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THE FIRST WORD
CONTENTS PUBLISHERS Anar Higgins Darryl Olson Michael Kramer Noel Olson EDITOR Richard O’Leary SUBEDITOR Leigh Robshaw JOURNALIST Candice Holznagel PRODUCTION MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kath Hawkins GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Ali Smith Carly Head PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Kara Holmes SALES EXECUTIVES Belinda Brill Bethan Eaton Ian Brittain Nikki Carter GENERAL & SALES ENQUIRIES (07) 5444 0152 DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES 1300 367 352, PO Box 6362, Maroochydore BC, Qld 4558. EDITORIAL editorial@myweeklypreview.com.au SALES sales@myweeklypreview.com.au PRODUCTION production@myweeklypreview.com.au For terms and conditions see the classifieds.
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Quick chat Fast facts Cover story Socials Star style News summary Profile Travel My body My life Technology My opinion Business & finance My style My time HIA Awards promotion Retirement Motoring My Property Preview TV guide/surf & fishing report Crossword/sudoku/stars The last word Photo of the week
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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 Last Cab to Darwin debuted in Australian cinemas earlier this year, it captured the hearts and minds of audiences with its tale of a terminally ill man who travels halfway across the country for the right to die. One Sunshine Coast man who paid close attention was euthanasia advocate Marshall Perron. In 1995 he introduced the only voluntary euthanasia legislation to pass in an Australian parliament. In this week’s cover story, he talks for the first time about the true story that inspired the movie, and the future of the euthanasia debate. Also this week you can have a quick chat with radio funny man Todd Widdicombe, catch up with the woman behind the business named the best on the Coast, take a trip down the Mekong River, and be inspired by our best homes in our special feature on the HIA awards. As always, there’s plenty of property including a close look at the village of Woombye. Enjoy and I’ll see you next week.
Richard O’Leary, Editor
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QUICK CHAT
A WANTED MAN
Radio host Todd Widdicombe lives on the beach at Warana with his wife, four kids and a dog named after Iron Man’s girlfriend. FIRST JOB?
BEST DAY IN YOUR LIFE?
Kmart selling shoes, then demoted to stationery. . . long story. Man, I used to dream of working in audiovisual. Spent three weeks in sport and leisure until I got sacked. Apparently my own leisure was not in the job description.
There’s too many to mention, from marrying my wife Michelle, to each of the awesome births of my four kidlets, to meeting John Farnham, to the everyday consumption of a bacon sandwich, to taking my dad to the MCG in 2006 to see our team, the Eagles, win the grand final.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON?
IS THERE A DAY IN YOUR LIFE THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A TURNING POINT?
Writing a kids book, have been for eight years, also researching the merits of micro breweries and developing ‘nachos in a can’.
My best mate Troy’s mum died when we were 13. I discovered mortality that day and have lived each day since then as best I can in case it’s my last. Although my mantra is still, ‘no pain, no pain’, I’m pretty happy to have a go at anything. Except hard work. Oh and risotto. That stuff’s just up itself rice.
YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES. . . My wife Michelle, my four kids, Noah, Fynn, Nedd and Isla, my mum and dad, Jen and John and our 18-monthold puppy Pepper Potts. Named after Iron Man’s girlfriend.
FIRST CAR?
YOUR GREATEST REGRET?
Mitsubishi Scorpion (sporty version of the dodgy old Sigma). It leaked so much oil I thought the United States might invade my dad’s driveway.
Not inventing Facebook. Or worse, not being the guy who invented the clip-on necktie. That guy made a motza, then backed it up with the clip-on bow tie. Genius.
FAVOURITE BOOK?
WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU?
Pamela Stephenson’s Bravemouth (about her hubby Billy Connolly) it’s her second book about Billy and it’s a ripper. I’m also bang up for anything by Ben Elton or Roald Dahl.
Crocs footwear. As we say, if Mondays were shoes, they’d be Crocs.
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH IT?
WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW? Let Me Off at the Top!, the classy autobiography of anchorman Ron Burgundy. Just finished the chapter ‘The night I made love to Bruce Lee’.
I swear about Crocs a lot. I write anti-Crocs themed ballads and more recently, I’ve formed the Sunshine Coast anti-Croc militia.
FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE COAST?
BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?
Dicky Beach. Best beer battered chips at Dicky Beach takeaway. Also Mooloolaba, the home of Bauhinia Chinese Restaurant, with the greatest garlic prawns and special fried rice of all time.
Always be yourself. . . unless you can be Batman. Then be Batman. Currently, I’m just myself.
WHERE DO YOU TAKE VISITORS WHEN THEY COME TO THE COAST?
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?
The airport.
FAVOURITE SONG? If I had to name one, Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah.
Nine amazing years with no plans to go anywhere. Sorry.
WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE? I could say it’s because the lifestyle is so ace, which it is. But the truth is, I’m wanted in five other states for overdue video fees. Seriously, it’s gotten so bad I’m pretty sure Civic video in Perth have hired bounty hunters to track me down over a rogue copy of Point Break.
ADVICE TO YOUR 18 YEAR-OLD SELF? Invent Facebook dude. Or at the very least, a clip-on necktie. Retire at 37. Boom!
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ON THE COAST WHAT WOULD IT BE? Build a pretzel world. Surely if we can support the 93,000 coffee shops we have, then there’ll be enough love for gigantic salty pretzels.
YOU ARE HAPPIEST WHEN? The people around me are happy. . . and I’m eating cheese. Cheese makes me happy.
TEA OR COFFEE? Coffee, cappucino, obese milk no sugar. I don’t do soy milk or almond milk or goat’s or camel’s or Norwegian beaver’s milk or any other fancy milks. I just do full cream cow’s gear. Weird, I know.
NRL OR AFL? Both. AFL it’s the West Coat Eagles. Don’t mention this year’s grand final. In the NRL, go the mighty Cowboys! You can mention that grand final as much as you like. Well played Broncs, but hoorah the Cowboys. It was like, when the NSW blues are too easy to beat, Queensland decides to play themselves. Best NRL grand final of all time.
DR DAVID HENDREY December 2015 marks 21 years of service through Chiropractic for Dr David. To mark this momentous occasion, Hendrey Chiropractic is celebrating in 3 ways.
SATURDAY 5TH DEC 8am-12 noon • Raw Food Tastings and Demonstrations • $21 Initial Consultations for 21 years of experience • Face Painting and Kids’ Activities • Birthday Cake and much more…
WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 6-8pm We are rolling out the carpet for a night of spectacular speakers. This is an educational and entertaining evening with Guest Speakers.
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MERCY AT THE END OF THE ROAD
Last Cab to Darwin is just what the doctor ordered, says Buderim euthanasia advocate Marshall Perron. Words: Leigh Robshaw
“We showed in the film both sides of the argument in a way, to allow people to make up their own minds”
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ustralian film Last Cab to Darwin is easily one of the best movie releases of 2015. It has made more than $7 million at the box office, but its more enduring success lies at a deeper level. Its stunning portrayal of Australia’s big red belly and charming, cringe-free characterisation of Aussies in the outback form an entertaining scaffold on which to raise some serious subjects, like friendship versus mateship, loneliness and belonging, interracial relationships and perhaps the most controversial – voluntary euthanasia. Iconic Australian actor Michael Caton gives the performance of a lifetime as Rex McRae, a Broken Hill cab driver dying of stomach cancer, who drives 3000 kilometres to Darwin to receive voluntary euthanasia while it’s temporarily legal in the Northern Territory. Caton, who was born in Monto and went to boarding school in Gympie, tells My Weekly Preview the role is “right up there” with the much-loved characters he played in The Castle, Packed to the Rafters and The Sullivans. “It’s sort of unforgettable in a way,” he says. “At my age, to make that film and to do that journey and to be in the middle of a film like that, where you’re basically in every scene, it’s a rare gift. With a comedy
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you just go home and forget all about it, but with a role like that, you were sort of living it a bit in terms of the journey from Broken Hill to Darwin – I had a hangover from it.” While Australian audiences flocked to see breathtaking outback scenes on the big screen and watch the quintessential good bloke in the most compelling role of his career, what many may not have realised was the film took its inspiration from a true story, involving a chain of events leading back to a man living on the Sunshine Coast. Marshall Perron moved to Buderim in 2006 after 58 years in Darwin. He was Chief Minister of the Northern Territory from 1988 to 1995 and a member of the Legislative Assembly since its formation in 1974. On February 22, 1995, he introduced a private member’s bill to legalise voluntary euthanasia, resigning from his position as Chief Minister on the morning of the debate, so as not to unduly influence the outcome. The Bill was passed and became the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 1995 (ROTI). It was enacted into law on July 1, 1996 to become the first voluntary euthanasia law ever to pass parliament, anywhere in the world. Perron was delighted – the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and religious lobby
groups, not so much. “I concluded during the course of my parliamentary life that if I was going to do something about voluntary euthanasia, I should do so while I was in office,” says Perron. “I thought, I’m in there, why don’t I try and make an impact on the subject? “It was great to feel that I had achieved something that few politicians manage to achieve, and that is to pass a law that had a material impact on the social lives of your constituents. Whereas most politicians will spend 10 or 20 years in office and be part of building bridges and opening schools and hospitals and trying to create some employment here and there, few will retire from politics having materially affected the lives of their constituents in a real way and this was one of those rare occasions.” Three-thousand kilometres south in Broken Hill, a 67-year-old cab driver by the name of Max Bell had heard the news and decided to take his last cab drive to Darwin, hoping to end his life legally. Dying of stomach cancer and desperate for a fast and dignified death, the former professional golfer, boxer and bodyguard paid a high price for his six-day drive. Arriving in Darwin in bad shape, Bell met with euthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke, who admitted him to Royal Darwin Hospital while he attempted to
obtain the required signatures from a specialist and a psychiatrist. Tragically for Bell, not one doctor was willing to break ranks with the AMA. He left the hospital three weeks later, tackling the epic drive back to Broken Hill, where he died the slow, painful death he’d dreaded. Nitschke partly blamed himself for not having warned Bell he might fail to garner the necessary support from his colleagues. He travelled to Broken Hill and stayed with Bell until his harrowing end. Nitschke has criticised Last Cab to Darwin as disrespectful to Bell’s legacy, because the film is funny and lighthearted in parts. But director Jeremy Sims and the film’s producers explain while the film (based on the 2003 stage play by Reg Cribb) is inspired by Max Bell’s journey, it’s a fictional story. In playing Rex, Caton says he didn’t feel the need to research Max Bell’s life and avoided watching documentaries about him (which are available on YouTube). “There’s a danger of doing an imitation when you do things like that, so I’d rather just keep him alive in my own head,” says Caton. “Jeremy and the producers knew a bit about him, but we had no idea what Max Bell was truly like. Rex is just made up. “I’m pretty much an instinctive actor. I myweeklypreview.com.au
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read the script, and let it permeate and don’t think about it too much. In a couple of the scenes where I did overthink it, I really had to act it where I much prefer to be it. The hospital scene was the main one, because I’d gone over and over it in my head; I’d gone over it too much.” Rather than dwelling on Bell’s pain while filming, Caton focused on the beauty of the surrounding country. “I found the landscape part of the character. It’s such a diverse landscape, it just changed and changed. It’s just salt bush and this limitless horizon and nothing – that’s what affected me. I just love the Australian landscape.” Perron is pleased the film has put a spotlight on the subject of euthanasia and has no issue with how the film was made. “When I learned the producers were not depicting the film as Max Bell’s story, then I relaxed. The producers can produce the film any way they want. It’s a fictional film. If they had depicted it as the true story of what happened, then I’d be very angry too. It’s never represented as a true story, so I’m comfortable. “I’ve had communications with people in the voluntary euthanasia movement in Australia who have seen the film and they all felt it fostered debate about voluntary euthanasia. It raised the issue and I think what’s also very important is Michael Caton has been quoted as being an advocate for voluntary euthanasia in his interviews post the film. He’s an advocate for the movie to raise debate in the community. Anything that raises the debate in the community to me is a plus.” Caton says the film is about more than euthanasia, but he’s happy it has helped reinvigorate the debate. “We showed in the film both sides of the argument in a way, to allow people to make up their own minds,” Caton says. “But I really believe we need to have the debate. I think you should have the right – whether you exercise that right or not I think would be another thing. I’ve just taken a couple of people through their
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deaths and people tenaciously hold on to life, even though they may have expressed the opposite view. My heart goes out to that English guy with motor neurone disease who has had to go to Switzerland. That’s a really tough way to go. “I think if governments are supposed
tough as nails, forthright in his vocabulary. I met him and sympathised with his plight. Max would have been dismissive of my sympathy. “I think he used the phrase to Philip, ‘you haven’t done your homework boy’. That was pretty cutting stuff to Philip. He
“I shook his hand. He was a real character, a classic outback Australian, tough as nails, forthright in his vocabulary” Marshall Perron to look after the will of the people rather than the will of the churches, they would get their finger out and start the debate. It’s not compulsory. If your religious views are such, of course I respect them totally, but for those who haven’t got those religious views and at some stage might want to avail themselves from suffering, would you please get out of my life?” It’s a sentiment strongly echoed by Perron, who says he’ll never forget the day he met Max Bell in Darwin in 1996. “Philip asked me would I go to and meet Max in the Darwin Hospital,” says Perron. “He was so furious and cranky that Philip couldn’t get other doctors to see him. He asked to meet me, so I willingly went to meet Max and Phillip was there. Max was a fright to see, the poor man was in such a terrible physical state, but mentally very alert and very angry he had come to Darwin to die and Philip couldn’t get the cooperation of the doctors. “I shook his hand. He was a real character, a classic outback Australian,
was really saying, you held yourself out to assist people with this law and you can’t. That’s pretty severe stuff, when you can’t deliver, and Philip couldn’t. Putting yourself in Max’s position, just how angry would you be? “He was abusing Philip for not getting the job done and he wanted to have a go at me as well. I didn’t have answers for him; I couldn’t ensure other doctors would see him. All that was being asked was to confirm Max’s diagnosis and prognosis, not to administer an injection. Here’s a man who is obviously eligible for using the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act. He was suffering terribly, but completely rational mentally to make his decision. But because of the intransigence of the AMA, he was going to die badly.” Perron was devastated when the Federal Parliament nullified the ROTI on March 25, 1997, effectively taking away the territories’ rights to make laws around euthanasia – a move they couldn’t have pulled on one of the states. Twenty years after he introduced his
historic bill, Perron hasn’t given up on the issue he sacrificed his job for. “As long as I could remember, I had always believed that someone who was close to death and suffering and wanted to advance their dying ought to be able to be assisted,” he says. “I’m not quite sure what it was that made me feel that way; there was no tragic event close to me. It seemed a shame that people could be in a terrible state health wise and not be able to be assisted with drugs that enabled them to die quickly and peacefully. “In my retirement from politics, I’ve remained involved ever since. I’ve been involved in all the bills introduced in Australia – there have been 32 private member’s bills introduced into state parliaments. Every state except Queensland has had more than one bill, South Australia has had about 17. “Had the Federal Parliament not taken that unusual step of overturning the Territory’s legislation, I probably wouldn’t have been further involved. But I took offence at federal politicians who weren’t responsible for the Northern Territory electorate collectively deciding the Northern Territory shouldn’t have this right. I thought, I’ll get back involved till one of the Australian states legislates and the Federal parliament can’t overturn it. “There are now nine places in the world where assistance to die is legal and they cover about 80 million people. Eighty-five per cent of Australian adults support a law that would allow a person close to death to receive medical assistance to die. “We’re still waiting for one of the states to get the legislation through. It’s an ongoing process, we have supporters in parliament prepared to introduce private members’ bills when the time is right. To have a state leader as a sponsor is a huge step forward. In Tasmania it was defeated narrowly by two votes in the Lower House. Never mind, we press on.” Last Cab to Darwin will be released on DVD on December 9.
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HIA AWARDS Friday November 6, Novotel Twin Waters On November 6 the Housing Industry Association, the voice of the residential construction industry, held its annual Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay housing awards at a cocktail function at Novotel Twin Waters. The awards attracted an outstanding array of entries across a number of different housing categories and were well supported by the building industry. Home of the Year winner on the night was Paul Clout Design. Photos: Carly Head
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BUDERIM VIEW CLUB Wednesday November 4, Clio’s on Rosemount Buderim VIEW Club’s meetings/lunches are held on the first Wednesday of the month, at Clio’s 246 Petrie Creek Road Rosemount at 11am. VIEW stands for Voice Interests & Education of Women. All VIEW Clubs are an important part of The Smith Family and the funds raised are used to assist The Learning for Life program for children from underprivileged families. If you have not been to any of the meetings, consider going along. Have lunch with a friendly group of ladies and make new and lasting friendships. Please call Sylvia at 5441 6049 to make a reservation. For luncheon bookings or cancellations, please call by 6pm on the Sunday before the luncheon. Photos: Carly Head
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ROSIE BATTY KEYNOTE Australian of the Year Rosie Batty will be the keynote speaker at a major domestic violence forum at the University of the Sunshine Coast on December 9. The family violence awareness campaigner will discuss the need for increased education on safe and healthy relationships at the Domestic and Family Violence Symposium. Government officials, community groups and residents will gather at the Make it Stop campaign event, which will culminate in an informal handover of actionable ideas to local and state government representatives. To register your attendance visit http://bit.ly/1SCEBqJ.
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TOP SPEAKERS AT FUTURES CONFERENCE Highly regarded economic development policy advisor Dr Rob Greenwood from Canada’s Memorial University is set to speak at the Sunshine Coast Futures Conference today, November 27. He will discuss common issues communities encounter in attempting to boost regional development and ways for the Sunshine Coast to overcome these challenges. Economic development expert Ed Morrison from America’s Purdue University will also address the conference. USC Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Mike Hefferan says the speakers will provide a wealth of knowledge for those attending the event.
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET. . . Ali Day, Shannon Eckstein, Matt Poole and Jordan Mercer will battle the Sunshine Coast surf next weekend when the Nutri-Grain Ironman and Ironwoman Series kicks off. Rounds one and two of the series will be held at Coolum Beach on November 28 and 29 before continuing in Newcastle in December. Spectators will have the chance to see some of the world’s best athletes in action.
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The $1.1 million upgrade to Roys Road will begin this month, with work including widening and resurfacing of the road. “This upgrade will improve access to the new Bells Creek Road interchange, making it easier to reach the Bruce Highway,” Mayor Mark Jamieson says. “Improved connectivity to the highway is vital for our local communities and this project will provide that, as well as catering for forecast increased traffic volumes.” The project is part of council’s $183 million Capital Works Program.
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STAY CALM, IT’S JUST A BIT OF SS DICKY Caloundra councillor Tim Dwyer says residents should not be alarmed by small remnants of the historic SS Dicky shipwreck which are being exposed. The 122-year-old ship was removed from Dicky Beach in July. “We were always aware that the wreck would become exposed from time to time depending on the beach profile and advised the community of this,” Dwyer says. “The remaining portion will be covered when sand returns to the beach.’’ In the meantime, beach hazard signs are used as a warning to beachgoers.
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Heart Foundation Mooloolah Walkers member Helen Weil has won the National and Queensland 2015 Golden Shoe Awards. The awards recognise people for their roles in Heart Foundation Walking and Councillor Jenny McKay, Helen their contribution to the Weil, Mayor Mark Jamieson & community. Foundation Councillor Rick Baberowski Queensland chief executive Stephen Vines says making the decision to participate in a group is the first step in becoming more active. The group is the nation’s largest free walking network.
$11,000 is how much was raised for Team Adem in a charity auction of items donated by retailers at the Maroochydore Homemaker Centre – with all proceeds going to support children and families with cancer and blood disorders. When teenager Adem Crosby was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2011, he was determined to make a difference with his life. The result was Team Adem, an organisation that raises awareness and funds for cancer causes. Sadly, Adem passed away on May 4, 2013, but his last wish to help others continues. Team Adem has given more than $500,000 to help cancer groups teamadem.com.au.
MONTVILLE AND MALENY TOP SPOTS TO STAY Montville can now claim it has the best accommodation in the country. The hinterland town has ranked number one on the 2015 Australian Hotel Reputation Rankings released by Trivago, the world’s largest online hotel search site. Montville’s accommodation providers beat Stanley in Tasmania and McLaren Vale in South Australia. The Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat at Montville rated number four in Australia for the best hotel. The results were collated from 200 million traveller ratings. Maleny came ninth on the list.
NRL RETURNS AFTER 7 YEARS Melbourne Storm will bring the NRL back to the Sunshine Coast for the first time in seven years after locking in a pre-season trial game against Wests Tigers at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Saturday, February 13. Details of the match were announced this week by Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson, who says bringing the trial north was another indication of Melbourne’s growing commitment to the Coast. Melbourne’s team is expected to feature many of the players who took Storm to the preliminary final stage in the recent season, while it will be the first ever appearance on the Coast for the Tigers. Tickets available via the Sunshine Coast Stadium website.
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DRIVEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Feda Adra of Tanawha didn’t know a word of English when she migrated to Australia at the age of six. Now, she’s the CEO of award-winning company ComLink and consults with government to steer community transport in the right direction. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw
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eda Adra’s determination to succeed was apparent from a young age, when she started her own bank at home for her parents and eleven siblings and charged an admin fee for her work. “I set up bank accounts for the whole family,” she says. “Everyone deposited regular money in there – real money. That was when I was eight or nine.” Her business acumen has continued to serve her well. As CEO of ComLink, she has led her team in transforming a fledgling local organisation into the thriving statewide community transport service that recently took out the top prize in the Sunshine Coast Business Awards. “I did not expect it,” she says. “Not because it’s not a great company, but it’s a not-for-profit – there isn’t any sexiness about aged care, but it was lovely to be recognised.” Former chairman of Caloundra Home and Community Care Mick Graham headhunted her for the position eleven years ago. It was a small organisation servicing Caloundra and had about 500
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clients. Under Adra’s guidance, the organisation became ComLink, which now operates out of six bases around Queensland and services 12,500 clients. From just two part-time staff members, it now has 148 staff and 300 volunteers. On a national level, Feda is the Chairman of Australian Community Transport Association, which is the central
body for government to consult with on issues impacting community transport across Australia. She has also been appointed to the Commonwealth Home Support Advisory Group, was awarded the Queensland Not-for-Profit Manager of the Year 2014 and was recently appointed Deputy Chair of Regional Development Australia, Sunshine Coast.
Adra moved to the Sunshine Coast from Sydney in 1995 and lives in Tanawha with her husband and three children. Born in Lebanon, she migrated to Australia with her parents and tribe of siblings when she was six. “You get thrown into school and you don’t understand a word of English, your neighbour takes you to school and you’ve only met them a few times,” she recalls. “You just adapt. It was very daunting because I couldn’t understand the teacher and I couldn’t relate to the children. I sat very quietly and I was trying to comprehend what was going on. When I did learn English, I had to be the translator for my parents. “I had mixed feeling about leaving Lebanon, because you’re leaving your friends and family behind. I don’t think we were ever allowed an opinion, you just have to go with the flow. It’s very different to the children I have – who are 24, 22 and 19. They were making decisions at two. “I was really determined as a young person. My parents wanted to buy me a car but I said, no, I’ll buy my own. I was
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ready to buy my own house at 19.” Adra says her parents could not be more proud of her and her siblings, who’ve built happy lives in Australia and made their sacrifice worthwhile. “It was a very difficult decision for them to leave Lebanon,” Adra says. “Mum tells me about it. She was most hesitant but my father was very big on the move. He said, I’m predicting there will be very unstable times. I don’t want to raise my children here. “My dad had an olive farm and he was a policeman. He had to move from all that, had to work in a factory. I feel like everybody’s success now is the reward for all their hard work. “You could imagine, coming from an ethnic family, we’ve got relatives all over the world. They say, did you send it to your uncle? Did you send this to your cousins? They ring everybody they know. I have been almost a prime minister in their eyes.” Adra’s dad hated business and drummed into her the necessity of always paying debts and never owing money. Her mum was a housewife who loved cooking for her family, a trait Adra is happy to have inherited. “I do attribute a lot to my father, who gave us the strength to always
think for ourselves and not conform. We were allowed to be free thinkers and very analytical.” While she has a diploma in business, she places more emphasis on what she’s learnt on the job. “One thing I’ve learnt is that people underestimate relationships in business. For me in the role with ComLink, I make sure I’m part of the decision making at a higher level. I get involved as much as possible with bureaucrats, politicians, funding bodies and get to know what it is they’re looking for.” As satisfied as she is with her business achievements, Adra is equally proud of having been a stay-at-home mum for ten years after her three children were born. “I really didn’t think I’d ever have a career. I had ten years of being a housewife and mum and as rewarding as it is, it was the most challenging job I’ve ever done. Those ten years with my kids did them the world of good. But I felt like I needed to do more. There was a burning desire.” “I think every time I see something that needs to be fixed, I have to fix it. I’m a fixer. I can get a bit bored if I’m not challenged. My biggest philosophy is we’re here to make a difference. I believe there’s a higher purpose for us.”
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Silk worms, spiders and saffron-clad monks make the Mekong River a special place to visit. By Karen Bowerman.
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y guide, Zdee, shakes a tiny ball close to my ear. “Hear that rattle?� he asks with excitement. “She’s still alive!� ‘She’ is a silk worm. The industrious caterpillar has been weaving her cocoon for the past three
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ask. “Silk worm tastes like silk worm,� Zdee says, matter of factly. We’re at a weaving workshop in Tan Chau in the southwest of the country where, in sweltering heat and a humidity that leaves you soaked in seconds, men work calmly at 150-year-old looms that clatter deafeningly around us. Zdee suggests we go on to visit a rattan mat workshop nearby. Outside, two young girls present me with a posy of grasses they’ve made, expecting nothing in return. For the past five days, I’ve been sailing on the AmaDara, a new riverboat. It has 62 suites and 50 crew all eager to please. The cruise takes us from Prek Thnot Dam in Cambodia to My Tho in Vietnam, although the first day is given over to a coach transfer from Siem Reap. We break the trip at a market, where the brave try crunchy crickets and a child thrusts a live tarantula onto my chest. On day two, we cruise down Tonle Sap, one of the Mekong’s tributaries, and moor at the small Cambodian village of Koh Chen. The afternoon sees me squashed behind a desk among school children, devoting myself, in song, to Old McDonald.
AmaDara lounge Lessons over, I bump into the youngsters again and teach them a hand-clapping game. They just about master it as the AmaDara disembarks. I wave goodbye from the sun deck as two of them show off to their friends. As with most of Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a Buddhist country. At Oudong, 32km north of the capital Phnom Penh, we spend the morning at the Vipassana Dhura monastery. We gather, cross-legged, before saffron-clad monks in the temple. The monks chant quietly, praying that we might be blessed with happiness and long life. Then they shower us with fragrant jasmine flowers, which fall silently at our feet. My last day in Cambodia is a reminder of its horrific past. In the Seventies, communist soldiers
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of the Khmer Rouge forcibly evacuated cities, marching everyone into the country. It was part of political leader Pol Pot’s dream for an agrarian utopia. The educated were executed and arts, literacy and religion abolished. In Phnom Penh, Tuol Svay Prey High School was turned into the largest prison in the country: S21. Classrooms became interrogation centres; the playground a torture zone. In the grounds, I meet Bou Meng, a former prisoner who survived because he was able to mend a typewriter needed to document false confessions. I ask him how he manages to return to a place where he suffered so much. “If I’m here, I can tell the world what happened,” he says, “and explain the importance of peace.”
Many of his friends were executed at the Killing Fields on the outskirts of the city, bludgeoned to death with sticks so as not to waste money on bullets. Beneath shady trees, dips in the ground indicate mass graves. Strangely, I find picking my way through the marshy Xeo Quyt Forest in neighbouring Vietnam, even more disturbing. It was the secret base of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Creepers hang everywhere, like giant netting. Narrow channels, choked with water hyacinths, snake through jungle, past bunkers and entrances to tunnels, which open like trap doors. For years, Viet Cong commanders plotted guerrilla warfare here, just a mile from a US military base. Back on the AmaDara, there’s plenty to lighten our mood: cocktail parties, cooking lessons and ample choice for dinner. We cruise towards the Mekong Delta. The river fills with ferries, sand dredgers and sampans (Chinese-style flat bottomed boats). Soon it will split into nine channels, giving rise to its Vietnamese name, Cuu Long, the river of Nine Dragons. Karen Bowerman was a guest of AmaWaterways
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RUBY’S BEAUTY HACK: Ruby’s favourite mascara is Maybelline’s Falsies mascara. Her tip for applying mascara is not to start at the base and go up, but to start at the base and do a zigzag motion through your lashes, wait for it to dry, then do a second coat. She told The Glow: “By doing it the right way you can keep layering and layering and make it look like you’re wearing false eyelashes when you’re not – it gets every single lash and you don’t have to worry about clumping.”
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MY LIFE
Constipation, Stubborn Weight, Nausea or Bad Breath? Sinus, Headaches & Sneezing? It May Not Be Allergies or Food After All!
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Do you suffer with sinusitis, hayfever, ongoing sneezing, and daily headaches (which may be worse in the morning) that don’t seem to be seasonally related? All could be part of a bigger health problem that is NOT associated with your allergies! Do you also suffer with short term or lifelong constipation, gurgling sounds in the gut, stubborn weight gain, nausea, or bad breath? These are all connected to the same underlying cause, and can last a lifetime if never detected. One single underlying issue can cause all of these symptoms and may have been ongoing on for months, years or even decades. It may have previously been mistaken for allergies. To gain relief you may have resorted to the overuse of nasal sprays or antihistamines, doing little to help, and harming your sinuses. You may suffer just a few of these symptoms or perhaps all of them.
A sprinkle of turmeric a day keeps the doctor away, writes Cyndi O’Meara.
The cause has been found in the mucous membranes of the entire digestive tract… It should be eaten with black pepper (to increase the bio-availability of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties) and saturated fats such as ghee, butter, coconut oil or animals fats, as curcumin is a fat soluble compound. I am often asked how to use turmeric. I eat it most days but usually only use a half to one teaspoon of turmeric powder in my cooking – whether I’m making a soup, stew, curry, bliss balls or a dip – or I sprinkle some over my eggs. Not all turmeric is the same, however. Beware of supplements as they may include dubious fillers or additives. Make sure your turmeric comes from a certified organic producer who is committed to quality processes without adding chemical ingredients. Find out more at changinghabits.com.au.
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FACEBOOK ACTIVATES SAFETY CHECK FEATURE AFTER PARIS TERROR ATTACKS A Facebook tool that lets people check whether friends are safe will be used more widely in the future, especially after the terror attacks in Paris. The announcement came amid criticism that the Safety Check feature was not activated for other bombings, such as Thursday’s blasts in Beirut that rank among the deadliest to hit Lebanon in decades.
“Many people have rightfully asked why we turned on Safety Check for Paris but not for bombings in Beirut and other places,” says Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg. “You are right that there are many other important conflicts in the world. “We care about all people equally, and we will work hard to help people suffering in as many of these situations as we can.”
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TOO MUCH PAIN IN PARIS Paris is a place of fairytales, romance, art, wine and croissants. Its image in the eyes of the world as a city of love and beauty makes the terror attacks all the more frightening, writes Sami Muirhead.
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ages of the greatest fairytale of all time were forever stained this past week. The terrorist attacks in Paris seemed to break everyone’s heart around the world. Here on the Sunshine Coast, every person I came across wanted to vent about their sadness and shock over so many innocents being slaughtered by strangers. In Paris. The most beautiful city in the world. And it may be wrong to say it, but that seemed to make it so much worse because the Paris we all dream about is one of cobblestone streets and chocolate croissants and the Eiffel Tower twinkling with its flashing dress of fairy lights every night. The Paris that has so many of us spellbound is not this cowardly reality of slaughtering families and unsuspecting people just going about their lives. The evil that is these extremists seems
magnified on a canvass of a country famous for its creativity and for savouring all the good things life has to offer. And when you go to Paris, the reality is every bit as good as the dream. It is as if you are down the rabbit hole in some magical universe where nothing bad could ever happen. But something very bad did happen. And that is why these violent killings have hit hard around the world: because Paris has always transfixed us and provided us with complete escapism from reality. We all seem to be a little bit in love and in awe of Paris. Paris is about fantasy and frivolity. I am a Francophile and most days pour over French blogs seeing the latest shoes the Parisian women are wearing and when the lavender fields are coming into bloom in Provence. I last visited Paris two years ago and had a giddy week of surreal sightseeing
and slurping the finest drinks and food in the world. We danced under the Eiffel Tower. My husband and I lazed in the Luxemburg Gardens and I got carried away at Coco Chanel’s original boutique as I sat there just bewitched by the actual staircase where Madame Coco would sit and chain smoke. We sailed the Seine, viewed Versailles, and marvelled at Monet’s Water Lilies painting. It was the best week of my life. I cannot match up the ugly images from the past week with the memories in my head. I have no doubt the people of Paris will be stoic and gracious under this dark cloud. They are made of tough stuff. ISIS and its deluded principles will not change the ending of this fairytale. I am still processing what has happened in history in the past five days. I know it makes me appreciate our freedom and our wonderful way of life. It makes me love our country. It
makes me want to live life to the fullest and spend my days with those I love doing what I love. It also makes me scared. Scared that people can brutally murder strangers. Scared for my children’s future. And this makes me angry, because that is the exact plan of these extremists. The word ’terrorism’ has terror in it. It is part of the grand plan. A quote I love from a movie sums up what many of us are feeling. “I’m tired, boss. Mostly I’m tired of people being ugly to each other. I’m tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world every day. There’s too much of it. It’s like pieces of glass in my head all the time.” John Coffey, The Green Mile.
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Journalist and media advisor Richard Bruinsma says a class action over the inadequate Bruce Highway isn’t such a crazy idea.
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almost jump out of my skin in anticipation of when a hip lawyer launches a class action against the Federal Government, over the inadequacies of the Bruce Highway between Caloundra and Brisbane. The lawyer would sign up all the tradies, the business people, the tourists, all those who’ve driven to catch flights at Brisbane Airport, and anyone else who has suffered loss due to problems and delays caused when travelling The Bruce. A class action is not as dumb as it sounds. There is High Court case law that suggests an authority responsible for the maintenance of a road is also responsible for damages if that maintenance is knowingly not kept up to standard. And I’d suggest the Bruce Highway has not been upgraded to keep up with the increased demands of the population growth of at least the last 25 years. The current workload of this section of the Bruce Highway is well in excess of what was intended. This major highway is today below an acceptable standard. And the authorities responsible for keeping it
at an acceptable standard are fully aware of that. A class action would be fascinating. To test that legal precedent would draw interest from all over Australia. Imagine seeing a crowded courtroom, full of tradies who had lost valuable work hours, business people who had lost revenue due to missed meetings and travellers who had missed flights, taking up the fight with those, it would be argued, were responsible for those losses. It would provide a fascinating examination of government liability for losses occurred by inadequate public infrastructure. The outcome of such a case could create legal imperatives for government authorities around the nation. But best of all, observing such a court battle would be fun. It would be dramatic and entertaining. And the ballsy lawyer would become famous. I can’t wait for that day. Oh, by the way, any curious lawyers who might be thinking of giving it a go, I’m happy to flick the relevant case law to your inbox.
“Observing such a court battle would be fun. It would be dramatic and entertaining. And the ballsy lawyer would become famous”
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Caloundra’s history and unique cultural identity should be celebrated, writes Bill Darby.
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n recent times, there’s been a general feeling throughout Caloundra’s local community that our town has lost some if its unique identity. As an amalgamated regional council, the Sunshine Coast is a united front with all its future focused economic goals – and I’m all for that. A by-product of this regionalisation, however, is the loss of individuality and uniqueness that encapsulates the spirit of Caloundra. To me, this is a great loss. Not much has yet been said about this, but on August 1, 2017 the Sunshine Coast will officially celebrate its 50-year anniversary. It was on this date in 1967 that the name ‘Sunshine Coast’ was gazetted as the new name for our region loosely known to all at the time as the Near North Coast. What many new residents to Caloundra may not be aware of is that Caloundra has a history far richer than that of its coastal neighbours to the north. In 1885, Nathaniel Alder’s house in Shelly Beach was transformed into Caloundra’s first hotel. This was closely followed in 1888 by Caloundra’s’ first guesthouse, Sea Glint, which sat proudly on a ridge overlooking what is our present day Moffat Beach. The S.S. Dicky, whose remnants have recently been removed, wasn’t shipwrecked until 1893. No wonder we’re good at tourism, we’ve been at it for 130 years. Putting things into perspective, yes it’s important we celebrate the 50 years of the Sunshine Coast, but what is being said about the centenary of
Caloundra in the very same year? I’m not sure what has happened to our identity as we move toward this milestone, but it seems to have been diluted. A number of us in Caloundra have started having these conversations. Why? Because the history of a community defines the character and the authenticity of a town that so often drives visitation and community benefit. We’ve started looking at the cultural elements that make Caloundra unique and how we can translate these attributes into a story that attracts people to our destination. Of course, it’s important we contribute to the regional narrative, but the best way to promote the Sunshine Coast is to add a point of difference that complements the overall message told. Over the years, Caloundra has experienced periods of staggering growth followed by disappointing periods of stagnation. Urban decay is becoming evident in some of our retail precincts. I for one would like to see Caloundra as the leading light of the Sunshine Coast come 2017 – the centenary of our town centre. We have the geographic advantage of six amazing beaches, a deep history with a rich surfing culture and a proximity to the Coast’s biggest and best infrastructure projects. There’s much to celebrate.
Bill Darby is a director of Rumba Beach Resort and is Tourism & Events Chair for the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce. Email: bill@billdarby.com.au
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rd Minnett has recently seen most companies provide reports for the 2015 financial year and as such it is worthwhile reflecting on the progress of corporate profitability. It is notable that profits for the market in aggregate have shrunk by around three per cent against the prior year. Thankfully many companies were able to grow profits. Among these were Aristocrat, Bank of Queensland, Caltex, Cochlear, Lend Lease, Macquarie Group, Orora, Sydney Airport, Tassal Group, Tatts Group and Transurban. Most of the aggregate decline in profitability is attributable to repeated cuts to resource company profitability, which in turn, has been a function of persistent commodity price weakness. For example, profits in the materials sector - which houses mining stocks fell more than a third. The energy sector is experiencing a similar erosion in profitability. Perhaps it is worthwhile then to consider how profitability has varied over a longer period of time. In this case, financial planners consider the path of earnings since the financial crisis and see some surprising results. By way of background, profitability for the market in aggregate moved swiftly higher immediately prior to the financial crisis as companies borrowed excessive amounts of money to fund acquisitions. This boosted profit growth in the near-term, but proved unsustainable in the longer term. Many companies then had to raise
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Bank of Queensland grew profits in the 2015 financial year. significant amounts of equity to restore order to their balance sheets. The dilutionary effects of these raisings, as well as falling profitability from a weaker economic environment, produced a large fall in earnings per share through 2008 and 2009. From 2009 earnings per share shifted higher over the next couple of years. Since 2011 though, aggregate profits have made little progress with several years of small contractions – one step forward, two steps back. Based on consensus estimates, it will be a few years before the peak of pre-crisis earnings will be scaled again. The decline in resource-related profitability highlights the cyclical nature of the sector’s operating environment. Defensive sectors – consumer staples, healthcare, telecommunications and utilities – have shown the most consistent profit growth over time. Darryl Watt is a Representative of Ord Minnett Limited, AFS Licence 237121 and Ord Minnett Financial Planning Pty Ltd, AFS Licence 237122. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Before acquiring a product you should determine its suitability to you by reading the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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MY TIME
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5 MINUTES WITH... My Weekly Preview catches up with Andrew Foster, chef and owner of Sunshine Plaza’s newest eatery Made. and how do you use it? I love our country and our farmers. The produce we have is some of the best in the world, so we aren’t short on good suppliers. From our Gold Coast Hinterland Free Range Chicken to our Diddillibah Free Range Eggs, our customers tell us they can taste the difference. . . and we love that. Q. Why did you decide to open Made and what is the philosophy behind it? Made was born from the demand of consumers. I could see the fast food casual dining sector developing rapidly due to consumers becoming more and more health and good food conscious. So I wanted to give people a truly fresh choice. Q. What were you doing prior to this new business? In short, Subway. I took what is the non-traditional road these days. Out of high school, my brother and I took the plunge and bought our first Subway store together. He had been working as a manager for some time and knew the system inside and out. The numbers looked good so we pooled our money to get started. From there we continued to add stores, eventually owning seven, before I decided it was time to move on. My brother is an amazing guy, we came to an arrangement with him buying out my half so I could look at the next chapter of my life and see what I could do. Q. What’s your favourite local produce
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Q. What’s the best advice someone ever gave you? Live with integrity. Character is more important than success and people are more important than possessions. Q. What do you enjoy most about working on the Sunshine Coast? The Coast is booming. There is so much happening here with the resurgence of Maroochydore and the new CBD on the horizon. Q. Talk us through the process of creating a new dish? In short, flavour and real ingredients. At Made we believe if you respect yourself enough, and those you serve and work with, you have to have enough integrity to do it with all your heart, mind and soul. It’s why we chose the name Made. There is nothing more honest than when something is made. Not manufactured or manipulated, but really made, from scratch, using resources that are made with the same respect. Q. What do you think Sunshine Coast diners are looking for? I think they are looking for a healthy lifestyle. A big part of this is real food
without the junk that goes into our processed foods. By making our products from scratch on premises it allows us to do something no-one else in the fast casual industry is doing. Q. Piece of equipment you can’t live without? Absolutely love my combi-steam oven. Because we cook so much in-house, we rely on it heavily and it delivers perfectly every time. Q. Who is or was your inspiration? I have amazing people around me that I couldn’t live without. They inspire me everyday.
Made Fine Sandwiches is on the Riverwalk at Sunshine Plaza. It is open seven days a week from 10am.
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FLAMENCO MAGIC Treat yourself to the rapid fire footwork of the dancers, the intricate rhythm, superb guitar work and singing that is flamenco. The Art Flamenco Dance Group is staging the El Camino Flamenco production this month. The performance will take audience members on a musical banquet and feature acclaimed guitarists Andrew Veivers and Antonio Miguel, along with the percussion musician Jalberto Maldonado. The dance students will be joined by Bailaora Yioda Wilson who comes from a strong background in flamenco, working as principal dancer in productions such as Carmen, Torrero and Bodas de Sangre.
5. Bridge of Spies – M Purchase tickets at Maroochydore Cinemas box office or online at eventcinemas.com.au See online for full session details.
The performance is on Saturday, November 22 at Lake Kawana Community Centre. For bookings visit scvenuesandevents.com.au.
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IT’S BALKAN PARTY TIME
21 to 26 and then we willing be living in tents at the Woodford Folk Festival.
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Have you played at a festival like Woodford before? We’ve played at similar festivals in Europe, but nothing quite so big.
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group of 19 internationally renowned Macedonian Romani (Gypsy) musicians will come to the Sunshine Coast for the first time in December to play at the Woodford Folk Festival, as well as one show at Maleny RSL hall. My Weekly Preview spoke with Milo Destanovski, band leader for Etno Malesh, who is coordinating the tour with his friend of 38 years, local musician Linsey Pollak. How are you and the other musicians feeling about your visit to Australia? Everyone is happy and excited to be a part of the festival. How did this tour come about? The tour is the result of a long friendship with Linsey Pollack, who has visited and performed with us many times over the years in Berovo. This is something we’ve wanted to make happen for many years and we’re thrilled that it’s finally becoming a reality. Where will you stay? We will be billeted in nine different homes scattered around Maleny from December
What is daily life like in your town? It’s a quaint little town and has a lot of tourists in warmer months. It is quiet in the winter, but in the summer there are always weddings, celebrations, and concerts going on. What would you like people to know about you and your music? We are pretty sure our music will be unlike any other music presented at the festival and we hope everyone enjoys it. How would you describe the part music plays in your life?
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All of us live for music and music is our life. What are you most looking forward to? We very much look forward to seeing a different part of the world, meeting new people and making new friends. Bands Uska Kan Orkestar, Etno Malesh and Maleshevski Zurli will play at the Big Balkan Dance Party at Maleny RSL with local band The Unusual Suspects on December 23 followed by Woodford Folk Festival, December 27 to January 1. Visit woodfordfolkfestival.com.
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21st, 22nd & 23rd December 1.5 hours.
Adults $20 Kids $10 (4-14YRS)
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT Inject some magic into your child’s Christmas with an upcoming show at The Events Centre. The Fairies Christmas Magic Concert is the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations. It’s a live concert full of singing and dancing featuring songs including Jingle Bells, Away in a Manger and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Set against a magical backdrop twinkling with a thousand fairy lights, best friends Harmony and Rhapsody will delight and inspire their fairy fans with stunning and interactive dancing. The show is on Saturday, December 12. Tickets start at $27.50. Visit theeventscentre.com.au.
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY 20TH 5-8PM FROM 9PM
FLACKOES SARENDA
SATURDAY 21ST 2-6PM FROM 9PM
ETHAN EMMETT THE VIBE
SAM WEDGEWOOD, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm FLACKOES, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 5pm TONY BOYD, Dicky Beach Surf Club, 6pm KEVIN BORICH, Tewantin-Noosa RSL, 6pm BRODIE GRAHAM TRIO, Solbar, 6pm HARII, Brightwater Hotel, 6.30pm LITTLE NIX, Mets on Kings, 7pm LIVI ROBBINS, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm DESTINY PLAN DUO, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm PLTS, Solbar, 8pm SARENDA, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 9pm BACKROOM VEGAS, O’Malley’s, 9.30pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 ETHAN EMMETT, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm VALERIE, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm CHRIS FLASKAS, Solbar, 6pm RHONNIE, Mets on Kings, 7pm VIBE DUO, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm BONE DRY, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm THE VEGAS LEGENDS SHOW, Tewantin-Noosa RSL, 8pm MATT STILLERT, Solbar, 8pm THE VIBE, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 9pm BOOTLEG FLYERS, O’Malley’s, 9.30pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 BRIAN CARLON, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm MICHELLE BROWN, Alex Surf Club, 3pm STU HARCOURT, Solbar, 4pm BEARFOOT, Solbar, 7pm
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25 CHRIS WEBBE, Maroochy Surf Club, 6pm
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26 MOME, Maroochy Surf Club, 6.30pm DON COSTA, Tewantin-Noosa RSL, 7pm RACHEL ELLEN, Alex Surf Club, 7pm OLD FASHIONED, Solbar, 7pm
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NOVEMBER SPECIAL $27.50 Chargrilled salmon fillet with mango salsa and a glass of Hollick “The Bard” Sauvignon Blanc or Cabernet Sauvignon. PH: 5444 1300 | The Esplanade, Mooloolaba | thesurfclub.com.au |
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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE
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he best builders on the Sunshine Coast have been recognised at the annual Housing Industry Association Awards – and this year’s winners have again raised the bar in contemporary design, construction, innovation and housing technology. Winner of the major award on the night was Paul Clout Design, taking out Sunshine Coast Home of the Year for the second year in a row with a superbly designed and custom built home at Noosa Heads. Other major award winners on the night that will move on to compete at the HIA Queensland Housing Awards in a month’s time include Ryan Designer
Homes, Brad Read Design Group, Sylemaster, JW Construction (Qld), Jon Mees Homes, Craig Cleary Constructions, Vantage Building Group, Total Concept Homes, Glen Watson Building and Design, Update Cabinets Saltair Constructions, Contemporary Landscaping and Beach Homes. Grant McDonald Homes took out the hotly contested My Weekly Preview and AD Marketing People’s Choice Award. Stylemaster Homes was the most successful builder on the night, taking out six awards including Display Home of the Year, Display Home up to $300,000, Project Home, Affordable Housing, Kitchen Design, Interior Design – Display Home.
Grant McDonald Homes – My Weekly Preview People’s Choice Award
Paul Clout Building and Design – Sunshine Coast Home of the Year
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Craig Cleary – Custom Built Home $1 million to $2 million Brad Read Design – Apartment Complex
Ryan Designer Homes –Townhouse Villa Development
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Small Team BIG RESULTS CUSTOM BUILT HOMES • COMPLETE REMODELLING • INTERIOR DESIGN
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Building Lifestyle on the Sunshine Coast SX Constructions is a boutique sized custom home builder specialising in architecturally designed homes on the Sunshine Coast. We deliberately keep our business small so that you can deal direct with the builder. If you’re looking for something bespoke, we welcome you to contact us. Visit our online gallery of works sxconstructions.com.au Or call Steve Essex on 0437 733 102 38 My Weekly Preview | November 20, 2015
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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE
Stylemaster – Display Home Stylemaster Homes – Affordable Housing
JW Constructions – Renovation over $600,000
Contemporary Landscaping – Outdoor Project
CUSTOM MADE kitchens and laundries
5 STAR SERVICE QUALITY AND STYLE
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
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HIA Winner • Kitchen over $50k • New or Renovated Laundry Latest trends 3D Kitchen Designs New & renovated kitchens 2-Pac, Laminate, Timber, Stone Same family owned business for over 25 years. Update Cabinets has gained the
reputation for delivering a quality product regardless of budget.
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TOTAL CONCEPT HOMES WINNER 2015
TAKING PREMIUM LUXURY TO ANOTHER LEVEL Winner of
TOWNHOUSE/VILLA OF THE YEAR • 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
TURN YOUR VISION INTO REALITY At Total Concept we don’t make houses, we create homes. SKETCH DESIGN CREATE Come to us with your sketch and we’ll make it come to life. Phone Tim on 0412 641 086 QBBC 1259888
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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE
Total Concept – Townhouse Villa
Coastland Builders – Greensmart Energy Efficiency
Di Henshall Interior Design – Interior Design and Decorate Residential
Jon Mees Homes – Spec Home
Winner of 2015 Townhouse/Villa Development
These Town homes were designed for those that appreciate the coastal way of life. Each Town home showcase a window seat, light filled living zones, two car storage, and architectural fitout. An example of creating fine living in tight spaces with Ryan Designer Homes.
For a short time only Ryan Designer homes invite you to view “Qualia Town Homes” and discuss how we can help design and build a personalised home for you. Open Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November 12.30-3.30pm.
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HOUSING AWARDS FEATURE
www.brdg.com.au
BRD Group were the proud winners of the “Best Apartment Complex” at the recent 2015 HIA – iLandscape – Sunshine Coast / Wide Bay Awards Event.
SX Constructions – Renovation $300,001 to $600,000
SUNSHINE COAST Office 1, 80-82 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore T: +61 7 5443 3726 admin@brdg.com.au
A big thanks to our fantastic client on this project and the entire team involved.
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Quality | Commitment | Integrity Specialising in Renovations and Custom Built New Homes For further information: www.craigclearyconstructions.com
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RETIREMENT PROMOTION
CUP RUNNETH OVER
Community spirit was the winner as the over 50s celebrated the Melbourne Cup at Nature’s Edge.
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n the space of a few short months Nature’s Edge master-planned gated community for the over 50s at the foothill of Buderim continues to grow in popularity with more homes under construction, new residents moving in and a strong sense of community already emerging. Nature’s Edge Sales Manager Lyn Morrison says all of the residents came out to celebrate Melbourne Cup recently and it was clear that strong friendships, camaraderie and a sense of belonging have already emerged. “What we are finding is that so many of our residents have a similar positive outlook on life, they are vibrant and enjoy being active. It was great to see so many people who now call Nature’s Edge home come together and enjoy a great day out socialising, sharing stories and enjoying the big race. “Not everyone picked the winner on
the day but I’m sure they all walked away feeling like winners knowing that they have chosen to live at Nature’s Edge,” Morrison said. Morrison says enquiry and sales have risen considerably over the past few months as the project continues to take shape with a mountain of civil works in progress and more slabs and frames underway in order to meet the strong demand from buyers. “We have been very busy with the release of The Rise with two thirds already sold in this premium elevated
release which boasts panoramic views and untouched rainforest as a backdrop as well as a magnificent three-metreplus high rock feature wall. Most of the contracts in this release are unconditional as those buyers are keen to secure the best vantage spots within the community. “We even have some buyers putting down deposits on the next stage so they don’t miss out and we have our first residents in The Boulevard release due to move in early next year. In order to meet this demand, our construction team will
Brisbane and The Lakes in Bundaberg. Queensland manager of Lendlease’s retirement living business, Greg Little says living in a retirement village can mark the start of a fantastic journey of fun and friendship.
“Moving into a village is a time of renewed freedom, because you leave behind the worries of maintaining the family home,” he says. “By the time you’ve moved to a village, you’ve done the hard work of downsizing. All you can do is enjoy the social life, leisure facilities and garden environment.” On the Sunshine Coast, Allora Gardens in Maroochydore hosted a cabaret-dance event with a difference. Olivia Nelson, President of the residents committee at Bellflower Retirement Resort says the edgy cabaret performance at Allora was amazing. “The festival is a lovely way to celebrate village life and to catch up with
be working right up to Christmas to ensure new residents can move into their new home as early as possible in 2016.” Morrison says excitement was building among residents for the $2 million state of the art Nature’s Edge Leisure Centre with construction expected to commence next year. “There was a lot of chatter over the Melbourne Cup event from residents keen to know how the final plans were looking and when construction will commence. Active, maintenance free living is what it’s all about at Nature’s Edge so the ability to use resort facilities every day has strong appeal to our residents.”
To arrange an inspection call Lyn Morrison at the Natures Edge sales office on 1800 218 898 or visit naturesedgebuderim.com.au.
SPRING FESTIVAL Retirement certainly created the best vibe in town recently when the Lendlease Spring Retirement Festival hit South-East Queensland. Rhonda Burchmore kicked off the festival with a sold-out show at The Gardens on Lindfield on the Gold Coast. Looking incredible in a full-length sequinned gown, she sang favourites from shows she has starred in over the decades. More than 1500 people attended 12 festival events from Bundaberg to the Gold Coast, including one of the best Elton John tribute performers in the business. The Elton John Tribute Band performed at Keperra Sanctuary in
fellow residents as well as welcome people in from the surrounding communities”. Les Femmes Brule dance troupe performed a burlesque-style stage show at the village, to the live sounds of the Gavin Hamburger Band. “It was all glitter and tassels, with a few umbrellas and top hats too. “After the show, the dancers hopped off the stage and taught the not-so-old in the audience some new dance tricks.” Lendlease’s Spring Retirement Festival will run again in Spring 2016. To enquire about a Lendlease retirement village, visit retirementbylendlease. com.au or call 1800 550 550.
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UTE BEAUTY Peter Atkinson from AAP reviews the NISSAN NAVARA NP300 ST-X
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ICE UTE.” Two words I never expected I would hear from the lips
of my wife. She’s usually ambivalent towards the vast array of machines that arrive on our driveway over the course of a year.
Some pique her interest – mostly the sporty, occasionally the luxurious, or those that offer the chance for some openair motoring. But never a ute. My wife’s only interest in this type of vehicle is that it’s usually the catalyst for me spending some all-too-rare time cleaning out the garden.
Utes tend not to draw compliments, though. At least not until now. The object of her unexpected praise was Nissan’s newest entry into this burgeoning work/play vehicle category, the NP300 Navara ute. It’s a big, relatively handsome and surprisingly posh looking thing, but still
not a machine I’d expect to turn my wife’s head. Of course, the idea of a work ute doing double duty as a family recreational vehicle is hardly a new concept. Toyota HiLuxes and Nissan Navaras have been as common on beach tracks as on worksites for decades now. But the whole notion has stepped up a notch or two in recent times with a new, highly-evolved range of all-wheel-drive psuedo-work machines. This ‘democratisation’ process means our poor old tradies don’t have to go without creature comforts when they’re on the worksite, resulting in an ever-more urbane, ever-more luxurious competition in this segment. How popular have these quasi-work machines become? Well, of the ten top-selling vehicles in Australia last year, three of them (yes, three) were all-wheeldrive utes. Nissan can expect plenty of that action with this all-new, much-improved Navara. The Navara badge has earned a loyal following and this new third-generation model seems likely to grow that fan base. It may well be the most refined, car-like ute we’ve driven to date – although the new HiLux is bound to challenge that status.
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We drove the Navara in its highest form – the ST-X King Cab with a turbodiesel engine and Nissan’s newest seven-speed auto. It delivers levels of refinement and finish hard to reconcile with a machine that, if you believe the advertising at least, will spend most of its time on worksites. Three things particularly impressed us. The 2.3-litre, twin-turbocharged diesel engine is satisfyingly smooth in its operation – quiet yet delivering sturdy, linear acceleration the instant you demand it. Its torque (450Nm) suggests it will be equally capable grinding through a weekend’s worth of mud and slush. Yet at highway speeds it’s almost silent (very un-ute-like). With the slick sevenspeed transmission playing a part, it’s barely ticking over at 1200 revs per minute while matching the speed limit. That combination, in turn, delivers impressive fuel efficiency as low as seven litres per 100 kilometres on the official combined average. Our week-long test included mainly around-town running – yes, including several visits to the local tip – yet we managed very frugal figures of 9.2 litres per 100 kilometres for our 300-odd kilometres. Another lasting impression of the Navara was its ride – feeling almost as
car-like as its very stylish, soft-touch cabin might suggest, and without the usual stiffness and roughness we’ve come to expect from these ruggedly-built commercial machines. Nissan says a five-link rear suspension system, as well as great attention to reducing noise and harshness, has delivered a much-improved ride and handling experience. The Navara’s sure-footedness is supported by a full suite of electronic safety aides. Finally, we couldn’t help but be impressed by the quality of the Navara’s interior. It has a crisp, smart instrument panel, well laid-out dash configuration and comprehensive centre stack boasting a colour touch-screen with satellite
navigation and reversing camera, dual-mode airconditioning and a high-end audio system. The ST-X’s driveaway price of $58,873 might scare a few tradies away. But even for that money you still get seven airbags, along with reversing camera (ST trim upwards), rear air vents, Bluetooth, three 12-volt power outlets and iPod connectivity. So even in their most basic form these psuedo work utes are becoming more like plush family cars with some additional storage space at the back, rather than utes with a family bent. Which brings us to the question of Navara’s supposed purpose in life – the ‘utility’ part. I can confirm that we made the obligatory visit to the local tip. More than one, in fact. And during one such visit, parked beside a bloke in a Toyota HiLux, came the inevitable question: “How are you finding the new Navara, mate?” Easily answered. “It’s a nice ute. Even my wife thinks so.”
NISSAN NAVARA NP300 ST-X HOW BIG? Bigger than any Navara to go before it, and a very substantial piece of metal. Yet it steers, rides and stops with surprising assuredness. The tray in our king-cab model was smaller than in other variants, but still perfect for some heavy-duty gardening. HOW FAST? Again, we were surprised by the twin-turbo diesel’s acceleration and smoothness. HOW THIRSTY? Here’s the big bonus – with a seven-speed auto it sips a very frugal 7L/100km in diesel trim. HOW MUCH? The entry-level model, with twowheel-drive, six-speed manual transmission and a four-cylinder petrol engine is a bargain at $19,490 plus onroads. If your wallet stretches that far, though, the flagship ST-X comes with all the bells and whistles.
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he Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded the Nissan NP300 Navara a top five-star safety rating when fitted with Nissan genuine accessories steel and aluminium bullbars. The NP300 Navara, which has already been awarded a full five-star safety rating from car safety watchdog, earned this latest top safety score after separate frontal crash testing of the vehicle with Nissan’s genuine accessories steel bullbar fitted. Nissan Australia’s managing director Richard Emery says many customers fit various types of accessories to their vehicles but the bullbar is the most popular. “Nissan’s steel and aluminium bullbars have been carefully designed and engineered to work in complete harmony with all of the NP300 Navara’s structural elements and onboard safety systems,” he says. Nissan has developed four separate bullbars to work specifically with its all-new NP300 Navara range – two made from steel and two from aluminium to suit both the standard and wide-body cabin designs.
Motoring enthusiasts are gearing up for the annual Los Angeles Auto Show, which kicks off today, with the promise of new release vehicles unveiled to the public. Jeep is the latest to announce it will debut two new, special-edition models – the Grand Cherokee Night and the Wrangler Backcountry. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night blends ultimate performance with a Nissan spent two years developing its NP300 genuine accessories bullbar range, with engineering and design work completed in conjunction with the vehicle’s final development prior to its market launch this year. “Safety, quality and durability don’t occur by accident,’’ Emery says. “These bullbars for the all-new NP300 Navara definitely show that genuine is best when it comes to vehicle accessories and parts.”
premium black appearance that includes a unique black roof and lightweight performance wheels. The Wrangler Backcountry delivers a winter-themed Jeep that will get them wherever they want to go with a host of Wrangler’s most capable off-road features. Head of Jeep Brand FCA Global Mike Manley spoke ahead of the launch. “Jeep enthusiasts anticipate and truly appreciate special-edition models that deliver a customised Jeep SUV right from the factory,” he says. “The Grand Cherokee SRT Night and Wrangler Backcountry both offer a distinctive appearance, while delivering an array of prominent performance and capability features.”
AUDI ON TOP Audi has started the fourth quarter of 2015 with further sales growth. In October, global deliveries increased year-on-year by two per cent to around 149,200 cars. Since January, around 1,497,150 customers around the globe have purchased an Audi, representing 3.6 per cent growth compared to last year. Cumulative sales exceeded the 2014 figures in all regions around the world. From January through October of this year, Audi increased sales substantially in Australia by 19 per cent to 19,079 vehicles, making it a record October result.
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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Woombye combines a rural lifestyle with a rich history. Words: Dorothy Whittington
INVESTOR LENDING FALLS
and continued steadily until the 1990s when it really took off as a desirable place to live. Perceptions by this time had changed so that “rural” translated to “Pleasantville” rather than “Hicksville”. Today, Woombye is a popular place to live thanks to its relaxed and quiet village atmosphere. It is also located close to the busy centre of Nambour, which boasts a new shopping centre, award-winning RSL Club, schools and restaurants. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Census the population of Woombye was 2775 living in 1119 dwellings with an average household size of 2.6.
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nce called Cobbs camp because of its strategic position on the Cobb & Co route between Brisbane and Gympie gold, the pleasant rural township of Woombye is perfectly located for commuters on the main northern rail line and the Bruce Highway. It has a terrific little town centre with a supermarket, butcher, baker, pharmacy, and newsagency as well as takeaways, specialty stores and a growing number of sidewalk cafes. Surrounding hillsides produce not only perfect pastoral pictures, but historically well suited the pineapple industry, on which its prosperity was
built. During the 1960s it was a busy bulk-loading centre for the Golden Circle cannery and in 1971, the Big Pineapple, which is within its boundaries, opened. Providing a town centre for the many fruit growers meant housing originally spread from the main street to the surrounding farms. Many of these have long since found a new purpose as residential estates. While this has opened up more living choices, there are still small acreages and plenty of opportunities to enjoy rural peace while being only 15 minutes from Maroochydore. The first burst of real population growth came after the second world war
Woombye has evolved from farming to a prime residential area that enjoys the township infrastructure that comes with being a prominent part of local history. This includes its shopping centre, a wide choice of state and private schools, sportsgrounds and train station. It’s a country lifestyle handy to everything.
AGENT’S TIP Elders Palmwoods principal Mike Burns shares his advice on the Woombye property market… IS THE MARKET STRONG? It is. Activity is really good and there are plenty of buyers around. We see some things go for great prices… but some are struggling. Buyer inquiry is still solid. Rental return is so good here on the Coast. We haven’t got any vacant properties and as soon as they are listed for rent we are inundated with applications.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BUY IN THE AREA? The buyers are extremely educated and come along (to view properties)
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with comparative sales data and valuations. Buyers are extremely savvy and educated. Woombye is such a cool place to live. These little railway towns have a great village atmosphere. They still have that country feel and have great schools. You walk down the street of Woombye and everyone says G’day. Buyers get more bang for their buck. You are 15 minutes from Maroochydore… it’s a great place to live.
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ending to investors dropped sharply in September while lending to owner-occupiers increased modestly according to housing finance figures released this month by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Housing Industry Association economist Geordan Murray says after reaching $13.1 billion in April, the aggregate value of lending to investors purchasing established homes has been tracking along at around $12.5 billion per month. The latest result shows lending to investors fell by 7.8 per cent to $11.7 billion in September, making it the lowest level of investor lending in more than a year. “As the major lenders have implemented changes to their mortgage lending practices in response to APRA’s guidance late last year, the risk posed by a spell of pro-cyclical growth in property prices and investor lending appears to have moderated,’’ Murray says. “The total number of loans (seasonally adjusted) to owner occupiers, excluding refinancing of established dwellings, increased by a modest 0.7 per cent in the month to a level 6.8 per cent higher than a year ago.’’ The number of loans to owner occupiers purchasing or constructing new homes increased by three per cent in September but was still 3.8 per cent lower than a year ago. “A widening in the interest rate margin between investor loans and owner occupier loans should see growth in the owner occupier market outperform the investor market over the months ahead,’’ Murray adds.
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ARBOUR VILLAGE IN DEMAND
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esign practice Hassell won the Best Planning Ideas – Large Project Award in the Queensland-wide Planning Institute of Australia’s 2015 Awards for Planning Excellence at the weekend. The company was recognised for its collaborative and innovative approach to engaging with the community on the Sunshine Coast Light Rail ‘Shaping Our Future’ Project. Planning Institute of Australia State president Kate Isles says the project recognises the potential of light rail as a catalyst for urban improvement on the Sunshine Coast, while improving accessibility and integration across the coastal settlements with sustainable transport options.
eveloper Stockland has brought forward the release of 20 home sites in the highly sought-after Arbour Village precinct at Bells Reach due to strong buyer demand. The newly released blocks in the Olive Land release range in size from 320 square metres to 840 square metres, with land prices starting from $221,500. Stockland project director Adrian Allen says the exclusive selection of lots were located close to Lamerough Creek conservation reserve and the new nature-themed Arbour Park. “Arbour Village has struck a chord with homebuyers looking for a great place to raise a family. “There are a good variety of lot sizes to suit a range of buyers, it’s within walking distance of high quality education and childcare facilities, the Bellvista Marketplace is just minutes away and it’s a short 10-minute drive to
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the Caloundra CBD and local beaches. “Added to this, the new Arbour Park playground is a real drawcard for residents with its flying fox and timber fort.” Arbour Village also connects to kilometres of cycle and walking paths for the active family and is located on the doorstep of Aura, Stockland’s future master planned city. “We’re expecting a strong response to this land release at Arbour Village so I would urge anyone interested in securing a home site to act quickly,” Allen says. For more visit stockland.com.au/ bellsreach.
“The project clearly communicates the critical opportunity Sunshine Coast Council has in guiding future growth in a way that builds the region’s liveability and economic performance, while protecting the natural setting that defines its quality of life,” Ms Isles says. “Hassell’s approach to community engagement and the use of high quality plans, images and visualisations to illustrate how light rail could redefine the Sunshine Coast has delivered high levels of engagement and community support.” The awards celebrated planning achievements across 15 categories including Planner of the Year, Best Planning Ideas – Small and Large, Great Place award and the 2015 Overall
AWARD WINNERS Stockland’s Bells Reach development took centre stage at the 2015 Housing Industry Association Sunshine Coast Awards. The Stylemaster Homes’ Opal 23 display home, won four categories. Don’t miss the HIA awards feature in this week’s magazine. The five-page spread starts on page 37.
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7 HERACLES COURT, BUDERIM Passed in, in post auction negotiations / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Define Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758
$1,095,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Belle Property Buderim, Lara Blackbeard 5 LICHEN ROAD, BUDERIM $400,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
7 QUAMBI PLACE, BUDERIM Passed in / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim 5456 0263 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257
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9 OAK COURT, MINYAMA SOLD, $2 Million / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Geoff Ohmsen 0412 103 147
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240 DIDDILLIBAH ROAD, WOOMBYE Passed in, in post auction negotiations / 6 bed, 3 bath, 6 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Robyne Williams 0488 999 536
5/37 ASPLAND STREET, NAMBOUR $312,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Carolans First National, Vanessa Brunton
$325,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Carolans First National, Warren Nonmus
16 MAUD STREET, NAMBOUR $535,000 / 8 bed, 4 bath, 4 car Carolans First National, Andy Sharma 2/57 NETHERTON STREET, NAMBOUR $216,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Carolans First National, Andy Sharma 447-493 DELICIA ROAD, OBI OBI $425,000 / 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Vanessa Brunton 2/27 TARONGA STREET, PALMWOODS $325,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Kathy Mulheron UNIT 1 “KAWANA ISLAND VILLAS”, 2 GRAND PARADE, PARREARRA $377,500 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Seaside Real Estate, Denise Ruhle 29 COLUMBIA STREET, SIPPY DOWNS $440,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim, Jan Withers
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FAMILY HOME ON IDYLLIC 8566M2 This home is a haven! Magnificent gardens, a forest backdrop and spectacular hinterland views. Treat yourself to an inspection! • Formal and informal living/dining areas • Country style timber kitchen with views • 4 double bedrooms, master with ensuite • Deck across the back of the home - with views • Downstairs features informal lounge area • Plus TV room, built-in bar and games room • Plus bathroom and kitchenette • Easy conversion to suit dual living • Huge 8m x 10m shed and 2 car garage • Air conditioning, solar panels, water tank
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22 FAIRMEADOW ROAD, NAMBOUR $340,000 / 4 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Carolans First National, Vanessa Brunton
BUDERIM 11 Pandor Court
Buderim brick and tile home situated in a quiet cul-desac and only a short distance to a new local shopping complex and public transport. This property will be sold and investors and first home buyers are invited to inspect. • All bedrooms include built-ins • Extra large flat 803m2 allotment • A combined lounge/dining with open plan kitchen/ family room • Expansive and private outdoor entertainment area • Extra large sparkling inground salt pool
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CUNNINGHAM CRESCENT, NAMBOUR $395,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Andy Sharma
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UNIT 6 “INFINITI” 29 BUDERIM AVE, MOOLOOLABA Passed in, in post auction negotiations / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car First National Mooloolaba 5444 0800 Jean Hamer 0419 034 500 Monika Beducker 0418 715 639
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10/37 ASPLAND STREET, NAMBOUR $327,795 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Carolans First National, Vanessa Brunton
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95 LINDSAY ROAD, BUDERIM 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Buyers over $745,000 Property Today 5444 2222 Shane Dawes 0411 302 925
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8 Undara Street, Sunshine Cove. A winning home.
10 Cheyenne Way, Sunshine Cove by Monooka Homes.
• Second level has master & ensuite plus two more bedrooms, each with built in robes. A fourth bedroom, or office is situated on the ground floor with separate guest bathroom.
• Great sized main bedroom at the front with generous walk in robe, en-suite and balcony. Two more bedrooms upstairs each with fans and robes
• Stone features throughout the kitchen, bathrooms and ensuite, plus LED lighting point to the high quality finishes used.
• Kitchen fitted with quality appliances including cook top, under bench oven, dishwasher, walk in pantry and stone work benches
• Appliances by Hafele include oven, induction cooktop, fully integrated dishwasher and dual zone wine fridge. Perfect for the entertainer.
• Spacious open living with polished concrete floor downstairs & second lounge upstairs
• Fully ducted, Samsung dual control air conditioning provides year round living comfort.
• Private entertaining courtyard, large enough for family BBQ’s or relaxing brunches
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• Generous master bedroom overlooking the water with walk in robe, ensuite and balcony
• Undercover timber entertaining deck with external blinds makes the most of its stunning lakeside and Buderim views.
• Three more bedrooms upstairs, two with balconies overlooking Sarina’s central park • Entertainers kitchen with walk in pantry featuring stainless steel cooker, dishwasher and easy care stone benches
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he Grove is a brand new, boutique estate. nestled in the heart of Alexandra Headland. It offers all the benefits of living in Alex at an affordable price. A mix of northern views (including to Mt Coolum and Mt Ninderry) and tropical backdrops. Only four of the thirteen medium density lots (ranging from 375-square metres to 947-square metres) are still available. Titles should issues in late January/early February. Only minutes to the Maroochydore City Centre, Sunshine Plaza and the restaurants and café cultures of Ocean Street, Cotton Tree and Mooloolaba.
51 YAKOLA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLANDS 376m2 - 947m2 Highgate Developments Shane Gierke 0419 736 191
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UNIT 75 OCEAN REACH, 57 GRAND PARADE, KAWANA ISLAND 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday November 28 @ 3pm Howcroft Real Estate 5413 9207 Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991
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Enjoy watching the kids ride motor bikes and horse from your very private back deck. • 18 acres perfect for bike track • Backs onto Paynters Creek • Big views to the Blackall Range • Also well suited for horses or cattle • Seller committed to moving • Great value acreage
Price: Present all offers Inspect: Saturday 11 - 11:40am www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID:14179775 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 RE/MAX Realty Excellence
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his lovely home in a sought after area of Buderim combines the nostalgia of original features with a facelift. This three bedroom plus rumpus property has all you need to feel right at home. Upstairs find two big sunrooms or studies, a big combined living area with polished wooden floors, three bedrooms (two with built ins) a bathroom plus a separate toilet. Downstairs there is a single remote lock up garage, a big lockable rumpus room/studio and a bathroom. Deceased estate auction.
10 WIAN ST BUDERIM 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Auction on site Saturday November 28 @ 10am Define Property Agents 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758
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Buderim, 10 Wian Street
Deceased Estate Auction This lovely home in a sought after area of Buderim combines the nostalgia of original features with a facelift. • Three bedrooms plus rumpus room • Two big sunrooms/studies plus living areas with polished floors • Three good size bedrooms two with built in robes • Downstairs is a huge rumpus/studio and bathroom • Single remote access lock up garage on 607m2 • Offering unlimited opportunity in sought after position
OPEN HOME: Saturday 21st November 10-10.30am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On site Saturday 28th November at 10am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758
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Kuluin, 11 Daintree Close
The Perfect Family Home – Packed with Features!! • Modern kitchen-ceramic cooktop, wall oven, s/s DW & rangehood • Good sized master bedroom with ensuite • Pristine main bathroom with shower and bath + separate toilet • Reverse cycle air conditioned living area • Single lockup garage + side access to yard to 800m2 block • Two large undercover entertaining areas overlook inground pool • Granny flat which has been refurbished with kitchen, lounge room, bedroom and ensuite
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Alexandra Headland, 90 Okinja Road
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Post Card Perfect Alexandra Headland Lifestyle On offer at 90 Okinja Road is a postcard lifestyle, soft sand between your toes, the ultimate morning walks to your now local coffee shop, the smell and the sound of the Pacific Ocean all at your doorstep. • Immaculately renovated for immediate enjoyment • 3 large bedrooms with more than enough room for king-sized living • Large light and airy open plan kitchen, dinning and living areas • Total privacy is ensured with full fencing of outdoor covered area • Large useable lawn areas with more than enough room to add a pool
• Remote entry to single garage, plus single carport for additional parking • Walk to beach and coffee shops wake up to the smell and sound of the Pacific Ocean • Limited opportunity for buyers looking to become another lucky Alex owner
OPEN HOME: Saturday 21st November 10.30-11am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On site this Saturday 21st November at 11am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758
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A Brand New Alexandra Headland Home How rare it is to find a brand new home in Alexandra Headland, you can be the lucky first owner. Location is prime at 55 Oogar Street, with only a short stroll down to the oceanfront and soft sand beaches. • Enjoy the prime location with this low maintenance home • 4 large bedrooms, master bedroom with walk in robe and a elegant ensuite • Open plan kitchen, dinning and family room leading onto a covered timber deck myweeklypreview.com.au • Second lounge area off the main entry offering extra living space
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OPEN HOME: Saturday 21st November 12.30-1pm VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On site this Saturday 21st November at 1pm AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758
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ocation, style and outl outlook. look. k This is superb Waterfront living for the whole family. Stunning waterfront home of approx 650-square metres. Looks over the water towards Double Bay Beach, and has ocean access. This home offers multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces and the exclusive option to have the main bedroom, either upstairs or downstairs. In addition, there are another 2 bedrooms upstairs each with their own walk-in robes and ensuite bathrooms. Day to day living is comfortable and stylish with the open plan living spaces and quality kitchen with a servery, that also takes in water views. Large bi-fold doors enhance the connection between indoor and out. Top of the range security and a world class location. Close to shopping centres, top class schools and walking distance to the beach.
30 SUNBIRD CHASE, PARREARRA 4 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday November 21 @ 4pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526
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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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lifestyle come home to this quiet cul de sac to celebrate nature. relax to the cacophony of birdlife and watch the kangaroos lazing in the shade of the garden. there’s almost a country feel at this property, yet a small group of shops and restaurants are within walking distance. accommodation beautiful timber floors and high raked ceilings add to the great character of this well maintained home. upstairs living boasts a new kitchen and a spacious informal area while rent from the self contained unit downstairs can assist with your mortgage.
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features a drive through double garage, workshop and large storage area. property backs onto a reserve.
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accommodation this classy home provides 3 bedrooms all with their own deck access and views, office, open plan lounge and dining, beautiful bamboo floors, quality appliances and air conditioning throughout. an entertainers dream, there is seamless indoor/outdoor flow from the main living through to multiple decks, with a distinctly different feel and viewing aspect.
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features a flat low maintenance courtyard allows a spacious feel, and a trendy plunge pool is discreetly located. situated on a completely fenced 2 acres with absolutely minimal maintenance, this thai inspired home has some of the most gorgeous coastal and hinterland views available.
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FOR THE FORTUNATE FEW...
THE ULTIMATE IN WATERFRONT LIVING
½7$1*$/220$ 5(6,'(1&(ž 5,9(5 (63/$1$'( 022/22/$%$ Imagine waking to sublime 180 degree views across the sparkling Mooloolah River, followed by a work out in the gymnasium and sauna completed by a cooling swim in the inviting azure pool on the river’s edge, this is just some of the lifestyle options on offer at Tangalooma Residence. Located on the last river front development site in Mooloolaba, you are only a few minute’s walk to the pristine patrolled beach or your favourite cafÊ on the buzzing Mooloolaba Esplanade. Tangalooma Residences delivers only four exclusive sky homes offering a state of the art building with an opulent architectural design and many unique features never before seen on the Sunshine Coast. Individual exclusive use lifts, one residence per floor with three metre ceilings, exquisite floor plans, dÊcor and finishes throughout, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a world class residence, lifestyle and location.
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• Opulent 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 • Relax in your own spa privately positioned on each balcony
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AUCTION ONE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST’S MOST ICONIC PROPERTIES 10 Tanawha Road, Tanawha ‘Bassingbourn’ is an iconic Tanawha home that offers privacy, contemporary style, tasteful Asian influences and modern convenience. Expansive lawns, multiple water features and winding paths sit beside tropical trees and garden beds. The kitchen features a butler’s scullery, food pantry and stone benchtops. The master retreat features underfloor heating and a huge ensuite including a bath that sits in a glass-surrounded alcove. The detached retreat features a private study and a temperature-controlled wine tasting room. A floodlit tennis court, pool and huge Bali-style entertaining pavilion complete the picture.
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Minutes to Sunshine Coast University 10 minutes to Mooloolaba beach Balinese touches Tranquil water features 1000m2 under roof One-of-a-kind wine cellar Town, tank and bore water
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Auction: On site, Saturday December 12th at 3pm Inspect: Saturday 12-1pm Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222
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AUCTION SUPERB WATERFRONT LIVING - OWNERS RELOCATING 10 Melos Place, Kawana Island This stunning waterfront residence, designed by the award winning Frank Raadschelders, offers timeless architecture, superb quality finishes and a perfect waterfront location. The unique design perfectly suits its location with many appealing and distinctive features on offer. A timber lined vaulted ceiling is the focal point which, upon entering, draws your eye from the front of the residence to the sparkling blue pool and canal beyond, encompassing all the open living spaces in between. The use of personally selected Italian travertine, timber and glass gives the home a grand opulent feeling whilst the floor plan and décor achieve practicality and comfort. Multiple indoor and outdoor living zones with complete privacy and a gourmet kitchen with a full butler’s pantry make this property a delight for entertaining on any scale.
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Generous 746m2 waterfront block Gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry Multiple living areas Expansive outdoor entertaining areas Designated media room and office Private, stunning inground pool 12m pontoon with jetty Very private position on the island
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Auction: On site, Saturday November 28th at 11am Inspect: By prior registration only - Saturday 12-12.45pm & Wednesday 6-6.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320
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AUCTION OWNERS COMMITTED TO SELLING - MOOLOOLABA PENTHOUSE 8/17 Bindaree Crescent, Mooloolaba
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car
Here is a rare chance to secure a large penthouse in a small exclusive residential block, within walking distance to all that Mooloolaba offers. The hidden secret of this delightful home is the 155m2 private rooftop terrace, with internal access, stunning views, spa and BBQ, making this space enjoyable all year round. Inside, the open plan living spaces enhance the expansive balcony overlooking the stunning Mooloolah River. With a sparkling inground communal pool, only eight units in the block and low Body Corporate fees, this is exclusive living at its best. Make the most of this stunning location - genuine owners committed to selling!
• 155m private rooftop terrace • Penthouse apartment - river views • Large open plan entertaining spaces • Ducted air conditioning throughout • Secure double car parking • Small residential building • Low Body Corporate rates 2
Auction: On site, Saturday December 5th at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm & Thursday 26th 12-12.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526
AUCTION MORE LIKE A HOME THAN A BRAND NEW DUPLEX 69 Lindsay Road, Buderim Ideally positioned on the top of Buderim and within an easy, all level stroll to the village, these brand spanking new contemporary duplexes are up for immediate sale. The level of thought in the design and high quality finishes will be obvious upon inspection. The combination of natural light and soft, neutral tones, add to the sense of space. In fact, duplex one has 245m2 of living area, whilst duplex two enjoys 221m2 . Both consist of three bedrooms and two bathrooms and duplex one also boasts a study. There is even room for the large van/motor home or boat and both have good sized off street parking. Please act quickly as the serious seller wants immediate action.
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car
• Short walk to village, cafes and restaurants • Room for van/motorhome/boat • Master with walk-in-robe and ensuite • Quality fixtures throughout • North facing alfresco areas • Air conditioned
Auction: On site, Saturday November 28th at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 1.30-2.30pm & Wednesday 2-3pm Anne Wallace 0418 769 466 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222
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AUCTION AUCTION ON SITE, SATURDAY AT 4PM - SUPERB WATERFRONT LIVING! 30 Sunbird Chase, Parrearra
4 Bed | 4 Bath | 3 Car
This exquisite architect designed waterfront residence of over 650m boasts stunning wide water views across the canal with an abundance of living space. A designer kitchen with top range appliances is surrounded by stackable windows and a stone servery making entertaining on the waterfront so enjoyable. Dine undercover around the tranquil pool setting with soothing water features. The four king sized bedrooms all feature walk-in-robes and ensuites. This location offers boating access, walking distance to the beach and is close to top schools and major shopping centres. The owner has relocated and wants it sold! 2
• Ocean access with pontoon/jetty • Impressive wide water views • Exquisite 650m2 plus home • Stunning 12m Mediterranean lap pool • Four separate internal living zones • Three outdoor entertaining areas • Fully fenced with great security
Auction: On site, Saturday November 21st at 4pm Inspect: Thursday 5-5.45pm & Saturday from 3.30pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526
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AUCTION STUNNING HINTERLAND LIVING - WILL SELL ON OR BEFORE AUCTION 12 Longview Place, Woombye
4 Bed | 2 Bath | 4 Car
Panoramic 180 degree views to the ranges and beyond – be prepared to be wowed! You could never build for the value on offer here. No expense has been spared and the luxury on offer is evident. This stunning home features multiple living and entertaining areas both inside and out, including fabulous outdoor kitchen perfect for entertaining. Luxurious finishes include soaring ceilings, solar panels, smart wiring and alarm to name a few. Located just minutes to Sunshine Coast Grammar School and easy motorway access to Brisbane. Hinterland living at its best and must be sold on or before auction.
• Panoramic 180 degree hinterland views • Commanding architecturally designed home • Exceptional indoor and outdoor living • Solar panels, smart wiring, alarm • Fantastic study - work from home • Dual garages plus room for caravan • 10 minutes to Maroochydore and beaches
Auction: On site, Saturday November 28th at 12.30pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Brendan McGill 0409 879 111
EXPERIENCED LOCAL AGENTS DELIVERING THE BEST RESULTS! SOLD ASE
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21 ARTUNGA PLACE $1,730,000
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30 BELLANBOE CIRCUIT $1,1000,000
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7 FRANCIS COURT $950,000
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2 KOOPA PLACE $740,000
Sally Mulhearn, Kerri Johnston, Andrew Dyce and Linda Feltman are your Pelican Waters local experts, delivering the best sale price in the shortest time with less stress. If you need help achieving your real estate goals, call the team that are leading the way. Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320
Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184
Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764
Linda Feltman 0412 805 362
Shop 13b Pelican Waters Shopping Village, Pelican Waters
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AUCTION WATERFRONT LIKE NO OTHER - OPPORTUNITY TO BUY IT LIKE NO OTHER! 35 Bellanboe Circuit, Pelican Waters Last chance to view this unique home. Owners are more than ready for a change and have a genuine need to sell. From indoors to outdoors there are so many features that make it one of a kind.This home can only be explored first hand to appreciate the design. Owners have bought elsewhere and are keen to move on. They are aware of their competition and that the home is irreplaceable in this current market but due to their circumstances will meet the market to sell. Don’t think you can’t afford this home, you may be surprised. Register now to view or miss an astute opportunity!
4 Bed + Study | 3.5 Bath | 3 Car
• Child friendly 880m waterfront • 530m2 under roof - 20m frontage • Travertine marble and timber floors • Multiple entertaining/living area • Ducted air, security, pontoon, Vacumaid • Last chance to inspect - register now! • This is an opportunity like no other 2
Auction: On site, Wednesday November 25th at 6pm Inspect: By prior registration Wednesday from 5.30pm Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320
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AUCTION ELEGANT AND UNIQUE, FREE STANDING DUPLEX – AUCTION NEXT WEEKEND Lots 1 & 2/41 Minti Street, Maroochydore Located in the highly desirable pocket only meters from the Maroochy River, this stunning and stylish pair have been purposely designed. Offering a low maintenance lifestyle which surpasses anything on offer, these brand new free standing residences will certainly impress. Functional and sophisticated they deliver an open plan integrated indoor/outdoor lifestyle. With the master situated downstairs, two generous bedrooms and a second living zone upstairs there is wonderful separation. With an abundance of natural light, privacy and beautiful finishes, there is also plenty of room for the kids or pets to play and unit 1 offers space to store a caravan.
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2 Car
• Low maintenance, sophisticated and functional, unit 1 space for van • Modern, urban kitchens with top range appliances, ducted air conditioning • Integrated indoor/outdoor entertaining • Room for pool and pets to play • Two separate living zones
Auction: On site, Sunday November 29th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm & Sunday 12-12.45pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916
AUCTION 40 ACRES – TWO STUNNING HOMES – WILL BE SOLD 413 Seib Road, North Arm From the minute you enter this property you know you have found something special. Set on 40 lush acres, fully fenced and divided into a number of grazing and holding paddocks, currently running cattle and horses this beautiful property offers an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity. Two stunning homes grace the property, the first a majestic five bedroom Queenslander, the second an equally stunning as new three bedroom home. One of the most picturesque acreage properties you will see this is a once in a lifetime lifestyle opportunity not to be missed. Must be sold on or before auction. (Enter via Wegner Road)
8 Bed | 4 Bath | 12 Car
• 40 fully fenced fertile acres • Majestic five bedroom Queenslander • Additional spacious three bedroom home • Resort style inground pool and spa • Three sheds and four bay machinery shed • Bore, dam, stables and cattle yards • 5 mins to Eumundi, 15 mins to Coast
Auction: On site, Sunday December 6th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Brendan McGill 0409 879 111
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AUCTION IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS PRICING - BEST BUY IN 2015 5/31 Buderim Avenue, Mooloolaba On the crest between Alexandra Headlands and Mooloolaba, this unique property offers an unrivalled opportunity. One of five units in the complex in this sought after location, the owner has made his instructions clear - this will be fantastic value. Spread over two floors, there are four spacious bedrooms, a large open plan living and lovely views to Noosa from the living level then moving to the entertaining level, you will find another fully operational kitchen, huge deck areas, a study, your own private pool and amazing views from every direction. The car parking and storage can’t be beaten and with the owners motivation change, the result will be absolute value!
4 Bed | 3 Bath | 5 Car
• Spectacular views • Whole floor apartment • Four generous bedrooms • Covered entertaining • Two full size kitchens • Huge storage area • Irreplaceable value!
Auction: On site, Sunday November 29th at 1.30pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm & Wednesday 5-5.45pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916
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AFFORDABLE BEACHSIDE LIVING - SUMMER FUN! 9 Beltana Crescent, Buddina
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car
What an opportunity! Secure a beautifully presented beachside home opposite waterfronts, in a tightly held pocket. Family friendly floor plan, kitchen overlooking northern yard, large entertaining and room for pool! DLUG, spacious living and bedrooms, master with ensuite, walk-in-robe and air-con. Enjoy sea breezes, sun, surf, family fun, river, parks and cafes. Act quickly!
Price: Offers over $600,000 Inspect: Saturday 11.30-12.15pm & 3.30-4pm Bree Charles 0416 435 391
AUCTION MODERN BEACHSIDE LIVING - SERIOUS SELLERS! 37 Lapoinya Crescent, Warana
3 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 1+ Car
Freshly renovated for the new owners to enjoy. Just completed and transformed into a modern beach house. Open and spacious living zones with stylish kitchen, undercover entertaining area. Unique side access, shed, large and fenced back yard. Walk to the beach, parks shops, cafes and more. Offers considered before auction. Serious sellers, act now!
Auction: On site, Saturday December 12th at 4.30pm Inspect: Saturday 2.30-3.15pm Bree Charles 0416 435 391
AUCTION AMAZING DUAL LIVING/INVESTMENT - MUST BE SOLD! 12 Stuart Place, Nambour
5 Bed | 2 Bath | 1 Car
Incredible value for money with so many options! Offering spacious dual living or positive investment options. Investors can’t go wrong with expected rental returns of $550 per week or live in one and rent the other. Finished with solar, air conditioning and pool. Quiet location close to hospital and schools. Must be sold on or before auction.
Auction: On site, Saturday November 28th at 2pm Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30am Robyne Williams 0488 999 536
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AUCTION SHEER INDULGENT LIVING 2 Castle Reigh Court, Buderim Positioned in one of the most premier courts of Buderim is this exquisite, resort style entertainer. Contouring the generous 931m2 allotment, this single level stunning residence is the pinnacle in designer living and is on the market for the first time in almost 12 years. High ceilings, curved walls and strategic lighting enhance the large open spaces in neutral smart tones. The home has been designed for entertaining, and this is immediately apparent in how well the living, dining and alfresco areas fuse together effortlessly. This amazing residence will be sold on or before auction day, do not delay, make your intentions clear!
5 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car
• Grand driveway and entrance • Beautiful natural pool setting • Ducted vacuum throughout • Secure remote gate • Large laundry with plenty of storage • High ceilings and curved walls • Fifth room can be utilised as office
Auction: On site, Saturday December 5th at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 11.30-12pm & 6-6.30pm Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Mel Fernandez 0437 461 990
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PRESTIGIOUS AND ELEVATED NORTH FACING 10,310M2 BLOCK Lot 5/65 Thomson Valley Road, Valdora
Vacant Land
Stunning views, stunning value! This is the parcel of land your dream home has been searching for. This block is so unique and special because it has the right combination of size, elevation, views, desirable north aspect, level building pad and the list goes on... Set in a quiet picturesque location, imagine coming home to see Mount Ninderry to the left, ocean views to the right, and rolling green land everywhere in between. Have the peace and serenity of acreage living, while still being a short drive to some of the best features the Coast has to offer. This is undoubtedly a very prestigious parcel of land, the perfect location to build your dream home.
• 10,310m of elevation and views • Stunning north aspect • Mount Ninderry backdrop • North Arm State School catchment • 10 minute drive to Coolum Beach • 20 minute drive Noosa or Maroochydore • FREE house design costing available 2
Price: Buyers in the $300,000’s Inspect: Saturday 9-10.30am John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Bree Charles 0416 435 391
YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION BEERWAH
Sat 12-12.30pm - 30 Monarch Place Offers Over $399,000 - Andrew Dyce
BIRTINYA
Sat 2-2.30pm & Wed 5.15-5.45pm - 12 Macon Street Offers Over $699,000 - Dana Paxton
BOKARINA
Sat 11-11.45am - 21 Bluebird Parade Offers Over $600,000 - Karen Jones
BUDDINA
Sat 11.30-12.15pm - 9 Beltana Crescent Offers Over $600,000 - Bree Charles 6DW SP 3DFLĂŞF %RXOHYDUG Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones 6DW SP 3DFLĂŞF %RXOHYDUG Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones Sat 3.30-4pm - 9 Beltana Crescent Offers Over $600,000 - Bree Charles
BUDERIM
Sat 10.30-11.30am - 11 Mayfair Lane Buyers In the $2,000,000 Range - Craig Porter Sat 11-11.45am - 22 Lutana Court Low to mid $600,000’s - Danyell Sparksman Sat 11-11.30am - 6 Onkara Street For Sale At $1,100,000 - Dean Stewart Sat 11.30-12pm - 2 Castle Reigh Court Auction Sat December 5th at 1pm - Dom Fernandez Sat 12-12.30pm - 4 Eungella Way Mid to High $600,000’s - Dean Stewart Sat 12.30-1pm - 6 Kerenjon Avenue Buyers from the High $600,000’s - Richard Espray Sat 1.30-2.30pm - 69 Lindsay Road Auction Sat November 28th at 12pm - Anne Wallace Sat 2-2.30pm - 9 St Martins Terrace Buyers In the $700,000’s - Linda Weaver Sat 3-3.30pm - 2 Serenity Court Buyers In the Mid $500,000’s - Anne Wallace Sat 6-6.30pm - 2 Castle Reigh Court Auction Sat December 5th at 1pm - Dom Fernandez Wed 2-3pm - 69 Lindsay Road Auction Sat November 28th at 12pm - Anne Wallace Wed 5.15-5.45pm - 9 St Martins Terrace Buyers In the $700,000’s - Linda Weaver
BURNSIDE
Sat 11-11.30am - 97 Perwillowen Road Auction Sat December 5th at 1pm - Robyne Williams
CALOUNDRA WEST
Sat 2-2.30pm - 3 Sky Street Price Now $499,500 - Carol Carr Sat 3-3.30pm - 6 Donnelly Place Contact Agent - Carol Carr
CURRIMUNDI
Sat 11-11.30am - 99/40 Lakeside Crescent Listed At $405,000 - Carol Carr Sat 11-11.30am - 157/40 Lakeside Crescent Listed At $368,000 - Carol Carr
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Sat 2.30-3.15pm - 34 Springburn Drive Listed at $599,000 - John Skerlak
Sat 10-10.30am - 26 Forest Ridge Avenue Mid to High $700,000’s - Dom Fernandez
Alan Riley 0422 723 719
John Skerlak 0413 441 834
Wed-Sat 12-4pm; Sun 9-1pm - Pathways Estate Lower Mount Mellum Road - John Skerlak
Thurs 5-5.45pm - 30 Sunbird Chase Auction Sat November 21st at 4pm - Karen Jones Sat 10-10.30am - 10/239 Kawana Way Mid $400,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 12-12.30pm - 22/2 Grand Parade Mid $300,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 3.30-4pm - 30 Sunbird Chase Auction Sat November 21st at 4pm - Karen Jones
Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764
Kate Jewry 0404 817 916
Anne Wallace 0418 769 466
Karen Jones 0405 122 526
Bree Charles 0416 435 391
Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184
Brendan McGill 0409 879 111
Kristin Hosking 0427 244 466
Carol Carr 0435 807 324
Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687
Craig Porter 0411 554 880
Linda Feltman 0412 805 362
Dana Paxton 0416 792 364
Linda Weaver 0477 774 741
Danyell Sparksman 0421 670 696
Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222
Sat 12-1pm - 10 Tanawha Road Auction Sat December 12th at 3pm - Craig Porter
Dean Stewart 0412 530 258
Melissa Fernandez 0437 461 990
Sat 9-10.30am - Lots 1-9/65 Thomson Valley Road From $299,000 - The Manor Estate - John Skerlak
David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123
Nef Pearce 0421 076 921
Dominic Fernandez 0424 767 121
Richard Espray 0413 883 540
Georgina Griggs 0401 868 006
Robyne Williams 0488 999 536
Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324
Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320
Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837
Vicki Cooper 0412 802 215
KAWANA ISLAND
Sat 12-12.45pm - 10 Melos Place Auction Sat November 28th at 11am - Karen Jones Wed 6-6.45pm - 10 Melos Place Auction Sat November 28th at 11am - Karen Jones
KIELS MOUNTAIN
Sat 1-1.30pm - 27 Meher Road Auction Sat December 5th at 11am - Dominic Fernandez
KINGS BEACH
Sat11-11.30am - 16/50 King Street Offers Over $760,000 - Kerri Johnston
LITTLE MOUNTAIN
Sat 12-12.30pm - 5 Berkley Place Contact agent - Carol Carr Sat 12-12.30pm - 27 Dunk Place Now Priced At $444,000 - Carol Carr Sat 1-1.30pm - 55 Turnbury Street Contact Agent - Carol Carr
MAROOCHYDORE
Sat 12-12.45pm - 1&2/41 Minti Street Auction Sun November 29th at 11am - Kate Jewry Sun 12-12.45 - 1&2/41 Minti Street Auction Sun November 29th at 11am - Kate Jewry
PELICAN WATERS
Sat 10-10.30am - 3 Sovereign Circuit Offers over $640,000 - Kerri Johnston Sat 10-10.30am - 5 Botany Drive Listed At $549,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 11-11.30am - 2/28 Pelican Waters Boulevard Offers Over $399,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 11-11.30am - 6 Webb Ellis Court Offers Over $700,000 - Kerri Johnston Sat 12-12.30pm - 17/28 Pelican Waters Boulevard Offers Over $399,000 - Kerri Johnston Sat 12-12.30pm - 32 Campbellville Circuit Offers Over $850,000 - Kerri Johnston Sat 1-1.30pm - 35 Bellanboe Circuit Auction Wed November 26th at 6pm - Kerri Johnston
ROSEMOUNT
MINYAMA
Sat 11-11.30am - 438 Petrie Creek Road Submit All Offers - Robyne Williams
MOOLOOLABA
Sat 11.30-12pm - 5 Burrows Street Buyers In the $500,000’s - Richard Espray
Sat 12-12.45pm - 6 Mooloolah Island $2 Million Plus Buyers - Karen Jones Sat 11-11.45am - 7 Applegin Court Listed At $749,000 - Kate Jewry Sat 1-1.45pm - 32 Parkway Drive Auction Sat December 12th at 2pm - Bree Charles Sat 1-1.45pm - 5/31 Buderim Avenue Auction Sun November 29th at 1.30pm - Kate Jewry Sat 1-1.45pm - 8/17 Bindaree Crescent Auction Sat December 5th at 12pm - Karen Jones Wed 5-5.45 - 5/31 Buderim Avenue Auction Sun November 29th at 1.30pm - Kate Jewry
MOUNTAIN CREEK
Sat 11-11.30am - 6 Bribie Place High $400,000’s - Nef Pearce Wed 5-5.45pm - 6 Bribie Place High $400,000’s - Nef Pearce
NAMBOUR
Sat 10-10.30am - 12 Stuart Place Auction Sat November 28th at 12pm - Robyne Williams
NORTH ARM
Sat 2-2.45pm - 413 Seib Road Auction Sun December 6th at 11am - Robyne Williams
SIPPY DOWNS TANAWHA VALDORA WARANA
Sat 2.30-3.15pm - 37 Lapoinya Crescent Auction Sat December 12th at 4.30pm - Bree Charles
WOOMBYE
Sat 10-10.30pm - 240 Diddillibah Road Please Contact Agent - Robyne Williams Sat 12-12.30pm - 12 Longview Place Auction Sat November 28th at 12.30pm - Robyne Williams
WURTULLA
Sat 10-10.45am - 24 Jabiru Drive Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones Sat 11-11.45am - 7 Teal Court Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones
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SPACE IN FOREST GLEN
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reat location with plenty of room to move. 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 Sunshine Coast Grammar School, 5 minutes drive to Buderim and both highways. Ensuite in the master bedroom and 2 more queen size bedrooms in main house. S/C cottage; 1 or 2 bedrooms. New Caesarstone kitchen and open plan living. Salt water pool, 9x9m garage and sheds, fully fenced.
69 PARSONS ROAD FOREST GLEN 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday November 21 @ 2pm RE/MAX Realty Excellence Buderim 5476 7654 Chris Ryan 0455 974 039
MT CREEK CONVENIENCE
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ive a life of luxury in this beautiful home in Brightwater estate. Top quality extras. This home invites the outside in with its dual indoor/ outdoor living spaces and pool area. Ideally suited to those who love to entertain and enjoy the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. The open plan living centres around a modern kitchen. From there the living area flows out through the glass seamless doors to the covered alfresco area, which extends the length of the pool area. Close to parks, playgrounds, walking tracks around the lake, and the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
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6 BRIBIE PLACE, MOUNTAIN CREEK 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car High $400,000s Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Nef Pearce 0421 076 921 Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837
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791-square metre block in a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by established tropical gardens. Vaulted ceilings and expansive windows. The generous master bedroom is enhanced by the ensuite and walk-in-robe and access to the garden/pool area. The 3 additional bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and fans and all boast a garden outlook and are serviced by the second well-appointed bathroom. The undercover rear alfresco area provides a private entertaining space and additional living zone. Includes an area where you can easily park your large van or boat.
2 SERENITY COURT, BUDERIM 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Buyers In the Mid $500,000s Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466
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A Sanctuary In Birtinya 1 Tomkins Esplanade, BIRTINYA Located just off the waters of Lake Kawana and within easy walking distance to the new multi billion dollar hospital/medical precinct at Birtinya and the beaches of Wurtulla makes this an ideally positioned sanctuary. You simply cannot purchase a 671m2 block in Birtinya. • 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 with timber shutters and all with external access and timber decks • 2 ensuited bedrooms plus main bathroom and full powder room • Kitchen with caesar stone benches, 900mm oven with gas hob and huge pantry
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• Media room with bi-fold timber doors to timber decking • Beautiful timber floors, 2.7m ceilings plus fully zoned ducted air conditioning • Large covered outdoor entertaining area with perfect NE aspect • Inground salt water pool with frameless glass fencing
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90 OKINJA ROAD, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday November 21 @ 11am Define Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758
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icture this: soft sand between your toes, morning walks to your local coffee shop, and the smell and sound of the Pacific Ocean. These are all on offer with this immaculately renovated home at Alexandra Headland. Three large bedrooms. Large light and airy open plan kitchen, dining and living areas . Total privacy is ensured with full fencing of outdoor covered area. Large useable lawn with room to add a pool. Remote entry to single garage, plus single carport for additional parking.
“OCEAN REACH “ LUXURY - NORTH FACING WATER VIEWS
DESIGNER ISLAND LIVING WITH IMPECCABLE QUALITY
U75 OCEAN REACH, 57 GRAND PARADE, KAWANA ISLAND 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Water Views INVESTOR SPECIAL - High demand - High yield. Modern Auction: Saturday November 28 waterfront complex with unmatched facilities and features. at 3pm • 3 generous bedrooms, master with WIR, ensuite and balcony Inspect: Contact agent • Open plan living area flowing north with water views Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 • Modern kitchen with stone benches and opening to balcony
21 BARBUDA CIRCUIT, KAWANA ISLAND A stunning modern and stylish home, immaculately presented and maintained with quality fitting and fixtures.
• Lagoon pool, heated lap pool, spa, sauna, bbq, gym & theatre
Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991
4 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car
Price: Mid $600,000 • Generous master suite with ensuite, WIR and private balcony Inspect: Sat 12:00 - 12:30pm • Open plan living and kitchen areas overlooking the pool Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 • 3 living areas, R/C air-cond, ceiling fans, plenty of storage • Outdoor entertaining area with low maintenance yard & pool Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991
SOLD Thanks MPP!
SPACIOUS DESIGNER LIFESTYLE CHOICE
QUALITY PRIVATE ISLAND LIVING OR INVESTMENT GEM
4 PANGALI CIRCUIT, BIRTINYA
99 GRAND PARADE, KAWANA ISLAND
An immaculately presented and cared for home with a delightfully warm feel highlighted by stunning timber flooring. • Ultra modern open kitchen is an entertainers delight • Stone bench tops, 6 burner gas hob, pantry, large storage • Multiple living and relaxation zones with fans and air con • 3 car garage plus side space for boat and caravan
4 Bed 2 Bath 3 Car Price:
Mid $700,000
Inspect: Sat 11:00 - 11:30am Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991
3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car
Beautifully finished and well presented modern contemporary home located only metres from parks and the waterways. Price:
• Spacious bedrooms - master with ensuite, walk-in wardrobe • Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Ideal north east facing courtyard with retractable awning • Low maintenance landscaped gardens with irrigation system
From low $500,000
Inspect: Sat 12:00 - 12:30pm Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991
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quality family home in bedroom. This brick and tile home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac and only a short distance to a new local shopping complex and public transport. All 3 bedrooms include built-ins. Extra large flat 803-square metre allotment. A combined lounge/ dining with open plan kitchen/ family room. Expansive and private outdoor entertainment area. Extra large inground salt pool.
11 PANDOR COURT, BUDERIM 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Auction on site Saturday November 28 @ 12 noon Realway Buderim 5445 2777 Richard Tucker 0429 060 092
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angalooma Residence is a one-of-a-kind development. Located in a thriving, friendly beachside community, it offers an unsurpassed level of luxury and refinement on a vibrant and pristine waterway. There are only four opulent sky homes, with one exclusive residence per floor averaging 526-square metres with private spa baths on each balcony and individual private lifts to each residence. Includes private marina berths, a residents’ entertaining area, infinity edge pool, gymnasium and sauna, and garaging for four vehicles per residence.
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63 RIVER ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA Expressions of interest by December 8 @ 5pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222
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MAGICAL MONTVILLE It s the It’s the ffirst irst ir st ttime ime im e th this is p property rope ro pert rty y ha hass been be en o n the the ma mark rket et in in 30 years. yea ears The The on market rare find in Western Avenue is minutes to the charming village of Montville and has huge potential. Currently it has an impeccably presented 1 bedroom A-frame cottage with a wonderful rural vista. Includes creek, bore underground power and large shed and plenty of bird and other wildlife.
93 WESTERN AVENUE, MONTVILLE 1 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Auction on site Sunday December 6 at 3pm Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122 Mike Burns 0418 991 702 Bev McMullin 0402 066 898
CLASSIFIEDS RENTALS
HOUSES FOR SALE Real Estate
2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE
5442 1888
OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS & BEST BUYS WOOMBYE: 1/11 Sweetwater St Sat 11-11.40 1 1 LITTLE MOUNTAIN $360pw 2 Brand new unit in new area, close to schools and handy to all amenities. Unit offers air conditioning and ceiling fans, with lovely fenced lawned courtyard. Small pet on application. Available now. 1 1 2 WARANA $390pw 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. 2 2 BOKARINA $410pw 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 December. MERIDAN PLAINS $450pw 2 2 3 Brand new unit in new area, close to schools and handy to all amenities. Unit offers air conditioning and ceiling fans, with lovely fenced lawned courtyard. Small pet on application. Available 7 January. 2 2 LITTLE MOUNTAIN $465pw 3 Brand new unit in new area, close to schools and all amenities. Air conditioning and ceiling fans, with fenced lawned courtyard. Small pet considered. Available now. 1 1 4 MAROOCHYDORE $470pw 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 an office space separate from the home. No pets, Available now. 2 2 LITTLE MOUNTAIN $475pw 3 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 7 December. MOUNTAIN CREEK $485pw 2 2 3 Only minutes away from schools, local shopping centres and the lovely waterfront Brightwater Hotel. Featuring study with skylight, kitchen with quality fixtures, fully fenced, rain water tank. Available 26 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, dishwasher and undercover entertaining. Available now. MOUNTAIN CREEK $500pw 2 2 4 This neat Brightwater home features good sized bedrooms, plus large study. Split system air conditioned, good quality appliances and ample cupboards to the kitchen. Fully fenced, no pets. Available 8 December. MOUNTAIN CREEK $500pw 2 2 4 New home in new area handy to all amenities. Air conditioned and fully screened with a security door on the front. Pets on application. Available 3 December. BUDERIM $530pw 2 2 4 Large family home in a quiet bush drop location. Features open plan living, deck, well appointed kitchen and security screens throughout. Located in a quiet cul de sac, pets on application. Available now. MINYAMA $650pw 2 2 4 Immaculate home in Minyama gardens with a recent, well appointed renovation. Large open plan living, the kitchen has a large pantry and stainless steel appliances. Includes lawn and moving care. Available now. MINYAMA $650pw 2 3 3 Freshly renovated family home with air conditioning and ceiling fans to most rooms. New paint, floor coverings, appliances and window coverings. No Pets. Available now.
PH: 5437 8806 www.platinumproperties.net.au platinum@platinumproperties.net.au
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New! Easy stroll to Woombye. Spacious layout – family & meals area adjacent to kitchen, 3 good sized bedrooms, master with ensuite. Outdoor covered patio area with $439,000 rainforest outlook.
FORTHCOMING AUCTION SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER, 2015 9AM ON SITE
SIPPY DOWNS: 3 Peppermint Cres. Sat 12-12.40
3 NIMBUS DRIVE, FLAXTON OPEN FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY 10 - 10:30AM
MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION
Horse property WANTED Do you know someone who has a property to suit our buyers? They need 5 plus acres to suit their animals. Any area and any style home within 30 mins of Nambour Up to $600,000 - prefer mid $500,000 range.
READY TO BUY NOW Phone Steve Perry • 2 storey • 4 bedroom • 2 bathroom • Open plan living • Double car accommodation • 809m2 block • Enclosed level yard GARY LANGFORD 0412 348 533
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NEW LISTING! Well designed, modern, open plan home situated in the ever popular and growing Chancellor Park. All conveniences are at your doorstep. 4 brms, study nook, sep. family room, 2 bath, 2 car accom. Stacker doors lead to u/cover entertaining. Quality fixtures & fittings – s/steel appliances, stone bench tops and air con in the master bedroom and family room. Fully fenced yard with side access. Close to public and private schools, University of the Sunshine Coast, banking, $549,000 medical and more.
WOOMBYE: Elegance , mystique...delightful! Immaculate, classical Queenslander. Polished timber floors, 10’ high ceilings, extended living layout offers practical dual living options. Magnificent outdoor entertainment deck, useable block, fully fenced ½ acre with a $598,000 variety of fruit trees.
HUNCHY: Hinterland Retreat! Quiet and private home set on 4ha (approx). Picturesque and stunning views surround this home . 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 car + pool. A very functional home offering plenty of room for the family. Entertaining terrace and north facing patio along side the ig pool. Half tennis court everything is here! Bush tracks lead to delightful running creeks and rock pools. This home ticks all the boxes. Long term owners ready to downsize.
This property is a Must See! Buyers Mid to High $800,000’s.
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6pm Restoration Home. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 8.30 DCI Banks. (M) DCI Banks investigates a serial killer. 10.05 A Moody Christmas. (M) 10.35 Lateline.
6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE 2 Guns. (2013) (M) Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton. Two undercover operatives go on the run. 10.50 To Be Advised. 11.45 The Goldbergs. (PG)
6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 Ready For Takeoff. 8.00 Customs. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. (2013) (M) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. 11.30 Extra.
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.30 MOVIE The Internship. (2013) (M) 11.55 The Project.
6pm Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas. 6.30 World News. 7.35 The Classic Car Show. (PG) A look back at the first series. 8.30 MOVIE Jackie Brown. (1997) (MA15+) Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro. A flight attendant becomes a smuggler.
SATURDAY
7pm News. 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) A double suicide is reinvestigated. 8.30 Breathless. (PG) Otto, Charlie and Jean have a brush with the law. 9.20 The Beautiful Lie. (M) Anna becomes increasingly jealous. 10.20 Happy Valley. (M)
6pm News. 7.00 MOVIE Hotel Transylvania. (2012) (PG) Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg. 8.50 MOVIE Shooter. (2007) (M) Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Danny Glover. A sniper is framed as an assassin. 11.25 MOVIE Valkyrie. (2008) (M)
6pm News. 7.00 MOVIE Catch Me If You Can. (2002) (PG) Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken. 9.55 MOVIE Never Say Never Again. (1983) (M) Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max Von Sydow. A secret agent searches for two missing nukes.
6pm Modern Family. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 Attenborough’s Nature’s Great Events. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE The Guilt Trip. (2012) (M) 11.30 Motor Racing. International V8 Supercars Championship. Round 13. WD-40 Phillip Island Super Sprint. Races 31 and 32. Highlights.
6.30pm World News. 7.30 Wild Amazon: Cradle Of Life. Part 1 of 2. 8.30 MOVIE O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) (M) George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson. Three convicts escape from a chain gang. 10.25 RocKwiz. (M)
SUNDAY
6pm Kitchen Cabinet. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 News. 7.40 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.30 The Beautiful Lie. (M) Anna’s relationship with Skeet turns poisonous. 9.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 10.30 The Ex-PM. (M)
6pm News. 7.00 Sunday Night. 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) Narrated by Simon Reeve. 8.30 Quantico. (M) The recruits face their midterm exams. 9.30 Castle. (M) A grifter is murdered. 11.30 Royal Pains. (M)
6pm News. 7.00 The Block. (PG) 8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.20 Adele Meets Graham Norton. Singer-songwriter Adele chats with Graham Norton. 10.30 The Verdict. (M) 11.30 Person Of Interest. (M)
6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 TBL Families. (PG) Hosted by Fiona Falkiner. 8.30 Limitless. (M) Senator Morra demands Brian betray Rebecca. 9.30 NCIS. (M) A US Marine dies on an oil rig. 11.30 48 Hours. (M)
6.30pm World News. 7.30 Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier. The story of Rome’s battle with Scotland. 8.35 Genius: Planes/The Newspaper. (PG) Part 3 of 4. 10.20 Inquisition: Templars And Cathars. (MA15+)
MONDAY
6pm Antiques. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.35 Q&A.
6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The X Factor Live. (PG) Hosted by Luke Jacobz. 9.45 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Leonard decides to move out. 10.45 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)
6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Block. (PG) Each contestant must contribute an item to Scott Cam’s time capsule. 9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) Catherine Willows returns to investigate an explosion inside a casino in Las Vegas.
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 TBL Families. (PG) 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.30 Homeland. (M) 10.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 11.30 The Project.
6pm Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas. 6.30 World News. 7.35 Dogs: Their Secret Lives. Part 2 of 3. 8.30 SAS: Who Dares Wins. Part 3 of 5. 9.35 Trivia Nights. (M) Pub-based quiz challenge. 10.25 World News.
TUESDAY
6pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Catalyst. 8.30 Hitting Home. (M) Part 1 of 2. 9.30 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home: Shower Search. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 10.20 Lateline.
6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The X Factor Live. (PG) Hosted by Luke Jacobz. 9.45 Katy Perry: The Prismatic World Tour Live. (PG) Footage of The Prismatic World Tour. 11.15 Chicago Fire. (M)
6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Block. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Raj awaits some important news. 9.40 Hoges: One Night Only. (M) Stand-up comedy featuring Paul Hogan.
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 TBL Families. (PG) Hosted by Fiona Falkiner. 8.30 NCIS. (M) The team investigates a hit-and-run. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) A missile is hijacked. 11.30 The Project.
6pm Rachel Khoo’s Cosmopolitan Cook. 6.30 News. 7.30 British Gardens In Time. 8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 World News. 10.30 The Fall. (M)
WEDNESDAY
6pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. Annabel meets Richard Di Natale. 8.30 Hitting Home. (M) Part 2 of 2. 9.30 Q&A Special: Hitting Home. Presented by Virginia Trioli. 10.30 Lateline.
6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes. (PG) 8.30 Blindspot. (M) A hostage situation goes awry. 9.30 The Blacklist. (M) A tragedy from Samar’s past resurfaces. 10.30 The Player. (M)
6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.50 The Verdict. (M) Hosted by Karl Stefanovic. 9.50 The Amazing ’90s. (M) 10.50 Inside Story: Dirty Rotten Swindlers. 11.50 Extra.
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 Madam Secretary. (M) Henry and Alison bond. 9.30 The Good Wife. (M) Peter moves back in with Alicia. 10.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.30 The Project.
6pm Rachel Khoo’s Cosmopolitan Cook. 6.30 News. 7.35 Extreme Railway Journeys: Railroad To Mandalay. (PG) 8.30 Kebab Kings. (MA15+) Part 1 of 3. 9.30 Fargo. (MA15+) 10.30 News.
THURSDAY
YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE
6pm Antiques. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Chaser’s Media Circus. (PG) 8.35 Call Me Dad. (M) Follows men undergoing counselling. 9.35 The Agony Of… (M) 10.05 Please Like Me. (M) 10.30 Lateline.
6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG) 8.30 Mighty Cruise Ships: Le Soléal. A look at the cruise ship, Le Soléal. 9.30 Car Crash TV. (M) A look at driving in cold weather conditions. 10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)
6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 Alisa & Lysandra To The Rescue. (PG) 8.50 MOVIE Safe Haven. (2013) (M) Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, David Lyons. A mysterious woman moves to a small town. 11.10 Killing Spree. (M)
6pm Family Feud. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 ARIA Awards Red Carpet. (PG) 8.00 ARIA Awards. (PG) Hosted by Osher Gunsberg. 10.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.00 Blue Bloods. (M)
6.30pm News. 7.30 Destination Flavour: Japan. 8.00 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey. 8.30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of France. Moments from Luke Nguyen’s France. 9.30 The Fall. (M)
Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.
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7pm MOVIE Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. (1977) (PG) 9.45 MOVIE Underworld: Evolution. (2006) (AV15+) Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Bill Nighy. 11.55 Ice Pilots. (M)
6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE School Of Rock. (2003) (PG) 8.45 MOVIE Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1. (2010) (M) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint. 11.35 Anger Management. (M)
6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 MOVIE Rain Man. (1988) (M) Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino. 11.15 MOVIE This Boy’s Life. (1993) (MA15+)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Loaded. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 MOVIE True Justice: Vengeance Is Mine. (2012) (M) 11.30 Bellator MMA.
6pm Family Feud. 6.25 Neighbours. (QQ) 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Bondi Ink Tattoo. (M) 9.30 Dating Naked. (M) 10.30 Gogglebox.
SATURDAY
7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 8.10 Would I Lie To You? Shortcuts. 8.30 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Inside Amy Schumer.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The House That £100K Built. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features. 10.30 Trash To Treasure. (PG) 11.30 Private Practice. (M)
6.30pm Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 8.30 America’s Hardest Prisons. (M) 9.45 Louisiana Lockdown. (M) 10.45 Locked Up Abroad. (M) 12am World’s Worst Tenants. (M)
6pm Scooby-Doo! (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Shrek The Third. (2007) (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Hunger Games. (2012) (M) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. 11.30 Anger Management. (M)
6.30pm MOVIE The Notebook. (2004) (PG) Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, James Garner. 9.00 MOVIE The Lucky One. (2012) (M) Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner. 11.05 MOVIE Private Benjamin. (1980) (M)
6.30pm Monster Jam. 7.30 Scorpion. 8.30 Motor Racing. International V8 Supercars C’ship. Round 13. WD-40 Phillip Island Super Sprint. Races 31 and 32. H’lights. 9.30 The X-Files.
6pm Becker. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.50 Empire. (M) 11.50 The Loop. (PG)
7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Mega Builders. 8.15 Good Game: Pocket Edition. 8.30 Danny Bhoy: Live At The Sydney Opera House. 9.40 Buzzcocks. 10.10 Louis Theroux.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The House That £100K Built: Tricks Of The Trade. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Continent. 11.00 Best Houses Australia.
6pm Star Wars Rebels. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. (1980) (PG) 11.15 1000 Ways To Die. 12.15am Ice Pilots.
6pm Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Looney Tunes: Back In Action. (2003) (G) 8.30 MOVIE Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. (2009) (M) Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox. 11.30 Car SOS. (PG)
6.30pm Antiques. 7.30 Superhuman Giants. 8.30 Death Row Stories. (M) 9.30 MOVIE The Manchurian Candidate. (2004) (AV15+)
8.30pm International V8 Supercars C’ship. Round 13. WD-40 Phillip Island Super Sprint. Race 33. H’lights. 9.30 MOVIE Coach Carter. (2005) (M)
6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Futurama. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Blades Of Glory. (2007) (M) 10.30 James Corden. (PG) 11.30 House Of Lies.
6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 Strip The City. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) A controversial academic is found strangled. 10.30 Downton Abbey. (PG) Cora’s mother arrives from the US for the nuptials.
6.30pm MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Hot Fuzz. (2007) (M) Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent. 11.00 Rude Tube. (M) 12am SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)
6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Cradle 2 The Grave. (2003) (AV15+) 11.35 Anger Management. (PG)
6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 RPA. (PG) 9.00 What’s Your Emergency? (M) 10.00 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+) 11.00 Amazing Medical Stories. (MA15+)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 8.30 Undercover Boss. (M) 9.30 MOVIE The Rainmaker. (1997) (M) Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes.
6pm Family Feud. 6.25 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Supernatural. 9.30 American Horror Story: Hotel. 10.30 Scream Queens. 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Total Wipeout. (PG) 9.00 The Chaser’s Media Circus. 9.40 Prison, My Family And Me. (M) 10.30 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.15 Peaky Blinders. (MA15+)
6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.30 Citizen Khan. (PG) 11.15 Bargain Hunt.
6.30pm MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Highway Cops. (PG) 8.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) 9.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 10.30 Strip N’ Rip. (M) 11.30 Car Chasers.
6pm Regular Show. 6.30 Adv Time. 7.00 Big Bang. 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Storage Hunters. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Conan The Barbarian. (2011) (AV15+) 11.40 South Beach Tow.
6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 9.10 Midsomer Murders. (M) 11.20 Death Row Stories. (M)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Enchanted Kingdom. (PG) 9.30 48 Hours. (M) 10.30 The Americans. (MA15+) 11.40 Operation Repo. (PG)
6pm Family Feud. 6.25 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 MOVIE Thor. (2011) (PG) 9.55 Empire. 10.55 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Total Wipeout. (PG) 8.30 My Child Is A Monkey. (M) 9.20 Amish: A Secret Life. 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. 11.00 Prison, My Family And Me. 11.50 Cherry Healey: How To Get A Life.
6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) 10.30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.
6.30pm MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Cajun Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 11.00 Beverly Hills Pawn. (PG) 12am Bizarre ER. (M)
6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Tomorrow Never Dies. (1997) (M) Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh. 10.55 MOVIE Dark Angel. (1990) (M)
6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 New Tricks. (PG) 9.10 Major Crimes. (M) 10.10 Rizzoli & Isles. (AV15+) 11.10 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M)
7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Total Wipeout. 8.30 The Office. (M) 9.00 Extras. (M) 9.30 Buzzcocks. (M) 10.00 Inside Amy Schumer. 10.25 Jimmy Fallon. 11.05 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.45 Judge John Deed. (PG) 10.45 The Indian Doctor. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.
6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Survivor: Cambodia. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE The World Is Not Enough. (1999) (M) Pierce Brosnan.
6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 9.10 New Tricks. (PG) 10.20 New Tricks. (M) 11.30 Little Britain. (M)
MONDAY
7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 Alan Partridge’s MidMorning Matters. 8.30 When Louis Met Paul And Debbie. 9.20 Peaky Blinders. 10.20 Jimmy Fallon.
TUESDAY
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6.30pm Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 How Britain Worked. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Storage Hoarders. 11.30 Best Houses Australia.
WEDNESDAY
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7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Total Wipeout. 8.30 Age Gap Love. (M) 9.15 Ladyboys. (PG) 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 10.55 Celebrity Rehab With Dr Drew. (M) 11.35 Jewish Mum Of The Year.
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6.30pm MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 9.30 Barter Kings. (PG) 10.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 11.30 Rude Tube. (M) 12am SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megastructures. 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 Hell’s Kitchen. (MA15+) 10.30 48 Hours. (M) 11.30 Operation Repo. (PG)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 The Last Man On Earth. (M) 9.00 Sex& Drugs&Rock&Roll. (M) 9.30 MOVIE Bad News Bears. (2005) (M)
6pm Family Feud. 6.25 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 Cleveland. (M) 9.30 Scream Queens. 10.30 To Be Advised.
6pm Family Feud. 6.25 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Stardust. (2007) (PG)
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OK peeps I’m back from uncrowded perfection in North Sumatra. Three to six foot most days with cold Bintangs to help you sleep. I can confirm getting smashed in the face by the rail of your board does hurt quite a bit. Now back to reality - it looks like Sunday may be a little fun, but little it will be. Full report on the Sumatran adventure coming in the next few weeks.
FISHING REPORT with Wayne Nilsson from Maroochydore Fishing World
ESTUARY: Jew are working under Chambers Island Bridge and upriver to Eudlo Creek with live herring the best baits on the night high tide. Mud crabs are moving into the deeper channels when the current runs strong, whether the tide is in or out. Flathead, whiting and bream are around Goat Island and in the mouth of the Maroochy canals. SURF: Chopper tailor and bream are taking baby blue pilchards along Maroochy North Shore and down to Pincushion. Sand whiting are being taken on the rising tide along Maroochy Beach using worms and pippies. OFFSHORE: When conditions allow, The Gneerings are returning parrot and sweetlip on squid. Kingies are still hanging around The Gneering’s shoal blinker. Both the Barwon Banks and Caloundra Wide have been firing for snapper, pearlies and cobia using pillies. Mackerel are moving around, so you need to hunt for them. FRESHWATER: Lake Baroon is the place for bass and some oversize spangled perch with plastics and lures trolled along the weed line returning fish. Lake Maconald is also firing for bass, Mary River cod and jew on baits and lures. Somerset Dam seems to be overloaded with bass at present with shiny lures such as wobblers jigged through schools returning the better quality.
SAVE YOUR LEATHER Mountain Creek State School Community Carols FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2015 6.00pm to 8.30pm Mountain Creek State School Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
FOOD AVAILABLE FROM 5.00PM Sausage sizzle, hamburgers, hot chips and drinks, Cafe Connect will be open for coffee and cake only
CAROLS PROGRAM STARTS AT 6.00PM Performances by students with backing by a live band
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ARIES [Mar 21-Apr 20] This week’s stars boost your rambunctious and restless ram nature. You certainly have the passion to get projects off the ground. If you don’t adopt a more practical and long-term view, then your enthusiasm for a current project (or person) will gradually evaporate.
TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21] This week’s stars shake up your Taurus comfort zone – which is a good thing, as it forces you to view a current situation from a totally different perspective. Wednesday night’s full moon fires up your money zones, and a financial matter may become increasingly complicate.
GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21] Geminis are full of fabulous ideas, as the full moon lights up your sign and your enthusiasm for projects goes into overdrive. But, if you take a sharp detour into fantasy-land, then Saturn will bring you back down to earth with a thud. Projects need to pass the practicality Test.
CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23] Expect an emotional rollercoaster this week, as the full moon unsettles you and stirs up unpredictable moods. So avoid making important decisions until things settle down, and don’t expect to achieve much of practical value.
LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23] When it comes to relatives, neighbours, social media, study and travel, the more proactive and positive you are, the better the outcome will be, however, on Wednesday and Thursday a lack of focus and direction could temporarily side-track and confuse you.
VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] This week, Mercury conjuncts Saturn and then squares Neptune, which could prompt you to be very self-critical and somewhat confused. Believe in yourself Virgo! With Jupiter jumping through your sign, have confidence in your unique and varied talents.
LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] Librans love things to run efficiently and smoothly. But there’s unpredictable full moon energy about this week, so drop the perfectly planned schedule and just take things as they come. A relationship with a loved one could veer off in an unexpected direction.
SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] The full moon shines a spotlight on financial matters (especially the resources you share with others). Money matters look confusing, as extra expenses surface or cracks appear in a financial partnership. If you can’t sort it out yourself, then find a professional who can.
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21] Dubious daydreams will get you nowhere and promises are cheap! Under the influence of Saturn – make sure you keep yourself grounded and walk your talk. The full moon falls in your relationship zone, so you can expect dramas in Sadge Love Land.
CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20] Life looks tricky this week, as the Neptune/Saturn square confuses communication and you are driven by strange, irrational moods. The best way to handle this disorienting transit is to adopt the KISS principle – Keep It Simple Sweetheart.
AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19] At the moment there’s a fine line between being spontaneous and successful … and being hasty and foolhardy. Also, a cherished goal or dream may require much more planning than you originally thought. That’s okay.
PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20] Prepare for a reality check. When it comes to a project, plan or current situation, it will suddenly dawn on you that, one, you haven’t done all the preparation required, two, your idea or attitude was completely unrealistic to start with or, three, your confidence has gone.
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LESSONS FROM THE TREE OF LIFE Satisfaction is when a daily father-son ritual begins to bear fruit, writes Richard O’Leary.
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he chickens, the chickens,” my boys chorus as I ask what to do with the black and white caterpillar I have pulled off the green leaf of the grapefruit tree. I had given them two options: release it over the back fence, or feed it to the chooks. There is only one answer for two boys. Most days after work I check on my fruit trees with my five- and seven-yearold. We search for bugs and look at the silk traps set by small spiders. We find the grasshoppers and creepy-crawlies that munch the leaves and pick them off. It’s a ritual that brings me some peace, and gives my boys some valuable life lessons: patience, perseverance and acceptance. We have planted all the fruit trees, with the exception of the mango tree, and there have been some disasters along the way. The three orange trees in one has never really been a success, and the same can be said for the tree with the two
varieties of lemon grafted together. But the mulberry tree fruits a couple of times a year and this season’s nectarine crop is bursting through its protective netting. But it’s the apple tree that takes
“With barely a twist of the wrist, my seven-year-old sets it free and takes a big bite” pride of place. We’ve fertilised, pruned, bugwatched, leaf-inspected and watered when nature didn’t deliver. Last year’s crop was disappointing. Isaac Newton’s discovery of The Universal Law of Gravitation would have been a miracle in our garden, as there was just one apple, and it was picked early to
avoid the heartbreak of possum theft. But this season is different. The white petals blossomed early and often and our near barren tree is now bountiful. There are dozens of green apples hanging heavy from its still thin limbs. But it’s the first taste that’s most special and it’s with great satisfaction I take my eldest son to this tree of life one night after work. I show him how to rotate the stalk to see if it is ripe. If it comes off easily, it’s ready to eat. With barely a twist of the wrist, my seven-year-old sets it free and takes a big bite. “How is it?” I ask. “It’s good,” he says. I grab an apple and bite into it. I have to agree with him. Of course, fruit tastes better when you grow it yourself, which is why I don’t have the heart to remind him he only eats red apples. Thankfully, he doesn’t mention that I don’t usually eat apples at all. roleary@myweeklypreview.com.au.
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