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On average, one woman every nine days and one man every month is killed by a current or former partner. Sobering statistics, indeed. Domestic and family violence is also one of the main drivers of homelessness among women, children and men. Something has to be done.
This month is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in Queensland. The initiative aims to bring to light the issue of family violence, ensuring that every one of us says ‘no’ to abuse and violent behaviour. This year, the focus is on coercive control.
Journalist Lucinda Dean caught up with some key people on the Sunshine Coast who are at the coalface of protecting our most vulnerable by speaking out against this insidious form of abuse and raising awareness. Turn to page 10 for the full story.
We also bring you up to date on all your local news, as well as what’s on, plus some great recipes to try in our homegrown feature and all the latest fashion trends in My Style.
Until next week, I hope you enjoy the read.
Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au
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Research shows that Australians could save $100 a year by shopping around to find the best interest rate and switching companies.
Complacency when it comes to credit cards is hurting the hip pocket of millions of Aussies, new research suggests.
Finder analysis shows the average card-holder could be saving $100 per year by switching to another credit card company. That’s a whopping $1.1 billion nationwide.
More than 11 million Australians have a credit card, with the average having a 14.7 per cent interest rate on their current card, Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker reports.
Aussies also have an average balance
of $1392 accruing interest, the latest RBA figures show.
Switching to a lower rate of 7.49 per cent could save the average Aussie $100 per year.
Amy Bradney-George, the credit card expert at Finder, says plenty of Aussies could save on their credit card by making a simple switch.
“Once you get a credit card, it’s easy to forget that there could be a better deal out there,” she says.
“But interest rates vary wildly, with some cards charging upwards of 24 per cent for purchases.
“There’s also a wide variation in annual fees, which can cost you hundreds of dollars each year, even if you pay off the card as you go.
“Given the cost of living crisis, no one with a credit card should have to pay for the cost of loyalty. But if you don’t shop around after getting a card, you won’t know how much value you could get elsewhere.”
Ms Bradney-George says credit cards can be super convenient, as long as they are used responsibly.
“Having a credit card can give you access to some great perks, including rewards and interest-free offers or even travel insurance. But if you don’t pay them off quickly, they can quickly snowball into debt.
“That’s why it’s so important to get one that you can afford to pay off each month.”
To help Australians make better financial decisions while still enjoying their online shopping or travel rewards fix, Finder announced the winners of its Credit Card Awards 2023 last week.
Using 12 months’ worth of data, Finder’s experts have analysed the rates, fees and offer details for every personal and business credit card in its database of more than 290 cards.
Ms Bradney-George says there are hundreds of credit cards on the market in Australia, which can be overwhelming when you don’t want to spend a lot of time searching for a new one.
“The Finder Credit Card Awards give people a point of reference to help them find a card that offers them value,” she says. “The award winners all offer value within their categories, whether it’s about saving money on rates and fees, taking a card with you when you travel overseas or earning points you can use
to pay for travel and other rewards.”
NAB’s Low Rate Credit Card took out the top gong for Best Balance Transfer Credit Card.
“The balance transfer category is for people who want to pay off existing card debt interest-free,” Ms Bradney-George says.
“With $18.6 billion of credit card debt accruing interest in Australia, a balance transfer could give people breathing space to pay off their actual debt without interest charges for an introductory period – which could be up to three years long.”
Bankwest’s Zero Platinum Mastercard took the top spot for Best Travel Credit Card, while the American Express Low Rate Credit Card won two categories: Best Low Rate Credit Card and Best No Annual Fee Credit Card. For Aussies looking to get their frequent flyer fix, ANZ’s Frequent Flyer Black won Best Frequent Flyer Credit Card – Qantas, while American Express’ Velocity Platinum Card scored Best Frequent Flyer Credit Card – Velocity. For those looking to score bonus rewards points, the Bankwest More World Mastercard won Best Rewards Credit Card while the American Express Essential Credit Card won Best No Annual Fee Rewards Credit Card.
“Given the cost of living crisis, no one with a credit card should have to pay for the cost of loyalty”
In 2008, a penguin living in the Edinburgh Zoo was knighted. The penguin is the mascot of the King of Norway’s Guard, making it a special figure for the country’s military. The knighting of this particular one, named Nils Olav III, was an opportunity to celebrate the relations between Norway and Scotland. The knighting went over so well that he was promoted to Brigadier in 2016.
Things probably get a bit confusing around the Foreman household, seeing as all of the boxer’s sons are also named George Foreman—and there are five of them.
When asked why they all have the same name, Foreman said, “I named all my sons George Edward Foreman so they would always have something in common. I say to them: ‘If one of us goes up, then we all go up together, and if one goes down, we all go down together’.”
1809
The US state of Kentucky is responsible for 95 per cent of the world’s bourbon.
392
A Greenland shark is one of the largest living species of shark. A specimen caught in 2014 was found to be 392 years old.
Shaquille O’Neal made the only three-point shot he would ever make in his entire career on February 16, 1996. When the Orlando Magic played the Milwaukee Bucks, O’Neal received an almost full-court pass before he shot the three-pointer. Despite being the only official three-point shot in his career, he went down in NBA history as one of the greatest of all time.
1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is appointed Emperor of the French. Even today, the once-mighty French leader, a native of Corsica, is remembered for his successful military campaigns, just as much as for his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
1848 – The first German National Assembly gathers in Frankfurt. The assembly constituted the first freely elected parliament of Germany. It produced a constitution that provided the basis for today’s constitution of Germany (Grundgesetz).
2009 – The Sri Lankan Civil War ends. The 25-year conflict between the government and the separatist Tamil Tigers had claimed up to 100,000 lives. It ended with the Tigers’ defeat.
To satisfy (something, such as a need or desire) fully.
“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”
– Willie Nelson, US singer-songwriter.The Guinness World record for the longest book title was achieved in 2014. The book had 1809 words in its title.
Coercive control has been described as ‘the silent killer’, but several Sunshine Coast community groups and organisations are forcing this insidious form of family and domestic violence out into the light.
Words: Lucinda Dean.
“Ijust wished he’d hit me because then I would have evidence.” It’s a harrowing statement – one all too often heard by Kathleen Hope in her years of working with victimsurvivors of domestic and family violence at SunnyKids on the Sunshine Coast.
As SunnyKids CEO, Ms Hope says it highlights the insidious impact of coercive control in intimate partner relationships because it’s hard to explain what 10 and 20 years of this kind of controlling behaviour looks like.
“One of the really dangerous parts of coercive control is there tends to be (and I’m generalising here) a public image this person (perpetrator) would do anything for someone else – aren’t they wonderful?”Ms Hope says.
“They’ve got big hearts – aren’t they lovely?
“But it’s not what it looks like at home.
“How do you fight an image that everybody in your life sees without looking like the crazy person?”
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and this year’s theme is: “It’s in our control to end coercive control”.
Ms Hope’s comments were made in the wake of the Palaszczuk government’s reminder to all Queenslanders that we have a role to play in preventing domestic and family violence in our community.
The state government defines domestic and family violence as being: “When one person in an intimate or romantic relationship, family or informal carer relationship uses violence or abuse to maintain power and control over the other person”.
Almost one-in-10 Australian women in a relationship are experiencing domestic and family violence, and one-third of those women state that it started or became worse during COVID-19.
Ms Hope says that when families are feeling the impact and stress of housing affordability, rent increases and access to food, then abusers can really “doubledown” on that control in unhealthy relationships.
Financial abuse is just one of 12 identified signs of coercive control.
Ms Hope gives a tangible example of one partner who is given an allowance of $400 a fortnight to buy groceries for the family. Two years ago, that $400 might have been enough to cover the cost of groceries. But what if it’s $400 now and the cost of groceries has doubled?
That puts a great deal of stress on that partner to provide for their family.
The partner who made that financial decision has more control in that relationship.
“It creates such inequity in the relationship and that control is debilitating to the person who doesn’t have access and has less and less power
and less and less autonomy,” Ms Hope says.
“It’s a very insidious form of domestic and family violence. It is incredibly abusive and it can really attack people’s sense of self and their ability to care for their family in a practical way and it changes so much for families.”
Coercive control tends to occur
behind closed doors and is the silent killer. The state’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council says it’s considered to be just as heinous as physical or sexual abuse. Research shows it can, does and will all too often lead to partner homicide. The murder of Hannah Clarke and her children has highlighted just how lethal this form of partner control can be.
In October last year, SunnyKids launched Save A Life Tonight (S.A.L.T.), which is all about offering families a safe option before violence occurs. Families under threat can receive immediate access to a night’s hotel accommodation, food and basic hygiene products.
Children are at the heart of everything SunnyKids does. Its mission is to break that repeated generational cycle of violence and abuse. Its programs include early intervention with local schools and day care centres.
Ms Hope says S.A.L.T. is an extension of that need for early intervention. She says it’s important for victim-survivors to know that what they’re experiencing right now is not healthy, and acknowledge they need to remove themselves from a situation before it’s too late.
She says it sends a message to the abusive partner that they’re not going to tolerate this kind of behaviour. It shows their children that they have a parent who is willing and able to protect them and show them that this kind of
“(Coercive control) is a very insidious form of domestic and family violence. It is incredibly abusive”
Kathleen Hope
behaviour is not acceptable.
“It interrupts that potential for abuse and potential for violence because kids do see and understand what’s going on.”
At the launch of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, Shannon Fentiman – Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence – said to achieve lasting and sustainable positive cultural change, all parts of the community needed to be involved and committed to ending domestic and family violence.
“Together, we can send a clear message that domestic and family violence will not be tolerated in our homes, workplaces or communities.”
Ms Hope says stamping out coercive control means taking it out of homes, putting the issue on the footpath and asking people to pay attention and not be a bystander.
“Instead, educate yourself, be informed, understand what’s acceptable and what’s not in the workplace, within your own friendship group, when you’re at the local pub or tavern and be ready to
say something, be ready to offer support,” she says.
DV Safe Phone CEO Ashton Wood went from being a bystander to forming a national charity which helps women escape domestic violence.
It was all the result of a conversation with an ex-police senior sergeant.
A Sunshine Coast local, Mr Wood had a car loaded with household items to donate to charity, but overnight Queensland went into COVID lockdown and he had nowhere to take them.
Among his family’s discarded possessions were disused mobile phones.
Mr Wood called his police contact, Janine, to ask where he could unload his goods, but he was shocked by what she said next.
“Ashton, those phones could save a life if I could have them,” she told him.
“We can have the best safety and escape plan in place for a survivor, but quite often their phone is tracked, monitored or taken from them and they literally cannot call us for help.”
This technology-based abuse and surveillance is another form of coercive control.
Three years on, the Sunshine Coast-based charity has fixed and donated 5000 mobile phones (complete with SIM cards, credit and charger) to 230 domestic violence agencies, safe houses, hospitals and police stations, which it partners with nationally.
DV Safe Phone has 600 mobile phone collection points Australia-wide.
So far, it has received 13,000 phones. It accepts phones in any condition.
The better a phone works, the quicker the charity can get it into the hands of someone who really needs it.
“I have enough work for five full-time phone technicians if I had the money to employ them,” Mr Wood says.
“If anyone is looking to support a local grassroots charity where the dollars go directly to saving lives, then we would love their financial support to keep the doors open.”
Phones that can’t be repaired are donated to Mobile Muster, which destroys them and makes sure they’re recycled properly – shredded and used for parts.
“So far, we have diverted one tonne of phones from landfill by giving them to survivors or giving them to Mobile Muster to recycle,” Mr Wood says.
Anyone who needs a phone can visit dvsafephone.org and find the nearest agency on its map, including SunnyKids here on the Coast.
The website also includes another map showing 600 locations where people can drop off their old mobile phones.
To mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has launched a five-part podcast series to put domestic and family violence under the spotlight. Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence, presented by QPS, is designed to raise community awareness, empower victimsurvivors and bystanders alike, and ultimately change the behaviours of those who use abusive and unhealthy tactics within their relationships. Tackling difficult questions, guests include friends of victims, officers working in regional communities, men’s reform program facilitators and individuals with lived experience. Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence is available for streaming on Spotify at open.spotify.com/sho w/4akvol4io6dQEVHti9im2y?si=a61 78a0339994977 or head to Apple or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Get involved and head along to the third Seeds of Change Forum by the Zonta clubs of Maroochy, Noosa, Caloundra City and Blackall Ranges, in collaboration with the University of the Sunshine Coast.
The free public forum starts at 8.30am on Saturday, May 27, at the university’s Sippy Downs campus in Lecture Theatre 7, Building C.
The forum’s theme is: “The Changing Landscape” and it will focus on the impact of recent legislative changes around the criminalisation of coercive control that have occurred in Queensland in the past 12 months, as well as changes to domestic violence laws.
The state government pledged $363 million to end domestic and family violence. The package will include a commission of inquiry into how police handle and respond to domestic and family violence cases, as well as the promise to make coercive control a criminal offence by the end of this year.
This month, the government also pledged almost $3 million per annum in additional funding to existing men’s behaviour-change programs. A number of new approaches will be trialled this year ahead of a state-wide perpetrator intervention network.
If you or someone you know is at risk DVConnect offers 24-hour support on 1800 811 811, or phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). You can also contact SunnyKids on 5479 0394. If you are in a life-threatening situation, call 000 immediately.
Caloundra business community came together for their monthly coffee and catch up. Special thanks to STEPS Pathways College for supporting the event. Steps Pathways College is Australia’s only disability boarding college for young adults with autism and disability.
There was a sell-out crowd of more than 260 guests at the Small Business Month and Sunshine Coast Business Awards launch breakfast held at the Maroochy RSL recently. An information session followed to give entrants the chance to find out more about the application process.
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Local residents and experts are keeping a close eye on Pumicestone Passage after the 2022 tidal breakthrough. WORDS: Steele Taylor
Alocal geographer says the Caloundra Bar could be sealed with sand for a long time, and tests have been conducted on the water quality in the area.
The bar, between Happy Valley and Bribie Island, has been filling with sand since a tidal breakthrough at the island
became the dominant entrance to Pumicestone Passage last year. Recent photos show, especially at low tide, just how much sand had shifted on to the bar.
Kings Beach resident Stephen Swayne says he can walk freely across the passage there.
“At the start of summer, the water was
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over my waist at low tide, and then it was calf deep but now I can literally walk across and not get my feet wet,” he says.
“The sand is really building up. It can get quite murky there and green on the seabed. It’s unpleasant to walk beyond a certain depth because it’s slimy on the bottom.
“There’s no fast-flow flushing anymore. If you go swimming at low tide, the bottom is quite sludgy.”
Mr Swayne was concerned the northern reaches of the passage could become a ‘backwater’.
“The major concern is the water quality at Bulcock Beach over time. If it does get permanently closed off there (at the bar), it would be the ultimate dead end,” he says.
University of the Sunshine Coast senior lecturer Javier Leon says the bar could close completely for a long period of time.
“This might be a scenario,” he says.
“As for when exactly, we need more information to precisely predict that.”
He says the local ecosystem could be affected already.
“From anecdotal information, I am aware that water quality has been negatively impacted, particularly during very low tides,” he says.
“Less water flowing can result in
the accumulation of biomass and pollutants that can have adverse impacts in the community.”
He says there could be more telling impacts on the passage and surrounds if the bar closed completely for a long time.
A Department of Environment and Science spokesperson says it is difficult to say if the bar could fill up with sand completely, but that water quality in the area had been unaffected.
“Due to the reduced tidal outflow at the Caloundra Bar, the large sand banks seaward of the entrance are being pushed into the entrance by wave action (and) this is infilling the tidal channel,” the spokesperson says.
“These changing conditions are part of a natural process and, as such, DES is not considering any remedial works but will continue to monitor the situation.”
The spokesperson says water quality tests have been carried out.
“Water-quality monitoring data, collected by DES from the most northern site in Pumicestone Passage, does not indicate a decreasing trend in water quality in this area.”
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Glitz, glamour and show-stopping colour are set to feature at one of the Coast’s biggest race days of the year.
The 91.1 Hot FM Ladies Oaks Day returns to the Sunshine Coast Turf Club on June 2, promising the excitement, dining, hospitality, twilight horse racing and headline music entertainment it’s legendary for.
All eyes will be on the Billy J Boutique Fashions on the Field.
The theme for this year’s fashions is to be bright, bold, colourful and fun.
“This year, it’s the bolder, the better,” Billy J brand manager Nikki Ralph says.
“We’ll be on the lookout for showstopping colour combinations or eye-catching prints, or both.
“It’s time to let your imagination run wild with your dream creations.
“If you’re a fan of extravagant accessories or headwear, this is your time to shine.”
Categories will include best millinery, best dressed female under 40 and over 40 and best dressed male – with prizes up for grabs.
Gates open at noon. Tickets are available at sctc.com.au. This is an 18+ event.
A Sunshine Coast town dubbed the “playground by the sea” is in contention for a major tourism award and locals have been encouraged to get behind it.
Caloundra is one of seven finalists in the running for Queensland’s Top Tourism Town, after an extensive application and judging process.
The community now has the opportunity to choose which destination will get the accolade, via online voting that will close on May 24.
Caloundra Chamber CEO Brady
Sullivan says Caloundra had been a loved holiday destination for generations.
“If Caloundra was to be named Queensland’s Top Tourism Town, it would be a huge drawcard, not only for the destination but for the Sunshine Coast tourism industry,” he says.
“The award would represent the feeling of the generations that have been coming here for years and showcase all Caloundra has to offer.”
To vote, visit qtic.com.au/top-tourismaward and click on ‘Top Town Voting’.
From solar panel drones to attached reel systems for electrocardiograph machines and a device that makes it easier to shop, the Sunshine Coast’s brightest young entrepreneurs and innovators are rising to the challenge.
The Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards are hotting up, with a record 13 finalists named in years 9 to 12 across multiple Sunshine Coast schools. The awards program presents a rare opportunity for student teams to bring their creative ideas or business solutions to life.
The 2023 finalists include teams from
Burnside State High School, Caloundra State High School, Chancellor State College, Glasshouse Christian College, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Mountain Creek State High School, Suncoast Christian College and Sunshine Coast Grammar.
Finalists will now advance after the opening phase of judging to connect with some of the region’s most successful industry leaders and mentors to further develop their concepts.
Teams will then participate in a live pitch before the awards ceremony on July 20.
Every year in June, the Sunshine Coast basks in the warming glow of the Mix FM Give Me 5 appeal.
Since the year 2000, local radio station 92.7 Mix FM has donated a month of airtime, energy and income – and the devoted team gives countless mornings, nights and weekends to making local health services better for our families.
Over time, other affiliated stations across the country reduced the appeal to one or two weeks in their regions, but our Mix FM continued unabated. Even in the national heyday of the appeal, we always raised more here on the Coast than anywhere else in the network – even more than areas such as the Gold Coast with double the population.
We’re a uniquely generous region – we all know it’s true – but there’s something
pretty special about Mix FM’s Give Me 5.
Families, businesses and mates get together for the art auction, long lunches, bogan quiz nights and Harley-Davidson rides in the name of fun and fundraising for a cause that impacts us all: sick kids and distressed families.
We hear the stories every year … a perfect life, thriving kids and happy family, then the unimaginable turns it all upside down in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, your plans for the weekend or that unpaid bill fade into obscurity and all that matters is that next doctor’s round.
More stories acknowledge the incredible presence of a generous community in wards across local hospitals and how – through a haze of beeping monitors, nurses’ visits and fear – the Sunny Coast community grabs hold of terrified parents’ hands every day.
By spending a day on the golf course with your colleagues, sending your hard-working team to the Ladies Lunch or bringing the 92.7Mix FM team to your business one cool June morning, you’ll help deliver state-of-the-art equipment, a Clown Doctor or therapy dog visit, a comfy night’s stay for an anxious mum right opposite the hospital and so much more.
Check out the calendar of fundraising activities at wishlist.org.au and be part of the magic that is Mix FM’s Give Me 5.
Businesses in a historic Sunshine Coast town are being offered funds for upgrading the “aesthetic, vibrancy and attractiveness” of their shopfronts.
Sunshine Coast Council will match funding up to a maximum of $5000 for businesses in Nambour that make the improvements to attract more customers.
The upgrades could include a fresh coat of paint to eye-catching signage, well-lit displays, vibrant greenery or better accessibility. The move is aimed at creating a more powerful first impression.
“As a dedicated gateway precinct, council wants to ensure the Nambour business district welcomes visitors with attractive commercial streetscapes that encourage customers to shop and explore,” Division 10 Councillor David Law says.
“The appearance of our town, our businesses and the surrounding streets creates a powerful first impression.”
Business can visit the ‘Investment Pathways’ tab at iamnambour.com.au to apply for the grant.
Are you buying, building or renovating a home on the Sunshine Coast?
As we all know, the Sunshine Coast has one of the best climates in Australia, and our homes can be designed to take full advantage of that.
If you’re interested to discover more, Council has developed the free online course, Cool Homes for the Sunshine Coast. This course will teach you how to make your home comfortable without relying on costly air-conditioning in summer and heating in winter, helping create big energy bill savings.
The course also shows you how to achieve an enviable indoor/outdoor lifestyle and create a home that will likely increase in value over time.
Through the free video series you can learn how the Sunshine Coast climate affects your home, how to manage the sun coming into your rooms, the basics about home orientation and what makes a good floor plan, and how to design or modify your home to make it more comfortable and affordable to live in.
Scan the QR code below or visit Cool Homes for the Sunshine Coast on Council’s website to find out more.
Ever thought about volunteering? Now is the perfect time to raise your hand.
On the worst day of your life – when a severe storm strikes, or a fire consumes your property – emergency service volunteers are there for you.
This week (May 15-21) is National Volunteer Week and you can thank emergency service volunteers at Sunshine Coast Council’s Emergency Expo this Sunday, May 21.
Many people volunteer to support their community. For others, it’s the opportunity to meet like-minded people and feel connected.
Ian Hunt is one such person who wanted to connect with his new community. He joined the Mooloolaba Coast Guard after moving to the Sunshine
Coast from Canberra.
Now, 21 years later, Ian is QF6 flotilla commander.
“Volunteering gives me a sense of pride about being a member of the team and the satisfaction of helping boaties in trouble,” Ian says.
“The best moment I can remember while volunteering was when we were searching for Maike Hohnen, his son Julian and their friend, after their boat sank at Caloundra Wide.
“We found them just in time.”
For Britney Smithers, who joined Nambour SES in 2021, volunteering has given her the opportunity to build skills, meet like-minded people and help people in need.
“The 2022 February floods were the most confronting and devastating disaster that I’ve experienced,” Britney says.
“Seeing so much of the community come together was so memorable.
“Becoming a member, I never did it for the praise or thanks, [but] you can see the difference you are making just by showing up and that’s what makes it all worth it!”
If you’ve ever thought about volunteering or considered a career in emergency services, head along to the Emergency Expo this Sunday, May 21 from 10am to 2pm, on the Lake Kawana foreshore.
For Emergency Expo information, visit sunshinecoaststadium.com.au/ event/emergency-expo.
What happens when climate changedriven storms, floods, bushfires and other extreme events cause failures to our critical power, roads, water and telecommunications networks?
Sunshine Coast and Noosa councils have launched a ground-breaking joint project to shed light on how these impacts cascade through our economy and our communities, with the $1.1 million Sunshine Coast and Noosa Regional Critical Infrastructure Failure and Cascading Climate Risks Project.
Severe weather events are becoming more severe and frequent due to climate change.
This vital project aims to explore how impacts can compound when critical infrastructure such as power, water, waste management, roads and mobile networks fail, causing a chain of flow-on effects across multiple sectors.
For example, if severe flooding causes damage to a major bridge and transport options are limited, this impacts our ability to maintain other infrastructure and also impacts commuters, freight, and emergency services. This in turn causes a suite of economic and public health consequences.
A green initiative is giving the region’s next generation the opportunity to learn about co-creating, caring and connecting with the local environment.
Ideas big and small were explored when 330 young minds from 22 Sunshine Coast schools came together at the Sunshine Coast Council’s Kids in Action Environmental Projects Day at UniSC on Friday, May 5.
Funded by the Environment Levy, the program for school-aged children aims to grow a culture that values caring for the natural world.
Held in partnership with UniSC, the Environmental Projects Day was the first of three events to take place across the year.
Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez opened the event and says it is wonderful to see students connect with ideas to protect the environment.
“This year’s theme is ‘biospHEROES: connecting, caring and co-creating the future’, so spending the day at UniSC was a perfect backdrop for the event and provided a meaningful connection to the theme,” Cr Suarez says.
“UniSC is a sustainability hero and the only university in the world to have
Next time you’re in town, snap a pic and share your frame to memory lane!
Sunshine Coast Council wants to hear your favourite memories of Woombye, so they can be brought to life in the community’s new look streetscape, which is nearing completion.
This month the Woombye community will see the completion of all major construction activity for an
campuses which span across three consecutive UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.
“The young delegates rotated through workshop activities led by a wonderful group of artists, scientists and ecologists.
“They explored topics from macroinvertebrates to koala detection dogs, worms, ecology, vibrations in nature, art, music and fungi.
“Students also spent time with Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Traditional Custodians who shared their knowledge with the students.”
improved new main street including shady street trees, garden beds and improved footpaths and crossings.
To have your memories immortalised, all you have to do is share your image to social media and hashtag #WoombyeHeritageTrail to go in the running to win a special little something!
You can find the frame on Blackall Street near the School of Arts Hall.
what this club does for the local area. The club bookshop and community hall will be open, offering a chance to see the varied activities. Visit 2 Mountain Street, Pomona, from 10am to 2pm and grab a free sausage and a drink.
Follow the art trail
the website: caloundrafilmfestival.com.
Monday to Saturday, 8am to noon, at 65 Ulm Street, Caloundra. Members of the public are welcome to visit.
The 4 Paws Animal Rescue provides refuge for homeless cats and dogs. The not-for-profit organisation is run by volunteers. Most of its animals come from council pounds, while some are surrendered or abandoned and others are saved from cruel living conditions. The organisation is seeking a foster carer for Jack the Jack Russell. Jack is a gorgeous one-year-old with a beautiful personality and adores being around people, especially children. Jack has plenty of energy so needs a secure, fenced-in yard where he can run around. He enjoys a walk on the lead. He is not fond of chickens, cats and other ‘pocket pets’. He still requires some training as he works towards his full potential. To find out more, visit 4pawsanimalrescue. org.au.
The Lions Club of Cooroy/Pomona will hold an open day on Saturday, May 20, to celebrate 50 years since its inception. The community is invited to drop in and see
Petrie Park Craft Association is excited to take part in this year’s Open Studios Sunshine Coast art trail on May 21 and 22. The association invites art lovers to see creations and view demonstrations at 20-22 Price Street, Nambour, from 10am until 4pm on both days. Beautifully knitted and crocheted items and some handmade pottery will be available for purchase. For more on the association, email petrieparkcraft@gmail.com.
Sewing group marks milestone
The Guilded Lilies sewing group is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Saturday, May 27, at the Masonic Hall at 30 Moorindal Street, Tewantin. The community is invited to head along and help the group celebrate this special day from 9am. The Guilded Lilies members are sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. They welcome newcomers. For more information, phone Margaret on 0422 426 203.
See new Australian film
On Monday, May 29 at 7pm, the Strand Cinema in Caloundra will be showing Limbo. Presented for Reconciliation Week as part of the Caloundra Film Festival, this crime thriller is set in outback Australia. Simon Baker, in a career-best role as a burnt-out detective, is sent to investigate a 20-year-old cold case: the disappearance of an Aboriginal girl in Coober Pedy. This is a multi-layered masterpiece and one of the best in Australian film. Tickets are available from
Bark canoe building is a free community event to be held in celebration of Reconciliation Week. Join canoe builder and First Nations local Lyndon Davis and gain a rare insight into this Gubbi Gubbi tradition. View the canoe built by Lyndon, Brent Miller, Nathan Morgan and Kerry Jones that is on permanent display at Landsborough Museum. The community event is on Thursday, June 1, from 10-11am at Landsborough Museum at 4 Maleny Street. Morning tea will be provided.
If you are interested in plants or looking to forge friendships through gardening, you’re invited to the Caloundra Garden Club monthly meetings. The meetings feature informative talks from guest speakers, demonstrations and morning tea. The Caloundra Garden Club meetings are held at 9.30am on the first Tuesday of the month in the CCSA Hall at 1 Nutley Street, Caloundra. The next meeting is on June 6. Visit Caloundra Garden Club on Facebook or call Kath on 5492 4346 for more information.
The members of Caloundra Woodworking Club are frequently involved in community projects. Recently, 268 wooden crosses were made in preparation for the remembrance ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur in May 1943 – a cross for each victim. The group is calling for donations of good-quality timber suitable for use for projects. Donations can be made by contacting Graeme on 0435 045 886. The club is open from
If you’re new to the Sunshine Coast, want to form friendships and become more involved in the local community, a Rotary membership could the answer. The Rotary Club of Buderim meets each Friday at 12.15pm for a lunch with guest speakers and plenty of friendly fellowship. There is no pressure for Rotarians to attend every meeting and the weekly events allow members to attend when they can. For more information, visit rotaryclubofbuderim. com or phone Cathy on 0413 456 337.
Conscious movement classes
Conscious movement classes use a combination of yoga, qigong, Pilates and Feldenkrais movements to stretch and tone your body in a friendly, relaxed environment to create a greater sense of wellbeing. Classes are held every Tuesday at 11am, Wednesdays at 4pm and Fridays at 9.30am at the CWA Hall in Caloundra. For more details, phone Helen on 0411 082 386.
It’s always exciting to envision the future when we plant new trees in our division. The sports fields in Harmony at Palmview will certainly be greener with 116 newly planted saplings.
As they say, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the next best time is now. I’m sure we’ll appreciate these beautiful shading, cooling trees in the decades ahead.
Sunshine Coast Council is creating a plan to protect our region’s kangaroos, wallabies and pademelons.
We love our macropods in Division 6, but our growing region is also bringing challenges to their survival.
Provide your feedback on the Draft Sunshine Coast Macropod Conservation Plan by visiting haveyoursay. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au before June 5.
It’s time to get your garden beds ready for the colder months with a layer of free, nutrient-rich mulch from the council.
Bring your trailer to resource recovery centres at Beerwah, Caloundra, Buderim and Nambour to pick up your free load. Search ‘mulch and crushed concrete sales’ at sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au for availability before you visit.
Don’t forget: you can always email me at Christian.Dickson@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @ CouncillorDickson.
SYDNEY HOTSHOTS
Look out ladies, the hunks from Sydney Hotshots are back to sizzle for one night only with a brand-new killer show. The two-hour production is a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals. A hand-picked selection of dreamy guys will have the ladies up from their chairs, screaming for more, night after night! With a totally interactive production, The Secret Fantasies Tour is the perfect night out with the girls.
When: Friday, 26 May, 7pm.
Where: Caloundra Power Boat Club, 2 Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach
Tickets: From $65, via bit.ly/3Z2IoWy.
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Brisbane Symphony Orchestra present Bruckner’s 7th Symphony which he wrote as a tribute to Wagner. Chief conductor Paul Dean will lead the orchestra through this epic work, as well as joining violist friend and fellow Ensemble Q member, Imants Larsen, to perform Bruch’s Double Concerto for Clarinet and Viola
When: Sunday, May 28, 3pm.
Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Tickets: From $35, via venue114.com.au/ events/spotlight-on-bruckner.
The Sunshine Coast’s largest art exhibition is on again!
The lmmanuel Arts Festival features a large variety of pieces for all budgets, by over 300 local artists, artisans and students.
Cafe open: 9am–2pm daily Live music Saturday morning.
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In 2021, Sarah McLeod was teaching herself piano. She felt it best to learn on the job so she hired herself as a piano player to be the support act for herself as the guitar player. The combination of her voice with the piano proved to be a winner. By the end of the tour, the piano player had become the headline act. In 2023, McLeod performs broken-down versions of her solo and Superjesus back catalogue, plus special covers, joined by Hellhound Brown.
When: Thursday, June 1, 7.30pm. Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.
Tickets: From $30, via imperialhoteleumundi.com.au/ whats-on-listing/sarah-mcleod.
The Immanuel Arts Festival is a celebration of fine and contemporary art and is the largest of its kind on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. It has showcased the artistic talents of our region for over 40 years and draws more artist entries and visitors each year. The Festival proudly promotes visual, creative and performance art within the Sunshine Coast community.
When: Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28. Where: Immanuel Lutheran College. Tickets: www.immanuel.qld.edu.au.
Reverence Art Studio holds a deep respect and admiration towards people, institutions, traditions, cultures, nature, and even abstract concept. Their studio showcases amazing tribal art pieces that honor their inspirations. Witness a rare collection of authentic oceanic tribal art and décor for four weekends only. When: Saturday, May 27, 5pm-9pm. Where: 47-51 Lysaght Street, Coolum Beach.
Tickets: reverenceartstudio.com.au or call 0407 565 900.
Opening Night: 25 May, 6.30pm
Gallery Hours:
Thursday 25 May, 9am 9am–5pm 5pm
Friday 26 May, 9am 9am–5pm 5pm
Saturday 27 May, 9am 9am–5pm 5pm
Sunday 28 May, 9am 9am–2pm 2pm
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KENILWORTH TASTING FESTIVAL
Celebrate the best of the culinary scene at the Kenilworth Tasting Festival. With 4000 attendees expected and three stages of entertainment, including guest cooking segments, live music and Kenilworth Dairies/ producers’ cooking demonstrations, this event is sure to be a highlight of the foodie calendar. Best of all, your ticket purchase supports the State Emergency Services through donations.
When: Saturday, May 20, 9am-4pm. Where: 45 Charles Street, Kenilworth. Tickets: Free, but donations are welcome via eventbrite.com.au and search for ‘Kenilworth Tasting Festival’.
FRIDAY, MAY 19
Don Walker, Eumundi Brewery, 8pm
Chocolate Strings, Maleny Lane, 6.30pm
Chocolate Starfish, The Events Centre
Caloundra, 7.30pm
Luke Morris & The Heavy Hitters, Solbar, 7pm Spectrum Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
DJ Bucket, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
Reverend Billy, Cooroy RSL, 6pm David Lee, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
The Floating Bridges, Solbar, 7pm The Poor, Norton Music Factory, 6pm Klusterfunck, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
Shane Wilkinson, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.
SUNDAY, MAY 21
Thornhill, Solbar, 6pm
Kelly Brouhaha, Peace Run Records, 6pm Hot Pursuit, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
Paul Vercoe, Alex Surf Club, 1pm
The Agentz, Alex Surf Club, 4pm Ricky the Rockstar, Mooloolaba Surf, 2pm.
* All events were correct at time of printing.
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60,000 plants for sale daily • New and exciting workshops
Giant organic kitchen garden • Free lectures and demos all day, every day • Free advice from leading gardening experts
Food courts, entertainment and free kids playground
Floral design competition including the 2023 Australian Floral Art National Convention and more!
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Jane Stephens is quite happy to prescribe laughter as the best medicine, because medical studies around the world prove it can make us feel better.
When was the last time you had a big, hearty laugh or gave into a giggle that you couldn’t shake?
Body-shaking hooting or tears-inyour-eyes cackling feel like nothing else – as if the waves of hilarity melt stress and self-consciousness away. There has been absolutely too little laughing these past few years but we have never needed to laugh more than we do now.
World Laughter Day was earlier this month, founded by Dr Madan Kataria in Mumbai, India, 25 years ago. It is marked in more than 70 nations. Dr Kataria’s laughter yoga movement was built initially on the idea that laughter feels wonderful and doing it as a group is even better for you – and it is funnier.
Studies of the practice show that even if a person isn’t feeling particularly peppy, by emitting a few forced he-he-hes or ha-ha-has, the brain soon kicks into gear and the feel-good chemicals flow.
The esteemed Mayo Clinic in the US, among other leading medical research institutions, found that laughter is good for a person’s organs because it enhances a person’s intake of oxygen-rich air,
stimulates the heart, lungs and muscles and releases endorphins and neuropeptides in the brain.
A rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down the stress response, increasing and then decreasing the heart rate and blood pressure. It is the most fun a mini-workout can be and leaves behind a warm, relaxed feeling. It has been found to improve the immune system because negativity and anxiety manifest as chemical reactions that stress the body and decrease disease resistance.
The British Council, the World Health Organisation and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare all recognise that smiling is important to wellbeing, and that is good for our society. In smiling, muscles contract, fire a signal back to the brain, stimulate the reward system, and further raise levels of happy hormones.
Those laugh-until-your-tummy-hurts moments might not cure all diseases, but they are proven pain relievers and mental health bolsters. Maybe doctors should prescribe a comedy film or funny podcast before putting a patient on antidepressants. Deep-in-your-soul laughter is one infection we need to spread.
Ashley Robinson is yet to find the formula to feeling good about lies, but knows champagne experiences can result from spinning a yarn.
Idropped into the Sea FM radio station the other day to do an ad for work and ended up on air with Juelz and Seamus.
I was asked what I regularly lie about, as part of a phone-in topic with listeners. Mine was weight, I always shave off a few kilos when someone asks me what I weigh. Occasionally, I may understate how many beers I have had, but both fibs are pretty easy to see through.
It got me thinking about a big lie I was involved in back in the ’90s. I was over in Adelaide at the Grand Prix as a guest of a wine company. My workmate and I were the life of the party amid our little gang of middle-aged couples. On the last night, we are having a ripping time in a pub when all of a sudden my male partner gets hit with a flying boiled potato, followed by a few more. He identifies a bloke in a three-piece suit chucking them at him from across the room and basically yells out that if he throws one more, he will get his block knocked off.
Next minute, a chap comes over in a top hat with a bottle of Moet and apologies. He tells us to ignore his friend
(“He is daddy’s commodities broker”) and starts pouring champagne for everyone. He asks us what we do for a living and my mate pipes up: “Shoot wrestlers in Japan”, which fascinates him. Everyone in our group is in shock but starts nodding their heads and the lie grows in stature as my friend spins him a massive yarn. Moet boy brings his friends over to hear all about it. One of them is Paddy McNally who basically ran Formula 1 at the time. Turns out Moet boy is Holmes a Court and he starts telling us about his race horses. It is out of control. Our group is squirming; his group is fascinated.
He invites us to the F1after-party but we all bolt as it has gone way too far.
The next day at the airport, we are walking to our gate and, bugger me, Paddy McNally is in a bar and yells out: ‘Wait, fellas, I want you to meet Nigel. I have told him all about you two’. Nigel Mansell, that is, former world champ, and probably the only time in his life he is getting brushed by two fat punters.
By the way, I’m 97 kilos not 94 and I had four beers last night, not two. I should have learnt my lesson in Adelaide.
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My tween daughter has an emotional-support water bottle. Well, this is not actually true but this is how she treats her over-priced woke water vessel as she carries it around everywhere with her and calls it by name.
The brand of the bottle is Frank Green and designer water flasks are so hot right now. Pugs and lattes are out and Franks are in, baby!
The social media set seems to take millions of selfies with pastel-coloured, portable hydration stations. Frank Green water bottles have spread into our community the way cane toads insidiously covered the state and these water bottles are more expensive than some people’s weekly grocery bills.
My daughter’s bottle comes with its own set of rules. We have to address it as ‘Frank’, it is huge and it sits at the dinner table when we eat. It travels in the car when we go anywhere. It comes along to do grocery shopping. It even snuggles up on the lounge to watch a movie at night-time.
We are not allowed to touch it or even look at it most days. I only wish my daughter would treat her messy bedroom
with the same reverence given to this peculiar water bottle.
It reminds me of when I was quite young and super attached to my prized possession which was a bald Cabbage Patch kid called Alwyn. In my teens I was obsessed with my Doc Martin shoes (biggest clothing regret ever was giving them away a decade ago) and always coveted my own pair of Air Jordan sneakers and those double-screened Nintendo Donkey Kong games.
All the cool kids had them and I drooled every time I saw one. In my 20s, I lived day and night in my Levi jeans and thought I had really made it in the world when I bought the 501s home. My 30s saw my favourite material possession switch to my mobile phone that was huge and purple and had a flip case.
We all have ages and stages reflecting pop culture and expressing our personalities. In my dying gasps of my 40s the material thing I love most (other than my rabbit and teacup collections) is my fancy Smeg kettle. It is just a kettle and it is far smaller than many for a quarter of the price but I love my kettle to a point where most mornings I tell it how beautiful it is. Frank is probably jealous.
Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator. For more from Sami, tune into Mix FM.
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Sami Muirhead decides to be frank about some of the material possessions she has adored over the years – a condition that seems to be genetic.
Serves: | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes
As the weather cools down, you’ll be looking for hearty, tasty dishes to warm you up. And if you're short on time, this fresh and delicious beef stir fry can be cooked in just 15 minutes.
• 500g rump steak
• 180g udon noodles
• 2 stems lemongrass
• ½ small wombok
• 1 bunch baby bok choy
• ⅓ cup tamarind puree
• 80ml salt-reduced beef stock
• 30g palm sugar
• pickled ginger, red chilli slices, coriander and edamame to serve.
1. Cook the noodles in a saucepan following the packet directions. Drain well and set aside. Heat a non-stick wok or frying pan over a high heat. Add the beef in batches, stirring for 2-3 minutes until browned. Transfer to a clean plate.
2. Add the wombok, bok choy, tamarind, stock and sugar to the wok. Toss to combine. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Return the noodles and beef with any juices to the noodle mixture, toss to combine and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
3. Divide the noodle mixture into serving bowls. Top with ginger, chilli, coriander and edamame.
This recipe is sourced from Seasons IGA. Find stores at Caloundra, Cooroy, Maleny, Noosa and Yandina. Visit seasonsiga.com.au.
Buderim Ginger has released a world-first product range that can assist in easing nausea and pain.
Made on the Sunshine Coast, the Buderim BioActive Ginger Plus (BG+) natural product range has been specifically designed to relieve a range of ailments, including the side effects of travel sickness, pregnancy and medical treatments.
Buderim Ginger sales and product coordinator Millie Mae says ginger has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries, and recent scientific research confirms that natural gingerols can effectively relieve stomach issues and nausea.
“The BG+ range has been developed by our in-house research and development team who have combined locally grown ginger with added nutrients such as post-type probiotics, plant-derived vitamins and minerals, and a standardised natural gingerol content to boost immunity, aid digestion and effectively relieve nausea” Ms Mae says.
“We know that many clinicians advise their patients to use ginger to prevent and soothe nausea. Whether you are a mother-to-be experiencing early pregnancy nausea, a child or an adult dealing with travel or motion sickness, an athlete looking to boost their immune system, or simply someone who wants to improve gut health and immunity, this range of products is specifically designed to help.”
The range includes capsules, smoothie powder, gummie bears and daily shots. Registered nurse and midwife Amy Paulinich, from Natural Birth Co, says the range is an ideal natural supplement for women during pregnancy.
Buderim Ginger has been crafting premium-quality ginger products for more than 80 years. Visit buderimginger.com.
The most wonderful thing about macadamias is that while they are a perfectly delectable snack on their own, they also pair well with just about every sweet, savoury and sundry flavour you can think of.
From lamingtons to abalone, cookies and cream to wasabi, maple pancake to dark chocolate ginger, Nutworks loves embracing the creativity that comes with its ranges, while finding the ideal balance of flavours that brings out the very best in its premium Australian macadamias.
Now, Nutworks is giving all of the creatives out there a chance to share their very own macadamia flavour idea. As part of the competition, entrants
will also have the chance to win a weekend getaway at the luxurious Mayan Farm in Kin Kin, with dinner made by celebrity chef Matt Golinski. To enter, simply submit your original idea for the perfect macadamia flavour on the Nutworks website and say in 25 words or less why it will be amazing.
The winner will enjoy the fame of having their flavour produced as a limited-edition Nutworks product as well.
So, what would be your dream Nutworks macadamia flavour? Sweet, savoury, chocolate-coated ... you decide!
Find Nutworks at 37 Pioneer Road, Yandina, or visit nutworks.com.au.
Serves: 8
Wow your family and friends with this spectacular ice cream cake. With local strawberries coming into season, this dessert is so good, your guests will be asking for seconds.
This recipe is from Kim McCosker’s new 4 Ingredients book The Easiest Cooking Show Ever. It features recipes form the recent television series of the same name, which premiered on Foxtel in February. Visit 4ingredients.com.au.
Ingredients
• 2 x 200g pkt Chocolate Ripple biscuits
• 2 litres chocolate mint ice cream
• 500g local strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthways
• ½ cup melted butter (optional).
1. Line a 20cm cake tin with baking paper.
2. In a food processor, blend the biscuits in four batches to form a fine meal. If using butter, add it to the biscuit meal to help bind it together.
3. Into the prepared tin, spread half the ice cream to form the first layer, spreading right to the outer edges.
4. Top with a thick layer of biscuits, evenly spoon over the remaining ice cream, then top with the final layer of biscuit.
5. Cover and freeze overnight.
6. When ready to serve, remove the cake from the freezer and invert it onto a serving plate. Remove the tin and paper, so the ice cream layer faces up.
7. Starting from the outside, use the large middle slices of the strawberries, and gradually work your way in.
8. Overlap each layer to create height and dimension.
If it’s a sea change or a tree change you desire, Sunset Palms Retirement Living by Aveo on the Sunshine Coast offers easy access to both. Located in Palmview, the popular resort-style community is expanding, with the next stage of 22 villas due for completion later this year.
Opened in 2019, the first 38 stylish and
architecturally designed villas sold out, increasing demand for these highly anticipated new villas.
Sunset Palms provides retirees with two or three-bedroom, low-maintenance villas – only 15 minutes from Mooloolaba Beach and 20 minutes from the lush hinterland.
Residents Kim Ward and Geoff
We understand that figuring out Aged Care can be daunting. So at Immanuel Gardens, we go above and beyond to make things easier. We offer a dedicated Client & Community Advisor, Lauren Dearing, who will happily answer all your questions.
So don’t try to work it all out on your own— call Lauren at Immanuel Gardens today.
Montgomery, long-time residents of the area, moved into their two-bedroom villa at Sunset Palms in February 2020.
“We lived only 6km away and loved the area, but our large house was just too much for us. We had been looking around and when my husband Geoff saw this villa, that was it,’’ Ms Ward says.
“He loved that it was brand new and with one of the largest yards available for our dog. It had everything we wanted with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double garage.
“The location here is ideal. We can go either way to the beach or up into the hinterland, but we love our golf and play twice a week. We love the lifestyle and social life here. It’s perfect for us.’’
The community facilities include an outdoor pool, gym, billiard table, library, media room, salon, bocce court and vegetable garden.
A bus is available to take residents on shopping trips to the major retail centres nearby. Pets are welcome, subject to management approval.
Expressions of interest are being taken for the stage two villas.
Sunset Palms is located at 58 Harmony Boulevard, Palmview, within the Harmony residential estate. For more information or to book a community tour, call 13 28 36 or visit aveo.com.au.
Buying a new home at the GemLife Palmwoods over-50s lifestyle resort in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has ticked all the boxes for Patsy and Nigel Cundy.
Today, after nine months of residency, they refer to it as their “forever home”.
The Cundys have moved 26 times over 38 years of marriage.
They were looking for a place to settle permanently.
They say the resort has everything they could ever want while also allowing them to keep their pet Labrador, Gloria.
“Being pet-friendly was a big bonus,” Ms Cundy says.
“We also love our house which is so spacious and new.
“Even our sons, all tradesmen, were so impressed with the quality of the build, and love to visit whenever possible.”
Among the first to settle into GemLife Palmwoods, the two know the area well and have watched a community grow up around them.
New facilities have been added, including the $1.5m Summer House: a resort-style hang-out area with a pool for residents.
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To find out more, call or email Lauren today. p. 1800 960 433 | e. lauren.dearing@lutheranservices.org.au
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“We have also been watching with great interest our fabulous new $12.5m country club with all its fabulous facilities being built,” Ms Cundy says.
“There are going to be so many things we will be able to do – from swimming and working out in the gym to playing tenpin bowls or relaxing with a book in the library. We can’t wait.”
Mr Cundy is a musician and his wife likes crosswords and reading, so they are looking forward to meeting others with similar interests while also being keen to try new activities at the resort.
Both wanted to settle in the Palmwoods area.
Ms Cundy, who admits to being a “bit
of a greenie”, says the hinterland is absolutely perfect, just 20 minutes to magnificent beaches and right in the middle of nature.
“We are in one of the purest airs you could breathe here,” she says. “It makes you feel so healthy and there is also a great deal of natural produce right on our doorstep. I feel so comfortable, like I’ve been here forever. We absolutely love it.”
GemLife resorts are at Palmwoods, Maroochy Quays and Pacific Paradise, with a new resort, GemLife Moreton Bay, located on the edge of the Deception Bay Conservation Park.
Call 1800 317 393 or visit gemlife.com.au.
Tinnitus is a condition that affects millions of people around the world.
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While tinnitus is not always a serious condition, it can be extremely frustrating and disruptive to daily life. In some cases, it can even lead to anxiety, depression, and difficulty sleeping. That’s why it’s important to have a hearing test with an independent hearing clinic if you experience the symptoms.
An independent hearing clinic can provide a thorough evaluation of your hearing and help determine the underlying cause of your tinnitus.
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Tinnitus masking can be an effective way to manage the symptoms, but it’s important to note that it does not cure the underlying condition. If you are experiencing tinnitus, it’s important to
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Complex revision (repeat) hip & knee replacement
Knee reconstruction including ACL repair
Sports injuries of lower limb including reattachment of hamstring and quadriceps tendon
clinic in 2020 in Birtinya. Dr Gray operates at Buderim Private Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital.
No one knows your body, lifestyle and goals better than you. Longer appointments with Dr Gray when he meets you for the first time ensures he combines this knowledge with his world leading care. He ensures that short term goals are met with long term success.
seek the help of an independent hearing clinic to identify the underlying cause and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. The clinic can provide personalised recommendations for managing your tinnitus and improving your overall hearing health – and not just try to sell you a hearing aid.
Lisa Burley is a senior clinician at Hear4Good: an independent and Queensland-owned hearing clinic. Call 5477 0144 or visit hear4good.com.au.
At Oak Tree Pelican Waters, you’ll enjoy a vibrant retirement in a boutique apartment setting at the quiet end of the coast, purposely designed to meet your needs now and into the future.
Here you can make the most of your lifestyle and spend more time doing the things that you love, as we manage maintenance and repairs in your apartment and the common areas. With a range of recreation facilities on site, there’s ample opportunity to socialise and explore new pursuits with your likeminded neighbours.
Our residents enjoy a full social calendar, with various activities and events throughout the year, planned and driven from within by the wonderful social committee.
Oak Tree Pelican Waters resident Keith loves the genuine sense of community at the village. “There’s a really nice crowd of people here. We have some really lovely get togethers and everyone is always welcomealthough attendance is voluntary, of course.”
Since moving in, resident Trish loves that there’s always a social activity to look forward to. “We all enjoy watching things together, like the football, and we always love having morning teas and happy hours on the rooftop. We bring our drinks and a plate of nibbles to share and enjoy each other’s company.”
As well as making the most of the village facilities, the residents love to organise outings and discover all that the beautiful Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Resident Neil loves joining in on the various village outings and enjoying the company of the other residents. “We try to get out and do something social once a month,” says Neil.
“We’ve got a sunset boat cruise coming up, there’s a day at the races planned, and we’ll go out together to see a dinner and a show occasionally.”
“Whatever it is we’re doing, we always have a bit of fun.”
Start an exciting new chapter filled with new friendships more to look forward to at Oak Tree Pelican Waters. Visit the village today and experience the sense of community for yourself.
Apartments are selling fast. Call Greg (Village Manager) to book a private tour.
From the moment Mel Luck picks up her phone to chat about why she does what she does, her passion for the cause shines through.
That cause is child protection. Since 2014, Mel has offered emergency and foster care support to children in need. She’s one of 6000 families in Queensland working with child protection agencies every day to provide safe havens for children who can no longer live safely in their own family environment, for reasons such as substance abuse and domestic and sexual violence.
Despite the challenges of this complex area and the stories she has heard from the mouths of the children she has cared for over the years, Mel says her only regret is that she didn’t start caring sooner.
“Now doing it, it would have been fantastic for my kids to have been involved,” she says.
Mel has always loved helping children be the best they can – particularly on the hockey field, where she coached for more than 40 years. Through hockey and her own children, the 56-year-old says her house has been full of kids who would gravitate there as a safe place to chat and hang out with their friends.
When her children left home, she started to look at how she could help
children in need. “My kids are grown, I am single and opening my old Queenslander up to these gorgeous kids has been one of the best decisions of my life,” Mel says.
“Over the years, it has evolved into accommodating permanent teenagers and providing emergency care for kids who may need a bed for a few days or weeks, to regular respites for kids who all become such a wonderful part of your family.
“I wouldn’t change my years of fostering for anything in the world. I absolutely love meeting new kids and having the opportunity to welcome them into a warm, safe environment.
“It’s such a privilege to be able to touch these kids’ lives and hopefully, when they leave, they have a few more life skills to help them along the way.”
Contact IFYS Foster Care on 5438 3000 or fostercare.com.au.
Some Australians are monarchists, while some are republicans.
But most would agree that Charles III’s decision to use the modern, Australianmade, air-conditioned and fully suspended Diamond Jubilee State Coach – rather than one of the traditional coaches lacking suspension – was a good decision for this Coronation Procession.
Aged 74, he is the oldest person to be crowned in Westminster Abbey. He has a family history of osteoarthritis. A smooth ride would be preferable, just before he must wear a two-kilogram crown on his head.
On the Sunshine Coast, a light, wide-brimmed hat is a better option for sun protection and to decrease the load on knees and hips, which can increasingly be troubled by the pain of osteoarthritis as we age.
In Denmark (another country with a royal family guarded by blokes in red coats with black fuzzy hats), the Good Living with osteoArthritis Denmark (GLA:D) program was developed and shown to significantly improve function and reduce pain in those with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
GLA:D was launched in Australia in 2017 and many physiotherapists and
exercise physiologists are accredited to teach this to patients. They can be found at gladaustralia.com.au/locations/. This program is first-line treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, and may help delay the need for surgery and improve the condition of joints and muscles to aid with surgical recovery.
Dr Hamish Gray is a Queensland and internationally trained orthopaedic surgeon. He specialises in lower-limb surgery, particularly reconstruction and replacement of the hip and knee. Sunshinecoastjointsurgery.com.au
They are sick of paying too much for high quality hearing aids. The local and Qld owned hearing clinic, Hear4Good wants to change that.
“We know that we can provide high quality Bluetooth enabled hearing aids to Pensioners and they are fully covered under the Government hearing services program.” Senior Clinician Mark Paton said.
“We get very angry when people come to see us for a second opinion and a hearing aid shop wanted to charge them thousands!”
Choose wisely and you can save a lot of money and support a local business.
IRT has been around for over 50 years. Our highly trained home care team are more than just an extra pair of hands, they’re a shoulder to lean on.
a hand around the house.
Buderim has always been renowned for its artistic culture, and now that creativity is being fostered by homeowners at B by Halcyon’s new Creative Arts Pavilion.
Various studies show that creativity plays an important role in healthy ageing and assists in maintaining social, cognitive and emotional wellbeing.
Stockland has taken a holistic approach to healthy ageing, offering homeowners a range of active lifestyle facilities and spaces where their creativity can be explored.
studios, a pottery workshop with kiln, a music studio and open courtyard to hold exhibitions and displays.
Foundation homeowner and artist in residence Sue Hadenham says the Pavilion is a great addition to the growing community.
“The spaces allow for a whole range of artistic endeavours and already there are many interest groups formed, including painting, pottery, sewing, craft and jewellery making – just to name a few,” she says.
“I started seriously painting in the early 1980s, attending classes in all forms
of painting and drawing through TAFE and private tutors. I had a passion to learn painting in pastels, so I found a wonderful teacher in Montville, where I studied for a few years and started exhibiting.
“In 2000, I joined The Margaret Saul School of Botanical Art at Mount Coot-tha and completed my Diploma in Botanical Art. I studied graphite drawing, coloured pencil and watercolour.”
For the next 20 years, Sue continued to exhibit her work, winning awards and selling many pieces of her artwork.
“Recently, my graphite study of a Rosa Canina with Rosehip appeared at The Botanical Art of Illustration held in the Melbourne Botanical Gardens last year,” she says. “This is a worldwide exhibition where works had to go through a thorough selection process. So, this was a massive milestone for me.”
At B by Halcyon, Sue is working closely with her good friend and fellow homeowner Jillian Coustley to form various art groups.
“Jill is an amazingly talented artist and teacher. We are very lucky to have such talented people at B by Halcyon,” she says.
“As the community continues to grow, we’re hoping to hold more classes and demonstrations as well as host some ‘sip and paint’ nights for fun.”
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world.
Every day, 42 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer – the second-leading cause of cancer death in Australia. The good news is that when found early, over 90 per cent of bowel cancers can be successfully treated. This is why screening is so important. Bowel cancer screening is one of the most-effective ways of detecting early signs of cancer.
The National Bowel Screening Program was introduced in 2006. As of 2020, all Australians aged 50-74 years are sent a free screening test every two years. It is a simple, clean and easy screening test that people can do at home to detect cancer, often before symptoms appear. For information, go to cancer.org.au.
Immanuel Gardens staff understand that figuring out Aged Care options can be daunting.
That’s why friendly client and community services adviser Lauren Dearing has put together a list of some frequently asked questions to help you navigate the process.
I’m considering aged care for myself/a loved one. Where do I start?
We suggest you visit a few different places, including ours, to make sure you find a home that suits you. When you visit, you can meet some of the staff to get a feel for the place and find out about the types of services they offer.
The application process is straightforward, and you can apply to as many homes as you like. Every place should explain to you about the fees and charges that you may be asked to pay. These should be included in the agreement that you make with your aged care home.
We’d love to show you around and let you know what makes us different at Immanuel Gardens. You can book a tour by giving us a call on 1800 960 433 or just book online at lutheranservices.org.au/ immanuel-gardens-aged-care-booka-tour.
Can my loved one afford aged care?
A person’s financial situation does not affect their ability to live in a Lutheran Services Residential Aged Care Service, but it will impact what they may have to pay for the service. When entering aged care, you will pay for two things:
1. Your room (accommodation fees)
2. Your care (living and care fees). How much you can afford to contribute to the cost of your care and accommodation is determined by the government using an income and asset assessment.
What kind of rooms are available at Immanuel Gardens?
Immanuel Gardens offers a range of contemporary aged care rooms and exceptional care. There are four different accommodation options to choose from,
depending on a resident’s care needs and financial situation:
• single room with private ensuite
• single room with private ensuite and own balcony
• single room with shared bathroom
• shared room with shared bathroom.
Our single and shared rooms with shared bathroom options offer many benefits to residents with higher-care needs at Immanuel Gardens. What is the food like?
At Immanuel Gardens, we are proud to provide our residents with an exceptional food and dining experience through our industry-leading Happy Table initiative.
Happy Table is about good nutrition, the joy of wholesome food, delicious menu choices and a friendly dining experience. Our food-first approach makes sure our residents get their nutrition through real, fresh and healthy food, with less reliance on supplements to fill nutritional gaps.
At Immanuel Gardens, we go above and beyond to make things easier.
Lauren will walk you through everything – step by step. Find something confusing? Lauren will explain it clearly. She will even help you with your paperwork. So don’t try to work it all out on your own – call her at Immanuel Gardens or book a tour on 1800 960 433.
Could you be at risk of heart disease?
The Heart Age Calculator estimates heart age based on your inputs and compares that to your actual age. It has been designed for people aged 35 to 75 years who do not have heart disease or have not previously had a heart attack or stroke.
The Heart Age Calculator uses an algorithm to calculate the probability of a cardiovascular event occurring in the next five years, based on your risk factors.
Your risk of a heart attack or stroke may be higher if your heart age is greater than your actual age. A heart age that is older than current age indicates elevated modifiable risk.
For more information about the Heart Age Calculator, visit heartfoundation. org.au
At IFYS Foster Care we are seeking everyday heroes with extraordinary attribute to work with us to help children and young people realise their full potential.
We are looking for people who have the power to do something positive that will change a life for a child or young person in foster care.
With the right support and care we know that children and young people in foster care are capable of overcoming the impacts of previous neglect and/or abuse but it takes a community to work together to ensure we grow them into strong confident adults, with a bright and happy future. So, if you have ever thought of caring for a child who needs our support why not contact us today and learn more about how you can help. Phone 5438 3000.
Foster Care, It’s Life Changing.
When Laurie White moved from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, a path was created for what is now the well-loved tap dancing group: Tap Katz.
What started out as a dance group led to a performing cast and, eventually, to costumes that were spoken about well after the curtain came down.
For Suncare customer Aileen, who has been a member of the group for 15 years, the benefits of Tap Katz are endless.
“Movement, bone strength, making others happy, being happy in myself, socialisation. You should never slow down,” she says.
“It’s what keeps you alive, keeps you thinking and keeps you happy.
“And it is always so wonderful if you can make others happy, too.”
Tap Katz brings enjoyment,
movement, colour and music to audiences. It’s a tight-knit group and members are there for one another.
Most of the dancers are in their 70s and 80s, with the eldest of the group a sprightly 87 years old. Laurie still teaches the group the routines and many of the beautifully sequinned and flamboyant costumes are designed and created by a couple of team members.
“COVID put a stop to our concerts for a while but we are rehearsing again and will be back to perform around July 2023,” Aileen says. “We are also always looking for experienced tap dancers to join the group. If you can tap, we would love to meet you.”
For more details on joining the group or booking Tap Katz for an event, contact Aileen on 0410 405 334.
Dr Clarke has a special interest in shoulder and knee surgery and has performed over 5000 joint reconstruction procedures. He regularly attends local and international conferences to update his knowledge and hone his surgical skills. The advances in orthopaedic surgery have assisted him in insuring the best outcomes for his surgical patients.
• Shoulder replacement (including reverse shoulder replacement)
• Rotator cuff repair
• Shoulder stabilization
• Frozen shoulder
• Knee replacement (partial and full)
• ACL reconstruction of the knee
The deep tendons of the shoulder (the rotator cuff) play an important role in normal shoulder function.
Large tears of the rotator cuff tendons in people over the age of 65 can often not be repaired. This can cause pain, weakness and arthritis of the shoulder that does not respond to physiotherapy and an exercise program.
A standard shoulder replacement will not improve pain and function if the rotator cuff tendons cannot be repaired at surgery. However, if the ball and socket of the shoulder joint are reversed (a reverse shoulder replacement) then the tendons do not need to be repaired.
The mechanical forces in the shoulder are changed so that the large shoulder muscles (the deltoid, biceps and triceps) can now compensate for the lack of rotator cuff tendons.
This is how a reverse shoulder replacement relieves pain and restores excellent function to the shoulder joint.
With good prehab (strengthening the large shoulder muscles before surgery), the recovery from reverse shoulder replacement surgery is much quicker and less painful than rotator cuff repair surgery. Patients stay overnight in hospital
and wear a sling for 10 days. After that, the shoulder can be moved and used without restrictions, under guidance of a physiotherapist. Rehab should be complete by three months post-surgery.
An orthopaedic surgeon can advise you which treatment options are best for your shoulder pain.
Dr Allan Clarke is an orthopaedic surgeon at 505 Pulse Medical Centre, 11 Eccles Boulevard, Birtinya, 5437 6510.
Skin cancer of the eyelid can be a topic that is missed or misunderstood.
The eyelid is a prime site for skin cancer to develop, due to excess sun exposure – something we don’t often think about.
The two most common, especially in fair-skinned individuals, are:
• basal cell carcinoma: commonly affects the lower lid in all ages, with minimal spread
• squamous cell carcinoma: can begin as a wart, affects middle to older age groups, with local spread
• melanoma: pigmented lesion, can be hidden within the inner lower or inner lid, affects all ages and is aggressive, with potential local and distant spread.
Things to look out for: ulcerated/ nodular lumps, bleeding, lash loss, lid colour change, altered sensation and persistent inflammation of the lid.
Minimise your risk with sun protection, have regular skin checks and know your family history.
Eyelid skin cancer is treated by surgical biopsy, excision and reconstruction as a day procedure. If treated early, the risk of local or distant spread is low. If you notice any of these symptoms, please see your GP or a specialist and get yourself checked out.
As an instructor, the biggest feedback I get is that Zumba Gold has reignited people’s childhood or lifelong love and dream of dancing.
There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a person’s soul alight, the joy in their eyes, and hearing heartfelt expressions of gratitude and inspiration.
My passion for Zumba Dance Fitness overflows and I’m convinced of its benefits, not only for myself but also for every person who dances and moves their body to music on a regular basis. Zumba Gold specialists provide low-impact classes, slower-paced, simple, easy choreography – perfectly designed for active older adults, beginners and people returning from injuries.
The friendly, inclusive environment is ideal for a re-emergence from the chrysalis and, hopefully, your bright and colourful instructor can entertain and distract you just long enough to keep your mind focused and absorb some of your selfconsciousness. You can be in the moment – feeding your soul, fulfilling your lifelong joy of dance. No partner needed.
Stay healthy and happy through movement and mobility, connection and community. Zumba Gold might just be your thing. You’ll exercise your mind, improve memory and coordination, make friends and get fit while you’re having fun.
Look for your nearest Zumba Gold Class and I’ll see you on the dancefloor.
The most complex organ in the human body is the brain, which is responsible for all aspects of human life.
When there is an abnormality in the brain, it can be detrimental to the health and functioning of a person – from headaches, weakness or spasticity of the limbs to behavioural changes, seizures and the dysfunction of the senses.
There are many types of conditions that could affect the brain.
Tumours – benign or malignant – have the ability to produce symptoms depending on their size and location within the brain, bleeding on the brain which could be the result of a head trauma or some medications, and an excess volume of the fluid within the brain, which is called cerebral spinal fluid.
These conditions are usually diagnosed by a neurosurgeon, using CT and MRI scans.
The treatment options range from regular monitoring to keyhole or endoscopic surgery, as well as open brain surgery.
These treatment and surgical interventions are available on the Sunshine Coast.
If you are concerned about any of the above-mentioned symptoms, a referral from your GP to a neurosurgeon can be arranged.
The combination of Efudix and Vitamin D has changed the treatment of precancerous cells.
Treatment is now better and easier.
Why do we use it? To treat precancerous lesions called actinic keratoses (AK). These look like red, brown, rough or scaly sunspots.
Efudix and Vitamin D act on the skin’s immune system to kill off pre-cancerous cells, allowing healthy cells to grow in their place.
Compared with efudix alone, this combined treatment has a shorter course, fewer side effects and better risk reduction.
Studies have shown up to a 75 per cent risk reduction for developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in treated areas over three years.
Usually, treatment is done in winter to reduce sensitivity to the sun.
Applying the cream properly and having a good after-care plan increases the effectiveness and minimises the side effects of red, dry, peeling skin significantly.
SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre has a process to help you apply the treatment correctly and look after your skin to optimise your experience and results.
The federal government has announced it intends to expand the eligibility criteria of its various Home Guarantee Schemes.
The Home Guarantee Schemes were introduced to assist with the affordability of first home ownership, allowing prospective homeowners to put down a 5 per cent deposit with the government guaranteeing the remaining 15 per cent usually required to obtain a home loan.
From July 1, 2023, friends, siblings and other family members will be able to make joint applications under the various Schemes. They will be able to pool their funds to make up the 5 per cent deposit.
Previously, this was restricted to single applicants or people who were married or in de facto relationships. Applications under the Schemes must meet certain criteria relating to taxable income, age and the purchase price of the home.
Although the pooling of finances might help with affordability, owning property jointly can present challenges as circumstances change over time. Friction can arise due to:
• liability for mortgage repayments and maintenance;
• who resides in the property;
• the death of an owner; and
• relationship breakdowns.
A well-drafted agreement between property owners can help to avoid many points of dispute, so it is important to obtain legal advice at the outset.
Hip bursitis is the popular term for the common condition trochanteric pain syndrome (TPS).
This condition causes pain in the lateral (outside) part of the upper thigh, just over the bony prominence called the trochanter, which is part of the femur (thigh bone).
TPS typically affects females over the age of 40 and can be quite debilitating. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac which allows soft tissues to glide over bony prominences. You have them all over your body around your joints. Although the trochanteric bursa can become inflamed in TPS, the primary problem is degeneration of some of the powerful tendons around the hip joint, particularly gluteus medius and gluteus minimus.
Management of TPS is almost always non-surgical, although it can be quite a frustrating condition for patients who suffer with it and for clinicians treating it.
Often patients will be referred for a steroid injection into the bursa, which may provide some temporary relief, but typically doesn’t address the underlying problem.
Management for this problem includes physiotherapy and platelet rich plasma injections into the degenerative gluteal tendons.
1 Artful (6)
4 Well-off (8)
9 A French porcelain (6)
10 Breed of retriever (8)
12 Move by small degrees (4)
13 A rye liquor (5)
14 Strong impulse (4)
17 Open and sincere (2,3,2-3-2)
20 Embodiment (12)
23 Principal role in play (4)
24 Opera by Gounod (5)
25 Small piece of ground (4)
28 Word for word (8)
29 Tried and tested (6)
30 Evocative (8)
31 Go the rounds (6)
ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)
When it comes to managing a financial matter, Uranus encourages you to be creative and have a flexible plan, and Jupiter urges you to look at a current problem in a more philosophical way. The situation is in the process of transforming, so avoid rushing.
24-AUG 23)
Mars is charging through Leo, and Jupiter is visiting your career zone, which increases motivation and confidence. So, make the most of it. The next few weeks is the time to expand and explore. Tread carefully on Sunday when relations with a friend could be difficult.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)
TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)
This week, prosperity planet Jupiter is transiting through your sign, plus Mercury and Uranus are visiting Taurus. So, it’s time to be confident, creative and innovative, as you dream big dreams for the future. With Saturn squaring the sun, you’ll have to be patient.
VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)
International adventures are calling as Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus activate your travel zone. Clever Virgos will be patient and make it a priority to plan (and save for) a dream holiday sometime soon. A chat with a teacher or mentor puts a current problem in perspective.
CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)
GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)
As the sun makes its annual transit through doppelganger Gemini (sign of the double-trouble Twins) prepare for a stop-start kind of week. Frantically go-go-go one day (sun/Mars and Mars/Jupiter links) and frustratingly slow the next (Saturn square the sun).
LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)
Librans love sweet food and luxury, but avoid taking your health for granted. Be more disciplined about making positive lifestyle choices and prioritising time for regular exercise and nutritious homecooked meals. Venus and Uranus ensure there’ll be some hiccups.
AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)
CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)
1 Extremely robust (4-4)
2 Recommend (8)
3 In that case (4)
5 A
Have you got stuck in a rut when it comes to unhealthy eating choices and lack of exercise? It’s a good week to revamp your diet and reboot your fitness routine. The more you nurture and repair your body, the better you’ll feel –physically, mentally and emotionally.
Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.
On the weekend, the sun forms a square with Saturn (your power planet) so you’ve got the motivation and determination to get things done. But don’t let your desire to micro-manage everything (and everyone) get out of control. Aim to be disciplined and organised.
1. True or false: cows kill more people per year than sharks?
2. Doris Pilkington Garimara is the author of which 1996 book based on her true story?
3. What product did fashion icon Louis Vuitton first design?
4. Which singer is the only person to have performed more than one theme song for the James Bond movies?
5. Natives of Belfast commonly respond ‘She was fine when she left here’ when questioned about which ocean liner?
Remember there’s a fine line between making smart decisions at lightning speed and making impulsive moves that land you in hot water. This week will work best if you do something out of character for an Aquarius – think before you speak and act.
6. Clarabelle Cow is the best friend of which Disney character?
7. In which country is golf said to have been invented?
8. The Higgs Boson is commonly referred to as what?
9. What is considered the national flower of Japan?
10. Sarah Michelle Gellar (pictured) stars in which 2023 Paramount+ TV series?
You’re keen to retreat into your cosy crab cave as the sun transits through your contemplation zone. Solo activities like yoga, meditation, reading and journal writing are favoured this week. But if you make a mistake, don’t let negative self-talk drag you down.
LEO (JULSCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)
You currently have five planets (Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune) transiting through your relationship zones. So other people could perplex you with their confusing behaviour. Avoid being a cynical Scorpio who sabotages partnerships.
PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)
You won’t feel particularly energetic or motivated, as Saturn drains the gas out of your tank. Avoid the temptation to get carried away and make unrealistic promises. It will be very easy to overextend yourself and find you’ve bitten off more than you can actually chew.
Sunshine Coast waterfront homes continue to be in huge demand, and with a dwindling number available, competition is fierce.
Aleading real estate agent says the number of waterfront properties is diminishing in the south-east, making them more valuable than ever.
Linda Feltman, of Henzells Agency, says prospective buyers from Australia and overseas are jostling for the limited amount of homes by the water.
A stunning Pelican Waters residence, marketed by Ms Feltman, has just sold for $3.85m after it attracted strong international interest.
No.32 The Passage eventually sold to undisclosed Canadian buyers for a street record price and for the highest price in the suburb this year.
“It is pretty evident from this result, the market is showing no signs of slowing down in the highly sought after Pelican Waters,” Ms Feltman says.
“This high-end sale attracted interest from across the globe.
“The property received interest from interstate buyers, but more importantly the international interest was strong from
Dubai, Hong Kong and Miami, with the eventual buyer coming from Canada.” She says homes by the water were more limited and highly-prized.
“People are realising that waterfront opportunities in the south-east corner are fast diminishing,” she says.
“Pelican Waters is seen as a premium lifestyle destination, with the emerging world class Marina precinct only adding to its appeal.”
Properties sold in the suburb by Ms
Feltman recently included 46 Deepwater Circuit ($4.2 million) and 19 Artunga Place ($4.1m). Meanwhile, 43 Pelican Waters Boulevard went for $5.8m.
International buyers have been highly active in the local real estate market.
Ms Feltman has marked three multi-million dollar sales to international buyers in recent months.
No.32 The Passage features generous living areas, light-filled open plan design Dan
and free-flowing indoor and outdoor spaces epitomising casual coastal sophistication.
The new owners will enjoy the ultimate waterfront entertainer, with a choice of covered alfresco zones, a huge 68sqm over-water deck with café lighting, freshwater resort pool and private pontoon with power winch for boats up to two tonnes.
The property features five bedrooms, plus a lift to the upper level which features a grand master suite, complete with kitchenette, luxurious ensuite, dressing room and private balcony with panoramic water views.
“From the moment you walk through the gatehouse of 32 The Passage, you can’t help but be wowed by the manicured surrounds and breathtaking canal vistas, low maintenance gardens and stone-mason laid feature sandstone walls and stairs,” Ms Feltman says.
“It also features oversized garaging purposely built to accommodate the largest of RVs or caravan.”
Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac adjoining natural bushland reserve, this spacious contemporary home is designed for relaxation, easy living, and entertaining. Relax in the pool, unwind by the fire pit, and enjoy the experience of living in the tranquil surroundings. Walking distance to Buderim Village and BMSS makes for easy mornings and slow weekends.
Sitting proudly on 607m2 (approx.) of prime north facing land, this home captures breathtaking views out to Alexandra Headland and up to Mount Coolum. With the Pacific Ocean on your doorstep, buy and renovate, or create a blank canvas and build your dream home. Presented to the market for the very first time, this truly is a wonderful opportunity to move into one of the most favoured streets in Alexandra Headland.
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.
• Northerly aspect
• Stunning ocean views
• Renovate or build
322 1300 400 777
• Close to patrolled beaches
• Solid family home
Auction: Saturday 3rd June at 1pm Onsite
Inspect: Saturday 20th May 2-2:30pm
Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188
Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222
nextpropertygroup.com.au
Price: $3,300,000
Inspect: Saturday 20th May 10-10:30am
• 8m (approx.) pontoon & jetty (ETA June)
• Boat ramp
• Fireplace
434 1300 400 777
• Inground pool
• Close to shops & restaurants
Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188
Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222
nextpropertygroup.com.au
Presenting ‘DAWN on Bluebird’, a state-of-the-art duplex pair designed for those who appreciate luxury and style. Exclusively curated and designed by award winning DCM Building Design, each residence boasts premium finishes, high-end amenities and inground pools, all within 200m (approx.) from the beach. This truly is the epitome of luxury living. Buy one or buy the pair –now is the time to secure your beachside lifestyle.
• 200m (approx.) to the beach
• Brand new, custom quality build
• Created by DCM Building Design
• Private open plan living
• Stunning inground pools
• Double storey voids + skylights
32.52
Auction: Saturday 20th May at 12pm Onsite
Inspect: Saturday 20th May 11:30am-12pm
Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222
Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188
1300 400 777
nextpropertygroup.com.au
Thurs, 18 May, 5pm
Open from 4:30pm 14 Murray Crescent, Nambour
Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375
Alisha Galea 0400 298 611
Thurs, 18 May from 5:30pm
Online Auc on 1102/25 First Avenue, Mooloolaba
Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990
Online Auc on 36/101 Bir nya Boulevard, Bir nya
Dan McNamara 0458 010 889
Please call the agent for details to register for online auctions.
Sat, 20 May, 10am
Open from 9:30am 37 Kanes Road, Bridges Michael Sco 0488 969 970
Ryan Aldred 0418 849 558
Open from 9:30am 25 Mar ns Drive, Kuluin Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648
Open from 9:30am 24/20 Beach Road, Maroochydore Niall Molloy 0448 954 272
Open from 9:30am
4/39 Goonawarra Drive, Mooloolaba Brent Higgins 0414 775 133
Sat, 20 May, 11am
Open from 10:30am
9 Sunbird Lane, Peregian Springs
Jason Mills 0417 343 289
Sat, 20 May, 1pm
Open from 12:30pm
1/5 Bahlaka Street, Mooloolaba
Fiona Rawson 0401 186 261
Sat, 20 May, 2pm
Sold prior to auction
8 Jakeman Drive, Buderim Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648
Wed, 24 May, 6pm
Online Auc on
1/23 Lama a Drive, Mountain Creek
The Gregory Ward Team 0497 659 029
Online Auc on 56 Valley Crescent, Palmview
The Gregory Ward Team 0497 659 029
Online Auc on
23 Felicity Way, Plamview
The Gregory Ward Team 0497 659 029
In Rooms, Sunshine Coast Func on Centre 19 West Terrace, Caloundra – Thurs, 25 May, 11am
Unit 4/11 William Street, Shelly Beach Andrew Garland 0403 851 777
Unit 109/89 Esplanade, Golden Beach Ray Daniels 0408 819 276 Linda Daniels 0412 072 805
You are welcome to attend our open homes or please call the agent to arrange your private inspection or virtual tour.
SALE 4 3 4 1
Architecturally designed to take best advantage of this waterfront position with stunning views overlooking the Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island. This 550m² home is set over three spacious, light-filled levels with easy lift access, each designed to maximise views, comfort and liveability.
• Gourmet kitchen with pyrolytic ovens, steam oven, butler’s pantry + more
• A kitchen/kitchenette, dishwasher and oven on each level
• Electric blinds/curtains, security system, air-conditioning + so much more
• Sparkling heated pool for year-round swimming
• This is a top shelf lifestyle opportunity not to be missed
Sale Price Guide: $3,750,000
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Contact Agent for Inspection Times
Andrew Garland 0403 851 777
raywhitecaloundra.com.au
AUCTION 4 2 2
17 Plantation Parade, Buderim
Solidly Built Buderim Charmer with Sweeping Ocean Views
• Stunning 180 degree ocean views
• Solid brick construction with suspended concrete floor
• High raked ceilings, charming arches and gorgeous spiral staircase
• Open plan living/kitchen/dining room
• Well designed skylights and louvres offer plenty of natural light
• Large elevated block catching the cooling breezes
WHY WAIT?
Jake Loiero 0448 000 933
raywhitebuderim.com.au
AUCTION 5 3 2 1 546
• Just moments from the idyllic Buddina sands
• Meticulously crafted home of timeless elegance
• Versatile open plan design, perfect for all buyers
• Entertainer’s delight with seamless indoor/outdoor living
• Generous master suite, with a resort-style en-suite and oversized dressing room
WHY WAIT?
Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670
Dan McNamara 0458 010 889
5 Iluka Avenue, Buddina raywhitekawana waters.com.au
From page 41
AUCTION
• Modern living, convenient location
• Large versatile floor plan
• High ceilings & generous sized patio
• Near walking tracks, parks & restaurants
• 2 bedrooms with ensuite
• Upstairs loft bedroom & living area
• New carpets & freshly painted
• Security intercom & lift
WHY WAIT?
Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648
SALE
Nestled at the end of a serene cul-de-sac, 23 Castle Reigh Court, Buderim, offers a spacious family haven that combines comfort, entertainment, and relaxation. With a clever layout, including a self-contained granny flat, this property caters to extended family or work-from-home needs. Open interiors flow to the outdoor entertaining area, featuring an in-ground pool, spa, firepit and outdoor kitchen. Other highlights include a two-way fireplace, master suite, ducted airconditioning and Vacumaid.
23 CASTLE REIGH COURT, BUDERIM
4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Auction on site Sunday, June 4, at 10am
The Agency 0438 120 776
Dan Smith 0438 120 776
Over 50’s living at its finest, this is one not to miss. Capture a piece of paradise in one of the most premium residences in the Sunshine Coast, Gem Life Pacific Paradise.
• Highest level of finishes throughout
• Less than 5 minutes to the beach, supermarket and other amenities
• Exclusive onsite facilities
• Private inspection available
raywhitebuderim.com.au
WHY WAIT?
Sale Offers over $900,000
View Sat 12-1pm
Nick West 0481 717 769
nick_west@raywhite.com
raywhitemaroochydore.com.au
Providing prime, entry level buying, 1/30 Karawatha Drive Mountain Creek, is located just walking distance to the sought after Mountain Creek State High & Primary Schools, trendy shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities.
• Over-sized main bedroom with modern ensuite and walk-in robe
• Additional 2 king-sized bedrooms with walk-in robes
• Second bathroom with new shower screen doors
• Functional kitchen with large cupboard spaces and all the appliances you need
• Second living area, perfect separation for the parents from the kids
• 6x2.5m lock-up storage area, which is very rare for duplexes
• Double car park with one of the parking spots having its own car port
Bright and spacious 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.
• Immaculate, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment
• North-east facing private balcony
• Large open living/dining area drawing you out to your private balcony • Large open plan kitchen with stone bench, breakfast bar & plenty of storage
• Split system air conditioning and ceiling fan
• Plantation shutters throughout
• Secure boutique complex with large inground sparkling pool
• Secure basement parking with lock up secure storage cage
OPENHOME Thursday 18th May at 5pm Saturday 20th May at 11am
VIEWAT www.defineproperty.com.au
AUCTION On Site Saturday 27th May at 10am
AGENT Jordan Barden 0422 990 824
3222
OPENHOME Thursday 18th May at 4pm
Saturday 20th May at 10am
VIEWAT www.defineproperty.com.au
AUCTION On Site Saturday 27th May at 11am
AGENT Ross Cattle 0410 625 758
3211
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3 ANTICIPATION CLOSE, NAMBOUR
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $690,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Michael Scott & Ryan Aldred, 0488 969 970 / 0418 849 558
245 & 265 UPPER ROSEMOUNT ROAD, ROSEMOUNT – LAND
Passed in
Ray White Matt O’Grady & Alisha Galea, 0414 317 375 / 0400 298 611
26/84 PARKYN PARADE, MOOLOOLABA
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2,100,000
2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Steven Allen, 0416 110 918
54 WINDERMERE WAY, SIPPY DOWNS
SOLD IMMEDIATELY POST-AUCTION FOR $870,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Dallas Foster, 0426 817 163
2/22 RADIATA DRIVE, MAROOCHYDORE
SOLD AFTER AUCTION FOR $650,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Define Property, Greg Turnbull, 0499 455 574
96 LINDSAY ROAD, BUDERIM
Passed in at $2,800,000
5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car, pool
The Agency, Dan Smith, 0438 120 776
104/180 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA
HEADLAND
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $310,000
1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Brent Higgins & Candice Contencin, 0414 775 133 / 0412 880 084
11/7 JUAN STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND
Passed in at $690,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Ray White, James Goldsworthy & Candice Contencin, 0400 635 141 / 0412 880 084
38 KHANCOBAN DRIVE, BUDERIM
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $970,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool
Ray White, Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933
4 HOOP COURT, MAROOCHYDORE
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $645,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Rowan Woodbine, 0497 076 418
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NO waiting around for people who don’t turn up.
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6 OYSTER COURT, TWIN WATERS
SOLD POST-AUCTION FOR $1,225,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool
Ray White, Pam Thomas & Nick West, 0438 272 096 / 0481 717 769
5 ELSTON COURT, SIPPY DOWNS
Passed in at $800,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Dallas Foster, 0426 817 163
*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies
For more auction results and property stories visit sunshinecoastnews.com.au
Welcome to a location renowned for its community spirit and highly prized position close to the unspoilt coastline of Wurtulla Beach. Comfort, space, style and serenity converge in this generously proportioned abode, set on a generous 808sqm block. With newly completed renovations, the modern family is certainly well catered for. Multiple relaxation zones extend to the gourmet kitchen and through to the outdoors, offering an inclusive atmosphere between the indoor and alfresco living spaces. Your seclusion and serenity is enhanced by lowmaintenance verdant native gardens that take in the resort-style heated pool. This peaceful oasis offers an idyllic place for year-round entertaining.
15 SWALLOW STREET, WURTULLA
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Offers over $1.4 million
Adams & Jones 1800 875 875
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Well, while the weather has been fantastic, the forecast does look a bit more promising with SW winds moving in. Altough the swell is set to drop, so get up early and grab what you can. Now, the WSL moves onto Mr Slater’s surf ranch. With that in mind, let’s hope one of the two proposed surf farms on the Sunshine Coast gets moving. Enjoy the weekend.
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