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elcome to the first issue of My Weekly Preview for 2014. I don’t know about you, but I have spent the past week asking, “Where did 2013 go?” We have packed away the Christmas tree and made (and broken) our resolutions, so we thought it time for a moment of ref ection. Last year f ew by, but much happened locally, nationally and internationally. We lost a prime minister, gained another one, lost him and welcomed a third into the position. Miley Cyrus taught us a new word, natural disasters (both home and overseas) destroyed lives, and the US stopped working for a while. There was corruption and high court challenges, a royal commission and a royal baby, break-ups, bomb blasts and bombshells (did any of us really expect Clive to get in?). We lost rock stars and Hollywood stars,

scientists and soldiers, the world’s oldest man and those who died far too young. Before you get stuck into 2014, we are ref ecting on 2013 with our special edition of MWP. In our cover story, over the page, we are channelling our inner glossy tabloid magazine to take a cheeky look at the what the celebrities needed to do to make news last year. We change the tone and also ref ect on the world’s bigger news stories. Over on page 28 we wrap up the year that was in national news and in agenda on page 30 we ref ect on those who have passed. Dragging ourselves back into 2014, on page 20, Sam Walker talks to some prominent locals about their hopes and dreams for the year ahead. And if you are still looking for things to see, do and eat on the Coast after Christmas and New Year, we have plenty to keep you occupied in my time on page 31.

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Making headlines Tongues, tussles, break-ups and box off ce busts: it was a busy year for the world’s celebrities. AAP’s Peter Mitchell reminds us of what – and who – went down in 2013.

mini-dress after attending a Calvin Klein fashion show, she was knocked over by a pap on a bicycle in Manhattan. The pap, 19-year-old Carl Wu, ended up on his back and was slapped with three citations from the NYPD. The paps who stayed on their feet were happy because they made plenty of cash from the photos and video.

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NOT THAT TASTY In decades to come when celebrity historians look back at 2013 they will point to one standout, publicity-hogging f gure as the most talked about and inf uential of the year. Yes, you guessed it. Miley’s wild, always visible tongue had such a breakout 2013 that the US Congress, after failing to agree on anything all year, unanimously gave the green light to carving a 20-metre-tall replica of the tongue next to the heads of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and George Washington at Mount Rushmore. Cirque du Soleil is planning a new Las Vegas stage show starring a single acrobatic Miley tongue twerking to multiple versions of Achy Breaky Heart while a lookalike Liam Hemsworth frantically runs away from it. Okay so maybe that won’t happen, but Miley’s tongue did dominate the year and our grandmothers now know what twerking is. Still, plenty of other celebs put up valiant efforts in 2013 to score multiple magazine covers or grab a few lines on TMZ.com, including Aussies Miranda Kerr, Nicole Kidman and the Hemsworth boys. In 2013, celebs died. They gave birth. They split up with former loved ones. Here are the other 2013 highlights (and lowlights) in the world of Hollywood celebrities.

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Dim the lights. Put on the sad music. The following celebrity couples didn’t remain couples in 2013. Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom proved lingerie supermodels and Lord of the Rings elves shouldn’t pursue long-term relationships. Who is to blame for the split? What day of the week is it? That little Justin Bieber fella was f rst tagged as the culprit because he stood next to Miranda after a Victoria’s Secret show. Then Leonardo DiCaprio was blamed because he, Miranda and 20 other people had dinner together in Vegas. Then James Packer was the mystery beau. The truth is Miranda is in love with me and that’s why she split with Orlando. The Biebs also split with Selena Gomez. After his recent trip to Australia, it is clear he is not lonely. Crocodile Dundee’s Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski are done after 23 years of marriage. Rumour has it when Hoges was f rst handed the divorce papers he said, “They are not divorce papers. These are divorce papers” before pulling out his own bigger wad of legal documents. Aussie actor Liam Hemsworth and former Disney darling Miley Cyrus announced in September the wedding is off and they’re going separate ways. It

came soon after Miley’s tongue became possessed by an evil spirit and she infamously twerked at the MTV Video Awards in underpants and bra. Mexican beauty Eiza González has been comforting Liam’s broken heart. Michael Douglas and Catherine ZetaJones are “taking a break” after 13 years of marriage. Rumours that the marriage went downhill after Douglas walked into the kitchen and found a rabbit boiling in a pot are not true. In keeping with tradition, after two years together George Clooney gave girlfriend, former pro wrestler Stacy Keibler, the f ick. Matriarch of the Kardashians, Kris, and former Olympic champion decathlete-turned cosmetic surgery regular Bruce Jenner, announced the end of their 22-year marriage. Surprisingly it was revealed exclusively on the cover of Us Weekly magazine. It’s hard to tell if Bruce is happy or upset. His face hasn’t moved for a couple of years. Khloé Kardashian and her NBA hoopster husband Lamar Odom were on the rocks in 2013 with reports Lamar was off on benders. Khloé removed ‘Odom’ from her Twitter name before f ling for divorce. Other casualties: Kylie Minogue and Spanish model Andres Velencoso; Madonna and Brahim Zaibat; Michelle Williams and Jason Segel; Keri Russell and Shane Deary; Malin Akerman and Roberto Zincone; Clint and Dina Eastwood; Richard Gere and Carey Lowell; Britney Spears and Jason Trawick; Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough; Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen … must stop … running out of space.

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in 2013. Or what could be considered the new classic. Okay, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their daughter North West, ensuring plenty of endorsement deals with compass companies, but check the list below. There isn’t an Apple, Pilot Inspektor or Moon Unit to be found. Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, daughter Luna; Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez, son Maceo; Josh Duhamel and Fergie, son Axl; Channing Tatum, daughter Everly; Michael Bublé, son Noah; Alec Baldwin, daughter Carmen; Jordana Brewster, son Julian; Jamie-Lynn Sigler, son Beau; Vince Vaughn, son Vernon; Jessica Simpson, son Ace; Eva Herzigova, son Edward; Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, daughter Lincoln; Jeremy Renner, daughter Ava; rapper Wiz Khalifa, son Sebastian; Hugh Grant, son Felix; Shakira, son Milan; Elton John, son Elijah.

LINDSAY WHO? The human headline Lindsay Lohan had a reasonably quiet 2013 (though there was that incident in Miami with Paris Hilton’s brother). LiLo went to rehab a couple of times, wore a conservative dress in her interview with Oprah and looks healthy enough. The movie career isn’t going too well, but Oprah has signed LiLo to an eight-part documentary TV series.

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BOX OFFICE BOOM AND BUST The box off ce winner of 2013 is Iron Man 3 with $US1.215 billion (about $1.4 billion) in theatre tickets sold worldwide. There were plenty of stinkers in cinemas, but thanks to the boom in new territories in Asia and Europe a box off ce bust in North America no longer means a movie will be a f nancial disaster for a studio. The Will and Jaden Smith sci-f After Earth was a f op in the US, but still made almost $US250 million worldwide. Johnny Depp’s The Lone Ranger cost more than $US215 million to make, earned just $US89 million in North America, but to Disney’s relief ended up with $US260 million globally. Perhaps the biggest disaster was the suitably named action f lm R.I.P.D. starring Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds. It had a $US130 million budget, but audiences in China, the Ukraine and Mozambique couldn’t save it, with just $US76 million in takings worldwide. AAP

On a more serious note, here are some other international news items that made headlines in this nation. JANUARY 16 – Islamists take hundreds of Algerian and foreign workers hostage at a gas site in Algeria’s remote southeastern desert. On the 19th, Algerian special forces storm the gas complex; 37 foreign hostages die in the siege and rescue operation.

MARCH 5 – Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez dies of cancer after months of treatment in Cuba. He is succeeded by his hand-picked deputy, Nicolás Maduro. 13 – Jorge Mario Bergoglio, an Argentinian Jesuit, becomes the f rst pope from Latin America, choosing the name of Francis. His election follows the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. 14 – Xi Jinping becomes president of China four months after he takes charge of the Communist Party.

APRIL 15 – Two blasts near the f nish line of the Boston Marathon kill three people and wound more than 100. Two brothers of Chechen origin, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, are hunted and Tamerlan dies later in a shootout with police. Dzhokhar is arrested. 24 – The collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory complex in Bangladesh kills 1129 people and injures thousands.

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IT WAS ESTIMATED THAT THE WORLD’S POPULATION REACHED 7,203,136,080 ON DECEMBER 31, 2013.

by hardliner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. 23 – Rogue US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked information on spying by the US, arrives in Moscow from Hong Kong, and is given temporary asylum for a year.

JULY 3 – The army ousts Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s f rst democratically elected president, amid a wave of mass protests. A political crisis ensues, marked on August 14 by an assault on Morsi supporters in which several hundred are killed. 22 – The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a baby boy, providing the world’s most famous royal family with a future king, George. 24 – An eight-carriage high-speed train f ies off the rails near the northwestern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, killing 79 people.

AUGUST 21 – A US military court sentences soldier Bradley Manning to 35 years in jail for handing secret government documents to the WikiLeaks website. 21 – Syrian troops are accused of chemical

weapons strikes around the capital Damascus. On September 14, the US and Russia agree on a plan to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons, averting the threat of a US military strike.

SEPTEMBER 21 – A four-day siege of the Nairobi Westgate shopping mall by Somalian al-Qaeda-linked militants leaves at least 67 people dead and about 20 missing.

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stay home amid a budget impasse in the US Congress; the shutdown lasts 16 days. 3 – About 366 African asylum seekers die after their boat sinks off the Italian island of Lampedusa.

NOVEMBER 12 – Super Typhoon Haiyan sweeps through the Philippines’ central islands, leaving more than 5200 dead, and 1600 missing. 24 – World powers reach what is hailed as a historic agreement with Iran to limit its controversial nuclear program. 27 – Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi is stripped of his mandate as senator after being sentenced to a one-year prison term for tax fraud.

DECEMBER 5 - Nelson Mandela, icon of the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, dies in Johannesburg at the age of 95. 9 – Premier Yingluck Shinawatra calls a snap election to try to defuse Thailand’s political crisis, but protesters vow to keep up their “people’s revolution” which started in late October after a bill was drafted to allow Shinawatra’s brother, Thaksin, to return from exile. AAP

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Some of the Coast’s leaders talk to MWP about their hopes and predictions for the region in the year ahead.

The Council: Sunshine Coast mayor Mark Jamieson Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson says economic numbers and statistics are important, but it’s people who count the most. “I can roll off many f gures outlining my hopes and predictions for what could and should happen

in the Coast economy in 2014, but these numbers only ref ect what is happening to and for those who live here,” Jamieson tells MWP. “The most important thing for 2014 and beyond, here on the Sunshine Coast, is that the people who live here are given enough opportunities to gain meaningful work, to build a career, to earn an appropriate income, to run a business if they wish, to live in a safe place, to give their kids an opportunity to learn, earn and remain close to their families, for all to be able to enjoy time with their families and friends, and to appreciate the beauty of this place, which we call home. “I want everyone here to be able to live with dignity and purpose; something that is not freely available to all of us here on the Coast at present.”

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Education: University of the Sunshine Coast Professor Greg Hill, Vice-Chancellor USC’s Greg Hill says, “2014 will be a very important year for the Sunshine Coast, so let me begin by wishing all a prosperous 12 months ahead. “Of key importance to the region will be the development of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital – a massive project that will provide substantial economic impetus both during and after its construction phase. “The University of the Sunshine Coast, with its strong focus on allied health programs like nursing science,

paramedic science, occupational therapy, psychology and social work, is taking a keen interest in the new hospital. “We want to make the most of the learning and teaching opportunities that will come from having a major facility like this nearby that will employ many of our graduates and help boost our research capacity. USC is also expanding into other f elds in 2014, with our new degrees in law and creative industries. “Work will soon be complete on our $25 million Sippy Downs Learning Hub, a three-storey building that will provide for advanced simulation-based learning labs and e-learning facilities. And construction will begin soon on our $37 million Engineering Hub that will house some impressive design and construction technology. “But despite the planned rapid growth, USC will continue to concentrate on providing the high-quality learning and teaching that has earned us national recognition.”

Business: Sandy Zubrinich, Sunshine Coast Business Council chair While 2013 proved to be another tough year for Coast businesses, Sandy Zubrinich anticipates 2014 will fare better with indications the region’s traditional industries of construction, tourism and retail are recovering, albeit at a slow pace. “Consumer conf dence certainly lifted in 2013, however, business conf dence was slower to respond. We need interest rates to remain low to give business owners the time to respond, consolidate and to start reinvesting in their businesses.

“With federal and local elections and the ongoing debate on de-amalgamation behind us, 2014 needs to be the year of infrastructure delivery for the Sunshine Coast. Our hope is that funding will f ow from federal and state governments for a Bruce Highway upgrade and that [the] council will make major advancements in the Sunshine Coast Airport upgrade and the Maroochydore Principal Activity Centre at Horton Park. “The region’s biggest infrastructure project, the Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital, will be in full-scale construction mode and the adjacent private hospital will be receiving its f rst patients -– both important milestones in the Coast’s burgeoning health industry and very positive in regard to job creation.” Zubrinich says a clear economic direction has been agreed by government, business and the community and she hopes to see a focus on implementing the regional economic development strategy, and more prosperity for the region.

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deposit rates fall to less than four per cent, with the yield on shares more attractive at anywhere from f ve to 10 per cent inclusive of franking. As investors are now prepared to take on even more risk, the emphasis is shifting to assets that are likely to show the potential for capital growth, which is fairly typical of the early stages of a market recovery. This raises the question of whether the rise in asset prices has gone too far. With forward price/ earnings multiples of Australian shares at around long-term averages and still below global shares, one would suspect that the market is not overstretched. This does not mean it cannot fall in the short term, however, asset prices do not look extreme. With low inf ation worldwide, tightening monetary policy may also be some time off, which is a positive for shares and property. In summary, we do not see a case for an exodus from shares and property into cash and f xed interest, although growth in the future may well be at a more moderate rate. Mark Davidson is an authorised representative (no 427049) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. This article contains general f nancial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a f nancial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Super inequity for Australian women The average 60-year-old Australian woman will need to work an extra 25 years in order to retire with the same superannuation account balance as her male counterpart. The startling statistic was released in the Westpac Women & Retirement Readiness Report last month, which shows a $121,200 gap between the median super account balance for women and men. “Both men and women should try to do more now in preparation for their life beyond work, however, we know that women, as primary carers, take career breaks, receive less pay than men and often return to work in a part-time capacity,” says Westpac’s director of Women’s Markets, Larke Riemer. “These are unique issues women face when it comes to preparing for their retirement, so taking action and starting early is essential.” She advises women aged 40 to 65 to be clear about retirement goals, establish a budget to support retirement, retire your debt before you retire, explore tax benef ts and identify ways to build wealth.

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1. Know your partner’s goals. Sit down and talk about both your goals for the new year. Get on the same page about where you want to be in 10 or 20 years. When you know you are working towards the same things, you’ll feel happier and more secure.

2. Make sure you respect your partner’s values. This is where differences can create problems in a relationship. You can have differing political opinions or religious beliefs, but nothing will push you further apart than feeling like your values are being dismissed.

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4. Stop trying to change your partner. Expecting your partner to change lifelong behaviours will lead you down a fruitless path. But you can help your partner make some improvements if you ask in the right way. If you let your signif cant other know that you would feel closer to him or her and would be willing to reciprocate, it can make that person want to move mountains.

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Michael Hussey started the year by retiring from Test cricket and Tony Greig, who died on December 29 2012 was honoured with minute’s silence on f rst day of Test at SCG. On January 4 Australia’s southern states sweltered though a record-setting heatwave. Later in the month Cyclone Oswald hit north Queensland, with six people dying in f oods that left more than 2300 homes uninhabitable. Whitehaven Coal had a bad start to the year – $314 million was wiped off its share price following a hoax media release by anti-coal campaigners. Olympian Nova Peris parachuted into the top spot on the Labor NT Senate ticket, at the expense of Trish Crossin. Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that the 2013 federal election would be held on September 14.

February

Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption while federal MP Craig Thomson faced 154 charges of fraud. The Australian Crime Commission found widespread use of banned drugs in sport, linked with organised crime. Greens leader Christine Milne announced the end of her party’s alliance with the Labor Government, and the Act of Recognition of indigenous people was created on the f fth anniversary of stolen generation apology.

March

Victorian premier Ted Baillieu was replaced by Denis Napthine, and NT Chief Minister Terry Mills was rolled by Adam Giles, giving Australia its f rst indigenous head of government. On March 21, Gillard made the national

apology to victims of forced adoption, declared the leadership tussles over and withdrew her four media bills. Later in the month the government proposed a crackdown on gambling advertising and live-odds betting during live sports broadcasts. The month ended with an Australian entertainer, later named by media as Rolf Harris, arrested in Britain regarding historical allegations of sexual offences.

April

The royal commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse got underway in Melbourne in April, and the government announced superannuation changes impacting those with super assets of more than $2 million. Champion mare Black Caviar retired, NSW was the f rst state to sign onto the schools funding agreement with the commonwealth and John Singleton fell out with Gai Waterhouse. In Britain, it was revealed that nurse Jacintha Saldanha left a note saying the hoax call of two Australian DJs led to her death.

May

The Medicare levy was increased by 0.5 per cent to pay for DisabilityCare Australia. The government tried to reassure Australians that the new ASIO headquarters was secure, rejecting claims it had been compromised by Chinese hackers. A teenage Magpies’ fan called Adam Goodes an “ape”. She later apologised and Collingwood president Eddie McGuire also apologised but days later he suggested Goodes promote the King Kong musical.

June

In Brisbane, a 60-year-old man died from legionnaires’ disease, sparking a legionnaires’ scare, and former premier Anna Bligh revealed she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A Liberal fundraising menu denigrating Gillard was condemned and Adrian Ernest Bayley was jailed for life for the rape and murder of Jill Meagher. Gillard was toppled as Kevin Rudd won the leadership vote 57 to 45.

July

Australia and PNG signed an agreement to allow resettlement of asylum seekers in PNG under a

regional arrangement but days later an asylum seeker boat capsized off Java, with 11 bodies recovered and 189 people rescued. The Coalition then unveiled its border protection plan. ICAC recommended criminal charges against Labor f gures Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald over corruption allegations.

August

Quakers Hill nursing home murderer Roger Dean was sentenced to life for the murders of 11 elderly residents in a f re. Rudd announced a new date for the election – September 7 – and the off cial interest rates dropped to the lowest in Australian history at 2.5 per cent.

September

Tony Abbott became prime minister after Labor was dumped in federal election. Rudd then quit as Labor leader.

October

Bill Shorten took the helm at Labor and Tanya Plibersek was made his deputy before the worst bushf res since the 1960s hit NSW, mostly in the Blue Mountains, where more than 200 properties were destroyed. During the crisis one life was lost. The ACT passed same-sex marriage laws that were immediately challenged by the commonwealth.

November

Trainer Gai Waterhouse f nally won the Melbourne Cup, with Fiorente. Qantas’ heavy maintenance base at Avalon closed with the loss of 300 jobs and 66 Australians were arrested as part of a global pornography ring. Australian and Indonesian relations were soured when it was revealed Australia spied on Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, his wife, and eight others, in 2009. Treasurer Joe Hockey blocked the Archer Daniels Midland takeover of GrainCorp.

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Are you a cafe or restaurant owner, chef, grower, muso or venue with something new or interesting happening in your business? Send your news to: mytime@myweeklypreview.com.au Local kids can have fun with healthy food on January 7 at Kawana Library. The Food Fun workshop lets kids aged eight and up get hands on making yummy bliss balls and smoothies, made in a blender powered by the smoothie bike. The workshop runs from 2.30pm to 4pm – it’s free but bookings are essential. Ph 1300 542 727.

In the mood for a classic these school holidays? Nambour Arthouse Cinema is screening The Wizard of Oz on Monday January 6 at 10.30am and Wednesday January 8 at 2.30pm. Tickets are only $9. To book go to scvenuesandevents.com.au/ nambour-arthouse-cinema.

ASA BROOMHALL

Asa Broomhall is one of Australia’s f nest independent artists and has supported Diesel, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, the Angels and more with his trademark rock and roots style. A loveable larrikin onstage, he’s released his f fth album last year and will bring his band to the Palmwoods Hotel tomorrow night from 8pm.

A dining experience that will make an impression $15 LUNCH SPECIAL Choice of 3 meals including a glass of house wine or light beer (available Monday-Friday)

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Live Entertainment FRIDAY 03 4pm-7pm Carl Wockner 9pm-12am Maqus Watch the waves roll in as you enjoy ocean front dining, live entertainment, ice cold drinks from the bar, hot coffee or a light snack. With a fully equipped kids room, sports on TV, a mini TAB and Pokie Room, The Surf Club Mooloolaba is fun for the whole family.

SATURDAY 04 2pm-5pm Jen Mize 9pm-12am Janice & The Violets

SUNDAY 05 12pm-3pm Livi Robins 3:30-7:30pm Stevenson Street

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Brightwater Hotel Q. What’s your favourite go-to meal at home? Mooloolaba snapper, hand-cut chips, and pear, rocket and parmesan salad.

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Q. What’s your favourite local produce and how do you use it? Noosa spanner crabs, or Mooloolaba prawns on avocado bruschetta.

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Q. What’s the best advice someone ever gave you? Never serve a meal that you would not serve your mother.

creme brulee, so this challenges them and drives their passion for food.

Q. What’s the best part of being a chef? Producing meals that people love, using local produce.

Q. What does Brightwater Hotel bring to the coast that no other venue does? A modern Sunshine Coast bistro, locally sourced produce, fresh Mooloolaba seafood, Maleny cheese, French artisan breads, happy staff/chefs.

Q. What task do you love being able to hand over to your apprentice and why? Making desserts – it’s creative and it’s from scratch. It takes skill to make things like chocolate souff e and

Q. Who’s the most influential person in your life and why? In my cooking life, Neil Perry for his passion for Australian food. In my life, my wife for staying married to a chef.

Q. Who’s the most interesting person you’ve ever cooked for? Bill Clinton or Madonna.

Get out of your house and go see some live performance, for God’s sake. There are people creating things just outside your window.

Acclaimed Australian actor and performer John Waters will perform his celebrated John Lennon tribute, Looking Through a Glass Onion, for local audiences next Friday night, joined by Stewart D’Arrietta. The intimate show is a homage to Lennon’s music, mystery and memory,and features mesmerising spoken word segments alongside performances of 31 classic songs, including Revolution, Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds, Jealous Guy, Imagine and more. Tickets are $55. Head to www.scvenuesandevents.com.au/the-events-centre.

Comedian & actor Maria Bamford

M US T T RY DO R EA D SEE

DI DISH: WOOMBYE PUB PORK BELLY Sick of the same old counter meal? Spice it up with Woombye Pub’s crispy pork belly, served on a bed of pak choy and sweet potato mash, with an aromatic coconut milk, chilli, kaff r lime leaf and pineapple sauce. The good news is it’s also gluten free.

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Local girls who are into kitesurfing are invited to the Cotton Tree rivermouth on Saturday January 18 for a fun day organised by Sunshine Coast Kitesurfing Girls. The event has been created to build a community of female kitesurfers on the Coast and to expose more girls to the adrenalin rush of the sport. Sammy Pearce, winner of KiteJam Gold Coast 2013, and Polish pro kiteboarder Katarzyna Lange will be on hand to provide some skill training before a mini competition with prizes for best backroll, best jump, biggest wipeout and more. For more info contact organiser Liesl Walker through the Sunshine Coast Kitesurfing Girls Facebook page.

WHAT’S ON Friday, January 3 RACHEL RITZAU, Alex Bluff Bar, 5pm PAUL MCKENNA, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 6pm ROY MORRIS, Club Kawana, 6.15pm ANDY DICKSON, Caloundra Surf Club, 6.30pm SAM SHEPARD, Golden Beach Tavern, 6.30pm COVERDRIVE, Beerwah Hotel, 8pm MICHELLE BROWN, Alex Surf Club, 8pm SO MIXED UP DJS, Palmwoods Hotel, 8pm BABYLON CIRCUS, Solbar, 9pm

Saturday, January 4

CODY BUTLER, Caloundra Surf Club, 6.30pm DESTINY’S PLAN, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 6.30pm HENRY CHASE, Club Kawana, 6.30pm ASA BROOMHALL BAND, Palmwoods Hotel, 8pm THE REMEDY, Beerwah Hotel, 8pm RUM JUNGLE, Alex Surf Club, 8pm NGAIIRE, Solbar, 9pm

Sunday, January 5 NIK PHILLIPS, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 2pm THE LATCHIKOS, Solbar, 2pm ESCAPE HATCH, Alex Bluff Bar, 3pm SUNDAY RACES, Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 4pm

Wednesday, January 8 BAZZA, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 5.30pm OPEN MIC NIGHT, Solbar, 7pm

Thursday, January 9 BAZZA, Club Kawana, 11am ALEX BOWEN, Solbar, 9pm MI-SEX, Woombye Pub, 9pm

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The 2014 Australian Body Art Carnivale will be held in Eumundi on May 3 and 4, 2014, and registrations are now open for competitors looking to share in more than $12,000 in cash and prizes. The 2014 theme is ‘Dreams and Nightmares’ and there is a wide range of categories – to register go to australianbodyart.com.au.

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MAKE/MODEL BMW Z4 SDRIVE28i DETAILS Two-door, two-seat convertible sports car with four-cylinder, turbo-charged engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.

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TECH STUFF 2-litre, 4-cylinder, 16-valve petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger with valvetronic, double-VANOS and highprecision fuel injection produces 180 kilowatts at 5000-6000rpm; 350Nm at 1500-4800rpm. Eight-speed sports automatic transmission with Steptronic, wheelmounted gearshift paddles.

WORDS Peter Atkinson, AAP

t’s amazing how time flies when you’re having fun. Maybe that explains why, in what seems like the blink of an eye, one of the world’s true fun machines has suddenly reached middle age. BMW’s Z4 f nds itself almost f ve years into its second-generation model and on the verge of a midlife crisis, requiring another dose of automotive Botox to keep it relevant in the industry’s most f ckle segment. The Z4 is part of a fairly proud tradition at BMW, stretching back to the 1930s when the German maker f rst started turning out its beautiful roadsters. The Z-family has been around since 1987, when the Z1 stunned the Frankfurt Motor Show, and it’s been a constant evolution since then. Two-door, two-seat roadsters are

fashion items and it’s vital to keep up with the fashion. So it is with the Z4, now more than a decade since its launch and f ve years since the second generation was unveiled, much closer to the end of its model life than the beginning.

FEATURES Front and side driver and passenger airbags, rollover safety system; Dynamic Driving Control with dynamic traction control, ABS with cornering brake control; bi-Xenon headlights, central locking; park distance control; automatic headlights and wipers; satellite navigation.

It remains a compelling, delightful thing, mind you. And a handful of recent tweaks by the BMW engineers have given it a fresh blush of youth. As well as some cosmetic freshen-ups, BMW has thrown in several thousand Continued page 36 >

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For those seeking driving fun, rather than hard-edged performance, this Z4 28i f ts the bill nicely, particularly with the growing list of goodies included in this latest model. The eight-speed sports automatic, previously a $3500 option, is now standard across the Z4 range, as is BMW’s professional navigation system, featuring an 8.8-inch colour display with internet functionality, Bluetooth audio streaming and voice control. Step up from the base model to the 28i and you’ll also get 18-inch alloys, sports seats and gearshift paddles – plus a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.5 seconds – for an additional outlay of $10-grand. BMW has also rolled out a series of option packages for the Z4, including an M-Sport package and two other choices called Design Pure Balance and Design Pure Traction. The balance kit includes sports seats, anthracite wood trim and special

giving more than adequate power while helping keep the car’s weight to a minimum. That means a car that will rocket away from the lights but remains beautifully nimble and balanced through the twisty stuff. The eight-speed auto is a beauty. As you might imagine, with eight ratios to choose from the engine is rarely out of its sweet spot, and gear changes are lightning fast. The steel roof is a major upgrade on the previous Z4, which offered only a cloth-top that didn’t do nearly as good a job keeping out the elements. Comfort-wise, the cockpit delivers a compact, cossetting experience. Everything is driver-focused and within easy reach and, although it is starting to look slightly dated, the cabin presentation remains functional, classy and stylish. So a car that had its shortcomings 10 years ago has, in its later years, become better than ever with more power, more practicality and more value. Who says things don’t get better with age?

leather upholstery; the traction version offers Alcantara leather on seats, doors and dashboard. Personally I’d opt for the M-Sport pack that adds upgraded wheels and tyres, M-Sport seats and steering wheel and stiffer

With eight ratios to choose from the engine is rarely out of its sweet spot and gear changes are lightning fast suspension. However, it also includes aluminium trim on the interior that tends to dazzle when the roof’s down in strong sunlight. Mechanically, the Z4 remains relatively unchanged, although it’s barely a year since the cracking turbo-charged engine gave the model a massive shot in the arm. Punchy, responsive and with a glorious exhaust note, this force-fed four has really transformed the Z4,

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Catch him if you can: Leonardo DiCaprio is getting into the electric race-car business. The Oscar-nominated actor has announced he’s partnering with Venturi Automobiles and will enter a team in the FIA Formula E Championship, which is the f rst series exclusively for electric cars. The DiCaprio-backed entry is the tenth and f nal entrant for the open-wheel series set to launch next year. “The future of our planet depends on our ability to embrace fuel-eff cient, clean-energy vehicles,” DiCaprio says in a statement. “Venturi Grand Prix has shown tremendous foresight in their decision to create an environmentally friendly racing team, and I am happy to be a part of this effort.” Alejandro Agag, CEO of series promoter Formula E Holdings, welcomes DiCaprio to the series. “Very few environmental leaders have helped more than him to spread the message of sustainability around the world,” Agag says. “Having people like him and Richard Branson – global ambassadors for the environment

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C OV E R S T O RY

So you’re thinking of… It’s the f rst week in January, which means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. If your goals for 2014 involve property – whether it’s buying, selling or investing – you’ll need to put some plans in place. Here’s a checklist to get you started.

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many eyeballs as possible. Make sure your agent has a clear marketing plan in place, including signage and brochures, an online listing on their website and high-quality print advertising.

Start saving Lenders have tightened their deposit requirements over the past 12 months, meaning you’ll need to have some cold, hard cash before you can buy your f rst property. Your bank will look for evidence of genuine savings over at least a six-month period, so devise a personal budget and start putting money aside now.

INVESTING Be detached Buying an investment property is different to buying a home: you’re purchasing for f nancial reasons rather than personal ones, so you need to be quite detached when choosing a property. The idea is to maximise your potential rental return, so it doesn’t matter whether you like the decor in the bathroom – try to look at the property’s location, layout and features from a tenant’s perspective.

Set a limit Your bank will have the f nal say on how much you can spend, but even if it is willing to lend you more than you expected, it’s not necessarily a good idea to stretch yourself on your f rst property. Calculate the repayments on different loans and see what you’re comfortable with, taking into account future events like income changes or interest rate rises.

Narrow it down Make a checklist of wants and needs for your new home. Are you looking for a unit or a detached house? Close to schools or the beach? How many bedrooms? Are you willing to sacrif ce a big yard or a state-of-the-art kitchen for a more affordable price? Remember, your f rst home is supposed to be a stepping stone, so start with the bare minimum and work your way up, as your budget allows. Then, happy house hunting!

SELLING Choose an agent Your agent will represent your property to potential buyers, so it’s important to choose someone who is experienced and professional. Look for an agent with a friendly, approachable manner, but remember personality isn’t everything – you want someone who will be honest with you about buyer feedback and whose advice you can trust. [ 40 ] MY W EEKLY P RE VIE W \ J AN UARY 3, 201 4

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Great expectations The hard truth is that your property is worth only what a buyer is willing to pay for it – not how much you paid, how much you’ve spent on renovations or simply how much you want. Ask your agent how much comparable properties in your area have recently sold for, as this will give you an indication of what your home may be worth to the current market.

To market, to market To secure a sale in the shortest amount of time, you’ll need to put your property in front of as

Purchasing and owning an investment property will have f nancial implications, so be sure to speak to your accountant and solicitor before signing anything. You don’t want to end up with a massive tax liability that could have been avoided by making a quick phone call to a professional.

Manage it right When it’s time to tenant your property, spare yourself the hassle of dealing with applications and legislation – appoint a professional property manager to handle it for you. Look for someone who is well respected within the industry and knows the process well, and their fees will be well worth the time (and stress) they save you. Also consider a landlord insurance policy for added peace of mind. M Y W EEK LY PREVIEW.C OM .A U

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Ultimate Minyama luxury

Offering 32 metres of river frontage, this north-facing waterfront home is on the desirable Minyama Island and features balconies from each of the f ve bedrooms, plus f ve bathrooms, a sauna, wine room, pool and pontoon. The light and space impresses, with glass and high ceilings in the casual and formal indoor and outdoor zones, plus a family/media room, barbecue area, lounge rooms and study. This home features strong architectural lines and quality materials while still appealing as a warm home for the family that likes to entertain.

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+ Inclusions may vary depending on house type. Plantation Homes reserves the right to change or substitute the make, model and/ or type of any products. Photography and illustrations should be used as a guide only and may show furniture, screens, landscaping structures, pergolas & decorative finishes not offered by Plantation Homes. Additional cost fixtures and fittings may also be shown. Inclusions shown refer to the Plantation Collection and exclude Breakthrough and Ready Built. See your Sales Consultant for a full list of standard inclusions. * 2 track bi-fold door included in lieu of cornerless sliding door. Single track bi-fold door included when corner is shown on master plan. Additional bi-fold door can be purchased at an additional cost. ◊ Walk-in Butler’s pantry is not available on the Maison Q1 design, see your Sales Consultant for house-specific inclusions. # Excludes Break Through and Ready Built. Air-conditioning offer includes 2 zones (single storey homes), or up to 7 zones (double storey homes - house specific), three phase power, meter box if required and is limited to lots up to 800m2 with 6m front setback. ~ Exclusions apply. Visit www.plantationhomes.com.au for full details. † Colorbond® not included on ReadyBuilt homes. ^ Excludes doors to wet areas, bedrooms, wardrobes & linen cupboards.

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This iconic beachside home has beautiful polished timber f oors and lovely neutral colours throughout. The open-plan living and dining area boasts amazing water views, which can be enjoyed from all angles thanks to clever use of space. The kitchen has granite benches and solid timber cabinetry. The master ensuite has recently been updated, and a dormitory-sized back room is large enough for multiple beds. Downstairs are another bedroom, laundry and separate shower and toilet, along with the saltwater pool and large entertaining space.

19 Golden Beach Esplanade, Golden Beach 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Submit offers Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Craig Arkell 0418 995 659 Brooke Morrison 0431 659 711

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house

Maroochydore riverfront

189 Bradman Ave, Maroochydore

This cottage g is on 496 squ square q are metres of prime riverfront land, directly across the road from the river at Maroochy Waters with stunning river views. It features two bedrooms, a sunroom, polished timber f oors, timber venetians and a functional kitchen with pantry and large appliance cupboard. The property is fully fenced and has a double carport for the car and boat.

Auction on site Saturday February 8 @ 11.30am

2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Lee Sutherland 0417 077 847 Justin Christopher 0407 650 472

land for sale

Open 12.45 to 1.15 pm Saturday

15 Amity Avenue, Sunshine Cove

16 Forsayth Lane, Sunshine Cove

• Main bedroom with large WIR, ensuite and private balcony with another two bedrooms upstairs, each with generous robe space • Guest bedroom downstairs complete with en-suite • Large living, dining and kitchen with covered patio with additional sitting room upstairs • Galley kitchen with stone bench-tops, gas cooker, electric oven and dishwasher and WIP • Ducted air conditioning throughout for year round comfortable living • Beautifully landscaped with pond, water tank and fully fenced with external access to rear • Carefree freehold ownership

$590,000

• Main bedroom with WIR, ensuite with delightful north facing balcony • Two more bedrooms upstairs, each with generous robe space • Large living, dining and kitchen with a second, good sized living room/media room up-stairs • Galley kitchen with stone bench-tops, stainless steel cook top, electric oven and dishwasher • Split system air conditioning throughout for comfortable year round living along with fans • External access to rear carport via electric security gates • Secure this home today to add your style to colours, tiles, bench tops, carpet and paints • Carefree freehold ownership

$485,000

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A beautifully positioned corner allotment, 20 Macleay Lane offers a rare opportunity to build your new home within Sunshine Cove’s, inner city Moreton Precinct.

• At 253 m2 it’s the perfect size for those looking to downsize from the large family home without compromising lifestyle.

• If you haven’t seen the home designs of Sunshine Cove, you’ll be amazed at just how much lifestyle you can build into a home on this sized lot. And without all the hard work and maintenance of big blocks.

• One of a few remaining corner allotments.

• For CBD convenience and transport options, there’s no better address. • Of course this land is freehold, so there are no Body Corporate fees. Like to take a look? Call us today.

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DIDDILLIBAH, 618 Diddillibah Road

Prestige Property Set To Sell For A Bargain Price. Golden Opportunity.

Caloundra 5438 5222

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Maleny 5408 4220

Dave Hawkins 0408 290 084 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

• 7635m2 (2 acres) hilltop land with spectacular coastal views. • Architect designed to maximise the views and the perfect north aspect. • Superior quality build and level of finnishes both inside and out. • A choice of outdoor areas overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens. • Centrally located only 10 mins to beaches, Mooloolaba, or the Plaza. • This is a prestige property set to sell at a price that’ll please.

Auction: Saturday 18th January on site at 5pm Inspect: Saturday 4th January 1-1.45pm or by appointment

The owner has already moved on and is prepared to drop hundreds of thousands of dollars off their cost to secure a quick sale. This amazing home is now sitting vacant and is ready for you to move in and enjoy.

Buderim 5476 7654

For more details visit realtyexcellence.com.au ID:9044563

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Nambour 5470 7000

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BUDERIM, 4 Songbird Court

Big Home, Big Views, Massive Value. A Rare Opportunity. A realistic seller looking to downsize is offering their magnificant home for sale

Price: All Offers Considered Inspect: Saturday 4th January at 11am or by appointment

and need a result NOW! This is a prime address on the NE escarpment offering great views and even greater value for money. Don’t miss this one. • Large two storey home suitable for dual living or large family

Darren Rix 0416 188 259 Dave Hawkins 0408 290 084

• Very well maintained throughout. 3 Living areas + a theatre/hobby room

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• Perfect Northerly aspect with coastal views & balconies on both levels

realtyexcellence.com.au ID:9500693

• Positioned opposite a reserve in a cul-de-sac surrounded by quality home • Private courtyard at rear, storage room, solar power, and much more

Realty Excellence

• Owners have found their new home and need a sale asap. Call today!

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NOBODY IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX.*

BUDERIM, 14 Kimberly Court

“Blue Chip” address, 5-star quality, PRICE REDUCED TO SELL! Owners have bought elsewhere and need a sale NOW. This is one of the best homes in the best addresses at a price that’s undeniable value. Best described as “a home for all seasons” your resort lifestyle awaits. Spoil yourself.

Inspect: Saturday 4th January 12-12.45pm or by appointment Price: Reduced to $895,000

Dave Hawkins 0408 290 084 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

• 1050m2 level block in a “Jacaranda lined” cul-de-sac. Privacy and security. • Simply stunning presentation designed with family and lifestyle in mind. • Outdoor entertaining area incorporating a pool and spa, and open fireplace. • Release your inner “Master Chef” in your beautifully appointed kitchen. • Theatre room, study, off-street parking, storage, too much to list here. • The value is understated, the quality is apparent, the seller motivated.

For more details visit realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 9214733

Realty Excellence FLAXTON, 9 Summit Street

Everything You Want And A Little More. Awesome Value! This near new home has it all, & best of all, you get to set the price. Call now! • Elevated and useable 1.5 acres with views • Only 4 years old with balance of warranty • Cul-de-sac location just minutes to Montville • 47,500 (L) water plus solar hot water • Shed with power for all the toys • Serious seller want to see all offers NOW

Auction: Wed 22nd January at 4pm on site Inspect: Saturday 4th January at 2.30pm, or by appointment realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 9649833 Dave Hawkins 0408 290 084 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 RE/MAX Realty Excellence

Your property is worth more at 49 William Street 21-23 Settlers Ridge 21-2 Gaza Court 7 Ga 2/38 Timbertop Street Millgrove Place 18 M

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

Record price for the street. $34,000 over reserve $14,000 over sellers expectation $22,000 over sellers expectation 137 enquires & 14 registered bidders

With 12 sales in 8 weeks, we have buyers ready to purchase right now!

Call us today for a consultation on how to get the most when selling your home.

Dave Hawkins 0408 290 084 OR Darren Rix 0416 188 259 Buderim 5476 7654

Caloundra 5438 5222

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All you need in Buderim On 1653 square metres a short walk from Buderim, this home offers executivestyle family living. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, timber f oors, a large, air-conditioned entertaining area with hinterland views and a big outdoor deck. The gourmet kitchen has a Bosch convection microwave, steamer and warmer, double gas stove and built-in coffee machine. Downstairs are an open-plan laundry/sewing/rumpus area and another large room with its own access. A separate pool house has its own bedroom, bathroom and sitting room.

66 William Street, Buderim 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Mid $800,000s RE/MAX Realty Excellence 5476 7654 Amber Fox 0405 357 735

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To secure the best value land buying in Caloundra

REMAINING

• Elevated position means no f ooding, with block sizes from 540m2 to over 900m2

• Only 3km to new hospital precinct and only minutes to CBD and beaches • Choice of picturesque northerly views, the bushland or a nature reserve backdrop

HOUSE AND LAND PACKAGES AVAILABLE 4 BEDROOMS from $450,000 Find out why so many people are choosing Viewpoint Aroona There is still a great selection of homesites available Call now for more information: Eric Werne 0407 145 504 or 5438 5221

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BLI BLI 22 Fairview Close

CHARACTER HOME WITH RURAL VIEWS This is a special 3 bedroom home, located in a private, lush tree-top setting on 1469m2 in a quiet Bli Bli cul-de-sac. Of timber construction with lovely timber floors, the “cottagey feel” will appeal to couples or small families seeking something that is different. • Air-conditioned open plan living area • An expansive covered deck perfect for entertaining • Stunning 2-pac kitchen with top of the range fittings including stone benchtops • Exquisite new bathroom - porcelein tiles to ceiling • Views over Rosemount/Bli Bli looking towards Buderim

3 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:45pm Auction: Saturday 11th January 2014 on site at 1pm Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

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

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AUCTION LIVE THE LIFE – THE ULTIMATE NORTH FACING WATERFRONT, MINYAMA ISLAND 15 Minyama Island, Minyama A north facing waterfront home on desirable Minyama Island is not offered to market very often, and this property is something truly special. The home features balconies from each of the five bedrooms, plus five bathrooms, a sauna, wine room, three car garage, pool and pontoon. The light and space impresses from the moment you step through the door, with the use of glass and high ceilings adding to the sense of space, while separation is maintained by the clever design. The home features casual and formal indoor and outdoor eating zones, including the 5 x 8 metre formal dining room with built-in fire place and bar area, plus a family/media room, barbecue area, lounge rooms and study.

5 Bed | 5 Bath | 3 Car

á Desirable, exclusive position × One of only 22 blocks on the island × 1500 square metre block × 32 metres of river frontage × Four outdoor eating zones × Sauna and dedicated wine room × Large pontoon

Auction: 16th January 2014 if not sold sooner Contact Agents for details Inspect: By appointment only Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Steve Turner 0412 679 488 Web Code: MIN2968

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AUCTION ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES - 46M OF RARE NORTH EAST FACING WATERFRONT 29 Aldinga Place, Mooloolaba

5 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2 Car

There is such a rare opportunity that exists here. This 1363 metre parcel of land with one of the largest water frontages is situated at the end of one of the most enviable canal streets. Purpose built, the opportunity to own this home is made even rarer by the fact it is only the second time it has been offered to the market. Your greatest pleasure will be staying at home as this house has been designed with incredible functionality. With its own white sandy beach, purpose built 16 metre salt water pool and boat ramp - it’s a water lifestyle for one and all. A peaceful setting, for a wonderful lifestyle and all so close to everything Mooloolaba has to offer.

á Magnificent family home á Purpose built 16m salt water pool á Security plus solar panels á Side access for boat or trailer á White sandy beach á Potential to sub-divide

Auction: On Site, Sunday January 19th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Web Code: MCHY3050

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Sat 1-1.45PM - 202/180 Alexandra Parade - MCHY2738 Sat 11-11.30AM - 15 Bonaire Court - BUD3013 Buyers in the $200,000’s - Kate Jewry

Buyers in the $800,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward

BUDERIM

MAROOCHYDORE

Sat 11-11.45AM - 11&14 Burnett Street - MIN3003

Sat 2-2.45PM - 13 Camden Way - MCHY2963

Low $300,000 Buyers - Robyne Williams

Mid $500,000’s - Kate Jewry

Sat 11-11.45AM - 36 Tribulation Circuit - MIN3017

MERIDAN PLAINS

Please Contact Agent- Karen Cleeton

Sat 10-10.30AM - 10 Wilkiea Street - BUD3074

Sat 12-12.30PM - 8 Bretz Street - BUD3079

High $400,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward

Forthcoming Auction - Jodie Hedley-Ward

MINYAMA

Sat 12-12.45PM - 12 Cape York Boulevard - MIN2970

Sat 10-10.45AM - 2 Muringo Court - MIN2954

Buyers in the high $700,000 - Karen Cleeton

Please Contact Agent - Loren Wimhurst

Sat 1-1.30PM - 4/128 King Street - BUD3042

Sat 12.45-1.15PM - 105 Chelsea Crescent - MIN3061

Mid to High $200,000’s - Kerrie Alterator

Offers from $495,000 - Bree Charles

Sat 1-1.45PM - 16 Freycinet Row - MIN2943 Low to Mid $600,000’s - Karen Cleeton

7 Lots left / 170 Valdora Road, Valdora / Coolum

Vacant Land

‘AURORA’ is the perfect location to build your dream home. Small acreage allotments (average size 8000m2) with picturesque views. Located just 15min to M’dore and 20min to Noosa, AURORA is comprised of just 20 lots, 60% of which have sold and are home to large and prestige homes. The remaining lots are still some of the best view / acreage land the Sunshine Coast has to offer!

Inspect: 7 days a week please contact agent John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Bree Charles 0416 435 391 Web Code: MCHY1719

Alex Veal 0402 808 569 Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764 Auction Sun 19th January at 11am - Kate Jewry Bree Charles Sat 11-11.45AM - 5/17 Akeringa Place - MCHY2994 0416 435 391 Brooke Morrison Buyers from the high $200,000’s - Kate Jewry 0431 659 711 Sat 12-12.45PM - 2/81 Buderim Avenue - MCHY2392U2 Craig Arkell 0418 995 659 Listed at $795,000 - Kate Jewry Craig Porter PARREARRA 0411 554 880 David Hedley-Ward Sat 10.30-11AM - 24 Sunbird Chase - MIN2803 0406 011 123 From Low $1,000,000’s - Karen Jones David Holmes 0403 110 070 Sat 12-12.30PM - 9 Rosella Street - MIN3041 Jason Burns Buyers in the $500,000’s - Bree Charles 0417 762 001 Jodie Hedley-Ward SIPPY DOWNS 0424 842 837 Sat 2-2.45PM - 14 Forest Grove Crescent - MIN2849 Jodie McDonell 0419 762 309 Mid $500,000’s - Karen Cleeton John Skerlak 0413 441 834

MOOLOOLABA

Sat 10-10.45AM - 29 Aldinga Place - MCHY3050

Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Karen Cleeton 0438 930 183 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Kerrie Alterator 0448 522 890 Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Trevor Jones 0488 999 156

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Buderim beauty

75 King Street, Buderim 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

This solid property prope p rtyy is on 610 sq square qua uar metres on top of the hill in central Buderim, and is ripe for a quick renovation. It features three good-sized bedrooms, a charming original kitchen and ample living space. There are a converted garage and double carport, and the land has potential for future development.

Auction on site Saturday January 4 @ 3pm Michael Knights Realty Michael Knights 0409 018 778

www.platinumproperties.net.au

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Owners Downsizing – Your Chance to Upsize 7 Seychelles Place, KAWANA ISLAND An ideal home for the growing family with multiple living areas, large kitchen, good size bedrooms and lots of outdoor space – throw in a 15m lap pool and you have the complete package. Your chance to have it all – space to burn in a great central location and just a very short stroll to Parrearra canal. • Master bedroom/parents’ retreat includes a large ensuite, separate toilet, air-cond, twin vanities, spa plus his and hers walk-in robes

• 2 covered outdoor areas - 15m solar heated lap/rec pool

• Three separate living areas downstairs and a very large living area upstairs

• Security alarmed plus an electric security gate

• Very spacious study or 5th living area

• Located close to the new University and private hospital health precinct and Kawana Shopping Centre

• Large island bench kitchen with quality appliances and heaps of storage

• 2 car garage, 660m2 block with side access

2.5

Inspect Saturday 4th January 1-1.30pm Auction On site Saturday 18th January at 2pm Internet ID 2536319 Steve Kealey 0437 935 369

Motivated Seller - Kawana Island Beckons 12 Zante Lane, KAWANA ISLAND What will you pay for this modern and spacious 4 brm home located a short distance from the Parrearra Canal and Double Bay restaurants. • 4 good size rooms with 2 bathrooms plus powder room • Master has a large walk-in robe, ensuite and own private balcony • Modern kitchen with large pantry, open plan living • Light and airy due the extensive use of glass, doorways and louvres • 2 car garage, low maintenance block

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Inspect Saturday 4th January 12-12.30pm Auction On site Saturday 18th January at 3pm Internet ID 2536277 Steve Kealey 0437 935 369

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P R OP E RT Y P R E V IE WS

Escape to Bli Bli

22 Fairview Close, Buderim

In a private settingg surrounded by llush u trees, this three-bedroom home is on 1469 square metres in a central Bli Bli location. Of timber construction and with lovely wooden f oors, the home is spacious yet maintains a cottage feel. It features an air-conditioned open-plan living area, impressive 2-pac kitchen with stone benchtops and top-of-the-range appliances, and a new bathroom.

VIC MURPHY

Cleverly positioned on a slightly elevated corner block, and perfect for the downsizing family or couple. This brand new home features large open plan living flowing onto entertaining area and deck. 3 large bedrooms with ensuite to main. Nuetral tones throughout with quality finish and professionally landscaped gardens. Minimal body corp. Nothing to be done - just move in! Don’t hesitate, as this value packed impressive property MUST BE SOLD.

On a use useable abl ble 1 1.5-acre .5-a 5 acr cree bl block k onl only ly mi minutes inutes t from m Montville, home offers peaceful Mont ill lle tthis his h hi ome o ffers a peac ff effull rural lifestyle in the heart of the hinterland. In an elevated cul-de-sac location with a northerly aspect, it features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interior is spacious and stylish, and features welcoming neutral tones and warm timber f oors. There are solar power, solar hot water and tank water for low-cost family living, and a shed for the hobbyist or handyman. Only four years old, the home is well presented with great street appeal and low-maintenance gardens.

9 Summit Street, Flaxton 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Wednesday January 22 @ 4pm

Auction on site Saturday January 11 @ 1pm RealWay Buderim 5445 2777 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

REAL ESTATE

MAROOCHYDORE/KULUIN – 1 Crows Ash Place AFFORDABLE NEW HOME!!

Family living in Flaxton

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Inspect: Sat 4th Jan @ 11-11:30am Price: Offers over $397,500 www.vicmurphy.com.au Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

SCHINDLER’S LISTINGS

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Maroochydore “JUST LISTED” Enjoy a CBD and River lifestyle from this two bedroom townhouse in a small complex of eight. Direct access from garage into unit, end unit allows extra privacy and extra light, East facing patio and courtyard/garden. High $200,000 buyers will be impressed!!!

RE/MAX Realty Excellence 5476 7654

Maroochydore/Alexandra Headland “JUST LISTED” on the 8th level with magnificent ocean views. A great location, two units only per floor, walk to restaurants and cafes, this two bedroom, two bathroom unit is in a quiet tucked away position. Buyers in the Mid $300,000s should inspect.

Darren Rix 0416 188 259 Dave Hawkins 0408 290 084

Mooloolaba - 2/31 Buderim Ave., “Portofino”. Pet friendly, spacious 3 bedroom, ensuited unit with ground floor location, has stunning exclusive use garden with perfect Northerly aspect. Two car security parking plus storeroom. Private complex of 5 apartments. An inspection is a must to appreciate all on offer. M/Dore/Alexandra Headland 150 metres to beach, 2 bedrooms, ensuite unit. Large rooms, large balcony, reduced to $279,000 Furnished. MUST SELL. Maroochydore - “Key Largo” 1 bedroom unit with resort facilities and prime location opposite the beach. This is your perfect holiday retreat. Fully Furnished and at $225,000 its great buying. Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Glennis Schindler always going the extra mile!!!!!

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

Michael Knights Realty Pty Ltd

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SUPER SUPER CHEAP CHEAP = BE VERY QUICK! BUYERS IN THE $300,000’S SHOULD INSPECT

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BUDERIM 75 King Street • First in - first served • Bring your cheque book and your tool bag! • This great little cheapie is ready for a quick renovation • The land also has extra potential for future development • Buderim’s best available at this price

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P RO P E RT Y P R E V I E W S

Opulence in Pelican Waters

In a blue chip gated community with immaculate grounds and a central tennis court, and surrounded by elite waterfront homes, this property offers a 23-metre frontage of direct deepwater access to Pumicestone Passage. Timeless by design, the home faces due north to the water on a massive 1078-square metre block. The ground f oor features open-plan living spaces including a wellappointed kitchen with clean white f nishes, and formal and casual lounge and dining zones, all with dramatic water views opening to entertaining areas and decks and the stunning wet-edge pool.

New Kuluin home On a slightly sligh g tlyy elevated corner block, k, tthis h private home is ideal for a downsizing couple or family. It is brand new and features a large, open-plan living area f owing onto a spacious entertaining area and deck. There are three large bedrooms, with an ensuite to the main, and neutral tones throughout. The gardens are professionally landscaped and there are low body corporate fees.

NAMBOUR 20 PALM STREET 3

ABUNDANT WATER - 25 USABLE ACRES - POTENTIAL! Add to that a modest timber home in an elevated, private position and just 8 minutes to Maleny and you have quite a package! • The renovated home is set high on a hill to capture breezes and a rural outlook • The lush land is fenced into two paddocks with a huge spring fed dam each • 8m x 15m shed + original farm shed, perfect for stables Book your inspection today and see why this is one of the best value acreage properties available!

$825,000 Exclusive Agent Jess Luthje 0438 616 064

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7/1 Raptor Place, Pelican Waters 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Forthcoming auction Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184

1 Crows Ash Place, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Offers over $397,500 Vic Murphy Real Estate 5443 2433 Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

$220,000

POSITION & POTENTIAL YOURS FOR THE TAKING! Renovate and be rewarded with this quaint 2 bedroom plus sleep-out home sitting on 428m2 of land. A perfect opportunity to break into the property market with an affordable f rst home that’s within walking distance to schools, shops & transport OR grab something for investment that’s got plenty of scope to add value to! • 2 bedroom plus sleep-out • 1 bathroom, timber f oors throughout • Covered barbeque area, Garden shed • Double car space under, plus storage This is the cheapest house in Nambour! INSPECT By Appointment CAROLANS 5441 1344 KATHY MULHERON 0481 313 336 EMAIL kathy@carolans.net M Y W EEK LY PREVIEW.C OM .A U

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