My Weekly Preview Issue 737. December 28, 2022

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As 2022 comes to an end, it’s always a good time to reflect on the year that’s been as we take a breather and regroup for the next 12 months.

It has been a challenging couple of years for small business owners, due to the pandemic. However, this year has seen a return to some semblance of normality, social events are back on the cards and travel restrictions are easing. No one could have predicted how volatile the real estate industry would be in 2022, as prices soared and properties sold faster than agents could list them. And while we are seeing house prices return to more reasonable levels, the Sunshine Coast property market remains buoyant as we head into 2023.

This week, journalist Tracey Johnstone wraps up the year in real estate, with predictions from the experts, as well as all the facts and figures you need to know to make informed decisions.

We wish all our readers and advertisers a very safe and happy New Year. See you in 2023!

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THREAT OF ENERGY PRICE CAP ALREADY WORKING

The threat of big-stick intervention in the energy market has been enough to drive down power prices by as much as 50 per cent, even before the government’s price caps come into force.

Since the Albanese government floated market intervention as a solution to eye-watering energy price predictions in the October federal budget, the energy regulator has found evidence of early action to lower prices.

Australian Energy Regulator chair Clare Savage says since the government started talking about market intervention, retailers have been able to secure 12-month contracts at prices between 45 and 50 per cent lower than before.

Energy retailers lock in contracts with generators to supply power to their customers at a price set in advance.

“I should stress it doesn’t mean we will get lower retail prices next year, but it does mean if markets keep trading as they

are right now, we should see an increase next year lower than previously expected,” Ms Savage has told ABC Radio.

Energy analyst Tim Buckley says the halved forward pricing of wholesale electricity for NSW and Queensland in the first quarter of 2023 suggests the interventions have already been successful. “This pre-emptive move by the market is a staggering real-time endorsement of the government’s efforts.

It had already priced-in victory and a massive reduction in the hyperinflation that was set to smash households and industry in 2023,” he says.

The energy relief measures passed parliament after eight hours of debate.

Along with a 12-month price cap on gas of $12 per gigajoule, the laws introduced a mandatory code of conduct that includes a ‘reasonable pricing’ provision that will kick in after the price caps expire.

The gas industry fiercely opposed the

changes, citing concerns it could create uncertainty in the market, and stifle investment and subsequently energy supply.

Business groups also have reservations about market intervention.

“For many years, short-term ‘fixes’ by governments have created larger secondround problems: investment is deterred, supply is reduced, and prices are higher than they would otherwise be,” the chamber’s chief of policy and advocacy David Alexander says.

“Price-capping is another policy that fits into this pattern.”

Treasurer Jim Chalmers disagrees that the government’s energy relief measures will distort the energy market over the long term.

“We respond with urgent, targeted, meaningful action to take some of the sting out of these price rises, and to provide direct energy bill relief,” Dr Chalmers has told parliament.

“And in doing so, we reject the fib that a functional and fair gas market must also mean the hollowing out of our manufacturing industry, or the destruction of jobs, or the sacrifice of living standards.”

Clean energy group Smart Energy Council has also launched an advertising blitz to counter the gas industry’s claims.

“For the last decade, the gas industry has owned this place. The answer to every question has been giving the gas industry more money,” the group’s chief executive John Grimes says.

He supports the government’s energy relief package but says it just doesn’t go far enough.

“They are booking, this year, coal and gas, a $120 billion profit, and the advantage of that is not coming back to the Australian people,” he says.

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS AT

The national jobless rate has stayed at 3.4 per cent and 64,000 more people found work in November, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank to keep lifting interest rates.

A 66.8 per cent participation rate was recorded for the month of November –a 0.2 percentage point lift – to return to record highs first seen in the middle of the year.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics published its latest labour force figures recently.

Despite the larger-than-expected uptick in employment, the lift in the participation rate meant the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4 per cent.

Underemployment also remained low, consistent with the strong jobs market, falling 0.1 percentage points to 5.8 per cent. This is 2.9 percentage points below the pre-pandemic rate.

Hours worked over the month dipped 0.4 per cent, coinciding with an increase in employees working fewer hours because of illness.

Another wave of COVID-19 washing through the community probably contributed to the decline.

Strong demand for labour throughout the pandemic recovery has kept the jobless rate in the ‘mid-threes’ since June. – AAP

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It’s a win-win situation as energy retailers manage to lock in lower-priced contracts with generators.WORDS AAP.

Popping

Enjoying a glass of champagne is a common New Year’s tradition. Originally popularised in the court of Louis XIV, the associations with wealth and royalty trickled down to the middle classes as a form of ‘aspirational drinking’. Over time, bubbly became associated with celebration and, in the 19th century, newspapers began to associate champagne with holiday family gatherings. By the 20th century, champagne had become a must for New Year’s Eve. It’s now a staple of New Year’s celebrations.

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Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.

– Michael Josephson, attorney and law professor.

The first New Year’s celebration dates back 4000 years. Julius Caesar, the emperor of Rome, was the first to declare January 1 a national holiday. He named the month after Janus, who was the Roman god of doors and gates. Janus had two faces: one looking forward and one looking back. Caesar felt that a month named after this god would be fitting.

23 per cent of people completely forget their resolution before year’s end. 23%

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Mariah Carey is a frequent show-stopping New Year’s Eve performer. But in 2016, she stopped the show for a different reason.

After a serious lip-syncing blunder at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve party (which she blamed on a technical malfunction) she never quite found her groove and walked off the stage, ending her performance.

1836 – South Australia becomes a British colony. The central southern state of Australia was first established as a province in 1834 by the British Parliament under the South Australia Act. The day was observed as Proclamation Day in the state, which was later turned into an extra holiday after Christmas Day.

1972 – Kim Il-sung becomes the first and only president of North Korea under an amended constitution. He was elected to the post by the members of the North Korean parliament, which is also known as the Supreme People’s Assembly. The post was abolished in 1998, and Kim II-sung was given the title of Eternal President of Korea.

2007 – Nepal abolishes its monarchy. The amendment to the Nepalese constitution that declared the country a federal republic was passed by the parliament. The transition was completed on May 28, 2008. Established in 1768 by Prithvi Narayan Shah, the Kingdom of Nepal lasted over 200 years.

The most-common resolution was improved fitness with 30 per cent of people aiming to achieve this goal.

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Steady ahead as market goes from nuts to normal

Sunshine Coast property experts remain upbeat about the buoyancy of the local market continuing into 2023, even as concerns over interest rates impact vendors’ decisions.

Over the past two years, the market has seen some amazing, even surprising, prices for Sunshine Coast property. Those ‘over-prices’ for the most part have disappeared as 2022 closes. The good news is, a more stable market is predicted in 2023.

REIQ zone chair Matt Diesel believes the level and speed of the rate rises by the RBA, however, will continue to be a significant deciding factor for vendors.

“It’s the big question we all have,” he says. He also notes low stock levels will continue to drive buyer competition.

Sunshine Coast property expert Mal Cayley says although we may see further rate rises, the long picture suggests that not only will rates stabilise, they will start to fall “maybe not in 2023, but likely in 2024”.

“Interest rates are still cheap,” he says.

“We may have a period where many borrowers haven’t seen interest rate rises and are used to lower rates, yet the fundamentals are, when the market comes to term with rates and confidence

returns, so will the buying activity. Locally, we have a massive undersupply, the underlying economy is strong and demand is continuing to increase.

“2023 may not shoot the lights out, yet we are confident that we will see a return to stronger volume numbers, and prices will continue to rise.

“Smart money is buying now. Those sitting on their hands or ‘waiting for

the market to fall’ are likely to be full of regret.”

Over the past 12 months to October, PropTrack senior economist Eleanor Creagh reports Coast residential prices fell third-fastest across the regions from their peak at 5.1 per cent, primarily driven by the interest rates increases, leading to the reduction in borrowing power. But she counsels, “the market is still up 54.7 per cent on pre-pandemic levels” and regions continue to offer better affordability, which is helping to prop up demand.

During June to August, as the market started to move, Mr Diesel says there were many nervous agents and sellers, but now it has returned to a normal selling market.

“We were concerned there would be a rush to the market as people worried about missing the market but that simply hasn’t happened,” Mr Diesel adds.

Next Property Group principal Loren Wimhurst reinforces the message that buyer market fear has subsided.

“I feel that the Coast market has only really matured in the last two years,” Ms Wimhurst says.

“I feel that our property values were extremely undervalued from what they should have been.

“What will maintain our prices and our quality of property in 2023 is the fact

that the (Sunshine) Coast has become one of the most desirable places to live in Australia.”

In 2023, Mr Diesel isn’t expecting a rush of listings, but more of a steady flow.

“The market has settled back to normality,” Ms Wimhurst adds.

With the marked hysteria subsiding she believes 2023 will be a great time to buy. Vendors will be able to make educated, considered buying decisions rather than panic-driven buying in what remains a competitive market.

“I have been in this since 1999 and I haven’t seen so many high-calibre people wanting to move here,” she says. “Where we used to have retirees and locals, we are now getting people relocating their businesses here.”

A variety of property experts are predicting a more stable outlook and growing confidence in Sunshine Coast markets for 2023.

WORDS: Tracey Johnstone.

Mal Cayley

“The market is still up 54.7 per cent on pre-pandemic levels”

Eleanor Creagh

Property commentator, Hotspotting’s Terry Ryder, is among the growing chorus of real estate analysts who are forecasting that residential property prices will rise in 2023.

“In contrast to the predictions of economists working for the big banks and other institutions, specialist real estate researchers see prices growing in the year ahead,” Mr Ryder says.

“No one is forecasting price rises like we saw in 2021, when the national average was an increase above 25 per cent. Rather, most credible analysts are suggesting price growth that could be described as solid or moderate. That’s certainly how we see it at Hotspotting.

“Our view at Hotspotting is that most markets across Australia will deliver some level of price growth in 2023. There will be regional differences, as is usually the case in real estate, but the general trend will be solid increases in prices.

MR RYDER SAYS THE KEY NATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING MARKETS WILL

INCLUDE:

• the shortage of homes, relative to demand

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economy, with unemployment remaining low

• the impetus from major infrastructure projects

• the end of the cycle of rising interest rates.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEADY

Selling yields are slightly down as the interest rates increase, but supply shortages in commercial and industrial land will keep the heat in the 2023 commercial market, Collier Sunshine Coast managing director Nick Dowling says.

“There is not going to be a whole lot of new supply come on the market in the next 12 months and that may put some pressure on the demand/supply curve.”

He remains confident that buyer demand will remain, due to the strong leasing inquiries for light-industrial and large-format retail spaces.

Land sales have plateaued, but Mr Dowling says they are still very high when compared with two years ago.

“We are expecting a less frantic market next year,” he says.

RENTAL PAIN

On the rental side of the ledger, no change is expected next year. The latest REIQ figures report 0.6 per cent vacancy across the whole market.

“That’s ridiculously low,” Mr Diesel says. “It should be between 2.5 and 3.6 per cent for a healthy market.”

In the sub-$600 market per week sector, she says there is virtually no stock and no signs of that changing in the early part of 2023.

INVESTORS CIRCLING

• the serious undersupply of rental properties

• ongoing growth in residential rentals

• the return of overseas migrants and students with borders open

• the increase in the migrant intake by the federal government

• Ongoing strength in the Australian

Mr Diesel says investors have been thin on the ground, but they are still out there.

Many have sold out of the market and are not returning yet.

“There are a lot of investors waiting and watching what is going to happen with interest rates and what bearing that is going to have on the market, which will

determine when they decide to jump in,” he says.

LAND SHORTFALL CRITICAL

High material costs and worker shortages in 2023 will potentially force developers to hold off on new projects, leading to further exacerbation of existing shortfall in residential properties.

INTERSTATE RESIDENTS STILL MOVING

In the 12-month period to September 2022, the Regional Australia Institute Regional Movers data shows the Coast comes in second with a marginal increase in numbers to 6 per cent of capital to region movers.

The Gold Coast remains the most attractive at 11 per cent of relocators.

Ms Creagh says while the pace of interstate migration to the Coast has started to ease, the upward trend is expected to continue.

BRIGHTER LIGHTS AHEAD

The Coast market won’t be immune to further downward pressure on prices if the RBA continues increasing the interest rates but its affordability, very attractive lifestyle, and the expanding CBD – and all it offers to businesses – remain important factors in the health of the local market.

If, however, the RBA puts a pause on raising interest rates, the market may be in for a welcome bounce.

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COOKING UP INTEREST

Abest-selling author and an award-winning filmmaker from the Sunshine Coast have signed a deal with an entertainment giant, which will highlight the region’s stunning landscape and produce.

Home cooking author Kim McCosker and producer and Sunny Coast Showdown winner Sam Robinson will present The Easiest Cooking Show Ever, with the six-episode series premiering via cable network Foxtel in Australia from

February. Mr Robinson says it is Ms McCosker’s passion for the region and its people that convinced him to be part of the project.

“Kim was the driving force behind the show. Her attitude was ‘build it and they will come’,” he says.

“It was her love of the Sunshine Coast and the success of her 4 Ingredients cookbooks that really inspired me.”

Ms McCosker says the show makes every effort to showcase the area’s best

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assets. “We got some amazing help from the local Food and Agri Network members and championed the amazing local locations we all love – Yandina Markets, the beautiful Bulcock Beach, the Glass House Mountains to name just a few,” she says.

“We’re super excited about it.”

Ms McCosker has sold more than nine million cookbooks around the world and says the show has been built on the back of that success.

“We went to our (social media) platforms and asked readers: ‘What would you like us to cook?’” Ms McCosker says.

“That’s how we chose the recipes we included in the six episodes.”

Mr Robinson, who last year won the major award at the Sunny Coast Showdown film incubator and festival, was overwhelmed when Foxtel contacted his video production company, Wild Bunch Media, looking for content.

“They had heard about the success I had with the Showdown and said, ‘Can you put us in touch with your CFO’,” he says. “We’re only a growing production company and I had to suddenly put on that new hat.”

Mr Robinson believes winning the Showdown was integral to Foxtel finding out about The Easiest Cooking Show Ever

“The fact that my other show, The Recipe Collector, was in the Showdown and was picked up by Matchbox Pictures gave us a bit of kudos,” Mr Robinson says.

“And what I learned through the mentorship of the Showdown was invaluable when talking to Foxtel.”

Mr Robinson says Foxtel has indicated interest in a second season of The Easiest Cooking Show Ever.

He is now on the hunt for supporters and investors.

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AIRPORT WELCOMES BONZA AUSSIE, SHEILA

Bonza’s third aircraft Sheila has arrived at Sunshine Coast Airport – completing the family of initial aircraft to be based at the low-cost carrier’s ‘backyard’.

Sheila’s arrival marks the completion of the Sunshine Coast base’s initial fleet, which will progressively take to the skies, subject to regulatory approval.

“Sheila completes our family of aircraft at Sunshine Coast Airport as we prepare to get wheels up from Bonza’s backyard on the Sunny Coast,” Bonza chief commercial officer Carly Povey says.

“Our next two aircraft will be based at our second home, Melbourne Airport, and we’ll share news on that in the New Year.”

Ms Povey says that, like her companions Shazza and Bazza, Sheila was named through a social media campaign.

While respecting the regulatory process, the airline continues with its readiness activities in anticipation of connecting communities through low-cost flights. Bonza’s initial route map includes 27 routes to 17 destinations.

Aussies are encouraged to download the Fly Bonza app and sign up, ready for when flights are on sale.

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Happy new year!

ell, that time of year is here again. We look back at the past 12 months wondering where they have gone, reflecting on what we have achieved and looking ahead to what we hope for as we welcome a new year.

And 2022 has been filled with incredible highs and its fair share of hardships, forcing us all to practise

resilience and strength – whether in a personal capacity or community-wide.

Like the rest of Australia, the Sunshine Coast has continued to face challenges relating to flooding and natural disasters, the rising cost of living, worker shortages and a housing crisis – but as always, the positives continue to shine through.

We’ve seen the region come back to life as we welcome tourists postpandemic. The Coast is also thriving with successful local businesses and entrepreneurs, not to mention the introduction of many new and innovative industries.

With infrastructure continuing to develop, the push to remain a suitable region working alongside the

environment has also been a hot topic as the Coast strives to lead the way in this field.

As always, the region has also shown its immense generosity, with many residents opening their hearts and wallets to those in need throughout the year.

So, as we close the doors on 2022, let the countdown to 2023 begin.

Breaking old habits

It wouldn’t be a new year without a list of resolutions to help quash bad habits, be better versions of ourselves or focus on the future. But what are we looking for in 2023?

Recent data from Finder reveals 71 per cent of Australians – equivalent to 14.2 million people – and 71 per cent of Queenslanders are setting a New Year’s resolution.

Eating healthier is the top resolution for 2023, with 32 per cent of Queenslanders pledging to instil healthier habits, and 30 per cent hoping to improve their fitness.

A further 28 per cent are motivated to lose weight, while 17 per cent plan to sleep more. Travel is making a comeback, with 15 per cent wanting to go on a trip overseas in 2023.

Meanwhile, 14 per cent want to work less or have a better work/life balance.

Top 5 New Year’s resolutions for 2023

1. Eat more healthily.

2. Lose weight.

3. Improve fitness.

4. Sleep more.

5. Travel overseas.

(Source: Finder)

But not everyone will make a New Year’s resolution, with 29 per cent of Queenslanders planning to enter 2023 without setting a goal.

Finder expert Amy Bradney-George says the New Year is a time that inspires people to set positive goals, whether it’s around health and fitness, money and travel or something else.

“Australians have had a tough year, with record inflation and the cost-ofliving pinch pushing up the cost of essentials, including food, electricity and petrol,” she says.

“For New Year’s resolutions around eating healthy, there may be some challenges with higher food prices but there are still ways to save – such as shopping for in-season fruit and vegetables or checking out local farmers’ markets for great deals.”

WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Ms Bradney-George says this goal can be a ‘win-win’ for people who also want to be more sustainable – a goal that 13 per cent of Queenslanders hope to achieve.

She says most New Year resolutions can also be adjusted for different budgets and that it is also a good time to check in with individual money goals.

Celebrations around the region

The Sunshine Coast can ring in the New Year with a series of popular familyfriendly firework events across the region.

Mooloolaba will have fireworks displays at 8.30pm and midnight, with a raft of entertainment, activities and food trucks to enjoy throughout the evening.

To the south, there will be fireworks at 9.30pm at Kings Beach Amphitheatre in Caloundra, while Coolum in the north will see fireworks at 8.30pm.

Meanwhile, a plethora of venues and restaurants will also host ticketed events, including The Surf Club Mooloolaba, Aussie World at Palmview, The Long Apron in Montville and Caloundra RSL.

Seek out your favourite venues to see what’s on or visit events.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au.

Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve 2022 is a Sunshine Coast Council event, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Police Service and other emergency services (SES, QFES, Red Frogs, QAS and QEMS).

Sunshine Coast Police are reminding the public they will be out and about during the festivities and that any alcohol-fuelled or ill behaviour will not be tolerated.

Officers are also reminding people to be aware of noise if hosting parties at home and to be respectful of neighbours.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All the Sunshine Coast Council New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations across the region encourage a family-friendly, drug-, alcoholand glass-free environment.

How do I get there?

• Leave the car at home; walk, ride or use public transport.

• With buses running throughout the NYE period, view timetables and plan your public transport route by visiting translink. com.au.

• Don’t forget to plan your journey home — organise a lift legend, download or update your ride share apps, or visit TransLink. Never drink and drive.

Where can I park?

• Parking is available at Mooloolaba Central Park N Go for a $5 flat-rate fee. Pre-booking is recommended. Search for Mooloolaba Central Park N Go at wilsonparking.com. au.

Don’t forget pets

The RSPCA is reminding pet owners to be vigilant with their furry friends this NYE. Loud fireworks can prompt animals to run away, jump fences, thrash if tied up and even jump through glass. The RSPCA has a list of tips for pet owners at rspcasa.org. au/pets-in-fireworks.

ROAD CLOSURES

Refer to the below details for road and car park closures around Mooloolaba on December 31. Detours will be in place:

• Club Lane and car park, closed from 10am.

• River Esplanade, partially closed between Parkyn Parade and Club Lane, from 5am.

• Beach Terrace, closed from 10am.

• Mooloolaba Esplanade, between Club Lane and Burnett Street, closed from 5am.

*The above roads will reopen by 5am New Year’s Day (January 1).

• Mooloolaba Esplanade, closed between Beach Terrace and Burnett Street, from 3pm.

• Brisbane Road, partially closed between Brisbane Road car park and Mooloolaba Esplanade, from 3pm.

• Burnett Street, partially closed between Landmark Resort and Mooloolaba Esplanade, from 3pm.

*The above roads will reopen by 2am New Year’s Day (January 1).

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SHARING REAL STORIES

A new podcast offers insights into the lives of some of the Sunshine Coast’s most-successful business women. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Anew podcast is set to delve into how some of the region’s most successful businesswomen thrive. The Sunshine Coast

Business Women’s Network hopes to help empower others through the honest stories of real women with the podcast I Don’t Know How She Does It

Hosted by SCBWN president Min Swan and advocacy and PR chair Lizzie Henebery, the podcast aims to go behind the scenes with business women, getting deep on life and business, revealing secrets, triumphs and challenges, and helping listeners to believe that anything is possible.

“The SCBWN’s mission is to empower and celebrate women to achieve in business and we wanted to create a podcast that would enable us to share real stories that aligned with our mission,” Ms Henebery says.

“We named the podcast I Don’t Know How She Does It as we recognised that there are so many incredible women in business who achieve and juggle so many things that leave others scratching their heads as to how it’s at all possible to do.

“It is often through the stories of others that we find incredible inspiration, insight and the courage to move forward, as well as recognising that not everyone always has their life together – despite what social media suggests.”

Ms Henebery says there will be a new episode of the podcast released every month, with each featuring a guest sharing their insights, journey and plans.

Episode one was released in December, with Ms Henebery sharing her

story, while episode two – featuring Ms Swan – is set for release in January.

In her episode, Ms Henebery reveals what went on behind the scenes to enable the success of her marketing and PR company while also processing and recovering from the loss of a child.

“We felt that before we brought on guests and asked them the big questions that we should sit in the hot seat and each

answer those questions ourselves,” Ms Henebery says.

“When it comes to future guests, we are taking nominations from the business women’s community, encouraging them to let us know who has them wondering how she does it.

“There are so many stories worthy of sharing and we can’t wait to see what suggestions are submitted.”

Find I Don’t Know How She Does It on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or scbwn.org.au. Guest submissions for the podcast can also be made on the SCBWN website.

Lizzie Henebery and Min Swan

“It is often through the stories of others that we find incredible inspiration”

JAYDEN SPORTS AN IMPRESSIVE NEW ROLE

A University of the Sunshine Coast Bachelor of Sports Studies student will be suiting up to work for the NRL’s newest team after impressing the club during a work placement.

Jayden Mitchell will take up a full-time role in the sales department for The Dolphins’ inaugural season in 2023.

He says it was “amazing” to work towards this goal during his placement, then to be offered the opportunity at the end where he can combine his passion for sports and business.

“I helped out the membership and ticketing team,” he says.

“I’ve helped develop a CRM (customer relationship management) system integration with the website as well, just for keeping track of leads and things like that for certain departments.”

Dolphins chief commercial officer Damien McDowell says Mr Mitchell “almost immediately” became a key member of the team.

“He presented himself beautifully and fit into a professional environment immediately, which is a wonderful thing for a student to be able to do. He

really made himself part of the team,” Mr McDowell says.

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The year for parks

During 2022 we’ve had a great focus on improving parks across division six, with plenty of new projects completed in time for school holiday fun. The final stage of the Albany Lakes Park at Sippy Downs is now open, with new shade sails to keep children cool and sun-safe for summer adventures at this vibrant lakeside playground. It has been a joy to see Mountain Creek’s ‘Welcome Tree’ aglow with 600 metres of fairy lights in time for the festive season, fulfilling a longstanding request from the Mountain Creek Neighbourhood Watch. Design is also underway for a new toilet block in the Glenfields Estate. Meanwhile, Loang Court Park at Mountain Creek boasts newly updated play equipment plus a new shade sail, and council has added 33 new

car parking spaces at Sir Raleigh Drive Park in Sippy Downs.

Countdown to family fun in the forest

We can expect all the action to continue into the new year, with the Sippy Downs Forest Park West set to open in the coming months. This leafy park will be the perfect place to wander boardwalks and paths winding through the trees, enjoy a Sunday lunch at the covered picnic tables and barbecues, or let the kids run wild across three play areas, including an impressive jungle play structure.

Looking back at 2022

I encourage you all to head to council’s website and view the State of our Region online story for an update on some of the memorable moments of 2022, key achievements and programs delivered for our community, plus exciting projects for the future across the Sunshine Coast.

On behalf of my family, I’d like to wish everyone a happy and safe festive season and new year. I’m looking forward to sharing ideas with you and making our region even better to live, work and play in 2023.

– Cr Christian Dickson, Division Six

OUT AND ABOUT: REACH NEW HEIGHTS IN YAROOMBA

A hidden bushland oasis, just minutes from one of the Sunshine Coast’s favourite coastal lookouts, has received a new elevated boardwalk. Nestled among lush rainforest behind Point Arkwright, the rejuvenated boardwalk is located at Yaroomba Bushland Park off Neurum Road. The 152-metre boardwalk is not only more accessible and storm resistant, but also made

entirely from more sustainable products such as fibre composite materials and recycled plastic elements. The $300,000 Yaroomba Bushland Park boardwalk project was fully funded by Sunshine Coast Council’s Minor Capital Works Program after receiving support and nomination by division eight Councillor Jason O’Pray.

COMMUNITY NOTES

Join local scrabble club

Sunshine Coast Scrabble Club meets at Nambour RSL at 1pm every Friday. Games, while competitive, are low key with an emphasis on enjoying the game in the company of other Scrabble lovers. New players are very welcome and are given a gentle introduction with an open book game. Playing fee is $2 and all funds are put towards cash prizes at end of play. For more information call Trevor on 5445 7770.

Glass House winners announced

The round four winners of the Glass House 2022 Local Heroes Grants have been announced. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell says the final round winners for the year includes the Maleny & District Chamber of Commerce, Area 3 Toastmasters and javelin athlete Rory Collins. Funding for the grants will continue in the new year, with application for the first round of 2023 now open at andrewpowell.com. au/local-heroes. Winners of the year will be chosen at the end of February.

Caloundra VIEW Club

Caloundra Evening VIEW Club was created in the support of education to disadvantaged Australian children under the auspices of The Smith Family. Currently, the club is made up of 118 members that support 12 students from primary school through to tertiary education with either financial support and/or hands on peer backing. Caloundra VIEW Club welcomes guests to its monthly dinner meetings where members enjoy camaraderie as well as an interesting guest speaker. For further information, contact Di Herring on 0400 473 193.

Handmade toys bring festive joy to children

Prior to Christmas, the Buderim Men’s Shed members found festive joy in handcrafting toys to donate to children for Christmas Day, via local charity SunnyKids. “We’ve got quite a few talented members who thoroughly enjoy putting their craftsmanship to good use, and it’s just another way for us to show our support for our local community,” shed president Barry Cheales says. SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope says the children love the handmade gifts. “We are grateful to the Buderim Men’s Shed for all the work and effort they have put towards making [the] children’s Christmas just a little bit brighter this year.”

Cr Christian Dickson and MP Jason Hunt

Brendan Hogan Wishlist Acting CEO

compromised immunity. Right now, there are families facing heartbreaking moments in our hospitals; a cancer diagnosis, a car accident, an emergency they never thought would touch them.

It puts lists and tying up those loose ends into perspective, doesn’t it? The good news is that we do have a whole

LIFE IS CHAOS

It’s December, and as we move into the new year, it is a time when everything gets manic.

So I’m using my last column of the year to issue you a challenge – to re-set your mindset about the chaos and find ways to put the true meaning of this holiday season into action.

There are of course dozens of practical guides to ticking chores off lists, treating yourself kindly, taking time out and the like. But another approach is to set some perspective and set your intentions accordingly.

Here at Wishlist and across the Health Service, we see that the chaos for others is multiplied by 10 due to matters medical – whether it be receiving bad news, not being able to get away for a break, continuing a treatment regime or having to isolate from loved ones for reasons of infection control or

range of choices to turn

own feelings of chaos into actions with a purpose.

We can create space and time to connect with those we love and who are truly doing it tough. We can check in on neighbours or those who may be alone this year – a small act of kindness that provides comfort when it’s needed most. We can donate some time or dollars to those wonderful organisations dedicated to making this time of year as festive and safe as possible for everyone.

And we can hug those around us and savour all those things for which we can be absolutely grateful. Challenge accepted? Life is chaos, all is well.

“We can create space and time to connect to those we love and who are doing it tough”

our

CHARITY FLYING HIGH THANKS TO GRANTS PROGRAM

The Flight Centre Foundation has announced the winners of its annual Giving Grants Program, and a Caloundrabased charity has been named as one of the five winners.

This year, eligible charities were asked to meet the Foundation’s 2022 focus of helping people who are experiencing barriers to mainstream employment, which is why STEPS Pathway College was voted as a winner.

The Giving Grants program is funded by Flight Centre Travel Group’s employee workplace giving donations, and the group matches their donations dollar for dollar.

to be a successful grants winner.

“The grant will assist us in continuing our work at STEPS Pathways College, of helping young adults living with autism and/or disabilities learn the skills to gain a life of independence,” Mr Williamson says.

STEPS Pathways College is an intensive training course designed to provide young adults with a disability with the opportunity to further develop the skills needed to experience a life of independence.

Visit stepspathways.com.au.

DRINK DRIVING, IT’S NEVER A GOOD IDEA

Police are urging motorists to make safe decisions on Queensland roads with the annual road safety enforcement operation now underway. Acting Chief Superintendent Chris Stream says the state-wide operation involves a significant number of highly visible and covert police. “We want each person who travels on our roads over the Christmas and New Year period to arrive to their

loved ones safely,” he says. “This year we have lost 279 lives on our roads. These are 279 families with an empty seat at Christmas lunch. Our message to road users is clear – your presence is by far the best gift you can give your family this Christmas.” The operation will focus on drink and drug driving, speeding and restraints. “If you decide to drink over the Christmas period, never drive.”

STEPS Pathways Charity executive manager Michael Williamson says the organisation is excited

Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve

See 2022 out with a bang in Mooloolaba with fireworks displays at 8.30pm and midnight.

This New Year’s Eve, you’ll find two fantastic fireworks displays at Mooloolaba, plus a raft of entertainment.

In the Family Zone on Mooloolaba Esplanade from 5pm, there will be a Paw Patrol show, big bubbles, interactive glow shows, food trucks and live music.

Meanwhile in the Beach Zone, there’s a free bungy trampoline for under 18s and the Red Frogs will be on deck, helping provide a safe space for young people to celebrate.

Bring an empty water bottle to refill as water stations are available on the night, plus there will be food trucks on Mooloolaba Esplanade in front of Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club.

Importantly, don’t forget to plan your trip home. Council is encouraging attendees to download and update their preferred ride-share app, plan their lift legend or use the TransLink journey planner.

For those driving, parking is available at Mooloolaba Central ParknGo for a $5 flat-rate fee. Visit wilsonparking.com.au to pre-book.

A number of roads will be closed in Mooloolaba on New Year’s Eve, re-opening at 2am New Year’s Day. You’ll find a comprehensive list, including closure times on the Council’s events website.

Fireworks are presented by Skylighter. They do not use plastic or chlorates in their fireworks, plus they’ll inspect the site and surrounds to ensure no debris is left behind,

biodegradable or not.

Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve 2022 is a Sunshine Coast Council event, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Police Service and other Emergency Services.

You can find community run fireworks displays at Coolum and Caloundra.

Council’s New Year’s Eve celebration is a family-friendly, drug- and alcohol-, and glass-free environment.

Putting small branches into your bin before grass, prevents the grass sticking to the bottom. For more top tips on how to get the best from your Sunshine Coast household garden organics bins, check out Council’s new video in the recycle right series at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/gardenbin.

Remembering what goes in your garden organics bin is really very simple – if it grows in your garden, it can go in the bin. This includes grass clippings, small branches and twigs, leaves, non-invasive weeds, garden prunings and old flowers.

This summer, Council will be working with the Queensland Government (Marine Safety Queensland) as part of its project to remove sand from the mouth of the Mooloolah River.

Marine Safety Queensland needs to remove sand from the entrance channel of the Mooloolaba harbour and the surrounding sand shoal for marine safety.

For more information, visit: events. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Council will use this sand to restore Mooloolaba beach, which was affected by erosion during the severe weather earlier in the year, and to help protect it from the upcoming summer storms.

Elizabeth Shaw: Radical Localism and Legacy

9 December 2022 – 29 January 2023

Radical Localism is an atmospheric exhibition which surveys Elizabeth Shaw’s jewellery practice, spanning several decades and encompassing much of the history of sustainable jewellery practice in Queensland. It explores the role of home, place, family, and nurture in fostering talent at home and beyond.

Legacy continues this journey of fostering beyond with a small collection of works by Liz’s past students who trained under her at the Fine Art Course, Jewellery and Small Objects, at Griffith University.

Tue to Fri 10am–4pm, Sat and Sun 10am–2pm, Closed Public Holidays | 22OmrahAvenue,Caloundra | 0754208299 @caloundraregionalgallery | gallery@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au | gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Sunshine Coast Council is the first local government in Australia to build, own and operate its own solar farm.

The award-winning 15 megawatt solar farm, at Valdora, has offset Council’s electricity consumption across all of its facilities and operations since July 2017 – that includes our buildings, parks, libraries, aquatic centres, galleries and street lighting.

Based on current electricity prices, the solar farm will save an estimated $22 million over 30 years.

To see live generation data from the solar farm, visit Council’s website.

Venue 114’s Mega Youth Market is the perfect opportunity for Sunshine Coast youth to make some extra cash or nab a bargain.

The one-day-only youth market on Friday, January 13 from 10am to 2pm will provide a safe space for young people to sell pre-loved and handmade items and shop sustainably. Book your stall at venue114.com.au.

A big welcome to our new provider for the Council Link service, Suncoast Cabs.

Suncoast Cabs will be undertaking the same service previously provided through ComLink.

Council Link operates across the region and is an affordable transport service that is available for people aged 60 and over and people with a disability or mobility impairment.

To book your service, please call Suncoast Cabs on 5441 8856. For more information, visit Council’s website.

Hi everyone,

As 2022 draws to a close, I’d like to pay tribute to the many dedicated volunteers who always go above and beyond to help others.

More than 870 passionate active volunteers partnered with Council this past year to deliver vital services such as helping people learn to read, looking after our environment and wildlife, preserving our history and delivering exciting events.

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our Sunshine Coast community and an inspiration to us all. If you are looking to help out in some way within your community, feel free to visit Council’s website and enter in ‘volunteering’ to see how you can make a difference.

Action, adventure and prizes are up for grabs as part of a brain-boosting Summer Reading Club.

Thanks to Sunshine Coast Libraries, this free interactive program offers fun for the whole family.

From now until January 31, children and teenagers are invited to register and read for the chance to win great prizes.

Once registered for the Summer Reading Club, children will receive an exciting adventure map to begin challenges to complete three quests.

For more information and to register, head to Council’s library website.

This past year has been significant for many in our community and I encourage you to pause and enjoy this time with your family and friends and perhaps check in on someone who may be doing it tough or whom you have not seen for a while. Please drive safely on the roads. May I wish you all the very best for 2023.

There are 700 undercover parking spaces with all-day parking for only $5 at the Mooloolaba ParknGo! It’s less than a 500m walk to the flagged area of Mooloolaba Beach. Pay at the kiosks next to the lift or PayWave from your vehicle on exit.

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on WHAT’S

There’s loads to explore and plenty to do on the Coast. Pop these fun events into your diary so you don’t miss out.

NOW TO JAN 21

SUMMER OF SEALS

It’s the Summer of Seals at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium. The Mooloolaba attraction is celebrating the much-loved marine mammals with a range of school holiday activities for families to enjoy. There will be new interactive opportunities for guests to get involved in the daily seal presentations that families know and love. Guests can take part in an activity trail, discover fascinating facts at the artefacts table and take photos with the new seal mascot.

When: Now until January 31. Where: SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium, The Wharf, Mooloolaba. Tickets: From $47, via visitsealife.com/ sunshine-coast/tickets-passes/.

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JANUARY

UB40 45TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

The 45th Anniversary Tour will offer audiences classic hits such as Red Red Wine, I Got You Babe and Can’t Help Falling In Love With You, as well as tracks from the latest release For The Many When: Tuesday, January 10, 7.30pm. Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $96.05, via theeventscentre.com. au/event/ub40/.

8 JANUARY

SECRET GARDEN

Visit Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden to enjoy the sweet sounds of Coast musicians. Bring a picnic and relax with friends and family. This month features artists Anna & Jordan and Lee Hardisty. Anna & Jordan’s music is fun, charming and folky. Lee is an acclaimed multiinstrumentalist who has been touring the world with his music for the past 15 years.

When: Sunday, January 8, 2.45pm5.30pm.

Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.

Tickets: Free event.

31 DECEMBER

NYE ON BOARD M.V. CATALINA

Kick off your NYE aboard the M.V. Catalina with sunset cocktails and a canapé selection. In partnership with Seabourne Distillery, resident DJ, Stevie G, will get things moving. After decades playing across the US to Bali and beyond, Stevie G is renowned for his broad, eclectic catalogue spanning house, new-wave, soul, R&B and classics.

When: Saturday, December 31, 3-7pm. Where: 172 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. Tickets: $120, via catalinanoosa.com.au/ events.

10 JANUARY REAWAKENING THE ACTOR

This master class will focus on reawakening instincts and strengthening awareness of the actor’s instrument through improvisation. It will explore elements of performance, discovering new ways of manipulating the voice and body so that the artist can learn to use them articulately.

When: Tuesday, January 10, 9.30am. Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $50, via theeventscentre.com. au/event/acting-skills-master-class/.

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6 JANUARY

ORIGAMI STATION

Drop in to the Origami Station and test out your folding skills to make a range of fun creatures. All programs have been designed and materials provided for specific age groups to correspond with their motor and literacy skills and developmental age. Ensure your child is of the appropriate age prior to registration.

When: Friday, January 6, 10am-noon.

Where: Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore.

Tickets: Free event. No registration required.

JANUARY

MALENY WEDDING FESTIVAL TRAIL

Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast is bringing the 2023 Summer Maleny Wedding Festival Trail to life. Eight unique wedding venues will be showcased, along with a variety of hinterland wedding suppliers and businesses, all coming together as one destination from Maleny to Palmwoods. Industry suppliers will provide local insights and professional advice designed to make your wedding day everything you ever dreamed of.

When: Saturday, January 14-Sunday, January 15, 10am-3pm.

Where: Multiple hinterland locations.

Tickets: Free entry, or $10 including competition entry, via visitsunshinecoasthinterland.com.au/ event/maleny-wedding-festival-trail-summer/.

7 JANUARY ALYSHA BRILLA WITH CIGANY WEAVER AND ROSA MACK

International folk-world-roots artist Alysha Brilla will take to the stage in The Brewery, fresh from her performances at Woodford Folk Festival. Alysha will be joined by Brisbane favourites Cigány Weaver and Rosa Mack to complete a post-Woodford party line-up.

When: Saturday, January 7, 7.30pm.

Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.

Tickets: $33.70, via imperialhoteleumundi.com.au/ whats-on.

7 JANUARY

MISS

FRIBY’S MILE HIGH VARIETY SHOW

Melbourne’s boldest showgirl, Miss Friby, brings her unique brand of cabaret, vaudeville and burlesque to the historic Majestic Theatre in Pomona. In a wild tornado of hilarious showmanship, Miss Friby’s world-class wit, high-end choreography and nail-biting satire will charm the pants off you, especially if they’re in her size. Miss Friby’s varietyfuelled performance promises something for everyone.

When: Saturday, January 7, 7-8pm.

Where: The Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory Street, Pomona.

Tickets: $30 or $25 for concession. Via, trybooking.com and search ‘MISS FRIBY’.

Gig guide guide

FRIDAY, DEC 30

New Year’s Eve Eve! ’80s Recall, Joe’s Waterhole, 7pm

Pete Murray, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm

Sly Withers, Solbar, 7pm

Head Room, Caloundra RSL, 9pm

Fifth Avenue, Maroochy RSL, 5pm

SATURDAY, DEC 31

No Scrubs ’90s and ’00s NYE party, Kings Beach Tavern, 9pm

Ryan Giles Trio, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 8pm

Shag Rock, Solbar, 7pm

NYE Retro Party, Caloundra RSL, 5pm

The Claptomaniacs, Cooroy RSL, 7.30pm

Renny Field Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5pm

The JSB Band, Maroochy RSL, 9pm

Hit and Run, Noosa RSL, 8pm

Alex Millington, Mooloolaba Pavilion, 8pm

DJ Lawless, Old Soul, 8pm

SUNDAY, JAN 1

Tuffy and Nik Phillips, Kings Beach Tavern, 3pm

Route 66, Maroochy RSL, 6pm

* All events were correct at time of printing.

MIDNIGHT MISGIVINGS

LOVING CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Mkind of religious ceremony for the modern age.

The focus on starting over, the magic stroke of midnight and pinning hopes on becoming better have the hallmarks of faiths through history. January is named for the Roman goddess Janus, a two-faced minx, and Ancient Romans started the month with resolutions to please her good side by promising better behaviour.

We keep this rite by vowing and declaring that in the new year we will be better. Common resolutions include saving more, paying off debts, eating healthier, exercising more and losing weight. The best of studies have shown that many fail by the end of January and there are a scraggly few left by June.

For example, marketing data shows gym memberships spike after New Year’s Day, but related gym visits decline by February and as mid-year nears, half of all new members stop going at all. But surely instead of beating ourselves up for failing to keep a resolution, it makes sense to consider the motivation for it.

People make resolutions because they

believe their lives will be better if they make that change. They fail because their resolution doesn’t match their real goal of wanting to be happier and better.

If the purpose of the resolution is to be happier (and it nearly always is), then perhaps consider the most direct path.

Instead of, for instance, vowing to lose weight because you think it will make you feel happier, but your diet plan means not sharing meals with family and that makes you sad, don’t resolve to lose weight: resolve to find ways to feel more grateful and positive. Similarly, if paying down a debt is about de-stressing, make a resolution to explore stress-management practices and make an appointment to make a debt-payment plan.

Studies have found successful resolutions are associated with positive habits such as believing change is possible, rewarding small steps, avoiding temptations and picturing success.

Failure is linked to berating ourselves for slipping up, denying the importance of the resolution or regretting making it.

Happiness is within reach, but not by making a huge, unmanageable resolution.

Happy New Year.

My mother Edna passed away 10 years ago and her funeral was Christmas Eve. So, you would think I’d be feeling a bit sad in the middle of the Christmas festivities. But it is the reverse.

Sure, I miss Mum. I actually do that every day. I still go to ring her sometimes and I guess I will be in trouble if she ever answers. Seriously, though, her passing at this time of year has brought back all the pleasant memories of my childhood at Christmas which is kind of a nice way to remember loving parents.

For instance, it reminds me of the trip to the Wimmer’s Factory in Nambour to get crates of soft drink before we headed off to our family beach house in Anzac Avenue, Maroochydore, with the old pineapple truck laden with bikes, watermelons, pineapples, surfboards, kids and the dog – like the Clampetts out of The Beverly Hillbillies TV show.

It reminds me of going to church with Mum at midnight on Christmas Eve and then trying to stay awake and watch Santa drink the beer and cake we left out, and the feed of prawns, with

everyone waiting for me to take the biggest – no matter where they hid it.

On one occasion that we stayed on the farm for the holidays, Dad was plucking a duck that we were going to have for Christmas lunch. It was stinking hot, he was having trouble getting the feathers out and I was riding my scooter up and down the garage floor. He told me not to go too close to him – so, of course, I did and ran over his toe. Did I mention it was a steel scooter with no rubber on the wheels and was built like a mini Michelin Man? He was not happy and chased me until I hid behind Mum.

The traditional lunch and how Mum fussed over us will always be with me: the plum puddings with coins hidden inside, the roast everything, and the fact that the rest of the day was basically over because we ate that much we could hardly move. There was always love and laughter. Never much money but we never seemed to go without anything.

So, I hope you all have had a great Christmas. I wish you well and pray that you enjoy your memories and create some new ones.

The opinions expressed are those of the authors. These are not the views of My Weekly Preview publishers.

Ashley Robinson is feeling a little nostalgic, reliving simpler childhood days as he pays tribute to his mum.

Ashley Robinson is the manager of Alex Surf Club and the chairman of the Sunshine Coast Falcons.

Jane Stephens suggests people have a steadfast resolve to make more manageable New Year resolutions if they seek success in their 2023 goals.

Dr Jane Stephens is a UniSC journalism lecturer, media commentator and writer.

FASHIONABLY INDIVIDUAL

Anew year means a clean-out of the cupboard for many of us. Croc footwear is being heralded the ‘it’ item when it comes to fashion forecasts for 2023.

Yep, love ’em or hate ’em, Crocs have never been more popular. Personally, I am a mad fan (not with socks). But I did not know what to do with my late Dad’s size 14 sandals. So, I turned them into garden planters and hung them on the wall. Bogan meets art. This vertical garden piece is a most interesting talking point.

My good buddy on the radio, Toddy, has the exact opposite view of Crocs. “I have formed the anti-Croc militia, because if Mondays were footwear, they would be Crocs,” Todd said. “The reason Crocs have those little holes in them is to allow your dignity to drain out of them. Crocs are the international symbol of a person who has completely given up hope. And the AMA recently did a study into the effectiveness of contraceptives, only to find condoms are 98 per cent effective, the pill is 97 per cent effective and Crocs footwear result in a 100 per cent birth-control effectiveness.”

Fashion does have a habit of dividing us and also changing its mind. Yesterday,

skinny jeans were sexy but today it is all about baggy jeans. I am quaking in my Crocs at the mention of some of the other big fashion trends forecast for the year ahead. Leading the way is the moto trend.

This means dressing as if you are racing Daniel Riccardo on a fast car track. The jumpsuit is most unflattering in my opinion and you are begging for trouble when popping to the loo.

Purple is also tipped to reign this year but it is only fit for Maccas’ Grimace as it is gross. Fringed dresses are making a comeback. No! Simply no, unless you are Dolly Parton or starring in TV’s Yellowstone. Feather trims are front and forward of the fashion darlings. If you are happy to look like Ossie Ostrich, from Hey Hey It’s Saturday, then go for it! But I say: avoid feathers at all costs. They bring on sinus and they attract stray animals.

And statement pockets are coming. Praise the Lord! How many times has a ‘nice dress’ comment prompted you to yell to your friend in glee, “And it has pockets!”. I love stuffing little treasures in them: lollies, cutlery, money, lipstick, my to-do lists ... Okay, I am off to water my Dad’s Croc pot plants and want to wish you all the best of fashion luck for 2023.

Andrew Griffith, Ord Minnett Buderim.

(TWI) trading at the 40-year average.

Currency movements are a function of numerous factors – currently, with investment markets focused on rate movements, which are being moved higher to stem inflation. The Federal Reserve has aggressively moved its fund rate higher 0.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent. Comparatively, the RBA has moved our cash rate 0.10 per cent to 3.10 per cent.

Amid a sea of red, the US dollar stands alongside oil, coal, and the energy sector as one of only a handful of investment segments to deliver positive returns over the past 12 months.

Year-to-date, the US dollar index has rallied 11 per cent. All major currencies have fallen against the USD over the past 12 months; the AUD is mid-pack, with a decline of 7.5 per cent. Over a longer time horizon, the AUD is towards the lower end of its 50-year trading range against the USD. However, against a broader basket of currencies, the AUD has been under less pressure, with the Trade-weighted index

THE COSTINGS OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS INCONSIDERATE RIDERS FACE NEW E-SCOOTER FINES

People who leave e-scooters and e-bikes blocking Queensland footpaths could be fined as authorities push for more considerate parking of the popular short-term rentals.

An e-scooter left in the middle of a footpath can mean people who depend on them have no option but to use the road, according to wheelchair user Uncle Wilfred Prince.

“I find it very inconvenient when I come across e-scooters that block footpaths. It makes it impossible to negotiate around them,” he says.

The higher US fund rate is supporting the US dollar as investors chase income from lower risk assets: savings accounts, term deposits and bonds. In time, contractionary policy should ease. The Australian dollar will return to its long-term average pricing and a US-bound Christmas ski holiday will be affordable once more.

Andrew Griffith is an Authorised Representative (no 001004535) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. He can be contacted on 07 5430 4444. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you and consult a financial adviser and consider the relevant product disclosure statement before purchasing a financial product. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

“I find that I have to frequently go on the main roads, which puts myself and my support worker in danger.”

More allocated parking areas marked in yellow, as well as a phone line to report blocked footpaths, are part of a new plan announced by the state government.

“There is potential for people to be fined for poor parking but authorities will mainly focus on education,” Transport Minister Mark Bailey says. “We don’t want to have to fine people. We want to educate them and give them options.”

Sami Muirhead reckons fashion doesn’t make a croc of difference if it isn’t flattering, no matter what the trends for 2023 say.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator. For more from Sami, tune into Mix FM.

SUNSHINE COAST CONTINUES TO SHINE

WORDS: Cr Jason O’Pray.

competition at the University of the Sunshine Coast in July, with 10 of those teams from seven local schools winning across 15 divisions.

Sunshine Coast business owners and operators attended the second annual Thriving Through Change Business Expo at Venue 114, Bokarina in August.

The Curated (side) Plate 2022 featured 91 events, hosted by 42 industry partners from the coast to the hinterland through partnerships with our local food producers, venues including farms, breweries and boats, our tourism operators and the Food and Agribusiness Network, Visit Sunshine Coast and Tourism and Events Queensland.

As we reflect on a busy and rewarding year, I am proud to report that the economic outcomes for the Sunshine Coast have remained positive, with Gross Regional Product (GRP) at $18.5 billion.

The council continues to demonstrate strong engagement with local industry to achieve significant economic outcomes.

We have facilitated and supported more than $675.2 million in economic impact, with 2753 jobs supported/ created, and 9485 clients assisted through business, investment and major events.

I want to revisit a few highlights for our business community. The year opened with great news that the Sunshine Coast was voted number one in the 100 most-loved destinations around the world by the Tourism Sentiment Index, and tourism and major events have continued to go from strength to strength throughout the year.

The Australian Tourism Industry Council hosted the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards here in March, with

Montville’s Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat taking gold for Hosted Accommodation.

Swimming great Kieren Perkins OAM headlined the first Disability Sports Australia National Conference in June. It brought together leaders in sport, disability, education, allied health, government and community to discuss the importance of collaboration to break down the barriers to sport and physical activity participations of Australians with disabilities.

A multimillion-dollar marina was announced – the first on the Sunshine Coast in more than 30 years – and will put Pelican Waters on the map for boaties, with offers of a fully serviced marina and boat-stacking facility. It’s great to see construction is well underway.

Our manufacturing industry rolled out the confidence with Zone RV opening its new $7.5m facility in Coolum Industry Park. GreaseBoss, an Australian start-up, founded on the Sunshine Coast in 2020, travelled to Hanover, Germany, to represent

its product in what’s dubbed the Innovation World Cup Series. While the cup eluded the company, it did have a big win at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards (Advanced Technology category). Metroll, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and supplier of steel building products, showcased its $10m investment in a new facility in Bells Creek.

Mid-year, the Sunshine Coast was officially recognised internationally as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The regional also received international recognition as a connected and smart community due to its thriving Industry 4.0 growth in FinTech, AgriTech, CleanTech and advanced manufacturing, and we scored a hat-trick with Top7 Intelligent Community recognition, sitting alongside Brazil, Canada, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Suncoast Christian College won the 2022 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards for the students’ Bird Bell innovative idea, and 20 Sunshine Coast teams went to battle at the RoboRAVE Australia annual robotics

The Sunshine Coast Innovations Showcase in September at the UniSC Innovation Centre was part of the Forward Festival: a unique five-day educational opportunity to transform how small businesses operate.

First Nations suppliers were blazing new trails in business with a craft beer made with all-Australian ingredients, a tourism experience to inspire deeper connections to First Nations culture and a driving education school for First Nations youth. More than 35 First Nations businesses attended the second annual First Nations Supplier Day in October.

In an Australian first, Tenpin Bowling Australia hosted the 2022 International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Cup at Suncity Bowl, Alexandra Headland, in November with 750 of the world’s best tenpin bowlers competing.

We enter 2023 in a strong and confident position. Of course, there will be many challenges ahead for our business community, but equally there will be many great opportunities for us to leverage. As a council, we look forward to working in collaboration with our community as we continue to thrive through change.

Our region has enjoyed a lion’s share of tourism, major events and business success.

They provide an easy and environmentally friendly way out of traffic jams and their use is surging throughout the world.

Now Sunshine Coast Council, which is working towards creating the most sustainable region in the nation, wants to explore whether electric scooters and bikes could make life here even better.

Council will seek expressions of interest for an e-scooter and e-bike operator trial in the Maroochydore and Mooloolaba area.

The announcement is set to garner interest from new and existing hire operators keen to roll out their service in the region. It is understood that a combination of tourists and locals would embrace the opportunity.

Transport Portfolio Councillor Rick

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Baberowski says the trial is an exciting step towards more sustainable travel solutions for the region.

“This trial is an opportunity for council, residents and visitors to test e-scooter and e-bike hire operators on the Sunshine Coast,” Cr Baberowski says.

“E-scooters and e-bikes are a sustainable travel option that ease traffic congestion and provide an active and eco-friendly alternative to getting around.

“The trial is another step towards the Sunshine Coast Council’s goal of becoming Australia’s most sustainable region.”

To read more about the expressions of interest process, visit: https://www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Business/ Developing-Your-Business/Permits-andlicences/High-Use-High-Impact-Permits

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COASTAL ELECTRIC BIKE AND SCOOTER TRIAL

Recruiting top talent is said to be the No.1 challenge confronting professional services firms in 2022.

Record low unemployment figures might bring a smile to the face of the Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment – who recently announced that Queensland has recorded its lowest-ever unemployment rate. But to employers, the statistics are of A Nightmare on Elm Street proportion!.

Business is enjoying a post-Covid boom, but labour shortages across all sectors are testing the organisational spirit.

In a rush to demonstrate their ‘employer of choice’ attributes, professional services firms have been knocking themselves over

in the rush to announce new and improved leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, diversity and inclusion targets, health and wellbeing programs and to spruik their sustainability credentials.

However, beyond the emoji applause and likes on their social media posts, many firms are still not seeing an increase in resumes landing in their HR manager’s inbox. And it begs the question: why aren’t these laudable measures attracting recruits and what more can employers do to be more appealing to potential recruits?

Over the years, I’ve watched with great interest the employee engagement surveys and the so-called hierarchy of employee needs. According to pre-Covid The Marker Magazine study of 2000 people, remuneration had taken a back seat to

work relationships. More recently, a 2022 study by Seek suggested that work/life balance was the most-important consideration for Australian workers in finding job satisfaction.

It’s all very interesting from a social science perspective, but what I’ve found even more instructive have been my conversations with professionals who have either applied for a posted job ad or have made an approach informally to chat with me about employment opportunities.

Whether it’s a formal interview or a casual coffee catch-up, their reasons for wanting to leave their current role inevitably become a topic of conversation. Some of the most-often cited reasons include:

1. A lack of autonomy (and conversely, a desire to get away from micromanagement).

2. No clear career path – or a lack of progress.

3. A sense that the business and financial interests of the firm are prioritised over the interests of their clients.

4. Failure by management to honour promises that had been made.

5. Lack of pride in the values and practices of their current firm or its brand.

6. Lack of training opportunities or quality mentoring.

7. Compromise in the quality of the work they are able to do.

Conversely, very rarely are work/life

balance, leave schemes or environmental or inclusion credentials given as the reason for wanting to change jobs. While I’ve found that in the past year or so it has been quite common for applicants to inquire about the extent to which the firm supports flexible work practices, it’s less important than being proud of where they work. Salary is also important, but only at a threshold level: as long as it’s fair and reasonable, a pay rise alone isn’t the key driver of jumping ship.

Much has been written about the Great Reshuffling, quiet quitting and the Great Resignation. And there’s no doubt that in 2022, the number of professionals touching base to discuss a career change has been higher than I’ve ever seen at any time in my career. But if my conversations are any sort of guide, I wonder whether we, as professional services firms, should recalibrate our thinking around the schemes, programs and projects that make us self-proclaimed employers of choice, and start listening to the people who are the stock-in-trade of our organisations.

At the end of the day, l suspect that firms that genuinely provide opportunities for growth, have respectful leadership, are seen as genuine and real, build trust in their team and deliver on their promises will hold a natural immunity to the Big Quit of 2023.

WORDS: Travis Schultz, Managing Partner, Travis Schultz & Partners

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Don’t clause a problem over Christmas!

Buying and selling property over the Christmas holidays can be both an exciting and challenging time with parties often wanting to settle contracts as soon as possible.

It is important to carefully consider how this time of year impacts on the parties’ rights under the contract.

The standard REIQ contract provides any day between December 27 and 31 is not a ‘business day’. This means no critical date or settlement can occur during this time.

Parties have time sensitive obligations, which typically include liaising with banks regarding finance and finalising building inspections. Failing to carefully consider business closures may result in parties losing their rights under the contract.

In a worst-case scenario a party may be in breach of their obligations, resulting in the contract not settling and the exposure to a claim for damages by the innocent party.

It is very important that buyers and sellers obtain legal advice prior to entering into a contract, to ensure business closures do not take the merry out of their Christmas.

Also, don’t forget cyber criminals don’t observe the Christmas break so always remain vigilant about the risk of cyber fraud during the rush.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Planning for success in 2023

Before 2023 kicks into full swing, now is an ideal time to plan out your people activities for the year.

There are a number of key people management activities that, if delivered, will assist you to achieve your business goals and operational plans for 2023 and beyond.

The first step is to block out time throughout the year for these activities from the outset.

Things to consider in your calendar for the year include:

• Regular team meetings

• Regular one-on-ones, such as monthly key performance indicator meetings

• Team building activities

• Annual performance reviews

• Salary review dates

• Professional development for you and your staff (identified from your 2022 performance review processes)

• Staff birthdays and anniversaries.

Setting these activities up and locking in dates early will increase the likelihood that they will occur. However, the commitment to action is the next step and getting buy-in from key staff to deliver on your people plans.

Make this year the one to be organised with your people management activities and reap the results as the year unfolds.

Family business: preparing plans for the future

Succession planning is vital for all business owners, but particularly family business owners. Here are a few quick tips to consider when starting your succession planning:

• Commence succession planning early in the life of the business

• Always keep your financial data up to date so that information is easily accessed and ready for any new plan

• Understand the overall strategic plan of the business

• Determine the key roles needed for the future and who will ‘fit’ with your business going forward

• Select a successor as early as possible in the succession planning process and then appropriately train, develop and introduce them to other key business people

• Determine the importance of family involvement in the leadership and ownership of the business

• In addition to the successor, organise a backup of talented people who can evolve through training and involvement in the business

• Set retirement dates for owners/founders

• Communicate your succession plan

• Consider all of the financial and tax implications of your succession plan. Businesses planning for the unexpected

– start the conversation today.

Getting through the festive season after you have separated

Christmas can be hard on families in which parents have divorced or separated.

This is especially the case where children are involved. Here are tips to help make this time as stress-free as possible.

1. If the children are with you on Christmas morning, encourage them to call their other parent. You will be setting a good example for your children about kindness and respect.

2. Your children deserve (as do you) to enjoy Christmas, so stick to any drop-off or pick-up times.

3. Don’t drink to excess – things can go downhill on Christmas Day when too much alcohol is involved.

4. Keep your thoughts and comments about your ex-partner to yourself – your children don’t need (or want) to hear you talking negatively about the other parent – they love you both, so this can be destructive to your relationship with them.

5. Make the most of the time you are without the children so you can focus on being a great parent when you do have them.

Christmas isn’t easy on separated parents but with some forward planning, you can manage the pressure of coparenting and look forward to the holidays.

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

This week, Mercury and your ruler, Mars, are both in retrograde mode. So a communication problem, a work matter, a health issue or a local project could cause some sleepless nights. The planets are pushing you to take on challenges with plenty of Aries aplomb.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

Uranus urges you to restructure your current diet and exercise program, plus reinvent your daily work routine. If you tick these boxes, you will improve your health and career over the coming year. Meditation and contemplation are favoured on Friday and Saturday.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

Retro Mercury and retro Mars continue to sap energy, frustrate plans and slow progress. Friday night’s full moon shines a spotlight on lust and loot, so an intimate relationship could soar spectacularly or crash and burn.

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

Stubborn bulls prefer things to stay the same but there’s no escaping change at the moment. Courtesy of the sun and Uranus, a golden goal or an ambitious aspiration may seem to be lost in the distance (like a forgotten dream from far away) but it is still within reach.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

Are you being unusually slapdash? With Mercury retrograde, plus Saturn and retrograde Mars in your work zone, success is coming – but it won’t be rushed. And it certainly won’t arrive without a lot of hard work and dogged persistence on your part.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

The sun, Venus, Pluto and retrograde Mercury are visiting your sign, which amplifies your drive and ambition. But they can also rev up your ruthless side, which may alienate you from others.

Fortunately, Friday night’s full moon gives you a welcome boost.

QUIZ

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

With your ruler Mercury retrograde and Mars reversing through your sign, avoid aggravating a sensitive situation. With four planets in your intrigue zone, mystery abounds –and you may not fully understand the complex undercurrents that are at play.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

The focus is firmly on family matters, as you take on more domestic responsibilities. Jupiter and your power planet, Venus, also activate your partnership zone. So – whether romantic or platonic –work on improving (and treasuring) the close relationships in your life.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

With the full moon highlighting your health zone, it’s a wonderful week to shine a bright light on your physical fitness, mental wellbeing and emotional resilience. Four planets are stimulating your self-reflection zone, so don’t let self-doubts do your head in.

Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.

1. In which US state is the Ivy League university Yale?

2. Who plays the titular character of the Netflix series Wednesday?

3. Who wrote the 1818 gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus? 4. Wategos, Clarkes and Tallow are beaches around which eastern seaboard town?

5. Odori and Mai are traditional dances in which country?

6. Is the gelatinous food aspic sweet or savoury?

7. What is the capital of Pakistan?

8. In relation to computers what does RAM stand for?

9. Who plays Owen Wilson’s (pictured) fiancée in the 2011 film Midnight in Paris?

10. Which French sculptor created the famous work The Thinker?

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

Expect an intense and emotional week, as the full moon activates your sign. Your capacity to adapt will be put to the test, especially in personal relationships. An outdated partnership could end, making way for a new sweetheart or best friend.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

The stars are good for creative brainstorming, but Mercury and Mars are retrograde so choose your words wisely. Do your homework and be thoroughly prepared so, when lucky opportunities you’re ready to rock and roll.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

It’s all about friendships, group dynamics and networking this week Make it a priority to surround yourself with positive people. But don’t be too hasty in your evaluation of a person, situation or future aspiration. There is much more going on than meets the eye.

SMOOTH SAILING FOR THE GATEWAY PROJECT

A$250 million marina harbourfront residential precinct, called The Gateway, on the Burnett River near Bundaberg, is proving to be one of the Queensland coast’s new hotspots.

More than $12 million in sales have occurred in the past five weeks.

And it seems Bundaberg has embraced The Gateway, with 40 per cent of the residence sales coming from the local area.

The Gateway has been carefully designed to deliver a vibrant mixed-use village overlooking what is known as one of the safest north-facing Queensland harbours.

Damian Brown, of Property & Estates Project Marketing, says the strong sales have been generated by eager buyers interested in putting their name to a rare slice of harbourfront luxury living.

“The market response to The Gateway Waterfront Residences has been incredible. We knew we had something special on our hands here, and we have really seen a lot of genuine interest,” Mr Brown says.

“Forty per cent of sales have come from locals who recognise the scarcity

and value in north-facing waterfront residences, alongside those who have been enticed by all The Gateway has to offer.”

The Gateway will be bringing a total of 318 marina berths.

These will meet the growing demand from boaties looking to berth their vessels in a safe harbour.

Research shows an increasing demand for berths as boat sales ramp up in Queensland and along Australia’s east coast.

A recent report, released by Aurelius, says vessel registrations have grown

rapidly due to the pandemic, with the number in Queensland rising almost three per cent in FY21.

Mr Brown adds that the demand is coming from buyers who are looking to get in early and secure a unique and affordable waterfront resort lifestyle that is also easily accessible by water.

“We have no doubt The Gateway will become the Bundaberg region’s most sought-after dress-circle residential community,” Mr Brown says.

“Buyers can enjoy the year-round equable climate where they are virtually free of the tropical coastline weather

extremes, and from their own private mooring, experience the myriad of accessible boating and sailing excursions, including the southern Great Barrier Reef, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, whale watching, snorkelling, fishing, diving and more.”

The first stage of The Gateway offering includes 46 north-facing waterfront residences across two low-rise buildings, Musgrave and Elliot, each featuring open-plan living and dining spaces, a large master bedroom with dual walk-in wardrobes, and balconies that maximise views to the marina and ocean.

Pricing for Musgrave and Elliot starts at $795,000 and will comprise of two-, three- and four-bedroom residences, including opulent penthouses and ground-floor garden apartments with private plunge pools.

AT A GLANCE

The Gateway

Where: 67 Harbour Esplanade, Burnett Heads, Queensland.

Price: Now selling from $795,000. Contact: Phone 1800 988 242, email enquiries@gatewaymarina.com.au and visit gatewaymarina.com.au.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS AT ZINC BOKARINA

The stunning three-storey beach houses take pride of place on Kombi Street, affording the exclusivity of only eight residences with luxurious inclusions but also forming part of the ‘Zinc Community’ with access to first-class apartment facilities without any maintenance.

The beach houses have two contemporary colour-scheme choices, with the opportunity to choose either a three- or four-bedroom layout currently.

Multiple balcony spaces have an ‘escape the heat’ haven with its own procured vertical garden to enjoy the cool microclimate during the summer.

Each beach house is well appointed with Miele appliances, stone benchtops throughout, ducted air-conditioning, wool carpets, video intercom and much more internally.

The added bonus is the accessibility to the podium-level pool, function centre, recreation area, herb garden and gym, as well as car wash and surfboard wash bays, plenty of visitor car parking and your own double lock-up garage.

The new community feel, with convenient retail options, is what makes this new locale such a desired spot for

locals and holidaymakers alike. You will enjoy new eateries, an ice-creamery, cafes and Bocca Restaurant, with its highly desirable Italian menu, as well as the adjoining boutique bottle shop.

Access to the extended Stockland master-planned community is via the multiple walking and cycling paths, surrounded by lakes, to the Birtinya

shopping precinct, town centre and hospital conveniences.

To make Zinc Bokarina your new home and move in for Christmas 2023, contact Danelle Wiseman and Jonathan Pattinson for an appointment. Zinc is developed and built by the Gardner Vaughan Group, with more than 25 years’ experience in Southeast Queensland.

AT A GLANCE

Zinc Bokarina

Where: Bokarina Boulevard, Bokarina Beach, Sunshine Coast.

Price: $1,499,000

Contact: Danelle Wiseman or Jonathan Pattinson 0472 636 812.

Enjoy living within a picturesque community on the Sunshine Coast, perfectly positioned in the heart of the sought-after Brightwater Estate in Mountain Creek –a community renowned for its central location, familyfriendly amenities and lifestyle.

Your dream can become reality with this incredible opportunity, and your last chance to secure a brand new quality home in such a desirable and convenient location, as the Brightwater Master Plan is almost completed and there is simply no more land available.

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Radiating with sophistication and distinction, no expense has been spared with this spectacular, architecturally designed Metricon home. Enjoying exceptional privacy, the property boasts flow from the front door through to the stunning entertaining zones with lush, landscaped gardens and a breathtaking view of the lake. Private inspections available at your request!

ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE – NORTH FACING DEEPWATER MINYAMA

The minute you step into 15 Cypress Court you know you’ve found a forever home as this property is simply splendid and one of the most functional homes to hit the market for some time. With multiple opportunities, this fantastic family home will not disappoint. Designed with vaulted c eilings, exposed beams and timber slated ceilings, this home instantly gives you a feeling of tranquility with all the light-filled open spaces. The well-appointed modern kitchen offers a 6m Caesarstone benchtop with ample preparation space and storage for the home chef or inspiring cook. As you step outside through the commerci al grade bi-fold doors you are greeted by a vast protected alfresco area ideal for all year entertaining. There is also the bonus of an over the water decked area which can’t be repeated. The 15m private pontoon has three phase power and is the perfect place to house a serious sized boat for the trips out to the stunning Pacific Ocean. Overall, this captivating modern home is ready for the next lucky owners and must be inspected to be truly appreciated.

15 Cypress Court, Minyama

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Unrivalled in its Lifestyle Offerings

This phenomenal property is set amongst 1.3 ha of lush bushland, situated at one of Sunshine Coast’s most impressive addresses and offers so much for the discerning buyer.

The property is currently used as a commercial premise providing office and conference type space in a magical setting. 4 good size bedrooms, all with built in cupboards.

Upstairs large air cond lounge room leads to side deck. Large bathroom plus powder room upstairs. Galley style kitchen which leads into a laundry. Separate dining area. 30m2 shed. Minutes to hospitals, rail, schools and Nambour CBD. INSPECT By Appointment – Contact Agent

FIRST NATIONAL NAMBOUR 5441 1344 ANDY SHARMA 0410 989 177 WEB carolans.net

TOWNHOUSE WITH EXTRAS

Conveniently located, this stylish townhouse is ideal for young families and down-sizers alike. With a functional floor plan spread over two levels, it would also be a fabulous addition to any astute investor’s property portfolio. It’s only a short walk to the pool and barbecue (located in the complex) or a five-minute drive to local beaches. On entering, you are welcomed by the light and open-plan living/dining and kitchen space, which then leads out to the covered alfresco area and courtyard. Plus, there’s a study tucked neatly away for privacy, a powder room, laundry, and internal access to the double remote garage with two off-street parking spaces.

29/17 GREENSBORO PLACE, LITTLE MOUNTAIN

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Offers mid-$600,000s

Think Investment Realty 5451 1080 Sandy Moore 0458 987 300

19 STAPLETON COURT, PALMWOODS

BRAND NEW LUXURY DESIGNER RESIDENCE

Superbly built by master builder, Amrock Homes, this specially designed home will do more than please. Set in a prime location within an exclusive subdivision, this impressive home is set on a large 600m2 landscaped block. Easy maintenance gardens, designed by Studio Terrain Landscape Architects. High ceilings keep the home cool during summer, with the north facing living spaces staying warm during the winter months.

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IN THE FLOW AT THE LAKE HOUSE

AUCTION RESULTS

6 WARRE STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER: $1M

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 4 Car, Property Today, Jonathan Clare, 0401 755 489

69 PARK ROAD, NAMBOUR

PASSED IN AT $1M – under negotiation

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Carolans Nambour First National, Andy Sharma, 0410 989 177

17 SUTHERLAND STREET, DICKY BEACH

PASSED IN AT $1,175,000

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car, Pool, Next Property, Annette Schembri, 0447 010 832

3 registered bidders

6 VAUGHAN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

PASSED IN – awaiting dollar value

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 4 Car, Home Sunshine Coast, Kate Jewry / Jay Sherwell, 0404 817 916 / 0435 552 025

39 COOMAROO CRESCENT, MINYAMA

PASSED IN – awaiting dollar value

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Home Sunshine Coast, Rebecca Fletcher / Alan Riley, 0404 866 358 / 0422 723 719

14 BIRUBI STREET, CURRIMUNDI

PASSED IN AT $750,000

3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Luke Dunbar, 0435 371 887

202/98 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER: $720,000

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car, Pool, Ray White, Pam Thomas / Megan Murray, 0438 272 096 / 0414 734 929

1807/1A MUNGAR STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

PASSED IN AT $540,000

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car, Ray White, Reuben Park, 0413 371 696

5/77 MEMORIAL AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE. SOLD AT $1,275,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Niall Molloy, 0448 954 272

5 CURRONG STREET, MINYAMA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER: $9 00,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

5 LINACRE STREET, SIPPY DOWNS

PASSED IN $650,000 – listed at $699,000+

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Dallas Foster, 0426 817 163

37 HILLCREST AVENUE, NAMBOUR

SOLD PRIOR FOR $659,000

3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 Car, Ray White, Michael Scott, 0488 969 970

1 & 2 /111 PACIFIC BOULEVARD, BUDDINA

PASSED IN AT $3,000,000

8 Bed, 6 Bath, 2 Car, Brent Higgins / Ryan Bradeley, 0414 775 133 / 0416 793 670

5 THALAN STREET, WURTULLA

PASSED IN AT $1,100,000

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car, Ray White, Reuben Park, 0413 371 696

47-51 BLACKALL TERRACE, NAMBOUR

PASSED IN AT $750,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car, Ray White, Michael Scott/ Shon Lee, 0488 969 970 / 0480 311 363

Tucked away on a private 798m2 block, this is one of the finest north-facing homes located in Pelican Waters. Radiating sophistication and distinction and enjoying exceptional privacy, the property flows from the front door through to the stunning entertaining zones with lush, landscaped gardens and breathtaking view of the lake. Sprawling over two levels, the thoughtful floorplan delivers five spacious bedrooms and multiple living spaces. A media room, formal and informal lounge and upstairs leisure zone offer plenty of ways to connect with family and friends.

4/61 DUPORTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

PASSED IN AT $525,000

2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car, Ray White, Sarah-Louise Anderson, 0418 200 471

21 HILLTOP CRESCENT, MAROOCHYDORE

PASSED IN AT $800,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car, Ray White, Rowan Woodbine, 0497 076 418

25 STARKEY STREET, PALMWOODS

PASSED IN AT $675,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool, Ray White, Chevonne Rees, 0473 810 820

128 GLENFIELDS BOULEVARD, MOUNTAIN CREEK. SOLD AT $747,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Niall Molloy, 0448 954 272

MARKET TRACKER

Properties recently sold on the Coast:

17 Headland Drive, Birtinya $1,985,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Adams & Jones Property Specialists, Karen Jones

28 Tomkins Esplanade, Birtinya $2,000,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Adams & Jones Property Specialists, Karen Jones

15/239 Kawana Way, Parrearra $620,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Next Property Group, Carmel La Macchia

5 Clithero Avenue, Buderim $4,150,000 / 4 bed, 1 bath, 4 car

Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener & Loren Wimhurst

12 PARKS LINK COURT, PELICAN WATERS

5 bed, 3.5 bath, 2 car

Offers over $2,295,000

Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Mary-Ann McLoughlin 0439 836 353

332 Moondarra Crescent, Mooloolaba $2,175,000 / vacant land

Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener & Loren Wimhurst

10/10 Mungar Street, Maroochydore $425,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener & Rebekah Tunstall

22 Corella Street, Forest Glen $995,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Century 21, Grant Smith

1/2 Pettigrew Street, Mooloolaba $555,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Century 21, Grant Smith

6 Soloman Court, Parrearra $812,500 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Century 21, Grant Smith

25/24 Wirraway Street, Alexandra Headland $295,000 / 1 bed, 1 bath

Aura Property, Madeline Fabian

27 Central Avenue, Nirimba $550,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath

Aura Property, Kingsley Ellmer

7 Timana Lane, Maroochydore $975,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath

Aura Property, Madeline Fabian

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

ABC TV (CH2) SEVEN (CH7) NINE (CH8) TEN (CH5) SBS (CH3)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG)

8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (M)

8.35 Grand Designs: House Of The Year: Experimental. Part 1 of 4.

9.20 Secrets Of Althorp With Charles Spencer. (PG)

10.10 Movin’ To The Country.

6.10pm Grand Designs Revisited.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas. (M)

9.05 MOVIE Philomena. (2013) (M) Judi Dench, Steve Coogan. A woman searches for her long-lost son.

10.40 Troppo. (M)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2022.

8.30 NYE 2022: The Early Night Show. A big night of entertainment and music.

9.00 NYE 2022: 9PM Fireworks.

9.15 NYE 2022: Happy New Year Concert.

6.30pm Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 MOVIE Strictly Ballroom. (1992) (PG) Paul Mercurio.

9.05 Wreck. (MA15+) A young man goes to work on a cruise ship.

9.50 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. (M)

6pm Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

8.00 Back Roads: The Great Australian Pub.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 River. (PG)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG)

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG)

8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG) Part 3 of 5.

9.25 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure. (M)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG)

8.00 QI. (PG)

8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

9.20 Utopia. (PG)

9.45 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game19. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder.

8.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game20. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 MOVIE The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001) (M) Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen. A hobbit must destroy a ring.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Gold Coast Uncovered: 7NEWS Special.

7.30 MOVIE A Dog’s Purpose. (2017) (PG) Dennis Quaid.

9.40 MOVIE New Year’s Eve. (2011) (M) Michelle Pfeiffer. Intertwining stories set on New Year’s Eve.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game25. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Confession. Documents Cassandra Sainsbury’s homecoming.

11.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (M)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game26. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 10.00 The Spin. 10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 11.00 Highway Cops. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game27. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades.

10.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG)

11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game28. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat.

8.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game29. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

6pm Nine News. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 1. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

11.30 Murder For Hire: The Other Woman. (M) Explores the case of Kelly Gribeluk who asked a friend to assist in hiring a hitman.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane. From RAC Arena, Perth. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. This mixed-gender team event is a lead-up event to the Australian Open.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE Mamma Mia! (2008) (PG) Amanda Seyfried.

9.40 MOVIE Xanadu. (1980) (G) Olivia Newton-John. A Greek muse inspires a man to build a roller-rink.

11.35 MOVIE Can’t Stop The Music. (1980) (PG)

6pm Nine News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 RBT. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE Deep Impact. (1998) (M) Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall. A comet is on a collision course with Earth.

11.00 The First 48. (M) 11.50 Murder For Hire. (PG)

6pm Nine News. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. 11.30 Almost Family. (M) Julia hosts Thanksgiving dinner for her evergrowing family, but things go awry.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (M) Stabler and Bell investigate a lead.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau.

8.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. A sought-after home goes to auction.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Family Law. (M)

11.20 The Thing About Pam. (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 MOVIE Star Trek Beyond. (2016) (M) Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto. The starship Enterprise is ambushed.

10.05 MOVIE The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. (2015) (M) Jennifer Lawrence. Katniss tries to assassinate President Snow.

6.30pm The Project.

7.30 MOVIE Transformers. (2007) (M) Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox. A teenager is caught in a battle between robots.

10.20 MOVIE Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. (2009) (M) Shia LaBeouf. A teenager is pursued by giant robots.

6pm The Graham Norton Show. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE Top Gun. (1986) (M) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. Pilots compete at an elite US flying school.

9.45 MOVIE Ocean’s 8. (2018) (M) Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett. A woman sets out to pull off a heist.

11.55 The Graham Norton Show. (M)

6.30pm The Dog House. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Hugh Laurie. 9.00 MOVIE The Gentlemen. (2019) (MA15+) Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam. A criminal kingpin wants to leave his empire.

11.20 MOVIE A Quiet Place. (2018) (M) John Krasinski.

6.30pm The Dog House Australia. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981) (M) Harrison Ford. An archaeologist sets out to recover a relic.

9.55 MOVIE Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011) (M) Shia LaBeouf.

6.30pm The Dog House Australia. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984) (PG) Harrison Ford. Indiana Jones searches for a mystical stone.

10.00 MOVIE Transformers: Age Of Extinction. (2014) (M) Mark Wahlberg.

6.30pm The Dog House Australia. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989) (PG) Harrison Ford. Indiana Jones tries to find his missing father.

10.10 MOVIE Angel Has Fallen. (2019) (MA15+) Gerard Butler.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Andalusia, Spain. (PG)

8.30 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. Part 2 of 2.

9.25 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+) Tom turns to an unlikely alliance.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 Engineering Reborn. (PG)

8.30 Inside Central Station: Man Falls In Train. (M) Narrated by Shane Jacobson.

9.25 Why Buildings Collapse. (PG) 10.20 SBS News.

6.10pm Dinner For One. Short film.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy. (PG) Takes a look at Lucille Ball.

9.10 Adele: 30 Greatest Moments.

Celebrates Adele’s top 30 moments.

10.40 Willie Nelson: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022. Presented by Jimmy Carr.

9.10 MOVIE The Father. (2020) Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman. An ageing man suffering from dementia tries to make sense of his changing circumstances.

6.30pm News.

7.35 Michael Mosley’s Health Intervention.

8.30 Heritage Rescue: Oxburgh Hall. (PG) Part 1 of 5.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Bunnies And The Clean Up Crew. (MA15+)

10.20 Battle Of Alcatraz. (M)

6pm Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Sarah Jessica Parker. Sarah Jessica Parker traces her heritage.

8.30 Lies, Politics And Democracy. A look at the threats to US democracy.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. Part 2 of 4.

9.25 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS News.

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7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 9.00 Starstruck. (M) 9.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.25 Superwog. 11.50 Ross Noble: El Hablador.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Suffragette. (2015) (M) Carey Mulligan. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.15 QI. 11.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 9.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.20 Ghosts. 10.50 Staged. 11.15 Fleabag. 11.40 Doctor Who.

7.30pm You Can’t Ask That. 8.35 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. 9.35 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 10.35 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh.

7.30pm Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent.

8.25 Long Lost Family.

9.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.00 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh.

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Trip To Greece. 9.00 Staged. 9.25 Bliss. 9.50 Fleabag. 10.15 Friday Night Dinner. 10.40 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 11.05 Black Comedy.

7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Wreck. (MA15+) 9.15 Crazy Fun Park. (PG) 10.15 Killing Eve. (MA15+) 11.00 Veneno. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Kavanagh QC. (M) 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.15 Medical Emergency. (PG) 11.45 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. (PG) 11.30 Border Security: International. (PG)

6pm Border Security: Int. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG) 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet.

6pm Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Heathrow. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 11.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (M) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 11.50 Doc Martin. (M)

7pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Resident Evil: Retribution. (2012) (MA15+) Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory. 10.30 The Cleveland Show. (M) 12.30am Billy The Exterminator. (PG)

6pm American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Towering Inferno. (1974) (PG) Paul Newman, Steve McQueen. 11.55 Barter Kings. (PG)

6pm Last Stop Garage. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Full Custom Garage.

7pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 8.30 MOVIE Kickboxer: Vengeance. (2016) (MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE Romeo Must Die. (2000) (M)

6pm 3rd Rock. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Little Rascals. (1994) (G) 9.10 MOVIE Funny Farm. (1988) (PG) 11.15 Young Sheldon.

6pm MOVIE Trolls. (2016) (G) Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake. 7.40 MOVIE The Goonies. (1985) (PG) Sean Astin. 10.00 MOVIE The Nutty Professor. (1996) (PG)

7.30pm MOVIE The Phantom. (1996) (PG) Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta-Jones. 9.30

MOVIE The Siege Of Robin Hood. (2022) (MA15+) Paul Allica, Kahli Williams.

6pm MOVIE Shrek The Third. (2007) (PG) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz. 7.50 MOVIE Battleship. (2012) (M) Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna. 10.20 To Be Advised.

4.30pm Tennis. United Cup. Day1. Group stage. 7pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. (M) 8.40 Poirot. (M) 9.50 MOVIE Beat. (2022) (MA15+) Rachael Carpani. 11.50 House. (M)

4.30pm Tennis. United Cup. Day2. Group stage. 7pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Fawlty Towers. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE The Core. (2003) (M) Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank. 11.20 House. (M)

5pm Tennis. United Cup. Day3. Group stage. 9pm MOVIE Mona Lisa Smile. (2003) (PG) Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles. 11.25 Fawlty Towers. (PG)

5pm Tennis. United Cup. Day4. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

6.30pm MacGyver. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Bull. (M) 10.30 The Code. (M)

6.30pm MacGyver. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 TikTok For You Fest. 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

It’s holiday time so let the mayhem unfold. If the indications are right, it certainly looks like it is going to be crowded in the surf. Rather than abuse innocent beginners, maybe take a few minutes to see if they understand what they are doing. There has been some serious carnage already, which could have been avoided.

8.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 9.30 MacGyver. (PG) 10.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.20 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.45 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.15 Friends. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.00 Friends. (PG)

I am completely against surf cams as they are bringing the inexperienced into the water more often. If you can’t check yourself, don’t go!

Enjoy the waves and open your eyes.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Miniseries: Manhunt. (M) 10.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+) 11.45 Call The Midwife. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Lewis. (M) 10.45 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M) 11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG)

6pm Big Bash League. Game26. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Blood Father. (2016) (MA15+) 10.20 The Cleveland Show.

6pm Big Bash League. Game27. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M) 10.30 Train Truckers.

7pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Highway Cops. (PG) 9.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 10.30 Beach Cops. 11.30 Crash Investigation Unit.

5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 2. Night session. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 9.30pm To Be Advised.

5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 3. Night session. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 9.30pm To Be Advised.

5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 4. Night session. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 10pm To Be Advised.

4.30pm Tennis. United Cup. Day5. Group stage. 7pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 House.

4.30pm Tennis. United Cup. Day6. Group Stage. 7pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 The Closer. (M) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 10.40 New Amsterdam. (M) 11.40 House. (M)

4.30pm Tennis. United Cup. Day7. City finals. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewell Arena, Sydney.

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 In The Dark. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (PG) 8.30 My Life Is Murder. (M) 9.25 Bull. (M) 10.20 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

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