My Weekly Preview Issue 807. May 9, 2024

PREVIEW

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From the editor

I can still vividly remember the wonderful nurses who looked after me so well during my stay in hospital following the delivery of each of my babies.

Their caring words of encouragement, the late-night cups of tea, and the nurturing, round-the-clock support they offered will stay with me forever.

I will be a very proud mum when my eldest daughter Chloe graduates as a midwife next year.

This Sunday is International Nurses Day – an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate nurses, and the important role of nursing across the world.

To celebrate, journalist Lucinda Dean shines the spotlight on a very special, award-winning local nurse and her son, who has followed in her footsteps. It’s a lovely read and timely, given this Sunday also happens to be Mother’s Day.

So let’s raise our glasses to the special caregivers in our lives –whether it be our nurses, mums or those who look after us when we need it most.

Until next week, enjoy!

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

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BRAVE NEW WORLD SEEKS WORKER WELLBEING

Fewer working hours may actually translate into greater productivity as workplaces undergo post-pandemic change. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Ifeel overworked, stressed and severely burnt out.

This is resulting in a significant 39 per cent increase in the number of days taken off work due to mental health.

Allianz reports that factors in the economic landscape and broader environment are continuing to impact the mental health of today’s diverse, multigenerational workforce.

Career burnout is impacting many industries – especially those effected by staff shortage, including nurses.

Nearly half of Queensland’s public nurses and midwives are considering leaving the profession amid chronic understaffing and aggression leading to burnout.

Of the 20,000 Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union members, 46 per cent of them are overworked, burnt out and considering quitting, a poll reveals.

In response to the issue of workplace burnout locally, Sunshine Coast creative and marketing agency Smith Madden is making changes to its office hours.

In a new company policy, employees will have their workdays end at noon on Fridays, without any compromise to their pay or the quality of service provided to clients.

Smith Madden director Lauren Smith says the decision comes as a response to mounting evidence showcasing the detrimental effects of long hours on employee mental health and overall productivity.

workplace and reduce the levels of burnout that many businesses are already seeing in 2024.”

The World Health Organisation says studies show that excessive work hours can lead to career burnout, increased stress levels, a decline in cognitive performance and, in severe cases, heart disease or stroke.

Ms Smith says she is hoping that allowing employees to finish work at noon will provide them with valuable time to recharge or pursue personal interests and life administration.

She hopes this will lead to employees working more efficiently during the hours they are in the office, leading to improved performance and output.

“One of the key benefits of this new policy is its positive impact on employee mental health,” Ms Smith says.

“This increased flexibility can help reduce stress and prevent burnout, ultimately leading to happier and more-motivated employees.”

Ms Smith says employees will still receive their full-time pay, despite the reduced work hours, and that increased productivity in turn will benefit the clients.

“We understand the importance of honouring our commitments to our clients while prioritising the wellbeing of our employees,” she says.

“The decision to close office hours at noon does not compromise the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service to its clients.

t’s an initiative coined as ‘The Workplace Realignment’ and it is seeing places of business around Australia prioritise employee wellbeing to boost productivity. It emerged in the wake of the pandemic – initially as flexible or hybrid work-from-home arrangements. Now many employers are shifting again: this time in a response to employee burnout.

“As a people-first agency, we believe that prioritising our employees’ wellbeing is not just a choice, but a responsibility,” Ms Smith says.

An Allianz Australia survey last year suggests 33 per cent of workers claim to

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Ashes to ashes, dust to frisbee

‘Steady Ed’ Headrick invented the frisbee in the 1950s, then went on to create the sport of disc golf in the 1970s. When he died in 2002, his final wish was to have his ashes turned into (what else?) a frisbee. His son said it was his father’s dream that they play with him after death and that he might even accidentally end up on someone’s roof.

Quote of the week

“Nobody

who ever gave his best regretted it.”

– George Halas, American football coach.

Did you know?

Since 2002, Greek national Ioannis Ikonomou has been chief translator of the European Parliament. With 32 languages under his belt, he merits the position. He initially moved to Brussels to be an interpreter, a valuable position in the European Union (EU) capital. But after he learned all 12 official languages of the EU, he kept going and now speaks even more, including Bengali, Swahili and Turkish.

By the numbers

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The human liver can swell and contract up to 40 per cent in size per day.

Do you remember?

Beloved children’s book author Roald Dahl was a spy. Though best known as the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, the author also put in time as a spy for the British Security Coordination, gathering intelligence during World War II. One of his specialties was using his charm to seduce society ladies, possibly for intelligence gathering (or possibly just for his own enjoyment).

Today in history – May 9

1960 – The first birth-control pill is approved. The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it would add birth control as a new indication for the drug Enovid.

1969 – Carlos Lamarca begins his fight against Brazil’s military dictatorship. Lamarca was a member of the communist organisation Vanguardia Popular Revolucionária and was known for his urban guerilla actions. Brazilian forces killed him in 1971.

The average person will spend six months of their lives waiting for traffic lights to turn green.

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NASCAR drivers lose up to 4.5kg in sweat due to high temperatures during races.

1979 – Iranian Jewish businessman Habib Elghanian is executed. An Islamic revolutionary tribunal had convicted him of “contacts with Israel and Zionism” and “friendship with the enemies of God”. His execution triggered a Jewish mass exodus from Iran.

2012 – The new Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane crashes, killing 45. The regional jet was the first airliner produced in Russia after the end of the USSR in 1991.

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‘THE EMBODIMENT OF NURTURING’

Mothers and nurses are very much alike, but the combination of roles creates very special caregivers. WORDS: Lucinda Dean.

If mothers are the backbone of the family, then nurses (who are sometimes mothers, too) would be the cornerstone of our health system. Nurses who juggle motherhood and working to care for others are the embodiment of nurturing.

This Mother’s Day falls on International Nurse’s Day, which is celebrated each year on May 12: Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

Nightingale was dubbed ‘The Lady with the Lamp’ by those she nursed during the Crimean War because she carried a lantern on her hospital night rounds.

When Nightingale and her nurses arrived at the military hospital at Scutari near Constantinople (now Istanbul), it was reportedly dirty, overrun with vermin and lacking in basic provisions and equipment. Nightingale and her team improved the sanitary and medical conditions, established food kitchens, washed linen and clothes and wrote home on behalf of the soldiers.

Throughout her prodigious career, Nightingale would establish a school of nursing in London (which was replicated worldwide), write a renowned publication

about nursing, and advocate for social reform in healthcare and nursing in consultation with the British Government and the Crown. She was a pioneer, leader, reformer, educator, and statistician who is recognised as the philosophical founder of modern nursing.

This year’s International Nurse’s Day theme revolves around reform, and the concerns it raises are just as relevant today as in Nightingale’s day. It highlights the economic power of care, which aims to reshape perceptions and demonstrate how strategic investment in nursing can bring considerable economic and social benefits.

My Weekly Preview spoke with a local mother and son who are nurses at Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH). Nurse practitioner in wound management and stomal therapy, Michelle Carr, 56, comes from a family of healers.

Her mother Colleen was a nurse and her son Leith, 31, has also followed in his grandmother’s and mother’s footsteps as a rehab nurse and educator at SCUH.

“My mum was a great role model,” Michelle says.

“She juggled a large, blended family

and a career but always made sure we were her priority.”

However, it wasn’t until Michelle became a mum herself that the seed within (nursing) germinated and took root.

Leith was born prematurely and spent the first two months of his life in hospital.

“What I loved, in amongst all that I was going through, was all the nurses around me – seeing their teamwork, their professionalism and how they made my world so much better with a very small, very early baby,” Michelle says.

“Being a consumer of that service, I could see that (nursing) really was the direction I wanted to take.

“I started studying with a one-yearold. My son’s always been around me studying and he’s been able to see that learning is important.”

Another lightbulb moment, which affirmed Michelle was on the right career path, was seeing her mum on the cover of a nurse journal. Michelle says Colleen was a nurse leader at a time in Australian history when the old nursing system was being translated into a new one recognising nursing levels (as it stands today).

“And there she was, urging caution because they (nursing staff ) were wanting to strike and in the photo, she’s standing with a microphone urging calm, to do things a different way,” Michelle says.

“It was wonderful to see this picture of my mum as someone who had helped shape the future of Australian nursing because I really didn’t realise the impact she had had.”

A statue of Florence Nightingale

Like mother, like daughter, Michelle is a leader in her field, too. In 2001, she moved to the Sunshine Coast to become the wound management/ stoma therapy nurse.

“At the time, it was just me overseeing wounds, stomas and pressure injury prevention in the Sunshine Coast Health Service Hospitals but now I lead a team that has grown to include five nurses and an administration officer,” she says.

After completing a second Masters degree, Michelle became an endorsed nurse practitioner in 2014. Nurse practitioners can order tests, prescribe some medications, and refer patients to specialists when necessary. Currently, they make up less than one per cent of the nursing population. Michelle’s decision to take this career path was sparked by a conversation with a friend of hers who is a NASA rocket scientist.

“He asked me, ‘What are the challenges in your field?’, and that really made me start to think,” Michelle says.

“The biggest challenge in my field was

there was no rapid access for people with problems with their stomas or wounds to be able to access the help that they needed in the right environment.

“I wanted to specifically design a service that my mum could use, or that I could use in the future, and that meant I needed to be a nurse practitioner to do that.”

Michelle acknowledges she was very fortunate to have nursing and medical leaders at SCUH who shared her vision of a dedicated nurse-led clinic that would allow rapid access to innovative, contemporary assessment and treatment.

Pressure injury prevention and management is a big part of the wound nurses’ role, of which Michelle is the clinical lead. The Sunshine Coast district was recognised as consistently the best in Australasia within its peer group with the lowest prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries.

Michelle is also an international leader in stomal therapy nursing. She was one of 12 people in the world invited to be

“It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a team to run a service as complex as health provision”

Carr

part of an education development program, which meets in the Northern Hemisphere twice a year. The program develops educational tools for nurses and ostomates (the clinical name of a person with a stoma).

It’s little wonder that, in 2023, Michelle won the Sunshine Coast Health Nurse of the Year Award in recognition of the consistently excellent care she provides to consumers and the high esteem her colleagues have for her.

Son Leith, though, has always been Michelle’s number-one priority.

“When I finished my first Masters, I pushed ‘enter’ for the final draft and I sat in my house thinking, ‘Okay, where’s the bells and whistles and the explosions of confetti’, and there were none,” she recalls.

“Next thing, I get this tap on my shoulder: ‘Can I have a cheese sandwich please?’, and I thought, ‘Isn’t that it?’.

“I’ve just done this amazing academic thing and my son wants a cheese sandwich. It brought me down to reality.”

Leith says he’s always been proud of his mum because when he was growing up, she would always say, “I’m off to save lives” as she was going to work.

His mum steered him towards nursing, saying he would get to work with smart people and have all the opportunities in the world.

“Growing up, I always thought that everyone went to university because she did and I was shocked to find out that not everyone does,” Leith says.

“Seeing the amazing work my mum does with her patients, as well as her educating and presenting internationally, it’s been incredibly inspiring to see her reach these amazing goals.

“With this example, I have moved into an educator role now with my career and am also able to make a positive difference to others.

“As for my grandmother, I was too young to appreciate her work at the time.

“However, I did get a chance to work with her at the end of her career and she showed me how positive, strong leadership in management and education could empower those around me to deliver excellence in care.”

Michelle, who started work in hospitals as a cleaner, can attest that health is a machine with many cogs in the wheel.

“It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a team to run a service as complex as health provision,” she says.

“Without all of the members of the team playing their part, neither a child nor the health system will thrive.

“To be both a good mum and a good nurse, you need creativity, strong problem-solving skills and to have great communication and negotiation skills.

“The rewards are enormous when you see your children reaching their potential and your patients optimising their health outcomes as a result of your skills, knowledge and encouragement.”

Michelle

Leith with Michelle at his graduation and (inset) Michelle with Leith as a toddler at her graduation

QLD SMALL BUSINESS MONTH BREAKFAST

A sell-out crowd gathered for a special breakfast at the Maroochy RSL recently to celebrate Queensland Small Business Month. The event marked the launch of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2024 – now in its 29th year. A panel of past Sunshine Coast Business Awards winners shared their experiences and answered questions from guests.

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie, Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli

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FAMILY BONDS CREATE SPECIAL DAY FOR MUMS

Two Sunshine Coast women aim to honour mothers while raising much-needed funds for Bloomhill Cancer Care services.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, local sisters-in-law Melanie and Maritza Barone are set to honour women while supporting Bloomhill Cancer Care.

They pair will host a sold-out Mother’s Day Ladies Luncheon for 130 local women at Pier 33 on May 10.

The inspiration behind the event stems from Melanie’s personal journey,

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having lost her mother Maria to cancer just over a year ago.

Melanie watched her mum undergo a range of treatments, from conventional oncology and radiation to complementary therapies to keep her comfortable during her journey.

“It was the complementary treatments and allied health professionals that particularly gave her much-needed relief while she bravely fought her cancer,” Melanie says.

“This is why we have chosen to dedicate a newly created event, the Bloomed Mother’s Day Ladies Luncheon to Bloomhill Cancer Care.

“Bloomhill resonates deeply with us, as it tirelessly supports locals who are navigating the complexities of a cancer diagnosis.

“We know first-hand how important these services are to those undergoing treatment.

“And raising funds is our way of acknowledging the great work they undertake in our community.”

Maritza says an event like this is no easy feat to pull off.

And the overwhelming support from the Sunshine Coast community and prominent businesses has been remarkable.

“Everyone knows somebody who has

been touched by cancer and we know the Sunshine Coast is a very giving community,” Maritza says.

“It has been incredible to witness the collective effort that has brought this event to fruition.

“We look forward to a great day celebrating all the women in our lives.”

Bloomhill general manager Holly Hale is sharing her heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of support for the inaugural event.

“We are profoundly grateful to see people within our community rallying behind Bloomhill Cancer Care,” Ms Hale says.

“Special events such as this help us educate people about the important services available at Bloomhill for those impacted by cancer while raising essential funds to support our nursing and therapy services, as well as take the time to say thank you to the community who support us.”

The Bloomed Mother’s Day Ladies Luncheon promises to be a day of celebration.

It aims to honour life and the resilience of those who have faced or are currently navigating the cancer journey.

The general public can visit fundraising.bloomhill.com.au to support Bloomhill Cancer Care’s mission.

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IN STEP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONCERNS

The Sunshine Coast community has come together for a candlelight vigil and march to show support for keeping women and children safe.

The Sunshine Coast community has stood together at Cotton Tree to mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month at a candlelight vigil and march.

Running since 2000, the Centacareco-ordinated event took place on May 1.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli spoke at the vigil and thanks everyone who attended.

“Our community’s willingness to gather and march together sends a powerful message that domestic and family violence has no place in our community,” Mayor Natoli says.

“When we stand together to prevent such violence, we are building a community which is a safer place for everyone.

“Venues across our Sunshine Coast were lit up purple to mark the start of the prevention month.

“City Hall, Foundation Place, Eddie De Vere (Building), Kings Beach Fountain and Coolum Civic Centre all glowed purple on May 1.

“Our theme this year: ‘Hear Their Voices – Speak Up for Women and Children’ provides us with a sobering reminder that we live in a society where women and children bear the biggest impact of domestic and family violence.

“Each May, Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month looks to increase awareness and empower the voices of women and girls.

“It is also important for men and boys to reflect on and talk about the impacts of violence on women and children.

“Now is a time for a strong focus on preventing and stopping violence before it happens.

“This May, I encourage you to show your support by standing in solidarity with all who are impacted by violence.

“Wear your purple ribbon as a demonstration of your support.”

PM promises further DV action Further action to address violence against women will be forthcoming, the Prime Minister has signalled, saying “it’s not job done” in tackling the issue.

Following an emergency national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders, Anthony Albanese unveiled a $925 million package that will provide $5000 to women escaping violent situations.

The Leaving Violence Program will be a permanent extension of a trial, and come into effect from next year. It has drawn criticism over the waiting time to become permanent and funding not being allocated directly to frontline services. Mr Albanese says the nearly $1 billion program will not be the only initiative addressing violence against women.

“It’s not job done. This isn’t something you solve with a meeting in one day. This is something that governments are determined to take action on,” he says.

“We understand Australians want action and so did every premier and chief minister, as well as the national government when we met.”

National cabinet will meet in the next quarter on violence against women, with the PM signalling data sharing on gendered violence will be discussed.

– AAP.

Coal royalties help pay for cost-of-living support

Ask any Queenslander and they will tell you we’re number one. Number one for sunshine and lifestyle. We are also number one to benefit from coal royalties.

Coal royalties help to pay for cost-of-living support like electricity rebates and free kindy. They also help pay for infrastructure and services.

Queensland is the world’s largest exporter of coal used to make steel for wind turbines and electric vehicles needed for the global transition to clean energy. This demand means a record 44,000* people have jobs in Queensland coal mines.

SUPPORT RALLIES FOR LIFESAVING CLUB

Members are hopeful of extending patrol hours to ensure better public surf safety on popular northern beach. WORDS: Steele Taylor.

There is optimism that a re-formed lifesaving club can provide more patrols at a “notorious” surf beach in a growing area.

Officials at the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club are hopeful the organisation will continue to attract more members, paving the way for extended patrol hours at the picturesque, but sometimes-dangerous surf break.

The club was revived in 2022 after spending eight years in the doldrums, due to financial difficulties.

Steady progress has since been made and there are now 55 active, 92 associate, 14 long-service and 42 supporter club members and 152 nippers.

But the club can only patrol on

Sundays, from September until May.

President John Roderick hopes lifesavers can be on duty more often, especially because of the growing number of beachgoers.

“Long term, we would love to have enough members to extend our patrolling hours,” he says.

“Peregian Beach and surrounding areas have significantly increased in the last five years.

“A large influx is young families.

“Peregian Beach can be a notorious beach with changing rips and dangerous surf conditions.

“Therefore, having a lifesaving presence is an essential community service.”

The beach, unprotected by headlands,

stretches for kilometres and is prone to strong sweeps, rips and rough surf.

The club was initially formed by local lifesavers in 1962 but was disbanded in 1974 after a cyclone destroyed the small clubhouse there.

Community support led to the club’s second coming in 1984 and a new clubhouse in 1988.

But it was placed into administration in 2014 after it struggled to pay its debts and faced stiff competition from other clubs.

Noosa Heads Surf Club stepped in to ensure there were some patrols at the beach, while significant efforts were made by a dedicated working group to re-establish the club in 2022.

Mr Roderick is confident the club can continue to build momentum.

“We want to drive membership to ensure we are sustainable,” he says.

“Our first priority is always to provide a patrolling lifesaving service to keep our beach and community safe.”

Progress has been made on making the club’s headquarters more practical and appealing for members.

“To date we have tidied up the club and repainted where necessary.

“We have gratefully acquired some new furniture through funding provided largely from Bendigo Bank grants.

“We are also just about to renovate the kitchen area, largely due to grants and funding via the Peregian Markets.

“We want to update the clubhouse to provide better facilities for our members and ensure we can continue providing lifesaving services at Peregian Beach.”

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BOOST FOR SAFER ROADS

Safety improvements have been confirmed for a busy road that see more than 15,000 vehicles per day.

The $20 million works will take place along a section of EumundiNoosa Road between Lenehans Lane, Doonan, and Beckmans Road, Noosaville, to create more-efficient and safer journeys for the growing community in this area.

Works will include installing wide, centre-line treatment, road widening and resurfacing, removing roadside hazards and providing sealed shoulders, plus safer road markings and provisions for bike riders.

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regional director, North Coast Region, Scott Whitaker says road safety is a top priority.

“This section of Eumundi-Noosa Road has a significant crash history, despite the relatively low traffic volume, and the project will improve overall safety for all road users. EumundiNoosa Road is part of the department’s Principal Cycle Network and the safety improvements will encourage safer, more-frequent bike riding along this scenic route,” he says.

Motorists also will have an extra set of traffic lights to contend with, along Bradman Avenue, later this year. The new lights will be part of $7 million of improvements by TMR at two intersections on the busy thoroughfare. The lights will be installed at the Diura Street intersection, where the left slip lane will be modified and a pedestrian crossing added. The signals and pedestrian crossings at the Denna Street intersection are to be improved, and a bike lane will be created between Kuran and Denna streets.

TRADIE DOWNS TOOLS TO TAKE ON ROLE AS PROTECTIVE SERVICE OFFICER

A Sunshine Coast tradesman is set to build a new career with the Queensland Police Service (QPS), after completing a comprehensive training course.

Caleb Freebody (pictured) was among a cohort of 14 people recently welcomed to the QPS, as protective service officers (PSOs). He will start his new role in Brisbane, after an eight-year career as a skilled carpenter.

“I decided to pursue a career as a PSO as I’ve always enjoyed helping my community in any way I can. So, this career change will allow me to continue that commitment on a daily basis,” he says.

“The communication, professionalism and selfdevelopment skills I have gained through the PSO training program have been highly valuable, and I look forward to putting them to use in my career with the QPS.”

The 14 PSOs joined the ranks of the QPS after their graduation from the police academy in Brisbane.

PSOs play a crucial role by providing security services to state infrastructure and facilities, ensuring the safety and security of Queenslanders.

Superintendent Keiryn Dermody has congratulated the new PSOs.

“These new officers bolster the service with their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience from their previous professions which include Queensland police officer, customer service, teaching and youth justice,” she says.

“They will play a vital role in our commitment to the evolving needs of Queensland communities. I wish them all the best as they move forward in their careers.”

PSO recruits undertake a comprehensive seven-week, full-time training program at the academy at Oxley, where they earn a training salary to support them through their studies. The training program covers ethics and integrity, legislation relevant to their duties, communication training surrounding de-escalation of incidents and communication with clients.

Recruits also undertake operational skills and tactics training, which includes safe use of force and other procedures – all of which prepare them for the operational duties they will undertake. The new PSOs will be deployed to the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Caboolture and Mackay.

Meanwhile, the state government is funding the rollout of world-leading taser technology to frontline QPS officers. Queensland will become the largest police jurisdiction in the world to be equipped with this technology.

The QPS will receive $8.5 million in funding over three years to purchase 1000 Taser 10 devices. The Taser 10 deliver a significant increase (more than double the existing capability) in its functional distance out to a range of 13.5m, which reduces the need for police to escalate to a lethal use of force.

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Lions Youth of the Year winner

Senior school students across the Sunshine Coast have been recognised in the 2024 Lions Youth of the Year final. This highly prestigious, nation-wide program had its origins in Queensland in 1964 and today hundreds of outstanding students are encouraged to participate. Students are gauged on their capabilities in areas including leadership, personal improvement, general knowledge, academic ability, sportsmanship, citizenship, community involvement and public speaking. Mooloolaba Lions Club hosted the process of interviews, impromptu speeches and prepared addresses by students for the Lions Q4 District, which takes in the Sunshine Coast. Six student finalists from as far as Rockhampton, Biloela and Emerald participated, with Cate Hardinge from Good Shepherd Lutheran College

(pictured) winning the public speaking section of the district finals.

Lawn bowls fundraising day

The Bill Needham Memorial Day is happening at Mooloolaba Bowls Club on Saturday, May 11. The event will raise money for the 92.7 Mix FM’s Give Me 5 For Kids appeal, which supports sick local children and their families. The day begins at noon for a fun-filled program of lawn bowls. Tickets are $15. Bookings are not required – just turn up on the day.

Biggest Street Stall

Caloundra’s Biggest Street Stall is a community event that invites everyone to join in for a morning filled with delicious treats, entertainment and support for local charities. Head along to enjoy a range of stalls featuring homemade cakes, slices, toffees and tarts, including jams, chutneys and butters, as well as homegrown plants, herbs and flowers. The event will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 8.30am to noon in Bulcock Street, Caloundra. Visit shopcaloundra.au for more information.

‘Wildflowers’ with breakfast

Dr Susan Davis OAM, initiator of the Wild/Flower Women suite of projects and exhibitions, will be the guest speaker at the Graduate Women Queensland Sunshine Coast Branch breakfast on Saturday, May 11. The breakfast will be held at the Headland Golf Club in Golf Links Road, Buderim, from 7.45am. Tickets are $35 and include breakfast. RSVP via email to Pam at treasurer. gwqsc@gmail.com or call on 0429 133 998. Visit graduatewomen.org.au for more details.

Probus Club Kawana Waters

Probus Club Kawana Waters holds its

meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is on May 14 at 10am at the Kawana Surf Club, 99 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina. Members enjoy fun, friendship and fellowship and engage in a range of activities such as day trips, dining out and mahjong. For more information, email kawanawatersprobus@ gmail.com or call Brian on 0414 538 560.

Gem club open day

Suncoast Gem and Fossicking Club is holding an open day and market for the family on Saturday, May 18, from 8am to noon. Explore rough and polished rocks, dazzling crystals and rare minerals from Australia and beyond. Workshops and displays are included, with a sausage sizzle and drinks available. Cash is preferred for those wanting to take something home. The open day will be held at 22 Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. Visit suncoast-gem-club.com.au.

Family history group meeting

The Caloundra Family History Research (CFHR) group holds its members’ meeting on the third Thursday of each month. This month, the group will welcome guest speaker Garry Reynolds, a family historian, researcher, former teacher, public servant and author who will present his topic: “Station of the Cross”. The meeting will be on Thursday, May 16, at 1.30pm (members’ meeting to follow) at the CFHR rooms, Corbould Park, via Gate 2, Pierce Avenue, Caloundra. Register at hello@ caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au.

Mother’s Day Orchid Show

Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society will hold its annual Mother’s Day Orchid Show at Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple Street, on May 10 and 11 from 8.30am. Entry is $4 and there will be

flowers and foliage displays, plus the opportunity to buy an orchid, fern or foliage plant. Experienced orchid growers will be on hand to give advice or visitors can participate in a potting workshop ($10 cost). Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society celebrates 40 years this year and welcomes new members at its monthly meetings. Visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au.

Sunny Coast Cube Club

Speed cubing or solving a Rubik’s cube in the fastest-possible time, has grown exponentially in popularity, culminating in the formation of the Sunshine Coast Cube Club last year. Members gather once a month to share tips, practise and have fun together. The club meets on the second Saturday of the month at Immanuel Lutheran Church hall at Buderim from 2-4pm. The next meeting is on May 11. All ages and levels, including beginners, are welcome. Find Sunshine Coast Cube Club on Facebook.

Caloundra heritage walks

As part of the Heritage Festival 2024, Caloundra Family History Research Inc, together with National Trust –Queensland, is conducting historic walking tours of Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Bulcock Beach Walk will take place on May 12, where walkers can learn of the historical landscape of Bulcock Beach. All walks will run from 9am to 10.30am. For more details and to register, visit caloundrafamilyhistory. org.au.

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Matt Stoeckel, Visit Sunshine Coast CEO

SMORGASBORD OF EVENTS

Living on the Sunshine Coast, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to our events calendar.

While our sporting events such as the Ironman, Marathon, Triathlon and Aussie Surf Life Saving Championships probably first come to mind, we also have a smorgasbord of irresistible foodie events quickly building a world-class reputation for the Coast, too.

As a heads up, they kick off with the aptly named Mary Valley GourMay food festival that runs for the whole month of May. If that’s not enough, there’s Noosa Eat and Drink with four days of mouthwatering events at the end of the month.

And then there is The Curated Plate which comes alive from July 26 with a program to suit every price point. I’ve been trying to choose between Sunset Whales, Ales and Prawn Tails with Sunreef or BBQ Under the Stars at the fabulous Warrior Bar and Restaurant or Grain v Grape at Moffat Beach Brewing. But I have accepted the fact I will need to do them

all. There is a lot to love about our events calendar which showcases the diversity of our 900-plus producers and highlights how we truly are Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry. Check out visitsunshinecoast.com/ whats-on for all these great events and more.

HOW NEW MOTHERS CAN HELP OTHER WOMEN’S BABIES

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for local mothers with excess breast milk to help restock the freezers for the state’s premature and low birth-weight babies.

Donated breast milk is essential when a mother’s own milk is not available for these babies to help them grow and prevent health complications, including a type of gut infection called necrotising enterocolitis that can be fatal.

Lifeblood supplies 120 litres of milk to 19 hospitals across Queensland every month ‘on demand’ from a milk facility

located in Brisbane.

“Donated breast milk is liquid gold for premature or very sick and small babies and is the best source of nutrition when a mother’s own milk is not available,”

Lifeblood milk service manager Chris Sulfaro says.

“We’re particularly looking for mothers who … have more than three litres of frozen or expressed milk that is less than 10 weeks old, and who pass our eligibility criteria, to get in touch.

Visit lifeblood.com.au to find out more.

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DANCING QUEEN

The Sunshine Coast’s premiere vocal group Oriana Choir presents Dancing Queen. An exciting and energetic tribute show, the concert will feature the best of ABBA and Queen: two icons of the Seventies who created an impressive catalogue of timeless music. Their much-loved songs are performed and enjoyed the world over. With the 70-voice chorus accompanied by a live band, you will be jiggling in your seat and tapping your toes in no time. Also performing will be the Sunshine Coast Youth Choir.

When: Saturday, May 11, 7.30-9.30pm. Where: 5 Stella Way, Maroochydore. Tickets: $20-$45, via trybooking.com/ events/landing/1160120.

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

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ORCHID SHOW AT BLI BLI

Maroochydore

Orchid Society is hosting its annual Mother’s Day orchid show in May at the Uniting Church, Bli Bli. There will be flowering orchids on display, as well as other plants for sale. The cafe will have homemade sandwiches and sweet treats. Entry is $5 and eftpos will be available.

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MOTHER’S DAY AT AUSTRALIA ZOO

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Australia Zoo and make your mum’s dream come true. Join the Animal Magnetism competition – Mum’s Edition, set amid the stunning ‘African savannah’. See if your mum has what it takes to attract a cockatoo, giraffe or meerkat to win a prize. Embark on a zoo-wide adventure with the Marvellous Mothers Animal Trail, uncovering the incredible animal mums that call Australia Zoo home. With plenty of crafty activities for mum and the whole family to enjoy, this Mother’s Day will be one to cherish forever.

When: Sunday, May 12, 9am-5pm.

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FRIDAY, MAY 10

Nochella, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm Demi Casha, Sol Bar, 5pm Pell, Sol Bar, 7pm

Cassie Marie, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Allan Gumm, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

Shane Wilkinson, Caloundra RSL, 3.30pm

Ollie Murk, Maroochy Surf Club, 7pm

Destiny’s Plan Duo, Nambour RSL, 6pm

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Dancing Queen, Stella Maris School, 7.30pm Mouth Orchestra, Maleny Baptist Church, 1.30pm

The Poor, Norton Music Factory, 4pm Pussy Jane, The Presynct Nambour, 6pm Al Gibson, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm Tom Weber, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm Rhonnie, Nambour RSL, 6pm

SUNDAY, MAY 12

When: Saturday, May 11, 8am-3.30pm.

Where: Bli Bli Uniting Church, Lefoes Road, Bli Bli.

Tickets: $5 on entry.

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

Tickets: Various prices, via australiazoo. com.au/.

KT Maree, Maroochy RSL, 12pm Hot Pursuit, Maroochy RSL, 6pm Ricky the Rockstar, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm

* All events were correct at time of printing.

WHAT DREAMS AWAIT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

As Australians reignite their wanderlust and venture beyond their shores, the call for travel experiences that transcend the ordinary grows louder.

If you’re going to travel, why not make it an adventure of a lifetime?

The world brims with exotic destinations waiting to be explored, treasures begging to be uncovered, and experiences that will leave an indelible mark on your soul (not to mention your

tastebuds). It’s time to write down your bucket list of travels: a compilation of journeys that leave you breathless and electrified.

Imagine immersing yourself in the ethereal dance of the Northern Lights,

embarking on a thrilling African safari, voyaging to the pristine wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic.

These are the experiences that define a bucket list.

Whether it’s taking your slumber in a medieval castle, sailing the azure waters of the Mediterranean on a private yacht, or orchestrating your bespoke aerial escapade, your odyssey begins here.

For Neil Playford, co-owner of Travel Associates Mountain Creek and Travel Associates Caloundra, Africa holds a special allure.

“To me, nothing rivals the enchantment of an African safari,” he says.

“Witnessing an incredible array of wildlife in their natural habitat, often oblivious to our presence, is a truly transformative experience.

“When you couple that with breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality and some of the mostbreathtaking sunsets imaginable, Africa emerges as a sanctuary for every soul to cherish.”

So, don’t wait another moment to start checking off those bucket-list items.

Experiences are filling up quickly, and the world awaits your exploration.

Contact Neil at Travel Associates Caloundra on 1300 212 896.

2023 Tour Program

MARCH 2023

Fraser Island Explorer (4 Days)

O’Reillys Escape (4 Days)

APRIL 2023

2023 Autumn Tour (9 Days) High Country to Murray Delta (11 Days)

JUNE

Qld Outback to Coast (12 Days)

Coast & Northern Rivers (4 Days) MAY 2023 Norfolk Island (9 Days)

Nth Qld Savannah Way (11 Days) Fully Booked

JULY Mystery Escape (4 Days)

JUNE 2023

Red Centre - Adelaide to Darwin (18 Days)

Christmas in July

Outback QLD to the Coast (1 Days)

JULY 2023

Carnarvon Gorge & Wallaroo (7 Days)

AUGUST 2023

O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat (4 Days)

Carnarvon Gorge & Wallaroo (7 Days)

Lightning Ridge (7 Days)

Fraser Island Whale Watch (4 Days)

SEPTEMBER 2023

Carnarvon Gorge & Wallaroo (7 Days)

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (4 Days)

Spring Gardens Tour (12 Days)

October, November, December

TTHINK ABOUT THE ROAD TO RUIN NOT A SCRAP (BOOK) OF SENSE

Jane Stephens takes the time to consider our state and national road tolls and the many more lives affected by injuries as a result of crashes.

his is National Road Safety Week

– a time that should make us all brake hard. Authorities will try to turn our heads so we are made to look at the loss, costs and damage of crashes on the black arteries that are designed to keep our nation moving.

The constant competition for attention means they will have a tough time of it, even if the roads kill children under 15 more than anything else and are the second-biggest killer of Australians aged between 15 and 24. At the time of writing, 94 people have already died on Queensland roads this year, with 17 deaths on the Sunshine Coast. That is 37 car drivers, 12 passengers, 31 motorbike riders and passengers, two cyclists, three personal mobility device users and one pedestrian who will not see the break of another day.

Standing back from the sad and sorry picture, it seems incredible that we do not blink at, much less weep about, the scale of the death and injury. If it were a disease, there would be pandemonium. We would be masked and sanitised, vaccinated and isolated, desperate for prevention and cure. Perhaps the error was made in choosing to count the dead rather than the injured. It

has made us numb to the horror for all but the crashes that take those we know or love. While death brings unthinkable grief for the loved ones left, injury can bring losses in waves for years to come. Statistics show that 40,000 people are seriously injured in crashes nationally each year.

Perhaps we think too much in terms of cars and reckless drivers, when the roads also feature bicycles and motorbikes, trucks and vans. And while some crashes are the result of deliberate carelessness, so many more involve those who are simply tired, distracted or driving too fast.

Safety experts will attest that road carnage is preventable. Decades of data has helped shape our on-road behaviour through changing legislation. We only respond collectively when the law makes us do so. Once, we eschewed seatbelts (deeming them too restrictive, if you can believe it) and resisted being told to wear helmets on bikes. We once drank more alcohol and still got behind the wheel. It seems unthinkable now. When every year about 1200 people die nationally, the best we can do is accept responsibility for our own conduct and pledge to drive in a way that will help others survive.

ISami Muirhead fears she will run out of space for her mental to-do lists if hubbie’s undated diarycum-journal-cum-scratch pad doesn’t work out.

f your endless to-do list of jobs to tick off is anything like mine, then it takes up much of your mental capacity and seems to grow at an alarming rate.

I am always jogging through lists in my messy head such as: “Buy milk and dog food, learn yoga, pay No.1 kid’s dance fees, pick up No.2 kid from rugby and buy No.3 kid sunscreen.”

I have a diary that is called ‘The Bible’ as we all do what it says and if it is not in there, then do not expect miracles to happen (such as being dropped off to your friend’s birthday party).

My husband recently has had a change of career and I said to him he would need to buy his own diary to keep up with our silly pace. This would be part of our new world order and it would really help me if he had a diary.

He looked me in the eye and told me he would go to Officeworks that very day and buy one. I thought this would change our lives for the better.

That night, I spied a book on the kitchen table that was labelled: ‘Undated diary’. What exactly is an undated diary?

I picked it up and flicked through the empty white pages. It looked like a scrapbook. Or a journal. Or a book for to-do lists. It did not have a day or date or month in view.

I turned to my husband and said, “So, just pop in an entry for our youngest son’s birthday in August.” But wait. How would he know where to write this commitment because he had bought a scrapbook. It is not a diary if it does not have dates. End of argument.

He tried to explain to me, as my face turned purple in anger, that you just write your own dates in the book.

I realised it would be yet another job I would need to add to my mental to-do list.

A few nights later, we sat there together, writing 365 days of the year in his stupid blank book – the one I refuse to call a diary, because it is not a diary. It is a notebook, a portfolio, and a scratch pad.

Call it anything but a diary.

I could have used that time to buy milk and dog food. No wonder I have started drinking spirits.

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.

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

HEADPHONE HAZARDS RING LOUD AND CLEAR REBATES HELP POWER COST-OF-LIVING RELIEF

State government announces largest energy bill savings across the nation.

Queensland households will receive the most-significant energy bill support in Australia after a state government cash splash on cost-of-living relief.

Premier Steven Miles announced homes will receive a $1000 rebate under a $2.5 billion scheme as rising power prices bear down on Queenslanders.

“The bills just keep going up and I’ve been determined to make sure the Queensland government does absolutely everything we can to ease the pressure,” he told reporters.

It marks the largest power price relief delivered by a state government in Australia with most other jurisdictions providing between $250 and $500 in energy relief.

“These are the biggest power bill savings Australia has ever seen,” Deputy Premier Cameron Dick says.

Other states and territories may yet see further power bill relief when the federal budget is handed down next week, with the prime minister flagging more cost-of-living measures are on the way.

The Miles government’s scheme has already garnered support from Queensland’s Council of Social Services which says it is a welcome initiative to ease pressure on residents’ wallets.

“As we head into winter, it will make a practical, positive impact for people struggling to pay their food, electricity and rent bills,” CEO Aimee McVeigh says.

The latest cash injection comes as comparison site Canstar says Queensland pays the lowest bills on the east coast –about 10 per cent less than NSW – thanks to

last year’s rebate relief. The Opposition supports energy and cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders but accused the government of cherry-picking data.

“Do we need to provide Queenslanders with cost-of-living relief? Absolutely we do,” Opposition energy spokeswoman Deb Frecklington told parliament.

She claims Queensland is paying the highest power prices in the country and Canstar’s data shows just one quarter instead of the increase over time.

The rebate will apply to bills from July and many Queenslanders won’t pay a single cent until 2025, Mr Miles touted.

It will be delivered in a lump sum as a credit to carry over to electricity bills.

Seniors and concession cardholders will receive more support with a $1372 rebate, and small businesses will continue scoring $325.

A special appropriation bill was introduced recently, with the government requesting the committee review it within a fortnight.

Mr Dick says a rise in royalties will cover the $2.5 billion package’s funding, rather than borrowing from the state’s coffers.

Pedestrians and cyclists must remain aware of their surroundings.

As we raise Generation Alpha, who are born with the inherent trait of knowing how to scroll an iPhone, it is vital to prioritise road safety measures that address not only distracted drivers but also pedestrians and cyclists.

Pedestrian and cyclist safety, especially regarding the use of headphones, has become increasingly relevant in the context of road safety and the prevention of accidents.

The rising popularity of headphones and earbuds for music, podcasts and calls presents significant risks for individuals navigating traffic environments without full auditory awareness. It is important to recognise the shared responsibility among drivers, cyclists and pedestrians for safety.

In Queensland, road safety laws are aimed at protecting all road users, including vulnerable groups such as pedestrians and cyclists.

While the legislation specifies the obligations of drivers towards these groups, it also implies a duty of care that pedestrians and cyclists must fulfil for their own safety and that of others.

Although Queensland law does not explicitly ban the use of headphones by pedestrians or cyclists, the law does imply they have a responsibility to avoid actions that could foreseeably lead to the risk of injury. This includes being aware of their surroundings.

Laws prohibiting the use of mobile phones while driving highlights the critical role of attention in ensuring safety. By analogy, wearing headphones significantly

reduces the environmental awareness and reaction time of pedestrians and cyclists, similar to distracted driving. While this does not absolve drivers from their duty to exercise care, it means that pedestrians and cyclists could be considered contributors to any accident resulting from their reduced awareness.

In the event of an accident while wearing headphones, the concept of contributory negligence may come into play.

While pedestrians and cyclists are protected under Queensland law, they are also accountable for their safety.

Wearing headphones that impair one’s ability to hear traffic can be seen as neglecting this responsibility.

This could have an impact on the compensation awarded, as wearing headphones may have contributed to a pedestrian or cyclist’s inability to hear warnings or approaching vehicles.

National Road Safety Week is from May 5-12. Visit roadsafetyweek.com.au

WORDS: Libby Thomas is a compensation lawyer with Travis Schultz & Partners, based in Mooloolaba.

At Inclusive Kids we are have teamed up with businesses such as Cricks Volkswagen to ensure we assist as many kids across the Coast by providing a 100% dried fruit pack, known as the ‘Fuel for School - Power Pack.’ Fuel for School is not a silver bullet and won’t solve the long-term problem of food insecurities and family budget shortfalls, but it is a reserve pack of highly nutritious, Queensland sourced fruit that will allow a teacher who recognises the signs of a child’s hunger to respond. Let’s join hands and put smiles on kids faces by providing them with the fuel they need to learn and thrive.

For only $2.50 you can help a child in need receive a power pack so they can concentrate and stay engaged at school.

We welcome you in store to view the latest arrivals for Mother's Day at Onyx Poppy in Buderim Hub. Onyx Poppy Boutique, 547 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5477 0902, onyxpoppyonline.com.au

Mother’s Day ready

The ideal duo set for the skincare lover, starring two nourishing, flower-infused body oils: Bopo Women Floral Fling Gift Set. Meraki Thread Co, Shop 28, The Wharf, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, merakithreadco.com.au

Nandali Australian sapphire and diamond earrings, $4495

Autore sapphire and white South Sea pearl pendant, POA

Handmade blue spinel and diamond ring, $9790

at Waterfall day spa, we emphasise the importance of acknowledging Mum's efforts and rewarding her dedication. Our fantastic selection of gifts features soothing massages and revitalising facials and a wide range of beauty treatments. Our goal is to ensure mothers feel self-assured, glowing and thoroughly indulged. Gift vouchers available. Waterfall Day Spa, 5444 3050, waterfalldayspamooloolaba.com.au NY2K Jewellers, Shop 5, Rovera Plaza, 23 Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree, 5443 1955, ny2k.com.au

+ Becker, Fancy Like Frill long-sleeve blouse. Boutique Bliss Fashions & Accessories, Cotton Tree, 0473 506 396, boutiquebliss.com.au

Cher, Global Winner and Anti-Aging Specialist. Cher has over 30 years' trained experience in anti-aging procedures and products. She happens to live here on the Sunshine Coast. If your skin is feeling old or you need some advice on what you need, please call Cher 0408 2000 59 or visit our website. Feel powerful within your skin! Australia HIFU, australiahifu.com.au

Eyes on Buderim

our Face & Cie wearers, we have a beautiful range of clips ready to transform your look for Mother's Day. Eyes on Buderim, 5477 0293, or book an appointment at eyesonbuderim.com.au

Coast Store

Contact us and ask about our Mother's Day giveaway of a $150 jewellery and $150 day spa voucher. Avenue J Jewellery, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422, avenuejjewellery.com.au

Unseen Styling

Footwear, 59 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5456 4440.

Chrissie Desert kid suede in butterscotch

Frankie4 London in tan

Chrissie Danika kid suede in whiskey

Louenhide Baby Bermuda silver tote bag, $99.95. Coast Store, 67 The Esplanade, Maroochydore, 0423 247 372, coaststore.com.au

Art Deco handmade diamond cluster drop earrings, $12,750

Art Nouveau large silver and bright-blue enamel butterfly brooch, $2795

Local eats

It’s all about the beach vibe

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

Martin Duncan Sunshine Coast Foodie

If you’re hungry for Italian trattoria-style 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.

All’ Antica, 3/115A Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina, 5444 0988, allantica.com.au

Heads up

You’ll love the vibe and food at The Surf Club at Mooloolaba. Chef Nick Lockyer and his team are smashing out great food on all levels, with panoramic views of the Mooloolaba beachfront and a focus on fresh seafood. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, salt and pepper calamari, or a bucket of Mooloolaba prawns. Your mum will love this week’s barramundi special or the latest offering upstairs in Bayview Bar & Bites restaurant: crispy duck confit with roasted speck, white and green bean medley, and truffle pea purée. Oh my yum! Happy Mother’s Day.

Park & Cove is your special place for all occasions. Drop by for a hearty meal or an aperitif, as daylight turns a pink hue over the peninsula. The curated local beverages are always flowing, and there’s plenty to keep the kids immersed – especially at the bespoke ice-cream trolley. Welcome to this sunny coastal kitchen. Park & Cove Noosa, 33a Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads, 5455 2209, parkandcovenoosa.com.au

HOMEWARES

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

Enjoy Chew Chew - licensed bistro, a relaxed dining experience right on the tracks & our retail store. A curated collection of beautiful Vintage and new homewares, jewellery & gift lines.

Experience a food and drink festival like no other. The Curated Plate – presented by Sunshine Coast Council from July 26 to August 4 – is a 10-day showcase of chef talent and local produce. To explore and book into more than 90 mouth-watering adventures and delicious events, head to: the curatedplate.com.au

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

Chef’s talk

Sapin B K, Acqua

Restaurant and Bar, head chef

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

A. I grew up with Nepalese cuisine. Then professionally, I started with Southeast Asian cuisine. The majority of my cooking period, I was involved with a variety of seafood. My cooking style is a mix of the old-school and modern gastronomy required to produce the best-possible dish for my customer, changing and reconstructing constantly. My cooking is greatly influenced by modern Mediterranean cuisine, with a touch of Nepalese heritage, while I take inspiration from all around the world.

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

A. All of the dishes have a very special place, but if I have to pick one on the current menu, it would be our pressed lamb shoulder that has been slowly braised with house-secret herbs and spices, served with lemon greek potatoes, garden peas, tzatziki and lamb jus. Preparing this dish takes a variety of cooking techniques, calculated precision and great care.

Q: What do you love most about your role?

easTable, situated in the heart of Maroochydore, has recently opened, presenting a delightful array of Asian fusion dishes. From lunch to dinner, the restaurant serves up Asian cuisines infused with local flavours, alongside a selection of local wines, beers and cocktails. Free secure parking spots are provided. easTable (ground floor, The Sebel Maroochydore) Shop 11, Unit 14/20 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore, 5248 8700

Boasting the best views on the Sunshine Coast, the award-winning The Surf Club Mooloolaba is a culinary gem. Its Bayview Bar & Bites restaurant was recently crowned the winner of Best Dining, Small at the 2024 Clubs Queensland Awards. Located on Level 2 of the club, with sweeping views across Mooloolaba Beach, Bayview offers a menu of fresh seafood and modern dining delects. A favourite among locals is the signature crispy skin barramundi – resting upon a broccolini caesar, with crispy prosciutto wafer, garlic crustini, freshly shaved parmesan and lemon caper butter. Bayview is open for lunch and dinner seven days, or enjoy relaxed, all-day dining downstairs in the Boathouse Restaurant.

The Surf Club Mooloolaba, The Esplanade Mooloolaba, 5444 1300, thesurfclub.com.au

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

A. The best part are the people who surround me. My role has blessed me with opportunity where I can communicate with my customers to better understand them and share stories through food. Different suppliers provide me with the best and new ingredients, allowing me to experiment and achieve new flavours and taste. My teammates and amazing bosses support me through everything. I am able to create, cook and see the look of satisfaction and happiness on my diners every day.

Q: What do you love to cook at home?

A. I rarely cook at home for myself. Being far from family, sometimes I like to cook simple Nepalese dishes: daal, bhaat and masu: thick lentils spiced with Nepalese herbs and species, with steamed rice and chicken or goat Nepalese curry.

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FABULOUS FAÇADE

First impressions count. Street appeal is important. If you’re renovating with a plan to sell your home in the future, you need to design a facade that stands out, while also maintaining the overall aesthetic of the area. Drive around local streets and visit display homes for an idea of what is in style and what you like. Take note that what catches the eye is not just the materials used but also the way they are combined. Mixing different textures and colours can create a unique and appealing aesthetic.

Your home’s front door is more than just an entry point: it’s an opportunity to make a memorable first impression. The same goes for the entire front façade. The good news is that there are small upgrades that can have a big impact on the look and feel of your home. From potted plants to a new mailbox or driveway refresh, here are some ideas to get you started.

Perfect your patio with a comfortable and stylish piece of furniture, such as this two-and-a-halfseater lounge in solid white. The Erica lounge, Coastal Drift Home, is handcrafted with natural cane, as well as straight edges for

Perfect comfortable and such as seater in solid white. Th available from Coastal Ho stra supreme durability.

Complete the coastal look with a splash of classic navy. The rich hue will match most colour schemes and styles. This outdoor polyester cushion in solid navy features a contrasting white piping. It’s available from Daydream Leisure Furniture, Warana.

Driveway looking a little worse for wear? The expert team at Sunshine Coast-based decorative concrete provider CIA recommends Topcrete as a durable product. The cement-based, spray-on coating is super strong, made in a range of 48 colours and available in different stencil patterns to suit any style of home. Not only is it a great way to renovate your driveway, but when it’s well-maintained, Topcrete coatings can last a lifetime. You can go down the DIY path, or CIA’s approved applicators can complete the job for you.

Colour experts at Haymes Paint have curated a collection of beautiful colours to brighten your home’s front door. The refreshing minty Pitch Pine will add a touch of cool elegance to your home’s exterior. Whether your home is modern or traditional, a front door in this soothing hue will make a statement and set the tone for your entryway. Meanwhile, Gleaming will inject a burst of energy into your home. This bold and cheerful blue is ideal for those who want their front door to stand out and make a statement. To view the full range, visit haymespaint.com.au

Exuding a coastalinspired aesthetic, the Wylda rattan planter features a bamboo finish and a natural hue. It’s from Domayne, Maroochydore Homemaker Centre.

With a high tolerance for salty air, the Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis) shrub is a great option for a pot or a small patio or balcony space.

Gleaming

Pitch Pine

NDIS feature

STEPS Pathways College attracts students from all over the country as parents seek to create a more-independent future for their child with a disability or autism.

Over the years, principal Stephanie Patey has answered countless questions from parents and students about how the college operates. She shares some of the more-frequently asked questions to help those considering enrolment at the college.

What does a typical day at STEPS Pathways College look like? – A typical day for boarding students begins with preparing a healthy breakfast, tidying their living quarters, and getting ready for the day’s activities. This is followed by a blend of classroom learning and practical lessons, such as cooking and shopping and other hands-on, independent living skills such as building social and communications skills, budgeting and travel.

How much time do students spend in the classroom? – Classroom time is carefully considered to achieve maximum productivity, and engagement varies depending on the particular learning area.

Can students have visitors? – We encourage social connection and relationship building as a healthy part of independent living. Students are free to have visitors during our visiting hours.

Can students continue working at their jobs while studying at STEPS Pathways College? – The college program is intensive and holistic, leaving little time for work commitments. Students have the opportunity to undertake volunteering and work experience to encourage community engagement and develop skills for long-term employment post-graduation.

When can new students enrol? – The college offers two intakes per year in January and July, but intakes throughout the year are sometimes possible.

How do students transition out of the college? – Each student has different goals and aspirations. Their transition process is equally individual. We create a personalised plan for each student that aligns with their post-graduation goals for a smooth transition from college life to the real world.

LIVING AIDS AND MOBILITY DEVICES ON SHOW AT EXPO

The free ATSA Independent Living Expo is where you will find solutions to many of life’s challenges.

The expo can help if you are searching for ways you or your child can live more independently.

Or maybe you are seeking daily living aids and mobility devices.

Perhaps you know someone who should update their lift chair, bed and commode, or needs a compact power wheelchair.

Being held at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 29 and 30, the expo has 130-plus companies ready to answer your questions and show you solutions to meet your needs.

Try out different products and technologies on site.

These can help you determine which ones might be most helpful for your needs.

independently. You can learn from their experiences.

ATSA Independent Living Expos feature presentations by experts in the field of assistive technologies.

These can be a great way to learn more about how these technologies work and how they can be used effectively.

Exhibitors will have staff on hand who can answer questions and provide assistance to ensure you are getting the right product for you.

Join in the ‘have-a-go’ sports zone or simply watch the demonstration sessions to learn more about sports you may not have considered yet.

Check out the Adaptive Clothing Fashion Show to see fashion that is accessible to all.

STEPS Pathways College: 5458 3000.

Attending an expo can be a great opportunity to meet other people who are already using assistive technologies and mobility aids and living

For all the details and how to register for the 2024 ATSA Independent Living Expo, visit atsaindependentliving expo.com.au or call 1300 789 845. By pre-registering, you will also receive a free coffee.

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE WITH Tailored Supp ort Services

Tailored Support Services understand that everyone’s NDIS journey is different. That’s why through case management

Tailored Support Services can direct you to the ser vices that will benefit YOU the most.

Many of these we can directly facilitate, in addition to identifying other providers for a complete and comprehensive system of support.

Our NDIS support services include:

• Supported independent living (SIL)

• Shor t-term accommodation (STA)

• In-home support

• Community participation support

• Self-Care support

• Daily activities CONTACT US TODAY.

To find out more about how we can tailor your supports,

NOW YOU HAVE FUNDING, HOW ARE YOU ARE GOING TO GET TO THE APPOINTMENTS?

How to get to programs, appointments and recreational activities is often the last consideration when doing the planning for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding.

Transport is easy with the support of tailored NDIS-registered service Carers that Drive. The name says it all.

When Bina and Stephan received NDIS funding approval for their son George, they needed to get him to and from all his planned activities.

George is an intelligent young man with a love of music, friends, work and his family. He also has Type 1 Diabetes, anxiety and autism.

With these interests now funded, George needed to be taken to and from work three days a week, to choir singing and indoor cricket activities.

Bina and Stephan have a catering business and two younger children. Juggling their family lives became a

challenge until they discovered this service. One of the workdays, George shares the ride with another person who lives nearby going to the same workspace.

The tailored service helps people to be more independent in the community in their car or a Carers that Drive vehicle. For one-off occasions or regular bookings, with or without NDIS, Carers that Drive can help clients get there.

Call Carers that Drive to discuss your needs on 0403 696 690.

ACROSS

8 Augur (4)

9 Self-centred (10)

10 Device used to connect to WiFi (6)

11 Commonplace (8)

12 Vocal range (4)

13 Tailor (10)

17 Indication (4)

18 Moxie (5)

19 Self-satisfied (4)

20 Aficionado (10)

22 Buzzed (4)

23 Extremely hot (8)

27 Vocation (6)

28 Sleeps through winter (10)

29 Basis (4)

DOWN

1 Crowning ceremony (10)

2 Throw overboard (8)

3 Symbolises, stands for (10)

4 Calcified tissue (4)

5 Surrender (4)

6 Long-distance racehorse (6)

7 Passport endorsement (4)

14 Blood carrier (5)

15 Cynicism (10)

16 Wasted (10)

19 Astonish (8)

21 Paradise (6)

24 Waiflike (4)

25 Charged particles (4)

26 Entrance (4)

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)

The week starts off with Mercury and Mars both transiting through Aries, so try to be clear in the way you communicate with others. A financial matter needs to be sorted as the sun, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and then Mercury move through your money zone.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)

This week the sun (your power planet), Venus, Jupiter and Uranus all activate your career zone. Charm, confidence and chutzpah will take you far along the road to professional success. The positive Venus/Saturn link (on Monday and Tuesday) is particularly good.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

The sun, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and Saturn are revving up your daily routine zone. So a work matter, health issue or family situation could cause sleepless nights. The planets are pushing you to dig deep and take on challenges with plenty of aplomb.

QUIZ

1. Which Australian river is nicknamed The Brown Snake?

2. In which English town was Horatio Nelson born?

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

Most bulls like life to hum along smoothly with no adjustments required and no jolting surprises. This week, prepare for some big ch, ch, ch, changes and modifications as the sun, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus all link up in your sign.

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and the sun are connecting in (and shaking up) your aspirations and adventure zones. So don’t be too conscientious and virtuous, Virgo. It’s time to take some calculated risks, colour outside the lines and jump outside the squares.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

The positive Venus/Saturn link (on Monday and Tuesday) is good news for financial plans, business matters and long-term relationships The greatest realisation this week is that you can’t change anyone. They can only initiate transformation themselves.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

This week make sure your restless mood and short attention span don’t lead to reckless behaviour and a loose tongue. Slow down and think twice before you tell tall tales or spread gossip. Tact, discretion and patience will get you through.

The Venus/Saturn link (on Monday and Tuesday) is

health and pets. But the major astrological focus is on joint finances, business and/or work, as the planets provide the extra power and passion needed to boost your profile or finances.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

You’ll feel restless this week and the danger is you’ll go overboard and throw the baby out with the bathwater. Uranus imbues you with a sense of urgency, but self-discipline and gradual modifications are what’s required at the moment.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

The planets encourage you to put more energy into pursuing your dreams. It’s time to set ambitious goals – and then pursue them with plenty of creativity and drive. But Mercury and Pluto could increase tensions in a relationship within your peer group.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)

This week relationships are unpredictable and family dramas will keep you on your toes. Maybe it’s time to simplify your life or cull some of your commitments? Look for creative solutions that suit you and please others. Some strategic compromise may be necessary.

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

Pisceans can sometimes be too passive. With Saturn transiting through your sign, you’re currently facing some challenges, but that’s no excuse to give up. This week encourages you to accept responsibility for where your life is going – and make changes.

BASIC WORD STEP

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

NOTAL

3. Wacht am Rhein was the German codename for which Allied operation?

4. Armand Duplantis currently holds the world record for the highest pole vault at what height?

5. Keira Knightly (pictured) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for which 2005 movie?

6. Name the protagonist of George Orwell’s 1984

7. Who plays Ahsoka Tano in the 2023 series Ahsoka?

8. Which artist is known for painting Campbell’s soup cans?

9. The aye-aye, a species of long-fingered lemur, is native to which island nation?

10. True or false: you can live without your gallbladder?

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VOICES OPPOSE SUPER HOME-BUYING IDEA

A Liberal Senator has touted allowing Aussies to withdraw retirement savings to get into the property market but a variety of experts disagree about benefits.

Letting aspiring homebuyers tap into their super – a policy floated by the Federal Opposition – could push up property prices and fail to help those most in need of a leg-up, say leading economists.

Australians with super balances large enough to buy a home might not necessarily be those most in need of help to exit the rental market, Grattan Institute chief executive Aruna Sathanapally told a national audience recently.

With borrowing costs high, home prices recording their 15th-straight month of gains in April, and elevated rents and other cost-of-living pressures making it difficult to save a deposit, first home buyers are facing tough conditions.

Declining home ownership among young people and low-income households have been an enduring issue and, at the 2022 federal election, the coalition proposed allowing Australians to withdraw up to $50,000 from their retirement savings to go towards buying a first home.

During a speech to the Sydney Institute recently, Liberal Senator and

home ownership spokesman Andrew Bragg described the policy as a “good start” and said an upcoming Senate report on housing would set out options to “allow Australians to make their own judgments”.

“The simplest demand-side reform is allowing Australians to use their super to buy and stay in their home,” Senator Bragg says.

Speaking at the National Press Club recently, Dr Sathanapally also said demand for housing would push up prices, though acknowledged some

existing estimates were “on the high side”. Boosting supply is more important to easing Australia’s housing woes, she says.

Impact Economics and Policy lead economist Angela Jackson says allowing people to access their super to buy a home is a “terrible idea” and a “band-aid solution”.

“It will just increase prices by even more than they would withdraw, and in the end, they’ll just be borrowing more and they’ll end up poorer overall because they won’t have their super,” Ms Jackson says.

“They would have paid more for their house.”

The super industry has also pushed back on the idea, with Super Members Council head Misha Schubert calling it “economically reckless” and saying it will nudge home ownership further out of reach for young Australians.

Yet Senator Bragg says home ownership is a vital form of saving for the future.

“The closed-minded, ideological approach and the assumption that super is the only vehicle for retirement clearly damages home ownership prospects,” he says.

The policy discussion follows another 0.6 per cent lift in national home prices in April, CoreLogic reports.

The real estate data firm’s research director Tim Lawless says home values are still rising, despite higher interest rates, low sentiment, worsening affordability and ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

Housing values are up 11.1 per cent, or about $78,000, since the trough in January 2023. – AAP

9 Coral Sea Court, Buderim

This prestigious property is situated on Buderim in this highly sought after and tightly-held dress circle address. Nestled amidst natures embrace, this exquisite 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence on 1100m2 (approx.) epitomizes the essence of luxury living. Situated in a serene locale, the property offers unparalleled vistas of both majestic mountains and tranquil coastlines. Every corner of this home exudes meticulous attention to detail with the impeccable craftsmanship and quality build.

• 500m2 (approx.) of living space

• Spectacular family home

• Dress circle address

• Mountain and coastal views • Designated guest suite

• Prime location

For Sale

Saturday 11th May 11-11:30am Courtney Paterson 0488 764 785 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 545

400 777

As you arrive through the private courtyard entry, to the solid timber front door, you are greeted with an abundance of space and natural light. With high ceilings and high-quality finishes throughout, the clever use of concrete, stone, timber, and glass, makes living here a dream. This clever design offers separate spaces throughout with a large TV/games room to the front of the home overlooking the front private courtyard, with beautiful solid timber cabinetry. The light-filled walkway through the center of the home leads you down to the well-appointed

modern kitchen, with a 5m concrete benchtop, high end European appliances, and solid timber cabinetry. There is a well appointed scullery, with stainless steel work tops, wine fridges, additional fridge space, wash basin, and an abundance of storage. The large dining area and family room are perfectly positioned for entertaining, and all overlook the stunning Mooloolah River. Also on the ground level, you will find a beautiful guest room with spectacular water views, separate bathroom and powder room, and a large fully tiled laundry.

14 Mooloolah Island, Minyama

‘RIVER HOUSE’ – MULTI-AWARD WINNING – MOOLOOLAH ISLAND

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FULFILLING ALL HINTERLAND DESIRES

This is one of the moststunning and desirable acreage properties in the heart of the hinterland, overlooking the Glass House Mountains and picturesque Maleny countryside. The property offers 20.2ha (50 acres) – all usable and ideally set up for horse or cattle enthusiasts. The master-built homestead is a blend of rural charm and modern amenities, featuring spacious living and guest rooms, beautiful finishes and ample natural light. There are countryside views from every room, generous outdoor living areas and a huge in-ground pool and spa.

AUCTIONS

Sat, 11 May, 10am

Open from 9:30am

25 Earlybird Drive, Buderim Brodie Rodgers 0406 501 684

Open from 9:30am

24 Centenary Crescent, Maroochydore

Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Sat, 11 May, 11am

Open from 10:30am

42 Marawa Drive, Parrearra Daniel Hamblin 0418 152 225

Open from 10:30am 23 Amarina Avenue, Mooloolaba Steven Allen 0416 110 918

Sat, 11 May, 1pm

Open from 12:30pm 22/67 Rega a Boulevard, Bir nya Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

Sat, 11 May, 3pm Open from 2:30pm 7 Tallow Wood Drive, Kuluin Casey Munro 0423 434 302

Wed, 15 May, 5:30pm Open from 5pm 14 Barbuda Circuit, Kawana Island Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

Thurs, 16 May, 11am – In Rooms

Sunshine Coast Func on Centre 19 West Terrace, Caloundra 47 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama Debbie Holmes 0402 116 110

85/7 Grand Parade, Parrearra Donna Sheen 0431 412 599

Thurs, 16 May, 5pm Open from 4:30pm 227 Ninderry Road, Ninderry Hayley Anderson 0408 683 883

Open from 4:30pm 73 Laxton Road, Palmview Gregory Ward 0497 659 029 Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881

Thurs, 16 May, 5:30pm Open from 5pm

20/33-35 Cootamundra Drive, Mountain Creek Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

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.

BURNSIDE

312 Nambour Mapleton Road 3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Montrose Street 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Thurs 9th 5-5:30pm

24 Montrose Street 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 12-12:30pm 24 Montrose Street 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Thurs 16th 5-5:30pm BIRTINYA

22/67 Rega a Boulevard 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

15 Buruwang Street 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Adam Budd 0411 808 595

18B Wickerson Crescent 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

10 Cockatoo Street 5 bed 3 bath 3 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

29 Bellevue Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

3 Hutchins Street 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

13 Mona Court 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

14 Ginger Bell Avenue 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Alex Dale 0414 516 003

27 Agnes Place 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Alex Dale 0414 516 003

15 Clearwater Circuit 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

35 Camelot Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

11/46 Parklakes Drive 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

13 Tasol Street 5 bed 2 bath 6 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

11 Image Lane 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

76A Willis Road land: 2,004m2 Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

862 Yandina Bli Bli Road land: 1,755m2 Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

BOKARINA

1/8 Bluebird Parade 3 bed 2.5 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am

1/8 Bluebird Parade 3 bed 2.5 bath 2 car Sat 1-1:30pm BUDDINA

Residence 1/10 Boorook Street 3 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 9:45-10:15am

2/14 Alkira Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 10:30-11am Residence 1/16 Coonawa Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11:15-11:45am Residence 1/10 Boorook

GOLDEN BEACH

105/75 Esplanade 1 bed 1 bath Ray Daniels 0408 819 276

IMBIL

48 Melinda Road 3 bed 1 bath 10 car Jesse Damaggio 0404 839 733

KAWANA ISLAND

14 Barbuda Circuit 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990 19 Maldives

AUCTION RESULTS

The easiest way to check out Sunshine Coast auction results.

1/4 MELANIE COURT, BUDERIM

Passed in – on the market for offers over $1,275,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

McGrath, Carlie Penn and Glennis Schindler, 0417 771 702 / 0412 737 324

2/2 BAHLAKA STREET, MOOLOOLABA

On the market for $589,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Define Property Agents, Ross Cattle and Katie Davies, 0410 625 758 / 0427 268 780

14 COTTONWOOD STREET, MERIDAN PLAINS

Sold for $912,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Define Property Agents, Ross Cattle and Katie Davies, 0410 625 758 / 0427 268 780

1/63 RIVER ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA

Sold for $9,500,000

4 bed, 4 bath, 6 car, pool

Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener, and Loren Wimhurst, 0416 799 188 / 0415 380 222

29 WHITEHAVEN DRIVE, BUDERIM

On the market for $1,675,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool

Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener and Loren Wimhurst, 0416 799 188 / 0415 380 222

5 COORABIN STREET, WARANA

Sold prior to auction for $2,125,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car, pool, Ray White, Adam Budd, 0411 808 595

10 BELTANA CRESCENT, BUDDINA

Passed in at $2,700,000 – contact agent

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

1/16 COONAWA STREET, BUDDINA

Passed in at $1,750,000 – contact agent

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

15 WURTULLA STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $954,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, Greg Turnbull and Jason Mills, 0499 455 574 / 0417 343 289

6 FOREST RISE COURT, BUDERIM

Withdrawn

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, Jake Loiero and Brodie Rodgers, 0448 000 933 / 0406 501 684

4 EMPEROR AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $812,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Brodie Rodgers and Jake Loiero, 0406 501 684 / 0448 000 933

56 OCEANIC DRIVE, WARANA

Sold prior to auction for $1,640,000

4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Adam Budd, 0411 808 595

31 JASMIN CIRCLE, BOKARINA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,395,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, Ryan Cramer and Brent Higgins, 0450 607 926 / 0414 775 133

1/12 ST MARTINS TERRACE, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $730,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933

25 SWEETLIP CIRCUIT, MOUNTAIN CREEK

Sold prior to auction for $1,105,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 4 car, pool

Ray White, Michael Chapman, 0422 010 000

30 COUNTRY ROAD, PALMWOODS

Passed in at $1,300,000 – contact agent

3 bed, 2 bath, 6 car

Ray White, Chevonne Rees, 0473 810 820.

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

Ray White, Ryan Bradeley, 0418 793 670 For more auction results and property stories visit sunshinecoastnews.com.au

RETIRE TO ISLAND LIFESTYLE

Seize the opportunity to acquire an apartment within an exclusive Kawana Island retirement village. This pet-friendly community is meticulously designed to offer residents a myriad of activities, ensuring they embrace the healthy, relaxed and beachside lifestyle that defines the Sunshine Coast. Unit 110 is an exquisite, three-bedroom apartment with panoramic views over Parrearra Lake. The contemporary, open-plan design seamlessly integrates dining, living and family areas. Two of the bedrooms feature ensuites and walk-in robes. The kitchen has new appliances, ample storage and stone benchtops.

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

ABC TV (CH2) SEVEN (CH7) NINE (CH8)

6.25pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Silent Witness. (M) A truck is found containing multiple dead bodies.

9.30 Hard Quiz. (PG)

10.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering.

6pm Australian Story.

6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Father Brown. (M)

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (M) A

9.50 After The Party. (MA15+)

10.35 Shetland. (M)

6.30pm Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) A pregnant mother falls ill.

8.30 After The Party. (M) A death in the family sends Penny spiralling.

9.20 The Luminaries. (M) Lauderback is blackmailed.

10.15 Shetland. (M)

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q+A.

7.30pm Budget 2024: The Treasurer’s Speech.

8.00 Budget 2024: A 7.30 Special.

8.30 Insiders: Budget Special.

9.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Patricia Piccinini.

9.30 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. (MA15+)

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.10 White Fever. (M)

9.35 QI. (M)

10.05 Planet America.

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 Budget 2024: Opposition Reply

8.00 7.30. 8.30 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE This Means War. (2012) (M) Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine. Two spies vie for the same woman.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Border Security. (PG)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE The Day After Tomorrow. (2004) (M) Dennis Quaid. A sudden ice age engulfs Earth.

10.00 MOVIE Midnight Run. (1988) (M) Robert De Niro. A bounty hunter transports an accountant.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG)

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.40 The Latest: Seven News.

10.10 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Killer Storm. (M) A look at Melbourne’s 2016 killer storm. 11.10 Quantum Leap. (M)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 9.00 9-1-1. (M) Hen and Karen welcome a new addition. 10.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG)

9.05 Miniseries: The Marlow Murder Club. (M) Part 3 of 4.

10.05 The Latest: Seven News. 10.35 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. (M)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

9.55 Golden Point.

10.40 MOVIE The Foreigner. (2017) (MA15+) Jackie Chan, Katie Leung. A businessman seeks justice.

6pm 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia.

8.30 MOVIE Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018) (M) Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton. Charts the life of Freddie Mercury. 11.15 MOVIE Song To Song. (2017) (M)

6pm 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Summit. (PG)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The First 48: Buried Secrets. (M) 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+)

6pm 9News.

TEN (CH5) SBS (CH3)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Ready Steady Cook.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PG) Compilation of highlights.

9.35 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Compilation of highlights.

10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 The Project.

6pm The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream.

6.30 The Dog House. (PG) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (M) With junior doctors across the NHS on strike, ambulance crews respond to several 11.00 To Be Advised.

6.30pm The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes.

9.00 FBI. (M) After multiple people are killed with a poisonous gas in broad daylight, the team races to

6pm Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest SemiFinal. From Malmö, Sweden. 10.00 ABBA In Concert. Coverage of performances by ABBA. 11.05 SBS News. 11.35 L’Opera. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest SemiFinal. From Malmö, Sweden.

10.00 Rock Legends: ABBA. A look at supergroup ABBA.

10.55 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG) 11.45 Everything You Love. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Coverage of the grand Song Contest from Malmö, Sweden.

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PG)

8.50 Clarkson’s Farm: Council-ing. (M)

9.50 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip. (PG)

10.50 9News Late.

11.20 Chicago Med. (MA15+)

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 6pm 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (M) 8.30 Ski Rescue Downunder. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil: Ticket To Murder. (MA15+)

11.00 The Equalizer. (M)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG)

6pm 9News.

7.00 ACA.

Football. AFL. Round 10. Gold Coast Suns v Geelong. From TIO Stadium, Darwin.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. The Latest: Seven News. The Amazing Race. (PG)

7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s State Of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales. Game1.

9.45 State Of Origin Post-Match.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG)

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (M) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

9.40 NCIS. (M) 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 The Project.

6pm Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

8.40 To Be Advised.

9.40 FBI: International. (M) An American tourist is killed in Stockholm.

10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project.

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dog House Aust. (PG)

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M)

To Be Advised.

10’s Late News.

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Activists Or Extremist?

10.00 SBS News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (M) A dangerous storm hits.

8.35 Swift Street. (M) Elsie is kidnapped by debt collector Johnny.

9.30 Concorde: The Race For Supersonic. (M) Part 2 of 2. 10.30 SBS World News Late.

The Project. 6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PG) 8.35

DIGITAL CHOICE

ABC PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) 7MATE (CH74) 9GO! (CH82) 9GEM (CH81) BOLD (CH53) PEACH (CH52)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Widows. (2018) (MA15+) Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Rodriguez. 10.35 MOVIE Veronica Mars. (2014) (PG) Kristen Bell.

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters. 10.55 Portlandia. 11.15 Portlandia.

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... (M) 9.20 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+) 9.50 MOVIE Going The Distance. (2010) (MA15+) 11.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 10.05 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. (M) 11.05 Would I Lie To You?

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? 8.30 White Fever. 9.00 9.30 10.00 Portlandia. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 MOVIE Widows. (2018) (MA15+)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Miniseries: Time. (M) 9.30 Wreck. (MA15+) 11.00 Louis Theroux Interviews... (M) 11.45 Would I Lie To You?

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.00 Gruen. (M) 9.35 Tomorrow Tonight. 10.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

6pm Heathrow. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

6.30pm AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round9. Geelong v Port Adelaide. 10.00 AFL Post-Game. 10.45 Armchair Experts. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12am Storage Wars.

6pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 Football. AFL. Round9. Gold Coast Suns v North Melbourne. From TIO Stadium, Darwin. 10.30 MOVIE Air America. (1990) (M)

6.30pm Kath & Kim. (PG) 7.05 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.55 Endeavour. (M) 10.55 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 11.55 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.40 Railroad Australia. (PG) 11.40 Doc Martin. (PG)

7pm Border Security. (PG) 7.30 Border Security. (M) 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE John Wick: Chapter 2. (2017) (MA15+) Keanu Reeves. 11.00 MOVIE Non-Stop. (2014) (M)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG) 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG) 10.30 Frozen Gold. 11.30 Mountain Men.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.40 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG) 11.40 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.45 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Shetland. (M) 11.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 8.30 Aussie Truck Rehab. (PG) 9.30 Mega Mechanics. (PG) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 American Wreckers.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 The Force: BTL. (PG) 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 10.30 Police Code Attack.

7.30pm Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 9.50 Border Security: Int. 10.50 MOVIE Underworld: Evolution. (2006) (MA15+)

7.30pm MOVIE Toy Story 2. (1999) (G) Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Kelsey Grammer. 9.30 MOVIE Wonder. (2017) (PG) Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson. 11.50 Dating No Filter. (M)

7.30pm MOVIE Johnny English. (2003) (PG) Rowan Atkinson, John Malkovich. 9.15 MOVIE Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. (1999) (M) 11.15 MOVIE Epic Movie. (2007) (M)

7.30pm MOVIE Now You See Me 2. (2016) (M) Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson. 10.00 MOVIE Roadkill. (2022) (MA15+) Alexander Whitrow, Robert Bell, Sarah Milde.

6pm Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015) (M) Henry Cavill. 10.50 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.50 The Nanny. (PG)

6pm Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Matrix Reloaded. (2003) (M) Keanu Reeves, Hugo Weaving. 11.15 Seinfeld. (PG)

6pm Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert. (1994) (M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 The Nanny.

6pm Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 46. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE The Dukes Of Hazzard. (2005) (M) 11.10 The Nanny. (PG) 11.40 Dating No Filter. (M)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Take Me Home. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE When Harry Met Sally. (1989) (M) Billy Crystal. 10.30 MOVIE Analyze That. (2002) (M)

7pm Rugby Union. Round12. Waratahs v ACT Brumbies. 9.30 Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE Sicario. (2015) (MA15+)

3.50pm MOVIE Khartoum. (1966) (G) 6.30pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Inside Man. (2006) (MA15+) Denzel Washington, Clive Owen. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Harry Wild. (M) 10.40 London Kills. (M) 11.50

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.40 A Wedding And A Murder. 11.40 New Amsterdam.

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.40 Footy

6.30pm Soccer. A-League Men. 9.45 Bull. (M) 10.40 NCIS. (M) 11.35 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. First Semi-Final. First leg. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Impractical Jokers. (PG) 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

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6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 11.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 South Park. (MA15+) 10.30 South Park. (M) 11.00 South Park. (MA15+)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 Evil. (M)

6pm Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Big Bang. 8.00 Big Bang. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 The Neighborhood.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 FBI. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M) 6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (M) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Impractical Jokers. (M) 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

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

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) 10.00 Impractical Jokers. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement.

Okay, peeps, things are still a little grim. But fear not: waves are on the way. Lots of waves. The timeline for these to arrive can be a little cloudy, and range from one week to two months.

You guessed it: I have no idea. But I live in hope for a good groundswell. So, keep fit, flexible and ready.

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6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.20 Diagnosis Murder. (M)

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) 10.00 Impractical Jokers. 10.30 Rules Of Engagement. 1005