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February 8, 2024 Issue 794

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My Style Dress for a romantic interlude this Valentine’s Day.

From the editor Our feature story this week is confronting, but it’s also very much a story of hope.

I’m talking about child sex trafficking and those at the coalface who are determined to make a difference.

Founded and based on the Sunshine Coast, Destiny Rescue is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to rescue children from exploitation, and runs programs to ensure those rescued stay free. It has now reached a milestone of 14,500 rescues since its inception in 2001 – an extraordinary effort.

Journalist Linda Read caught up with the CEO of Destiny Rescue to discover more about the incredible work, what the organisation plans for the future and how we can all help to keep these children safe.

In lighter news, we also deliver some great places to eat, drink and play in our Local Eats feature. Plus, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, we share top tips from a relationship expert on how to send all the right signals to make a lasting first impression.

Until next week, enjoy the read.

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

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Feature story Destiny Rescue’s incredible effort in combatting human trafficking.

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Property All you need to know about the Coast’s property scene.

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Do you have a news tip? Let journalist Caitlin Zerafa know about it. Email your tip to: localnews@myweeklypreview.com.au

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Photo by Kelly-Anne McKay.

34 Travel Step aboard a grand river cruise.

38 Meet the principal See the leaders shaping the future of education in the region.

43 NDIS Charity fundraising steps up a notch.

Regulars ON THE COVER Open your heart to romance this Valentine’s Day and explore the gift of love.

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KEY INTERCHANGE UPGRADE IN LIMBO House resumptions and early works had begun but a $320m road project’s future remains uncertain. Words: Steele Taylor.

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he state government says a proposed overhaul of one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest interchanges is still high on its agenda but it can’t say how, when or even if it will be completed.

Plans for Stage 1 of the Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade (MRIU) were cast into disarray in November, when the federal government announced it would essentially withdraw a $160 million

commitment towards it.

The decision came after early works were undertaken and properties were marked for resumption.

It left a large part of the region’s road transport future in limbo, ahead of a population boom and the 2032 Olympic Games. The $320 million project was initially expected to be funded 50:50 by the state and federal governments.

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Roads spokesperson says the state government has not given up on the proposal, but it does not know how it will be paid for.

“While the Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade (Stage 1) remains a priority for the Queensland government, project cost and funding contributions for Stage 1 are subject to further consideration and negotiation,” they say.

The MRIU was expected to ease traffic congestion and provide more efficient travel to and from the heart of the region.

A spokesperson for transport advocacy group Rail Back on Track, Jeff Addison, says traffic woes could be significantly alleviated if planned rail projects were fully funded and completed in a timely manner.

He says it is a shame that plans for the MRIU ground to a halt after works had started and it could lead to “more gridlock and commute times”.

But he believes projects such as the Direct Rail Sunshine Coast Line (DSCRL) and the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) rail upgrade are more pressing.

“It is always disappointing when funding is withdrawn from any projects on the burgeoning Sunshine Coast, especially when part-way through active site works and building demolitions upon prior resumed properties,” he says.

“But as a rail and public transport advocacy group, our focus is on the lack of rail and the abysmal rail services to the region.

“Clearly, given that it (the MRIU) had $320 million joint state and federal funding, it was needed. Our preference is for the much-needed and priorpromised 37km rail from Beerwah to Maroochydore (DSCRL) to be built as soon as possible as a first priority.”

He says the state government has a “topsy-turvy approach”, favouring road over rail.

“We need to do the rail first and then assess the roads situation, not the other way around,” Mr Addison says.

“After proper rail is installed and provided with adequate services, then, and only then, assess the road transport issues – should they arise.”

The federal government has $1.6 billion on the table for the DSCRL, but is reviewing the project amid fears of a cost blowout, while the state government has committed just $14 million towards planning.

The B2N rail upgrade is underway, with works on associated roadways and car parks built.

Meanwhile, the state government says the planned Nicklin Way – Third Avenue extension at Caloundra is also still being considered, after the federal government withdrew $7 million in funding for it.

“Project cost and funding contributions are subject to further consideration and negotiation,” a TMR spokesperson says.

“The Department of Transport and Main Roads and SCC (Sunshine Coast Council) remain committed to delivering this important upgrade,” the spokesperson says.

“The project team will continue to finalise the design for the project, taking into consideration key project-delivery objectives within available funding.

“Design is expected to be completed in mid-2024.”

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Today in history – February 8

A Harvard University study of more than 120,000 people found that potato chips were to blame for the gain of an average of 0.77 kg per person over four years. Other fatteners were: potatoes (0.58 kg), sugar-sweetened beverages (0.45 kg) and unprocessed red meats (0.43 kg).

Quote of the week “We love life, not because we are used to living but because we are used to loving.”

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Marie Curie (pictured, right) is the only person to earn a Nobel Prize in two different sciences. The pioneering researcher won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 (shared with her husband) for her study of spontaneous radiation, and then won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her work in radioactivity. That makes her one of just six recipients to receive multiple Nobel Prizes, and the only person to receive it in two different sciences (chemical engineer Linus Paulding earned a Nobel Chemistry Prize and Nobel Peace Prize, but other multiple winners received theirs in the same category).

1879– Sandford Fleming proposes the use of time zones. The later introduction of Universal Standard Time, which is based on time zones, revolutionised time keeping.

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FEATURE STORY

A DESTINY TO SAVE CHILDREN’S LIVES A charity born and based on the Sunshine Coast has rescued thousands around the world from human trafficking. WORDS: Linda Read.

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his is not a pretty story. It’s about some of the darkest parts of the human psyche, and some of the worst crimes imaginable.

The human trafficking trade and the sexual exploitation of children are topics outside the realm of most of our everyday lives.

For many of the world’s children, however, these unimaginable concepts are real-life nightmares. Unfortunately, thanks to the explosion of technology, these crimes are also on a rapid rise.

However, there is a sliver of light in the darkness.

Not-for-profit charity Destiny Rescue, founded and based on the Sunshine Coast, has made a sizeable dent in the number of children being trafficked and sold for sexual exploitation by rescuing them from horrific situations and helping to rebuild their lives.

Since its foundation in 2001, the organisation has rescued 14,500 individuals (mostly children) from brothels, red-light districts and sexually abusive situations around the world.

It is staffed by more than 250 volunteers and employees.

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The rescue work is multifaceted.

Destiny Rescue works with international border forces, governments and federal police.

Agents often work undercover to gather evidence to build a case of child exploitation, which can lead to raids in some cases. In fact, Destiny Rescue is one of the few organisations internationally to conduct direct rescues, where trained rescue agents go into establishments and remove children.

The team also conducts border rescues, intercepting and rescuing people from being trafficked across land borders.

‘Survival’ rescues involve working with children from impoverished communities, often in child-led households, who are selling themselves to put food on the table.

The agency works to get these children out of those situations and into what is calls a ‘pathway of freedom’.

With operations in 12 countries across three continents – Asia, Central and South America, and Africa – Destiny Rescue continues to fight for children’s freedom from sexual exploitation. It also aims to raise public awareness of the prevalence

of the industry, and to work with governments, including our own, to strengthen laws and regulations.

Destiny Rescue CEO Paul Mergard says that more than a million children worldwide are sold into the “fast-moving” global sex trade yearly.

Seventy per cent of the world’s children who are trafficked for sex are on Australia’s doorstep in Asia. It’s a region Mr Mergard describes as “a hotbed” of the trade, and an easily accessible destination for Australians, who unfortunately comprise a large portion of offenders in that area.

“That’s where we tend to find a lot of Australians will go to exploit children,” he tells My Weekly Preview.

Mr Mergard references a 2023 study by sociologist Professor Michael Salter, from the University of New South Wales, called Identifying and understanding child sexual offending behaviour and attitudes among Australian men.

Many of the study’s findings are confronting: one-in-10 Australian men have reported having sexual feelings towards a child; and one in 10 of those have said that they have sexually offended

against children.

“It’s incredibly disturbing,” Mr Mergard says.

“What we certainly are tending to find is that it will start online on the internet – people sitting at home on their computer or phone, and then they travel overseas and they exploit overseas, and then they come back home.

“Often, once someone starts contact offending, it kind of grows from there. I don’t think it’s going away any time soon.”

Some of the dedicated agents who perform the rescues are from a lawenforcement background, although this is not always the case.

Mr Mergard describes them as “a fairly diverse mix of people”.

Many of the agents are citizens of the countries in which the rescue work is taking place, which also has the added bonus of job creation in impoverished countries.

In Nepal, for example, the agents intercepting potential traffickers on the border comprise a “whole army of Nepalese women”. Mr Mergard describes them as “fierce border agents”.

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Destiny Rescue CEO Paul Mergard themselves, or they’re social workers, or they might have a law-enforcement background,” he says.

“In 2022, we did something like 23,000 interviews in Nepal, and rescued 920 individuals that were being trafficked across that border.

“If we’re in Thailand, we tend to have our western team go [undercover] into the bars that Aussies and Americans and Kiwis and Brits would go into.

“But then there are the places that the Thais predominantly go, so our Thai team would go into those [because] they can speak the language fluently.

“It’s pretty varied, actually, the type of people that end up going into the work.”

One of the traits all the agents have in common, however, is a deep desire to make a positive difference to the lives of exploited children.

“There’s a real sense of calling, for most of our team, to really feel like you were, in a sense, called to do this kind of work, because it’s certainly not for everybody,” Mr Mergard says.

Mr Mergard can speak from

experience. With an unlikely background as an accountant, he was drawn to aid and development work after studying a post-graduate qualification in international development. That led him to work in some of the world’s most impoverished communities, which launched his 24-year career in the field.

“My initial foray into aid and development work was more about poverty alleviation and working with impoverished communities in Africa predominantly in those early years,” he says. “When I became aware of the issue of human trafficking, I investigated that myself more and spent more time in it, and then I guess you just see stuff.

“You see what happens to people when they are treated as something that is to be bought and sold, and there’s something that rises up in you that says: ‘This is not right, and we need to do something about it’.

“I spent a fair bit of time in the red-light districts of India, and met people that absolutely inspired me – women that had been rescued from the sex trade.

“I felt super challenged by their resilience and their ability to overcome [their situation].

“I guess I felt that real calling. I’ve seen way too much, and I think that we can do something about the problem.

“I think we see the worst of humanity and we see the best in humanity.

“For me, I’m continually inspired by the kids we’ve been able to rescue.

“When you see them on their own two feet and overcoming what the world threw at them, it’s actually incredibly rewarding.”

Mr Mergard’s experience is similar to that of Destiny Rescue founder and now international president Tony Kirwan, who overheard two men in a bar in Thailand talking about exploiting a young girl in 2001.

“Tony kind of thought, ‘Well, someone needs to do something about that’, and he heard that little voice saying, ‘Well, you’re someone: go do something about it’,” Mr Mergard says.

While Destiny Rescue’s work is impressive, it is also relentless.

Mr Mergard warns there is much more to be done.

Securing funding remains an ongoing challenge. Fundraising is relentless, as Destiny Rescue relies on private funding.

The organisation is hoping for government funding in the future.

“We could probably double the number of kids we rescue overnight if we had the funding to do it,” Mr Mergard says.

“We don’t have any shortage of finding kids to rescue – our biggest challenge as an organisation is having the resources to rescue more kids. We dream of the day when we’re not talking about 3000 rescues a year. We’re talking about 6000 or 10000 rescues a year. And that comes because you’ve got a whole heap of generous people who say, ‘We’re going to play our part, whether it be big or small – we just get to play our part in rescuing kids’.”

Go to destinyrescue.org.au/donate/.

BY THE NUMBERS • Destiny Rescue has reached 14,500 rescues in 12 countries • More than one million children are exploited by sex trafficking each year • 70 per cent of children trafficked are from the Asia-Pacific region • $150 billion is generated by sex traffickers each year – $17 million every hour • Destiny Rescue has more than 250 volunteers and staff serving around the clock to rescue children and help them stay free • On average, it costs $1800 to rescue a child.

HOW YOU CAN HELP • Become a rescue partner monthly donor • Start a fundraiser • Become a corporate partner and support Destiny Rescue through workplace fundraising • Funding a scholarship to pay for schooling can mean the difference between a life of exploitation or safety for a child.

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BY THE NUMBERS • In 2023, more than 150 students commenced a Diploma of Nursing under Free TAFE in the Sunshine Coast region.

• The Sunshine Coast health industry is projected to grow 22.3 per cent by 2025-26.

• It is estimated that the local industry will employ almost 40,000 local people by 2025-26.

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Healthcare and social assistance is the fastest-growing industry in the Sunshine Coast region, with Jobs Queensland data projecting the local industry will grow 22.3 per cent by 2025-26.

Minister for Training and Skills Development Lance McCallum says nurses are the frontline heroes of health care in Queensland.

“They dedicate their lives to helping people from the moment we come into the world as babies, through childhood and adulthood, and in our twilight years,” Mr McCallum says.

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It is estimated that the industry will employ almost 40,000 local people by 2025-26, with the largest occupational groups including registered nurses.

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‘INSPIRATIONAL LEADER’ The Walker Corporation chair is being remembered as a ‘true visionary’ for his contribution to the urban fabric of our nation.

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ributes have flowed after the passing of property developer Lang Walker. Mr Walker, 78, played a significant role in the development of the new Maroochydore City Centre as the chair of Walker Corporation.

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develop most of the remaining land via a $2.5 billion investment.

“With the passing of Lang, our nation and our Sunshine Coast has lost a true visionary in city making, urban regeneration and philanthropy, and a person who always put people at the heart of what he did,” Mayor Mark Jamieson says.

“Lang’s stewardship of Walker Corporation and its contribution to the

urban fabric of places like Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and our own Maroochydore City Centre will be one of his greatest legacies.”

My Walker formed his company more than 50 years ago, shaping it into Australia’s largest privately owned property groups.

Walker Corporation managing director and chief executive officer David Gallant remembers Mr Walker as an inspirational leader. “Lang’s vision will remain an enduring force through the Walker DNA and the Walker way, which he actively passed on,” Mr Gallant says.

SunCentral Maroochydore chair Morgan Parker has paid tribute to Mr Walker’s strategic foresight in seeing the Maroochydore City Centre’s “full potential”: “His belief in the Sunshine Coast’s bright future has been inspiring.”

A statement from Mr Walker’s family says he loved creating incredible places, but he loved his family more than anything else and his generosity had no boundaries.

“Our hearts are broken by the loss of a great man who changed the lives of so many people through his visionary projects and philanthropy,” the statement reads.

“His zest for life and his relentless pursuit of perfection lives on within everyone in the Walker family.”

Mr Walker is survived by wife Sue, four children and 10 grandchildren.

CHAMBER PUTS MAYORAL CANDIDATES IN SPOTLIGHT The community is being offered the chance to hear direct from the region’s mayoral candidates at a question-and-answer (Q&A) forum this month.

It comes ahead of the March 16 local government elections, which will see residents go to the polls to elect a Sunshine Coast mayor for the next four years. My Weekly Preview and its sister site Sunshine Coast News, in collaboration with the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, will run a Meet the Mayoral Candidates event on February 19. While the live event is only open to Caloundra Chamber of Commerce members to attend, Sunshine Coast News will share videos of the candidates’ answers to all the tough questions online.

Each candidate will discuss their ideas and visions before the floor is opened up to the Q&A. While official mayoral applications close on February 13, at the time of print Sunshine Coast TV presenter Rosanna Natoli, councillor Jason O’Pray, law expert Wayne Parcell, businesswoman Min Swan, community advocate and businessman Ashley Robinson and businessman Michael Burgess have all put forward their intentions to run. The videos will be available on sunshinecoastnews. com.au in the days following the event.

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PROFILE book, The Other Bridget. If you are an avid romance reader or want to learn about what goes into writing a bestseller, this is one event not to miss.

Why did you decide to become a romance writer? – I started writing at 17 after accidentally dumping my high school sweetheart. It was kind of therapy, but I caught the bug. I then did a creative writing degree at university but the focus there was literary fiction. It wasn’t until almost 10 years later, when I decided to try my hand at romance writing after a bet with a friend, that I fell in love with the genre and realised where I was supposed to be.

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ROMANCING THE READER WITH LOVE AND OBSTACLES Readers have the chance to hear one of Australia’s bestselling novelists discuss her craft and latest book at a Sunshine Coast Libraries event.

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achael Johns is one of Australia’s bestselling romance authors who continually places in Booktopia’s Top 50 Aussie Authors poll.

As the award-winning author of The Patterson Girls and a number of other romance and fiction books, including the popular Something to Talk About, she is

currently Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories around women’s issues.

With Valentine’s Day almost here, we caught up with the talented writer ahead of her upcoming visit to the region as part of Sunshine Coast Libraries’ In Conversation events to discuss her latest

think there are three things you need on every page in great romance fiction: chemistry, emotion and tension.

You need to feel the spark and attraction between the characters and believe that they are perfect for each other but there needs to be enough roadblocks to their happy ever after that you have doubt whether they’ll get there.

Mystery and crime novels aren’t the only ones that should leave us desperate to find out if it all works out so that we’re turning the pages late into the night. It’s the journey of two characters meeting and falling in love that readers go on every time they read a romance novel.

How would you describe your writing style? – Entertaining and easy to read. I want to write the kind of books that you take on holiday or read on a plane or on a train – books that make you laugh and cry but also think about issues that affect us all on a daily basis.

What can readers expect from the book?

– The Other Bridget is about a librarian who is named after the famous Bridget

Jones and believes she’s cursed in love because of this. Although she’s unlucky in love, she’s very good at her job. Her superpower is finding non-readers the perfect book to turn them into bookworms. As you follow Bridget, her quirky colleagues at the library, the book club she runs and her two love interests, you’ll laugh, cry and experience all the feels in between.

What are you most looking forward to during your visit to the Sunshine Coast?

– The best thing about book tours is getting to meet readers and reconnect with fans who you’ve met before. Hearing from readers who have loved my books, especially when they tell me particular ones that have touched their hearts or even changed their lives, reminds me why I do this. Sadly, there often isn’t a lot of time to sightsee and explore as the schedule is fairly hectic, but when I briefly visit a place, I usually add it to my travel bucket list.

What advice would you give to an aspiring romance writer? - The best thing you’ll ever do for your writing as a romance author is join the Romance Writers of Australia. I would not be where I am today without this fab group. RW Aus offers networking with other authors at all stages of their careers, an amazing annual conference where you’ll learn all you can about the genre and business, a monthly magazine and lots, lots more.

Event details: When: Friday, February 16, 9.30am for a 10am start.

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

Tickets: $25 per person. Bookings via the council’s libraries website.

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ROMANTIC INTEREST How to truly connect and show you care without making a big production of your efforts to get closer to someone.

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hat do reality TV shows such as The Bachelor, My Mum/Your Dad, and MAFS have in common?

Other than being binge-worthy, you get to witness people exchange painfully embarrassing banter in the hopes of a romantic connection.

Though it is highly entertaining to watch, it’s not as cute when you have to go

through it in real life. Relationship expert Linda Prescott, from Ideal Introductions, is sharing her fun flirting, non-cringey techniques with My Weekly Preview ahead of Valentine’s Day. Exude confidence – Quiet confidence is what you should aim for and it’s about knowing your self-worth, minus the arrogance.

Pay compliments – Give a genuine

compliment (no cheesy pick-up lines). This shows how you really feel about their outfit, personality or looks.

Touch them subtly – Subtle skin-toskin contact can indicate romantic interest.

If it’s mirrored, then your interest is likely being reciprocated. But be careful not to make advances that are inappropriate.

Smile like you mean it – When you are truly attracted to someone, your whole face will light up when you smile at them, and that is the look you want them to see.

Make them laugh – Gentle teasing is playful: a flirting technique that works to capture the person’s attention and create banter. Just remember to keep teasing kind and light-hearted.

Do something nice – Offering to walk them to their car, deliver dinner to them during a late night at the office, or help fix a leaky tap show that you care about their wellbeing.

Slip their name into the convo – Using the person’s name when you’re talking to them is an easy way to try to create an immediate connection.

Hold that eye contact – Holding eye contact adds intimacy to the situation. If your love interest is across the room, try to catch their attention, then hold their gaze and smile before looking away.

Find more from Linda Prescott at idealintroductions.com.au.

THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT For those in a happy relationship who choose to mark the occasion, Valentine’s Day is a chance to show your love for someone.

While tradition often dictates roses, chocolates or romantic dinners, a simple post to social media of your favourite recent (or golden oldie) photo together is a nice touch.

For a thoughtful gift, why not have the photo printed out and framed?

Maybe you’ll test your competitive side at bowling or mini golf, get active and hire a kayak or stand-up paddle board, or enjoy a night at the cinema.

If staying in is more your vibe, why not cook dinner together and pick a film or board game to play afterwards?

Sexy scents Scent is a powerful element in the laws of attraction. So, there’s nothing that quite sets the mood like a great perfume.

Whether you’re looking to impress on a first date or spice up the romance after years together, here’s some scents Linda says are sure to wow.

Female: • Giorgio Armani Sì • Dior Pure Poison • Tom Ford Santal Blush • Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense.

Male: • 1 Million Prive Paco Rabanne • Yves Saint Laurent L’homme Ultime • Jimmy Choo Man Intense • Bvlgari Man in Black.

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SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL PROMOTION

DESTRUCTIVE PESTS CAUGHT IN RECORD NUMBERS Invasive species are being trapped and removed in record numbers across the Sunshine Coast, in a united effort between Council and the community to protect our region’s biodiversity.

In 2023, Council’s team removed 335 feral deer from registered properties in the region: almost triple the previous record set in 2021.

Better technology and improved staff skill sets and teamwork have meant feral deer can be detected and euthanised quickly.

During the year, Council staff removed 91 foxes through trapping across the region, alongside other control strategies including den detection using conservation dogs.

Meanwhile, community trapping contributed to 1315 Indian myna birds being removed from our environment.

Indian myna birds are highly territorial and will out-compete our native species for food and nesting sites.

These birds have invaded and become prolific throughout eastern Australia, and controlling populations in our region is only possible with strong community involvement.

When residents learn about invasive species and how to protect their place, the whole region can enjoy a stronger environment and biodiversity.

Find out about our region’s invasive animals and how you can help on Council’s website.

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Planning cemetery services for the future The master-planning process is underway to identify suitable land and offer alternatives to traditional options.

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he Sunshine Coast population is expected to hit 400,000 by 2028.

With that growth, there will be an increased need for our region’s cemetery network to evolve in line with community expectations and demand.

The Sunshine Coast Cemetery Plan 2019-2028 provides strategic direction to ensure Council’s cemetery network and services reflect the needs of our growing population – now and into the future.

Currently, Council manages 18 cemeteries, and four of those have reached their burial capacity. Caloundra Cemetery, which has served the community for 114 years, will also soon be closed to new burials, but remains open to ash internments (cremations).

Other cemeteries are located at Beerwah, Crohamhurst, Eumundi, Gheerulla, Kulangoor, Mapleton, Mooloolah, Witta and Yandina, with each offering a variety of service options for the community.

Future land use for cemetery purposes is being explored by Council within the Beerwah and Mooloolah cemetery reserves.

Alternatives to traditional cemetery options are also readily available, in keeping with a national trend towards families choosing cremations over traditional burials.

In March 2021, Council introduced a natural burials area at Eumundi Cemetery, providing an environmentally friendly burial option. Natural burials require the

body to be laid to rest with only organic materials and no headstone. The natural burials area within Eumundi Cemetery is an original forested space with large established trees, native plants and wildlife.

A master-planning process is underway for Kulangoor Cemetery, which is the region’s largest cemetery.

A community reference group, consisting of funeral industry practitioners and community group leaders, has been formed to help guide the master-planning process and the broader cemetery network across our region.

For more information on Sunshine Coast Council cemetery services, contact the cemeteries team on 5459 2300 or email cemeteries@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL PROMOTION

Mooloolaba’s transformation underway Grab your opportunity to be a part of two key groups sharing ‘real time’ information with the wider community about Stage 2.

HOW RATEPAYERS CAN COLLECT FREE TREES FROM NURSERY Did you know that Sunshine Coast ratepayers are eligible to collect two free trees twice a year – that’s four trees a year from the Council nursery.

The only conditions are that you need to present a current rate notice and collect the trees on Wednesdays between 1 and 3pm from Council’s Caloundra Depot Nursery at 54 Industrial Avenue.

Sunshine Coast Council provides a selection of small, medium and large trees, including specific species native to the area. You can chat with Council’s ‘tree-mendous’ team to find the right plants for your garden.

Native trees provide so many benefits to the environment, increase shade, cool urban areas and are an essential food source for wildlife and benefit their habitats. Last year, Council distributed 1200 free trees through the Free Trees for Ratepayers program.

Free trees: When: Every Wednesday.

Time: Between 1 and 3pm.

Where: Council’s Caloundra Depot Nursery, 54 Industrial Avenue, Caloundra.

Remember to bring along your current rate notice to be eligible.

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onstruction planning is progressing for Stage 2 of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation. This includes a showpiece central meeting place, flowing viewing decks, picnic areas, expansive landscaping, new public amenities comprising toilets and beach showers, a terraced seawall and broad, accessible coastal pathway.

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who want to be part of a Mooloolaba Business Activation Group or Mooloolaba Stakeholder Interest Group.

The two groups will bring together interested parties to share information, insights and ideas aimed at making the

construction phase as smooth as possible for businesses, locals and visitors.

It will also ensure the groups are relaying key information back to their communities in ‘real time’, instead of hearing it from another source.

Council urges anyone with a passion for Mooloolaba and its future to consider nominating before February 13.

These new reference groups are another way Council is continuing to engage and support our community.

Scan the QR code to apply before February 13.

HOW YOU CAN WIN $1000 OFF YOUR NEXT RATE BILL Sunshine Coast Council rate notices are due for payment by Friday, February 23, and ratepayers once again have the chance to win up to $1000 off their next rate bill.

You can put yourself in the running to win by signing up to receive future rate notices by email and paying your current rate bill online.

To change your rate notice

delivery method, simply register for a MyCouncil account on Council’s website or login to an existing account and change your rate notice delivery method to ‘email’ before Wednesday, February 21.

If you already receive your rate notice by email, you’re automatically in the running.

You’ll find a range of convenient online payment options on your rate notice.

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If you’ve ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet, Caloundra Arts Centre in North Street hosts weekly classes every Monday from 7-9pm. Needles, yarn and supper are provided. Email Linda at Linda.

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welcome a CFHR regular guest presenter, Shauna Hicks. She will delve into how to find information on Irish ancestors. The meeting will be on Thursday, February 15, at 1.30pm (member meeting to follow) at the CFHR Rooms, Corbould Park, via Gate 2, Pierce Avenue, Caloundra. Register at hello@ caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au.

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Sunshine Coast Friendship Force (above) recently held an Australian theme at the Mapleton’s Men’s Shed. The focus of this friendship club is to promote intercultural understanding through home hosting. This year, 14 members will be hosted in Germany and the local group will host members from Saitama, Japan, and Manitoba, Canada. Anyone interested in learning more about the club can email info@ffsunshinecoast. org.au or call Jenny on 0448 866 141.

CICADA Queensland is a group that allows people with hearing loss or cochlear implants to share their journey and connect with others. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Waterfront Hotel, Diddillibah, at 10am. The next meeting is on February 15. For more information, email secretary@cicadaqld.org or text 0421 328 909. Visit cicadaqld.org.

Wishlist’s free will week Did you know more than 60 per cent of the Australian population don’t have a valid will to protect the people that mean the most to them? Sunshine Coast hospital charity Wishlist is teaming with Australia’s leading online will-writing platform, Safewill, for locals to write a will for free between February 5 and 11.

Visit safewill.com/wishlist.

Maroochydore VIEW Club AGM Maroochydore VIEW Club held its AGM recently and appointed its new committee for 2024. Each month, the group meets for lunch in the Maroochy Surf Club’s Swan Room, featuring a different guest speaker. There are also regular outings and coffee mornings. The group supports 11 students with their education, through The Smith Family and Learning for Life Program. The next meeting is on Friday, February 16. New

Yandina welcomes guest artist John Abbott to the Australian Country Music Association concert on Sunday, February 18. Be entertained with popular country, including more diverse, crowd-pleasing favourites. 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 $10, with proceeds to go towards the upkeep of the hall. For inquiries, call 0437 191 004.

Caloundra VIEW Club members With a membership of 110, the Caloundra Evening VIEW Club supports the education of 11 Learning for Life students through The Smith Family charity. In 2023, the committee organised a fashion parade, Bunnings sausage sizzle, involvement with the Sunshine Coast Marathon as well as monthly dinners, morning teas, movies and more. The club meets for a dinner at 6.15pm on the second Tuesday of the month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club, with the next meeting on February 13. For more information, call Diane on 0400 473 193.

At the 2023 Buderim Volunteer Awards, held late last year, the Buderim VIEW Club received a certificate of recognition for its contribution to the community for 30 years. Buderim VIEW Club member, Jenny, also earned the honour of Volunteer of the Year 2023 for her many years on the committee. The club helps raise funds for The Smith Family, helping with the education of students from disadvantaged families, and meets at the Buderim Tavern on the first Wednesday of the month for lunch and a guest speaker. Tickets are $30. Contact Gail at gai3@optusnet.com.au or phone 0414 950 949 for more information.

Family history research The Caloundra Family History Research (CFHR) group holds its members’ meeting on the third Thursday of each month. This month, the group will

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FLASHING SIGNS REMIND DRIVERS TO SLOW DOWN There will be no excuse for drivers to slow down after flashing 40kmh signs have been installed near Chancellor State College and the Palmview school precinct.

Recent data shows 36,507 of Queensland drivers were fined for speeding in school zones between 2021 and September last year, with some caught driving more than double the speed limit.

Member for Buderim Brent Mickelberg (pictured, right) says he is happy to see the signs installed after years of advocacy.

“It’s better late than never. I had approached the former Main Roads minister on many occasions to have these signs installed,” Mr Mickelberg says.

“The safety of our children should be top priority. Our community continues to grow rapidly and with that comes the need to improve road safety around our local schools.

“There were almost 10,000 drivers caught speeding in Queensland school zones last year up to September. That’s a scary number when we’re talking about the lives of children.”

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W H AT ’ S 14 & 15 FEBRUARY LIBRARY LOVERS: SINGALONG Sweet treats, social singing and romance writing are among the highlights of a week of activities that celebrate Sunshine Coast Libraries – and you are invited to join in. Experience the joy of social singing with Jen Young, from the Sunshine Coast Show Choir. Master the tune, learn the words and harmonise in a love-themed group singalong. No singing experience is needed, and everyone is encouraged to head along. Events are being held at: Maroochydore Library on Wednesday, February 14, from 10-11.30am; and Caloundra Library on Thursday, February 15, from 10-11.30am.

When: Wednesday, February 14 and Thursday, February 15.

Where: Sunshine Coast Libraries.

Tickets: $5, via library.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/whats-on/library-lovers-day.

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TOMMY LITTLE HAS A REGULAR SIZE DECK Spend an evening with the reigning deckhead of Australian comedy, Tommy Little. His razor-sharp wit, wild stories and infectious energy are guaranteed to deliver an hour that will leave you in stitches. The 60-minute show is for mature audiences. It comes with a warning of course language, adult themes and material that can offend.

When: Friday, February 9, 7.30pm Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.

Tickets: $49, via theeventscentre.com.au/ event/tommy-little/.

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LIBRARY LOVERS: RACHAEL JOHNS Sunshine Coast Libraries invite avid romance readers to meet Rachael Johns, award-winning Australian romance author in-conversation about her new book The Other Bridget. Johns is known for bestsellers such as The Patterson Girls and Something to Talk About. She is Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories about women’s issues – a genre she has called ‘life-lit’. Join her and local author and journalist Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane as they deep dive into all things love, romance and writing.

When: Friday, February 16, 9.30am.

Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Tickets: $25, via library.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/whats-on/meetrachael-johns.

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SEX & CHOCOLATE: MOTOWN II MILLENNIA Get ready for a musical journey from the Motown era to the timeless hits of the new millennium. Experience the magic of great melodies, signature dance moves and harmonies through hits such as My Girl, Dancing In The Street, I Heard It Through The Grapevine and Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.

When: Saturday, February 10, 8pm.

Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street, Kings Beach.

Tickets: $34.90, via kingsbeachtavern.com. au/entertainment/.

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CODENAME: WHITE MOUSE Nancy Wake was known as the ‘White Mouse’ for her uncanny ability to run rings around the Gestapo in occupied France. With her coiffured hair and red lipstick, one of Churchill’s most highly decorated special agents was the epitome of glamour and a fighting force.

When: Wednesday, February 14, 7.30-9.30pm.

Where: The Lind Theatre, 16 Mitchell Street, Nambour.

Tickets: $25, via trybooking.com/ events/landing/1167391.

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A TASTE OF INDIA COOKING CLASS Spend a fun morning learning about various cuisines from India – in particular, the herbs and spices used in each cuisine. The classes are hands-on and participants cook in pairs. Then, sit down and relax with a free drink over lunch, eating the food that you have prepared and cooked.

When: Saturday, February 10, 9.30am-1.30pm.

Where: Red Hot Chilli Pepper Cooking School, Earnshaw Street, Golden Beach.

Tickets: From $130, via redhotchillipepper.com.au/ product/cooking-classes-vouchers/.

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VALENTINE’S DAY AT AUSTRALIA ZOO Head to Australia Zoo with your loved one or celebrate your love of wildlife. Join the Affectionate Animal Trail, where you can meet some loved-up animals. Take part in the Animal Magnetism Competition where your magnetic touch could win you prizes.

Make your day even more special with a two-course lunch at Warrior Restaurant and Bar. Bookings are essential and valid entry to Australia Zoo is required to enjoy this offer.

When: Wednesday, February 14, 9am-5pm.

Where: Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah.

Tickets: Prices vary. Visit australiazoo.com. au/event/valentines-day/ for details.

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ANH DO THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as ‘the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years’. His stage show combines stand-up comedy with reallife stories, photos and filmed pieces.

When: Thursday, February 29, sold out.

New show Wednesday, May 1, 7.30pm.

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

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THE ENCHANTED DRIVE Caloundra Regional Gallery, in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Libraries, presents the next exhibition for the Maroochydore Library Artspace.

Toni Rea’s series The Enchanted Drive: Landscape in motion is inspired by driving through the Glass House Mountains or the Daki, as it is known by the Gubbi Gubbi people. This abstract painting series is a response to the disorientation caused by motion, with strobe sunlight through the broken tree canopy, bleached-out noon forms, inclines and falls of the landscape juxtaposed against horizons that appear and disappear.

When: Friday, February 9, 9.30-10.30am Where: Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore.

Tickets: Free event. Register via library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/whats-on/ exhibitions/the-enchanted-drive-landscapein-motion.

The Chats, Solbar, 6pm Backroom Vegas, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm Fifth Avenue Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm Staremaster, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm Ricky The Rockstar, Caloundra RSL, 3.30pm DJ Mr Sparkle, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm Junction Road, Cooroy RSL, 6pm Simon Meola, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Taylor Henderson, Eumundi Brewery, 7pm Soundbox Live, 80 Coronation Avenue, Nambour, noon Treehouse, Solbar, 7pm Danni G, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm KlusterfunK, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm Tommy Catz, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm Luke Speerin, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm Eighties Recall, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm Loose Talk, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Sahara Beck, Solbar, 6pm Chris Ramsey, Alex Surf Club, 1pm Tune Rangers, Maroochy RSL, 6pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

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OUR LANGUAGE ‘IS WHAT IT IS’

DON’T BE A BUNS BUNNY

Jane Stephens discusses some of her pet peeves when it comes to overused phrases and wishes people would just say what they mean.

Sami Muirhead wants us all to resist the temptation of buying those scrumptious squares that religiously hit bakery shelves well before Easter.

“Y

ou just do you,” I said to My Beloved when we were trying to work out some difficult logistics in our clashing schedules – and I gasped at my own utterance.

My mouth felt unclean – in a way that a little mouthwash could not fix.

Annoying phrases are so pervasive that they seemingly find their way to the lips of those who swear off them.

They are creeping damp, a noxious fog, an invisible cloud.

I was dining out recently, and the waitress asked, “What are we having today?

What did we decide?”. I resisted the urge to point out that she was not breaking bread with us, nor were we going to order for her.

She finished our exchange with “too easy” – another of those phrases that mean nothing at all but are ubiquitous.

A woman at a table nearby said “nom nom nom” out loud as her food arrived. I may have rolled my eyes, and I am quite sure that her juvenile noise doesn’t even border on being English.

Outside of the dining scene, when did it become acceptable for full-grown adults to use ‘cray-cray’ and when did ‘brah’ replace

‘mate’ or ‘buddy’? ‘Brah’ might be a term of endearment, but it also sounds very ‘meh’.

In business, there is a load of current phrases that have caught on but do not amount to a hill of beans. “At the end of the day” is a way of shutting down conversation, and “can we circle back to” is more popular than asking a speaker to return to the point. Facilitators talk about thinking “outside the box” but then say, awkwardly, “let’s unpack this”.

There are some solid passive-aggressive phrases on the rise, too, with “no offence but”, “with the greatest respect” and “to be honest” among them. You can bet that what follows is certain to cause offence, lack respect and be inappropriately honest.

So many phrases sound important but mean nothing at all. People say they are “touching base” and “reaching out” instead of calling or talking. There has been a lot of references to ‘learnings’ instead of lessons at schools and ‘gifting’ instead of giving over Christmas.

At the end of the day, everyone has their phrase bugbears. If the ones here are not in your list, it can be “my bad” as well as “all good”. I am “sorry, not sorry” – because “it is what it is”.

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am hot and cross and not just feeling flustered due to the crazy weather that has us all melting. Hot cross buns. They have turned rogue and their new flavours are outrageous.

I am a purist when it comes to flavours of the square slabs for your soul: fruitflavoured, toasted, only with butter is the correct order of affairs. I am a Libran and I struggle to make decisions in many situations, but I am very black and white when it comes to these little squares of delicious dough.

You can only eat hot cross buns one week out from Easter. Fact. The law. No arguments. We had not even packed away the star atop the Christmas tree when the little mounds appeared on the supermarket shelves.

My husband and children are taking great pleasure in bringing home hot cross buns when Easter is nearly two months away. They like to see me suffer. They love to stir me up and hope for a reaction. Twisted souls. It is working and, I repeat, I am hot and cross.

Woolworths has gone bonkers with the range it is baking this year. There is a Lotus

Dr Jane Stephens is a UniSC journalism lecturer, media commentator and writer.

Biscoff-spread hot cross bun. Last year, the supermarket released a Lotus Biscoff cheesecake. The clever marketing results in the novelty flavours being only available for a small window of time each year, and the flavour combinations seem to get wilder by the year.

Hang on to your Easter bonnet as there is also a Cadbury Caramilk hot cross bun.

And a fairy bread version. I am a tiny bit partial to this one because the cross is pink and you add the hundreds and thousands yourself – so, you feel like you are basically Jamie Oliver.

Coles is rumoured to be set to release a savoury flavoured hot cross bun in a collaboration with Arnotts Pizza Shapes.

Last year, Coles released limited-edition flavours of red velvet cupcake, carrot cake and savoury burger sauce. Who comes up with these flavours? And there is a Vegemiteflavoured hot cross bun.

But do not cheat, Sunshine Coast. Hold strong and resist eating the toasted treats until closer to Easter. We need to keep some sanity in our civilisation. The only flavour I would truly endorse would be Baileys in the bun. Now that would be special.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator.

For more from Sami, tune into Mix FM.

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

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Justin Scattini, Ord Minnett Buderim

TIME TO ADD DURATION? The past year has proven positive for fixed-income investors.

Looking ahead, longer-duration assets should benefit as markets continue to push back against central bank rhetoric, discounting falling inflation and a peak in global cash rates.

This is particularly true in the US, where the yield curve remains deeply inverted. Locally, fixed-rate credit and the broader Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index recorded mid-single digit gains in 2023 – a meaningful turnaround on the previous year. As expected, floating-rate credit delivered the same returns as the broader market, albeit with less volatility.

With cash rates approaching their peaks, our preference between fixed- and floating-rate securities has become more balanced. For some time, Ord Minnett has advocated a portfolio largely weighted to floating-rate securities to capture the higher income, due to rising interest rates, and the lower volatility, given the minimal duration exposure.

Most of the gains from floating-rate securities are now behind us, and as we approach the peak, it is prudent to incorporate some fixed-rate exposure. As yields fall, the prices of fixed-rate bonds should increase in response, offering capital upside. That said, interest rates are expected to remain elevated until

inflation eases further. So, floating-rate exposure will remain an important inclusion in portfolios for those seeking to capture the higher income yields offered by floating-rate securities.

Sophisticated and professional investors have the option to invest in fixed and floating-rate securities directly, but there are plenty of managed options available to retail investors to get an exposure in their portfolio.

The Janus Henderson Tactical Income Fund has an outstanding and lengthy track record managing these investment environments and has consistently outperformed its benchmark and peers using its disciplined investment process.

Interest rates remain volatile in the face of conflicting economic data, with the fund navigating choppy investment markets by leveraging the spectrum of fixed-income instruments, including physical bonds and derivatives.

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local eats. Valentine’s Day Edition Nestled along the shores of Mooloolaba lies a culinary gem called The Surf Club Mooloolaba that captures the essence of the sea in a single bowl. A symphony of flavours, this signature dish is an ode to the bounty of the ocean and a testament to the region’s rich seafood heritage. What makes this chowder a standout? It’s a carefully curated fusion of Mooloolaba prawns, tender calamari, succulent barramundi and plump mussels. Each spoonful promises a medley of tastes that dance harmoniously on the palate, delivering a sensation that speaks volumes about freshness and quality. Whether you’re a local or a visitor to the area, this seafood chowder is a must-try – an experience that encapsulates the very heart of Mooloolaba.

Valentine’s Day is not complete without a romantic meal in an idyllic location. Frank Beach Bar and Restaurant offers the most-decadent selection of scrumptious, sweet desserts such as the signature tiramisu. This is accompanied by our premium, signature cocktails, curated by internationally acclaimed mixologists, and a range of local craft beers. To book your Valentine’s Day table, go to frankbeach.com.au/#book-online Frank Beach Bar & Restaurant, corner of Frank and Beach roads,Coolum Beach, frankbeach.com.au

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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.

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Café Rubia’s vibrant, indoor-and-outdoor café is where coffee and cake meet late-night al fresco dining. The café 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, the delicious all-day dining menu covers everything from breakfast, risottos, burgers and salads to snacks and desserts.

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If you’re hungry for Italian trattoriastyle cuisine, it’s time to 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. At All’ Antica, enjoy an authentic culinary experience. Dishes are carefully prepared using locally sourced, fresh ingredients. With a focus on quality, you will receive attentive service in a welcoming ambiance. It’s a place to savour traditional Italian flavours and culinary expertise.

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Join in an unforgettable Chinese New Year at Bauhinia Chinese Restaurant to welcome in the Year of the Dragon from February 10. Bask in the glow of traditional lanterns on the newly refurbished front deck and feast in the many delicacies that are truly authentic. Try the house-made wontons, dim sims or signature honey prawns or lemon chicken. BYO wine is also welcome. We would love you here with us to celebrate at this iconic restaurant and make the Year of the Dragon the best year yet. Connect with the friendly team via Facebook or call 5477 5488 to book your table today.

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Urban Lamb is a high-end takeaway shop, located in Buddina, that specialises in ready-to-eat, slow-cooked lamb and twice-cooked potatoes. The menu is specifically designed to offer various bundle options to customers, including the ‘Ultimate Feast’ which will feed up to six people. Order this month and make a difference: $1 from every order will be donated to the Mater Little Miracles Foundation. Visit the website to order online, or head in store. Open from noon to 7pm, Wednesdays to Sundays.

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

A. The nature of the industry at the moment and the staff shortages have meant the current menu is a little limited, so it allows me to spend time on creating ‘Chef Selections’ that we change sometimes daily or every couple of days, depending on the dish. It’s not so much about one dish, but showing the team all different dishes, cooking styles and techniques.

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

A. We are in Mooloolaba and have a direct relationship with a local trawler. So, of course using versatile Mooloolaba king prawns.

Q: What do you love most about your role?

A. We have a developing team of keen young chefs who show an interest in what we are doing and get excited when a new dish comes up. I get a kick out of hitting targets and setting goals for myself and the team. I love the challenges that running kitchens – especially one of this size – offers, and seeing the success on the other side.

Q: What do you love to cook at home?

A. My wife is vegan, so I take dishes that have for years been meat based and turn them into incredible vegan dishes. ‘Beef’ Bourguignon done with mushrooms is incredible.

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Lunch, dinner and drinks are available every day of the week, with breakfast each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Reserve your table for a special Valentine’s Day meal with your loved one.

Maroochy RSL boasts fresh, seasonal menus offering something for everyone.

Visitors can select from a range of fresh pastas, steaks, affordable roast meals and other classic dishes , as well as daily and seasonal specials or something a bit more indulgent for that big occasion.

Treat yourself to a house-made dessert and barista-made, quality coffee. There’s even easy, free undercover parking or the courtesy bus service for members and guests. Maroochy RSL is open seven days.

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Romantic vibes are high, as love planet Venus links up with atmospheric Neptune. Focus your attention on your lover, as you give them the right royal treatment this Valentine’s Day via a special pronouncement, a thoughtful gift or a candlelit dinner.

Geminis love to chat, so this Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to tell loved ones how much you really care. Inspiration for the week is from artist Yoko Ono (who was born on February 18, 1933): ‘The regret of my life is that I have not said ‘I love you’ often enough.’

Attached Crabs – you’re feeling extra romantic as you lavish attention (and money) on your partner, wear your heart on your sleeve or play out a secret fantasy with your lover. Singles – don’t base your self-esteem on whether you have a partner.

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VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

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With the sun, Mercury, Mars and Pluto all visiting your partnership zone, prepare for a bold and busy Valentine’s Day. Coupled Cats – why not initiate a special romantic rendezvous with your partner? Singles – in order to find true love, you need to be brave.

At the moment, with taskmaster Saturn moving slowly through your romance zone, love is a very serious business. So your quote for Valentine’s Day is from writer William Barclay: ‘Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice.’

Librans are addicted to love in all its forms – romantic, platonic, and universal. Whether you’re attached, searching for your soulmate or happily single, Valentine’s Day is a time to reflect on the fact that love really does make the world go round.

When it comes to finding (and maintaining) love, resist the urge to be overly controlling. Attached Scorpio – avoid the temptation to be bossy at home; give your spouse more space. Singles – stop looking for love in all the obvious places.

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CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

It’s time to be more proactive about your health, fitness, diet and daily routine, but tread carefully with an unpredictable relative or neighbour, who may be stewing with a hidden grievance. On Valentine’s Day, find a dream you can share together.

Don’t take your partner – or potential partner – for granted.

If you do, then your lover may go looking for attention elsewhere. (‘Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone. It has to be made like bread, remade all the time, made new.’ – Ursula Le Guin.)

This week – as we celebrate Valentine’s Day – the sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Pluto are all powering through your sign, so you’re at your amorous, adventurous, quirky Aquarian best. Spread your special kind of universal love around.

Love planet Venus hooks up with your power planet, Neptune, so romance is in the air. But the energy is suggesting a private Valentine’s Day. (‘Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze,’ –Carolyn Gold Heilbrun.)

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7. Which country was the first to land on the southern pole of the moon?

8. The Spanish food Espeto consists of which type of fish skewered and roasted over a wood fire?

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MEET THE PRINCIPAL

Greg Myers Good Samaritan Catholic College What inspired you to become an educator and how has that influenced your leadership style? – I have always

THE FACES AT THE HELM These are the men and women shaping the educational landscape at some of our best schools, and helping to prepare students for the future.

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he Sunshine Coast is home to a diverse and vibrant educational community, where dedicated educators play a pivotal role in shaping the minds and futures of our children.

In this special feature, we have the privilege of introducing readers to the remarkable principals who are at the helm of some of our best local schools.

From their inspiring visions for education to their personal journeys and commitment to empowering the next generation, these leaders exemplify the spirit of excellence that defines our educational landscape.

They share their thoughts on what inspired them to become educators, the

challenges they face in the future, and how the introduction of cutting-edge technology has changed education and the way they lead their school.

These principals are not only educators but also mentors, role models and champions of the next generation in our region.

Their impact extends far beyond the schools walls, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those they nurture and the future of our community.

Their dedication, vision and unwavering commitment to student success are at the heart of their work.

We are honoured to showcase their exemplary leadership and the profound influence these leaders have on shaping the bright minds of tomorrow.

wanted to assist students to achieve to their potential. I had some great teachers at school and many of them inspired me to take up education as a career through their expertise and care.

As a school leader, positive relationships are at the core of what I do.

What are your aspirations for the future growth and development of the school under your leadership? – This year Good Sams will graduate our first cohort of Year 12 students. This is an important milestone for our growing college. Into the future, I want to see the college grow to a full enrolment of 1500 students over the next few years and continue to grow the educational and co-curricula offerings of the college.

What is the most-rewarding part of your job? – Seeing students achieve to their potential. The most rewarding part is when students who graduated 10, 20 or even 30 years ago stop you in the street or at a function and say ‘thanks’. It is very humbling.

What challenges do you see in education over the next few years? – As a college, we have a strong focus on

literacy and numeracy across all subject areas. A challenge for all in education is the need to ensure that this focus remains our core business, despite a crowded curriculum and conflicting priorities for time and resources.

How has the integration of new technology affected the way you lead the school? – When I started as a principal, my school had one computer.

Today, technology is embedded in all we do and we have access to wonderful learning opportunities and seemingly unlimited sources of information.

The challenge for leaders is to ensure that the technology is used to enhance learning and not distract from it.

How do you adapt to these advancements while ensuring a balanced learning experience? – Advancements in technology will never replace a good teacher and well-planned lessons with a variety of resources. For a balanced learning experience, advancements in technology provide one of the resources in a teacher’s toolkit. Our students are extremely lucky that the technology available to them can support their learning in so many different ways.

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Eloise Beveridge Immanuel Lutheran College What inspired you to become an educator and how has that influenced your leadership style? – As a child and young person, I always wanted to make a difference. Some incredible educators whom I have worked alongside have shaped my leadership style today.

Relationships matter. Leading by doing matters. Honesty matters.

challenge. Technology – AI, in particular – is already a game changer. Our biggest challenge is ensuring we embrace the technology development, while not losing the value and importance on people and the skills of interacting and collaborating.

With an ethical and intentional lens, this challenge will open many positive doors for our students and community.

What are your aspirations for the future growth and development of the school under your leadership? – Immanuel helps

How has the integration of new technology affected the way you lead the school? – As a leader, I have regular

shape lives, giving our students the opportunities and experiences that allow them to be caring, resilient and inquiring people who have a love of learning and a heart for others . It is my goal to ensure our college continues to grow our learners to be the best they can be, with courage and a desire to contribute to an ever-changing and dynamic world.

face-to-face, real-time interactions with colleagues worldwide. I am participating in and following cutting-edge research projects in real time. I am able to utilise tools to have more time on the ground, working with and supporting my team.

What is the most-rewarding part of your job? – The people! I get to work alongside the most incredible staff. I have the privilege of being able to build connections with each student as they journey through our college, and I get to partner with the most-caring and supportive parents.

What challenges do you see in education over the next few years? – I’m a firm believer in finding opportunity in every

How do you adapt to these advancements while ensuring a balanced learning experience? – School as we have always done it is not enough anymore. We need to provide students with planned, intentional experiences and opportunities to learn and develop the skills required to navigate a future-focused society. We need to ensure we are teaching and modelling digital citizenship, giving an appetite for new skills and ways of working while still holding firm to our core values and beliefs about relationships, community and culture.

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Michelle Tony Roberts

Carroll Matthew Flinders Anglican College

What is the most-rewarding part of your job? – It’s incredibly rewarding to What inspired you to become an educator and how has that influenced your leadership style? – I was always drawn to a career in teaching as I wanted to make a difference. Being an educator is certainly a fulfilling profession as we shape the future of our society by supporting students to find their strengths and passions and to navigate the complexity of their teen years. My leadership style has evolved as I have learned to be more curious, to lean into conversations and to value integrity with my decision making.

What are your aspirations for the future growth and development of the school under your leadership? – I hope to be influential in educating Flinders graduates who are not only academically able but also young people of good character who step forward with purpose and a willingness to contribute to society. I also look forward to continuing to enhance the college’s contemporary learning spaces through a 15-year Flinders Masterplan. The college recently celebrated the opening of two bespoke buildings: the Infinity Centre and Flagship Centre.

celebrate student achievement at the end of the year, particularly when we know the story that sits behind the accomplishment and how the student navigated challenges.

What challenges do you see in education over the next few years? – I am cautious about AI’s expanding influence and eager to explore how we, as earnest educators, successfully navigate the next wave of technology while maintaining integrity and knowledge-building in our programs.

How has the integration of new technology affected the way you lead the school? – Flinders is proactive in understanding technology’s impact on everyday teaching and learning. Each student’s learning experience requires unique adaptations of practice with a genuine value placed on the questions we ask and associated thinking, rather than rote learning and production of content. As for technology’s impact on wellbeing, it is a priority at Flinders that students experience healthy interactions, build friendships and engage in campus life.

Meridan State College work with students of all ages and to watch them progress and grow over the time they are with us at Meridan.

What inspired you to become an educator and how has that influenced your leadership style? – I genuinely

What challenges do you see in education over the next few years?

– Ensuring that schools remain relevant,

enjoy working with people and supporting them to be the best they can be. As a leader, I work collaboratively with students, staff, parents and community to ensure our school has clarity of direction and we create a culture where every individual can excel.

futures-oriented learning organisations that engage our current and future generations of students. At Meridan, we are refining our approach to curriculum, teaching and learning to ensure learning experiences for students are relevant, connected and highly engaging.

What are your aspirations for the future growth and development of the school under your leadership? – I am

How has the integration of new technology effected the way you lead the school? – Technology provides great

very proud of the work our school community has just completed. Our community has developed a 15-year blueprint that will guide the development of our school well into the future. We are a futures-oriented school, where students are highly engaged in learning, using emerging technologies, active in their local and global communities and engaged with generational challenges such as sustainability.

opportunities for educators to personalise learning for students. At Meridan, we embrace emerging technologies in ways that provides additional pathways and opportunities for our students.

What is the most rewarding part of your job? – Working in classrooms with our wonderful students and staff. Being a P-12 College, it is a real privilege to

How do you adapt to these advancements while ensuring a balanced learning experience? – I believe learning is a social enterprise – most students learn best when they collaborate with peers and engage with their communities. At Meridan we strive to create these sorts of learning experiences through our curriculum and teaching methods.

Discover Flinders As one of Queensland’s leading schools, Matthew Flinders Anglican College educates for excellence in learning and life.

Explore our upcoming events and opportunities: •

Academic, General Excellence and Principal’s Scholarships (open to students entering Years 7-12 in 2025). Apply by Monday, 19 February.

•

Discovery Tour of the Secondary School (Years 7-12), Wednesday, 14 February.

Scan the QR code to learn more or visit www.mfac.edu.au/discover

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Siena Catholic College Geoff van der Vliet Nambour Christian College

formation of young people.

What challenges do you see in education over the next few years?

– The future challenge is for education What inspired you to become an educator and how has that influenced your leadership style? – My undergraduate degree was in pure mathematics and statistics, after which I felt a strong calling to the beautiful messiness of working with people. So, teaching sparked my interest. This means that I like the technical aspects of education, as well as the importance of whole-person growth.

What are your aspirations for the future growth and development of the school under your leadership? – The future for NCC will be continuing to provide a vast learning program and specialty resources. This will mean being responsive to local and global needs while maintaining a strong emphasis on the traditional programs that contribute to the greater good.

What is the most-rewarding part of your job? – There is great joy in being part of a strongly connected community that influences the moral (character)

and institutions to drive cultural improvement, rather than be merely influenced by cultural shifts and public policy.

How has the integration of new technology affected the way you lead the school? – New technology has expanded the toolbox for learning. It is essential, however, to consistently align these tools with the goals of education, rather than viewing them as ends in themselves. This thoughtful approach ensures that technology enhances the learning experience rather than detracting from it, and the notable surge in recent years allows for more dynamic and interconnected educational environments.

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Sunday, 3 March 2024 3.00pm - 5.00pm Come along and meet our new Principal and discover why we are one of Sunshine Coast's most sought after Year 7-12 Secondary Schools.

Register using QR Code or at www.siena.qld.edu.au

How do you adapt to these advancements while ensuring a balanced learning experience? – Our technology tools exceed our needs, but we keep a firm focus on learning environments and teaching practices that have evidence-based, high impacts on learning and human connection.

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Siena Catholic College

students and proud of the excellent staff and students who make us who we are at Noosa District State High School.

What is the most-rewarding part of your job? – Working with students and What inspired you to become an educator and how has that influenced your leadership style? – My moral purpose is to make a difference to student lives and contribute to the future. I am inspired by the opportunity that education brings and believe that our young people are the most valuable resource we have. I feel privileged every day to do the work I do.

What are your aspirations for the future growth and development of the school under your leadership? – Noosa High is one of the most unique schools in Queensland, with our three campuses, incredible location, diversity of programs, great students and staff. I look forward to the continued innovation of our multi-campus schooling model and the opportunity this brings for our students. I have worked in education for 23 years in a range of Secondary schools and `became the principal of Noosa High in 2022. I am privileged to have this role and passionate about the incredible opportunities tour school provides to

seeing them develop and succeed. The Noosa community has a special place in my heart and my moral purpose as a leader is to support the success of our entire school community and make a positive difference in students’ lives.

What challenges do you see in education over the next few years?

– The need to develop more flexible and contemporary learning pathways for students in a fast-paced society.

How has the integration of new technology affected the way you lead the school? – Digital innovation has resulted in future-focused teaching and learning practices across all aspects of our school.

What inspired you to become an educator and how has that influenced your leadership style? – I had an excellent education and I wished to be able to provide opportunities for others to have the same. My leadership style is very much transformational, as I seek not only to impact individuals, but also positively transform communities and culture.

What are your aspirations for the future growth and development of the school under your leadership? – I would love to see Siena Catholic College continue to provide an excellent learning experience for its learners, empowering them to experience fullness of life and be the best version of themselves. As Catherine of Siena famously said, “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire”.

How do you adapt to these advancements while ensuring a balanced learning experience? – By using technology as a partner in learning

What is the most-rewarding part of your job? – The relationships I enjoy

and ensuring a focus on engagement, wellbeing and the development of personal and social capabilities in our young people.

with the learners, staff and wider college community. I love people. And forging positive relationships is key to a healthy community culture.

What challenges do you see in education over the next few years?

– Definitely mental wellbeing and how this impacts learning, engagement and motivation in relation to learning, and growing quality, expert teachers and retaining them in what is a teacher shortage.

How has the integration of new technology affected the way you lead the school? – Technology is a great tool to support learning, that enables us to carry out our work efficiently, creatively and innovatively. In terms of the way I integrate it to lead, I use it as a tool. My leadership is centred around looking at improving all facets of learning to engage learners, using high-impact strategies. Integrated technology is a tool that lends itself to this.

How do you adapt to these advancements while ensuring a balanced learning experience? – I believe it is through quality, professional growth of teachers who are adept at using their teaching to respond to these advancements in a balanced way to ensure quality learning takes place, resulting in excellent learner outcomes.

Twilight Tour

4.15pm, 19 February At NCC, we offer students an enriching and nurturing learning environment that focuses on cultivating character and fostering a sense of community in each student. Our extensive programs and opportunities empower your child to develop into confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals, equipped to make a positive impact on the world. With an education at NCC, your child will be prepared to embrace their future with purpose and excellence.

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NDIS EARLY CHILDHOOD APPROACH EXPLAINED

NDIS

feature

A SPRING IN EACH STEP OF CHARITY WALK

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he annual Steps for STEPS charity walk is back on Friday, March 8. The STEPS Pathways College students, trainers and volunteers will take to the pavement together and walk an impressive 30km to raise funds.

The 92.7 MIXFM breakfast show hosts Mark Darin and Caroline Hutchinson will be walking alongside while recording their morning broadcast live.

They will begin at the radio station office in Maroochydore and finish at the STEPS college campus at 9 George Street, Caloundra.

This year, STEPS Pathways Boarding and Day College students will participate in the walk, with some experienced striders such as Josh Harvey determined to

tackle the entire 30km. Funds raised from the event will go directly towards supporting the students at STEPS Pathways College: Australia’s only boarding college for young adults living with a disability and autism.

STEPS executive manager of business partnerships Michael Williamson says fundraising events such as this one are vital for the college.

“Generous donations like these ensure students at STEPS Pathways College are given the opportunity to learn essential life skills to live independently in the community,” he says.

“The students are incredible humans, and I am so proud to walk beside them.”

The event will kick off at 6am from the radio station and finish about 4pm, with

walkers crossing the finish line at their campus to celebrate their outstanding achievement with STEPS staff, sponsors and fellow students.

There will be excellent opportunities to cheer on the students as they make their way through Cotton Tree, Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, along the Nicklin Way at Kawana through Moffat Beach, Kings Beach, and along Bulcock Street before finishing at the STEPS front gates.

Students have dedicated time creating their own fundraising pages, personalising them with heartwarming biographies and photos, with each hoping to meet their fundraising goal of $2000.

Head to stepsforsteps.com.au to read the students’ inspirational stories and help them reach their goal.

Parents of children with a disability or developmental delay can often feel confused about the NDIS and where to start.

There’s a lot of information to take in and the process differs depending on your child’s age.

The NDIS early childhood approach is a nationally consistent approach for early childhood intervention for children with developmental delay or disability and their families. It aims to give children the best possible start in life.

Here’s what you need to know about the NDIS early childhood approach: 1. It’s for children under the age of six with developmental delay or children under the age of nine with disability.

2. It may include mainstream (non-NDIS) supports, NDIS supports or a combination of both.

3. Children who don’t fully meet the definition of developmental delay but have developmental concerns can also receive support.

4. It puts the family at the centre of all services and supports.

5. Children don’t need a diagnosis to get support.

If you have concerns about your child’s development, contact your doctor, maternal and child health nurse, or other health professional. Your healthcare professional may connect you with an NDIS early childhood partner.

You can also contact an early childhood partner yourself. No diagnosis is necessary and your child does not have to be eligible for the NDIS to access early childhood supports.

For more information, go to leapin.com.au.

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NDIS FEATURE

COMMUNITY OPEN DAY WELCOMES NEW CENTRE TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

DRIVING INDEPENDENCE, WHILE NAVIGATING YOUR SUPPORT NEEDS

Suncare Community Services Ltd has officially opened its newest location in Gympie, following the success of the Maroochydore Community Centre.

The doors of the centre at 2 Horseshoe Bend officially opened on February 5, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Suncare Community Services Ltd interim executive general manager Belinda von Bibra, and chair Mario Pennisi.

The centre aims to address the unique demographic challenges faced by the community and respond to the critical needs of Gympie’s ageing population, where 25 per cent of residents are over the age of 65.

Ms von Bibra highlighted the significance of this expansion, stating: “With the launch of our Gympie location, we are extending our reach to support the growing needs of an ageing population.

“Gympie is home to a substantial elderly population with distinctive needs, often reflecting a lower socio-economic situation, and the support that Suncare provides has real impacts with regards to helping people remain living independently in their own homes and also feeling connected socially.”

The Caring Concierge is more than just a service – it’s a community.

Nestled in the heart of Buderim – servicing all points north, south and west of the Sunshine Coast – the service is proud to be considered the best, providing unrivalled community access and social support for elderly and aged care clientele, as well as those under the NDIS. The service believes in the power of community.

That’s why at The Caring Concierge, the service is locals helping locals.

The team – made up of dedicated local residents – is committed to providing unparalleled support to its neighbours.

The mission at The Caring Concierge is to champion the independence of Coast residents, fostering connections within our vibrant community.

The service considers itself your neighbours, your friends, and your partners in navigating life’s journey through its concierge services.

Whether it’s providing safe and reliable community access for medical appointments, assisting with shopping

On Tuesday, February 6, customers and community members were welcomed to the Suncare Gympie Open Day and encouraged to participate in activities including free blood-pressure testing, tai chi and a seniors’ cyber security workshop.

Over the past three months, Suncare has actively supported more than 765 customers in the Gympie area, providing in excess of 1300 hours of essential services.

This highlights the immediate impact and vital role Suncare Community Services plays in enhancing the lives of our elderly population.

For more information of Suncare Community Services, visit suncare.org.au.

tasks, facilitating social visits, or even helping clients get away on holidays, staff are available to ensure you live life to the fullest.

The staff understand the importance of staying connected, and are committed to making life easier for locals.

The Caring Concierge has built its reputation on service.

Visit caringconcierge.com.au.

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• Community Access • Day Surgery Assist • Personalised Transfers • Special Deliveries

Servicing North and South Burnett Cooloola Cove Gympie 1800 786 227 suncare.org.au

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OVER-THE-TOP BIDS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES BANNED Premier beefs up laws targeting ‘unfair practice’ as part of reforms and $160m relief package to ease housing crisis throughout the state.

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eal estate agents and landlords in Queensland will be banned from accepting higher rental bids than the advertised price under a raft of housing crisis-fuelled reforms.

Premier Steven Miles has unveiled a $160 million rental relief package – the latest part of his Labor government’s long-term housing plan.

The extra funding will be distributed over five years among more than 20 existing supports and services, including bond loans, rental grants and rental security subsidies.

Rental laws will be beefed up under the package, with the state to ban rent bidding and enforce hefty penalties for agents who engage or encourage it.

“The biggest thing we’re doing today is banning rent bidding,” Mr Miles says.

Mr Miles says it will be illegal for landlords to accept bids higher than the advertised price.

“I have heard from too many Queenslanders who’ve put their application in for a rental property – thinking they would get it, only to find that someone else has bid more than the

advertised price for that rental and they’ve missed out. These new laws will stamp out that practice, will provide transparency for renters and provide an even playing field for everyone who wants that property.”

Victoria last year became the first Australian state to make it illegal for agents and landlords to accept bids higher than the advertised price from tenants.

It is already an offence in Queensland

for agents and landlords to solicit higherthan-advertised bids, with the law effectively closing a loophole that allowed prospective renters to offer more.

“That’s incredibly difficult to regulate,” Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon says.

“By banning all types of rent bidding, it makes it really clear that you cannot accept more than your offering price. We’ll

make sure that we put in the protections and the penalties to make sure that this law is upheld.”

A portable bond scheme will also be established, allowing tenants to transfer their bonds when relocating from one rental property to another.

In the interim, a bridging bond loan will be rolled out to assist households in affording the up-front cost of a new bond while still waiting for their old bond’s release.

Other reforms include setting up a framework to allow landlords and tenants to agree to modifications, a prescribed form for rental applications, and a mandatory fee-free option for paying rent.

Tenants also will have to receive 48 hours’ notice before someone can enter, and re-letting costs will be capped: based on the remaining time left on a fixed-term lease.

Queenslanders will head to the polls on October 26, with a union-commissioned poll in December showing Labor trailed the Liberal National Party 52-48 on a two-party-preferred basis.

– AAP

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Take a drive around the Bedarra Precinct and you see some of the best waterfront homes on the coast. Stand on this block of land and you’ll see why this allotment was sold so quickly when first released.

Adding to its exclusivity and privacy, the Bedarra Precinct enclave is only accessible by the Sunshine Cove Way vehicle and pedestrian bridge.

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DESIGNER COASTAL LUXE DUPLEX ‘Pandanus - Residence Two’ 2/14 Orringa Street, Wurtulla Indulge in coastal luxury with this meticulously crafted duplex, where every detail beckons serenity. Nestled in Bokarina Beach’s sought-after precinct,

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full house without the maintenance. Renowned artist Robyn Hills’ captivating

• Office/4th bedroom

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facade sets the tone for a home where functionality meets beauty.

• Close to SCUH medical precinct

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AUCTION “THE YELLOW HOUSE” – BUDERIM’S ICONIC LUXURY HOME – AUCTION THIS WEEKEND! 15 Foote Ridge, Buderim stone bench tops. The breakfast room is a delightful space to sit, relax and

Situated on the highly sought after and tightly held northern escarpment

enjoy a coffee. There is a formal dining and a large family room on the entry

of Buderim. We are excited to offer this immaculate family home for sale.

Extremely well-constructed and neatly positioned on a rare large flat 1108m

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level with lift access to all floors. The 4 bedrooms are all generous in size and

(approx) of usable space and offering some of the most spectacular views out

the primary bedroom offers a private balcony with a well-appointed ensuite

to Old Woman Island facing due north to the Pacific Ocean. The property offers

bathroom and large walk-in robe. There is also a parent’s retreat, home office

ample accommodation with a usable and well thought out floor plan. Offering

and a multi-purpose room, ideal for a home gym or additional office space if you

multiple spaces with a beautiful open plan kitchen, modern appliances and large

work from home. A private inspection of this stunning Buderim home is a must!

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• Multiple living spaces

Auction: Saturday 10th February 11am Onsite

• Northern escarpment location

• Walk to local shops

Inspect: Saturday 10th February 10:30-11am

• Over 600m2 (approx) of living space

• Stunning beaches close by

• Lift access to all levels

• Ample restaurants close by

• Flat usable 1108m2 lot (approx)

• Close to great schools

1300 400 777

• 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms

• Never to be repeated

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AUCTION MAJESTICALLY POSITIONED ON MINYAMA ISLAND WITH COMMANDING MAIN RIVER VIEWS 8 Minyama Island, Minyama

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Introducing 8 Minyama Island, a sophisticated and architecturally designed

offering a warm living environment, capturing views beyond the property.

house which holds an exclusive north facing position on the highly desirable

Glass panel doors and windows positioned throughout the residence capture

island precinct. With 37m of Mooloolah River water frontage this high calibre

view corridors toward distant landmarks being Mooloolah River and Mooloolaba

property is exceptional. Built by award-winning Gray Construction Group, and

Wharf. With sweeping views over the main river and convenient ocean access,

designed by Morriarchi Architecture, we are honoured to present this truly

Minyama Island is a lifestyle masterpiece and ranks among Queensland’s

exquisite property to the market. The architecture is softened by use of natural

most exclusive waterfront addresses. Book your appointment to view this

timber against wood form concrete walls, transparent door and window infills

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• Close to all local amenities

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8 MINYAMA ISLAND, MINYAMA 5 bed, 5 bath, 7 car Auction on site Saturday, February 24, at 11am Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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• Luxury poolside residence with a separate self-contained granny flat

• Space to park a boat or caravan securely off the street

• Sweeping 3085m2 (approx) block with a bushland backdrop

• High ceilings, ducted air-conditioning, and ceiling fans

• Premier position in the exclusive Palmview Forest Estate

• Private master retreat with a deluxe double-vanity ensuite

• Sweeping views over the Sunshine Coast to the ocean

• Large double garage with internal entry to the main residence

• Resort-style inground pool with water features

• Multiple living zones, extensive storage, and water tanks

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• Gas cooktops and hot water systems

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AUCTIONS Sat, 10 Feb, 9am

Sat, 10 Feb, 11am

Sat, 10 Feb, 1pm

Open from 8:30am 39 Court Road, Nambour Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

Sold prior to auction

Open from 12:30pm 2406/1A Mungar Street, Maroochydore Niall Molloy 0448 954 272 Ari Whisson 449 690 995

27/143 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba Caleb Clarke 0400 917 717

Sat, 10 Feb, 10am

Sat, 10 Feb, 12pm

Open from 9:30am 11 Centenary Crescent, Maroochydore Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Open from 11:30am 501/14-20 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 Sarah Olsen 0436 325 257

Open from 9:30am 40/67 Rega a Boulevard, Birঞnya Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

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.

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201/118 Alexandra Parade

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Tue 13th 4-4:30pm

5 Aruma Place

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Fri 9th 11-11:30am

8 Samuel Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10:30-11am

329/10 Okinja Road

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Tue 13th 5-5:30pm

5 Aruma Place

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

8 Samuel Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Thurs 15th 5-5:30pm

531/21 Wirraway Street

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Thurs 15th 5-5:30pm

DICKY BEACH 2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

141-143 Parsons Road

3 bed 2 bath 5 car

Sat 9-9:30am

63/16 Grammar School Way

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

Daniel Hamblin 0418 152 225

14 Edward Street

5 bed 2 bath 3 car

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

5/13 Pacific Terrace

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

31/2 Lyon Street

4 bed 3.5 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

16 Newton Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

BEERBURRUM 7 Beerburrum Woodford Road 3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

Sat 11-11:30am

39 Court Road

2 bed 1 bath 3 car

Thurs 8th 5-5:30pm

39 Court Road

2 bed 1 bath 3 car

Sat 8:30-9am

19 Solandra Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ryan Aldred 0418 849 558

48 Alঞtude Drive

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Ryan Aldred 0418 849 558

197 Glenview Road

6 bed 3 bath 4 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

58 Evergreen Drive

5 bed 2 bath 4 car

Sat 12:30-1pm

35 Dunne Road

5 bed 2 bath 6 car

Sat 1:30-2pm

NINDERRY

197 Glenview Road

6 bed 3 bath 4 car

Tues 13th 5-5:30pm

5-27 Bernhardt Place

5 bed 3 bath 6 car

Thurs 8th 5-5:30pm

5-27 Bernhardt Place

5 bed 3 bath 6 car

Sat 11-11:30am

41 Eucalyptus Crescent

4 bed 2 bath 4 car

Tracy Fishburn 0449 141 349

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

ILKLEY

BIRTINYA

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

NAMBOUR

GLENVIEW

BATTERY HILL 92/9a Browning Boulevard

39 Panama Crescent

FOREST GLEN

BARINGA 6a & b Hannah Crescent

MOUNTAIN CREEK

319 Ilkley Road

5 bed 3 bath 8 car

Tracy Fishburn 0449 141 349

40/67 Rega a Boulevard

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9:30-10am

54 Viridian Circuit

4 bed 4 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

KAWANA ISLAND

54 Viridian Circuit

4 bed 4 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

14 Barbuda Circuit

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Jusঞn Wijaya 0479 135 990

10 Tulip Street

1/81 Birঞnya Boulevard

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

66/57 Grand Parade

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

PALMVIEW

5 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 12:30-1pm

4 King Street

6 bed 4 bath 4 car

Fri 9th 10-10:30am

4 King Street

6 bed 4 bath 4 car

Sat 10-10:30am

12 Upper Gay Terrace

3 bed 2 bath 3 car

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

38 Peঞgrain Avenue

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

13/38a King Street

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

62 Skyline Circuit

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

901/42 Queen Street

3 bed 3 bath 2 car

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

45 Golden Pine Way

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

4/25 Maltman Street South

3 bed 2.5 bath 3 car Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

1 Water Gum Street

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

12/21 Mahia Terrace

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

190 Old Palmwoods Road

3 bed 2 bath 6 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

62 Skyline Circuit

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Wed 14th 4:30-5pm

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

KINGS BEACH

BLI BLI 4 Mariposa Court

NIRIMBA

3 Butcherbird Crescent

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

20 Dauntless Avenue

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

112 Atkinson Road

5 bed 3 bath 4 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

126/1 Halcyon Way

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

8 Shale Court

5 bed 3 bath 8 car

Alex Dale 0414 516 003

6 Driver Street

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

15 Girua Street

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

29 Camelot Court

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

MAROOCHYDORE Fri 9th 5-5:30pm

862 Yandina Bli Bli Road

land

Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

24/132-136 Duporth Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 1 car

32 Stoney Wharf Road

5 bed 4 bath 4 car

Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

24/132-136 Duporth Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 9-9:30am

2/5 Maroochy Waters Drive

Sat 9-9:30am

BOKARINA Res. One of 8 Bluebird Parade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

BUDDINA

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

PALMWOODS

PARREARRA 42 Nicklin Way

16/39 Kingsford Smith Parade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

PELICAN WATERS

902/14 Aerodrome Road

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

17 Scartree Street

4 bed 3 bath 3 car

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

501/14 Aerodrome Road

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11:30-12pm

10 Pamphlet Place

5 bed 2 bath 3 car

Dwight Ferguson 0412 385 720

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

ROSEMOUNT land

Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

4 bed 2 bath 3 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

130 University Way

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

612/6 High Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

31 Mannikin Road

4 bed 3 bath 3 car

Sat 10-10:30am

432 Wilson Road

7 bed 7 bath 15 car Sat 11-11:30am

138 Glenmount Road

land

2/39 Iluka Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

2606/100 Duporth Avenue

514/5 Bermagui Crescent

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

16/39 Kingsford Smith Parade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Wed 14th 5-5:30pm

9 Wamara Street

3 bed 2 bath 3 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

902/14 Aerodrome Road

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Thurs 15th 4-4:30pm

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

1201/14 Aerodrome Road

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Thurs 15th 4-4:30pm

SHELLY BEACH

37 Schirrmann Drive

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Alex Dale 0414 516 003

13 Albert Street

19 Koorin Drive

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

BUDERIM 1 Rainforest Sanctuary Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Thurs 8th 4-4:30pm

54 Townsend Road

3 bed 3 bath 2 car

Thurs 8th 4-4:30pm

4 Palmyra Crescent

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

54 Townsend Road

3 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

221 Broadwater Avenue West 5 bed 3 bath 1 car

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

301/14 Aerodrome Road

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

4/139-141 Bradman Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

16/27 Sixth Avenue

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10:30-11am

106 Cogill Road

land

Daniel Hamblin 0418 152 225

10 Moss Day Place

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Thurs 8th 5-5:30pm

10 Moss Day Place

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

MOOLOOLABA

10 Moss Day Place

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 3-3:30pm

23 Skiel Court

5 bed 2 bath 4 car

TANAWHA Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

MONS

BURNSIDE

76 Glenmount Road

CALOUNDRA 2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

COOLUM BEACH

SIPPY DOWNS

MAROOCHY RIVER

1 Rainforest Sanctuary Place

203/111 Bulcock Street

153 Panorama Drive

land

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

1501/7 Venning Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 8:45-9:15am

97 Towen Mount Road

2/46 Lawrence Street

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9-9:30am

1501/7 Venning Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

WARANA

2/46 Lawrence Street

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Wed 14th 4-4:30pm

TOWEN MOUNTAIN

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

1001/29 First Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Jesse Beutel 0403 206 406

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

7 Allunga Court

3 bed 2 bath 3 car

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

YANDINA

56 Yungar Street

4 bed 2 bath 3 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

93 Palm Drive

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

50 Cololoolabin Road

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Caloundra Golden Beach

5491 5055 5492 2100

Kawana Maroochydore

5354 6012 5443 2000

Sat 10-10:30am

2/48 Oceanic Drive

4 bed 2 bath 3 car

5450 8111 5445 6088

6 bed 3 bath 2 car

Residences of 8 Tagera Street

75 Centenary Heights Road

Bli Bli Buderim

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

Mooloolaba Nambour

5444 3455 5354 6000

Pelican Waters

5343 6900

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AUCTION 432 Wilson Road, Tanawha

‘Casa Blanca’ – A Classic Mediterranean Dream Introducing the epitome of family entertainment, behold the breathtaking Casa Blanca – a stunning homage to classic Mediterranean style fused seamlessly with modern sophistication. From the moment you step inside, be prepared to be swept away by its timeless charm and contemporary allure. Boasting grand proportions and bathed in natural light, this magnificent residence offers a flawless layout, showcasing elegant formal and informal living spaces that effortlessly spill out onto multiple alfresco entertaining areas nestled amidst lush lawns and mature gardens.

Thoughtfully crafted and impeccably appointed, this home exudes luxury at every turn.

The expansive layout features multiple living areas adorned with soaring ceilings, creating an atmosphere of grandeur and refinement.

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7 • Rare elevation offering flat acreage and ocean views • Conscientiously renovated & updated from every corner • Multiple living areas adorned with soaring ceilings • Seven luxurious ensuited bedrooms • Flawless blend of indoor to outdoor entertaining • Resort style pool • Myriad of options for vehicle accommodation • Abundance of land for kids to play or sheds to be erected • Short drive to beaches, shopping and CBD

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Aucঞon On site Sat, 2 March, 10am

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Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

View Sat, 10 Feb, 11-11:30am

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AUCTION

4

2

2

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905

1 Rainforest Sanctuary Drive, Buderim Exclusive, Private and Effortless Living with a Rainforest Backdrop Nestled in the heart of Buderim in the sought after Rainforest Sanctuary Estate, this remarkable residence offers a lifestyle of unparalleled luxury and serenity.

• Open plan living and dining • Chef’s kitchen with top quality finishes and appliances • In-ground pool overlooking the reserve • 16kW solar system

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Aucঞon On site Sat, 17 Feb, 4pm

The Gregory Ward Team 0497 659 029 Gregory Ward & Zoe Byrne

View Thurs, 8 Feb, 4:30-5pm Sat, 10 Feb, 10:30-11am

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6 acres (approx.)

106 Cogill Road, Buderim Unparalleled Canvas of Opportunity • Approximately 6 acres of premium flat land ready for development • Low density residential zoning • 600m from Matthew Flinders Anglican College • 3.5 km to the University of the Sunshine Coast • 5 minutes from Buderim • 10 minutes drive to Mooloolaba beach

WHY WAIT? myweeklypreview.com.au

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Daniel Hamblin 0418 152 225

View By appointment only

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AUCTION

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2

2

760

4 Palmyra Crescent, Buderim Immaculate Single Level Home in Exclusive Enclave • Large 760sqm block with great yard & room for a pool • Immaculately presented with high ceilings & multiple living areas • Expansive outdoor entertaining for friends and family to enjoy • Huge master retreat with walk in robe and ensuite • Open plan living/kitchen/dining area • Separate media room and kids wing

Aucঞon Auction Event 17 Main Street, Buderim Fri, 1 March, from 5pm

Tully Thompson 0428 959 238 Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

View Sat, 10 Feb, 10-10:30am

WHY WAIT?

raywhitebuderim.com.au

AUCTION

1.69

76 Glenmount Road, Mons Ocean Views or Tranquil Treetops – Por Que No Los Dos? If you find yourself a property where the question is to take in the views of the ocean, or to leverage the beautiful treetop views this land has to offer, then you know you are looking at a rare piece of acreage. The real question should be, “why not both?”

Nestled among some of the most upscale residences in the area, this makes the prospect of available vacant land in this exclusive locale an exceedingly rare occurrence. Spanning approximately 1.69 hectares (4.2 acres) of land, this property guarantees an abundance of privacy and space, enveloped by a pleasing natural bushland environment.

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Aucঞon Auction Event 17 Main Street, Buderim Fri, 1 March, from 5pm

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

View

By Appointment

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AUCTION

3

2

2

1501/7 Venning Street, Mooloolaba • Open plan living & dining spaces all with fantastic views • 15th floor position, one of the highest points in Mooloolaba • Ducted air conditioning throughout

Jusঞn Wijaya 0479 135 990

Aucঞon On site Thurs, 22 Feb, 5:30pm

James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

• Secure underground parking for two vehicles • Full size kitchen with stone bench tops and plenty of storage • Mooloolaba Esplanade’s shopping & dining precinct at your doorstep • Short Stroll to Mooloolaba’s world renowned surf beach

View Sat, 10 Feb, 8:45-9:15am Sat, 10 Feb, 12-12:30pm

WHY WAIT?

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AUCTION

4

3

3

9,032

31 Mannikin Road, Tanawha Is this Tanawha’s Best Block?!

• Set on 9,032sqm in Tanawha’s best position • Stunning spring fed dam on entrance • Fully flat land with tree lined seclusion • Solid home with dual living arrangements • Build your dream home, renovate or live in as is • 10 minute drive to shops, beaches & new CBD

Aucঞon Auction Event 17 Main Street, Buderim Fri, 1 March, from 5pm

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

View Sat, 10 Feb, 10-10:30am

WHY WAIT?

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54 Viridian Circuit, Birtinya Enjoy ample space for relaxation and entertainment with two distinct living areas. Embrace the Queensland outdoor lifestyle with a generous outdoor alfresco.

The sizable backyard with side access offers plenty of space for gardening. Save on energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint with a solar power system installed on the property.

Sale

Steven Allen

Expressions of Interest closing Mon, 12 Feb

0416 110 918

Dan McNamara View

0458 010 889

Sat, 10 Feb, 10-10:30am Sat, 10 Feb, 12-12:30pm

WHY WAIT?

Join us at our next

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RESORT TO BIG-BLOCK LUXURY This beautifully appointed dwelling offers space to accommodate extended family, guests or tenants in style. This 3085 sqm property occupies a premier position in the exclusive Palmview Forest Estate, enjoying sweeping views over the Sunshine Coast to the ocean. A masterclass in modern design, this luxury poolside residence creates a new standard in big-block family living. This is a home with premium finishes, sprawling dimensions and the feel of living in a private resort. The lifestyle centrepiece is the 80,000-litre pool with water features, while the self-contained, twobedroom granny flat features a separate driveway, full kitchen, garage and undercover patio.

9 APPLE GUM PLACE, PALMVIEW 6 bed, 4 bath, 8 car Low to mid-$2m considered On Point Property Agents Shane Howell 0448 289 377

AUCTION EVENT

Sunshine Coast Function Centre 19 West Terrace (Caloundra RSL), Caloundra

THURS, 22 FEB, 11AM 3 PROPERTIES WILL GO UNDER THE HAMMER...

5 Aruma Place, Currimundi

10 Wentworth Parade, Golden Beach

3 Birdwood Street, Golden Beach

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Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

2

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Ray Daniels 0408 819 276 Linda Daniels 0412 072 805

2

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Ray Daniels 0408 819 276 Linda Daniels 0412 072 805

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PROPERTY

EMBRACE COMMANDING VIEWS Rarely offered on the 15th floor of the Mantra Mooloolaba, this north-facing sub-penthouse takes in views from the Glass House Mountains, all the way through to the tip of Noosa.

With more than 125 sqm of living and entertaining space, the unit is generous in size and appointed tastefully throughout.

Open-plan living flows effortlessly onto an oversized balcony, that is ideal for weekend entertaining with family and friends.

Whether you are in the full-size kitchen, or simply lounging around in the living area, the vistas can be enjoyed from all points in the apartment. Be it watching the whales play on their annual migration or the afternoon summer storms rolling in, the view is ever-changing and forever entertaining.

WAKE UP TO NATURAL BEAUTY 1501/7 VENNING STREET, MOOLOOLABA 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Thursday, February 22, at 5.30pm Ray White Mooloolaba 5444 3455 Justin Wijaya 0479 135 990 James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

This block at 18 Banfield Place, Sunshine Cove, has some of the most-sweeping, uninterrupted views in the area. The direct waterfront block, located within the premier Bedarra Precinct, is on the market and ready for the prospective buyer to add their dream lifestyle home. And they can use any builder they choose. Imagine waking up every morning to lake vistas across to the largest bushland reserve within Sunshine Cove. Adding to the exclusivity and privacy of this stunning freehold homesite is the fact that Banfield Place also features a pretty, central park, and the Bedarra enclave is accessible only by the Sunshine Cove Way vehicle and pedestrian bridge.

18 BANFIELD PLACE, MAROOCHYDORE 296 sqm residential land $1.1m Sunshine Cove Realty – Maroochydore Penny Service 0434 006 144

OCEAN VIEW FAMILY HOME + GRANNY FLAT 4 Phillips Street BUDERIM

CONTACT AGENT 4 BED + STUDY | 2 BATH | 4 CAR | 784 m2 | SELF-CONTAINED GRANNY FLAT

View Saturday 9 – 9.45 am Sunday 10 – 10.30 am

Scan for details

GAIL HUNTER 0419 513 529

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Maroochydore, 42 Gardak Street

5

Stunning Family Residence Walking Distance To The Beach • This substantial family residence presents an enviable lifestyle

• Lower level provides excellent flexibility for extended family or guests

• Four well-appointed bedrooms plus generous office space

• Set upon a generous fully fenced 607 square metre plot

• Expansive, open-plan living spaces which flow together gracefully

• Substantial shed, secure off-street parking for four vehicles

• Stylish kitchen, complete with stone benchtops, breakfast bar, servery

• Sparkling in ground pool

Alexandra Headland, 4/254 Alexandra Parade

• Enviable beachfront location with captivating ocean views

• Recently refreshed with new carpet and a fresh, crisp, white paint job

• 2 bedrooms each with large built in robes

• North/East aspect, bathes the unit in natural light

• Neat and tidy gallery-style kitchen with storage

• Only 12 apartments in the building ensuring a sense of exclusivity

• Open-plan living area invites relaxation and entertainment

• Low body corporate fees

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On Site Saturday 17th February at 11am

AGENT

Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 Katie Davies 0427 268 780

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Ultimate Beachfront Location!

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OPEN HOME Thursday 8th Feb at 5pm Saturday 10th Feb at 12pm AUCTION

On Site Saturday 17th February at 12pm

AGENT

Greg Turnbull 0499 455 574

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Maroochydore, 44 Hinley Avenue

2

Rare Opportunity In The Heart of Maroochydore • Neat property with two well-proportioned bedrooms

• Just a stone’s throw from the burgeoning Maroochydore City Centre

• A spacious lounge area and kitchen equipped with ample bench space

• On offer for the first time in almost two decades

• A tidy bathroom with shower facilities and separate laundry

• Sitting on a generous 506m2 high-density zoned lot

• Outstanding prospect for redevelopment

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On Site Saturday 24th February at 11am

AGENT

Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 Katie Davies 0427 268 780

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7 Saleng Crescent, Warana

503/29-37 First Avenue, Mooloolaba

6/12 Camfield Street, Alexandra Headland

SOLD AT AUCTION

SOLD AT AUCTION

SOLD AT AUCTION

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96/8 Longwood Street, Minyama

4/19 Carinya Street, Mooloolaba

3 Poinciana Avenue, Mooloolaba

SOLD AT AUCTION

SOLD AT AUCTION

SOLD AT AUCTION

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AUCTION RESULTS The easiest way to check out Sunshine Coast auction results.

175 LINDSAY ROAD, BUDERIM Passed in – on the market for offers in the mid-$3,000,000 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car, pool Next Property Group, John Skerlak and Kristen New, 0413 441 834 / 0417 852 501 14 TRIBULATION CIRCUIT, BUDERIM SOLD FOR $1,425,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, pool Sotheby’s, Melissa Schembri and Daniel Rees, 0403 327 792 / 0456 456 753 19 COOLWATER PLACE, ROSEMOUNT Passed in – on the market for $1,890,000 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool Sotheby’s, Melissa Schembri and Daniel Rees, 0403 327 792 / 0456 456 753 17 BEERBURRUM STREET, DICKY BEACH SOLD FOR $1,596,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool Ray White, Andrew Garland, 0403 851 777 13 ALBERT STREET, SHELLY BEACH Passed in – on the market for $2,100,000-plus 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, pool Ray White, Andrew Garland, 0403 851 777 4/23 BULCOCK BEACH ESPLANADE, CALOUNDRA SOLD FOR $1,350,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Ray White, Donna Sheen, 0431 412 599 58 EVERGREEN DRIVE, GLENVIEW Passed in at $2,750,000 – contact agent 5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car, pool Ray White, Matt O’Grady and Alisha Galea, 0414 317 375 / 0400 298 611 3/73 SIXTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,100,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White, Reuben Park and Liam Sarich, 0413 371 696 / 0421 512 426

3 ALFRISTON DRIVE, BUDERIM SOLD FOR $872,000 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, pool Ray White, Will Van den Dungen, 0438 130 188 24 RAINBIRD COURT, PALMWOODS Passed in for $775,000 – on the market for $799,000-plus 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool Ray White, Dan McNamara, 0458 010 889

MARKET TRACKER Properties recently sold on the Coast: 6 LAKE COURT, MAROOCHYDORE $750,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath Next Property Group, Carmel La Macchia 67 WOOD CRESCENT, BARINGA $690,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Brett Fawcett 24 COORUMBONG CLOSE, MOOLOOLABA $2,400,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener and Loren Wimhurst 1 PARAKEET COURT, WURTULLA $2,150,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool Adams & Jones, Karen Jones 12 SILVERGULL CLOSE, WURTULLA $1,375,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool Adams & Jones, Karen Jones

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SEVEN (CH7)

NINE (CH8)

TEN (CH5)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6pm Back Roads.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) Part 4 of 4.

10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 10.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE The Help. (2011) (M) Emma Stone, Viola Davis. Three women build an unlikely friendship.

11.30 To Be Advised.

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Intern. (2015) (M) Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway. A widower is hired as a senior intern.

11.00 MOVIE Analyze This.

(1999) (MA15+)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

9.30 Fire Country. (PG) 10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (M) 8.30 Silk Road From Above.

Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Sex: A Bonkers History: Twentieth Century. (MA15+) 10.25 SBS News.

SATURDAY

6.30pm Back Roads: Timber Creek, NT. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) Jack must face his past mistakes.

8.15 Vera. (M) Part 4 of 4.

9.45 Total Control. (M) Alex makes an unsavoury deal.

10.45 Midsomer Murders. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Bourne Supremacy. (2004) (M) Matt Damon.

9.45 MOVIE American Made. (2017) (MA15+) Tom Cruise. A pilot is recruited by the CIA.

6pm 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Yesterday. (2019) (M) Himesh Patel, Lily James. ! STRUGGLING SINGER lNDS A path to fame.

10.45 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (M)

6pm To Be Advised.

7.00 AACTA Awards. From Home of the Arts, Queensland.

9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 FBI: International. (PG) A Romanian surrogate goes missing.

11.00 FBI: International. (M) An American citizen is accused of murder.

6.30pm News.

7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres.

8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: The Flying Scotsman.

9.20 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership.

10.15 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. (PG)

SUNDAY

6pm Grand Designs Transformations.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) 8.30 Total Control. (M) Alex pushes forward with her plan.

9.30 Silent Witness. (M) The health secretary is assassinated.

10.30 Mystery Road. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) 8.45 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: >À>w Ìi ÕÀ`iÀð (M) Revisits the MURDER OF $OMINIC -ARAlOTE 9.50 What The Killer Did Next: Joy Morgan. (M) 10.50 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (M)

6pm 9News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Murder In The Family: Cheryl Hooper. (M) 11.10 The First 48: Endless Love And Out Of Time. (MA15+)

6.30pm The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented

by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) When a NAVY PETTY OFlCER IS MURDERED *ANE and the team investigate while also protecting the victim’s friend.

11.00 FBI: International. (PG)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Karnak: The Largest Temple In The World. A look the temple complex of Karnak.

8.30 Genghis Khan’s Mongolia. (M) Explores the rise of Genghis Khan.

10.10 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War: Barbarossa. (M) Part 1 of 3.

MONDAY

6pm Back Roads.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Nemesis: The Morrison Years.

9.30 Media Watch. (PG) 9.50 Nemesis: Behind The Scenes.

10.15 You Can’t Ask That. (M) 10.35 News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 The Irrational. (M) A professor investigates a murder.

10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

10.45 S.W.A.T. (M)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Big Miracles. (M) 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 11.20 Court Cam. (M) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented

by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) Remy and Kristin are in danger when a riot breaks out in a prison where they’re interviewing a witness.

11.30 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG) 8.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. Follows the Seaview Salties.

9.25 Building The Snowy: The Legacy. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

TUESDAY

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads.

8.35 McCartney 3, 2, 1: The Long And Winding Road. Paul McCartney chats with Rick Rubin.

9.00 Earth: Atmosphere.

10.00 You Can’t Ask That. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) 8.50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+) Presented by Gordon Ramsay.

9.50 First Dates UK. (M) 10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) Intimacy week continues.

9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (M) Comedy panel show.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Travel Guides NZ. (PG) 11.30 Family Law. (M)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented

by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS. - !GENT 4ORRES lNDS himself in prison.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) Sam (ANNA GOES UNDERCOVER AS A lGHTER 11.00 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Stephen Page. (PG) 8.30 Stephen Fry: Willem And Frieda. (PG) The story of Willem Arondeus and Frieda Belinfante.

9.50 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. (PG)

WEDNESDAY

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program.

9.00 This Is Going To Hurt. (M) 9.45 Planet America.

10.20 QI. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.30 Miniseries: Mr Bates vs The * ÃÌ "vwVi° (M) Part 1 of 4.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Million Pound Pawn. (PG)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Under Investigation: The Trials Of Graham Stafford. (M) Presented

by Liz Hayes.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil. (M) 11.30 The Equalizer. (M)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) A child makes an alarming call.

8.30 FBI: International. (M) Cameron’s friend calls in a favour.

11.30 Blue Bloods. (M)

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle: Isles Of The Sound – Islay And Jura.

8.40 The Matchmakers. (PG) Part 1 of 3.

9.40 Kin. (MA15+) Family loyalties are tested.

THURSDAY

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7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG) 9.50 Fake Or Fortune?

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Home And Away.

8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) A lighter look at the world of sport.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (M)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Emergency. (M) An injured driver gets devastating news.

9.30 RPA. (PG) 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.50 Emergency Call. (M)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (M) 8.40 Last Chance To Save A Life.

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9.40 Culprits. (MA15+) Jules and the kids are in danger.

10.40 SBS News.

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7.30 Maternal. (M) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town.

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6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 MOVIE Men In Black. (1997) (M) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. 9.30 MOVIE Morbius. (2022) (M) Jared Leto, Matt Smith.

11.40 MOVIE The Unholy. (2021) (M)

6pm MOVIE Home.

(2015) (PG) Jim Parsons, Rihanna. 7.45 MOVIE Edward Scissorhands. (1990) (PG) Johnny Depp.

9.50 MOVIE Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. (2000) (M)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Battle Of Britain. (1969) (PG)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

SATURDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo.

9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.25 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.20 MythBusters.

6pm Heathrow. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG) 11.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG)

8.30pm Disasters At Sea. (PG) 9.30 Mighty Ships. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Planes. (PG) 11.30 Building Giants.

(PG) 12.30am Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files.

(PG)

7.30pm MOVIE Tomb Raider. (2018) (M) Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Goggins.

9.45 MOVIE Assassin’s Creed. (2016) (M) Michael Fassbender.

11.50 The E! True Hollywood Story. (M)

4.30pm MOVIE Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

(1968) (G) 7.30pm MOVIE Space Cowboys. (2000) (PG) Clint Eastwood. 10.10 MOVIE Cadillac Man. (1990) (M) Robin Williams.

6pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 16.

Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC. From Industree Group Stadium, NSW. 9.15 NCIS. (M) 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 Friends. 11.00 Friends.

(PG)

SUNDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Queerstralia.

(M) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+) 9.55 Interview With The Vampire. (M) 10.35 Doc Martin. (PG) 11.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

6pm Escape To The Country. 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.40 Vera. (M) 10.40 Call The Midwife. (M) 11.55 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)

6pm Border Security: Int. (PG) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Jurassic World.

(2015) (M) Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins. 11.00 MOVIE xXx. (2002) (M)

7.30pm MOVIE The Fast And The Furious.

(2001) (M) Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez. 9.35 MOVIE Creed II. (2018) (M) Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson.

4.30pm World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 1. Heats.

8.45pm MOVIE Rob Roy. (1995) (M) Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange. 11.35 Major Crimes. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (PG) 9.25 NCIS. (M) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (M)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 South Park. (M) 11.30 South Park. (MA15+)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.10 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Nazis.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.45 Mighty Ships.

(PG) 11.45 Doc Martin.

(PG)

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG) 10.30 Deep Water Salvage.

(PG) 11.30 Ax Men. (M) 12.30am American Restoration. (PG)

6pm Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 -/6)% 3WORDlSH (2001) (MA15+) 10.30 The Teenager Who Hacked Twitter. (M) 11.30 Seinfeld. (PG)

7.15pm Death In Paradise. 8.25 Signora Volpe. (M) 10.25 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

TUESDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss.

9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 Portlandia.

10.25 Portlandia.

10.45 Back. 11.45 MOVIE American Sniper. (2014) (MA15+)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.50 Wanted. (M) 11.50 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

7.30 Outback Truckers.

(M) 8.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.

6pm Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985) (M) 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 Dating No Filter.

(M)

4.30pm World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 3. Heats.

7.15pm New Tricks.

(PG) 8.15 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.15 See No Evil.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 9.25 FBI: International. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire.

10.05 Killing Eve. 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Lewis. (M) 10.45 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

7.30 Highway Patrol.

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6pm Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Valentine’s Day. (2010) (M) Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner. 11.00 Seinfeld.

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4.30pm World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 4. Heats.

7.30pm As Time Goes By. (PG) 8.30 Midsomer Murders.

(M) 10.40 Forensics: Catching The Killer.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. (PG)

6pm Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Big Bang. 8.00 Big Bang.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 The Weekly. 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Bliss.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 The Coroner. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Father Brown. (M)

6pm Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Day 1.

Late afternoon session.

8.30 MOVIE Back To The Future Part III. (1990) (PG) 11.00 MOVIE Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. (2015) (PG)

6pm Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Under Siege 2.

(1995) (MA15+) Steven Seagal. 10.30 Seinfeld.

(PG) 11.30 Dating No Filter. (M)

4.30pm World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 5. Heats.

7.15pm Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 8.15 Poirot. (M) 10.25 Coroner. (M) 11.25 Manifest. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.20 Evil. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

SURF REPORT with MWP’s man in the water

So, while we have been starved of waves of late, the Asu Surf Camp break last week in North Sumatra had 1.4-2.2 metre swell at 15 seconds. This wave is a pumping left-hander that has a beautiful barrel section and is hard to access. The ride is about 150-200 metres.

Bottom line: no one was out there ... as opposed to the 60 to 70 surfers riding a crappy 1-2 ft (0.3-0.6 m) wind swell at Moffat Beach.

Waves this weekend for sure. Enjoy!

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