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CPR SAVES LIVES –ARE YOU READY FOR AN EMERGENCY?

ISSUE 341 APRIL 10, 2015 DIGITAL EDITIONS & MORE >> MYWEEKLYPREVIEW.COM.AU

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THE FIR ST W ORD

CONTENTS PUBLISHERS Anar Higgins Darryl Olson Michael Kramer Noel Olson EDITOR Richard O’Leary SUBEDITOR Leigh Robshaw CONTRIBUTOR Jemma Pearson JOURNALIST Candice Holznagel MY STYLE Dianna Edwards PRODUCTION MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kath Hawkins GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Ali Smith Carly Head PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Kara Holmes MEDIA MANAGERRETAIL/MOTORING Nigel Petrie GENERAL & SALES ENQUIRIES (07) 5444 0152 DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES 1300 367 352, PO Box 6362, Maroochydore BC, Qld 4558. EDITORIAL editorial@myweeklypreview.com.au SALES sales@myweeklypreview.com.au PRODUCTION production@myweeklypreview.com.au For terms and conditions see the classifieds.

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Quick chat

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Cover story

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Star style

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Local news

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26 T ravel 28

My opinion

30 P rof le 32

My body

My life

33 T echnology 34

My time

My style

Home style

43 M otoring 45

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TV guide/surf & f shing report

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OUR STORY

My Weekly Preview is a high quality magazine delivering more of what matters to the Sunshine Coast. It features news, business, regular columnists, interesting facts and figures for that hot topic at the dinner table, motoring, socials, travel, health, lifestyles and more, as well as the most up-to-date information on local real estate. The magazine is 100% locally owned, which means we don’t just talk about being local, we are local, we live it every day. Delivered fresh every Friday. We’re also conscious of the environment at MWP – all our home delivered magazines are wrapped in biodegradable plastic.

o come back from the dead is no mean feat, but the Sunshine Coast’s Glenn Baker has done it. The 48 year-old stopped breathing after a heart attack on a family holiday – his life was saved by a friend who knew CPR. He’s just one person among many who is walking around today because of the lifesaving procedure, and we meet him in this week’s cover story, which asks why don’t more of us learn CPR? Also in this edition we talk with opponents to the proposed resort at Yaroomba about the developer’s new concept plans, meet Mal from the Leyland Brothers fame, discover plenty of beauty and fashion tips, test drive a new Nissan which sounds more like an exotic fruit than a car, and visit LA’s laidback neighbour Santa Monica. As always, there’s plenty of property, as confidence grows about the region’s housing industry.

Richard O’Leary, Editor

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QUICK CHAT

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS

Angie Dunbavan is the managing director of performing arts and event management company Red Chair, based at Coolum. She believes a greater commitment to the arts would bring major benefits to the Sunshine Coast. FIRST JOB?

BEST DAY IN YOUR LIFE?

Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. Best first job ever! I was everything from a roving clown to a gumnut fairy (and I got to ride the roller coaster in my lunch breaks).

My wedding day. We married on Point Arkwright with a hundred or so family and friends, amazing musicians, poets, sunshine, dancing, whales splashing about in the background. The celebrations continued with an intimate dinner at home and a degustation menu created by Matt Golinski… what more could a girl want?

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES… Hubbie Andrew, six year-old son Max, Lola the border collie and our chooks (of varying breeds), Anakin, Yoda, Luke, Leia, Darth Sidious and Padme.

CAN YOU NOMINATE A DAY IN YOUR LIFE THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A TURNING POINT?

FIRST CAR? 1978 Toyota Corolla (baby poo yellow).

FAVOURITE BOOK?

The day my son was born. He forced me to decelerate my relentless working life (I was putting in 14 to 16 hours a day for years leading up to his birth) and to enjoy the fruits of my labour (pun intended).

Alice in Wonderland.

WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW? Trash. Complete and utter fictional chillout trash.

FAVOURITE SONG? Landslide (Smashing Pumpkins play it best but I also love the Fleetwood Mac and Dixie Chicks versions).

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN? Always wear a fresh pair of knickers when leaving the house. Thanks Grandma.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST? Twelve years (so I’m not quite a local yet).

WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE? It was an accidental move. The night before I was to fly out on a holiday to Europe, our landlords called to say that they needed to move back into our Brisbane rental house before I returned. So my husband was left to find a new dog-friendly house in Brisbane whilst I

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was away. I returned six weeks later to find myself living in Noosa. With a job in Brisbane I wasn’t too impressed, but after commuting for a few years I finally took the leap of faith and relocated my business to the Coast. Best decision ever.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST? Coolum Beach. I live, work and play in paradise.

WHERE DO YOU TAKE VISITORS WHEN THEY COME HERE? There are too many places to list but Coolum Beach is high on the agenda. Walks and swims with the dog from Stumers Creek to Point Arkwright, Harvest in Coolum, the markets, Peregian Originals, Noosa National Park.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ON THE COAST WHAT WOULD IT BE? A stronger commitment to the arts. There are so many amazingly talented creative people here on the Coast but unfortunately their greatness is, for the most part, not recognised or respected and they spend most of their working life elsewhere (Brisbane, interstate, overseas). I think we tend to paint a fairly monogeneric picture of the arts on the Coast and lose sight of the demand for the breadth of artistic pursuits that appeal to many sectors of the community. Creating space and providing support for artistic endeavours has limitless cultural, community and economic benefits.

YOU ARE HAPPIEST WHEN? I’m catching an early morning wave with my six year-old displaying astonishing boogie board stunts by my side, and hubbie and puppy keeping watch from the shore.

IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR 18 YEAR-OLD SELF ANYTHING WHAT WOULD IT BE? Do what you love with people you love. A lifetime is too short to muck around with other stuff.

WHAT IS YOUR PREFERENCE, TEA OR COFFEE? It’s a toss-up between a pot of fancy pancy Genmaicha tea or a double shot flat white.

NRL OR AFL? No idea. But I do follow the Coolum Football Club’s under 7s pretty closely.

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FAST FACTS

BY THE NUMBERS

0.44 km²

the area of Vatican City – the smallest country in the world. * (Australia is 7,741,220 km²)

THE LIST

BUSTING SOME MYTHS Einstein failed maths. No he didn’t, although he did fail an entrance exam to a school.

BIGGEST DRINKING COUNTRIES

1. France (12.6L – 15 years & over per year) 2. Austria * Australia sits at 3. Estonia number 15 (10 4. Germany litres a year) 5. Ireland

WORD OF THE WEEK Uroboros a circular symbol depicting a snake (or a dragon) swallowing its tail, intended as an emblem of wholeness or inf nity.

DID YOU KNOW? Camels have three eyelids on each eye.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Ernest Hemingway

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COVER ST ORY

HANDS-ON HELP Performing CPR might sound scary, but paramedics say it’s easy to learn and with a community awareness program being rolled out around the Sunshine Coast, it’s never been a better time to invest in this life-saving skill. WORDS: Candice Holznagel

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“Out of hospital cardiac arrest survival is five per cent. I’m alive because of CPR’’

hree weeks ago my little boy choked on a piece of pear. One minute he was fine and the next he was silently gagging, his face turning from a bright red to a purplish hue within moments. I panicked and the very real, very frightening thought of losing my 13 month-old – the light of my life – kicked me into action. I swiftly checked his airway and then proceeded to use the force of my palm between his tiny shoulder blades. It only took three attempts before the pear loosened and he was able to continue breathing as normal, but in those seconds my thoughts were processing at a million miles an hour. I knew the next step was to phone Triple Zero and if need be, I knew how to perform infant CPR. Thankfully it was nothing more than a terrifying experience, but it brought home the reason my husband and I did an infant first aid course prior to our son’s arrival. 14 My Weekly Preview | April 10, 2015

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, saves lives. In 2013, 28.8 per cent of patients regained spontaneous circulation by the time they reached hospital when a resuscitation attempt was made by a Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedic. These rates can be vastly improved if patients receive CPR from a bystander instead of waiting for paramedics to arrive. The sooner CPR begins, the better the chance of patient survival, says Sunshine Coast Ambulance Service Assistant Commissioner Chris Broomfield. “With effective CPR in the first instance people have a much higher chance of survival,’’ Broomfield explains. “There have been numbers of cases where people have promptly done CPR before our arrival and it has contributed to the ability of our paramedics to get people back (breathing). “We see people who haven’t had any CPR and their survival chances

are limited.’’ It’s a message that can’t be ignored and if you want further proof, just ask Bli Bil father of two Glenn Baker (above). He would not be here today if it wasn’t for CPR. It was a sunny January day when Baker’s life changed forever. The family, along with a group of friends, were celebrating the Christmas school holidays with a camping trip at Rainbow Beach. The 48-year-old was relatively active and had no known health issues, which is why he had spent the day on his kayak in the surf. When one of the younger campers got caught in a rip, Baker didn’t hesitate to swim out and offer assistance. What he didn’t count on was feeling a little out of breath. “I consider myself fairly fit and I’m pretty active,’’ Baker says. “Doing what I do as a fire equipment inspector I’m up and down high rise buildings and always on my feet.

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“But I came back in and finally caught my breath. My friends were sitting in about four inches of water in chairs so I lay on one of the kid’s boogie boards. “I was laying with my head on my hand, talking to them and in about five seconds I passed out. “I had no pain. No one knew what was going on.’’ Thankfully, bystander Matthew Baldock was able to quickly assess the situation and, realising his friend was no longer breathing, started CPR. Baldock pumped air through Baker’s chest for five minutes before a parks and wildlife ranger arrived and helped with the breathing element. “Some of the surf life savers were driving past and someone called them down,’’ Baker says. “They had a defibrillator. A few of them dragged me out of the water and up to the dry sand. “By this stage our friends had called Triple Zero and the paramedics turned up. “I remember waking up, coming to and lying on the side and the first thing I read was the park ranger’s badge on his shirt. “He looked at me and said: ‘You’re a terrible kisser’.’’ Baker can speak lightly of the ordeal but there’s no denying it has left a permanent mark on his life. He had two cracked ribs and a cracked sternum from the CPR, but as doctors later confirmed, it’s a small price to pay for life. “I would have died,’’ Baker says matter-of-factly. “I did die. But I wouldn’t have come back.’’ Baker was transferred to the Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane where he underwent a double bypass. The only risk factors he had for a cardiac arrest were genetic. “The day before they released me from hospital they did a neuro study on my brain to check… the brain lacks blood and oxygen when you have a cardiac

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Glenn Baker and Matthew Baldock arrest. You can get brain damage from it. “I was 100 per cent with no damage and they said it all comes down to the guy who did CPR. “Out of hospital cardiac arrest survival is five per cent. I’m alive because of CPR.’’ During the past 12 months, 2414 people have completed QAS (Queensland

donation per person. “We’ve been doing this for some time and it’s something the Cooroy Local Ambulance Committee has been pioneering. “We’re in the process of expanding that. It’s in its infancy but we are expanding it through the whole Sunshine Coast so people can know how to do CPR. “It’s not a first-aid certificate…you don’t need a whole first aid certificate to know how to do CPR.’’ The program is not time consuming and learning CPR is not difficult. One person keen to sign up to learn the skill is Baker, and he encourages others to consider doing the same. “Especially if you are involved with sporting clubs where there is physical exertion… or going to remote areas, camping, holidays, weekends out in the bush,’’ he says. “I’m a big advocate for CPR.’’

“I was 100 per cent with no damage and they said it all comes down to the guy who did CPR”

Ambulance Service) first aid courses, including CPR instruction, in the Sunshine Coast region. Assistant Commissioner Broomfield wants to see this number grow and says ideally at least one person in each family should know this life-saving skill. He is encouraging people to take advantage of QAS’ community-based awareness program, which is headed up by Local Ambulance Committees (LAC). Community, sporting and school groups are invited to contact their local committee who can help arrange a CPR workshop at the cost of a gold coin

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE…

There are a range of f rst aid courses and programs aimed at educating the general public on CPR:

CPR COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAM

This program is being expanded around the Sunshine Coast. Nambour is the latest Local Ambulance Committee to get on board and will be delivering the workshop to schools and groups within their region. This program is aimed at community, sporting and school groups. Not all regions offer the program as yet but contact your local committee or ambulance station for more information.

PARENTS AND BUBS

Each year in Queensland, more than 15,500 children present to hospitals for injury. This two-hour, non-accredited course covers performing CPR on children, treatment of burns, cuts, choking, croup, febrile convulsions, anaphylaxis and asthma management. It costs $44 when booked online. For more information visit bookings.qld.gov.au/services/f rstaid/.

CPR

This three-hour course teaches attendees how to respond to an emergency situation, perform CPR, use an automated external def brillator and understand legal and community considerations. It costs $56.70 when booked online. For information visit bookings.qld.gov.au/services/f rstaid/.

WHAT TO DO IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY?

Your f rst point of call in an emergency should be to phone Triple Zero. Trained operators will talk you through CPR. Interested in finding out more about the community CPR awareness program? Contact your local ambulance committee or ambulance station.

Other orgnaisations delivering courses include Rapid Response First Aid, first-aid-courses.com.au and St John’s, stjohnqld.com.au.

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FIVE-O-FIVE Creating a point of difference in your business is the theme of this month’s Five-O-Five networking event at the Nambour Civic Centre tonight (April 10). The special guest speaker will be Lisa Blainey-Lewin, the owner/operator of Food Tale Tours. Five-O-Five is a free event held on the f rst Friday of the month from 5.05pm to 7pm. For more information, call 5475 7755 or visit scvenuesandevents.com.au.

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GETTING YOUTH ENGAGED

Young people have a month to register for Sunshine Coast Council’s new youth engagement program. Locals aged 12 to 25 are being given an opportunity to make a difference by helping shape community projects, programs, events, activities and policies. Simply download the registration form from the council’s website, complete and return it by May 10. The call for registrations coincides with the start of National Youth Week which runs until April 19. For more information visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each day in Australia. April 10 is off cially Wear Purple for Parkinson’s Day, but you can hold your fundraising day at any time. Parkinson’s Queensland offers world class research and support services for all people affected by Parkinson’s. For more information phone 1800 644 189.

WISHLIST GRANTS

Health staff have until June 9 to apply for Wishlist’s annual research grants. The charity provided a record $330,623 to Sunshine Coast medical researchers last year. Successful applicants’ projects must have a direct relevance to the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service’s (SCHHS) strategic direction and an impact at a local level on service delivery and patient care. For more information visit wishlist.org.au and click on About Us then Funding.

REVIEW 34 CAREFLIGHT MISSIONS RACQ CareFlight Rescue crews have been busy on the Sunshine Coast over March, f ying 34 missions over the month. The Sunshine Coast missions included: an ultralight plane crash at Noosa; a snake bite; search; spinal injuries following a diving accident; road crashes and a fall from a roof. Patients ranged from elderly people with cardiac conditions to a four yearold girl with heart and lung complications.

ONWARD AND UPWARD FOR SEKISUI

Sekisui House has used two cranes to demonstrate to the public the height of its controversial resort proposed for Yaroomba. The developer says under its new plans, beach goers would only see glimpses of the building through the foliage where there are gaps in the vegetation on the dunes.

MARKET FRESH BIG SUCCESS

Tens of thousands of people have taken advantage of the opening of the region’s biggest farmers markets at Maroochydore. Big Top Market Fresh is the f rst centre in Australia to incorporate traditional market days with local farmers alongside a conventional supermarket, and specialist retailers.

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he climate we experience, and our quality of life on Earth is controlled by the atmosphere. This large gaseous area that surrounds the planet is retained by gravity, and helps to block some of the sun’s harmful rays, but also traps some heat to make the temperature comfortable and liveable. The atmosphere is made up of five thermal layers, and becomes thinner with altitude until it eventually merges with outer space. Most of the weather and clouds occur in the first couple of layers. The first layer above the Earth’s surface is the troposphere, and contains half of the atmosphere. This layer is where most of the weather occurs as pockets of air rise and fall. This layer is between zero and 12 kilometres high, and the temperature decreases with height. The second layer between 12 and 50 kilometres is the stratosphere and the ozone layer. The air flow in this layer is mostly horizontal. In the upper part of the stratosphere is the ozone layer; this helps to absorb

harmful UV rays from the sun, and causes an increase in temperature with height. This is where a lot of aircraft travel because it is a stable layer and the air is thinner, which provides better fuel economy. The mesosphere is above the stratosphere and is between 50 and 80 kilometres. This part of the atmosphere is where the temperature decreases again with height, and is where meteors and rock fragments burn up. The fourth layer is the thermosphere or ionosphere and is between 80 and 700 kilometres. This layer is where auroras take place and space shuttles orbit. Temperature increases again with height at this level. Past this level of the atmosphere is the exosphere, and this is where we merge into space. It is between 700 and 10,000 kilometres. The atmosphere is composed of about 99 per cent nitrogen and oxygen, and one per cent other gases. The composition of the atmosphere changes with the seasons, in different climates, and in developed areas. Water vapour, aerosols, dust, volcanic ash, sea spray and pollen can make up part of the atmosphere depending on where you are across the globe. Over the last 100 years, greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and other pollutants released into the atmosphere, have been causing unprecedented changes like global warming and holes in the ozone layer.

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of relatively reasonable parking within walking distance of the beach. A new-old addition to that beach is the Annenberg Community Beach House. Built in the 1920s by William Randolph Hearst for his companion, actress Marion Davies, it was acquired by Santa Monica and opened to the public in 2009. Tours of the guest house and its art gallery are free.

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lanning a trip to Southern California but don’t want to fight LA’s traffic? Or maybe when you hear the word Disneyland you think, “Been there, done that”? Check out the city of Santa Monica in all its picture-postcard beauty. From a funky old pier surrounded by some of the world’s best beaches, to its upscale shopping district, scores of art

galleries, top-rated restaurants and bountiful nightlife, there are enough things to do in this little oasis just 19 kilometres west of downtown Los Angeles to keep you not only occupied but enthralled.

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Santa Monica Place: This rather mundane looking 1980s shopping mall was transformed in 2010.

It’s now a bright, open-air gathering spot of upmarket restaurants and stores that connects directly with the city’s pedestrian-friendly Third Street Promenade, forming the heart of Santa Monica’s downtown. The mall not only rivals Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive in offering high-end, celebrity-frequented brand-name outfits like Kitson, Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Barneys, but also provides an abundance

Start by making a beeline to Santa Monica Pier, the 99-year-old landmark with an entrance sign proclaiming it as the final stop on Route 66, the historic highway John Steinbeck declared America’s Mother Road. (Fact check: Route 66 actually ended a block to the north, but the sign still makes for a nice photo opp.) Here you’ll find everything from musicians, snake handlers, artists and other street performers, to quiet areas set aside for fishing. In the middle of it all is an amusement park with dozens of rides and attractions, including a solar-powered Ferris wheel that carries riders 40 metres up. The wheel provides arguably the best panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, its beaches, Southern California’s mountains and urban skyline found anywhere. Near the pier’s entrance is the

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Hippodrome, built in 1916 and home to a vintage carousel with hand-carved horses. One caveat – the food on the pier is nothing special. For a better dining experience, go south of the pier, past Southern California’s original Muscle Beach where bodybuilders still work out. There is One Pico, which offers Mediterranean food served at tables almost literally on the sand. Or head inland a few blocks. Zagat rates the French restaurant Melisse “No 1 for food in Los Angeles,” but, really, it’s in Santa Monica. As for the beach, there is five kilometres of it, plenty to go around for surfers, swimmers and sunbathers. You can check it all out by biking, roller skating or walking the boardwalk (actually made of concrete) that parallels the sand. If there isn’t a concert you want to see at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, the night time destination is the Third Street Promenade. It rejuvenated Santa Monica’s ageing, moribund downtown when it was closed to cars in the late 1980s and remains the city’s signature downtown area with upscale shops, restaurants, bars, boutiques, yoga studios and art galleries.

GETTING THERE

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GETTING AROUND

Santa Monica may give off a small town vibe, but it still covers more than 21 square kilometres in a part of the country where the car is the primary means of transportation. Traffic jams are common and road construction projects seemingly never end. The city’s Big Blue Bus system covers Santa Monica pretty well. Basic one-way fares are $US1 with multiple-ride passes available at discounted prices. For full schedule and fare information visit bigbluebus.com For more information about Santa Monica or Los Angeles visit santamonica.com and discoverlosangeles.com

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y red hot tip for the school holidays is to take your daughter (or son) to see Cinderella. And if your children have grown up, then you must still see this remake. It’s ridiculously fabulous. Run, don’t walk! I give it five stars. In fact, I give it 10 stars. It is the old fashioned story with a modern twist full of good messages, great morals and gorgeous clothing. I plan to see it for a second time because it is just that plain enchanting. I am not alone as the official Cinderella Facebook site has over 13 million likes. It seems we all still love a classic Disney love story despite being modern day women. Cinderella has twirled to the top of the Australian box office, not bad for a girl with just one twinkle toe shoe. The fairytale brought in more than $4 million in its first week of release and it has waltzed its way to more than $300 million globally in its first month. I literally sighed out loud on countless occasions every time Cate Blanchett swept onto the big screen dressed like some royal family member from the 1950s. That Cate may just well be even more regal than the actual Windsors with their fleet of horse-drawn carriages and stash of tiaras. Ms Blanchett can pull off high fashion like nobody’s business. So splurge if you can and see Cinderella on the big screen with all its sparkle and magic. Meantime, here are a few lessons old Ella has taught us

women over time: 1. Never be caught out wearing plain shoes. Bling is better, girlfriend. 2. If you are having a big night out you probably will struggle to be home before midnight. For some reason, having one more espresso martini and asking your boss for a pay rise seems a better idea at the time than catching the last courtesy bus home before the clock strikes 12. 3. We all need a fairy godmother in our lives. 4. Go to the ball. Sitting home night after night playing it safe is not going to help you attract a little glitter in your step. 5. Bet on the underdog. 6. “Just because it’s done, doesn’t mean it should be done.” Indeed! 7 Hunting is no way to win a woman’s heart (did you read that Glenn Mc Grath?). 8 Pale blue is just about the most captivating colour in the world. 9 To quote Walt Disney himself: “Cinderella believed in dreams, all right, but she also believed in doing something about them. When Prince Charming didn’t come along, she went over to the palace and got him.” 10. “Have courage and be kind.” The best five words we can all live our lives by.

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enough. It is highly unusual for a council to be both the master developer and in part, the planning instrument for an entire CBD. The business community is absolutely entitled to have its concerns when it comes to such major governance structuring. Just before Easter when news of the councils’ CBD plans broke, the media were looking for a story. Ms Zubrinich, who holds a respected advocacy role, was an obvious person to be approached for comment. Long story short, Ms Zubrinich clearly had reservations about the appointment of John Knaggs after the journalist informed her of the news. In the following day’s press, Ms Zubrinich’s concerns were shut down in a prepared statement by Mayor Jamieson as criticism and in need of correction. Here’s my point. The narrative around this issue could have been positive had the council acted transparently and collaboratively. Such is the spirit of cooperation amongst the private sector, by simply engaging with the stakeholder groups that the media regularly approach for comment, these unnecessary headlines would have never seen the light of day. With the vast resources available to the council, there really is no excuse to have got this so wrong. Bill Darby is a director of Rumba Beach Resort and is Tourism & Events Chair for the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce. Email: bill@billdarby.com.au

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The diverse residential offering includes residential apartments, retirement living and aged care accommodation, and a wellness centre. This is a masterplanned development with a focus on best practice sustainability outcomes.

DO YOU SUPPORT THE PROPOSAL? Sekisui House has spoken with more than 1,000 residents across the Sunshine Coast. The most recent independent research showed: • After residents were told about the potential beneﬁts of the Yaroomba development, levels of support grew, with 74% of residents either supportive (50%) or neutral (24%) toward the development. Opposition dropped to 26%; • Greatest support was for sustainable building practices (82%) and permanent job creation (80%); • 18-29 year olds were particularly supportive of the development, and especially valued permanent job creation (94%).

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This is only the start of the process to keep working with Council and stakeholders to achieve the best result for the Sunshine Coast. Our updated proposal represents a balance between the needs of residents, business groups, community feedback, Council’s objectives, and Sekisui House as site owners.

If you would like more detailed information, email info@yaroombanextgen.com.au, visit www.yaroombanextgen.com.au or call our dedicated Community Liaison Line (07) 3210 7785.

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PROFILE

NEW LEASE ON LIFE

After travelling all over the countryside, Mal Leyland has settled on the Sunshine Coast. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw

n the 1970s and early 80s, millions of Australians tuned in to the TV each week to watch the Leyland Brothers go where few had gone before, travelling to remote parts of the country and filming their escapades at the request of their viewers. The show’s jingle was so catchy, if you mention the name ‘Leyland Brothers’ to anyone born before 1980, they’ll likely break into song. Mal Leyland has always loved Queensland and 12 months ago, he and his wife of 46 years Laraine chose to settle down in a new house in Maleny. Having recently turned 70, beaten cancer and published a revealing memoir, Still Travelling, Mal says he couldn’t be happier. “We felt like we needed to put our roots down,” says Mal. “What I liked about Maleny is there are a lot of likeminded people. When you meet people living in the area who are living on the land, we can go to them and buy organically grown food. Apart from that it has the perfect climate.” Mal says he and Laraine have been warmly welcomed by the Maleny community. “An awkward part of making friends is that when you’re well known, people don’t want to talk to you or they have a preconceived notion of who they think you are, so they don’t get to know you at all. That doesn’t seem to be the case here; people welcomed us just like anyone else. I just went to Sydney and believe me the best view of Sydney is the rear vision mirror.” Mal became interested in an organic lifestyle after

Laraine and Mal Leyland at their Maleny home being diagnosed with bladder cancer in 1995 and given 18 months to live. Before moving to Maleny, he and Laraine lived a self-sufficient lifestyle on a 25-acre farm in Glen Innes and grew their own fruit, vegetables and livestock. “I’ve had 136 tumours removed,” Mal says. “When we moved out onto our acreage, started living off our own food, changed our diet and started to live a less stressful life, the tumours stopped occurring and my doctor now refers to me as a cancer survivor.” In Still Travelling, Mal reveals the rift that saw he and brother Mike go their separate ways after the business venture they’d sunk millions of dollars into, Leyland Brothers World, failed and they succumbed to bankruptcy.

He believes the financial stress not only damaged his relationship with Mike, it damaged his health. “I think the stress had everything to do with it [the cancer],” he says. Behind the knockabout good fun of the show, it was stressful making Ask the Leyland Brothers, which had 2.5 million viewers at its peak. They made 26 episodes a year for 16 years, as well as three feature films, at a time when there were few sealed roads into the outback and winching their dilapidated vehicles across raging rivers was all in a day’s work. The iconic brotherhood seemed as unbreakable as the sturdy four-wheel drives they hurled around the country – until the financial disaster struck. In his memoir, Mal gives a frank account of how they drifted apart. “The differences you ignored before become differences you can no longer stand. But I have fond memories of all of it. We never had the big blue everyone imagined. Our bond was still there; it was pretty special.” Sadly, Mike died of complications related to Parkinson’s disease in 2009. Having come to Australia as Ten Pound Poms in 1950, the Leylands’ story is one of rags to riches and back again, but Mal is philosophical about the ups and downs. “Money doesn’t matter. The things that do matter are family and looking after the relationships with the people you love. If you’ve got your health, three square meals a day and someone to love, that’s all you need.”

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Want clearer skin? Here are our top 10 tips in the f ght against blemishes: Want clearer skin? Here are our top 10 tips in the fight against blemishes: • Never go to bed with makeup on • Don’t squeeze blackheads or pick at pimples • Drink plenty of pure water • Use warm (not hot) water when cleansing • Avoid sugar • Eat your greens • Avoid dairy • Reduce alcohol • Drink lemon water • Quit smoking

HOT MAKEUP TRENDS Priceline Pharmacy’s beauty director Rae Morris says velvety, powdered skin and matte red lipstick are among the makeup trends she is seeing this year. Graphic eyeliner is also proving popular. “The good thing about eyeliner is you can change the shape to suit the eye. If you want to lift your eyes more, start your eyeliner from underneath your eye and pull it out,” she says. Morris also offers some tips. For eyes she advises trying a gel eyeliner for staying power, and for the face she says, “Put only one product underneath foundation, whether it be primer or moisturiser, and buff into the skin. Use a foundation that gives you the coverage you want and use less of it. Use blotting papers to maintain during the day rather than piling on powder.” AAP

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My favourites are hummus and baba ganoush and I always have carrots, zucchini, red capsicum, celery and cucumber sticks chopped up in the fridge.

BOILED EGGS AND SEA SALT These are great snacks filled with protein and excellent for brain function – 98 per cent of the protein is absorbed by the body.

FRUIT Seasonal fruit is a great snack. Frozen grapes are always a winner, especially on a hot day, or you could make melon balls or fruit kebabs.

NUT, SEED AND DRIED FRUIT MIXES Mix it up and put it in a glass jar in the pantry. In the morning, fill a snack-size zip-lock bag for a snack on the go.

CHOCOLATE Good quality chocolate made from 100 per cent cacao has many nutrients and can be used to make choc-dipped fruit, cakes, cookies and slices or even milkshakes or hot chocolate. Just make sure you use rapadura sugar and real milk, not prepared chocolate mixes.

BLISS BALLS Little ones love helping in the kitchen and bliss balls made out of nuts/seeds, coconut and dates are quick and easy to make. Happy changing snacking habits!

DATES Fresh dates can take the edge off cravings if your kids are feeling like something sweet.

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Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has been used for thousands of years for its anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also believed turmeric can ease stomach problems, assist digestion, support the liver, and fight colds and flu. Some believe turmeric also helps slow the growth of some types of cancer.

WALKATHON WHAT: 5km or 10km walk along Caloundra Beaches, with a breakfast at the f nish provided by Caloundra Power Boat Club. WHEN: 19th April, 10km walk starts at 6.30am and 5km walk starts at 7.15am. COST: $45 Adult, $20 Children including breakfast REGISTER AT: www.eventbrite.com

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Let’s come together in a positive way by being active and having lots of fun, walk alone or bring a group, every step counts to helping make a difference to someone’s life. A percentage of funds raised will be donated to the Dimity Fisher Project.

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Once you start you just can’t stop! Have you noticed this pattern when you break your diet? Are you loading up on sugar, craving high carb foods or chocolate? It may not be your will power that’s the problem, there’s a few things you can do to cut the cravings, allowing you to get motivated, energised, begin losing weight, and feel amazing, overnight!

Sugar or chocolate cravings can be caused by a number of biochemical imbalances…the secret is f nding out why. The most common cause of cravings is unstable blood sugars. Balancing your diet is the fastest way to solving this problem and can be done overnight. High dose nutrients for a few days will also stop your cravings to help break this cycle. PMS is another cause, and usually the most common for women craving chocolate prior to their period. This is a sign to say you need to get your hormones checked, as it may be an indicator of underlying health or hormonal issues. Stress will trigger cravings affecting the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine. When serotonin is low, you’ll feel irritable, anxiety or sadness. You may crave carbohydrates to boost levels of serotonin, though it doesn’t last. We know it as comfort eating. Dopamine is the brain chemical that controls your reward centre. When low due to stress, fatigue or poor sleep, symptoms such as poor motivation, low libido, and feeling flat are common. You can now be easily swayed to shout yourself to something sweet, satisfying the need to reward yourself. Low dopamine may also cause you to look for other ways to feel rewarded such as spending money, addictions to drugs, alcohol, and gambling. Dopamine, serotonin, hormone and blood sugar levels can all be measured accurately using specific medical testing methods, to identify and break the cycle for you. If you’re serious about your life, health, weight, and happiness, you should consider a regular health check, ensuring you remain in optimum health.

You have a choice. Make 2015 your year to change the path of your life and health. For further information on this or any other health concerns, contact our team for a free half hour consultation or view our FREE webinar “7 Steps to Freedom from Depression & Anxiety” at www.advancedwellness.com.au.

It’s not exactly a gadget as such, but it’s all the tech world – and everyone else – is talking about. The provider of ondemand internet streaming media, which has 53 million members worldwide, launched in Australia less than three weeks ago. But what is it exactly? Basically, it’s a cheap and legal way to watch TV shows and movies on your smart TV, computer, tablet and smartphone via the internet. What’s more, there is no need for scheduled viewing as you can pick and choose from its media library. You just need access to broadband and if you’re worried about data usage, check out iinet which has struck a free data deal for customers.

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Live streaming video from a smartphone is not new but it has been taken to a new level thanks to the release of Twitter’s Periscope. Launched publicly on March 26, the app broke into the US iPhone top-30 chart within 24 hours, creating a new rival for the much-loved Meerkat app. In a nutshell, Periscope lets you broadcast live video to the world. Going live will instantly notify your followers who can send you hearts in real time. The more hearts you get, the higher you go in the most loved list. It boasts a range of features including a replay option and the ability to share broadcasts on Twitter.

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working life of a range of people. Ever wondered how a Google coder works? Then check out episode 16. His most recent podcast episodes include an interview with a United Nations official responsible for managing the UN’s response to the Ebola crisis, while another dishes the dirt on how a bail bondsman assesses risk among celebrities, immigrants and others who ask for help. Head to slate.com/working to listen to the podcasts.

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Pick from folk, blues or Australian songwriting royalty. Canadian-born Garrett Kato made Byron Bay his home in 2011 and has been spreading his heartfelt vocals and eerie guitar tones throughout Australia ever since. He cemented his place in Australian folk/pop at festivals like Bluesfest and has now released a new single, UFOS, from his upcoming album That Low and Lonesome Sound. Sunshine Coast music lovers can catch Kato in action when he performs at the Solbar on Saturday, April 11. The new track is full of pulsating synth, dreamy guitar and a sweeping drum beat. Treading the line between melancholy and a serene dream, Kato demonstrates the scope of his meticulous songwriting in a first taste of what’s sure to be a fanciful debut album. Recorded in his home studio after losing

scene entertaining thousands with her funk, reggae, blues, rock and jazz mix. Jackson will be the latest artist to feature in Maroochy Surf Club’s original music event, MOME. She will perform on Thursday, April 16 from 7.30pm. Entry is free.

grandparents, That Low and Lonesome Sound is an equal blend celebration, reflection and experimentation. “It is filled with much more diversity between songs and stylistically it bounces between multiple genres and musical era,” Kato says. “Lyrically it’s much more in-depth and personal, which gives each song a real sense of identity.’’ Kato’s Solbar performance is at 6pm. Entry is free.

Aria Hall of Fame inductee Russell Morris shot to the fame in the mid-1960s with song Somebody’s Image and went on to have a string of hits including Hush and Baby Blue. In 1969 he and producer Molly Meldrum released The Real Thing, a number one song that is still played on the radio today. Morris will be on stage at the Caloundra Power Boat Club on Thursday, April 16. Tickets are $30 and on sale now. Phone 5492 1444.

Annie Jackson is an accomplished songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. After finishing school she studied at Sydney Conservatorium of music and has since written more than 50 songs. These days she is a regular on the Sunshine Coast music

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Who says you can’t do business on the golf course? Pelican Waters Golf Club is hosting a business networking event on Friday, April 17. Tee-off is at 7.15am with a follow-up breakfast at 9.30am. It costs $55 or $15 for club members. To book your place or find out more information phone 5437 5002.

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Aviation enthusiasts can check out the Queensland Air Museum’s collection this Saturday at the Aero Engine Run Day. There will be more than 65 restored aircraft on display and various planes will have their engines fired up at various times through the day. There will be a free jumping castle, a Eudlo Fire Brigade demonstration, barbecue and World War Two jeep rides. The museum is at the Caloundra Airport. Gates open 10am-4pm. Entry is $15 for adults and $8 for children.

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Todd Widdicombe from 92.7 MIX FM’S Todd and Sami gives his opinion on the best brews of the week. We all know something bad is about to happen when a buddy says, “Here, hold my beer and watch this.” But in beer’s defence how many tops moments have we experienced in our lives that have been benchmarked with a couple of quieties with good friends? Weddings, christenings, birthdays, the ancient art of removing a mate’s eyebrow on the eve of his nuptials, the solving all the world’s problems over a kebab in the taxi line, the mystery of what happened to my pants and where did that thumping big bruise come from!? So many great moments. It’s been scientifically proven that a glass of the great amber shortens your life by one minute, a glass of wine by two minutes and a day of work by seven to 10 hours. Now I know all the organic junkies are up us for all the bad gear we are digesting on a daily basis, not that they are wi without merit, I might add, but I do draw the line at wheatgrass sh shots and the like – to be honest, I’m pretty sure that stuff tastes li bong water! Not that I would like know from personal experience, I’ve never had a shot of wheatgrass. FAT YAK PALE ALE, 345ML Available from Cellarbrations Brightwater and Cellarbrations Wises Road, Buderim

But my message to everyone is that not all chemicals are bad, man. Without chemicals like hydrogen and oxygen there’d be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer. Let’s face it friends, as I’m writing this, in dog beers, I’ve had only one. This week’s ripping brew comes from one of the finest breweries this great nation has to offer, Australia’s original craft brewery, Matilda Bay in WA. Fat Yak is a refreshingly clean, undeniably fruity and heavily hop-driven pale ale, named after a big hairy Mongolian cow thingy. As far as Pale Ale’s go, The Yak is definitely in a league of its own with strong elements of passionfruit and melon and a big hoppy hit that stays true to the North American pale-ale style. This is by no means a session beer – two or three and you’re ready for a change – but it’s the ultimate pipe-opener for an arvie spent watching the footy on the telly or to accompany some spicy Spanish grub for tea. If you can nab it on tap at your local, it’s even better. Given the right surroundings and company, you’ll be all over this brew like Federal pollie Christopher Pyne on a summer frock sale at Sportsgirl. I give the Fat Yak pale Ale a solid 3.5 out of five thumbs up.

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reversing camera and a full suite of electronic safety features. Mechanically, the Qashquai Ti makes use of Nissan’s familiar X-Tronic CVT transmission, coupled to a two-litre, naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine. Generally it fits the bill quite adequately, although the engine’s limited reserves of torque, combined with the

…it’s nicely proportioned, swoopy and stylish to look at – a bit more sporty in its stance CVT’s habit of holding high gear ratios whenever it can, means acceleration can be compromised at times, and downright glacial on occasions. Put the right foot down firmly, though, and the engine spins sweetly, delivering acceptable acceleration without the engine revving and flaring once a characteristic of these constantly variable gearboxes. Unlike some other Nissan models, the Qashquai doesn’t get wheel-mounted

gearshift paddles – not normally an issue for me although they would probably help squeeze a bit of extra performance out of the engine. The diesel, with 320 Newton metres of torque, and a thirst of just 4.6 litres per 100 kilometres, might be the better choice. The Qashquai reflects Nissan’s new corporate look – which means it’s nicely proportioned, swoopy and stylish to look at – a bit more sporty in its stance than many soft-roaders. We were impressed with interior space and the amount and useability of the cargo space for what is a modestlysized machine. It will swallow a set of golf clubs crossways without complaint. There is also a flexible, 16-way storage system meaning the floor of the cargo area can be reconfigured to deliver deeper storage nooks – or removed altogether to expand the available space. It’s also possible to use the floor segments to partition off the front and rear of the cargo area, which could be helpful to stop items shifting during transit or to keep heavy shopping items from crushing more delicate cargo. So everything makes it safely home from the supermarket. Even your exotic fruits.

NISSAN QASHQUAI TI HOW BIG? It’s described as a small SUV but still manages impressive interior space as well as thoughtfully-designed, accessible cargo space in the back. HOW FAST? Not particularly, even by the fairly modest standards of small SUVs. HOW THIRSTY? The petrol model uses 6.9L/100km which is pretty good; the diesel version sips just 4.6L/100km which is excellent. HOW CLEVER? It boasts an impressive list of features, including high-end safety techonology like lane-departure warning, blind spot indicators and moving object detection. HOW MUCH? We tested the well-equipped Ti model that costs $34,990 plus onroads – but a two-wheel-drive, manual transmission version starts from $25,850.

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BUYERS ARE BACK The latest Australian Housing Outlook report confirms our property market is on the upswing.

eal estate agents, developers and property experts on the Coast are still buoyed by positive signs and activity in the local property market, and the latest Australian Housing Outlook report supports this optimism. The report, which is researched and compiled by BIS Shrapnel for QBE, looks at the drivers of the housing market, and forecasts the trends that will affect it in the coming years. So what does it say about the local market? Property prices on the Sunshine Coast, along with the Gold Coast, Townsville and Cairns, have been pretty flat since the 2007/08 peak, according to the report: “These markets were hampered by an oversupply of dwellings after the peak and generally weak local economic conditions, while other parts of regional Queensland enjoyed a boom in resource sector investment.” Now, however, the local market is undersupplied and conditions are looking good for our region. The table shows that median prices should increase in the coming years. “After a period of weakness, the local economy is being fuelled by the commencement of the $950 million Sunshine Coast University Hospital in 2013/14 and associated works,” says the report. “Following a rise in the median house price of eight per cent in 2013/14, further healthy rises of six per

cent and five per cent in 2014/15 and 2015/16 are forecast, slowing to two per cent in 2016/17 as interest rates peak. A total rise of 14 per cent is forecast over the period.” QBE CEO Jenny Boddington writes in her introduction to the report, “BIS Shrapnel has forecast a continuation of growth within the housing market in 2014/15, though increases will be more balanced across state capitals than in the previous year. Housing stock deficiency is set to remain a key indicator of growth in 2014/15. “Market demand has been sustained with interest rates remaining at historically low levels. While we’re seeing new dwelling commencements currently exceeding average underlying demand in most states, it’s forecast that new supply will take some time to address tight vacancy rates and change the pattern of price rises. BIS Shrapnel is projecting that affordability at current interest rates can accommodate further price growth. Increasing market activity is most visible among non-first home buyers and in residential investment, with firsthome buyer demand affected by available state incentives.” Indeed, the report shows that while demand from first-home buyers showed signs of steadying in the first half of last year, it then continued to decline. On the other hand, demand from non-firsthome buyers has been slowing since the end of 2013, though the report states there are signs this activity is again

“Now, however, the local market is undersupplied and conditions are looking good for our region”

picking up. Because demand from first-home buyers creates a need for entry-level properties, they are an important component of the market because this then “facilitates broader demand by encouraging current occupiers to upgrade through the value chain”. This is why governments will often resort to incentives to increase demand from first-home buyers when the market is weak. In the table, which shows incentives offered specifically to first-home buyers from federal and state governments since 2007, you can see there has been a decline in activity in line with a change in policy. Incentives for first-home buyers around the country have progressively changed over the past three years, favouring buyers of new rather than established dwellings. “The long-term impact will be a shift of some first-home buyer demand that would have otherwise been for established homes into the new home market, thereby adding to supply,” says the report. As incentives for buyers of established homes have been removed, there have also been short-term impacts. “Future first-home buyer demand has

been brought forward to take advantage of the grants before they expire,” says the report, “leaving a vacuum of first-home buyers in the established market immediately afterwards.” Another impact is on the next round of buyers, as they delay buying their first homes in order to collect the larger deposit that they will need to “compensate for the lack of financial assistance”. The report says upgraders and downsizers account for about 45 per cent of residential lending activity. “Upgrader demand has been strengthening since bottoming out in 2011 or 2012 in all states,” says the report. “However, Victoria is the only state where the number of loans to upgraders is exceeding the pre-GFC levels of 2007, with NSW and the ACT the only other states reporting upgrader activity close to 2007 levels. The solid growth apparent in loans to upgraders in NSW, Victoria and the ACT in 2013/14 has been joined by healthy rises in Queensland, Tasmania and SA, although the latter states are still tracking at historically low levels of demand. Should this trend continue, the increase in activity is likely to translate to stronger price growth emerging in these markets.”

STATE REGIONAL CENTRES, MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES

FORECAST

NUMBER OF LOANS TO FIRST-HOME BUYERS BY STATE, MOVING ANNUAL TOTALS

SOURCE: ABS, BIS SHRAPNEL

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BUDERIM 47 Quiet Valley Crescent

BUDERIM LIFESTYLE HOME This delightful home on 1545m2 is designed to deliver light breezes and outlook. This residence is situated in a quiet sought after area on the Northern slopes of Buderim and is ideal for a retiree or a couple. • Generous, well lit open plan living area with hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows and glass doors • Modern kitchen at the heart of the living area • Wide covered wrap around decks on both levels • 3 bedrooms including the master with w.i.r. and ensuite • A utility/games room downstairs with adjoining deck • Double lock up garage with internal access

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UNIT 71 ‘ST KITTS’, 7 GRAND PARADE, KAWANA ISLAND 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car From $500,000 Howcroft Real Estate 5413 9207 Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

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BUDERIM 12 Caroline Crescent

STUNNING RESIDENCE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS This modern contemporary executive home comes with the ultimate Sunshine Coast lifestyle of cool sea breezes, coastal views, position and privacy. The residence is an entertainer’s delight. Featuring: • Large open plan family kitchen area with views • Separate open plan living with views • Separate master bedroom with ensuite and views • Two living areas with views • Extra large covered east facing deck and views • Large 1106m2 with manicured gardens • Plenty of room for a pool • 18 Solar panels to grid

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:45pm Price: $845,000 Web: Ref No. 119189267 Richard Tucker 0429 060 092

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28 WILGUY CRESCENT, BUDERIM 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Sale by negotiation Michael Knights Realty 1300 859 278 Michael Knights 0409 018 778

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 23 CAMFIELD STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Saturday April 11 @ 1pm First National Real Estate 5444 0800 Jean Hamer 0419 034 500 Mary Prowd, Stewart Property 0418 710 750

10/7-11 CANBERRA TCE, KINGS BEACH Auction on site Thursday April 16 @ 5.30pm LJ Hooker Caloundra, 5499 7588 Lachlan Anderson 0403 262 995 1/22 QUEEN OF COLONIES PARADE, THE COLONIES, MOFFAT BEACH Auction on site Friday April 10 @ 5.30pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 50 SIR JOSEPH BANKS DRIVE, PELICAN WATERS Auction on site Saturday April 11 @12pm Seaside Real Estate 5492 2555 Peter Crowe 0406 644 455

661 ILKLEY ROAD, ILKLEY Passed in @ $1.4 million looking for offers over / 4+ bed, 2 bed, 2+car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Craig Porter 0411 554 880

39 RAMBERTS ROAD, EUDLO $562,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods

27 NEERIM DRIVE, MOOLOOLABA SOLD under the hammer, contact agent for price / 5 bed, 7 bath, 6 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

UNIT 13 “BELVEDERE”, 61-62 ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH $340,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Seaside Real Estate, Di Hurman

51 UPPER ROSEMOUNT RD, ROSEMOUNT Auction on site Saturday April 11 @ 12pm REMAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Steve Perry 0418 711 955

13 CATHU COURT, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday April 11 @ 12pm Def ne Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 UNIT 506 “MONACO APARTMENTS” 12 OTRANTO AVE, CALOUNDRA Auction on site Saturday April 11 @ 11am Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764 Linda Feltman 0412 805 362 2/17 CANBERRA TCE, KINGS BEACH Auction on site Saturday April 11 @ 5pm Belle Property 5445 6722 Jan Withers 0403 737 790 Libby Woods 0498 652 077

214 ILKLEY ROAD, ILKLEY $425,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 3 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Stewart Medland

The easiest way to check out the latest auction results. Email auctions@myweeklypreview.com.au. 46 LINDSAY ROAD, BUDERIM SOLD under hammer for $530,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car RealWay Property Consultants 5445 2777 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219

48 DONALDSON ROAD, NAMBOUR $270,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Bev McMullin

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MARKET TRACKER A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast: 3/2 BOX STREET, BUDERIM $320,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Belle Property Buderim, Bevan Horsnell

27 Neerim Drive, Mooloolaba

UNIT 5 “GIORDANO”, 91-93 LANDSBOROUGH PARADE, GOLDEN BEACH $560,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Seaside Real Estate, Anna Morgan-Varlow 50 HUNCHY SCHOOL ROAD, HUNCHY $516,500 / 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Mike Burns & Bev McMullin

AUCTION RESULTS

13 Cathu Court, Buderim

109 RAMBERTS ROAD, EUDLO $335,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods

3 BRIDALVEIL COURT, BUDERIM $475,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Stewart Medland

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6/21 PARK RD, NAMBOUR $206,500 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Mike Burns & Celeste Hammond 8 YELLOW CEDAR PLACE, PALMWOODS $530,000 / 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Esate Palmwoods, Natalie Massa 23 YELLOW CEDAR PLACE, PALMWOODS $475,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Bev McMullin 56 NELSON STREET, PELICAN WATERS $605,000 / 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim, Libby Woods *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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ROSEMOUNT, 51 Upper Rosemount Road AUCTION THIS AY T A S URD ON O AT 12N

Award Winning Home On Two And A Half Useable Acres Upper Rosemount Road has long been touted one of the most desirable, sought after and family friendly rural residential precincts due to its central location, elevation, Northerly aspect and the peaceful lifestyle. • Three year old award winning steel framed Metricon built home • A dream kitchen with stone benchtops, plumbed butler’s pantry • North facing outdoor entertaining area with a beautiful vista • Two x 20,000 litre in-ground concrete water tanks & fenced dam • 13 Minutes to the beach • 9217m2 lot includes three level areas – 900m2 front yard, 800m2 backyard and 1000m2 below the home 50 My Weekly Preview | April 10, 2015

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Steve Perry 0418 711 955 Cheryl Bromley 0409 342 706 For more details visit outstandingagents.com.au ID:12659983

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BUDERIM HOME This ccontemporary This onte on temp mpor orar ary y ho home me ccomes ome om es with it cooll sea br bree eezes es ccoastal oast oa s al vie iews breezes, views, position and privacy. The residence is an entertainer’s delight with a large open-plan kitchen area with views, a separate open-plan living area with views and extra-large covered east-facing deck and views. The large block has manicured gardens and plenty of room for a pool plus there are 18 solar panels to the grid.

12 CAROLINE CRESCENT, BUDERIM 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $845,000 RealWay Buderim 5445 2777 Richard Tucker 0429 060 092

homes & land for sale T C A R T N O C R E UND Great home. Great potential. All for under $500,000!

T C A R T N O C R E UND Stunning north to water. Ready to build at 56 Meridien

This home is perfect for a ﬁrst home buyer or investor looking for a solid return within inner city Maroochydore. Main bedroom with WIR, ensuite. Split system air conditioning throughout with fans for comfortable year round living along.

• Amazing north facing water views with uninterrupted views across Wises Park this one has it all

• Two additional bedrooms, each with generous robe space and shared second bathroom.

• However you will have to be quick to take advantage of this rare opportunity as there has been huge interest due to its aspect and lifestyle potential

• Large living, dining with great sized kitchen complete with stone bench-tops, stainless steel cook top, electric oven and dishwasher and great sized second living space up-stairs

• 10m wide at a super sized 362 m2, this great vacant block offers room to build all the home you could ever want. Make the most of the lifestyle with expansive outdoor areas!

• External rear laneway access to complete with secure electric gates offers more living space

• Great facilities including; new community park, BBQ, playground within easy walk, or perhaps enjoy a tranquil moment from the lake viewing platform right out the front

• Carefree freehold ownership - Call us today to arrange an inspection.

• Of course this land is freehold, so there are no Body Corporate fees. Call today!

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inner city living at its best at 16 undar a street Leading builders, Wright Signature Homes have pulled out all the stops to pack liveability, space and style into this park side, inner city home. • A well thought out design layout provides multiple indoor and outdoor living zones that is fully air conditioned for year round comfort - summer or winter

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• Main bedroom with large and wellappointed WIR, good sized ensuite and private balcony enjoying park views

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• Large living, dining and kitchen with versatile undercover patio with family sized sitting room upstairs • Galley styled kitchen complete with stone bench-tops, 900mm gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher & large walk in pantry • Additional external access to rear • Carefree freehold ownership Like to take a walk through? Call us today, we’d love to show all that this great home has to offer you and your family.

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WHAT BUYERS WANT A rush of sales at a new luxury Mooloolaba development is proving that apartment buyers have seen the light.

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ore than 50 per cent of First Light Mooloolaba’s apartments sold since its pre-launch 12 weeks ago, proving the appetite for quality new apartments within 100 steps from the Mooloolaba beachfront is increasing. Simon Guilfoyle, co-director of Guilfoyle Group, was responsible for the conception and sales of Sea Pearl, which is Mooloolaba Esplanade’s newly completed $70 million luxury development. He is also set to deliver First Light Mooloolaba with the same experienced development team. Guilfoyle says, “The combination of affordability and limited new apartment supply is what consumers want, especially if you offer two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with low body corporates in a prime beachside location.” Market confidence and

recognition has been reinforced with more than 30 sales achieved to date with prices starting at a very reasonable $379,000. Project sales manager Michael Cornilsen says, “I have never seen this type of continued demand in my 18 years of selling units in Mooloolaba. Yes we’ve seen good and bad times, but this property cycle is on the move again trending up. Where else can you buy a quality new product with low body corporates and a second bathroom so close to the patrolled area of Mooloolaba beach in such an affordable range?” Apartments in First Light start at $379,000. Cornilsen adds, “With the state public health sector including ancillary industries and a steady stream of astute private companies already identifying the Sunshine Coast as an emerging economic pillar, we’re set for a very exciting five- to 10-year period.”

Guilfoyle says, “Our vision is to offer new residential developments with innovative design, affordability and easy, safe access and proximity to excellent amenities. “Those projects that are well located and well priced, like First Light, are finding that the market demand is strong, particularly from the modern-day home owner or perfect weekender and investment community.” Contact Michael Cornilsen on 0414 233 026 or Simon Guilfoyle on 0412 211 542 to find out more about First Light.

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4/4 juan street, alexandra headland lifestyle watch the sets roll in from this ground floor apartment directly opposite alexandra headland’s famous main beach. conveniently close to an abundance of shops, restaurants and cafes and a short scenic walk over the headland to mooloolaba beach. • • • • •

fully furnished apartment secure undercover parking for 1 car small complex of 21 location can’t be built out pool in complex

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2 view auction contact

sat 10.30-11.00am sat 2 may at 10.00am 5456 0219 bevan horsnell 0412 512 257

very affordable views 2/17 canberra terrace, kings beach lifestyle enjoy expansive ocean views from every aspect at this ground floor apartment in the heart of caloundra. only a short walk to the convenience of main street shopping, restaurants and a couple of minutes to pristine beaches.

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thurs 8 april 5.00pm sat 11 april 4.30pm sat 11 april at 5.00pm 5445 6722 jan withers 0403 737 790 libby woods 0498 652 077

• lift to swimming pool and underground car park • your opportunity to value add in a tightly held secure complex

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TRANQUIL WATERFRONT LIVING - OCEAN ACCESS 17 Maui Court, KAWANA ISLAND Sensational waterfront design at exceptional value, this stunning lifestyle choice has to be viewed to be fully appreciated.Immaculately presented with quality features & ﬁttings. The ideal easterly aspect with broadwater views to greenery.

4+ Bed 3 Bath

• Private master suite overlooking the water and garden with massive WIR and ensuite

2 Car

Pool

• Spacious multiple living areas ﬂow north to the private pool sanctuary + ofﬁce

Auction: On site Saturday 18th April at 2:30pm

• Ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, solar panels and an abundance of storage

Inspect: Sat 12:00 - 12:30pm

• Large 762m block, 25m frontage, grassed area for the kids and pets, great quiet street

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• Magniﬁcent resort style pool - an amazing north east facing private sanctuary

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U48 St Kitts, 7 Grand Pde, KAWANA ISLAND

Brilliant design, function & immaculately presented on a 650m2 block with side access in a private setting with plenty of space. • 4 large bedrooms plus ofﬁce plus media or games/gym room • Massive master suite with lge WIR, dual vanity & Spa bath • 3 large separate living areas, air conditioning and fans • Kitchen & living ﬂowing to the outside and resort style pool

4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Price:

Pool

From Mid $600,000’s

Inspect: Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

Unbeatable spacious opulence with the ideal NE aspect overlooking water views make this a standout apartment. • Master suite spa,WIR all looking up the river to the north • 3 generous bdrms with balconies and second bath • Double secure car parking. Larger lockup storage • Secure complex, resort style heated pool, lap pool, spa, gym

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214m OF ST KITTS LIFESTYLE CHOICE - VALUE PLUS U71 St Kitts, 7 Grand Parade, KAWANA ISLAND

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Inspect: 11:00-11:30 or By App Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

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PRIVATE SPACIOUS SANCTUARY IN A1 LOCATION

This apartment offers amazing value for money as owner reluctantly needs this stunning apartment sold immediately. • 3 large bedrooms all with built-ins, main with ensuite & WIR • Substantial spacious open plan living areas plus 4 balconies • Ducted air-conditioning, secure garaging with store room • Secure complex with pool, lap pool, heated spa & gymnasium

3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Price:

19 Majorca Place, KAWANA ISLAND 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Price:

Pool

From $500,000

Inspect: By Appointment Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

Immaculately presented with the feeling of an Island holiday in 4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car your own private grounds. Location, space and privacy on 656m2. • 4 Bdrm/ofﬁce, 2 bath. Mstr bed with ensuite & WIR • New open plan entertainers kitchen with stone benchtops • Double lock up garage and 2 sheds • Central solar heated resort pool and glorious garden views

Pool

SOLD! Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

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RELAX IN ROSEMOUNT Upper Rosemount has ass one of Uppe Up perr Ro Rose semo moun untt Ro Road ad h as llong ong on g be been en ttouted outed a ou the desirable, sought-after and the mo most st d esir es irabl ble so soug ught ht aft fter er a nd ffamily-friendly amil am ily frien rural residential precincts due to its central location, elevation, northerly aspect and peaceful lifestyle. This award-winning Metricon home is built with a steel frame. It offers a dream kitchen with plumbed butler’s pantry, a north-facing outdoor entertaining area with a beautiful vista and two 20,000-litre inground concrete water tanks and fenced dam. The 9217-square metre parcel of land includes three level areas – a 900-square metre front yard, 800-square metre backyard and 1000-square metre area below the home.

KAWANA ISLAND STYLE 51 UPPER ROSEMOUNT ROAD, ROSEMOUNT 5 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday April 11 @ 12pm RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Steve Perry 0418 711 955 Cheryl Bromley 0409 342 706

Offe Of feri ring ng sensational sen ensa sati tion onal al w ater at erfr fron ontt de desi sign gn a xceptti Offering waterfront design att e exceptional valu lue e this thi his home home is is a stunning stun st unni ning ng llifestyle ifes if esty tyle le cchoice. hoic ice value, Immaculately presented with quality features and fittings, the home has an ideal easterly aspect with broadwater views to greenery. The private master suite overlooks the water and garden with massive walk-in robe and ensuite. The spacious multiple living areas flow north to the private pool sanctuary and office. The property has ceiling fans, ducted air-conditioning, solar panels and an abundance of storage. The large block has a 25-metre frontage and a grassed area plus magnificent pool.

17 MAUI COURT, KAWANA ISLAND 4+ bed, 3 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday April 18 @ 2.30pm Howcroft Real Estate 5413 9207 Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

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15/17-19 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba

6 Greygum Court, Mooloolaba

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11 Karloo Court, Mountain Creek

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7 Allunga Court, Mooloolaba

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40 Lawrence St, Mooloolaba

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16 Tommys Court, Buderim.

4/81 Goonawarra Drive, Mooloolaba

2/7-9 Juan St, Alexandra Headland

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18 Candlewood Close, Mooloolaba

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10/13-15 Douglas St, Mooloolaba

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7 Pakee St, Alexandra Headland

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39 Centenary Cres, Maroochydore

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26 Cooinda Cres, Maroochydore

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50 Palm Dr, Mooloolaba

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18 Piringa St, Wurtulla

Contact Ossie for a no obligation/free appraisal or ask to speak with his past clients for a word of mouth testimonial on how he can achieve similar results for your property - his easy going professional approach and lifetime local knowledge consistently delivers great results without any headaches. Sales are solid with qualiﬁed buyers requiring suitable properties now. Please feel welcome to call for info.

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AUCTION

WARANA, 53 Oceanic Drive

This beach front sanctuary offers a rare and unique opportunity! Beachfront living is the ultimate Australian lifestyle and this is an exceptional opportunity for you to make it your reality. This well-appointed 4 bedroom, 3 storey home offers plenty of space for everyone and is ready for some TLC to realise its full potential! Multiple living zones inside and out for the entire family Self-contained second and third floors 2 x garages and large workshop/storage area for all your toys The generous master bedroom occupies the top floor

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Sensational views up and down the coast and back to Buderim Large entertaining balconies ocean side on the second and third ﬂoors A 5 min drive to the new hospitals, University and Kawana shopping centre Stroll across your backyard to the beach

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OPEN HOME: Thurs 9th April 5.00 - 5.30pm & Sat 11th April 9.30 - 10.00am VIEW AT: www.deﬁneproperty.com.au AUCTION: Onsite Saturday 11th April at 10.00am AGENT: Mark Stephens 0423 741 894 m.stephens@deﬁneproperty.com.au

BUDERIM, 13 Cathu Court

AUCTION

5 Bedrooms on 907m land, Under Instructions to Sell! This just has to be the best buy in Rainforest Sanctuary, north east aspect from outdoor entertaining area. • Dual living areas, galley style ktichen plenty of room for the family • 4 bedroom plus study, main bedroom with ensuite • Remote entry double garage and storage shed in backyard • Massive 907m2 block with room for everything • Great location with absolute privacy and perfect aspect

KAWANA ISLAND, 12 Grenada Way

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One Of The Islands Bigger And Better Homes You know the moment you enter this home that it’s built by a boutique builder, the huge living space spills over to an equally vast outdoor entertaining area that will surprise and excite you • Open plan kitchen with natural stone benches & quality applicancs • Ducted air conditioning throughout providing year round comfort • 4 generous sized bedrooms • Master suite with his & hers walk in robes and stylish ensuite • Ample garaging and storage with remote entry myweeklypreview.com.au

OPEN HOME: Sat 11th April 11.30am - 12noon VIEW AT: www.deﬁneproperty.com.au AUCTION: On site Saturday 11th April at 12noon AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 or 5478 2477 ross@deﬁneproperty.com.au

Beachfront Magnificence - Contemporary Oceanic lifestyle

OPEN HOME: Sat 11 April 1.00 - 1.30pm VIEW AT: www.deﬁneproperty.com.au PRICE: High $600,000 range AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 or 5478 2477 ross@deﬁneproperty.com.au th

This large beachside home epitomises the absolute best of the Sunshine OPEN HOME: Sat 11th April 11.00 - 11.30am Coast beach lifestyle. Positioned only 50 metres to the ocean and located VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au very close to shops and schools, huge new hospital/medical precinct, PRICE: Buyers in $1million range parks, major shopping centre, surf club and entertainment. Contemporary AGENT: Mark Osborne 0423 106 384 elegance and magnificent quality with absolutely nothing to do but enjoy ossie@defineproperty.com.au the lifestyle. Would also suit the holiday rental market with huge returning income.Immaculately renovated & refurbished with high grade fixtures and 5 2 22 finishings throughout, including a designated home office for professionals. My Weekly Preview | April 10, 2015 55

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CHARMING, SOPHISTICATED AND READY TO BE SOLD! 661 Ilkley Road, Ilkley As you meander down the driveway and arrive ‘home’ your senses immediately spring to life as you know you’re in for something very special indeed! The serene north facing vista collides with one of the most beautiful settings I’ve seen. The entry foyer is a small taste of things to come. An elaborate formal dining overlooks the internal courtyard that in my humble opinion has to be one of the most unique courtyards on the Sunshine Coast. Boasting 12 foot ceilings and fully ducted air conditioning throughout, space and comfort are ensured. The stunning kitchen will please the chef as it is the central hub and makes entertaining a breeze as it connects to the outside decks overlooking the views. Downstairs, a dual living situation exists with three large bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, kitchenette and living area. An extra large separate office with its own entry is perfect for the ‘work from home’ business. This is a very special property.

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Exquisite European influences on 8.8 acres Serene and extreme privacy with north facing vistas Fully ducted air conditioning throughout Dual living flexibility Extra large home office with separate entry 8 minutes to Buderim Village 4 minutes to Bruce Highway access

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4+ Bed | 2 Bath | 2+ Car

Price: Mid to high $1 millions Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466 Web Code: BUD3712

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LAKEFRONT HOME! THE VIEW IS WOW! 22 Webb Ellis Court, Pelican Waters This timeless lakefront home overlooking the golf course arguably offers the lake’s finest view. The home is on a grand scale yet feels warm and inviting. You are absolutely spoilt by the view from every vantage point. A clever design that creates a real sense of homeliness and space. Four huge bedrooms which includes a guest suite with ensuite plus a dedicated office offers the perfect setup for a growing family. Stunning pool with manicured lawns sloping down to the lakefront. Even if golf is not your choice, you would be pressed to find a more picturesque outlook. The swans make this their home... Could this be your new nest?

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

• North-east facing lakefront • Separate office and guest suite • Master suite with lakefront balcony • 2 separate living areas • Welcoming fireplace in main living • Open plan kitchen and dining • Many more quality features to see

Price: Buyers in the $900,000’s Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30am Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Sally Mullhearn 0422 228 320 Web Code: PEL3751

AUCTION WATERFRONT FAMILY HOME OF EPIC PROPORTIONS - MAKE IT YOUR OWN! 35 Artunga Place, Pelican Waters This luxury waterfront home is of grand proportions. Designed to suit the busy family looking for extensive lifestyle attributes. Privately nestled away via an exclusive driveway on a 965m2 block that fans out towards to an east facing canal frontage. It is a home with instant presence opening up to a luxurious interior that is white on white with soaring ceilings and wide open spaces. Make no mistake, this is a designer residence which has been meticulously completed internally. Externally, it is a blank canvas for the discerning buyer to complete to your own personal taste! Ready for a large family to move straight into. A lifestyle like no other!

5 Bed | 4 Bath | 2+ Car

• East facing overlooking canal • Room for caravan/boat/trailer • Abudance of glass and high ceilings • Multiple separate living areas • Near new home nearly completed • Perfect entertainer’s home • Doesn’t your family deserve this?

Auction: On site, Saturday April 18th at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 2-2.30pm Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Sally Mullhearn 0422 228 320 Web Code: PEL3737

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AUCTION BOUTIQUE APARTMENT LIVING WITH BREATHTAKING COASTAL VIEWS 2/6 Esplanade, Caloundra An exceptional opportunity has arisen to secure a coveted beachfront residence. Uncompromising in style and beauty and capturing the Coast’s most panoramic views. In an exclusive complex of only four, it is evident that meticulous thought at the design stage was utilised to create a clever and functional abode that makes impeccable use of space and its environment. This high echelon apartment is the ultimate in top-end living, sitting heads and shoulders above anything of its kind. Extra high ceilings and expanses of glass enhance both the space and views of the coastline off every room. Opportunities like this are rare. Hesitate and you lose! This is a cracker!

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3+ Car

• 235m of opulent open plan living • 3 built in bedrooms + study nook • Never to be built out coastal views • Unique recessed feature lighting • Immaculate kitchen - Miele appliances • Ducted air, secure, private entry • First time offered to market 2

Auction: On site, Saturday April 18th at 10am Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Sally Mullhearn 0422 228 320 Web Code: PEL3736

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AUCTION HAVE YOU EVER DREAMT OF BEING SURROUNDED BY TRANQUILITY? 127 Shamley Heath Road, Kureelpa

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

This is your chance to make it a reality! The manicured gardens are the first to catch your attention on this beautiful level acre and a half parcel of land. Being situated near the end of the road, peace and privacy is guaranteed. The kitchen has been designed with entertaining being the theme. A formal lounge displays an elegant staircase, flowing up to the parent’s retreat with ensuite. Picture yourself kicking back with family and friends in the outdoor entertaining area, taking in all the surroundings. Don’t just dream it, live it! The owners are highly motivated to place you in this picture. Serious offers will be considered prior to auction.

• Privacy with open doors • A flat, usable 1 and a half acre block • Peace and serenity • Entertain in style • Work from home

Auction: On site, Saturday May 2nd at 2pm Inspect: Saturday 11.30am12.15pm Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Web Code: PEL3718

DESIGNER LIVING IN CENTRAL MAROOCHYDORE 10 Saint Clair Street, Maroochydore

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Positioned in popular Sunshine Cove is this unique freehold property. Voted HIA Project Home Winner for 2012, this home is all about lifestyle. Low maintenance, ground floor master bedroom. Two living areas. Seamless integration between indoor and outdoor living. Walk to Plaza and restaurants. Easy access to motorway. Everything at your fingertips.

Price: Listed at $539,000 Inspect: Saturday 11.30am-12.15pm Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 Web Code: MIN3739

AUCTION ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES IN THIS SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION 3 Kawana Street, Alexandra Headland

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Nestled in a peaceful dress circle location amidst some of Alex’s finest homes, sits this original beachside property offering endless possibilites. Immaculate throughout, this home represents a fantastic opportunity to add immediate value. Capturing beautiful views over the southern coastline, it has all the boxes ticked for location, potential and growth.

Auction: On site, Saturday May 2nd at 11.30am Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Alan Riley 0422 723 719 Web Code: MCHY3741

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AUCTION ICONIC BEACHFRONT APARTMENT - THE CHEESE BLOCK 2/52 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba Remember years ago you promised yourself you’d own a beachside apartment by now? You wanted a house-like apartment with a stunning cross breeze, lots of natural light and a balcony overlooking the water for long lunches where you could watch the waves and the people on the beach. It had to be right on the beach so as soon as you arrived you could slip on your bathers and dive straight into the ocean. You wanted to wake up to the sound of gentle waves hitting the shoreline of Mooloolaba Bay. You wanted an iconic building that has stood the test of time. We are happy to announce your wait is over!

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1 Car

• Absolute beachfront location • Views from every room • One apartment per floor • Secure lift access into unit • 330m to Mooloolaba Yacht Club • 55m to patrolled beach • Pool and secure parking

Auction: On site, Saturday April 18th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 10.30-11.15am & Wednesday 5-5.45pm Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Web Code: MIN3728

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LIFESTYLE AND LOCATION PERFECT - BEACHES PRECINCT 20 Trinity Place, Pelican Waters

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Perfectly positioned to the north in a quiet cul-de-sac bordering the popular ‘Beaches’ water playground and park. Stunning residence that oozes coastal style. A home carefully designed to maximise space, creating perfect zones for a growing family. Alfresco outdoor entertaining, media room plus 2 separate living zones - complete this fabulous package!

Price: Offers over $700,000 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Sally Mullhearn 0422 228 320 Web Code: PEL3747

AUCTION PRESTIGIOUS COASTAL LIVING APARTMENT WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS 506/12 ‘Monaco Apartments’ Otranto Avenue, Caloundra

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1 Car

Located on the fifth level, this luxuriously appointed apartment includes all upmarket fixtures and fittings you would expect from an apartment of this calibre. Premium location within walking distance to CBD, restaurants, medical facilities, shops and patrolled beaches. Meticulously maintained apartment will impress the most discerning buyer.

Auction: On site, Saturday April 11th at 11am Inspect: Saturday from 10.30am Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764 Linda Feltman 0412 805 362 Web Code: PEL3725

AUCTION A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR BY THE BEACH 24 Minkara Street, Warana

4+ Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Fabulously renovated chic home exuding confidence with an edge of rock ‘n’ roll. You will love the brand new kitchen, with a recent rebuild resulting in a sleek and contemporary look with clean lines and eclectic decorative touches. With four bedrooms plus an office and two stunning bathrooms the inside is complete; outside you have divine gardens and a great pool.

Auction: On site, Saturday May 2nd at 3pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Web Code: MIN3738

AUCTION 758M2 - ONE BLOCK FROM THE BEACH! 1 Uringa Street, Warana

3 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car

Gorgeous home with so much potential! Large blank canvas backyard to turn into an absolute paradise. Lots of opportunities here as the house is perfect as is and has home office potential. Move in and enjoy or extend out or up. 758m2 of useable land - the choice is yours!

Auction: On site, Saturday May 2nd at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Web Code: MIN3729

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IDYLLIC ‘ON TOP’ LOCATION WITH VIEWS 9 Coachwood Street, Buderim

5 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2 Car

This is a home that exudes warmth and charm from the moment you step through the front door... polished hardwood flooring and attention to detail throughout provides a wow factor that very few homes at this price point are able to deliver. Boasting a level, flat block (746m2), ease of entry and corner position with side access… you won’t want to miss this one!

Price: Buyers in the $900,000’s Inspect: Sat & Sun 2-2.30pm & Tues 5-5.45pm Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Danyell Sparksman 0421 670 696 Web Code: BUD3706

WANT THE BEST RESULTS? Clint recently sold 17 William Street, Buderim. WHAT HIS CLIENTS SAY... ‘From day one Clint was always available, brought us offers, kept us informed and most importantly sold our house on auction day for more than our reserve. If you’re going to sell your home we would highly recommend Clint Jensen.’ - Pat Fielding

HARD TO BEAT FAMILY HOME! 3 Songlark Place, Buderim

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

This beautifully presented home is a great family entertainer nestled in a quiet area of quality homes in Buderim. Located just seven minutes away from the beach, with local shops nearby and close to some of the best schools on the Coast, this home offers convenience for the young and young at heart.

Price: Buyers in the $500,000’s Inspect: Saturday 11.30am-12pm Richard Espray 0413 883 540 Web Code: MCHY3644

CALL CLINT JENSEN NEXT 0412 447 624

YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Sat 11-11.45am - 3 William Street - MCHY3679 Low to mid $1,000,000 - Bree Charles Sat 1-1.45pm - 4 Kawana Street - MCHY3660 Buyers from the high $1 millions - Alan Riley Sat 2-2.45pm - 3 Kawana Street - MCHY3741 Auction Sat May 2nd at 11.30am - Alan Riley

BIRTINYA

Sat 1-1.45pm - 10 Keelson Street - BUD3687 Best offer over $695,000 prior to April 24 - Karen Cleeton

BLI BLI

Sat 10-10.30am - 2 - 4 Kris Court - BUD3483 Offers over mid $300,000’s - Matt Quin Sat 11-11.45am - 23 Countryview Court - BUD3647 Buyers in the $500,000’s - Matt Quin Sat 2-2.45pm - 23 Countryview Court - BUD3647 Buyers in the $500,000’s - Matt Quin

BOKARINA

Sat 12.15-1pm - 12 Mariner Place - MIN3620 Please contact agent - Karen Jones

BUDDINA

Sat 10-10.45am - 1 Minya Street - MIN3735 Mid to high $500,000’s - Minka Jenkins Sat 1.30-2.15pm - Lot 2/19 Barellan Avenue - MIN3470 Please contact agent - Karen Jones

BUDERIM

Thurs 5-5.45pm - 18 Atherton Close - BUD3434 Buyers in the $700,000’s - Karen Cleeton Sat 10-10.30am - 23 Plantation Parade - BUD3476 Buyers in the $700,000’s - Craig Porter Sat 10-10.30am - 7 Spoonbill Drive - MCHY3708 Mid to high $400,000’s - Glennis Schindler Sat 10-10.45am - 6 Tindale Avenue - BUD3581 $1,000,000 plus buyers - Dean Stewart Sat 10-10.45am - 2/123-125 King Street - PEL3262 Buyers in the high $200,000’s - Clint Jensen Sat 11-11.45am - 7 Lee Street - MCHY3711 $600,000s plus buyers - Kate Jewry Sat 11-11.45am - 18 Atherton Close - BUD3434 Buyers in the $700,000’s - Karen Cleeton Sat 11.30-12pm - 3 Songlark Place - MCHY3644 Buyers in the $500,000’s - Richard Espray Sat 12-12.30pm - 46 Oakmont Drive - BUD3713 Mid to high $500,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 12-12.30pm - 2A Buderim Pines Drive - MCHY3640 Offers over $599,000 - Glennis Schindler Sat 12-12.45pm - 24/59 Buderim Pines Drive - MCHY3698 Listed at $429,000 - Jason Burns Sat 1-1.30pm - 47 Sutherland Street - BUD3727 Auction Sat April 18th at 2pm - Richard Espray

Sat 1-1.45pm - 6 Tindale Avenue - BUD3581 $1,000,000 plus buyers - Dean Stewart Sat 1-1.45pm - 2/127 King Street - MCHY3703 Listed at $279,000 - Jason Burns Sat 2-2.30pm - 9 Coachwood Street - BUD3706 Buyers in the $900,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 3-3.30pm - 291 Mooloolaba Road - BUD3748 Buyers around $1,000,000 - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sun 11-11.45am - 26 Lee Street - MIN3754 Buyers from the high $600,000’s - Minka Jenkins Sun 2-2.30pm - 9 Coachwood Street - BUD3706 Buyers in the $900,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Tues 5-5.45pm - 9 Coachwood Street - BUD3706 Buyers in the $900,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Wed 11-11.45am - 26 Lee Street - MIN3754 Buyers from the high $600,000’s - Minka Jenkins Wed 5.30-6.15pm - 6 Tindale Avenue - BUD3581 $1,000,000 plus buyers - Dean Stewart

CALOUNDRA

Sat 10.30-11am - 506/12 Otranto Avenue - PEL3725 Auction Sat April 11th at 11am - Andrew Dyce Sat 12-12.30pm - 2/6 Esplanade - PEL3736 Auction Sat April 18th at 10am - Kerri Johnston

CHEVALLUM

Sat 11-11.45am - 57-67 Dales Road - BUD2325 Buyers in the high $2 millions - Craig Porter

CURRIMUNDI

Sat 10-10.30am - 4/7 Bunya Place - BUD3630 Offers over $325,000 - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 12.30-1pm - 1 Alba Court - MIN3671 Buyers over $499,000 - Bree Charles

ILKLEY

Sat 12-12.45pm - 661 Ilkley Road - BUD3712 Mid to high $1 millions - Craig Porter

KULUIN

Sat 10-10.45am - 25 Renison Drive - MCHY3753 High $400,000’s buyers - Jason Burns Sat 11-11.45am - 14 Martins Drive - MCHY3697 Offers over $399,000 - Jason Burns

KUREELPA

Sat 11.30-12.15pm - 127 Shamley Heath Road - PEL3718 Auction Sat Auction Sat May 2nd at 2pm - Dominic Fernandez

LANDSBOROUGH

Wed-Sat 12-4pm; Sun 9-1pm - Pathways Estate - BUD2083 Lower Mount Mellum Road - John Skerlak

MAROOCHYDORE

Sat 11-11.30am - 79 Wrigley Street - MCHY3655 Offers over $520,000 - Glennis Schindler Sat 11.30-12.15pm - 10 Saint Clair Street - MIN3739 Listed at $539,000 - Kylie Tredrea

MERIDAN PLAINS

Alan Riley 0422 723 719

John Skerlak 0413 441 834

Alex Veal 0402 808 569

Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

Karen Cleeton 0438 930 183

Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

Bree Charles 0416 435 391

Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184

Chris Swallow 0400 354 258

Kym Whiteman 0434 007 161

Clint Jensen 0412 447 624

Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

Craig Porter 0411 554 880

Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

Danyell Sparksman

0421 670 696

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

Dean Stewart 0412 530 258

Matt Quin 0413 577 607

David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123

Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063

David Holmes 0403 110 070

Richard Espray 0413 883 540

Dominic Fernandez 0424 767 121

Rod Whiteman 0434 219 118

Georgina Griggs 0401 868 006

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

VALDORA

Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320

WARANA

Jason Burns 0417 762 001

Tian Hu 0422 871 101

Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837

Trevor Jones 0488 999 156

Sat 11-11.30am - 6 Macaranga Court - BUD3750 Low $500,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sun 11-11.30am - 6 Macaranga Court - BUD3750 Low $500,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Wed 5-5.45pm - 6 Macaranga Court - BUD3750 Low $500,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward

MOOLOOLABA

Sat 10-10.45am - 801/47-51 Mooloolaba Esplanade - MCHY3654 Buyers in the high $900,000’s should enquire - Kate Jewry Sat 10.30-11.15am - 2/52 Parkyn Parade - MIN3728 Auction Sat April 18th at 11am - Kylie Tredrea Sat 1-1.45pm - 10 Kononda Court - MCHY3508 $1,000,000 plus buyers - Kate Jewry Sat 1-1.45pm - 64 Ocean View Avenue - MIN2221 $700,000 plus buyers - Minka Jenkins Wed 5-5.45pm - 2/52 Parkyn Parade - MIN3728 Auction Sat April 18th at 11am - Kylie Tredrea

MOUNTAIN CREEK

Sat 10.30-11am - 10 Adori Drive - MCHY3746 Please contact agent - Chris Swallow Sat 12-12.45pm - 78 Frogmouth Circuit - BUD3672 Offers mid to high $400,000’s - Georgina Griggs

MOUNT MELLUM

Sat 2-2.30pm - 267 Mount Mellum Road - PEL3646 Buyers in the $700,000’s - Andrew Dyce

PELICAN WATERS

Sat 10-10.30am - 22 Webb Ellis Court - PEL3751 Buyers in the $900,000’s - Kerri Johnston Sat 11-11.30am - 48 Wavell Avenue - PEL3638 Listed at $695,000 - Kerri Johnston Sat 1-1.30pm - 58 Pembroke Avenue - PEL3065 Price by negotiation - Andrew Dyce Sat 1-1.30pm - 1 Sea Glint Place - PEL3659 Price by negotiation - Kerri Johnston Sat 2-2.30pm - 35 Artunga Place - PEL3737 Auction Sat April 18th at 1pm - Kerri Johnston

SIPPY DOWNS

Sat 1-1.45pm - 36 Oxford Close - BUD3745 Mid to high $300,000’s - Georgina Griggs Sat 2.15-3pm - 4 Ashburton Crescent - MCHY3643 Buyers in the $400,000’s - Georgina Griggs Sat 9-10am - Lots 1-9/65 Thomson Valley Road - MCHY3261 From $299,000 - The Manor Estate - John Skerlak Sat 11-11.45am - 1 Uringa Street - MIN3729 Auction Sat May 2nd at 1pm - Minka Jenkins Sat 12-12.45pm - 24 Minkara Street - MIN3738 Auction Sat May 2nd at 3pm - Minka Jenkins Sat 1.30-2pm - 53 Lapoinya Crescent - MIN3666 Buyers over $495,000 - Bree Charles

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PROPERTY

WATERFRONT IN BIRTINYA

LARGE KINGS BEACH UNIT

Here iiss an o ppor pp ortu tuni nity ty tto o bu buy y an a ffor ff orda dabl ble e wa wate terfront nt Here opportunity affordable waterfront home me iin n a ce cent ntra rall lo loca cati tion Th The e la larg rge e im impres sive i home central location. large impressive property is 343 square metres of executive living with great water views, a five-minute walk to the new multibillion-dollar health precinct at Birtinya. It is also just a 10-minute walk to the surf beach at Wurtulla, and a 10-minute drive to major amenities and infrastructure. The property features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus multiple living areas and a designer kitchen.

SEASIDE

20 TOMKINS ESPLANADE, BIRTINYA 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday May 9 @ 3pm Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Kealey 0437 935 369

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

REAL ESTATE

www.seasiderealestate.com.au

AUCTION ON SITE THIS SATURDAY 11TH APRIL AT 12NOON

HUGE FAMILY CANAL HOME UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST VALUE BUYING CANAL HOME WITH DIRECT OCEAN ACCESS. Lounge plus 4 other entertaining rooms, huge rumpus room with separate access & north facing balcony. • 5 bedrooms + study • Your own private pontoon • Outdoor entertaining area • Solar power & 3 water tanks overlooking the inground pool • Approx 580m2 under roof and and the calm waters of the canal 1325m2 land

Agent: Peter Crowe 0406 644 455

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5 bed | 4 bath | 3 car Inspect: Saturday from 11.30am Address: 50 Sir Joseph Banks Drive, Pelican Waters

AUCTION: Onsite Sat 11th April at 12noon Web ID: 119336311

exc xcep epti tion onal al residence res esid iden ence ce o ligh ght, t, sspace pace pa ce a nd An exceptional off li light, and soph so phistication this this impeccable imp m eccable thre ree e be bedr droom sophistication, three-bedroom apartment provides an idyllic sanctuary positioned in a boutique complex. Flawlessly designed with state-of-the-art contemporary finishes, the highlight of the home is the expansive courtyard space capturing spectacular views. Situated in the sought-after Outlook complex, it provides a convenient lifestyle with house-like proportions.

10/7-11 CANBERRA TERRACE, KINGS BEACH 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Auction on site Thursday April 16 @ 5.30pm LJ Hooker Caloundra 5499 7588 Lachlan Anderson 0403 262 995

Million Dollar Views... A home with panache and country style

121 Kureelpa Falls Road, Kureelpa $750K ono • 7 acres with road frontage and stunning coastal and valley views • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - main bedroom with WIR and private terrace • Spacious lounge, dining room and Tasmanian Oak kitchen walk in pantry • Large tiled entertainment patio with escarpment viewing pergola • Fireplace, reverse cycle A/C, security system • Double lock up garage • Easycare garden with mediterranean / tropical features View Saturday 11.30-1.00pm | E.M.Williamson 54761897 or 0411700890 myweeklypreview.com.au

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PROPERTY

RARE WARANA OPPORTUNITY

his large beachside home is just metres to the ocean and located very close to shops, schools, parks, a major shopping centre and the local surf club. The immaculate home is located on an oversized 615-square metre block in a very tightly held and highly regarded oceanfront street. Only five minutes to the new medical precinct, professionals and astute purchasers should view this elegant yet very practical home, with its clean lines and perfect position. The home features a professional office and is packed with other practical feature. Property in Oceanic Drive is always sought but rarely available.

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A TOUCH OF TUSCANY IN ONE OF BUDERIM’S FAVOURITE STREET’S BUDERIM 28 Wilguy Crescent On the top of Buderim within very close walking distance to Buderim Village. Discover a peaceful piece of paradise. Homes in this street are sought after and this beautiful home is a rare find. North east facing with breezy covered entertainment areas both up and down. Two levels of contemporary living with main bedroom upstairs plus a spare bedroom or office and large entertainment area down. Top quality finishes throughout. This home is too big for the retired downsizing family, this fantastic home is selling for well below replacement cost.

THE PRICE HAS BEEN SLASHED FOR AN IMMEDIATE SALE, ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED! FOR A FREE MARKET APPRAISAL Phone: 0409 018 778 myweeklypreview.com.au

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PROPERTY

ALEX HEADLAND SANCTUARY

his unique beach house in a rainforest setting in the Alex golden triangle is an entertainers’ dream with a huge terrace and pool area. The deck features an outdoor kitchen with granite benchtops while the kitchen boasts a butler’s pantry. The master bedroom suite has a sitting room and deck. The main living level has three bedrooms, including one with it’s own entry, bathroom and terrace – perfect for guests, parents or teenage retreat. Other features are an office with entry at ground level, another office on the main level, lock-up garage, ample storage and extra off-street parking.

PELICAN WATERS HOME This home features plus This llarge arge ar ge h ome om e fe feat atur ures es a llounge oung ou nge e ro room om p luss fourr lu other entertaining areas, othe ot h r entert rtai aining i are reas as a huge ge rrumpus umpu um puss ro room om with separate access and north-facing balcony. There are five bedrooms and a study, plus an outdoor entertaining area that overlooks the inground pool and the calm waters of the canal. The home features a private pontoon, perfect for water lovers, and there is solar power to the home plus three water tanks. This property is approximately 580 square metres under roof on 1325 square metres of land.

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23 CAMFIELD STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND 4 bed, 3 bath, 4+ car Auction on site Saturday April 11 @ 1pm First National Mooloolaba 5444 0800 Jean Hamer 0419 034 500 Mary Prowd (Stewart Property) 0418 710 750

INVEST IN KAWANA ISLAND 50 SIR JOSEPH BANKS DRIVE, PELICAN WATERS 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday April 11 @ 12pm Seaside Real Estate 5492 2555 Peter Crowe 0406 644 455

Retu Re turn rnin ing g $450 $450 per per week wee eek k an and d wi with thin in a ffew ew k ilom il omet etrres Returning within kilometres the new new hospital, hospit itall this thi hiss no rth th fa faci cing ng unit will ll a lways off the north-facing always provide a very good return. However, with views over the park to the water, this property would also make a great buy for owner-occupiers. This well-managed and maintained complex has beautiful water and park views in a very secure building. Walk to restaurants and cafes from this property. A new lease guarantees good returns for investors.

17/51 GRAND PARADE, KAWANA ISLAND 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Offers over $400,000 RE/MAX Realty Excellence 5476 7654 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

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HILLTOP HIDEAWAY - 1.5 Acres Private & peaceful hilltop rural living with a well built brick home,a couple of sheds for a workshop and storage. 4 bdrms, 1bath, 2 carports. Polished f oors, spacious dimensions. Fantastic outdoor entertaining area. Motivated Seller! $479,000 SUPERB OUTLOOK, LEVEL - 1 Acre Everything you want in a small acreage retreat. Fantastic fenced block, private. 9mx6m shed. Inviting 4brm,2bath, pole home with cathedral ceilings, spacious, timber f oors. Low - Mid $600,000’s

This exquisite exq xqui uisi site te b each ea chfr fron ontt ap apar artm tmen entt is w ithi it hin nw alkin ng This beachfront apartment within walking dist di stance off Ca Calo loun undr dra a CB CBD D o verl erloo ooki king ng Hap app py V alley distance Caloundra CBD, overlooking Happy Valley parkland and Pumicestone Passage. Complete with private lift access and secure basement parking for three vehicles plus lock-up storage cage, this designer residence offers the ultimate in low-maintenance living. The formal entry steps into a grand open-plan living zone that captures ocean views framed by huge glass sliders and windows. The cleverly designed abode makes impeccable use of space and its environment. The main living zone incorporates the internal dining and lounge area, spilling out on either side to informal outdoor areas.

PICTURESQUE - Large Family Home Picture perfect! Quiet Location! Ample Space! Fantastic entertaining! This home offers all you need. 4brms,2bath,2car, IG pool, many features. Exclusive small acreage. Mid - High $700,000’s

2/6 THE ESPLANADE, CALOUNDRA 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday April 18 @ 10am Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184

IMPRESSIVE + LUXURIOUS - Contract Crashed 2 storey family home with 5brms, 3bath, 10car. Approx 446.3sqm under roof. List of features, 90,000ltrs in tanks + freshwater bore. 3 sheds - 2 with f xed workshops, 1 with sunken service pit. Ticks all the boxes. Superb & quiet location. Buyers $900,000’s SPECTACULAR VIEWS - Picturesque Living Architecturally designed home. Set on approx 5.5 acres. Positioned perfectly. 3brms,3bath,4car, separate studio. Uninterrupted views from Coolum to Point Cartwright, truly amazing! Expressions of Interest STYLISH, UNIQUE COUNTRY LIVING Hinterland private lifestyle nestled amongst beautiful surrounds. Architecturally designed home with many features. Approx 10 acres. IG pool, tennis court, rock pools & forest walks. Expressions of Interest

LISTINGS URGENTLY REQUIRED. LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? Ready to make the move? Arrange to speak with one of our Consultants to ﬁnd out what your property is worth. Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 John Pyne 0418 710 209 Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 Kathryn Doyle 0432 609 115

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PELICAN WATERS LUXURY This luxury lux uxur ury y wa wate terf rfro ront nt h ome om e is o gran and d pr prop oportion ns This waterfront home off gr grand proportions d i d tto suit it th h b il P i t l positioned, iti d designed the busy ffamily. Privately the home sits back from the street on a huge 965-square metre private block that fans out towards the canal-front. On the ground level there are several lounge and living zones, which open up towards the water or courtyard settings. The first of five bedrooms is on ground level and features a private lounge area. Entirely dedicated to rest and relaxation, the second level features a communal lounge area, four king-size bedrooms and three bathrooms. Each bathroom is unique and exquisitely finished.

35 ARTUNGA PLACE, PELICAN WATERS 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday April 18 @ 1pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320

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YANDINA CREEK, 505 North Arm Yandina Ck Rd 9.8 Acres of rolling green pastures, elevated position, mostly cleared, private rainforest area. Views to Mount Ninderry and Valdora Valley, dam, 16m x 6m shed, flat and gently sloping, several build sites, Coolum beach 15min. Offers over $450,000 VALDORA, 215 Ocean Vista Drive 5,768m2 with panoramic ocean views, cul-de-sac position, power and phone, north east aspect, Ninderry Rise Estate, Council approved house plans, Coolum Beach and Pacific Ocean 15min, Bruce Highway and Sunshine Motorway 10mins. $294,000 KIAMBA, Lot 1, 39 Upper Hutton Road 79 Acres with captivating views of Wappa Dam green valleys and mountain ranges. North east aspect, private location, elevated land with some flat areas, several building sites, one level area thoroughly cleared, cool breezes, Nambour 10mins, beach 25mins. $920,000 YANDINA CREEK, Lot 133 Carnarvon Court 5,659m2 North east aspect with ocean and rural views, curb and channelling, underground power, elevated home sites, 8min to Coolum Beach, located in Pinnacle Land Estate with 7 blocks to choose from. $350,000 YANDINA CREEK, Lot 141 Cania Place 6005m2 Panoramic ocean views, one of the last remaining high positioned north east facing blocks on top of the ridge in Yandina Creek overlooking the ocean, curb and channelling. Underground power, elevated home site, Coolum Beach 8mins. $520,000

THINKING OF SELLING? If you are considering selling or just want to have a chat about your property feel free to contact Robert 0400 883 117, he has an extensive database of acreage buyers waiting to buy and your property could just be the one they are looking for, call today.

WARANA, $430PW 1 2 3 Neat and tidy 3 bed house on the beachside handy to shops and transport. Fresh paint. Small garden shed. Large back yard. Avail now MERIDAN, $425PW 2 2 3 Brand new unit in new area, close to schools and handy to all amenities. Offers air-con, dishwasher, modern appliances; good sized bedrooms with ceiling fans and ample built-ins; Fully fenced & turfed courtyard; ensuite to the master. Avail now MERIDAN, $430PW 2 2 3 New unit close to schools and handy to all amenities. Air-cond, dishwasher, modern appliances; good sized bedrooms with ceiling fans and ample built-ins; Fenced & turfed courtyard; ensuite to the master. Avail now WARANA, $440PW 1 2 3 Neat and tidy 3 bed house on the beachside handy to shops and transport. Fresh paint and carpets 6 months old. Small garden shed. Large garage. Pet possible. Avail now BUDDINA, $460PW 2 2 3 Close to beach and walking distance to local shops, New dishwasher, great entertaining area, fully fenced, single lock up garage, pet possible. Avail now 2 2 KAWANA ISLAND, $470PW 3 Neat modern home close to restaurants and Double Bay on Kawana Island. Air-cond, large living area with two outside entertainment areas. Sep laundry with lots of storage space. Tandem garage offers a drive through for small car or trailer. Avail now BUDDINA, $500PW 3 2 3 Near beach and walk to local shops, air-cond, separate rumpus, in ground pool, fully fenced, lock up garage with remote, pet possible. Avail now BUDDINA, $550PW 3 2 5 Across the road from the beach and walking distance to local shops, air-cond, ocean views, great outdoor entertaining area, in ground pool, fully fenced, single lock up garage, pet possible. Avail 22nd April. 2 2 4 BOKARINA, $570PW Open plan home with contemporary kitchen facilitates indoor/outdoor living complimenting the beachside lifestyle. Separate living areas and all on a massive block. Avail now WURTULLA, $650PW 2 2 4 Modern immaculate large family home with a pool. Situated on the ‘Decks’. Huge living areas and central kitchen. Solar power, hotwater and heated pool. Air-conditioned. Fully fenced. Avail now MINYAMA, $650PW 2 2 3 Modern home with a pool on the waterfront with a pontoon. Freshly painted and carpeted with waterfront views from all living areas. Lovely central kitchen. Fully fenced. Avail now 3 2 5 BUDDINA, $750PW Modern Penthouse apartment with Ocean views! Air-cond throughout. Separate office (or extra bedroom with bathroom and kitchenette). Balcony on Oceanside. Apartment has own lift. Double remote garage. Avail now PH: 5437 8806 www.platinumproperties.net.au platinum@platinumproperties.net.au

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TV GUIDE

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FRIDAY

6pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Fry. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG) A woman is electrocuted. 10.00 The Trip To Italy: Da Giovanni, San Fruttuoso. (M) 10.30 Lateline.

6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE It’s Complicated. (2009) (M) Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin. A middle-aged woman is torn between two men. 11.00 MOVIE Cape Fear. (1991) (M)

6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Cronulla Sharks v Newcastle Knights. From Remondis Stadium, NSW. 11.30 Extra.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG) Dr Chris looks at strange pet behaviour. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Guests include Nicole Kidman. 9.30 NCIS. (M) The team investigates a helicopter crash. 10.30 MOVIE Conviction. (2010) (M)

6pm Heston’s In Search Of Perfection. (PG) Hosted by Heston Blumenthal. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Soccer. A-League. Round 25. Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PG) Jake and Charles embark on a stakeout.

SATURDAY

6pm The Checkout. 6.30 Gardening Australia. 7.00 News. 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: Birdsong. (M) Part 1 of 2. 10.00 Scott & Bailey. (M) 10.45 Miniseries: Paper Giants: Magazine Wars. (M)

6pm News. 7.00 MOVIE Enchanted. (2007) (G) Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden. 9.15 MOVIE Liar Liar. (1997) (M) Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Jennifer Tilly. A lawyer ﬁnds himself unable to tell a lie.

6pm News. 7.00 MOVIE Shrek The Third. (2007) (PG) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz. 8.50 MOVIE Music And Lyrics. (2007) (PG) Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Brad Garrett. 10.55 MOVIE Wag The Dog. (1997) (M)

6pm Gold Coast Cops. (PG) 6.30 Jamie’s Food Fight Club. 7.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Die Hard 4.0. (2007) (M) Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant. A detective is assigned to capture a computer hacker. 11.10 MOVIE Along Came A Spider. (2001) (AV15+)

6.30pm World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG) Presented by Michael Portillo. 8.35 MOVIE We Were Soldiers. (2002) Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear. US soldiers ﬁght the North Vietnamese.

SUNDAY

6pm Who’s Been Sleeping In My House? 6.30 Compass. 7.00 News. 7.40 Inside The Commons. (PG) 8.40 Poldark. (M) A man returns home from war. 9.40 Fortitude. (MA15+)

6pm News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 Sunday Night: The Power Of Ten. Part 1 of 2. 9.30 Castle. (M) Beckett works with a Hong Kong detective. 11.30 Cougar Town. (PG) 6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Revenge. (M) Victoria’s future hangs in the balance. 10.00 MOVIE Coyote Ugly. (2000) (PG) Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, John Goodman.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.30 Shark Tank. (PG) 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) A sailor is killed in a strip club. 9.30 Empire. (M) Lucious tries to control the company’s image. 10.30 MOVIE Water For Elephants. (2011) (M) 6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Odd Couple. (PG) Oscar and Felix attend a wedding. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) Rollins pursues a serial criminal. 9.30 Elementary. (M) Holmes and Watson pursue a thief. 11.30 The Project.

6.30pm World News. 7.35 Rome: The World’s First Superpower: Total War. (PG) Part 2 of 4. 8.30 Jesus: Rise To Power: Martyrs. (M) Part 2 of 3. 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. ParisRoubaix. From France.

6pm Antiques. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q&A. 10.35 Lateline.

6pm News. 7.00 The Block Triple Threat. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 Stalker. (M) Follows ofﬁcers investigating stalkers. 10.30 The Following. (AV15+) 11.30 Almost Human. (AV15+) 6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Block Triple Threat. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) A blackout at Mrs Wolowitz’s home leads to a ﬁnal family dinner in her honour. 10.50 Person Of Interest. (M)

6pm Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 Planes That Changed The World. (PG) 8.30 Pilgrimage With Simon Reeve: Pilgrimage To Rome. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 9.35 Strip The Cosmos: Inside The Sun.

6pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 9.00 Would I Lie To You? Hosted by Rob Brydon. 9.30 ANZAC Girls. (M) Alice is injured during an air raid. 10.30 Lateline. 6pm Antiques. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) Hosted by Shaun Micallef. 9.00 The Agony Of… (M) 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 10.00 Comedy Up Late.

6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Ramsay’s Costa Del Nightmares. (PG) Hosted by Gordon Ramsay. 10.00 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Criminal Minds. (M) A passenger jet crashes in Colorado. 11.00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M)

6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Block Triple Threat. (PG) 8.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Leonard and Sheldon try to meet one of their idols. 10.10 2 Broke Girls. (M) 11.10 Mike & Molly. (M) 11.40 Extra. 6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Block Triple Threat. (PG) 8.40 The Amazing ’90s. (M) Take a look back at the ’90s. 9.40 Forever. (M) An exiled king is murdered. 10.40 The Mentalist. (M) 11.40 Extra.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (PG) 8.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) DiNozzo Sr comes to the team’s aid. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) Sam is shot while trying to apprehend a spy. 11.30 The Project. 6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 David Attenborough’s The Tree Of Life. 8.30 Wonderland. (M) Jade makes a shock confession. 9.30 The Good Wife. (M) 10.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 Royal Cousins At War. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 World News. 10.30 Miniseries: Generation War. (M) 6pm Food Safari. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Tony Robinson’s WWI. (PG) Part 3 of 4. 8.30 London’s Super Tunnel: Urban Heart Surgery. (PG) Part 1 of 3. 9.30 The Legacy. (M) A Danish family’s matriarch passes away. 10.35 World News.

6pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Checkout. 8.30 Our Girl. (M) A working class woman joins the army. 10.00 The Trip To Italy. (M) 10.30 Lateline.

6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 Australia: The Story Of Us. (PG) A look at the period from 1956 to 1974. 9.00 Downton Abbey. (M) Mary is pitted against her rival. 10.00 State Of Affairs. (M)

6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) The boys head to Patagonia. 8.50 The NRL Footy Show. (M) Paul “Fatty” Vautin, Erin Molan, Beau Ryan and Darryl Brohman discuss the latest rugby league news. 11.00 The AFL Footy Show. (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Gogglebox. (M) TV fanatics open their living rooms. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.30pm News. 7.30 Rachel Khoo’s Cosmopolitan Cook. 8.00 Poh & Co. 8.30 Chocolate Perfection With Michel Roux Jr. Discovers the secrets of chocolate. 9.30 Vikings.

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7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.40 We Won’t Drop The Baby. (M) 9.30 Catﬁsh: The TV Show. 10.30 Jimmy Fallon. 11.10 That ’70s Show. 11.30 World’s Toughest Jobs.

6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Indian Doctor. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 The House That $100K Built: Tricks Of The Trade. 11.00 Make My Home Bigger. 11.30 Best Houses Australia.

6pm How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE The Italian Job. (1969) (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Scrooged. (1988) (M) Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Glover. 10.30 MOVIE Desperado. (1995) (AV15+)

6pm MOVIE Material Girls. (2006) (PG) 8.00 MOVIE Raise Your Voice. (2004) (PG) Hilary Duff, Rita Wilson, David Keith. 10.10 MOVIE Whip It! (2009) (M) Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wiig.

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 MOVIE Deﬁance. (2009) (M) Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell. 11.15 MOVIE Mad City. (1997) (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megafactories. 8.30 Gold Coast Cops. 9.00 Bondi Rescue. 9.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 1. 10.35 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 11.35 Glory 18 Superﬁght Series.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 American Idol. (PG) 9.30 Glee. 10.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PGR) 11.10 Movie Juice. 11.40 Raymond. (PG)

SATURDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Total Wipeout. 8.30 Build A New Life In The Country. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Buzzcocks. 10.30 The Inbetweeners. 11.00 Plebs. 11.25 The Awesomes.

6pm Make My Home Bigger. (PG) 6.30 The New Reclaimers. (PG) 7.30 Storage Hoarders. 8.30 Taggart. (M) 10.00 Wire In The Blood. (AV15+)

9.30pm MOVIE 48 Hrs. (1982) (M) Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O’Toole. 11.30 1000 Ways To Die. (AV15+)

6pm MOVIE Snowﬂake, The White Gorilla. (2011) (PG) 7.45 MOVIE Short Circuit. (1986) (PG) 9.45 MOVIE The Last Starﬁghter. (1984) (PG) 11.45 MOVIE Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. (1987) (PG)

7.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 9.30 CSI: NY. (M) 10.30 Unforgettable. (M) 11.20 Golden Boy. (M)

6pm Garage Gold. (PG) 6.30 Monster Jam. 7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.30 Elementary. (M) 9.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 2. From Sydney Olympic Park. 11.00 Gang Related. (AV15+)

6pm Becker. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Raymond. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.50 Empire. (M) 11.50 The Loop. (PG)

SUNDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.40 Seconds From Disaster. 8.30 MOVIE The Twilight Saga: New Moon. (2009) 10.30 Tattoo Tales. 11.00 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends.

6.30pm Vicious. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features. 10.30 Best Houses Australia. 11.00 Front Of House.

6pm MOVIE Look Who’s Talking. (1989) (PG) 8.00 MOVIE Look Who’s Talking Too. (1990) (PG) 9.45 MOVIE K-19: The Widowmaker. (2002) (M)

6pm Scooby-Doo! (PG) 6.30 MOVIE The Adventures Of Milo & Otis. (1986) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Seven. (1995) (AV15+) Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow.

6.30pm River Cottage: Winter’s On The Way. (PG) 7.30 Kalgoorlie Cops. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Time Machine. (2002) (M) 10.30 Cold Case. (M) 11.30 Longmire.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG) 8.30 Cops. 9.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 3. 11.00 Sons Of Anarchy. (AV15+)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 The Simpsons. 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE The Love Guru. (2008) (M) 10.20 Wilfred. 10.50 Becker. 11.20 ST: Next Gen.

MONDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. 8.40 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. 9.30 Hard Time. 10.30 Jimmy Fallon. 11.10 That ’70s Show.

6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Great War: The People’s Story. (PG) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (PG) 10.45 Waking The Dead. (AV15+)

6pm How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.00 American Restoration. (PG) 10.00 American Pickers. (PG) 12am SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)

6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Car SOS. (PG) 8.30 Top Gear. (PG) 10.00 MOVIE Mr Nice Guy. (1997) (M) Jackie Chan, Barry Otto, Miki Lee.

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG) 9.10 Midsomer Murders. (M) 11.20 Cold Case. (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Freddie Flintoff: Lord Of The Fries. (PG) 8.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 9.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 4. From Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. 10.55 48 Hours.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 Supernatural. 9.30 Sleepy Hollow. (M) 10.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 American Horror Story. (AV15+)

TUESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. 8.40 Good Game. 9.10 The Cyberbully. 10.10 The Awesomes. 10.35 Jimmy Fallon. 11.20 That ’70s Show.

6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.30 Waking The Dead. (AV15+) 11.45 I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (M)

6.30pm MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 American Dad! (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.00 American Dad! (M) 11.00 Family Guy. (M) 12am WWE Afterburn. (M)

6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Cradle 2 The Grave. (2003) (AV15+) 11.40 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 9.10 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (M) 11.15 Prime Suspect. (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Giant Otters Of The Amazon. 8.30 Extreme Collectors. 9.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 5. 11.00 Movie Juice.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. 8.30 Tattoos After Dark. (M) 9.00 Tattoos After Dark. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Save The Last Dance. (2001) (M)

WEDNESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. 8.40 World’s Toughest Jobs. 9.40 Tattoo Tales. 10.10 The Real Hustle: New Recruits. 10.40 Jimmy Fallon. 11.20 That ’70s Show.

6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.45 Suspects. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Beverly Hills Pawn. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 9.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 10.00 Operation Repo. (M) 11.00 Rude Tube. (M) 11.30 Banged Up. (MA15+)

6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Last Ship. (M) 9.30 MOVIE Star Trek: Nemesis. (2002) (M) Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner.

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 New Tricks. (PG) 9.00 Spooks. (M) 10.10 Luther. (AV15+) 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 White Collar. (PG) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 9.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 6. From Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. 11.15 Sons Of Anarchy. (AV15+)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons. 10.00 Cleveland. 10.30 Bob’s Burgers.

THURSDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. 8.40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.10 The Inbetweeners. 9.35 Plebs. 10.00 Portlandia.

6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Blue Murder. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm MythBusters. 7.30 Bad Ink. (PG) 8.30 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) 9.30 Ink Master. (M) 10.30 Operation Repo. 11.00 Lizard Lick Towing. 11.30 South Beach Tow.

6pm Regular Show. 6.30 Adv Time. 7.00 Big Bang. 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Survivor. (PG) 10.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Two And A Half Men.

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 David Attenborough’s Life. 9.00 New Tricks. (M) 10.10 Blackadder Goes Forth. (PG) 11.30 The Young Ones. (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 Sirens. (M) 9.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 7. 10.40 Fast Forward. 11.15 Blokesworld. 11.45 The League.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE Xanadu. (1980) (PG) 10.30 Sex And The City. 11.10 Beauty And The Beast.

Shower or two

Friday 10/04/15

Saturday 11/04/15

Sunday 12/04/15

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27°C MAX

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26°C MAX

19°C MIN

27°C MAX

Shower or two Monday 13/04/15

18°C MIN

27°C MAX

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

I want to be a weatherman! It’s the only job that you can stuff up 50 per cent of the time and not get f red. Easter prediction – storms and rain all weekend. Not sure what radar they were looking at but for me it was blue skies and fun waves. I did manage to f nd a perfect A-frame wave with no one on it. So keep searching. This weekend may or may not have some waves with a SE wind, depending what radar you are looking at. Forty-three years young is Kelly Slater and still surf ng out of his skin. In my mind he would be one of the world’s best athletes. Watching him tear apart Bells from round one is pretty amazing. Now there’s a walking advertisement of living a healthy life and staying off the drugs and alcohol.

FISHING REPORT

with Wayne Nilsson from Maroochydore Fishing World

ESTUARY: You can get cod and mangrove jack on livies at the Maroochy River motorway bridge. Mud crabs are in the main channel at the Cod Hole. There are f athead around the Bli Bli oyster banks on trolled lures. Bream and whiting are taking yabbies from Maroochy Bar to Goat Island. SURF: You can get chopper tailor at Pincushion using baby blue pillies and lures. Whiting are taking pippies along Maroochy Beach with bream and jew at Alexandra Headland. Maroochy North Shore is returning f athead and dart in the gutters just before the bar. OFFSHORE: Sweetlip, cod and Moses perch are at the drop-off where the Blinker used to be. Spanner crabs are in about 35 meters, east of Old Woman Island. Pearl perch, snapper and parrot are at the northern end of the Barwon Banks, using squid and pillies. FRESHWATER: Borumba Dam is working for saratoga and jew with some good bass taking deep diving lures along the weed line before the eagle’s nest in the dam itself. Boondooma and Bjelke Petersen are still f ring for healthy bass and golden perch on deep diving lures and red claw are plentiful. Lake Baroon is another hot spot for bass with trolling the weed line with 10ft divers working a treat.

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MY FUN

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Amusing play (6) Unimportant people (5,3) State of mind and spirit (6) Cabbage, turnip genus (8) Complain bitterly (4) Search (5) Business transaction (4) In particular (12) Representative sample (5-7) Boor (4) Madness (5) Impetuous (4) Cave in suddenly (8) Limited in outlook (6) Ornamental textile wall covering (8) Merrymaking (6)

SCATTERWORD SCATTERWORD

Y A P O H N C O C Rules: Form as many words as possible. Each word must contain the centre letter. Plurals made by adding “s” are not counted. GOOD 15 BETTER 18 BEST 20

CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23] Crabs have a tendency to side-step problems (or bury their head in the sand). With the Aries new moon in your career zone (and Saturn in your work zone) there is no substitute for working hard, as you complete projects and face challenges head on.

LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23] Has life in Leo land become boring? With the new moon and Uranus activating your adventure/travel zone, you’re restless, so it’s time to introduce an exciting international ﬂavour to the mix. Start planning (and saving) for that holiday ASAP!

VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] With Venus visiting your career zone (until May 8) is there more you can do to create harmony and happiness in your place of employment? Or perhaps you could participate in some sort of volunteer work, where you also ﬁnd new friends and expand your social circle?

LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] Are you sick of being single? Romantic sparks ﬂy, as the new moon and Uranus rev up your relationship zone. But the course of true love won’t run smoothly so be prepared. If you are attached – don’t depend on the love of your partner to validate your self-worth.

SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] Serious Scorpios can get stuck in a rut but the stars have some surprises for you this week, as your routine is turned upside down. Use it as an opportunity to reboot and re-energise. The new moon lights up your wellbeing zone so it’s a good time to diet, detox or de-stress.

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21] Get set for a big week, as you overdo everything. Under the inﬂuence of Mars and Jupiter, you’re inclined to be generous and garrulous, enthusiastic and exhausting, restless and reckless, passionate and pushy. You’ll certainly be hard to ignore as you rufﬂe a few feathers.

Consist of (8) Strict disciplinarian (8) Boring (4) Skill in shooting (12) Inventory (4) Frustrated (6) Annual (6) Shakespearean tragedy (6,6) Easily angered (5) Careless (5) Differ (8) Coming (2,3,3) Evoke (6) Bring to a stop (4,2) Male singing voice (4) Long, detailed account (4)

CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20] The week starts slowly, as Saturn pours cold water on a romance, joint venture or project. Don’t be deterred! Pay attention to details, as you work through problems in a steady manner. Have you got a long list of chores that you’ve been avoiding? Stop procrastinating.

AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19] Find exciting and novel ways you can utilise your talents within your local community. You’ve got a need for speed, which makes you more accident-prone. Less haste and more concentration will ensure that you arrive at each destination safe and sound.

PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20] Money tends to run through fish fingers like water. The new moon’s stimulating your financial zone, so it’s the best time of the year to commit yourself to a responsible new financial plan as you rejig your budget, reign in spending and boost cash flow.

JUNIOR X-WORD JUNIOR X-WORD 1

Draw or write on this

Marty in Madagascar

A country, and also a girl’s name

What vegetable makes you cry?

You must learn these tables

The indigenous people of New Zealand

A story book by an author

A species of great ape -utan

Solve all the clues and reveal the eight-letter word spelled down the middle of the grid.

SUDOKU SUDOKU

1004

LEVEL: EASY

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION WEEK’S SOLUTION

16 Slack 18 Disagree 19 On the way 21 Elicit 22 Pull up 26 Bass 27 Saga

DOWN: 1 Comprise 2 Martinet 3 Dull 5 Marksmanship 6 List 7 Foiled 8 Yearly 11 Julius Caesar 15 Fiery

CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1 Comedy 4 Small fry 9 Morale 10 Brassica 12 Rail 13 Quest 14 Deal 17 Speciﬁcally 20 Cross-section 23 Lout 24 Mania 25 Rash 28 Collapse 29 Narrow 30 Tapestry 31 Gaiety

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JUNIOR X-WORD: paper, zebra, India, onion, times, Maori, novel, orang (PAINTING)

SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS

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GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21] Are you surrounded by positive people who encourage your ambitions and share your dreams? The new moon energises your networking zone so it’s a terriﬁc time to fraternise with new friends, make fortuitous work contacts or join a group, club or organisation.

SCATTERWORD: CACOPHONY, chancy, conchy, poncho, coach, copha, poach, yahoo, conch, choco, pooch, phony, chap, achy, opah, ahoy, chop, hono, hoon, phon, hoop, pooh, hypo.

TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21] This week’s stars are frantic, and bulls are likely to feel somewhat bamboozled when urgent requests come at you from all directions. The weekend’s new moon encourages you to be ‘selﬁsh’ as you retreat into your own private world and make room for rest and recuperation.

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ARIES [Mar 21-Apr 20] Expect the unexpected as the sun, moon and Uranus join up in your sign. You’ll feel ﬁery, restless and rebellious, but pace yourself, rams. It’s the best week of the year to start a diet, update your image, initiate personal projects and turn pipe dreams into positive action.

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THE L AST W ORD

THE HEART OF THE MATTER It’s time to look at the people behind the stats as our population ages, writes Richard O’Leary.

he federal government’s recent intergenerational report looks at what Australia will look like in 40 years and it provides some interesting stats: there will be about 40 million Australians by 2055, the number of people over 65 will double, and life expectancy at birth is projected to be 95 years for men and 96 years for women. In fact, in just four decades from now, one in 1000 people is expected to be over 100 years old – that equates to about 40,000 people – or the population of Hervey Bay. Some people may argue that may not be too big a difference to what Hervey Bay is like right now, but that’s neither here or there. And while it’s interesting to focus on how we are going to live longer, I think what is sometimes forgotten in this discussion is the quality of life rather than the quantity. My last grandparent died just over

two years ago. Mama was 93 years old – she lived a happy and productive life, but in the last few years she’d had enough. Her mind was all there but her body was falling apart. I don’t think she would have argued that reaching a certain age was an achievement.

“...what is sometimes forgotten in this discussion is the quality of life rather than the quantity” Luckily for Mama, she had quality support and a loving family right until the end – but for others the loss of dignity can come quickly as the system fails to keep up with its ageing population. A case in point was an article in the

Sydney Morning Herald last week, which showed that hundreds of people are languishing in hospital wards in New South Wales while they wait for nursing homes. To be more precise, 550 people a day are waiting for a placement on any given day. Nearly half of those people had been in hospital for longer than 35 days, while 22 people had been there for more than a year. More than a year in hospital when they don’t need to be there – and I’ve heard similar stories about Queensland as well. As a society, now is the time to act on this issue. That means more incentives for the private sector and not-for-profits to build more nursing homes, but also a greater emphasis on rehabilitation to help older people stay in their own homes for longer. And we all have an individual responsibility as well – to treat older people as people, not just numbers thrown up as part of a report.

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LOCATION: Osprey at lunch, Kings Beach

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