My Weekly Preview Issue 746. March 02, 2023

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Mind, body and soul

FIVE PAGES OF EXPERT ADVICE IN our health AND welLBEING FEATURE

Embrace change

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CHALLENGES STEREOTYPES AND CHAMPIONS EQUITY

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From the editor

It’s a great time to be a woman. As the mother of two daughters, it’s wonderful to see the opportunities afforded to them.

The world really is their oyster. It wasn’t always that way, of course. For many years, women’s rights movements have fought hard to address gender inequality, campaigning to change laws or taking to the streets to demand their rights are respected.

International Women’s Day on March 8 is a great day to celebrate female achievements and continue to raise awareness for equality.

This week, I sat down with Olympian Leisel Jones, who shares her remarkable story of the challenges she faced as a woman and an elite athlete, as well as how she has finally discovered the freedom of simply being her true self.

Leisel now shares that message with others to empower and motivate. Sunshine Coast locals can listen to her speak at a special International Women’s Day lunch at Venue 114 on March 8 (turn to page 10 for all the details). Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

FIGHTING BACK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Queensland has laid the groundwork to outlaw coercive control, and will train police to identify and act on possible breaches. Words: AAP.

Queensland could become the second state to make coercive control a crime as police training and community education begins on that form of domestic violence.

In November, NSW outlawed coercive control: a pattern of controlling and manipulative behaviours over another person, such as limiting their financial independence or contact with their family or friends.

Queensland has passed laws to define domestic violence as including behaviour patterns over time, following an emotional parliamentary debate in which a number of

unknowingly being victims of coercive control in the past.

State Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says police will be trained to identify and respond to coercive control, and educate the community, particularly children, about it before it becomes a crime.

“At the moment, really, our system is set up to respond to one individual incident of physical violence, and that is not how domestic and family violence is experienced by so many victims,” she says.

The government started on the path to criminalising coercive control after Brisbane mother Hannah Clarke, 33, and her children

in petrol and burned alive in their car by her estranged husband Rowan Baxter in February 2020.

Hannah’s parents Sue and Lloyd Clarke have been advocating for coercive control to become a crime and hope the new offence will be enacted in Queensland before what would have been their daughter’s 36th birthday in September.

Ms Clarke hopes legally redefining coercive control as a form of domestic violence will help all its victims to know they are validated.

“We hear them, and please come forward if you’re suffering any experiences. And also, we want to put it out there to friends and family to look out for these red flags and to be there for family members or speak up to a family member or friend who you may think is perpetrating,” she says.

The Clarkes, who run the Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation to educate children and support victims and their families, also look forward to more people in Queensland learning about coercive control.

“Most importantly, we need to look at how to break up respectfully,” Mr Clarke says. “That’s what we all need to learn and to actually not be bystanders anymore.

“Stand up and if you see something, say something. That’s about all the community getting on board with that.”

Courts will also consider relevant domestic violence or criminal history, have more power to respond to protection application orders to protect people most at risk, and award costs to prevent perpetrators from using the legal process to abuse victims further.

Domestic violence complainants and other witnesses will be under the protected witness scheme, and courts will be allowed to give directions to juries and hear expert witnesses on domestic violence.

NO ROOM FOR COMPLACENCY AS GENDER PAY GAP SHRINKS

Australia’s gender pay gap has shrunk to its narrowest on record, but women are still earning about $250 less per week on average than men.

Numbers crunched by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, based on official earnings data, found the pay gap had tightened from 14.1 per cent in August last year to 13.3 per cent in February.

As of November, the average woman working full-time earned $1653 a week compared with the $1907 average earning for men. This amounts to women earning 87 cents to every dollar a man makes.

West Australian women experience the biggest pay gap at 22.1 per cent, followed by Queensland at 14.6 per cent.

Women working in “professional, scientific and technical services” experienced the largest divergence in base salary from their male counterparts at 25.3 per cent.

The pay gap is also larger in the private sector, at 16.1 per cent, compared to the public sector at 11.2 per cent.

The agency’s gender pay data is calculated using the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ full-time weekly base salary released in August and February.

Science in Australia Gender Equity chief executive Janin Bredehoeft says the pay gap is tracking in the right direction but now is not the time to become complacent. – AAP

Queensland Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman (centre) and Sue and Lloyd Clarke, parents of domestic violence murder victim Hannah Clarke

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The longest fingernails ever were more than 12 metres in total length and belonged to American Diana Armstrong, recognised as the new record holder in March 2022. The previous record was held by American Lee Redmond, with fingernails over 8.5 metres in total.

March 9, 1959

The origin of the word ‘sinister’ reflects a historical bias against left-handed people. It comes from the Latin word for ‘left’, which was also seen to be unlucky or evil.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge’s Pylon Lookout (in the south-east pylon, the one closest to the Opera House) was home to a colony of cats in the 1950s and ’60s. The ‘world-famous’ (reported in a 1960s tourism brochure) attraction boasted of a tiny merry-go-round the cats presumably spent their days loafing around on.

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1933 – The film King Kong premieres. The black and white movie marked a milestone in the history of film, especially due to Willis O’Brien’s stop-motion effects.

1959 – Miles Davis records Kind of Blue. It is considered the best-selling jazz album in history and one of the most influential jazz works ever produced. 1969 – Concorde takes off on its maiden flight. The supersonic airliner was retired in 2003, after Air France Flight 4590 crashed shortly after takeoff from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on July 25, 2000.

1995 – The top quark is discovered. The existence of this elementary particle, the bottom quark’s counterpart, had been presumed since the 1970s.

Word of the day

Onerous

Involving, imposing or constituting a burden. It typically describes something that is difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with.

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”

– Ruth Bader Ginsburg (American lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US).

The number of hearts an octopus has.

The distance of an adult human’s blood vessels, if laid out end to end.

The Barbie Doll’s birthday. Barbie was first displayed at the New York Fair.

STAYING IN HER OWN LANE

Leisel Jones and her swimming physique have been scrutinised in the media spotlight since she was 14, but the radio host now knows the value of self-worth and has become much more comfortable in her own skin. WORDS: Ingrid Nelson.

She is an Australian icon, regarded as one of the world’s greatest female breaststroke swimmers ever.

Since bursting into the international spotlight at just 14 years of age at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Leisel Jones has won an incredible seven World Championships titles, nine Olympic medals, 10 Commonwealth Games gold medals, 14 individual world records and 23 national titles.

However, her celebrated career has not been without its challenges. She may have been the darling of the pool but behind her golden smile, there were doubts, insecurities and fears – including mental health and body image battles.

Now, at 37 years old, Leisel is channelling the drive she had in the pool to share her very personal journey of what it is to be an Olympian – the triumphs as well as the battles.

These days, Leisel is a motivational speaker, best-selling author and media personality who talks openly about the depression and self-esteem issues that plagued her during those years in the spotlight. She is passionate about speaking her truth to help others live with

authenticity and integrity.

“My experiences have been extremely public,” she says.

“Being called fat on the front page of an Australian newspaper in 2012 before competing for the London Olympic Games was a pretty extraordinary thing to have to deal with and I hope others don’t have to experience it to that extent.

“Unfortunately, we all experience it to some extent. We are bombarded almost daily with subtle advertising messages that we are not good enough or we are not worthy – buy this powder it makes you skinnier – when self-worth is really just found inside.

“I’ve learnt it really doesn’t matter what the external vessel is. It’s just a skin suit we wear every day and we should be so grateful of how strong we are and grateful what our bodies do for us every day. They are magnificent vessels that do things for us we don’t even think about.

“Other people’s judgments and criticisms are just a reflection of what’s going on inside themselves.”

Looking back on her childhood growing up in Queensland, Leisel says she always felt a little out of place, even in the pool.

Being thrust into the spotlight had an overwhelming impact on Leisel as a teenager and the constant pressure to be perfect – from coaches, the media and herself – was, at times, relentless.

And despite the glory and shiny medals, it wasn’t until she was much older that she realised her personal best came when she found the freedom to be herself.

“When I was younger, I was a bit

oblivious to a lot of what went on, but looking back now as an adult, it was crazy some of the things we had to go through.

“I remember we were only allowed half a power bar because a whole bar had too many calories or half a Sustagen drink – even though we were training six hours a

day. It was unbelievable to think that a teenager was restricted food like that when you are exercising so much. I just thought they knew better and you follow their instructions. I was never as skinny in my life as I was at 17.

“It’s really only now that I’ve been retired for 10 years that I realise how tough that must have been. It wasn’t until later that I had excellent advice and I learned about balance and taking care of my body.”

Fortunately, Leisel says things have changed in the swimming world for the better since she was competing, with athletes less focused on weight, and more balance within the sport generally.

“We are much more aware now,” she says. “There is still a prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders, but it is still going to be a thing because we are women and we are in the spotlight and how we look is such a big part of what we do.”

Looking back on her achievements outside the pool, Leisel says some of her proudest work was as co-host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, alongside Matt White.

“I had retired two years earlier. I was

“Other people’s judgments and criticisms are just a reflection of what’s going on inside themselves”

finding myself in media and I was offered to co-host what was the morning coverage of the Commonwealth Games,” she says.

“I have never been more authentic.

“I was allowed to be myself and I think that really shone through. I was relaxed and I loved the people I worked with.

“It just really reflected who I was as a person and the work I was doing was really aligned. I reflect so fondly on that time. I would love to do it all again.”

These days, Leisel is lapping up her role as radio announcer with Triple M’s Rush Hour program, as well as studying towards a psychology degree and she says she has never been happier.

“The position came up and I took it and ran with it. I just love it. It’s such a pinch-me moment to talk on the radio about things you like and get paid for it.

“I genuinely love the people I work with, which makes life so much easier.

“We are not curing cancer but we are giving people a laugh at the end of their day. I hope we can make them smile and the stories we share brighten up someone’s day.”

Her new role has also given her the opportunity to be authentic – something she is quick to admit has not always been easy for her, particularly being under such public scrutiny.

“It’s really exhausting trying to be perfect and be what everyone else wants you to be, to say the right things and look a certain way.

“It’s not fun. You feel like you are hiding that part of yourself. It’s so much easier to be authentic and be yourself. If people don’t like you for that – great. Move on,” she says.

“I was probably not the easiest to work with when I was younger because I wasn’t authentic. I was trying to say all the right things. It makes you miserable. It’s one of my big regrets as a youngster. I wasn’t allowed to be that person I felt I was: vibrant, loud, extraverted. I became a perfect version of that and it wasn’t real.”

Sunshine Coast residents will have a rare chance to hear about the highs and

lows of Leisel’s remarkable career and learn how she rose above adversity when she features as the special guest speaker at Venue 114’s In Conversation long lunch celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 on March 8.

This long lunch will see Leisel share her story with her trademark sincerity and humour.

“I love International Women’s Day – one day is not enough,” Leisel says.

“This is an opportunity to be inspired by other women who are usually criticised for breaking the mould.

“As a woman, we are expected to be smiley and happy and the load that we carry is so heavy sometimes. It’s so nice to be with other women and be inspired.”

Community Portfolio Councillor David Law says he welcomes the opportunity for Venue 114 to host another inspiring International Women’s Day event to celebrate achievements and raise awareness for women’s equality.

“Venue 114’s signature In Conversation series provides the perfect platform to celebrate the annual event and we are delighted to host Leisel and explore this year’s theme to embrace

equality,” Cr Law says. “Leisel is a vibrant and positive role model, drawing on parallels between lessons in the pool and lessons in life.”

Venue 114 manager Louise Thompson says council is a long-time supporter of International Women’s Day.

“We have had the honour of previously hosting surfing legend Layne Beachley and author and journalist Melissa Doyle here at Venue 114,” Ms Thompson says.

“Both had the same passion for sharing their lived experiences to empower other women to live their most authentic life.”

Leisel will be joined by special guest MC, local radio personality and sport commentator Ash Gierke.

Guests will enjoy canapes on arrival and a delicious main course accompanied by a selection of champagne, wine and beer, thanks to Penfolds Catering.

Local artist Tess Fapani will entertain guests with her smooth folk and indie tones.

To book, go to events.humanitix. com/in-conversation-internationalnational-women-s-day.

What is International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day held on March 8 each year celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

When did IWD begin? International Women’s Day has occurred for well over a century, with the first gathering held in 1911.

What is the IWD 2023 campaign theme? For IWD 2023, the global campaign theme is: #EmbraceEquity. We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias and seek out inclusion. Collective activism is what drives change. From grassroots action to wide-scale momentum, we can all embrace equity.

How can we support International Women’s Day?

Whether hosting an event, running a campaign, launching an initiative, reporting on achievement or donating to a female-focused charity, there are many ways groups and individuals can mark International Women’s Day.

What colours symbolise International Women’s Day?

Purple, green and white are the colours of International Women’s Day. Purple signifies justice, dignity and being loyal to the cause. Green symbolises hope. White represents purity, albeit a controversial concept for some.

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Launch of new Sunshine Mitre 10 at Aura

Sunshine Mitre 10 gave its trade account holders a sneak peek at the new Aura store before the grand opening recently at a special VIP night. More than 100 builders and tradies enjoyed wood-fired pizzas and beer from neighbouring Brouhaha Brewery, which is also located in the Aura Business Park.

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Queensland Country Bank luncheon

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RISING TO THE CALL

Providing more that 500 safe sleeps since launching 12 months ago, an invaluable service is crying out for volunteers to keep its wheels moving.

After a heart-warming community campaign, led by the Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre in 2020, the arrival of the Sleepbus to the region in January last year was a way of providing temporary relief to those impacted by the continuing housing crisis.

The service has been operating Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from Maroochydore, offering a safe night’s sleep in a private, comfortable pod within a reconfigured bus. While the bus can sleep 18, most nights about nine guests are on board and so far, it has notched up more than 540 sleeps across about 160 service days, keeping 375 men and 161 women off the streets.

However, as demand for the service continues, plans will see the bus eventually operate daily, along with the long

anticipated arrival of a pink Sleepbus for women and children, due around winter.

Newly appointed Sleepbus service coordinator Natalie Genoni says the organisation is in desperate need of local volunteers. She says there are currently between 20 and 25 regular volunteers covering a range of roles, but this is not enough for the service to grow.

“If we lose one or two people, or a volunteer cannot make a shift, then it doesn’t leave us with many,” Ms Genoni says. “We want to be running seven nights a week, but that comes down to volunteer numbers. The numbers are there for using the service and I really think if we had more consistency in opening, then we can have more people regularly.”

Starting off as a volunteer herself on the first Sleepbus shift last year, Ms Genoni says there are positions for overnight caretakers, service volunteers, housekeepers and bus drivers.

“We desperately need bus drivers, so anyone with a HR licence that can help

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drive the bus to the location each night,” she says.

“Caretakers spend the night on board inside their own secure cabin and are there if the guests need anything during the night. It’s really rewarding because if you’re in the caretaker’s role, when you wake up and see (the passengers) in the morning, they are like brand-new people.

“Night service volunteers help from 8.30pm until 10. That was where I first started. You can come for a chat and it’s about making them feel welcome.”

Official Sleepbus data reveals the Maroochydore service is helping people from under the age of 18 to over 70. But its largest age bracket is from 30 to 49.

In 12 months, it has helped 171 people aged between 30 and 39, and 148 aged between 40 and 49.

Ms Genoni says many of these people are being impacted by the rental shortage and are income earners, with some even waking up to go to work after sleeping on the bus.

Meanwhile, in recognition of the housing crisis and cost of living, Sunshine Coast Council is waiving permit fees for those having to temporarily live in a tent, car, caravan or mobile home and who, due to extenuating circumstances, will find it difficult to pay.

By waiving the $514 temporary home permit fee, Councillor Christian Dickson says the council hopes to alleviate financial hardship and allow residents to secure more permanent accommodation.

For more information or to volunteer, visit sleepbus.org/volunteer.

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Gnarla Sinerjies will feature local models showcasing a mix of Ms Appo and Ms Visser’s individual garments, plus a new collection of collaborative pieces featuring Sinerji garments embellished with Ms Appo’s hand-painted designs.

Ms Appo is a Gooreng Gooreng (Central Queensland) elder with degrees in fashion and visual arts.

She has a passion for slow fashion and was one of the first recipients of the new Australia Council for the Arts Flourish fund for First Nations fashion and textile design.

COLLABORATION CREATES FASHION SYNERGY

Acelebration of First Nations and slow fashion garments will be on show at a special event combining the worlds of local fashionistas sharing an important yarn.

Indigenous designer Julie Appo will join forces with Sunshine Coast designer Louise Visser, of Sinerji organic clothing,

and fashion guru Linda Jackson AO to showcase a range of ethical fashion and accessories.

They have been brought together by Sunshine Coast ‘wild/flower woman’ Sue Davis, who has connected with both designers through her wildflower walks, workshops and art exhibitions.

Her project is focused on establishing a new fashion line under the Gnarla Fashion label. Gnarla means ‘message bird’ in Gooreng Gooreng language.

“I’m interested in bringing people back to slow fashion and creating garments that draw from the Australian landscape, my First Nations heritage, and rich collaborations with other artists,” Ms Appo says.

“In coming to the Sunshine Coast, I’ve been made to feel very welcome and there’s been a lot of interest in my work.

“So, this is a great opportunity to create an event to show how artists, designers and different regional communities can work together.”

As an eco-label designed on the Sunshine Coast, Sinerji garments are made using organic natural fibres,

non-toxic dyes and fair-trade partnerships.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to be collaborating with Julie on such a fun and creative project,” Ms Visser says.

“After 16 years of designing my own signature fabrics, it’s exciting to joining with women of such strength.

“Julie’s passion for sharing art and story through fabric is something that I share.

“I’m honoured to have the privilege of working alongside her as a proud First Nations designer and hearing her very important yarns.

“Fashion can be a catalyst for change through the stories the fabrics can tell.

“To have Linda, a pioneering change maker alongside us both just adds the cherry on the top. This is going to be one inspiring event.”

Ms Jackson has been a pioneering figure in fashion design since the early 1970s.

Her successful label Bush Couture has seen her working closely with a range of Indigenous communities on textile designs.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Gnarla Sinerjies will take place from 5.30pm on March 18 at Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens. Fairhill has been experiencing a refresh and revival over the past year and, as well as the garden setting and native plant range, is home to Catbird Café. The soiree will include some of Catbird’s locally sourced, Australian cuisine as well as a glass of bubbles on arrival. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.au and search for ‘Gnarla Sinerjies – Fabulous First Nations and Organic Fashion Soiree’.

A special hinterland event will showcase organic, ethical garments while celebrating Indigenous art and designer talent

Louise Visser and Julie Appo

“Fashion can be a catalyst for change through the stories the fabrics can tell”

BUDDING INNOVATORS

Budding entrepreneurs and innovators are being given the chance to turn their dreams into a reality as a successful program gears up for another year.

Entries for the 2023 Mayor’s Telstra

Innovation Awards – a fun and exciting program for Sunshine Coast students in years 9 to 12 – are now open.

There will be more than $10,000 in prizes to share, including the opportunity for students to work with some of the

KEY DATES:

• February 15 – Entries open.

• April 27 – Phase one entries close.

• May 5 – Finalist teams announced; phase two of the competition begins.

• June 22 – Phase two entries close.

• July 20 – Live pitch and awards ceremony.

region’s most successful mentors to further develop their creative concept.

Mayor Mark Jamieson, who has been a champion of these awards since 2016, says the program inspires innovation and creativity through the development of a new creative idea, business solution or a new use of technology.

“One of the great outcomes of the awards is connecting students with industry mentors to help them gain valuable real-life work experience, understand their potential customers, and develop a prototype,” Mayor Jamieson says.

“Last year, we saw 10 finalist teams from five schools present an amazing

array of creative ideas, including the winners from Suncoast Christian College.

The team 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 encourage students to get together with their school mates, form a team and start thinking about that great app or invention,” Cr Jamieson says.

“I can’t wait to see what the 2023 applicants come up with.”

Telstra regional engagement manager Matt Thornton says it is wonderful to see the awards power into their seventh year on the Coast.

“The awards aim to drive the youth in our communities to look at technology as a tool for innovation, rather than just a source of entertainment and fun,” Mr Thornton says.

“We aim to educate the students not only about technology and innovation, entrepreneurship and business skills, but also have them understand that worldclass ideas and businesses don’t have to be based in major cities to be successful.”

The awards are delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council, Telstra and Study Sunshine Coast. Visit studysunshinecoast.com.au.

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NO EFFORT’S EVER WASTED

An innovative school recycling program has diverted a massive 35,052 bottles and poppers from landfill.

Since beginning the program four years ago, Immanuel Lutheran College has big plans to now divert as much organic waste as possible through two composting systems this year.

The Recycling Centre began as a grassroots initiative of the Eco Club in 2019, when passionate students across the school started collecting bottles and poppers directly from the campus recycling bins to fund their initiatives. This program now operates every Friday and students in Year 4, 7 and 8 have the opportunity to examine resources and

learn about responsible disposal of recyclable waste. Funds generated, through Containers for Change, are used for environmental initiatives across the campus such as planting Richmond Birdwing Butterfly vines to help protect this endangered butterfly.

Now the school is expanding its focus to reduce the amount of food waste that ends up in landfill bins.

Eco Club president Carys English says food waste in landfill produces a large amount of methane gas, but there’s an easy solution.

“Composting is a very easy way to reduce your impact on the natural environment,” she says.

In four weeks, the school has diverted 93 kilograms of food waste from landfill, which has prevented 176 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

This waste, processed in the school’s worm farm and compost bin, creates mulch that is now being used in the Native Cuisine Garden.

College sustainability officer Emily Boyd says the program offers an invaluable learning opportunity.

“There is huge potential to implement more circular-economy initiatives in schools and our recycling program is a demonstration of what can be done in more schools,” she says.

BRIDGE HEAVY LIFTING

A vital piece of infrastructure on one of the region’s busiest roads is being put into place, thanks to a 250-tonne crane.

The crane is moving 75 pre-cast, reinforced concrete deck units into place for the new four-lane bridge over Mayes Canal on Brisbane Road at Mooloolaba.

Construction crews have been finalising the installation of the bridge piers and abutments ahead of the deck units arriving. Once the deck units are in place, a reinforced concrete slab will be laid for a uniform surface to build the new road. Asphalt laying and line marking will follow before the traffic lanes are open in May (weather permitting). The new bridge will have two lanes each way, shared pedestrian and cycle paths on both sides and a timber viewing platform.

Immanuel students Carys English and Aiden Bruce

COMMUNITY NOTES

International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is being celebrated at the Queensland Country Women’s Association Hall at 104 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore, on Monday, March 13, from 9.30am. Join the CWA members for this free event to enjoy morning tea, activities, meet other ladies and listen to a guest speaker. New members are welcome. There will be a raffle with proceeds to be donated to the Rural Women’s Action Fund. Call Paula on 0409 859 508.

Sunshine Coast Jazz Club concert

A century of community service Legacy is marking 100 years in 2023. And the Sunshine Coast Legacy group members have commemorated the centenary with a luncheon at Maroochydore RSL. The event coincided with a special celebration to honour the upcoming 100th birthday of local Legatee volunteer Allan Quartermaine OAM. He has served nearly 60 years as a volunteer with Legacy. Mr Quartermaine continues to volunteer and provides sage advice to members as a special adviser. Sunshine Coast Legacy supports 800 widows and families and relies on 35 Legatee volunteers to provide that support. Commemorations of the Centenary of Legacy will continue throughout 2023 with the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay passing through the Sunshine Coast in June 2023. Visit legacytorchrelay.com.au.

Sunshine Coast Jazz Club presents Dezzie D and Stingrayz Fever. This band has quickly become a festival favourite with its upbeat music, dynamic vocals, tight grooves, and explosive horns. The Stingrayz provide a fresh, unique and exciting musical experience of ‘resurrected rhythm and blues’. It’s all captured in a magnificent showcase spectacle of sight and sound that Dezzie D and the Stingrayz are renowned for. The concert takes places at Caloundra Powerboat Club on Sunday, March 19, at 1pm. For tickets, call 0427 782 960.

Vinnie’s

book and plant sale

The annual St Vincent de Paul book and plant fundraising sale will be held at the Kawana Catholic Community Centre in Nanyima Street, Buddina, on March 24 and 25, from 8am to 3pm and on March 26 from

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9am to 1pm. There will be fiction, nonfiction and children’s books galore, as well as DVDs, CDs, jigsaw puzzles and much more. For those wanting to start up a new garden or freshen up an existing one, the event will have many beautiful indoor and garden plants ready to brighten up your home. For more information, call Maria on 5478 2954.

Caloundra VIEW Club events

Caloundra Evening VIEW Club supports the education of children year-round through The Smith Family charity. Socially, the club meets each month for a dinner. Members also enjoy walks and breakfasts, movies and morning teas at local restaurants. The welcoming club meets at 6.15pm on the second Tuesday of the month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club, Golden Beach. The next meeting is on March 14. For more information, call Diane on 0400 473 193.

Caloundra Seniors Club fun

Caloundra Seniors Club runs regular community activities for the mind and body. The club’s purpose is to provide recreational facilities and social companionship for members and guests over 50 years of age. Activities include Tai chi, indoor bowls and card games at either the Caloundra Uniting Church Hall or Caloundra CWA Hall. The club welcomes new members, visiting guests

and the return of past members. For information and times, contact Monica or Ray on 5438 1403

Local band making a difference

The Shoplifters is a group of retired musicians who raise money for charity, including Coolum Hearts, Coolum Surf Life Saving Club, Tallulah Moon Foundation, State Emergency Service and anyone else needing assistance. The band plays blues, rock and country. Catch a gig any Wednesday and Friday at Coolum’s Tickle Park from 8-10am. The band recently presented a cheque to the Coolum SES of $400 from funds raised through the concerts. Find The Shoplifters on Facebook for more details.

Colin Brewer, Allan Quartermaine and Terry Dillon

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and is sure to bring big smiles to our local community. The playground received new equipment, sandstone retaining wall, loose-fill softfall and rubber mats under the swing. I’ve shared photos on my Facebook page for the results.

Future upgrade and sealing

Meet the ‘Woodies’

Blackall Range Woodcrafter’s Guild, also known as the ‘Woodies’, was recognised for members’ compassion and skill with a discretionary grant. At last week’s historic first Ordinary Meeting at Sunshine Coast City Hall, the members showed their gratitude with a special gift to the council of a hand-made gavel set. The ‘Woodies’ have donated hundreds of wooden toys to the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal for distribution to children and families to spread a little joy during difficult times.

Time to play

The playground at Cedar Court in Maleny has been completed. It’s looking fresh

A project for the upgrade of Sunridge Road and Upper Landershute Road is now underway. We will also be undertaking much-needed road widening at Brandenburg Road, Mooloolah Valley. I know many locals have been waiting for this work to take place and I’m pleased to see works start. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-April (weather permitting).

McCarthy’s lookout

The new picnic shelter located at McCarthy’s Lookout, Maleny has started. Works should be completed within six weeks (weather permitting). I’m looking forward to seeing locals and visitors enjoying the new park shelter, fencing and furniture. It will be a wonderful upgrade while taking in the serenity and best views of the Glass House Mountains.

Keeping you connected

Please do keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest division five news and information. Visit facebook.com/ winstonjohnstondivision5scc.

POLICE TALK

Police would like to remind the community that keeping children safe on the internet is as important as keeping them safe on the roads, in schools and out with friends.

Does your child have a phone, virtual reality, iPad/tablet, laptop, computer, Xbox, PS4/PS5 or Nintendo Switch?

These can all be connected to the internet, which makes it easier for online cyber criminals to engage with your children. Set up your devices to protect your information.

Many people look for ways to target child online. They appear to empathise with children and build a rapport.

Many of these cyber criminals pretend to be the same age. Only chat with people online that you have met in person. If your child has been talking to a stranger online for an unusually long time, this should spark your interest as to who they are talking to.

Senior Constable Rebecca McMeniman says: “It is very important to educate children to not answer these trigger questions, such as “where do you live?”, “what is your name?” and “where do you go to school?”. Never agree to meet up with someone you have met online. Be mindful as to what photos are uploaded to social media. Children can

be identified by information they may post, such as photos of themselves in school or sports club uniforms or at an easily identifiable landmark.

Be aware that information they have shared with friends may be posted on their friend’s social media.

Primary and secondary schools can register for a Think U Know presentation: a program produced by the Australian Federal Police to prevent online child sexual exploitation (thinkuknow.org.au). It is delivered locally by specially trained Sunshine Coast police officers.

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Mayor Mark Jamieson, David Frien, Julie Bree, Peter Rich and Cr Winston Johnston

This column is compiled by the Sunshine Coast District Crime Prevention Unit. If you have information for police, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersqld.com.au, or Policelink at police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

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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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MARCH

GINAR TRIBAL BEATS AND DANCE

In a rare production that encompasses “the way we are”, Ginar Australia invites guests to take a break from contemporary theatre styles and experience the natural wash of tribal music and powerful body movements. Discover the music, history and culture which pays homage to the land and sea, from the top of mainland 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 and search for ‘Ginar’.

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JULIE FRAGAR EXHIBITION OPENING

Julie Fragar makes paintings about the stories we tell, simultaneously chronicling and critically analysing her chosen subjects. Bringing a unique level of psychological inquiry to painting, Fragar’s practice focuses on the slippery relationship between reality and fiction. Key works are assembled from between 1998 and 2021.

When: Saturday, March 4, 3pm.

Where: University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs. Tickets: Free event. Register via events. humanitix.com and search for ‘Julie Fragar’.

MARCH 10 TO 12 MOOLOOLABA TRIATHLON

The Mooloolaba Triathlon returns with a jam-packed weekend of festival fun for the whole family. Set in the home of triathlon, the event offers four great races and is the second-largest tri in Australia. Mooloolaba provides a safe and welcoming environment for beginners while also drawing in competitive athletes to tackle the National Age Group Championships. Athletes not ready to compete in the Standard Distance Triathlon can halve the distance with the Sprint Triathlon. Whether you’re new to triathlons or a pro, celebrate the sun, sand and surf on Mooloolaba’s stunning coastline.

When: Friday, March 10, to Sunday, March 12.

Where: Mooloolaba. Tickets: mooloolabatri.com.au.

5 MARCH MOZART CLARINET QUINTET

In the late 1700s, Mozart fell in love with the clarinet as the closest instrument to the human voice. He was moved by virtuoso Anton Stadler and Theodor Lotz’s basset clarinet to compose his Clarinet Quintet. Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra presents this piece in concert. When: Sunday, March 5, 3pm.

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

Tickets: $65, via theeventscentre.com.au/ event/arco-quintet/.

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LUCY BLOOM

Celebrate International Women’s Day with special guest speaker Lucy Bloom. Award-winning leader, international keynote speaker, consultant and author, Lucy will share her remarkable story and wisdom.

Guaranteed to be inspirational.

When: Tuesday, March 7, 6.30-8.30am.

Where: Maroochy RSL Club, 105 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore. Tickets: scbwn.org.au/events.

When: Saturday March 18

Where: 1 Downunder Drive, Palmview

Cost: Gold Coin Donation (Supporting Rural Aid)

MARCH

SINATRA AT THE SANDS

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE VIOLIN

Spotlight on the Violin will showcase the 13-year-old winner of the National Youth Concerto Competition, Ein Na, performing Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto no 1. Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, from Prince Igor, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No.1 also will feature.

When: Sunday, March 12, 3-5.30pm.

Where: Matthew Flinders College, 1-47 Stringybark Road, Buderim.

Tickets: $20-$48, via events.humanitix.com and search for ‘Spotlight on the violin Sunshine Coast’.

Australian star of stage and screen Tom Burlinson presents a special performance of the classic live album Sinatra at the Sands. Accompanied by his All Star Big Band, Burlinson sings all the songs from this sensational recording of Sinatra in his prime, including Come Fly with Me, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, One for my Baby, You Make Me Feel So Young, Fly Me to the Moon, It was a Very Good Year and My Kind of Town.

When: Friday, March 10, 7.30pm-10pm. Where: Caloundra RSL Club, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra. Tickets: $59, via trybooking.com/ events/landing/994004.

MARCH

AUTHOR ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH

Alexander (Sandy) McCall Smith is best known for his Mma Precious Ramotswe novels, The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, and returns to Australia to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their publication. He is, however, the author of another 55 novels, including the 44 Scotland Street and The Sunday Philosophy Club series. His novels have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.

When: Friday, March 10, 6.30-8pm.

Where: Maleny Primary School, 16 Bunya Street, Maleny.

Tickets: Students $18 and adults $25, via trybooking.com/events/landing/1004130/.

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Gig guide

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Mia Wray, Solbar, 7pm

Michelle Brown, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm Spectrum Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm Janice and the Violets, Caloundra RSL, 9.30pm

Maddi Clarke, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Dear Sunday, Solbar, 7pm

MARCH

MATTHEWS & KNIGHT SING PAUL SIMON

Grace Knight and Wendy Matthews are two of the most-beloved singers in Australian music. They’re both multi-award-winning artists with a swag of Countdown, MTV and ARIA awards between them and a bundle of platinum albums under their belt. In their first show together, these legends present the songs of one of the world’s greatest living songwriters: Paul Simon. Along with an all-star band, they will take music fans on an unforgettable journey across the hits. When: Friday, March 10, 7.30pm. Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $79.90, via theeventscentre.com.au and search for ‘Wendy Matthews’.

DJ Havana Brown, Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 8.30pm

ARRIVAL – ABBA Tribute, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm

The Febs, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm Junction Road, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

The Bennies, Solbar, 6pm

Mozart Clarinet Quintet, The Events Centre, 3pm

British Invasion, Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 7pm

Secret Garden, Maroochy Botanic Gardens, 2.30pm

Alexis and Suzie, Alex Surf Club, 4pm Floorburners, Maroochy RSL, 6pm

* All events were correct at time of printing.

AGE REALLY IS JUST A NUMBER IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH

Jane Stephens believes no one should restrict themselves or self-impose limits on their dreams and desires at any stage in life.

How old is too old? When do we turn a corner and have to see out the rest of our days content with what we own, have done and have learnt so far?

Does it matter now that 50 is the new 40 and ageism has legal boundaries?

In the US, discussions around President Joe Biden’s age have ramped up as another marathon election phase begins. He is a sharp and energetic 80 and shows little sign of slowing.

When superstar Madonna showed her reinvented 64-year-old face to the world at the recent Grammy awards, it was unrecognisable for its lack of lines and obvious cosmetic enhancement.

A Chinese automotive services firm’s job posting in Sichuan province this month was clear about what it wanted in a way that would be illegal and unpalatable in Australia.

The vacancy post to fill a human resources position said: “The average age of the team should be less than 30 years old.”

That means even the youngest of the millennials is considered too old.

Generation Z is the new black there.

Social media is often criticised for its obsession with the young and digitally perfect in messaging and imagery, but it is not the only realm to be so youth obsessed. What I find most intriguing is when people put limitations on themselves because they have crossed a certain chronological boundary.

Too many people lament the passing of the years, uttering such sad things as “if I were younger I …” or “if I had my time again I would have …”

These self-imposed limitations mean so many opportunities are lost and chances for growth missed. It is almost as if they feel their ship has sailed, when they are really still in the throes of getting shipshape.

My mother was awarded her masters degree at age 60. I received my masters at age 40 and my PhD at 45. I learnt to surf at 45, snowboard at 49 and I entered my first triathlon at 50.

I am no superwoman – there are so many like me on the Sunshine Coast – and decided early that age on its own was not going to be a reason not to take on a challenge. Life takes a lifetime to get the hang of, after all.

Ashley Robinson finds himself in the middle of a game of back, shoulders, elbows, toes as he works through another painful week of bad luck.

The diary of a hypochondriac who has only two types of luck: bad and none at all. Guess who? Yep, that’s right. I will give you a snapshot of a recent week that I endured and all around me suffered.

I started getting the flu a couple of Saturdays ago after a long drive back from the Gold Coast. The following day, it had well and truly arrived – coincidentally, 12 months to the day that I first got COVID (another one for the conspiracy theorists).

So I had about four days of whingeing, coughing, sputtering and more whingeing until finally, on the Thursday afternoon, I started to feel better. Old Mate quickly identified this and asked me if I could pot some plants for her.

Awesome. We have pot plants bloody everywhere, but apparently we need more. So after an hour or so, she had created about four more – one of which was the size of a bunya pine in a big clay pot, which she instructed me to place under a tree in the most awkward spot in the yard. As I wrestled with it ... bang!

My back went out and I squealed in pain. Her reaction was: “What a shame,

but can you still shift the other ones?”

Funny how my flu symptoms instantly disappeared as I now concentrated on walking around like a half-open pocket knife. A couple of days later, it improved enough for me to walk and ride my pushbike – carefully, of course. So I decided to ride it to the Cowboys v Broncos NRL game nearby.

I ended up having a couple of beers and left the footy a happy camper until I got on my bike and found that my rechargeable light was as flat as a tack.

“No drama – that’s what street lights are for,” I thought as I rode off. But then I decided to take the canal pathway and turned instantly into the temporary car park for the footy. I failed to notice that the driveway was covered in sand and gravel. Down I went, right in front of the attendant who got a massive laugh out of my cartwheeling entrance.

Instantly, my back was better. My shoulder and elbow were now the centre of my attention. By the way, this will be the first old mate has heard of this when she reads this column and will explain why I was so quiet when I got home.

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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.

INVITING FRIENDS INTO OUR LIVES GROWING OUR FUTURE

Sami Muirhead ponders how quickly her children are growing up and navigating the world with all its joys and disappointments.

Birthdays keep you honest, don’t they? My little girl just turned 12 and her birthday came with a very clear realisation that I now share my first-born child with the world.

Avalon has always stayed home from school on her birthday. The two of us would always just hang. Some years, the movies or the zoo would fill our agenda.

This year, I gave my Year 7 girl the choice: hang with mum or go to school.

Her reply? “I’d like to go to school and see my friends, but let’s go out for dinner to Mexican as a family when I get home.”

Insert dramatic music here. Friends first, then family? And so it begins. My girl is growing in independence and starting to navigate this world by herself.

Birthdays always make me a little sad as I sit back and see how quickly all of our kids are growing up. I have learned as a parent to never take for granted how important friends are for our kids.

Our middle boy is on the autism spectrum and for him, friendships are really difficult. Kids with autism struggle to understand the social rules that come naturally to most of us. They are seen as quiet, different or weird, so they get left out or left behind. Truth is, they desperately

want to make friends but just don’t know what to say or do. It’s like being in another country – wanting to hang with the locals but not understanding a word they say.

It is heartbreaking as a mum to find out that your son was the only boy in a whole class not get a birthday party invite.

If there is one thing you can do to help kids with extra quirks, it is to simply invite them to your kid’s birthday party. Other gorgeous souls have gone out of their way to include our son. We appreciate this more than you will ever know.

His brother and sister get invited to parties all the time. It’s bittersweet: a house filled with excitement at the thought of giving presents and eating sugar, offset by questions such as “how come I never get invited, Mum?”. The excitement when our middle boy receives an invite is like getting one of Willy Wonka’s Golden Tickets.

So, happy birthday to my beautiful Avalon. You may not want to stay at home with Mum anymore but I love that you want to be with your friends. You need them in your life, just like family, so make plenty of them and be a good one back.

Remember: “You may only hold your child’s hand for a short time but you hold their heart forever”.

In recent years, the Sunshine Coast experienced above average growth in housing prices, largely due to migration from southern states. The good news is our housing market continues to perform well despite the expected national market correction. The flipside is, however, resulting pressures on rental cost and availability to accommodate families and workers.

It is estimated that we require at least 3,500 new houses annually to keep pace with population growth alone as we compete with other regions and cities to attract a burgeoning permanent and temporary workforce in high-value industries.

The Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) believes now is the time for pragmatic, decisive regional leadership that ensures we have the most effective policy levers to attract new investors and encourage those already here to continue to deliver the vital infrastructure required to keep our economy prosperous into the future.

SCBC has been working with other industry groups to understand the issues impacting housing availability, affordability and liveability and presented recommendations to Sunshine Coast councillors and executives. In late 2022, SCBC undertook its third investor market survey in the past decade to ascertain regional, national and international investor sentiment.

Our survey found the Sunshine Coast is seen positively as a place to invest when considering strong population growth, demographic and market profiles, high demand and achieving target rates of return. Investors identified Maroochydore

City Centre, Sunshine Coast Airport and Aura as standout projects for

growing and diversifying the region.

Potential constraints include lack of ease in planning matters, how planning schemes are implemented, timeliness and delays in decision making, influence of minority community voices and lack of councillor access. Finally, access to labour poses a serious risk to investment both during development and for ongoing operations, particularly for aged-care and tourism.

We know with certainty that investors place their funds in regions where growth is planned for and not limited.

The big question for the wider community is, do we want a region equipped with affordable housing and the social infrastructure required to support a growing population and diversifying economy?

Or, do we want to somehow halt population growth, understanding this will limit employment opportunities, investment in housing and all other infrastructure classes including hospitals and schools, creating an unaffordable housing market for those who teach our future generations and work in our cafes? Both options have consequences, what’s important is that the Sunshine Coast community is fully informed before making a choice about what our future looks like.

www.scbusinesscouncil.com.au

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

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ACROSS DOWN

1 Have control of events (4,3,4)

9 Sharp-cornered (7)

10 Kingly (5)

11 Sarcastic (4)

12 An official paper (8)

14 Greenish yellow (6)

16 Ingenious (6)

18 Acutely distressing (8)

19 Hit with whip (4)

22 Edible freshwater fish (5)

23 Unlawful (7)

24 Dynamic (4-7)

2 Presage (5)

3 Interval of calm (4)

4 Intense loathing (6)

5 Winding (8)

6 Lack of due care (7)

7 Be actively involved (11)

8 During the whole time (3,3,5)

13 First-rate (3-5)

15 Capital of Libya (7)

17 Violet-blue dye (6)

20 To reason (5)

21 Otherwise (4)

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

With the full moon in your daily routine zone, it’s time to prioritise, organise and stabilise. Avoid being too impulsive about a complicated issue – especially involving money. The sun, Mercury, Neptune and Saturn encourage you to dream ambitious dreams for the future.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

Regal lions love to live in the lap of luxury. Tuesday’s full moon activates your finance zone and encourages your tendency to be hasty with cash and careless with credit. Then penny-pinching Saturn shifts into one of your money zones.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

When it comes to your work and professional prospects, the full moon’s in efficient, no-nonsense Virgo. People don’t care how fabulous, funny and friendly you are – they just want to know you can do your job promptly and competently.

WORDSTEP

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

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

Bulls can blunder around being (unintentionally) insensitive. This week you need to be extra responsive to the needs of children, teenagers and close friends, otherwise Tuesday’s full moon could trigger a misunderstanding or an emotional meltdown.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

The full moon in earthy, practical Virgo on Tuesday sets the stage for a powerful International Women’s Day on Wednesday. It’s a good week to bring an ambitious goal to a conclusion. The Mercury/Uranus link (on the weekend) is wonderful for creative ideas and solutions.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

Steer clear of negative influences that bring you down. Surround yourself with positive people in your family/friendship circle and within your local community. The close connections you foster now will prove beneficial in the future.

1. Who played Roy Batty in the 1982 sci-fi film Blade Runner?

2. From which place was the Greek mythological figure Icarus trying to esape when he flew too close to the sun?

3. Where is the theme park Wet’n’Wild located?

4. Cymophobia is the fear of what?

5. In which country did the 30th of September Movement occur?

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GEMINI

(MAY 22-JUN 21)

Mercury (your ruler) and the sun link up with Uranus, which amplifies your changeable qualities, and your talent for being what you think other people want you to be. But Mars is charging through your sign, which encourages you to shine your authentic light for the world to see.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

Librans can be too laidback. But this week the universe gives you a brisk kick up the backside as dynamic Mars links up with Venus (your patron planet), which makes you more proactive than usual. It’s time to initiate, instigate, negotiate, collaborate and create.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

Taskmaster Saturn finally leaves your sign from Wednesday onwards. Don’t get side-tracked and lose sight of where you are heading. The earthy Virgo full moon encourages you to make plans and put them into daily practice with discipline and dedication.

6. The akbash dog, primarily used to guard livestock, is native to which country?

7. In California which is the ‘high desert’, the Mojave or the Colorado?

8. True or false: squirrels are born without fur?

9. Which gallery in Florence houses The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli?

10. Who did musician Ben Harper (pictured) marry in 2005 and divorce in 2013?

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

On the weekend, compassionate Venus links up with dynamic Mars, which is in your humanitarian zone. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and be proactive about helping others. Can you do some volunteer work, start a fundraiser or organise a working bee?

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

Watch out for stubbornly holding a fixed position: you’re probably not seeing the full picture. If you listen to family and colleagues then you’ll gain a much wider perspective. If you are at the receiving end of some stern words, accept the criticism with good grace.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

Pisces folk are inspirational people. This week there are four planets visiting your sign – the sun, Mercury, Neptune and then Saturn. You’ll feel like daydreaming, visualising and creating even more than usual. It’s time to make your dreams a reality.

HOW FEMALE SURFERS DISCOVERED WAVES OF LIKE-MINDED SOULS

Community is more than just sharing a common goal, living in the same region or having similar interests.

A meaningful community gives its members a sense of belonging and feeling of purpose, while offering a safe and encouraging space. Within this unique atmosphere of respect and trust, community members are able to create new relationships, expand knowledge, open minds and find opportunities that would not be accessible otherwise.

A great example of community is the

one Surf Getaways has created for female surfers over the years.

The female coaches and founders established a community for beginner women in the industry where one didn’t exist, and now they have a thriving following in their learn-to-surf clinics and luxury holidays.

To allow more women across the world to benefit from this community, the team has developed and released a new online community platform. This unique space is available for existing members and women around the world to connect,

watch fitness videos, find surf tips, participate in events and access exclusive content to support their life journey – no matter their age, location or background, and regardless if they surf or not.

So, if you’re looking for something different and to be part of a community of like-minded, adventurous women from all over the world, sign up from $49. Or grab a VIP membership for $99 and receive $775 in discount vouchers for international tours and activities.

Sign up at surfgetaways.com.au/ community.

MARCH IS GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH

Glaucoma – the death of the nerve fibres connecting the eye to the brain – is the second-leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.

Based on epidemiological studies, two per cent of Australians over 50 are likely to have glaucoma, and 50 per cent of those people remain undiagnosed. The more advanced the disease is at diagnosis, the harder it is to treat and the more likely you are to become blind.

If you have a family history of glaucoma, your risk may be as high as 25 per cent. Called the thief of sight, the only way to detect glaucoma is through testing conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Everyone over 50 should be checked for glaucoma at least every two years unless a family history of glaucoma is present. Then is should be checked every six months to a year.

Blindness from glaucoma can be prevented with early diagnosis and management. New technologies and treatments, including laser and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, reduce the treatment burden and risk of blindness.

WORDS: Dr Michael Karpa Ophthalmologist Best Practice Eyecare. Golden Beach bestpracticeeyecare.com.au.

TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING A QUALITY HEARING CLINIC

When looking for a hearing-aid clinic, here is what you need to consider:

1. Reputation: Look for reviews and testimonials from other patients for a sense of the clinic’s reputation and quality of service.

2. Qualifications: Ensure that the clinic employs qualified healthcare professionals, such as audiologists or audiometrists.

3. Services: Choose a clinic that offers a range of services, including hearing assessments, hearing-aid fittings, maintenance and repairs, plus ongoing support and care. It should not be just a shop.

4. Technology range: Look for a clinic that has access to a wide range of devices. Some shops only offer one brand of

hearing aid.

5. Cost: Ensure that the clinic provides clear and transparent pricing for its services and products. Do not be forced into a quick decision. Get a second opinion.

6. Accessibility: Choose a clinic that is conveniently located, easily accessible and flexible. Locally based clinics will understand your environment.

7. Personalised care: Look for a clinic that takes the time to understand your individual needs and preferences, and provides personalised care and recommendations.

8. Aftercare and support: Ensure that the clinic offers ongoing aftercare, including follow-up appointments, maintenance and on-site repair services, plus advice on using and caring for your hearing aids.

9. Choose an Australian owned clinic: It will be better for you and the country in the long run.

By considering these factors, you can find a hearing-aid clinic that meets your needs and provides the best-possible hearing care.

Lisa Burley is a senior clinician at Hear4Good, a local and Australianowned hearing clinic in Caloundra and Golden Beach. Phone 5477 0144 or visit hear4good.com.au.

While there are various treatments available to help combat wrinkles and sagging skin, Bio-Remodelling is quickly becoming the next big thing in the world of non-surgical procedures because of its beautifully natural results.

It teaches your skin to be younger with its truly next-generation approach to skin rejuvenation without filling or contouring your skin. With the ability to stimulate your skin’s own regenerative processes, Bio-Remodelling will improve your skin’s texture, tone and elasticity by activating the production of collagen and other proteins in the skin, offering significant improvements in elasticity and moisturisation.

Bio-Remodelling involves the injection of hyaluronic acid (a bioactive substance) into the skin, stimulating collagen production and restoring volume and firmness. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body and plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin.

When injected into the skin, it stimulates the production of collagen: a protein that gives the skin its elasticity and firmness.

One of the most significant advantages of Bio-Remodelling is that it can be used to treat various areas of the

face, including the forehead, cheeks, chin and neck, as well as other areas of the body, including the hands, décolletage, and knees. This versatility is one reason why Bio-Remodelling is rapidly gaining popularity among patients who seek to address different concerns.

Bio-Remodelling is a safe and effective alternative to traditional facelifts and fillers, with minimal downtime and extraordinary, natural results. The versatility of BioRemodelling, as well as its suitability for patients of all ages and skin types, makes it an excellent option for anyone seeking significant results without resorting to more invasive procedures. As the demand for non-surgical cosmetic procedures continues to grow, BioRemodelling is poised to become one of the most popular treatments available.

WORDS: Dr Carina Joubert Visit Nunkeri Beauty at 1 Nunkeri Court, Forest Glen or nunkeri-beauty.com.

DENTAL

COLLABORATION CAN REPLACE BROKEN TEETH IN SINGLE PROCEDURE

Some people with missing, broken-down teeth often put off treatment due to anxiety, fear of dental impressions, a strong gag reflex, claustrophobia or time constraints. They may now have a solution.

Mrs L, a 60-year-old female patient, was treated by a team of Sunshine Coast specialists, Dr Ramman Oberoi and Dr Ian Wilson, using a digitised guided surgical approach: AuDentes®, developed by a Melbourne prosthodontist Dr Philip Tan.

Her existing compromised teeth were replaced by new implant-supported fixed bridges in a single surgical procedure in a day surgery setting in a hospital.

Popular procedures claiming immediate teeth, in reality, provide them in three to five days, requiring intervention and impressions in a post-surgery swollen and uncomfortable mouth. The temporary bridge then placed requires to be changed to a final one in a few months. AuDentes®, however, offers instant teeth with removal of existing ones, implant placements and final fixed bridges – all done in one day under one

procedure, with comparable costs and minimal time. Some costs may be covered by Medicare and private health cover, too.

If you are unhappy with your teeth or dentures and are considering options to replace them, seek a consultation or more information on this exciting, new treatment option.

Ramman Oberoi Prosthodontics, phone 5444 5679 or email bookings@ rammanoberoi.com.au.

Best Practice. Best Care Cataracts and Dry Eyes

A cataract is any clouding of the lens of the eye. The lens is situated inside the eye, behind the pupil. It acts in the same way as the lens in a camera to help focus light rays on to the light sensitive nervous tissue in the back of the eye – the retina.

Dry eye syndrome is a general term for the breakdown of the tear film that protects the eye’s front surface. It is the most common symptomatic eye condition treated at Best Practice Eyecare. Dry eye syndrome causes chronic, tired, uncomfortable eyes.

Our team will carefully examine your eyes and plan your treatment.

AuDentes® bridges ready to be inserted

Dr Ian Wilson in surgery

USING PHOTOGRAPHS TO IMPROVE SKIN CANCER MANAGEMENT

Last month, we talked about new and changing technology, finding out about how dermatoscopes look into the upper layers of the skin.

This month, we’ll focus on photographing the skin, otherwise known as skin imaging.

Skin imaging plays an important role in skin cancer care.

It has many possible uses, including recording skin spots in your notes, monitoring single or multiple skin spots, and education.

Close-up images are usually taken through a dermatoscope. We can observe specific patterns, structures and colours that give clues to the diagnosis.

There is a lot of benefit in matching these images to biopsy results.

Monitoring skin spots is done by taking images of one or multiple spots and repeating them after a set period of time. Both short and long-term monitoring are possible.

How the spots look on examination and individual patient risk factors influence when and how to use monitoring. Using imaging routinely to record, monitor and learn helps to

identify skin cancers early and minimise avoidable biopsies.

Up-to-date equipment and computer software are essential to get the best out of imaging.

Skin images can be compared side by side, reviewed by location, and also encrypted to be sent with a referral letter.

At SunLife, we have access to the latest imaging and computer technology.

This gives us the best options for patients, so we can provide the bestpossible care.

Dr Simon Hardy is an accredited skin cancer doctor and has been caring for sun-damaged skin in Australia for more than eight years. After previously practising in Caloundra, he has now moved to the new SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre on Wises Road, Buderim. New patient bookings and long-term care are available. sunlifeskincancercare.com.au.

STATE-OF-THE-ART MUSCLE STIMULATOR IS A GAME CHANGER IN PAIN TREATMENT

When most people hear muscle stimulators, they envisage a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) machine: compact, low energy and best for targeting small areas.

Recently, Cutera released a state-ofthe-art muscle stimulator, the truSculpt Flex, based on Multi-Directional Stimulation (MDS), a new muscle

stimulation technology that provides safe and consistent results with direct muscle stimulation.

MDS uses a bioelectrical impulse designed and researched to provide targeted muscle stimulation for optimal strengthening, firming and toning.

The Flex has proven to be superior to other technologies that lack the ability to target a specific muscle group, only produce single, linear muscle contractions and cannot challenge muscles on a long-term basis. Sun Sculpt Body Contouring is the sole provider of this technology on the Sunshine Coast. Registered nurse Emma Wallace owns and runs Sun Sculpt and the treatments she delivers are underpinned by years of nursing experience.

A recent client, Sharon, was amazed at how she felt at the end of her first session. “It feels like I’m wearing the support brace that I use when I do my housework, but it’s not on me,” she says.

Dr Daevyd Rodda Orthopaedic Surgeon

An innovative approach to hip and knee replacement

Dr. Daevyd Rodda is a highly experienced and innovative hip and knee replacement surgeon based on the Sunshine Coast. He leads a specialised, multi-disciplinary team and regularly trains Australian and International surgeons in advanced techniques including:

• Anterior, minimally invasive total hip replacement

• Patient specific and Robotic knee replacement

• Complex revision hip and knee replacement

Four to six treatments are recommended as an initial series, and muscles continue to improve for up to 12 weeks post-treatment. Special pricing is available for lower back pain sufferers. For more information or a complimentary consultation, phone Emma at Sun Sculpt on 0448 441 509 or book at sunsculpt.com.au. Contact

NAVIGATING CHANGES OF PERIMENOPAUSE

A women’s hormone journey is like an ocean tide: symptoms come and go and they are ever-changing.

Sometimes it can be stormy and for others, it can be a peaceful and calm transition.

WHAT IS PERIMENOPAUSE?

Perimenopause refers to a life stage where your reproductive cycle slows and your ovaries reduce their function.

Women are born with about one or two million eggs.

These eggs steadily decrease as we reach puberty and travel through each menstrual cycle. When viable egg supply decreases in a woman’s 40s, ovaries will reduce oestrogen production: this is where the transition towards menopause or “perimenopause” will occur. It usually is first noticed in women in their 40s when there are changes in the regularity of their menstrual cycle. This can cause changes in the flow, frequency, length and timing.

Blood pathology can also check the levels of hormones: FSH and oestradiol.

As the journey towards menopause starts, FSH levels will rise and oestradiol levels will drop. Menopause occurs when a woman has had 12 months without a menstrual cycle. During this phase ,many women may experience symptoms at different stages that come and go. These may include:

• hot flushes

• mood swings

• heart palpitations

• low libido, vaginal dryness and vaginal tenderness

• headaches, migraines or sleeplessness

• breast soreness, joint pain and muscle aches

• slowing of metabolism and weight gain

• brain fog, lethargy or low energy

• itchy and dry skin

• digestive and bowel movement changes.

WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR JOURNEY

Supporting your body systems with fresh organic foods and herbs will help process these changes more efficiently.

Ditch those inflammation-causing foods that are processed and loaded with hormones, fake fillers, chemicals, colours and preservatives. Most importantly, give your liver some love. Your liver is the powerhouse of your body systems and works 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you process and remove excess hormones and toxins from your body.

Ashwagandha, ginseng and schisandra are all herbs which can assist with reducing stress and promoting calmness.

In addition to this, exercising, meditation and sleep are all important factors, which may also help with regulating symptoms. To learn more or discuss your symptoms, pop into Kunara Organic Marketplace and speak to one of the friendly naturopaths. They can help you through this process in a confidential manner – whether it be with herbal supplements, dietary advice or even general support.

– Article written by Kunara Organic Marketplace qualified naturopath Assunta Hamilton.

Kunara Organic Marketplace is open seven days at 330 Mons Road, Forest Glenn. kunara.com.au

6 SURPRISING SYMPTOMS OF HEART DISEASE

You’re probably familiar with some of the more ‘classic’ symptoms that indicate heart disease.

But did you know that heart disease can also cause symptoms affecting other parts of your body?

Cough – While a cough is a fairly common sign of a chest infection or lung condition, a persistent cough can also be a symptom of heart failure.

Jaw pain/toothache – This can be a symptom of reduced flow of blood to the heart muscle, with the pain radiating from the chest to the jaw.

Swollen feet and ankles – Having swollen feet and ankles that won’t go away can be a symptom of heart failure.

Dizziness – The list of causes of dizziness is long, but keep in mind it can be a symptom of an abnormal heart rhythm. Leg pains/cramps – Lower leg pains and cramps can be a sign of reduced blood flow to the legs (called peripheral arterial disease).

Poor sleep – People with sleep apnoea have a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart failure, coronary heart disease and stroke.

For more information, visit heartfoundation.org.au.

LIFESTYLE THE NUMBER ONE CHOICE

of lifestyle and affordability, enabled by technology – the ability to work remotely.”

Mr Ryder says Australians have been relocating in big numbers and the most popular destinations have been Queensland and WA, with the Sunshine State number one by a significant margin.

However, a misunderstanding of the affordable lifestyle trend has resulted in some commentators suggesting that people will move back to the big cities now the pandemic lockdowns appear to have be behind us, he says.

“There’s no statistical evidence that this is happening, and we certainly don’t expect it to happen,” Mr Ryder says.

strong demand and price growth in many areas,” Mr Ryder says.

“Indeed, the regions overall have been outperforming the capital cities on price for the past five years, thanks to this compelling trend.

“And now, at a time when some markets are declining from the boom-time peak levels, the regional markets overall are showing the strongest resistance to the downturn trend, which is why we believe that the ‘Exodus to Affordable Lifestyle’ trend will continue.”

Mr Ryder says what may change is the focus on different locations and regions for migrants.

Aussies began an exodus to affordable lifestyle locations years before the pandemic occurred and the trend will continue for the foreseeable future, according to new research.

Hotspotting Director Terry Ryder says the exodus to affordable lifestyle phenomenon began at least five years ago as large volumes of people left big expensive cities for smaller more affordable locations.

“This core population trend has been

happening for many years. The official population data shows that Sydney has been losing population to other parts of Australia for the past 10 years and Melbourne has been losing to internal migration for five to six years,” Mr Ryder says.

“While the COVID19 lockdown period made all this more visible and gave it extra momentum, this trend certainly wasn’t caused by the pandemic.

“Fundamentally, this big migration of population has been caused by the pursuit

“Apart from anything else, the notion that families who have decided to sell their homes, uproot their lives and relocate themselves and their kids to another part of Australia, will casually decide to do so again so soon is unrealistic.”

Mr Ryder says Australians continue to leave our two biggest cities and head north or west with the latest data showing that Queensland is a huge beneficiary of population growth from internal migration.

“The result for regional property markets has been extraordinary, leading to

Nambour

Deceased Estate – Triplex Opportunity

A rarely found prize is this well located, single level triplex block that offers 3 x 1 bedroom units, just a short stroll to the heart of Nambour. This is an ideal opportunity to secure an income producing investment.

• You will be hard pressed to find anything else like it. 3 x 1 bedroom units within a stroll to town

• Neat and tidy units of full Besser Block construction that’s virtually indestructible

• Long standing elderly tenancies that are keen to stay on

• A set and forget investment opportunity, contact agents for inspection and investment details

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“We have seen phenomenal growth in prices in seaside hotspots like Byron Bay, the Gold and Sunshine coasts, the Central Coast in NSW and the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria,” Mr Ryder says.

“Buying in a regional centre can represent a win-win-win situation for investors – cheaper prices, higher rental yields, and good potential for price growth.”

Mr Ryder says Queensland has many good options, including Toowoomba, Rockhampton, and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

A new report by Hotspotting reveals the mass exodus from the big cities for a more affordable lifestyle is set to continue.

THE BEST KEPT SECRET ON THE COAST!

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 4th March from 11:30 am – 12 noon

THE ENTERTAINER

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 4th March from 10:30 am – 11 am

We thank all our valued clients for entrusting us when selling and buying property and for your reviews.

We are honoured and proud this year to win both the 2023 Minyama Agent and Agency of the Year and the 2023 Buddina Agent and Agency of the Year Awards!

It’s a wonderful feeling to maintain this achievement for SIX years, having won various awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

If you want to know what your home could be worth in today’s market, contact Trevor on 0400 818 777 for a confidential chat.

Contact Trevor Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444 n

ENTRY LEVEL RIVERSIDE LIVING – DREAM

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 & Noosa Beach. An open plan design with an extensive use of glass allows informal living in light-filled spaces. A second lounge room, three bedrooms with built-in robes, family bathroom, double garage, garden shed, new carpet and expansive grassed areas further enhance the appeal of the property.

– NOOSAVILLE

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.

CAPTIVATING IMMACULATE HOME ON THE WATERWAYS OF MOOLOOLABA!

46 Carrothool Place, Mooloolaba

46 Carrothool Place is a sophisticated, impeccably renovated home, positioned in the desirable waterways of Mooloolaba. Sitting on a 892m2 lot with 27m of waterfront makes this the perfect coastal home. The heart of the home offers expansive open areas, a luxurious fireplace and a sensational designer kitchen with magnificent views over the water. The living and dining reflects an open layout and flows onto the waterside alfresco area, making this an ideal home for entertaining.

• Low-set waterfront home

• Sophisticated renovation

• 8m pontoon and jetty (ETA April)

• In-ground pool

• Close to shops and restaurants

• Off-street parking for caravan

434

Auction: Forthcoming Auction

Inspect: Saturday 4th March 9-9:30am

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

TIMELESS, UNDERSTATED APPEAL

From page 32

Aprivate, gated estate awaits behind established landscape and a rendered block fence, revealing a timeless residence of understated appeal. Offered to the market for the first time, this impressive Costa Home sits amid over a quarter of an acre (0.1 hectare). The residence appeals from the moment you enter the gates along the meandering driveway. The double-storey façade blends with its environment while offering a bold impression. High ceilings, timber flooring and textured wallpaper create a warm welcome as one living area flows seamlessly to the next.

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A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity

This once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase this 21.46 acre property in the heart of Chevallum has now arrived! Just a short distance from Chevallum State School and less than 5 minutes by car to Palmwoods and 10 minutes to Nambour and Maroochydore this property is ready to be given a new life. Currently needing some TLC the property does retain a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home which is in need of some major renovation. Zoned Rural, being relatively flat and having a creek through the property, and being so close to the Bruce Highway, opens up this property to some great rural opportunities or some lifestyle changes for the discerning buyer. The property is ready for its next use.

AUCTION On site Saturday, 11 March at 10am

Mooloolaba, 10 Hibiscus Avenue

Character & Charm In The Heart Of Mooloolaba

Invest in your future and quality of life with this tranquil haven only 2 kilometres from the crystal clear waters of Mooloolaba beach. This quaint home exudes charm and new beginnings, whether you are looking to renovate or start fresh and build your dream home.

• Your own 531m2 sanctuary right in the heart of Mooloolaba • 2km walk to Mooloolaba beach • Undercover parking for 3 vehicles • Air-conditioning throughout the home

• Abundance of character and charm

• Fully fenced, large, shady backyard framed with beautiful greenery • Centrally located to the ocean, schools and shops • Solar panels fitted

Mooloolaba, 203/21 Douglas Street

Nova On Douglas - Contemporary Coastal Living!

Oozing beachside appeal and coastal convenience, this immaculate two-bedroom 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.

• Premium beach-side living in ‘Nova Apartments’

• Contemporary two-bedroom apartment

• Quality appliances, fixtures and fittings

• Spacious master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe

• Secure basement parking space and storage cage

• Facilities include a swimming pool, steam room, entertainment area and gym

• Perfect for owner occupiers, permanent tenants or holiday rental

• Ideally positioned a short stroll from patrolled beaches

A private gated estate awaits behind the seclusion of established landscape and a rendered block fence, r evealing a timeless residence of understated appeal. Offered to the market for the first time ever, this impressive Costa Home majestically sits amidst over a quarter of an acre of established, manicured surrounds. Designed to create harmonious family living, integrating with impressive entertaining, the result is a residence that has been created with quality and style.

GRANT SMITH & SEAN HARDING

22+1

FOR SALE VIEW $1,895,000 Contact Agent

07 5445 8505

171 Mooloolaba Road

Grant Smith Property

AUCTIONS

Sat, 4 March, 10am

Open from 9:30am

6 Whitecap Court, Bokarina

Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

Open from 9:30am

49/174 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland

Taylor Sierp 20402318 443

Open from 9:30am

254/25 Saint Vincents Court, Minyama

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

Sold prior to auction

27 Statesman Circuit, Sippy Downs

Dallas Foster 0426807163

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

Sat, 4 March, 11am

Open from 9:30am 51 Glenview Road, Glenview

Kylie Kis 0411 579 795

Open from 10:30am

22 Ruby Crescent, Meridan Plains

Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375

Alisha Galea 0400 298 611

Open from 10:30am

16/174 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore

Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Sarah Olsen 0436 325 257

Open from 10:30am

4 Flindersia Place, Mountain Creek Michael Chapman 0422 010 000

Sat, 4 March, 12pm

Open from 11:30am

204/6 Wharf Street, Maroochydore

Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Open from 11:30am

305/29-37 First Avenue, Mooloolaba

Steven Allen 0416 110 918

Sold prior to auction

2/28 Dalton Drive, Maroochydore

Simon Howe 0418 401 300

Sat, 4 March, 1pm

Open from 12:30pm

11/75 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore

Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Sat, 4 March, 2pm

Open from 1:30pm

12 Almaden Lane, Maroochydore

Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

Thurs, 9 March, 3pm

Open from 2:30pm

6 Glenhaven Court, Palmview

Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375

Alisha Galea 0400 298 611

Thurs, 9 March, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm

16/32 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba

Taylor Sierp 0402 318 443

Open from 4:30pm

1 Kingfisher Crescent, Palmview

Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375

Alisha Galea 0400 298 611

Thurs, 9 March, 5:30pm

ONLINE

1/81 Bir nya Boulevard, Bir nya

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

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.

22/130 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland

AUCTION RESULTS

4 CANDLEWOOD CLOSE, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD – $1,200,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Home Sunshine Coast, Rebecca Fletcher / Alan Riley 0404 866 358 / 0422 723 719

3/4-6 WYREENA TERRACE, CALOUNDRA

Passed in at $575,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Ryan Bradeley, 0418 793 670

2 OAK COURT, MINYAMA

Passed in at $3,300,000

5 bed, 5 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Brett Higgins, 0414 775 133

1/62-68 RIVER ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA

Passed in at $1,250,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Brett Higgins, 0414 775 133

25/12 BRIGHT PLACE, BIRTINYA

Passed in $550,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Taylor Sierp, 0402 318 443

22/130 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

Sold under the hammer – $3,300,000

3 bed, 2.5 bath, 3 car, pool, Ray White, Candice Contencin, 0412 880 084

18 BARINGA STREET, WARANA

Sold under the hammer – $920,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 4 car, Ray White, Mitch Rowe, 0418 456 176

7 ALKIRA STREET, BUDDINA

Passed in at $1,000,000

3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Ryan Bradeley, 0418 79 670

95-97 MAIN CREEK ROAD, TANAWHA

Passed in at $2,050,000, now on the market for $2,199,000

8 bed, 4 bath, 6 car, Ray White, Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933

VIEWS FROM EVERY ANGLE

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

Facing north and with one of the best outlooks on the ground floor, this well-presented three-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront garden apartment has private access to the boardwalk surrounding the complex. It also features tranquil water views from almost every angle of its 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. The terrace spans the apartment’s entire width, making it the ideal spot to entertain and dine al fresco. Other features include an internal laundry, ducted air-conditioning, intercom entry and two basement car spaces with double storage cages and lift access.

Baringa Street, Warana

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE Hacksaw Ridge.

(2016) (MA15+) Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington. A conscientious objector becomes a medic.

11.15 MOVIE Point Of No Return.

(1993) (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos. From BlueBet Stadium, Sydney.

8.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

9.40 All The Way: Panthers Title Defence. (PG)

11.10 The First 48. (M)

6.25pm Better Date Than Never. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG)

8.35 The Larkins At Christmas. (PG) The Larkins prepare for Christmas.

9.40 Traces. (M) A lab assistant pursues a killer.

10.30 Miniseries: Time. (M)

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) Florence returns to Saint-Marie.

8.30 Vera. (M) Part 3 of 4.

10.05 Miniseries: Butterfly. (M) Part 3 of 3.

10.50 Queerstralia. (M)

11.50 Finding Alice. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 Border Patrol. (PG) Follows New Zealand border officials.

8.30 MOVIE John Wick: Chapter 3 –Parabellum. (2019) (MA15+) Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. John Wick is pursued by killers.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE The Notebook. (2004) (PG) Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling. An old man reads a love story.

11.00 MOVIE The Choice. (2016) (PG)

6.30pm The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PG) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (M) 11.00 Just For Laughs

6pm Bondi Rescue. (PG)

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The team investigates a shootout.

8.30 FBI: International. (M) An American vintner is shot in France.

10.30 NCIS. (M)

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M)

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Danger Ahead.

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Devon. (PG) Presented by Rob Bell.

9.25 Royal Autopsy. Part 1 of 2.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

6.30pm News.

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. Part 1 of 4.

9.25 Inside Windsor Castle: Four Divorces And A Fire. (PG)

10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (MA15+)

7.30

6.30pm The Project. A look at

7.30

9.00

6.30pm The Project.

10.00 SBS News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG)

7.30

8.45

9.45 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+)

Round2. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. From BlueBet Stadium, Sydney.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (M) Carisi and Rollins work together.

9.40 Fire Country. (M) A difficult rescue goes awry.

10.40 Bull. (M)

11.30 Bull. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wildlife ER: Brisbane Floods. (PG) The clinic deals with the aftermath of a flood.

8.30 The Swap. (M) Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Bloodlands. (M) Tom choreographs a final reckoning.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

6.30pm

7.35 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar.

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Becoming A Superpower. (PG) Hosted by President Bill Clinton.

DIGITAL CHOICE

ABC PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) 7MATE (CH74) 9GO! (CH82) 9GEM (CH81) BOLD (CH53) PEACH (CH52)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Proposition. (2005) (MA15+) Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone. 10.10 Doctor Who. (PG) 10.55 Silent Witness. 11.55 Killing Eve.

7.30pm Spicks And

11.05 Fleabag. 11.40 Cucumber.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Louis

Theroux: Transgender Kids. (M) 9.30 Louis

Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 10.30

Women Of Steel.

11.25 Micro Monsters.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Micro Monsters. 8.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.40 Long Lost Family.

10.25 MOVIE Jaimen Hudson: From Sky To Sea. (2021) (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security USA. (PG) 8.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG) 11.30 Border Security USA. (PG)

6pm Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 I Escaped To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG) 10.30 Vintage Roads: Great And Small.

6pm Border Security USA. 6.30 Border Patrol. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Heathrow. 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Gold Digger. (M)

7pm Pawn Stars. 7.30

MOVIE Waterworld. (1995) (M) 10.15

MOVIE Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. (1981) (MA15+) 12.20am MOVIE Locusts. (2019) (MA15+)

6pm Pawn Stars. 6.30 Building Giants. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations. 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. (PG) 9.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Trains.

6pm MOVIE Batman. (1989) (PG) 8.40 MOVIE Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016) (M) Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill. 11.45 MOVIE Whiteout. (2009) (MA15+)

6pm American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Patriot. (2000) (MA15+) Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger. 11.50 MOVIE Bonnie And Clyde. (1967) (M)

6pm MOVIE Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. (2009) (G) Zachary Levi, David Cross. 7.45 MOVIE Meet The Fockers. (2004) (M) 10.05 MOVIE Little Fockers. (2010) (M)

7pm MOVIE Back To The Future Part II. (1989) (PG) 9.10 MOVIE Executive Decision. (1996) (M)

7pm MOVIE 17 Again. (2009) (PG) Zac Efron, Leslie Mann. 9.00 MOVIE The Hitman’s Bodyguard. (2017) (MA15+) 11.20 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords.

6pm That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Mechanic: Resurrection. (2016) (MA15+) 10.30 Young Sheldon. 11.00 That ’70s

7pm ACA. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. 8.30 MOVIE Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018) (PG) 10.40 MOVIE Footloose. (1984) (M)

6pm Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 2. Fijian Drua v Waratahs. 8.30pm Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 8.45 MOVIE Platoon. (1986) (MA15+) Charlie Sheen. 11.10 House.

MOVIE The Way West. (1967) (PG)

Bondi Vet.

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 Evil. (M) 11.15 MacGyver. (PG)

6pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 19. Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 9.15 JAG. (PG) 10.15 MacGyver. (PG) 11.10 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG)

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7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 MOVIE Deep Rising. (1998) (MA15+) Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Anthony Heald.

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Basketball. NBL. Finals. Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers. 8.30 Friends. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 Nancy Drew. (M) 11.30 Frasier. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.55 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.45 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.15 Friends. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.05 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.00 Friends. (PG)

To wash your board shorts or not? Me? Absolutely not. But despite my pleas, they still get put in the wash rather than hung on the fence ready for the next surf. I do wear my favourites until the death, which reminds me of a story 10 years ago while surfing in large Noosa waves. As I got hit on the head by a jacking 8ft bomb, my old board shorts were shredded to pieces and I could feel the draft but I couldn’t stop to fix anything. I pity the poor guys behind me when I duck-dived as I was wearing nothing under them, so they got the full view. Was an interesting walk back to car park.

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