My Weekly Preview Issue 745. February 23, 2023

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Iam the first to admit that when I was in my early 20s, like most people that age, 50 just seemed so old! But now, as I am fast approaching the milestone myself, my perspective has certainly changed.

Times have changed, too. We are looking after ourselves more, eating better, staying in shape and proving age really is just a number.

Getting older is a privilege and for many, it’s a time when the pressures of life ease a little, the kids have grown and we have more time to focus on the things we love. For some, that heralds a change in career, learning a new skill or even a return to university.

This week, journalist Candice Holznagel takes a closer look at how our attitude towards ageing has changed as she chats with an inspirational baby boomer who is proving it’s never too late to start something new.

Also in this issue, we have some gorgeous fashion for you to pore over, plus all the latest news and what’s on. See you next week!

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

PRIVACY REVIEW DEMANDS STRONGER DATA

Report makes 116 proposals to regain Australians’ trust and confidence, following major breaches. Words: AAP.

Vulnerable Australians need better data protection following recent major breaches, a sweeping review of privacy legislation has found.

Enhanced guidelines on data destruction, boosted reporting obligations for breaches, new penalties and new powers for the Information Commissioner are among 116 proposals the report makes.

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus

commissioned the Privacy Act review shortly after taking office last year, while the government increased penalties for serious breaches following the Optus attack in 2022 that exposed the personal details of customers.

“Strong privacy laws are essential to Australians’ trust and confidence in the digital economy and digital services provided by governments and industry,” Mr Dreyfus says.

“The Privacy Act has not kept pace

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with the changes in the digital world. The large-scale data breaches of 2022 were distressing for millions of Australians, with sensitive personal information being exposed to the risk of identity fraud and scams.”

The review, which says its proposals are to bring Australia’s protection laws in line with global standards, noted “considerable confusion” from stakeholders about what personal information legislation covers.

It proposes better guidelines for what steps should be taken to destroy and de-identify stored data, adding entities should periodically review how long they are retaining data.

It also calls for further review of surrounding laws as to what personal data needs to be retained, to see if they correctly balance privacy risks with other objectives.

New reporting obligations would require the Information Commissioner to be told about a breach within three days of it happening.

The commissioner would also have stronger powers for public investigations and determinations, along with stiffer civil penalties.

Mr Dreyfus says the government is taking data protection seriously.

“Following those breaches, the government acted swiftly to significantly increase penalties under the Privacy Act for serious or repeated privacy breaches and give the Australian Information Commissioner improved and new powers,” he says.

“The Australian people rightly expect greater protections, transparency and control over their personal information and the release of this report begins the process of delivering on those expectations.”

JOBLESS RATE UNEXPECTEDLY JUMPS TO 3.7 PER CENT

The unemployment rate lifted from 3.5 per cent to 3.7 per cent in January, with 11,500 jobs lost from the economy.

The participation rate fell 0.1 of a percentage point to 66.5 per cent, Australian Bureau of Statistics jobs data for the month of January shows.

“With employment decreasing by around 11,000 people, and the number of unemployed increasing by 22,000 people, the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent,” ABS head of labour statistics Bjorn Jarvis says.

“This was the second consecutive monthly fall in seasonally adjusted employment, but followed very strong growth during 2022.”

The jobless rate has been hovering in the mid-threes for the past six months, due to strong demand for workers.

BIS Oxford Economics head of macroeconomic forecasting Sean Langcake says the slowing in employment growth should be expected, given the sustained tightness in the labour market.

“Consecutive falls in employment suggest that conditions may be turning,” he says. “However, the ABS noted there were an elevated number of people in January that were unemployed but expect to start a new job imminently.”

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When you think of Nintendo, you probably think of the video game consoles that you or your kids grew up with: Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Wii and, most recently, the Nintendo Switch. But the gaming company didn’t just spring up in the ’80s. In fact, Nintendo was founded in 1889. Of course, the company that Fusajiro Yamauchi started more than 130 years ago doesn’t bear much of a resemblance to the Nintendo we know and love today. The original Nintendo sold playing cards and went through several major changes over the decades. It wasn’t until the 1970s that the company started branching out into video games.

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Your brain uses 10 watts of energy to think.

When you sneeze, your eyes automatically close for a moment. But if you sneeze in a car that’s travelling at 100kmh, then your eyes will be closed for about 15 metres. A 2014 study by Halfords Autocentres found that drivers who temporarily lose vision due to sneezing are the cause of 2500 accidents every week in England.

At the 2000 Sydney Games, Australian sprinter Cathy Freeman became an Olympic champion after winning gold in the 400 metres with a time of 49.11 seconds. Freeman was the second Australian Aboriginal Olympian, and she carried both the Aboriginal and Australian flags during her victory lap. She is ranked as the sixth-fastest woman ever.

1455 – The Gutenberg Bible is published. Johannes Gutenberg’s Bible edition was the first book ever printed in movable type, heralding the age of the printed book in the West.

The record for the most words in a song, belonging to Rap God by

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1917 – The February Revolution begins in Russia. The demonstrations and armed clashes ultimately resulted in the demise of the Russian Empire. 1941 – Glenn T. Seaborg and his team chemically identify plutonium. The radioactive element plays an important role as nuclear fuel or in nuclear weapons.

1954 – The first mass inoculation against polio is conducted. Virologist Jonas Salk’s vaccine is still one of the two versions used today, along with Hilary Koprowski’s live polio vaccine.

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“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.”

– Muhammad Ali, champion boxer

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The modern age

With increasing lifespans ensuring Australians are working and staying active longer, our baby boomers are quickly realising that ageing is simply a numbers game they have to live with and make the most of.

WORDS: Candice Holznagel.

Is 60 the new 40 and is 70 the new 50? If you compare the current generation of post-60-year-olds to their parents, then yes. On the whole, this generation is looking and feeling younger.

And it’s not just a feeling. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that during the past 120 years, the life expectancy of Australians has increased by about 30 years, giving us the thirdhighest ranking in the world. By 2050, Australia is predicted to have 50,000 people aged 100 and over.

So, what is the secret to this newfound fountain of youth?

Medical researchers say that improvements in healthcare, nutrition, education and physical and mental activity are all factors in increased lifespans.

Our baby boomers are working longer and many are interacting more frequently and more actively with their grandchildren (the latest Census data indicates that about one in eight reported caring for children).

In addition, the baby boomer generation is staying active through

volunteering (data shows they are the generation most likely to volunteer and provide unpaid assistance to others) and their connection with sporting and community groups.

Prior to COVID-19, the generation led the way in travel numbers, and these figures are starting to pick up again.

Yes, it is fair to say that baby boomers are living a full and active life.

“I believe this newly won vitality has to do with historical changemakers including increased access to education, better medicine, food and standard of living. In tandem with that comes a wider range and choice of education, the privilege of living longer and healthier lives and, I can’t resist adding, the good fortune of relatively affordable international travel.”

Meet Gail Forrer. At 65, she is fresh-faced, fun, witty and educated. She recently embarked on a new career and is now seeking further tertiary study.

In other words, she is the epitome of the new 60.

Generational change and evolution are topics Gail has invested time into, and she hopes to educate others through

her completed Master of Arts thesis.

“I believe curiosity, a desire to take a deep dive into what makes us and our world tick, definitely contributes to youthful attitudes,” Gail says.

“Naturally, it was curiosity that led to the creation of my thesis subject Voicing the generational disruption experienced by post-55-year-old and older women in contemporary Australian society

“Basically, I was examining the things that made us different from the previous generation. For instance, as teenagers or young adults, we experienced the introduction of reliable and easy contraception, the no-fault divorce, the women’s liberation movement and, for a while, free tertiary education thanks to the government of the day, which for the first time saw women enter universities in unprecedented numbers.

“Odd, yet serious gender inequalities, such as the one that said women once married were no longer able to work in banks, were dismantled and lost their power in 1968.

“The point is, I see all of those changes as major contributors to the energy that keeps both myself and

“I believe curiosity, a desire to take a deep dive into what makes us and our world tick, contributes to youthful attitudes”

Gail Forrer

contemporaries living interesting, challenging and meaningful lives –qualities usually only assigned to youth.

“I think I was lucky being born into these times. Due to these changes, I have been able to have children, grandchildren, study and, when I was ready, work in my chosen career –journalism – all without fear or favour.”

Gail views her adult life in two parts. In the first part, she married, had two children, worked in a series of jobs and travelled. In her 30s, she began to study journalism, the stars aligned and the community-minded, curiosity-driven woman found herself in the centre of grassroots journalism.

If her name is familiar, this is why: Gail went on to establish a successful career in editorship roles across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

Following COVID-19 and a different outlook on life, she began a new career chapter in 2022. She began freelancing before taking a complete break from writing and finding a new path to follow.

The When will I retire? Economic impact of an ageing population2021 report from KPMG tells us that the retirement age has risen in the past three decades. In 2021, men aged 45 were expected to retire at 65.2, and women were expected to retire almost one year earlier at 64.3.

Over the past 30 years, the expected retirement age for women has increased by 3.5 years, and 1.9 years for men.

The National University’s Working Well, Working Wisely study shows that by 2060, nearly one-half of Australians aged 64 or older will be employed.

Experts report that the extended workforce age is driven by the need to fund longer lives, as well as the changing social attitudes towards ageing workers.

Many people also choose to continue working simply because they enjoy their job, or find a new avenue in part-time work.

“I’m not sure the deadlines, details and inherent stress keep you young, but

it does keep you excited and that has to be a big part of staying young,” Gail laughs, as she reflects on her 30-year journalism career.

“[In 2022] I decided to explore something completely different and took up the opportunity to become part of an eclectic collective of people populating a fabulous coffee shop called Ground Alchemy in New Farm, Brisbane.

“My business is called Ground Plantarium. I’m constantly in awe of the beauty of plants and revel in supporting and watching them grow. The small homewares section allows me to indulge in a tad of interior design – another subject where I derive a lot of joy.

“In the business, I constantly extend myself as I meet new people, listen to their points of view and learn to sell in a retail environment.

“And now comes the point where I mention the other component of youthfulness: wonder. Nature – trees and now my plants – invokes a big sense of

In Australia, a boy born in 2018–2020 can expect to live to the age of 81.2 years and a girl would be expected to live to 85.3 years, compared with 51.1 for boys and 54.8 years for girls born in 1891–1900 Men aged 65 in 2018–2020 could expect to live another 20.3 years (an expected age at death of 85.3 years) and women aged 65 in 2018–2020 could expect to live another 23.0 years (an expected age at death of 88.0 years).

Source: ABS

wonder for me.”

Gail is a believer in maintaining a youthful soul, but admits that with age, new questions and considerations arise.

“Still, while my soul is fed on inner joys and I agree you are only as young as you feel, at 65 years old, there are the inevitable physical changes,” she says.

“These questions pose some big questions: can I truly live a happy life with wrinkles, saggy jawlines, white hair, weight gain and age spots?

“Or do I take advantage of modern cosmetic technology and reclaim my youthful body? What is beauty and who is the judge.

“Am I living an authentic life if I can’t live with the natural signs of ageing? Do I have the internal fortitude to resist the construct invented by the beauty industry for my age group?

“It’s a tricky one – and honestly, I’ve had my share of botox, fillers and eyebrow tattooing and have been extremely content with the results.

“Dare I say, it helps keep me young.

“But as I travel further into older age, I think I’m needing less of these enhancements.

“I move with like-minded friends who are mainly in their 60s and I would guess that most of us have youthful, can-do attitudes: that is, we seek to explore, understand and challenge rather than react to the changing circumstances of our lives with passive indifference.

“But that’s just me and, let’s face it, diversity adds a tantalising flavour to the world.

“Ultimately, I respect how anyone choose to age – with tattoos or not.

“Personally, having a choice on how I age – whether I want to look 40 at 60 or indeed 80 at 60 – is up to me, and that’s what I like about contemporary ageing.

“Check your Instagram account and you are sure to find a 60-plus-year-old right up your alley and ready to follow.

“That’s the real beauty of modern ageing.”

Caloundra Art Gallery exhibition launch

Guests enjoyed mingling at the launch of Caloundra Art Gallery’s latest show: Latest & Greatest II: Sunshine Coast Art Collection new acquisitions exhibition. The exhibition celebrates the recent additions to the art collection by artists, collectors and local enterprises in our region and will run until March 19.

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NAMING AND SHAMING OUR WORST ROADS

Three Sunshine Coast roads have topped the state’s most unworthy road list after Queensland drivers named and shamed the worst of the worst.

The Bruce Highway returned to the top of RACQ’s Unroadworthy Roads list in 2022.

Kin Kin Road received the secondhighest number of nominations and Old Maroochydore Road, running through Kunda Park and Forest Glen, came in as the third-most-problematic road.

Meanwhile, Maleny Kenilworth Road and the Sunshine Motorway were named in the top 20 list for worst roads.

RACQ’s head of public policy

Dr Michael Kane says more than 1500 nominations were received from motorists in response to the survey, highlighting problems on 556 different roads.

“All the roads in the top 10 list have many things in common: rough surfaces, poor shoulders, narrow lanes and a lack of overtaking opportunities,” Dr Kane says.

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The Bruce Highway is Queensland’s major north-south freight and commuter corridor, connecting coastal population centres from Brisbane to Cairns over 1673kilometres.

“Wet weather leading to potholes and road damage are also very common.”

Dr Kane says RACQ members’ criticism of the Bruce Highway stretches from Southeast Queensland to Far North Queensland.

RACQ has provided the survey results to the Department of Transport and Main Roads and relevant councils in a bid to identify and fast-track upgrades to these roads.

A TMR spokesperson says the Federal and Queensland governments are continuing to future-proof the national highway as part of the 15-year, $13 billion Bruce Highway Upgrade Program.

“The Bruce Highway Upgrade Program is Queensland’s largest road infrastructure program,” the spokesperson says.

“It is aimed at improving safety, flood resilience and capacity.

“There are currently 45 projects underway on the Bruce Highway.

“Over the next four years, the Queensland government is investing $29.7 billion in transport and road projects across the state.”

Meanwhile, the state government’s recent plan to widen and seal sections of Maleny-Kenilworth Road at Cambroon has sparked a renewed call to urgently fix other stretches of the same thoroughfare that are “riddled with potholes”.

The road made the unroadworthy list

at number 14 and Member for Glass House Andrew Powell says he is committing to fight for further upgrades to the road – this time on the Witta section between Curramore and Maleny.

Long-term residents Tony Hartley and Dennis Hensby, who use the road daily, have supported the push to address the quality of the road.

Last year, Mr Hartley and Mr Powell launched a petition calling on the government to urgently repair the road seal and verges of Maleny-Kenilworth Road between Maleny and Curramore Road, receiving almost 1000 signatures.

“The road is riddled with potholes, infrequent mowing of the verges results in lack of good line of sight, and there are patches where grass is growing through and cracking open the bitumen,” Mr Hartley says.

Mr Hensby adds: “I’ve seen many a car cross over the double white lines to avoid potholes.

“It’s dangerous.”

A TMR spokesperson confirmed the Maleny-Kenilworth Road between Maleny and Witta would be considered as part of the North Coast Region’s future works program.

My Weekly Preview also reported on February 9 that the section of the Sunshine Motorway between David Low Way and Yandina-Coolum Road at Coolum had been identified for duplication to accommodate future growth.

Residents are being asked for their input on upgrading the 10-kilometre section from two to four lanes. Feedback can be provided until February 26.

Visit yoursay-projects.tmr.qld.gov.au and search for ‘Sunshine Motorway, Pacific Paradise to Coolum’.

Queensland motorists have had their say on the latest list of ‘unroadworthy’ thoroughfares WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Andrew Powell with Tony Hartley and Dennis Hensby at Maleny-Kenilworth Road in Witta

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plans for Jessica Park and Cotton Tree Park. The plans aim to celebrate the ways people currently use and love the parks with more open and interconnected gathering spaces.

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Point Cartwright and La Balsa Park master plan under way

The Point Cartwright Reserve and La Balsa Park master plan is being undertaken by the council.

It proposes to guide the future use and management of this coastal area, balancing the needs of users and the environment, for all the community to enjoy. In 2022, the community was asked about values and visions for the site and the project team received a wide range of valuable feedback.

Soon, the project team will share some of the significant learnings about the unique values of this special and muchloved place. The council will then re-engage with the community to discuss a range of recommendations put forward in the draft master plan. Watch this space! Cotton Tree Park and Jessica Park engagement

I would like to thank those of you who provided your feedback on the concept

Over the next few months, the council’s design and placemaking team will carefully assess all feedback and survey results. This will include further design exploration, identifying our community’s priorities, developing final plans for presentation to council and scoping indicative costs so that potential funding opportunities and construction stages can be identified over the following years. As the projects continue to progress, I will keep you informed. Taking the next step for Mooloolaba Foreshore

The council has endorsed Concept Blue as the final design outcome for the Stage Two Central Meeting Place.

The project will now proceed to detailed design. Funding and construction timelines for this next stage of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation are yet to be determined and the council will continue to keep the community informed. For further details on the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation project or to register for project updates, visit sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/mfr.

GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS

Giving back undoubtedly makes us feel good. Recent studies show it also helps boost employee morale.

In Australia, philanthropy occurs in many ways. And here on the Coast, the generous hearts of the business community have a strong beat.

Wishlist Giving Day is fast approaching. On March 23, we’ll be kicking off our annual ‘day of giving’ to help others who have fallen on hard times. We all know of a loved one who has faced a cancer diagnosis, someone who has been involved in a terrible accident who has had to stitch their life back together, or a family friend whose child is in and out of hospital because of a life-limiting illness.

Recently, I met with Lauren Allott, from Foam & Rubber Industries. Lauren and her dad Collin have been big

supporters of Wishlist for many years and have again become valued Corporate Matchers for this year’s Wishlist Giving Day. Darren Venning, from Sunshine Toyota, is back on board – his fourth year matching donations –so that every dollar donated on the day can make double the difference.

Exemplar Health, Protector Aluminium and Conbuild have also donated to help Wishlist support the growing health needs of Sunshine Coast and Gympie families.

These businesses have the giving back mindset, but it’s about much more than that for them: they place significant value on helping others.

A Deloitte study reports a spin-off effect to being socially responsible in business – especially among millennials.

It suggests 70 per cent of millennials report they will spend more with brands which support causes. Giving time by way of corporate volunteering also helps build social connection, evokes feelings of gratitude and increases the emotional attachment to employers which enhances company culture.

So, if you are a company on the Sunshine Coast who is keen to give back, join us this Wishlist Giving Day by becoming a Corporate Matcher or volunteering with your team on the day.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

The old saying: “It takes a village” is the best way to describe the ethos behind a Sunshine Coast charity’s latest venture.

As a place that will serve delicious house-made food and drink, the new enterprise will also provide vocational training opportunities for local individuals with disabilities.

Connections Café Maroochydore is a collaboration between The Compass Institute – one of the Sunshine Coast’s longest-standing disability services – and The Avenue Retirement Village, which is home to 113 resort-style independent living apartments for over-60s.

Compass head of business and growth Sandra Brodie says the for-purpose café came about after a phone call.

“Late last year, out of the blue, I got a phone call from a lovely lady asking about whether Compass would be interested in opening a new social enterprise café in Maroochydore,” Ms Brodie says.

“Some of the residents at The Avenue had been to our other social enterprise cafés on the Coast and loved what we were about and the experience they’d had with our trainees, so were advocating for Compass to be the café of choice to

operate from their premises. To us, this was a huge compliment, as The Avenue is not their place of business, it’s their home.”

As CEO of Aura Holdings, the company behind The Avenue, Sean Graham says the addition of the café in the heart of the facility is a crucial step in connecting residents with community.

“A well-run café brings a vibrance to a village. It creates a place to meet, a delicious alternative to cooking, as well as a great opportunity to connect with the local community and support local business,” Mr Graham says.

The café has been made possible through the generosity of the Sunshine Coast community, after more than 130 local business people at the 2022 Compass Institute Golf Day raised more than $50,000 for the project.

Connections Café Maroochydore operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 2.30pm and is open to residents of The Avenue Retirement Village and the wider community. The café is on the Ground Floor of The Avenue at 32 Baden Powell St.

Compass trainees Caitlin Larson, Levi Maddox

FOLLOW SOME TURTLEY AWESOME ADVENTURES

The mystery movements of two critically endangered sea creatures can now be followed in real time.

Trackers installed on two majestic loggerhead turtles that nested on Sunshine Coast beaches last December show they have left the region’s shores to migrate home.

Sunshine Coast Council’s TurtleCare conservation officer Kate Hofmeister says excitement is high as volunteers keep a close eye on the turtles – First Lady and Bullumby – via a virtual map.

“After laying her nest at Buddina, First Lady (identified on the map as 236574) spent her inter-nesting period in the near-shore environment off the east coast

HOW YOU CAN HELP OUR TURTLES

• Report turtle tracks, new nests and emerging hatchlings to the TurtleCare hotline or Coolum and North Shore Coast Care.

• For sightings on the southern end of the Coast, call 0437 559 067 For sightings from Mooloolaba north, call Coolum and North Shore Coast Care on 0478 435

377.

• Switch off your outside lights from 8pm as light pollution disorients turtles and hatchlings.

• Make sure you take your rubbish with you from the beach so the turtles have a clean environment to lay their eggs in.

of Bribie Island before returning to Buddina to lay her last clutch for the season,” Mrs Hofmeister says.

“She then made her way around Cape Moreton to the southeast coast of Malgumpin (Moreton Island).

“We believe this is her home – First

Lady regularly returns to a central location and embarks on what could be foraging trips nearby.

Bullumby, which means beautiful one, was named by Kabi Kabi Lore/Law Woman and TurtleCare citizen scientist Bridgette Chilli.

Mrs Hofmeister says Bullumby, identified on the map as 133768, appears to live further afield.

“After laying her final clutch for the season, she followed the coastline north past the top of K’gari (Fraser Island) and has now headed north-east, into the Coral Sea.

“She could potentially travel up to 2700 kilometres back to her feeding grounds and home.”

The GPS satellite tags are attached to the back of each turtle and send through highly accurate data on the latitude and longitude location when the turtle surfaces for a breath.

This data is downloaded into the Wildlife Computers Portal.

It is then accessed by the state government and the council.

The trackers are expected to work for about six months.

Residents can follow the trail of First Lady and Bullumby via the live map by searching for ‘tracking sea turtles’ at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Hello, everyone. Well, it’s time for budding entrepreneurs and innovators to turn their dreams into a reality.

Students are invited to enter the 2023 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards, which I’ve been proud to be involved with since 2016. Sunshine Coast Council, in partnership with Telstra and Study Sunshine Coast, is delivering the fun and exciting awards program that is open to all Sunshine Coast students in years 9 to 12.

There will be more than $10,000 in prizes to share, including the opportunity for students to work with some of the region’s most successful mentors to further develop their creative concept.

The program inspires innovation and creativity through the development of a new creative idea, business solution and/or a new use of technology. Last year, we saw 10 finalist teams from five schools present an amazing array of creative ideas, including the winners from Suncoast Christian College who invented Bird Bell: a device that emits a radio frequency to deter birds and prevent injuries by the likes of swooping magpies.

The possibilities through this program are truly endless and I can’t wait to see what the 2023 applicants come up with. Visit studysunshinecoast.com.au and check out ‘Free Programs’.

Man for all seasons: Meet region’s master of disaster

Wayne Sunderland has managed to keep his cool in various extreme public emergencies.

When a disaster or emergency happens on the Sunshine Coast, Wayne Sunderland is the person council calls.

Wayne is Sunshine Coast Council’s new Disaster Management Lead.

He’s had many a disaster in his working life. It’s not something you’d usually brag about, but Wayne has made responding to extreme events his life’s passion.

Before coming to council, he worked for Queensland Health for five years –tackling the maelstrom that was COVID-19.

Wayne was also a firefighter in the Australian Army for 12 years.

The most confronting natural disasters

Wayne has faced were Cyclone Yasi and the mini tornado at The Gap, in Brisbane, when people lost their homes.

“The biggest challenge is the initial stage when you get a burst of adrenaline,” Wayne explains.

“If you can control that, then the situation becomes a lot clearer and you can make informed decisions.”

The most stressful disaster Wayne has experienced was the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There were so many small things that made every interaction time critical –getting relatives through quarantine to visit family members in hospital safely, supporting people in quarantine and

isolation, and the ever-changing community health requirements,” Wayne says.

In his new role, Wayne will work with Police, QFES, Queensland Health, Transport and Main Roads, Water and Community Services, to help safeguard locals and reduce the impacts of events.

“I really want to help increase my community’s resilience for all disaster and emergency events,” Wayne says.

Visit Council’s Disaster Hub website at disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to find the latest updates, practical resources and what to do before, during and after an emergency.

GROW IT LOCAL AWARDS

Wonky backyard vegies and creatively named chooks, it’s your time in the sun, with entries now open for the annual Grow It Local Awards.

Sunshine Coast growers in the backyard, school patch, kitchen windowsill or community garden have the chance to impress the nation and win a bumper crop of prizes.

To enter the Grow It Local Awards, first register as a member of the Grow It Local community at growitlocal.com.

Then, post a photo of your entry with the hashtag #growitlocalawards on Instagram or Facebook, tag @growitlocal, and mention Sunshine Coast Council and the award category to enter. Entries close on March 30. Grow It Local Awards 2023 categories:

• Wonkiest vegetable or vegetable that most looks like …

• The why I love my patch award: only a grower knows the feeling

• Australia’s best chicken name

• Homegrown hero: community champion award

• School garden: growing the future

• Sustainable gardener award

• Homegrown harvest award.

First Nations mentors to support creative business

Call for applications in region’s incubator program, with Mob Only spaces to be included.

The region’s creative business incubator program, The Refinery, is open for applications and, for the first time, features a dedicated First Nations Led series.

Five of the 20 positions available will be allocated to First Nations applicants, who will also take part in a First Nationsled series curated and facilitated by leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentors and creatives.

Confirmed mentors comprise an impressive range of First Nations business owners and experts, including Aunty Dale Chapman from My Dilly Bag, Mundanura

Sasha Parlett Refinery 3.0 participant and 5.0 First Nations mentor Bayles from Black Magic Woman Podcast, Leesa Watego from One Business, Simon Thornalley from Salt Water Eco Tours, Steph Parkin from Parralax Legal, and Sasha Parlett from Redhanded Productions.

Sunshine Coast Council’s First Nations Creative Development officer Cholena Hughes says while they’ve had First Nations Refinery participants in the past, they realised there was an opportunity to support them better.

“Participants can expect Mob Only

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spaces that are First Nations led so that culturally specific yarns can happen in a safe and authentic way,” Ms Hughes says. “Blak Business is different to general business. First Nations people operating business have to consider cultural protocols, especially if there’s a focus of culture in the business.”

Expressions of interest are sought from creative practitioners nation-wide. Applications close on March 1. Visit therefinerysunshinecoast.com to apply.

AUSSIE SWIM CHAMPION’S POWERFUL MESSAGE OF HOPE

Sunshine Coast residents will have a rare chance to hear about the highs and lows of one of Australia’s greatest swimmers and learn how she rose above adversity.

Leisel Jones will feature as the special guest speaker at Venue 114’s In Conversation long lunch on Wednesday, March 8, celebrating International Women’s Day 2023.

The beloved champion is known for her outstanding swimming career, winning seven

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World Championships titles, nine Olympic medals, 10 Commonwealth Games gold medals, 14 individual world records and 23 national titles.

Having overcome her own challenges, including mental health and body image battles, Leisel is known for motivating her audiences to live with authenticity and integrity. Secure your tickets now for this fantastic event at venue114.com.au.

Sunshine Coast Art Collection new acquisitions

3 February – 19 March 2023

Caloundra Regional Gallery presents the second Latest & Greatest exhibition showcasing a diverse snapshot of collecting over the last two years (2021 – 2022) for the Sunshine Coast Art Collection.

The exhibition celebrates the recent additions to the art collection by artists, collectors and local enterprises in our region, while acknowledging philanthropy as a driver for growth of the collection and regional identity.

IMAGE: MIKE KOROS –KOROS PHOTOGRAPHY

Virtual trek for Parkinson’s

The 2023 Virtual Everest Event runs from March 1 to April 11, in the lead-up to World Parkinson’s Day. Walk, trek or climb over the seven-week period to help raise awareness and much-needed funds for young onset Parkinson’s disease research. Suggestions include Mount Coolum, Mount Ngungun, Mount Cooroora and Mount Beerburrum, or Noosa National Park. It’s completely up to you. Visit bit.ly/3YOCgAS and click ‘Join Team’.

Women’s Day breakfast

The Zonta Club of Noosa is holding its International Women’s Day Breakfast on March 8 at the Noosa Springs Resort in Links Drive, Noosa Heads, at 7am. The guest speaker is The Honourable Margaret McMurdo, AC, former president of the Queensland Court of Appeal, first female president of an appellate court in Australia and recipient of an Order of Australia medal. Tickets are $45 and available via trybooiking. com/CFOSQ.

Over-50s Brazilian samba class

With 50 now described as the new 30,

this class is specifically designed for women over 50 to embark on their samba journey, bring more energy to their lives and have a fun workout while unlocking the hips. No previous dance experience is needed. Head along and experience the energy of Brazilian samba and see how it will bring more euphoria to your life.

Classes are run by Tropicalia Culture at The Chess Club, 4/1 Premier Circuit, Warana, on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 10.30am. Visit tropicaliastudio.com.au.

Buderim Rotary Club fellowship

If you’re new to the Sunshine Coast and want to form friendships and become more involved in the local community, a Rotary membership could be the answer. The Rotary Club of Buderim meets each Friday at 12.15pm for a lunch meeting with guest speakers and plenty of friendly fellowship. There is no pressure for Rotarians to attend every meeting and weekly events allow members to attend when they can. For more information, visit rotaryclubofbuderim.com or phone Cathy on 0413 456 337.

Caloundra Quota Club meetings

and prospective members to its social coffee mor nings, held on the first Friday of every month at 10.15am. The next meeting is on March 3. Business meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at 7pm, with the next on March 9. Both meetings are held at the Caloundra Power Boat Club. For more information, call Karen on 0451 075 677.

QCWA Women’s Day high tea

The Yandina Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) is hosting a high tea on March 10 to celebrate International Women’s Day. The community is invited to attend and enjoy homemade savoury and sweet treats. The dress code is to wear lavender and lace, with prizes for best dressed, plus raffles and lucky doors. Bookings are essential and funds raised will go back into the local community. The event begins at 11.30am at the QCWA Division Hall at 11 Stevens Street, Yandina. Tickets are $25 and bookings are essential on 0478 659 639.

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Statesmen concert

The Sunshine Statesman Barbershop Chorus will host its annual concert at the Buderim War Memorial Hall on March 11 from 7pm. The music theme of the night is ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, featuring several guest choruses and quartets. Tickets are $20, including supper, with children under-15 free. Book at trybooking.com/ CEVIJ or buy tickets at the door. For more information, contact Jeff on 0438685639.

Join local Scrabble club

Sunshine Coast Scrabble Club meets at Nambour RSL at 1pm every Friday. Games, while competitive, are low key, with an emphasis on enjoying the game in the company of other Scrabble lovers. New players are very welcome and are given a gentle introduction with an

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open-book game. Playing fee is $2 and all funds go towards cash prizes at end of play. For more information, call Trevor on 5445 7770.

March into March

The Sunshine Coast Concert Band presents March into March on March 11 at 2pm in the Kawana Community Hall in Nanyima Street, Buddina. Tickets are $20 and available at the door. The price includes afternoon tea, plus a lucky door prize ticket. Proceeds go to the Maroochy Men’s Shed and Rotary. Visit sccb.org.au. Buderim orchid show

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“My father was killed in Sandakan, leaving my mother a war widow,” Mrs McVey says.

“Being from a military family gave

Mrs McVey and her husband Bob retired to the Sunshine Coast in 2015.

That’s when they both began volunteering with the Maroochy RSL Veterans’ Hub.

Maroochy RSL CEO Clare Paton says Mrs McVey is one of many volunteers who gives their time to support the local veteran community.

“We are proud of all our volunteers and Sherryl is one of our many shining lights who embraces our veteran services support,” she says.

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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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5-COURSE DEGUSTATION DINNER

Grab a taste of summer at the Savvy Squire Local Producers dinner party.

The evening is a nod to Sunshine Coast growers by incorporating local ingredients paired with well-balanced Australian fine wine. Suppliers include Noosa Chocolate Factory, Cedar Creek Cheese, Mooloolah River Fisheries, Noosa Red Tomatoes, Sunshine Coast Organic Meats and Kenilworth Dairies.

When: Thursday, March 16, 6.30pm. Where: Savvy Squire, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba.

Tickets: $89, via jamessquire.com.au/ brewhouses/the-savvy-squire/events/ sunshine-coast-producers-dinner/.

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SECRET GARDEN

Once a month, Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden plays host to performances by local and touring artists. From folky tunes and gritty blues to reggae vibes and sweet pop sounds, you’ll discover something different at each event. Bring a picnic rug and your favourite snacks to relax with friends and family. This month features Those Folk and Josh Lovegrove.

When: Sunday, March 5, 2.30pm. Where: 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha. Tickets: Children $5, adults $15, via troubadourwagons.com/events.

1 MARCH LOVELY DAY

From the celebrated creators of Rumour Has It, Golden and Christmas Actually comes a new music experience celebrating the world’s greatest soul artists. Lovely Day brings together award-winning music theatre star Mat Verevis and spellbinding songstress Alisha Todd for a soul-brightening walk down memory lane. Relive aweinspiring music moments from the past 50 years, including hits from Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Bill Withers, Jill Scott, Etta James and Roberta Flack.

When: Wednesday, March 1, 11am. Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $25, via theeventscentre.com. au/event/lovely-day/.

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SS DICKY: HISTORY AND RESTORATION

Learn about the process to protect and preserve the wreck and the local landmark’s history, presented by council heritage officer Angela Marczi.

When: Friday, March 3, 10am.

Where: Landsborough Historical Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough.

Tickets: Free event. Registration essential, via heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Programs-and-Events.

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HAVANA BROWN TOUR

DJ Havana Brown has steadily taken over the charts as the first female DJ to sign a major label recording deal in Australia. Brown toured the world as the opening act for A-list artists such as Britney Spears, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Pussycat Dolls, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Chris Brown. Then she went on to release her hit single We Run the Night

When: Saturday, March 4, 8.30pm. Where: Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra. Tickets: $40, via trybooking.com/ events/landing/1005235.

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TAITTINGER HIGH TEA AT SPICERS CLOVELLY ESTATE

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

When: Saturday, February 25, 11.30am.

Where: 68 Balmoral Road, Montville.

Tickets: $125, via spicersretreats.com/events/taittingerhigh-tea/.

MARCH 4 & 5

HOLISTIC WELLNESS FESTIVAL

Prepare your mind, body and spirit for some sweet health hacks and mindexpanding ideas because the Conscious Life Holistic Wellness Festival is back.

The earth-friendly, family-friendly and empowering event will rejuvenate the juju, raise consciousness and help you tap into your own inner power. Reconnect with a like-minded community and transform worried and unwell into happy, healthy and whole once more.

When: Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, 9.30am-4.30pm.

Where: Venue114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Tickets: From $15, via venue114.com. au/events/conscious-life-festival/.

4 MARCH

EMBRACE THE TRIBAL BEATS

Ginar Australia invites you to take a break from contemporary theatre styles and to experience the natural wash of tribal music and powerful body movements. Welcome to a culturally authentic setting, where voluminous song and dance reflects the depth of feeling. Discover the music, history and culture which pays homage to the land and sea, from the top of Australia to the southern border of Papua New Guinea.

When: Saturday, March 4, 6pm.

Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.

Tickets: $59, via theeventscentre.com.au/ event/ginar-australia/.

4 MARCH

ARRIVAL – ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW ABBA, considered by many to be the greatest pop group ever, lives on through Australia’s leading production: Arrival Australia. What sets Arrival apart from the rest is that it tastefully recreates ABBA live in concert. The show is based on the three most significant live tours of ABBA: 1975 when the group toured the folk parks of Sweden, the nation-stopping tour of Australia in 1977, and the infamous Canada/Wembley tour in 1979.

When: Saturday, March 4, 8pm. Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street, Kings Beach. Tickets: $35, via oztix.com.au and search for ‘Arrival ABBA Tribute Show’.

Gig guide

FRIDAY, FEB 24

The Castaways, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Uncle Salty, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm

David Zuric, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

Brixton Alley, Solbar, 7pm

Destiny’s Plan, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm

DJ Indie Andy, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm

DJ MR Sparkle, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY, FEB 25

Black N Red, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Andy V, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm

Offbeat Music Festival, Imperial Hotel

Eumundi, 12pm

Cool Britannia, Imperial Hotel, 7.30pm Old Mervs, Solbar, 7pm

Chris Ramsay, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm

Fleetwood Mac tribute, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm

Chester, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm

These Four Walls, Norton Music Factory, 4pm

Rose Tattoo, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm.

SUNDAY, FEB 26

Poco Loco Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm

Skillz FJ, Alex Surf Club, 12pm

Shane Wilkinson, Mooloolaba Surf, 2pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

CULTIVATING SILENCE DOGGONE DÉJÀ VU

Silence is golden, so the saying goes. Moments of silence are used in contemplation, reflection and in remembrance of loved ones lost.

Silence is sometimes a civility. Quiet carriages on trains require it, muting yourself at meetings either online or in person is an expectation, and listening in conversation with your friend (instead of just waiting for your turn to speak) are all times when silence is required. Silence is a legal right if you are accused of a crime but is not absolute, as it is in the US.

Last year, a new academic book called Silence, Civility and Sanity: hope for humanity in a digital age explored the importance of silence and the art of listening to foster a more positive dialogue and civil society.

But silence can be painful, too. Eight years ago, Microsoft built a room that is now in the Guinness Book of World Records as the quietest place on Earth. Only a few people can stand to be in the room for more than a few minutes – so loud does their heartbeat, blood flow and bone movements become to their own ears in the absence of any other sound.

Unreturned personal phone calls, unanswered requests for contact and unrequited love are all examples of silence that can bring emotional pain.

And sometimes silence is dangerous.

In Queensland, bikes and mobility devices must have a working warning device such as a bell or horn, but not everyone likes it when they are rung.

There are moves afoot to ensure electric vehicles make enough noise to signify their presence to those around them. Ferrari even filed a patent last month for its trademark growl to be emitted from its first EV – to be released in two years – via an external soundtrack.

Speaking loudly with a phone on speaker during personal calls seems to be on the increase, much to my annoyance.

Of course, there are times when people must break silence to speak up for the voiceless or to speak out against poor government decision making or inappropriate community plans.

But while there is often talk about squeaky wheels gaining the most attention, the majority knows there is a time for silence and a time to make some noise.

Ihad a moment the other day when I was driving down the road near my joint and there was a young dog loose on the road. So, I pulled up and I sort of knew the dog. It came to me – just like the feeling of déjà vu did.

Déjà vu is a French loanword for the phenomenon of feeling as though one has lived through the present situation before.

It is an illusion of memory, whereby –despite a strong sense of recollection – the time, place and context of the ‘previous’ experience are uncertain or impossible.

To explain: this house that the dog escaped from had a really colourful previous owner who had a ripping staffy that used to get out and sometimes lay on the road, stand in the middle of the road or casually walk across it at his own pace.

As far as the dog was concerned, it was his road and it was up to the rest of us to adapt.

Of course, this was decades ago. In those days, it wasn’t as busy and we all did drive around him. That’s apart from one night when I was driving home in my boss’s new Mercedes that he had just bought and left in my care. The dog was

down the road, nowhere near his house. So, I pulled up, opened the door and told him to jump in, which he did. As I am driving along, patting him as he was sitting on the new seats, I could smell something awful. Yep, you guessed it. My four-legged friend had rolled in something obscene and it was now all over the seat, my hand and the steering wheel. Awesome!

So, back to the present. Here I am with the dog. What to do with it? No one looks to be home and the gate is open and immovable. I knock on the door to make sure they aren’t home and the door is unlatched. Hmm. I only have two choices: leave him to run around on the road or put him in the house and shut the door. I take the second option.

I go back about an hour later. No one home. He’s looking at me through the window. I’m thinking: ‘What if he poos in the house?’. And I answer: ‘Poo in the house is better than a dead dog, and way better than a German car riddled with road kill.

Footnote: happy ending. The owners returned, no poo, dog safe, me relieved.

Jane Stephens understands the power of peace and quiet, while still recognising a time and place to speak up.

Ashley Robinson finds himself in the poo again, even while playing the Good Samaritan in his own neighbourhood.

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.

NO TIME TO READ? I’M HEARING YA

Sami Muirhead has finally found the ideal way to get her book fix while also multitasking through her busy day.

Do you think listening to audiobooks is cheating? Is it taking a short cut and depriving us of the pleasure of absorbing a good book with our eyes?

Highbrow lovers of literature believe you must read each word to truly take in a book, but I am seduced by my new guilty pleasure of listening to audiobooks.

I cannot get enough of novels and autobiographies that are not only served up for me on an oral silver platter, but are also often read by the celebrity author themselves. Harry (the loose-lipped prince), himself, read to me every word of his controversial tome Spare and Matthew McConaughey drawled each page to me of his memoir Green Lights.

It is intimate to have the author speak every word to you as if they are telling only you their deepest and darkest secrets.

I have dozens of actual hardcover books stacked high at home that sit there mocking me because I have not had time to read them. Books have always been my sanctuary away from the world but, somewhere in the past decade, I lost prioritising turning pages.

When I opened a book, I would usually end up literally drooling over the

words as they sent me into slumber within minutes. My son has dyslexia so audiobooks are his lifeblood and now for me as well. They are a game changer. I have them on when I cook dinner or drive home from school drop-off. I can multitask and still get my book fix.

Currently, I am listening to Pamela Anderson narrating her own life story in her autobiography Love, Pamela. It is fun and light and also a lesson that the Playboy Pet was not a fame-hungry sex goddess. The mother of two is quite the opposite and has actually spent her life dedicated to animal rights issues.

The Baywatch star has never seen the sex tape with her ex-husband, Tommy Lee. The tape was stolen from their safe and they have never made a cent from it.

The environmentalist was abused as a child and, as a result, the most famous blonde in the world doubted her body and self-worth. Pamela seems gentle, funny, fascinating and truly beautiful. Shame on me for thinking she was just fake tan and implants.

I will go back to the purist form of reading books but, for now, audiobooks are surprising and delighting me and are the easiest relationship I have ever had.

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

BALANCING ACT

Chris Harris, Ord Minnett Buderim.

As we’ve stated before, asset allocation is generally accepted as the primary driver of the overall level of risk and return within an investment portfolio, so decisions on which asset classes to invest in, and in what proportions, are paramount.

The key to asset allocation is combining individual asset classes in the best proportions to obtain the optimal overall portfolio trade-off between risk and return.

The goal is to combine assets with different risk and return profiles. If you diversify across similar investments, which all perform alike during similar economic and market conditions, then the benefits of diversification are reduced.

Strategic asset allocation seeks to provide a long-term policy anchor for a set of investment objectives, subject to restrictions and constraints. By its very nature, the strategic allocation for a specific risk profile, say for a balanced investor, varies little over time.

However, while strategic allocation is concerned with the long term, a dynamic, or tactical, asset allocation allows some flexibility in the short term from the strategic allocation decisions. This is a concept that needs to be deeply considered and implemented by investors and their advisers.

Dynamic asset allocation can be a source of incremental returns over a longer time horizon, but it also serves as a risk

control mechanism. That is, dynamic allocation shifts are not just used to seek incremental returns, they can also try to steer investment away from markets that have an unattractive risk/reward profile in the short term.

If you’re attempting to apply the above concept of dynamic allocation to your portfolio, we’d suggest you consider the following:

• Despite 10 consecutive rate rises the Fed hasn’t been able to bring inflation to heel and the equity market continues to trade on an above average price/ earnings multiple.

• The US 10-year bond yield has recently rallied from 3.4 per cent to 3.8 per cent, which is telling us that bond investors are pricing in a higher terminal Fed funds rate and are discounting the chance of a rate cut later in 2023.

• We felt the Reserve Bank of Australia was gaining traction in the fight against inflation, but recent data releases suggest more may need to be done. This is not good for borrowers as a greater share of their disposable income will be diverted to paying interest verses consumption.

• The income return from ‘fixed interest’ investments is improving and taking on too much equity market risk at this time feels unnecessary.

Thinking tactically in the current environment is vital. This present market is not ‘set and forget’ and you should question anyone who tells you otherwise.

Chris Harris is an Authorised Representative (no 435773) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Chris can be reached on 07-54304444.

Beautiful blue

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Ocean

Floaty Jafari midi dress in patterned blue. Cool and comfortable for hot summer days, $150. Boutique Bliss Fashions & Accessories, Cotton Tree. 5479 1876. boutiquebliss.com.au

Marine

Neutral pattern

A great range of styles available in store. Pure Footwear, Buderim. 5456 4440.

Meet the stylist

Do you need help with your style or struggle deciding what styles suit you? Would you like a wardrobe makeover that matches 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

Magic

We are proud to be a Claire Powell exclusive brand ambassador. Featuring the Bembrey silk shirt in marine. Shop this exclusive label at Onyx Poppy Boutique.

Shop 2 11-19 Chancellor Village Boulevard Sippy Downs, 5370 922. onyxpoppyonline.com.au

Classic Black

Stylish Kaleos Collection available at Eyes on Buderim, 5477 0293 or book an appointment online at eyesonbuderim.com.au

Golden hour

Custom-made jewellery. We design, remake, remodel and repair. Pictured above: 9ct yellow gold feather drop huggies, $225. Below: 9k yellow gold hammered texture disc earrings, $440. Inquire today.

To Hold & To Have, Buderim. 5477 0561. toholdandtohave.com.au

NuxNeo Debra 030 Bib in off-white

Luscious 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

Harmonious hues

This two-tone print dress comes in an array of colourways. Great little smock dress that is easy and breezy to wear in gorgeous viscose fabric. Dress up or wear casually. Italy & Co Fashion, Sirocco Resort, Mooloolaba. 0456 693 329.

Sunset vibes

The Finca top and Clara maxi skirt in chevron is just one of the combinations available in this stunning print. Pop in store to mix and match your favourite pieces.

Vivian the Store. Shop 22/121 Mooloolaba Esplanade (Mantra complex near Pavilion). 5444 5 525.

Frankie 4 Polly in dusty blossom lizard embossed

Rieker Kate beige combination

information, tools and programs to support you and other local businesses at different stages of your operations.

Whether you’re starting out new or you’re a long-time operator, Level Up Your Business is here to help with business planning, networking, support information, continuity planning, permits, licences and regulations, grants, funding and more.

In addition to the website, the council supports a range of programs to help businesses upskill, including the Scaling Up … A smarter way to business growth program, sustainability workshops and a trade capability building program. More information is available on the council’s business support website: sunshinecoast.

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Building networks and support

The Sunshine Coast is home to a wide network of chambers and industry groups that are purpose driven to support businesses in the region.

Building a strong support network is what helped Groundskeeper Willie Coffee Roasters owner Will Kemp grow his Moffat Beach business from a start-up to an established coffee supplier and café.

“We’ve entrenched ourselves in our local business community through our affiliation with the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce and the Food and Agribusiness Network,” Will says.

“These networks have led to many opportunities – ranging from connecting with new customers and suppliers to helping with our renovations and accounts.

“I think forming this network is a must-do for businesses on the Coast.”

Connecting with the groups also presented opportunities for the specialty roaster to give back to the community and support a local sports club.

Businesses can tap into their local chamber and industry group to build a thriving network or simply connect with opportunities.

More information on networks and support in the region is available on the Level Up Your Business website.

EASY WAY TO FIND STAFF

Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub is a smart, cost-free way to recruit quality local staff as well as attracting new workers to our region, using an easy online system.

Simply upload your job advertisement onto Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub at scjobs. com.au and your job will be advertised to all jobseekers online. Or, nominate to restrict advertising to local jobseekers for a limited period.

If you have a shopfront or a public noticeboard, you can also benefit from the Job Beacon printing option. A Job Beacon placed in the front window of businesses is a professional-looking poster that neatly contains all the information about a job and can be displayed in a prominent position. The Job Beacon is QR coded so smartphones and other devices can download the full position description for direct application.

For all these benefits, start by becoming a member. Visit scjobs.com.au

LET’S TALK SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is no longer an option in business.

Businesses and organisations not making sustainable changes are at risk of being left behind.

If you have attempted to be sustainable in your business and found it resourceheavy, time consuming and expensive, take a fresh look. There have been many changes in sustainability.

By being strategic, consistent and with a long-range view, sustainability is more often than not a profitable exercise.

Not only that, more people (particularly the younger generations) are demanding businesses are actively being sustainable and providing sustainable products and services.

Do your part and be a part of the solution to climate change by attending The GreenX Talks Conference and Expo: a Queensland Sustainability in Business event on March 15.

Hear from keynote speakers and connect with like-minded business leaders and professionals in business networking at this key event. Learn from business leaders, sustainability experts, innovators and educators with the common aim of making sustainability easier to implement in business and organisations. Owners and professionals will learn about going

sustainable in their business.

The four themes of the conference are: Eco Tourism, ESG Accounting, Sustainable Procurement and Climate Innovation –something for every business.

Business managers, CEOs, CFOs, manufacturers, educators, tourism and hospitality managers, accountants and finance professionals, grant writers, procurement officers, administration managers, innovators and entrepreneurs and future thinkers will all benefit from this event.

When: March 15, noon-7pm

Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.

Visit: greenxtalks.com.au

Tickets: eventbrite.com.au/e/greenx-talksconference-expo-tickets-532514002717.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Smoke alarm compliance and electrical safety

All residential properties being sold in Queensland need to have compliant smoke alarms installed by settlement. The compliance standard is contained in regulations. Smoke alarms must be interconnected, in every bedroom and hallway in the property.

Failure to install compliant smoke alarms allows the buyer to claim a penalty of 0.15 per cent of the purchase price payable at settlement. But don’t be alarmed, the Buyer cannot terminate the contract.

The seller also commits an offence under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 (Qld).

Buyers have an additional right to access the property to inspect whether compliant smoke alarms have been installed. The seller is under no obligation to provide proof to the buyer that compliant smoke alarms are installed.

If complaint smoke alarms are not installed, the buyer can claim the penalty and must arrange for their installation immediately following settlement to avoid being fined.

If the property does not have an approved electrical safety switch, the buyer has no right to claim compensation or terminate the contract and must install one at least three months following settlement.

Paid family and domestic violence leave in effect

Effective February 1, 2023, all employees (including part time and casual) can access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. For small businesses, this leave is available from August 1, 2023.

The leave does not accumulate if not used but it is renewed each year on an employee’s work anniversary.

Employers must keep a record of paid leave taken, however, to reduce risk to an employee’s safety, it is important to note that payslips must not mention the leave is for family and domestic violence and the payslip must look as close as possible to the employee’s normal pay period.

The leave does not need to be taken all at once, does not break an employee’s period of continuous service and counts as service when calculating entitlements such as paid annual or personal leave.

It will also count towards hours in the week taken for the purposes of calculating overtime.

A great step in the right direction to support victims of domestic violence.

Are you struggling to prioritise your business issues and opportunities?

Understanding your numbers is a critical attribute for any business to embrace to make better decisions and improve performance. Do you need clarification on which strategies will accelerate growth and profit?

How would you answer the following?

• We have a culture in which knowing our numbers is important.

• We set an annual budget and cash flow forecast against which to compare our actual numbers.

• We know our break-even point and how to calculate it.

• We know the average lifetime value of a customer.

• We (or accountants) produce a monthly balance sheet to confirm the accuracy of our numbers.

• We get monthly (or quarterly) management accounts.

• We know how to calculate it and measure our gross margin every month.

• Our books are always up-to-date.

• We know when our tax payments are due and have funds allocated to pay them.

• We monitor our outstanding debtors and we know our debtor days.

• We know the difference between fixed and variable costs.

Reaching a financial agreement with your ex on how to split your matrimonial assets and liabilities is a great first step in moving forward post-separation. But is it that simple?

There are many things to consider when reaching an agreement, including jointly owned real estate, superannuation, shares and loans. An informal document written down and signed by the parties is not binding and will not prevent a later request for further property adjustment.

Not formalising your agreement correctly can have other unintended outcomes. You may continue to live separated under the same roof, or to work in the same business. But with time, the value of assets will fluctuate and human nature is such that each party usually perceives their contribution to preserving assets postseparation differently.

You can formalise your agreement by entering into a correctly drafted financial agreement complying with the Family Law Act, or you apply to the Family Court for Court orders made in the terms you have agreed. People can and do change their minds over time. Formalising your agreement will provide you with peace of mind and certainty with your financial position moving forward.

How well do you know your numbers?

My ex and I have reached agreement, so now what?

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ACROSS DOWN

1 Free from danger (6)

4 Unquestioning (8)

9 Maltreat (3-3)

10 Veteran (3-5)

12 Feel the absence of (4)

13 Shun (5)

14 Hill Jerusalem stands on (4)

17 New Zealand mountains (8,4)

20 Mexican volcano (12)

23 Europe’s third-longest river (4)

24 Deceptive attacking move (5)

25 The main point (4)

28 Rousing pity (8)

29 Beginner (6)

30 Study of religion (8)

31 Of one’s own accord (6)

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

Love, luck, generosity and opportunity are linked, as Venus and Jupiter hook up in your sign. It’s a wonderful week to join an online dating site, go on a first date, propose, get married, renew your wedding vows, launch a passion project or buy a lottery ticket.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

This week’s stars increase your restless side and independent streak. Travel and communication are particularly favoured, as you connect with creative friends from close to home and far away. Clever cats will resist the urge to be bossy and self-indulgent.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

1 Brief military engagement (8)

2 Gigantic statue (8)

3 Impetuous (4)

5 East Indian curry soup (12)

6 After expected time (4)

7 Entrust (6)

8 Despot (6)

11 Irresistible (12)

15 To cast (5)

16 Velocity (5)

18 Resolute (8)

19 Insincere praise (8)

21 Quantity produced (6)

22 Disconcert (6)

26 Fervour (4)

This week Venus links up with your power planet Jupiter, so it’s time to accentuate the positive and count your lucky stars. Quit blaming life, fate, karma or other people for the messes you’ve created and the mistakes you’ve made.

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

Are you tired of being a paddockbound bull? This week Jupiter revs up your usually tentative Taurean nature, and you will feel more restless and curious than usual. It’s time to break free from boring boundaries and start exploring the world around you.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

With no less than five planets in your relationship and intimacy zones, it’s a suitable time to sit down with a loved one and talk through a sensitive issue that’s been bothering you. Clear communication and diplomacy are the keys to peaceful partnerships.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

Venus and Jupiter encourage you to listen to loved ones closely and keep the channels of communication open. Is a family member going through a rough patch? Don’t lecture them. Strive to help them in a compassionate and generous way.

1. What does the term Australis mean in Latin?

2. Who wrote and directed the 1997 film Jackie Brown?

3. What colour is the gemstone tanzanite?

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

You’re keen to connect with others as six planets activate your professional and aspirations zones. It’s a terrific time to communicate. People are waiting to hear what you’ve got to say as you brainstorm your creative ideas, and proactive Mars is charging through your sign.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

Thursday is the luckiest day of the year for love, when Venus (your patron planet) hooks up with Jupiter (planet of good fortune) in your relationship zone. So, whether you’re single or attached, make the most of it.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

This week Mercury and Saturn hook up in your sign, so your unpredictable antics could upset some people. But that’s life when you’re a free-wheeling Aquarius. Look to Aquarian role-models like Mozart, Bob Marley, Yoko Ono and Oprah Winfrey for inspiration.

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

Venus and Jupiter join forces in your career zone, so a professional opportunity could come your way this week. But you must keep your eyes and ears open, and nurture potential influential connections along the way. Friday, Saturday and Sunday favour travel.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

A relationship (at home or work) looks unsettled this week, as Uranus continues to throw some surprises into the mix. Someone could say or do something that rattles your sense of security. Whatever happens, avoid the temptation to fall into a slump.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

The sun, Neptune and Mercury are transiting through your sign, so you’re emanating some serious charisma. Make sure you celebrate the creative Piscean within. With Mars visiting your home zone until March 25, it’s also time to tackle a domestic problem or a DIY project.

6. What is the world’s largest rodent?

7. Who wrote and produced the Rihanna (pictured) song We Found Love?

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4. Which musician released the song You Make Me Feel Like Dancing in 1976?

5. True or false: bell peppers are related to black pepper?

8. The mojito cocktail is widely regarded to originate from which country?

9. What is fumet?

10. What is the capital of Iceland?

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GROW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH A PACIFIC LUTHERAN SCHOLARSHIP

Is your child achieving excellent results, a passionate musician or performer?

Are they an athlete or leader looking to grow their skills?

If you have children that are doing well at school, it’s natural for parents to look at ways to provide their children with as much potential for growth as possible.

Pacific Lutheran College provides a rich education, laying the stepping stones to create a well-rounded life and open opportunities for your future.

Scholarships are subsidised learning programs that can be life changing for the students that are granted a scholarship.

Amedy Buchanan, current Pacific

Lutheran College scholarship student and college vice captain shares her experience at Pacific.

“I am fortunate to attend Pacific on a general excellence scholarship.

“Pacific has provided me with unique opportunities to engage in my love of learning, create valuable friendships and support my growth as a confident leader,” Amedy says.

Ben McCormac, current Pacific Lutheran College scholarship student and 2023 college captain, also shares his current experience.

“Pacific has enhanced my love of mathematics, music and performing arts and has opened opportunities for future

study,” Ben says.

“The encouragement and support received by being surrounded by supportive staff and friends at Pacific has also allowed me to achieve the results I strive for.”

“I look forward to leading my cohort and the college this year and am excited for what my future holds.”

What opportunities does a Pacific Scholarship provide?

Pacific Lutheran College has a tradition of providing a rich education for students to create a well-rounded life.

Pacific is excited to be offering expanded opportunities to maximise potential for students.

The specialist programs on offer include:

Pacific Plus is a contemporary approach to meeting the needs of highly able middle college students. The teaching for understanding pedagogical framework, underpinned by the PERMA model of positive psychology, forms the basis of Pacific Plus. Learning experiences are designed to foster the attitudes and dispositions of intellectual character in highly able students, with an acknowledgement that their learning needs can differ from those of other students in adolescence.

Pacific Developing Athletes Program supports highly engaged and talented athletes who are involved in competitive school sport and participate in QSS representative pathways. The program includes access to USC’s highperformance strength and conditioning program.

Young people can also explore and enhance strengths in the visual and performing arts, and STEM through unique curriculum offerings and exciting performance opportunities. Pacific offers a vibrant music program that includes high-quality ensembles and even a marching band.

Involvement in competitions such as the Da Vinci Decathlon, Future Problem Solving and Robotics opens the door to national and international representation.

Pacific creates a synergy between Lutheran theology and positive psychology, offering intentional programs to grow wellbeing and capability.

Academic, general excellence, music and sport scholarship applications are now open for Years 6 to 11. Both current and new students are eligible to apply for all Pacific Lutheran scholarships. Visit pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au

Scholarships Now Open

WHERE EFFORT IS VALUED AND RECOGNISED

At Siena Catholic College, the focus is on all aspects of the human person when it comes to the education of the young people entrusted to their care. The intellectual, social, physical, emotional and social development of each and every person in the community is paramount and Siena prides itself on the wrap-around care and support that is offered as part of the daily interactions.

Make no mistake, Siena has high expectations for our young people, because they deserve to belong to a place that recognises their skills and talents as they are now, and to work with them to discover as yet untapped potential in any number of areas of their life. Siena’s passionate and professional staff offer an extensive array of opportunities in the classroom and beyond with participation in a wide range of extra curricula activities a fitting balance to the differentiation and education in each learning area.

The students are not only motivated to pursue their best lives but are encouraged by their peers who celebrate success in an atmosphere where effort is valued and recognised. The parent body are an invaluable asset to the education of the students at Siena as they partner with the school in promoting values that align with their own and relationships are established that will last well beyond school years.

The emphasis on student wellbeing is paramount, with the processes and structures around pastoral support and care being well considered and inclusive, from daily gatherings of pastoral care groups, buddy systems and daily mindfulness sessions, through to the

greatest asset – people.

Siena is a dynamic, vibrant community and it is a lovely place to come to every day. The school extends a warm invitation to you and your family to attend the College open day Sunday, March 5. Families will be welcomed to enjoy a tour of the school by student ambassadors followed by a presentation by the college leadership team. Go along and discover why Siena is one of the most sought after secondary schools on the Sunshine Coast.

For more details, visit the enrolment information on the website, siena.qld.edu.au/enrolments or phone 5476 6100.

Grow to make a difference with a Pacific Lutheran Scholarship.

FLINDERS HAS EYES SET SQUARELY ON THE FUTURE

The 2023 school year is shaping up to be a milestone year at Matthew Flinders Anglican College in Buderim, a leading independent school on the Sunshine Coast supporting 1380 students from Prep to Year 12.

Principal Stuart Meade says the college has plenty to celebrate and look forward to, with the launch of a reinvigorated middle school curriculum, national awards, top staff joining the leadership team and a state-of-the-art design precinct soon to open as part of

the Flinders masterplan.

Now in his seventh year as principal at the college, Mr Meade says, “My hope for 2023 is for our students to have a positive and healthy year, full of friendship and growth. We encourage our students to make their days at Flinders count.

“They have the support of our passionate and caring staff and so many exciting learning and co-curricular opportunities to explore.

“In term one our new Year to RISE curriculum launched for our Year 9s in the

middle school, custom designed to challenge, engage and inspire students as they journey towards senior school.

“The college is also honoured to be named one of The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools for our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

“And Flinders has proudly become an Apple Distinguished School for using Apple technology in our teaching and learning to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.

“We have eyes on the future through our masterplan, with a state-of-the-art two-storey design precinct to open in January 2024.

“It will give our students a modern and tech-rich facility to explore design thinking, innovation and entrepreneurship across many subjects in the curriculum.”

In the Flinders leadership team, Mrs Anita Gibson commences as the head of secondary school (Years 7 to 12), after five years as the head of middle school.

And Mr Sam Huckstep is the new head of middle school (Years 7 to 9).

Also joining the primary school is Ms Kersti Mowat as the head of junior primary (prep to Year 3) and Mr Justin Hill as the head of enterprise and curiosity in the Wonderarium learning precinct.

To learn more, visit mfac.edu.au

RAISING JOYFUL AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS

Today, more than ever, innovation is a fundamental part of education and academic success.

While important, is only part of the education journey. At Immanuel Lutheran College, the team believe that the whole person is the whole point and they are committed to raising joyful, confident learners.

With contemporary learning spaces, 21st century teaching methods and nurturing class groups, Immanuel teachers use hands-on, project-based learning approaches as they nurture learners from prep to Year 12 along their academic journey. Along this path, your child will uncover a world of academic, sporting and cultural opportunities which will inspire their learning.

As educators, they believe that young people should be taught how to think and behave innovatively to operate in a workplace that is constantly evolving, and so they teach entrepreneurship in Years 7 and 8.

“In Year 7, students become entrepreneurs of their own restaurant business when they study business design and technology,” says deputy head of secondary school Amy

Thompson. “They create a logo for their restaurant which they profile in a hospitality industry magazine – which they design.

“They cook a meal on the menu and design and build an interior décor item for their restaurant using the college’s laser cutter. This is always a highlight for the students,” Ms Thompson says.

All activities are designed to embed

and extend digital literacy and 21st century skills that complement learning in other areas, all examples of Immanuel’s innovative approach to teaching and learning.

Scholarships for 2024 are now available and an open morning is being held on March 9. To find out more, contact enrolments registrar Irene Dabinet via immanuel.qld.edu.au.

A UNIQUE CURRICULUM AND APPROACH TO SCHOOL

Francis Klugman has been principal of Noosa Pengari Steiner School for more than five years and has overseen a time of substantial growth within the school.

The resourcing and development of the high school has been a substantial focus during this period of time and as a small school, they are immensely proud to be offering a range of subjects on offer in the senior secondary program, as well as a comprehensive Steiner/Waldorf curriculum from kindergarten to Class 12.

Through the Certificate of Steiner Education (CSE), Class 12 students graduate with a qualification that is recognised as the equivalent as the QCE.

With a strong core element and substantial elective offering, the CSE also includes an independent Class 12 project of the student’s choosing.

In addition to the resourcing of the unique curriculum, and significant increases in teacher capability across the high school, there has been a strong focus on improving buildings and facilities to complement the curriculum.

With a newly approved masterplan in hand, the school is now beginning construction of a new art room, staff room and sports precinct for the high school, in addition to the new music building project completed in 2021. Visit noosasteiner.qld.edu.au

RENT CONTROL A ‘SHORT-SIGHTED’ SOLUTION

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella says rent control will not be a panacea for the rental crisis and is likely to have the opposite effect and exacerbate challenging rental conditions.

“We are acutely aware of the devastating impacts of the rental crisis and against that backdrop, it’s understandable that some tenants’ advocates are proposing rent control as a solution,” she says.

“It’s clear Queensland does not have sufficient rental housing supply to meet the ever-increasing demand for rental properties and, as a result, we are living in the tightest rental market in the history of our state.

“These tight conditions make for an incredibly challenging environment for renters. However, rent control is a short-sighted solution to a complex problem and could in fact significantly deter property investment and reduce rental supply at a time when we’re already in a rental crisis.”

Ms Mercorella says everyone is feeling the pressure of inflation.

“It’s unsustainable to assume property investors will keep meeting free-market driven cost increases such as mortgage repayments, rates, repairs and maintenance, and insurance, while artificially capped rents create a hard limit on their return to cover such expenses.

“Given regular Mum and Dad property investors provide the vast majority of housing for our state’s rental community, with the government’s social housing supply program accounting for under four per cent, it needs to be recognised that the contribution of property investors to housing Queenslanders is vital.

“If even a small percentage of investors were to sell their properties or withdraw them from the permanent rental market, this would have a material impact on the Queensland rental sector,” she says.

Ms Mercorella stressed the importance of fair and balanced rental legislation. “We are in extraordinary times and we need to be careful about creating a regulatory framework designed to respond to some fairly exceptional circumstances.

“Rental legislation needs to work in all markets and it needs to be fair and balanced because on one hand, renters need to be afforded statutory protections

and on the other, if restrictions on what property owners can and can’t do become too onerous, there will be a proportion of property owners who simply choose to walk away.”

Ms Mercorella says last year the state government introduced rental reforms to give greater rights and protections to tenants. “There are already statutory constraints that relate to rent in Queensland that limit how frequently you can increase rent and provide rules around the way rent increases are implemented.

“There’s also important statutory safeguards in place to enable tenants to dispute excessive rent increases with QCAT,” she says.

“Until we are able to achieve a greater balance between the demand for rental housing and supply, and introduce greater diversity of housing, we won’t be able to fix this critical problem we are facing.

“What’s needed is a concerted effort from all levels of government to create the right environment to sustain existing established rental stock and to build new housing each year that matches targets based on detailed population forecasts.”

Queensland’s peak real estate industry body is standing firm against calls to introduce rent control and says the method is not the panacea for the state’s rental pain.

BOKARINA BEACH BEAUTY

Adelightful family home located in Bokarina Beach, this the perfect residence for a large family or anyone who enjoys space and privacy. Set over two levels, the property has multiple areas ideal for lounging and relaxing. The open-plan kitchen overlooks the north-facing in-ground pool and covered alfresco barbecue area, while the front yard boasts a built-in pizza oven and olive tree garden. There is abundant space for all the toys, with secure parking for the caravan or boat and a double lock-up garage with storage. The home gym has a roller door.

5

Kiels Mountain

36

Road

Something out of the ordinary, this charming timber cottage sits on a level ½ acre of land and along with a massive shed, planted native and veggie gardens, offers space and tranquility amongst nature. Grow your food, collect some eggs and take advantage of the handy access this property provides to local schools, shops and our amazing coast beaches just 10 minutes away. There is so much potential here to create your dream property.

• Charming 2/3 bed cottage on 2000m2 with awesome 12 x 7 metre shed

• Timber floors throughout the home, modern kitchen featuring gas cooker

• Spacious interior with several living zones, front deck plus large covered rear patio

• Motivated seller and will be sold!

AUCTION

Onsite March 4th at 5:00pm

VIEW

Saturday 11:00am

Thursday 5:00pm

Steve Pery 0448 884 093

Toby Morrin 0401 623 801

4 BLUE HAVEN COURT, BOKARINA

THE BEST KEPT SECRET ON THE COAST!

THE ENTERTAINER

ABSOLUTE DEEPWATER LIFESTYLE

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 three-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront garden apartment with private access to the complex’s boardwalk. Perfectly positioned with one of the best outlooks on the ground floor, the apartment has two car spaces and storage cages as well!

Tranquil water views feature from almost every angle of this open-plan 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. Convenient location within easy walking distance to thriving local amenities, Kawana Shoppingworld, cinemas and restaurants, pristine local beaches, and the new hospital precinct nearby.

Inspect Saturday 25th February from 11:30 am – 12 noon

Price $1,295,000

Contact Trevor Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444

BUDDINA 8 Beltana Crescent

4 3 2 + Deck & Large Pontoon

This resort-like waterfront setting is perfect for unwinding and taking in the long private water views. A generous covered and expansive outdoor entertaining area is a wonderful feature of the home, fully decked to the water’s edge. 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. The open plan design invites stunning canal views and breezes into the main living, dining, and kitchen zones. Features two ensuited master suites, a rumpus room, an office, and an 18.4m frontage with a large pontoon and direct ocean access.

Inspect Saturday 25th February from 10:30 am – 11 am

Price Offers over $2,500,000

Contact Trevor Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444

BUDDINA 38 Kooringal Crescent

5 2.5 4 + Deck & Pontoon

Featuring glorious long canal views, this solid and spacious, lovingly maintained original style two-storey waterfront home is nestled in a desirable quiet cul-de-sac with safe, direct ocean access, and it’s an easy stroll to local beaches and parklands. The ground level is double brick with an open plan and high ceilings. It offers multiple living areas, including a rumpus room, a study, and an ensuited master bedroom on the waterside with a walk-in robe. All this and more on a 728m2 allotment with a 19.7m wide frontage, a sandy beach, and a heavy-duty 10m x 2.5m pontoon to moor your “pride and joy”. This great deep waterfront playground is waiting for a new family to call home.

Inspect Saturday 25th February from 9:30 am – 10 am

Price $2,900,000

Contact Trevor Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444

Trevor & Glenys Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444 4/15 NICKLIN WAY, MINYAMA www.waterfrontagents.com.au

AUCTIONS

Sat, 25 Feb, 9am

Open from 8:30am

16 Fielding Street, Buderim

Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Sat, 25 Feb, 10am

Open from 9:30am

46 Isabella Avenue, Nambour

Michael Sco 0488 969 970

Ryan Aldred 0418 849 558

Open from 9:30am

9 Shiraz Court, Buderim

Rob Horne 0429 508 705

Sally Horne 0409 561 638

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

Sat, 25 Feb, 11am

Sold prior to auction

402/14-20 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore Candice Contencin 0412 880 084

Sold prior to auction

9 Balance Place, Bir nya Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

Sat, 25 Feb, 12pm

Open from 11:30am

2/75 Erbacher Road, Nambour Michael Sco 0488 969 970 Ryan Aldred 0418 849 558

Sat, 25 Feb, 12pm

Open from 11:30am

30 Palana Court, Buderim

Luke Dunbar 0435 371 887

Open from 11:30am

1005/67 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore

Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Sat, 25 Feb, 1pm

Open from 12:30pm

3/27 Ridge Road, Maroochydore Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

Sat, 25 Feb, 3pm

Open from 2:30pm 59 Ensbey Road, Bald Knob Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Wed, 1 Mar, 6pm

Livestream

6 Happy Way, Palmview Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

29/20 North Buderim Boulevard, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

16 Atherton Close, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

8/16a Burne Street, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

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.

Bli Bli 5450 8111

Buderim 5445 6088

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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 4 2 2 1 750m2

9 Shiraz Court, Buderim

The Barossa of Buderim

• Freshly refurbished family home

• Multi-zoned 256 sqm open floorplan

• Ducted air-conditioning throughout

• Energy saving solar power

• Sought after Mt Creek school catchment

Auc on On site Sat 25 Feb, 10am

View Thurs 5-5:30pm Sat 9:30-10am

AUCTION 5 3 2 1217m2

3 Webb Ellis Court, Pelican Waters

WHY WAIT?

Rob Horne 0429 508 705 rob.horne@raywhite.com

Sally Horne 0409 561 638 sally.horne@raywhite.com

raywhitebuderim.com.au

Same Face ... New Space!

Michael Chapman has been a fixture in the Sunshine Coast real estate industry for the past 8 years and has recently made the decision to join the energetic and vibrant team at Ray White Mooloolaba.

As a Brightwater Estate and Mountain Creek specialist, Michael has served hundreds of local home owners over the years, bringing his energy, market knowledge and local expertise in assisting his clients to achieve market leading results.

With unparalleled technology, marketing materials and a nationally recognised brand behind him, Michael looks forward to serving the local Brightwater community for years to come.

If you’re thinking of selling or would like an updated appraisal of you home, call Michael today.

Michael Chapman 0422 010 000 michael_chapman@raywhite.com

raywhitemooloolaba.com.au

Resort Feel Family Home on Golf Course Fall in love with this well-designed, timeless Mediterranean-Provincial style family home in a prestigeous neighbourhood. The vendors are motivated to sell. This is your golden opportunity to purchase well! A must to view! Now vacant you can settle asap.

WHY WAIT?

Auc on On site Sat 11 March, 10am

View Thurs 4-4:30pm Sat 11-11:30am or by appointment

Carmen Holtz 0490 267 103 carmen.holtz@raywhite.com

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

BOKARINA BEACH COURT LIVING AT ITS BEST

4 Blue Haven Court, Bokarina

Located within steps to the beach in one of the quietest streets of Bokarina, 4 Blue Haven Court is a fantastic family home where you can wake up to the sound of the waves. As you enter this majestic space you are greeted with multiple mature olive trees, a stunning outdoor clay pizza oven and large manicured front lawns. With ample space, this home offers excellent accommodation with 5 bedrooms and multiple living areas.

ENTRY LEVEL RIVERSIDE LIVING -

11 Wylah Street, Noosaville

An opportunity not to be missed, perfectly positioned on a 597m2 corner allotment one block to Noosa River and 3.6km to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach. A residence defined by its openness and light-filled spaces with the informal open plan design boasting an extensive use of glass. A large kitchen adjoins the dining and living zones along with a second lounge room offering separation to maximize the comfort of the whole family.

Price:

NOOSAVILLE

Auction:

ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE – NORTH FACING DEEPWATER MINYAMA

15 Cypress Court, Minyama

The minute you step into 15 Cypress Court you know you’ve found a forever home as this property is simply splendid. With multiple opportunities, this fantastic family home will not disappoint. Designed with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and timber slated ceilings, this home instantly gives you a feeling of tranquillity with all the light-filled open spaces. This captivating modern home is ready for the next lucky owners and must be inspected to be truly appreciated.

• Private cul-de-sac location

• 18.3 kW solar power

• Stunning river and harbour views

• Temperature controlled wine cellar

• Under-house storage for SUP/kayaks

• Ducted air conditioning

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Price: Contact Agent

Inspect: Saturday 25th February 12-12:30pm

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

1300 400 777

nextpropertygroup.com.au

SLICE OF MOOLOOLABA HEAVEN

From page 38

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.

This could be your new holiday home. Located in the Peninsular Beachfront Resort, the apartment features great amenities like the pool and spa, tennis court and sauna. North facing, immaculate and located literally on the soft sand of Mooloolaba Beach, the property is within walking distance to the Wharf precinct, Mooloolaba Surf Club and an array of restaurants and coffee shops. All that’s left for you to do is relax, take in the stunning views and enjoy the lifestyle this superb location provides. This is a rare opportunity to secure your very own slice of Mooloolaba heaven.

72/13 MOOLOOLABA

ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car $1,600,000

Define Property Agents 5478 2477

Jordan Barden 0422 990 824

Auction on site, 11 am this Saturday

Inspect- Saturday 10am to 11am

Greg Young 0488 238 988

greg@youngpropertygroup.com.au

Auction this Saturday

This charming timber cottage sits on a level 2000m2 of land and boasts established gardens beds, fruit trees and a chicken coup with private deck and patio areas to enjoy. The interior of the home has been renovated to create an open-plan feel and includes a gas cook kitchen, polished timber floors along with two large bedrooms plus a walkthrough, ideal as a nursery or home office space. The highset 12 x 6 metre shed is equipped with three-phase power.

2 bed, 1 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday, March 4 at 5pm

Pery Morrin Property

Steve Pery 0448 884 093 Toby Morrin 0401 623 801 We put you first

A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity

PETER WRIGLEY 0407 374 349

NATIONAL CAROLANS NAMBOUR 5441 1344

Alexandra Headland, 8/12-14 Lindsay Street

Amazing Beachside Opportunity In The Heart Of The Golden Triangle

This impressive and sizable beachside apartment is located in one of the most prestigious and highly sought-after Alexandra Headland addresses within the golden triangle. The ‘Seaanna’ is a secure building with intercom and basement parking set amongst well maintained gardens and trees.

• Located in Alexandra Headland’s Golden Triangle

• Premium beachside living in ‘Seaanna’ apartments

• Spacious 3 bedroom apartment with three balconies

• Large, exclusive North facing rooftop balcony with ocean views and storage

• Secure basement parking spaces and storage room

• Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and cafés

• Pet friendly complex

• Superb position, highly regarded street & location

OPENHOME Thursday 23rd February at 4pm Saturday 25th February at 11am Sunday 26th February at 11am VIEWAT www.defineproperty.com.au

AUCTIONOnSiteWednesday1stMarchat5pm AGENT Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 3222

Mooloolaba,

203/21

Douglas Street

Nova On Douglas – Contemporary Coastal Living!

Oozing beachside appeal and coastal convenience, this two-bedroom well maintained apartment presents a superb opportunity for an investor or homeowner. Nova Apartments was built to very high standards by one of the Sunshine Coast’s leading property developers. Fitted with quality appliances, fixtures and fittings this modern apartment is ready to move in. Ideally positioned a short stroll from patrolled beaches and within easy walking distance to the buzzing cafes and restaurants that Mooloolaba is renowned for.

Mooloolaba, 72/13

North Facing Uninterrupted Ocean Views!

Esplanade Mooloolaba is in the world renowned Peninsular Beachfront Resort, located literally on the soft sand of Mooloolaba Beach. North facing, immaculately kept and in an absolute beachfront position, all that’s left for you to do is relax, take in the stunning views and lifestyle this superb location provides. Located in Peninsular Beachfront Resort Mooloolaba with amazing amenities like the crystal blue swimming pool & spa, tennis court and sauna.

Welcome to your new holiday home! 72/13

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.

Anchor yourself in this tightly held street and take full advantage of the remarkable opportunity on offer. One of the closest residential streets to Mooloolaba Beach and Esplanade, Coree Court offers an amazing 701m2 medium-density zoned site with unlimited future potential. Just steps to all of Mooloolaba’s amenities, this property is ideally positioned to take full advantage of the coastal lifestyle. Whether your desire is to land bank, immediately develop with a high-end duplex or land subdivision (STCA), or build a beautiful family home, this property is not to be missed.

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

Agent Onsite: Sunday 26th Feb 9:00am - 11:00am Inspect the proposed development location & viewing platform at 5 Tay Avenue, Caloundra

is the epitome of classic, timeless style.

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RARE NOOSAVILLE FIND

Don’t wait another three generations for a property like this one to become available. Perfectly positioned on a 597m2 corner allotment one block to Noosa River and 3.6 kilometres to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach, the lifestyle opportunities on offer are outstanding. An open-plan design boasting an extensive use of glass allows for light-filled spaces and informal living. A second lounge room is a bonus offering separation to maximise the comfort of the whole family. The home features three bedrooms with built-in-robes, family bathroom, double garage (tandem), garden shed, new carpet and grassed areas. Walk or cycle on the myriad of paths nearby, or explore the natural surrounding water ways and parks.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

11 WYLAH STREET, NOOSAVILLE

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Auction on site

Saturday, March 18 at 11am

Next Property Group 1300 400 777

Carmel La Macchia 0400 300 545

This is a unique ground-floor opportunity, ideally suited to a healthcare business. Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast’s Oceanside Health Hub, Wishlist Centre (Stage One) is opposite the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Wishlist Centre is an innovative and collaborative four-level facility offering transitionary care accommodation for patients receiving ongoing treatment or transitioning to and from hospital, as well as their families. Community facilities create social support for patients and families, and include an on-site dedicated kitchen and laundry facilities. Break-out and shared spaces are available for community activities. The site is in the Birtinya Town Centre and close to public transport facilities.

WISHLIST CENTRE

1 BRIGHT PLACE, BIRTINYA

Commercial listing –medical/consulting. Carpark on site 390sqm for lease $136,500 PA + outgoings + GST

LJ Hooker Brisbane Craig Jackson 0428 587 811

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