My Weekly Preview Issue 778. October 12, 2023

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a poignant reminder of the battles fought, the lives touched and the progress made in the fight against the devastating disease. Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate, it knows no boundaries. It transcends age, gender and ethnicity, affecting million of lives. Early detection can significantly improve outcomes.

Regular breast self examination and mammograms are essential tools in detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages when treatment options are most effective. This edition, we meet local doctor and mum Ilaria Selguera, who shares her breast cancer journey with us and reiterates just how vital it is to check your breasts regularly and follow your intuition when it comes to your health and body.

Her story is one of courage, bravery and empowerment. To all the women who have been affected by breast cancer and those who support them, we salute you.

A group of 10 pass to Sunshine Coast Pop & Pour Festival

This Festival on Wheels on the 21st of October explores the Noosa Hinterland like never before. It includes transfers from multiple locations, and unlimited access to the shuttle service, making sure you can explore all 5 venues at your own pace from 12pm to 6pm.

Ilaria Selguera shares her journey towards wellness after a shock breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Top tips for first-home buyers

Sell assets: Cars, bikes, sporting goods, gaming consoles and designer clothing can fetch a decent price on second-hand markets.

Find a guarantor: If your parents don’t want to part with cash, they could use their property as security to guarantee part of your deposit. This reduces the amount you have to save and might help you avoid lenders mortgage insurance costs, as well.

Save using the First Home Super Saver Scheme: This scheme helps you save more towards your deposit, as any money saved is taxed at a lower rate and earns a return in your super fund.

COUNTING PENNIES FOR BRICKS AND MORTAR

First-home buyers are going it alone in saving for a deposit on the great Australian dream, rather than dipping into ‘the bank of mum and dad’.

Just a small proportion of Aussie homeowners tapped into ‘the bank of mum and dad’ when buying their first home, new research by Finder has found.

A survey of 1096 respondents – 584 of whom own a home – revealed just one in 10 (11 per cent), or the equivalent of 682,000 households, received financial assistance from their parents towards a

deposit on their first home. Those who received financial assistance were granted an average of $56,231 towards their deposit.

A third (35 per cent) of first-home buyers didn’t receive an offer of help from their mum and dad but this included 12 per cent who still receive help from their parents in other ways.

The research found one-in-10 (eight

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per cent) first-home buyers asked their parents for help but the request was denied, while a similar amount (nine per cent) had their parents guarantee their loan. A further 36 per cent didn’t want financial assistance from their parents towards a deposit.

Finder home loans expert Richard Whitten says saving for a deposit is no small feat.

“Getting on the property ladder can feel like an impossible dream, but many battle to do so without the help from the bank of mum and dad,” he says.

“For many home buyers, there is no

bank of mum and dad. They’re on their own.

“Over the course of the pandemic, saving for a house deposit became easier as many were able to stash away their cash during lockdown. However, the cost of living has forced Aussies to cut savings.

“Rising costs and skyrocketing interest rates will see plenty of Australians priced out of the market without financial assistance – a worry felt by thousands of house hunters across the country.”

The average first-home buyer deposit in Australia now tops almost $119,000 –more than the average full-time salary of $94,000. It would take the average first-home buyer over 12 years to save up that amount of cash, taking into account potential interest earned in an average savings account with a rate of 2.7 per cent.

Mr Whitten urges prospective first-home buyers to supercharge their savings.

“Look for ways to boost your capital,” he says. “With some high-interest savings accounts surpassing 5.5 per cent, getting a decent earnings rate for your savings is becoming easier.”

Mr Whitten says every dollar counts when you’re on the road to home ownership: “There are plenty of schemes and incentives for first-home buyers to take advantage of.

“Finder’s Guide for First Home Buyers helps you through the home-buying process to alleviate some of the stress that comes with purchasing your first home.

“If you qualify for a first-home owners grant, this can form part of your deposit.

“Getting your parents to go guarantor can be an option for some buyers if direct financial support is out of the question.

“With millions of first-home buyers going it alone, they need every trick in the book to save up a home deposit faster.”

Ord Minnett. Building Wealth for Generations.

Windbag city

Did you know?

There were active volcanoes on the moon when dinosaurs were alive. Most of the volcanoes probably stopped erupting about a billion years ago, but NASA findings have suggested there might still have been active lava flow 100 million years ago, when dinosaurs were still roaming on Earth.

By the numbers

When you hear someone mention the ‘Windy City’, you might immediately think they’re talking about Chicago in the US, just as surely as ‘the Big Apple’ means New York and ‘Sin City’ refers to Las Vegas. But the name has nothing to do with Chicago’s weather. That nickname was coined by 19th century journalists who were referring to the fact that its residents were ‘windbags’ and ‘full of hot air’.

Quote of the week

56,000

50cm

Do you remember?

Not really a technology as such, but certainly something made obsolete by technological advancements is the simple phone book. These chunky paper directories included residential and business listings for all the phone numbers you could possibly need in your area. Now rendered virtually obsolete by the internet, these phone books are a relic of a bygone era, yet we still occasionally see them distributed to our front door.

Today in history – October 12

1492 – Christopher Columbus steps foot on the ‘New World’. Two months after he had set sail from Spain with crews on three ships – Santa Maria, Pinta and Santa Clara (Nina), Columbus spotted land that he believed was Japan. He had, in fact, stepped foot on what is now the Bahamas. 1968 – Equatorial Guinea gains independence. The African republic had been part of the Spanish Empire since the late 1700s. Known as ‘Spanish Guinea’, the country became independent and changed its name to Equatorial Guinea under the leadership of then president Francisco Macias Nguema.

1979 – Douglas Adam’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy hits the bookstores. The first in a trilogy of five, the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, or H2G2, is a popular comedy science fiction novel that was first created as a radio show in 1978 for BBC Radio 4.

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Word of the day

Tenebrous

things that are difficult to understand.

“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”

– Herman Melville, American novelist

On average, a giant Pacific octopus will lay 56,000 eggs during a pregnancy.

Scotland has 421 words for snow.

Giraffes’ tongues can be 50cm long.

KEEPING IN STEP WITH YOUR BREAST HEALTH

How a young mum learned to live life to the fullest following a shock cancer diagnosis. WORDS: Ingrid Nelson.

Just a few months ago, 33-year-old local doctor Ilaria Selguera was on top of the world. Married to Cubanborn Pilo – her soulmate, mum to a beautiful baby girl and co-owner of a thriving Latin American dance school on the Sunshine Coast, life couldn’t have been better.

Then, in March 2023, Ilaria’s world came crashing down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She had no family history of the disease, and was young, fit and healthy.

This was the last thing the vibrant health professional thought she would have to face.

“I was questioning myself for a couple of months because I wasn’t sure what I was feeling,” Ilaria says.

“It wasn’t even lumpy. It felt a little bit like scar tissue. In the beginning, I thought it was normal post-breastfeeding lumpiness in the breast. My daughter Chiara was turning one, I had just stopped feeding a few months prior, and I know your anatomy changes.

“I don’t have a family history. I’m young, I don’t smoke, I don’t drink much, so I

thought from a medical point of view, it was very unlikely it was anything serious.

“That’s why it took me a while to book in with my GP.”

Ilaria says her GP and medical colleagues initially reassured her that the lump was very unlikely to be anything sinister. Fortunately, her GP acted on Ilaria’s concerns and sent her for an ultrasound immediately.

“I must admit I was second guessing myself. I felt I was probably exaggerating, clogging up the health system,” she says.

“My GP was amazing. He took me seriously, even though what he felt was not your textbook lump.”

Following her ultrasound, Ilaria was required to have a biopsy of the lump, and received the life-changing news from her doctor just a couple of days later. It’s a moment she recalls with vivid clarity.

“I remember I had my daughter with me at the appointment. I was about to go to work for an evening shift. It was a busy day and then everything just stopped. It was a horrible shock and realisation that things were going to be very different,” she says.

Since her initial diagnosis, the past six

months have been a harrowing experience for English-born Ilaria and her family.

Having endured a bilateral mastectomy and a gruelling treatment regime, including chemotherapy and radiation, which is still ongoing, the brave young mum is passionate about sharing her story to highlight the importance of checking your breasts regularly – particularly younger women – and following your gut when it comes to your own body.

“It’s vitally important to check your breasts every month,” she says. “If you are concerned, you need to go to a GP you can trust and if they don’t take you seriously the first time, find someone else.”

Fortunately, Ilaria is on the final stretch of her treatment, with a few weeks of radiation to go. She is positive about the future and says the support of her medical team, the staff at Bloomhill charity, family, friends and her students and dance community has made the world of difference to her recovery, getting her through some of the darkest days of her life.

“If anyone has a friend or family member who is struggling with cancer treatment, the biggest help is practical

help,” Ilaria says. “Students from our dance school set up a roster where they were cooking for us for months, delivering yummy meals we could freeze.

“Pilo was working a lot. I was off my food, but I also didn’t have the energy to cook and look after Chiara and financially we have been struggling so that was a huge help.”

And, like most people who have come through a traumatic, life-changing experience, Ilaria says her cancer journey has taught her not to sweat the small stuff, but to enjoy every day.

“I’m not letting the little things bother me as much because we have had so many more difficult things happen to us.

“Whether you are going through this or someone close to you is, I would advise you to do something nice every single day because it’s easy to get stressed by work and home life. It’s important to just appreciate the little things every day.”

Ilaria’s love of dancing, teaching and performing also helped her through some of the toughest times and her students are delighted to see her shining her light back on the dance floor.

Ilaria with daughter Chiara

A message from Professor Peter Baade, senior manager, Descriptive Epidemiology at Cancer Council Queensland Cancer Council Queensland encourages women of all ages to become familiar with the normal look and feel of their breasts at different times of the month.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women.

Between 2017 and 2021, there were an average of 3735 breast cancer diagnoses per year among Queensland women.

Of these, about 180 breast cancers, or about five per cent, were diagnosed among women aged under 40 years.

Five-year relative survival for women’s breast cancer is about 93 per cent, and almost 100 per cent for early (stage 1) breast cancer.

steps to being breast aware

1. Become familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts.

2. See a doctor if you notice any unusual changes in your breasts.

3. If you’re aged 50 to 74, have a mammogram at BreastScreen every two years.

Previous studies have found that eligible women who did not have regular mammograms had a 78 per cent greater risk of being diagnosed with high-severity cancer than those who had mammograms biennially.

All eligible women over 40 are encouraged to start talking to their doctor about what screening is right for them.

Did you know?

After a mastectomy, many women may choose to have a breast reconstruction, which is surgery to rebuild the breast shape.

Revolutionary techniques such as areola tattooing are helping to give further confidence to enhance the end results.

Samantha Holmes, owner of Signature Cosmetic & Beauty at Maroochydore, says 3D areola and nipple tattooing is an art which uses multiple colours and techniques to recreate realistic-looking areolas. It is an accurate representation that looks three

NGAIRE

ROBERTS BREAST CARE NURSE BURSARY LAUNCHED

This National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Buderim Private Hospital has announced the inaugural recipients of the Ngaire Roberts Breast Care Nurse Bursary: Amy Nielsen and Karen Perren.

This bursary will provide specialised training and full fee support for Ms Nielsen and Ms Perren to complete a postgraduate certificate in breast care nursing through the Australian College of Nursing. In the future, they will provide Buderim Private Hospital breast cancer patients and Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program clients and their families with psychosocial and specialised, supportive care as they navigate their way through the challenges of their diagnosis and treatment.

Buderim Private Hospital general manager Shane Mitchell says the introduction of the bursaries is a major

dimensional but is flat to touch.

“This semi-permanent procedure helps clients to finish their journey and gain back confidence. The treatment can be performed on flat breasts, natural breasts or reconstructed breasts as well as reconstructed nipples,” Ms Holmes says.

“We aim to recreate your existing areolas/nipples or we can design a new set to complement your new reconstructed breasts.”

The initial process takes about two hours and includes a consultation, measurements and placement, design, tattooing and photos.

step forward for local patients struggling with a breast cancer diagnosis.

“The value of having your questions answered, expert advice given and important education provided from a compassionate and trusted professional cannot be underestimated,” he says.

The two bursaries are supported by the Buderim Private Hospital Auxiliary and the Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program. Ngaire Roberts was one of the founding members of Buderim Private Hospital. She was actively involved in the hospital community for 43 years and gave generously of her time, mind, heart and spirit.

As part of UnitingCare, the Buderim Private Hospital is owned by the Uniting Church and is the only not-for-profit provider of private hospital services on the Sunshine Coast.

Karen Perren and Amy Nielsen Ngaire Roberts

4556 Chamber of Commerce

It was a great turnout for the October 4556 Chamber of Commerce meet-up recently. Hosted by The Bower Tree at Sippy Downs, the morning was filled with mingling and fun, great coffee and a bite to eat for members and guests. A top start to the day.

Images: Martin Duncan

Donna Niazov, Leanne Layfield

Jenny Collett, Lior Erez, Derek Rogers

Bec Kiss, Trevor Montgomery

Lyn Navin, Kylie Wall, Kirsty Perrett

Mikaleigh Pickles, Dean Smith, Ashley Velt

Motel Caloundra launch

Guests were wowed at the recent opening of Motel Caloundra - a sustainable, nine-room boutique motel located in the heart of Caloundra. Innovative hotel developers and designers Andrew and Lucy Pink, in partnership with Maeva Hospitality’s Scott Armstrong, have created a haven of style and tranquillity.

Images: Martin Duncan

John Orning, Laura Pettigrew

Kellie and Scott Armstrong

John Pierson, Katherine Mathews

Terry Landsberg, John Miller

Nicky Spencer, Shannon Dawes, Paul Vautin

COST SAVINGS OR SIMPLY TOO CONFUSING?

Australians will decide what they believe when they vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the voice to parliament referendum.

An Indigenous voice to parliament would bring people together, not divide the nation and save taxpayers money, the Prime Minister says.

There was a lot of misinformation about what the voice would do and what it would cost, Anthony Albanese has stated.

“This will actually save money,” he told Brisbane radio station B105.

“What you’ll get if we listen to people is more efficiency. You’ll get the dollars going to where they should go.

“This is about helping a group of Australians – three per cent of

Australians. It won’t have a direct impact at all on non-Indigenous Australians directly.”

Asked by a listener whether creating a specific body for Indigenous Australians in the Constitution would divide the nation, Mr Albanese replied that it would not.

“The idea of this is to work together to bring the country together,” he told the caller.

“If it comes up with a good idea, then governments should adopt it ... when we listen to people who are directly affected by an issue, we get better outcomes.”

But Opposition Leader Peter Dutton continues to argue the voice proposal

THE FACTS

• The question you will be asked is: A proposed law to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?

• The ballot paper clearly lays out that you should write “yes” in the box if you approve of the proposed alteration, and “no” if you do not.

• If you’re an Australian citizen over the age of 18, it is compulsory to vote.

lacks detail and that people who want to help Indigenous Australians will be forced to vote ‘no’ if their questions go unanswered.

“It just makes people, I think, more reluctant – tradies and others who are saying, ‘I want to help Indigenous people but the Prime Minister is not putting the detail out there, so I don’t understand it. I am not voting for it’,” he told Nine’s Today program.

If the referendum is successful, the voice would be a permanent but non-binding advisory body that would be able to make representations to the parliament and the government.

Former High Court chief justice Robert French was booked to address the National Press Club on the voice last week.

Mr French has previously dismissed arguments a voice could be subject to multiple legal challenges, describing it as “constitutionally sound”.

He’s also labelled legal arguments around the voice as “a shadow which distracts from the substantive”,

stating the High Court would likely consider the intent of the parliament when making any rulings.

“Put shortly, the voice provision provides for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, not as a race but as the First Peoples of Australia,” he told parliament earlier this year.

“That provides a significant shift away from the existing race-based legislative power that the Commonwealth has.”

But the argument doesn’t fly with Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle who says legal minds have differing views about the broadness of the wording.

“What was really clear from (a parliamentary committee) was that the risk seemed to be unquantifiable,” she told ABC TV.

The concerns were ignored by Labor who proceeded with the same wording anyway, the South Australian senator argued.

“It is not just the question that people are being asked, it is about the impact of the words on the Australian Constitution and by default, the Australian people,” she told ABC TV.

The voice referendum will be held on October 14.

HOW TO VOTE

Just like at a federal election, the Australian Electoral Commission will open thousands of polling places around the country. Polling places will be open between 8am and 6pm, local time, on voting day. You can cast your vote at any polling place in your state or territory. If you’ll be interstate on polling day, you will need to visit a designated interstate voting centre.

Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Management

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THE COLOURFUL LIFE OF COAST FLORIST

From Disney gigs to award-winning films and TV shows, one local businessman has spent a lifetime being creative. WORDS: Ruby Waller.

From Walt Disney artist and helping direct Oscar-nominated films to floristry, Mark Ingram has the ability to create visual masterpieces no matter his role.

Throughout his career, Mr Ingram

has been credited as second assistant director/assistant director in 55 film and television projects, including some many My Weekly Preview readers would be familiar with: Lion, Mabo, Red Dwarf, Wentworth and Offspring

“I did Wentworth’s first season,” he says. “And I remember sitting there one day talking to someone about it, and I said, ‘I can’t really see this taking off, because once you’ve done one season of a group of girls in prison, you know’.

“Eight seasons later and they’re still doing it.”

Lion (2016) was recognised for its topflight directorial work, with the project winning the esteemed Director’s Guild of America’s Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Feature Film in 2017.

“We like to call that award a crew Oscar,” Mr Ingram says. “Huge achievement … that was cool.”

Born in the UK as the son of a builder/architect, Mr Ingram has doodled and sketched for as long as he can remember. After school, he was offered a place at the prestigious Ravensbourne Art and Design College in London, but the world of the silver screen had other plans for him.

“I was about 18-19 when I got the Disney gig, and I was a junior artist for Walt Disney in London,” Mr Ingram says.

“It was a no-brainer. I turned down college, which was a big thing, but, you know, turning down Disney would have been even bigger.”

Fast forward six months and Mr

Ingram was working as a runner, ordering pizzas for the likes of music legends Paul and Linda McCartney.

He soon found himself on the production and post-production teams before uncovering his forte as a second assistant director.

“In the film industry, we call assistant directors the glue of the production department,” Mr Ingram says.

“So basically, you’ve got all your departments – makeup, wardrobe, camera, lighting, sound – but nobody talks to each other. Everything comes through us, and we hold it all together with the actors being our prime care.”

These days, Mr Ingram begins his mornings at 6am by opening his flower shop, Adore Flowers, in Mooloolaba.

His workplace brings him enormous joy. He has developed a system of knowing what works after establishing his first flower shop in London 23 years ago.

“One of the things I enjoy the most, and one of the things I enjoyed about the film industry, was people,” he says.

“In the film industry, you’re meeting different people every day. And in the flower shop, I’m meeting different customers every day.”

Ruby Waller is a University of the Sunshine Coast journalism student

35 luxury homes set in a forest backdrop.

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.

SINGLE & DOUBLE STOREY RESIDENCES FROM $862,000

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.

THE WRITE STUFF

Bestselling author Trent Dalton heads through the looking glass to reflect on his own life as he launches a new novel.

Trent Dalton is the international bestselling author of Boy Swallows Universe, which broke records to become the fastest-selling Australian debut novel ever, All Our Shimmering Skies and Love Stories His books have sold more than 1.2 million copies in Australia alone. Boy Swallows Universe has been adapted into a smash-hit theatrical production by Queensland Theatre Company and will

shortly be seen as a major Netflix series. The Sunshine Coast audience is in for a treat when Dalton appears at The Events Centre Caloundra later this month to talk about his latest book Lola in the Mirror. Tell us how Lola in the Mirror came to be –I can start by telling you what I wanted the book to feel like. There is this incredibly personal and intimate and sometimes terrifying thing that we do every day: I’m talking about looking into the mirror. That

deeply confronting moment when it’s all quiet and still and you look deep inside yourself and you see all of your irretrievable past, all of your tricky present and all your possible futures. I then had a seed of a moment for a meeting between two lovers. It takes place in the middle of the book, so I kind of moved narratively backwards and forwards from that one beautiful moment. How would you describe your novel? – Lola in the Mirror is for anyone who ever felt like they were going to collapse under the weight of sorrow. The book is also for all those beautiful souls who help us carry that weight. It’s an art story. It’s a crime story. It’s a mystery novel. And it’s a life story. Please share with us your writing process – I walked all the streets the characters walk, taking over 300 photographs of the very real cracks in the footpaths, the murals, graffiti, homeless shelters, trees etc. Then I printed all these photographs out and stuck them to the wall of my downstairs writing room. Then the routine starts. Drop the kids at school, go for a run, then fix a boiled egg and slice it up over one piece of avocado toast and make a strong coffee. I write solidly from 9am to 3pm, stopping halfway to eat a can of John West tuna. Repeat daily for roughly six months and you might look up one day and realise you have yourself a book. What significance does the act of looking

into a mirror hold for you? – When I was a boy, I used to look in the mirror and see wondrous versions of my future self staring back at me. But then I turned 15 and the reality of my life started erasing all these possible versions of me. Life and a dozen depressing adult parts of it – drugs, drink, unemployment, sorrow, loss, rage, regret –entered my thinking, seemingly permanently, and all I started to see was my present self. And I didn’t like what I saw. I didn’t like how sad that kid looked when he stared back at me. So, I stopped looking in the mirror for any real length of time. Didn’t feel like anything was going to change for the kid staring back at me. Lola represents a reason for the hero of my book to keep looking in the mirror. A reason to keep dreaming.

If not a writer, what would you be doing?

– I daresay I’d be in a small industrial warehouse in Virginia, Brisbane, boxing car parts and sending them to various mechanical workshops. I did that job for a year before I decided I wanted to be a writer. On my last day, my boss – a hard but beautiful man – gave me a farewell gift: a gold ballpoint Parker pen.

Event Details:

Tuesday, October 24, 6pm for a 7pm start. The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $25 per person. Bookings via council’s libraries website.

IMAGE: DAVID KELLY

Cr Ted Hungerford Division 7

One of the many terrific things about serving our community in my role as a Councillor is the people you meet and help every day.

And it was a real privilege to honour one of the genuinely great characters of Buderim recently, when we unveiled a permanent memorial for Peter Van Beek – Buderim’s beloved ‘waving man’.

For more than a decade, Peter stood beside the roundabout at the intersection of Stringybark and Ballinger roads every day and waved and smiled at passing motorists, residents and schoolchildren.

Sadly, Peter passed away in June last year, but his legacy of kindness lives on at the very roundabout where he delivered so much cheer to passers-by.

Hopefully, Peter’s Roundabout will inspire people to wave to each other and continue to spread kindness the way Peter did for all of us.

Get your wishes granted

The first Minor Grants round for this financial year closes on October 30.

Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $2000 for projects, events and activities that meet community need and provide community benefit.

It was great to see nine organisations from Division 7 receive Major Grants earlier this year, and I really urge organisations that could use some financial assistance to get their applications in.

Minor Grant applications can be submitted in one of six categories: Community Development; Community Facilities; Creative Development; Cultural Heritage; Economic Development and Sport and Recreation.

For more information, visit the council’s website and search for ‘minor grants’ or email grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Let’s talk

If you’ve got concerns, questions or suggestions regarding anything in Division 7, chat with me at the Old Post Office in Burnett Street, Buderim, from 10am to noon on the final Friday of each month. The next session will be on October 27.

Sunshine Coast Police, families, staff and community members gathered for National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD) to honour the officers who have been killed in the line of duty.

A memorial took place at the Kawana Waters Surf Club on September 29 – one of many held across the country.

Several representatives from local and state government, Crime Stoppers, Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Retired Police Association, surf lifesaving, Police Legacy and others showed their support and laid wreaths.

This year marked NPRD’s 35-year anniversary since its commencement in 1989. The day is a sombre reminder of the bravery and commitment of police officers, who protect and serve the community. It is also an opportunity to honour officers and staff members whose deaths did not occur as a consequence of their duty, with Sunshine Coast police grieving the loss of Senior Sergeant Nicholas Lehmann this year after a battle with leukaemia.

The names of Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow, killed at Wieambilla in December, were also added to the roll of honour.

“It is so incredibly important that we pause, that we reflect and that we remember those who have fallen and have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community,” Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll says.

“We do have elements of our job that are very dangerous, but we do that because we are passionate about keeping our community safe.”

Glass House grant recipients

Community groups in the Glass House electorate will receive $256,704.08, thanks to Round 116 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Announcing the successful recipients, Member for Glass House Andrew Powell says the amount is almost double what was doled out in the previous round. Successful grant recipients include the Mountain Quilters Club, Mooloolah Public Hall Association, Maleny Swimming Club and Maleny Street Gardeners Alliance, plus the Woodford and Region Men’s Shed and Wamuran Women’s Shed. Applications for the next round of grants close on November 7. Visit justice.qld.gov.au/ grants or phone 1800 633 619.

Yandina country music concert

Yandina will welcome guest artist Lynda Hansen to the Australian Country Music Association concert on Sunday, October 15. Enjoy the well-loved harmonies of Don and Phil playing a smattering of pop, rock ’n’ roll and bluegrass. There will also be popular country music and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites from local artists backed by a great house band. Head to the Hall of Fame at 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina, for a noon start. There will be raffle and door prizes. Bring your own lunch. Free tea and coffee are available. Entry is $8, with proceeds to go towards the upkeep of the hall. For all

inquiries, call 0437 191 004.

Cooloolabin Hall country market

The Cooloolabin Hall Association is holding a spring country market on Sunday, October 15, from 9am to 3pm at 787 Cooloolabin Road, Cooloolabin. This is a fundraiser to help with ongoing maintenance of the historic hall and to invite families and the surrounding communities to enjoy an old-fashioned market. There will be art and craft, produce, home baking, preserves, flowers and plants, rustic garden furniture, organic homegrown produce and bric-a-brac stalls. Other food will be available, plus children’s activities, raffles and live music. Buskers are welcome. Message Dee on 0459 207 453 for more details.

Surprise community donation

Twelve local veteran and other organisations have each received $10,000 in funding, courtesy of the Maroochy RSL’s community contribution program. Maroochy RSL CEO Jason Scanes says $17 million in funding has been donated to groups over the past 12 years. “We are thrilled to support so many important community groups and these donations are not possible without the support of Maroochy RSL’s members and guests and their generous patronage.” Recipients include Teens Take Control, STEPS Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore Scouts,

The Rotary Club of Mooloolaba, Inclusive Kids, Compass Assistance Dogs, Dragon Boats Abreast Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore Men’s Shed, Hear & Say Sunshine Coast, Act for Kids, Saltwater Veterans and Young Veterans Sunshine Coast.

Fisher awards nominations

Nominations are now open for the sixth annual Fisher Community Awards. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace says the awards recognise organisations and individuals who have made a difference to the community in the fields of education, employment, environment, and retirement. Mr Wallace is calling on the community to nominate these local champions. “I’m calling on mums and dads, teachers and bosses, employees and colleagues and everyone in between to nominate a great Sunshine Coast local or a local community-based organisation,” he says. Visit andrewwallacemp.com.au/awards for more information. Nominations close on Friday, October 20.

Noosa Biosphere Awards open

The 2023 Noosa Biosphere Awards are now open, recognising the individuals, businesses and organisations championing sustainability and making a difference in our community. The awards celebrate the efforts of those implementing innovative approaches to conservation and sustainable living in Noosa. Nominations close on Sunday, October 22. For details, visit noosabiosphere.org.au/awards.

Historic Caloundra walks

As part of the Sunshine Coast Open House Festival on October 21 and 22, Caloundra Family History will be conducting its popular historic walking tours of Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Bulcock Street Walk starts at 9am, while the Bulcock Beach event is from 2pm on both the Saturday and Sunday. Each tour will take 45 minutes. For more information and to sign up for the walks, visit

caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au.

Fundraising fashion event

A fashion parade featuring outfits from the Little Shop of Hope, Buderim, will take place on Saturday, October 21, at 2pm. The venue is the Connections Hall, Buderim Uniting Church, on the corner of Gloucester Road and King Street. Cost is $10 per person and includes afternoon tea. To book your ticket or for a table, email boylelj@gmail.com.

Golden Groovers dance troupe

The Golden Groovers dance troupe classes for seniors are held every Wednesday from 9.30am at Glass House Mountains Community Hall at 8 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains. Members rehearse musical theatre and cabaret-style dances with a focus on costume and comedy. Previous experience is welcomed but not necessary. There will also be an opportunity to go into the community and entertain at retirement villages, fundraising events and Christmas parties. For more information, find ‘Golden Groovers GHM’ on Facebook, or call Christine on 0414 451 438.

21 OCTOBER

POP & POUR – FESTIVAL ON WHEELS

Pop & Pour is a “Festival on Wheels”, showcasing local musicians and the food and beverage scene. Jump on board the fleet of Pop & Pour buses to move between five epic venues in the Noosa hinterland. Move between Blackflag Brewing, Terella Brewing, Imperial Hotel and Eumundi Brewery, Your Mates Bowls Pub, and Pomona Distilling Co using the hop-on/hop-off shuttle bus services from noon to 6pm. There’ll be cocktails, delicious snacks, and live music at each venue. Pop in and visit them all or pick one for the afternoon.

When: Saturday, October 21, noon-6pm. Where: Multiple locations.

Tickets: $95, via events.humanitix. com/sunshine-coast-pop-and-pourfestival-2023/tickets.

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

13-15 OCTOBER BUDERIM GARDEN FESTIVAL

Every year in October, as the sun-kissed landscapes of Buderim burst forth with a springtime kaleidoscope of colours, scents and textures, the Buderim Garden Festival emerges as a testament to the region’s rich horticultural heritage and the dedication of its passionate gardeners. This is the club’s signature event with markets, displays, competitions and open gardens spanning three days.

When: Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15. Multiple times.

Where: Multiple locations across Buderim. Tickets: $20, via buderimgardenclub.com/festival/.

14 OCTOBER

THE BEACH BOYS EXPERIENCE

For nearly 60 years, The Beach Boys have embodied summertime, sun, surfing, the beach, pretty girls in bikinis and driving with the top down. Favourites such as Surfin Safari, Surfin USA, Surfer Girl, Little Deuce Coupe, Barbara Ann and California Girls turned the warm-weather months into a blissful utopia where perpetual happiness, young love and endless freedom reigned. Now, The Beach Boys Experience brings to the stage a mesmerising vocal wall of harmonies to capture the iconic sounds of one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands ever.

When: Saturday, October 14, 7.30pm. Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $69, via theeventscentre.com. au/event/the-beach-boys-experience/.

22 OCTOBER

PEACHESTER HERITAGE CENTRE OPEN DAY

Peachester Heritage Centre is a new museum which opened in October 2019 and aims to tell the story of the pioneering families of the district. The museum, which is entirely staffed by volunteers, is home to the Jim Hall whittling collection and the Anzac gallery which honours servicemen and women of the district. Tributes to the timber and dairy industries and the sport of woodchopping are also on display.

When: Sunday, October 22, 10am-2pm.

Where: 956 Peachester Road, Peachester. Tickets: $5; free for children.

22 OCTOBER

PINK LADIES LUNCH & COCKTAIL PARTY

Experience a delightful afternoon at The Loose Goose Restaurant as it plays host to the Pink Ladies Lunch & Cocktail Party – a vibrant gathering celebrating friendship and support for breast cancer awareness.

When: Sunday, October 22, noon-4pm. Where: The Loose Goose, 3/175 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters.

Tickets: $95, via theloosegoose.com. au/22nd-october-pink-ladies-lunchcocktail-party/.

21 OCTOBER

FESTURI HINTERLAND

FESTURI Multicultural Music and Dance Festival celebrates cultural diversity by showcasing international musicians, dancers, local talent, delicious food, a children’s carnival, world village, street carnival, interactive workshop zone, and cultural art and craft.

When: Saturday, October 21, 10am-4pm.

Where: Beerwah Sportsground, 32 Sportsground Drive, Beerwah.

Tickets: Free event.

22 OCTOBER

BUDERIM FOUNDATION FASHION SHOW

The much-anticipated annual Buderim Foundation Fashion Show this year has a theme of “Spring Splendour”, with special guest hosts 7 Sunshine Coast’s Rosanna Natoli and the very entertaining Todd Kelly. The show’s catwalk will feature fashions with a coastal vibe for men and women.

When: Sunday, October 22, 2pm.

Where: Buderim War Memorial Hall, 1 Main Street, Buderim.

Tickets: $50 per person, via buderimfoundation.org.au/event/buderimfashion-parade/ or call Susi on 0474 220 895.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

The Bluebottles, Solbar, 7pm

Allan Cameron Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Shannon B, Alex Surf Club, 4pm Renny Field, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm

Billy Guy, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

DJ Mr. Sparkle, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Nana’s Pie, Solbar, 7pm

The Beach Boys Experience, The Events Centre, 7.30pm

Spectrum Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Mars Maddex, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm

Bucker Bros, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm

Dirt ‘n’ Diesel, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

Strung Out, Solbar, 6pm

Hot Pursuit, Maroochy RSL, 6pm

Captain Thunderbolt, Alex Surf Club, 4pm

Duology Acoustic Duo, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm

Ted Watson, Maroochy Surf Club, 2.30pm

Flanders Band, Palmwoods Hotel, 2pm

Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute, Banana Bender Pub, 3pm 80’s Recall, Mudjimba RSL, 1pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

open 5pm – 10pm 3 course Italian meal Entree and bubbles on arrival

Australia SUPPORTING

SPRING SPLENDOUR FASHION SHOW

SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER – 2PM

BUDERIM WAR MEMORIAL HALL

Includes FASHION PARADE from 10 BOUTIQUES LUXE RAFFLE PRIZES ENTERTAINMENT

RETURNING FOR A 4TH YEAR DUE TO POPULAR REQUEST

TICKETS $50 pp (+ online booking fee)

Tickets: events.humanitix.com/spring-splendour-fashion-show

Or call Susi on 0474 220 895 to arrange purchase + ticket pickup.

TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE DAY + SALES CLOSE 19TH OCT.

GUEST

ROSANNA

Featured is the Vassalli Kelly green or navy linen/viscose, wide-strap dress in sizes 8-18. Vassalli tops, shorts, skirts, dresses and jeans are available in store. Onyx Poppy Boutique, Shop 5/47 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5470 9222, onyxpoppyonline.com.au.

Gardenparty

This dress is a statement on its own, with the abstract leaf print in white/emerald. It looks fresh and modern. The keyhole halter neckline and skirt frills take this one from lunch to evening.

Sizes 6-16, $99.

Available atTreasure Store, The Wharf Mooloolaba, 0488 288 250.

Handmade, 18ct yellow gold green sapphire and diamond ring, $4980

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Tropicalparadise

Welcome summer with these stunning tropical styles. The Sienna top and pant, from Lula Soul, is an eye-catching set that is sure to make you stand out – the ideal choice for hot days and balmy nights.

Birds in Paradise, Zanzibar Resort, Mooloolaba, 5444 6204.

Modern

'40s style

This well-cut dress with a front-wrap bodice feature can be tied in different ways. The skirt is straight and flattering. Green, blue and red options, sizes 8-14, $99. Available at both our Treasure Stores: The Wharf Mooloolaba, 0488 288 250. Hastings Street, Noosa, 0434 320 130.

Coloursmash

Nicosia – this vividly painted, tropical jungle dress in lively cool rayon is available now for $109.

Friends Boutique, 65 Burnett Street, Buderim.

422, avenuejjewellery.com.au.

This is 100 per cent Italian linen: pants, top and button-up shirt. Available in sizes XS to XXXL. Floret Boutique has the most-fabulous finds in flowers, gifts, Christmas decorations and fashion.

Floret, 138 Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina, 0447 421 951.

Earthy tones

Relaxed greens and browns are in store now. Pure Footwear, Buderim, 5456 4440.

Ziera Konyise Nude-Nude

18ct white gold pear-cut emerald and diamond cluster drop earrings, $12,950

9ct rose gold 'Dearest' diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz daisy stud earrings, $1550

Ayala Bar earrings, $205

This stunning Zoe Kratzmann Tactic dress in pine is available at Coast Store, 67 The Esplanade, Maroochydore, 0423 247 372, coaststore.com.au.

our exquisite collection in store now. Avenue J Jewellery, Mooloolaba, 5444 4

Catalinas Saffron wedge

Sundowner Clipper sandal

15ct yellow gold mid-Victorian, large curb-link bracelet with blue enamel Forget Me Nots, $8200

Stand

out

Make a statement with bold pieces in store now.

Eyes on Buderim, 5477 0293, or book an appointment at eyesonbuderim.com.au.

Floaty fun

Our feminine chiffon waterfall dress is a gorgeous style we keep all-year round by just changing the sleeve and hemline each season. Mint/orange and pink/blue, sizes 6-16, $99. Available at both our Treasure Stores: The Wharf Mooloolaba, 0488 288 250. Hastings Street, Noosa, 0434 320 130.

Colour

Palms

& pattern

Find Hey Layla in Forest Glen and our sister store Little Layla in Palmwoods. Featured is the Jaase Palmetto Ebony maxi dress. Hey Layla, Forest Glen Village Centre, Grammar School Way, Forest Glen, 5293 7754.

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Shop Lulalife and Lula Soul Summer in store at Onyx Poppy Sippy Downs. Explore our stunning resortwear dresses, tops, pants and more. Onyx Poppy Boutique, Shop 2/11-19 Chancellor Village Boulevard, Sippy Downs (across the road from the Chancellor Tavern), 5470 9222, onyxpoppyonline.com.au.

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sheenEmerald

Beautiful resortwear brand Waterlily Flutter mini dress in silver lurex mixed with shades of green make this ideal for summer. No ironing required, 100 per cent cotton, true to size.

Boutique Bliss Fashions & Accessories, Cotton Tree, 0473 506 396, boutiquebliss.com.au.

Bespokefinds

Beautiful rings and pendants in shades of serene green and silver are available in store now.

To Hold & To Have, 98 King Street, Buderim, 5477 0561, toholdandtohave.com.au.

White gold Queensland sapphire swirl ring

Diamond filigree pendant

Chrome tourmaline and Tahitian pearl set in 18K white gold

Columbian emerald and trapezoid diamond dress ring

local eats. Sweet spot for good vibes

Alex Surf Club is arguably the best seat on the beach, with great food and friendly service – all in one incredible location. Grab a seat at one of the various dining locations: the Bistro, Kiosk or Bluff Bar. Your tastebuds will be rewarded. The menus feature family-value meals cooked with some of the best locally grown and made produce on the Sunshine Coast. There is all-day dining available and blackboard specials every day. Alex Surf Club, 167 Alexandra Parade, Alex Headland, 5443 6677, alexsurfclub.com.au.

Heads up

You’ll love the food lovingly created by chef Andrew Wilcox and his team at Park & Cove.

Andrew is a third-generation local of Noosa who shares his passion for the region and vibrant produce with a lively kitchen team and delighted diners.

I love the vibe here, as Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas is nestled in the serenity of Noosa National Park. Spend your days lazing in the inviting free-form swimming pool, pamper yourself in Stephanie’s Ocean Spa, or just take it easy. Worldclass shopping and restaurants are a short 500-metre stroll away in the bustling hub of Hastings Street and Main Beach.

Treat yourself to a break away …

Spice up your week and join WAT Den each Monday from 4pm as the passionate bartenders shake things up with rotating blends of the beloved classic margarita cocktail. Whether you’re a lover of spice or prefer something sweet, pull up a chair, try something new and raise your glass to a great week ahead.

WAT Den,105 Mooloolaba Esplanade, open Monday-Sunday until midnight, watden.com.au.

Have you heard? Dee Den in Buderim has recently dropped a new menu to celebrate the new season. Indulge in fresh, summery flavours with an exciting lineup of creative cocktails and mouth-watering creations. Some highlights we tried were the Black Garlic Grilled King Prawns, Sticky Pork Belly Salad, and Thai Herbed Grilled Chicken. Perhaps, the biggest change of all is that everything marked ‘GF’ in the menu is now meticulously prepared separately to cater for coeliacs.

Dee Den, 1st Floor, 87 Burnett Street, Buderim, and see the menu and book at deeden.com.au, 5445 3405, FB/IG: @deedenbuderim.

With Lake Kawana as the backdrop, Wildflower Kitchen at the Mercure Sunshine Coast offers the ideal setting for your dining experience or event, utilising fresh local produce in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It is open seven days for breakfast and dinner (lunch Wednesday-Friday).

Mercure Hotel, 9 Florey Boulevard, Birtinya, 5334 9555, wildflowerkitchen.com.au.

Established in 1912, the Club Hotel Namba is a culinary experience. Art-deco ambience complements an extensive range of fine wine, whisky and gin, as well as exotic cocktails from the mixologists. It’s simply old school, bringing friends and family together to enjoy share plates, pub classics or modern creativity at affordable prices.

Club Hotel Namba,80 Currie Street, Nambour, 0435 262 995, clubhotelnamba.com.au.

Martin Duncan Sunshine Coast Foodie

A review of the latest and greatest places to eat, drink and be seen on the Sunshine Coast.

local eats.

Chef’s talk

Q: Describe your cooking style or the cuisine you specialise in?

A. Obviously being Asian, I naturally lean towards Asian cuisine. However, I love breaking barriers and using ingredients in an unconventional way to shake things up. Think of the classic Thai dressing nam jim – but made using yuzu and mandarin instead of the traditional lime, or a good ol’ Sticky Pork Belly but with Korean gochujang caramel and cacao.

Q: Do you have a favourite local ingredient to work with and why?

A. Even though we’re an Asian-inspired venue, I try to utilise native ingredients where I can. Some of my favourites are finger limes, old man saltbush and pepperberry. Why? Because these ingredients not only pay homage to Australia’s rich culinary heritage, they also have a distinct flavour profile but will make you go, ‘Hey, that’s something different!’.

Q: What is your favourite dish on the menu right now?

A. It’s a two-way tie between the Scallop Sashimi and Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek Massaman Curry. One is a flavour explosion in the mouth and the other is a warm, comfy hug from a bowl.

Q: What do you love most about your role?

A. The same philosophy behind Dee Den: unhinged, reckless creativity.

Q: What do you love to cook at home?

A. Ironically, like many chefs, I don’t cook at home ... at all. Surprise!

Q: What are the most popular dishes since opening?

A. The Betel Leaf, Popcorn Chicken and Beef Cheek Massaman have consistently been our top three most-popular items.

If you’re hungry for Italian trattoria-style cuisine, discover All’ Antica Italian Restaurant. All’ Antica is one of the Sunshine Coast’s must-try dining experiences, with an exciting mix of traditional dishes. All’ Antica, 3/115A Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina, 5444 0988, allantica.com.au.

Forest Glen Artisan Cafe is a pie and coffee lover’s dream. Individually handcrafted gourmet pies are made on site by secondgeneration pie maker Rod Meldrum. Gluten-free pie options also are available. Rod is baking traditional Aussie desserts while Jasmin, from La Farina Patisserie, makes gluten-free and dairy-free French entremet (a multi-layered mousse-based cake). Hope to see you in Forest Glen.

Forest Glen Artisan Cafe, 0475 620 840, 1/3 5 Village Centre Way, Forest Glen.

Park & Cove is your special place for all occasions. Drop by for a hearty meal or an aperitif, as daylight turns a pink hue over the peninsula. The curated local beverages are always flowing, and there’s plenty to keep the kids immersed – especially at the bespoke ice-cream trolley.

Welcome to this sunny coastal kitchen.

Park & Cove Noosa, 33a Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads, 5455 2209, parkandcovenoosa@peppers.com.au, parkandcovenoosa.com.au.

Maroochy RSL offers diners a selection of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Executive chef Gareth Little has designed meals to cater for busy office workers, holiday visitors and residents, featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Maroochy RSL, 105 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore, 5443 2211, maroochyrsl.com.au.

Mooloolaba’s iconic and much-loved Bauhinia Chinese Restaurant is excited to announce its official grand re-opening on Thursday, October 26. Bauhinia welcomes back all its loyal customers, past and present, to help celebrate the opening week. The menu will feature many of Bauhinia’s original dishes that locals know and love, plus some new and exciting additions to the menu that have been passed down through generations, giving you the absolute best of authentic Chinese dining. To book a table, call the friendly team on 5477 5488 or visit the Bauhinia Facebook page. Bauhinia Chinese Restaurant, 15 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba, 5477 5488.

Mike Meesuwan, Dee Den head chef

Escape to The Boathouse Restaurant at The Surf Club Mooloolaba – a culinary beachfront sanctuary offering all-day dining. Nestled in the heart of the Coast, it’s family friendly, with breathtaking views. The modern Australian cuisine showcases locally sourced Mooloolaba seafood. Savour every moment at The Boathouse, one bite at a time. The Surf Club Mooloolaba, The Esplanade Mooloolaba, 5444 1300, thesurfclub.com.au.

It is said that caffeine is the foundation of our food pyramid. Café Rubia’s vibrant indoor and outdoor café is where coffee and cake meet late-night al fresco dining. Café Rubia is fresh and contemporary, catering for our relaxed Sunshine Coast lifestyle. From fuelling up on your favourite coffee from 7.30am or lunching with the team from work, through to late-night snacks, our delicious all-day dining menu covers everything from breakfast, risottos, burgers and salads to snacks and desserts.

• Open for breakfast from 7.30am daily

• Breakfast menu

• Lunch until late (menu from 11am to 9pm)

• All-day dining includes sweet treats of cakes, scones and everything in between to accompany your hot and cold beverages.

Café Rubia,10 Courage Street, Sippy Downs, 5450 4288, thebowertree.com.au.

Signaturedish.

Tropical Treatment

As we get back into the summer months, treat yourself to a refreshing libation that transports you to your fave island getaway.

Ingredients

50ml blended whisky

30ml lime juice

30ml watermelon syrup

60ml grapefruit juice

2 dashes Angostura bitters soda

Method

Acqua is one of Caloundra’s newest and most-enticing culinary offerings – a waterfront destination for good food and great times, boasting a down-to-earth menu, with breathtaking water views over Pumicestone Passage. Lunch, dinner and drinks are available every day of the week, with breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Acqua Restaurant & Bar, corner of The Esplanade and Otranto Avenue, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, 5492 8155, acquarestaurant.com.au.

It’s a super-easy cocktail to make. Grab a highball glass and simply pour the ingredients over ice (no shaking required). Top it off with a little soda and stir gently. Then garnish it with a grapefruit wedge. Sit back and enjoy!

WAT Den,105 Mooloolaba Esplanade, open Monday-Sunday until midnight, watden.com.au.

Our Beach Bars are evolving and it’s time for us to share our fresh new vibes. We’re taking things to a whole new level. So, join us and welcome our divine new menu every day of the week. Imagine walking into a venue with the most beautiful setting … bright, clean, and luxurious … and being welcomed with a warm smile and a menu to take you through to the next stage of the day that you previously thought you didn’t have time for. The old reality escapes as the Beach Bar vibes kick in. It’s time for some baked brie, pork belly and the most amazing seasoned fries you’ve ever tasted. And don’t forget a perfectly crisp glass of the best-chilled wine on a hot Sunshine Coast afternoon. At Cotton Tree Beach Bar, we’re here

to look after you. We believe in creating a legacy of excellence that will endure for years to come. Stop in for a cold one. Breathe in the fresh air and soak up the waterfront views. We can’t wait to make your next Sunshine Coast dining experience perfect, as it should be. Looking for your new local? Cotton Tree Beach Bar is waiting. The venue is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. There’s no excuse to be missing out on our exceptional hospitality and beachfront atmosphere. See you at the Beach Bar!

Cotton Tree Beach Bar, Shop 2, 13-15 The Esplanade, Maroochydore, 3132 8484, or book online via cottontreebeachbar.com.au.

ENTANGLED IN OUTDATED TECH THERE’S THE DOOR, BOYS

Jane Stephens has had enough of shark nets remaining on our beaches, snaring whales as the ‘byproduct’ of their catches.

The cries of a mama humpback for her tangled calf pierced the pre-dawn sky on a perfectly ordinary spring day at Alexandra Headland recently. It was distressing, gut-wrenching and so very avoidable.

Some people reported hearing the eerie calls well before midnight. By the time the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries kicked into gear, the babe was wrapped up like a Christmas bonbon, with the mother swaying, agitated and desperate.

Another calf suffered the same fate in another shark net two days later – this time at Noosa. Both calves swam off, but marine biologists say that doesn’t mean the depleted, damaged babes will make it to the end of their long voyage south. The whale migration period is not over yet. It is unthinkable that more of these gentle giants are likely to suffer unnecessarily before it ends. Eight were entangled on the Sunshine Coast last season.

Enough is enough: shark nets have got to go. The intention of shark nets was never to be a safety screen for the people. How could it be, when they are only 200m long and six metres deep? They were originally designed to deter sharks from establishing

territories, not protect beachgoers absolutely. Nets offer those who dip and paddle a false sense of security and are 1930s technology. Where else would we accept outdated safety standards? Not on the roads, not in our homes and not on our streets, that is for certain.

In southern NSW, where nets are installed only for the warmer months, the calls to get rid of them has become shrill. Among the naysayers is Waverley Council, which is responsible for Bondi Beach. These educated, right-thinking councils say there must be better ways to prevent negative human/shark interactions.

And there are: worldwide, the use of drones and the tagging and tracking of sharks have found success. Shark education programs in person and on social media have broadened awareness. Sharks move in and out of shared spaces almost always without negative encounters. When they do bite, it is simply an apex predator choosing the ‘wrong’ food. QFish data shows that this year, almost 100 creatures have been wrapped up in Coast shark nets so far. Most were no danger to us at all.

Enough. Let’s get the nets out and the drones up.

Ashley Robinson is beginning to ‘see daylight’ about the southern invasion of Queensland that has been good and bad for our quality of life.

Ihad a light-bulb moment the other day when I was somehow roped into a SMS group chat with a whole bunch of blokes, most of whom are originally from across the border.

They all took much delight in the fact that Queensland teams had no luck in the NRL, NRL State Championship, NRLW and AFL grand finals. As a state, we had four chances and came up with a donut – which really tickled the fancy of the peanuts in the group chat.

I started getting the impression that they really don’t like us up here and it did make me wonder why they are living here: climate, I suppose, not camaraderie with the locals. It got me wondering what the southern invasion has done for our great state of Queensland – not financially, but culturally.

I suppose if we didn’t have them here, there would be no AFL or NRL and that would be quite sad. Probably even more importantly, we would still be drinking beers out of 5/7/10 ounce glasses, rather than the schooner glasses demanded by the interlopers only a few decades ago. I remember working in Maroochy Pub, now

the Duporth Tavern, and there would be a demand for schooners. You immediately knew those patrons were from the south –that, the tattoos and the demand for VB or Tooheys when, back in the day up here, you had a choice of XXXX or Carlton Draught.

So, they have given us something, I suppose. Roundabouts is another contribution and, particularly when you go to Noosa, there is a fine example of what the great southern influx has done for us. But we still aren’t sure how to handle them yet.

The biggest contribution they have made is attitude: they are totally convinced they are smarter than us and want to change what we do, but they still want to live here. Confusing, hey.

And they still live up here with no daylight saving. How do they put up with it? We all know the cows will be confused and the curtains will fade if we have daylight saving. I don’t get how they can’t understand that.

Anyway, as for my little group of sledgers, happy for you to head back down south, boys. Both states’ IQ numbers will go up, as I reckon we have taught you a few things while you have been here.

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.

SNAKEY ABOUT START TO HOLIDAY

Sami Muirhead realises a little too much nature can be bad for you after an up close and personal encounter with group of pythons.

My holiday was nearly ruined, thanks to a den of snakes. Well, to be fair, my husband would argue I was the source of the threat to ruin the much-anticipated family getaway.

We caught a plane, a train and then a boat for good measure to reach our Airbnb holiday house, nestled on the bank of the Hawkesbury River in NSW.

We stayed a few doors up from my friend of 33 years on the actual bank of this fascinating part of the world where life revolves around the river.

Every item of food, clothing and furniture needs to be boated in on a small barge or watercraft. Time has been turned back in this isolated stretch that is home to just 40 cottages and weathered homes.

I was craving time off the grid. Slow days. Seclusion. Serenity. Time to turn off the mobile and focus on river time which I hoped would include hot cups of tea and reading many books with the company of our two families and the ebb and flow of the brown tide.

Except that first morning after finally reaching paradise, as I took my very first cup of tea on the wooden balcony –thinking it was all too blissful and all too

good to be true – I nearly stepped on a large python slithering around the outside chair legs. I dropped the tea and ran back inside where I slammed the sliding glass door.

I am terrified of snakes. Petrified. They may be the cold-blooded ones, but they leave my blood feeling like ice. A slow and creepy show unfolded before our eyes.

Four more snakes slithered out of the gutters and onto our balcony. Yes! Five large snakes were looking at us as they twisted around each other in slow motion.

The holiday home had transformed into a house of horror. As I focused on trying to breathe, five snakes slithered near each other in some sort of spring love-dance routine. Disgusting. A snake orgy of sorts.

As thoughts of burning down the house went through my mind, I rang the owner to inform her of the grim situation. You know what she said to me to snap me out of my hysteria and calm me down? She offered me a Dan Murphy’s voucher in return for putting up with the snakes and our word we would not write a bad review.

A little sugar from Uncle Dan bought me back to my senses and the rest of the holiday was a breeze. Genius.

I did, however, come home with a tick in my head. The animal kingdom 2 v Sami 0.

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

Reserve Bank of Australia a sticky inflation challenge: Australian shortterm interest rates are likely needing to go higher to combat rising wage costs as a result of falling productivity.

Jake Brown, Ord Minnett Buderim.

HEADLINES DON’T TELL FULL AUST/U.S. STORY

At a headline level, Australia and the United States appear similar.

Australian real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is up 2.1 per cent year on year (YoY), not far behind the US at 2.5 per cent YoY. Australia’s underlying inflation has eased to 5.7 per cent YoY, not too far above the US at 4.9 per cent YoY. But these similarities mask four significant divergences that pose challenges for domestic and foreign markets.

First, Australia’s consumer fundamentals are stunning: 12 percentage points (ppts) behind US consumers – the result of a sharply higher interest burden, relatively weak asset prices, falling real wages and depressed sentiment. This threatens Australian growth and earnings. But for the US, a robust consumer and a re-accelerating economy threaten higher interest rates which are now being openly discussed again by members of the US Fed.

Second, Australian trend productivity is down 0.5 per cent per annum (pa) – far below the US which is up 1.5 per cent pa. This divergence reflects weak Australian business investment, re-regulation, a poor energy transition and labour hoarding. This hits growth and gives the

Third, Australia’s key trading partner China is growing at its slowest pace on record, reflecting modest stimulus and significant structural headwinds. In the absence of the traditional Big Bang reform, China’s outlook is a major challenge for Australia, with its exposure at nine per cent of GDP, but of little impact to the US at 0.8 per cent of GDP.

Fourth, Australia has returned its Federal budget to a surplus 0.9 per cent of GDP and debt to a pre-COVID 19.4 per cent of GDP, while the US deficit has ballooned to 7.4 per cent of GDP and debt has risen 15.9 ppts to 103.6 per cent of GDP.

That said, there is no political appetite to drive US fiscal consolidation. However, the recent surge in US bond yields to levels we haven’t seen since 2007 may encourage changes. We view Australia’s fiscal position as a short-term tailwind that has been supported by elevated commodity prices.

Investment implications? A weak consumer, falling productivity and slow China pose some challenges for Australian businesses. While the US seems better placed, robust consumer spending should pressure the US Fed to raise rates again which will negatively impact markets.

We have already seen a reacceleration of economic activity in the US and bond yields have subsequently surged. We are very underweight the US.

Jake Brown is an authorised representative (No. 1272311) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121.  Jake can be reached on 5430 4444 or jbrown@ ords.com.au.

AFRICAN WILDLIFE, ADVENTURES AND THE GREAT APES

It was startling – the hooting, the screaming. The female held out a hopeful hand to catch a few drops of blood and maybe a morsel of flesh. I had just witnessed chimpanzees collaborating to hunt and kill a young baboon. Sharing the spoils of this kill was limited to the alpha males.

I was still and alone on a narrow forest path in Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania.

This was M group: a little-visited band of chimpanzees habituated by researchers in the ’60s, so I was more than a little wary. At the time, my husband and I were

managing a small lodge in the remote heart of the national park – an hour by boat along the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika and then five hours by bush plane to the safari town of Arusha.

Astonishingly beautiful Mahale Mountains is a drawcard for well-heeled tourists and home to one species of endangered great ape: the chimpanzee.

Jane Goodall’s questionable anthropomorphic view of chimpanzees brought them world attention. Since we share 98 per cent of our DNA, it is clearly hard not to humanise them. Now Bonobo, chief of the M group, with 70 kilograms of

bristling, rolling shoulders was decisively knuckle-walking in my direction. His coalition was following. I submissively dropped my eyes and turned my head.

Pleased with his success in ensuring I knew who was boss, he scoops up a log and tosses it before slamming both feet onto a tree trunk. The forest echoes.

It’s impressive and, truthfully, I am a little bit scared. Witnessing that sequence of events is an unexpected privilege.

However, in the months that followed, it became apparent that increased human visitation was putting M group at risk. In that year, 20 per cent of the group died from human influenza. There were sad accounts of the effect these deaths had on the remaining members: an orphaned infant whimpering to be carried and a mother clutching her dead baby for days.

Following the outbreak, Frankfurt Zoological Society employed us to create a viewing code to protect chimpanzees from infectious human diseases. Today, our code of recommendations allows tourists to safely visit the chimpanzees.

As I write this, I can’t help but draw parallels to the pandemic practices of social distancing, face masks and the ‘if sick, stay home’ mantra.

It was an honour to be an integral part of creating change that helped with the conservation of this great ape.

WORDS: Teena Chumbley.

Trekking with chimpanzees (or gorillas) is an awe-inspiring experience. Want to know more? Contact teena@ theinfinitehorizon.net.

CRUISING ICELAND IN THE HEIGHT OF LUXURY

Cruising around Iceland is a wonderful experience. Cruising around Iceland with Silversea on the luxurious Silver Moon takes it to another level.

Silver Moon as a ship is, without doubt, one of the finest at sea. The décor, design, layout, spacious suites and public areas are all award winning. The staff went above and beyond to look after our every need and personalise the entire service experience. Having our own butler was the icing on the cake.

With only 598 passengers at maximum capacity, boarding the cruise was quick and easy. Our favourite restaurant was Kaseki: a Japanese restaurant, where the food is served with a sense of theatre. The overall food experience on board was amazing and having a choice of eight fantastic dining options on a boutique cruise ship of this size certainly exceeded our expectations.

The shore excursions were included and provided a great insight into the local culture and this amazing destination. The suites are luxuriously appointed and extremely spacious, with plenty of room to dine in your cabin or on your balcony, should you so desire.

Our 10-night circumnavigation of Iceland began in Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland. One of my favourite experiences was Torshavn, in the Faroe Islands. We visited the Gjogv Village, which is a small, isolated settlement located at the end of a deep valley. The view of the coloured houses from the mountains is stunning. Another highlight of this cruise was Heimaey Island, with its black lava fields created from the 1973 volcanic eruptions.

Iceland thrives on the fishing

industry and the locals know the ocean is healthy when the puffins and seabirds are happy and thriving.

The combination of an amazing destination and a luxurious cruise made for a magical holiday. The service and attention to detail from all the Silversea staff exceeded our expectations. I would not hesitate in recommending Silversea

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to you for your next holiday, and I look forward to cruising with them again in the future.

If you would like to learn more about Silversea Cruises, head along to our free information evening on October 24. For more information, call Anita Kumar at Travel Associates Caloundra on 1300 212 896.

CONNECTING THE COAST

It’s no secret that our region is on the up.

Sunshine Coast Airport has experienced record passenger growth over the past 12 months, breaking records and connecting our region like never before.

Let’s face it: we want to travel, and the world wants to visit.

In January this year, Bonza flew its inaugural flight from its home base at Sunshine Coast Airport to the Whitsunday Coast – the first flight in what has been a game-changing partnership for our region.

With the help of Bonza, the return of Air New Zealand and the support of existing airline partners, Sunshine Coast Airport has become the fastest-growing airport in Australia. This growth goes to show just how desirable the Sunshine Coast and Noosa are as holiday destinations – and why wouldn’t they be?

People want to experience our beautiful beaches, incredible restaurants, breweries and rolling hinterland. There is so much for people to experience. With the airport soon to be connected to 14 destinations, thanks to the newly announced Darwin service set to take off from November 29, travellers have more options and flexibility than ever before.

Most importantly, new direct services to and from Sunshine Coast Airport have

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been game changers when it comes to connecting with friends and family.

Coast locals now have the option of flying directly from their local airport straight to capital cities and regional centres across Australia.

Forget the long drive north, or battling the Bruce Highway south, you can now park and fly from your own backyard. For ease and convenience with more connections, Sunshine Coast Airport is the natural choice. Visit sunshinecoastairport.com.au.

SILVERSEA CRUISES 2025 VOYAGE COLLECTION LAUNCH

Travel Associates with Silversea Cruises invite you to uncover the hidden and discover the iconic, on a collection of 2025/26 Voyages into the authentic heart of the world with Silversea Cruises.

WHERE: The Lakehouse, 15 Freshwater Place, Mountain Creek

WHEN: Tuesday 24th October from 5.30pm

SUPPLIED: Enjoy Canapes & Light Refreshments

RSVP: Essential by Friday 20th October, call to reserve your spot.

home style

Patterned tiles are making a comeback, injecting personality and style into homes. There is a movement towards bold and intricate patterns – whether it’s for an entire room or as an eye-catching feature. Geometric designs, Moroccan-inspired patterns and artistic encaustic tiles – the options and colours are endless.

STEP INTO STYLE: EXPLORE THE LATEST IN FLOORING

As homeowners’ interest in functional and sustainable design grows, the flooring industry is evolving to offer a range of options suitable for all tastes and preferences.

NATURAL ELEGANCE

Timber remains a popular flooring choice, thanks to its classic look and timeless elegance. The warm hues and natural texture of timber floors suit both contemporary and traditional home design. In addition to this natural product, there is now also a range of sustainable engineered options.

Hear us out. Today’s vinyl floor options are much better than days gone by. Luxury vinyl planks are gaining traction due to their quality and style options. These planks mimic the look of timber, stone or even ceramic tiles. They are durable, water resistant and are able to be installed over existing flooring, too.

Combining a timber look and intricate wood grain, the Virtuo Classic 55 XL vinyl tile is available from Harvey Norman, Maroochydore Homemaker Centre

Cork and bamboo flooring, which are renewable and biodegradable, are becoming more popular due to their eco-friendly properties. Additionally, recycled materials, reclaimed wood and carpet tiles made from recycled fibres are other options for homeowners who want to reduce their environmental impact.

When you consider hardwood takes 20 to 120 years to mature enough to harvest but between five and seven for bamboo, it’s easy to see why bamboo is a wise, eco-friendly choice. It grows rapidly in the wild without needing harsh fertilisers or other chemicals.

To ensure the bamboo you buy is responsibly harvested, check it is FSC certified.

Source: Choices Flooring

TILES ON TREND

NEW VINYL

GO ECO

A LITTLE LUXE

While minimalism is a popular choice when it comes to flooring, plush carpets are making a comeback. Ideal for bedrooms and living spaces, carpets can add warmth, as well as cosy aesthetic and textural visual elements to a room.

Pictured is the plush Brease Evaro carpet from Choices Flooring

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING

Much-anticipated annual awards ceremony highlights the best of the best in regional building and design.

innovations,” Mr Smith says.

“As the peak industry body, one of HIA’s major objectives is to foster a collaborative and supportive community among local industry professionals.

“HIA’s leadership and vision has assisted to drive positive changes and initiatives that encourage growth, sustainability and advancement within the housing sector.”

The night of nights to showcase excellence in housing across the region is here again. On October 13, the Housing Industry Association will hold its prestigious annual Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay housing awards.

Each year, the awards recognise the best of the best in building and design in a time when the local industry has seen key trends and immense changes, largely due to an increase in demand as the region grows.

HIA Sunshine Coast branch manager Ken Smith says this year’s awards ceremony promises to be the most anticipated event yet.

He says there has been a recordbreaking number of award entries received from talented professionals across the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay region, despite the significant challenges faced in the industry over recent years.

“All key players within the construction industry – including builders, designers, contractors, suppliers and government representatives – will be represented at the awards night, proving a night of celebration as well as a chance to learn from each other’s successes and

For more information on the HIA Housing Awards, visit hia.com.au and search for ‘Sunshine Coast Awards’.

THE EVENT

The HIA-BlueScope TRUECORE steel Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay Housing Awards will be held on October 13 at Maroochy RSL. The event celebrates the accomplishments of the region’s housing industry and acknowledges the remarkable talent that continues to shape the landscape of the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay. Be sure to pick up a copy of the October 26 edition of My Weekly Preview to read about the winners.

Troy Ware Constructions is in the running for Custom Built Home $500,000 to $1 million

“One of HIA’s major objectives is to foster a collaborative and supportive community”

Ken Smith

NEW RULES FOR ENERGY SAVING COMING

Juggling wants and desires against the bank balance challenges most Australians across nearly every aspect of life, including when it comes to our housing choices.

For many people, living in an energy-efficient home is high on the list of priorities, with some motivated by wanting to do their bit for the planet and others seeking simply to control rising electricity bills.

Traditionally, most of the legislation around energy efficiency has focused on the building envelope, imposing specific requirements on the insulation of walls, roofs and floors and aiming to reduce the amount of power it takes to artificially heat or cool the home.

New legislation is being introduced in Queensland from May 1 next year. The minimum energy-efficiency rating for all new homes will increase to seven stars and a ‘whole of home’ energy budget will be introduced, which considers the performance of some fixed appliances, including heating and cooling systems, hot water systems and pool pumps. It could save $185 per year from your electricity bill.

HIA’S FIVE TIPS FOR ACHIEVING THE ADDITIONAL STAR AT MINIMAL COST IN YOUR OWN HOME

1. Location, location, location – orientation is fundamental to achieving a higher energy rating. In Southeast Queensland, face active spaces such as the living, kitchen and dining areas to true north where possible. Match the house design to the block of land.

2. Remember, the bigger the home, the more difficult it will be to meet the new requirements. High levels of insulation, good-quality window frames and lighter colour schemes will help.

3. Add ceiling fans to habitable rooms and include a covered outdoor area as part of the design for an added bonus.

4. A wall-to-window ratio of five per cent can help to contain costs. While double glazing can have a big impact on overall energy efficiency, it is costly. Try tinted glass instead. Different window types such as louvres can also deliver better results.

5. Get the energy assessor involved early in the design process. In some cases, energy assessors will recommend significant changes to your preferred home design to meet the new requirements.

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Custom Built Home: This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of an individual house which has been uniquely designed and built on contract specifically for the site and according to the requirements and brief of a client.

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Spec Home: This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of an individual home which is not built to a client’s brief, and nor is it on display to the public as a repeatable housing design.

Residential Design: This award recognises excellence in the design of a residential building (single or multi dwelling).

Cavalier Homes has this home in the running for Spec Home and Residential Design

Troy Ware Constructions

Orenshaw Designer Homes is vying for Custom Built Home $1 million to $1.5 million

This home from Saltair Modular is up for Custom Built Home $500,000 to $1 million

Cabinet House has this entry in the running for Kitchen up to $30,000

Kitchen Design: This award recognises excellence in the design of a renovated or new kitchen in a residential building.

SNAPSHOT

Here are all the categories for this year’s HIA Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay Housing Awards:

• Home of the Year

• People’s Choice Award

• Custom Built Home

• Display Home

• Renovation/Additions Project

• Outdoor Project

• Spec Home

• Townhouse/Villa Development

• Townhouse/Villa of the Year

• Innovation in Housing

• Small Lot Housing

• Apprentice of the Year

• Student Excellence Award

• Kitchen of the Year

• Kitchen Design

• Bathroom of the Year

• Bathroom Design

• Apartment Complex

• Apartment of the Year

• Steel Frame Project

• GreenSmart Sustainable Home

• Modular and Prefabricated Housing

Design, Build & Install

Living Choice is entered in the Townhouse / Villa Development

Townhouse / Villa Development: This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of a low-rise, multiple-dwelling residential project.

• Innovation in Materials and Products

• Residential Design

• Affordable Housing.

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DISABILITY EXPO RETURNS TO CALOUNDRA FOR SIXTH YEAR

Regional Disability Expo is back for its sixth year.

This is a great experience not to be missed by anyone whose life may have been affected by someone living with a

disability or in the aged care sector.

This is a unique event aimed at bringing the disability community together.

The focus is on celebrating life, and

there are plenty of ways attendees can become empowered through learning about products, services and the latest technologies.

The Expo is brimming with opportunities to ask questions, allowing carers, family, friends, and individuals to make more informed choices.

Areas covered include:

• Allied health

• Autism

• Care services

• Carers

• Children 0 -16 years

• Cleaning & garden maintenance

• Employment & education

• Holiday options

• Housing & modifications

• Independent living

• Mental health

• NDIS plan management

• Products

• Respite services

• Sport & recreation

• Support co-ordination

• Transport and modified cars

• Aged care

Regardless of your ties to disabilities, we would like to invite you to attend this year’s Regional Disability Expo at the Caloundra Indoor Stadium – North St Golden Beach on Thursday, 19 October 2023.

OPEN DAYS OFFER WINDOW INTO HEART OF DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Support programs play a pivotal role in empowering people with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives and participate actively in society.

And when it comes to selecting the right program, open days should not be underestimated.

These events serve as a gateway for prospective participants and their families to explore and understand the various support options available, making them an indispensable resource in the decisionmaking process.

Open days, such as those held by the Compass Institute throughout August and September, offer a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities and their families to engage directly with disability support service providers.

They are a window into the heart of the programs, enabling participants to gain an insight into the facilities, services and care provided. Being able to witness the environment in which the program operates can ease any apprehensions or concerns potential participants may have.

One of the most crucial aspects of open days is the chance to interact with current program participants and their families.

These interactions provide valuable testimonials and first-hand accounts of the program’s effectiveness and impact on individuals’ lives. Participants can hear success stories, learn about challenges faced and overcome, and gauge whether the program aligns with their specific needs and aspirations. Such real-life experiences are invaluable, giving a sense of reassurance and confidence in making a well-informed decision.

Open days facilitate communication between families and the program staff. This direct dialogue allows families to ask questions, seek clarifications and discuss any particular concerns related to their loved one’s needs. Open and transparent communication with program staff can alleviate fears and ensure that the support program can genuinely cater to the unique requirements of the individual.

For service providers, open days present an opportunity to showcase their commitment to inclusivity, transparency and accountability. They can demonstrate the quality of their services, staff expertise and their dedication to fostering an environment where participants can thrive. By inviting families to open days, service providers foster a sense of trust and partnership.

A well-chosen disability support program can transform the lives of individuals with disabilities, empowering them to develop skills, gain independence and engage actively in their communities. The success of such a program is directly tied to how well it aligns with the unique needs and goals of the participant. Open days play an integral role in helping families make this critical decision.

Visit compassinc.org.au.

SUNCARE SUPPORT HELPS PUT THE SWEET BACK INTO HOME

As important as it is to have a roof over your head, being comfortable and safe in your home is equally important.

Sally knows this.

“I was really appreciative of my public housing opportunity but with my disabilities, every day was a trial,” she says.

“I battled to get in and out of the shower and cooking lost all its pleasure as it was just so hard to manoeuvre my way around, so I did less and less around the house and it was really not good for my general wellbeing.”

On the recommendation of a friend, Sally got in touch with an NDIS Support Coordinator at Suncare and soon, life was looking up with changes for the better. With support from her NDIS package and

housing occupational therapists, a new home was found for Sally.

Once in the new home, Sally will have a full home assessment to ensure all appropriate assistive technologies are made available. This may include minor modifications in some rooms to ensure accessibility and safety.

“I wouldn’t have known this assistance was available if it wasn’t for Suncare and their support coordination,” Sally says. “There is so much information out there, it is difficult to understand it all. I cannot wait to move in and get back to cooking and to enjoying my house.”

For more information on how Suncare can help, contact 1800 786 227 or visit NDISSuncare Community Services.

The event not to be missed for people with disabilities, family, carers and friends plus community minded people providing products and

Venue is wheelchair friendly and has disabled toilet facilities

Across 1 Heaven (8)

5 Germinate (6)

10 Cars (5)

11 Weaken (9)

12 Soliloquy (9)

13 Blatant (5)

14 Water down (6)

15 Scottish national emblem (7)

18 Ornamental flowers (7)

20 Creature (6)

22 Ship’s small room (5)

24 Valuation (9)

25 Big classical music ensemble (9)

26 Effigy (5)

27 Bed coverings (6)

28 Organs for injecting poison (8)

Down

1 Liquid part of blood (6)

2 The act of keeping something (9)

3 Disappointment (15)

4 Transport goods illegally (7)

6 Attribution of personality to objects (15)

7 Mediterranean tree (5)

8 Table supports (8)

9 Commercial (6)

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)

Friday’s sun/Mercury conjunction favours companionship and socialising. But there’s the potential for explosive sun-Pluto power struggles on the weekend. So try to communicate with care, otherwise you could do or say something you later regret.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)

There’s a challenging connection between Pluto and the sun so try to avoid family squabbles and run-ins with authority figures. Resist the urge to be bossy and overbearing. Behaving like a demanding diva will get you nowhere fast.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

Do you enjoy your job and does it stimulate your mind? This week, take the time to re-evaluate a professional matter as Venus, Jupiter and Uranus stimulate your work sectors. Make sure your public image is in line with your true Sagittarian self.

16 Convert to another language (9)

17 Roomy (8)

19 Rough hut (6)

20 Bituminous road layer (7)

21 Rests (6)

23 Italian game like bowls (5)

WORD STEP

Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. There may be more than one answer.

QUIZ

1. Burt Bacharach is known for playing which instrument?

2. What is the national flower of Ireland?

3. Which Asian country uses the dram as currency?

4. Kel Mitchell (pictured) was a part of which American comedy duo?

5. In the 1990 film Bird on a Wire, Mel Gibson starred alongside which actress?

6. Pope Francis was born in which country?

7. Christopher Lee played which character in the Lord of the Rings film series?

8. The TV series Modern Family began airing in which year?

TOUR

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

It’s a good week for mental focus, long-term planning and clever problem-solving, especially at work. But tread carefully with a temperamental colleague, client or customer who wants things done their way – and may not be prepared to compromise.

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

Expect an eventful week as the Mercury/Pluto square stirs up trouble. A dose of diplomacy is required if you want to keep the peace. The focus is on friendships. How to nurture them, keep them … and then let them go if you have outgrown each other.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

With the sun and Mercury in your career zone, it will be easier to sort out workplace problems than at other times, especially if you articulate your thoughts and are prepared to compromise. A stressed colleague is hoping you can provide some astute advice.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Your wonderfully witty side could blossom, as you brainstorm ideas and amaze others with your quick-witted quips and clever comments. But – if you are too hasty – then you could put your foot firmly in your mouth.

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

Venus trines generous Jupiter which highlights flirtatious encounters, romantic adventures and long-term friendships. But communication could be rather complicated, as possessiveness or jealousy rear their ugly heads.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

Someone may pressure you to reveal information that was given to you in confidence. Hence your current moral and philosophical conundrum. It’s also important to keep up to date with your international contacts. Who knows where they will eventually lead?

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

This week Pluto pushes your insecurity buttons. But the more defensive to change you are, the more exhausted you’ll feel. Try to get the balance right between maintaining the status quo and changing the aspects of your life that aren’t functioning well.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)

This week the sun and Mercury are at odds with powerful Pluto, which boosts your temperamental streak and your control-freak tendencies. You could feel like you’re stuck in a self-sabotaging rut or even going backwards.

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

This week’s stars favour study and relationships. But there could be some conflict around trust issues and keeping secrets. With Saturn and Neptune both transiting through your sign, try to be disciplined with yourself and compassionate towards others.

9. The Chrysler Building was overtaken as the world’s tallest building by which other building in the 1930s?

10. By population, what is the second smallest country?

LENDING RATES LEVEL OUT

Latest official data shows owner-occupier and investment loans picked up in August.

Lending has returned to pre-pandemic levels among home buyers who are planning to live in the property. Owner-occupier loans are still well down from a peak in January 2021 when the real estate market was booming.

Australian Bureau of Statistics data for August revealed a 2.5 per cent lift in new owner-occupier loan commitments for dwellings over the month.

New loans for this cohort were still 12.3 per cent lower compared to the same time last year.

Lending by property investors also ticked up over the month, improving 1.6 per cent, but remained three per cent lower than 12 months prior.

The pick-up in lending comes as a recovery in home prices continues, with national values as tracked by CoreLogic up 0.8 per cent in September, from 0.7 per cent in August.

National home prices are now just 1.3 percentage points shy of the record levels reached in April 2022.

The ABS also released latest building approvals data last week. The August dataset showed building applications approved by government lifted seven per cent, which followed a 7.4 per cent fall in July.

The improvement included a 5.8 per cent lift in private sector houses, which followed three months of stable movements.

Oxford Economics Australia senior economist Maree Kilroy says home approvals have probably found a floor but remain at low levels.

New dwelling starts are likely to slide below 150,000 this

financial year, she says.

“The mix of higher interest rates, delays and rising build costs have made it a challenging environment for new home buyers and developers alike,” she says.

Record migration helping to support markets for established homes, fuelling growth in rents and home prices.

“For new dwellings however, the relay of this will take a few years to play out.”

Commonwealth Bank economist Stephen Wu says dwellings approvals are near record lows if considered on a per capita basis, with the building slowdown coinciding with a sharp uptick in population growth.

“We anticipate this weakness will continue for the remainder of 2023 before more favourable economic conditions stimulate the sector next year,” he says. –AAP.

PRICE GROWTH JUMP FORECAST

Hotspotting director Terry Ryder says the spring edition of The Price Predictor Index indicates the rate of price growth in cities and regional markets across Australia is likely to accelerate in the wake of major uplifts in sales activity in many locations.

“The previous edition recorded the first signs of recovery, but this spring survey shows a dramatic upturn in the revival momentum in most market jurisdictions in Australia,” Mr Ryder says.

“Without question, recovery and resurgence are the dominant themes with seven out of 10 locations in the nation now having positive sales activity trends – a massive improvement.”

Mr Ryder says some media outlets have perpetuated the myth that the exodus of population to the regions was caused by Covid 19, when the trend has been underway for much longer.

“We’ve seen multiple headlines suggesting that demand in regional markets has collapsed and that prices are no longer rising,” he says.

“Our analysis refutes that.

“Regional markets remain strong and indeed we have recorded significant upturn in buyer demand in the regional areas of the eastern states.”

New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland all recorded big turnarounds in buyer demand in the spring survey of sales activity.

Trinidad Street KAWANA ISLAND

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

• Will be SOLD on or before Auction day!

• Contemporary, resort style 292m2 home on 620m2

• Skillion roof with soaring ceilings

• Stunning 45,000l magnesium pool

• Garden / pool shed & inground watering system

• 6.6kw (approx) solar, sound proofed media room

• Seemless indoor / outdoor flow to covered alfresco

• Minutes to Sunshine Coast University Hospital

• Easy stroll to Double Bay beach, shops and restaurants

Price Auction Onsite Sat 14th October @ 4.00pm

Inspect Sat 14th October 3.30-4.00pm

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

Character-filled sanctuary in a prized Northern escarpment position

Perfectly harmonising historical character, lush landscaped surrounds and incredible vistas over the Sunshine Coast, 38 Amaroo Drive is a genuinely unique offering situated in one of Buderim’s most tightly held cul-de-sacs.

A substantial 5,634m2 parcel of land positioned on the prized Northern escarpment ensures the greenery, outlooks and cooling summer breezes will be yours to enjoy in perpetuity. Set in a quiet street just 5 minutes walk from the cafés, dining and shopping of Buderim Village and within a short distance of top schools, Sunshine Coast University and an easy 15 minute drive from our famous coast beaches, your lifestyle here will be assured for generations to come.

Dan Smith 0438 120 776

dansmith@theagency.com.au

For Sale

Ideally situated in the Sunshine Coast’s thriving growth corridor, 14 Hideaway Lane offers a remarkable executive home on 128 acres of freehold rural land. Divided into two sections; around 20 acres hosts a luxurious, no expenses spared 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom Porter Davis designed home, showcasing the stunning rural landscape. The remaining 110 acres features a profitable sand mining operation with abundant reserves for future extraction and land rehabilitation. This unique property promises substantial passive income and significant growth potential for the new owners. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity!

Nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac on a generous 750sqm corner block, this meticulously renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family residence is the epitome of modern coastal living.

Every inch of this home has been thoughtfully redesigned, boasting a brand new kitchen and spacious living areas, along with an in-ground pool and plenty of yard space.

Get in quick to secure this Mooloolaba gem!

3 Vauxhall Street Minyama

An absolute touch of class

Welcome to your exquisite haven nestled in the heart of Minyama, where a harmonious blend of coastal chic and contemporary luxury awaits. Situated on a large 650m2 plot, this meticulously renovated residence offers generous living spaces, five bedrooms, three pristine bathrooms, and a spacious double garage with a dedicated workshop. Prepare to be entranced by this entertainer’s paradise, complete with a resort-style pool and a variety of outdoor retreats. Step through the front door and discover a wealth of welcoming living areas, ensuring you always have the perfect spot to unwind or host guests with effortless separation.

AUCTION

57 Mountain View Road, Bald Knob

Presenting The Lake House on Mountain View Road

Discover an idyllic sanctuary of peace and absolute privacy at ‘The Lake House’, an exclusive 35-acre estate located on the coveted Mountain View Road on the eastern side of Maleny. With breathtaking vistas of the Glasshouse Mountains, Bribie Island, and extending beyond to Brisbane, the unparalleled beauty of this parkland-like estate will captivate your senses and inspire tranquility.

For those seeking an escape from the ordinary and a property that harmoniously blends luxury and nature in a whisper-quiet setting, this unique retreat in Maleny is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

• 35 acres of private, parkland estate

• Expansive outdoor areas that offer scenic views

• Stunning spring-fed lake with waterfall feature

• Whisper quiet plateau - a true sanctuary

remaxhinterland.com.au

Each office independently owned and operated

• Spacious executive home with soaring ceilings

• Separate guest suite and office/library

• Self-contained caretaker’s cottage

• Ducted air / double-sided fireplace / 15kW solar

4 5 4

Auction: Onsite 21st October 12pm

Inspect: Saturday 11am to 12pm

View: remaxhinterland.com.au/ lakehouse

RE/MAX Hinterland Team 0447 737 737

ADDRESS 32 Maple Street, Maleny QLD 4552

OFFICE 07 5408 4220

Thurs, 12 Oct from 5:30pm

20 Grey Gum Drive, Li le Mountain

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Sat, 14 Oct, 10am

Open from 9:30am

2/28 Kalinda Avenue, Mooloolaba

Brent Higgins 04141 775 133

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

Wed, 18 Oct, 6pm

2/106 Burne Street, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881

Thurs, 19 Oct, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm

49 Bell Road, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029 Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881

Thurs, 19 Oct from 5:30pm

20 Pangali Circuit, Bir nya

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

11 Osprey Drive, Bir nya

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

19 Solace Street, Bir nya

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

222 Wises Road, Buderim

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

39/99 Bir nya Boulevard, Bir nya

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

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.

793 670

BUDDINA 1/10 Boorook Street 3 bed 3 bath 2 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670 8 Boorook Street 5 bed 3 bath 3 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Point Cartwright Drive 3 bed 1 bath 1 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670 318/5 Bermagui Crescent 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670 Residence One of 5 Curbarra St 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

• Classic and authentic Queenslander style home

• Modern build, first class condition – ‘Circa 1995’

• Tall 2,700mm ceilings, patina-rich polished timber floors

• Private and peaceful, nature’s doorstep setting

• 1,328m2 site, fenced, gardens and lawn

• Walk to waterfall, village and school

SALE 5 2 3 1 1,054

10 Pamphlet Place, Pelican Waters

Embrace the relaxed waterfront lifestyle in the prestige residence with the luxury of an extra-large pontoon on the Pelican Waters deepwater canal. Fully renovated throughout, a stunning kitchen with quality stone benchtops and the open plan layout creates a beautiful and practical space seemingly blending modern design with coastal living. This residence also features a delightful poolside cabana, exquisite for soaking in the sun and relaxed summer days enjoying the serene waterways by the sparkling pool.

WHY WAIT?

Sale

Expressions of Interest

Closing Fri, 20 Oct, 12pm

View

Thursdays 5-5:30pm

Saturdays 10-10:45am

Dwight Ferguson 0412 385 720

raywhitepelicanwaters.com.au

AUCTION 3 2 3 1

8 Beech Lane, Eudlo

A quarter acre paradise for the gardening enthusiast. 3 bedrooms with additional large study and media room. Huge open plan living/dining and versatile floor plan. Well-appointed kitchen with stunning timber benchtops. Water tanks, bore and solar for energy efficiency. Near new bathrooms, garden shed and fire pit. Conveniently located close to all Eudlo amenities.

WHY WAIT?

Auc on On site

Sat, 4 Nov, 10am

View Sat, 14 Oct, 10-10:30am

AUCTION 2 2 1 1

603/47-51 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba

Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

• 6th level NE oceanfront apartment

• Tightly held complex at Mantra Zanzibar

• Located in the centre of Mooloolaba Esp

• Generous balcony & incredible views

• Fully equipped kitchen & open plan living

• Facilities incl. 25m lap pool, spa & gym

• Perfect to call home, or holiday/invest

raywhitebuderim.com.au

WHY WAIT?

Auc on On site Sat, 4 Nov, 11am

View Sat, 14 Oct, 10:30-11am Sat, 14 Oct, 1:30-2pm

Candice Contencin 0412 880 084

raywhitemooloolaba.com.au

AUCTION 4 2 3 1 1,005

90 Cogill Road, Buderim

Immerse yourself in the serenity of this exquisitely renovated character home, nestled within a picturesque forest setting only moments from Buderim Village!

Spanning two levels, expansive wall-length stacker doors seamlessly connect the interior to a splendid timber deck both upstairs and down, where you can revel in the company of native birds while perched among the treetops, soaking in the tranquillity of this prime forest location.

WHY WAIT?

Auc on Online Wed, 25 Oct, 6pm

View Sat, 14 Oct, 9-9:30am

Sat, 14 Oct, 12-12:30pm

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

raywhitebuderim.com.au

Professional Real Estate Photography

STEPHEN MOONEY PHOTOGRAPHY smphotography.au

WHY

AUCTION 4 2 2 1

131 Maroochy Waters Drive, Maroochydore

Nestled within the highly desirable Maroochy Waters precinct, this meticulously refurbished home epitomises a standard of living that is second to none. Every facet of this residence has undergone a comprehensive transformation, leaving no corner untouched. From top to bottom, this residence has been lovingly renovated, ensuring that no additional investment is required. 131 Maroochy Waters Drive represents the quintessential Sunshine Coast lifestyle.

WHY WAIT?

raywhitebuderim.com.au

WHISKER COASTAL PROPERTY THE NEWEST LOOK IN MOOLOOLABA

As the newest boutique agency in Mooloolaba and located only 100m from Mooloolaba beach, Whisker Coastal Property brings a fresh perspective to the local real estate market. With a focus on residential sales for both investors and owner occupiers in the unit, apartment and housing market, Whisker Coastal Property is here to help you find your dream home or make a profitable investment.

At Whisker Coastal Property, we believe in providing more than just a transaction. Our dedicated team, Grant and Annalise, are committed to offering honest advice, transparent communication, and unparalleled support throughout your real estate journey. We understand that buying or selling a property is a significant decision, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Integrity, trust, and loyalty are at the core of Whisker Coastal Property’s values. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring your satisfaction is our top priority.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the newest look on the coast with Whisker Coastal Property. Contact us today to discover how we can assist you in achieving your real estate goals.

203/20

THE SEA PEARL TERRACE MASTERPIECE!

First Avenue, Offered for the first time, Apartment 203 in Sea Pearl Resort is unquestionably the most unique offering on the front of Mooloolaba Beach. Spanning across an expansive area, this apar tment boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 beautifully designed bathrooms, covering a total of 418m2. With 3 carparks and a basement storeroom, convenience and ample storage space are guaranteed. The floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors create a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors, allowing natural light to flood in and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding beauty. Prepare to be captivated by the luxury, elegance, and exclusivity that awaits you at Sea Pearl.

MOOLOOLABA t Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

3 Bed 2 Bath 3 Car + storage

AUCTION Saturday 28th October at 10am (on-site)

INSPECT Saturday 14th October 10-10:30am & Thursday 19th October 5-5:30pm

grant@whiskercoastal.au

whiskercoastal.au

Convenient

conveniently situated near Maroochydore CBD, Ocean Street, Maroochy River, and Sunshine Plaza. Boasting an abundance of natural light, this residence includes a secure lock-up garage.

Baringa, 90 Steiner Crescent

Designer Home in Aura Precinct

This impeccably presented, easily maintained residence checks all the right boxes. With a creative design and a well-thoughtout floorplan, it offers comfortable family living. Boasting four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious open-plan living area.

A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO FOLLOW THE SUN

Introducing BASK, the latest luxury coastal haven on the Sunshine Coast. Prepare to embark on a remarkable journey as you step into your new home, the

Otherwise start your Bask journey with an appointment

Designed and constructed by

RETREAT CATERS FOR WHOLE FAMILY

From page 43

This coastal-chic retreat in the heart of Minyama is where modern luxury and seaside charm unite. This meticulously renovated residence on a spacious 650sqm plot offers generous living spaces, five bedrooms, three pristine bathrooms and a roomy double garage with a dedicated workshop. This entertainer’s paradise features a resort-style pool and a variety of outdoor sanctuaries. Inside are inviting areas – from the expansive, open-plan living room to the additional family lounge – and the kitchen, centrally located, caters to culinary enthusiasts.

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Auction on site Thursday, October 19, at 5pm

Fletcher Riley

Alan Riley 0422 723 719

Rebecca Fletcher 0404 866 358

LUXURY LIVING SURROUNDED BY PARKS, LAKES, WALKING

30 Eton Lane, Sunshine Cove, Maroochydore

AND CYCLING TRAILS

Located in the heart of Sunshine Cove, this luxury home with North-facing views over the park is ready to move in to. Start enjoying the fabulous coastal lifestyle straight away - you could be in before Christmas!

Walk to supermarkets, cafes and Sunshine Plaza Brand new home - ready to move in Close to schools, child care and medical Stunning end terrace with garden North-facing overlooking park Stone bench tops and Smeg appliances Walk-in pantry and spacious laundry Maintenance-free lifestyle

32.522 354m2

Price: $1,350,000

Inspect: 10am-3pm Monday to Friday

Contact: Suzie Gray - 0437 522 003 www.thesomertonresidences.com.au

3 VAUXHALL STREET, MINYAMA

EXQUISITE COASTAL HOME WITH AN AURA OF SOPHISTICATION

1 Entrance Island, Bokarina

This multi-award winning ‘British Colonial’ masterpiece is truly breathtaking. Every detail has been carefully considered, resulting in an elegant home which delivers an abundance of space and grandeur while offering panoramic water views from almost every room. With ample living and multiple spaces, this is beautiful family home. Properties of this magnitude and grandeur, combined with island living, are extremely rare and we urge you to inspect this property before it is gone!

• Award-winning build

• 833m2 under roof

• Herringbone timber floors

• 18kW solar panels

• Community tennis court

• CCTV system

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Price: For Sale

Inspect: Saturday 14th October 11-11:30am by prior appointment

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

1300 400 777

nextpropertygroup.com.au

FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY – SMALL ACREAGE HOME WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF SPACE!

8 Shady Grove, Tanawha

This substantial family home is situated in the leafy suburb of Tanawha, on a flat usable 1 acre block with ample space to move about. The floor plan is ideal and could accommodate a large family with an abundance of space both inside and outside. The home offers 5 bedrooms, multiple living rooms, a home office, casual and formal dining, plus a huge open plan kitchen with a butler’s pantry and much, much more. This property does need to be seen to be appreciated.

• 1 acre of flat usable land

• Private and peaceful

• Large shed

• Inground pool

• Abundance of shops nearby

• Close to excellent schools

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Auction: Forthcoming Auction

Inspect: Saturday 14th October 3pm by prior booking

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

NORTH

8 Island Court, Minyama

Nestled at the heart of Minyama’s prestigious waterfront enclave, 8 Island Court is a must see. The moment you set foot on the meticulously manicured property you will feel at home. Sprawled across a vast 872m of private north facing land with an expansive 34m fan frontage overlooking the pristine deep waterways of Minyama. Completely renovated throughout, this stunning home is modern with large open spaces all facing north to the deep water.

• 34m fan frontage

• Home in a quiet cul-de-sac

• 15m pontoon & 8m jetty

• Separate 1 Bedroom studio

• 150m2 over water deck

• Space for a pool (plans available)

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Auction: Saturday 21st October at 1pm Onsite

Inspect: Saturday 14th October 9-9:30am

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

FACING DEEPWATER MINYAMA – 34M FAN FRONTAGE

AUCTION RESULTS

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

24 ATHERTON CLOSE, BUDERIM

Sold prior to auction for $1,270,000

5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White (Buderim), Gregory Ward and Zoe Byrne, 0497 659 029 / 0409 333 881

408/180 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

Passed in at $290,00 – on the market for $299,000

1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White (Mooloolaba), Candice Contencin, 0412 880 084

9/60 ALEXANDRA PARADE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,000,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White (Maroochydore),

Sarah-Louise Anderson, 0418 200 471

83 COOROORA STREET, DICKY BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $950,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Ray White (Caloundra), Andrew Garland, 0403 851 777

1/34 LAWRENCE STREET, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $635,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White (Mooloolaba), Candice Contencin, 0412 880 084

4/58-60 SIXTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $820,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White (Maroochydore), Pam Thomas, 0438 272 096

196 MOOLOOLABA ROAD, BUDERIM

Passed in at $1,250,000

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Ray White (Buderim), Tully Thompson, 0428 959 238

22 THERESA STREET, GOLDEN BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $795,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Ray White (Caloundra), Andrew Garland, 0403 851 777

41 MARYANN STREET, GOLDEN BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $987,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Ray White (Caloundra), Ray Daniels and Linda Daniels, 0408 819 276 / 0412 072 805

17/4 JUAN STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,000,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, pool

First National, Jason Burns, 0417 762 001

MARKET TRACKER

Properties recently sold on the Coast:

1/50 MARTINS CREEK ROAD, BUDERIM

$877,500 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Grant Smith

13 BANFIELD PLACE, MAROOCHYDORE

$1,100,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Next Property Group, Courtney Paterson

8/128 DUPORTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

$1,439,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Next Property Group, Carmel La Macchia and Richard Scrivener

8/8 COONOWRIN STREET, BATTERY HILL

$499,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White Caloundra, Donna Sheen

UNITS 1 & 2 / 16 VICTORIA TERRACE, SHELLY BEACH

$2,900,000 / 6 bed, 4 bath, 2 car

Ray White Caloundra, Andrew Garland

4 ENDURANCE PLACE, BIRTINYA

$1,450,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Adams & Jones, Karen Jones

100 STEINER CRESCENT, BARINGA

$655,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White Caloundra, Tom Garland

UNIT 5/13 MAHIA TERRACE, KINGS BEACH

$810,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro and Carola Drexel

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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

ON NATURE’S DOORSTEP

This is classic Queensland styling with a private setting, offering a unique lifestyle property experience. Situated on nature’s doorstep, with exclusive frontage to Buderim Forest and spread across a generous site of 1328sqm, the property boasts a serene ambiance, within earshot of Serenity Waterfall. With a modern construction, yet the charm of yesteryear, the home features 2.7m ceilings throughout, while patina-rich brushbox flooring adds warmth and character. Open living areas match a versatile and family-friendly floor plan, including a king-size master suite and three queen-size bedrooms.

5 BRIDALVEIL COURT, BUDERIM 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

on site Saturday, October 28, at 11am

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