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From the editor

Iwas lucky enough to be one of the passengers on board the inaugural Bonza flight last week. What a wonderful experience it was to be part of such a momentous occasion.

The excitement among my fellow travellers as the wheels left the tarmac and the new aircraft began its history- making flight to the Whitsundays was palpable.

My colleague, journalist Shirley Sinclair, was also on board and shares all the details in this week’s feature story on page 10.

Also in this issue, look out for our first Local Eats feature, where you will discover some of the best restaurants, cafes and bars we have right here on our doorstep (page 30). We hope you enjoy it.

Speaking of new sections, we would love to hear what you want to read more about! Fill in our Reader Survey on page 13 to let us know.

As always, we have all the latest news and events for you, as well as some gorgeous fashion pages to pore over. Plus, our My Home feature has some great ideas to jazz up your outdoor area.

Until next time, enjoy the read!

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A double pass to My Fairy Troublemaker

A cheeky fairy named Violetta gets lost in the human world. To go back to the fairy world, she meets and teams up with a 12-year-old girl named Maxie and discovers her true destiny. The film is in cinemas from February 16. We have five double passes to give away.

PROPERTY MARKET’S SECRET WEAPON

One factor is set to power the rental and owner-occupier markets now that the industry is roaring back, post-pandemic.

Revered social commentator Bernard Salt says Australian property owners and investors should feel optimistic about

Mr Salt believes the resumption of immigration to pre-pandemic levels will inject a high level of demand into the property market over the next five

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occupier markets in the near future, it’s not the only one, Mr Salt says.

Middle-aged millennials and retiring baby boomers are also likely to encourage growth in lifestyle properties outside the major cities.

“In the 1950s, the average lifespan was 69 years, and the average retirement age was 65,” Mr Salt says.

“So, you’d expect to have four years in retirement before you dropped dead.

“Now the average life expectancy is 84, which is almost 20 years in retirement. Our lifecycle has been reinvented to introduce a lifestyle stage and with a lifestyle stage comes a demand for lifestyle property.”

Over the next 10 years, we will also see millennials hitting a new life stage as they reach their forties and start to have families, which Mr Salt believes is likely to prompt a move out of cities in search of a backyard and larger home to suit their changing needs.

“The minimalist inner-city apartment will no longer cut it,” he says.

“We’re about to see five-and-a-half million people pass from the single-apartment stage into needing a lifestyle house.”

This lifestyle house is likely to include a “Zoom room” as millennials

ENERGY BILL RELIEF PLAN DOWN TO FINER DETAILS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says relief for energy costs isn’t a ‘one-size-fits all’ approach, with the country’s treasurers close to finalising the details of the national energy bill relief plan.

In December, an agreement was reached to set up an energy bill relief fund, with $1.5 billion from the Commonwealth matched dollar-for-dollar by the states and territories.

Speaking after national cabinet, alongside the country’s premiers and chief ministers in Canberra recently, the Prime Minister noted that the treasurers were about to meet to finalise the details of the plan.

“This isn’t going to be a ‘one-size-fitsall’, because different states and territories have different systems and starting points,” Mr Albanese says.

He says the key to fixing the system is to modernise the energy grid.

The federal government intervened in the energy market late last year, introducing a temporary 12-month price cap on coal and gas.

Parliament was recalled before Christmas to pass the legislation for the temporary price cap, following an agreement by the Prime Minister and state and territory leaders at national cabinet. – AAP

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Sun sational Did you know?

Some stars devour planets. According to a study conducted by researchers at the Osservatorio Astronomico di Padova and published in Nature Astronomy in 2021, a quarter of sun-like stars have a habit of swallowing up the planets around them. However, it’s not likely that Earth will have to deal with this issue as the study focused on systems that have binary pairs of stars instead of a single one, such as our own.

By the numbers

“It has been known for many years now that ultraviolet radiation from sunlight increases testosterone levels in males, and we also know that sunlight plays a major role in both the behavioural and hormonal regulation of sexuality,” explains Carmit Levy, who was behind a study published by Cell Reports in 2021. That research found that UVB light, which also comes from sunlight, boosts “romantic passion” in both genders.

Quote of the week

56,000

1000

It takes counting to 1000 to find a number with the letter ‘a’.

457,000

Blue whales devour almost half-a-million calories with a single mouthful.

Until the rise of CDs, floppy disks were the standard medium for how software was packaged, sold and installed. It wasn’t unusual, for example, to get a box with a dozen floppy disks to install a large program (Microsoft Office 97 came on 55 floppy disks). Eventually, not only did software become too large, but even a single user file — such as an MP3 song file — couldn’t fit on a floppy, which held just 1.44MB.

Today in history – February 9

1959 – The first intercontinental ballistic missile becomes operational in the USSR. The Soviet R-7 Semyorka missile had a range of 8800km.

1964 – The Beatles embark on their first tour of the United States. Their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show marked the start of the “British Invasion” in music.

1969 – The Boeing 747 flies for the first time. The “jumbo jet” was the world’s largest passenger aircraft at the time.

1996 – Irish paramilitary organisation, the IRA, ends an 18-month ceasefire by exploding a large bomb in London’s Canary Wharf. The bomb killed two people and injured 39.

Word of the day

Eleemosynary

Of, relating to or supported by charity.

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

– Nelson Mandela, first president of South Africa

One octopus lays 56 000 eggs at a time.

DOMESTIC AVIATION HITS A PURPLE PATCH

Bonza is challenging the way we fly, connecting regional centres like never before and promising that low airfares are here to stay, after the Sunshine Coast Airport-based airline celebrated ‘wheels up’ on its first commercial flight.

He is too unassuming and goal-focused to dwell on titles. But Tim Jordan could very well prove to be a colossus of the aviation industry and a cape-less little Aussie hero to millions of prospective regional passengers.

When Australia’s only independent, low-cost airline fired up the engines on its first commercial flight – AB 777 from the Sunshine Coast to Whitsunday Coast – on Tuesday, January 31, the quietly spoken Bonza CEO took his 12A window seat on the port side.

It was a telling example of his overarching philosophy on flight: that air travel shouldn’t be just for the “highflyers” in the first rows. Mr Jordan believes the joy of flying – the places it takes us and the connections it creates – should be available to everyone everywhere at affordable prices.

After securing his bag in the overhead locker and then fastening his seatbelt, he could have been forgiven for a brief, inner sigh of relief as he finally delivered on the dream – one that began 14 years ago with an epiphany in his own backyard, just south of Coffs Harbour.

“I stepped on to the veranda at

Urunga and looked skywards and realised that most people couldn’t afford to get on the aircraft I’d just seen fly overhead,” he told media, politicians and invited guests about to fill the first 186 seats on the plane nicknamed “Bazza”, waiting on the Sunshine Coast Airport tarmac.

“So, 14 years in the making, out the back of the garage, and we’re here today and I’m really, really pleased that, on behalf of Team Bonza, that we’re able to bring flying within the reach of the many and not the few.

“We look at an airline seat as the ultimate perishable item. As soon as that aircraft pushes back, that’s a lost opportunity. So, we will be aiming to use as many seats on board as we possibly can because even if it’s $10 or $20 that somebody gives us, that’s $10 or $20 that we won’t otherwise have.

“That’s our business model and we think that’s great for the wider community as well.”

The Bonza tagline of “here for Allstralia” will see the first 27 routes gradually rolled out to a total of 17 destinations through the eye-catching purple and white livery and “thumbs up”

WORDS: SHIRLEY SINCLAIR.

generate more than $86 million in visitor expenditure over the next year alone.

It’s no wonder airport CEO Andrew Brodie is giving Bonza a big thumbs up. His airport services a community of a million people – stretching from Bundaberg, to north of Brisbane, and three hours west – who will now be able to travel to many regional destinations for the first time by air.

“For the first time ever, they’re going to be connected with their family and friends, to business, and we’re going to bring high-value tourism directly into this region and that’s what’s really exciting,” Mr Brodie told the media conference in the international wing of the terminal.

“Never in anyone’s career have they had the opportunity to base 800,000 seats in one hit out of one port that has only ever served three destinations.

“We will now service 13 destinations on the back of the Bonza tail. It’s phenomenal. Ten of them have never been serviced at the Sunshine Coast.”

logo of the regional airline fleet. The partnership with Sunshine Coast Airport is destined to bring an additional 772,000 seats into the region and

Bonza was flying in the face of sceptics in the beginning. And the concept still sounds too good to be true to some, judging by the number of

“The business model works if we offer low fares. The rest of the world shows us that”

Bonza CEO Tim Jordan

repetitive media questions about the long-term sustainability of Bonza’s fares.

Those fares start from $49 per person one way from the Sunshine Coast to regional centres such as Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Rockhampton.

But Mr Jordan, the boardshortswearing executive, doesn’t have his head in the clouds. He knows the sums add up. For starters, there’s the fleet of new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft that burn 15 to 20 per cent less fuel than the 737s and other mid-size jets flying around Australia today.

“That gives us a fantastic advantage,” he says.

Then there’s other cost savings including an app-first strategy (in addition to booking through local travel agents) that improves on-board communications with customers and also delivers food and drink on demand in a digitalised service, greatly reducing wastage (as well as doing away with cumbersome trolleys in the aisle).

It’s another reason a future “frequent flyer program” is unlikely.

“We’re low-frequency, leisurefocused, so some of those bells and whistles that are associated with business carriers, that’s not for us,” Mr Jordan says.

“All of those things cost money and if anything adds cost to our business, that’s somebody’s airfare going up. We don’t want to do that.

“Those fares which are actually on sale, they’re not sale fares. They’re our regular fares. And they are the starting fares, so not every seat is available at those levels but a good number are.

“The business model works if we offer low fares. The rest of the world shows us that. That’s what we’ve done before, many of us (who have worked for a successful low-cost carrier).

“That’s what we’re doing here and bringing to Australia. Australia is playing catch-up.”

And the initial response is more than encouraging. Prospective passengers are

already embracing the first start-up airline in 16 years (the last was budget airline Tigerair Australia, which officially ceased operations in 2020 after 13 years).

“We started sales on Friday (January 27), essentially late morning into lunchtime. I’m pleased to say that we’ve already sold well in excess of 10,000 seats,” Mr Jordan says. “To put that into perspective, that’s all of our capacity that we had for February and most of March.

“I’m not saying that you can’t get seats in February or March ... but that just gives you a scale as to how warm and how positively many, many communities and regional centres have actually received us. There’s pent-up demand and we’re looking to fill that and we’re looking to get people flying.”

With investors 777 Partners, Mr Jordan knows he is only at the starting line but his sights are firmly set on powering towards “changing the aviation environment for the better, for the many – so, so many – and not just the few”.

“We have utmost confidence in terms of being able to actually offer the fare levels which are out there on a sustainable, long-term basis,” he says.

“This business model is about getting people flying who currently don’t fly or people who are potentially flying via an intermediate point flying non-stop.

“That’s what we want to do, especially post-COVID. We want to fly non-stop. We don’t want to connect.”

That’s part of the reason Bonza chose the two-character airline code: AB.

“We fly under a code of AB. A to B. That’s what we’re about. We’re about getting you from where you live to where you want to go. And home again.”

While Sunshine Coast Airport’s new $334 million, 2450m long internationalstandard runway will now accommodate flights to all ports in Australia as well as Asia and the Western Pacific, Bonza is taking things one step at a time.

“There is no predetermined position we’re looking to,” Mr Jordan says.

“We’ve all seen, especially in the aviation industry, a predetermined strategy that can sometimes end in a fairly ugly way for lots of reasons.

“The market’s going to tell us how large and how significant we can be in the Australian market.

“We will listen to that market and we will grow accordingly. We believe there is just so much domestic market opportunity. There truly is. So, that’s our 100 per cent focus at this time.”

Attention now turns towards getting the Melbourne base up and running.

“We are taking delivery of two additional aircraft: one next month and

one the month after,” Mr Jordan says.

“That allows us to actually get started on our Melbourne base which is nine routes – seven of them currently unserved by other airlines. So, again, (focusing on) unserved markets or under-served markets. We’re looking forward to doing that and putting those routes on sale in the coming weeks.”

Sydney has a conspicuous absence among the current routes planned.

But the reason comes back to maintaining the fare structure.

“We can’t say we’re here for ‘all of Australia’ and not service markets like Sydney,” Mr Jordan says.

“We actually have an airport cost structure which allows us to offer the wonderful fares that you’ll see and we need that to be able to expand to other airports around the country.

“We look at all of Australia as where we’d like to go, as where our customers would like us to go. Today’s a great first step and we’d dearly love to get into other locations with the right cost basis.

“In terms of Sydney Airport, I guess any city which is just served by one airport, has issues in that regard. They’re not as keen to come to the table maybe as other locations or maybe they don’t see the opportunity. The Melbourne Airport team stepped forward.

“Nine routes initially. Seven of them unserved by any other airline.

“Now if Melbourne can do that, I’m sure there’s a hole there somewhere for Sydney to realise that we can offer something different in that particular market. So, we’re quite enthusiastic about Sydney, but it has to be at the right pricing.”

At the start of the day’s festivities, which included a long table lunch on the sands of Airlie Beach for the entire plane, Mr Jordan greeted the crowd with: “Welcome to an historic day for Australian aviation – it really is a game-changing day for Australian aviation.”

And we’re beginning to believe him.

Andrew Brodie, Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, Treasurer Cameron Dick, Tim Jordan.

DESIGNS ON BETTER FLOW

Residents are being offered the chance to have their say on improving traffic congestion on a major section of motorway.

Residents are being asked for their input on upgrading a 10-kilometre section of the Sunshine Motorway from two to four lanes.

The section of the motorway between David Low Way and YandinaCoolum Road at Coolum has been

identified for duplication to accommodate future growth.

“This stretch of the Sunshine Motorway is crucial – in fact, it carries 30,000 vehicles a day,” Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton says.

He says the preferred design option will include significant upgrades to the

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Yandina-Coolum Road roundabout, as well as a new active transport section connecting Pacific Paradise to Coolum Beach.

Other key features will include the provision for southbound ramps onto the motorway at West Coolum Road and the realignment of Yandina-Coolum Road to the west of the motorway.

It will also include ‘smart’ infrastructure such as variable speedlimit signs and CCTV cameras, fauna fencing, drainage improvements, additional water-quality treatment devices and improved lighting.

A total of $5 million also has been committed to traffic signals on the Yandina-Coolum Road and School Road intersection at Coolum.

Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie says that following years of advocating for the funds to bust congestion in Coolum, he is pleased the money has been secured to get the ball rolling.

“This is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in our region,” Mr Purdie says.

“It’s vital that locals and regular commuters who use these roads every day have input into the planning and design of the upgrades.

“We have a unique opportunity to help shape what will be a game

changer not only for our region, but the connectivity of the entire Sunshine Coast.”

The community has until February 26 to give feedback. Visit yoursay-projects. tmr.qld.gov.au and find ‘Sunshine Motorway, Pacific Paradise to Coolum’.

Roads to new growth

The community and key stakeholders are being invited to have their say on possible short- and long-term solutions at the Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road and Bells Creek Arterial Road intersection.

State Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey says planning will address booming growth in new and emerging communities, including Caloundra South (Aura) and Palmview (Harmony). The second round of consultation will allow the community to review the proposed solutions, following the first phase completion in November 2021. Improvements proposed in the first round included a signalised intersection to reduce congestion and improve travel times. Feedback is invited until February 16. Find ‘Caloundra Road/ Kawana Way Link Road/Bells Creek Arterial Road’ at yoursay-projects. tmr.qld.gov.au.

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FINDING A REMEDY FOR MEDICARE PROBLEMS

The Prime Minister says better policy rather than more funding is the key to our ailing healthcare system. WORDS: AAP.

Health is the main priority for federal, state and territory leaders as the Prime Minister plans to overhaul Australia’s ailing Medicare system.

Anthony Albanese met with premiers and chief ministers for the first national cabinet meeting of the year recently, which he describes as collegial and collaborative.

During the meeting, leaders discussed the findings of a review by the Medicare taskforce on measures to improve healthcare affordability and accessibility, support people with chronic health conditions and take pressure off hospitals.

Mr Albanese says he will act on the recommendations from the report.

“We all understand the challenge ...

for improving our primary healthcare networks, how that interacts with the hospital system and there’s absolutely a commitment to work on policy outcomes as the starting point,” he says.

“The key going forward is to better integrate the systems so that patients (have) better healthcare and we know that the earlier the care is provided, the cheaper that care will be.”

The Prime Minister says better policy, not necessarily more funding, is key to fixing issues in the Medicare system.

“We all agree ... part of the issues are people turning up at emergency departments because they don’t have other options. We need to improve primary health care (and) we need to improve access to GP services,” he says.

“The task is to continue to talk about the bigger-picture reform but also not sit back and wait. We’re investing right now.”

Mr Albanese pointed to recent announcements in Tasmania and Western Australia to improve access to primary healthcare.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says more money isn’t necessarily the solution to improving the health system.

“Let’s put patients at the centre of that system, integrate the networks in a

better and more efficient way and then work out the funding arrangements off the back of it,” he says. “If you start with funding, you won’t get the outcomes.”

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says ideas such as pharmacists being able to prescribe medications for common ailments should be considered.

“I don’t think we should be discouraging organisations ... from constructive suggestions,” he says.

“Provided they are clinically safe, I think there should be an appetite to embrace new, innovative ideas that keep people out of our hospitals.”

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews agrees the problems with Medicare are not all about money and need a national approach rather than each state working in isolation.

“The most important thing here is that good ideas and common sense reform drives this first and foremost and we can fund it appropriately after that,” he says. “We can, out of this meeting, have a shared common purpose and a statement that says health reform is top of the list for us, both as individual jurisdictions and as a national cabinet.

“It all starts with the acknowledgement that this system is broken and we can do so much better.”

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ENDURING LOVE IS ABOUT SHARING AND CARING

Each year, we dedicate one day on the calendar to celebrating love and romance. Yes, we are talking of course about Valentine’s Day.

It’s the romantic holiday where roses are in high demand, fancy restaurants are booked out and love is well and truly in the air for those who choose to mark the occasion.

While the day may have become

over-commercialised across centuries, its traditional origins mark the Feast of Saint Valentine.

Saint Valentine has become synonymous through folklore with love and romance.

In a true celebration of love, My Weekly Preview recently spoke with Brian, and Joan Olson, (90 and 93 respectively), who celebrated 70 years of marriage on January 10.

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When and how did you first meet?

JOAN – We met at the Blind Institute Dance Hall at South Brisbane. I saw him 12 months before at a dance at Morningside. I asked my friend who the tall blond was. She replied, “That’s Brian Olson. Doesn’t he love himself in his football blazer?” He was a very good rugby league player. Was it love at first sight?

BRIAN – Yes, it was.

JOAN – Yes, it was as soon as we met. How/where did the proposal happen?

JOAN – We were together three years before we got engaged. Brian proposed to me while we were at a friend’s house at Morningside.

Where did you get married and how did you celebrate?

BRIAN – We were married on January 10, 1953. The wedding was beautiful. The service was at the Albert Street Methodist Church. We had an alcohol-free reception at the Canberra Hotel. Joan made her own wedding dress.

Tell us about some of your achievements or passions over the years?

JOAN – We enjoyed building 9 different houses in the Wynnum/Redlands area and spent many years on the Sunshine Coast. We have five children, nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. I was an embroidery machinist and I love art and sewing.

BRIAN – I was a panel beater for many years and finished working as a storeman at the Ampol refinery. I love gardening. What is your secret to 70 years of marriage?

JOAN – Love and respect. Caring about the things that make him happy. We are very blessed to have the loving support of our children as we get older.

BRIAN – Respecting and helping each other through the ups and downs.

Quality time

Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to be expensive with all the trimmings. Sometimes it is just a great reason to enjoy quality time with your significant other.

In a recent Valentine’s Day guide, Finder suggested a range of ideas with low or no cost involved. Why not try one on Tuesday?

• Spend some quality time together strolling or cycling through a park or walking along a beach.

• Recreate a moment from your first date or the first time you met.

• Snuggle in for a movie night at home or test your competitive side with a board game.

• Have some fun and make a TikTok or Instagram reel to the tune of a couple-themed trend.

• Drive out to a quiet spot with a blanket and spend the evening stargazing.

• Mark a spot on the beach, mountainside or water and catch the golden hour as the sun sets.

• Harness your love of sports and get sweaty in the gym or local tennis court.

• Stay in and work together to cook up a storm with a delicious homemade meal.

• Build a music playlist with all your favourite tunes to listen to on special occasions.

Left: Brian and Joan Olson on their wedding day. Inset: Brian and Joan celebrate their 70 years of marriage

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Hello everyone,

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games may be nine years away, but the excitement is building and opportunity knocks.

Council is a key delivery partner and we have established a Sunshine Coast Legacy Community Reference Group to help develop a shared vision and guide aspirations for what our region should achieve from this golden opportunity.

I was delighted to recently join the Chair of our Community Reference Group, Dr Bridie Kean, group members and community and business representatives for the launch of our 10+ 10+ vision document.

While the Sunshine Coast will play host to seven Olympic and two Paralympic events across four key venues, we want the Games experience to deliver many ongoing benefits for our community. Certainly, getting key infrastructure commitments in place is crucial as is the legacy for our region to also encompass actions that will have a meaningful impact on the liveability and sustainability of our Sunshine Coast.

We thank members of the Sunshine Coast Legacy community Reference Group for volunteering their time to create our legacy vision.

New ‘world-class’ sporting centre to see region soar

The site of a world-class new indoor centre that will be enjoyed by the Sunshine Coast community before, during and long after the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been revealed.

As planning steps up for the Games, Kawana has been chosen for an exciting sporting expansion that will boost a range of clubs and also benefit business, tourism and allied health providers.

Sunshine Coast Council, in conjunction with Brisbane 2032 Games delivery partners, will deliver the new international indoor sports centre that will have capacity for 11 courts and

the ability to convert to a 6000-seat show court.

It is expected to be up and running in 2027 and funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under their Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games funding agreement with the cost to be determined once the design process is completed.

Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson jointly announced the new centre, plus an expansion of the outdoor Sunshine Coast Stadium, aquatic centre and Sunshine Coast Sports Hub.

Mayor Jamieson says the expanded

sports hub will benefit the entire community and visitors to the region for many decades.

He says the development of the indoor sports centre at Kawana will also be used by a range of groups and sports, including basketball, netball, volleyball, pickleball, futsal and badminton.

Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure, Steven Miles, says the sports precinct at Kawana will be well-positioned to provide lasting benefits for the region.

To find out more about the new project, visit council’s website.

OUR HISTORIANS WANT TO READ YOUR DIARIES

Sunshine Coast Council’s historians in residence are hoping to fill knowledge gaps in our heritage and are researching local farming practices and the community’s involvement in the WWII war effort.

Historians Dr Tony Brady and Brian Rough are calling for the community to share diaries, photos, stories and information at two community open days, where they hope to glean new information that could offer new insights into our region’s past.

Community information days will be held in Glass House Mountains, Nambour and Landsborough on February 15 and 23.

Dr Brady says he wants to talk to people who may have information, diaries or photos of their family farming on the Sunshine Coast, particularly before the 1940s, and as early as possible.

Brian Rough is looking for family stories, pictures and artefacts relating to people on the Sunshine Coast during World War II. Bookings essential. Visit heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or contact Cultural Heritage Services on 5420 8600.

Rare chance to view region’s impressive art collection

The Latest and Greatest II exhibition is on now at Caloundra Regional Gallery, showcasing an impressive array of works acquired into the region’s art collection over the last two years.

On show until March 19, the exhibition includes the most recent winners of the prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize, Kate Tucker and Marian Tubbs, as well as works by artists who are at the forefront of contemporary Australian art.

Visitors will find works by renowned Australian landscape painter Joe Furlonger, internationally acclaimed

Also look out for pieces by senior Mbarburum artist and proppaNow founder Jennifer Herd, Luke Mallie and Joe Alimindjin Rootsey, who was one of the first Indigenous artists in Queensland to be recognised as a contemporary artist.

Recent acquisitions also include local Sunshine Coast identities Petalia Humphreys, Rex Backhaus-Smith, Judith Laws and the young, up-and-coming artists Jack MacRae and Finn Cossar, and more.

Council’s continued investment in the

collection, together with that of generous local philanthropists and partners, means The Sunshine Coast Art Collection boasts more than 800 works. This regional collection plays a significant role in preserving, protecting and conserving the region’s narrative through art – something to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Caloundra Regional Gallery is open from 10am Tuesday to Sunday.

Teach your kids about Responsible pet ownership!

HUNDREDS OF JOBS ON OFFER VIA FREE, NEW PLATFORM

Looking for new employment, a career change or position closer to home? The Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub is the place to go with more than 800 jobs listed. It’s also free for businesses to advertise their job opportunities.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson says the Jobs Hub is an important initiative to boost business and industry growth and attract, retain and develop talent

You’ll find the gallery at 22 Omrah Avenue. For more information visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or follow @caloundraregionalgallery on socials. in the region.

“Over the past few years, we’ve heard from so many employers about the difficulty in finding staff, and that’s why Council has worked closely with local business and industry representatives to develop the Jobs Hub,” Mayor Jamieson says.

To see available roles and encourage businesses to advertise their vacancies for free visit scjobs.com.au.

Stefan Dunlop Splash II 2017 (Image has been cropped) painter David Rankin, and ceramicist, Johanna DeMaine.

More than 800 pieces of work from local and international artists is now on show.

Trivia for the animals

Grab your friends and sharpen your minds for a fundraiser night to help animals at the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (SCARS) on February 17. The night will include trivia, raffles, games and a silent auction – all to help provide care for the animals while they await forever homes. Tickets are $120 for a table of eight, with the event kicking off at 5.30pm at Caloundra RSL. Search for ‘Trivia for the Animals’ at eventbrite.com.au.

Grief and loss program

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? The Blue Care Grief and Loss Program helps in dealing with grief at times of loss. The next free program begins on February 13 at 10.30am at Connections on King at the Buderim Uniting Church. Each session runs for two hours over eight weeks. For further information or to register, contact Aurilea on 0439 768 394 or at aaugustine5@ bigpond.com.

Movie fundraiser for safer housing

Coast2Bay Housing will hold a fundraiser movie night on February 13 with a screening of the cross-cultural romantic comedy What’s Love Got To Do With It?. All proceeds will go towards the RISE 2 project providing safe and secure housing for families and children impacted by domestic violence. The movie is showing at Event Cinemas Kawana after a 6pm arrival. Tickets at eventbrite.com.au.

Search for ‘Fundraising Movie Screening

“What’s Love Got To Do With It”’.

Caloundra VIEW Club

Caloundra Evening VIEW Club supports the education of children year-round through The Smith Family charity. Socially, the club meets each month for a dinner, plus enjoys walks and breakfasts, movies and morning teas at local restaurants. The welcoming club meets at 6.15pm on the second Tuesday of the month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club, with the next meeting on February 14. Call Diane on 0400 473 193.

One-day public speaking workshop

Being a confident speaker can be a powerful game changer. It might win you that job, promotion or business contract. Coolum Toastmasters will be running a workshop on February 25 at the North Shore Community Centre at Mudjimba. Toastmasters is an international not-forprofit organisation that helps you face the fear of public speaking and learn skills to help you be more successful and confident. Registration is $95 and places are limited. For details, email coolumtoastmasters@gmail.com.

Maroochydore View Club

Maroochydore View Club hold its lunches on the fourth Friday of each month. The club supports the education of 10 children

through The Smith Family scholarship program for disadvantaged children. Members enjoy a monthly morning coffee, a mid-month outing and guest speakers at each club lunch. New members are always welcome to this friendly and welcoming club. Phone Claire on 0416 119 053 for more information.

Mapleton Club meets every Friday from 8.15am at Kureelpa Hall. For more information, visit nambour. bridgeaustralia.org or mapleton. bridgeaustralia.org.

Caloundra Repair Café

At the Caloundra Repair Cafe, you will find tools, materials and volunteers to help you make any repairs you need for items such as clothes, furniture, small electrical appliances, bicycles and toys. Since its opening in January 2021, the group has repaired more than 731 kilograms of items and saved 17,500 kilograms of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. This helps keep usable items out of landfill, teach repair skills and offers a wonderful service to the community. Caloundra Repair Café is held at Caloundra Community Centre on the fourth Saturday of the month from 9am to noon. Entry is free. A donation to help cover costs is appreciated.

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 welcome and are given a gentle introduction with an open-book game. The playing fee is $2 and all funds are put towards cash prizes at the end of play. For more information, call Trevor on 5445 7770.

Like to learn contract bridge?

The Nambour and Mapleton Contract Bridge clubs run regular weekly sessions for players from beginner level to experienced. Sessions are held in Nambour every Wednesday from 8.15am at the Nambour (Crushers) Rugby League Club at 22 Crusher Park Drive. The

CLEAN UP TO STAY CLEAN AND GREEN IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

Sunshine Coast residents are being invited to participate in an important environmental initiative to maintain the pristine landscapes of the region.

March 5 will officially mark the 33rd annual Clean Up Australia Day.

Registrations for the day are now open.

This year, several groups will be running clean-ups, including Night Eyes Water and Landcare, Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific, 2nd Nambour Scout Group and the Twin Waters Residents Association.

Clean Up Australia chair Pip Kiernan says signing up to your local event means you are making a pledge to improve and

protect Australia’s environment.

“Whether you are nine or 90, participating in a Clean Up Australia event changes the way you think about your everyday habits and the practical changes each of us can make,” she says.

“Everyone who gets involved tells us how rewarding the day is and how it has made a lasting positive impact.”

While the official day is marked on March 5, businesses can participate in a clean-up day on February 28, while schools are encouraged to hold events on March 3.

To find your nearest event, or to register one, visit cleanupaustraliaday.org. au/join-a-clean-up.

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It was wonderful to see Kings Beach Park and Community Precinct gain international recognition by achieving the Green Flag Award.

It’s only the fourth park in Queensland to receive this award and is a testament to the level of service and planning delivered. Many years were spent planning this precinct by former council staff including former deputy mayor Tim Dwyer and Caloundra City councillor Chris White.

Division two updates

The Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU) is the largest road upgrade in division two in 30 years. This project is a priority to reduce congestion in our popular town and ease traffic around beachside communities. Progress is being made, with a consultant engaged to carry out the detailed design. Further updates will be released as the project continues.

The CTCU is just one of the projects that will help reduce traffic congestion, improve travel network efficiency and help attract business investment into Caloundra’s CBD.

There’s also exciting plans for a district-level library, new regional gallery, and reimagined town square through to Bulcock Beach.

As part of council’s Stormwater Renewal Program, stormwater pits on Grigor Street and Derby Road, Moffat Beach, and Oronsay Avenue, Caloundra, are being replaced this month.

The remaining works to the Dicky Beach viewing deck are expected later this month. I hope you’re enjoying the new open space and coastal pathway.

Caloundra Netball Centre outdoor courts six and seven have been resurfaced and re-painted in time for the netball season.

Sustainability workshops

The council is running three workshops in February and March to help businesses understand how they can cut costs and reduce their environmental footprint.

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

Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest division two news and information. Visit facebook.com/ terrylandsbergdivision2.

AIRPORT IS FLYING HIGH ON WINGS OF BONZA LAUNCH

What an amazing start to 2023 for Sunshine Coast Airport and our wider region.

Our friends at Bonza became the first airline in Australia to launch in more than 15 years and started services from their backyard here at Sunshine Coast Airport.

It’s a new era for Sunshine Coast Airport and a game changer for our region. Bonza will fly direct from the Sunshine Coast into 13 destinations – 10 of which are new.

It now means our airport and our region will connect to 16 destinations –and this is just the beginning.

Our customers have more choices and we will welcome greater volumes of travellers, helping to boost business and tourism. For friends and families, they can fly from their own backyard to more destinations than ever before, rather than battling the Bruce Highway.

This year, we are forecast to welcome 1.5 million passengers – the highest in our history – and by the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, more than three million passengers are expected to travel through our airport.

We are planning to support this growth by investing up to $1 billion over the next decade that will create thousands of jobs and inject hundreds of millions into the local and Queensland economy. This year, we will start the redevelopment of our domestic terminal, doubling its size. Over the coming years, we will commence development across our aerospace and southern gateway precincts.

As one of the fastest-growing regions, investment in our future is key and Sunshine Coast Airport is looking forward to playing our part in firmly putting the region on the map as a destination for business and pleasure.

Cr Terry Landsberg Division Two

Andrew Brodie, chief executive officer, Sunshine Coast Airport

LOO WITH A VIEW’S ‘WINNING’ CONCEPT DESIGN ANNOUNCED

The community has voted for a fresh, new-look amenities block to essentially replace the dated Loo with a View at Mooloolaba.

Two designs were presented to members of the public via a survey.

Concept Blue featured a contemporary new look, while Concept Yellow was influenced by the current loo.

In the end, Concept Blue was chosen by three-quarters of respondents, with the current loo to be demolished.

Environment and Liveability Portfolio

Councillor Peter Cox says that from more than 1300 survey responses, many people expressed that Concept Blue felt open, contemporary and consistent with

Mooloolaba’s natural landscape.

“The community was eager to maintain the new character, aesthetic and quality established in the Northern Parkland,” he says.

“As well as the layout and architectural style of Concept Blue, there was a clear preference for improved inclusion and accessibility, with 69 per cent wanting public toilets and showers on the same level as the Mooloolaba Esplanade.”

Funding and construction timelines for the next stage of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation are yet to be determined.

The council will continue to keep the community informed.

Coast Mowers

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NOW UNTIL MARCH 3

MARGI PARRY RETROSPECTIVE

Caloundra Regional Gallery, in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Libraries, presents Margi Parry’s Retrospective: Views Of Life. This exhibition is a “look back” on her life’s body of work as an artist, draughtsperson and writer that covers themes of industry, travel, nature, flora and landscape. Poetry and diverse materials such as collage, clay, pen and ink, watercolour and wood are presented as a collection of the artist’s perspectives of life, memories, moments and experiences.

When: Now to Friday, March 3. Where: Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore. Tickets: Free event.

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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.

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MAHALIA BARNES IN CONCERT

Mahalia Barnes has been in and around music her entire life. Artists such as Mahalia Jackson, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Ike and Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder all helped shape her into the powerhouse soul and blues vocalist that has jaws dropping every time she picks up a mic.

When: Thursday, February 16, 7.30pm. Where: Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra. Tickets: $40, via trybooking.com. Search for ‘Mahalia Barnes’.

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NORMIE ROWE AND DENISE DRYSDALE

Normie and Denise have been friends since they were teenagers. When they met, he was an emerging recording artist on The GO!! Show and she was recognised as Australia’s first go-go dancer on new music show Kommotion. Their careers since have seen them enjoy success across the entertainment spectrum. Rowe was at the peak of his pop stardom when he was called up to the Army, including service in Vietnam. He later re-established his career in major Sydney clubs, on TV and in his role as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

When: Friday, February 10, 7.30pm. Where: Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra. Tickets: $49, via trybooking.com. Search for ‘Normie Rowe/Denise Drysdale’.

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NRL TRIAL: BRONCOS V TITANS

Don’t miss the action at Sunshine Coast Stadium when the Brisbane Broncos take on the Gold Coast Titans in a pre-season trial. The clash is sure to test out both teams before the 2023 season.

When: Sunday, February 12, 7.05pm. Where: Sunshine Coast Stadium, 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Tickets: From $20, via premier.ticketek. com.au. Search for ‘Brisbane Broncos’.

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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

If you can’t make it to Europe this Valentine’s Day, experience a little taste of France in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Enjoy a five-course dinner at Spicers Clovelly Estate’s chefhatted restaurant The Long Apron. This romantic dining experience will take you on a gourmet journey of culinary creativity.

When: Tuesday, February 14, 6pm.

Where: 38-68 Balmoral Road, Montville.

Tickets: $250 pp, via Eventbrite.com. au. Search for ‘Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Long Apron’.

In Conversation with Liesel Jones OAM FRIDAY 8 MARCH 11.30am 1.30pm

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TAITTINGER HIGH TEA AT SPICERS CLOVELLY ESTATE

Enjoy the stunning views of the European-inspired Clovelly Estate while dining on homemade treats such as lobster on brioche, strawberry macaroons and fresh baked scones, to name a few – all with a glass of Taittinger in hand.

When: Sunday, February 12, 11.30am.

Where: 68 Balmoral Road, Montville.

Tickets: $125, via spicersretreats.com/events/taittinger-hightea/.

SUNSHINE ARTS FEST LAUNCH

Sunshine Arts Fest will celebrate our region’s brightest young minds, showcase their creativity and provide an opportunity for the community to connect and engage with the help of exciting augmented reality technology. Head along for drinks and canapés. Meet the Artist Ambassador, and find out how schools can apply for one of six places for the competition’s first year.

When: Wednesday, February 15, 5.30pm.

Where: 154-164 Horton Parade, Maroochydore.

Tickets: Free event. Book via events. humanitix.com and search for ‘Sunshine Arts Fest’.

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MALENY MUSIC FESTIVAL WARM UP

The Maleny Music Festival will be back again this year at the Maleny Showgrounds. As a prelude to the three-day festival in June, the Maleny Music Festival Summer Warm Up will take place from February 17-18, featuring local and interstate performers. All venues for this event are indoors.

When: Friday, February 17, from 5pm, and Saturday, February 18, from 8am.

Where: Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny.

Tickets: From $40-$90, via events. humanitix.com and search for ‘Maleny Music’.

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THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS’ NEW SHOW

The Umbilical Brothers take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smash them together into a new show, performed simultaneously on stage and the big screen. The Distraction is like nothing you’ve ever seen, and nothing they’ve ever done. It will blow your mind way more literally than you might be expecting.

When: Saturday, February 11, 7pm. Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $54.90, via theeventscentre.com. au/whats-on/.

Gig guide guide

FRIDAY, FEB 10

The Superjesus, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm

Shades, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Callum Taylor, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Normie Rowe and Denise Drysdale, Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 7.30pm

Uncle Salty, Caloundra RSL, 8.30pm

Amanda Jensen, Cooroy RSL, 6pm Kyle Lionheart, Solbar, 7pm.

SATURDAY, FEB 11

Midnight Groove, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Olivia Newton John Tribute, Maroochy RSL, 6pm

Esteban, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Michelle Brown and Red Belly, Caloundra RSL, 8.30pm

Boo Seeka, Solbar, 7pm

The Beautiful Girls, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 7.30pm

Fonix, Joe’s Waterhole, 3pm.

SUNDAY, FEB 12

Hot Pursuit, Maroochy RSL, 6pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

REWINDING THE DICTIONARY

Jane Stephens writes about the weird and wonderful world of words that includes reference to a long list of outdated terminology.

The pace of change might be lightning-like, but it leaves a breadcrumb trail to the past.

Recently, my UniSC team and I were faced with having to name an overhauled journalism course that included reporting and editing for TV news, but also audio-visual news for socials and online.

But video no longer exists and we don’t use film anymore. Still, those words persist. In fact, while time and terminology move at the speed of bytes, it is remarkable how many old words linger.

Perhaps it is unsurprising, given we are cocooned in the digital age, but many of these outdated terms come from media – whether that be news or entertainment.

Fresh information, news or even gossip is still said by some to be ‘hot off the presses’. We still talk about taping something instead of recording, even though there is no physical tape involved anymore. Visual recordings are referred to as footage, which once referred to the number of feet of film used but now means how many digital minutes.

Rewinding as a verb in general is also dead. Without reels of tape, there is

nothing to wind back: we just go back.

Digital natives – the generation that has not known anything other than devices and multimedia technology –must wonder what weird world went before them. There is more: when a person talks repeatedly about something, we might say they sound like a broken record. But those black discs now exist only in hipster circles and museums.

Another record reference persists in the occasional mention of a possible alternative in a debate as ‘on the flipside’.

Typing is only correct when your digits are on a keyboard, not on a mobile device, when it is texting.

There are many other terms that hang on. Freelancing came from the time of knights, who were mercenaries, and their lances could serve anyone. Now it is generally used to refer to farming out an artsy or wordy skill. Making lots of stops on the way to somewhere is to take the milk run. We still talk about winding down our car windows, but cranks are not part of a vehicle’s infrastructure.

These phrases will no doubt pass into history soon: such is the way and wonder of words.

FEELING

HOT HOT HOT? TRY THE ’60s

Ashley Robinson is sweating it out in another Queensland summer but is cool with it after the degree of heat from a childhood Christmas.

Wow! We are right in the middle of a heatwave . It’s a reminder that we are living in Queensland and best summed up by comedian Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam: “You fool, of course it’s hot. It’s damn hot.”

The past couple of weeks, we have just had to recalibrate what we should be used to but have forgotten.

Christmas lunch in Eudlo, circa 1960s, or any other given Sunday in summer was a ‘roast everything’, sitting under the bloody house because the dirt floor was the coolest part of the joint. We would be sitting there absolutely sweltering but apparently enjoying eating a hot lunch washed down with steamed pudding.

That was just how it was and I am not really sure we knew what humidity was.

It just seemed eating and sweating at the same time was normal. The only fan in sight was a little bamboo one my mother had, as she force-fed us with one hand and fanned herself with the other.

Ice cubes weren’t invented in Robinson Road, Eudlo, in those days. So, if it didn’t fit in our little Snow Queen fridge,

it was room temperature. Nothing much was frozen as the freezer was the size of a glovebox. Everything was mostly fresh as it was frowned upon to eat anything that had been frozen. Spuds, peas and beans were all fresh, and chips were actually hand-cut from the potatoes and smothered in butter – all washed down with a nice hot cup of tea. Awesome.

After lunch, there was an opportunity to cool down, no sunscreen required (apart from something that resembled cooking oil applied to the nose that nine-out-of-10 times blistered the next day), in the family pool (I mean dam) that was surrounded by clay. If you got in and out without a yabby, toad or leech, or covered in lilies, you were doing well.

Then there was the shower: a bucket with holes in it under the tank stand. If that didn’t cool you or clean you, there was the option to share the bath with your brother, with hot water supplied by a tub with an element in it – adding some cold water to avoid third-degree burns.

Welcome to summer in Queensland.

Just a couple of weeks to go, but it has nothing on summer in the ’60s.

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

Ashley Robinson is the manager of Alex Surf Club and the chairman of the Sunshine Coast Falcons. Dr Jane Stephens is a UniSC journalism lecturer, media commentator and writer.

GOING GA-GA OVER BABY NAMES

Sami Muirhead now realises that in the name game, you can’t please everyone when deciding your children’s life-long monikers.

The name game is full of traps. I always wanted to call my future son ‘Alexander’ as it was my father’s name. I also love the name. It is strong and classic.

The trouble is, my mum hated my father to the day he left this mortal world.

If you stir her up, she will still curse him and all he ever did to apparently ruin her life. Mum never liked another bloke after her and dad busted up over four decades ago. I am never quite game to mention the fact that he did help provide three children (I am one of them). So, surely the fruits of their marriage were partially beneficial.

So when my husband and I had our first son, we did the smart thing and swerved ‘Alexander’ as a name. I would be disowned.

We christened him ‘Nixon’: sentimentally named after my mother’s mother. Our second son was always destined to be called ‘August’. When he started to make rumblings to enter this world in July, I willed it that he was born on August 1. Okay, when I say I ‘willed it’, Dr George scheduled in a lovely little procedure to induce my bundle of joy.

It was not a coincidence that my Augie was born on the first day of August.

A new list is out of baby names rejected by the Victorian Government because they are deemed offensive or illegal. Every year, I love this list because it always surprises me what crazy names parents try to name their kids. To all the parents who want to name their kid ‘Lord’ or ‘Corporal’, I have some bad news for you. Those names are banned

Jake Brown, Ord Minnett Buderim.

REIT SECTOR POISED FOR TOP RETURNS THIS YEAR

The Australian Property/Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) index on the ASX fell by 20 per cent in 2022 and underperformed the broader ASX by 19 per cent.

The weakness was due to expectations of rising interest rates causing expanding capitalisation rates (cap rates) and, therefore, decreased property valuations. Rents are typically tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which stubbornly remains around 40-year highs.

in Australia. So are Emperor, God, Saint, Satan, Seaman and Judge. Those are actual names that have been rejected.

The most popular name list is out as well and Charlotte and Oliver are still the most popular baby name in Australia. They have been in favour for what feels like forever. And by the way, when we told my mum we named our Nixon after her mum, her reply to this news was, “Well, your grandmother had a very hard life and never had any luck. So, now you have jinxed your son to this fate as well.” Okay. Well then, probably should have gone with Alexander.

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

A combination of easing interest rate increases, and higher rents will result in steadier valuations and increased profitability. We believe the REIT sector is poised to deliver strong returns in ’23.

The main appealing factor for investment in the sector is the heavy discount the REIT’s shares are trading at, compared with their net tangible assets (NTA). Put simply, the market capitalisation of these companies is well below the value of their property assets.

The quickest way to close the discount to NTA is through capitalmanagement initiatives such as selling a lower-yielding property asset and using the proceeds to pay back debt or purchase outstanding shares. We believe this reporting season will highlight the

growing pressure these companies are facing to undertake such initiatives.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (CLW) is our top pick. CLW has a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of over 10 years, mostly with government and corporate tenants. The property trust invests in assets across office, industrial, retail and social infrastructure. This diversification reduces the risk of sector-specific shocks and allows greater capital management flexibility.

CLW currently trades at a 27 per cent discount to its NTA and has a distribution yield of 6.2 per cent. This screens attractively, with CLW historically trading at a 1.8 per cent premium to NTA and with a distribution yield of 6.1 per cent.

While we acknowledge the market is anticipating some cap rate expansion and valuation losses across the REIT sector, we believe the market has more than priced this into CLW’s share price.

Nearly 50 per cent of CLW’s leases are linked in CPI (predominantly uncapped). If inflation remains high and interest rates start to stabilise, CLW is well positioned to benefit. This has already been evidenced with its latest valuation result (December 2022) surprising on the upside, predominantly due to its inflation-linked leases. All eyes are now on when it releases its half yearly results. We expect the stock will re-rate on the upside if management announces asset sales in conjunction with debt repayment or stock buybacks.

Jake Brown is an authorised representative (no 1272311) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. Jake can be reached on 5430 4444 or email jbrown@ords.com.au.

“Our second son was always destined to be called ‘August’”

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local eats.

THE DOCK CAFÉ

Overlooking the marina at The Wharf in Mooloolaba, sits our little hidden gem offering amazing breakfast, awesome smoothies and spot on coffee to get your day moving in the right direction.

If you are not a morning person, no worries. Why not join us for our made-to-order bagels and handhelds or a cheeky mimosa from 10am. Open Daily. Breakfast served until 12 every day.

The Wharf Mooloolaba 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba thedockmooloolaba.com

Info@holelottabagels.com.au

ALL’ ANTICA

If you’re hungry for Italian trattoria style cuisine, come and discover All’ Antica Italian Restaurant. Authentic Italian menu and fully licensed in a warm, rustic atmosphere.

Established over 30 years, All’ Antica is one of the Sunshine Coast’s must-try dining experiences. With an exciting mix of traditional dishes from the Northern Alps to the rich waters of the Mediterranean that surround Sicily. Created with the best local produce and imported ingredients straight from Italy.

All’ Antica caters for all dietary requirements.

3/115A Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina. P. 5444 0988. allantica.com.au

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out on the Sunshine Coast. Our new Local Eats feature showcases some of the best restaurants, cafes and bars we have on offer. The only question is where to try first!

JOHN KYLE ESPRESSO

We pour a whole lot of love into everything we do at JK. Our brunch menu features a wide variety of dishes from bacon and eggs, sriracha chilli scrambled eggs, or gluten free corn fritters-served with tomato relish, smashed avocado and poached eggs (pictured). Indulge in our Belgian Waffles with house-made butterscotch sauce, ice cream and roasted pecans. All accompanied by the best specialty coffee on the coast.

Buderim - 1/19 Main Street Maroochydore - 2/9 First Ave johnkyleespresso.com.au

DEE DEN

What comes to mind when you imagine Asian food? Is it the fresh aromatic flavours? The playful blend of spices? Or perhaps it’s the communal sharing of meals among friends and family? Dee Den takes all that and more, and shakes it up with a dash of reckless creativity. Explore their Modern Asian dishes that promise ‘Something Different’, with a menu that accommodates those who are gluten-free, vegan, and more. It’s the perfect venue for your next date night or girls’ night out. Bookings are essential.

1st Floor, 87 Burnett Street, Buderim

See menu and book at deeden.com.au

Socials: @deedenbuderim

ALEX SURF CLUB

The Alex Surf Club is arguably the best seat on the beach, with great food and friendly service all in one incredible location. Grab a seat at one of the great dining locations - the Bistro, Kiosk or Bluff Bar. Your taste buds will be rewarded! The menus feature great family value meals cooked with some of the best locally grown and made produce on the Sunshine Coast. There are daily specials available, and don’t miss our parmi night every Wednesday.

167 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland. P. 5443 6677. alexsurfclub.com.au

MAROOCHY RSL BISTRO

Maroochy RSL offers diners a wide menu selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. Executive Chef Gareth Little has designed meals to cater for busy office workers, holiday visitors and regular locals featuring locally sourced ingredients. Seating options include The Café looking out to Memorial Avenue or The Bistro with intimate tables or family and group booking options. Enjoy the local live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights or get together with friends for the hilarious Monday night Trivia with Mike. Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore. P. 5443 2211. maroochyrsl.com.au

…eat, drink, play

THE PRICKLY PINATA

Cheerful, healthy, fresh Mexican cuisine with a double dose of fun in Cotton Tree. The Prickly Pinata specialises in traditional Mexican dishes with on-trend flavours. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week with an unbeatable view by day and a vibrant vibe by night.

We offer delicious housemade hot sauces and an extensive choice for our vegan diners. Plus, 95 per cent of the menu is gluten free and we have a huge range of cocktails.

Shop 1/45 The Esplanade, Maroochydore. pricklypinata.com

Would you like our readers to know about your cafe, bar or restaurant? Email Emily Chapman at echapman@myweeklypreview .com.au

MERCURE HOTEL KAWANA WATERS

Wildflower Kitchen, at the Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters Hotel, has been proudly serving the Sunshine Coast since 2015. With Lake Kawana as the backdrop, Wildflower Kitchen offers the perfect setting for your dining experience or event. Utilising fresh local produce in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Open 7 days for Breakfast and Dinner, Lunch (Wed-Fri). Brand new menu (Feb 2023).

9 Florey Boulevard, Birtinya. P. 5334 9500. stay@mercurekawanawaters.com.au

UGLY DUCK CAFÉ

We are a new family cafe with healthy homestyle food including delicious burgers and lunch specials. We also proudly serve local Kai Coffee.

Come in and try our $3 Happy Hour coffees from 6.30 to 7.30am Monday to Friday. We have a great menu with great food and our specialty toasties are a popular choice.

1/25 Sugar Road Maroochydore

P. 0458 723 640. Insta: uglyduck_cafe

THE CURATED PLATE

The Curated Plate is the premier culinary festival of the Sunshine Coast filled with once-in-alifetime dining experiences and bespoke events.

Our home-grown festival is a delicious 10-day celebration of the region’s local produce, producers and chefs, and unique natural assets from the sea to the hinterland.

Locals and visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the flavours of the region and connect with growers, producers, and chefs through memorable experiences.

Event Dates 28 July – 6 August.

thecuratedplate.com.au

NOOSA BOATHOUSE

Noosa Boathouse is a three-level waterfront dining hub that sits right on top of the Noosa River. As you cross the fairy light-lined boardwalk on the front deck you’ll discover Little Boaty coffee bar and fish & chips takeaway window. Through the main doors is an absolute waterfront 120-seat lunch & dinner restaurant. The middle level occupies a stunning wedding & events space and on the top deck is the newly renovated Sunset Bar.

194 Gympie Tce, Noosaville P. 5440 5070. noosaboathouse.com.au

HARRY’S ON BUDERIM

Harry’s on Buderim is an iconic restaurant, positioned on the edge of the Buderim Forest Park. The restaurant offers contemporary Australian cuisine to be enjoyed in the setting of a 142-year-old, Heritage style homestead. The wide veranda stages an authentic outdoor Queensland dining experience whilst offering stunning views of the rainforest. We look forward to welcoming you at Harry’s.

11 Harry’s Lane, Buderim. P. 5445 6661. harrysonbuderim.com.au

Fun & frilly

This off the shoulder, shirred midi dress with little kick frill hem is fitted, fun, flirty and feminine. Perfect for a date night, girls day out, races and occasion/wedding attire. Available in pink and black – both are gorgeous. $99 Sizes 6-14. Treasure Store, The Wharf Mooloolaba. 0488 288 250.

Flirty floral

Pretty Jaase Annabelle Maxi in Cerise. Buttons down under bust, balloon sleeves with frill detail and full tiered skirt. Hey Layla, Forest Glen Village Centre, Grammar School Way, Forest Glen. 5293 7754.

For someone

View the extensive collection of original antique and unique modern jewellery at Avenue J Jewellery, Mooloolaba, 5444 4 422. avenuejjewellery.com.au

Romantic red

This bold and beautiful red Lauri Cotton Poplin Dress is perfect for a summer celebration. $169. Available now at Boutique Bliss Fashions & Accessories, Cotton Tree. 5479 1876.

Art Deco Handmade Platinum Diamond Heart Pendant $6,900

Victorian 9ct Gold Mizpah Ring with Heart cartouche $1,895

Victorian 14ct Green Heart Enamel and Diamond Dress Ring $3,800

Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Heart Shape Locket $1,100

a natural touch

Pure Footwear Summer Sale ON NOW! 20-50% off. A great range of styles available. Pure Footwear, Buderim. 5456 4440.

Meet the stylist

Do you need help with your style? Do you struggle deciding what to wear and what styles are best suited to you? Would you like a wardrobe makeover suited to you and your budget? Sheree Johnstone, from Unseen Styling, can help. Sheree has empowered thousands of women to find confidence with their own unique style.

Find out more at unseenstyling.com.au

Pure Footwear Summer Sale

Adorable apricot

The Orange Grove Midi Wrap Dress by Sacha Drake. Onyx Poppy are proud stockists of this stunning label.

Onyx Poppy Boutique.

Buderim 5477 0902. Sippy Downs 5370 922. onyxpoppyonline.com.au

Magenta Magic

Gorgeous jewel tones available now at Eyes on Buderim, 5477 0293 or book an appointment online at eyesonbuderim.com.au

Dreamy

eyes & lips

Eye and Lip Balm $79. Repair | Plump | Hydrate Organic Australian cosmeceuticals for face and body. Buy local on the Sunshine Coast. Fresh and on the shelves in 24 hours. Australia HIFU, 0408 200 059. australiahifu.com.au

Say I Love You

Give the gift of love with our beautiful handmade jewellery. We design, remake, remodel and repair. Pictured above: Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Drop Earrings $620. Below: Sorbet Delight Large Duo Stone Earrings with Red and Magenta Crystals. Enquire today. To Hold & To Have, Buderim. 5477 0561. toholdandtohave.com.au

Perfect

match

Our stunning Runaway the Label Cali shirt and shorts are perfect for a romantic dinner. Pair with flats or heels to make a statement. Shirt $79. Shorts $69.

Vivian the Store. Shop 22/121 Mooloolaba Esplanade (Mantra complex near Pavilion). 5477 5525.

Lovely Lilac

Made from lightweight and soft waffle fabric, this beautiful dress has a removable sash that can be worn several ways. Available in white and lilac as shown. $99 Sizes 6-14. Treasure Store, The Wharf Mooloolaba. 0488 288 250.

Sala Oasis in Scorpion

Nu x neo Bailee in Olive multi

home style

MAKE A SPLASH

Start planning now to make sure you are diving into your new pool by late spring or early summer.

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Glass fencing

The team at Sunshine Coast business Blitz Glass reports that this type of pool fencing is made from tempered safety glass that is toughened to meet all Australian standards. Glass panels are available for fully frameless pool fencing and semi-frameless pool fencing, while speciality panels can be designed for a specific product.

DECK IT OUT

Decks are a great way to break up materials and soften concrete or tiled areas. You needn’t be limited by the style of your pool, or the scope of you yard, either. High-level or secondstorey decks, such as this one by Coastal Patios, are a popular choice for those with two-storey homes. Decks designed like this can turn your landing and stairs into a usable outdoor space large enough for a table, chairs and even a barbecue area.

Another bonus of installing a deck, are style options. Just like with concrete, Pebblecrete or tiles, you can choose your preferred wood colour. The experts at Coastal Patios say that natural hardwoods such as merbau, jarrah, blackbutt, gum and ironbark are popular choices, while contemporary composite decking is growing in popularity due to its low-maintenance requirements.

team is ready to help you frame all of those precious memories. We have the largest range of frames on the Coast and there’s nothing we can’t frame.

Tip

Investing in a landscape architect will help you correctly balance hard and soft scapes to create your desired escape. They can also provide direction on the best plants and landscaping elements for your area. If your budget doesn’t stretch that far, check out your locally owned nursery. Most of these nurseries will have someone on hand to chat through plant varieties that are well suited to the environment, as well as to your preference and likes.

KEEP IN MIND…

• Don’t leave pool toys in or lying beside the pool – this can encourage young kids to jump into the water.

• You must have a compliant CPR sign displayed near your pool or spa.

• The gate latch should be located on the top and not accessible by small children.

• Fencing must be in place prior to filling the pool.

• Don’t leave furniture nearby. Children can use this to climb over the pool fence.

HOT TREND

One of the most popular outdoor plants for 2023 is reportedly the Queensland favourite, Strelitzia reginae, better known as bird of paradise. The Plantly blog says birds of paradise symbolise (surprise, surprise ...) paradise, while the flower means freedom and joy. The clumping perennial should be planted in a warm and sunny location, but it will tolerate some shade.

Step it up a notch with your outdoor drinkware. The Pavilion acrylic tumblers (pictured in pale pink), by Indigo Love Collectors, are available from Magnolia Lane, Mooloolaba. They are available in a wine glass variety, too!

ENDLESS SUMMER

The days are hot and the nights balmy. There’s no time like now to pull up a comfy chair, sit back and enjoy a cool drink in your very own outdoor paradise.

Smart and stylish, the citronella hanging chandelier from Coast Store, Cotton Tree, is an elegant solution to those pesky mosquitoes.

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The Aloha outdoor cushion in kiwi, available from Coastal Drift Home, Mooloolaba.

ISLAND HOLIDAYS CAN BE A FAMILY AFFAIR

Our family recently enjoyed a multigenerational holiday to Hamilton Island. It ticks the boxes for all ages and offers a wide variety of holiday styles and standards. And you are surrounded by pristine white beaches and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life.

We chose a three-bedroom holiday rental, which comes with its own fourseater golf buggy for the duration of the stay, full use of non-motorised watersports and kids-eat-free deals (when booked through a travel advisor).

There is plenty on offer for the active traveller – from kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and sailing at Catseye Beach, to a variety of walking tracks to secluded beaches and stunning vistas.

We enjoyed walking to the summit of Passage Peak (the highest point on the island) where we were treated to a spectacular view of the Whitsunday Islands. Mini golf, ten pin bowling and go karts are just some of the optional activities available on the island. Our kids loved the jet boat ride, but there are also jet ski tours and a wide variety of sailing and snorkelling adventures to worldfamous Whitehaven and Chalkies beaches.

For relaxation, try a choice of swimming pools (the main pool has a swim-up bar) and a beautiful beach.

Hamilton Island offers a variety of dining experiences from family-friendly options to romantic dinners or long, lazy lunches at several restaurants. We enjoyed a beautiful lunch with an incredible Whitsunday backdrop at Hamilton Island Golf Club on Dent Island. Our lunch package included a tour of the spectacular golf course by buggy.

Hamilton Island is part of the Whitsunday Islands and located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. With multiple direct flights every day from Brisbane, it is also easily accessible. Words: Therese Playford and Joe Playford (aged 13) Travel Associates Caloundra: 1300 212 896; Travel Associates Mountain Creek: 1300 667 603.

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DO YOU STILL NEED LOCAL CASH OVERSEAS?

In Australia, we are using cash less and less often. So, the question arises: do you still need to take local money with you when travelling overseas?

The simple answer is ‘yes’. Many countries still rely on cash, and for some, it’s the only way to pay.

Rhonda, Alison and the Crown Currency Exchange team in Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, are experts in more than 80 currencies.

“How much cash you need depends on where you’re going and for how long,” Rhonda says.

“We love to take the time to work through our customers’ itineraries with them and guide them through which currencies to take and how much.”

For example, in most parts of Western Europe or North America, a few hundred dollars per person worth of local currency could last you a week.

However, cash is king in southern Europe for a morning coffee and croissant at a cafe – same with taxi fares, tips and shopping in markets, so you will need to take more cash.

You can usually pay hotel bills, meals and just about anything else with a card in cities and tourist areas, but if you are

travelling further afield, the local currency is still the go in the more isolated regions that don’t see many tourists.

In other parts of the world, such as Asia and Africa, you’re more likely to find cash-only vendors.

In some cases, it’s the only way you can pay for anything.

Having cash available, especially smaller notes, also allows you to barter at markets and street vendors.

Paying with local currency also means you can stretch your money further as you won’t have to pay the fees and charges you can accumulate when you use credit cards overseas.

Crown Currency Exchange Maroochydore is on the ground floor at Sunshine Plaza, opposite Novo Shoes.

STEPS STUDENTS WALKING FOR A CAUSE

Students at STEPS Pathways College will brave the sweltering heat once again this year for an annual fundraising walk. The Steps for STEPS returns for its third instalment.

Presented by MIX FM, breakfast duo Mark and Caroline will walk alongside the students, starting at the studios in Maroochydore before arriving at the college in Caloundra.

And it’s all in the name of raising vital funds for STEPS Pathways Charity.

This year, 13 students will take to the pavement to walk parts of the 20km journey. When chatting to each of them, it’s clear they all have a common goal in mind: to be the one who raises the most money.

STEPS Pathways Charity executive manager Michael Williamson says excitement has been building at the college over the past few weeks, as students think of clever ways to garner as many donations as possible.

“Steps for STEPS is one of the highlights on our calendar every year and it’s amazing to see how involved the students get,” Mr Williamson says.

“Everyone was pretty exhausted at the end of the walk

last year but seeing all the students cross the finish line with big grins on their faces makes you realise how important an event like this really is.”

A total of $56,000 was raised for STEPS Pathways Charity last year, but the team is hoping to go one better in 2023.

“This year, we’ve added some of our college trainers to the MyCause page to really spice up the competition,” Mr Williamson says.

To contribute to some serious bragging rights around the campus, visit bit.ly/stepsforsteps2023 to donate to the students. Every dollar donated will go directly back to STEPS Pathways Charity, allowing it to continue to support young adults living with a disability and autism on their journey towards independence.

If you want to catch a glimpse of the walkers on the day, the team will be walking up Aerodrome Road in Maroochydore from 6am, and along the Nicklin Way through Kawana and Currimundi, before finally arriving at the college about noon.

Mark and Caroline will also be broadcasting live while walking from 6–9am.

NDIS HELP TO REALISE LIFE’S DREAMS

Suncare’s NDIS team members have their fingers on the pulse of available local support.

That’s the case, whether assisting Belinda in how to best use her NDIS plan to help her regain confidence so that she can embrace her incredible artistic skills and stage her own art exhibition or arranging for Cindy to keep her fitness levels up at the bowling and fishing groups she attends.

As Sunshine Coast locals, the team members are dedicated to helping people navigate and understand the NDIS, so they can achieve the bestpossible outcomes.

“Life is messy and my job is to find solutions that overcome the hurdles people face,” says Suncare support coordinator and NDIS team leader Lani.

“Our job at Suncare is to help build confidence, capacity and independence and help our customers live the life they love.”

For Jacob, that meant his new-found confidence allowed him to chat to Barry at his cooking classes.

Barry mentioned he was looking for a housemate, and soon Jacob was cooking up master dishes for friends in his new home – a dream he never thought would be realised.

Amid technical terms, complicated descriptions, and multiple options, sometimes all it takes is a cuppa and a chat with someone who understands the NDIS process and can guide you through it.

Suncare helps make life better for those living with a disability by providing choice and control. Call 1800 786 227 or visit suncare.org.au/services/ndis.

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ACROSS DOWN

1 Stagy (10)

8 A Dutch cheese (5)

9 Show of boldness (7)

10 Suitability (7)

11 Inexperienced (5)

12 To downgrade (6)

14 Sparing (6)

17 Battle in France, 1916 (5)

19 Cause of ruin (7)

21 Harmful (7)

22 Spike used by climbers (5)

23 Italo-Swiss mountain (10)

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

This week romance is in the air, but the energy behind the scenes is suggesting a private, magical Valentine’s Day. Single Rams –subtle signs and unexpected synchronicities could lead you to your true love, so keep your intuition well-tuned.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

When it comes to romance, marriage and close friendships, Saturn is constantly reminding you about your current duties and responsibilities. But, this week, make sure you have plenty of fun. Saturday favours partnerships, communication and connections.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

2 Having resident ghost (7)

3 Quickly (5)

4 Hardy (6)

5 Warhorse (7)

6 Bequeath (5)

7 Canada’s highest mountain (5,5)

8 Be sold for trifling sum (2,3,1,4)

13 Type of cigar (7)

15 Sparkle (7)

16 Follow (6)

18 Rule of conduct (5)

20 Degree of intensity (5)

With Mars travelling through your partnership zone, prepare for a bold and beautiful Valentine’s Day. Coupled Sagittarians – why not initiate a romantic rendezvous with your partner? Singles – you need to be brave and step out of your comfort zone.

WORDSTEP

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

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

Have you got a pile of projects that you’ve started but not finished?

This week the sun and Saturn boost motivation and concentration, so you can bring a project to a conclusion. Singles – sparks could fly with a sexy Scorpion or a passionate Piscean.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

Whether you’re attached, searching for your soulmate or happily single, Valentine’s Day is an appropriate time to reflect on the fact that love really does make the world go around. And love is definitely the glue that binds us all together.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

Focus your attention on your lover, as you give them the royal romantic treatment this Valentine’s Day. Singles … when it comes to money, are you feeling less than abundant? The sun/Saturn conjunction encourages you to work towards a financial goal.

1. During which year did the comic book character Spider-Man first appear?

2. ‘As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster’ is the opening line in which 1990 film?

3. What is a xylophage?

4. In what city was director Jane Campion (pictured) born?

5. Which of the following is not a reed instrument: a) bagpipes, b) saxophone, c) flute or d) oboe?

SINCLAIR TOUR & TRAVEL

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

Gregarious Geminis love to chat, so this Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to tell loved ones how much you really care. Saturday’s Mercury/ Jupiter connection is fabulous for communication, education, travel, commerce, business, philosophical discussions and future planning.

LIBRA

(SEP 24-OCT 23)

At the moment, with taskmaster Saturn moving slowly through your romance zone, love is a very serious business. So your quote for Valentine’s Day is from writer William Barclay: ‘Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice.’

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

Don’t take your partner – or potential partner – for granted. If you do, then your neglected lover may go looking for attention elsewhere. ‘Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone. It has to be made like bread, remade all the time, made new’ – Ursula Le Guin.

6. After who is rugby union’s Bledisloe Cup named?

7. Where would you find a lamprey, in a stream or in a tree?

8. Name the third member of hip hop group Salt-nPepa along with Cheryl ‘Salt’ James and Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton.

9. In what year was Joan of Arc canonised?

10. In which country is Mirandese spoken?

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

Coupled Crabs – find a dream you and your partner can share together. Then put time, effort and hard work into making that dream come true. Singles – with romance planet Venus in your travel zone, love is likely with someone from another country or culture.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

When it comes to finding (and maintaining) love, resist the urge to be overly controlling. Attached Scorpio – avoid the temptation to be bossy at home. Give your spouse more space. Singles –stop looking for love in all the obvious places.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

Attached Fish – you’re feeling extra romantic as you lavish attention (and money) on your partner, wear your heart on your sleeve or play out a secret fantasy with your lover. Single Pisces –don’t base your self-esteem on whether you have a partner.

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MINYAMA Apt 104 Bluewater, 13 Nicklin Way

3 2 2 + Resort Facilities

Bluewater & Deepwater apartments are the only true North facing deepwater complexes on the Sunshine Coast. Now is your chance to secure this well presented this well-presented three-bedroom, twobathroom waterfront garden apartment with private access to the boardwalk surrounding the complex is perfectly positioned facing north with one of the best outlooks on the ground floor. Two car spaces and storage cages as well!

You’ll also love the convenience of this great location within easy walking distance to thriving local amenities, Kawana Shoppingworld, cinemas and restaurants, pristine local beaches, and the new hospital precinct nearby.

Tranquil water views feature from almost every angle of this openplan design. A modern kitchen with granite benchtops and an elegant combination of dining and lounge areas open up with glass sliding doors onto a large terrace, spanning the apartment’s entire width, making it the ideal spot to entertain and dine alfresco.

This gated resort-style complex offers a leisurely lifestyle with a heated outdoor pool and spa, wading pool, BBQ areas, sauna, and gym.

Inspect Saturday 11th February from 10:30 am – 11 am

Price $1,295,000

THE ENTERTAINER

BUDDINA 8 Beltana Crescent

4 3 2 + Deck & Large Pontoon

Set over one level and built for year-round enjoyment, this resort-like waterfront setting is perfect for unwinding, taking in the long private water views, and daydreaming.

A generous covered and expansive outdoor entertaining area is a wonderful feature of the home, fully decked to the water’s edge with low-maintenance synthetic grass and new shade sails. This is the ultimate space for relaxing alfresco living, with an outdoor chef’s kitchen and a wood-fired pizza oven the family will love.

Inside, the open plan design has tiled flooring and is complimented by full-width bi-fold doors that invite stunning canal views and breezes into the main living, dining, and kitchen zones. The spacious 2 Pac kitchen takes centre stage with granite benches, a massive breakfast bar, a dishwasher, plenty of storage, gas cooking and quality appliances.

Accommodation includes two ensuited master suites. Retreat to the generous master suite that opens to a lovely front courtyard. The second ensuited master is the perfect pavilion for guests, with a spacious rumpus room and outdoor access. There is a third goodsized bedroom with built-ins and a separate office for those working from home.

Inspect Saturday 11th February from 11:30 am – 12 noon

Price Offers over $2,500,000 Contact

Trevor & Glenys Martin

0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444

NAMBOUR

23 Bailey Street

Central, convenient, elevated and quiet cul-de-sac location only 3 minutes from town services, shops, schools and transport. Choose from large, vacant land lots to a selection of affordable, prestige home and land packages (from $795,000). Just 10 quality Lots ranging in size from 501sqm to 1,017 sqm, all blocks offer a long range outlook, refreshing breezes and options to accommodate a variety of house designs to suit your requirements. All Lo ts are titled and ready to build on now and are selling quickly – enquir e now for your detailed information pack.

HEAR THE WAVES FROM THIS OUTSTANDING APARTMENT

303/21 Kombi Street, Bokarina

This property sits proudly on the third floor with an ocean glimpse and looks directly north down to Point Cartwright and beyond. Step on to the sand in minutes or relax and enjoy dinner one of the hottest new restaurants on the coast with ‘Bocca’ on your doorstep. With generous spaces, open plan living and expansive balcony this beachside apartment is the perfect space to entertain friends and family or relax and enjoy the views.

602/20 First Avenue, Mooloolaba

Don’t miss your opportunity to live a unique lifestyle in one of the most prestigious and highly sought-after beachfront properties on the Sunshine Coast. An architectural masterpiece combining sophisticated luxury with spacious practical living. Intricately planned, to capture the spectacular views of the Mooloolaba ocean front from Point Cartwright to Noosa. This stunning private apartment represents the ultimate in beachside living. Inspection is a must to appreciate what’s on offer.

• Mooloolaba beach on your doorstep

• North easterly aspect

• Spectacular ocean views

• Gourmet kitchen

• Spacious indoor outdoor living

• Media room and office

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Auction: Saturday 11th February at 1pm Onsite

Inspect: Saturday 11th February 12:30-1pm

Carmel La Macchia 0400 300 545

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

AUCTION SATURDAY – “SEA PEARL” MOOLOOLABA – LUXURY BY THE SEA

Family

Tucked away on top of Buderim, this spacious home will suit your family as it grows. Solidly built with three generous living zones, all five bedrooms are large, with the 5th room also perfect for use as a home office that’s separate from the rest of the house. Beautifully landscaped on 1606sqm, the flat grounds are a dream for kids & pets to enjoy, and the pool is ready for those long, hot summer days.

garage with loads of off-street parking space.

Top of Buderim with Beautiful Views

Set privately back from the street on top of Buderim Mountain, boasting views you’ll never tire of coming home to each day. The modern Hamptons-style home features high-raked ceilings, quality timber flooring, and is bathed in beautiful natural light. The fully fenced 973sqm block has electric gate access, and the potential to extend the home on the lower level if desired.

Mooloolaba,

North Facing Uninterrupted Ocean Views!

ENTERTAIN IDEAS OF CANAL LIVING

From page 41

12 Freshwater Court, Glenview

21 acres - Extensive Improvements

21.62 acres of rural land giving privacy and a peaceful environment. Utilise the existing improvements for your own use. Current improvements add real value to the property.

The land has two zonings. Rural residential and rural. Ex- aquacultural operation. The large infrastructure items still remain. The main shed is a large 53.5m x 33.2m, 3

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other sheds, 3 separate (high-capacity) power lines and 3 large dams 4-bedroom home with 2-bedroom workers cottage and separate office.

A blank canvas, that would lend itself to many options from a rural enterprise, storage or just one’s own private rural retreat. Inspection is a must.

Set over one level, this resortlike waterfront setting is ideal for unwinding and taking in the private water views. A generous covered and expansive outdoor entertaining area is fully decked to the water’s edge with lowmaintenance synthetic grass and new shade sails. This is the ultimate space for alfresco living, with an outdoor chef’s kitchen and a wood-fired pizza oven. Inside, the open plan design has tiled flooring, complemented by full-width bi-fold doors that invite canal views and breezes into the main living, dining and kitchen zones.

8 BELTANA CRESCENT, BUDDINA

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Offers over $2,500,000 Waterfront Agents 5444 4444

Trevor Martin 0400 818 777

Auction on site, 11 am Saturday 25th February

Inspect- Saturday 10am to 11am

Greg Young 0488 238 988

greg@youngpropertygroup.com.au

Sat, 11 Feb, 10am

Open from 9:30am

27 Tinnanbar Terrace, Maroochydore

Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

Open from 9:30am

5/10 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Sat, 11 Feb, 11am

Open from 10:30am

162 Neill Road, Mooloolah Valley

Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375

Alisha Galea 0400 298 611

Sat, 11 Feb, 11am

Open from 10:30am

96 Piringa Street, Wurtulla

Ryan Cramer 0450 607 926

James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

Sat, 11 Feb, 12pm

Open from 11:30am

34 Figtree Lane, Maroochydore

Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

Please call the agent for details to register for online auctions.

Sat, 11 Feb, 1pm

2/122 Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina

Alex Dennien 0402 362 336

James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

Sat,

Wed,

Wed, 15 Feb, 6pm

LIVESTREAM

15/11 Jorl Court, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

LIVESTREAM 95-97 Main Creek Road, Tanawha

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

Thurs, 16 Feb, Online from 5:30pm

3/4-6 Wyreema Terrace, Caloundra Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

129 Dales Road, Chevallum Candice Contencin 0412 880 084

this week’s open homes & private inspections

You are welcome to attend our open homes or please call the agent to arrange your private inspection or virtual tour.

One Team, Two Locations

Auction

Penthouse Residence, 22/130 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland

• 2-level Penthouse with 3-wings, and secure elevator access

• 3 bedrooms inc. massive main suite with viewing deck and luxury ensuite + spa

• Your choice of extensive indoor/outdoor living spaces & designer kitchen

• Viewing decks saturated with ocean panoramas on both levels, usable all year round

• Huge rooftop alfresco with breath-taking views, also from your private pool & spa

• 3 car secure basement accommodation plus storage

• Priceless views that must be seen to be believed

raywhitemooloolaba.com.au

In-Room Auction Event

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Individually tailored marketing campaigns designed to engage active buyers and maximise the sale price

The Auction Event will bring together the largest number of qualified buyers in one place at one time

Capitalise on the skills of the Sunshine Coast's #1 Auction team - no one sells more properties by auction than us

Livestreamed to attract buyers locally and interstate using leading digital platforms

Auction

Unit 7/21 Mcilwraith Street, Moffat Beach

Breathtaking best describes the spectacular northern canvas that unfolds before you from this perfectly positioned oceanfront penthouse apartment with stunning ocean views over Moffat Beach and the vast Pacific Ocean. To be sold at auction.

• Beautiful residential apartment with private roof garden in a world-class position

• 3 generous bedrooms, main with ensuite, walk-in robe and spectacular ocean views

• Small complex of 8 apartments, two per floor

• A short stroll to cafés, restaurants and the beach

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

Auc on In Rooms

Sunshine Coast Function Centre

19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Thurs, 23 Feb at 11am

View Fri & Sat 11-11:30am

3 2 2 1

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

Auction

54A William Street, Moffat Beach

• Generous four bedroom high-set family home on an elevated 572m2* allotment

• Open plan kitchen, living and dining area spilling onto a covered alfresco

• Multiple living areas plus study, ideal for large families

• Large master suite with ensuite and walk-in robe

• Fully fenced with sparkling in-ground pool

• Moments from Moffat Beach, Shelly Beach and Kings Beach

• Sought after location close to parks, shops, shopping centre, schools & golf club

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

4 2 2 1 1

Auc on In Rooms

Sunshine Coast Function Centre 19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Thurs, 23 Feb at 11am

View Fri & Sat 12-12:30pm

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

*approximately

80 Bryce Street, Moffat Beach

Auction 3 2 2

• 579m²* corner allotment with room to extend or rebuild

• 50 metres* from Tooway Lake, stroll to Moffat Beach and cafés

• 3 generous sized bedrooms, the main with ensuite

• Multiple indoor and outdoor living areas, perfect for entertaining

• Fenced back yard ideal for pets, with room for a pool and a shed

• Close to cafés, patrolled beach and public transport

• Close to Caloundra CBD and patrolled beaches. To be sold at auction

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

Auc on In Rooms

Sunshine Coast Function Centre 19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Thurs, 23 Feb at 11am

View Fri & Sat 10-10:30am

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

*approximately

160 Judds Road

GLASS HOUSE MTNS

• Incredible views of Glass House Mtns with complete privacy on 24.71 acres directly bordering the Beerwah National Park

• 16 acres of cleared pasture, suitable for many options

• Renovated, comfortable main residence & pool

• Second house built in 2019 currently set up as a luxury Airbnb

• Totally secure water supply with 116,000L combined house tank capacities including 2 dams & 2 new bores

• Excellent connectivity with high speed internet

• Approx 30 mins to Caloundra, SCU Hospital & Caboolture

Price

Offers in the $2 millions

Inspect Sunday 12th February 11am - 12noon

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

An architectural masterpiece of 27 residences across 8 waterside levels, B I A N C O re-envisions modern coastal luxury set against a breathtaking backdrop of panoramic views of The Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island and beyond to the Coral Sea.

Mediterranean inspired, B I A N C O effortlessly unites the most enviable elements of coastal design to breathe sleek cosmopolitan flair into a coveted Sunshine Coast lifestyle.

These magnificent, strata titled residences offer 2, 3 and 4 bedroom configurations - each with their own styles to reflect the influence and passion of the design.

Prices start from $1,075,000

Register your interest

Enquiries T 07 5406 9066

E info@biancocaloundra.com

5 Tay Avenue, Caloundra, QLD | biancocaloundra.com

is the epitome of classic, timeless style.

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AUCTION RESULTS

33/81 SIXTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $835,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White Candice Contencin, 0412 880 084

31 EMPEROR AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD POST-AUCTION $1,050,000

5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Rowan Woodbine, 0497 076 418

1/1-3 B UDERIM AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD POST-AUCTION $876,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Fiona Rawson, 0401 186 261

1006/6 WHARF STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $3,256,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 4 car, Ray White, Reuben Park, 0413 371 696

1006/0

141 HIGHLANDS ROAD, EUDLO

PASSED IN, on the market for offers over

$1,200,000 – 3 bed, 1 bath, 3 car, At Realty, Mike Cronin, 0412 134 483

5/80 BEACH PARADE, COTTON TREE

PASSED IN, on the market for offers in early

$1million – 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Century 21, Jodie McDonell, 0419 762 309

4 BLUE HAVEN COURT, BOKARINA

AUCTION POSTPONED

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool, Next Property Group, Loren Wimhurst and Richard Scrivener, 0415 380 222 /0416 799 188.

151 BURNETT STREET, BUDERIM

PASSED IN, $1,050,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Robert and Sally Horne, 0429 508 705 / 0409 561 638

5 PEAR COURT, BUDERIM, AUCTION POSTPONED

5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Robert and Sally Horne, 0429 508 705 / 0409 561 638

13 DUNWICH LANE, MAROOCHYDORE

PASSED IN, $950,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Sarah-Louise Anderson, 0418 200 471

45 QUIET VALLEY CRESCENT, BUDERIM

PASSED IN, $980,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 4 car, Ray White Sarah-Louise Anderson, 0418 200 471

Sunshine Coast Car Buyers

If you have a surplus vehicle, can no longer drive or going O/S maybe I can help.

42 LURNEA CRESCENT, MOUNTAIN CREEK

SOLD POST-AUCTION $900,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Alex Dennien / James Goldsworthy, 0402 362 336 / 0400 635 141

4 BELL STREET, DICKY BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $1,820,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, Ray White, Andrew Garland, 0403 851 777

8 ROSE STREET, SHELLEY BEACH

WITHDRAWN FROM AUCTION

2 bed, 1 bath, 3 car, Ray White, Andrew Garland, 0403 851 777

16/39 CANBERRA TERRACE, KINGS BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $85 9,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Natascha

Drexel-Munro and Carola Drexel, 0410 081 970 / 0417 608 466

703/75 LANDSBOROUGH PARADE, GOLDEN BEACH

PASSED IN AT $960,000, for sale $1,050,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Ray and Linda Daniels, 0408 819 276 / 0412 072 805

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

For more auction results and property stories visit sunshinecoastnews.com.au

CHIC BEACHSIDE ABODE

Elegant in design, this beautifully presented Metricon-built beachside sanctuary epitomises the essence of coastal living. Embraced by the natural landscape of Bokarina Beach and with quality finishes throughout, this superb residence – only three houses to the beach – has high ceilings enhancing the sense of space. The ground floor includes a living area at the entrance, powder room, laundry and sleek gourmet kitchen complemented by the open-plan dining and lounge. This space connects through to the outdoors, with views over the pool and manicured gardens. The upper level has a third relaxation space framed by four bedrooms, including an indulgent master with ensuite, and main bathroom.

21 OFFSHORE STREET, BOKARINA

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

For sale: contact agent Adams & Jones Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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with MWP’s man in the water

So, I found out the cost of a surf last weekend and its not cheap.

I was out having way too much fun when I accidently (we all say that) dropped in on a friend. When I was paddling back out, I noticed my watch was gone.

It reminded me of a time working on my father’s trawler and we pulled up a piece of coral with a Seiko watch in it that was still working!

Free Seiko watch at the bottom of Moffats somewhere.

Waves this weekend !

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