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THE FIRST WORD

CONTENTS 8

Quick chat

PUBLISHERS Anar Higgins Darryl Olson Michael Kramer Noel Olson

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Fast facts

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Cover story

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Socials

EDITOR Richard O’Leary

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Local news

SUBEDITOR Leigh Robshaw

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News summary

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Travel

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My body

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My life

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My opinion

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My time

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My style summer promotion

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Housing awards feature

SALES EXECUTIVES Belinda Brill Bethan Eaton Ian Brittain Nikki Carter

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My Property Preview

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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.

hen I was growing up, all I wanted to be was a professional basketball player or a jockey. I was too short for the first and too tall for the second. But my fantasy of riding in the Melbourne Cup has never really left me, which is why I found it so much fun to talk with a couple of jockeys who have not only ridden in it – but won it. In our cover story this week, they tell you what it is like to ride in Australia’s greatest race and give some tips on how to pick this year’s winner.

This week you also meet the young local designer who is making her mark in the world of fashion, get to island-hop in Italy, discover the secret to happiness from My Life’s Jodi Chapman, and take a sneak peek at the HIA housing awards.

As always, there’s plenty of property, including a suburb profile for Alexandra Headland.

Enjoy – and for what it’s worth, I can’t go past the favourite Fame Game in the Cup.

Richard O’Leary, Editor

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QUICK CHAT

CUT OUT FOR SUCCESS

Mount Coolum fashion designer Tara McNeela has created an award-winning swimwear label inspired by Sunshine Coast beaches.

WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE?

FIRST JOB? Ginger Factory – Granny’s Macadamia Nut Kitchen. I was only young at the time and was actually fired a few shifts in for being too shy.

I love all of the beautiful beaches, the relaxed coastal vibe, nice restaurants and bars and of course, all of the talented and creative locals.

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES. . .

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?

My partner- Chris, my mum, Sylvia and my sister, Tegan –and Leo the cat of course.

My mum’s property at Peregian where I grew up. It is a large property (five acres or so) only a few kilometres from Peregian Beach backing onto national park.

FIRST CAR? Sigma – slightly embarrassing but it did the job for the few years that I had it.

WHERE DO YOU TAKE VISITORS? Apollonian Hotel at Boreen Point. It is a great Aussie pub with amazing spit roast lunches. Otherwise, I usually take guests to the Noosa Farmers Markets or Hasting Street – a swim at Noosa main beach followed by lunch and a cocktail at Bistro C is always nice.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? I have just finished launching my Spring Summer 2015/2016 collection at the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival. It has taken a lot of work pulling it all together (while also working full-time in the hotel industry).

IS THERE A DAY IN YOUR LIFE THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A TURNING POINT?

WHAT ACHIEVEMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? Not giving up on my label Sets of Seven and seeing the second range come to life at the recent Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival. It was one of those ‘ah ha’ moments where I realised that this was my dream coming true.

BEST DAY IN YOUR LIFE? It was actually just last week at the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival when I won Young Designer of the Year and the Swim category. It was a moment of realisation that all of my hard work was finally paying off.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN? Trust your intuition. Sometimes people aren’t happy to

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see others succeed. It is important to follow your gut instinct and stay determined. I knew it would be challenging to start my own fashion label, but I am committed to making it work.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED HERE? I’ve lived on the Sunshine Coast my whole life. The majority – Coolum and Peregian, as well as Cotton Tree, and Alexandra Headland, which are both beautiful areas and helped to inspire my swimwear designs and label.

When my father passed away five years ago. Losing a parent at any stage in your life will more often than not completely change you as a person, and in my case, it made me more resilient.

YOUR GREATEST REGRET? Not starting my own business sooner. I am absolutely loving the whole creative process and would highly recommend it to anyone who has been thinking about branching out on their own – it is worth it!

ADVICE TO YOUR 18 YEAR-OLD SELF? Have passion and enthusiasm and embrace opportunities that come your way with courage.

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BUSTING SOME MYTHS

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.”

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COVER STORY

RIDING HIGH

How does it feel to win the race that stops a nation? Words: Richard O’Leary

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Jockey Glen Boss salutes the crowd in the mounting Yard after winning the Melbourne Cup on Makybe Diva at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday November 1, 2005

GLEN BOSS Glen Boss knows the Sunshine Coast well, having grown up in Caboolture and starting his jockey apprenticeship in Gympie. From an early age he knew he always wanted to spend his life around horses and has gone on to become one of Australia’s best jockeys. Known for a confidence verging on brashness, even Boss couldn’t have predicted he’d win a record three Melbourne Cups in a row – 2003, 2004, 2005.

Q: If I can take you back to a decade ago, what are you feeling as you ride on to the track aboard Makybe Diva as she gets set to become the first horse to win three Melbourne Cups?

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do it. But there were people that were just wishing and hoping that she could.

It was pretty intense, I think there was 120,000 there, so it was one of the Cup’s bigger days, that’s for certain.”

Q: Can you give the readers of My Weekly Preview an insight into what it was like to be a jockey on Makybe Diva during that history making race?

“It was time to lock and load and you’re in the moment. I was pretty confident. I just wanted to make sure I did the right thing by her. I was very confident if I did that she wouldn’t be beaten.

“The start was good. She was always very quick out of the barriers. She got into a rhythm very quickly. She got to the winning post [for the first time] on the fence which was just where I wanted her to be. She had 58 kilograms and I didn’t want her to cover any extra ground. You just turn the engine off and relax the whole way and just enjoy the ride until you get to the 1000 [metres] and all your senses go into overdrive and you just have to take it all in and make sure you’re in the right place at the right time. Picking off horses as you go through and once you get to the home turn, hopefully you’ve done all the right things and it’s time to make your move and she was brilliant that day. Once I got her to the 300 and got her into the clear it was all over, then it was just time to enjoy the ride.”

Q: Most people can remember the race. What is it like to be part of that historic moment?

“Basically, everyone can tell me exactly where they were and who they were with, and how they watched it and how they felt. But you ask them to name two or three winners since in the last ten years

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ost Australians will stop for a little over three minutes in a few days’ time to watch Australia’s best stayers battle it out for the Melbourne Cup – but have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of the race. My Weekly Preview’s Richard O’Leary caught up with two jockeys with connections to the Sunshine Coast, who have not only taken part – but won racing’s holy grail.

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“I was in love with them from the very first time I saw a horse and sat on one and it hasn’t changed” and they struggle. That’s what sort of impact she made. So to be part of that is quite incredible.”

“She was a one in 500-year horse and you just don’t get to see this stuff again. All that stuff (Makybe Diva memorabilia) will be handed down to my children and

probably to their children one day and so on and so on. Stuff that will remain in our family forever.”

Q: Why is the Melbourne Cup so special?

“It’s probably the greatest sporting event we have in Australia every year.

Parliament stops. The stock exchange stops. Everything stops for that one moment. There’s no other sporting event in Australia that does that. There’s no event in the world that can do that. It’s unique in that respect.

Q: You rode from a young age, do you think it was your destiny to be a jockey?

“I was about four or five years old when I first got on a horse, so I was only a little tacker, and I was just in awe of the size of them. I was in love with them. I was never scared of them. I was in love with them from the very first time I saw a horse and sat on one and it basically hasn’t changed to this day.

Q: You were about 15 when you decided to become a jockey…

“I think I’m more of a horseman than a jockey to be honest. I understand horses very well. I really get into their psyche, I really understand them. I think they understand me a bit. They have that sixth sense about who is around them. I’m more of a horseman at the end of the day than a jockey.

“I think I was born that way, I’ve always had an understanding of animals.

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just completely understand what they’re about. I can get on a horse’s back and within a very short period of time I can get a grasp of its history, get a grasp of what it’s about. What pushes their buttons; what buttons I need to push. How I will react to them and more importantly, how they will react to me.

Q:Can you help the readers of My Weekly Preview pick a winner in this year’s race?

“The international contingent are very strong these days. Just take a little bit of time and have a good look at them and their form. You mightn’t quite understand it but they’re not bringing slow horses here anymore, they’re bringing their best ones, because that’s what it takes to win our races. In my opinion nearly every second Cup will go overseas from now on because they’re bringing the right horses.”

“I drew wide in the Cup, so with no weight we elected to go forward, and going to the winning post the first time I was just in a lovely spot, so I was supremely confident that the first part of what you needed to do was ticked off.

“Then you’re pretty much get your horse into relax mode. Obviously it’s a gruelling two miles and you’ve had a bit of pressure getting to that winning post for

and I hadn’t really asked Rogan Josh for that final effort. In my head I was supremely confident, but until you hit that post, you never know what’s going on behind you. Once you hit that post in front… first of all its relief because there’s all that build-up pressure and media attention and the pressure you put on yourself, owners have high expectations.

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JOHN MARSHALL At 42 years of age, John Marshall had started to fear his opportunity to win the Melbourne Cup may have passed.

But when Bart Cummings gave him the opportunity to ride Rogan Josh in the 1999 race he knew his time had arrived, and he made the most of it. The former jockey now lives at Coolum.

Q: What are you feeling when you get to that finish line first?

“It’s the ultimate dream for any jockey. It’s something that’s really special. There’s lots of emotions that go through your mind prior to the Melbourne Cup. Once you hit the line and reality actually hits that you’ve actually won it, it’s an explosion of emotions.

“Coming back into the mounting yard, along the walk of roses there at Flemington, it’s almost as if everyone in the 100,000 strong crowd all backed you, because they’re all cheering for you. It’s a pretty special time.”

Q: Can you take our readers through your ride on Rogan Josh?

“I still remember the race furlong by furlong, what was happening, what I was thinking.

Coolum’s John Marshall on Melbourne Cup winner Rogan Josh, November 2, 1999 the first time, so you’re looking for your horse to conserve energy. Turning out of the straight the first time, Rogan Josh just switched off beautifully and relaxed underneath me which is the second step you need to happen.

“Then the race doesn’t really hot up until you get to about the half mile when the backmarkers are starting to come around, and your leaders are starting to feel the pinch a bit. Everything really fell into place for me where I could just peel out and avoid any trouble or any scrimmaging and I straightened up with a lot of horse underneath me.

“When we got to the clock tower, which is Bart’s famous catchcry for all his riders, which is you don’t go until you get to the clock tower, pretty much everyone around me was under extreme pressure

special moment with Rogan Josh where I reached up and gave him a celebratory pat on the neck and a well done and that sort of thing.

Q: You mentioned the pressure really starts to build with half a mile to go – what’s it like being in the middle of it all?

“It’s kind of like you’re in a zone or a world of your own. I’m looking at what’s around me but not hearing what’s around me. Looking who is still going all right and how my horse is going. Because the adrenalin is really pumping you don’t really hear a lot unless there’s a bit of interference, then you might hear a bit of yelling. It’s jockeys urging their horses verbally but that becomes muffled because 200 to go in the race, everyone’s under pressure. It’s no single sound, more like a blur of noise.”

Q: You twice ran third in the Cup – did you fear you may never win?

“I know a lot of sportsmen talking about getting to the grand final but never actually winning it, and until Rogan Josh came along you start to think maybe it’s not something I’m going to be able to put on my resume.

“Having ridden for Bart Cummings for quite a long time I knew Rogan Josh was as fit as he could be. He had not much weight, so I knew I had an edge on my rivals. He was renowned as the Cup’s King, and having ridden for Bart for 10 years or more, it was truly the icing on the cake to win a Melbourne Cup for Bart.”

Q: What was so special about Bart?

“He had the complete package. He had the tremendous eye for the raw yearling, to purchase that raw yearling. He was very studious on his breeding and bloodlines, and then he put together the knowledge he had handed down to him by his father in preparing horses and he just had an absolute genius knack for getting that horse to its ultimate peak on that grand final day and he did it time and time again. Having ridden for him you would sometimes second guess the way he might have worked horses so close to big races, but time and time again, he would prove any doubts you had, he put them to bed on the day. You knew your horse was in peak condition and peak fitness and all you had to do was to ride the good race.”

Q: Advice for a bet on the Cup? “I usually take a trifecta, you get a bit better value picking a trifecta. I’ve picked a couple here and there. I enjoy trying to pick the trifecta for the Cup. “It’s getting a bit tougher because of all of the overseas horses. But now we get to see a lot of their overseas runs and you can tell the horses that have that stamina.

And certainly when you are looking at an overseas horse, you need a horse that is tough, not airy-fairy. You look at all the Cup winners from overseas and they’ve all been tough stayers and they’ve got that good stamina.

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DICKSON RESIGNS FROM LNP

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n a major shock in conservative political circles, Councillor Christian Dickson, has resigned from the LNP. Councillor Dickson says the residents he represents don’t want party politics in council – and he agrees with them.

“We need to be issue focused and not party focused.

Coming out and being a true independent is what my residents expect of me,” Dickson says.

The bombshell from the son of LNP state member for Buderim and former LNP minister Steve Dickson, coincides with his increased involvement with Sunshine Coast Safe Communities, the group best known for its opposition to the establishment of an Islamic centre in Maroochydore.

“I kept getting absolutely hammered by residents about the issues of Islam and mosques and I thought I’m not just going to sit here and read emails and take phone calls, I’m going to start attending [Sunshine Coast Safe Communities] meetings.

“It’s quite disappointing many of my colleagues and other members of political associations and representatives don’t attend. I actually attended and found these people are so down to earth. They’re not racists, they’re not bigots.

“The local community has a lot of concerns around

Islam and mosques in general. They are afraid. They’re scared of what they are seeing in other places around the world.”

Coincidentally, Christian’s father Steve, the State Member for Buderim, agreed to sponsor the group’s petition to state parliament, which aims to remove tax exemptions for some places of worship, in particular “those who seek to promote Sharia law”.

Councillor Dickson’s defection coincides with confirmation by Sunshine Coast Safe Communities it will support at least three candidates in next year’s local government elections.

Secretary Raewyn Hutchins says they won’t be official Sunshine Coast Safe Communities candidates but they share the group’s views.

“We aren’t putting them up but we will be supporting them in their endeavours to gain selection in the divisions they are running for.

“Our views are communities need to have a say on developments which come into our areas. We believe developments such as Islamic centres and mosques pose a negative social impact on communities. Places of worship do have impacts, and not all impacts are good.”

The group will hand out how to vote cards for the candidates and will consider funding their campaigns. It declined to name the candidates but says they will stand in divisions four, seven and eight, which are currently held

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AIRPORT: GREEN CONCERNS EASED Expert advice has eased the concerns of the region’s leading environment group about the council’s planned expansion of the Sunshine Coast Airport – in the short term at least.

The Sunshine Coast Environment Council’s (SCEC) Wiebe ter Bals says it sought expert advice about council’s Environmental Impact Statement on the project earlier this year.

“In a nutshell, the actual project itself, as long as it’s managed well, and the conditions around the revegetation are slightly different to what the EIS is proposing, we don’t have major concerns around the airport expansion,” ter Bals says.

SCEC had a number of reservations about the project, including the disruption of bushland corridors, potential changes to hydrology on vegetation, and the impact of the dredge and its location.

Although those concerns have been addressed, ter Bals says the group is still worried about the potential long-term implications if the project proceeds.

“The argument for the airport is increased visitation numbers. Does that lead to an increase in demand for coastal tourism development? Where are we going to put that? Can we accommodate additional demand?

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Watching the bravery of her daughter Freya as she received 12,000 injections of insulin in just six years has prompted Sunshine Coast mum Jackie Goldston to launch an event to raise awareness about type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She will be among the hundreds of swimmers across Queensland who will swim 10 kilometres on World Diabetes Day on November 14. If the event is successful it could become an annual event held across the country. Visit worlddiabetesdayswimathon. everydayhero.com/au/ changing-the-face-of-diabetes.

WEAR RED ON 11TH DAY FOR DANIEL About a million people from across the country will march in the 11th annual Day for Daniel today (October 30) to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm AAP prevention. The simple but powerful slogan for the largest child safety awareness day of its type in Australia is Wear Red and Educate. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will join Denise and Bruce Morcombe for the Sunshine Coast event at Palmwoods – dayfordaniel.com.au.

DESIGN AS ART University of the Sunshine Coast advanced-level design students are about to showcase their work in a new exhibition. Absolut Edition will include animation and illustration, e-media, and websites. It opens at USC’s Art Gallery on Friday November 6.

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Caloundra’s Pumicestone Passage received a B- in the 2015 Healthy Waterways Report Card results, topping the Sunshine Coast’s catchments.

Maroochy and Mooloolah rivers both received a fair rating of C+. The results were released last week and Sunshine Coast councillor Jenny McKay says the social and economic benefits ratings for all three catchments were amongst the highest in the region. “We will continue working with our community to maintain and improve these grades into the future.’’

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The Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club’s Centenary season celebrations have officially begun, with all of its 177 Australian gold medallists recognised with numbered and named commemorative caps.

Ten-year-old Harper Stewart stole the show when he received his late grandfather Barrie Munro’s number 3 cap in a frame.

Munro became the surf club’s third gold medalist in 1961 as part of the club’s Junior Surf Team.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPEN The region’s newest school, the Montessori International College, has officially opened at Forest Glen. Principal Chiray Fitton says the award-winning $8 million campus will create a new benchmark for education and sustainability in the region. “The college offers educational programs for children from three to 18 years of age with a global curriculum that encourages creativity and independence and promotes freedom within limits.”

SAND MINE CAUSES A STIR A controversial proposal to develop a sand mine close to a school near Maroochydore Rd at Forest Glen has received hundreds of public submissions, which means the council will have to vote on the issue. Local residents, the Montessori and Grammar schools and medical experts have raised concerns about the potential for health, pollution and noise issues from the Maroochydore Sands project.

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here is already a lot of hustle and bustle going on in the early morning hours in Naples harbour.

Guides are feverishly waving small flags, trying to herd groups of guests who have just disembarked from a cruise ship onto waiting tour buses and

skyline, with its imposing castles of Castel Nuovo and Castel dell’Ovo, slowly disappears.

In good weather, the volcanic peaks of Mount Vesuvius can be seen on the horizon.

Soon, the first tips of land of the tiny islands of Capo Miseno and Procido come into view, before the ferry captain expertly steers his vessel into the circular harbour of Ischia Porto.

More hubbub and noise follow as taxi drivers shout out offers to the incoming passengers. The three-wheeler taxis are perfect for the narrow streets as the passengers are taken to their hotels.

One taxi driver, Antonio di Meglio, now 80, recalls: “This is still going on the same as back in the 1950s.”

He was one of the first drivers, back in the day when tourism was just starting.

“I quickly saw that one could earn more money from tourists than from tending the vineyards like my parents did,” he says.

First he operated a taxi - initially without a licence. Then he started putting up guests in the apartment house where his parents lived.

“Many people wanted to explore the island, and so I organised tours for them to show them the most scenic spots,” the octogenarian recalls.

Sixty years later, one of the best spots is the Bay of Sorgeto, where the sea is so warm thanks to submerged hot volcanic rocks that swimming there is possible even in the winter.

Then there is the beach of Carta Romana, with its views of Castello Aragonese, and likewise with hot springs assuring perfect temperatures for swimming. But visitors also come for the hiking.

“Ischia is a green island where volcanism affects its whole character,” notes Andrea di Meglio, Antonio’s daughter, who helps run the family’s small hotel.

Andrea offers several hiking tours every week, leading visitors through vineyards and deep-shaded forests offering many views of a Mediterranean Sea glittering in the sunshine.

One of the most scenic tours starts in Ischia Ponte, an erstwhile fishing village that is now completely oriented towards tourism. Its narrow alleys and old houses with weathered facades still exude a lot of charm.

Towering over the tiny village is the mighty Castello Aragonese, perched high atop a cliff and today a proud symbol of the island’s ever-changing history.

The hike leads up past the castle, and then after another 20 minutes’ climb, there is the small village of Campagno with the best view of Castello Aragonese.

A classic among the hiking tours is the climb to the top of Epomeo.

At 789 metres, the volcanic peak is the highest mountain on Ischia.

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The reward for the strenuous climb comes at the top - with a fantastic panoramic view.

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2016 MAKEUP TRENDS Bright eyes, strong lips, heavy brows and shimmering cheeks will be the biggest makeup trends for next year, according to Australia’s top makeup artists. In the past we’ve seen colour focused on one area of the face, but next year will see an array of colour for the entire face.

Brows: Brows will be strong and heavy, with a natural feathering effect on-trend for 2016.

Bright eyes: A rainbow of colour will emerge for eye makeup next year – one-tone teal smokey eyes, bright aqua, soft greens, plums, purples, navy, sky blue and royal blue.

Lips: Deep berry lips, burnt orange tones, apricot, red and gold will be popular.

Gloss: Lips, eyes and cheeks will all be illuminated with light-reflecting glossy makeup, like liners and mascaras in metallic golds and shimmery blushes. For a more subtle variation, cream eyeshadows and blushes can add sheen without too much gloss.

A HAPPY HEAD SPACE You don’t have to be a slave to negative thinking, writes Jodi Chapman.

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any people go through very difficult times in life, not seeing a positive outcome until years later.

There are many people, however, who have amazing lives, yet can’t see anything positive in it. They worry about their appearance, wish they were smarter, or had better things, feel they don’t fit in amongst friends, always feeling inadequate in some way, or that they were dealt a poor hand in life, often comparing to others. Seeing life this way enables the negative experience, sadly then proving themselves right.

Always seeing situations from a negative perspective can strip you of a life of fulfilled dreams, exciting adventures, great relationships and fond memories. For some, it’s an attitude that may have been created by traumatic experiences, stemming from fear of happiness never lasting, and can, with

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There is always another perspective.

What you believe ultimately creates your existence, choosing to believe the best of situations, may change the outcome, for you and those around you, creating the life you want to look back on and be grateful for.

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MY OPINION

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

HAPPY HOUR

2016 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the Sunshine Coast, writes media and communications specialist Carolyn Tucker.

It’s the little things in life that make us happy, writes Sami Muirhead.

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o are you coming up roses when it comes to being happy?

There are apparently three indicators of a happy life.

Financial security, a sense of purpose in life and a quality personal relationship make up the magic formula to being happy, according to the Australian Wellbeing Index survey.

These make sense to me. Money may not buy happiness, but it sure gives you a better night’s sleep. A reason to get up each day is a powerful drug and of course we all crave human connection. I was surprised good health did not make the top three, but I suppose our health is something we do not appreciate until we do not have it.

The study of 60,000 participants also revealed some other interesting results, including the fact that moderation on social media seems to be the key to being happy. So being up until midnight on Instagram looking at fancy hotels in Paris does not make me happier overall, according to the report (but I would beg to differ).

The happiest bunch of people in this study were over 55 years of age (older and wiser perhaps), while the unhappiest were carers for sick or disabled people. That makes sense.

Nothing like a big fat dose of unfair reality if your family is sick to suck your swagger dry.

Tasmanians are the happiest Aussies. This perplexes me a little due to the cold, but I suppose I can understand it as they have access to really good

cheese and wine, which makes most of us pretty damn happy. So I thought about what actually makes me happy in life. It’s a mixed bag, but here goes: 1. My toddler’s chubby thighs.

2. The first frangipanis of summer.

3. When everyone in the house returns the TV remote to the box it is meant to be and I find it first go.

4. When I hear the ice-cream van tune from down the other end of the street and I race to find money and sprint to the road in time to buy ice-creams. I am super-duper happy if I am wearing a bra when I race out of the house.

5. Watching my kids sleep. I could freeze time when I watch them with their eyes closed.

6. Knowing I somehow got really lucky and found a really good man in my husband. It does not hurt he brings me a coffee every single morning.

7. That first sip of red wine that nourishes the soul, warms your stomach and brings with it a big sigh of relaxation. If you are with good friends, then the happiness level multiplies.

8. The hyperactive and completely over the top welcome home I receive every single time from my dogs, even when I have just checked the letterbox.

9. Writing with the perfect biro.

For more from Sami go to twomadrabbits.com or you can hear her on Mix FM.

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es, it’s that time again.

You can ignore the retailers’ best endeavours and dodge the decorations for only so long. Talk has turned to Christmas and we are hurtling towards year’s end.

And what a year it’s been. A shock state election result in January and a coup in September delivered a new Premier and new Prime Minister within the space of eight months.

The pendulum has swung from dire predictions about the nation’s coffers to optimistic forecasts about the future and the opinion polls suggest we’re embracing the change in tone, rhetoric and direction.

Locally, the Sunshine Coast has been forging ahead thanks to a combination of factors including a lower Aussie dollar, progress on several major projects, effective and energetic leadership, some creative thinking and good old-fashioned hard slog.

During 2015 we’ve witnessed solid growth in domestic and international tourism, a leap in building activity and a bounce in business and consumer confidence.

According to the council’s latest figures, the Sunshine Coast recorded almost $400 million in estimated construction values for building applications in the last quarter – up $100 million on the previous three months and a 17 per cent increase on the same quarter last year.

After a prolonged period in the

doldrums, 2016 is shaping up as a watershed year.

Earthworks and then construction will commence on SunCentral Maroochydore’s CBD and the new university hospital is scheduled to open towards the end of the year.

Both projects will have a significant impact on the region’s employment prospects, attract new interest and investment and begin to deliver the much-needed and long-discussed diversification of our economy.

There’s every reason to feel positive and the new Prime Minister’s decision to make public transport the first significant policy departure from his predecessor presents another opportunity we should grab onto.

But plans to upgrade rail in our region have been pushed further towards the horizon and we’re yet to receive a funding commitment for our proposed light rail linking Caloundra to Maroochydore via the new University Hospital Kawana town centre, Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba.

Light rail is consistent with the council’s sustainable vision for our growing region and in sync with the Prime Minister’s stated support for smart, modern, efficient transport initiatives. There’s never been a better time to make our case.

As you raise a glass to the end of 2015 in the next couple of months, feel free to toast what lies ahead – 2016 could signal a turning point for the Coast and I believe it’s our time to shine.

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EAT STREET PROMOTION

LUNCH

OCEAN ST – DUPORTH AVE Entertainment Precinct

EAT STREET

The vibrant Ocean Street and Duporth Avenue entertainment precinct has become the Coast’s premier food and entertainment hub. With it has come an emergence of fine food and sophisticated style. Located in the heart of Maroochydore, it is home to boutique restaurants, bars and cafes. Do yourself a favour and check it out…

We love the look of this vegan and paleo-friendly share plate form Elixiba.

Salt and pepper ‘calamari’ made from coconut flesh. Yum!

Zahtar’s lunch special is a tempting chargrilled chicken, hummus and tabouli wrap served with chips and a glass of beer or wine. Only $15.

Held on the 2nd Friday of the month - local artisan, food stalls, art projections, local music.

BARISTAS DO IT BETTER The best baristas from across the Coast will be out in force next month for the first ever Latte Art Smackdown to be held in Ocean St. Hosted by Zahtar, the event will see the region’s best coffee brewers vie for the title. There will be prizes up for grabs. If you want to participate or to find out more phone 5326 3271.

SUNDAY SESSION

TRADITIONAL FARE

Tucked behind the hustle and bustle of Ocean Street, there’s a food revolution stirring at Corbin’s Kitchen & Wine Bar. Brother and sister team Jake and Alicia Pregnell are changing the Asian food scene on the Sunshine Coast.

Not to be mistaken for Asian-fusion, the Corbins’ menu takes a unique and unconventional approach to dishes you’d expect to see on the streets of Bangkok, paired with the subtle flavours of Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines.

Head chef Jake says the cuisine goes beyond the conventions of traditional Asian cooking techniques to create a distinct and unique flavour.

“Local produce played a big role when we created our new seasonal menu,’’ Alicia adds.

“We’re big believers of free-range and sustainable food, so it’s important to us that we source the best produce available and support local businesses as much as possible.

Corbin’s Sunday yum cha is worth a try. It gives customers a chance to sample a range of new dishes.

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SMALL BITES

Want Sunday lunch with a difference?

Go the yum cha way. Corbin’s Kitchen & Wine Bar has a delectable selection of all you can eat yum cha every Sunday.

For food with a difference, pay George and Sarah Bou Mansour a visit.

The owners of Zahtar serve up traditional Lebanese food from family recipes.

“We specialise in giving our customers a taste of Lebanon,’’ Sarah says.

“Dining at Zahtar gives everyone on the Sunshine Coast a relaxed experience of Lebanon.

“This is unique to the Sunshine Coast.

“We have a great team of friendly staff who make coming to Zahtar a great experience.”

The experience is set to become even more cultural with weekly bellydancing to be added to the entertainment menu in the near future.

The Piano Bar is home to sophisticated sounds and beautiful food. There is entertainment every night of the week.

With more live music than ever, Solbar hosts a range of acts five days a week ranging from local and emerging artists to international acts. Local musos are invited to shine with an open-mic night every Wednesday. Music, culture, art and groovy staff – that’s the Solbar.

HATTED CHEF AT HOME ON OCEAN Spring is a wonderful time of year to bring new life to menus around the Coast.

Peak Wine Bar is no different. It is the newest addition to the culinary and entertainment precinct of Ocean Street.

The new venue has snapped up its own Masterchef, Chad Fedele.

With more than 10 years of experience in the kitchen, Fedele comes to Peak from the illustrious Reserve Restaurant Cellar in Maleny where he was awarded One Chef Hat in the Australian Good Food Guide.

The restaurant also ranked in Queensland’s top 50 restaurants for the

inaugural AFR restaurant awards. Fedele will also be awarded One Chef Hat in the 2016 Good Food Guide.

Prior to working at Reserve, the esteemed chef was based in Adelaide working at some of the best restaurants, namely Plant 13 and Mesa Lunga.

He and his young family moved back to the Sunshine Coast two years ago and he is excited to head up Peak Wine Bar. Fedele comes from an Italian background and has worked with a wide range of cuisine, which has translated to Peak’s new and delightful spring menu.

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EAT STREET PROMOTION

DINNER

Machu Picchu has a tasty whole roasted pepper stuffed with rice and beef and topped with mozzarella cheese.

Only $15.

Enjoy MEZZE at The Piano Bar for just $40pp, we promise you it will be all you can eat! Fantastic for groups.

Zahtar’s Lebanese Table features 13 dishes including dips, salads, small mezza dishes and grilled meats, $35 per person.

Art on a plate – Peak Wine Bar’s 630 egg with soft polenta, shitake mushrooms and black garlic, $15.

ELIXIBA is an exciting herbal alchemy approach to the Ocean Street dining experience.

The team behind this avantgarde restaurant has a simple motto: you can enjoy a great night out while making healthy choices.

At ELIXIBA, both the food and drinks are infused with a variety of active botanicals. The drinks menu feature a range of beer and liquor that has been custom brewed and distilled using herbs, super foods and bush tucker.

Out of the kitchen comes herbal infused cuisine in a variety of styles including raw, vegan, tasty gluten free and Paleo.

The ELIXIBA food experience is created with health and pleasure in mind and served as share plates and taste plates.

LIVE SOUNDS

DIRECTORY AK-TIV, Duporth Avenue, 5326 3430 facebook.com/aktivbar CORBIN’S KITCHEN & WINE BAR, Duporth Avenue, 5326 1022 corbins.com.au

Yamini weave a sound that helps you twist, intertwine and feel alright. Rising from Sunshine Coast soil, the band has come together like friends around a fire, and that fire is reggae music. With a uniquely Australian brand of reggae/roots, Yamini calls for healing, reconnection and an all in shakedown. This is Yamini, this is music harmony.

This Saturday at Solbar October 31 supported by Khan - $5 entry.

ELIXIBA, Ocean Street, 5443 9880, elixiba.com MACHU PICCHU, Ocean Street, 0481 217 693, machupicchubar.com.au OLD SOUL, Ocean Street oldsoulmaroochydore.com.au PEAK WINE BAR, Ocean Street, 5443 1548, peakwinebar.com.au SOLBAR, Ocean Street, 5443 9550 solbar.com.au THE PIANO BAR, Ocean Street, 0422 291 249, thepianobar.com.au ZAHTAR, Ocean Street, 5326 3271 zahtar.com.au

Old Soul opened its doors a little more than a year ago and each weekend it’s packed to the rafters with partygoers.

The venue has established itself as the place for top shelf whisky and elaborate cocktails and the atmosphere is always pumping.

This weekend Old Soul is hosting a belated one-year anniversary celebration.

The Halloween-themed weekend will boast house music, disco and club tunes tonight, Friday October 30 followed by a night of 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s classics on October 31.

Machu Picchu South American Bar and Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, bringing authentic Latin American cuisine and atmosphere to Ocean Street.

Like its vivacious people and culture, South American food is full of bright colours and flavours.

Venue manager Mick Wallace says the signature dish Asado de Costilla de Res is hard to go past: “It’s a delicious combination of five-hour slow-braised beef short ribs served over black beans with spiced honey sauce and confit garlic.”

Try our Salsa Sundays every week from 2pm.

SIPS AND SWEETS

The Yogi Stack from Elixiba is a delicious concoction of mango and maca sorbet, chia and raspberry gel, coconut mousse and edible flowers.

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Corbin’s has sophisticated and scrumptious cocktails including the French martini.

The team at Ak-Tiv Bar take their food and coffee seriously.

It’s what sets them apart – great coffee and healthier food. Stop in for a cup.

Peak Wine Bar’s pb+j with peanut butter ice-cream, berries, biscuit crumb and marshmallow.

The Ak-Tiv story with owner Monica Smith…

Ak-Tiv Bar is a space where people come together for health and wellness or just time out. We want to empower our customers with clean, healthy options that taste great.

Our customers strive for a clean, active lifestyle. We love seeing mums come in with the kids knowing we have products that cater for intolerances and allergies.

We have monthly specials and we are featuring the release of our new spring summer acai and smoothie bowls. Come in to try them out.

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MY TIME

AUSSIE WORLD FESTEVIL

BE INSPIRED AT CONSCIOUS LIFE FESTIVAL

Ghosts and witches will be out in force at Aussie World this weekend to celebrate all things creepy and kooky.

The three-day annual Aussie World Halloween FestEvil is on until Saturday, October 31 and people are being urged to buy their tickets to ensure they don’t miss out on the fun. There will be two family fun nights with themed mazes, entertainment and of course, lots of rides.

Families are encouraged to dress in costume. The event coincides with the launch of the new Charlie’s Farm Maze, which was developed in partnership with award-winning writer and director Chris Sun from SlaughterFX.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head along to the fifth annual Conscious Life Festival.

The jam-packed two-day event has become one of the most comprehensive health and wellbeing events on Queensland’s calendar.

There will be 130 exhibitors including health and wellbeing practitioners, performers and educators.

Organiser Laura Di Mambro says the event promotes all aspects of conscious living, change and positive growth from nutrition, health, wellbeing and the environment to eco-friendly and organic products.

“The Sunshine Coast is such a health conscious paradise. Where better to bring all the wonderful modalities and specialists under one roof to showcase what unique and diverse products and services many business and individuals have to offer,” Di Mambro says.

“The health and wellbeing industry is one of the fastest growing in the world.

For more information and to buy tickets visit aussieworld.com.au.

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The Sunshine Coast is proof of this growing trend with many individuals devoting their time and energy to improving their health and that of others.”

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You’ll find recycled vintage and retro furniture, homewares, fashion, plants, fresh produce and lots of great food at Peregian Beach Markets.

The markets are held on the first and third Sunday of the month from 7am. Do yourself a favour and check it out at Kingfisher Park.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 SHAKA HAN, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm MITCH GRAINER, The Pub Aussie World, 3pm VALERIE, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm ALEXIS SAWFORD, Lemon and Thyme, 5.45pm CAZ, Dicky Beach Surf Club, 6pm CHRIS FLASKAS, Solbar, 6pm KIERAN Q, Bangkok by Night, 6.30pm SISTER C, Mets on Kings, 7pm BONE DRY, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm VIBE DUO, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm MATT MCHUGH, Solbar, 8pm OLD SKOOL, The Yacht Club, 8pm PHIL BARLOW, Solbar, 8.30pm JANICE AND THE VIOLETS, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 9pm MR PERKINS, O’Malley’s, 9.30pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 CARL WOCKNER, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm TAYLOR MOSS DUO, Alex Surf Club, 3pm TOBY STRATON, Solbar, 4pm BUILT4COMFORT, Solbar, 7pm

1. The Dressmaker – M 2. Bridge of Spies – M 3. The Last Witch Hunter – M 4. Burnt – M 5. The Martian – M Purchase tickets at Maroochydore Cinemas box office or online at eventcinemas.com.au See online for full session details.

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ALEXIS SAWFORD, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm FLACKOES, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 5pm DREW WILSON, Lemon and Thyme, 5.45pm PLAYSKOOL, Solbar, 6pm HARII, Brightwater Hotel, 6.30pm JIMMY D, Mets on Kings, 7pm THE LYRICAL, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm SAM WEDGWOOD, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm EDEN MULHOLLAND, Solbar, 8pm MASON RACK BAND, The Yacht Club, 8pm STRICTLY BALLROOM, Taps, 8.30pm SARENDA, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 9pm STEVENSON STREET, O’Malley’s, 9.30pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Paul McKenna, Maroochy Surf Club, 6pm

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MY TIME

TODD’S GROG Todd Widdicombe stumbles across an ace new brew.

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ife’s too short to drink dodgy beers.

Having said that, I’ve often wondered what would happen if you used shite beer as windscreen wiper fluid in your car. Would you be driving around with beer goggles on? I Googled washer fluid to check the ingredients… distilled water, window cleaner, ammonia and vinegar. Yep, sounds like Toohey’s Gold to me.

Speaking of cars, I saw the grousest bumper sticker the other day. It said: ‘Save the Earth, it’s the only planet with beer’.

Now that’s right up there with ‘Dislexics are teople poo’ and any ‘My Zombie Family’ stickers.

On my way to pick up this week’s beer I saw a little Suzuki with a ‘My Family’ sticker on the back that was a stick figure woman, a surfboard and a dog. Now I don’t mean to be picky but that’s not a ‘My Family’ sticker, that’s a singles advert.

Worst thing happened at the supermarket the other morning. A woman stared intensely at my beer sitting in the cup holder for a solid two minutes. It’s like she’d never seen a cup holder on a shopping trolley before.

She said, “You sir, you have a drinking problem.” I said, “Sure do lady, two hands, one mouth, now that’s a drinking problem.” Then I continued on my merry way down the cereal aisle, after my middle finger gave her a standing ovation. Okay, so this didn’t actually happen, but I visualised the extension of the middle finger salute in my mind and felt fairly satisfied. By the time I got to the dips section, I’d nailed that lady with my witty one-line comebacks. Again all in my mind.

Why does that happen to us? We think of all the awesome stuff to say well after the moments has long gone.

I was still getting over the glares from the parents at my kids’ school assembly when I sat there sipping a Black Rat. Seriously people, drinking rum at 9.15 in

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the morning doesn’t make me an alcoholic, it makes me a pirate! Of course, I’m just joshing. That never happened. It was a vodka and passionfruit UDL. Sure there is more to life than beer, but beer makes all those things so much better. So it is with this week’s brew.

Young Henry’s is a little brewery in the heart of Newtown in Sydney. I’ve been looking forward to sampling some of the Young Henry’s gear for ages and the YH Natural Lager hasn’t let me down. It’s a ripper. Only four ingredients go in and this beer comes out. Just hops, malt, water and yeast.

Its hazy golden appearance is different from other lagers and the use of three varieties of Aussie hops gives off a subtle citrus aroma with a light bitterness and a mild dry finish to boot. This unfiltered lager is an easy drinking sessional beer and will be a crowd favourite this summer.

You’ll be all over it like Rupert Murdoch on Mick t’s Jagger’s ex-missus. Yep, that’s happened.

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With algae and aquatic extracts to thicken and texturise, it’s a great product to achieve volume or sexy, loose tousled styles. Toni & Guy, Cotton Tree, $40.50.

HOW TO USE: SPRAY ON DRY HAIR ABOUT 30CM AWAY FOR GREAT TEXTURE AND SEPARATION.

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Phone 5451 0251. tonyandguy.com.au

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Curling irons will create beautiful curls but always protect your hair when summer styling with a product like Label M Smoothing Cream. With avocado, Barbados cherry, coconut and olive, it sounds good enough to eat, $41.50 at Toni & Guy.

HOME ESSENTIALS Synergie Clinical Grade Skin Care has released an exclusive hand care duo, encompassing its ‘clean science’ philosophy. This hand cleanser and hand lotion is the perfect combination to clean and nourish hands without harsh detergents and chemicals.

The hand cleanser‘s gentle formula with Listea essential oil won’t disturb the skin’s natural pH balance and is free from SLS and other potentially harmful ingredients. Fortified with the aromatic Listea cubeba, this cleansing gel contains natural antimicrobial properties and is a soothing skin tonic.

The hand lotion is enriched with

Synergie Skin Home Essentials Limited Edition Gift Box a blend of therapeutic oils including rosehip, jojoba and evening primrose, as well as essential Vitamin B. The gift box also contains a vitamin B facial serum – a multi-tasking cosmeceutical that will rejuvenate and strengthen the skin. Containing 13 per cent niacinamide, it helps address facial skin conditions.

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With almost 60,000 copies of MWP delivered fresh every Friday, it’s no wonder we have the growth corridor of the Sunshine Coast covered for locals and tourists alike.

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MY STYLE SUMMER PROMOTION

RESOLVE FITNESS

Want to be your best this summer? Here are some tips that will help you feel good and look great.

YOUR NEW TRAINING PARTNER Summer is upon us so there is no better time to knock your body into shape.

Whether you want to be bikini ready or simply improve your fitness, joining a gym is a great way to get active.

Resolve Fitness boasts a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest cutting-edge cardio and function training equipment.

This is boosted by Resolve’s Wellness Key, a new technology which is proving to be a powerful training tool.

Insert into your treadmill and it records the route of your run, the distance, pace and calories burnt so you can compete against yourself the next time you are in the gym.

FITNESS TIP When exercising, remember that less is more. You don’t need to spend endless hours working out. Develop a timeefficient program and you can accomplish plenty in a short amount of time.

Make your gym visits enjoyable!

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SPIRITUALLY CONNECTED Feeling stressed? Take some time out and re-energise with yoga. This gentle exercise connects the mind with the body and is built on three elements – exercise, breathing and meditation.

People who practice yoga will see improvements in their posture, joints, digestive system and nervous system.

Check out Resolve’s mind and body studio.

WHAT YOU EAT IS WHAT YOU ARE Pack your plate with fresh fruit and vegies and you’ll be feeling better in no time.

A balanced diet should include: • Plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruit • Plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles) preferably wholegrain • Include lean meat, fish, poultry or alternatives and dairy • Drink plenty of water • Limited saturated fat and moderate total fat intake • Foods low in salt • Limited alcohol intake.

THINK GREEN Boost your energy levels before hitting the gym with a delicious and protein-packed kiwi and kale smoothie. Blend the fruit and vegetables in some cold milk and you’ll be feeling energised in no time.

GET ACTIVE If running on a treadmill isn’t your thing there are plenty of other ways to get your body in shape.

Resolve Fitness has more than 50 classes available.

With a mixture of the renowned Les Mills classes as well as freestyle classes, there is something for everyone.

Why not try body pump, body attack, RPM and body balance, Zumba or boxing?

Resolve Fitness is located at 19 West Terrace, Caloundra. Phone 5436 0222 or visit resolvefitness.com.au

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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE

LOCAL BUILDING INDUSTRY LEADS THE WAY TIME AND TIME AGAIN Local builders and designers will gather at Novotel Twin Waters on November 6 for the Housing Industry Association awards, a gala event that celebrates our local building industry talent, writes HIA’s Branch Manager Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay Stuart Collins.

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ach year the Housing Industry Association runs a prestigious housing award’s program on the Sunshine Coast.

The award’s program celebrates the achievements of the local residential construction industry that continues to deliver new levels of quality, excellence and innovation in the design and construction of homes, renovations and kitchen and bathroom projects.

One of the strengths of the local awards is that it enables industry participants, including builders, developers, designers and contractors, to compete against their peers across a range of building categories from custom built homes to renovations, and everything in between. It is a competition that rewards building excellence and challenges industry, with new homeowners undoubtedly being the ultimate beneficiaries of this healthy rivalry.

Unsurprisingly, the Sunshine Coast is fortunate to have some of the best builders, designers and tradesmen in

SX Constructions Custom – nominee for Custom Built Home Award

the country, with local entrants out-performing Gold Coast, Brisbane and Toowoomba builders over a number of years. This is further supported by the unprecedented number of winners that herald from the Sunshine Coast that progress on to win state and national awards every year.

As a result of this, many industry operators and consumers from outside the Sunshine Coast are turning to local HIA members in order to find new ideas

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and inspiration for their next housing project. Rather than being seen as a threat, this will only galvanise the local industry and will provide renewed incentive for even better design and elevated standards of workmanship.

In fact, this process is already underway with the latest array of entries for this year’s awards set to raise the bar further with the finalists and winners to be announced on November 6, at a gala event at the Novotel Twin Waters.

This year’s awards promise to build on previous years with entries on the increase, additional categories to contest and a number of new entrants participating in the awards program.

All in all, this has the makings of a recipe for further Sunshine Coast building industry success on the local, state and national stages and will once again place the Sunshine Coast on the map when it comes to building distinction.

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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE

Sunshine Coast Homes deserve Contemporary Landscaping

Multi Award Winning Professional Landscaping Construction

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Troy Douglas Phone 0408 329 076 www.contemporarylandscaping.com.au

Multi Award Winning

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Cabinet Maker Sunshine Coast

New Kitchens | Renovations | Custom Designs 5493 1711 www.cabinetrysolutions.com.au

Total Concept Homes – nominee for Townhouse/Villa Award

READY TO GO GREEN?

Are you ready for the ultimate lifestyle, enjoying the comfort and luxury of a beautiful home while saving money and saving the planet?

The choice is simple, Wayne Rosenberg builds some of the most stylish and very green homes on the Coast. Why not call Wayne today?

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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE

Ausmar – nominee for Custom Built Home Award

Cabinetry Solutions – nominee for Kitchen of the Year Award

Total Creative Construction – nominee for Display Home Award

Update Cabinets – nominee for New or Renovated Laundry Award

STR BUILDERS CUSTOM HOME This Custom Designed dwelling was designed with ease of living in mind. Features of this home are the living room with its high ceilings, extensive cabinetry throughout, luxurious ensuite, vast amount of glass, and the oversized solid timber glass concealed sliding doors.

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BRD Group are a licensed Building Design, Interior Design, and Project Management Company that specialises in all areas of the industry. We have a Vision of providing excellence in our services and our Mission is to partner with our Clients to provide a complete Building and Interior Design service for our varying sectors of Residential, Multi Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, and Institutional projects.

SUNSHINE COAST Office 1, 80-82 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore T: +61 7 5443 3726 admin@brdg.com.au BRISBANE Office 3, 36 Bryants Road Loganholme T: +61 7 3806 1855 admin@brdg.com.au

As a business, we value Teamwork, Respect, and Open Communication with both our Staff and Clients.

Interiors  Residential  Commercial  Planning  Hospitality  Institutional

ABN: 60 131 465 891 QBCC: 1160937

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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE

“Stunning and cost effective without compromising fittings, finish or comforts, 10 out of 10, the perfect score!”

Graeme and Marie, Minyama

Custom Built Homes • Complete Remodelling • Interior Design

Building Lifestyle on the Sunshine Coast No middle management Deal direct with the builder Visit our online gallery of works Grant McDonald – nominee for Custom Built Home Award

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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE

Brad Read Design – nominee for Interior Design Award

Wayne Rosenberg – nominee for GreenSmart Energy Efficiency Award

CUSTOM MADE kitchens and laundries

Same family owned business for over 25 years. Update Cabinets has gained the reputation for delivering a quality product regardless of budget.

DESIGN | BUILD | LANDSCAPE

Nominated for

• Kitchen over $50k • New or Renovated Laundry

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Latest trends 3D Kitchen Designs New & renovated kitchens 2-Pac, Laminate, Timber, Stone

• Architect designed tri-level home with 452squares of living • Four bedrooms, three bathrooms plus powder rooms built around open plan living designed to take in the ocean views.

• Poolside entertaining area with first class kitchen, butlers pantry and Gaggenau appliances • Finalist in Townhouse/Villa of the Year

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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE

5 STAR  JW Constructions – nominee for Renovation Award

SERVICE QUALITY AND STYLE

HIA SUNSHINE COAST HOUSING AWARDS – CATEGORIES Kitchen of the Year Bathroom of the Year Bathroom design New or Renovated Laundry Outdoor Kitchen Small Lot Housing Outstanding Showroom Affordable Housing Innovative Housing Residential Building Designer Best use of Face Brick Interior Design Interior Decoration/Styling

FINALIST IN CUSTOM BUILT HOME CATEGORY Quorn Close, Buderim features: • Four bedroom plus study and triple garage • Designer series rendered greenboard cladding with superior energy efficiency and bushfire requirements • Cantilevered stone breakfast bar with undermount LED lighting in kitchen

• Glass edged swimming pool with self managed filtration system • Designated media room with motion activation TV • Custom made and detailed walk-in robes • Raised entry with 1500mm pivot entry door made from rose wood

QBCC 1057581

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Phone 0421 707 868 www.grantmcdonaldhomes.com.au

2015

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These winners will be exhibited in My Weekly Preview on Friday 20th November.

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BUSINESS PROMOTION

PROPERTY INVESTORS BRING BACK QUEENSLAND’S SUNSHINE

ROOM WITH A VIEW

John Gallagher from Argon Law says you can protect that perfect vista from your neighbour’s trees.

Luxe Commercial managing director Chris Sales says commercial property prices are set to rise.

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he Sunshine Coast’s healthy commercial property market is proving too strong a drawcard for many southerners, with a consistent run of investors looking for high quality and low risk opportunities.

The trend, largely driven by those overseeing self-managed super funds and underpinned by low interest rates and strong returns, has left the market in its healthiest position for years.

Enquiries have gathered pace for the past year, leaving stock levels depleted and landlords in the box seat.

We have seen a strong wave of enquiry across all commercial property sectors recently, this coupled with the lack of stock means property prices are bound to head north, both for sale and lease.

The trend reflects conditions in most capital cities, which have recorded three consecutive quarters of positive growth according to Jones Lang La Salle research.

Improving economic confidence is

also expected to provide ongoing stability in the Sunshine Coast market with the short-to medium-term outlook remaining strong.

Vacancy rates across the region had dipped below 10 per cent for the first time in several years and net yields of 7 to 8 per cent were proving a strong drawcard for many southern investors, who might otherwise only be achieving 4 to 5 per cent net return on their commercial investments elsewhere.

Incentives are at their lowest level we’ve seen in several years, this also strengthens a landlord’s position when negotiating lease terms.

We are in a really healthy position in terms of affordability and choice.

There’s some excellent listings being offered under great terms and it’s an attractive proposition compared to city investments.

For more information: luxecommercial.com.au.

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o your neighbour’s trees block the view that you used to enjoy across your neighbour’s property?

The law has not traditionally recognised that land holders have any rights to a view, but new laws in Queensland since 2011 have changed that position to some extent.

The Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Act makes land owners responsible for ensuring their trees do not cause substantial, ongoing and unreasonable interference with their neighbour’s use and enjoyment of their land.

The act also allows a neighbour affected in that way to apply to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (or QCAT) for an order, if the interference results in an obstruction to their view.

Important things to note about this are: • the view must be from a dwelling; • the obstruction must be substantial,

ongoing and unreasonable; • the view must have existed at the time the applicant neighbour took possession of their property; • the offending tree must be is more than 2.5 metres high; and • the tree must be on residential land.

QCAT can make orders requiring the removal or ongoing trimming of the tree, at the tree owner’s cost, but the onus is on the affected neighbour to prove its case.

The best way to do that is with photographs, so if you fear that your view will be lost as your neighbour’s trees grow, take some photographs, record the dates and let your neighbour know that your view must be respected.

If you can’t resolve the issue directly with your neighbour then you should consider an application to QCAT.

Sign-up for John’s free regular legal articles and insights by heading to the Argon Law website argonlaw.com.au

Advice

The counsel you’ll want to keep

YOUR SUNSHINE COAST COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

Argon Law is a commercial law firm motivated to help clients achieve commercially beneficial, tax effective and cost efficient outcomes.

We focus on business law, property law (including conveyancing and leasing), wills and estate planning and probate and estate administration.

Our vision is to deliver outstanding quality at a reasonable cost and always, to delight our clients. If you are looking for a trusted solicitor on the Sunshine Coast who can meet your needs, call our Director, John Gallagher for a private discussion.

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PROPERTY

IN LOVE WITH ALEX

Alexandra Headland’s natural elevation gives it some of the best water views on the Coast. Words: Candice Holznagel

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etween Maroochydore and Mooloolaba is a chunk of beachfront land so coveted that a few decades ago, it was dubbed the Golden Triangle.

The base of the triangle is along BuderimMooloolaba Road and it then flows down the slopes to peak at the waterfront.

Alexandra Headland’s appeal is in its natural elevation, not just the rocky headland that gives it its name, but also the streets behind where homeowners can claim a slice of ocean views courtesy of the lay of the land.

The beach has always been popular among surfers and there is also a section patrolled by the Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club.

Originally called Potts Point, it was renamed to honour Queen Alexandra, wife of Queen Victoria’s son Edward VII in 1915, the same year that the first land subdivisions took place. And there is only one headland, although it is often erroneously referred to as Alexandra Headlands.

The first cottages cropped up in the 1920s as holiday homes for residents of Palmwoods and Woombye and later in the decade, Alexandra Hostel, a pioneering integrated resort complex opened opposite the surf club.

This was later purchased by the Presbyterian Church and as Alexandra Park, became something of a landmark over the next seven decades.

Its big old colonial-style white building surrounded by green lawns was used for children’s camps and conferences until it was demolished in the 1990s and

AGENT’S TIP Agent Ross Cattle of Define Property shares his advice for buying and selling in Alexandra Headland.

IS THE MARKET STRONG?

replaced by the Alex Shores housing estate and resort.

Alexandra Park’s bushland sanctuary was preserved as part of the deal and is now an unexpected forest retreat hidden behind the esplanade.

Some original and lots of new, architect-designed homes can be found in the cluster of streets that run off the base of the triangle.

An abundance of high-rise buildings and unit developments, particularly along the front, means it is one of the most densely populated areas on the Sunshine Coast, with 20.6 people per hectare in the Maroochydore and Alex precincts at the 2011 census.

The population of Alexandra Headland as of the 2011 census was 3717.

Summing up: Alexandra Headland is a tourist centre with a beach and a collection of leisure-based shops. It doesn’t have a school or town centre but is only 3.5 kilometres from the Sunshine Plaza. It’s a holiday destination and offers a great lifestyle for locals.

Alexandra Headland is always popular. It’s one of those suburbs where it doesn’t matter what the market is like as it’s always desired.

It’s a place that a lot of people talk about.

It’s a central spot and you have access to Mooloolaba, it’s not far to Maroochydore and it’s easy to get to Buderim and the motorway.

The beach is great and there are beautiful sea breezes in the hot summer afternoons, or even now in spring.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BUY OR SELL IN THE AREA? My advice to the seller is that I wouldn’t sell! It’s a great suburb. But if you do need to sell, the beauty is that you’re in a suburb that’s desired. You are best not to stick a price on your home, but auction. It’s a suburb where you can expect to have competition.

When you’ve got buyers competing against each other that works for the vendor… you get a premium price that way. It’s the only way to be sure you don’t undersell.

With buyers, do your homework. You need to get yourself in a position to put your offers in without too many clauses. Be ready to go and you’ll have a little more advantage over everyone else.

Mooloolaba, 15 Aldinga Place

Endless Fun with Large Mooloolaba Water Frontage Boasting a privileged position in one of Mooloolaba’s most exclusive pockets 22 metres of water frontage.

• Expansive living areas flowing beautifully out to the covered terrace • Entertainer’s paradise or a family fun house • Spacious kitchen with ample cupboard space, and stainless steel appliances • Master suite featuring stylish ensuite and large walk in robe • Large, brand new carpeted pontoon with light, power & hose

OPEN HOME: Saturday October 31st 2 - 2.30pm VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au PRICE: $1,065,000 AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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Buderim, 7 Heracles Court

A DREAM HOME FOR THE GROWING FAMILY

A family special with close proximity to private schools, this home was OPEN HOME: Saturday October 31st 12 - 12.30pm designed with the family in mind, located in a quite cul-de-sac and VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au adjacent to a huge park creates so much freedom and space AUCTION: On site Saturday 14th November at 11am • Undercover entertaining terrace over looking the inground pool AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 or 5478 2477 • Four good sized bedrooms all with ceiling fans and built in robes • Double lock up garage for cars/storage, room to park caravan or boat • Set on 703sqm of Headland Park Buderim Land 4 2 2 2

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INDUSTRY NEWS

CORNER HUB SET TO IMPRESS New Mooloolaba development will be a premier dining and shopping hub that hopes to attract international standard retailers.

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he developer of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest project since the Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital says it wants to take Mooloolaba’s retail and dining experience to a new level.

The ARIA Property Group’s Michael Hurley says its $200 million project proposed for the corner of Mooloolaba Esplanade and River Esplanade will include 1,300-square metres of retail space.

“This is a unique opportunity to establish Mooloolaba as one of Queensland’s premier dining and retail precincts,” Hurley says.

“We have the demonstrated ability to bring international standard retailers to our projects, including Hermes, Mont Blanc, Ermenegildo Zegna and Max Mara to Brisbane’s Edward Street.

“We have also created Brisbane’s most exciting dining precinct in South Brisbane with award-winning restauranteurs Julius Pizzeria, Gauge Bistro and celebrity chef Ben O’Donoghue’s signature Billy Kart restaurant.

Hurley says the $80 million build would generate 859 direct and indirect jobs

Artist’s impression of ARIA’s new Mooloolaba development “Austin, a recent Aria project opposite the Queensland Museum in South Brisbane, was recently awarded the Excellence in Food Retailing award by the Property Council of Australia.

“Discussions are already well advanced with some of Australia’s leading restauranteurs to anchor what will become an iconic project for the Sunshine Coast.”

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Hurley says the $80 million build would generate 859 direct and indirect jobs during construction, along with 271 jobs following completion.

The ARIA Property Group will shortly relodge its amended plans to its development application for the project.

The developer is expected to remove the rooftop amenities from the original plans to reduce the height of the building, and also make some other significant changes to meet concerns expressed by the Sunshine Coast Council.

The amended plans are expected to go out for public comment in the next few weeks.

Ph: 5444 0258

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Owner Relocating – Will Sell on or Before Auction Positioned on the eastern tip of the Island and just one block from beautiful Double Bay Beach and restaurants is this quaint yet spacious home. Featuring open plan living with north facing pool and covered deck, this home has been meticulously kept. myweeklypreview.com.au

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• Master suite with ensuite and walk-in robe • Open plan living area and entertainers kitchen • North facing pool,covered entertaining area • Low maintenance block, air conditioning and ceiling fans • 10 houses to Double Bay and 2 to the canal

Auction On site Saturday 7th November at 3pm View: Saturday and Sunday 12:00-12:45pm and Wed 5:00 – 5:45pm Contact: Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 minka@teamgodwin.com.au www.teamgodwin.com.au My Weekly Preview | October 30, 2015 39

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PROPERTY

maroochydore 7/355 bradman avenue lifestyle this fully renovated riverside unit is surrounded by pleasant park lands and open spaces.

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both bedrooms have great views living room extends to a good sized balcony plantation shutters add a stylish touch modern kitchen has wide benches, dishwasher and good storage • two-way bathroom and separate toilet • body corporate fees only $2959 pa

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Pano Pa noramic vistas overloo oki king ng M oolo oo l olab aba a and the Panoramic overlooking Mooloolaba Glass House Mountains. Full length glass in the lounge gives a wonderful sense of light and openness. Take the staircase to the sunny roof top with 123-square metre of open plan spaciousness, you could design another living area here. Perfect for entertaining and the views here are spectacular. Just add a little stamp of your own to turn this lovely apartment into something to suit your style and enjoy living here for many years to come.

UNIT 6 ‘INFINITI’ 29 BUDERIM AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday November 14 @ 12pm First National Mooloolaba 5444 0800 Jean Hamer 0419 034 500 Monika Beducker 0418 715 639

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prime location 14 bairnsdale street, buderim lifestyle conveniently located in a sought after "on top" location of buderim and its popular restaurants and cafes, this lovely little home is also only 5 minutes drive from quality schools and some of the coast’s best beaches.

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polished timber floors throughout air-conditioned living drive-through garage for off street parking 607sqm fully fenced flat block

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immaculate villa 7/70 buderim pines drive, buderim lifestyle safe, secure and perfectly positioned close to shops and public transport, this beautiful home in the popular "pines retreat" will provide a relaxed lifestyle absolutely ideal for those wanting peace and quiet every day.

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electric gates and intercom very affordable body corporate fees immaculately maintained grounds flat walk to shops and transport solar panels

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family friendly entertainer!

7 quambi place, buderim

lifestyle ideally positioned in a beautiful leafy street, this gorgeous family home will be your retreat of privacy, peace and tranquillity, seemingly miles from the hustle and bustle, but merely minutes from the beautiful buderim village. accommodation perfectly set up for the growing family, the home provides 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 separate living areas. the children are kept happy with bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 having direct access to the kid’s retreat which can be closed off, perfect for when you have friends over. the master bedroom is upstairs, great for privacy and is spacious with plenty of natural light.

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features a great entertainer on a family friendly fully fenced 1090sqm block. this summer enjoy a swim in the pool or bbq watching the cricket on the spacious covered back patio. for extra security the house is fitted with high quality clear shield security screens and doors.

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quiet retreat on 17 acres

98 blackall range road, woombye

lifestyle a relaxing lifestyle the envy of your friends awaits you in this absolutely gorgeous property "karinyah". ideally situated at the end of a private sealed driveway overlooking a stunning 6.83 hectare block, this beautiful piece of secluded paradise will captivate you as soon as you arrive. accommodation the lower level comprises of 2 bedrooms, rumpus room, bathroom and laundry. the upper level is the heart and soul of the home with 3 more bedrooms, renovated exquisite bathroom, office, sewing room, centralised main living with fireplace and a dining room opening out to the verandah.

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features too many to list including, new guinea rosewood kitchen with cork flooring, 11m in ground pool, 2 x split system air-conditioners, plenty of water including town, tank, dam and permanent creek with irrigation licence for 10 acres and a large 12x12m shed. don’t delay your oasis awaits.....

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 6 PERINA STREET, WARANA Auction on site Saturday October 31 @ 10am Team Godwin 5444 0258 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 37 YEW COURT, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday October 31 @ 12.30pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 36 CRYSTAL STREET, MAPLETON Auction on site Saturday October 31 @ 3pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 58 WINDEMERE WAY, SIPPY DOWNS Auction on site Sunday November 1 @ 11am First National Lifestyle Sippy Downs 5450 1515 Gavin Flaton 0414 826 687

AUCTION RESULTS The easiest way to check out the latest auction results. Email auctions@myweeklypreview.com.au.

64 MAWHINNEY ROAD, GLENVIEW Passed in, in post auction negotiations / 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car First National Lifestyle Sippy Downs 5450 1515 Gavin Flaton 0414 826 687 23 LINGARA AVE, PALMWOODS Passed in, on the market for $500,000+ buyers / 4 bed, 3 bath, 4 car Property Today 5444 2222 Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

8 TAREEL STREET, WURTULLA Passed in, under contract post auction / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405122 526 Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

MARKET TRACKER

10 DANA COURT, PALMWOODS $362,500 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Natalie Massa

21 MINKARA STREET, WARANA $530,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Minka Jenkins

1 EVERGREEN AVENUE, PALMWOODS $450,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Natatlie Massa & Mike Burns

138 OCEANIC DR, WARANA $840,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Minka Jenkins

22 GALLOWS PLACE, PALMWOODS $482,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Bev McMullin

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

524 NICKLIN WAY, WURTULLA $451,000 / 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Deb Blundell 26 FITZWILLIAM DRIVE, SIPPY DOWNS $419,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim, Bevan Horsnell

11 HARRIER STREET, AROONA $480,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Seaside Real Estate, Anna Morgan-Varlow

16 GREENLEES COURT, PALMWOODS $415,000 / 4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Vanessa Brunton

5 CEDAR COURT, CURRIMUNDI $459,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, James Reynolds

20 PRIMROSE COURT, PALMWOODS $440,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Natalie Massa

UNIT 16 “THE ENTRANCE”, 5 HUME PARADE, CURRIMUNDI $950,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Seaside Real Estate, Julie Shirvington

20 SANIBEL COURT, PARREARRA $485,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Platinum Properties Sunshine Coast, Steve Kealey

27 HILL STREET, CURRIMUNDI $530,000 / 5 bed, 2 bath, 3 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Darren Ide

8/1 MILLENNIUM CIRC, PELICAN WATERS $486,250 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Tim Burrough

138 OCEANIC DR, WARANA $840,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Minka Jenkins

1 LA RITA COURT, PELICAN WATERS $620,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Seaside Real Estate, Di Hurman

524 NICKLIN WAY, WURTULLA $451,000 / 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Deb Blundell

1 MARYANN STREET, GOLDEN BEACH $482,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Graeme Palmer 36 BLAXLAND ROAD, NAMBOUR $330,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Andy Sharma 13/9A WASHINGTON STREET, NAMBOUR $279,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Vanessa Brunton 16 CHEVALLUM ROAD, PALMWOODS $350,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Stewart Medland

U238/4 MELODY COURT, WARANA $320,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Luke Godwin 13/100 PACIFIC BLVD, BUDDINA $625,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Minka Jenkins 21 MINKARA STREET, WARANA $530,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Minka Jenkins

37-39 SEYMOUR CLOSE, ROSEMOUNT $640,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 car RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Barbara Banks 26 FITZWILLIAM DRIVE, SIPPY DOWNS $419,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim, Bevan Horsnell U238/4 MELODY COURT, WARANA $320,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Luke Godwin 13/100 PACIFIC BLVD, BUDDINA $625,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Minka Jenkins

58 Windermere Way, Sippy Downs *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

MONS 192 Ferny Glen Road

THE ULTIMATE DESIGNER LIFESTYLE Positioned in a secluded court on 2002m2, this stunning near-new executive home is framed by lush tropical gardens in a premium pocket of Mons. It has been architecturally designed to make the very most of a work/lifestyle balance, with the accent being on top quality. This splendid home is in a world of its own yet is minutes from Buderim Village and all amenities.

• Spacious open plan livings • High ceilings and sealed limestone floors • Features walls of Italian ceramic tiles • Bi-fold doors to sensational outside area • Zoned and ducted air conditioning

• Chef’s dream kitchen and butler’s pantry • 4 extra large bedrooms, 4 premium ensuites • Fully fitted media room • Private heated pool and spa • Easy care terraced gardens

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9 Oak Court, MINYAMA Every once in a while a property comes to market that screams ‘potential’ accompanied by endless opportunities that just simply can’t be repeated.

• Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and set amongst multi million dollar homes

• 4 genuine bedrooms all with views to the water • 2 adequate bathrooms servicing both levels • Purpose built office area • Multiple living zones on ground level • Triple car accommodation offering ample storage • A newly installed 24m long jetty with 3 pylon security for the largest of vessels, 15A/32A shore power and is fully plumbed

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! th Double MPPwit FouroBedroom with s inHome d a w t ly n o After Gate S id de Ac Acce cess ce ss ffor or V or an o an Side Access Van or Boat This modern four bedroom home with two livings areas is llocated t d iin one off th t t iin Si the b bestt streets Sippy D Downs. Featuring; • Large main bedroom at the rear of the home, overlooking entertainment area, walk in robe and modern ensuite • Three remaining bedrooms with built ins and ceiling fans • Double gate side access with tall carport for van or boat • Formal living room at front of the property • Spacious gallery style kitchen and tiled family/dining room • A relaxing secluded outdoor entertainment area • 5kw solar power, two garden sheds, 576m2 block of land AUCTION Sunday 1st November at 12pm, on site INSPECT Saturday and Sunday 11:00am - 11:45am SIPPY DOWNS 07 5450 1515 GAVIN FLATON 0414 826 687 WEB www.fnlifestyle.com.au Beerwah 5494 6444 Caloundra 5438 5213

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Maroochydore 5479 6600 Mooloolaba 5444 0800

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This Minyama home has four genuine bedrooms, all with views to the water. Purpose built office area and multiple living zones on ground level. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and set amongst multi million dollar homes. Sits on a 991-square metre parcel of land stretched across the north facing block to escape the southerly wind and maximise the warmth and huge benefits of our Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Triple car accommodation and ample storage. Newly installed 24m long jetty with 3 pylon security for the largest of vessels, 15A/32A shore power and is fully plumbed. Covered outside living area on the eastern side. Only minutes to the main river and ocean.

9 OAK COURT MINYAMA 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday November 14 @ 9am Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Geoff Ohmsen 0412 103 147

MINYAMA

Luxurious architect designer home. 5 bedroom, 3-car garage, 657m2 mansion with 22m2 north facing frontage to Mooloolah River on a 1057m2 block.

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SIPPY DOWNS 58 WINDERMERE WAY

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ILKLEY 158-167 UPPER TOLSON ROAD (MISSING LINK ROAD)

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Immaculate Four Bedroom Home With Pool and Shed

Private And Stunning Three Storey Four Bedroom Home

This family home in an ideal location, with features including a sparkling inground swimming pool and a large man cave (shed), with plenty of room for the kids to play is going to auction this Sunday – will you be the lucky buyer?

• High ceilings, modern kitchen and bathrooms • Air conditioned, security screens, easily maintained garden • Double gate side access on a massive 843m2 block • Extra wide driveway and plenty of space down the side • Large outdoor entertainment area • Two beautiful living areas and a massive main bedroom AUCTION This Sunday 1st November at 11am, on site INSPECT Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am and Sunday 10:30am - 11:00am SIPPY DOWNS 07 5450 1515 GAVIN FLATON 0414 826 687 WEB www.fnlifestyle.com.au

This architecturally designed three storey, four bedroom home just off Old Gympie Road is being offered to the market for the first time. It is packed with stunning quirky features, must be seen to be appreciated!

• A private and peaceful 30+ acre lot, minutes from Eudlo • 4 bedroom, 3 storey timber home with 3 bathrooms • Entertaining’s a breeze on the large deck with valley views • In ground swimming pool with tropical backdrop • Energy efficient with 3.5kw solar power • Never run out of water; tanks; bore water and dams

BUDERIM 5 MCLAREN PLACE

OFFERS OVER $510,000

AUCTION Saturday 7th November at 12pm, on site INSPECT Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm - 1:45pm SIPPY DOWNS 07 5450 1515 GAVIN FLATON 0414 826 687 WEB www.fnlifestyle.com.au

MOOLOOLABA UNIT 6 ‘INFINITI’ 29 BUDERIM AVENUE

Private Sanctuary!

Stylish Design and Lots of Space …..

The attention to detail in this home is second to none!

This lovely home also features: • 3 bedrooms plus a very versatile multi-purpose room with bay window • Generous master bedroom with large walk through wardrobe and ensuite • Air conditioned living room, fans and built-ins in bedrooms • Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and splash backs • Sparkling inground saltwater pool, minutes from beaches • BBQ & entertaining areas with generous grassed backyard • 2 garden storage sheds as well as the pool pump shed

AND THE VIEWS ARE A PRICELESS BONUS! Panoramic views overlooking Mooloolaba and the Glass House Mountains. Full length glass in the lounge also gives a wonderful sense of light and openness. Take the staircase to the sunny roof top with 123m2 of open plan spaciousness, you could design another living area here. Perfect for entertaining and the views here are ABSOLUTELY spectacular. Just add a little stamp of your own to turn this lovely apartment into something to suit your style.

INSPECT Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am MOOLOOLABA 07 5444 0800 DAN HAWES 0477 503 059 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

AUCTION Saturday 14th November at 12pm, on site INSPECT Saturday 11:15am - 12:00pm and Wednesday 5:15pm - 6:00pm MOOLOOLABA 07 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 and MONIKA BEDUCKER 0418 715 639 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444

Maroochydore - 5479 6600

Nambour - 5441 1344

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Sippy Downs - 5450 1515

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IT IS FINALLY HERE...

THE ULTIMATE IN WATERFRONT LIVING

½7$1*$/220$ 5(6,'(1&(ž 5,9(5 (63/$1$'( 022/22/$%$ Positioned on the last unique riverfront development site in Mooloolaba, Tangalooma Residence delivers only four exclusive sky homes worthy of the multi million dollar location. Grandiose opulent architectural design with only the finest finishes and fittings and the best security and technology on offer, Tangalooma Residences are beyond compare. Capturing the epitome of luxury living, Tangalooma offers four private sky home residences over four expansive levels with over 500m 2 of living. Individual, exclusive lifts take residents to their private level which offer three metre ceilings, spacious balconies for entertaining with private spas and a design that takes in those special 180 degree water views, as far as the eye can see. Tangalooma Residence offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a world class residence, lifestyle and location.

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• Cutting edge architectural design • One expansive residence per level • Individual private lifts • Fully appointed spa, gym and pool • 180 degree waterfront views • Residences entertaining area • Private marina berths • Wrap around balconies • Four car basement parking

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AUCTION WATERFRONT LIKE NO OTHER - A TRIUMPH OF DESIGN 35 Bellanboe Circuit, Pelican Waters This home is an exploration of luxury, environment and architecture – creating the experience of retreat. The residence completely dominates its waterfront position and although grand in proportion, it remains rich in warmth and heart. It is entirely evident that from architectural concepts by renowned designer Tim Cronin to position and view - this designer residence is the absolute elite of waterfront living. Internal rooms spill out to green zones and wet areas creating a seamless merging of one with the surrounding environment. Timber, stone and constant water elements also create universal appeal that is relaxing, informal and elegant. Extensive use of glass captures fresh breezes and architectural snapshots from every aspect. An exquisite home that can only be explored first hand to appreciate the overall grandeur. From indoors there are many features that make it one of a kind - only by standing in the heart of it, can you really appreciate the mastery.

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880m2 - 20m stunning waterfrontage 2 level, 2 bath guest wing Travertine stone throughout Luxury master retreat over one level Granite and Onyx benchtops throughout Ducted air, security, pontoon, vacumaid, irrigation Carpeted oversized 3 car garage + huge side access Unique central pool/entertaining area Full inventory of features on request

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4 Bed + Study | 3.5 Bath | 3+ Car

Auction: On site, Wednesday November 25th at 6pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm by prior registration only Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320

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AUCTION THE HOME THAT THINKS IT’S A 6 STAR ‘PENTHOUSE’!

11 Mayfair Lane, Buderim As an agent, we certainly get the privilege of viewing some spectacular homes. Some homes are simply beyond compare and mere words just don’t seem to do justice. 11 Mayfair Lane is definitely one of these homes. In fact it’s more like a 6 star ‘penthouse’ without the Body Corporate fees and you actually own the land! 1050m2 of land, in fact. When you arrive at the home and push the electronic buzzer to enter from street level, you get a small hint you’re in for something very special. Inside does not disappoint! It’s not often I would describe a home as ‘perfect’, however 11 Mayfair Lane personifies this word ‘perfectly’! There is only one way to truly appreciate this property, and that’s to view it, or buy it and enjoy and appreciate it forever. Call Craig Porter now for your viewing and compete list of features.

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Unsurpassed views forever 1050m2 of level land 6 star ‘penthouse’ style 5 minutes to Buderim and Mooloolaba beaches 20 solar panels A true one-of-a-kind ‘Perfect’!

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Price: Buyers in the $2,000,000 range Inspect: By appointment only Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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AUCTION AUCTION THIS SATURDAY - WILL BE SOLD - OCEAN VIEWS AND DUAL LIVING 36 Crystal Street, Mapleton

6 Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car

Your final chance to live the hinterland dream in this stunning home! Offering endless possibilities perfect for dual living, in-law accommodation, extra income or simply enjoy as a large family home.

The option is yours! Tucked away within walking distance to Mapleton Village, you will love the warmth and character this home presents with high ceilings, stunning timber floors and generous decks to soak in the views or entertain. Each level offers dual living with three bedrooms and spacious living areas both inside and out. Homes like this don’t come along very often. Make no mistake, this home will be sold this Saturday at 3pm.

• Walk to Mapleton shops, cafes and transport • Dual living - level access to both levels • Perfect for large family, guest accommodation or extra income • Spacious decks for entertaining • Acoustic music studio

Auction: On site, Saturday October 31st at 3pm Inspect: Saturday from 2.15pm Robyne Williams 0488 999 536

AUCTION LIFESTYLE ACREAGE MUST SELL ON OR BEFORE AUCTION 240 Diddillibah Road, Woombye Rarely do properties like this come along. Offering 13 acres, a commanding home with separate dual living as well as well as another three bedroom cottage, the possibilities here are endless!

The land offers three fenced paddocks (perfect for horses or cattle), separate orchard and bore ensuring an endless supply of water to the property. Perfectly positioned to coasts hospitals, private schools, beaches and Maroochydore CBD. Serious seller is committed to selling this stunning property on or before auction. An inspection is a must!

6 Bed | 3 Bath | 6 Car

• 13 fully fenced acres + cattleyard • Commanding home with dual living • Separate 3 bedroom cottage • 15x8m shed with 3 phase power • Bore, orchard and packing shed • 10 minutes to Maroochydore and beaches • 60 minutes to Brisbane

Auction: On site, Saturday November 14th at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Robyne Williams 0488 999 536

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AUCTION SUPERB WATERFRONT LIVING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - OWNER COMMITTED TO SELL! 30 Sunbird Chase, Parrearra Look no further for your next family home. This stunning architect designed, waterfront property of approx 650m2, boasts superb wide water views across the canal, four bedrooms all with ensuites, four internal living zones, a pontoon and jetty, a sparkling 12m Mediterranean lap pool and much more. With the perfect location, close to the beach, top schools, local shopping centre and everything else the Sunshine Coast is known for, don’t delay. Contact Karen Jones now to arrange your inspection.

4 Bed | 4 Bath | 3 Car

• Impressive wide water views • Ocean access with pontoon/jetty • Superior designed home of 650m2 • Stunning 12m Mediterranean lap pool • Four separate living zones indoors • 3 outdoor entertaining areas • Fully fenced and secure

Auction: On site, Saturday November 21st at 4pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm & Wednesday 5-5.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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AUCTION FANTASTIC MOOLOOLABA OPPORTUNITY ON 643M2 CORNER BLOCK 42 Balyarta Crescent, Mooloolaba

2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car

This wonderful home is neat as a pin, perfectly presented and ready for you. With the floor space of a three bedroom home, however set up as two, this lovely residence has loads to offer.

Set in a sought after location in the heart of Mooloolaba, the property lends itself to plenty of options - this home ticks all the boxes, DON’T MISS OUT!

Auction: On site, Saturday November 7th at 10.30am Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm & Wednesday 5-5.45pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

WHEN SIZE MATTERS - A FAMILY HAVEN 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

16 Midden Place, Pelican Waters Sizeable family home in a quiet cul-de-sac oozes style and space. Featuring four bedrooms plus an office, four internal living areas, oversized outdoor area and enormous parent’s retreat. Side access for boats and vans and an easy walk to shops and new Town Centre - room to move!

Price: Offers over $699,000 Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION BATTERY HILL

Sat 11-11.30am - 2 Ikara Street Listed at $695,000 - Carol Carr

BEERWAH

Sat 3-3.30pm - 30 Monarch Place Offers over $399,000 - Andrew Dyce

BIRTINYA

Sat 2-2.30pm - 12 Macon Street Contact agent - Andrew Dyce

BOKARINA

Sat 2-2.45pm - 21 Bluebird Parade Offers over $600,000 - Karen Jones

BUDDINA

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BUDERIM

Inspect by appointment - 11 Mayfair Lane Buyers in the $2,000,000 range - Craig Porter Sat 10-10.30am - 4 Eungella Way High $600,000’s - Dean Stewart Sat 10-10.30am - 10 Corryong Close Offers over $499,000 - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 10-10.45am - 3 Sylvan Street Buyers from $785,000 - Anne Wallace Sat 10-10.45am - 30 Claremont Street Mid $400,000 buyers - Alan Riley Sat 11-11.45am - 22 Lutana Court Low to mid $600,000’s - Danyell Sparksman Sat 11.15-12pm - 2 Serenity Court Buyers In the mid to high $500,000’s - Anne Wallace Sat 12.30-1pm - 6 Kerenjon Avenue Buyers from the high $600,000’s - Richard Espray Sat 12.30-1pm - 5 Macona Court Please contact agent - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 1-1.30pm - 9 St Martins Terrace Offers over $799,000 - Linda Weaver Wed 5.15-5.45pm - 9 St Martins Terrace Offers over $799,000 - Linda Weaver

BURNSIDE

Sat 10-10.30am - 3 Bright Court Offers over $399,000 - Robyne Williams

CALOUNDRA WEST

Sat 1-1.30pm - 6 Donnelly Plce Contact agent - Carol Carr Sat 2-2.30pm - 3 Sky Street Contact agent - Carol Carr

CURRIMUNDI

Sat 11-11.30am - 99/40 Lakeside Crescent Offers over $405,000 - Linda Weaver

FOREST GLEN

NINDERRY

Alan Riley 0422 723 719

Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184

PALMVIEW

Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

Kristin Hosking 0427 244 466

PARREARRA

Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

Kym Whiteman 0434 007 161

Bree Charles 0416 435 391

Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

Brendan McGill 0409 879 111

Leanne King 0439 910 235

Carol Carr 0435 807 324

Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

Craig Porter 0411 554 880

Linda Weaver 0477 774 741

Dana Paxton 0416 792 364

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

Danyell Sparksman 0421 670 696

Melissa Fernandez 0437 461 990

Dean Stewart 0412 530 258

Nef Pearce 0421 076 921

SIPPY DOWNS

David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123

Richard Espray 0413 883 540

TANAWHA

Dominic Fernandez 0424 767 121

Rob Fulton 0468 581 225

Georgina Griggs 0401 868 006

Robyne Williams 0488 999 536

Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Rod Whiteman 0434 219 118

Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

John Skerlak 0413 441 834

Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320

Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

Susan Oakenfull 0407 558 525

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

Vicki Cooper 0412 802 215

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Sat 10-10.30am - 240 Ninderry Road Offers over mid $500,000’s - Robyne Williams

Sat 10.30-11am - 359 Main Road Mid to high $500,000’s - Georgina Griggs Sat 12-12.45pm - 8 Kinsale Court High $400,000’s - Kate Jewry

Sat 10-10.30am - 26 Forest Ridge Avenue Mid to high $700,000’s - Dominic Fernandez

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LANDSBOROUGH

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

LITTLE MOUNTAIN

Sat 12-12.30pm - 27 Dunk Place Contact agent - Carol Carr

MAPLETON

Sat 2.15-3pm - 36 Crystal Street Auction Sat October 31st at 3pm - Robyne Williams

MAROOCHYDORE

Sat 10-10.45am - 4 Macleay Lane Listed at $539,000 - Kylie Tredrea Sat 11-11.30am - 58 Centenary Crescent Mid $600,000 buyers - Glennis Schindler Sat 11-11.45am - 41 Minti Street Expressions of interest - Kate Jewry

MINYAMA

Sat 12-12.45pm - 6 Mooloolah Island $2 Million plus buyers - Karen Jones

MOOLOOLABA

Sat 11-11.45am - 8/17 Bindaree Crescent Forthcoming auction - Karen Jones Sat 1-1.45pm - 42 Balyarta Crescent Auction Sat November 7th at 10.30am - Kate Jewry Sun11-11.45am - 5/31 Buderim Avenue $1.6 million buyers - Kate Jewry Wed 5-5.45pm- 42 Balyarta Crescent Auction Sat November 7th at 10.30am - Kate Jewry

MOUNTAIN CREEK

Thurs 5.15-5.45pm - 22 Great Keppel Crescent High $400,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 12-12.30pm - 22 Great Keppel Crescent High $400,000’s - Linda Weaver

NAMBOUR

6DW SP 0D\êHOG 6WUHHW Mid $300,000’s buyers - Robyne Williams Sat 12-12.30pm - 2 Huntingdale Drive Offers from Mid $300,000’s - Robyne Williams Sat 1-1.30pm - 52 Reilly Road Offers from low $300,000’s - Robyne Williams Sat 1-1.30pm - 12 Stuart Place Forthcoming auction - Robyne Williams

Sat 1-1.45pm - 30 Sunbird Chase Auction Sat November 21st at 4pm - Karen Jones Wed 5-5.45pm - 30 Sunbird Chase Auction Sat November 21st at 4pm - Karen Jones

PELICAN WATERS

Sat 10-10.30am - 5 Botany Drive Listed at $559,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 10-10.30am - 56 Lamerough Parade Offers over $1,200,000 - Kerri Johnston Sat 11-11.30am - 2/28 Pelican Waters Boulevard Offers over $399,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 11-11.30am - 1 Sea Glint Place Price by negotiation - Kerri Johnston Sat 12-12.30pm - 16 Midden Place Offers over $699,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 12-12.30pm - 55 Whitehaven Way Offers over $1,250,000 - Kerri Johnston Sat 1-1.30pm - 5 Koopa Place Offers over $699,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 1-1.30pm - 35 Bellanboe Circuit Auction Wed November 25th at 6pm - Kerri Johnston Sat 11.30-12pm - 5 Burrows Street Buyers in the $500,000’s - Richard Espray Inspect by appointment - 10 Tanawha Road Contact agent for negotiation - Craig Porter

VALDORA

Sat 9-10.30am - Lots 1-9/65 Thomson Valley Road From $299,000 - The Manor Estate - John Skerlak

WARANA

Sat 11-11.30am - 14 Ilaroo Crescent Buyers in the $500,000’s - Bree Charles

WOOMBYE

Sat 11-11.45am - 240 Diddillibah Road Auction Sat November 14th at 1pm - Robyne Williams Sat 1.30-2.15pm - 20 Ridgeview Place Buyers in the $600,000’s - Anne Wallace Sat 1.30-2.15pm - 18 Ridgeview Place Mid to high $600,000’s - Kate Jewry Sat 2-2.30pm - 12 Longview Place Auction Sat November 28th at 12.30pm - Robyne Williams

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

FOREST GLEN, 69 Parsons Road

School Run Drama? Problem solved! Lifestyle acreage - walk to Grammar!

Make this Property your summer holiday and enjoy the pool, the extra accommodation, fresh renovations and the expansive 1.7 acres of open lawns, quiet private gardens and enough space for all your hobbies and pets.

• Just 5 minutes walk to Grammar, drive 5 to Buderim or to both highways • Beautiful setting with wide open lawns bordered by lush rainforest • Ensuite in the master bedroom and 2 more queen size bedrooms in main house • S/C cottage; 1 or 2 bedrooms or perfect for home industry or office • New Caesarstone kitchen and open plan living so arrange it to suit • Sparkling salt water pool, 9x9m garage and sheds, fully fenced

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Chris Ryan 0455 974 039 For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID:1403 7855

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BUDERIM, 84 Mons School Road

Massive Price Reduction, Owners Want A Result Have peace of mind in knowing you have bought a quality home that has been immaculately maintained. Quiet, private location with extensive views. The family will love it and value is exceptional.

• Large 1012sqm gently sloping block • Separate artist studio/teenage retreat • Immaculately presented home • Established fruit trees and vegetable garden • Elevated location with extensive views from front and back decks • Sellers have bought elsewhere and are SELLING!!!

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ositioned in a secluded court on 2002-square metres, this near-new executive home is framed by tropical gardens in a premium pocket of Mons.

Architecturally designed to make the most of a work/life balance.

This home is in a world of its own yet is minutes from Buderim Village. Spacious open plan living.

High ceilings and sealed limestone floors. Italian ceramic tile feature wall. Bi-fold doors to outside.

Zoned and ducted air conditioning.

Chef’s dream kitchen and butler’s pantry. Four extra large bedrooms and ensuites. Media room.

Maleny Realty

192 FERNY GLEN ROAD, MONS 4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday November 21 @ 1pm Realway Buderim 5445 2777 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219

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Mount Vue is a boutique estate nestled in the hinterland, comprising of semi-acreage allotments ranging from 3000m2 to 4084m2 with panoramic rural views. This is the chance to secure your own piece of this stunning Hinterland oasis. www.malenyrealty.com.au/12590553

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PROPERTY

CLASSIFIEDS HOUSES FOR SALE Real Estate

HOUSES FOR SALE

2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE

5442 1888

OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS & BEST BUYS WOOMBYE: 18 Wilson Avenue Sat 12-12.40 Quality living here! A very central, convenient location makes this property a very appealing prospect. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms featuring 10’ high ceilings, rich polished timber floors, ducted air, good size central country kitchen that connects to dining and magnificent rear outdoors entertainment deck, a truly classical home. 2519m2 fully fenced, near level, fantastic block with fresh fruit trees and chook run. Downstairs complete with workshop/ storage room. Truly a stylish, elegant and Low $600,000’s inviting home.

PALMWOODS: Qualtiy, detail and tasteful design in this unique 2 acre property. 2mins to the heart of Palmwoods. 5brms,3bath,4car accomm. Wrap around verandah, gourmet chef’s kitchen, elegance plus big views.

Inspection is by appointment only.

58 IMAGE FLAT ROAD, NAMBOUR OPEN FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY 10-10.30 AM OR CALL FOR A PRIVATE INSPECTION

Attention Buyers $800,000’s range WOOMBYE: Sophistication on a private ¾

KAWANA ISLAND LIFESTYLE Love tthe Love he llifestyle. ifes if esty tyle le. Po Posi Positioned siti tion oned ed o on n th the e ea east eastern ster ern n ti tip p of tthe he IIsland sla land nd and nd jjust ustt on one e bloc ock k fr from om b eaut ea utiful D oubl ou ble e Ba Bay block beautiful Double Beach and restaurants is this quaint yet spacious home.

Featuring open plan living with north facing pool and covered deck, this home has been meticulously kept.

Master suite with ensuite and walk-in robe. Open plan living area and entertainers kitchen. North facing pool, covered entertaining area. Low maintenance block, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Ten houses to Double Bay and two to the canal.

FORTHCOMING AUCTION SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER, 2015 1.30 PM ON SITE

25 BAHAMAS CIRCUIT KAWANA ISLAND 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Auction on site Saturday November 7 @ 3pm Team Godwin 5444 0258 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063

acre block with broad mountain range views and stunning sunsets. 4brms, 2bathrooms, 3 car accom. A first class residence. Situated in an appealing location, 2 mins drive Woombye shops. Vast outlook overlooking rural Priced $849,000 properties to the range.

WOOMBYE: First Home Buyer Alert!!!

3brms, 1bath, 1carport – set on 863m2 block.

Impeccable home – quiet cul de sac, open plan lounge, dining, modern kitchen and full length covered verandah is the ideal entertainment Won’t Last $392,000 area.

WOOMBYE: Sought after Plantation Rise Estate Highset 4brm home with 2bath, open plan living and fantastic outdoor under roof veranda. 5mins to Woombye Township. 2 car garage + undercover carport for van or trailer.

This home will offer a comfortable family Offers in the High $500,000’s lifestyle.

WEST WOOMBYE: Modern family home, big shed and many extra features. 4brms,2bath,6 garage spaces, large 17 x 9m shed. Designed for spacious living, offering separate children’s wing. Private and peaceful. Truly a great family home. Owner committed elsewhere.

Offers $839,000 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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EXCLUSIVE MOOLOOLABA Enjo j y li ving i iin n one off M oolloollab ba’s ’ most exclusive excllusive i Enjoy living Mooloolaba’s pockets with 22 metres of water frontage. Expansive living areas flowing beautifully out to the covered terrace. Entertainer’s paradise or a family fun house.

Spacious kitchen with ample cupboard space, and stainless steel appliances. Master suite featuring stylish ensuite and large walk in robe. Large, brand new carpeted pontoon with light, power and hose.

15 ALDINGA PLACE, MOOLOOLABA 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Buyers in the $1,000,000 range Define Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

LITTLE MOUNTAIN $350pw 1 1 2 Brand new unit, close to schools and all amenities. Offers air conditioning and ceiling fans with lovely fenced courtyard.

Modern kitchen appliances and plenty of storage area. Pets on application. Available 30 November.

2 1 2 BIRTINYA $395pw Brand new unit, close to the new hospital precinct. Open plan living, air conditioning in all bedrooms and living rooms, in-built study desk, fully fenced yard. Available now.

1 1 2 WARANA $400pw Sit back and relax on your private balcony and enjoy the 180 degree view out over the water. In a zoned commercial complex, perfect for the professional working from home. No pets.

Available 4 December.

1 2 3 WURTULLA $410pw BREAK LEASE. Try this well maintained home with all the necessities. Purpose built office, multiple living, split system air conditioning, rear shed. Available 4 December 2 2 BOKARINA $420pw 3 Be one of the first to view this property and book your inspection today, being so close to the beach you wont want to miss the opportunity. Close to schools, transport and major shops. No pets. Available 9 November.

2 2 3 BIRTINYA $450pw Brand new unit, close to new hospital precinct, public transport and local shopping centres. Air con in all bedrooms and living areas, in-built study and blinds throughout. Available now.

MAROOCHYDORE $470pw 1 1 4 This home is set on the second level and is ideally located in the heart of Maroochydore. Ideal for someone who works from home as there is a separate office space No pets, Available now.

2 2 3 LITTLE MOUNTAIN $475pw Brand new unit in new area. Close to schools and handy to all amenities. Unit offers air conditioning and ceiling fans with lovely fenced courtyard. Spacious and has plenty of storage and garden space. Available 30 November.

KAWANA ISLAND $500pw 2 2 4 Good size fully fenced family home, walk in robe in main bedroom. Open plan living, double lock up garage, fans throughout, dishwasher and undercover entertaining. Available 9 November.

2 2 KAWANA ISLAND $515pw 4 This large home is close to schools, cafes, shops, park and beaches. Lovely walking/running tracks nearby along the water or through national parks. Open plan living, modern kitchen, fully fenced. Available now.

MOUNTAIN CREEK $500pw 2 2 3 Family home with ceiling fans and ducted air. Close to school, shopping and Tavern.

MINYAMA $650 pw 2 2 4 Gated renovated home close to Big W. Main is air conditioned.

Fans, DW and quality throughout. Lawn mowing included.

KAWANA ISLAND $750pw 2+ 2 4 Huge quality home with ducted air. Security system, crim-mesh, pool & multiple living areas throughout. Nestled in cul-de-sac Near waterways.

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Polished hardwood floors • Freshly painted upstairs • Rear covered balcony • Level enclosed yard

• Ample under-house storage • Double lock up garage • 2 bay Colorbond shed • Colorbond fencing • Quarter acre block (approx.)

GARY LANGFORD 0412 348 533 70 Currie Street, Nambour Phone 5441 3366 www.dayandgrimes.com

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TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21] This week love planet Venus and sex planet Mars make beautiful music together in your romance zone. Attached bulls – plan something extra special with your partner. Singles – a platonic relationship could suddenly take a surprisingly passionate detour!

GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21] Home is where the heart is, as Venus and Mars hook up in your domestic zone. Attached twins – a delicious home-cooked meal will be all the foreplay you need to get your libido going!

Singles – you could meet a soul mate through an introduction from a family member.

CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23] The secret to capitalising on the Venus/Mars connection is online. Singles – get your profile updated! Couples – on Monday or Tuesday, make sure you send your lover a sexy text or email.

Communication is the key to having a positive weekend.

LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23] Attached lions – it’s time to nurture your self-esteem [and make your lover feel special].

Single cats – if you develop your self-worth, then you’ll attract a more caring partner.

Transformation is in the air on Friday, when the Sun forms an aspect with Pluto.

VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] Love and lust are on the menu as Venus and Mars link up in your sign and boost your earthy charisma and sexual magnetism. Attached Virgos – your lover will find your sensual charms hard to resist. Singles – it’s time to cast your net wide and flirt up a storm!

LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] You’ll certainly be surrounded by intrigue this week, when Venus and Mars hook up in your mystery zone and secrets rise to the surface. So make sure you handle any sensitive information discreetly. Attached Librans – dig deep, as you uncover your partner’s secret desires.

SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] Prepare for a special celestial connection, as love planet Venus and passion planet Mars highlight your hopes and wishes. Attached Scorpios – it’s a week when your dreams really could come true. Singles – draw up a list of all the qualities you are looking for in a partner.

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21] Don’t underestimate the positive effect a colleague can have on your career. You’ll find the more you promote your special talents the more successful you’ll be. Attached archers – it’s the perfect time to declare your passion for your partner in a very public way.

CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20] Venus and Mars meet up in your adventure zone. If you’re attached, make plans to whisk your lover away for a heavenly holiday. Singles – love and travel are linked in luscious ways, and you could be attracted to someone from another country or culture.

AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19] With Mercury moving into your career zone, it’s time to communicate more clearly with colleagues, clients and customers. If you’re looking for employment, spread the word far and wide [and search out job vacancies before they are advertised].

PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20] Venus and Mars hook up in your relationship zone. Singles – you’ll feel a deep longing to find the perfect partner. If you experience a mutual attraction with someone special this week, then it’s an auspicious sign that you are starting a long-term relationship with a soul mate.

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ARIES [Mar 21-Apr 20] Romance planet Venus and sex planet Mars link up in your wellbeing zone so the fitter and healthier you are, the more you’ll be able to capitalise on this lucky love connection. Best aphrodisiacs? Foods like figs, avocadoes, oysters and chocolate.

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Financial depression (5) Sharp blow (3) Lie in ambush (4) Sailor (6) Ill feeling (3,5) Small letters (5,4) An aerial (7) All things considered (2,7) Possible customer (8) Imagine (7) Highest point (6) Lure into trap (5) Unduly complacent (4) Pull with a rope (3)

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Also known as a locomotive Rapunzel lives up high in one Number of notes in an octave Like a bigger version of a violin Highest mountain range in Australia A song, Happy birthday - A car race Snow White eats this poisoned fruit

JUNIOR X-WORD: train, tower, eight, viola, Snowy, to you, rally, apple, TREASURE

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

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THE LAST WORD

HOUSEHOLD NAMES Richard O’Leary talks children, chooks and canines in the quest for the perfect name.

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o my chickens now have names.

After more than a year being called by their colour, my eldest son decided they needed real names.

Let me introduce you to them.

The black one is called Marmaduke Mack, the white one is Laif Ava, the red one is Reddy Pink and the grey one is No Eggs, because she lays no eggs.

I’ve put off naming them because the last time I did that the neighbourhood fox, let’s call him Vicious Killer Of Chickens Who Rips Off Heads, lived up to his name and turned my ten-hen pen into a killing field.

The chicken now known as No Eggs was the only survivor – which may explain the no eggs thing.

Now don’t get me wrong, I understand and appreciate the cycle

of life, I just don’t get why a creature would create such bloodshed without at least making a meal out of his misadventure.

I’m not saying definitively it has caused me any long-term psychological damage, but just let’s say when I read Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox, I’m probably the only reader to have ever sided with the evil farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean.

The whole less than fantastic fox incident may also help explain why I have been a little reticent about giving names to my new chooks. I didn’t want to make them my pets to reduce the chances of attachment and possible trauma if Vicious Killer Of Chickens Who Rips Off Heads, ever returned.

But to be honest, I’ve never had much luck with names.

I wanted to call my first son Cormac after the author Cormac

McCarthy, but graciously conceded to my wife’s captain’s call after seeing her go through a 24-hour delivery.

The same thing happened the second time around. Alas, I wilted again under the pressure of my partner’s pain.

That’s why I bought a dog. A little brown fluff ball my wife didn’t give birth to.

As it turns out, my first dog has been given the name I wanted to call my second child – Truman, after the writer, Capote and the President, Harry.

Although I have to say, he’s been a great disappointment, anything but presidential. And no writing ability at all.

But to be fair, I haven’t seen a fox ever since he arrived at our property and that makes him my Mr Fantastic. roleary@myweeklypreview.com.au.

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