 bedroom townhouse is located in central Nambour is only minutes to Shopping centres and Primary and High Schools.

Complete with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (ensuite), lock-up garage and fully fenced private courtyard. Standard Auction conditions are 10% deposit with a 30 day settlement. Nambour’s best value!

AUCTION Saturday 15th September on site at 1pm INSPECT Saturday 1-1.30pm CAROLANS 5441 1344 STEPHEN COLASIMONE 0413 416 952 EMAIL stephen@carolans.net

AUCTION Saturday 15th September on site at 11am INSPECT Saturday 12-12.30pm CAROLANS 5441 1344 STEPHEN COLASIMONE 0413 416 952 EMAIL stephen@carolans.net

AUCTION

An Australian Story – Under the Hammer!

PALMWOODS 429 UPPER LANDERSHUTE ROAD

AUCTION

Life in the Country…

This charming Queenslander would have some stories to tell with local icons like Mayor Murray calling it home for many years. Times change and so has the design of this classic home. It has now been reconf gured into 3 registered f ats with an expected rental return of $600 + per week. If you are looking for a solid long term rental investment this property is an absolute must see! The owner has given clear instructions to sell this property. All offers prior to Auction will be considered.

• 3 acres suitable for horses or dirtbikes with springfed dam • Large powered 12m x 6m Colorbond shed with easy access from the road • Fully renovated 5 bedroom home with ensuite to main bedroom • Quality new kitchen with stone benchtops, Smeg appliances and plenty of soft closing drawers for storage • Splash about all summer, night or day in the saltwater pool with feature lighting • Life in the country and yet 5 minutes’ drive to Palmwoods School, shops and railway station

AUCTION Saturday 22nd September on site at 1pm INSPECT Saturday 2-2.30pm CAROLANS 5441 1344 ANDY SHARMA 0410 989 177 EMAIL andy@carolans.net

AUCTION Saturday 15th September on site at 2pm INSPECT Saturday 1-2pm PALMWOODS 5445 9666 VANESSA BRUNTON 0467 448 850 WEB www.carolans.net

$250,000

Get a Good Head Start

YANDINA 8 WAPPA OUTLOOK DRIVE

This 3 bedroom home is located just metres from both Crusher Park football ground and the Nambour Show grounds. Offering a bright and spacious lounge room, hardwood timber f ooring throughout, a modern stylish kitchen and a huge fully fenced backyard. This is the perfect start into the property market for f rst home buyers and an equally good rental property for investors. The owner has issued clear instructions to have this property and all offers are welcome. Put this one at the top of the list!

AUCTION

Run to Paradise – Under the Hammer!

Take the time to inspect this modern home located in the little paradise township of Yandina. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths (en-suite), double garage. This property offers everything a growing family needs and more. Close to schools, shopping centres, public transport and local sporting facilities. Yandina is highly regarded as one of the most desirable locations to live on the Sunshine Coast.

This is your opportunity to secure your own slice of this little paradise. Offers prior to Auction are very welcome!

AUCTION Saturday 22nd September on site at 12pm INSPECT Saturday 2-2.30pm CAROLANS 5441 1344 STEPHEN COLASIMONE 0413 416 952 EMAIL stephen@carolans.net

INSPECT Saturday 11-11.30am CAROLANS 5441 1344 STEPHEN COLASIMONE 0413 416 952 EMAIL stephen@carolans.net

NAMBOUR 64 PERWILLOWEN ROAD

AUCTION

$229,000

A Generation Gap – Namour’s Best Value!

MAROOCHYDORE 25 JALUMBA STREET

$399,000

Renovated CBD Home • Four bedroom home built-ins in all • Two bathrooms very modern • Open plan study • Light bright and airy • Large tiled open plan living area • High ceilings/ good size kitchen • Undercover entertaining area • Two street access • Good size yard north facing • Single car accommodation

This classic 60’s Nambour home was built in an era when an entire generation of Australian families expected a huge backyard for kids to play. Offering 3 bedrooms, hardwood timber f oors, large downstairs storage area, outdoor entertainment area, stand alone pavillion/games room all on a HUGE 809m2 block. With plenty of room to value add this property is an absolute “must see” and is the best value home for sale in Nambour! Blink and you will miss it.

INSPECT Saturday 10-10.30am CAROLANS 5441 1344 STEPHEN COLASIMONE 0413 416 952 EMAIL stephen@carolans.net

INSPECT Saturday 2-2.30pm MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9910 SHANE PURSSELL 0402 012 142 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/2118744

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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Y BU R E O AS LE MAROOCHYDORE

Office Building

YOUR NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Duporth House is a 556m² professional office building comprised over two commanding levels on rare 1032m² of commercially zoned land. Located in Maroochydore's North Precinct Principle Activity Centre allowing up to 4-storey development and a multitude of uses subject to Council approval and just 200 metres to the CBD. The building has unsurpassed advantages with walking access to popular public facilities, cafes, shops and restaurants in the hub of the central public transport gateway of the Sunshine Coast. Open plan, fully air conditioned. Call now to discuss great leasing deal or make an offer to buy now.

Open: Wednesday & Saturday 12:00-1:00pm Address: 59 Duporth Avenue For Sale or Lease: Expressions of Interest due 31st August 2012 Contact: Edwin Limque 0419 713 388 Web ID: 581362

MAROOCHYDORE

WATERFRONT HOME @ LAND VALUE

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* Large east facing yard on ocean access canal * Well presented private home in great location * Nice kitchen, with tiled floors, & walk in pantry * Low maintenance home with open plan design & ducted air conditioning Open: Saturday 11:30 - 12:00pm Address: 53 Buna Street Auction: Saturday 22nd September @ 12.00noon On Site Contact: Serg Gubecka 0410 557 975

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RENOVATED GROVES VILLA ON ST VINCENTS $289,000

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* Resort style unit complex with pool, tennis court, manicured gardens + more * Walk across to Double Bay for fine dining, beach volleyball or BBQ with family & friends * Open plan, 2 bed with ensuite plus second bath, large tiled courtyard, modern kitchen * Owner will sacrifice this property well below replacement & wants it gone today. Call NOW! Open: Saturday 10:30 - 11:00am Address: Caribbean 7/4 Grand Parade Auction: Forthcoming Contact: Serg Gubecka 0410 557 975 Web ID: 589129

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Beachfront in Yaroomba

1 Whitehaven Pde, Yaroomba

With high With high h ceil ceilings, iliings, a grand ent entrance trance area and d seamless, clean architectural l l h l llines, this h lluxury beachfront home brings the outdoors in via expansive terraces which connect to spacious internal living areas. There are fully ducted air-conditioning, four bedrooms, four bathrooms plus two powder rooms and two home offices. Outside are a deep lap pool finished with a layered stone water feature and beautiful views of Mount Coolum.

Real Estate

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Kennedy Property 5448 8088 Lyn Kennedy 0413 225 728

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This low set brick home consists of 3 bedrooms, single bathroom, lock up garage on a 603m² block plenty of room for renovations, pool, second garage etc and is only a short drive to local schools, Currimundi Lake and surf beaches of Wurtulla.

The property is neat and tidy and is currently rented at $330/week with excellent tenants. Set right in the hub of the new hospital precinct buy today and reap the rewards of the future in this highly sought after area. The family has given clear instructions to sell with Auction onsite on the 8th of September being their preferred method of sale with flexible bidding conditions to give you every chance of Auction Day success.

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Owner’s Expectations Mean Great Buying 2/26 Maroochy Waters Dr, MAROOCHYDORE

Body Corp $880/Year

Overlooking the water ways this fabulous duplex offers peace and quiet with stunning water views.

Features three bedrooms, master with ensuite, the other two bedrooms and bathroom are in a separate wing offering privacy. This property has been meticulously looked after by its owners and not a dollar to be spend. Spacious open plan living and kitchen all open to wide paved outdoor terrace right on the water. You can even fish from your yard or just enjoy the serenity, no Body Corporate fees, and two car accommodations. Short stroll to shops and to the walk ways on Bradman Avenue and only minutes in a car to your pick of beaches, Sunshine Plaza, restaurants, cafes, cinemas etc.

With a waterfront location and the beach just a stroll away, this 2 bedroom unit ticks all the boxes.

• Completely renovated, air-conditioned • Lock-up garage, only 4 units in the block • Local shops and schools are just around the corner • This is a ‘walk everywhere’ location in the heart of Mooloolaba • Tenant in place, this is a MUST SEE

Auction: Onsite 8/9/12 at 2.30pm

Contact: Grant Cheatham 0411 467 917

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4/7 Goonawarra Drive, MOOLOOLABA

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buderim 3b twin ridges road lifestyle enjoy the serenity and privacy of 4acres of cleared land and natural bush in this modern low maintenance home located only two minutes from buderim village

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buderim 4 rita court

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lifestyle totally secluded on 6306m2 with so much to offer. low maintenance acreage, gorgeous gardens. exceptional value for money. ideal for families and home business.

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coolum beach 1 & 2/38 perry street. price negotiable lifestyle so close to the beach. realistic seller prices this over $100.000 below his purchase price. an exceptional investment returning over 5% in a blue chip location. lot 1 has a 1 x 2 bed unit with 1 x 1 bed unit attached, and lot 2 a 1x 2 bedroom unit. strata titled so can be sold separately • consistent rental income of $815 per week • zoned village centre / building units • body corp set up with no ongoing costs

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53 macdonald road lifestyle sprawl out on this fantastic 10 acres. easily maintained year round or bring in the horses. no compromise on quality throughout. exceptional size to all rooms and outdoor living options that will be the envy of all your friends.

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large self contained living space in shed huge dam with irrigation pump quality pool, decking and bali hut genuine seller has realistic expectations

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SEASIDE

PHONE: 07 5492 2555 2/56 Landsborough Parade, GOLDEN BEACH

www.seasiderealestate.com.au

REAL ESTATE

AUCTION ON SITE THIS SATURDAY AT 11.30AM

OWNER NEEDS TO SELL NOW! Make an offer on this large waterfront designer home. Owners’ disappointment to sell could be your lucky day.

• 4 bedroom/2 with ensuites • 3 living areas, 812m2 block • Security and ducted air-conditioning

• Media with Cinema Scope screen and projector • Walk to bowls club, private school, beach and shops

4 bed | 4 bath | 2 car | Inspect: Saturday from 11am Address: 11 Abbey Court, Pelican Waters

DECEASED ESTATE

AUCTION:

• Spacious air-conditioned open plan kitchen and living areas • Lift, security intercom and inground pool

Web ID: 111220891 891

Agent: Rhonda Matthews 0409 762 895

Why put yourself through the stress of building when you can purchase this beautifully presented and well established home at Pelican Waters.

• Resembles a display home in tropical north!

• Top quality well equipped spacious kitchen

• Bright - light – plus ducted air throughout • Media room – double garage + side access

Agents: Rob Hurman 0408 712 632, Di Hurman 0418 794 607

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With a little T.L.C. a blank canvas awaits for the new owner of this first time offered apartment. Featuring spectacular ocean, shipping lane and hinterland views this 5th level apartment offers:• Shared rooftop offering 360 degree views • ESTATE FINALISATION – PRIOR OFFERS INVITED

2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car | Pool Inspect: By Appointment Address: Unit 21 “KIG Heights”, 14 Queen St, Kings Beach

AUCTION Web ID: 111270659 659

Agents: Denise Ruhle 0413 956 153, Julie Shirvington 0418 710 018

AUCTION ON SITE SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER AT 1PM

LIVE EVERY DAY AS A HOLIDAY

AUCTION ON SITE SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER AT 12 NOON

AUCTION ON SITE SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER AT 1PM

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car | Pool Inspect: Sat & Sun 12.30-1pm Address: 94 Tweddell Drive, Pelican Waters

A NEW ADVENTURE AWAITS

AUCTION

• BBQ area and swimming pool in the complex • Easy accessible ground floor apartment

Web ID: 111253203 203

80 metres from Pumicestone Passage where boating, fishing, swimming are all on your doorstep. This delightful extra large “Little Touch of Tuscany” apartment has the perfect N/E facing aspect.

• LARGE open plan living • Close to local shops, restaurants, beach and bus to town

3 bed | 2 bath | 2 car Inspect: Sat & Sun 1-1.30pm Address: U6 “Atrium Apts”, 40 Esplanade, Golden Beach

AUCTION Web ID: 111360671 671

Agents: Peter Crowe 0409 644 455, Anna Morgan-Varlow 0410 864 688

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YAROOMBA BEACHFRONT 1 Whitehaven Parade, Yaroomba

4 Bed | 4 Bath | 2 Car | Pool

A stunning example of building technology and design, with high ceilings, grand entrance, and a seamless f ow of clean lines, from living to outdoor terraces. The architecture brings the outdoors in creating that beach house feel while being surrounded by contemporary style, high end design and smart lighting. This is a prime absolute beachfront location on beautiful Yaroomba Beach.

There is a deep water lap pool which surrounds and f nishes with a layered f at stone water feature. Entertain while taking in the marvellous views of Mount Coolum. In all there are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two powder rooms and two studies. The property also has fully ducted air conditioning throughout, as well as lots of other features.

Put yourself in the picture and make an appointment to view this property.

Auction: Saturday 8th September at 12 noon Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Lyn Kennedy 0413 225 728 Web ID: 111094415

WHITEHAVEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; YAROOMBA BEACH 1 Yaroomba Drive, Yaroomba Beach

4 Bed | 4 Bath | 2 Car

This property is situated on a 894m block which is the biggest block in this gated community at Beachside Estate on the beach at Yaroomba. This property is offered for sale unf nished, as is. The exterior of this property is completed and the interior of the property has framing only. There is a lap pool which surrounds the timber outdoor entertaining area and runs out through to the entrance, creating a pond affect through the house. It is just a short stroll to Yaroomba Beach and the estate has lovely parks, tennis courts and barbeque areas with a refresher pool for all residents to enjoy. This is an opportunity to put the f nishing touches to the property yourself. Please make an appointment to view.

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Quality rural living in Palmwoods

This beautiful home is well situated with a lovely outlook over the pool, large dam and a peaceful rural vista beyond. With quality presentation throughout, the home has oversized rooms and an impressive outdoor living area.

Conveniently located in Nambour’s popular The Heights precinct, this charming home has plenty of character with timber finishes throughout. It is set on a flat, fenced yard with a park, shops and transport only a few steps away.

33 Isabella Avenue, Nambour 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car $298,000 Victor Realty 5476 0050 Craig Heppell 0400 180 515

Surrounded by rainforest, this home is on 2675 square metres and features an impressive front foyer with wooden staircase and loft, home cinema with leather recliners and 3D screen, granite kitchen, office, zoned air-conditioning and a pool.

2/5 Wildwood Pl, Mooloolah Valley 5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car, Auction on site Sunday September 16 @ 1pm Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122 Natalie Massa 0402 807 260 John Magrath 0421 828 412

Offering 4004 square metres of north-facing land, this modest three-bedroom home is entry-level acreage buying at its best. There is potential to add additional living space or an entertaining deck to capitalise on the quiet, rural outlook.

53 Macdonald Road, Palmwoods 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Auction on site Saturday September 15 @ 2.30pm Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Tim Burrough 0418 666 356

55 Pringle Road, Rosemount 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Auction on site Wed September 12 @ 5.30pm RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Steve G Pery 0448 884 093

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REAL ESTATE

Opposite new Coles Complex

FOR SALE BY TENDER Closing Friday 28th September, 2012 • Town Centre Frame/Unit Site • 1007m² Block on Two Titles • Includes rented cottage Gary Langford 0412 348 533

FOR LEASE Nambour Connection Road • Double Storey Premises • Upstairs office, filing room & staff room • Large workshop & 2nd office

• 6m x 6m storage shed & double carport • Customer parking for 8 cars • Immediate lease available @ $295/week

Gary Langford 0412 348 533

1 ACRE, GENTLY SLOPING • 4 bed, 2 bath • Solar hot water, 3 water tanks • Wood heater and air-conditioning • North aspect to rear • High ceilings to living areas • Double garage & sep 6x6m shed Huge light f lled paved sunroom

PRICED TO SELL @ $460,000 NEG Gary Langford 0412 348 533

REAL ESTATE

INSPECT SATURDAY 11-11.30AM

REAL ESTATE

QUAINT 1966 COTTAGE

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

REAL ESTATE

INSPECT SATURDAY 12-12.30PM

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

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

ONE OF ONLY 6!

Unit 4, 22 Netherton St, Nambour • 2 bedroom/1 bathroom • Kitchen/dining/living • Single lock-up garage • Covered front patio • Handy location • Small rear courtyard

$277,500 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

THIS HOME HAS THE LOT!

REAL ESTATE

$230,000 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

A LOT ON OFFER! • 7.2 acres • 6 year old, 4 bed/2 bath • 16 solar panels • Inground saltwater pool

• 4 bay powered shed and freestanding carport • Shed – caravan height • Part cleared, part bushland

$650,000

LAST CHANCE! 1 BLOCK LEFT

LOT 14 GRIFFIN PLACE, COES CREEK FLAT BLOCK APPROX 625M2 - READY TO BUILD ON • Cul-de-sac position • Adjoins creek • Walk to new shopping centre Prcied to sell - Offers over $155,000 Gary Langford Lic A. - 0412 348 533

Gary Blake 0416 155 634

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Prized Chevallum acreage Th This his i 1 10-acre 0-acre prope property rty t ha has a spacio spacious, i us, well-fi nished home boasting granite ell ll fi finish hed dh ome b oasting a stunning grani nite te kitchen with gas cooktop and hardwood floors, a deluxe master retreat and a home office.

There are casual family living, a media room and an impressive timber bar room flowing out to the pool and deck. Outside are a four-acre paddock for horses, a flat section for dressage work, a dam with pump and jetty, 90,000-litre storage tank and a huge shed with three-phase power, solar panels and a mezzanine level.

LOOK ING FOR A HOUSE WITH CH A R ACTER?

45 Glenn Vista Place, Chevallum 5 bed, 3 bath, 7 car Auction on site Saturday September 15 @ 2pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Craig Porter 0411 554 880

27 ALICE DIXON DRIVE, FLAXTON

Inspect Saturday 1.30 to 2.30pm

Perfectly presented and ready for you to move in… ◆ 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS ◆ OPEN PLAN LIVING WITH WOOD FIRE ◆ GREAT KITCHEN, WRAP-AROUND VERANDAHS ◆ GARAGE PLUS CARPORTS AND WORKSHOP ◆ 8253M² WITH NORTH ASPECT, BORE & DAMS Don’t miss your chance to acquire this perfect property

Price $775,000

Web Ref montvillerealestate.com.au 404174202

Agent Jenny Tatton 0404 858 335

200 Main Street, Montville, QLD, 4560 P: 07 5478 5478 F: 07 5442 9193

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• Master Built Colonial Style Residence – Over 450m Under Roof • Excellence in architecture with exceptional interior design and rooms built for entertaining • 3.25m ceilings throughout, New Guinea Rosewood floors and windows • 3 large bedrooms plus office/studio, courtyard and indoor garden spaces • Double lock-up garage plus workshop • 1 acre of level grounds with fine views of the Glass House Mountains and beyond.

The current owner designed and built this magnificent property and has enjoyed all it offers for over 15 years, however he has moved on and wants it SOLD! Do not miss your chance to buy at Auction on 15 September. Secure your place on Mountain View Road.

Contact Exclusive Agent Jess Luthje 0438 616 064

Auction On Site Saturday 15th September at 3.30pm

Internet ID: 503702

POST AUCTION OFFERS INVITED

23 ACRES – WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN • Choice of homesites with north easterly rural views • Fenced pastured grazing, 6x12 shed, cattle yards • Power and town water available • Rural Living – Town Convenience

For inspection call Geoff Wells 0418 787 060

Lot 52 Bridge Creek Road - Owner will meet the market ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED www.malenyrealty.com.au/297973

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Houses for Sale 2/18 Blackall Street, WOOMBYE

5442 1888

1 1 2 MOOLOOLABA $270PW 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, open plan living, quiet complex, outdoor patio, minutes from shops, cafes & beaches.

AVAIL NOW 1 1 2 MOOLOOLABA $310PW 2 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, modern ground floor unit, deck overlooking the water, close to shops & cafes, no pets. AVAIL NOW 2 2 3 BUDERIM $345PW 3 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, open plan lounge & dining, large yard. AVAIL 07/09/12 1 2 4 WARANA $390PW Separate lounge and dining, outdoor entertaining, only a short walk to beach and shops. Pets on app.

AVAIL NOW 2 2 4 BRIGHTWATER $395PW 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, walk to parks, short drive to shops, cafes & beaches. AVAIL 29/08/12 1 4 BUDDINA $420PW 4 bed, 1 bath, air-con, partly renovated, dishwasher, huge fenced yard, short walk to the beach, close to La Balsa park, shops, cafes & restaurants.

AVAIL NOW 2 2 4 SIPPY DOWNS $425PW Open plan living, outdoor under cover entertaining, great sized backyard, air-con & ceiling fans. Pets on app. AVAIL 20/09/12 1 2 3 WARANA $440PW 3 bed, 2 bath, renovated kitchen, one street from beach, big workshop shed, pool, pets on app.

AVAIL NOW 2 2 4 MERIDAN PLAINS $450PW Great sized family home with pool, close to schools and shops, 2 living areas, outdoor entertaining.

AVAIL 03/09/12 2 2 4 LITTLE MOUNTAIN $480PW 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, brand new home, large covered patio, elevated position with views, pets on application. AVAIL 01/09/12 2 2 4 KAWANA ISLAND $480PW Great family home close to schools and shops.

Outdoor undercover entertaining, good sized backyard. Pets on app. AVAIL 20/09/12 2 2 4 KAWANA ISLAND $530PW 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, air con, lap pool, walking distance to Double Bay, cafes & parks, sorry no pets.

AVAIL 27/08/12 2 2 4 BRIGHTWATER $530PW 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, brand new home, air con, media room, large covered patio, pets on application.

AVAIL 01/09/12 2 2 4 MOOLOOLABA $550PW 3 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, three level home, large balcony, ducted a/c, close to shops, cafes & schools.

AVAIL 30/08/12 2 2 5 BUDDINA $550PW 4 bed + study or another bedroom, beach house, walk to schools, shops, beach, cafes & restaurants.

AVAIL 03/09/12 1 2 3 BUDDINA $600PW FULLY FURNISHED, 3 bed, 2 bath, SLUG + 1 secure car space, pool, large entertaining area, sorry no pets. AVAIL NOW 2 2 4 PARREARRA $615PW 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, ensuite with spa, lap pool, large outdoor entertaining area, waterfront location, pets on application. AVAIL NOW

PH: 5437 8806

www.platinumproperties.net.au platinum@platinumproperties.net.au

OPEN HOMES - Saturday PALMWOODS: 9 Maria Court Sat 11-11.40 Split level design, modern and spacious. 4 brms, 2 bath, 2 living & triple car garage.

With sep. entry & exit - ideal home business or convert to dual living. 836m2 block,big deck.

Offers over $400,000 COES CREEK: 33 Kundart St Sat 11-11.40 Fully renovated. Private, 2 storey home on 913m2 block. 4brms, 2bath,2 decks, 6x9 powered shed, dual living potential Easy walk to shopping centre. Tradies Haven Priced to sell at $369,000 PALMWOODS: 15 Roberts St Sat 12-12.40 For the Renovator! 3brms,1bath,2car. Good home with potential plus. Situated in great position, daycare, shops & school close by.

Back deck overlooks f at back yard 658m2.

Double colour bond shed. $249,500 EUDLO: 248 Paskins Road Sat 12-12.40 Private 10 acre block with 2 cleared acres, 2 huge sheds, a deluxe 3brm, 2bath, air con, 18m x 9m x 5bay workshed, 3 phase power, 3rd bath, off ce + loft/storage and a pool …

Must sell $529,000 WOOMBYE: 122 Blackall Range Rd Sat 12-12.40 Large timber home, privately situated. 4 good sized brms ,2 bath, 2 living, full length verandah. Pol.tmb f oors IG pool, huge backyard. Under is 2 car accomm, extra storage. Set on 1acre $539,000 WOOMBYE: 18 Upperwakefield St Sat 1-1.40 REDUCED!!! Cottage set in the heart of Woombye. Traditional designs, polished timber f oors, back deck, near new kitchen, tropical surrounds, walk to Woombye.

Opportunity / Potential Now $249,500 PALMWOODS: 343 Palmwoods Montville Rd SUPERB!! Privacy, Modern.

Sat 1-1.40 3 brms, 2 bath, 4 car accom. 4 yr old, open plan design entertainer on 10 private acres.

High raked ceilings, timber deck.

Approximately 1 acre cleared - easy care.

Acreage in Forest Glen Th This his pri private riva vate te and and well-located well-llocatted d sm small all ll acreage property off offers three-bedroom propert f ers a spacious th hree bedroom d home with a large living room, raked ceilings and a classic New Guinea rosewood and Caesarstone kitchen with new appliances.

There are also new flooring and paint throughout. The entertaining patio has a north-easterly aspect and overlooks the large inground pool. There are also a self-contained granny flat or teenage retreat and a large shed on 6918 square metres of land.

69 Parsons Road, Forest Glen 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday September 23 @ 11am Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Visit our Website ... www.riddellrealestate.com.au Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 John Pyne 0418 710 209 “Properties For Your Lifestyle”

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CABOOLTURE - Selection of 3 bedroom homes, aircon, large fenced yard, ent area. $310pw to $350pw CALOUN DRA/IVADALE LAKES - 4 bedroom home, 2 living areas, ensuite, airconditioned, double garage, fenced yard $450pw COOLUM BEACH - 2 bedroom townhouse, carport, courtyard, pool, quiet complex, central location $300pw MAROOCHYDORE - 1 bedroom furnished studio apartment, aircon, pool and bbq area, central location $230pw MAROOCHYDORE - Selection of 2 bedroom villas, aircon, carport, pool and bbq area in quiet complex $280 to $300pw MT COOLUM - 2 bedroom unit, carport, quiet complex, close shops $280pw N AMBOUR - Near new 2 bedroom townhouses in quiet complex, 2 living areas, ensuite, aircon, large deck, central location $320pw

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Mountain Creek abode This stylish, This Thi sttyli lish, h single-level singl i le-lev l ell ffamily amil ily h home ome me iiss well positioned d at the h end d off a cul-de-sac ld in Brightwater Estate, with easy access onto Kawana Way. It features four bedrooms with built-ins, including a master bedroom with ensuite. The kitchen is ideal for those who like entertaining, with a stainless steel oven and cooktop, and the large, open-plan living area flows to the outdoor entertaining area. A good-sized yard features landscaped gardens, side access and plenty of room for a pool.

13 Cable Crescent, Mountain Creek 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Price by negotiation Howcroft & Associates 5413 9207 Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076

To inspect these properties please call Anita Humphreys on 0414 571 260 or 5445 5811

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TAURUS Apr 21-May 21 Sunday’s Mercury/Neptune aspects highlight your creativity plus your need to help others. But it also increases your tendency to delude yourself – and see what you want to see.

GEMINI May 22-Jun 21 Logic goes out the window, as your emotions take over and you feel confused about your future direction.

If you relax and go with the flow, it will take you where you need to go.

CANCER Jun 22-Jul 23 Are you uncertain whether to follow your head or your heart? You’ll feel better if you talk about the emotions that are inside. Pay close attention to your dreams.

LEO Jul 24-Aug 23 You may feel confused this weekend – especially about finances – so avoid making important decisions until you’re thinking more clearly.

Creativity and inspiration are high on Sunday.

VIRGO Aug 24-Sep 23 Don’t expect loved ones to behave rationally.

Heightened emotions are likely, so it’s not a good idea to bring up sensitive subjects. It is a great time for a creative collaboration.

LIBRA Sep 24-Oct 23 Romance is in the air this weekend. If you are attached, send a romantic text or organise a candlelit dinner. Single Librans – love and work are linked in luscious ways.

SCORPIO Oct 24-Nov 22 You’ll be sensitive to the moods of those around you and will pick up their feelings like a sponge.

So surround yourself with upbeat people who make a positive contribution.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23-Dec 21 A workmate or loved one comes up with an unusual idea. Don’t make any spur-of-the-moment decisions Sagittarius.

Sleep on it and let a fresh perspective emerge.

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 20 Be careful how you communicate with others this weekend – especially relatives and neighbours.

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AQUARIUS Jan 21-Feb 19 The more vague and evasive you are, the more confusing the weekend will be. Think things through, then communicate your ideas directly and honestly.

Creative inspiration is high.

PISCES Feb 20-Mar 20 A current situation is confusing but don’t let it mix up your moral radar.

Stand your ground and be a firm fish. Then you’ll get you through the weekend without too many dramas.

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How old was Elvis Presley (pictured) when he died in 1977?

Damascus is the capital city of which Middle Eastern country?

The arcade game Pac-Man was first released in 1980 in what country?

In what year were women granted the right to vote in New South Wales: 1888, 1902, or 1913?

Manila is the capital city of which Asian country?

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