My Weekly Preview Issue 771. August 24, 2023

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Be prepared for summer

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN CASE OF BUSHFIRES

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Thanks for 70 years of support

For a local family business to survive – and thrive – for 70 years, takes a lot. It takes vision, commitment, hard work, strong ethics, and people who love what they do.

But it also takes a community. The McDonald family would like to thank our community – the staff who’ve worked for us over the last seven decades, the plumbers and builders who have trusted us to be their supplier, and the hundreds of thousands of Sunshine Coast locals who have chosen NCP to help them build or renovate their bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.

It has been a pleasure and a privilege. We look forward to the next 70 years!

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At Greenwood Forest Glen, our vision was to create a revolutionary nature-inspired over-50s living community, one where residents can connect with nature and each other; combined with low-maintenance homes and village-style convenience.

It’s a concept that has proven a huge success. Now we are proud to announce the second release of the popular ‘Heights Precinct’, featuring 35 single and double-storey homes to be offered off the plan.

In every way, these homes reflect the Greenwood philosophy that living in harmony with nature is intimately linked to health and vitality, and it flows through everything from the connected native gardens to the expansive community orchard and vegetable plots.

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What residents love about living at Greenwood Forest Glen

• Club Eden. Think of it as your own private country club with its 25-metre swimming pool, event space, tennis, bowls green, games room, bar and dining area.

• Residents-only conservation reserve. Enjoy the peace and serenity of 5 hectares of rainforest reserve with its interconnected walking trails.

• Community garden. Extensive vegetable garden and orchard with dedicated event space.

• Neighbourhood shopping. Take a short stroll across the road to experience the brand-new Forest Glen Village Shopping Centre featuring a Super IGA supermarket, takeaway, medical and dental facilities, chemist and more.

From the editor

As Australia’s bushfire season approaches, it is crucial to remain vigilant and prepared for potential threats to both lives and natural landscapes. With a history of devastating wildfires, our sunburnt country is no stranger to the devastating effects they can have and we on the Sunshine Coast have had recent experience. Climate change continues to play a significant role in exacerbating bushfire risk, and it is more important than ever to stay informed about the local fire conditions, adhere to safety guidelines and maintain our properties to reduce the risks. This week, journalist Lucinda Dean speaks to fire safety experts about what we can expect this summer, plus all the tips and tricks to keep your loved ones and property safe. As always, we have all our regular features you know and love, plus some great gift ideas for Father’s Day. Enjoy the read!

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INDICATORS POINT TO A HOLD ON INTEREST RATES

Acooling labour market has added to expectations the Reserve Bank won’t lift interest rates further.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently reported that the national jobless rate rose 0.2 percentage points to 3.7 per cent in July.

Employment dropped by 14,600 people and the number of unemployed increased by 35,600 people.

The participation rate also decreased 0.1 percentage point to 66.7 per cent.

Economists say the result owes much to a seasonal swing at the end of the financial year and school holidays.

But a series of interest rate rises has also been taking the heat out of inflation and slowing the economy.

The Reserve Bank notes in its most recent board meeting minutes that it believes the labour market is at a “turning

point”. “The bigger picture is that the Reserve Bank will take some comfort from the fact that the labour market is starting to cool,” Capital Economics’ Abhijit Surya says. “We’re sticking with our non-consensus view that the RBA won’t lift rates any higher.”

Ben Udy, lead economist for Oxford Economics Australia, describes the data as the “final nail in the coffin for any lingering expectations of a rate hike in September”.

ANZ’s Adam Boyton says he expects the cash rate to remain on hold “for quite some time”.

The RBA has paused the cash rate at 4.1 per cent for two months in a row, following 400 basis points of hikes since May 2022. The underemployment rate remained at 6.4 per cent in July – about 2.4 percentage points lower than before the pandemic.

Across the states, unemployment was highest in Tasmania (4.7 per cent), followed by Queensland (4.5 per cent), South Australia (4.0 per cent), Northern Territory (3.9 per cent), Australian Capital Territory (3.8 per cent), Victoria (3.6 per cent), Western Australia (3.4 per cent) and NSW (3.3 per cent).

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the uptick in the jobless rate was expected.

“Unfortunately, that’s what we’ve seen in these numbers today, but it’s still pretty remarkable, given everything that is coming at us from around the world, that we’ve got an unemployment rate with a three in front of it.”

He says the labour market is still incredibly strong.

“The RBA will weigh this up in the same way it weighs up ... some of the other issues in our economy at the moment,” he says.

Opposition employment spokeswoman Michaelia Cash says the jobless rise is concerning “especially on the back of confirmation earlier in the week that real wages are continuing to go backwards under Labor”.

“Mr Albanese has taken the strong labour market left by the previous coalition government for granted and is not interested in strengthening our economy,’’ Senator Cash says.

New ABS data shows the gender pay gap is at a record low.

Australian women are earning, on average, $13,120 less in their annual base salary than men each year.

The gap of 13 per cent is a 0.3 percentage point decrease on figures released in February.

Mortgage holders coming off fixed rates could be plunged into mortgage stress, according to new research.

A Finder survey of 1090 respondents – 301 of whom have a mortgage – revealed 14 per cent of homeowners will be coming off a fixed rate by the end of the year. That’s about 462,000 loans coming up for renewal.

RBA governor Philip Lowe projects that a million borrowers will go from fixed to variable over the next 18 months.

This comes as Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker shows a staggering 40 per cent of Aussie mortgage holders –equivalent to 1.32 million households – say they are struggling to pay their home loan in August as it is.

Richard Whitten, home loans expert at Finder, says a mortgage crisis is brewing in Australia.

“The financial reality for millions of homeowners is very grim,” he says.

“Housing is becoming an increasing source of stress for the majority of Australians and there’s very little wiggle room.”

Workplace Gender Equality Agency CEO Mary Wooldridge says that should be a springboard for renewed action by employers.

WORDS: AAP

Finder analysis reveals borrowers who took out a two-year fixed-rate loan in 2021 at a near rock-bottom 2.21 per cent rate could see their repayments on an average home loan of $580,247 skyrocket by $1677.

Economists say the cooling labour market at least offers some good news for Australian homeowners.

MORTGAGE CLIFF LOOMS

Prison break Did you know?

Do you remember?

More French soldiers died in World War I than American soldiers during all of US history. World War I was catastrophic on levels that most of us alive today cannot comprehend. In World War I, France lost about 1,360,000 soldiers. The United States has recorded about 1,350,000 total military deaths, over every war since 1775.

Several countries, including Mexico, Germany and Austria, see the desire to escape prison as basic human nature rather than an unlawful act. Consequently, a prison break isn’t considered to be a crime in itself. But before you start masterminding the perfect escape plan, know that the authorities will still try to catch you and you may be punished for any criminal act you commit during or after your escape.

Quote of the week

“It took me 17 years to get 3000 hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course. ”

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18 months

In the days before modern broadband and 5G networks, at the initial birth of the internet, people connected to the world wide web via analogue and dial-up modems. These marvels of technology required an open phone line and plenty of patience to work. If anyone called while you were connected to the ’net, then you’d immediately lose the connection. Browsing the web was slow and painful, but it was also a thing of beauty and showed promise for the future that we now live in.

Today in history – August 24

1814 – British troops under the leadership of Major General Robert Ross occupy Washington DC and burn down the city, including the Presidential Mansion and the Capitol building. The British had occupied the city for only 24 hours when a massive storm forced the troops to retreat, later allowing the Americans to regain control of the capital.

1949 – The North Atlantic Treaty, which established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an inter-governmental military alliance, comes into effect. Initially, the treaty was signed by 12 countries (Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom and the United States). Membership is now 28.

2006 – The International Astronomical Union declassifies Pluto as a planet, naming it a dwarf planet: “a celestial object orbiting a star that is big enough to be rounded by its own gravity but is yet to cleared its orbit of space debris”.

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Word of the day

Refers to an expression of glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise.

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Shaking a tomato sauce bottle makes the sauce 1000 times thinner. Every two minutes, there are more photos taken than in the entire 19th century.

A chicken once survived without its head for 18 months.

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Be prepared for summer extremes

Devastating wildfires across the globe bring home the dangers our own region faces during the peak bushfire season and the need to protect our homes, families and businesses.

WORDS: Lucinda Dean.

We’ve seen TV images of devastating wildfires in Canada, Greece and, more recently, Maui, and the dreadful cost to human life and habitat.

July was the world’s hottest month on record, characterised by intense and repeated heatwaves across southern Europe, South-East Asia, Northern Africa and the United States.

In mid-August, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued an El Nino alert, asserting a 70 per cent likelihood this weather pattern, which is typically associated with drought and bushfires in Australia, would be declared in the coming weeks.

According to BOM, El Nino and La Nina are the strongest influences on year-to-year climate variability in Australia. They’re part of a natural cycle known as the El Nino-Southern Oscillation and are associated with a sustained period (over many months) of warming (El Nino) or cooling (La Nina) in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.

So, after three consecutive years of La Nina (wet), should we be worried about an increased fuel load on the Sunshine Coast and the drying effects of a possible

El Nino event? Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Management lead Wayne Sunderland says that while bushfires can happen at any time of the year, the Coast’s peak is during late spring to early summer, with the danger increasing after a dry winter.

“When we have strong, hot and dry westerly winds, the worst conditions are along the coast,” Mr Sunderland says.

“During periods of drought and in very hot, windy weather, even green foliage and large trees can become dry and flammable.”

Rural Fire Service (RFS) area director Sunshine Coast Andrew Allan believes the bushfire risk in the region this year will be minimal because we have plenty of moisture in the soil at present.

“The real threat will be the 2024 season, if El Nino kicks in and makes the fuel load tinder dry, like it was in the lead-up to the horror bushfire seasons of 2019 and 2020,” he says. “That’s not to say we won’t get fires. We’ll always get fires, but the intensity of fires this year should be relatively easily contained and controlled.”

Mr Allan explains that because of the moisture in the soil, forest fuels (wherever vegetation occurs) will hold

that moisture. However, because we’ve been in La Nina for the past three years, there’s an abundance of fuel in grassland areas.

“In the event we get some grassfires, which we will, they’ll probably be a bit larger than what we’d normally expect,” Mr Allan says.

“With the situation in Canada, it had been very dry for the two years leading up to their catastrophic fire events.

“They have different fuel structures and it burns differently: it burns down below the surface and pops up a month later in another spot and it goes up a tree and away we go again.

“So, it’s very, very difficult to contain over there.”

Mr Sunderland says that while we currently do not have the same preconditions of extreme heat and high wind that these overseas locations are experiencing, our season is expected to start soon and everyone is urged to be prepared.

The council’s Get Ready program is the best way for people, families and organisations to plan for the worst and know how to respond in the event of a disaster.

“As we can see from the

“Bushfire is unpredictable, rapidly changing and evacuations or other protection measures can occur very quickly”

Wayne Sunderland

IN THE EVENT OF BUSHFIRE, TUNE IN TO WARNINGS

For current bushfires and warnings, go to qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfires –the best way to stay informed and make decisions early about yourself and protection for your family.

Emergency alerts and warnings are shown on both the QFES and Council Disaster Hub websites.

The Australian Fire Danger Rating System informs the community about the severity of a fire. Ratings are calculated by combining weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire.

circumstances overseas and closer to home during the summer 2019 fires, bushfire is unpredictable, rapidly changing and evacuations or other protection measures can occur very quickly,” Mr Sunderland says.

“Traditionally, areas within proximity to bushland, or with overhanging trees, are at a higher risk from bushfire.”

The council has developed a Bushfire Hazard overlay for the Disaster Hub which everyone can access, allowing residents to assess the level of risk for their own properties.

Mr Sunderland urges all residents to have an emergency/ evacuation plan.

That includes practising getting ready and talking through what happens during evacuations with

children or vulnerable people.

“Rehearsing your plans and practising does a lot to reduce anxiety and gives people confidence that they know what to do in a real emergency,” Mr Sunderland says. “Preparation reduces the impact and increases resilience, should a bushfire occur.”

The RFS maintains: “We’ve probably negated some of the potential for it to be severe” due to extensive hazard mitigation (backburning) done so far this year.

Mr Allan chairs the Coast’s Area Fire Management Group, which met in March to identify high-risk areas and what mitigation activities could be done to reduce the fire impact in the community.

He says there are five to eight spots around Noosa (Weyba Lakes area), the Glasshouse Mountains and

pockets of land on the Coast east of the Bruce Highway where mitigation works have been done and are still in progress.

He stresses that now’s the time to start to prepare your property, not when we start getting bushfires.

“Generally, what causes structures (such as houses) to burn down, it’s not the actual direct contact with flame, it’s the ember attacks getting up under leaves,” he says.

“Gutters catch leaves and when we get ember attacks, it’s those leaves that light up. Clear leaves out of gutters, clear debris or flammable things in your yard, and if you have excessive fuel on your property, look at reducing the fuel.

“It doesn’t have to be burnt out.

“There are other ways like slashing or putting animals in there.

“There are a variety of ways you can reduce your fuel.”

BE BUSHFIRE READY

To find out about your home’s level of risk, check the Rural Fire Service postcode checker.

Prepare your household

It’s important that your household has a bushfire survival plan, so everyone knows what to do in the event of such an emergency.

If a fire is on its way, you may have as little as five minutes to leave your home safely.

Now is the time to pack an evacuation kit for every member of your household, so you’re able to leave at a moment’s notice.

You can create a bushfire survival plan with your family and find out what essential items your evacuation kit should include at: qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfires.

Prepare your property

An unprepared property is not only hard to defend and save, it also presents an increased danger for neighbours.

• Clear leaves, twigs and other debris from your roof and gutters.

• Remove dead leaves and branches from the ground.

• Trim low-lying branches two metres from the ground surrounding your home.

• Conduct maintenance checks on pumps, generators and water systems.

• Mow your grass regularly.

• Display a prominent house or lot number and ensure there is access for fire trucks.

• Check your insurance policy is up to date and call your insurer to make sure you have adequate cover.

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AN ACCOUNT OF BUSINESS AND FAMILY LIFE BALANCE

Take an in-depth look behind the scenes of an award-winning businesswoman’s outstanding life. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Renee Cooper’s successful business did not grow overnight. It grew from wanting to create more flexibility in her work/life balance as she navigated some challenges. Everyone has a story to tell, and Renee’s is one worth telling.

Finishing school with a dream to be accepted into the Australian Navy, she

eventually reset her course and found herself in accounting.

Now, she has been crowned the 2023 Outstanding Business Woman of the Year at the recent Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards.

Renee began InDepth Business Advisory & Taxation in 2018, almost 20 years after beginning her career at a firm

in Nambour. At that time, the year 2000, Renee was undertaking her accounting degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Prior to that, she was studying at the Australian Defence Force Academy in politics and economics, which unfortunately was not a positive experience for the young Navy hopeful.

Based on the Sunshine Coast, Renee was hoping to pursue a degree in law, but with UniSC still it its early years and not offering law, she decided on accounting.

“I thought accounting is probably the closest thing and I literally fell into it,” Renee tells My Weekly Preview

“I never thought about being an accountant but when I was at ADFA, I was doing politics and economics.

“I always enjoyed economics and as much as people think accounting is about numbers, I find it is more about economics and law. I do love it.”

She eventually went into practice as a director of a firm in Maroochydore in 2009, where she remained until 2018.

Her catalyst for branching out on her own was an immense feeling of guilt about trying to juggle her career and being there for her family.

Renee says that at the time, her son, who lives with ASD, ADHD and Tourette’s, was having significant difficulties at school. He began a modified school program, where he attended three hours a day, four days a week.

“At the time, my mum was also diagnosed with a terminal disease,” Renee shares.

“I was getting a lot of guilt at work with my personal life, so I decided to carve off onto my own.

“We worked in the Hive from (the) Kon-Tiki (building), as I wasn’t there very much because of my mum and my son.”

Sadly, Renee’s mother died in 2019, and eventually a change of schools made a difference to her son’s life. That meant Renee was in a position to focus on growing her business, which now has eight staff.

Her own experience has taught Renee that running a business means catering to the needs of her staff as well.

“Because I know how much flexibility I need with what goes on in my life, I’m very conscious that people who work for me have the same needs,” she says.

“If they have a kid’s assembly or a kid’s sports day, then they can go and not have any issues.

“They can have the day off and we make it work. It’s very give and take.

“When my Mum was in hospital down in Melbourne, I was travelling a lot and my team completely had my back.

“I couldn’t have done that without them.”

Renee still prioritises her family life, spending time with her husband and two children, who all love the outdoors and camping.

“We have a tight little family unit and we love to do a lot together,” she says.

“When it’s just my husband or I, we are very much foodies. So, we love going down to Brisbane. Or recently, we were in Sydney and went out to the Hunter. We love good food and good wine.

“With the kids, we are all about experiences. We do a lot together.”

Renee hopes to continue growing the advisory side of her business and is looking at completing a company director course next year.

“We like doing things well so I don’t want to grow beyond that,” she says.

“It’s about managing where we are. My husband says if I’m not operating at 150 per cent, I’m bored.”

Renee Cooper receives her award as 2023 Outstanding Business Woman of the Year

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MORE ROOFS OVER HEADS

The state government has linked with a housing provider and a community centre to bolster social and affordable housing in two Sunshine Coast towns.

Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon recently visited a property at Yandina, where builders were constructing a complex of 23 one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments.

The government contributed $9.78 million and partnered with community housing provider Coast2Bay to build the complex.

Once complete in October, the facility will provide homes for Queenslanders on the social housing register.

The government also contributed funding for a community partnership that secured seven units in Nambour, to provide temporary accommodation for women.

Ms Scanlon says this will be an important step for women who need housing support.

“These units will deliver safe, secure

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and supported temporary accommodation for women who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, including women who may be on the social housing register,” Ms Scanlon says.

“Over the next 18 months, these units and the wraparound services provided by Coast2Bay Housing and the Nambour Community Centre will support these women to transition to the private rental market.”

Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton says securing the units is a “fantastic outcome”.

“For the women who will call these units home, this will be a life-changing project,” he says.

“We know that having access to safe and secure housing and the stability of a place to call home makes a big difference in many aspects of people’s lives.”

Anyone who needs housing assistance can contact their local Housing Service Centre during business hours. Or call the 24/7 Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS WITH CAPTIVATING PROGRAM

Artist Kathy Mackey talks about her role in the upcoming Horizon Festival and what participants can expect from the diverse and creative events.

Horizon Festival, the Sunshine Coast’s premier arts festival, returns in 2023 with a vibrant and topical program that celebrates the here and now.

From August 25 to September 3, as the region’s winter draws to a close, the highly anticipated festival will captivate locals and tourists alike with a diverse array of music, cabaret, theatre, comedy, family events and more.

Horizon Festival salutes the vibrancy of the region with artists, their stories and the community at the heart of this year’s program. Staged in stunning locations and unique venues, the 2023 program is bursting with free and ticketed events for all ages and interests.

We caught up with one of the participating artists Kathy Mackey, creator of Let’s Organise Your Leisure – a participatory art project for everyone – to discover more about what you can expect from her exciting project.

What is Let’s Organise Your Leisure all about?

I will take participants on a guided walk along the water’s edge at Maroochy River

to discover natural and pre-planted, man-made materials commonly associated with leisure activities, such as pool noodles and yoga mats. The group will work with me to construct large sculptures for the Float-Off Finale, where you will launch into the water of the Maroochy River alongside your sculptural creation.

Who will love your project?

Let’s Organise Your Leisure is a slightly satirical take on how our time (even when we are not at work) has become very structured and requires us to be seen with ‘accessories’. Those who are interested in the intersections between art, sport and tourism will enjoy the piece, as well as more mature folk who can see the ironies in being ‘retired’.

What are you looking forward to most about Horizon Festival?

I am looking forward to being part of a festival with many diverse performances, exhibitions and sites. It’s a wonderful celebration of creativity in the region and I am looking forward to seeing some other performances and the great mix of venues along the coast and in the hinterland.

How would you describe yourself as an artist?

I am a multidisciplinary artist who works across performance, installation, video and photography.

How would you describe your work? My current practice sees me utilising artificial objects – specifically, pool

noodles – to explore the liminal spaces between the natural/the artificial and the public/private and the worlds of leisure verses non-leisure.

What is your favourite Sunshine Coast location?

Cotton Tree, but I also love Kings and Moffat beaches.

What’s next for you, professionally? I have a solo exhibition on in Sydney at the same time as Horizon. It is at the Hurstville Regional Gallery and includes photography and video works based on a residency that I completed at the Georges River in 2022. It will be great to share this work with audiences interstate. I am also working on some new video works that focus on bodies moving with the pool noodles underwater, rather than floating along the surface.

For program information, bookings and festival updates, visit horizonfestival.com.au and follow @horizonartfest on social media. For more information on Kathy Mackey, go to kathymackeyartist.com/letsorganise-your-leisure/ or head to Instagram @klm186

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ON THE EDGE OF GREATNESS

Annual showcase is now so much more than just another art contest.

Are you ready to be part of something truly inspiring and captivating? The annual 2023 Sculpture on the Edge competition is calling all artists working in 3D.

Entries are open until midnight,

Thursday, August 31. Sculpture on the Edge is no ordinary competition. It is evolving into an art festival that promises to create a deeply immersive and inclusive experience for all attendees.

The exhibition will run for 18 days from November 23 to December 10. This

Prizes include:

Overall Winner – $10,000,  sponsored by Flaxton Gardens @flaxtongardens (on social media)

Overall Highly Commended Prize – $5000, sponsored by the De Deyne Family Local Artist Prize – $2000,  sponsored by Illume Creations @illumecreations

Reclaimed and Recycled Art – $2000,  sponsored by The Opal Cutter @theopalcutter

Artist’s Choice Peer Award – $1000,  sponsored by Tina Cooper Glass Gallery @tina.cooper.glass

Emerging Artist Prize – $1000,  sponsored by Montville Art Gallery and Bodo Muche Studio

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year there will be workshops, artist talks and special events in addition to the annual competition, which includes indoor and outdoor sculptures.

To enter, go to sculptureontheedge. com.au/sote-artist-registry-2023/.

PLANT A FUNDRAISING DAISY FOR WISHLIST VIRTUAL GARDEN

Hospital charity Wishlist has launched its virtual Wishlist Daisy Garden to symbolise 25 years of compassionate support for patients and families on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie.

Wishlist fundraising and partnerships manager Lisa Wilson is inviting 2500 kind-hearted individuals to contribute $25 each to help secure the next 25 years of essential support for the growing health needs of the community.

“For just $25, you can create a digital tribute in your name or in honour of a loved one by planting a daisy and changing a life,” Mrs Wilson says.

“The virtual Wishlist Daisy Garden is interactive – you can plant a daisy and have your friends and family water or give it some love to help it grow.”

The appeal aims to raise more than $62,000 to fund priority needs on the charity’s ‘wish list’, including power wheelchairs for patients rehabilitating at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, music therapy for palliative care patients, and support services such as pet therapy and the Clown Doctors.

To plant a daisy and change a life, visit wishlist.org.au. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

Kathryn Thompson

Home Lending Specialist 0411 497 784

kathryn.thompson@cba.com.au

CommBank Kawana

Aimme Mattson

Home Lending Specialist 0466 311 848

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CommBank Caloundra

A bronze sculpture from last years event

Hello everyone,

I recently had the pleasure of taking part in celebrating some of our region’s incredible young innovators and future business leaders at the 2023 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards.

This year’s pitches reminded me that our region’s future looks incredibly bright with these talented young people leading the way.

Congratulations to Sunshine Coast Grammar School for taking out the top prize with their life-changing Reel Health idea.

Reel Health is an attachable reel system for an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine which uses a spring to retract the ECG cords back into the machine with a simple tug.

Glasshouse Christian College took out second place for their Solbot concept which uses drone technology to dispatch autonomous cleaning robots to improve the efficiency of solar panels.

Chancellor State College came third with their A-BITE proposal which uses smart technologies to capture underutilised bioenergy from the Maroochydore Smart City food waste.

Well done to all our finalists and the winning teams. This is just the start of countless opportunities for you as future leaders of our Sunshine Coast.

Read more about the finalists here: studysunshinecoast.com.au.

Horizon Festival kicks off tomorrow

It’s here. Horizon Festival 2023 opens tomorrow, August 25, bringing 10 days and nights of art, music and more, from the coast to the hinterland.

It all starts with the free Opening Ceremony in Cotton Tree Park from 5pm. There will be special performances from Gubbi Gubbi Dance Troupe and an epic rhythmic performance from Dancenorth Australia and the Horizon drumming band who’ll beat out a scintillating live score in NOISE

It doesn’t end there, with an opening

Invasive Plants and Animals

Saturday 2 September, 2023 9am - 1pm

weekend jam-packed with free activities for all ages and interests.

Throughout the festival, wind down and watch the sunset as Live & Local presents free music and good times every afternoon in the Festival Hub garden.

Or, if visual art is more your thing, you’ll find exhibitions across the region including the Sunshine Coast Art Prize at Caloundra Regional Gallery.

Every day in the Festival Hub you’ll find a range of free drop-in kids’ activities, from hands-on floral experiences and kids’ yoga sessions to Dr Hubble and his

amazing bubbles.

Dawn Awakening will close the festival on September 3 and it’s well worth setting the alarm for this magical performance. Gather along the banks of Stumers Creek, Coolum at first light for an experience that will last a lifetime.

And that’s just a few of the free highlights. There are more than 50 events to explore, including music, comedy, cabaret, circus and theatre.

Plan your experience and grab tickets at horizonfestival.com.au or visit the box office in Cotton Tree Park.

FREE EVENT including morning tea and lunch

Obi Obi Hall

856 Obi Obi Road

Learn about priority invasive plants and animals

Why biodiversity is important for your property

Controlling invasive grasses with cell grazing

Meet Rocky the fox den detection dog

Registrations are essential for this event. Register online here or contact council.

Dancenorth Australia – NOISE – Image by Amber Haines

VITAL UPGRADE TO UNLOCK PEAK-HOUR CONGESTION

With Maroochydore continuing to grow, more workers, residents and visitors than ever before are travelling to and from the heart of the Sunshine Coast.

Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli says Sugar Road and Maud Street are key commuter routes and movements are forecast to increase in the coming decade.

“Currently both Sugar Road and Maud Street are heavily congested during peak hours, with motorists experiencing long traffic queues and delays, as well as no safe, off-road walking and riding paths,” Cr Natoli says.

“Improving road safety, reducing congestion and providing walking and riding paths along this important transit route is a top priority for Sunshine Coast Council.

“Although construction of a muchneeded upgrade isn’t expected to begin before 2026, community feedback is now being encouraged to help improve plans for its upgrade.”

The community is invited to view the concept design and share feedback on Council’s Have Your Say website before September 15.

Superstar conservation dogs back to save wildlife

Meet the pooches on a vital mission to sniff out troublesome European red foxes.

Conservation dogs are back on the Sunshine Coast, with up-and-coming canine Cooper taking the lead and his protégé Hakka in tow.

Their target? A rampant feral predator: European red foxes.

Along with their handler Tom Garrett, the dogs’ current mission is sniffing out dens where foxes would pair and breed, as part of Sunshine Coast Council’s ongoing Coastal Fox Control Program.

The program, now in its ninth year, aims to reduce fox predation on vulnerable native species including the spotted tail quoll, water mouse, Eastern ground parrot, plus the endangered green and loggerhead turtles at the

crucial egg and hatchling stage.

Council estimates the program has saved the lives of 11,311 native small mammals, 31,391 birds, 10,612 reptiles including turtles and 699 macropods since 2015, based on studies of fox diets in our region.

In 2022, veteran conservation dog Rocky found 194 fox dens, with 18 being actively used by breeding pairs.

Environment Portfolio Councillor

Maria Suarez says Rocky is an Aussie legend and wishes him well as he moves towards retirement.

“How many people can say they’ve saved so many native animals?” Cr Suarez queries.

“This is an extremely targeted approach with almost no risk to native species.”

Residents are urged to keep their pets out of the control area and observe all signage.

WELCOMING CITIES: WHERE EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

Sunshine Coast Council has reinforced its commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion by signing a commitment letter and becoming a member of the Welcoming Cities Network.

Community Portfolio Councillor David Law says Welcoming Cities is a national network of local governments, committed to an Australia where everyone can participate in social, cultural, economic and local life.

“Our region is home to migrants from 150

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countries, with 96 different languages spoken and one in five residents born overseas,” Cr Law says.

“As a Welcoming Cities member, we are provided a framework to formalise, capture and celebrate our inclusion and diversity work.

“It also expands the ways in which the Sunshine Coast welcomes international guests, investors and skilled migrants to the region and supports them.”

Visit

the Multicultural Welcome Hub on Council’s website to learn more.

Garden help for war widows

Since July 2017, Sunshine Coast Legacy Group has conducted the Legacy Backyard Assist program. The program focuses on providing a safe, accessible and easily maintained yard environment for Legacy families, especially elderly and isolated dependants who do not have regular access to support. This program aims to give independence to the families of those who have served our nation, and restore pride and enjoyment to their homes. Recently, Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie presented the group with a cheque for $200 towards the program. The community is invited to contribute to the GoFundMe page at gofund.me/b5de9b1f.

Help end period poverty

Share the Dignity is a charity working to end period poverty in Australia. In March and August, the nation-wide Dignity Drive invites members of the public to buy and donate period products and pop them into collection bins at Woolworths stores (including the Sunshine Coast). Volunteers distribute the donations to registered charities in the local area to help end period poverty. The charity is aiming to collect more than 3000 period products in the region by August 31. Visit sharethedignity.org.au.

Sonshine Sanctuary mark one year Sonshine Sanctuary is marking one year of

providing crisis accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence. The organisation is grateful for the support the community has given the Sanctuary Op Shop Mooloolaba, which supports the refuge. To commemorate its first anniversary, a free morning tea will run from 10am to noon at the Sanctuary Op Shop, 5/3 Tarcoola Avenue, Mooloolaba, on Sunday, August 27. The community is invited to attend.

Grab a bargain at annual fete

Edgewater Village Bli Bli’s annual fete will be held on Saturday, September 2. There will be putt putt, an op shop, plants, morning teas, burgers, a variety of stalls, including a white elephant and bric-a-brac with plenty of bargains, and much more. Stalls are still available. To book one, call 0424 776 925. The fete will be held from 7am to 1pm at Edgewater Village, 171 David Low Way, Bli Bli.

Spring handmade artisan market

A variety of stallholders with a selection of handmade crafts and locally grown produce will be available at the Golden Beach/Caloundra Handmade Market on Saturday, September 2, at 8am. The market will be held at Caloundra Indoor Bowling Association at 55 Burke Street, Golden Beach, with on-site parking and food and coffee available for purchase on the day.

Model Train and Hobbies Expo

Head along and enjoy all the items on display for hobby enthusiasts at the Sunshine Coast Model Train and Hobbies Expo. See model trains, model boats, model planes, quilting, gem collections, flight simulator, miniatures and much more. There will be items for sale, plus food and drinks available for purchase on the day. The expo is on Saturday, September 2, from 9am to 5pm at the Caloundra Church of Christ Complex at 30 Beerburrum Street, Dicky Beach, with parking available on site. Entry is via a gold coin donation.

Spring Fever Potters Market

Suncoast Clayworkers is holding a ceramics and pottery sale on September 2. This will be a vibrant and unique artisan market of handcrafted ceramics, with more than 30 stalls featuring the work of local and interstate artists. The event will run from 8am to noon at the Maleny Showgrounds at 13 MalenyStanley River Road. Entry and parking are free. Refreshments will be available. Visit suncoastclayworkers.org.au for more information.

Cr David Law Division 10

Nambour Placemaking feedback

Sunshine Coast Council has been working on a draft concept plan which will help revive the region’s historic hub of Nambour and guide its future.

The Nambour Place Revitalisation

Project aims to develop a strategy for the town centre to fuse its growing reputation as a creative and welcoming place through greener streets, wider pathways, art installations and open spaces.

I encourage our community to view the concept and share feedback via an online survey before September 18. Community members can also get involved by meeting the project team at one of the pop-up sessions running until September 14. To provide your feedback online and for more information on pop-up sessions, visit the council’s Have Your Say website.

Upcoming Horizon Festival

Horizon Festival is on from August 25 to September 3. From the coast to the hinterland, enjoy 10 days of free and ticketed art events, live music, theatre and circus, comedy, family events and so much

more. A number of events are happening in Eumundi, too, including the family-friendly music festival Sunshine Sounds on Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3. Explore the program and book your festival experience at horizonfestival.com.au.

Community safety survey results

I would like to thank residents for providing their feedback on the Nambour Community Safety Survey late last year to understand community perception of crime and safety in the town.

The final report presents nine key findings and six recommendations to be considered by the council and the Nambour community. Recommendations include creating a multi-agency partnership, implementing visible uniformed patrols on foot and bike, and activating space and filling empty shopfronts. The final report can be viewed on the council’s Have Your Say website.

Mary River fishing ban

I would like to remind residents that fishing is prohibited in the Mary River from now until November 1. This closed season is to protect the Mary River cod during its breeding season.

Don’t forget, if you have any questions, email david.law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page: @DavidLawDivision10.

Matt Stoeckel, Visit Sunshine Coast CEO

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

The War on Waste TV show on the ABC has been a bit of an inspiration in our house.

Apparently, we’re ‘strugglers’. Yes, that’s the category we fall into, being a busy family that could certainly do more to reduce our waste.

One of the stats from the program that stuck with me was that the average Australian household throws out 500kg of food alone each year.

Being time poor is now quite the way of life. So, it’s understandable that the default position can often be one based on convenience.

But that doesn’t mean that we can’t make a difference. And what’s more, it’s often little things that can do just that.

Take, for instance, how quickly we got rid of those pesky plastic straws once we all caught onto the waste they were causing. At a local level, initiatives such as Plastic Free Coolum are looking to lead the way in sharing new ideas to reduce plastic, including across tourism businesses.

They are all about encouraging businesses to eliminate single-use plastics and opt for more sustainable choices.

This is also what our visitors are increasingly expecting of tourism businesses. Whether that’s at a hotel, restaurant or attraction, our visitors are expecting us to do better and better with reducing waste.

With this in mind, recently Visit Sunshine Coast launched its own sustainability program, which includes tips on reducing waste, to enable visitors to reduce their carbon footprint.

It’s tools like this that can also help to turn my own household around from being ‘strugglers’ to ‘warriors’ – in the category leading the way to reduce waste – and I’ll no longer need to force the lid closed on bin day.

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30 AUGUST

HERITAGE TRAMWAY FILM

Visit Landsborough Museum for the short-film screening of the history of the Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway, including a Q&A with the president of the Heritage Tramway Society. Morning Tea will be provided.

When: Wednesday, August 30, 9.30-10.30am.

Where: Landsborough Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough. Tickets: Free event. Registration is essential at heritage.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/about/programs-andevents/buderim-palmwoodsheritage-tramway-film-screening.

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

3 SEPTEMBER

FATHER’S DAY AT AUSTRALIA ZOO

Celebrate Father’s Day in the wildest way at Australia Zoo. Treat dad to a special brunch at Warrior Restaurant & Bar, complete with a welcome drink on arrival, a meal specially crafted by the team of talented chefs, and transfers to and from Australia Zoo in time for your VIP seating at the Wildlife Warriors Show. Bookings are essential.

When: Sunday, September 3, 9am.

Where: 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah. Tickets: Prices vary. Visit australiazoo. com.au.

Sheeran Out Loud

25 AUGUST

NAMBOUR FORECOURT LIVE!

30 AUGUST ROUGE

Circus for grown-ups, ROUGE is a decadent blend of sensational acrobatics, operatic cabaret and tongue-in-cheek burlesque – all the spectacle of a circus with a deliciously deviant, adults-only twist. This titillating celebration of astonishing proportions that’s surprising, subversive and supremely sexy was the winner of Best Circus 2020 at the Adelaide Fringe. Rouge is headed for Horizon Festival, with favourite acts alongside new performances that promise to shock, tease and delight the senses. This is Australian circus cabaret at its climax. When: Wednesday, August 30, 7pm. Where: Cotton Tree Park, The Esplanade, Maroochydore. Tickets: From $45, via horizonfestival. com.au/event/rouge/.

Nambour Forecourt Live!’ is a live music and arts workshop event hosted by Sunshine Coast Council, Sunshine Coast Libraries and Peace Run Records. The entertainment program includes QMusic Children’s Song winners Nyssa Ray and Andrea Kirwin, world/soul artist Hannaka, keyboard king Asher and world roots/reggae duo Solua.

When: Friday, August 25, 4pm.

Where: Bury and Currie streets, Nambour. Tickets: Free event.

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SEPTEMBER

BANKSIA PLANT STORIES GUIDED WALK

In Albert Hall Proms tradition but with an Australian angle, the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will celebrate down under with an Australian first half of celebratory music and imagery, as well as British Proms favourites in the second. This is one music show you can’t afford to miss.

When: Saturday, Sept 16, 7pm. Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra. Tickets: $49, via tickets.theeventscentre.

31 AUGUST & 1 SEPTEMBER

MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER

Australia’s most anticipated male dancers are taking over Venue 114. Showcasing talented entertainers, this heart-stopping live performance is a one-of-a-kind show that tears up the stage with a high-energy atmosphere, smooth moves and a lighting spectacle.

When: Thursday, August 31, and Friday, September 1, 8pm.

Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Tickets: From $50, via events.humanitix. com/magic-men-takeover-sunshinecoast-august-2023/tickets.

1 SEPTEMBER

RABBIT & BEAR EXHIBITION

Anna Burgum’s Rabbit & Bear creates wearable art that makes the owner feel fabulous. Rabbit & Bear started as a creative outlet for Anna after having her children. Beginning with baby hair accessories, the pieces then progressed to baby singlets with felt pictures,

Gig guide

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Nambour Forecourt Live!, Curry Street, 4pm

More Life, Old Soul, 9pm

Cooper Smith, Kings Beach Tavern, 9pm

Red White & Boogie, Buderim War

Memorial, 7.30pm

Shades, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Johnathan Mark Hayden, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Colin Dodds, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 4pm

Vanessa Sanger, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

Liam Griffin, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY,

AUGUST 26

Blak Social, Solbar, 7pm

Big Sky, Eumundi Brewery, 5pm Boi and Eskae, 5 Sales Court, Woombye, 5.30pm

Luke Dickens Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Treva Scoble, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Chris Timms, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY,

AUGUST 27

Poco Loco Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm

Tom Harrington, Solbar, 5.30pm

Shane Wilkinson, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

school hair accessories, polymer clay and wooden earrings, fabric dolls, hair scrunchies and headbands, dog bandanas and dog bows. Polymer clay has become Anna’s favourite medium because of the endless creative possibilities it provides.

When: Friday, September 1, 9am.

Where: Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street, Buddina.

Tickets: Free event.

FATHER’S DAY...

Swing into Twin Waters Golf Club and have breakfast with your hero either on the terrace or in the marquee.

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE BEER-LOVING DADS

Not sure what to get him? Brouhaha Brewery has some perfect little gift packs starting at just $65 plus delivery to your door. Jump online and check out the range of beers and gift packs today.

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FOODIE DELIGHTS

Celebrate Father’s Day at Palmwoods Hotel. Treat your dad to our exclusive Father’s Day menu that features a range of options. From seafood to wagyu steak, kebabs to our delicious rocky road cheesecake dessert, there is something for all to enjoy. Bookings are essential. Make your reservation now and enjoy a memorable dining experience.

Palmwoods Hotel 5445 9003 palmwoodshotel.com.au

GIFT OF SERENITY

Treat your dad this Father’s Day with the ultimate gift of rest and relaxation. One of our highly experienced therapists will tailor the treatment to provide the highest-quality massage that is sure to melt away the stress of the daily grind and leave him feeling revived and rejuvenated. Remedial neck, shoulders and back massage – $70 for 45 minutes.

Magic Massage 5479 3698 magicmassagemaroochydore.com

FATHER’S DAY ABOARD

SPRAY OF THE CORAL COAST

MASSAGE sunshine plaza (next to coles)

Share a unique marine experience aboard a Heritage-listed vessel with Saltwater Eco Tours. Embark on an authentic cultural tour, a delicious bush tucker cruise or catch the popular sunset tour with live music. Vouchers are available.

Saltwater Eco Tours 0439 389 303 saltwaterecotours.com.au

SPECIALLY CURATED MENU

The Glasshouse Tavern team is excited to welcome you in to celebrate Father’s Day with our specially curated menu. From our Big Daddy Burger to our Dad Bod Dream dessert, there is something everyone will enjoy. Make your reservation now for a memorable dining experience with your loved ones. Book your table now.

Glasshouse Tavern

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PERFECT GETAWAY

Choose your campsite and enjoy activities on the lake. The on-site bistro and micro brewery is a great spot to relax and enjoy a delicious meal and craft beer. Not only will Dad get 15 per cent off camping over the Father’s Day weekend (September 1-4), he will also receive a free pot of craft beer (with a main meal purchase). Use promo code FATHERS23 to book. T&Cs apply.

Caloundra

1. Spring has arrived at Cozie Boutique, 5437 2523. 2. New seasonlooks in storeat Chaps Menswear, 5491 1137. 3. Great Australian reads at The Bookshop. 4. Gifts for him for Father's Day. Gents Seiko Solar Divers watch, Gents rose gold, silver and zirconium ring, K Smith & Son, 5491 8733.5 & 6. Homewares and pampering from Whitepepper Homewares, 0428 821 251. 7. Pretty floral dresses now in store at Cheryl Rose, 0412 355 894. 8. Cool, casual looks at Cozie Boutique, 5437 2523

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HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

Impatient rams are keen to share information with family and friends. But remember, Venus is reversing through your friendship zone (until next Monday, September 4) and Mercury is reversing through your job and daily routine zones (until September 15).

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

Venus has been reversing through your sign for the past six weeks. So you may feel as if you’ve been treading water … or even going backwards. Has your Lion mojo gone missing? Has your ambition disappeared? Pace yourself and be patient.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

Expect a domestic drama to go haywire, as this week’s rare super blue moon (and retrograde Mercury) leave you wondering what on earth is going on. Do your best to be especially diplomatic with a cranky colleague or a recalcitrant relative.

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)

With Venus (your power planet) and Mercury both in retrograde mode, your current inclination is to be timid and hypervigilant. But don’t overdo it, bulls. With Jupiter and Uranus rollicking through your sign, aim to be optimistic and moderately adventurous.

VIRGO

(AUG 24-SEP 23)

Venus and your ruler, Mercury, are both in retrograde, so work could be very frustrating. Heed the wise words of billionaire (and birthday great) Warren Buffett: ‘I’ve had periods of my life when I’ve had a bundle of ideas come along, and I’ve had long dry spells.’

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

Saturn (your ruling planet) and the rare super blue moon stimulate your communication zone. But remember that Venus and Mercury are both in retrograde motion (until September 4 and 15). So make sure you are extra patient with loved ones.

1. Maya Hawke (pictured) is the daughter of which two US actors?

2. In what year was the app Instagram launched?

3. Which famous choreographer and dancer died tragically when her scarf became caught in the wheel of her car while travelling?

4. How many balls are on the table at the beginning of a game of pool?

5. The Romantic period of literature began roughly towards the end of which century?

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

The planets activate your Gemini curiosity and rev up your restlessness. But you could encounter roadblocks along the way, as retrograde Mercury stymies your progress. Hasty actions and half-baked plans will only lead to long-term frustrations.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

With Venus in retrograde, and Mercury reversing through your self-sabotage zone, are you being your own worst enemy? Is the only person undermining your efforts actually you? Stop being an over-accommodating Libra who’s trying to please everyone.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

The super blue moon, Saturn, Neptune and retrograde Mercury are stirring up your finance zone. So impulse buys today could lead to cashflow problems tomorrow. Astute Aquarians will avoid making expensive purchases or major money moves this week.

6. Canis lupus familiaris is the scientific name for which animal?

7. Funny Face is a 1957 US musical romantic comedy starring which two lead actors?

8. What is a guimpe?

9. How many noble gases are there?

10. Released in 2003, Regarding the Pain of Others is a book-length essay by which US writer?

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

The super blue moon, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune are activating your travel and education zones. So it’s time to make plans for a future trip or new course of study. However – with Mercury retro until September 15 – you need to be patient and persistent.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

Venus is reversing through your career zone, Mercury is retrograding through your peer group zone, and the super blue moon fires up your friendship zone. So a work colleague could frustrate you or a friend could give you confusing information.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

This week the rare super full moon’s in moody Pisces, and Mercury is reversing through your partnership zone. Plus, Venus continues retrograding through your wellbeing zone. So – when it comes to your health – you’ll have to be extra patient with yourself.

MOUNTAINS OF DISRESPECT A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE

Jane Stephens finds any graffiti abhorrent but she believes defacing ancient wonders and natural icons is grotesquely criminal.

The defacing of Mt Beerwah in May was like gouging the face of a natural beauty, damaging a masterpiece millions of years old or the equivalent of blowing up a church. A power tool – possibly a grinder – was used in the crime. That the vandals made reference to Jesus somehow just made it feel more twisted.

Anyone who has walked or even picnicked in and around the Glass House Mountains National Park knows what a special patch it is: if you are quiet, you can almost hear its ancient heart beating.

For the local traditional owners, the Jinibara People, that reverence and sense of custodianship is amplified.

Mt Beerwah was closed for what the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service called cultural healing. It opened again this month. No one has been charged over the assault on the mountain, and it is difficult to understand what the vandal was thinking.

It is worrying to think people with such a lack of respect for nature and culture are walking among us. I came upon a tourist carving her name into the lookout above Champagne Pools on K’gari in June. She had the audacity to film herself doing it,

smiling and giving the peace sign. I saw red and spoke up, hopefully ruining the clip’s chance of being deemed Instagram-worthy.

What a grub. Intentionally damaging property is an offence in Queensland under the Criminal Code. A person can be pinched for deliberately causing harm, such as the carver on the face of Mt Beerwah, or having reckless disregard as to the risk of damage (doing doughnuts on and ripping up a footy field, for example).

But there is a whole worse category of wilful damage reserved for 11 kinds of behaviour. Blowing something up, defacing a gravestone or damaging a seawall are examples of these – along with that, prevalent but horrible graffiti, particularly if it is on a ‘thing of special value’.

Mt Beerwah is certainly such a ‘thing’. Defacing such an item can get a person seven years in the clink, a whopping fine and a clean-up order. But even if they don’t get caught or prosecuted, vandals who write, draw, scratch or tag things that are not theirs are lowlifes in our society.

We should never call people who do such things graffiti artists.

We should call them what they really are: criminals and vandals.

Ashley Robinson has been trawling through the dictionary to find adjectives that best describe his long-suffering wife.

Ihave some big news coming out of our house. Really big news. I got home from work the other day to be greeted by a very excited other half – surprising, to say the least.

Of course, she wasn’t excited about me getting home and probably never has been in the past 40 years, but she wanted to read me something that she was emailed. The day before, she had been to a specialist and an email came from him about the same time as I arrived home. It was copied to Old Mate and her GP.

As I walked in the door, she was just frothing about something and told me to sit down while she read it to me: “Sheila Robinson is a delightful 70 year old”. “What about that!” she said, with a big grin. “I have never, ever been called delightful before – ever.”

I must say, I was stunned – to the point that I looked up the definition of a woman being called delightful: “Giving great pleasure or delight; highly pleasing or a delightful surprise. Synonyms: pleasant, pleasurable, enjoyable; charming, enchanting, delectable, agreeable.” I could think of many adjectives to describe Old

Mate, but ‘delightful’ would not be in the top 50 and to be described as ‘agreeable’ would possibly be the bottom of a very deep barrel.

If I had feathers or four legs, I could probably peg her as ‘kind, dedicated, caring’ and many more nice descriptions. But ‘delightful’ wouldn’t make that list, either. As far as someone with no feathers and only two bandy little legs, who has been with her for 40 years, I am a bit light on for positive adjectives for her. The kindest I could be, probably, would be to call her ‘amazing’, as she has put up with me for such a long time and she certainly has been an amazing mother through some tough times.

On the flip side, possibly ‘aggressive’ and ‘impatient’ would be up there, although no one but me would believe that and I guess most of the time it’s justified. So for the past week, at least once every hour, either one of us describes her as ‘delightful’ and then we both start laughing.

I do wonder about the medico’s description. Either he is just a really nice bloke or his next bill is going to be a bloody beauty.

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.

JUST JOKING, ALL YOU DADS

Sami Muirhead is cringing in the lead-up to Father’s Day as the males of the species roll out a barrel of laughs with their dad’s jokes.

To all our Dads and parent role models, I’m going to get in early and wish you a happy Father’s Day. To my Dad, who is no doubt cruising on his sailboard in heaven, I wish you were here to celebrate.

And to my amazing husband, I want to say thanks for being the best dad in the world to our lucky kids.

So here you go – a little Father’s Day tribute for you all. Here are some of the absolute best corkers from some people I know. Enjoy their favourite ‘dad’s jokes’.

Professional comedian Dave O’Neil’s favourite joke is aired every time his kids say: “I’m hungry”. He replies: “Pleased to meet you, Hungry. I’m Dad.” My husband says this all the time to our kids and, like Dave, thinks it’s hilarious. Infuriating!

Mix FM Breakfast guru Mark Darin: “My wife thinks I don’t give her enough privacy. At least that’s what she said in her diary.” Or: “Last year, I had a great joke about inflation. But it’s hardly worth it now.”

Mayor Mark Jamieson: “What do you need to make humorous soup? Laughing stock.”

Studio Ten host Tristian McManus: “Did you hear about the blind skunk? It

fell in love with a fart.” Or: “Where do pirates get their hooks? In secondhand stores.”

TV legend Mark Beretta: “Knock. Knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Awww, why are you crying?”

Funny fellow Dave Hughes: “I bought a bag of Snakes Alive, opened it up and they were dead. They should have put air holes in the bag as they could have grown up to be killer pythons.”

My Mix FM work buddy Todd Widdicombe: “A drunk lad wobbles into the front bar at his local and he’s got a giraffe with him. The two of them order a beer and the giraffe gets up to use the bathroom. He’s pretty turpy, too, and he stumbles and passes out near the pool table. The drunk lad necks his beer, gets up to leave and the barman says, “Hold up, Sunshine. You can’t leave that lyin’ there” – to which the drunk lad replies, “I think you’ll find that’s not a lion. That’s a giraffe.”

I will leave the final word to my husband, who has embarrassingly told countless friends and family his favourite dad’s joke: “What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt.”

Thank goodness for our dads.

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

Natalie, Cancer Warrior

Kurt’s path took him through various avenues. While he initially considered a path in physiotherapy, his experiences with the Brisbane Broncos and Brisbane Grammar School shifted his perspective.

“The impact within the school setting was more substantial,” he says.

Guided by this newfound purpose, Kurt returned to Immanuel in 2022 with a clear vision: to create an athletic development program that reaches beyond competition.

“My goal is to cultivate physical literacy, life skills and resilience,” Kurt explains, underlining his dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals –values aligned with Immanuel’s ethos of

INITIATIVES TO BOOST TEACHER NUMBERS

The state government’s recently announced investment in education is a welcome move to help widen participation in the industry.

Dean of School of Education and Tertiary Access at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Associate Professor Deborah Heck, says the government’s initiatives are a boost for UniSC’s teacher education programs.

“These initiatives will make it more affordable and accessible for aspiring teachers to pursue their dreams of a career in education,” she says. “They will also help to attract more diverse and experienced teachers to Queensland state schools, which will benefit all students.”

Dr Heck says UniSC is “well-placed” to meet the increased demand for teacher education in Queensland.

KURT’S JOURNEY COMES FULL CIRCLE TO FUEL STUDENTS’ JOY OF SPORTS

At Immanuel Lutheran College, a compelling story is unfolding – a story of transformation, sportsmanship and personal growth.

“the whole person is the whole point”.

Kurt’s mission is to empower more students, whether aspiring athletes or wellness seekers, to discover their love for sports.

His dedication goes beyond shaping future champions. It’s about improving children’s wellbeing through being active.

As interest in the program surges, Kurt’s enthusiasm is contagious, and he’s thrilled to guide more young individuals toward a life infused with the joy of sports.

Kurt’s journey is more than returning full circle to where his love of physical activity began. It’s a commitment to shaping the future of Immanuel’s sports culture. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead.

Visit immanuel.qld.edu.au.

“We have a strong track record of producing high-quality teachers who are making a difference in the lives of students across Queensland,” Dr Heck says. “We are committed to continuing to provide high-quality teacher education programs that meet the needs of Queensland students.”

The government initiatives include doubling the value of scholarships and grants available to aspiring teachers, starting a new supported pathway for existing teacher aides to become teachers, and offering a $10,000 signing bonus for graduate teachers who commit to teaching in a regional, rural or remote school for three years.

One of the areas that has received a funding investment is the Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship, which supports aspiring and pre-service Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers.

Kurt Jones, a former Immanuel student, has returned as a performance coach and physical education teacher, embodying the core values of the Immanuel spirit.

“My goal is to cultivate physical literacy, life skills and resilience”

WORKSHOPS HELP IN TRANSITION TO STUDY

Free online and face-to-face workshops across the University of the Sunshine Coast’s campuses will help people build confidence and skills to take on their study and career goals.

The UniSC’s Equip program is designed for people aged 18 and over who are considering taking their first steps towards university or TAFE, including those who have not studied formally for some years, or did not finish high school. The first in a series of workshops will be held at UniSC’s Fraser Coast campus on August 29.

100 SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER THROUGH TAFE QUEENSLAND

TAFE Queensland scholarships are now open for applications until September 29, giving 100 Australians the opportunity to create a better future through vocational education and training.

The TAFE Queensland Scholarship Program awards each recipient $5000 to study any Certificate III through to an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor Degree at more than 60 campus locations across Queensland or through online courses.

TAFE Queensland interim chief executive officer John Tucker says scholarships help cover the costs of course fees and textbooks, as well as living expenses.

“We know the power vocational education and training has to change people’s lives and we want to help people fulfil their career potential, regardless of

their circumstances,” Mr Tucker says.

“First launched in 2015, the TAFE Queensland Scholarship Program has awarded over $2.6 million in scholarships; helping more than 550 Queenslanders pursue their career goals.

“There are two types of scholarships available – one being Merit scholarships aimed at supporting people who have demonstrated strong levels of achievement to advance their careers.

“The second are Access and Equity scholarships which are designed to help students who are battling social or financial hardship.”

To be eligible, applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and must commence study in Semester 1, 2024, or be an existing TAFE Queensland first-year apprentice at the time of submitting the application.

“Scholarships can be life-changing for

students, and TAFE Queensland is incredibly grateful for the support of organisations who generously donate each year to the TAFE Queensland Foundation which funds our scholarships program,” Mr Tucker says.

“This year, with support from organisations including RACQ, CPL –Choice Passion Life, Community Bank Samford (part of Bendigo Bank), Exemplar Health, Busy at Work and Queensland Hydro who donate to the TAFE Queensland Foundation, we are helping 100 students to change their lives and achieve their career aspirations.”

With an average of 600 applications received each year, Mr Tucker says he encourages anyone looking to start their career or make a career change to apply now.

To apply and for more information, head to tafeqld.edu.au/scholarships.

UniSC Equip coordinator Peter Lavercombe says it will include information, resources and support to help people overcome any challenges or fears that may be stopping them from achieving their study and career goals.

“In a no-pressure, supportive environment, they’ll get honest and helpful information about higher education and the support available for them to make confident decisions about future study,” he says.

“As part of this workshop, they’ll hear insights from other students who have been in their shoes and can complete a short, one-on-one consultation with one of our staff to help plan their next steps.”

Participants can complete up to three workshops developed by UniSC and funded by the federal government’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program.

“In UniSC Equip’s Define Your Direction workshop, we use a variety of exercises and resources to help give participants the tools needed to help people define their interests, values and skills to choose their career path,” he says.

Go to usc.edu.au/equip.

fulfil their chosen pathway. Highly experienced staff support students to discern subject selection and career opportunities. Students engage with dedicated teachers, qualified trainers and expert support staff to ensure success in their chosen field.

Senior school learning (Year 10 to 12) at Good Samaritan Catholic College is founded upon enduring partnerships, with all stakeholders deeply invested in

HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING FOR DIVERSE PATHWAYS

Good Samaritan Catholic College at Bli Bli opened in 2019 and has quickly grown into a vibrant learning community. The college is a place where the motto: “Journey with compassion” is put into action every day.

The Catholic college strives to ensure

that the faith life of its young people and all in the community is encouraged, nurtured and grown in every person. The college is authentically Catholic and a place where faith is evidenced by actions.

In the Senior years, Good Sam’s students experience a wide variety of subjects, programs and opportunities to

students’ learning pathways.

At the college, authentic learnercentred partnerships engage multiple spheres with a clear focus on student learning progress, community spiritual growth, career opportunities, intercultural understanding and respect, growing sustainable wellbeing practices, reconciliation in all forms and personal development. The learning designed and provided at Good Samaritan Catholic

College guides successful, creative and confident learners who are active and informed and aim to shape and enrich our world.

The teachers educate the whole person in community: spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively and morally, and understand that each student presents the face of God. Together, the school educates with explicit teaching strategies, within the Catholic view of curriculum, to ensure students are literate and numerate, critical and creative, ethical and moral, socially and personally capable, interculturally capable and information and communications technology capable. Good Samaritan Catholic College provides high-quality, diverse pathways for students to achieve success in work, further training and learning. Its outstanding teachers and leaders engage their skills, experience and passion to ensure students are prepared to make a meaningful contribution in their lives in whichever pathway they learn.

I look forward to continuing the journey we have started, to help build an exciting future for Good Samaritan Catholic College.

Greg Myers, Foundation principal Visit goodsamaritan.qld.edu.au.

“The college is a place where the motto: ‘Journey with compassion’ is put into action every day”

PROPERTY

With extensive conveyancing experience, Jaie works closely with her clients to provide them with friendly, holistic advice in a way that is easy to understand. Jaie is passionate about her job and taking care of her clients. She has a reputation for being approachable, down to earth and being able to tailor her services to meet the needs and circumstances of each individual client. Jaie is ready to assist you 7 days a week with any of your conveyancing queries.

THE KEY TO THE DOOR FOR MANY STRUGGLING TO BUY

Up to 40,000 low- and middleincome earners will get additional help to buy a home from next year, as the federal government launches its promised Help to Buy scheme.

The states and territories agreed to the shared equity scheme, which was one of the federal government’s 2022 election promises.

Under the Help to Buy scheme, the federal government will contribute up to 40 per cent of the cost of a new home, and 30 per cent for an existing home, to 10,000 eligible buyers per year.

Eligible single people must have an income of no more than $90,000, while couples must have a combined income of no more than $120,000.

There will be price caps placed on the properties the government will support, which vary by state and city.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is opening the door of home ownership to tens of thousands of Australians.

“So often these Australians have done all the right things – worked hard, saved up, made sacrifices – but a deposit for a

home is still out of reach,” he says.

Proptrack senior economist Paul Ryan says the Help to Buy scheme would be popular with first-home buyers who were struggling to save a deposit.

“The good thing about this policy is that it recognises that the big burden for first-home buyers is saving a deposit,” Mr Ryan says.

“So, the homebuyers who are accepted can jump that hurdle much more easily.”

He says the Help to Buy and home guarantee schemes are better policies than first-home buyer grants and stamp duty concessions, which can contribute to higher home prices.

“These policies are likely to get

first-home buyers into their homes sooner,” he says.

The Help to Buy scheme is the latest federal government-supported program to help Australians buy a home. The government says more than 50,000 Australians have already accessed the Home Guarantee Scheme, which includes the First Home Guarantee, the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee and the Family Home Guarantee.

Mortgage Choice broker Rob Lees says the Help to Buy scheme will help people who are struggling to get into the market.

“It may not be the first choice for first-home buyers as it would be better if they took up the home guarantee scheme, where they own the property and get the benefit of the capital growth, whereas the government will get part of the capital growth benefit through the Help to Buy scheme,” he says.

“There are people who are struggling to save a five per cent deposit, so it’s good to have the option but it’s not the primary option. Homebuyers aren’t going to get the full benefit of the capital growth but they will get the security of their own home and that’s a good thing.”

870 Bald Knob Road, Bald Knob 4 2 6

‘VUE DU MONDE’ – Discover 17.5 Glorious Hinterland Acres with Panoramic Views in Maleny

TO BE SOLD ON OR BEFORE AUCTION - ONSITE - 2 SEPTEMBER - DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Embrace the breathtaking beauty of this remarkable estate - “VUE DU MONDE”, where every inch of the landscape offers stunning vistas of the iconic Glasshouse Mountains, Caloundra, Pumicestone Passage, Moreton Bay Island, and even Brisbane! Set on the east side of Maleny, this property provides an unrivalled lifestyle that combines tranquility, luxury, and modern convenience. Step into the characterfilled homestead, a true masterpiece built in 2020, exuding elegance and sophistication. Experience the epitome of luxury at every turn, with top-of-the-line amenities and features that cater to your every need. Beyond the splendid homestead, the views here are simply unparalleled. Gaze out over the picturesque surroundings, and let the peace and tranquility wash over you. This is hinterland living at its finest, where you can savour a serene escape like no other. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Maleny, 25 minutes from Caloundra and a mere 60 minutes from vibrant Brisbane, this property offers the best of both worlds – seclusion and accessibility.

Auction: 2 Sept 2023, 10:30AM onsite

Inspect: Fridays & Saturdays 11am - 12pm & 9:30am - 10:30am on Auction Day

View: remaxhinterland.com.au

RE/MAX Hinterland Team 0447 737 737 sales@remaxhinterland.com.au

17.5 acres

A new federal government scheme is giving thousands of people a leg up on to the property ladder for a place to call home.

WHERE LUXURY MEETS PROGRESS –CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT BIANCO –

Embarking on an extraordinary journey, B I A N C O, a visionary residential development overlooking the Pumicestone Passage, has now commenced construction. This architectural masterpiece, comprising 27 meticulously crafted residences spanning across 8 waterside levels, is set to redefine modern coastal luxury. With a Mediterranean-inspired aesthetic, B I A N C O seamlessly blends the allure of coastal design with cosmopolitan sophistication, inviting residents to indulge in a coveted Sunshine Coast lifestyle.

As construction progresses, these magnificent apartments, available in 2, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations, will showcase distinct styles that reflect the profound influence and unwavering passion behind their design. With panoramic vistas of the Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island, and the Coral Sea, B I A N C O promises a transcendent living experience where impeccable craftsmanship harmonises with awe-inspiring natural beauty.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

LITTLE MOUNTAIN: 65 Pierce Avenue

• Commercial + professional suites

• Three commercial spaces available

• Size 60m2 to 100m2

• Retail, office, café, medical suites

• Situated in a complex of nine shops

• Central to Caloundra and surrounds

FOR

From $295 per m2 + GST + outgoings

Contact

Kathryn Ball (07) 5491 3344

David Millar 0418 714 509

8 SECOND AVENUE, CALOUNDRA QLD 4551

SPACE FOR A LARGE FAMILY

Here is an opportunity to purchase a large, modern family home on acreage, only minutes to Palmwoods. The home has five bedrooms with built-in robes and two well-appointed bathrooms. The enormous kitchen has extensive stone benches and modern appliances. There are two living areas: the family room next to the kitchen which opens to a large patio overlooking the in-ground pool, and the separate living room with bar and wood-fire heater. At the rear of the house is a 12m x 6m building renovated into a work-from-home office. Adjacent is a powered shed which would be ideal for a workshop. Improvements include a post-and-rail entrance with a livestock grid, and resealing of the asphalt driveway.

AUCTIONS

Thurs, 24 Aug, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm

209 Glenview Road, Glenview

Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375

Alisha Galea 0400 298 611

Sat, 26 Aug, 10am

Sold prior to auction

1/1 Rosslare Court, Kuluin

Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Megan Murray 0414 734 929

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

Sat, 26 Aug, 11am

Open from 10:30am

8 Boorook Street, Buddina Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Open from 10:30am 41 Dalby Street, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Sat, 26 Aug, 12pm

Open from 11:30am

48 Yorkeys Lane, Maroochydore

Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

Sat, 26 Aug, 1pm

Open from 12:30pm

34/146-148 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland

Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Sarah Olsen 0436 325 257

Open from 12:30pm

7 Explorer Street, Sippy Downs

Dallas Foster 0426 817 163

Wed, 30 Aug, 5pm

Online Ray White Bli Bli from 4:30pm

32/11 Innova on Parkway, Bir nya

Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

Jesse Beutel 0403 206 406

Thurs, 31 Aug from 5:30pm

337/21 Innova on Parkway, Bir nya

Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

7B/135 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba

Steven Allen 0416 110 918

Simon Howe 0418 401 300

16/11 Innova on Parkway, Bir nya

Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

169 Sawreys Road, Mons

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

3/22 Goonawarra Drive, Mooloolaba

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.

Units 1 & 2/ 16 Victoria Terrace, Shelly Beach

This original beachfront property known as ‘Four Pines’, is an opportunity not to be missed. With ocean glimpses through leafy surrounds and across the dunes, Shelly Beach is literally across the Terrace. To be sold at auction.

• Two significant architect designed terrace homes

• 572m2 of freehold beachfront land - elevated corner, NE facing allotment

• Two separately strata titled assets, being offered in one line

• Multiple living areas, each unit offering 3 bed, 2.5 bath & 1 garage

• Substantial outdoor entertaining areas and large inground tiled pool

• Coastal walkway on your doorstep

WHY WAIT?

Auc on Sold for $2,900,000

10 Kirby Court, Tanawha

Montauk offers but is not limited to:

• Tightly held 6,476sqm north-facing blue-chip Tanawha residence

• Four large bedrooms, three bathrooms plus powder room

• Flood-lit north-south tennis court and ¼ basketball court

• Resort-style lap pool with surrounding entertaining areas

• Beautifully appointed, Hamptons-inspired chef’s kitchen

WHY WAIT?

4 3 5 1 1 1 6,476

Auc

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SALE

3 Como Court, Buderim

Highly motivated sellers are on the move. Don’t hold back! All offers will be considered.

• Manicured 645m2 block with covered alfresco, overlooking sun drenched inground pool

• 2 separate living areas, 2 luxurious bathrooms & renovated kitchen

• Generous parent retreat with outlook onto pool & gardens

• Marble floors, raked Tasmanian Oak timber ceilings & new carpets

• Conveniently located for schools, Private Hospital, beaches, parks & sports grounds

• Enjoy this tranquil leafy cul-de-sac

WHY WAIT?

AUCTION

7 Pacific View Parade, Buderim

Welcome to this amazing renovation opportunity nestled atop the prestigious Buderim! This remarkable property boasts five spacious bedrooms and generously sized living areas, presenting a canvas of possibilities to create your dream home. Positioned on a huge block, the residence offers ample space and privacy, while its elevated location treats you to mesmerising water views, promising a lifestyle of tranquillity and luxury.

• Huge 934 sqm corner block with stunning water views of the Sunshine Coast

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & multiple living spaces/ multi-purpose areas

• Huge backyard with plentiful opportunity – an awesome renovation project

WHY WAIT?

4 2 2 1 645

Sale Offers Over $915,000

View

Thurs, 24 Aug, 4:30-5pm

Sat, 26 Aug, 10-10:30am

Sat, 26 Aug, 1-1:30pm

Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

Auc on On site

Sat, 16 Sept, 4pm

View Sat, 26 Aug, 11-11:30am

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5 3 2 934

Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881

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AUCTION

20/3 Dubois Close, Buderim

Discover the allure of ‘Island View Villas’ – an exquisite, meticulously maintained gated community, offering an escape from the demands of daily life. Here, a world of luxurious amenities awaits, including a lavish resort-style pool, secure parking, and panoramic vistas that encompass lush greenery and the stunning coastline, all harmonising to provide the ultimate haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.

• 3 spacious, well-appointed bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + separate toilet

• Built-in wardrobes, ceiling fans and split system throughout the home

• Kitchen designed for both aesthetics and practicality, spacious living and dining spaces

WHY WAIT?

SALE

Lot 1 / 8 Eliza Way, Maroochydore

Wow! This amazing 358m2 home site is situated in a quiet street, moments to Sunshine Plaza in the heart of Maroochydore and represents a rare opportunity to build from scratch your dream home and more.

• 8.5 metre building height limit

• Gently elevated allotment, ideal northerly aspect perfect for capturing cool sea breezes

• Short stroll to Sunshine Plaza, local parks, schools and shops

• Close to Maroochydore CBD, beaches and public transport

WHY WAIT?

3 2 2 152

Auc on Online Wed, 13 Sept, 6pm

View Sat, 26 Aug, 12-12:30pm

Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881

raywhitebuderim.com.au

Sale

$629,000

View Contact Agent

Land - 358

Marcus Lane 0412 515 545

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

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77 Prosperity Drive, Birtinya

• Remarkable home, with natural light

• Four spacious bedrooms

• Two and a half bathrooms

• Expansive open plan living area

• Contemporary kitchen, modern appls

• Master suite with walk-in robe

• Stunning ensuite & private balcony

• Ducted air conditioning throughout

WHY WAIT?

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31 Yellow Cedar Place, Palmwoods

Low Maintenance Family Haven

• Spacious with multi-living zones

• Comfortable living & practical layout

• Large undercover alfresco

• Easy care garden with fruit trees

• Sparkling pool with tropical setting

• 5.4 kw solar, aircon, security screens

WHY WAIT?

raywhitebuderim.com.au

AUCTION

280 Ringtail Creek Road, Ringtail Creek

• Noosa hinterland oasis

• 10 usable acres

• Separate self-contained granny flat

• Large 3 bay shed, 2 oversized awnings

• Large dam and drinkable bore water

• 30kW solar electricity

• Nestled between Tewantin & Cooroy

WHY WAIT?

millions

9 Edgewater Place, Sippy Downs

Gorgeous Sippy Downs entertainer with bonus pool & 9 x 6 shed. Arguably one of Sippy Downs’ most exclusive and esteemed enclaves, 9 Edgewater offers a neat and flat 804sqm premium allotment.

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WHY WAIT?

raywhitebuderim.com.au

EMBRACE THE WATER VIEWS

Experience waterfront living at its finest in this exquisite deepwater apartment, nestled within an exclusive boutique building. With a privileged position on the waterfront, this two-bedroom apartment offers breathtaking views of the broadwater and beyond through its expansive floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Entertain with ease on the spacious covered balcony that overlooks the water. This value-packed, fully renovated apartment is close to cafes and restaurants, and a leisurely stroll to the beach. The main living space features an open-plan layout, combining the living, dining and lounge areas seamlessly with a well-equipped, spacious kitchen. In this space, the sensational water views are always in sight.

KAWANA ISLAND SERENITY

1/19 CARINYA STREET, MOOLOOLABA

2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Auction on site Saturday, September 16, at 10am

Define Property Agents

5478 2477

Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

Katie Davies 0427 268 780

This architect-designed, single-level residence in the heart of Kawana Island is a welcoming haven. Enter through the Bali-inspired garden, where the gentle trickle of water features and the timber decking and landscaping immediately soothe the senses. The home features a large open plan, spacious covered al fresco area with in-ground pool and lush gardens, a parent’s retreat, separate media room, three-car garaging and side access for boat/trailer storage. Every aspect of this beautiful home has been meticulously cared for. Immerse yourself in the vibrant lifestyle of Kawana Island, with the popular Double Bay Beach and dining precinct just a stroll away.

16 MARGARITA COURT, KAWANA ISLAND

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Offers over $1,700,000 Waterfront Agents

5444 4444

Trevor Martin 0400 818 777

21 Offshore Street BOKARINA

OWNERS COMMITTED TO SELL!

• 3 houses to the azure waters of Bokarina beach

• Sophisticated Metricon residence built 2019

• Multiple living zones

• Ducted zoned airconditioning throughout

• Sonos entertainment system

• Sparkling inground pool & outdoor entertaining

• 6kw (approx) solar

• Easy stroll to parks, restaurants and community facilities

Price Offers over $1,800,000 Inspect Saturday 26th August 12.00 - 12.30pm

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

Akounah Cres

BUDDINA

• Blue chip, rarely found, highly sought after lifestyle location

• HIA award winning Ryan Designer Home

• 318m2 home with multiple live / work / play zones

• Huge home office with separate entrance

• Ducted airconditioning throughout

• Sparkling pool including spa

• Quiet cul-de-sac position with pathway direct to beach

• Easy stroll to La Balsa Park, pristine beaches & riverfront

• Minutes to Kawana shopping centre, cafes & restaurants

Price

Auction on site

Saturday 26th Aug @ 9.30am

Inspect Saturday 26th Aug 9 00 - 9 30am

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

81/49 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach

1 bed 1 bath 1 car pool

• Exceptional lifestyle opportunity

• Unbeatable waterfront location

• Spacious unit with panoramic ocean views

• Wonderful home or holiday rental

• Spectacular pool and resort facilities

• Secure basement parking with lift access

Auction

FOR SALE

Buyers in the $700,000’s should inspect

WELCOME

By Appointment

AGENTS

Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Yolanda Williams 0487 272 444

PREMIUM LAKE PRECINCT

Arguably one of Sippy Downs’ most-exclusive and esteemed enclaves, Edgewater Place is located in a tightly held lake precinct, offering a selection of premium residential homes. This lake precinct is renowned for exclusive ownership and executive living for the modern and stylish family. In a neat and flat 804sqm allotment lies this stunningly renovated, four-bedroom residence with a large in-ground concrete pool and a 9 x 6 x 3.4 barn shed. The shed is equipped with lights and power, plus a 3.2m door for extra clearance for trucks and work vehicles. Spacious and bright open-plan living connects the kitchen, lounge and dining areas, overlooking the in-ground pool.

9 EDGEWATER PLACE, SIPPY DOWNS

4 bed, 2 bath, 6 car

Auction on site Saturday, September 16, at noon

Ray White Buderim 5477 2105

Dallas Foster 0426 817 163

49-73 Christensens Road, HUNCHY QLD

Hobby Farm on 20 acres - Palmwoods

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own an expansive, contemporary family residence nestled on 20-acres just moments from Palmwoods.

• Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, three large living areas and spectacular kitchen

• Rear building ideal for studio, home office or granny

• Powered workshop shed

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• Inground pool with sun protection for summer

• Solar power, NBN connection, ducted air conditioning and more

• Brand new ring lock boundary fence

• Cleared of weeds and regrowth and seeded with pasture and legume mix

• Three dams with pump plus another potential dam site

• Ideal for animal grazing or growing small crops

Auction On site Saturday 16th September at 11:00 AM

Inspect This Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Greg Young 0488 238 988

greg@youngpropertygroup.com.au

BEACH LIVING IN A BLUE-CHIP STREET

From page 37

Discover the epitome of modern beach living in this contemporary abode, nestled in a blue-chip street. Step into a world where high ceilings, open voids and vast banks of glass create a light-filled haven over two luxurious levels. Indulge in multiple relaxation spaces and a multipurpose office with external access, along with a media room. The designer kitchen boasts pristine white cabinetry and expansive bench space. Glass sliding doors reveal a private north-east-facing sanctuary with lush gardens, an in-ground pool and spa.

5 bed, 2+ bath, 2 car

For Sale: Contact Agent Adams & Jones 5322 4455

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

a golden

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

‘Salis – Golden Beach’ is now complete. This boutique collection of only 10 luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom residences are positioned only one block back from the stunning blue waters of the Pumicestone Passage.

Elevated across 2 levels, ‘Salis’ delivers supremely elegant luxury apartment living in the heart of laid-back Golden Beach – just minutes from the Caloundra town centre and within walking distance to Pelican Waters and the new emerging dining and medical precinct - Marina Village.

7 AKOUNAH CRESCENT, BUDDINA

ORIGINAL ALEXANDRA HEADLAND FAMILY HOME – SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS

42 Tantula Road East, Alexandra Headland

Don’t miss your chance to secure a prime position in the heart of this exclusive beachside suburb. This north facing property proudly sits on a 607m2 (approx.) block, with breathtaking views from Alexandra Headland to Mount Coolum. With the Pacific Ocean on your doorstep, buy and renovate, or create a blank canvas and build your dream home. Presented to the market for the very first time in 30 years, opportunities like this don’t come along very often.

• Stunning ocean views

• Northerly aspect

• Solid family home

• Renovate or build

• Outstanding opportunity

• Close to patrolled beaches

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Price: For Sale

Inspect: Saturday 26th August 10-10:30am

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

1300 400 777

nextpropertygroup.com.au

RESIDENCE 1/2 BLUEBIRD PARADE, BOKARINA

BATH

BRAND NEW, HIGH END, 200M TO SAND!

CAR

POOL

DAWN on Bluebird is a brand new, premium quality-built luxury property, designed by award-winning DCM Building Design and built by acclaimed custom-builder Ben Liddell Constructions; perfectly positioned on a prime north-east facing corner block in blue-chip Bokarina, just 200 metres to direct beach access.

Designed for low maintenance living without compromising on space, storage, or comfort – this is an ideal property for a downsizer, beach-loving couple or small family, or even holiday residence (or rental).

FOR SALE

OPEN HOME: SAT 26TH AUGUST, 9 - 9:30AM

• Winner of 2023 Regional Design Awards

• ree separate internal living areas

• Two alfresco zones

• Prime north-east facing corner block

• Sleek, elegant kitchen with quality appliances

• Zoned ducted air-conditioning, high ceilings

• 6.5 years builder’s warranty

RESORT-STYLE LIVING WITH A TOUCH OF BALINESE INFLUENCE

MINYAMA 203/11 Nicklin Way

+ Resort Style Facilities

This North facing three-bedroom waterfront apartment on the 2nd floor offers a relaxed and convenient lifestyle, boasting sensational views over Jessica Haven Basin that will captivate you. As you step into the tiled open plan dining and living areas, natural light floods in through the large picture windows, showcasing the glorious setting.

The stylish kitchen with granite benches, a dishwasher and a breakfast bar extends seamlessly to the balcony, creating a perfect space for entertaining while watching the ever-changing vista.

Nestled in the heart of Minyama, this lovely apartment offers easy access to a wealth of amenities, including Kawana Shoppingworld, cinemas, restaurants and cafes, medical suites, and public transport, all within a short walking distance - truly an unbeatable location.

The complex offers an array of resort-style facilities with a 25m lap pool, relaxing free-form pool, spa, sauna, shower, and BBQ area to gather with family and friends. A must inspect where you will be surprised how whisper quiet this complex is despite the Nicklin Way address.

Inspect Saturday 26th August from 11:30 am – 12 noon

Price $1,300,000

Contact Trevor Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444

KAWANA ISLAND 16 Margarita Court

4 2 3 + Media Room & Pool

Nestled in the heart of Kawana Island, this property is a welcoming haven for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Featuring a large open plan, a spacious covered alfresco area with a sparkling inground pool and lush gardens, a parent’s retreat, a separate media room, three-car garaging and side access for boat/trailer storagethis is the perfect oasis with the popular Double Bay Beach and dining precinct just a stroll away.

Inspect Contact Agent to arrange a private viewing

Price Offers over $1,700,000

Contact Trevor Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444

PERFECT WATERFRONT ESCAPE

MINYAMA 2 Jessica Boulevard

5 2.5 3 + Pool & Pontoon

Elevate your lifestyle with this inviting waterfront residence featuring a spacious master downstairs with water views, formal and informal living and dining areas, a well-appointed kitchen that leads to a covered entertainment area, an infinity-edge pool, 21m wide frontage, and a pontoon with safe ocean access. There is ample offstreet parking, space for a caravan, triple garaging and good storage.

Inspect Saturday 26th August from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Price $3,300,000

Contact Trevor Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444

DREAMT OF WATERFRONT LIVING?

MINYAMA 215/13 Nicklin Way

2 2 1 + Resort Style Facilities

This well-presented apartment has a light, airy interior boasting 9ft ceilings and water views. The ensuited master bedroom with a walkin robe has water views & the main bathroom services the second bedroom. Additional features include an internal laundry & ducted air conditioning. Offering resort-style facilities, including secure intercom entry, outdoor pools, a spa, BBQ areas, a sauna, a gym, and a community room, all set in a perfect walk-to-everything location.

Inspect Saturday 26th August from 12 noon – 12:30 pm

Price $795,000

Contact Trevor Martin 0400 818 777 or 07 5444 4444

AUCTION RESULTS

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

6/77 BRADMAN AVENUE MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $540,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Rowan Woodbine, 0497 076 418

46 SCHUBERT ROAD, WOOMBYE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,150,000

6 bed, 4 bath, 17 car

Ray White, Jason Mills, 0417 343 289

1/34 GEORGE STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

Sold prior to auction for $1,7000,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Pam Thomas and Megan Murray, 0438 272 096 / 0414 734 929

136 MAROOCHYDORE ROAD, MAROOCHYDORE

11-13 WILGUY CRESCENT, BUDERIM SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,735,500

6 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

The Agency, Dan Smith, 0438 120 776

225 OCEANIC DRIVE, BOKARINA

Passed in – now on the market for $2,395,00

6 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Jesse Beutel and Greg Clarke, 0403 206 406 / 0418 239 067

2511/100 DUPORTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $715,000 – now on the market at $750,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Niall Molloy and Ari Whisson, 0448 954 272 / 0449 690 995

2/20 BURNETT STREET, MOOLOOLABA

Sold prior to auction or $875,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Peter King, 0408 798 346

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $715,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Rowan Woodbine, 0497 076 418

611 ILKLEY ROAD, ILKLEY

Sold prior to auction for $740,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 4 car

Ray White, Kathryn Willshire, 0437 434 648

39/79 EDMUND STREET, KINGS BEACH

Sold for $500,000

1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Alex Dennien and James Goldsworthy, 0402 362 336 / 0400 635 141

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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

A SLICE OF THE HINTERLAND

Rarely does an opportunity present itself to purchase 9.6 hectares (23.8 acres) of cattle-grazing land with uninterrupted views of Ninderry, Coolum and the Pacific Ocean. For sale for the first time, this picturesque piece of real estate is only 10 minutes to Yandina or 30 minutes to Noosa. An abundance of opportunity is on offer here, with a solid north-eastfacing home, granny flat, spring-fed dams and shedding. Take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase some of the Sunshine Coast’s most beautiful hinterland.

687 YANDINA

COOLOOLABIN ROAD, COOLOOLABIN

3 bed, 2 bath, 8 car

$2.7 million

Pery Morrin Property

Toby Morrin 0401 623 801

treats fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, stretchmarks, pigmentation, acne

11-13 Wilguy Crescent, Buderim

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7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee gets into grevillea care.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (M) A blind actor is the witness to a murder.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) The

11.00 News.

6.30pm Kitchen Cabinet. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (PG) A halfway house resident is found dead.

8.20 Vera. (PG) The murder of a pensioner is investigated.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (M) Frankie continues to lose support.

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NINE (CH8)

TEN (CH5) SBS (CH3)

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6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE The Equalizer 2. (2018)

(MA15+) Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal. A man seeks revenge after his friend is murdered.

11.00 To Be Advised.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.

7.30 MOVIE Ghostbusters II. (1989) (PG) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. The Ghostbusters revive the business.

9.45 MOVIE I, Robot. (2004) (M) Will Smith, Alan Tudyk. A robot is suspected of murder.

6pm Nine News.

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7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Dolphins v North Queensland Cowboys. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

9.55 Golden Point.

10.40 MOVIE Dirty Harry. (1971) (MA15+) Clint Eastwood.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round26. Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos.

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8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 MOVIE Baywatch. (2017) (MA15+) Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron. Lifeguards must uncover a criminal plot.

11.10 The Cheap Seats. (M)

6.30pm News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PG)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Tutankhamun, The Pharaoh With The Fabulous Treasure. (M) A look at Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps: Busiest.

6.30pm News.

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8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: Four Sisters. (M) Part 1 of 4.

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Devon And Cornwall.

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PG)

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7.30pm Spicks

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

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7.30pm MOVIE The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies. (2014) (M) Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage. 10.15 MOVIE Justice League. (2017) (M) Ben

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Mega Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994) (M) 10.55 MOVIE The Good Liar. (2019) (MA15+)

5.30pm MOVIE Ski Party. (1965) (PG) Frankie Avalon, Dwayne Hickman, Deborah Walley. 7.30pm To Be Advised.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M)

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6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

I saw this saying last week and thought some of you could use.

To my children: Don’t make fun of me for asking questions and my mobile phone.

I once taught you how to use a spoon.

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

8.30 Louis Theroux: Twilight Of The Porn Stars. (M) 9.30 Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles. (M) 10.35 Vera. (M)

7.30pm

City. 11.20 Ghosts.

6pm Escape To The Country. 7.00 Kath & Kim Kountdown. (PG)

9.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 9.55 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (MA15+) 10.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG) 11.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.30 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. (PG) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG)

6pm Border Security: Int. (PG) 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 7.30 Border Security. (M) 8.30 MOVIE Man Of Steel. (2013) (M) Henry Cavill, Amy Adams. 11.20 MOVIE Flash Gordon. (1980) (M)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Terminator Salvation. (2009) (M) Christian Bale, Sam Worthington. 10.50 MOVIE G.I. Jane. (1997) (M)

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6pm Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG)

4.30pm MOVIE Vera Cruz. (1954) (PG) 6.30pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Dunkirk. (2017) (M) 10.30 Murder & Justice: The Case Of Martha Moxley. 11.30 Family Massacre.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20

Yep, kids need to do more practical things like surf. However, this weekend will not be so good so maybe do some whale watching and get outside in this amazing weather.

Ok, where is my phone thingy?

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