My Weekly Preview Issue 822. August 22, 2024

PREVIEW

Safety first

The widespread cost of speeding on our roads

The power of yellow

daffodil day shines brightly on the calendar, raising funds for cancer research, support and prevention

Our father’s day feature has great ideas for a special celebration Gift guide

From the editor

As the parent of an L-plater and the wife of a seasoned traffic police officer, Queensland Road Safety Week (August 26-30) hits home in a very personal way.

This week isn’t just a calendar event for me. It’s a heartfelt reminder of the critical role each of us plays in ensuring our roads are safe for everyone.

Every time we hit the road, we’re sharing space with so many others, and our actions can really make a difference.

Queensland Road Safety Week is all about raising awareness, learning more about road safety, and reminding ourselves that we all play a part in preventing accidents.

Having a new driver in the family brings its own set of worries and hopes. Watching my child learn the ropes of driving, I’m reminded daily of how important it is to instil good habits and a strong sense of responsibility from the very beginning.

On the other hand, my husband’s work as a traffic police officer gives me a unique perspective on the challenges and realities of road safety enforcement. Here’s to making our roads safer for everyone.

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

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HOW TO OUTWIT THE SOCIAL MEDIA SCAMMERS

Scams Awareness Week is a timely reminder that we all must remain vigilant to online criminal activity ... or pay the price.

One of Australia’s largest banks has issued a warning to its customers to stay vigilant and not fall for social media scams.

The warning comes ahead of Scams Awareness Week 2024, starting on Monday, August 26.

Bendigo Bank’s head of customer protection Jason Gordon says that these scammers are anything but social, working around the clock to target

potential victims on networking messaging platforms and apps, and costing victims millions.

“Social media is a primary origination point of online shopping scams, impersonation scams, investment scams, romance scams and employment scams, and they are costing Australians dearly,” Mr Gordon says.

“Australians reported losses of $80.2 million to social media scams last

year – up 43 per cent on the year before, according to ScamWatch.”

The social media scams are often sophisticated and hard to spot, so anyone on these platforms can be caught up in them. Look for these signs of a scam.

Fake accounts: Scammers may pose on social media as your bank, a trusted friend, or even a well-known brand, trying to trick you into buying something, compromising your personal information or providing access to your devices or finances. These scams often come with high-pressure tactics and urgent requests for money or help. Research profiles to check their authenticity. It’s best to assume that you are never really sure you know the person you’re dealing with online.

Investment opportunities and celebrity endorsements: Investment scams are where Australia’s largest losses occur, with more than $78 million lost already in 2024, ScamWatch reports. Many of these are advertised on social media. Scammers aim to build trust, so a common tactic is sharing links to fake websites that mimic legitimate entities – with these scams even sometimes appearing to be endorsed by trusted identities or famous people. Never assume social media ads or endorsements are legitimate. Exercise a heavy dose of scepticism for any investment opportunity that is marketed to you on these platforms.

Requests for too much information: Scammers can learn a lot about you from details you share on your social media accounts. They may also create quizzes, competitions or posts designed to harvest sensitive or personal information that they can then use to guess your account passwords or target you with other scams. Always be wary of the amount of personal

information you share online that could be used by scammers and never share pins and passwords with anyone online.

The price is right: If you’re approached on social media or an online marketplace by someone selling something at an unbelievable price, or by someone willing to buy something you are selling without seeing it first and at a high price, it could be a scam. Be wary of offers that promise high rewards with minimal effort. Anything on social media that appears too good to be true probably is. If you are buying anything through social media channels, always verify secure shopping facilities before entering your credit card or banking details online.

Job opportunities promising easy earnings: If you’re approached about a job online that involves receiving and transferring money for a third party, be aware that this could make you a money ‘mule’ and leave you liable to prosecution. The middle person for criminals, mules launder or clean funds obtained from illegal activity.

My Weekly Preview spoke with Bank of Queensland Maroochydore ownermanager Nicholas Barker for some tips on what you can do to avoid being scammed.

• Trust your gut, not your heart (if it’s too good to be true, it usually is).

• Never provide your personal information via any media.

• Never allow someone to remotely access your device.

• Pause and phone a friend – always have a go-to person you can explain the situation to.

• Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person.

• Call your bank – if in doubt, call your local branch. Call BOQ Maroochydore on 5374 7474 or email financialcrimes@boq.com.au.

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All-inclusive Games Did you know?

The Paralympic Games began in 1948 at a military hospital in the north of London as a way to speed up the recovery of paraplegic patients who were World War II veterans. Since 1988, the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been held in the same city and at the same venues. The prefix ‘para’ in the word ‘Paralympic’ means ‘alongside’ in Greek. Originally, the Paralympic Games were the sole reserve of wheelchair athletes. However, the official program of the 1976 Paralympic Games was expanded to include competitors with other forms of disability (amputations and visual impairments, for example).

Quote of the week

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society”

– Jiddu Krishnamurti, Indian philosopher and orator.

Each Paralympic sport has its own system of classification, which helps to ensure fair and equal competition. Athletes are classified depending on the amount of impact their impairment has on their sporting performance. Only three disciplines are open to athletes with an intellectual disability: para-athletics, para-swimming and para-table tennis.

By the numbers

50

If 23 people are in the same room, there is a 50 per cent chance that two people will have the same birthday.

0.04

About 0.04 per cent of all pregnant women, or one in 2500, do not know about their pregnancy until labour begins.

2.5 million

Without realising it, you (and everyone else on Earth) travel at 2.5 million kilometres per hour around the sun.

Historic highlights

In 1980, the Netherlands hosted the first Winter Paralympics. But it wasn’t actually called the Paralympics. Instead, it was known as the ‘Winter Games for the Disabled’. Only 16 countries participated, and the event was held in the small Dutch village of Geilo. Despite its modest beginnings, this competition set the stage for the Winter Paralympics we know today, where athletes from around the world conquer the snow and ice with incredible spirit and skill.

Today in history – August 22

1779 – James Cook lands on Possession Island. The British explorer reached the island, which is off the northern coast of Queensland, two years after he had set sail on the HMS Endeavour from Plymouth. Cook named the area and claimed it for the British Crown.

1922 – Irish politician Michael Collins is assassinated. A member and leader of Sinn Fein, a political party that advocated complete Irish independence from Britain, Collins was shot dead in an ambush.

1962 – France’s President Charles de Gaulle survives an assassination attempt. The Organisation de l’Armée Secrète, a French far-right organisation, tried to kill de Gaulle by machine gun while he was riding to the airport with his wife.

1963 – Joseph A Walker becomes the first person to enter space twice. The US Air Force captain and fighter pilot achieved the feat while flying the X-15: an experimental hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft.

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SPEED IS CREATING OUR OWN KILLING FIELDS

Sunshine Coast’s top traffic cop pulls no punches in the lead-up to Queensland Road Safety Week. WORDS: Lucinda Dean.

It’s the late-night rap on the door every parent dreads. The police are on your doorstep, informing you your P-plater is seriously injured and in hospital or has died.

Speeding kills and maims and it has a deleterious effect on families and the community.

Highway Patrol Sunshine Coast officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho says speeding is his unit’s greatest concern.

The biggest speed demons on our Coast roads are P-platers. Snr Sgt Panoho says that as learner drivers transition to independent driving, some tend to engage in risky behaviours, which make them far more vulnerable.

“We see younger drivers who are willing to drive at speeds well in excess of the speed limit and engage in risky behaviours such as using their mobile phones while driving,” he says.

And it’s not just P-platers who are guilty of excessive speed. Snr Sgt Panoho sees people on open licences flagrantly exceeding the speed limit.

“We have a cohort that feels the pressure, obviously related to their

lifestyles, work or family commitments or whatever else, that causes them to disregard the road rules,” he says.

“And that’s where we see a lot of speed, poor decision making around intersections where they’re failing to give way because they’re in a rush.

“They show a complete lack of respect in relation to other drivers with actions such as tailgating. And these are causing

“We see younger drivers who are willing to drive at speeds well in excess of the speed limit”

grave concerns for a number of drivers.”

To date this year, there have been six fatal crashes on regional roads. While the cause of each of these accidents is unique, the commonality between them is that a family unit has been destroyed.

“We have a ripple effect, which fans out to friends, relatives, groups of people

who knew the deceased – and into their communities as well,” says Snr Sgt Panoho, who believes road safety should begin at home.

With Queensland Road Safety Week (August 26-30) just around the corner, it’s a poignant reminder for families to engage members of the household who drive in discussions about road safety –and not just the young ones, but middleaged and elderly drivers, too.

“When was the last time any of them actually jumped on to the advice that’s freely available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads website and went through a refresher in relation to road rules? “ Snr Sgt Panoho asks.

“People have a lot of misconceived or preconceptions in relation to how they should be giving way and how they should be interpreting lane changing and a willingness to blame others instead of looking at their own driving.”

During Queensland Road Safety Week, Coast residents are invited to have a coffee with a cop.

This casual forum provides an opportunity for the public to ask any burning questions they may have in

relation to their own driving or other driver behaviours.

“Come and talk to us. We are more than happy to help,” Snr Sgt Panoho says.

“And if you’re going to wave to us, please use all fingers, not just the one.”

Keep an eye on mypolice.qld.gov.au for location announcements.

Shane Panoho

Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) are using a driving simulator to gauge the impacts of impaired driving and their findings are being used to effect real change on Queensland roads.

The Road Safety Research Collaboration (RSRC) is a collaboration between the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) and UniSC to examine the effects of impaired driving. Impairment broadly encompasses any inattentive driving behaviour such being drug or alcohol affected, fatigue or just generally being distracted.

The RSRC looks at people who use substances (methamphetamine, cannabis and alcohol) in order to self-regulate their emotions and behaviour, and how substance abuse can lead to aggression on our roads.

RSRC director Professor Kerry Armstrong says they’ve put drivers with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.02, 0.05 and 0.08 (respectively) to the test in the simulator. Results show they have reduced reaction times and a greater propensity to weave across the road.

Professor Armstrong says the RSRC works very closely with the Queensland Police Service and the Department of

Transport and Main Roads.

“Our evidence-based research is being used to make positive changes to the lives of Queenslanders using our roads,” she says.

Queensland Police Service data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Highway Patrol Sunshine Coast officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho says drug driving has outstripped drink driving offences on the Coast and the police are cracking down with a roadside drug-testing blitz.

“You may not feel under the influence of the substance you have taken, but all of our studies indicate that it will have a degree of impairment on your ability to drive and maintain control of the vehicle,” he says.

“And that is why we’re undertaking a large number of roadside drug testing. If you look wholly and solely at the ratios of tests to positives, then the number of people that we are detecting with a relevant drug in their saliva far outstrips the number of positive drink drivers of the tests that are being done on that ratio.”

LEARNER DRIVER ALERT

Young drivers represent about 14 per cent of Queensland’s licence-holders. But they’re involved in about 25 per cent of road deaths.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Queensland Police Service are delivering a free workshop tailored to learner drivers from Wednesday, August 28, at Maroochy RSL. The session, running from 5-7pm, will cover key risks, tips, road rule refreshers and more. Driving supervisors are encouraged to attend with learners.

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DID YOU KNOW?

On average, 74 people are killed and 409 are seriously injured each year on Queensland roads as a result of speeding crashes.

Many survivors will suffer from the effects of their injuries for the rest of their lives.

About half of all serious speeding crashes happen at less than 10kmh above the speed limit. Just over 5kmh above the speed limit in urban areas (10kmh above in rural areas) is enough to double the risk of a casualty crash.

Half of all Queensland drivers admit to speeding on more than half of their road trips.

One-in-three people killed or injured in crashes involving speed are not the driver of the vehicle.

SENIORS’ ROAD SAFETY FORUM CELEBRATES MILESTONE

Are you a Sunshine Coast resident aged over 60?

Sunshine Coast Police invite you to attend a seniors’ road safety forum on Monday, August 26, at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Queensland Road Safety Week.

The forum is delivered by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration in partnership with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Police Service and Sunshine Coast Council.

Themed ‘Road Safety Starts With Me’, discussion topics include:

• road rule refresher

• what to do in the event of a crash

• keeping everyone safe on the road

• explaining older driver assessments.

The forum will be held at UniSC Innovation Centre, from 9.30am for a 9.55am start. The forum will finishes by noon. Morning tea and refreshments will be provided.

Register at usc.edu.au/roadsafety and follow the prompts.

4556 CHAMBER COFFEE MEET-UP

The August 4556 Chamber of Commerce coffee meet-up at Cafe Rubia (at The Bower Tree) in Sippy Downs was a great morning of caffeine and connection. If you missed this one, don’t worry: you can join the chamber’s next coffee morning in September.

Lauren Biggs, Rachel Dunn

Ashley Velt, Mikaleigh Pickles

Connor Breit, Katie Laws, Asha Johannessen

Lior Erez, Lance Collett

Mark Willems, Leanne Layfield

Angela Nolan, Justine Easton, Bhavna Megh Jane Menzies, Lauren McGee

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MAJOR RETAIL BOOST

A new $65m shopping and lifestyle precinct will create a thriving hub for decades to come at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast.

Plans have been unveiled for a $65 million home and lifestyle retail precinct stretching more than 18,000sqm.

The Aura Home + Life project is set to provide 12 to 16 large-format, retail tenancies ranging in size from 350sqm to 5000sqm.

It is expected the stores will include electrical goods, furniture, pet supplies, homewares, automotive and recreational products, as well as up to two food and beverage outlets and 400 car parks.

The project will be delivered by Canberra-based Capital Property Group (CPG) and is expected to create up to 100 new local jobs during construction and more than 200 permanent and casual jobs on completion.

Occupying a prime location on the corner of Graf Drive and Aura Boulevard, adjacent to the Aura Business Park, the site offers easy access to the Bells Creek Arterial Road and Bruce Highway.

Construction is expected to start early next year, with completion and stores

open for trading in early to mid-2026.

CPG head of property Richard Snow says the project will bring a high-quality retail offering to the Aura community, Caloundra and the hinterland towns west of the Bruce Highway.

“With the Sunshine Coast’s population set to exceed 540,000 by 2046, we see significant potential to invest in the region by providing key amenities to support the growing needs of the population in the decades ahead,” Mr Snow says.

“We are excited to be at the forefront of this growth and to contribute to creating a thriving, futurefocused community.”

CPG is a family-owned company with a 40-year history in commercial and retail development.

It is an investor, alongside Stockland, in the broader Aura residential development.

Stockland Aura project director Josh Sondergeld says Aura Home + Life will be an exciting addition to the masterplanned community.

“This new home and lifestyle hub will bring together a vibrant mix of home and lifestyle retailers to keep our residents and the community well connected to everything they need, while also creating local jobs and driving economic growth within Aura,” Mr Sondergeld says.

DONATE TO DIGNITY DRIVE

Share the Dignity is running its 20th August Dignity Drive to help deliver period products to those in need across the Sunshine Coast.

It comes as the charity reveals the results of its latest Bloody Big Survey, which found that 66.31 per cent of respondents in the region have admitted they find it difficult to purchase period products due to financial stress. The bi-annual drive calls on the community to donate unopened period products and incontinence aids to donation boxes at Woolworths supermarkets and select local businesses. Five cents from the sale of every period care product at Woolworths will be donated to Share the Dignity until August 27. These funds provide free period care products to those in need and maintain more than 109 dignity vending machines.

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Stockland’s Josh Sondergeld and CPG’s Nick McDonald Crowley

IMAGE: RICHARD WALKER

BYPASS ‘CLOSE TO FINISH LINE’

The $1.162 billion Gympie Bypass is just weeks away from opening. Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads

Bart Mellish and Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development Senator Anthony Chisholm have confirmed the project is on track for completion in October, weather and construction conditions permitting.

The project has involved constructing a new 26km, four-lane divided highway between the existing Bruce Highway interchange at Woondum, just south of Gympie, and Curra.

It is the final section of a 62km, $2.549 billion program of works to upgrade the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Curra.

Construction of the overall Cooroy to Curra program began in September 2009.

The Gympie Bypass has been jointly funded by the federal government, which has committed $929.6 million, and the state government, which has contributed $232.4 million.

“This vital infrastructure project has been a long time coming for the locals and visitors who travel throughout the Gympie region,” Mr Chisholm says.

“It’s great to be in town today to officially commission the Gympie Bypass and celebrate its impending completion with the community.

“Local construction crews are determined to take advantage of the drier months and good construction conditions to have the bypass open to the public by October this year.

“This is the culmination of 15 years’ worth of construction on the 62km Bruce Highway upgrade, and it’s a privilege to celebrate this massive achievement.”

Mr Mellish was excited to be involved in the community day.

“We are so close to the finish line now, with the final works underway to prepare the new highway for traffic,” he says.

“Our construction partners have built 42 bridges at 23 locations, moved more than six million cubic metres of earth and laid over 142km of pavement and 610,000 tonnes of asphalt.

“This has been a monumental project for the Gympie region. Today’s community event is a way of saying ‘thank you’ to everyone for their patience during construction.”

COST-OF-LIVING BUDGET ‘CREATIVITY’

From downsizing to giving up alcohol, millions of Aussies are making significant lifestyle changes to protect their finances, new research reveals.

A Finder survey of 1062 respondents revealed 37 per cent of Australians – equivalent to 7.7 million people –have made long-term lifestyle changes to manage rising costs in the past 12 months.

Almost one in five (19 per cent) have opted for more affordable transport such as public options, walking or cycling.

Cost increases have prompted Aussies to take a hard look at their habits – 12 per cent have stopped drinking, and six per cent have stopped smoking.

The squeeze extends to living situations, with six per cent opting to downsize their car, and another six per cent planning to downsize their home.

Finder personal finance expert Sarah Megginson says many are feeling the financial pinch.

“As rising costs continue to be a burden, Aussies are getting creative with how they manage their budgets,” she says.

“This is a great reminder that even small changes can make a big difference when it comes to managing your finances.”

The research shows five per cent of Aussies have relocated to a more affordable area, and three per cent are maximising space by renting out spare rooms.

Younger generations were more likely to make drastic changes to manage rising costs.

More than half of Gen Z (51 per cent) and 46 per cent of Gen Y admit to making long-term changes to adjust to inflationary pressures, compared with 34 per cent of Gen X and 17 per cent of baby boomers.

Ms Megginson urges Aussies to re-evaluate their spending and see where they can cut back.

“Whether it’s finding cheaper alternatives to transport or looking at your lifestyle spending to see what healthy changes you could make to save money as well, there are plenty of ways to stretch your dollar further,” she says.

“Implement a ‘no-spend challenge’ for a short period to identify areas where you can cut back on unnecessary expenses. Don’t hesitate to seek help if you’re under severe financial stress – many government websites offer support for those facing financial challenges.”

The final section of a 62km Bruce Highway upgrade between Cooroy and Curra is almost open.

GROWING OPTIMISM

Overall cancer survival rates are increasing, making Daffodil Day fundraising vital for prevention and support. WORDS: Lucinda Dean.

Cancer touches us in all in some way, whether personally or someone we know and love.

Your donation this Daffodil Day (Thursday, August 22) could help support a fellow Queenslander afflicted by cancer.

growth and impact Bradley Cameron is calling on the community to buy daffodils to raise money for cancer research, prevention and support services.

Mr Cameron says each flower sold contributes directly to supporting and funding the life-saving work.

Visit a stall near you this Daffodil Day: at Maroochydore in The Big Top; Kawana Shoppingworld; Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya; Currimundi Marketplace Shopping Centre; and Noosa Village Shopping Centre.

The most common cancer affecting Australians today is prostate cancer.

It’s also no secret that Australia is known as the skin cancer capital of the world and, here in this state, the UV is 3 and above all-year round – even on cloudy and overcast days – making melanoma the second-most common cancer to impact Queenslanders.

Early detection, however, increases your chances of survival, and treatment can be more successful when cancer is found early.

Queenslander is left navigating cancer alone.”

One Queenslander who knows first-hand the impact that Cancer Council Queensland’s services can have is 27-year-old Kodi Brown.

Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2018, Kodi turned to the 13 11 20 support and advice line during her treatment.

“I’m a positive person, but it’s hard and Cancer Council Queensland really helped me and guided me in maintaining my optimism,” she says.

Donate online at daffodilday.com.au.

The five most common cancers in Queensland men are:

• prostate (1 in 5)

• melanoma (1 in 9)

• colorectal (1 in 11)

• lung (1 in 13)

• lymphoma (1 in 29).

The five most common cancers in Queensland women are:

• breast (1 in 8)

Each year a staggering 32,000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with cancer. That’s one person every 17 minutes. And as we age, the odds are weighted against us. Cancer Council Queensland’s research shows one-in-two Queenslanders will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.

The good news is, the overall cancer survival rates are increasing.

“Cancer Council Queensland is at the forefront of world-leading research, critical cancer-prevention programs and vital support services,” Mr Cameron says.

• colorectal (1 in 17)

• melanoma (1 in 14)

• lung (1 in 20)

• lymphoma (1 in 40).

The above data is based on approximate lifetime risk (to age 85).

Cancer Council Queensland’s head of

“Our mission is to ensure no

SIGNIFIC-ANT EFFORT

A local dental therapist has released a picture book on ants, aimed at engaging children in reading. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

August 17-23 marks National Book Week and one Sunshine Coast woman who is passionate about sharing stories and helping children is celebrating the recent release of her own work.

Children’s dental therapist Rosi Ngwenya has ventured into the literary world with the release of her picture book, BrilliANT: A Journey into the Impressive Life of an Ant

The non-fiction book explores the fascinating world of ants through

captivating illustrations and minimalist storytelling, using only words that end in ‘-ant’.

“As someone who works closely with children, I wanted to create something that would both educate and entertain,” Ms Ngwenya says.

“When working on my little patients, I love to create fun stories about the bacteria in their mouths while I’m doing their fillings, and ants are just another often-overlooked, but interesting, tiny creature.”

The book takes readers on a hilarious journey, highlighting the intricate microworld of ants and adding an element of literacy by learning the meanings of these ant-suffixed words.

“The book’s minimalist style allows for creative interpretation and provides gentle educational opportunities, making it an engaging read for children with ant facts included in the back,” Ms Ngwenya says. “Parents will love that it only has 16 words, too – the perfect bedtime book.”

Ms Ngwenya has been a popular children’s dental therapist on the Coast for the past 10 years.

She was also a finalist in this year’s Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network’s Young Business Woman of the Year for her natural toothpaste brand: About28 Oral Care.

Her book is now available at all major bookstores.

This year’s Book Week will celebrate the magic of reading and encourages Libraries, schools and community organisations to encourage and promote the benefits of literacy.

NEW EMERGENCY PRECINCT

The $29.9 million Caloundra South emergency services precinct has been officially opened.

The 6000sqm precinct brings police, fire and ambulance personnel to the one location in the Aura Town Centre, located close to major routes so that crews can respond swiftly to incidents.

The $8.5m fire station will be staffed 24/7 and will feature a three-bay engine room with the capacity for 50 firefighters and a freestanding training tower. The new $7.9m ambulance station will offer modern facilities and will be staffed by 16 paramedics and an officer-in-charge.

Community safety will be boosted with the new $13.5m police station.

The state government has also committed $15m towards a new Police Citizens Youth Club on 6500sqm of land leased from the Sunshine Coast Council.

“This new precinct will help support the growing Caloundra South community now and into the future,” Premier Steven Miles says. “Each day, our firies, paramedics and police help Queenslanders in need. This modern facility will have all three agencies in the one location ready to respond to any emergency.”

Caloundra MP Jason Hunt says the opening of the precinct is a milestone for the southern Sunshine Coast.

COMMUNITY NOTES

DNA seminar a success

Caloundra Family History recently held a one-day seminar on using DNA to break through family skeletons and enhance family history research. Using practical and personal examples, expert genealogists Shauna Hicks and Helen V Smith showed guests how to understand and organise DNA results and how genealogical DNA is helping law enforcement and military repatriation. Visit caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au to find out more.

Vale Ken Chadwick OAM

Ken Chadwick OAM sadly passed away at the age of 96 on August 8. Ken was the conductor of the Sunshine Coast Concert

Band for 24 years and regarded as a remarkable person by his peers. He was very community minded, and his efforts raised more than $700,000 for Sunshine Coast charities.

Caloundra View Club dinner

Caloundra View Club invites new members to join its monthly club dinner, held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club. There’s a different discussion topic each month. Beyond Honey delivered an insightful and entertaining talk about its bees and ethical and sustainable honey business at a recent dinner. The club raises funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life Program for

disadvantaged students. Phone Di on 0400 473 193.

Noosa Biosphere Awards

Entries are now open for the fourth annual Noosa Biosphere Awards. These awards recognise individuals and organisations making a positive impact in the region. The awards are for local champions or businesses deserving an honour in environmental conservation, innovative solutions for a sustainable future, community development, or sustainable business practices. Nominate via noosabiosphere.org.au/awards before September 8.

Mega market

St Peter’s Anglican Church is having a market sale on August 24 from 8am-2pm. The day will feature homemade cakes, jams and chutneys for purchase, plus stalls with camping and fishing gear, Christmas decorations, quality China, bric-a-brac, books, plants and more. There will also be a Devonshire tea with fresh, homemade scones. Head along to the corner of Church Street and Beach Road, Maroochydore.

Come-and-try baseball day

Baseball is alive and growing on the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast Baseball Association is looking for new players to field a women’s slow pitch

league. The club is looking for women of any ability (including beginners) to attend a come-and-try day on August 31 from 9am at the North Shore Multi Sports Complex, Mudjimba. Training will start in September. Email secretary@ sunshinecoastbaseball.com.au for more information or visit sunshinecoastbase ball.com.au for more on the association.

Beauty of Bushland Impressions The Makers Perspective Bushland Impressions II exhibition runs from August 31 to September 8, from 10am3pm daily. The exhibition draws inspiration from the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens and will add an extra dimension for visitors to the gardens. This will be a collection of ceramic and painting perspectives, plus daily demonstrations and opportunities to meet the artists. The event will support the Compass Institute-run Garden’s Café. The exhibition is at the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens Arts and Ecology Centre, 33 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha. Find @makers_perspective_ on Facebook or Instagram for more information.

Do you have a community notice? Email it to localnews@ myweeklypreview.com.au.

Hello everyone,

FROM THE MAYOR

The Paralympic Games will soon begin in Paris, celebrating the incredible achievements of people of all abilities.

With eight years remaining until our region co-hosts the Brisbane 2032 Games, it’s with rising excitement we join in the festivities.

On August 29, we’re celebrating the Paralympic Games at the home of the Suncoast Spinners in Sippy Downs.

Head down to the University’s Sports Arena on Olympic Way from 3pm and try your hand at wheelchair rugby and basketball – all ages and abilities welcome. Enclosed footwear is required.

Then from 5pm, the Suncoast Spinners will take over the arena with a showcase wheelchair rugby game. From 7pm, we’re bringing the Paralympic Games live on the big screen.

This is an exciting opportunity to cheer loudly for our Aussie Paralympic athletes competing at Paris 2024 and to celebrate another milestone on the road to Brisbane 2032.

Remember to wear green and gold to cheer on Team Australia. The afternoon program will also feature free face painting, cookie decorating and more.

I hope to see you there!

An event set to excite all ocean lovers

Become a citizen scientist and celebrate our magnificent marine life and coastline like never before.

If you are a thalassophile – a lover of the ocean – then get ready to take part in the inaugural Sunshine Coast Marine Bioblitz from August 30-31.

Whether you’re a surfer, swimmer or sailor, a curious marine biologist, or just someone who loves the sound of the waves, there is something for you.

Dive into fascinating presentations from top marine experts, explore hands-on exhibits and even meet some of the incredible creatures that call our oceans home.

Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Tim Burns says the event celebrates the

marine biodiversity of the declared Sunshine Coast UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and its waters.

“Taking place over two days, this event showcases community-driven conservation, scientific exploration, arts and culture for ocean-enthusiasts of all ages,” Cr Burns says.

“Bring your curiosity and become a citizen scientist working with experts to collect important biodiversity data of local marine species within our coastal waters.

“Whether you’re a seasoned marine biologist or just love the ocean, the Marine BioBlitz offers a diverse schedule of expeditions and activities.”

and it’s not a matter of

but

We all have a role to play and being prepared is everyone’s responsibility.

There are three simple steps to ensure your household or business is prepared for extreme events.

Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli encourages the community to join the first Sunshine Coast Marine Bioblitz where the sea comes alive with citizen science, fun, education and adventure for all ages.

“You’ll get the chance to go on snorkelling expeditions or explore the rocky foreshore,” Cr Natoli, says.

“There will be market stalls, film nights, kids’ activities and more.”

See the program and book your ticket on Council’s website.

Rosanna Natoli Mayor

Sunshine Coast Council

Hinterland town revamp

Streetscape project reflects character and community vision to enhance look and experience for residents and visitors.

SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S OLYMPIC GREATS TRAINED RIGHT HERE

In the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Australia took out seven gold, eight silver and three bronze medals for swimming.

A lesser-known fact is that the Sunshine Coast has produced many swimmers who, over the decades, represented Australia on the world stage.

How we progressed from the 1930s, where cooling off in the local swimming hole was the only option, to Olympic-sized facilities that supported the likes of Brendan Burkett, Tessa Wallace, Melanie Schlanger and Christopher Wright to wear the green and gold, is an interesting and previously untold story.

Until September 8, experience the fascinating stories, memorabilia, photos and artefacts shared by pivotal local sporting advocates and personalities, which showcase not just our swimming heritage, but also the rich history of aquatic sports in the region.

The Grassroots to Glory exhibition is on until September 8 at Landsborough Museum and is the first in an annual showcase of regional sporting exhibitions in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information.

An iconic Queensland town that is famous for being a mecca for markets and creative arts is about to get a beautiful makeover.

Eumundi is having a revamp that will enhance its charm and improve safety, ensuring the town continues to prosper.

Construction of a stunning new streetscape along the main street, which has been designed based on extensive community input, started this month.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law says the design is in keeping with Eumundi’s character and reflects the community-led vision.

improving accessibility for everyone,”

Cr Law says.

“We recognise the importance of keeping the main street and markets open for business during construction which is why the works will be staged in zones to minimise disruption to our community.”

Construction of the Bank Arcade zone has started and will continue until October this year.

Works will then switch to the

There will be a construction break over the peak December to January trading period, with these works expected to be completed by February next year, weather dependent.

More information about temporary car parking, construction timing and zones can be found by searching for ‘Eumundi Streetscape Project’ on Sunshine Coast Council’s website.

“The upgrades along Memorial Drive will help the street operate more safely and efficiently and enhance the look and experience of the bustling town, while LIVE AND LOCAL – TWELVE 4 TWELVE AT VENUE 114

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This event is all about showcasing local talent and giving emerging musicians the spotlight they deserve.

Born from Live and Local – The Podcast, this affordable event will treat music lovers to 12 intimate performances, food trucks and an opportunity to meet a range of top-notch artists.

When: Saturday, September 14, from 2-10pm.

Location: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Tickets: $12, via venue114.com.au.

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Etheridge Street zone (from October).

Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club members training at the rafting grounds, 1922

Musician Nyssa Ray

Cr Terry Landsberg Division 2

CIVIL WORKS ROLL OUT ACROSS THE DIVISION

Over the past few months, Sunshine Coast Council’s dedicated civil works team has been busy rolling out projects around Division 2.

Some highlights include a pedestrian upgrade at Sugar Bag Road in Caloundra, a pedestrian refuge at Caloundra City Private School in Pelican Waters and a new pathway connection at Cooroora Street, Dicky Beach.

We are exploring design solutions for the ‘missing’ path along Burke Street at Golden Beach to create safer connections that links Blaxland and Burke streets with the Esplanade.

Upgrades are being made on First Avenue in Caloundra with reconstruction works, concurrent drainage and bus-stop upgrades to ensure the safe transit and connectivity of our communities.

We are exploring solutions for installing a path from the existing pathway crossing on Grigor Street West to Roslin Street at Moffat Beach.

Additionally, we’re planning a new kerb and channel on the southern side of Grigor Street, leading to Tooway Parade. Moffat Beach seawall

We are committed to ensuring the safety and beauty of our beloved Moffat Beach and we hear your concerns about the Norfolk pine trees.

To ensure the longevity and effectiveness of the reconstructed seawall – and the safety of our community and health of the beach – we are seeking the advice of experienced, independent expert engineers who specialise in coastal engineering projects.

They will use localised data and modelling to assess what is most appropriate for this specific location.

Until such time as this analysis is complete, the council will not have sufficient information to make an informed decision on the trees.

Once the options analysis is complete, we will update our community.

In the meantime, subscribe for updates by searching for ‘Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project’ on the council website. Thanks for your patience as we conduct these investigations.

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An aspiring Olympian and local schools are among recipients of the latest round of the Glass House 2024 Local Heroes Grants.

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell runs the awards four times a year to provide a helping hand to community groups and schools, as well as individuals wishing to pursue sporting or academic ventures.

This round of winners includes Glasshouse Mountains and Beerburrum state schools, arts event Sculpture on the Edge and Glasshouse Christian College student Ashton Van Straten.

The teenager has big plans to be a part

of the 2028 Olympics, representing Australia in volleyball.

He has represented Queensland for two consecutive years in indoor volleyball, bringing home a silver medal in 2022 and a gold in 2023.

Ashton’s grant will go towards travel, accommodation and competing costs.

“It’s a well-known fact that I love supporting our local schools in any way I can,” Mr Powell says.

“So, to see so many of them applying for my Local Heroes Grants, I was stoked.”

Visit andrewpowell.com.au/local-heroes for more information on upcoming rounds.

FINANCIAL HELPING HAND FOR OUR LOCAL HEROES

Ashton Von Straten and Andrew Powell

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HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)

Mercury is still retrograde until Wednesday, so there could be a misunderstanding with a child, teenager or friend. Choose your words carefully. With Neptune stimulating your seclusion zone, you’ll find rest and relaxation are essential.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)

Mercury has been reversing through your sign, which can lead to misunderstandings, setbacks and self-doubt. Thank goodness Mercury finally moves forwards midweek and – hopefully – you have learned a thing or two over the last few weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

Revisit your career goals and take steps to make them more creative and innovative. When it comes to close relationships, keep your cool and avoid the temptation to over-talk and overreact. You can’t control what other people say but you can control your responses.

QUIZ

1. New Zealand-born actress Anna Sawai (pictured) plays a Japanese translator in which TV series?

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

This week, vibrant Venus (your ruling planet) connects with Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. So it’s time to be the practical and productive Taurus you were born to be. The planets push you to expand your horizons in creative new directions.

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

Your ruling planet Mercury finally moves forwards midweek, which boosts your confidence, energy levels and personal magnetism. But Neptune opposes Venus (in your sign) so, if you indulge in gossip, you could end up in a confusing mess.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

Pluto transits back into your sign (until October 12) which amplifies your ambition and boosts your drive to get things done. It could also mean revisiting a relationship or project that had been put on the backburner.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

After three weeks of confusion, chaos, delays and/or dramas, Mercury (your patron planet) finally turns direct midweek. It starts moving forwards in your travel, education and communication zones, which encourages you to explore exciting new horizons.

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

Venus (your ruling planet) links up with Uranus, Neptune and Pluto – and shifts into your sign until September 23. So, many Librans will alternate between feeling restless and focused, charismatic and confused. For some lucky singles, love is in the air.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

The week starts with a wild, freedom-loving Venus/Uranus link, so you need to find appropriate ways to let off steam. It’s also time to embrace and celebrate your contrary, quirky Aquarian side by doing something a bit risky.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

Courtesy of the sun, Venus, Uranus and Neptune the buzz word is communication. Your crab curiosity is piqued, and you’re keen to connect and converse with a wide range of stimulating people, especially within your local community.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)

This week you’ll find life’s complicated partnerships are unpredictable, and the rules are constantly changing. Maybe you need to simplify your life, cull some of your commitments or finally give a fair-weather friend the flick.

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

The Venus/Neptune opposition (on Wednesday and Thursday) could drain your energy and sap confidence, so pace yourself and prioritise projects. Don’t make commitments unless you have the time and motivation to follow through on your intentions.

CRASS 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.

PLUMP

2. Which footballer headbutted an opponent in the 2006 World Cup Final?

3. The Nile’s drainage basin covers how many countries?

4. Lauren Jackson played 12 seasons for which WNBA team?

5. Who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975?

6. Which US rapper featured on Taylor Swift’s song End Game?

7. Australian Paralympian Matthew Cowdrey is best known for competing in which sport?

8. Which country won the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup?

9. Where is the Sea of Tranquillity located?

10. Which Australian golfer shares his name with a US actor?

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AUGUST

CINDERELLA AND ONCE UPON A TIME

Get ready for a fun, comedy-packed double bill. The Junior Acting Up! crew will have you entertained in their musical production of the classic story of Cinderella – a colourful production with breezy musical numbers and a large and energetic cast. The Senior Crew will have you laughing as they navigate the world of dysfunctional fairy-tale characters in the comedy Once Upon A Time. A great family-friendly night of entertainment, suitable for all ages, is assured. When: Friday, August 23, at 7pm, Saturday, August 24, at 3pm and 7pm, and Sunday, August 25, at noon.

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

Tickets: $18-$25, via trybooking.com/ events/landing/1253321

on WHAT’S

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

14 – 29

SEPTEMBER

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales have

enchanted countless generations. Now, with music by the legendary Frank Loesser, these timeless tales are transformed into a vibrant musical storybook on stage. This familyfriendly production, inspired by the 1952 film starring Danny Kaye, features beloved songs such as I’m Hans Christian Andersen, Thumbelina and Anywhere I Wander When: Various dates, from Saturday, September 14, to Sunday, September 29.

Where: CCTC Theatre, 3 Piringa Street, Wurtulla.

Tickets: $23-$37, via trybooking.com/CTTLD

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AUGUST

THE GRUFFALO

CDP, in collaboration with Tall Stories, presents The Gruffalo: a magical, musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book. Join Mouse on a daring journey through the deep, dark wood. Encountering cunning Fox, eccentric Owl, and party-loving Snake, Mouse must rely on the tale of the terrifying Gruffalo to escape becoming dinner. With songs, laughs, and a touch of scare, this delightful show promises enchanting fun for children aged 3+.

When: Friday, August 23, 10am, noon and 4pm.

Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $30, via theeventscentre.com. au/event/the-gruffalo/

24 AUGUST

SUNSHINE COAST CREATIVE FESTIVAL

Immerse yourself in a celebration of creativity at the Sunshine Coast Creative Festival. Head along for an unforgettable event showcasing the talents of local artists. Explore 45 captivating exhibits. Purchase directly from the artists. Indulge in food and beverages from the curated selection of stalls. When: Saturday, August 24, 5-11pm. Where: Northshore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba. Tickets: Free. Register via events.humanitix. com/sunshine-coast-creative-festivalmqrmm8xg/tickets

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SEPTEMBER

LIVE & LOCAL

Live & Local – Twelve 4 Twelve will showcase 12 local musicians, including Mayah, Jack Raymond and Favourite Kid, for $12. All proceeds will benefit The Stensholm Foundation’s Lookout 07, dedicated to supporting and providing a safe haven for local young people. When: Saturday, September 14, 1pm. Where: Venue114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Tickets: $12, via venue114.com.au/ events/live-local-twelve-4-twelve

community and businesses through networking opportunities, events and industry knowledge. Business connections made fun!

5 SEPTEMBER THE SHINING HOUR

The Shining Hour is a three-piece, Brisbane-based band featuring Nadia Sunde on vocals, Paul Henderson on banjo and guitar and Marcus Church on guitar and vocals. These kindred spirits share a passion for modern folk and bluegrass, good coffee, home cooking, laughter and the Punch Brothers. They write and perform modern bluegrass music deeply rooted in a sense of place and drawing inspiration from people’s experience of the natural world, life, death and love.

When: Thursday, September 5, 7-9pm.

Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny.

Tickets: $35.54, via events.humanitix.com/the-shining-hour-maleny

29 AUGUST

MINDFUL ART (ART AND DEMENTIA)

These gatherings are designed for those living with dementia and aim to provide a normalised experience within a gallery setting. Carers and family members who care for someone living with dementia are invited to join this Mindful Art session where artworks become prompts to stimulate conversation. This is followed by a hands-on, art-making activity and light refreshments. When: Thursday, August 29, 10am-noon. Where: Caloundra Art Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.

Tickets: Free event. Register via events. humanitix.com/mindful-art-art-anddementia-august-2024

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AUGUST

BLOOMHILL ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION

The evening promises an unforgettable night in support of Bloomhill Cancer Care. Guests will enjoy a free drink on arrival, canapés, and the beats of one of Queensland’s top DJs: James Mack Entertainment. With a charity auction, raffle and lucky door prizes, this will be an evening filled with excitement.

When: Thursday, August 29, 5.30-9.30pm. Where: Wharf Events, Level 1, The Wharf, Mooloolaba.

Tickets: $69, via eventbrite.com.au and search for ‘Bloomhill Cancer Care Annual Charity Auction Fundraiser’.

24 AUGUST

MONSTER TRUCKS

The Monster Trucks Tour of Destruction is revving up to deliver an unforgettable evening of high-octane entertainment at Nambour Showgrounds. With massive trucks crushing cars, soaring through the air, and performing jaw-dropping stunts, the event promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Attendees will experience the thrill of Monster Trucks, a flame-throwing Jetvan, Comedy Cars, FMX and a dazzling fireworks display. It’s a night of non-stop action that will leave everyone talking long after the engines cool down.

When: Saturday, August 24, 5pm.

Where: Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour.

Tickets: $36.80 for 14 years and under; $52.30 for 15 years and older, via eventbrite. com.au and search for ‘Monster Trucks Tour of Destruction Nambour’.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

Aaron Woodford, Solbar, 5pm

Hein Cooper & Ben Morgan, Verrierdale, 6pm

Phil Barlow, Eumundi School of Arts, 6.30pm

Ben De Boer, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Andy V Originals, Alex Surf Club, 4pm

Tom Burlinson, Caloundra RSL, 7pm

Riley, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm

Maria Whittaker, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

No Scrubs 90’s Party, Kings Beach Tavern, 9pm.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

Telenova, Kings Beach Tavern, 7pm

Sparrows of Kabul, Coolum Civic Centre, 7pm

Groovin’ Up Soul Sistas, The Presynct, 7pm

Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Station, 5.30pm

Elton John Experience, Matthew Flinders Performance Centre, Buderim, 6.30pm

Elvis Presley Tribute, The Events Centre, Caloundra, 7.30pm

Cassie Marie, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Mars Maddex, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm

Chris Ramsay, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Chris Timms, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

Sparrows of Kabul, Eudlo Hall, 4pm

Burn the Floor, The Events Centre, 5pm Darcy, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

* All events were correct at time of printing.

TADDING A LITTLE GST TO THE TRUTH

Ashley Robinson isn’t surprised that big business sometimes embellishes statements because we seem to accept that from our politicians.

he Mayor of Townsville certainly is an odd character and, if guilty of nothing else, confusing his military career is in my mind pretty defining – and not in a good way. But in today’s society, adding a bit of GST to things seems to be a pretty common thing.

Take a national supermarket chain, for instance. If you haven’t heard their latest propaganda on most media outlets, let me fill you in. Their head buyer (or whatever he is called) talks about what’s on special in the fresh food department and finishes with “at the moment, there is shortage of corn and strawberries” etc “but we are working with growers to rectify the problem”. How dumb do they think we are?

Or, how dumb are we if we actually think they are working with growers to rectify the problem? Is this fresh-food guru out there planting corn, watering or harvesting it with the farmers?

‘Helping’ and ‘assisting’ are two good adjectives that I am pretty sure growers would appreciate if it was actually happening. When I see pineapples for sale for $5, the only thing I can think of is how much the farmer is getting compared with

the charitable souls selling them and, of course, working with them for a happy outcome. Bugger me!

I can’t really blame big companies embellishing words and products as we continue to lap it up. But why should we be surprised about GST on things? Sure, it was introduced to our financial system decades ago as a kind of sneaky way of robbing Peter to pay Paul – not Peter Costello and Paul Keating, but generally (and to be fair, they probably had something to do with it).

Here is the thing: politicians have led the way, firstly in a monetary sense, in routing us. They have then added insult to injury by adding or subtracting how much truth we need to be told. I am guessing but 10 or 11 per cent added or subtracted on the truth is probably quite conservative when it is coming out of the mouths of our politicians. But in general, we seem to swallow it as gospel. Maybe it is the nodding heads in the background.

So maybe, if the food guru wants us to believe him, he should have some nodding farmers standing behind him. But they are hard to find because they are way too busy trying to make a living.

IIT WILL ALL COME OUT IN THE WASH

Sami Muirhead is aghast at some workmates’ reactions to what she sees as a genius life hack to save time and money.

have been labelled a sick and depraved person by two of my besties at my workplace after simply trying to wash the dirty dishes.

You see, every night when the few of us left at work finish, we head to the communal kitchen and clean up the rogue coffee cups, plates and cutlery left in the sink.

Please, do not label us heroes.

We are but mild-mannered, willing washer-upperers for the people.

But this one night, the dishwasher was already mid-cycle and I was in a rush to get home to knit and drink wine (because this is everything for a perfect night).

So what is a girl to do?

Well, I simply opened the dishwasher door, took out the watery glasses and things that were pretty much clean.

I whacked them back in the cupboard and the I replaced them with the truly dirty dishes.

Shut the door! Hit go! Presto!

Within 10 seconds I had done the dishes.

My workmates acted as if I had truly committed a serious criminal offence.

Their eyes grew to the size of saucers.

You should have seen the stunned looks on their faces. Had they ever seen someone open the dishwasher mid-cycle?

“You are welcome,” I said. It’s a genius life hack.

Who has 45 minutes to wait around for crockery and cutlery to clean when surely it’s pretty much done in the first half of that phase?

It seems there are two schools of thought on this. There’s the people like me who are all about saving time. And there’s the others who think the global pandemic will return if the dishwasher doesn’t clean for an hour.

I say to give it a whirl, if you are feeling rebellious. No harm will come to you or the dishes or world order.

Trust me. My two friends are still recovering from my washing revelation but no one was whinging when we made it out the door that night in record time. Now, should we have a debate about how it doesn’t matter if you stack the dishwasher in a messy fashion? I can just picture my poor husband, uncomfortably shaking his head.

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.

Ashley Robinson is Chairman of Sunshine Coast Falcons and Sunshine Coast Thunder Netball and a lifetime Sunshine Coast resident.

Troy Derwin, Ord Minnett Buderim

CSL – A GREAT AUSSIE SUCCESS STORY

CSL is arguably Australia’s pre-eminent healthcare company and is the third-largest company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

It has delivered stellar returns of about 20 per cent per annum for the past two decades to its loyal shareholders. Despite this impressive track record, it is not as well held by retail investors as readers may expect. This is mostly due to the fact the company has a low dividend yield (especially relative to banks and mining) – circa 1.5 per cent on our forecasts.

Part of the reason for this is that the company spends a significant amount on research and development (about 10 per cent of revenue) to develop new therapies that will drive long-term growth.

What is often under-appreciated is the growth in the dividend that benefits long-term investors. If you had bought CSL shares 20 years ago, in August 2004, it would have set you back about $8.30 a share, and the dividend yield at that time was just 1.7per cent (based on the 14 cents per share that was paid in the following 12 months). Roll forward to today and our dividend forecast for fiscal 2025 is $4.45 per share –only a 1.5 per cent yield based on the current share price but a whopping 54 per cent on the 2004 cost price.

So what does CSL do? It’s a biopharmaceutical company operating in

three segments: CSL Behring – a global leader in rare and serious diseases that operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks; CSL Seqirus – mainly influenza-related products and pandemic services to governments; and CSL Vifor – therapeutic areas of iron deficiency and nephrology (treatment of kidney disease).

The company was founded in 1916 as Commonwealth Serum Laboratories and privatised by the federal government in 1994. The company has headquarters in Melbourne and has manufacturing facilities in Australia, the UK, Europe, the US and China. The company recently delivered its fiscal 2024 results, which surpassed its own guidance and was two per cent above our expectations. The outperformance was driven by the Seqirus and Vifor segments.

Looking forward, the company has guided to growth in net profit after tax and amortisation in fiscal 2025 of 10-13 per cent on a constant-currency basis. This is predicated on a one per cent better gross margin outcome in the key Behring division, which accounts for about two-thirds of group earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), and revenue growth in the high single digits. Management’s projections assume steady results from both Seqirus (21 per cent of group EBIT) and Vifor segments (15 per cent of group EBIT).

We have assigned our Accumulate rating to CSL and increased our price target from $317.30 to $319, comfortably above the current share price of $297. We believe CSL is an excellent choice for long-term investors.

Troy Derwin is an authorised representative (No. 435773) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only and you should obtain personal advice from your professional adviser to assess the suitability of this stock for you. Troy can be reached on 5430 4444 or tderwin@ords.com.au.

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GIFT OF SERENITY

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

Magic Massage, 5479 3698, magicmassagemaroochydore.com

MASSAGE

sunshine plaza (next to coles)

Cotton Tree Beach Bar, 3132 8484 Kings Beach Bar, 5341 8475

thebeachbars.com.au

FATHER’S DAY LUNCH

Treat dad to Father’s Day lunch at CootharaBAR & Bistro and go into the draw to win a $200 bistro voucher. The  extensive menu boasts fresh local produce and on-site micro brewery with eight craft beers on tap. Take advantage of the on-site camping or glamping to book dad the ultimate getaway. There’s a range of activities to choose from and daily tours available to Australia’s only Everglades.

CootharaBar, 5447 1333, cootharabar.com.au

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY

Sunday 1st September, 12PM - 3PM

Bring the whole family for a buffet built to make dad’s day.

FEATURING:

• Beer, wine or soft drink on arrival

• Bread station, salad bar and dessert platter

• Mains station with BBQ chicken, striploin, chilli jam prawns and smoked pork ribs

• A $500 Auto Pro voucher up for grabs

BOOK ONLINE NOW

33A VIEWLAND DRIVE NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567

City Cave Maroochydore, Kawana & Caloundra

IFOSTERING A POSITIVE WORK CULTURE

Marketing managers should play a vital role in effectively bringing new team members on board.

n today’s fast-paced business environment, marketing managers (or in my case, community and brand managers) play a pivotal role that extends well beyond strategic planning and campaign execution.

One of their most vital, yet often overlooked, responsibilities is the effective onboarding of new team members and the fostering of a positive workplace culture.

As marketing teams expand and evolve, it becomes imperative for marketing managers to not only ensure the smooth integration of new hires but also cultivate an environment that promotes collaboration, creativity and growth. The onboarding experience: setting the stage for success

Onboarding is the first impression new team members have of their workplace, and it is crucial that this experience is positive and welcoming.

Here are some key steps that marketing managers can take to ensure a successful onboarding process.

A warm welcome: A new recruit’s first day should be a big, warm welcome. This can be as simple as a welcome note on their

new workstation, a gift from the firm, or an onboarding pack, alongside the human element of existing team members popping by to say “hello”.

Comprehensive orientation programs:

A well-structured orientation program that includes an overview of the company’s history, mission and values can help new hires understand the bigger picture and their role within it.

Clear Role Definition: New team members should have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and how their role fits into the broader strategy.

Mentorship and buddy systems: Pairing new hires with experienced team members can help them navigate their new environment more effectively.

Regular check-ins: Frequent check-ins during the first few months can help identify any challenges or concerns early on.

Fostering a positive culture: the heartbeat of the marketing team

A positive culture is essential for the long-term success of any team. It not only boosts morale but also enhances productivity and creativity.

This emphasis on culture could

be due to the type of individuals our values-led team attracts.

Or perhaps it reflects the current status quo for communications and events professionals.

They want to work somewhere with a strong sense of purpose and a positive team environment.

When you work in a values-driven team filled with expertise, it’s critical to foster individual voices and strengths to empower the team of professionals to build their own personal brand and ensure they feel supported by the broader firm strategy and branding efforts.

Managers can foster a positive culture through several key initiatives:

1. Open communication: This can be achieved through regular team meetings, brainstorming sessions and one-on-one discussions.

2. Recognition and appreciation: Whether it’s through a formal recognition process or simple thank-you messages, managers should ensure that team members feel acknowledged and appreciated.

3. Professional development: Investing in the professional development of team members shows that the firm values their

growth and future. Managers should provide opportunities for training, workshops and conferences that align with team members’ career goals.

4. Inclusivity and diversity: A diverse and inclusive team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which can lead to more innovative solutions.

5. Work/life balance: Promoting a healthy work/life balance is essential for preventing burnout and maintaining long-term productivity.

WORDS: Liberty Moore, community and brand manager, Travis Schultz & Partners.

Liberty Moore

OUR HIGH-TECH BUSINESS CENTRE TAKES SHAPE

With a current commercial vacancy rate of 0 per cent, the Sunshine Coast’s emerging CBD in Maroochydore is poised to steal the spotlight as one of Australia’s most desirable regional business centres.

The Maroochydore City Centre offers WiFi-6 and the fastest data on Australia’s east coast via NEXTDC’s data centre and the Sunshine Coast International Broadband Cable.

The master-planned greenfield CBD is currently host to a dynamic mix of businesses within two commercial buildings and is also a sought-after new location for residential living.

And moss is not growing under this rolling stone.

A new commercial building, 50 First Avenue , under construction by Walker Corporation.

A second residential precinct by Habitat Development is almost ready to open.

The Corso is a stunning 15-level apartment tower with 158 luxury apartments.

The Maroochy Private Hospital is also under construction within the CBD precinct.

The private hospital is designed as a world-class specialist facility for orthopaedics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, plastic surgery and maxillo-facial surgery.

The city centre is also the final destination for the new direct Sunshine Coast rail line, projected to commence works in 2026.

Maroochydore CBD has a unique tech-arsenal that means it is outshining other regional and capital cities in Australia as a place for business.

This includes:

• an 18 Tbps International Broadband Cable providing a super-fast data connection to Asia and the US (the fastest from the east coast of Australia)

• a Tier 3N+1 Edge Data Centre owned and operated by NEXTDC

• WiFi-6 free public WiFi and 5G mobile broadband

• multi-function poles and digital kiosks

• multi-path telecommunications conduits and multi-carrier, opticfibre networks

• a LoRaWAN IoT Network

• a cyber security industry network. Through Sunshine Coast Council’s Testing Tech in Paradise program, innovative organisations are supported to test and trial their new technology in the Sunshine Coast’s hightech environment.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Wherefore art thou?

If you accept the role of executor of an estate, you take on certain legal responsibilities.

After the payment of estate debts, the primary obligation of an executor is the transfer of the assets of the deceased to the beneficiaries named in the Will.

But what happens if a beneficiary can’t be found?

The executor has an obligation to locate the missing beneficiary.

The types of inquiries an executor may carry out will depend on the size of the gift and the costs involved.

If, after reasonable inquiries have been made, the beneficiary still cannot be found, an executor might consider seeking the protection of an order of the Court.

The Court is able to make an order allowing an executor to distribute the estate to the known beneficiaries.

The Court order protects the executor for the distribution if the missing beneficiary ever turns up to ‘reclaim’ their gift.

Applying to the Court can be an expensive exercise.

If your executor has no family connection with any of the beneficiaries, keeping an up-to-date record of their contact details can be of great assistance to your executor – as well as saving your estate unnecessary costs.

Do you know your breakeven point in business?

The break-even point is the volume of sales the business must achieve to cover fixed costs or overheads and at which point no profit or loss is made.

In other words, that’s your ‘break even’.

A business could be turning over a lot of money, but still be making a loss.

Knowing the break-even point is helpful in deciding prices, setting sales budgets and preparing a business plan.

The break-even point calculation is a useful tool to analyse critical profit drivers of your business, including sales volume, average production costs and average sales price.

Advantages of the break-even point include knowing:

• the profitability of the present product line

• how far sales can decline before losses are incurred

• how many units have to be sold before it becomes profitable

• what effects a reduction in selling price or the volume of sales will have on the profitability of the business

• what the effect on profitability will be if overhead expenses increase

• how much more has to be sold at current price levels to make up for an increase in the cost of sales.

KATRINA BRENNAN DIRECTOR, SRJ WALKER WAYLAND BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS, ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS.

Understanding child support

Many clients think family lawyers and The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) determine child support, but in Australia, it’s handled by Services Australia under the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth).

Child support provides financial aid for children under 18, while child maintenance is for adult children over 18. Child support can be arranged through a private financial agreement or a child support assessment.

Child support assessment: Services Australia conducts an administrative assessment based on an application from either parent or the child’s carer. Factors considered include the parent’s taxable income, fringe benefits, foreign income, investment loss, tax-free pensions and superannuation contributions. Assessments may be revised due to errors or changes in the care percentage of the child. Private Financial Agreements enable parents to arrange financial support privately.

Limited Agreements: These are formal arrangements specifying payment amounts and expenses, lasting up to three years, and can be extended by mutual consent or terminated due to circumstances such as unemployment.

Binding Agreements: These are harder to terminate and offer a more definitive resolution on child support.

Seek legal advice to fully understand each of these alternatives and how they may impact you and your children.

Independent Schools Queensland Board and plays a role in shaping education policies and fostering innovation within the independent schooling sector.

Mrs Owen’s achievements reflect her strong strategic vision, innovative initiatives and exceptional academic results, making her a transformative leader and a true influencer in the field of education.

“Everything can be condensed into three simple words: gifts, gratitude and generosity,” she says.

“Lead with influence by identifying your gifts and those of your community, seek gratitude in the tangible and intangible elements found in your community and, lastly, encourage those around you to give generously of their time, enthusiasm, expertise and wisdom.”

Mrs Owen’s influence has also been recognised internationally, where she was invited to present at the UNESCO Inclusive Schools Forum in Paris in 2024, and has since become a member of the UNESCO Global School Principal’s Forum.

Under her guidance and leadership, the school has flourished.

RECOGNITION AS INFLUENTIAL LEADER

Sunshine Coast Grammar School is delighted to announce that principal Anna Owen has been honoured as one of the most influential educators of 2024 by The Educator magazine.

This prestigious recognition celebrates Mrs Owen’s dedication, innovative leadership and profound impact on the education sector in Australia and beyond. Over the past 18 months, Mrs Owen

has significantly influenced the education sector by championing student agency, inclusion and sustainability.

By integrating the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals into Sunshine Coast Grammar School’s strategic plan, she has spearheaded a movement towards environmental stewardship.

Events centred around sustainability and inclusion, such as the International

Women’s Day celebrations, provide invaluable platforms for students to express themselves and broaden their perspectives.

“Education is not just about imparting knowledge. It is about inspiring our students to discover their passions and foster a love for lifelong learning,” Mrs Owen says.

Her leadership extends beyond the school, where she serves on the

Sunshine Coast Grammar has been consistently ranked among the top 10 schools in Queensland and has been recognised as a finalist for The Educator’s Regional School of the Year award in 2023 and 2024.

The Educator Awards celebrate leaders who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities and Mrs Owen’s recognition is a testament to her ability to inspire others.

The school congratulates Mrs Owen on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to her continued leadership and innovation at Sunshine Coast Grammar School.

Visit scgs.qld.edu.au.

Empowering Minds, Igniting Futures.

Anna Owen

SIENA PRIDES ITSELF ON A DIVERSE CURRICULUM

Siena Catholic College is considered an excellent option for Year 11 and 12 senior education.

Learners have myriad pathways, ATAR and non-ATAR, to select from, which challenge all for life beyond Siena.

Siena’s quality learning and teaching respond to the diverse needs of all learners, through the provision of a broad suite of subject offerings. With more than 40 general and applied subjects, learners have breadth and scope to navigate their futures, in terms of where they aspire to be beyond their formal school journey.

With a focus on future careers, Siena has forged strong partnerships with the University of the Sunshine Coast, TAFE and local training providers to ensure every opportunity is afforded learners, including Headstart programs, early university entry, certifications and micro-credentialling. In addition, Siena has great communal partnerships in place that support learners in connecting with the world of work. Through the provision of traineeships, school-based apprenticeships and certificate courses, each learner is set up for success when they graduate.

Pivotal to academic success is the

prioritisation of wellbeing and engagement above all else. Learners experience a dynamic education, that challenges and deepens their thinking, while developing their 21st century skills (personal and social skills, critical thinking, digital literacies, collaboration and teamwork, creative thinking and communication), empowering them to learn for life.

Siena Catholic College is a coeducational Catholic Secondary school for learners from years 7-12, whose excellent reputation ensure it is a ‘school of first choice’, regarded among the best on the Sunshine Coast.

WORDS: Sharon Collins, Siena Catholic College principal. For more information about senior schooling, head along to the Senior Schooling at Siena Information Session. Visit siena.qld.edu.au.

TRIED-AND-PROVEN WAY OF TEACHING KIDS TO SWIM

The Shapland method of teaching children and adults to swim originated in the late 1930s.

Thomas ‘Pop’ Shapland was teaching swimming in the Toowoomba Municipal Baths – an old fill-and-drain pool.

This tried-and-proven method of teaching swimming is still as relevant today as it was eight decades ago.

The new Shapland Swim School at Aura reflects how the facilities and teaching pool have changed over time.

Limiting the class size to three pupils per class, regardless of age or ability, allows the highly experienced owners and teachers to deliver a swimming lesson second to none on the Sunshine Coast.

Emma, Isaac and Maddy pride themselves on conducting swimming lessons that cater for their pupils’ physical and psychological needs and their aim is to present lessons in a fun-based learning experience.

One of the biggest differences between Shapland and other swim schools is that pupils are not allowed to wear goggles until they can prove to their instructor that they can swim without them. Few parents realise how

dangerous it is for their children to always wear goggles when they are learning to swim and when they are swimming recreationally.

Here is a challenge for you. If your child always wears goggles, then ask them to swim without their goggles on, and see what happens. After all, if they have an aquatic accident, chances are that they will be without their goggles. Visit shapland.com.au/locations/aura/.

PASSION PATHWAYS HELP WITH TRANSITION INTO SENIOR

Good Samaritan Catholic College is launching the Passion Pathways program for students as they embark on their transition from Middle Years to Senior and beyond.

Through engaging with the Passion Pathways program, students:

• link a clear imperative to serve their community in their life

• discover their opportunities to grow in specialised fields of study and work

• link their passions to their future careers

• set clear goals throughout their journey of learning to monitor and

guide their success.

• form the best version of themselves as they embody the Good Samaritan values at the college and in their lives.

Educators know that connection lies at the core of ensuring future success.

Good Samaritan Catholic College helps every student connect to their passion with a myriad of high-quality opportunities in learning, guided by excellent teachers and undertaken in state-of-the-art facilities.

Go to goodsamaritan.qld.edu.au to register your interest in your child finding success in their passion.

• Semi private lessons. Only three to a class

• Magna mineral pool heated to 32 degrees

• We teach babies to adults

• Three generations of teaching experience

• Specially designed teaching pool with 10 different depths

• Flexible make up lessons

• Air conditioned viewing room

• Warm change rooms close to the pool

Shapland Swim Schools, Aura 2 Packer Road, Baringa aura@shapland.com.au 5221 5801 | 0499 477 530

COAST BUILDING CONFIDENCE SOARS

Small-scale developments lead the way in one of the fastest-growing regions in Southeast Queensland.

Despite challenges for the building industry, such as high construction costs and interest rate uncertainty, latest figures show growing confidence in the Sunshine Coast region.

Sunshine Coast Council’s latest 2023-24 Development Indicator Report shows that the value of construction building approvals hit $2.3 billion – a record high for the region and up $100 million from 2022-23.

Mayor Rosanna Natoli says these figures reflect the strong development industry appetite to continue with small-scale development in the region.

Small-scale developments may range from home extensions or the addition of a granny flat, through to townhouse development.

“This is exactly what we want to see. It reflects our region’s future needs,” Mayor Natoli says.

“The Sunshine Coast is one of the fastest-growing local government areas in Southeast Queensland.

“Population growth will continue to place significant pressure on housing and it is a challenge we continue to tackle.”

Another important aspect for bolstering future housing availability is the creation of new lots.

A total of 1600 new lots were created over the previous financial year and made available to the market through council and state government approval processes – up 14 per cent compared with 2022-23. Development stats at a glance: Highgrowth development suburbs are Baringa/ Nirimba/Banya with $329m in approvals; Maroochydore (including the city centre) $183m; Pelican Waters $177m; Palmview $130m; and Buderim $119m).

Emerging growth areas are Bokarina, Coolum Beach, Forest Glen, Caloundra and Bli Bli.

A total of 782 lots were approved and 1600 new lots were created and made available to the market through council and state government approval processes.

Mayor Natoli says the council has a strong legacy of planning for projected future population growth positively, hand-in-hand with our community.

“Council has been actively working on how we can increase the accessibility and transparency of planning

advice to all segments of our community,” she says.

“We’ve recently delivered significant enhancements to the range of development advice services so that we can better help our community at all stages of their planning and development journey.”

New services include a Chat to a development Information Officer session.

This free, 20-minute session, booked online, will provide general development information – whether you are looking to buy or about to start a building project.

Mayor Natoli says that by seeking advice in the early stages of a development journey, residents could identify and address any potential issues.

“This contributes to the faster delivery of residential development by improving the quality of applications, and thereby reducing assessment timeframes,” Mayor Natoli says.

Latest population stats: More than 518,000 people are forecast to call the Sunshine Coast home by 2041. The population has grown by more than 79,000 people between 2011 and 2021.

Lifestyles Don’t Get Much Better....

A heavenly escape from the outside world, this modern north-facing acreage oasis is positioned in a sought after pocket of Forest Glen, moments from top schooling, shops, and beaches.

5487,489 sqm

On just under two acres of near-level land, the enchanting tropical landscaping blends perfectly with the pavilion-style home and its many living zones and entertaining spaces, creating the

3/21 Clearview Court, Buderim

Tucked away in a prestigious Buderim enclave, this impressive multilevel residence is a stylish private retreat that combines exceptional design with premium finishes. This stunning residence is perched on an elevated 3,319m² (approx.) block spanning 541m², designed to offer both grandeur and intimacy, featuring a suspended pool with its own spectacular views, adding a touch of luxury and relaxation to the property. This is rare and exciting real estate in one of the most sought after locations.

• Superb location

• Panoramic views from all levels

• Magnificent wrap around decks

• Pristine renovated bathrooms

• Sparkling elevated pool

• Close proximity to premium schools

Inspect: Saturday 24th August 11-11:30am & Thursday 29th August 4-4:30pm Courtney Paterson 0488 764 785 42.52 1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

Auction: Friday 6th September at 5pm Onsite

5 Kawana Street, Alexandra Headland

Completed in December 2023 and constructed with suspended concrete slab, this home is built to the highest standard. The property offers luxurious accommodation and a floor plan which creates a seamless flow between beauty and functionality. The expansive upstairs master bedroom is designed to perfection and the multiple living spaces exude sophistication. Magnificently designed gardens surround an enchanting in-ground pool and spa creating a serene and charming oasis with a northerly aspect.

• New build warranties

• Outstanding location

• 19.5 kW solar

• 10-zoned reverse cycle air-conditioning

• Heating for pool

• Walk to patrolled beaches

Price: Expressions Of Interest closing Thursday, 5th September, 4pm

Inspect: Saturday, 24th August, 11-11:30am Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 542

1300 400 777

Welcome to 7 Myoora Court, Minyama – a residence that defines luxury North-facing waterfront living in this prestigious locale. Boasting a 21-metre waterfront, this home offers breathtaking 180-degree water views and direct canal access from your private backyard oasis. Entertain family and friends on the expansive covered patio, overlooking a stunning 10.5-metre swimming pool and the luxurious Minyama canals, with seamless deep ocean access. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare.

• Quiet cul-de-sac location

• Premier deepwater Minyama address

• Private pontoon and jetty

• Large inground pool

• Spacious outdoor entertaining areas

• Walk to local shops and cafes

Auction: Saturday 7th September at 11:30am Onsite

Inspect: Saturday 24th August 1-1:30pm & Wednesday 27th August 4-4:30pm Courtney Paterson 0488 764 785 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 434

400 777

7 Myoora Court, Minyama

Mooloolah Drive, Minyama

This stunning waterfront residence is perfectly positioned in one of Mooloolaba’s most coveted riverfront locations. Exceptionally designed, this multi-award-winning home epitomises luxury living, offering an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle with the convenience of low-maintenance elegance. Ideal for those seeking a refined retreat, this property features expansive living areas, state-of-the-art design, and the finest quality finishes, all set against a breathtaking waterfront backdrop. Upon entering, you are greeted by expansive floor-to-ceiling, high-grade glass panels and soaring sixmeter voids, which not only frame captivating water views but also flood the interiors with natural light, creating an ambiance of space and serenity. The meticulously designed kitchen and bar are equipped with abundant integrated storage, a fully appointed butler’s pantry, premium European appliances, and flawless finishes. The diamond-polished concrete floors extend seamlessly to the generous alfresco area, where a private sparkling heated in-ground pool offers the perfect setting for both relaxation and entertaining.

11KumbadaCourtMinyama

422711m²

CHARMING ENTRY LEVEL MINYAMA WATERFRONT AUCTION

Welcome to 11 Kumbada Court, Minyama—a charming and spacious brick home on a 711sqm block. With a double lock-up garage and internal access, this well-maintained residence offers both convenience and security. The formal sitting and dining rooms exude sophistication, while the tiled main areas create a cohesive flow. The kitchen, overlooking the dining area, seamlessly connects to the pool. The master bedroom is a luxurious retreat with a walk-in robe and ensuite. Perfect for both comfortable living and entertaining, this property provides an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in a sought-after location. Don’t miss out – call Rebecca and Alan today to arrange your viewing!

On Site Saturday 14th September at 5:00pm VIEWING

Saturday 24th August 12:00-12:30pm

EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT LIVING IN BUDDINA - A RARE OPPORTUNITY

Discover unparalleled deep waterfront living in Buddina, where exceptional value meets stunning views. This property, situated on a generous 708m² block, offers one of the finest canal-front vistas, with unobstructed sights stretching the length of the sparkling canal. Designed with family living and entertaining in mind, imagine waking up to breathtaking waterfront views, enjoying serene sunsets, or setting sail from your private pontoon to the Mooloolaba Wharf in under 10 minutes for lunch or dinner, or straight out to the ocean. Whether you’re into fishing, kayaking, or simply watching your children play on your private beach, this is more than a home – it’s a lifestyle.

PRICE

Expressions of Interest

Closing 11th September at 5:00pm

VIEWING Saturday 24th August 1:00-1:30pm

MAROOCHYDORE

2 BEDS / 2BATHS / 1CARS

FORSALE:IntroducingKalingaApartments—adistinctive opportunitytailoredfordiscerningowner-occupiersinpursuitof theirdreamresidence.Thisexceptionalpropertyharmonises centralisedlivingwithpremiumfixturesandanenviablelifestyle locale, catering perfectly to both homeowners and investors.

INSPECT: SAT 24TH AUGUST, 10:30AM

Perfect Family Home In Buderim

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AUCTIONS

Thurs, 22 Aug, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 27A Alfriston Drive, Buderim Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

Sat, 24 Aug, 9am

Open from 8:30am 2/24 Ilumba Street, Buddina Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Sat, 24 Aug, 10am

Open from 9:30am 605/45 The Esplanade, Maroochydore Niall Molloy 0448 954 272 Ari Whisson 0449 690 995

Sat, 24 Aug, 11am

Open from 10:30am 580 Yandina Bli Bli Road, Maroochy River Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360

Open from 10:30am 4/89-91 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore Lachie Woods 0477 552 268

Sat, 24 Aug, 11am

Open from 10:30am

3/13-15 Victor Street, Alexandra Headland Kirs n Cowie 0422 896 543

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

Sat, 24 Aug, 1pm

Open from 12:30pm

33 Lower Gay Terrace, Caloundra Kirs n Cowie 0422 896 543

Sat, 24 Aug, 2pm

Open from 1:30pm

5/4 Lake Court, Maroochydore

Greg Turnbull 0499 455 574

Hayden Kehoe 0478 555 873

Sat, 24 Aug, 3pm

Sold prior to auction

2/30 Gibson Street, Maroochydore Lachie Woods 0477 552 268

Wed, 28 Aug, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 12 Callistra Crescent, Buderim Brodie Rodgers 0406 501 684

Wed, 28 Aug, 6pm

10 Clatworthy Court, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029 Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881

Thurs, 29 Aug, 4pm

Open from 3:30pm 278 Glenview Road, Glenview

Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375 Alisha Broadstock 0400 298 611

Thurs, 29 Aug, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 53 Evans Grove Road, Glenview

Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375 Alisha Broadstock 0400 298 611

Thurs, 29 Aug, 6pm

Open from 5:30pm 14 Malkana Crescent, Buddina Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

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.

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

3/13-15 Victor Street 2 bed 2.5 bath 1 car Thurs 22nd 5-5:30pm

3/13-15 Victor Street 2 bed 2.5 bath 1 car Sat 10:30-11am

29/174 Alexandra Parade 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Mon 26th 12-12:30pm

29/174 Alexandra Parade 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Mon 26th 5-5:30pm

2 & 3/174 Alexandra Parade 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

14/10 Buderim Avenue 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Jacob Hussey 0416 100 509 BIRTINYA

17/19 Shine Court 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

15/2 Mantra Esplanade 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990 BLI BLI

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

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

17 Bli Bli Road 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

65 Atkinson Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

8 Park Rise Lane 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

183/171-203 David Low Way 3 bed 1 bath 1 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

35 Ginger Bell Avenue 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

3 Cato Lane 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Alex Dale 0414 516 003

19 Egret Place 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

46 Dauntless Avenue 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

263 David Low Way 3 bed 1 bath 1 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

19 Willis Road 3 bed 2 bath Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

9 Feathertail Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360 BOKARINA

202/21 Kombi Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990 BUDDINA

2/24 Ilumba Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 8:30-9am

14 Malkana Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

DICKY BEACH

ILKLEY

KAWANA ISLAND

8/10 Grand Parade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

KINGS BEACH

4 King Street

Upper Gay Terrace

2/28 Victoria Terrace

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 10/5 Canberra Terrace 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

KULUIN

2 Fremantle Place 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

MAROOCHY RIVER

MAROOCHYDORE

4/89-91 Bradman Avenue

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Introducing ‘The Marlo’, the epitome of modern family living. Nestled on one easy to maintain level, every corner of this 707m2 has been meticulously thought out to ensure effortless living for the whole family. Located in central Maroochydore, the home is within minutes to everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer... yet peaceful enough to enjoy your own sanctuary.

2/24 Ilumba Street, Buddina

• Beachside designer living, brand new and ultra-chic

• Custom designed and built to the highest standard

• Premium kitchen with wine feature wall and butler’s pantry

• Private alfresco entertaining overlooking plunge pool

• Landscaped garden with outdoor shower

• 250m to the beach

14 Malkana Crescent, Buddina

• Split system air-conditioning

• Modern designed kitchen and bathrooms

• Impeccable outdoor entertainment area and manicured gardens

• Large shed making the perfect location man cave

• Fully fenced with secure gates

• Only a short stroll to La Balsa Park

• Incredible 3,289 sqm private allotment

• Showstopper water and hinterland views all the way to Moreton Island

• Oversized 6-bedroom family residence

• Multiple living spaces throughout; catering for formal and informal living

• Abundance of car accommodation and storage

• Exceptional master retreat with dedicated office / private lounge

WHY WAIT?

17 William Street, Buderim raywhitekawanawaters.com.au

AUCTION THIS WEEK

27A Alfriston Drive, Buderim

Half Acre Block in Buderim, A True Needle In a Haystack!

• Private driveway leading to unparalleled privacy and tranquillity

• Over half an acre of usable flat land-a rare find in Buderim

• Entertainer’s delight featuring open-plan kitchen, living & dining + 2.7m ceiling height

• Rumpus room in the kid’s wing and carpeted media room for extra internal living

• Expansive north-facing undercover deck with spa

• Spacious master suite with ensuite and walk in robe

• A buggy drive away from Headland Golf Club + short ride to shops and beaches Auc on On site Thurs, 22 Aug, 5pm

Thurs, 22 Aug, 4:30-5pm

WHY WAIT?

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

45 Bell Road, Buderim

Tucked away in a prestigious and tranquil neighborhood, this breathtaking split-level family residence, completed in 2022, is a masterpiece of modern living. Set on a 1000m² parcel with a prime northerly aspect, the home offers spectacular elevated hinterland views that will leave you in awe.

Walan Street, Mooloolaba

• Duplex 1 offered to market after 20 year ownership

• Set over 2 fully self-contained levels to enable dual living

• Internal separation by lockable stairwell

• 2 kitchen and 2 bathrooms

• Tastefully renovated, ready to move straight in

• Great courtyard with 21m2 timber deck

of Interest closing Fri, 30 Aug, 6pm

Sat, 24 Aug, 11-11:30am Sat, 24 Aug, 2-2:30pm

• Privately located behind electric gate with 2 off-street car parks

raywhitebuderim.com.au

31 Aug, 11am

Act quickly to secure this impeccably appointed contemporary two-level home architecturally designed for low-maintenance living in a priceless location.

• Secure and private and perfectly designed to face the north-east

• Open plan living spaces with soaring ceilings, heated swimming pool

• Master suite with ensuite and generous walk-in robe

• Opportunity for dual living with one-bedroom flat upstairs

• Just a stroll down to Dicky Beach

Do not let this rare opportunity pass you by. To be sold at auction.

MAXIMUM FAMILY LIFESTYLE POTENTIAL

Nestled in a prestigious, tranquil neighbourhood, this split-level family home, completed in 2022, is a modern masterpiece for living. Positioned on a 1000sqm parcel with a prime northerly aspect, it offers elevated hinterland views. Elegance defines every corner, with features such as VJ panelling, engineered oak flooring, stone countertops, and a Smeg gas cooktop. Ducted air-conditioning, a Hikvision security system and an inground pool enhance comfort and security. Designed for relaxed family living, the home maximises natural light, breezes and privacy.

Stage 2

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10AM-1PM or by appointment

The Enclave Maleny offers you that idyllic mix of escape and connection; where community meets convenience.

• Stage 2 land sizes from 800m2 - 1408m2

• Limited titled blocks remain in Stage 1

• Generously sized blocks with town services

• Priced from $580,000

• Close proximity to Maleny’s vibrant town centre

• Within walking distance of shops, cafes and services

• Enquire today and start planning your new Hinterland lifestyle

Ready for a fresh start to create a lifetime of memories?

Contact Sales Agent Cathie Price 0418 817 444 for more information. Site location - 57 Bunya Street, Maleny.

AUCTION RESULTS

The easiest way to check out Sunshine Coast auction results.

54 TANTULA ROAD EAST, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

Passed in – on the market for offers

over $4,000,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

Fletcher Riley, Rebecca Fletcher and Alan Riley, 0404 866 358 / 0422 723 719

10/5 CANBERRA TERRACE, KINGS BEACH

Passed in – on the market for offers

over $1,349,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Natasha Drexel-Munro, 0410 081 970

2/22 BEERBURRUM STREET, DICKY BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $935,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Andrew Garland, 0403 851 777

5 TRUSCOTT COURT, GOLDEN BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,340,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Ray White, Ray Daniels, 0408 819 276

14 HUTCHINSONS ROAD, ILKLEY

Passed in for $1,600,000 – contact agent

4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car, pool

Ray White, Kathryn Willshire, 0437 434 648

2 CUTTER STREET, WURTULLA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,740,000

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool

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

27 MUDJIMBA BEACH ROAD, MUDJIMBA

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

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Ryan Bradeley, 0418 793 670

11 BANDAROO STREET, WARANA

Passed in at $1,450,000 – contact agent

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Lachie Woods, 0477 552 268

10 HANWELL COURT, LITTLE MOUNTAIN

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $915,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

10/85 PICNIC POINT ESPLANADE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,925,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

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

5 BLANCK STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $845,000 – contact agent

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Ray White, Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

35 NEWRY STREET, MOUNTAIN CREEK

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,051,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

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

118 WRIGLEY STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $961,500

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

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

3/13 LARKIN STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $695,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Hayden Kehoe, 0478 555 873

14 WHITSUNDAY DRIVE, PACIFIC PARADISE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $841,500

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, John Bartsch, 0407 637 717

68-72 MAIN CREEK ROAD, TANAWHA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,380,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 10 car, pool

Ray White, Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933

2706/100 DUPORTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,400,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

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

36 PINDARI STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $850,000 – contact agent

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Hayden Kehoe, 0478 555 873.

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

Ray White, Nicholas Low, 0432 893 133 For more auction results and property stories visit sunshinecoastnews.com.au

JOIN THE COASTAL CAFE SET

Opportunities like this rarely come up within Catalina 2. This three-bedroom unit is ideal for a permanent residence or holiday home, giving the new owner the ideal Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Cotton Tree has become renowned for its quiet, relaxed village atmosphere. This location offers countless amenities – from the local bowls club, aquatics centre and tennis courts to the vibrant cafe culture. The unit, itself, boasts two bathrooms (with an ensuite and walk-in robe to the master bedroom), an open plan living/dining area, air-conditioning throughout and secure basement parking. A resident manager is onsite. The complex features a pool, spa, barbecue area and tennis court. The unit owners will have access to the private rooftop deck as a bonus.

60/55 SIXTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Forthcoming auction Property Today 5444 2222

Bela Holbrook 0499 925 682

Contact Nathan – 0428 555 359

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SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

Raygun? She knew she was up against it and had a very slim chance of winning. Her answer? Have an Australian Kath and Kim crack. And man, she went out in style.

The only part of her routine missing was The Worm. I love The Worm. If I did it now, my bowels would explode. Anyhoo, she has inspired a nation. I’m in my 50s now and I am so becoming a breakdancer.

Now, who won the gold medal in Breakdancing? Exactly! No one remembers. At the next wedding you attend, break out your Raygun moves.

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