My Weekly Preview Issue 760. June 8, 2023

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Artificial intelligence (AI) - it’s the buzz topic on everyone’s lips right now and I am absolutely fascinated about this rapidly advancing field that has the potential to revolutionise the way we live and work. Perhaps the most exciting application of AI is the area of chatbots, which are computers designed to simulate human conversation. As technology advances we will see these chatbots, such as ChatGPT, become even more sophisticated and able to handle more complex tasks - exciting stuff! However, like any new technology, AI doesn’t come without its challenges and risks. There are concerns about privacy, job displacement, security – the list goes on. This week, journalist Lucinda Dean takes a closer look at AI and what it means for students, business owners and academics. Turn to page 10 for all the details. We have a great line up of stories for you this week, as well as our Local Eats feature for all the best places on the coast to wine and dine. Our travel feature will inspire your next holiday and we have all the latest looks for your home. Until next week. Enjoy!

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AUSTRALIA CONSIDERS BAN

ON HIGH-RISK AI

Emerging technologies that

have potential for breakthroughs and

threats under the regulation microscope.

Australia is looking to regulate the growth of artificial intelligence technologies, and may consider bans in areas deemed high-risk.

The technologies have the potential for breakthroughs in such things as creating new medical treatments and preventing online fraud.

However, there are concerns about their safe, responsible and ethical use.

Industry Minister Ed Husic recently

released two papers to spur public discussion on the issue.

Mr Husic says the government wants to reaffirm confidence in the community that laws are fit for purpose.

“There are huge benefits ... (but some risks) undermine confidence in decision-making and create misinformation in the broader public,” he says.

“We want this process to put a spotlight on those risks, (so) we can get

to the point where there is a great degree of confidence and trust in the way that technology is used, to deliver a benefit for the community.”

Asked whether the government was considering a ban in some circumstances, Mr Husic says it will examine it where there is a “clear high risk”.

“We want people to have their say, but clearly where there are things that the public are saying in very loud terms that they want us to be able to respond and manage,” he says.

“Then we want to have those options on the table.”

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering chief executive Kylie Walker says a national conversation is “critical” for recognising the importance of these technologies and the role they can play.

“We must focus on both the opportunities and the risks of widespread adoption ... and the implications of increasing geopolitical competition and geo-specific regulation in AI-related technologies and industries,” she says.

Leaders in the AI space recently warned of the threat it may pose to humanity, and likened the risk to that of pandemics and nuclear war.

The May budget invested $41 million for the responsible development of the technology through the National AI Centre, and a new responsible AI adoption program for small and medium enterprises.

Australia is one of the first countries to adopt AI ethics principles.

– AAP.

See our feature story on page 10 to learn more about AI and what the experts have to say.

HECS INTEREST FORMULA MAY BE REVIEWED AS DEBT CLIMBS

The education minister says there could be merit in changing how HECS interest is calculated after thousands of current and former students are now facing higher debt.

Indexation applied on HECS debts added thousands of dollars to the total balance on June 1.

Education Minister Jason Clare says there is a good argument for changing indexation being applied to the original debt rather than the current balance.

If a student has a debt of $20,000 and $2000 is paid off, indexation is paid on the original figure, not the $18,000 balance.

“That strikes me is not right,” he says.

He says he has ordered the team conducting a review into education reform to look at the issue.

The interim report will land on his desk next month.

Mr Clare says the current arrangements are better than a bank loan charging interest for a profit, pointing to the fact that even if the total bill goes up, repayments do not.

“What you pay every year, every month is based on your income, not based on the indexation and banks will take that into account as well.”

Minister for Industry Ed Husic

Trouble on high Cs Did you know?

An estimated four million golfers in Japan make sure they have hole-in-one insurance before they take a swing, and have been doing so since the first such policy was offered in 1982. Amateur players pay a premium of $65 a year for $3500 in coverage. The extra cash comes in handy if a golfer nails the impressive feat, as they are then expected to celebrate by paying for food, drinks and gifts.

By the numbers

The English language is quirky, and one of the best examples of that is in the way we pronounce Pacific Ocean. Take your time to say it slowly, and you’ll notice that each ‘c’ is said differently: the first with an ‘s’ sound, the second as a hard ‘ck’ sound, and the third with a ‘sh’ sound.

Quote of the week

65%

100 years

The termite, the world’s longest living insect, can live for up to a century.

304,593

The record for the most Australians to catch the flu in a single year (2019).

Do you remember?

Marvel’s Incredible Hulk is just as well known for his green body as he is for his testy temperament. However, it turns out that he was supposed to be a less monstrous colour.

“Originally creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby intended the Hulk to be grey,” according to Gizmodo, which explains the colour was “very much a riff on Mr Hyde”. But “the printing press kept having trouble with the Hulk’s colour and he kept coming out green.”

The character only appeared in the first few issues as a furious grey figure.

Today in history – June 8

1949 – George Orwell publishes Nineteen Eighty-Four. Orwell’s nightmarish description of a totalitarian society set in the year 1984 is one of the most significant works of English literature and one of the best-known novels of all time. The phrase “Big Brother is watching you” stems from this work. 1972 – Nick Út takes his famous “napalm girl” photo. The Pulitzer Prize-winning image officially entitled “The Terror of War” depicts Phan Thị Kim Phúc, age 9, and other Vietnamese children fleeing a napalm attack. It has become one of the best-known symbols of suffering in armed conflicts. 1987 – New Zealand becomes a nuclear-free zone. The New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament and Arms Control Act 1987 barred any nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed ships from entering the country.

Word of the day

Flavedo

The coloured outer layer of the rind of a citrus fruit.

“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”

– Ernest Hemingway, US author and journalist

Wood frogs evolved to freeze up to 65% of their body every winter.

RETROFITTING RULES IN AN AI WORLD

Artificial intelligence chatbots have changed the way students learn. But will that make them less-informed adults? WORDS: Lucinda Dean.

We got our first home computer in 1983: a BBC model B, a British make as my family was living in England then. I’ll never forget the excitement of that day. My 10-year-old self was thrilled at the prospect of simply typing my school assignment questions into this neat little machine, which would then spit out the answers and do my homework automatically for me. I was crestfallen when dad told me that was not the way computers worked.

Forty years later, what I had envisaged then is now a reality. When AI chatbots ChatGPT and Bing Chat exploded onto the scene like a technology supernova in November 2022 and May this year respectively, they generated much, well, chatter about the pros and cons of their widespread adoption in schools, universities and workplaces.

When I was at Uni in the early 1990s I scrambled for physical books in the library stack to complete my assignments. In my first year as an

undergrad, I hand-wrote my essays until I was told to submit them typed. I’d finished Uni before the birth of Google.

Throughout my career though, Google has been an indispensable research tool. But have AI chatbots become “next gen” search engines?

ChatGPT and Bing Chat are free online tools that can swiftly conduct research and even write longer form pieces such as essays and creative short stories.

My 17-year-old stepson Marcus, who’s in his final year at a state high school, gave me a demonstration of Bing Chat. My mind was blown that it generated text answers to question prompts in minutes. It also cites sources, which theoretically should make it relatively easy to fact check.

Australian schools and universities have responded variously to these super-charged AI chatbots. Five states, including Queensland, have recently banned ChatGPT in public schools.

Fears were raised at a tertiary level that using AI chatbots was tantamount

to academic dishonesty and plagiarism. It could make students lazy and bereft of original ideas or critical thought.

The University of Sydney’s academic integrity policy regards generating content using AI as a form of cheating; whereas Flinders University (while concerned about the difficulty of detecting AI generated text) aims to leverage ChatGPT to support learning rather than ban it.

Marcus says he mainly uses Bing Chat at school and so too do his peers.

“I would say the majority of kids are using it, at least just a little, whether that’s to write an entire essay or just to give them direction and ideas.”

One of the benefits, according to Marcus, is it helps with cohesion when writing short stories for English assessment.

“If what I’ve written doesn’t sound right, I can plug it in and ask it to rewrite it, so it flows better.”

Sunshine Coast Grammar Principal Anna Owen said Covid lockdowns forced the school to reimagine the relationship

“The students of today need to learn to be critical consumers of all forms of data and information.”

Anna Owen

between knowledge, the student and the teacher. She sees ChatGPT as an extension of this lesson rather than as the new disruptor.

According to Mrs Owen, academic integrity, authorship and ownership in these early days of AI chatbots was the school’s biggest challenge.

“Students are not gullible, however, they are innocent,” she says. “If they read something, they tend to believe it. An important skill for young people is to be open to multiple opinions, debate and sources of information, mentoring and teaching. The students of today need to learn to be critical consumers of all forms of data and information, and make decisions based on ethics, values and empathy.”

Marcus, however, is ambivalent about whether students can be trusted to use the tool conscientiously.

“I would say there is a mix of students who use it really well and those who just paste a question in and copy the first response without reading over it.”

He said there was a danger that if younger kids get access to AI chatbots before developing the fundamentals of critical thinking, it could stunt their intellectual growth because they think AI would do the thinking for them.

“If younger kids start to use it really early on without teachers showing them the correct way to use it then there is absolutely some concern to be had.”

Owner and director of Cloud Clicks

Johannes Klupfel says his Sunshine Coast-based digital marketing agency has been using AI tools since at least 2020 and is now using ChatGPT to generate ideas for blog posts and advertising copy and is also experimenting with Midjourney, another generative AI tool which creates images from natural language descriptions called “prompts”. So far, the agency has only used a handful of AI-generated images in its client work.

Mr Klupfel says ChatGPT does not

live up to the hype.

“Usually, it takes a few prompts to get good output and then you have to edit the output to make it usable,” he says. “We use it for outlines, for competitor analysis, and now, with access to plugins and the web, a whole new horizon has opened up.

“Another way to use ChatGPT is to put content together once you’ve done your research. For example, I might have half a page of notes, and I know what I want to say, I can then just drop it into Chat GPT and give some additional instructions, and it gives me pretty good output. I then spend a little more time cleaning it up and I end up with a decent email or blog post.”

Mr Klupfel warns these tools are still in Beta, which means they may or may not work correctly, and that there are limitations to this technology at present.

“If you have good input data, say

from the ABS [Australian Bureau of Statistics], it can pull facts out of that for you, but if you want to use it for customer research it gets more complicated and more nuanced, and I don’t think AI is at a point where it can do this for you.

“It can do parts of it, but it still needs more time. And I am not sure it will ever be able to replace actual humans. I think the future is human ingenuity plus AI.”

In a very short time, we’ve gone from living with AI to co-piloting AI in the workplace, so how ready is the Australian labour market for this paradigm shift?

According to a report by Microsoft, the creators of Bing Chat, 49% of people say they’re worried AI will replace their jobs but even more – 70% – would delegate as much as possible to AI to lessen their workloads.

The Work Trend Index survey (2023) surveyed 31,000 people in 31 countries (including Australia) and analysed trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals, along with labour trends from the LinkedIn Economic Graph.

Mr Kulpfel says he thinks a lot of people will struggle with the concept of AI and be afraid of it but there will also be those who embrace it as a new tool, which will help them stand out and do better work.

But does Mr Klupfel see a future where AI will displace human employees?

“It will certainly happen. Initially, it will replace lower-value work, that is, anything you would outsource overseas. We already use AI and machine learning tools that replace hours of number crunching, and this trend will continue.

“At the end of the day though, I think you will always need human oversight and direction,” he says.

It may (or may not) surprise you to know that this story was in part AI generated – can you tell?

THE LOWDOWN ON AI

Q: What is AI?

AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. It refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and act like humans. It works by using algorithms and statistical models to analyse and draw inferences from data to make predictions or decisions.

If you unlock your phone with face ID or find your social media news feeds dishing up content based on what you like, then you are living with and interacting with AI.

Q: Can AI outsmart humans?

While AI can assist with decisionmaking when the data, parameters and variables involved are beyond human comprehension, it fails to capture and respond to quintessentially human factors that go into real-life decision-making such as ethics, morals and emotion. In other words, while AI mimics human intelligence it does not think and feel emotions like a human being. Yet…

Q: Is AI dangerous?

Like any technology, AI can be used for both good and bad purposes. It’s important to ensure that AI is developed and used responsibly.

Q: What is the future of AI?

The future of AI is exciting and full of possibilities. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see more sophisticated and powerful AI systems that can help us solve complex problems and improve our lives.

“I am not sure it will ever be able to replace actual humans. I think the future is human ingenuity plus AI.”

Johannes Klupfel

Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class

The Maroochy RSL Events Centre was transformed into a wine lovers’ paradise as more than 360 Sunshine Coast businesspeople attended Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class event backed by NAB Private Wealth for SunnyKids. A whopping $185,605 was raised. Images: Raw Lens

Sue Gilbert, Mayor Mark Jamieson

Candice Bell, Jason Lander, Katie Paterson

Kathleen Hope, Jane Ferrari, Travis Schultz, John Burnie

Brad Butcher, Stuart Kendrick, John Eastham, John Miller

Mark Stephens, Trudie Abel, Kim Baldwin

Coming together over scones and tea

It was flower power at Sconetime Caloundra at QCWA Caloundra Branch hall recently. Guests were treated to cut flowers and flowering plants thanks to Ball Australia / Colour Your World. Sconetime creates meaningful community connections for seniors in our community who come together with family and business owners over delicious scones and a cuppa.

Images: Martin Duncan

Kim McCosker, Greg Rayment

mThe QCWA Caloundra volunteers

Kerry Schedue, Alison Attwell

Sean McGowan, Karen Milliner

Tanya Kapetanic

Stuart Coward

FIRM PUTS FAITH IN SAFETY

An an international competitor enters the market, Oggy E-Scooters ‘doubles down’ on its values. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

ASunshine Coast e-scooter operator will “double down” on its mission to deliver safe rides as it prepares to share the local market with an international company.

Oggy E-Scooters launched in Mooloolaba in January 2021 and its green scooters have been embraced as an addition to providing more sustainable transport options across the region. In two years, the company has grown

from 20 scooters and two hubs to 150 scooters spread across 22 parking hubs from Caloundra to Noosa.

Last month, it was revealed Singaporebased Neuron Mobility will provide e-scooters and e-bikes in Maroochydore and Mooloolaba as part of an 18-month trial with Sunshine Coast Council.

Neuron Mobility will deliver 400 e-scooters, with the minimum age of riders being 16, and provide direct business

competition to Oggy E-Scooters.

But Kate Ogg of Oggy E-Scooters says the addition of a competitor has given more drive within the business to be a leader in promoting its strict safety policy.

“We are doubling down on our efforts to keep expanding and get more and more parking hubs,” she says.

“If Sunny Coast locals and visitors understand there is a direct choice they can make between supporting an Australian company or paying an international company, [we hope] that they would choose to support local.

“We’ve had that sort of feedback from our riders saying they would only ride with us because they understand what our values are and they align with their values.”

Oggy has provided more than 240,000 rides since launching, with no insurance claims or major accidents reported.

Ms Ogg says the company has a strict minimum age of 21 and a thorough identification process. She says the company had turned away more than 16,500 people who were either too young, aggressive or believed to be under the influence of alcohol.

Oggy E-Scooters opted not to submit an expression of interest to the council during the tender process for the trial, which begins this month.

She says elements of the trial go against

the company’s values, including operating at night, and she worries about the higher risk of “visual litter”.

“We don’t think you should be able to end a journey wherever you want,” she says. “Parking hubs are great; there is no visible pollution. No one wants to see scooters littered.”

Ms Ogg says Oggy parking hubs are located at businesses and accommodation providers across the region, helping support the local economy as it directs customers to those locations.

Oggy E-Scooter is now gearing up to launch a subscription model where businesses, especially those with fleet vehicles, can have access scooters.

“If we can actively offset the emissions by replacing a fleet vehicle with a subscription scooter … it’s 80 per cent cheaper than running a fleet vehicle,” Ms Ogg says.

Ms Ogg says the scooter could be used by real estate agents and property managers, solicitors attending court, pharmacies doing local deliveries and car dealerships in lieu of loan cars. Visit oggyscooters.com.au.

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A Sunshine Coast-based domestic violence charity will soon have more reach over regional Australia as it continues to deliver its vital work.

DV Safe Phone is teaming up with Bonza to have donated mobiles flown from the Sunshine Coast to the airline’s regional destinations.

Bonza will also support DV Safe Phone staff and volunteers in reaching those communities where they work with various frontline agencies such as Centacare,

Salvation Army and the police.

Safe phones play a critical role in helping victims to escape a situation as often their phones are tapped, taken away from them or controlled by the perpetrator.

DV Safe Phone program manager Stacey Kendall says there is a demand for phone is regional Australia and this will ensure phones arrive where they are needed as a matter of priority.

“This is a total game-changer for our charity,” Ms Kendall says.

“It is reported that people living in regional, rural and remote communities are 24 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family and domestic violence than people living in major cities, so getting phones into these regions is critical for their safety.”

Bonza chief commercial officer Carly Povey says the Sunshine Coast community has generously embraced the new airline, and this is this is a way Bonza can give back in a meaningful way.

“Helping DV Safe Phone to reach regional communities on the Bonza route map is a very small way that we can help them do incredibly important work,” Ms Povey says.

The partnership kicks off in the wake of Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, recognised every May.

The annual initiative raises community awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control, as well as the support services available.

To donate old phones or funds visit dvsafephone.org.

If you or someone you know is at risk DVConnect offers 24-hour support on 1800 811 811. If you are in a lifethreatening situation, call 000 immediately.

After piloting one of the country’s fastest-growing airports through a “challenging and successful”

four years, Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Andrew Brodie is stepping down.

Mr Brodie has been praised for his stewardship at Sunshine Coast Airport, which included overseeing a raft of changes since early 2019.

While he was at the helm, the airport launched a new runway in 2020, resulting in an increase in the number of direct services to the airport from four destinations to 17.

The expansion also attracted Bonza to base its headquarters at the Marcoola site. In April, Sunshine Coast Airport had a record 162,000 passenger move through the terminal.

The seasonal direct international services from Auckland Airport start next month.

Mr Brodie was responsible for starting the implementation of the Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan 2040 and instrumental in helping it be the first Australian airport to achieve and retain level three-plus neutrality certification status under the Airports Council International Airport Carbon Accreditation program.

Mr Brodie, who has more than 30 years’ experience in senior aviation and infrastructure roles, says he is proud to have been able to contribute significantly to helping make the airport one of Australia’s leading regional airports.

Expert advice from one Sunny Coast local to another.

AIRPORT CEO STEPS DOWN AFTER 4 YEARS

BONZA SET TO DELIVER DV SAFE PHONES AND STAFF TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED

MANAGING GROWTH

Key stakeholders gather to identify Coast’s infrastructure needs and plan for a growing population to 2050.

More than 180 people have gathered for an important summit to identify the next generation of major infrastructure for the region.

The inaugural Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Summit, held on June 2 at the University of the Sunshine Coast, aimed to inform the development of a prioritised infrastructure plan for the Sunshine Coast to 2050.

This plan will also include identification of delivery, funding and

accountability responsibilities for the core priorities across key infrastructure classes.

Guests included federal, state and local political representatives, local business leaders and key stakeholders.

Infrastructure Association of Queensland Chief Executive Officer Louise Van Ristell says the summit provided the opportunity to recognise the diversity of the Sunshine Coast while planning future development.

“I believe it is important to

underscore future growth with conversations around Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to ensure environment and community underpin decisions for this unique region,” she says.

Mayor Mark Jamieson says inviting key stakeholders to work with Sunshine Coast Council will provide a new blueprint that will propel the region forward over the coming decades.

He says it is essential the region has a long-term plan implemented.

“The infrastructure mix that is being delivered now … along with the infrastructure we will need to see delivered over the course of the next 30 years and beyond, is not an easy equation to solve,” Mayor Jamieson says.

“We need to build on what we have already achieved, but in doing so, define an infrastructure agenda and program that is responsive to – and takes maximum advantage of – a rapidly changing and evolving local, national and global landscape.”

Speakers included Vancouver’s Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner Jerry Dobrovolny, who provided insight into the city’s infrastructure planning journey for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Sunshine Coast Council will continue to waive permit fees for those having to temporarily live in a tent, car, caravan or mobile home who, due to extenuating circumstances, find it difficult to pay.

This comes as Council recognises the impact of the housing crisis and increasing cost of living pressures.

Community Portfolio Councillor David Law says it is important to provide reassurance to vulnerable people who were living in some form of temporary accommodation.

“Earlier this year we could only reduce the fees associated with temporary dwellings for the current budget cycle, but I want to highlight that those reduced fees will continue into the new financial year,” Cr Law says.

The reduced fee of $0 came into effect from February 24, 2023. Approval is for a limited duration, depending on the type of temporary home (for example, less than three months for a tent, six months for a car and 18 months for a bus, caravan, or mobile home). Where more time is required, the fee to reapply for a temporary home approval is $392.

For more information visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search ‘Temporary homes’.

WISHLIST CALLS

FOR HELP

Volunteers needed at coffee shop, to drive shuttle bus

An important hospital charity is calling for volunteers to ensure it can continue making a difference to the lives of patients and their families, just like it did for Mapleton’s Bill Gemmell. Wishlist is currently calling for Sunshine Coast residents who can give

their time as a shuttle bus driver or to help at its Wishlist Coffee House at Nambour.

Funds raised through Wishlist allowed Mr Gemmell to stay at the recently opened Wishlist Centre while fighting a volatile form of prostate cancer.

Mr Gemmell is quite simply resilience personified. In the past 10 years he has

survived a heart attack and stroke.

Last year on a routine GP visit, Mr Gemmell’s doctor discovered that his prostate-specific antigen count was rising at an alarming rate.

“I got referred to a specialist at the hospital and the specialist informed me that I had an aggressive cancer in my prostate,” Mr Gemmell says.

“I’ve been progressively experiencing health problems in my senior years, and this was another one that I couldn’t ignore.”

The 75-year-old was advised to seek immediate treatment at Adem Crosby Centre, located within the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Living 50 kilometres away from hospital with his family sprawled across the country, Mr Gemmell was able to stay across the road at Wishlist Centre.

“It took me only six minutes to walk to my treatment every day and I couldn’t ask for anything more,” he says.

“Without the support of donors, I’d be driving 100 kilometres every day, and I couldn’t manage that for a second, so thank you, sincerely.”

Now Mr Gemmell’s daughter Liz is hoping to raise $500 for Wishlist and is pledging to run 50 kilometres. Search ‘Say thank you to Wishlist’ at gofundme.com.

Interested volunteers can visit wishlist. org.au or phone 5202 1777.

Flights on sale now from $49pp* Bonza!

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*Prices quoted are one way, per person not including checked bags via the Fly Bonza app with Bonza’s fee free payment option (POLi) and subject to availability. Surcharges apply for other payment types or booking channels. For terms and conditions visit the Fly Bonza app. Subject to regulatory approval.

BLOOD DONORS URGENTLY NEEDED AS FLU SEASON HITS

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urging 1100 Queenslanders with O and A blood groups to donate in the next fortnight.

On the Sunshine Coast, at least 400 blood and plasma donors are needed as the cold and flu season begins.

Lifeblood spokesperson Belinda Smetioukh says around 2000 donors a week are cancelling and rescheduling appointments due to cold and flu symptoms, which is up on last year.

“We are expecting those cancellations to increase over the coming weeks so are asking people with O and A blood types to book a donation,” she says. “More than 80 per cent of the population has an O or A blood type, meaning these are the types most needed by patients.

“O Negative, the universal blood type, is found in fewer than 7 per cent of the population … however its versatility means it makes up 16 per cent of the blood ordered by hospitals.”

Ms Smetioukh says it is used to treat patients when their blood type is unknown, and often stocked in ambulances and rescue helicopters to be used to treat trauma patients.

To make an appointment, call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or download the Donate Blood app.

Book on the Fly Bonza app

Bill Gemmell with his daughter Liz.

RACE THE ROO RETURNS

Runners of all abilities encouraged to try their luck at community event that combines endurance with speed.

Fitness enthusiasts, seasoned runners, rookies and social shufflers – it’s time to get stretching and lace up the shoes because a community run unlike any other is just around the corner.

Now in its fourth year, one of the Coast’s favourite running events – where participants race a kangaroo – is back.

Taking place at Skippy Park, Landsborough on July 30, the aim of Race the Roo is simple – to outrun a roo for as many 1.1 kilometre laps as possible.

Beginning the first lap at a steady speed, the roo will quicken the pace at each lap after a one-minute break.

Caloundra Triathlon Club hosts the event each year and race organiser Carlee

Driscoll says runners of all abilities can take part in the event.

“Anyone who can jog a kilometre will outpace the roo for a couple of laps,” she says.

“We’ve noticed in previous years that most runners, especially parkrunners, completed longer distances than they would normally run because of the rest time between each lap.”

Ms Driscoll says runners who want to go for gold and complete the eventual last lap will have to have both speed and endurance.

“Winners in previous years have managed 26 laps, which is almost 30 kilometres of running, having to hit some super speeds in the final laps to stay ahead,” she says.

This year the winning male and female will each take home $250 in prize money.

A free training program will be available for download for runners to prepare themselves for the race.

Family, friends and spectators are welcome to come along on the day, with coffee and food vans available.

Early bird registrations are open until June 30, with general registrations open right up until the event. The race will begin at 8am.

Visit racetheroo.com to register.

QLD’S NEWEST HIGH SCHOOL GIVEN OFFICIAL OPENING

The Sunshine Coast’s newest high school is officially open, after a special event to unveil Stage 1 of the $109 million project.

Education Minister Grace Grace joined State Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton for the opening of Palmview State Secondary College recently.

Opening its doors for the 2023 school year, Palmview has 142 Year 7 and 8 students enrolled. It features centres for science, administration, junior learning and multi-purpose sports hall.

Located on the same site as Palmview’s state primary and special schools, the three institutions will form the Palmview Learning Community. Foundation principal Barry Dittman says the new secondary college would strive for excellence.

“Our learning guarantee process, represented by the totem ‘Mari’, which is the Gubbi Gubbi word for kangaroo, commits us to work collectively so that no student goes backwards, supporting each learner to understand their next step in learning so that they aspire for a personal best,” he says. “A kangaroo can’t go backwards and our inclusive and technology-rich facilities will help ensure all of our students are successfully engaged learners, leaping forward in their learning.”

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COMMUNITY NOTES

New women’s shed now established

The Caloundra Women’s Shed is now a fully established and registered club, with about 40 paying members. It recently held an open day to celebrate having a venue for three days per week at Blackbird House in Oval Avenue, Caloundra. Ladies met new members and were paid a visit by Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt. The Caloundra Women’s Shed aims to provide a supportive environment that reduces social isolation – a place where women of all ages can learn new skills, make friends and have fun. For more information, email Evelyn at evelynmccorkell2014@gmail.com.

Inner Wheel Club of the Sunshine Coast seeks new members

homestay journeys. There are 20 clubs in Australia and 300 clubs across the world. This year the Sunshine Coast club has home hosted members from America, Canada and New Zealand and are preparing a week’s program for a Japanese club visiting in October. Members have been recently home hosted by the Wellington NZ club and the Noumea, New Caledonia club. Recently club members participated in an International Sister City reading program with members from China, America and New Zealand. To learn more about the club, email info@ ffsunshinecoast.org.au or ring Jenny on 0448 866 141.

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lunch at a local eatery after. New members are welcome. Phone 0448 762 637.

Learn the art of Tai Chi

The ancient art of tai chi involves a sequence of slow continuous movements which improve balance, flexibility and well-being. Weekly tai chi sessions are held in Buderim, Eumundi and Maroochydore. These sessions are designed for beginners and offered by the Taoist Tai Chi Society, a not-for-profit, charitable and volunteer organisation. For full details and to register for an introductory session, visit taoisttaichi.org, phone 1800 108 801, or email sunshinecoast@taoisttaichi.org.

Dunga Derby Boot BBQ

Car enthusiasts will get a chance on June 11 to meet and mingle with the teams showcasing their cars in this year’s Dunga Derby as they convoy from Yandina to Kawana. The Dunga Derby is a four-day car rally and the major sponsor of Rally for a Cause, a local charity supporting families with life-limiting medical conditions. There will be raffles, games and a free sausage sizzle. The event is from 11am to 1pm at the Kawana Sports Precinct, Nicklin Way. Call the team on 0439 045 002 or visit dungaderby.com.au.

Inner Wheel Club of Sunshine Coast has been active over the past few months promoting its objectives of true friendship, personal service and international understanding. The club raises funds and supports local, national and international projects and organisations with an emphasis on helping women and children. The club welcomes new members. Contact Betty on 0404 873 017 or email iiw.au. sunshinecoast@gmail.com.

Friendship Force

Friendship Force is an international organisation focused on promoting understanding of different cultures through

Graduate Women Queensland, Sunshine Coast Branch is a dynamic organisation for women graduates on the Sunshine Coast who meet for friendship and fellowship, and who provide financial support for women and girls furthering their education. For more information or to join visit graduatewomen.org.au.

Senior citizens club’s next meeting

The Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 9am at the Beerwah Community Hall. The next meeting is on June 13. Refreshments are provided prior to the meeting, with members enjoying

Become

a library volunteer

Sunshine Coast Libraries runs a variety of programs that rely on volunteers. Roles include volunteers for the Book Stork delivery service, family history, Heritage Library, home library service, literary services, readers groups and tech help. To find out more or register your time, visit library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/services/ volunteer.

POLICE TALK

National Reconciliation Week (May 27 to June 3) was a very important week for all First Nations People.

Queensland Police Service supported the Sunshine Coast Council Reconciliation Week Launch held at TribalLink on the May 24, with the Sunshine Coast Police Liaison Officers and Inspector Mike Miley attending. The event consisted of many First Nations and non-First Nations stakeholders and local community members who came together to celebrate and support the start of such a significant week. Throughout the night there were traditional song and dance, First Nations activities and stories about culture and history from the Elders.

National Reconciliation Week is about aiming to build strong and respectful relationships and connections between

First Nations and non-First Nations people. This week is a time for all Australians to embrace and learn about First Nations history, culture and stories. And time to reflect on the past, to therefore start more conversations around reconciliation for a positive future for all.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023 was ‘Be a Voice for Generations.’ First Nations ancestors have paved the way by being a voice throughout history.

Now is a time for all Australians to take that leadership and be a voice for reconciliation for generations to come.

Bli Bli cenotaph unites community

The first Anzac Day ceremony at the new Bli Bli Cenotaph was very special. I felt privileged to play a part in creating a united place of remembrance for the Bli Bli and Parklakes communities.

Sunshine Coast and Regional District

RSL Inc. had been working on this since 2015, with the Veterans In Step group an integral part of the process, and thoughtful design by Cam Crossley.

Sunshine Coast and Regional District

RSL received an Australian Government Grant for $110,000 yet this still wasn’t enough to complete the project.

Through additional funding sources

Sunshine Coast Council contributed $59,000 to make this project happen.

Huge thanks to everyone involved for their work in ensuring all elements were covered and paperwork in order.

Take the chance to have your say

Both the Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Strategy and Community Strategy critical documents to Council’s

decision making and are open for comment to ensure they remain future focused and respond to the emerging issues facing the region.

The Draft Macropod Conservation Plan and Draft Sunshine Coast Marine Turtle Conservation Plan are also open to assist Council in the activities we can implement to help these species thrive in our region.

Please visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au to let council know your thoughts.

A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events and other messages on my Facebook page at facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9.

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Police liaison officers Brooke Kingdom (left) and Vernon Corporal (right) with Natalied King from the Sunshine Coast Council First Nations Partnerships team.

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

NOW ’TIL JUNE 25

THIS IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT YOU INSTALLATION

A pink space of labour and gloss, This Is Incomplete Without You is an installation that considers the state of the passenger in transit. With clusters of video, sculpture, sound and text, this work navigates systems of transit as a way to map relational entanglement. This work is a direct response to Donohoe’s residency at Sub Tropic Studio at the Caloundra bus terminus and her three-hour public transport commute to and from the studio. This Is Incomplete Without You draws parallels between the poetics of transit and the body as a vehicle in which the ‘self’ is a passenger.

When: Now until June 25.

Where: Caloundra Art Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra.

Tickets: Free entry. More info via, gallery. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/ this-is-incomplete-without-you.

on WHAT’S

There’s loads to explore and plenty to do on the Coast. Pop these fun events into your diary so you don’t miss out.

10

JUNE

THE BARLEYSHAKES

Adored for their “bent”

Irish sound, the Barleyshakes are winners of the Queensland Music Award for World Music.

Recently returned from their tours of NZ, Outback Queensland and FNQ, the Shakes will play fresh material as well as old favourites. Ever since their inception in the ’90s in Dublin, the Barleyshakes have injected new life into Irish music.

When: Saturday, June 10, 7.30pm.

Where: Eumundi Brewery, 1 Etheridge St, Eumundi.

Tickets: $32.65 via oztix.com.au. Search ‘the barleyshakes’.

JUNE 15 & 16

THE VOICE - IT’S TIME TO LISTEN

The Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group will hold a public talk at two locations (Maleny and Kawana) on the Voice to Parliament referendum proposal. This seminar features First Nations speakers addressing the Voice to Parliament proposal. Entry includes refreshments.

When: Thursday, June 15, 9.3011.30am.

Where: Maleny Community Centre, Maple St, Maleny.

When: Friday, June 16, 6-8pm. Where: Kawana Community Hall, 30 Nanyima St, Buddina. Tickets: From $15, via scrgi.org.au/ events/.

9 JUNE

UP LATE: TUNES, FASHION AND DRAWING! Come along for a wearable art-costumed drawing workshop under the guidance of award-winning figurative artist David Bongiorno. Materials and drawing boards provided and bring along your personal materials of choice. Cash bar available and complimentary nibbles provided.

When: Friday, June 9, 6pm-8pm.

Where: Caloundra Art Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave.

Tickets: $25 via eventbrite.com.au. Search ‘up late tunes fashion and drawing’

9

JUNE

GARDEN HIGH TEA

Come to a high tea at Stone Bridge Gardens. Funds raised will go to team Monkey Madness in support of Rally for a Cause to help Sunshine Coast families with life-limiting medical conditions. Enjoy a live auction for a two-night stay at Treetops Montville for two, guest speakers, signature cocktails and prizes.

When: Saturday, June 10, 10.30am1.30pm.

Where: Stonebridge Gardens, Rifle Range Road, Palmwoods. Tickets: $50 via monkey-madness-128. square.site/.

9

JUNE

BLOOM SINGS STEVIE NICKS, CAROLE KING AND LINDA RONSTADT

Celebrate all the hits of Grammy

Award-winning artists and vocal powerhouses Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt in one massive show. You can expect to hear hit after hit including You’re No Good, That’ll Be The Day, Blue Bayou, I Feel The Earth Move, It’s Too Late, Edge of Seventeen, Rhiannon, Landslide and Dreams. Be charmed by the Australian vocal powerhouse that is Bloom.

When: Friday, June 9, 8pm-10pm. Where: Kings Beach Tavern, Burgess Street, Kings Beach. Tickets: $39.90 via, bloomofficial.com. au/.

JUNE 17 & 18

CLAUDIA CHAN

ADFAS is delighted to welcome Claudia Chan Shaw to Noosa and the Sunshine Coast audiences for two wonderful arts talks: Art Deco Style and Art Deco Sydney. Claudia is well known to Australians as a designer, author and presenter.

When: Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18.

Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Tickets: $25, adfas.org.au. Phone 0419 795 625.

12

JUNE

CREATING WEARABLE ART - THE SECRETS: WITH DENISE LAMBY

Join Denise Lamby on a collaborative adventure and turn jumbled tea bag tags into a wearable artwork worthy of catwalk display. Themes include formulating a vision, planning, working with materials, overcoming doubt and just getting started. Participants will create components, problem solve and collaborate towards the end goal of a finished garment while leanring skills along the way.

When: Monday, June 12, 9am-3pm.

Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.

Tickets: $60 via, Eventbrite.com.au and search ‘a Workshop with Denise Lamby.’

9 JUNE ESTAMPA

Embark on an unforgettable musical journey with Estampa, a world folk jazz band hailing from Brisbane. Featuring the mesmerising violin and soulful vocals of Rebecca Karlen, the guitar and banjo wizardry of Paul Henderson, the accordion virtuosity of John Reeves and the rich double bass of Samuel Vincent, Estampa performances are a lively mix of world music that will transport you to the bustling streets of Paris, the sultry rhythms of Brazil, and beyond. With joyful improvisations, intricate harmonies and captivating storytelling, Estampa’s performances are a must-see for jazz enthusiasts, world music lovers and anyone seeking an unforgettable night out. When: Friday, June 9, 7pm-9pm.

Where: Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebed St, Eudlo. Tickets: $30 via, events.humanitix.com/ estampa-eudlo-2023/tickets.

Gig guide

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

The Ten Tenors, Events Centre Caloundra, 7pm

Camerata, Buderim War Memorial Hall, 7pm

Salt Tree, Sol Bar, 7pm

Shades, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Liam Griffin, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Alys Ffion, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

Destinys Plan, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm

Dusk Revival, Kawana Surf Club, 7pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Pity Vincent, Sol Bar, 7pm

Rockfest Caloundra, Norton Music Factory, 3pm

Neil Murray, Diddillibah Hall, 6pm

Tracy Vaughn Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Souled, Caloundra RSL, 9pm

The Febs, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

The Jungle Giants, Venue 114, 7pm

Beier Griffin Pollak Trio, Tranquil Maleny, 4pm

Swizzle Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm

* All events were correct at time of printing.

The Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group Inc. presents...

The Voice: It’s Time to Listen

Thursday 15 June 9.30 - 11.30am MALENY Community Centre

Friday 16 June 6.00 - 8.00pm

Community Hall

Speakers: Nathan Appo – Reconciliation Qld

Lara Watson – ACTU

Stephen Mam – Yes23

Tickets: scrgi.org.au/events

Contact: info@scrgi.org.au

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TALL POPPIES BURN OUT TOO GERMAN MEN STREAM AHEAD

Jane Stephens highlights the waves of people in senior positions who have been claimed by exhaustion and calls for a little kindness.

Exhausted. Used up. Burnt out. A wave of very tall poppies have fallen under the weight of expectation lately – a reminder that despite lofty positions, our leaders are as human as the rest of us.

And it is a wonderful thing that they can be open about the reasons for stepping away, when just a few years ago they might cite “personal reasons”. Admitting when things become too much and is healthy. Taking a break is healthy.

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan stepped aside recently, saying “The truth is, I’m tired, extremely tired. In fact, I’m exhausted.”

Richmond Tigers coach Damian Hardwick shocked the AFL world when he resigned days earlier, saying: “I’m done. I’m cooked.” North Melbourne’s Alistair Clarkson had walked away days before that, citing mental health concerns.

Lauded New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern said she no longer had “enough in the tank” when she stepped down in January. This echoed Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein, who quit last year, saying after the Covid years, he had “nothing left in the tank to give”.

The speaker of Queensland Parliament Curtis Pitt, a five-term veteran of state politics, announced last month he was taking leave to prioritise his mental health, saying: “I’m not doing as well emotionally as I’ve made out.”

For senior public figures, stresses can be very large indeed – their jobs are tough, and they are subject to constant criticism.

The people who rise through the ranks also tend to be ambitious, perfectionists and have a strong work ethic, some of the classic risk factors of burnout. And when you are in charge, you are the one who is meant to have the answers.

Burnout is the inability to cope with everyday stresses. Everyday people are suffering from it in droves, with our habit of wearing long, stressful work hours like a badge of honour to blame.

A little kindness is in order. Recognition that the suffering is real is overdue.

And irrespective of whether you dislike this politician or hate that football team, articulations of burn out at high levels have to be noted as gutsy.

For strong people, saying out loud they are crumbling is just about the bravest thing they can do.

Iread a research article the other day that old mate would be absolutely chuffed with. To be fair, it could be far better for my health and well being too.

It appears after extensive research, German men are the best at it, while Australian men come in about fourth or fifth on a world scale, which is pretty good but could be better.

Now if you are guessing it is drinking beer, it would probably make some sense but Mexico and Britain are at the other end of the scale which scotches that argument. However, beer does have something to do with it.

It’s not sex, as France and Italy would probably be in the top couple of countries but on this scale they are behind Australia in mid rankings so it can’t be that. It could be eating but again it’s not that, as the USA are near the bottom of the scale so that’s not it.

Right behind Germany is Sweden and Denmark so it could be that men in these three countries handle shrinkage better than the rest of us in cold water and let me tell you I can’t afford that issue. But

while it is very close, it isn’t that either. It’s sitting down to pee.

Apparently 40 per cent of German males sit down to urinate and research says that it is far better for your health to do that and we all should be following their stream, I mean lead.

Now apart from the health advantages for prostate and bladder issues, it would be a massive plus for me as it would stop my constant harassment from old mate about peeing on the floor, the lid, the seat and anything else in range.

I must say I try hard to hit the target but apparently not hard enough as I am constantly hauled over the coals about it.

My take on the survey is obviously German women have laid the law down to their men about the same thing. Forget about bladder health benefits it’s all about mental health benefits: sit down to pee and life has one less drama to deal with. I wonder what their toilet brushes are like, that could be the next problem the Germans solve for a skid-free toilet bowl?

I wonder what they are like at Tupperware lids, but that’s probably a bridge too far.

Ashley Robinson discovers a piece of research that could benefit Australian men’s health and wellbeing as well.

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

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

FIVE DECADES OF HEROICS

Sami Muirhead gets excited about Harrison Ford’s final outing as Indiana Jones, and reflects on a lifetime of swooning over him.

Harrison Ford’s final whipcracking adventure is almost upon us.

That’s right, people: the fifth and final instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise is here with The Dial Of Destiny set for release at the movies within weeks.

I was eight years old when the hot archaeologist burst onto the big screen and captured my heart with his witty lines, heroic ways, and ability to outsmart the Nazis as he travelled the world foiling the plans of mercenary treasure hunters, Shanghai crime bosses and evil cults.

Of course, our hero dodged giant boulders and fought his way out of booby traps all the while dressing like a true bad-ass who could save you from a scorpion bite and be as equally comfortable gracing the cover of Esquire magazine.

I didn’t know much in Year 3, but I did know I loved this charming professor who rocked a fedora, leather jacket, khaki trousers and a whip. As you do.

And just when I thought I couldn’t love Harrison Ford any more, he blasted into my life as Han Solo in Star Wars.

The dialogue between the rebel fighter and Princess Leia is still genius to this day. Han spends most of The Empire Strikes Back trying to get Leia to admit her feelings for him and just as he is about to go into carbonite she finally does.

“I love you,” she says. “I know,” he infuriatingly replies. It is total perfection to this day and the lines are so iconic couples engrave it on their wedding rings.

Back to Indiana Jones. This is the final movie Ford will star in as this character, the greatest hero of all time according to the movie trailers promoting the new flick.

I think this could be true, although James Bond is a candidate too. Also in the running has to be Batman, Superman, Rocky, John Wick and Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games . But no one really comes close to Indiana Jones and that million-dollar grin.

This is the last throw of the dice for the 80-year-old icon but the plot is almost obsolete because it is Harrison himself who is the true Holy Grail. Thanks Harrison for keeping us entertained for five decades.

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

Andrew

Griffith, Ord Minnett Buderim.

FEDERAL BUDGET 2023-24: KEY CLIMATE TAKEAWAYS

Climate and energy emerged as one of the government’s three key focuses in the 2023-24 Budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers acknowledged the structural shift required in the coming decades as the country transforms to net zero.

Decarbonising the economy, by moving away from emissions-intensive sectors and establishing new clean energy industries, will require enormous amounts of public and private capital.

The Budget committed $4.6 billion in climate-related expenditure, including a $2 billion investment in hydrogen projects.

Chalmers also acknowledged the impact of climate action on the cost of living. Australians have faced soaring energy prices, partly as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as such the Budget includes $4 billion in price relief measures to ensure those who are vulnerable in the renewables transition are looked after.

Energy Price Relief – The government will deliver up to $3bn of electricity bill relief for eligible households and small businesses, while also placing a temporary price cap on wholesale gas contracts. More than five million households are expected to receive up to $500 in power bill relief.

Energy Upgrades for Households – the government will provide $1 billion in low-cost loans for energy-efficient

upgrades, supporting approximately 110,000 homes. A further $300 million will go towards energy upgrades in around 60,000 social housing properties. Small businesses will also receive $314 million in incentives to make energy efficient improvements.

Hydrogen Headstart – $2 billion will be allocated to a new program to support hydrogen production, with the aim to position Australia as a world-leading hydrogen producer. The funding will provide revenue support for large-scale renewable hydrogen projects through competitive contracts, helping bridge the commercial gap in early projects. A further $38.2 million for the Guarantee of Origin scheme will certify emissions from hydrogen products, positioning Australia as an attractive hydrogen investment destination.

Capacity Investment Scheme – aimed at accelerating investment in renewable energy. The scheme will invest $10bn in Australia’s grid by developing renewable energy infrastructure. Mechanisms to protect consumers during the transition will include $46.5m in funding for the Australian Energy Regulator to enhance market regulation.

National Net Zero Authority – The government committed $83.2 million to establish a new Authority, which will ensure a managed and rapid transition to clean energy. The Authority will provide support to workers with access to new employment and skills; coordinate programs and policies to help regional communities capitalise on the transition; and help investors and companies engage in net zero transition opportunities.

Andrew Griffith is a representative of Ord Minnett Limited Australian Financial Services Number 237121. Contact – agriffith@ords.com.au

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THE DOCK

Sitting over the water’s edge of Mooloolah River, The Dock is the epitome of casual quality. Our menu is updated seasonally and full of creative, delicious local ingredients, designed by our award-winning Executive Chef, Chris Sell.

The Dock boasts one of the biggest selections of tap beers on the Sunshine Coast together with a carefully curated wine list to suit all tastes and budgets as well as an ever-changing Cocktail Menu. Come in, relax and enjoy The Dock’s hospitality!

The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. thedockmooloolaba.com

CLUB HOTEL NAMBA

Established 1912, the Club Hotel Namba is a culinary experience. Art deco ambience complements an extensive range of fine wine, whisky and gin as well as exotic cocktails from our mixologists.

Simply old school, bringing friends and family together to enjoy share plates, pub classics or modern creativity at affordable prices. We also cater for gluten-free and vegan. The perfect venue for groups.

Choose from various dining areas, the Cypress lounge, one of three comfy booths that seat up to 18 or the beer garden for some fresh mountain air.

80 Currie Street Nambour. P. 0435 262 995. clubhotelnamba.com.au

DEE DEN

Dee Den hit the Sunny Coast foodie scene last year and has already made quite the reputation for itself. Roughly translating to ‘Odd One Out’, Dee Den provides contemporary Asian dishes with a creative flair. Nestled in Buderim in a renovated Queenslander, Dee Den prides itself on community, creativity and bringing ‘Something Different’ to the Sunshine Coast.

Boasting an extensive menu that caters to a variety of dietary requirements, including gluten free and plant-based diets, Dee Den makes the perfect host for long lunches, dinner dates and catch-up with friends. You’ll also find a fun drinks list, featuring spirits from local distilleries such as Sunshine & Sons.

1st Floor, 87 Burnett Street, Buderim. See menu and book at deeden.com.au

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

WAT DEN

Calling all whisky, tequila and cocktail enthusiasts!

Pull up a chair and join us at the Coast’s first specialist spirit bar.

Our talented bartenders are serving handcrafted cocktails, good vibes and warm service so you can sip at your leisure while overlooking the stunning Mooloolaba beach.

Come and try our latest cocktail menu.

See you at the Den!

105 Mooloolaba Esplanade. Monday - Sunday

Open until midnight. watden.com.au

THE CURATED PLATE

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

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

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

Event Dates 28 July – 6 August. thecuratedplate.com.au

MERCURE HOTEL KAWANA WATERS

Wildflower Kitchen, at the Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters Hotel, has been proudly serving the Sunshine Coast since 2015.

With Lake Kawana as the backdrop, Wildflower Kitchen offers the perfect setting for your dining experience or event. Utilising fresh local produce in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Open 7 days for Breakfast and Dinner, Lunch (Wed - Fri).

*15% Seniors Discount. Accor Plus Cards Welcome - conditions apply. 9 Florey Boulevard, Birtinya. P. 5334 9555. eat@wildflowerbirtinya.com.au wildflowerkitchen.com.au

NOOSA BOATHOUSE

Noosa Boathouse is a three-level waterfront dining hub that sits right on top of the Noosa River.

As you cross the fairy light-lined boardwalk on the front deck you’ll discover Little Boaty coffee bar and fish & chips takeaway window.

Through the main doors is an absolute waterfront 120-seat lunch & dinner restaurant.

The middle level occupies a stunning wedding & events space and on the top deck is the newly renovated Sunset Bar. 194 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. P. 5440 5070. noosaboathouse.com.au

…eat, drink, play

URBAN LAMB

Urban Lamb is the perfect winter meal to enjoy with family and friends these school holidays.

We specialise in ready-to-eat slow cooked lamb shoulders and twice cooked potatoes. Our menu offers various bundle options including the ‘Ultimate Feast’ that feeds up to 6 people.

Urban Lamb also offers catering for birthdays, weddings, parties and work functions. Order online, via Uber Eats or visit our shop. Open noon to 7pm Wednesday to Sunday.

Shop 1/5 Bermagui Crescent, Buddina. urbanlamb.com.au

ALL’ ANTICA

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

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

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

THE PRICKLY PINATA

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

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

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

MAROOCHY RSL

The local Maroochydore experience! Exciting new seasonal menus have launched in both The Bistro and Café. Experience the crab linguine or whole baby barra, both dishes are new favourites in the Bistro or select from Maroochydore’s best cake & pastry cabinet featuring house made sweet and savoury delights from our French pastry chef Jean-Francois and his team.

Discover our menus on Facebook or the website.

105 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore. P. 5443 2211. maroochyrsl.com.au

THE SURF CLUB MOOLOOLABA

Located on the first floor of the Surf Club Mooloolaba, Bayview Bar & Bites offers unbeatable views of Point Cartwright to Pincushion. Our exclusive upstairs space is the perfect location for any occasion with dining at the balcony or under the fairy lights.

With new head Chef Yu Xiang Gu on board, the menu showcases the Sunshine Coasts’ best local produce, including the popular Mooloolaba prawn. Open 7 days with all dining from 11:30am.

Bayview Bar & Bites

The Surf Club Mooloolaba

The Esplanade, Mooloolaba. thesurfclub.com.au

GOING BANANAS FOR THE COFFS COAST

NSW’s first certified eco destination is perfect for a weekend getaway.

As the months cool, now is the perfect time for a mid-week or weekend getaway. Thanks to Bonza’s new regional routes it is possible to take a quick trip to many destinations that are perfect for a quick family break or a romantic interlude.

As the first officially certified ECO Tourism Destination in New South Wales, the Coffs Coast hits the mark on all fronts with their iconic tourist attractions (The Big Banana, we’re looking at you) and

beautiful beaches and rainforests.

But there is so much more to this picturesque region which is also a foodie’s delight, offering gourmet experiences, farmers markets and festivals in many of the surrounding villages and towns.

Located about halfway between Sydney and the Sunshine Coast, the Coffs Coast is a destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventures and laid-back coastal charm. Here are a few reasons why Coffs needs to be on your radar:

Solitary Islands Marine Park: Dive into an underwater paradise at the Solitary Islands Marine Park. This protected marine reserve is home to vibrant coral reefs, an abundance of marine life and opportunities for snorkelling and diving. Dorrigo National Park: Nature lovers will be captivated by the enchanting Dorrigo National Park, just a short drive from Coffs Harbour. Explore ancient rainforests, hike through lush trails and witness stunning waterfalls, including the iconic Dangar Falls and Crystal Shower Falls.

The Big Banana: A trip to Coffs Harbour wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the famous Big Banana, an iconic landmark and amusement park. Enjoy thrilling rides, learn about the banana industry and indulge in delicious banana-themed treats.

Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve: Embark on a scenic walk along the coastal track at Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve. Enjoy panoramic views of Coffs Harbour, spot migratory seabirds, and if you’re lucky catch a glimpse of majestic humpback whales.

Direct flights operate each Thursday and Sunday and start from just $49 one way. Jump onto the Fly Bonza app or visit your nearest travel agent to book your escape now.

REST AND RECONNECT

Habitat Noosa & Everglades Eco Camp is the perfect place to sit back, relax and reconnect with nature. Situated among 26ha of national park, abundant with wildlife and perched on picturesque Lake Cootharaba, the camp features multiple levels of camping options from powered and unpowered campsites to waterfront camping with a lakeside view. There are also two glamping options available, providing comfort with some of the luxuries of home.

The CootharaBAR & bistro is open seven days with dishes inspired by the freshest local produce and the onsite micro-brewery offers up to eight beers on tap, along with an extensive beverage list. An array of activities are on hand from watercraft hire to frisbee golf and the Cooloola National Park location provides walking trails to suit all fitness levels. The Eco Camp is the gateway to one of only two everglades on the planet. Visit habitatnoosa.com.au.

The Big Banana, Coffs Harbour

IS TRAVELLING WITH FOREIGN CASH BENEFICIAL?

There is no doubt that debit and credit cards offer convenience while travelling, but there are still distinct advantages to having physical currency while travelling abroad.

Rhonda from Crown Currency Exchange says, “A great example is the United States; tipping is a common practice, and having US dollars makes it easier to navigate these cultural norms. Similarly, EFTPOS machines in the markets of Asia and Africa are scarce, so being prepared with cash before you go is important - it also makes bartering more fun!”

Cash also proves beneficial for smaller transactions. For example, if a store has a minimum payment requirement for card usage, having cash on hand allows you to purchase that souvenir without the cost of a surcharge from the store. Moreover, you can avoid being declined if a merchant does not accept your card.

Another advantage of travelling with cash is that the exchange rate is fixed when you convert your money into local currency. This allows you to budget and easily track your expenses without having to calculate fluctuating exchange

rates on a daily basis. By minimising card usage, you also reduce the number of overseas currency conversion fees you incur.

Cash is widely accepted in most places, ensuring you won’t be caught unprepared in a foreign land. If the local ATM is broken or your card won’t work, having cash on hand can save you a lot of stress.

Rhonda and her team at Crown Currency Exchange Maroochydore offer award-winning customer service and a wealth of knowledge and advice on destinations. They are available seven days a week to exchange Australian dollars for the desired currency and back again if you have leftovers on your return.

Find them on the ground floor at Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore.

VOYAGE INTO LUXURY ON BOARD SCENIC ECLIPSE

“Welcome to Scenic Eclipse. We’d like to introduce you to Vladimir, your private butler. He will escort you to your suite.”

And what a suite it is. Fifty-two square metres of luxury, featuring a roomy walk-in robe, a king bed with a menu of different pillows and linen to choose from, a Vitality Mist shower with light therapy and a spa bath.

First item on the list for Vladimir was to book Lumiere, the eight-course French restaurant for our anniversary. Then off we went to explore our new surroundings.

Scenic Eclipse is an outstanding ultra luxury yacht that takes a maximum of 228 guests (or 200 to Antarctica). It’s an expedition ship with a team of 20 experts who make presentations on board and lead Zodiac and even kayak excursions directly from the vessel.

Scenic Eclipse has two on-board helicopters offering flights over majestic landscapes.

The food is amazing. All 10 dining experiences are all-inclusive. We loved the Italian food at Elements and the fun interaction we had with the chefs when dining at Sushi@ Koko’s and at the night market. Of course, Vladimir was called upon for room service once or twice too.

After dinner, we dropped by the impressive lounge bar and the theatre where the entertainment team would put on a show or host a game.

Equally indulgent is the Senses Spa. State-of-the-art saunas, steam rooms and spas, together with many complmentary tranquil spaces are there to be enjoyed.

Scenic Eclipse and the new Eclipse II have voyages from Antarctica to the Arctic and everywhere in between.

On our Discovery Voyage, we loved the jungles and animals of Costa Rica and the Colonial splendour of Antigua in Guatemala.

Would we take another Scenic Eclipse voyage? In a heartbeat!

WORDS: Darin Warburton

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

The tour is exclusive to Playford Travel Pty Ltd Trading as Travel Associates Caloundra,

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES UNVEILS EPICUREAN PERFECTION

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, has unveiled an immersive new culinary program, Epicurean Perfection. The program inspires culinary exploration and experiences with a myriad of opportunities for guests to satiate their inner gourmand and to savour their journey on board.

To launch Epicurean Perfection, Regent has unveiled 11 new Epicurean Spotlight Voyages that will set sail in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

“Nothing enhances travel like cuisine,” says Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

“That is why we are unveiling our new Epicurean Perfection programming, so our guests have an unrivalled culinary experience on board and ashore with our collection of world-class restaurants, immersive shore excursions, tours, classes and tastings.

“We’re incredibly excited to launch our new Epicurean Spotlight Voyages with world-renowned chefs, vintners and sommeliers who will provide fascinating insights and unforgettable moments for our guests.”

Epicurean Perfection goes beyond the traditional culinary offerings found at sea, inviting guests the opportunity to taste the world around them through Unrivalled Cuisine, Epicurean Explorations and Epicurean Enrichment.

The new concept, which has been perfected by Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ seasoned culinary teams, features exquisite cuisine in up to five specialty restaurants, immersive shoreside excursions, private wine and spirit tasting sessions, enriching hands-on cooking classes as part of its state-of-the-art culinary arts kitchen, plus demonstrations, talks and presentations.

Luxury travellers can learn more about Regent’s pursuit for Epicurean Perfection at RSSC.com/experience/epicureanperfection.

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

Many rambunctious rams are feisty creatures who are often spoiling for a fiery disagreement or a heated argument. But this week the new moon, Mercury and Venus encourage you to cool down and feel the love, as you spread sunshine and happiness.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

This week Venus and Mars are both visiting your sign, so it’s time to amplify your charm and fiery chutzpah, call in a few old favours from a few old friends, and dream some dazzling new dreams. On the weekend, your hopes-and-wishes zone is activated by the new moon.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

Speedy Sagittarians are feeling rather restless, as Venus and Mars transit through your travel and adventure zones, and Jupiter activates your desire to wander. So, it’s a good time to plan a getaway, book a holiday or go on a spontaneous trip.

WORD STEP

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

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

Prosperous Jupiter and progressive Uranus are both jumping through your sign, which is a rare occurrence. So, you have to make the most of it, before Jupiter transits into Gemini next May. It’s time for bulls to venture beyond the safety of the home paddock.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

Mercury and the new moon rev up your reputation zone so don’t hide your versatile Virgo talents. Show the world what you are capable of. And is a close relationship testing your mettle? The stars encourage you to change your attitude and look at the situation anew.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to eating choices and lack of exercise? With the new moon highlighting your health zone, it’s imperative that you find a diet and fitness program that you enjoy (and stick to). Discipline and dedication will get you where you want to go.

1. Which newspaper did Clark Kent work at?

2. If a ship is a collier, what does it carry?

3. Name the ghost in Shakespeare’s Macbeth

4. The kina is the national currency of which nation?

5. Who provides the voice for Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

6. What does the Kelvin scale measure?

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

Gregarious Geminis are in the mood to party as the weekend new moon stimulates your sign and you’re keen to zoom ahead. But your ruler, Mercury, squares Saturn, so avoid skimming over important details. And remember to pace yourself.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

Many Librans will feel unusually restless as the new moon activates your freedom zone. Exercise and outdoor activities are favoured as you channel energy into physical pursuits. Just make sure you nurture relationships with people who support your aspirations.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

Do you underestimate and undervalue your kind heart and creative talents? This week the planets encourage you to express your compassion and creativity. It’s also a wonderful week to enjoy an interlude with your partner, friend or soulmate.

7. Which was the first Mr Men book: Mr Happy, Mr Tickle or Mr Messy?

8. True or false: bream is a species of bird?

9. What character did Alan Rickman (pictured) play in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

10. Jørn Utzon designed which iconic Australian building?

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

Many crabs will feel emotionally vulnerable this week, as the new moon navigates its way through your self-sabotage zone. So don’t make things worse by being moody or overly dependent. If you sidestep issues, then you’ll just end up feeling powerless.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

With Venus and Mars in your career zone, charm and enthusiasm will take you far at work. Then the weekend new moon lights up your mystery and manifestation zones, so it’s the perfect time to dream, imagine, contemplate and even create.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

Is your home or office a disorganised mess? This week Venus is visiting your work sector and the new moon activates your domestic zone. So, it’s time to spruce up your living and/or work space via cleaning, tidying and decluttering.

Warm up your home this winter with a bold splash of orange. The poppy orange shade from Haymes Paint is uplifting and zesty.

YOU NAME IT - WE FRAME IT!

WINTER WARMERS

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Featuring a range of neutral shades and textures, the Alida throw from Coastal Drift Homewares in Mooloolaba, will add stylish detail to your couch or occasional chair.

Our team is ready to help you frame all your art and precious memories. With the largest range of frames on the Coast, there’s nothing we can’t frame.

Fun and snuggly, the Sheridan Nerella cushion will add a pop of colour to your cosy winter setting. It’s from Maroochydore Homemaker Centre.

Fun and the Sheridan ng. It’s from Domayne, Nerella cushion

Fashionable, yet cosy, the Orb sofa chair by GlobeWest is created from tactile fabric upholstery and is designed with a hint of mid-century nostalgia. Pictured here in the colour cashew tweed. It will fit seamlessly into a modern living space.

Made of polyester and acrylic, the polar desert sand rug is warm and cosy with a luxurious soft feel. It’s from Adairs

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On-trend: chunky knits

Layering materials and creating texture in your living spaces is a simple and inexpensive way to cosy up your home. We recommend investing in quality throws, cushions and blankets that you can store away until the cold weather comes in. Why not add a new piece every year or two to ensure your look is stylish and feels fresh? This season you will find a lot of chunky materials trending. Pictured is the Luna chunky knit from Pillow Talk, available in a range of colours.

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE BEST HOME IN THE NATION

Described by Housing Industry Association (HIA) judges as “a once-in-a-lifetime build”, a cliff-hugging home by Tasmanian builder Lane Group

Construction has been named the 2023 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year –

the highest residential building award bestowed each year by HIA.

The winners of the 2023 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards were unveiled before 550 industry leaders at the prestigious awards ceremony late last month.

Winners are selected from state-based finalists, with awards in 23 separate categories including professional builders, display home, apprentice, bathrooms and kitchens.

So, what does it take to make an award-winning home?

The spectacular single-level Home of the Year is anchored to its windswept, bushland location by a series of heavyset stone pavilions.

Floor-length glass windows create a serene atmosphere and connects the owners with the rugged coastline of the Derwent River from all public and private living areas.

Burnished caramel concrete floors and spotted gum timber match the earthy tones of the expertly wrought stonework

featured prominently in the home, while the cantilevered indoor/outdoor infinity pool, spa and sauna are an indulgent addition to this entertainer’s domain.

The home also won HIA Australian Custom Built Home, partnered by ActronAir.

TOHBIAS’S AMAZING TRANSFORMATION CREDITED TO COMPASS’S KIND CARE

When Tohbias Davenport joined The Compass Institute as a trainee in 2017, little did she or her parents Scott and Deb know the amazing path that lay ahead.

Tohbias’s transformative experience at Compass has not only empowered her to blossom but has also showcased the limitless potential within each individual. Her story is just one example of the remarkable impact that Compass has had on its trainees over two decades.

Scott says his daughter has had countless opportunities during her time at Compass and while she could have easily withdrawn into her shell after high school, instead she has flourished and embraced the world around her.

“She’s blossomed, she’s exploded, and she’s said, ‘Here I am world!’”he says.

Those at Compass share this sentiment and recount heartwarming tales of Tohbias’s transformative growth over the past six years.

Tohbias’s adventure began at Compass Farm, where she

discovered a deep connection with nature, animals and a vibrant community of fellow trainees. Here, she not only learned new skills but also nurtured her creativity through arts and honed her cooking skills in the on-site commercial kitchen. Over time, Tohbias’s confidence and social skills grew, particularly in the kitchen.

Thriving in New Ventures:

Tohbias’s passion for culinary arts propelled her to take a step forward and venture into a placement at Compass Garden Café, an enchanting social enterprise nestled in the Maroochy Bushland Botanical Gardens. She excelled in this environment, serving customers,

MOBILE AND LOVING IT

forging connections within the community, and acquiring skills such as using the sales system.

She has become a valued team member at Connections Café Maroochydore, Compass’s newest social enterprise café. Additionally, she secured an administration traineeship with Cricks Sunshine Coast.

Tohbias’s mother Deb says Tohbias’s connection to the community provides a sense of safety, knowing that people care about her and keep a watchful eye. “It takes a village,” Deb says. Tohbias’s inspiring journey reached new heights when she participated in Compass’s unique See The Able, Not the Label photo exhibition and campaign.

Through this experience, she had the opportunity to model, share her story, and be represented in a way that made her feel proud and beautiful.

This year Compass celebrates 20 years of service. To find out more about Compass, their NDIS-accredited programs and transitional pathways, visit compassinc.org.au.

Celebrating her 24th birthday with family, Kayla decided it was time to learn to drive.

“I purchased my little car about a year ago but it was just sitting in the yard with the grass growing around it,” she says. “I had no idea who I could approach to help me.”

Suncare’s NDIS Support Coordinator Lynne understood immediately that obtaining a licence would increase Kayla’s independence, access to the community and opportunities for social, recreational, employment and education activities. Together they reviewed Kayla’s plan and added driving lessons to the goals.

As with any aspiring driver, Kayla needed to gain her Learner driver’s licence. Lynne connected Kayla with support workers to help her study and Kayla passed her test with flying colours.

“I was so proud of myself and so grateful to Lynne for helping me access the help that was available,” she says.

Next, Lynne helped Kayla contact a driver Trained Occupational Therapist and

organise a driving assessment. Soon Kayla was taking fortnightly lessons with a specialised instructor, funded via the NDIS.

Having carefully monitored Kayla’s progress for a year, her OT believed Kayla was ready for the next step and encouraged her to book her driving test.

“I was so nervous but so determined,” she says. “I wanted to prove to myself and to others that you can achieve anything you put your mind to. And I did it: I passed. Now I am much more independent and confident. It has changed my world.”

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

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RENTAL REFORM WARNING

Greater freedoms to be given to renters to alter properties could lead to an exodus of landlords, local agent fears.

Following the controversy that ensued from the Qld State Government’s Stage One of rental reforms in April 2023, the Government has announced that Stage Two will be implemented in phases from July 2023. The priority of Stage Two will focus on providing renters with greater freedom to alter properties through installing modifications, and making

personality changes to suit their home preferences.

Although these reforms may delight some renters, providing them more flexibility to make their rental property feel like their home, there has been a strong response from landlords who are not receptive to being told what to do with their property.

According to the Real Estate Institute

of Queensland (REIQ)’s recent survey, there was an overwhelming response from Queensland rental providers, who may walk away from property investment due to yet another round of rental law reforms. Among the survey’s findings, the most alarming is that 81.4 percent of rental providers said recent and future proposed tenancy law changes have influenced the likelihood that they will sell up.

Among the many industry professionals who are noticing an unsettling response to these reforms is Dan Sowden from Ray White Maroochydore.

“There is a lot of frustration amongst landlords. They feel as though they are losing control, and this is not only a turn off for investors looking to purchase rental properties but is leading current landlords to consider selling,” Mr Sowden says.

With a large property management team on the Sunshine Coast, Ray White Maroochydore sees firsthand how these reforms are affecting their clients.

“Most of our landlords agree that legislation has been designed around improving rental conditions for their tenants and they support that” he says. “They care about their properties and how they are functioning for their

tenants, because as largely ‘mum and dad’ landlords they understand they are renting to another family.”

Some landlords, however, might not be lifetime property investors. They may have bought their first home and are renting it out, or have bought a future home for themselves and are leasing it in the interim to pay the bills, Mr Sowden says. “These landlords have a strong emotional connection with the property and struggle with the freedom of modifications that the reform will allow tenants.”

While agreeing that the Queensland State Government needs to focus on providing a strong, balanced approach that protects renters and owners, Mr Sowden can only see these latest reforms leading to a reduced rental supply.

“Whilst the latest stage of reforms is designed to improve the quality of rental properties generally, the legislation goes well beyond this point, and as far as removing a number of rights that landlords have previously had,” he says.

“Quite frankly they just don’t accept this and are now selling. We are selling good quality homes for landlords which were an important part of the rental supply, now being bought by owner occupiers, further reducing rental supply rapidly.”

COASTAL SANCTUARY – WALK TO BEACH – BUDDINA

70 Undara Avenue, Buddina

Located a stone’s throw from Kawana Beach, 70 Undara Avenue is a coastal sanctuary, offering a true beachside lifestyle in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable locations. This immaculately presented property offers a sense of space and homeliness with an open-plan design, perfect for modern living and entertaining. Move in ready with recently updated kitchen, bathroom and laundry along with new carpets and floating timber floors.

74 Mooloolah Drive, Minyama

Architecturally designed by Trevor Reitsma and built by master builder David Earl, this extremely well-designed home is ready for the next lucky owner to put their own touch on it. Located on Minyama’s prestigious Mooloolah Drive, this residence invites you to enjoy the waterfront lifestyle. This large family home offers outstanding wide views on the river with an outlook to Mooloolaba.

• Unbeatable location

• Walk to Kawana Beach

• Kawana Shoppingworld 550m

523 1300 400 777

• Updated kitchen, bathroom & laundry

• New flooring throughout

SWEEPING MAIN RIVER VIEWS IN MAJESTIC MOOLOOLAH DRIVE

Auction: Forthcoming Auction

Inspect: Saturday 10th June 9-9:30am

Carmel La Macchia 0400 300 545

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

nextpropertygroup.com.au

Price: Offers Over $4,500,000

Inspect: Friday 9th June 4:30-5:30pm

• First class address

• Sweeping river views

• Rooftop terrace

• Pontoon and jetty

543 1300 400 777

• Secure gated property

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

nextpropertygroup.com.au

IMMACULATE ENTERTAINER IN THE DEEPWATER WAYS OF MINYAMA!

31 Kumbada Court, Minyama

This east facing property at 31 Kumbada Court offers easycare living, with high ceilings and impressive use of space. The master suite is cleverly situated on the ground floor, enabling single-level living and this private space is enhanced with a luxurious en-suite bathroom, a large walk-in robe and stunning water views out to the Mooloolah River. An extensive covered outdoor entertaining area with built-in BBQ, overlooks the large north facing heated pool.

• Modern design by DCM designers

• 26m (approx.) frontage

• Deepwater access

• Quiet cul-de-sac location

• 3.6m high ceilings

• Private pontoon and jetty

Price: Offers over $3,950,000

Inspect: Saturday 10th June 2-2:30pm

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

423 1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

Sat, 10 June, 10am

Open from 9:30am

24 Switchfoot Street, Bokarina

Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

Open from 9:30am

34 Carlisle Court, Mountain Creek

Jake Farthing 0429 727 880

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

Sat, 10 June, 11am

Open from 10am 222 River Road, Maroochy River Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Megan Murray 0414 734 929

Open from 10:30am

25 Tarawa Street, Kawana Island Will Van Den Dungen 0438 130 188

Thurs, 15 June, 4pm

Open from 3:30pm 60 Al tude Drive, Burnside

Dani Parés 0468 918 856

Thurs, 15 June, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 5 Iluka Avenue, Buddina Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

Thurs, 15 June from 5:30pm

ONLINE

202/21 Douglas Street, Mooloolaba

Candice Contencin 0412 880 084

ONLINE

362/180 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland Candice Contencin 0412 880 084

ONLINE

24a & b/15 Shine Court, Bir nya

Jake Farthing 0429 727 880

OPEN HOMES & PRIVATE INSPECTIONS

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

75 Buderim Avenue, Mooloolaba

Medium density development site with some of the coast’s best views. Perched right at the crest between Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland, this property presents an opportunity like no other. Cherished for generations due to its sweeping views both north and south, this is the first time it’s come to the market in over 50 years. With potential for a high-end duplex, small scale apartment complex or an incredible home, this property is tailor-made for those with an eye for opportunity and a vision for greatness.

WHY WAIT?

6 3 4 1 653

Auc on On site Sat, 17 June, 10am

View Thurs, 8 June, 5-5:30pm Sat, 10 June, 1-1:30pm

Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

AUCTION 3 3 2 1 1

Unit 1/21 Wilson Avenue, Dicky Beach

Act quickly to acquire this stunning three-level townhouse with a perfect north-east aspect blessed with magical ocean views and rare beachside privacy situated in Caloundra’s most sought-after address. To be sold at auction.

• Secure boutique complex of only two townhouses

• Sparkling in-ground pool, electric gates and intercom security

• Large rooftop enclosable, covered terrace with kitchenette and views

• Less than 100 metres* from the surf with no streets to cross

• Short stroll to cafés, restaurants and the beach

WHY WAIT?

Auc on In Rooms

Sunshine Coast Function Centre

19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Thurs, 22 June, 11am

View Fri & Sat 11-11:30am

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

*Approximately

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

AUCTION

18 Barnes Drive, Buderim

• Immaculate, recently renovated home with a standout design

• Massive 330sqm home with flexible yet family-friendly layout

• Spacious and cozy living spaces both indoors and outdoors

• Large renovated kitchen with stone benchtops

• Combined living/dining space with S.E. ocean vistas

• Dual entertaining decks overlooking tropical bush backdrop

• Two separate dwellings downstairs

• Located moments from the centre of Buderim Village

WHY WAIT?

AUCTION

1/118 Pacifi

c Boulevard, Buddina

Live, Holiday or Invest!

• High raked ceilings allowing natural light to flood through

• Entertainer’s kitchen with quality appliances & plenty of bench space

• Air conditioning, plantation shutters & ceiling fans throughout

• Three spacious bedrooms & one bathroom downstairs

• Fully renovated bathroom with waterfall shower & bathtub

• Oversized entertainers deck with ocean views

WHY WAIT?

5 Iluka Avenue, Buddina

• 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

WHY WAIT?

on On site Thurs, 15 June, 5:30pm

View

11 Boorook Street, Buddina

DA Approved Development Site in the Heart of Buddina

• 577m2 flat allotment

• DA approved plans for a 3 level residence

• Zoned Medium Density

• Existing solid 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, brick and tile home

• 250m to Buddina beach

Ryan

raywhitekawanawaters.com.au

3 1 1 577

Sale

Tender Closing

raywhitekawanawaters.com.au

AUCTION 3 2 3 1 308

35/101 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina

Spectacular Penthouse with Breathtaking Views and an Enviable Position

• 308 sqm of luxurious penthouse living

• Expansive open plan living & dining spaces with almost 300 degree views

• Three alfresco balconies, all with enviable aspects

• Kitchen with 40mm stone benchtops, quality stainless steel appliances & ample storage

• Ducted air conditioning throughout with wall mounted controls

• 3 designated car spaces with extra storage

WHY WAIT?

Auc on On site Sat, 24 June, 11am

View Sat, 10 June, 9-9:30am & 12:15-12:45pm

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

raywhitekawanawaters.com.au

AUCTION 2 2 1

Unit 2/3 Bott Street, Dicky Beach

Do not miss this rare lifestyle opportunity in Dicky Beach’s most sought-after precinct.

• Beautiful north facing two-bedroom townhouse in a small complex of four

• Freshly painted and features a new kitchen

• Open plan living area plus private north-facing courtyard

• Only 150 metres* from the soft sands of Dicky Beach

• Stroll down to the surf club, the patrolled beach and local shops

• To be sold at auction

WHY WAIT?

Auc on In Rooms Sunshine Coast Function Centre 19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Thurs, 22 June, 11am

View Fri & Sat 12-12:30pm

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

*Approximately

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

48/24 Wirraway Street, Alexandra Headland

• Generous 1 bedroom unit with b.i. robe

• 200 metres from Alex Beach

• Close to shops, parks, cafés

• Close to public transport

Olsen 0436 325 257 Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 SALE

Sale Offers over $290,000 View Sat, 10 June, 1-1:30pm 1 1 1 1

SALE

21/11 Crayfish Street, Mountain Creek

Sarah

• Three bedrooms, master with ensuite

• Air con & ceiling fans throughout

• Rear grassed courtyard fully fenced

• Single remote lock-up garage with internal access plus carport & car space

raywhitemaroochydore.com.au

WHY WAIT?

Sale Offers over $630,000

View Sat, 10 June, 2-2:30pm

Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 Sarah Olsen 0436 325 257

raywhitemaroochydore.com.au

AUCTION 6 4 6 1

354 Ilkley Road, Ilkley

1.6 tranquil acres offering main residence, granny flat & modern studio

• Contemporary main dwelling with ducted air conditioning, solar, ceiling fans & fireplace

• Modern kitchen with working size butler’s pantry, gas cooking & stone benchtops

• Open plan living with soaring ceilings and large parent retreat with spa

• Generous all weather deck overlooking pool and fenced paddocks

• Convenient location within minutes to Buderim, Bruce Highway & iconic beaches

WHY WAIT?

Auc on On site Sat, 17 June, 10am

View Sat, 10 June, 10-10:45am

Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

raywhitebuderim.com.au

From page 37

Presenting a rare opportunity, just moments from the idyllic Buddina sands, 5 Iluka Avenue begins to show its modern sophistication and understated appeal from the onset. Within its 546m2 allotment, the current owners have meticulously crafted a home of timeless elegance and is a must-see to truly appreciate all of the benefits on offer. One of the key attributes is the surrounding lifestyle benefits. The home’s highly desirable and convenient location is just metres from the off-leash dog beach and Kawana Shopping World.

ACREAGE DREAM

Tallowwood Estate offers large blocks, enviable rural views and fantastic connection to all amenities. This highly anticipated land release is just a three-minute drive to the vibrant township of Maleny and walking distance to local schools and public transport connections. From your dream build, it is a picturesque 30-minute drive to the stunning beaches of the Sunshine Coast and connection to the Bruce Highway, and just 40 minutes to the Sunshine Coast Airport. This is your chance to create your dream life in this stunning hinterland oasis. Be quick to secure one of these premium acreage blocks with some of the best rural views and all the appeal of a boutique estate. Minimum block size 4500m2

Your Coastal Lifestyle Awaits

Embrace all that’s great about beachside living with this contemporary Alexandra Headland abode. Enjoying a sunny Northerly aspect with ocean and local bushland views and refreshing breezes, you’ll fall in love with living a short stroll from the beach.

The low-maintenance home features high ceilings, timber floors, and loads of natural light, plus abundant outdoor living space and a stunning swimming pool and spa. Within walking distance of a range of cafés, dining and shopping options, this is coastal living at its best.

Dan Smith 0438 120 776

dansmith@theagency.com.au

9 Tantula Road East, Alexandra Headland

433607sqm

Auction Tuesday 4th July at 5:00pm

Open For Inspection Saturday 10th June 10:30am – 11:00am

AUCTION RESULTS

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

12/44 BEACH PARADE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $807,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car,

Define Property, Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

01/30 KARAWATHA DRIVE, MOUNTAIN CREEK

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $597,500

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car,

Define Property, Jordan Barden 0422 990 824

17 PLANTATION PARADE, BUDERIM

Sold Prior to Auction $1,125,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Joe Loiero, 0448 000 933

1/23 LAMATIA DRIVE, MOUNTAIN CREEK

Passed In at $1,250,000 – on the Market for $1,400,000+

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, The Gregory Ward Team 0497 659 029

56 VALLEY CRESCENT, PALMVIEW

Passed In at $710,000 on the Market for $760,000+

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool, Ray white, The Gregory Ward Team 0497 659 029

23 FELICITY WAY, PALMVIEW

Passed In at $330,000

Land, The Gregory Ward Team 0497 659 029

UNIT 04/11 WILLIAM STREET, SHELLY BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $979,000

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

UNIT 109/89 ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $800,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car,

Ray White, Ray & Linda Daniels, 0408 819 276 / 0412 072 805

01 BEAVERBROOK CIRCUIT, SIPPY DOWNS

SOLD $700,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Dallas Foster 0426 817 163

908/9 MARKET LANE, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $720,000 – on the Market for offers over $849,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Reuben park 0413 371 696

11 MOUNTAIN RIDGE CRESCENT, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,035,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

16 MALINYA DRIVE, BUDDINA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $940,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Ryan Bradeley and James Goldsworthy, 0418 793 670 / 0400 635 141

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE

4329 Nambour: Parklands Conservation Park, Nambour Connection Road, PARKLANDS QLD 4560 (Lot 559 NPW 814) (RFNSA 4560003)

1.The proposed facility consists of the addition of new equipment and associated works, including 5G, as follows:

Removal of existing Vodafone antennas and equipment

Installation of three (3) panel antennas, 2.7m long, on a new headframe

Installation of three (3) panel antennas, 0.8m long, on the new headframe

Installation of ancillary equipment including up to fifteen (15) remote radio units, antenna mounts, steelwork, cabling and works within the existing equipment shelter

2.Vodafone regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”), based on the description above.

3.In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Should you require further information or wish to comment, please contact Rohan Montgomery at Indara, 02 9495 9000, community@indara.com or Level 1, 110 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065 by Friday 23rd June 2023. Further information may also be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/4560003.

PICTURE PERFECT

Looking for a beachside lifestyle in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable locations? Look no further than this immaculately presented home located a stone’s throw from Buddina Beach and Kawana Shoppingworld. The open plan design offers a sense of space and homeliness, with the kitchen flowing seamlessly into a light-filled dining area and lounge that overlooks the deck offering the perfect extension to your living space. The outstanding feature of this property is its five bedrooms. The master bedroom includes a private ensuite and a sliding glass door allowing natural light to flood the room. The remaining bedrooms share a family bathroom, with one having its own external entry.

70 UNDARA AVENUE, BUDDINA

5 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Forthcoming Auction

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The Rheumatology Research Unit in Maroochydore is currently recruiting for a clinical trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a new treatment that may be effective in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterised by a persistent immune response that can affect many joints, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. The new treatment being investigated is using live bacterial therapy. Bacteria are naturally found in the digestive tract and are a research focus for their important role in many health conditions such as regulating inflammation.

To be considered to take part in the study, you must meet all of the following:

• You are aged 18 – 80 years old

• You have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and experiencing joint pain/stiffness

If this sounds like you or someone you know, we would like to invite you to take part in this important study investigating a potential new treatment. If you agree to take part, and the study is suitable for you, your participation in the study is expected to last up to 16 weeks. This includes:

• 12-week treatment period

• 4-week follow-up period

• 5 study visits and 1 phone call

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• Reimbursement of costs for out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel

• Free study-related medical care, you may gain access to new treatmentsbefore they are widely available

• No overnight stays, all study visits are out-patient only