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From the editor

Ihave always been a fan of recycled clothing. I love nothing more than poking around my local thrift shops to unearth a treasure.

You never know quite what you are going to find, including quality, designer brands that would otherwise cost a fortune. I often think about the story behind each piece, too – the person who wore them before me. But there are many more benefits to slow fashion, including our environment.

Did you know that 100 billion items of clothing are produced each year, with tonnes of it ending up as landfill, taking hundreds of years to break down. In this issue, we catch up with a talented local duo who are passionate about educating people about the importance of slow fashion through their Nambour exhibition that also pays homage to the diversity of the eclectic hinterland town (turn to page 12 for the story).

Also in this issue, we have some fabulous ideas to give your pad a cosy refresh for autumn, plus some inspiration for your next holiday.

Until next time, enjoy the read!

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

Our community Features

A family pass to Nurture Festival

The banks of Lake Kawana are set to come alive on Saturday, May 6, with a festival like no other. Bring the family, organise the crew or maybe just rock up on your own. Nurture Festival is about connecting with like-minded people and feeling the support of your community. To celebrate, we have five family passes to give away (2 adults and 2 children).

THE NATIONAL SECURITY CLOCK IS TIKTOKING

Some experts are questioning whether a social media app’s ban on government devices for security reasons goes far enough. WORDS: AAP.

Social media app TikTok will be banned on Australian government-issued devices because of national security risks.

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced the ban after receiving advice from intelligence and security agencies. He says the directive will come into effect “as soon as practicable”.

“Exemptions will only be granted on a case-by-case basis and with appropriate security mitigations in place,” Mr Dreyfus says.

Concerns over TikTok relate to the potential for data to be harvested and accessed by the Chinese government under national laws that can compel companies to hand over information.

But TikTok Australia and New Zealand

general manager Lee Hunter says there is no evidence that the app is a security risk to Australians and it should not be treated differently to other social media platforms.

“We are extremely disappointed by this decision which, in our view, is driven by politics, not by fact,” he says.

“We are also disappointed that TikTok, and the millions of Australians who use it, were left to learn of this decision through the media, despite our repeated offers to engage with government constructively about this policy.”

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who has more than 100,000 TikTok followers, earlier confirmed he would delete his account.

He says his government will follow the

lead of its federal counterparts on matters of national security.

Cyber security expert Alastair MacGibbon says the public’s use of the app should also be reconsidered.

“I do wonder whether or not there needs to be some broader action,” he told ABC Radio.

“This is not around things made in China, as it’s often depicted.

“This is an argument about things controlled by China.”

Opposition Security spokesman James Paterson says Australia is behind other countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Canada which have implemented a ban on government devices.

He says TikTok represents a serious espionage threat and wider action to protect the public should be the government’s next step.

“The data privacy and security risks and also the foreign interference risks that affect millions of Australians who use the platform are so far not yet dealt with,” he told Sky News.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the coalition will support the decision but queries why it has taken so long for that decision to be revealed.

“If the Director-General of Security is giving advice to members of parliament, they should follow it,” he says.

Greens Senator David Shoebridge says the government’s directive has missed the point and does not confront data security problems.

“Banning TikTok from government devices is a publicity stunt which masks the fact our data is being exploited by every corporation that can get its hands on it – social media platforms, health apps, the games our children play,” he says.

NEW DATA REVEALS EXTENT OF NATION’S RENTAL CRISIS

Australia’s rental crisis has become even harder for tenants, with new data showing prices rising and more difficulty in finding a place to live.

The latest CoreLogic rental review for the first quarter of the year reveals a 2.5 per cent rise in the cost of rent nationally. The increases mean renters on average will have to fork out an extra $52 a week, or $2727 a year.

Vacancy rates have fallen to nearrecord lows, with 1.1 per cent of rental properties available.

The shortage has been driven by a return to pre-pandemic overseas migration levels, coupled with a shortage in rental listings across the country.

The report’s author Kaytlin Ezzy says the findings show renters are facing an even-harder time.

“The re-acceleration of Australia’s rental market won’t be welcome news for those tenants already struggling to find affordable accommodation in our capital cities,” she says.

Figures have shown the number of national rental listings at under 95,000 properties – 17.3 per cent below levels at a similar time last year.

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Eggs-cellent reflexes Did you know?

Do you remember?

Disney’s Bambi animated movie backgrounds were inspired by paintings of the Song dynasty – an innovation by Chinese-born lead artist Tyrus Wong. The New York Times reports that Wong “endured poverty, discrimination and chronic lack of recognition, not only for his work at Disney but also for his fine art, before finding acclaim in his 90s”.

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Quote of the week

By the numbers

Chances are if you paid a visit to any Australian corner store through the 1950s to the early ’90s, you would have found a tray of these chocolate bars perched on the counter. Introduced in the 1940s, the much-loved Mastercraft Scorched Peanut Bar was removed from the market for some time. Good news if you are feeling nostalgic – they were revived in 2019!

Today in history – April 13

1919 – British troops massacre 400 unarmed civilians in India. BrigadierGeneral Reginald Dyer ordered his men to shoot into the crowd “to punish the Indians for disobedience”. The independence movement grew after the Amritsar massacre.

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9.6km/h

The precise speed when jogging becomes running.

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1960 – The world’s first satellite navigation system is launched. The US Navy used Transit 1B to update navigation systems aboard its Polaris submarines. 1970 – An oxygen tank explodes on Apollo 13, leaving the spacecraft crippled. The emergency prompted Jack Swigert’s often misquoted words: “Houston, we’ve had a problem”.

1997 – Tiger Woods becomes the youngest-ever golfer to win the Masters Tournament. The then 21-year-old was also the first person of African heritage to win a major golf title.

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“We all have the light we need, we just have to put it in practice.

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A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE SUNSHINE COAT

An upcoming exhibition pays homage to Nambour while also championing the slow fashion movement. WORDS: Lahnee Pavlovich.

The notion of slow fashion is a foreign one to most of us. It’s understanding that every garment we buy has a story behind it – a story connected to a person who has put the fabric together, sewn it, created it.

Slow fashion is figuring out that story.

And this story of slow fashion makes up part of another being told by fine art photographer Ketakii Jewson-Brown and seamstress Shaye Hardisty through their current, collaborative exhibition: “The Sunshine Coat Project”, which opened on April 4 at The Old Ambulance Station Gallery in Nambour.

The other part of that story is a love letter to Nambour through fashion, photography and video, as told through the lens of this interdisciplinary artistic duo.

“The Sunshine Coat Project features a

collection of handmade coats alongside a photographic essay which dives deep into the layers of place, memory, belonging, fashion and…Nambour,” Ketakii says.

“It kicked off April 4 and will be on display until April 29 to coincide with Fashion Revolution Week and Earth Day, with a discussion on slow fashion happening April 28, too.”

Ketakii grew up in Maleny.

She developed a love of capturing moments after her mother gifted her a 35mm camera she found at Woodford Folk Festival.

“I have been taking pics ever since, inspired by the wonder of people and places, the things that reminded me of our innate playful nature as humans,” she says.

“Shaye and I came to be close through photos. She is an incredible seamstress and musician from Mapleton, I was taking

images for her Instagram and, in exchange, she would make me clothes –the best little deal ever.

“So, when the council offered us the opportunity to pitch a project for a residency in Nambour, we teamed up to

“We started with this idea of The Sunshine Coat as a Coast-wide project incorporating different regions and only taking three months to complete. But the more we thought about it, and the more time we spent in Nambour, we realised there was more than enough material to focus our exhibition here,” Ketakii says.

“We loved what Nambour had to offer as far as diversity, how eclectic it is and how unapologetic it is in terms of fashion, people, lifestyle. So, we thought, ‘Let’s sit with this and see what comes of it’. And from here, The Sunshine Coat Project really started coming to life.

bring our skills together and wanted to create something special.”

And that’s exactly what the two have done in conjunction with 11 other creatives and the help of Nambour locals.

“We also realised that sewing 10 coats in just three months was not in alignment with the story we wanted to tell about slow fashion, and it would be a mad rush.

“Instead, we spent time connecting with the collaborating artists, heard stories told by community members

Ketakii Jewson-Brown and Shaye Hardisty

“This project is a way ... we can highlight the layers of belonging and care this community offers up”

FAST FACTS

The average person only wears up to 40 per cent of the clothes they own. Despite owning a lot of clothes, most people wear the same items over and over again.

The average person buys 60 per cent more clothing and keeps them for about half as long as they did 15 years ago.

Over 60 per cent of clothes are made from polyester and other plastic sources which can’t be broken down. Half-a-million tonnes of these contaminants reach the ocean each year.

100 billion items of clothing are produced annually. In landfill, decomposing materials from clothing manufacturing can take up to hundreds of years to break down while releasing methane into the environment.

Global clothing production represents the third-largest manufacturing industry in the world, trumped only by the automotive and technology industries.

Of the clothes that go to charity, only about 15 per cent are resold within Australia. The rest is sent to developing nations to be disposed of and to landfill.

“Buy less, choose well, make it last.”

about their town and spent 18 months working out of 2nd Space, a Sunshine Coast Council-funded creative hub, to bring this to life.

“We have been supported above and beyond by the Nambour creative community and I feel like this project is a way in which we can highlight the layers of belonging and care this community offers up, no matter who you are or where you are from.”

For Shaye, the incorporation of sustainability and slow fashion ethos into the project meant following strict rules: only sewing with either recycled or organic materials, using scraps in clever

ways and following up with suppliers to find out where things are not only manufactured, but also grown. So, most of the fabric used in this project was digitally printed on Eco Drill – an organic and recycled cotton by Next State Print: a family-owned business based in Thornbury, Victoria. The timeline was chosen to coincide with Fashion Revolution Week, which highlights the nasty side of the fast fashion industry.

“For example, people don’t realise that 9000 garments a day are getting pumped out of various mainstream fast fashion outlets,” Ketakii says.

“Then we look at the environmental impact of virgin polyester on the environment, which is horrific. When you boil polyester down, it reduces to oil and is the second-highest pollutant in the world. There are simply too many clothes on the planet and they won’t break down.

“We want to show people that small changes can make a huge impact in the long run and the best thing people can do to help is to wear the clothes they already

own, look after them and make them last, then purchase less.

“Don’t buy into new trends.

“And honestly, one of the things we love about the Nambour community is that no one buys into trends. They wear what they want, when they want. So, the exhibition and what it stands for is perfect for this part of the Sunshine Coast.

“We hope that The Sunshine Coat Project will surprise gallery visitors with its playful and yet deep reflection on this iconic Sunshine Coast locale and bring attention to sustainable fashion.”

A sustainable fashion speaking event on April 28 will feature key slow fashion advocates. The closing party on April 29 boasts local bands, drinks and a food truck.

“People can expect colour, vibrant coats handmade by Shaye, photographic images of people in the coats taken in and around Nambour, and the love stories that go with that,” Ketakii says.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1. Follow the three Rs: reuse, reduce, recycle.

2. Don’t be impulsive and buy into fashion trends.

3. Take better care of the clothes you have and use them until they are no longer wearable.

4. Choose quality over quantity.

5. Look at the labels and do your research – only buy clothing that supports slow fashion and sustainability.

6. Shop local.

More information from instagram.com/ thesunshinecoatproject/ and theoldambulancestation.com/thesunshine-coat-project.

Here is what you need to know about fast fashion and how you can do your part.

The Compass Institute Inc. 20-year celebrations

Celebrating 20 years of changing lives on a daily basis, The Compass Institute Inc. put on the party of the year with its Compass Shindig at Venue 114 recently. Headlining the sensational event, which attracted more than 300 locals, was Sunshine Coast singing sensation Taylor Moss.

Images: Supplied

Antonio Puelma, Chris Clyne

Mahoney Neuwirth, Hilary Somerville, Trent Wakerley, Paul Kusy

Tanya Armstrong Phillips & Michael Phillips

Ella, Monica & Rob Crick

Compass CEO & founder David Dangerfield, Dan Hunt

Janelle Skuthorpe, Phoebe Skuthorpe, Fay Mansell

Victoria Uhlig, Emilie Kirk, Matthea Uhlig, Theresa Holland, Kimberley GeorgeKyle Kimble, Samille Muirhead, Wayne & Melissa McFetridgeKira Steinhaus, Roland Leitner, Mallory Lietner and Yumi Tuckett

Sandra Brodie, Kelly Hammond

Keith & Bev Leviston, Audrey & Graham Lyttle

Todd Saarinen, Peta Treutler, Erin Saarinen, Tony Pattinson

CORRECTING A COMMUNITY INJUSTICE

The controversial Caloundra Watchhouse still remains idle. That’s despite the state government abandoning plans in January last year to repurpose it as a youth remand centre after sustained

community backlash. Police officers continue to transport detainees on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast almost a further 40 minutes north to the Maroochydore Watchhouse. But it seems that won’t be the case for long.

A Queensland Police Service spokesperson says it is expected the Caloundra Watchhouse will return to a fully operational Queensland Police watchhouse by August this year.

“The Queensland Police Service, in consultation with the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs (DCYJMA), is managing the project for the reinstatement of the Caloundra Watchhouse as an operational watchhouse facility,” the spokesperson says.

“The option to repurpose the facility to a youth detention centre was explored by the state government and was ultimately rejected …

“Some modifications were made that are now being corrected to allow for the facility to continue as an operational Queensland Police watchhouse.”

The Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, which operates Queensland’s youth detention centres, announced in July 2021 that the police watchhouse at 3 Gregson Place had been chosen for a short-term holding facility for young accused awaiting trial.

Youth Justice began awarding tenders and gutting the facility in November 2021, even though public consultation was ongoing and the centre was not formally approved.

Sunshine Coast Council expressed its opposition to the location of the facility.

Member for Kawana Jarrod Bleijie tabled a petition with more than 6000 signatures in state parliament, supported by Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie, a former homicide and child protection detective.

After considerable backlash and a

plea to the state government by Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt, Youth Justice Minister Leanne Linard announced the proposal would “no longer proceed after extensive community consultation”.

“That process found that Caloundra wasn’t the right place for this temporary centre,” she said at the time.

“We welcome the feedback, we listened to the community’s concerns and we have acted on those concerns.”

She added that the watchhouse would continue to be used by police as an operational watchhouse.

But when pushing for the remand centre, Youth Justice had described the existing facility as “decommissioned”, and police always maintained it was operational and not in need of an upgrade.

In an article in June last year, My Weekly Preview ’s sister news website Sunshine Coast News reported that the minimum cost of restoring the watchhouse was expected to be at least $3 million.

That was on top of the $380,000 the government had already outlaid on the no-longer-relevant planning, design and consultation related to the defunct youth centre.

The QPS spokesperson says the department worked in collaboration with partner agencies to prioritise the safety of the Queensland community, through maximisation of available custodial facilities.

“The number of persons in police custody can fluctuate across the state based upon the ability of Queensland Corrective Services and DCYJMA to admit those persons who have been remanded by the courts or sentenced to periods of imprisonment,” the spokesperson says.

MP Jarrod Bleijie launches the petition against a youth remand centre

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GALA KEEPS RESCUE SERVICE FLYING HIGH

securing LifeFlight’s role in emergency response.

Hundreds of Sunshine Coast residents frocked up and dug deep to celebrate the impact of the local RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Helicopter Service, raising vital funds to help keep the chopper flying.

The LifeFlight Sunshine Coast Gala Ball on April 1 raised more than $250,000, thanks to the generosity of supporters and

sponsors. In the crowd was past patient Sonja Macfarlane, who has clocked up 10 years since she was rescued from the Glass House Mountains after falling 40 metres while hiking. Ms Macfarlane sustained multiple serious injuries, including to her face and head, and had to be winched from the cliff face.

“They’ve got your back, for whatever

adventure you choose to go on,” Ms Macfarlane says.

“RACQ LifeFlight Rescue have got your back.”

It was also an emotional milestone for her friend Chantelle Minter, who witnessed the horrific accident.

“We found out that she had to be revived three times in the helicopter before she even got to the hospital, so they are just angels in the sky,” Ms Minter says.

Other past patients, including two yachties rescued off Inskip Point last year after their boat capsized, shared their emotional stories with guests, further inspiring attendees to donate.

Aircrew Officer Rick Harvey says that as well as fundraising, the event gives guests an insight into the incredible work the crews undertake.

“It’s really important that we have these events and raise awareness that we do need the support of the community,” he says.

“We might be the ones out there doing the job but if we don’t have that support and raise money from fantastic companies and individuals, then we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.”

In 2022, the Sunshine Coast RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Helicopter crew helped 448 people, which represented about $11.2 million in operational funds, at no cost to the patients.

PLANNING BEGINS ON BLI BLI BRIDGE UPGRADES

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has pledged $800,000 towards a project planning upgrades to a muchused Sunshine Coast bridge.

The two-lane bridge over the Maroochy River on David Low Way at Bli Bli was built in 1959 and is an important road link for the fast-growing community, which has seen increased traffic volumes and congestion as a result of the population expansion.

Late last year, feedback was sought from community members about how they use the roads from Maroochydore to Peregian Springs, including David Low Way through Bli Bli.

Hundreds of responses were received, with key themes including safety, congestion and design solutions. Those responses are now being used in the project to help guide planning activities.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey says TMR will be carrying out regular maintenance on the bridge while planning is underway.

“Safety is our top priority and the department has a rigorous maintenance program which includes regular inspections of Bli Bli Bridge,” he says.

The ball gowns and tuxedos helped create the fun behind the serious business of

Chantelle Minter, Sonja Macfarlane and James Sheil

GIVING LIFE A SHAKE

Love for her daughter is driving a Coast mum to change the world for all blood recipients, one podcast at a time. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

ASunshine Coast mother raising awareness for blood and plasma donations is being nominated for a global award – the only Aussie in her category.

Inspired by her daughter’s chronic

autoimmune disorder, Kate Fisher created the podcast Milkshakes for Marleigh, which tells the stories of blood donors and their recipients.

Seven-year-old Marleigh was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis

and epilepsy at age three. It means her immune system identifies her healthy brain cells as foreign and attacks them, resulting in brain inflammation and prolonged seizure activity. But it is thanks to the generosity of complete strangers who roll up their sleeves regularly to donate their plasma that Marleigh is still alive.

Ms Fisher has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Women Changing the World Awards.

She is the only Australian finalist in the Emerging Woman Changing the World category.

The awards celebrate and recognise women achieving outstanding success in areas such as sustainability, humanitarian work, leadership, advocacy, tech, product development, education, health and innovation.

In the past 12 months, Ms Fisher has written, hosted and produced more than 50 episodes of the podcast, created a community of blood donors and their recipients, and saved more than 1700 lives

through blood donations to the Milkshakes for Marleigh Lifeblood Team.

She attributes this success to the authenticity in her storytelling and the sheer desperation and gratitude with which she approached this project, as without Australian blood donors her daughter wouldn’t still be alive.

“It’s such an incredible honour to be named as a finalist for this award, especially as the only Australian woman in such a strong field,” Ms Fisher says.

“I know what it’s like to live in fear that my child will die if not enough people donate blood and I don’t ever want another family to feel that terror.

“I saw the impact that telling Marleigh’s story had on recruiting new blood donors.

“So, I created this podcast to tell all the stories of Australian blood donors and their recipients.

“I can’t wait to get to London to represent Australia and share our message of the importance of blood donation at the International Women Changing the World Summit.”

The winners of the 2023 Women Changing the World Awards will be announced in London on April 18.

Season 3 of Milkshakes for Marleigh will be released in late April. The podcast is available on Spotify.

Kate Fisher. Inset: Marleigh

JOURNALISTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Two award-winning investigative reporters are on the bill at an upcoming in-conversation event on the Coast.

Matthew Condon is a revered Australian novelist, journalist and author of the bestselling true-crime trilogy about Queensland political corruption. We caught up with Condon ahead of the in-conversation event at The Events Centre, Caloundra, on April 20, where he will be joined by Walkley Award-winning author and journalist Hedley Thomas. They will reflect on Thomas’s incredible personal and

professional journey during The Teacher’s Pet podcast, which led to the arrest, trial and conviction of Chris Dawson, a former Sunshine Coast resident.

Why did you become a journalist? – I had wanted to be a writer since I was a child and felt that until I wrote an international bestselling novel (and enjoy the riches that would naturally follow), I’d bide my time and become a journalist, because it was still at least a form of writing and I’d get paid to

do it. I’m still a journalist, which tells you everything you need to know about the fate of the international bestselling novel.

What was the appeal of investigative journalism? – It’s incredibly addictive. Finding pieces in the puzzle. Tracking down documents and discovering people who have important memories that they’ve never revealed to anyone. I’m particularly interested in adding to the historical record and filling in some of the blank spaces.

How has journalism changed since you began your career? – It has changed beyond recognition and not at all. The technology around it is phenomenal and not something anyone could have imagined when I was a cadet journalist all those years ago. But the essence of journalism remains the same. Tell a great story.

What has been your career highlight?

– There have been many, not least being an investigation into historical wrongdoing surrounding the admission of children to adult mental health wards in Queensland during the late 1950s and ’60s. I know that story changed lives.

Your most memorable interview? – Perhaps my interview with a hitherto elderly and very, very famous movie star in London who was exceedingly rude throughout our entire chat, then quietly asked me out for dinner at the end. I declined. Professional standards have to be maintained at all times.

Is there someone you would like to interview? – Ernest Hemingway, but he’s been dead for over 60 years.

How did it feel to be awarded an OAM? – It was a great shock, an great honour, and something I’m probably still trying to get my head around.

What novel are you most proud of? – The Trout Opera. I put everything I had at the time into that book.

Do you prefer writing fiction or non-fiction?

– I love the absolute freedom of fiction. And I have used some techniques I’ve learned writing fiction in my non-fiction. So the two are indivisible in a way. Both are hard work, and it gets harder as I get older.

What does it take to be an award-winning investigative journalist? – Ask Hedley Thomas! He’s the best of his generation. I admire him enormously. He contains the following skills in spades: curiosity, passion, doggedness, empathy and a huge ability to listen. The willingness to listen may be the most precious tool of an investigative journalist.

What advice would you give to young journalists keen to follow your path? – I would urge them to pick up the mantle without fear or favour, get out into the world and find important stories.

What can guests expect at the upcoming event on April 20? – Hedley and I have a million stories, so they can expect some tall tales. I’m hoping to excavate Hedley’s big brain in relation to podcasting and take guests behind the scenes of his international smash hit podcast The Teacher’s Pet, and more recently the extraordinary Shandee’s Story. It’s a lot to shoehorn into one evening. I guarantee it’ll be informative, but also a lot of fun.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, April 20.

Time: Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start.

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

Tickets: $25 per person. Bookings are essential via council’s libraries website. Matthew Condon and Hedley Thomas will be available for a meet-and-greet after the event.

HARVESTING IDEAS

A new collaborative cookbook aims to reduce waste on the Sunshine Coast and stretch the food dollars of all residents.

Anew cookbook – six years in the making – has hit the shelves and aims to add new flavour to reducing food waste and helping feed those most vulnerable in the community.

SunnyCoast Eats – An A-Z Guide to Cooking with Local Food will help OzHarvest recipients and home cooks make the most of donated items or food that’s left over at the end of the week.

It is a collaboration between

DID YOU KNOW?

Locally, OzHarvest rescues and redistributes more than 15,000 kilograms of quality surplus food each month to charities, schools, community centres, youth programs, churches and other organisations across the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie.

OZHARVEST’S IMPACT ON THE SUNSHINE COAST:

• 45 charities supported

• 40 food donors

• 2.1 million meals delivered.

OzHarvest Sunshine Coast and Gympie and the nutrition and dietetics discipline at the University of Sunshine Coast.

OzHarvest local chapter founder and 2023 Sunshine Coast Citizen of the Year Michele Lipner says SunnyCoast Eats is a comprehensive guide and recipe book.

“In 2017, we realised we were doing a great job of rescuing quality food that would have otherwise gone to landfill and redistributing to organisations that feed those most vulnerable in the community, but there was an element missing,” Ms Lipner says.

“Sometimes we are passing on foods that people may not be familiar with using or it may not be obvious how the

donated food might come together to form a meal.

“That’s the same for people at home who are trying to stretch their dollars and make the most of every item of food available.

“We put our heads together to find a solution and six years later, the result is SunnyCoast Eats.

“The 100-page collection features 53 contributed recipes, which are easy to make, budget friendly and champion local ingredients.”

Ms Lipner says the cookbook also includes tips on kitchen basics, food swaps and reducing food waste at home – a problem that accounts for more than a third of the country’s food waste.

SunnyCoast Eats is the result of hundreds of hours of volunteer effort, including work from 15 UniSC students who were able to gain industry experience as part of the process of developing the cookbook.

SunnyCoast Eats is available to borrow from Sunshine Coast Libraries or to purchase for $30 online at shorturl. at/epNPR.

Water matters Have your say on

Water is one of our most precious natural resources. It is a vital part of our daily lives, both at home and in our local communities across the Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions.

Unitywater has developed a draft plan for a sustainable water future by working with our partners and the community. We’re asking locals to have their say on our draft Water Matters Plan to 2050.

Share your ideas or learn about our proposed water management options for four key catchments in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.

Wednesday 19 April 9am-12.30am (Industry)

Thursday 20 April 4.30pm-7.30pm (Community)

Register for a forum or learn more about our draft Water Matters Plan using the QR code.

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Michele Lipner

COMMUNITY NOTES

Beach Handmade Market on Saturday, April 15. With Mother’s Day approaching, this may also be an opportunity to select a gift knowing you are helping local makers, producers and the community. There will be food and coffee vans on site, too. Doors open at 8am at Caloundra Indoor Bowling Association at 55 Burke Street, Golden Beach.

Country music at Yandina

Yandina welcomes guest artist ‘Tommy’ to the Australasian Country Music Association’s concert on Sunday, April 16. Tommy is a popular, talented performer with rich vocals and a great stage presence and is guaranteed to entertain. Head to the Hall of Fame at 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina, for a noon start. Walk-ins are welcome. Raffle and door prizes will be on offer. BYO lunch. Tea and coffee are free. Entry is $8. For inquiries, call 0437 191004.

Vocational Service Awards

more on offer. Call 0439 768 394 for more.

Mooloolaba Anzac Dawn Service

Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club and The Surf Club Mooloolaba will hold their Anzac Day Dawn Service at 5am on Tuesday, April 25. The 2023 service is even more poignant as Mooloolaba SLSC celebrates its 100-year centenary. The local community is invited to share in this emotional remembrance service that acknowledges former and current servicemen and women from Australia and New Zealand. Any veterans who wish to march are to assemble in the southern club car park, ready for step-off at 4.55am. Attendees are advised to arrive by 4.55am for a 5am start.

Tramway walk

1pm. Visit the show at the Maleny Community Centre in Maple Street. Doors open at 9am.

Teen swimming success

Thirteen-year-old Matao Coll recently competed in the Queensland Representative School Sport Swimming Championships. He made the finals of three events, including his favourite race, the 50-metre freestyle, where he finished third. He swam the anchor leg in two relays and his time in one of them would have won his 50-metre freestyle race. His results have secured him a place in the Queensland team and he is off to the 2023 School Sport Australia Swimming Championships to be held in Sydney from August 21 to 26.

Life in wartime paintings

A collection of historically valuable watercolour paintings by the late Arthur Francis (Frank) Rowland will be on display in the windows of the Caloundra RSL Military Museum in the lead-up to Anzac Day. As an artist, Mr Rowland was part of the Civil Constructional Corps (CCC), based at Oakey Army Aviation Centre on the Darling Downs. From 1941, members of the CCC designed and painted camouflage on airplanes and coverings for buildings. The Frank Rowland Wartime Collection is now on display in the windows of the Military Museum on the lower floor of the Caloundra RSL building at 19 West Terrace, Caloundra.

Handmade artisan market

A variety of stallholders with a selection of handmade crafts and produce by locals will be available at the Caloundra/Golden

The Rotary Club of Buderim is calling for nominations for its yearly Vocational Service Awards. The awards are presented to highlight and recognise local Buderim individuals or businesses consistently providing great service and displaying outstanding qualities in approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to their vocation. Applications close on April 21 and award presentations will be made at an event at Buderim on May 19. Apply at rotaryclubofbuderim.com.

Grab a bargain at this sale event

A plant, garage and op shop sale will be held at the Buderim Uniting Church, on the corner of Gloucester Road and King Street, on Saturday, April 22. The plant and garage sale hours are from 7am to noon. The op shop is open from 8.30am to noon. There will be a great range of healthy plants, bric-a-brac, clothing and

Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Inc. will be conducting a guided walk along part of the old Buderim to Palmwoods Tramway track on Saturday, April 29, as part of the National Trust of Queensland’s Heritage Festival. The walk will take about two hours and starts at the junction of Telco and Mons roads, Buderim, at 1pm. If you are interested in learning about this fascinating period of local history, head along for an enjoyable and informative afternoon. Parking is available in Telco Road.

Arts and crafts group Autumn Fair

The Maleny Arts and Crafts Group will be holding its annual Autumn Fair between April 28 and May 1. This is always a wonderful feast of creativity and skills where visitors can browse and buy a variety of items. Find gifts in time for Mother’s Day or treat yourself to something special. There will be a raffle drawn to win a large handmade quilt created by the skilled quilting group. The prize will be drawn on Monday, May 1, at

Trevor Smith, Frances Wregg and Neil Padgham examine the earphones shown in one of the paintings on display at Caloundra RSL Military Museum

A time for community spirit

We all know that a sense of belonging is built on exchange – be that shared time, ideas, risk or terrible Easter egg jokes. It’s also through developing a deep sense of inter-connectedness that we tend to develop a deep sense of love for where we live.

Along these lines, I am particularly heartened by both the robust community pride that runs throughout our region and by the generous spirit of our residents, many of whom are new to the region but quickly seek to join in and contribute to our community of communities.

So given we’ve had a challenging few years, please consider reaching out just a tad more to foster your neighbourhood spirit – whether that be striking up a conversation with someone new, taking extra pride in your shared spaces, buying local, joining a club or visiting your nearby park or community facilities.

If you give it a go, it would be lovely if you would let me know where it leads.

We will remember

On the subject of community spirit, I encourage you to join one of our regions many Anzac Day events on Tuesday, April 25, as we honour the service and sacrifice of the Anzacs and all the service men and women who have followed in their footsteps.

I always carry a World War II service photo of my father to think about at the dawn service and I’m always sincerely moved by the connectedness of our community on these special days.

New district library

In case you hadn’t heard, the Caloundra Administration Building at Omrah Avenue is set to be transformed into a new district library.

The refitted building will replace the existing library in Felicity Park and will include a customer service centre, community meeting space, and small council administration office.

Refurbishments are expected to start later this year, so watch this space for more exciting updates.

For Division One news and information, visit facebook.com/CrRickBaberowski or drop me an email at Rick.Baberowski@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

POLICE TALK

Sunshine Coast Police are dedicated to ensuring a safe road environment over the Easter school holidays, using a combination of highly visible and covert police presence.

During the Easter period in 2022, the Sunshine Coast District recorded one fatality and 31 traffic crashes with injury.

As of Saturday morning, April 1, this year, the state road toll stood at 52.

Of those, motorcyclists were overrepresented at 21.

Sunshine Coast Police are continuing to do their part to promote road safety and enforce road rules over the Easter holiday period through its three road safety operations.

Operation Victor Easter has been targeting the fatal five (drink driving, drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue and speeding).

Operation Riptide is seeing several random breath testing sites placed sporadically around the region during the holiday period.

Operation SMER has been targeting traffic enforcement in the hinterland.

Last year, the state recorded more than 471 motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and 48 of those offences were committed on the Sunshine Coast.

Police are warning drivers that officers will be anywhere at any time.

Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol continues to saturate the Bruce Highway, Teewah Beach and the hinterland.

Remember: if you are travelling, get a good night’s sleep and avoid driving at times when you are normally asleep. Avoid driving after a long day at work and take regular rest breaks (at least 15 minutes every two hours). Arrange share driving if you are travelling over a long distance and if you know you are fatigued, don’t drive.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, but it starts with you.

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.

Cr Rick Baberowski Division one

APRIL 20 & 21

MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER

Australia’s most-anticipated male dancers are taking over the Sunshine Coast in April. Showcasing talented entertainers, this heart-stopping live performance, is a one-of-a-kind show that tears up the stage with a high-energy atmosphere, smooth moves and a lighting spectacle guaranteed to make it a night out to remember. This is a strictly 18 plus show. When: Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, 8-10pm.

Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Tickets: From $50, via events.humanitix. com/magic-men-takeover-sunshinecoast/tickets.

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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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TAITTINGER HIGH

TEA AT SPICERS

CLOVELLY ESTATE

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

When: Saturday, April 22, 11.30am. Where: 68 Balmoral Road, Montville. Tickets: $95, via spicersretreats.com/events/ taittinger-high-tea/.

APRIL 22 &

A BEE STORY

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APRIL VIVA LA VINTAGE MARKETS

Lovers of vintage treasures and bespoke crafts are in for a fine time at the Viva La Vintage Market. Find something you absolutely love, with a wealth of fabulous old wares and unique collectables to discover, along with retro fashion gems and bespoke crafts. Viva La Vintage is the ideal place to ease yourself into Sunday.

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It’s a sticky situation. Queen Bee and Worker Bee need to work together to rebuild their hive, but things never quite go to plan. A Bee Story is a unique physical theatre show for children and families, incorporating a kaleidoscope of circus, acrobatics, dance and live music. It tells the story of Queen Bee and Worker Bee who must work together to rebuild their hive after a bushfire. Book tickets to find out what happens next.

When: Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23, 10am and 1pm.

Where: The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina. Tickets: $20, via gingerfactory.com.au/ abeestory/.

When: Sunday, April 23, 9am-1pm. Where: Eumundi Brewery, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.

Tickets: Free entry.

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MARK VINCENT IN CONCERT

Australia’s most-successful tenor, internationally acclaimed sensation Mark Vincent, is bringing his new show An International Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber to the region with a special guest: Opera Australia’s Julie Lea Goodwin.

When: Saturday, April 22, 2pm.

Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $89.90, via theeventscentre. com.au/event/mark-vincent/.

APRIL

SUNSHINE COAST QUOTA FASHION PARADE

Head along to the Sunshine Coast Quota Club and Quota Club of Caloundra Fashion Parade, featuring clothing from Onyx Poppy Boutique and raising funds for victims of domestic violence.

When: Saturday, April 22, 10am.

Where: Caloundra Power Boat Club, Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach.

Tickets: $20. RSVP to sunshinecoastquota@gmail.com and pay by bank transfer to Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 Acc: 148 150 360.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 14

The Dreggs, Solbar, 8pm

The Febs, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm

Laura Doolan, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Ollie Murk, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

Ricky the Rockstar, Coolum Surf, 8.30pm Callum Taylor, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

APRIL

HERITAGE TALKS: EARLY PIONEERS OF THE GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS

Join retired University of Sunshine Coast professor Ken Greenwood as he talks about pioneers at the oldest-known surviving building in the Glass House Mountains district. Ken will discuss Bankfoot House and pioneering settlement in the region and consider land use and occupancy in rural Queensland during the late-19th century and 20th century. When: Friday, April 14, 10-11am. Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.

Tickets: Free event. Registration is essential, via heritage.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/programs-and-events/ heritage-talks.

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FLAVOURS OF AURA

Stockland’s Aura is celebrating its 7th birthday this month with a series of seven events over seven weeks. One of the highlights of the celebration is Flavours of Aura. This exciting culinary adventure will feature Stockland’s food ambassador, celebrity chef, Miguel Maestre who will demonstrate how to cook a beautiful paella with local seafood. You won’t want to miss out on the chance to savour all the mouth-watering flavours of Aura.

When: Saturday, April 15, 11am-2pm. Where: Aura Display Village and Vision Centre, 1 Tucker Street, Bells Creek. Tickets: Free event.

APRIL

PEACHESTER BUSH DANCE

It’s time to kick up your heels and toes at the Peachester Bush Dance, led by the music and callers of the Landscape Band. The Peachester Bush Dance is the inaugural dance of the Peachester Dance Committee, and aims to raise funds towards a new air-conditioner for Peachester Hall. While raising funds is a good goal, the primary purpose of the Peachester Dance Committee is to recognise and assist the community of Peachester and surrounds to regain some of the confidence and vigour lost over the past few years.

When: Saturday, April 22, 5.30-9pm. Where: 960 Peachester Road, Peachester. Tickets: $5 for kids, $12 for adults, via eventbrite.com.au and search for ‘Peachester Bush Dance’.

Destiny’s Plan, Maroochy Surf, 7.30pm.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Rum Jungle, Solbar, 7pm

No Secret, Alex Surf, 7.30pm

Shades, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Harii Bandhu, Coolum Surf, 8.30pm

David Lee, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Tony Boyd, Maroochy Surf, 7.30pm

The Richard Pictures, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm

No Right Turn, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

C.O.F.F.I.N, Solbar, 6pm

Captain Thunderbolt, Alex Surf, 4pm

Tune Rangers, Maroochy RSL, 6pm Huriana, Maroochy Surf, 2pm

Ricky the Rockstar, Mooloolaba Surf, 2pm Chris Reynolds Duo, Coolum Hotel, 3pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

AN EVER-PRESENT COMPANION SCOOTING AROUND ISSUE

Put the darned phone down. It is an interloper, a menace, an invader, a time thief. The addiction is real.

But if you dare say so, people nod sagely, shrugging. What can you do?

Our hand-held devices are used for far more than fun or socialising. They are a necessity in the everyday, and going without them is equivalent to shirking sleep or food. But for health and balance in our lives, we must.

I am guilty of being tethered, even when I have the chance to disconnect.

What if someone needs to reach me urgently? What if something happens to one of my elderly parents?

We know emergencies are unlikely to happen in this particular window of time. We know that if they did, we would find out soon enough, just as we did in times past. But even when My Beloved – the One who matters most to me – is nearby, my phone is kept within reach.

We all come up with excuses galore, reasoning our phones are now our camera, our eftpos access, our diary. They are our hold-all, our everything. But really, the core of it is our addiction. Experts say

the phone addiction works on the same part of the brain as alcohol or drugs, playing on our weakest points, tricking us into not being able to do without it. It contributes to mental ill-health, poor sleep and (strangely) social disconnection.

The attention paid is out of control: a message from a beau during a bike ride needs an instant response; a friend posts a cute picture and a return emoji simply can’t wait. We recently had a friend staying who was incapable of being away from her phone even when she stated her need to work on being present in the moment with the real people around her.

It was a struggle – her eyes flicking to her mini screen or her hand flying to the device whenever something amazing/ fun/pretty occurred. A beautiful sunrise was viewed through a lens. A smiling friend was captured virtually instead of savoured immediately.

My favourite addictive behaviour with phones is the face plant. Addicts place their phones screen-side down, as if they are attentive to the conversation, but have hair-trigger reflexes at the sound of a notification. Rest assured, the world will turn without you recording its rotation.

There are two things that should be banned but won’t be until there is a major catastrophe: vaping and electric scooters.

I have seen someone doing both –vaping and riding – at once, which was really scary. Now the vaping thing is probably a bit like drinking alcohol: you are just harming yourself, unless of course it has an impact on others. I don’t like the vaping thing but I guess we all have vices.

Electric scooters, however, are way out of control. Just the other day, I was on my motorbike and got eyeballed by two circa 15-year-olds at the shopping centre car park after dark. They were sitting on milk crates on scooters, in T-shirts and thongs. Admittedly, I smiled and shook my head as I passed them.

About a minute down the road, I was sitting on 60kmh when I saw a small headlight behind me rapidly approaching.

It came up beside me and, you guessed it – milk crate boy. I yelled out, ‘How fast does that thing go?’ and he replied: ‘Ninety’ and then turned around and left. I guess he was just showing me what he could do, but, wow! What if he fell

off or, even worse, got hit by a car? Now this is the case with a lot of them: young kids riding way too fast on bike paths and roads, some with no lights and a lot with a sh*t attitude about it being everyone else’s job to dodge them. Older people, small children and dogs are definitely in mortal danger on footpaths.

But even worse is the motorist. Every day, I have one or a number of e-scooter riders cross the road in front of me, with no regard for their own safety. There are and will lives lost and destroyed. Parents will want answers and motorists will be traumatised. Some will be guilty of something and others completely innocent but all will have to carry some pretty heavy baggage for the rest of their lives. If you say anything, a fair proportion give you ‘the bird’ or call you a paedophile, so it is a no-win situation. Of course, there are plenty of adult bodyinfant brains riding around like idiots, too. While the Premier is stumbling around youth crime, she should throw scooters into the mix. The situation needs fixing because we are heading for drama as quickly as the kid on the milk crate.

Jane Stephens advocates disconnecting from the constant chatter of our mobile phones, for the sake of our health and being in the present.

Ashley Robinson is concerned about e-scooter riders and those in their path, and fears nothing will be done to improve safety until it’s too late.

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.

THE SPACE BETWEEN US

Sami Muirhead knows conspiracy theorists seem like they’re from a different planet but she secretly loves their wacky and weird stories.

Big space news broke recently, with NASA unveiling the crew for its first human mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

For the first time, a female will be part of a space crew. Christina Koch, a NASA astronaut who holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, will be a mission specialist on next year’s Artemis 11 flight.

She will be alongside Victor Glover, the first African American man to take part in a lunar mission. This is very welcome progress, indeed. Only 12 people – all of them white men – have set foot on the Moon. I love a story of gender and race barriers being smashed and I am always partial to space stories.

There is something so awe-inspiring about our quest to enter other galaxies.

Since I was a child, I have been obsessed with stargazing and moon swaying. But I did laugh out loud when I read the news, as I have a few conspiracyobsessed friends who, of course, swear we have never stepped on the Moon.

One mate, who I have nicknamed Conspiracy Clive, brings me ‘evidence’ on a weekly basis to try to convince me of his wild accusation that Princess Diana’s

death was not accidental, but that the People’s Princess was indeed murdered.

I know many others around the world also believe this theory. I just plain do not believe it.

Truth be told, I am struggling most days to get out the door and keep my children alive to be bothered going down a rabbit hole of wacky and weird stories.

Another theory that I hear about most days from Conspiracy Clive is that we should all be wrapping our mobile phones in alfoil to stop spies from tracking us and radiation from entering our bodies.

My buddy brags to me loudly and proudly about all sorts of wickedly wonderful plots, despite my eye rolling and heavy sighing.

Old Conspiracy Clive doesn’t need to drink to tell me these mind-blowing tall tales. He does not do mind-altering drugs and he is mentally sane. I love that he walks to the beat of his own drum.

Wouldn’t it be a boring world if we all believed the same stories? His theories frustrate me on a bad day but, most days, I secretly love them. Still, I will not be anywhere near him the day history is created when that mission to the Moon is launched.

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

Andrew Griffith, Ord Minnett Buderim.

AUSTRALIA LEADS THE WAY IN HYBRID SECURITIES

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority on March 19 announced that all Credit Suisse’s Additional Tier 1 (AT1) securities would be entirely written down to zero, under investment banking company UBS’s takeover of the global investment bank and financial services company.

Credit Suisse shareholders will still receive some residual value.

The Tier 2 and senior non-preferred securities remain unaffected.

At first glance, this would seem to go against the principle that AT1 holders are more senior in the capital structure than shareholders. However, after considering the terms of these instruments, it becomes apparent that the situation reflects the specific provisions of the Credit Suisse securities, rather than a fundamental change in the approach of banking regulators.

Specifically, the terms and conditions of Credit Suisse’s AT1 incorporate two clear provisions:

1. ‘All-or-nothing’ write-down provision: Once authorities were satisfied that a write-off trigger had been met, the only outcome was to write off all the value of AT1 securities.

2. Extraordinary government intervention provision: AT1 instruments

do not typically include specific provisions allowing a write-off in the event of extraordinary government intervention. Further, the terms and conditions of Credit Suisse’s AT1 securities exclude a common equity conversion option – hence a write-down of the Credit Suisse AT1 securities are evidently an exception to the rule, rather than the norm.

Following this event, we saw a sell-off in the Australian bank hybrid market. Local hybrids had been performing well to this point, as investors captured the benefits of rising interest rates which boosted distribution payments.

Pleasingly, Australian bank hybrids have many fundamentally different features to the Credit Suisse Hybrids (and European hybrids more broadly). In the event of an Australian bank failure requiring a government bail-out, Australian AT1 securities convert to ordinary equity, diluting shareholders, rather than being written off. The conversion can be partial or full (the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority will determine the amount of equity the bank requires).

A write-down of Australian hybrids would only occur if the equity conversion could not be implemented. It is also important to note that no Australian bank or hybrid has ever been bailed-in or written-off, in comparison to Europe, where this is a common occurrence.

Furthermore, no Australian bank or insurer has ever missed a coupon payment on hybrid securities, and they commonly refinance their hybrids on their first available call date.

Andrew Griffith is an authorised representative of Ord Minnett Limited, Australian Financial Services Licence 237121.

home style SEASONAL CHANGE

Create comfortable zones with soft furnishings and awaken autumn vibes by incorporating pops of mustard, warm orange and cream hues into your home. Finish with copper accents for a stylish look.

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The Grampian rug features pops of wool created by a unique dyeing method and careful weaving technique. With a natural durability, this woven rug will enhance your dining or living room. It’s from Choices Flooring, Maroochydore.

The quilted velvet Link cushion cover in mustard Kas Australia

The Deksel pendant is an industrial-look, modern lighting fixture featuring a vintage silhouette and a sleek, hand-polished finish. Sliding perfectly into your autumn décor, this stunning light will suit your home no matter the season or style. It’s from Discount Lighting and Fans, Warana.

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The Lavida vase is constructed from unglazed, baked clay and features a rounded silhouette. This terracotta vase boasts a classic look and earthy appeal. It’s from Domayne in theMaroochydore Homemaker Centre.

Pay a visit to your local florist or homewares store and purchase a selection of dried flowers and plants to create a beautiful autumn-inspired display in a vase.

DULUX COLOUR FORECAST 2023 CONNECT PALETTE AUTUMN STYLING TIPS

This autumn, Dulux colour forecasters predict the warm neutrals and muted yellow-greens in Connect – one of three palettes identified in the Dulux Colour Forecast 2023 – will take centre stage.

Up the texture: For a cosy and comfortable feel, mix soft-touch, tactile fabrics such as linens, velvets, corduroy, shearling and soft leather.

Take in the view: Do you have a beautiful backyard outlook? Make it a highlight by keeping window coverings to a minimum or dispensing with them altogether.

Wrap the room: For a truly enveloping feeling, run your chosen room colour onto the ceiling as well.

Go big with rugs: Furniture in large, open-plan spaces can sometimes look lost. To define clear living and dining zones, add large floor rugs.

Try something different: To keep your existing wall colours but still experiment with the Dulux Connect colours, try painting small furniture pieces, such as side tables, planters or vases, and then add in cushions and throws in similar tones. Use the palette as your decorating scheme.

We share some of the hottest new trends to update your bathroom.

Highgrove Bathroom’s latest vanity design range, Wave, features soft and clean contours, an innovative contemporary design of curved corners with a beautiful matte white finish, integrating smooth-action, soft-closing drawers. Wave is available as wall and floor-mounted vanities, and also in warm tones of honey-nougat red and orange hues of natural beech-timber finish. Visit highgrovebathrooms.com.au.

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Rain shower heads have been a popular addition to bathrooms for some time. The good news is that they are now more affordable and available in a range of sizes and materials. We like the NX Vive shower rose in chrome from Phoenix. Harvey Norman stocks a wide range of Phoenix products. Visit harveynorman.com.au

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Finger tiles in unique and fun colours. This particular tile variety will be the hero of your bathroom. It is available in a range of materials, including ceramic, porcelain and natural stone.

HELP WITH THE NDIS PROCESS

Barry wasn’t sleeping well at night. His NDIS funding was close to being exhausted and the support he was receiving no longer met his needs.

He was spending too much time at home as his funding for social and community participation depleted.

This, in turn, led to a sharp decline in

Barry’s mental health. Concern was voiced by his carer.

It was also getting harder and harder for Barry to get out of his car at venues and this stopped him from attending activities he had previously enjoyed.

Barry met up with Amelia and after a preliminary chat, he commenced support coordination with Suncare.

Amelia arranged for Barry to obtain a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) with a local occupational therapist and was there to support Barry during the meeting. A FCA analyses a person’s performance in day-to-day activities around the home. The assessment summarises limitations and proposes intervention in the forms of equipment, therapy, home modifications, aids and appliances or other capacity-building or daily living-support needs. All Barry needed was someone to guide him through the process and support him in finding the best outcomes.

After the FCA report and supportive evidence were submitted, the NDIS approved additional funding for Barry and soon he was back at his backgammon and card groups.

The additional funding also allowed him some vehicle modifications and Barry was able to drive safely and easily to the community centres and activity halls.

“I am enjoying my life again and am feeling great,” Barry says.

If, like Barry, you could use some extra support to review and utilise your NDIS package, visit suncare.org.au/ services/ndis/ or call 1800 786 227.

*Names have been changed to protect identity.

A new disability employment pilot is one step closer to reality, with the federal government signing an agreement with a major business group this year to deliver the program.

Currently, 2.1 million Australians with a disability are of working age, but only 53 per cent are in the labour workforce, compared with 84 per cent of people without a disability. It’s a wide gap that hasn’t changed in 28 years.

The pilot, which has been co-designed by people living with disability, aims to close the gap in employment and create more inclusive employment opportunities.

The government committed $3.3 million following the national jobs and skills summit in September last year.

The Business Council of Australia has now signed on to create and implement the pilot.

“We know 93 per cent of working-age people with disability face difficulties finding work due to the lack of suitable employment and perceived limitations of their disability,” Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth says.

The collaboration is expected to improve employment outcomes while also testing new ways to drive organisational cultural change.

AUCKLAND AND BEYOND

From great food and outstanding wine to unparalleled scenery –Auckland needs to be on every travellers to-do list.

New Zealand has long been a favourite travel destination for Australians of all ages. The sheer variety of activities, experiences and dining options make it ideal for families and couples looking for a bespoke getaway.

Starting at the heart of downtown Auckland, a great way to start your North Island experience is to head down to the harbour.

The harbour has been extensively redeveloped in recent years and boasts carefully curated public spaces amid a great array of dining options that can be found throughout the precinct.

For food and wine connoisseurs, Auckland is home to some of the world’s finest wineries and restaurants. You can sample the city’s unique and delicious cuisine or take a day trip to the nearby wine regions to sample a variety of local drops.

If you’re looking for relaxation, you can’t go past the mud spa experience in Auckland’s volcanic region.

Hell’s Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa offers an interactive walk through the native bush and clouds of geothermic steam that was once used by the Maori warriors to heal their battle-scarred bodies. These nutrient-rich waters and mud can help ease inflammation and arthritis, and rejuvenate the skin – a great way to end the hour-long guided tour.

Adventure seekers will love bungy jumping off Sky Tower or the Harbour Bridge or hiking and canyoning through some of the most picturesque rainforests in the world.

For a unique day trip, hop on a ferry and visit Waiheke Island.

This haven of beautiful vineyards, olive groves and pristine beaches is also home to stunning galleries and art walks and provides some of the most beautiful views back to Auckland.

Fans of rugby union won’t want to miss the full-sensory and interactive All Blacks Experience.

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NORFOLK

8 days

This guided encounter showcases the All Blacks, using state of the art technology. If you’re looking for a more laid-back experience, take advantage of Auckland’s unique culture and explore some of its historic landmarks, including the Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Auckland Domain.

No matter what type of vacation you’re looking for, a trip to Auckland promises an unforgettable experience.

Direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Auckland with Air New Zealand will commence on June 25, making it easy for locals to spend a few days exploring the region. The direct service also has great domestic connections onto other areas of New Zealand, or further afield to North America, the Pacific and Asia. Book online or through your nearest travel agent.

Includes return airfares, 7 nights accommodation, breakfast, and dinner daily, and loads of tours and activities including:

• Island Tour • Night as a Convict

• Progressive Dinner

• Cyclorama

• Wonderland By Night

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• Glass Bottom Boat • Bounty Folk Museum

21 October 2023

HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN

10 days

Join us on a tour to see the highlights of this diverse country, from its technologically advanced cities to the amazing rural and ancient cities steeped in tradition. ALL MEALS (except 1 lunch).

SINCLAIR TOUR & TRAVEL

info@sinclairtours.com | www.sinclairtours.com

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Delamore Lodge. Inset: Bungy jumping

Aotea Track in the Auckland region

RED CENTRE WONDERS

Exploring Uluru and uncovering the sights and sounds of this amazing destination is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many Australians.

If you are seeking a holiday destination that will create memories to last a lifetime, with plenty of magical experiences, then look no further than Uluru.

As a destination, Uluru offers a variety of experiences for all travellers. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a short drive from

Voyages Uluru Resort. You can choose to do a guided base tour, cycle around the base track of Uluru or, for the adventurous traveller, explore on a guided Segway tour.

The spectacular Field of Lights, designed by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro, is another incredible experience on offer. We recommend buying the Star Pass, where you enjoy drinks and canapes as you watch the changing colours of Uluru at sunset. As darkness falls, the Field of Lights illuminates, providing a

wonderful display in a spectacular location.

At the magical Sounds of Silence dinner, guests dine under a million stars in a stunning desert location.

At sunrise, see the transformation of Uluru and the kaleidoscope of colours as the desert awakens with Uluru and Kata Tjuta as the backdrop. We highly recommend a camel ride at sunrise or sunset for a true outback desert experience.

You can also take a helicopter ride to enjoy Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the sky or fly to Kings Canyon. If you love to explore by foot, numerous walks are on offer in the national park. The Valley of the Winds trail at Kata Tjuta offers incredible views of rugged scenery and beautiful rock formations.

After exploring Uluru, take the time to enjoy Voyages Uluru Resort.

Accommodation options include Sails in the Desert, Desert Gardens Hotel, Emu Walk Apartments, and the Lost Camel Hotel. Sit by the hotel pool with a cocktail, take part in the free activities or stroll through the Gallery of Central Australia to admire and buy Indigenous artwork. Whatever you decide to do on your travels in Uluru, you are guaranteed a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

WORDS: Neil Playford

To find your own Uluru adventure, see hostedholidays.com.au.

Call Travel Associates Mountain Creek on 1300 667 603 and Travel Associates Caloundra on 1300 212 896.

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

It’s action stations, as Jupiter and the solar eclipse turbo-charge your motivation and boost determination. If you’re lacking confidence (and feel more like a meek lamb than a courageous ram), then spend time with an uber-Aries friend and activate your fiery sun.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

On Thursday there’s a fiery solar eclipse in your adventure zone, which is good for travel, exploration and exciting new beginnings. But relationships with loved ones or colleagues could be stressful as Pluto squares the sun, which boosts your bossy streak.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

ACROSS DOWN

1 Sudden rebuff (5)

8 Remedy against poison (8)

9 Recognised (5)

10 Deep red vegetable (8)

11 Attractiveness (5)

12 A beverage (3)

16 A Spanish dish (6)

17 A man’s neckwear (6)

18 Touch (3)

23 A West Indian dance (5)

24 Expressing rigid opinions (8)

25 Up to the time of (5)

26 Class (8)

27 Captain of the Bounty (5)

2 Faithful follower (8)

3 Craven (8)

4 Be an intrinsic part (6)

5 Ski trail (5)

6 Machinelike person (5)

7 Big and strong (5)

12 Gentle knock (3)

13 Feign (3)

14 Sane (8)

15 Incoherent (8)

19 Large cage for birds (6)

20 Authoritative command (5)

21 A variegated chalcedony (5)

22 To estimate (5)

With your sparky Sagittarian mojo and momentum running on high speed, you’re ready to rock and roll. Jupiter (your power planet) and the solar eclipse activate your leisure-and-pleasure zone. So all forms of entertainment will appeal as you enjoy yourself to the max.

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)

People are looking to you for leadership. Taurus is a fixed sign and you can be a bossy, stubborn bull. Aim to be more adaptable and adventurous this week, as you focus attention on helping those around you. Being of service to others sees you glow on the inside.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

Mercury turns retrograde from Friday until May 15. So, even though there’s a new moon/solar eclipse on Thursday, it’s not an appropriate week to expedite tasks, initiate ideas or race ahead with projects. Instead, use the time wisely to research and review.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

This week’s fiery solar eclipse promises a fresh start involving family plans, a domestic situation, a revamped living space or a new housemate. But the difficult sun/ Pluto square – and Mercury turning retrograde – could delay a project or exacerbate a misunderstanding.

1. What is the largest train station in the UK?

2. In relation to trees, what does deciduous mean?

3. Pedro Pascal (pictured) starred alongside Nicolas Cage in which 2022 film?

4. Which continent are capybaras native to?

5. What type of food is a chimichanga?

6. The book cataloguing website Goodreads was launched in which year?

7. Is Paraguay a landlocked or coastal country?

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

This week Venus (in your sign) and Mars (in your money zone) stimulate your urge to splurge on extravagant purchases that you don’t really need. So perhaps it would be best for clever twins to avoid spontaneous spending sprees … in person and online.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

This week positivity planet Jupiter and the solar eclipse energise your relationship zone, so you’re keen to motivate, encourage and inspire others. But are you barking up the wrong tree? The weekend stars favour reflection, relaxation and listening to your inner voice.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

The big challenge this week is the sun/Pluto square on Thursday, which could reactivate a festering family issue that’s been brewing. Tonnes of Aquarian tact will get you through. When it comes to an ongoing neighbourhood problem, think global and act local.

8. True or false: Ötzi the Iceman, a natural mummy from 3105 BC, had tattoos?

9. The world’s first electric tram line operated in which country?

10. Hazard signs are typically black symbols on what colour triangular background?

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

Avoid being a lonesome crab. Professional projects and creative collaborations are favoured, as you spark ideas off each other and pool your talents. The solar eclipse and Jupiter increase enthusiasm and encourage rebooting a work relationship.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

Jump off the comfy couch. This week’s dynamic stars encourage you to be proudly proactive as you get your body moving, set challenging daily goals and then actively pursue them. Not sure how to do that? Try rubbing shoulders with your kick-ass Aries friends.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

Jupiter and the solar eclipse shine a light on your self-esteem. So steer clear of criticism (in person and online); avoid letting negative self-talk drag you down, and stop worrying about the qualities you perceive you don’t have. Be your number one fan.

Barefoot Luxury Living at The Gateway

Waterfront Residences Burnett Heads

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON MARINA AS PART OF DESIRABLE WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL PRECINCT

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tage 1 of marina construction at BH Development’s The Gateway, Burnett Heads. is progressing rapidly.Dredging is now complete on the landmark residential, marina and commercial project. The first 91 marina berths are due for completion by the end of 2023, with the first residences expected to be ready in late 2024.

BH Developments (Qld) director Simon Harvey says the company is thrilled with progress to date.

“The dredging program has been challenging at times but our team has done a fantastic job,” he says.

“The marina will not only be a wonderful outlook for our residence purchasers, but also a unique opportunity for boat owners, as well as a valuable asset for the region.”

The Gateway Residences marketing agent, Property and Estates principal Rick Williams, says of the project: “If you wanted to describe the perfect waterfront residential lifestyle experience, it would be hard to go past

The Gateway residences at Burnett Heads. Think of two buildings, each comprising 23 absolutely prestigious two-, three- and four-bedroom residences over five levels, north facing and overlooking a 318-berth marina and the Coral Sea beyond.

“Think about the opportunity to secure your own private marina berth and, with that, access to the boating mecca that is the southern (Great) Barrier Reef, featuring the nearby Lady

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Elliot and Lady Musgrave islands.

“Think of your residence set amongst a boutique harbourfront village featuring waterfront boardwalk, retail boutiques, cafes, restaurants and marina services and just 15 minutes from Bundaberg and Bargara – all just four-and-a-half-hours’ drive north of Brisbane.”

Mr Williams notes that at a recent on-site information day, more than 100 local, Southeast Queensland and interstate residents attended.

“The Gateway Residences are a truly unique offering and the interest and inquiries we are receiving certainly reflect this,” he says.

“While we have no doubt that The Gateway will emerge as a dress-circle residential precinct for the Bundaberg region (40 per cent of buyers to date are locals), it is clear that what we have to offer is proving to be of interest to a much-wider buyer audience.

“Opportunities to deliver a marina along the Australian seaboard are rare – particularly one with integrated residential and located well away from the northern coast weather extremes.”

AT A GLANCE

The Gateway

Where: 67 Harbour Esplanade Burnett Heads, QLD.

Price: Now selling from $795,000

Contact: Telephone 1800 988 242, enquiries@gatewaymarina.com.au

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• Incredible views with complete privacy on 24.71 acres

• 16 acres of cleared pasture

• Renovated main residence with pool

• 2nd dwelling built 2019 running as Air BNB

• Secure water 116,000L including two dams

• Excellent connectivity with high speed internet

• Numerous opportunities to create more income

Inspect Sunday 16th April 11am - 12noon

Why creating competition is vital

The Sunshine Coast property market has experienced unprecedented growth, continuing to attract local, state and national attention despite the global pandemic.

And while soaring interest rates continue to impact mortgage holders, the Coast’s property market is still one of the most attractive in the country.

So, how do vendors ensure their property shines amongst the rest? More importantly, how can they secure the best possible price?

Agent of 32 years Ross Cattle says the only way to secure a premium price for your property is to create competition. The key is to adopt a holistic, well-planned marketing approach.

“It’s always important to reach every potential buyer and the only way to do this is to work with an agent who understands the value of a multi-faceted marketing strategy,” he says.

“Adopting a solo online marketing campaign can narrow your exposure. Remarketing, database and print publications play a major role in increasing this exposure to a wider audience. More exposure creates competition by attracting more buyers, which in turn, secures a higher price.

“This is why my philosophy, which forms part of the DNA of our sales team, is to use the biggest net to catch the most fish. Yes, it requires more work on our behalf, but it leaves no stone unturned.”

Ross says while COVID did impact agents and the overall

industry to some degree, the market was bolstered in 2021.

“The attendance to open homes and auctions was huge. Our auction success rate climbed to perfect numbers, but I could see the mistakes being made in the overall market by agents and agencies, and I wanted to make sure we didn’t make the same mistakes. This mistake was the act of selling too fast.

“It was costing vendors hundreds of thousands of dollars. Owners mistakenly thought that selling in one day was a great result.

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“In reality, selling quickly weakens the result. We advised owners to adopt a four-week strategy that had extensive reach through not just the local community, but the country. By doing this, we created a platform for multiple buyers to bid openly against each other via auction and this resulted in great success for everyone.

“When I sit down with a seller who is going to the market and I explain what we do and why, it’s an easy step forward to signing the agency agreement. When you understand the reasons our team at Define is able to achieve such success, it’s then you can truly understand the effects of good marketing, and the effects of poor marketing.

Thinking of selling? With 32 years of experience in the Sunshine Coast’s property industry, Ross is able to help you build a strong marketing campaign.

ROSS’ TIPS FOR SMART SELLING

1. Create competition with a multi-faceted marketing approach. The bigger the pool of buyers, the better the outcome for the vendor.

2. Commit to a four-week sales strategy. Remember, speed kills. Selling fast can leave money on the table, but cheap marketing campaigns also contribute to low sale prices.

The story of Define

3. Treat your sales campaign like a puzzle – you need to find the right piece for it all to come together. To do that you need to explore all options – street marketing, remarketing, print advertising, online advertising, open homes, and the ability to be flexible with viewings.

17 years & counting...

Principal Ross Cattle had a vision – to define himself as a market leader in the real estate industry. This motivation to shape a real estate office on the Sunshine Coast that excels at every level has been achieved with the establishment of Define Property Agents.

Define Property’s firm commitment to professionalism and attention to detail with uncompromised strategic marketing, genuine client service, superior sales and negotiation skills guarantees a successful outcome for buyers and sellers at any price level. The main focus of Define Property Agents is selling and managing residential property with a range of

complementary services to make it simple for clients to do business.

In addition to the residential sales and property management teams, Define Property offers expert support in areas of mortgage finance, project marketing, investment sales and commercial sales and leasing.

Define Property is built on the foundations of integrity, trust, hard work, determination, success and people, by employing the best and brightest in the industry and providing them with the resources, training and professional development to ensure the priority of exceptional service is upheld.

Maroochydore, 15/57 Kingsford Smith Parade

Spacious Cotton Tree Apartment

Claiming an unbeatable position in the heart of Cotton Tree, this superb apartment offers the quintessential coastal lifestyle just a stone’s throw from the sand and surf. This bright and airy two bedroom apartment offers low maintenance living with modern appeal with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living, well-appointed kitchen, massive balcony, separate laundry and secure parking for one vehicle with storage. Kingsford Apartments are ideal for investors, downsizers, first-home buyers, or those seeking the ultimate in easy-care coastal living.

Maroochydore, 4/14 Arwen Street

Convenient Maroochydore Lifestyle Townhouse

Perfectly located and well presented this is one you won’t want to miss. Immersed within Maroochydore’s CBD zone easy access to shops, transport and, Sunshine Plaza , beaches and schools this is a brilliantly positioned property for the ultimate urban coast lifestyle. Offering a light and bright open plan living area which spills out onto the outdoor courtyard. The tastefully renovated kitchen has ample cupboard space and quality appliances. Upstairs you have the bathroom, two spacious bedrooms a study nook and massive balcony.

AUCTIONSATURDAY

Sippy Downs, 9 Albany Street

Opportunity Awaits First Home - Ideal Investment

This well presented, low maintenance home ticks all the boxes. Creatively designed, the thoughtful floorplan lends itself to comfortable family living . Offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms and spacious living, kitchen & dining room this home is perfect for owner occupiers or an attractive investment proposition. Ideally located, in a family-friendly suburb with everything you need, including supermarket, a petrol station, a variety of shops and different banks. walking distance to the University and local schools and a short drive away from Mooloolaba beach!

AUCTIONSATURDAY

Bli Bli,16 Woodswallow Crescent

Best Buy in Bli Bli

Set on an elevated 825m2 block and boasting a gorgeous bush backdrop, this modern single level home ticks all the boxes. The owner has spared nothing to build such a quality home that oozes modern style. Featuring a large master with generous ensuite with stone benchtops, walk-in wardrobe, garden access. Great separation from other 3 bedrooms. Quiet street with no neighbours to the rear and air-conditioning / fans throughout for year-round comfort. This property must be sold either on or before auction day.

Buderim, 10 Kiri Court

Perfect Family Home In A Prime Buderim Location

Mooloolaba, 13 Greygum Court

A Designer Coastal Sanctuary in The Heart of Mooloolaba

Maroochydore, 5 MacArthur Drive

High and Dry Location in Blue Chip Maroochydore

With nothing left to do but move in and enjoy, this centrally located home in a blue chip Maroochydore neighbourhood has it all. Located in a quiet back street, this single level home on 700m2 ticks all the boxes.

• Recently updated kitchen with gas stove

• Outdoor undercover area for year-round entertainment

• Separate rooms with own entry • 7.5m3 x 6m3 shed with workshop space

• Contemporary in design with ceiling fans throughout

• Crim safe security

• Room for a home business or separate studio

Desirable Parkside Living - This is a Must Inspect!

Set adjacent from a large grassed park space, is a row of grand and elegant residences which ooze style and sophistication, all in the convenience of a high set, two storey terrace style home. With a very well-designed and family friendly floor plan, this home is bound to impress. Downstairs features a grand open planned kitchen, living and dining area which flows onto two outdoor entertaining areas. Upstairs, you will find all four bedrooms, as well as a separate living area, ensuring there is room for the whole family.

Woombye, 31 Kiel Mountain

Road

Your Family Deserves Room To Live Like A Family

With stunning timber floors and a functional floor plan, this property is a must inspect for first home buyers, those looking to downsize, or those looking to add the perfect “as is” home to the investment portfolio. Set on a 698m2 block surrounded by beautiful fruit trees and shrubbery and located in leafy Woombye, you’re within 15 minutes of everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer The vendor’s instructions are clear, this property MUST BE SOLD!

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Capturing uninterrupted views of Mount Coolum while set just a short stroll from the ocean, this gorgeous new residence promises idyllic coastal living in the exclusive Beachside Estate. the home is built on a 400m2 level block embracing a north to rear aspect, has exclusive use of estate pool, tennis courts and beach access, a walk to reserves plus close to local shops, eateries and bus transport.

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AGENT ON SITE Saturday 15th & 29th April 10am -11am or by appointment

KINGS BEACH SUNSHINE COAST

Combining the ultimate in residential apartment living with an exquisite coastal lifestyle opportunity – this sensational, elevated and contemporary residential development showcases a rare commitment to the highest level of detail in design, contemporary architecture and unparalleled comfort.

SUPERIOR 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Positioned less than 250m from the magnificent coastline of Kings Beach on the Sunshine Coast, this unique and stunning residence offers 12 architecturally designed apartments across 7 levels, each with 2 car parks and direct secure lift access.

From the flawless interior finishes to the relaxed open plan layouts –this spectacular project imparts a contemporary edge with impeccable taste and quality designs throughout.

EXCLUSIVE BEACHSIDE LIVING – STARTING AT $1.15M

CONTACT: Michael Cornilsen - sales@pintergroup.com.au - 0414 233 026

WWW.PERYMORRINPROPERTY.COM

Nambour

37 Hocking Street

Deceased Estate sale located within Nambour’s town centre frame. The original condition home is sited over 2 lots with development potential. Represents excellent entry level buying whether as a home, investment or development opportunity.

• Original condition 4 bedroom home on 810m2 land (2 lots) 1 title

• Centrally located, easy walk to town & with district outlook from rear deck patio

• Timber floors throughout, plenty of bedrooms plus sleepout, ideal renovator

• To be sold on or before auction date. Don’t miss out, contact agent for more details

Woombye

4 bed / 1 bath / 1 car

AUCTION

Onsite Wednesday 26th April at 4:30pm

VIEW Wed 4:30 - 5:00pm, Sat 11:00 - 11:30am

Steve Pery 0448 884 093

Toby Morrin 0401 623 801

162 - 174 Diddillibah Road

The cutest timber cottage on 3 gentle acres is an apt description for this delightful semi rural property that is being offered for the first time. Design your dream home and reap the many benefits of this beautiful location amongst other quality properties.

• Well presented 1 bedroom timber cottage with large covered patio over parklike gardens

• Opportunity to extend the existing home or simply design your new dream residence alongside

• Easy care, gently sloped acreage with established gardens making a great place to raise your family

• To be sold on or before auction day so register your interest to take advantage of this opportunity

1 bed / 1 bath / 1

AUCTION

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Onsite Friday 21st April at 4:00pm

VIEW Thurs 5:00 - 5:30pm, Sat 12:00 - 12:30pm

Steve Pery 0448 884 093

Toby Morrin 0401 623 801

PRESTIGIOUS BOTANICA RIVERSIDE RESIDENCES – AUCTION SATURDAY!

401/110 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore

This is an opportunity to secure an elite address and an enviable lifestyle in a tightly held complex. This house-sized luxurious 308m2 (approx.) apartment is only one of 16, with two per floor. It’s north-east aspect over the picturesque Maroochy River takes your breath away. Architecturally designed award winning Botanica Riverside is located directly on the riverfront and effortlessly blends the best of nature, privacy, and exclusivity.

• North-east river frontage

• Private pontoon & storage

• Landscaped gardens

• 20m lap pool with day beds

• Fully equipped gym and sauna

• Recreational pavilion with BBQ

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Auction: Saturday 15th April at 1:30pm

Inspect: Saturday 15th April 12:45pm

via prior registration

John Skerlak 0413 441 834

Kristen New 0417 852 501

1300 400 777

Onsite

nextpropertygroup.com.au

PEACEFUL LIVING IN THIS MINYAMA SANCTUARY

30 Cypress Court, Minyama

This family sanctuary has a beautiful flow and a functional floor plan, with views of the wide waterways of the majestic Mooloolah River. This deep water location extends direct access to the harbour mouth and broadwater, making it ideal for all boating enthusiasts. With soaring cathedral ceilings, large open spaces, a neutral colour palate and water views, there is a true sense of serenity and calm. The views out to the river are splendid, creating a tranquil outdoor entertaining atmosphere.

• 798m2 block (approx.)

• Sought-after deep-water position

• Ample secure parking

• Heated saltwater pool and spa

• Extensive solar power system

• 15m pontoon

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Auction: Saturday 29th April at 2pm Onsite

Inspect: Saturday 15th April 10-10:30am

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

1300 400 777

nextpropertygroup.com.au

SOPHISTICATED RENOVATION – TIMELESS LOWSET MOOLOOLABA HOME

46 Carrothool Place, Mooloolaba

This elegant home is located in one of Mooloolaba’s most favoured waterfront streets. Sitting on a 892m2 (approx.) lot with 27m (approx.) of waterfront, this is the perfect coastal home. The heart of the home offers expansive open areas with magnificent views over the water. The living and dining reflect an open layout and flows onto the water side alfresco area, making this an ideal home for entertaining.

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.

• 8m (approx.) pontoon and jetty (ETA April)

• Boat ramp

• Fireplace

434 1300 400 777

• Inground pool

• Close to shops and restaurants

BOKARINA BEACH COURT LIVING AT ITS BEST

Auction: Saturday 22nd April at 11am Onsite

Inspect: Saturday 15th April 9-9:30am

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

nextpropertygroup.com.au

• Walk to the beach

• Inground pool

• Solar panels 6.3kW

532 1300 400 777

• Pizza oven

• Air conditioned

Price: Mid to High $2M

Inspect: Saturday 15th April 3-3:30pm

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

nextpropertygroup.com.au

ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE – NORTH FACING DEEPWATER MINYAMA

15 Cypress Court, Minyama

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

• Private cul-de-sac location

• 18.3 kW solar power

• Stunning river and harbour views

• Temperature controlled wine cellar

• Under-house storage for SUP/kayaks

• Ducted air conditioning

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Auction: Saturday 6th May at 12noon Onsite

Inspect: Saturday 15th April 11-11:30am

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

Holiday at Home in Your Own Family Sanctuary

96 Lindsay Road, Buderim is a magnificent showcase of coastal luxe design. Boasting exquisite artisanal features, including a stunning handcrafted staircase and liberal use of natural materials such as Tasmanian Oak and Limestone, to create a warm, welcoming feel.

Immerse yourself in the tranquil and serene environment, where every detail has been designed for easy family living, while evoking a sense of holidaying at home. This natural light-filled coastal property is the ultimate embodiment of comfort and luxury, offering a unique opportunity to experience the finest in resort-style living.

Dan Smith 0438 120 776

dansmith@theagency.com.au

96 Lindsay Road, Buderim

542 895sqm

Auction Sunday 7th May at 10:00am

Open For Inspection

Saturday 15th April 10:30am – 11:00am

Saturday 15th April 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Wednesday 19th April 5:00pm – 5:45pm

AUCTIONS

Sat, 15 Apr, 10am

Open from 9:30am

4 Grenfell Court, Kuluin

Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

Sat, 15 Apr, 11am

Open from 10:30am

7/109-111 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore

Lachie Woods 0477 552 268

Sat, 15 Apr, 1pm

Open from 12:30pm

6 Webb Street, Twin Waters

Simon Howe 0418 401 300

Sat, 15 Apr, 2pm

Open from 1:30pm

12 Bedford Circuit, Coes Creek

Fiona Rawson 0401 186 261

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

Sat, 15 Apr, 3pm

Open from 2:30pm

1/12 Pangarinda Place, Mooloolaba

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

Sat, 15 Apr, 4pm

Open from 3:30pm

5/14 Pangarinda Place, Mooloolaba

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

Sold prior to auction

9 Bangalow Street, Minyama

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

Wed, 19 Apr, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm

11 Malinya Drive, Buddina

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Thurs, 20 Apr, 5:30pm

ONLINE

316/21 Innova on Parkway, Bir nya

Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

ONLINE

21/81 Bir nya Boulevard, Bir nya

Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

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.

AUCTION

Unit 2/15 Wilson Avenue, Dicky Beach

Act quickly to acquire this stunning three-bedroom full floor duplex apartment blessed with magical ocean views and rare beachfront privacy situated in Caloundra’s most sought-after beachfront address. To be sold at auction.

• Small complex of just two units sharing 607m² absolute beachfront land

• Large master bedroom with ensuite and study desk

• Open plan living area, glass walls frame the leafy beachfront environment

• Relax and entertain year-round on the covered beachfront balcony

• A short stroll to cafes, restaurants and the beach

WHY WAIT?

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Auc on In Rooms, Sunshine Coast Function Centre

19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Thurs, 27 April at 11am

View Fri & Sat 11-11:30am

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

SOLD

10 Rooke Street, Dicky Beach

Breaking News - Record Sale Dicky Beach!

This stunning home designed and built by Paul Currie of CBC, positioned only one block back from the flags of Dicky Beach has sold for a record price. Using our exclusive, personalised and tailored campaign we found the perfect buyer. When we list your home, our clients are introduced to the Ray White national public relations team assisting in building a platform to gain maximum reach ultimately achieving maximum results. In this case, the buyer was found by marketing to our exclusive prestige database, with some 4 weeks negotiation. We are excited to say the property is sold!

WHY WAIT?

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Sale Dicky Beach Record Sale Sold for $4,800,000

Rebecca Jaeger 0414 454 835

Jason Jaeger 0414 703 873

raywhitepelicanwaters.com.au

AUCTION 4 3 6 4503

58 Roys Road, Landers Shoot

• 1.11 flat acres family retreat with endless greenery

• Downstairs living, family/living, billiard room and kitchen

• Upstairs office and four bedrooms with built-in robes, lounge/library area

• Master bedroom with a built-in desk and ensuite

• Family bathrooms on both levels, the main with a bathtub

• Huge laundry and walk-in linen closet downstairs and bathroom

• Double lock-up garage and a separate double-bay shed

• Security screens downstairs; fans in all bedrooms

WHY WAIT?

Auc

Dwight Ferguson 0412 385 720

View Sat 1-1:45pm Tues 1-1:30pm

Tonja Ferguson 0412 767 423

raywhitepelicanwaters.com.au

SOLD

101 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters

Sold at Auction for $1,825,000!

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 car home recently sold at Auction. Presenting luxury living at its finest, a stunning property boasting a breath-taking view of the golf course and lake with a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living, making it the perfect haven for those seeking a tranquil and serene lifestyle in Pelican Waters. Our team is currently working with the under-bidders who missed out on Auction day looking to purchase a similar home. Call Team Jaeger for a confidential chat about your home and any property needs.

WHY WAIT?

AUCTION

6 Firetail Court, Tanawha

Modern Mediterranean Home in Prestigious Tanawha Enclave

• Beautifully renovated, Mediterranean inspired residence

• Huge 9,221 sqm block offering privacy and tranquillity

• Positioned in a quiet, blue chip Tanawha cul-de-sac

• Sprawling outdoor entertaining area plus multiple indoor living spaces

• Massive in ground pool, plenty of room for kids to play in the yard

WHY WAIT?

19 Admiralty Drive, Alexandra Headland

Located within walking distance of a beautiful patrolled beach and surf club and set in sought-after Alexandra Headland enclave. Functional floor plan with good separation of living with light, bright open design. Neat and tidy north-easterly facing home with modern finishes. Tropical outlook ensuring privacy and tranquility, no rear neighbours.

WHY WAIT?

MULTIPLE LIVING AREAS

Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Megan Murray 0414 734 929

or by appointment

This beautiful property is situated in a highly sought-after pocket and offers a warm and inviting ambiance that will make you feel instantly at home. The family residence will impress with its multiple living spaces providing relaxed areas for all. Set on a generous 734sqmblock, this home is ideally located close to a selection of schools, Buderim Village and local shopping, and is a 10-minute drive from the beach at Mooloolaba. Enjoy the ease and convenience of living in a family-friendly street next to a park. The home enjoys open-plan living and dining areas, with raked ceilings and-air conditioning, as well as generous yard space.

raywhitemaroochydore.com.au

AUCTION 3 2 2 704

11 Lancewood Close, Buderim

Home Sweet Home Buderim!

• Multiple indoor outdoor living areas

• Alfresco entertaining area

• 21 solar panels

• Fully fenced and room for a pool

• Option to convert garage to another space

• Proximity to quality schooling and shops

• Close to Sunshine Coast Int. Airport

• Peaceful pocket of Buderim

WHY WAIT?

on On site Sat, April 22, 11am

Thurs 10:30-11am Sat 10:30-11am

Kylie Kis 0411 579 795

10 KIRI COURT, BUDERIM

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Auction on site

Saturday, April 22, at 1pm

Define Property 5478 2477

Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

SALE 2 2

1/307 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore

Riverfront Apartment in Maroochydore

• Light open-plan living, dining & kitchen

• Patio overlooking north-facing courtyard

• Neat & tidy, freshly painted & renovated

• Two bedroom, two bathrooms

• Plantation shutters throughout

• U-shaped kitchen, stone bench tops

• Perfect location for water sport enthusiasts

raywhitebuderim.com.au

WHY WAIT?

Sale Contact Agent View Sat 11-11:30am Tues 5-5:30pm or by appointment

Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Megan Murray 0414 734 929

raywhitemaroochydore.com.au

AUCTION RESULTS

The easiest way to check out last week’s auction results.

24 AMARINA AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA

Passed in at $815,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, Define Property, Amarni Drake 0409 955 323

44 BANFIELD PLACE, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $1,030,000 – on the market for $1,350,000

3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car, Next Property Group, Courtney Paterson 0488 764 785

15 PITTARDS ROAD, BUDERIM

Passed in at $750,00

4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car, Ray White, Brodie Rogers 0406 501 674

1 TAY AVENUE, CALOUNDRA

Passed in at $2,025,000

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

44A ECKERSLEY AVENUE, BUDERIM

Passed in at $900,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Judy Wild & Lew Pottinger 0419 798 905 / 0419 788 547

UNIT 4 / 9 MCILWRAITH STREET, MOFFAT BEACH

Sold prior to auction – $1,700,000

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

167 SIPPY CREEK ROAD, TANAWHA

Passed in at $1,600,000 – on the market for offers over $1,799,000

7 bed, 3 bath, 9 car, pool, Ray White, Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

87 CREEKSIDE DRIVE, SIPPY DOWNS

Passed in at $1,120,000

6 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

6/9 DOUGLAS STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER – $597,500

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, pool, Ray White, James Goldsworthy & Luke Dunbar 0400 635 141 / 0435 371 887

6/10-12 MAROUBRA STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION – $570,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Will Van Den Dungen 0438 130 188

220 DIDDILLIBAH ROAD, WOOMBYE

Passed in at $2,500,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 7 car, Ray White, Matt O’Grady & Alisha Galea 0414 317 375 / 0400 298 611

14 GREENLEES COURT, PALMWOODS

Passed in at $760,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Chevonne Rees, 0437 810 820

20 TAREE COURT, KULUIN

Sold prior to auction – $820,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Kathryn Willshire, 0437 434 648

5 CYPRESS STREET, KULUIN

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER – $1,420,500

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, Ray White, Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

450/180 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA

HEADLAND

Passed in at $580,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, Ray White Pam Thomas & Sarah Olsen 0438 272 096 / 0436 325 257

61 TEPEQUAR DRIVE, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $820,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

1/307 BRADMAN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $625,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Pam Thomas & Megan Murray 0438 272 096 / 0414 734 929

19/20 BEACH ROAD, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER – $628,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

15 PLANTATION PARADE, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER – $825,000

Land, Ray White, Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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

LAP UP BEACHRONT LOCALE

Act quickly to acquire this stunning three-bedroom, full-floor duplex apartment blessed with magical ocean views and rare beachfront privacy. Situated in Caloundra’s most sought-after street, the unit’s open-plan living area is framed by walls of glass, the leafy environment and the Pacific Ocean beyond, and spills out onto the balcony to relax and entertain year-round. Imagine waking up to incredible sunrises across the Pacific Ocean, enjoying an early morning surf or walk, living at one with the beach that is literally on your doorstep. Entertain friends in your private paradise, while taking in the breathtaking beauty permanently on show. Beachfront does not come better than this.

UNIT 2/15 WILSON AVENUE, DICKY BEACH

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction in rooms, Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Tce, Caloundra, Thursday, April 27, 11am

Ray White Caloundra

5491 5055

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

ABC TV (CH2) SEVEN (CH7)

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Traces. (M) Daniel prepares to give evidence against his father.

9.15 To Be Advised.

10.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (M)

10.30 Jack Irish. (M)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) Norma confesses Pop was set up.

8.20 Under The Vines. (M) Oakley Wines enjoys new-found fame.

9.05 Grantchester. (M) Another vagrant is found dead.

9.55 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (M)

10.50 Fires. (M)

6.30pm Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: South Manchester.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (M) Part 1 of 4.

9.50 Close To Me. (M)

NINE (CH8) TEN (CH5) SBS (CH3)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. (2008) (M) Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett. A man ages in reverse.

11.50 To Be Advised.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) A box reveals something frightening.

7.30 MOVIE 2012. (2009) (M) John Cusack, Amanda Peet. A global cataclysm threatens the world.

10.35 MOVIE My Best Friend’s Wedding. (1997) (M) Julia Roberts.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG)

8.30 Kath & Kim: 20 Preposterous Years. (PG) Takes a look back at the Kath & Kim universe.

9.40 Born To Kill? Peter Sutcliffe

“The Yorkshire Ripper”. (MA15+)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Manly Sea Eagles v Melbourne Storm. From 4 Pines Park, Sydney.

9.55 Golden Point.

10.40 MOVIE Another 48 Hrs. (1990) (M) Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte. A cop and an escaped convict team up.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001) (PG) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. An 11-year-old boy learns he is a wizard.

10.40 MOVIE The Last Witch Hunter (2015) (M) Vin Diesel.

6pm

7.00

6.30pm

7.30

8.30

9.30

10.00

6pm Bondi Rescue. (PG)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG)

8.30 Blue Bloods. (M) Eddie’s former partner, Rachel Whitten, accuses an officer of excessive force.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (M) An eating contestant is murdered.

10.30 NCIS. (M)

11.30 Fire Country. (M)

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) Whistler struggles with a CI.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: Versailles, Louis XIV And His Destiny. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

8.30 Titanic’s Lost Evidence. (M) A look at the sinking of the Titanic

10.00 Citizen Jane Fonda. (MA15+) A portrait of Jane Fonda.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Tasmanian Tiger A look at the Tasmanian tiger.

8.30 Black Gold. Documents the climate crisis, the cover-up of the century and the actions of a company CEO.

10.40 MotherFatherSon. (MA15+)

A look at serial killer Peter Sutcliffe.

10.00 FBI. (M) A young couple are murdered.

11.00 The Sunday Project.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

10.00 Muhammad Ali. (PG) Part 3 of 4. 6pm The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30

7.30.

10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG) 10.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

6pm The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00

7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG)

10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 LEGOMasters: Grand Masters. (PG) 8.50 David

Attenborough’s

6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG)

6.30pm The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. A famous writer confesses to murder.

10.00 Fire Country. (M) A massive tree falls on Eve. 11.00 Bull. (M)

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (M) Hunger fatigue and cold take their toll.

8.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+) The SAS prepares for its first operation.

DIGITAL CHOICE

Armchair Experts. (M) 12.30am No Man’s Land. (PG)

6pm Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.00 AFL Pre-Game.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round5. Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs.

10.30 AFL Post-Game.

7.30pm MOVIE Zookeeper. (2011) (PG) Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb. 9.30 MOVIE I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry. (2007) (M) Adam Sandler. 11.50 Duncanville. (M)

5.30pm Dr Quinn. (PG)

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 MOVIE Midway. (2019) (M) Patrick Wilson, Woody Harrelson. 11.10 Memory Lane. (PG)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG)

7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.15 MacGyver. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.30 Charmed. (PG) 11.30

with MWP’s man in the water

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (M)

8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... (PG) 9.20 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. (M) 10.10 A Wild Year On Earth. (PG) 11.00 Vera. (PG)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 A Wild Year On Earth. 8.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 10.25 Escape From The City.

British Country House.

6pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 9.40 Heathrow. (PG) 10.40 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG) 11.40 Miranda. (PG)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.50 Cleaning Up. (M)

11.00 MOVIE Hitman: Agent 47. (2015) (MA15+)

6pm Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG) 6.30 Border Security: America. (PG) 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE RED. (2010) (M) Bruce Willis. 10.50 MOVIE Total Recall. (1990) (MA15+)

6pm American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 8.00 Storage Wars: New York. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Black Hawk Down. (2001) (MA15+) 11.25 MOVIE Enter The Dragon. (1973) (M)

7pm MOVIE School Of Rock. (2003) (PG) Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White. 9.15 MOVIE The Spy Who Dumped Me. (2018) (MA15+) Mila Kunis.

11.30 The Emily Atack Show. (M)

7pm MOVIE Ocean’s Thirteen. (2007) (PG) George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon. 9.30 MOVIE Logan Lucky. (2017) (M) Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig.

6pm That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Munich. (2005) (MA15+) Eric Bana,

4.25pm MOVIE The Cruel Sea. (1953) (PG)

9.30pm Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 MOVIE Death Rides A Horse. (1967) (MA15+)

4.30pm MOVIE The Thousand Plane Raid. (1969) (PG) 6.30pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Battle Of Britain. (1969) (PG) Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine. 11.15 Major Crimes. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 24. Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory.

10.15 MacGyver. (PG) 11.10 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG)

7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS. 10.20 MOVIE The Matrix. (1999) (M) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss.

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M)

8.55 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.15 Friends. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.00 Friends. (PG)

Time to get blown away with some universal trivia.

In the slice of the universe that we can see, there are two trillion (or 2000 billion) galaxies.

Each galaxy consists of roughly 400 billion stars. If you were to travel at the speed of light, it would take you 100,000 years to cross one galaxy.

We really only represent a grain of sand on the beach.

So, share waves, be kind and remember: you are not here for long! Have a great weekend.

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