My Weekly Preview Issue 828. October 3, 2024

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Powerhouse: Jelena Dokic

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Domestic violence is an issue that affects individuals and families across the globe, cutting across age, gender and socio-economic boundaries.

It is a deeply rooted problem that often thrives in silence, shrouded by stigma and fear.

In recent years, however, the conversation surrounding domestic violence has gained much-needed visibility, thanks in part to the courageous voices who share their stories to instigate change and help others.

In our special feature story this week, I chat with former tennis star Jelena Dokic ahead of her visit to the Sunshine Coast later this month, when she will share her remarkable story at the SunnyKids’ 25th Anniversary Ball to raise muchneeded funds and awareness.

Jelena opens up about her childhood abuse at the hands of her father and why she has become a powerful advocate for survivors.

By bravely sharing her experiences, not only has Jelena found her own path to healing, but she has also empowered countless others to confront their traumas and seek help. Her story is a call to action for us all – to listen, to advocate and to ensure that no one has to suffer in silence.

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

Local stories you may have missed this week. To read these, and for more free news from around the region, visit sunshinecoastnews.com.au.

Green light for $270m lakes precinct and 900 homes – Development approval has been granted for a new $270 million precinct on the Sunshine Coast, paving the way for more than 900 homes to be built.

First stage of renovations at historic pub unveiled – Stage one of the renovation of Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel, under the ownership of the Comiskey family, is complete.

Lights, coffee, action: actor pursues new venture – A Sunshine Coast actor has opened his first local coffee shop and has plans to expand the business across the region. Coast IT business secures $2m hospitals deal

Wheels in motion for key road to masterplanned community – The developer behind a rapidly growing Sunshine Coast community is making moves to build another main access road.

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PM: ‘SUPERMARKETS BREACHING TRUST’

Anthony Albanese has slammed Australia’s two biggest retailers following the release of an ACCC report into the cost of groceries.

Australia’s major supermarkets have breached trust and must do better for consumers,

Anthony Albanese has warned.

A competition watchdog probe has found the two biggest retailers act as an “oligopoly” with limited incentive to compete on price.

The cost of a typical basket of goods increased by 20 per cent in the past five years and the majority of low-income households have to spend 20 per cent of their pay on groceries.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission interim report highlighted customer concerns on soaring prices at the checkout, a lack of

competition and a loss of trust about specials or discount schemes.

It was “a breach of trust” for supermarkets to behave like that, the prime minister said last week.

Mr Albanese said the findings released so far indicated supermarkets “need to do better”.

“When it comes to supermarkets, we want to make sure that supermarkets deliver value and that consumers are looked after,” he said.

A record 21,000 customers contributed to the supermarket inquiry.

ACCC deputy chair Mick Keogh said customers face difficulties trying to compare prices and some feel forced to

take part in loyalty programs, which means they must hand over personal information to access cheaper goods.

While the report did not detail recommendations, Mr Keogh said there was concern about how major supermarkets were abusing their powers.

“Oligopolistic market structures can limit incentives to compete vigorously on price,” he said.

“We see Woolworths and Coles providing a broadly similar experience to customers through largely undifferentiated product ranges, pricing at similar levels and similar non-price offerings including loyalty programs.

“These difficulties reportedly arise from some of the pricing practices of some supermarkets, such as frequent specials, short-term lowered prices, bulk-buy promotions, member-only prices and bundled prices.”

Nationals leader David Littleproud claimed the government had dragged its heels over the report, which he said showed major supermarkets had been allowed to “run riot”.

“There are families that won’t have dinner tonight, yet the Albanese government is so out of touch, they’ve failed to realise the urgency of addressing competition in the supermarket sector,” he said.

Coles and Woolworths make up 67 per cent of the supermarket sector, with the report noting the considerable time it took the next largest chain, Aldi, to increase its market share – 20 years to get to nine per cent.

The findings came as no surprise to NSW Farmers principal economist Samuel Miller, who said “supermarket superpowers” had pushed up profits without facing penalties.

“Farmers have been unable to speak

out for fear of retribution, and families have been left with no choice but to hand over their hard-earned money,” he said.

Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals chief executive Melina Morrison said Australians should be “alarmed” just two companies hold more than two-thirds of supermarkets.

She attributed this to a lack of policies to support other structures, like co-ops and mutuals.

The report comes days after the commission said it would take Coles and Woolworths to court over claims of misleading specials, alleging the chains increased prices only to place them in a promotion at a reduced price that was still higher than the original cost.

“We want to make sure supermarkets deliver value and the consumers are looked after”

In an ASX announcement, Woolworths Group chief executive Amanda Bardwell said the company believes the grocery sector is competitive and customers have more choice than ever.

A Coles spokesperson said the company will examine the report and it supports a diverse supermarket industry that offers choice and competitive prices. Greens Senator Nick McKim called on the government to “break up the duopoly” to encourage competition, but Assistant Minster for Competition Andrew Leigh said the government was not seeking to do that. – AAP

PRELIMINARY DRAWS

Wood wide web Did you know?

Through a complex underground network of fungi called mycorrhizal networks, trees can communicate and share nutrients with one another. This fungal system, often referred to as the ‘wood wide web’, connects the roots of different trees, allowing them to send chemical signals. For example, when a tree is under attack by pests, it can release warning signals to nearby trees, which then increase their defence mechanisms. This hidden communication system helps maintain forest health and resilience.

Quote of the week

“Give

me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities.”

– Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect

No two people see the exact same rainbow. A rainbow is actually a full circle of light, but we typically only see the top half from the ground. The unique perspective and angle at which light refracts through the raindrops create a personal rainbow for each viewer. If you were high enough, like in an air plane, you might even see a full circular rainbow.

By the numbers

375,000

An ordinary plastic Lego brick can support the weight of 375,000 other bricks before it fails.

56%

The average human is around 56 per cent bacteria.

7.5%

Wearing a neck tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by around 7.5 per cent.

Historic highlights

In 1957, the remote South Australian area known as Woomera became a global focal point for space activity. According to Defence Australia, Woomera had the highest number of rocket launches in the world – secondly only to NASA’s Cape Canaveral facilities in Florida. Today, the Woomera Prohibited Area is roughly the size of England and remains the largest land-based test range in the western world.

Today in history – October 03

1849 – Edgar Allen Poe is seen in public for the last time. The Baltimore, Maryland-based American poet and author, best known for his poem The Raven was found sick and delirious on the street and taken to Washington College Hospital, where he died a few days later.

1863 – National Thanksgiving Day proclamation. American president Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day. The holiday has been celebrated annually since that year.

1952 – UK tests its first atomic bomb. Called Operation Hurricane the test was conducted near the Montebello Islands in Western Australia.

1995 – OJ Simpson is acquitted in the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Lyle Goldman. The former football player had been accused of murdering his ex-wife and her friend on June 13, 1994.

Word of the day

Rue

To feel penitence, remorse or regret for something. Often used in the phrase, “rue the day”.

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Jelena’s story of survival

In 2017, former tennis star Jelena Dokic shocked the world when she revealed her story of family abuse and trauma. Today, Jelena is the face of resilience, determination and hope. And this month, she is set to inspire a Coast audience as the key speaker for SunnyKids’ 25th Anniversary Ball.

WORDS: Ingrid Nelson.

In the world of professional tennis, few stories resonate as deeply as that of former world number four player Jelena Dokic.

Once a rising star on the world tennis stage, her journey has been marked not only by her impressive athletic achievements but by a harrowing personal history that has profoundly shaped her life.

Regarded as a child prodigy, she was among the world’s best at just 16 years of age. However, the pressure to succeed came at a very heavy cost.

Physically and mentally abused and bullied by her father and coach, Damir Dokic, she endured years of pain, humiliation and trauma, eventually having to step down from the sport due to debilitating mental health issues.

However, Jelena’s story is one of remarkable resilience and survival. This powerhouse of a woman refuses to be defined and defeated by her past.

In fact, she has emerged as a powerful advocate for mental health awareness and the importance of speaking out against abuse.

By sharing her story, she aims to inspire others who have faced similar challenges to find their voices and seek help.

“It has been so important to me that I use my hardship and adversity and pain and turn it into power,” she tells My Weekly Preview “For me, power is being able to help others. That’s what I want my legacy to be about.”

“To be able to share my story to try and make a difference and normalise conversations around domestic violence

and child abuse and remove the shame and stigma has been so powerful. Often, we don’t talk about it because we think maybe we won’t be believed or there is something wrong with us, when actually it’s the other way around.”

Having opened up about her own struggles with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder and, more recently, borderline personality disorder, Jelena says it’s imperative we create a safe space for people to speak up.

“I found a lot of courage in speaking up and being vulnerable and sharing my story,” she says.

“You think if you are going to be vulnerable, it’s a weakness, but it’s actually not weak; it’s very courageous.

“I never would have got professional help if I didn’t find that strength and

vulnerability and it allowed me to explore different avenues.

“It saved my life.

“Mental health struggles can leave you in a dark space where nothing makes sense. We need people around us to get through it, but often, we don’t have that because we are afraid to say what we are going through.

“We need to celebrate people who have the courage to come out and talk about their experiences.”

Having authored two books, Unbreakable in 2017 and Fearless in 2023, Jelena has detailed her tumultuous relationship with her father and the toll it took on her career and personal life, including her battles with weight and the resulting hope of helping not only herself but others.

“If I didn’t have the courage to write my first book, I have no idea where I would be today,” Jelena says.

“I really only discovered who I was once I fully opened up, and that’s why I found so much power in words, in speaking, in knowledge.

“Knowledge is power, but for us to be able to pass on the knowledge of what domestic violence or child abuse or bullying looks like, we need to speak to survivors and what they needed and what they didn’t have.

“I found power in that [by] finding my core values, healing and then helping others. Everything I do today is in the hope of changing things.”

Alongside her struggles with her father, Jelena has also faced a public battle with her weight, which became a focal point for criticism during her career.

After taking a break from tennis in the early 2000s, she struggled with her body image, experiencing fluctuations in weight that attracted the scrutiny of fans and media.

In fact, back in 2005 as the Australian Open neared, Jelena says she was only a couple of kilos off her best weight when a journalist wrote that she would be wise to “avoid the Christmas pudding”.

The pressure to maintain a certain physique in the competitive world of sports was exacerbated by online trolls, whose cruel comments further impacted her mental health.

“Whether I was a size two or 20, I was never ashamed of myself, but then I kind of started to feel that way because of people’s comments,” Jelena says.

“I have a pretty tough skin. I’m a tough cookie, but it got to a stage where I didn’t want to leave the house. I didn’t want to face people.”

“But then I thought, ‘I’m not going to feel like that, I am not going to be judged on my weight rather than what I can offer’. I had to remind myself that my worth is not dependent on someone else, especially someone who doesn’t know me and what I have been through.”

This is why she started taking on the

trolls on social media, hitting back at people’s judgement on weight and size.

“It drove me to send out the right message. I wanted to come from a place of kindness and being graceful and showing people that’s what we need to show to each other on social media.”

Jelena says it seems she can’t win no matter what size she is.

“I started taking care of my health this year. I’m getting older and have high blood pressure and diabetes in my family. I have lost 25 kilos and now it seems it’s not good enough,” she tells My Weekly Preview

“It’s not good enough if you gain weight, and it’s not good enough if you lose it. It’s not about that; I will stand up for everyone, from size zero to 20.

“We are not the number on the scales. There are different shapes, sizes, heights. There is no perfect. We are all different and all amazing.”

Now a TEDx presenter, TV sports commentator, keynote speaker and two-time bestselling author, Jelena says without seeking professional help and telling her truth, she would not be where she is today.

“I was lost when I retired early because of my mental health struggles and injuries.

“To be left without tennis at 29, I had

no idea where I was going,” she says

“I have had a lot of doors shut on me and I have had to work my way up.

“Just a few years ago, I could hardly string a sentence together because of how bad my trauma was. I was so shy and had no self-worth.

“I am very grateful for what I have achieved and I feel very fortunate.

“I have hustled and I have worked hard. Everything I do, I absolutely love every single part of it.”

These days, Jelena actively participates and campaigns with organisations dedicated to preventing domestic violence, using her influence to raise awareness and promote change.

“We have come a long way, but there is still a long way to go. If you look at numbers in domestic violence, it’s still not good,” she says.

“I still get messages from people who still face shame and stigma – there is still victim blaming and shaming.

“We need to continue to have those conversations. Even today, we can’t be complacent.

“We need to do more work in schools, in the community and through fundraising events.”

Jelena will share her remarkable story at the SunnyKids 25th Anniversary Ball and Christmas Campaign, which will be held on Saturday, October 12 at Venue 114 in Bokarina.

For tickets, go to sunnykids-25thanniversary-ball.raiselysite.com/

The SunnyKids Ball

Did you know that each October this event raises vital funds for women and children impacted by domestic and family violence? All funds raised are directly towards the charity’s Save A Life Tonight (SALT) campaign. This campaign saves lives and continues to play a pivotal role in interrupting the threat of violence before it takes place. For more, visit sunnykids.org.au.

Jelena in 2010

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CALOUNDRA’S EYES ON THE WATER AND LAND

One volunteer group is making a difference to the environment, removing thousands of kilos of rubbish each year. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Starting as a “vigilante group” to combat outdoor theft in the 1980s, today a volunteer organisation passionate about the environment is cleaning up a whopping 14,500 kilograms of rubbish a year.

Based in the Caloundra region, Night Eyes Water and Landcare is contributing

to keeping the area tidy with its daily patrols. While the group, which formed more than 23 years ago, began to combat ongoing theft of items in boats and backyards, it has grown into an environmental watch organisation.

Group president Dennis Evans says these days there are about 100 volunteers

who collect rubbish along Caloundra’s waterways and streets.

“As the standard of police got better, it went from there to what we do now,” he tells My Weekly Preview

“We’re getting more recognition now than what we had four or five years ago.

“We’ve got high-vis vests and people see us and give us a wave or donation.”

Mr Evans says Night Eyes uses a pontoon boat to patrol Pumicestone Passage and the surrounding canals.

“Five days a week, weather permitting, that boat goes out for about three or four hours a day and we find rubbish and clean it up. Two days a week, we have what we call a ‘walk, talk and tidy’.

“We pick an area from Aura up to Currimundi Lake.

“We meet there, then we do a walk for about an hour picking up rubbish. After, we have a social side for people who want to. We find a coffee shop and sit down and have a coffee and a chat.”

Mr Evans says in the past 12 months, the group has collected 14,500 kilograms of rubbish, clocking up about 13,000 volunteer hours.

“It certainly makes a difference, a big difference actually. We find the areas are cleaner now than they were five years ago.”

He says small plastic, cigarette butts and plastic bags remain a problem in and

around the canals.

“Some days, we can go out and pick up five kilos of rubbish, but it could be plastic bags. Five kilos of plastic bags is a lot of plastic bags.”

Mr Evans does believe there has been a change in habits, thanks to education –particularly around recycling.

“With recycling, we are not finding as many bottles, plastic bottles and cans.

“We can go out and pick up five kilos of rubbish, but it could be plastic bags”

“We still find them but not as many as we used to, so I think [education has] had a marked effect. We’re involved with a couple of high schools and they’re aware of the environment and keeping the place clean and tidy.”

Of course, we’ve still got a long way to go. When asked about the strangest item of rubbish he has found, Mr Evans is quick to remember: “A fridge floating down Bells Creek”.

For more information or to volunteer, visit nighteyeswaterandlandcare.com.au.

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WALK FOR A CAUSE

With 43 per cent of Australians living with mental health concerns, events like the Lift the Lid Walk play a role in raising awareness.

Nine years ago, a successful local businesswoman decided to step up and do something about mental health.

In 2016, Vicki Stewart, along with the Mooloolaba Rotary Club, staged the first Walk for Mental Health.

The aim was to get people walking and talking about mental health and to raise

funds for Australian Rotary Health (ARH).

“We needed to do something to raise awareness of the serious mental health issues in our communities, schools and workplaces,” Ms Stewart says.

“Statistics show that 43 per cent of Australians are affected by a mental health issue so it is vital that we find out why.”

Moololaba Rotary’s community

DID YOU KNOW?

Australian Rotary Health has its own podcast named The Research Behind Lift the Lid. The podcast features interviews with mental health researchers who have previously been funded by ARH. The conversations focus on research findings and how they have been translated into clinical practice.

service director Charles Godfrey says seeing the potential to expand the walk, the club approached ARH with the idea of making it a national event.

“They jumped on the idea and we are thrilled that the new-look brand Lift The Lid Walk will now be staged by more than 30 Rotary Clubs across the country this year,” Mr Godfrey says.

Currently ARH research is focusing on improving mental health in children up to 12 years. ARH research also contributed to establishing the first Teen Mental Health First Aid Program, which has been adopted by Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation.

The Mooloolaba Rotary ninth annual Lift the Lid Walk is on Sunday, October 13 at 8am starting from the Mooloolaba Surf Club, located along the Esplanade.

Visit liftthelidwalk.com.au/mooloolaba to register.

HONOURING OUR FALLEN POLICE HEROES

Police officers who have died in the line of duty have been remembered at an annual event.

A memorial service was held at Buddina on September 27 for National Police Remembrance Day to give current and former officers, families and friends the chance to honour and remember police officers whose lives have been lost.

Sunshine Coast District Officer Superintendent Craig Hawkins says the memorials provide an opportunity for the community to reflect on the dedication and courage of officers who have lost their lives on duty.

“This is a very important day for the Queensland Police Service, including all officers here on the Sunshine Coast.

“We reflect and remember the police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while working to keep our community safe. It’s also a reminder of the challenges and dangers police officers face each time they come to work.

“In the 160-year history of the Queensland police, we’ve tragically lost 150 members on duty.

“We stand together as a blue family to remember and honour of our fallen officers,” Superintendent Hawkins says.

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FROM THE MAYOR

The housing crisis is no doubt one of the greatest challenges we are facing in our beautiful region.

It is, of course, a multi-layered issue and all levels of government, together with a wide variety of organisations, have roles to play in supporting those who are struggling.

A major concern is losing vital workers, some forced to move away to find cheaper rental properties.

I was proud to recently join State Minister Lance McCallum and Councillors Taylor Bunnag and David Law to launch an initiative that will take a bold step towards retaining key workers and supporting the businesses and communities they work for.

A collaboration between Council and the Queensland Government will provide 22 affordable homes in Marcoola.

The project will include one, two and three-bedroom modular homes that cater for singles, couples and families, with a focus on those key workers.

The homes will be built on Council-owned land with affordable rent, managed by Coast2Bay Housing Group.

The project is one small step in tackling the housing challenge, and every step, no matter how big or small, helps.

Festive celebrations across the Sunshine Coast

Celebrate the holidays with events, family-friendly fireworks and the chance to secure a community grant.

There is something for everyone this festive season, with Council supporting several initiatives across the region.

Look forward to 25 decorated trees, 8.30pm fireworks displays and a variety of community-led events.

Host an event:

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Sunshine Coast Council

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If you’re looking to deliver a Christmas, New Year or Australia Day community event, grants of up to $15,000 are available through the Festive and Commemorative

Event funding program. Visit Council’s website to apply. Applications close October 31, 2024.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve: Fun and safety are key this New Year’s Eve. You’ll find:

Mooloolaba: A family-friendly celebration with an 8.30pm fireworks display and roving performers.

Caloundra: A fireworks display from Kings Beach at 8.30pm.

Coolum: Enjoy an 8.30pm fireworks

display from Coolum Beach next to the Surf Club.

Council will not be hosting midnight fireworks displays this year.

Tell us what you enjoy:

To make sure we’re getting it right for you, we’ll be asking you how you celebrate the festive season and what you would like to see.

To share your feedback, visit the Have your Say page on Council’s website from early November.

LOVE RIDING? CYCLE YOUR WAY THROUGH BIKETOBER

Sunshine Coast Council is supporting Love to Ride’s Biketober and encouraging our community to get active and have fun by riding in October.

Now is the time to register as an individual, with friends and family or as part of a workplace challenge. The aim is simple – to get more people riding bikes and enjoying all the benefits that biking brings.

Everyone is invited – from total newbies to pedal-pushing pros. The best part? It’s completely free for people and businesses on the Sunshine Coast.

So, what are you waiting for?

Biketober is supported through Council’s ThinkChange program, where we are working to empower our communities and workplaces to make informed travel choices and #ThinkChange a new way to travel.

To register now or find out more details, visit lovetoride.net/sunshinecoast.

Thriving Through Change: free business expo

Don’t miss this signature business event, featuring masterclasses, networking and motivational speaker Dave Clare.

The highly anticipated Thriving Through Change Business Expo is back on October 29 from 2-8pm at the Maroochy RSL.

Now in its fourth year, Sunshine Coast Council’s signature business expo is open to all businesses across the region to attend for free.

Attendees can learn and benefit from two masterclasses, a motivational keynote address and an evening of networking.

Local businesses will find a wealth of resources with an exhibition offering direct access to more than 35 local, state and federal government support agencies,

plus the region’s Chambers of Commerce and industry groups.

Don’t miss the keynote from realworld practitioner Dave Clare, a nationally recognised advocate for leadership and workforce-driven success.

As the CEO and founder of Circle Leadership Global, Mr Clare has dedicated his career to empowering leaders to foster environments where every voice matters, decisions are shared and leadership is about purpose and outcomes, not hierarchy and tasks.

You’ll also have the chance to attend two practical masterclasses designed to build your business capability on AI and cyber security.

The expo wraps up with a social networking session – a great chance to relax, catch up with familiar faces or make new connections.

Don’t miss out on this event. You can view the full program and register your participation now by searching ‘Thriving Through Change’ at our website: events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

GROWING WELL, SEED LIBRARY BLOOMS REGION-WIDE

Spring is the perfect time to get out into the garden – and Sunshine Coast Libraries invite you to ‘Grab, Grow and Donate’ with their Seed Library.

If you’re looking for some ‘encourage-mint’ to get into gardening, the Seed Library has spread and is now available for free at all Sunshine Coast Libraries, including mobile libraries.

The expansion follows the

success of the Seed Library at Maleny and Kawana Libraries where, since February last year, library members have been collecting and donating seeds for fruit, vegetables and flowers, including from some local and heirloom fruit and vegetable varieties that may otherwise be lost.

Visit your local Sunshine Coast Library or the Sunshine Coast Libraries website for all the details.

Inset: Dave Clare

COMMUNITY NOTES

STEPS spring harvest day

STEPS Garden Centre will host its first Harvest Day event on October 5.

Happening from 9am-3pm at the centre at Ulm Street South, Caloundra, there will be plants and gardening supplies for sale, giveaways, competitions, propagation workshops and other activities to celebrate spring. All profits will go directly to STEPS Pathways College, which helps create a brighter future for people living with a disability and autism. Visit stepsgroup.com.au for more information.

Maleny Spring Fair

Beginner bridge lessons with a friendly bunch

Caloundra Bridge Club is offering beginners bridge lessons with accredited teacher, Bob Hannam, on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8.45am to 11.45am. Beginning on October 9, there will be 12 lessons run over a six-week period. The total cost will be $50, which includes morning tea. The club is a great place to master the intriguing and strategic game of bridge and form new friendships. To register call 0412 193 159 or visit caloundrabridgeclub.com.au.

Boost for SevGen Indigenous Corporation

Noosaville-based SevGen Indigenous Corporation is receiving $10,000 from the 2024 Australia Post Community Grant program. This year Australia Post recognised 71 not-for-profit community groups across the country whose projects support mental wellbeing and build community connection. SevGen will use the grant for its weekly bush tucker-infused lunches, which focus on mental wellness topics and exercises for community members.

Free maternity event

Sunshine Coast Health will host its free preventative health care event Growing Connections: My maternity care on October 10 at Nambour RSL. Whether a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, this is an opportunity to connect with other families, gain valuable insights from Sunshine Coast Health teams and meet some of the doctors, midwives and other health professionals. The free event is happening from 2-5pm. To register visit eventbrite.com.au and search ‘Sunshine Coast Health Institute’.

Handmade artisan market

A variety of stallholders with a selection of different products will be available at the Golden Beach/Caloundra Handmade Boutique Market on October 12 from 8am-1pm. Food and coffee will be available, along with plenty of parking. The market will be held at the Caloundra Indoor Bowling Association located at 55 Burke Street, Golden Beach.

Maleny Garden Club will hold its 2024 Spring Fair on October 5 from 9am-4pm at the Maleny Showground. There will be open gardens as well as a garden market featuring a variety of plants, pottery, garden decor and tools products. Food and local produce will also be available. Cash entry to the garden market is $2 per adult and open garden entry is $5, with children under 16 free to both. Visit malenygardenclub.org for more information about the event. Do you have a community notice? Email it to localnews@ myweeklypreview.com.au.

The project aims to enhance mental wellbeing, foster community connections and reconnect participants with their cultural heritage.

STEPS Garden Centre manager April Heard

Cr Taylor Bunnag

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Safety improvements

Since being elected as your new local councillor, I have met with many residents along Picnic Point Esplanade, Maroochydore, who have raised concerns regarding traffic management in the area. In response to these concerns, council is investigating options to improve safety and traffic flow by looking at the feasibility of reconfiguring Maroochydore’s Bream and Whiting streets to one-way access only. This is to improve pedestrian safety along Picnic Point Esplanade and the access of vehicles with boat trailers wanting to utilise the boat ramp. New play space

I’m excited to deliver the next stage of renewing the playground at Power Memorial Park, Mudjimba. The design gives a nod to two icons – the HMAS Brisbane (which is sunk three nautical miles off the Mudjimba coastline) and our iconic surf lifesavers. With a mixture

of activities focused on collaborative play, it’s a significant investment for Mudjimba that complements the many other projects happening in our community. The project is expected to be completed by the end of November. Yaroomba pathway upgrade

As a Yaroomba local, I have often seen school children and families with prams walking on the road along Bimini Drive as the pathway stops at Yungar Street. I’m pleased that construction has started on a new 1.8 metre-wide pathway stretching 200 metres along Bimini Drive to Jenyor Street. Eleven metres of existing pathway will also be renewed.

I’m proud to be delivering on one of my core election promises to improve pathway connectivity in our community. Watch this space!

Sizzle this spring

A new barbecue has been finished at popular Eliza Peatling Park at Pacific Paradise. The upgrade has come in time for spring and I’m looking forward to seeing it put to good use as the weather warms up.

Keeping you connected

Please keep an eye on my Facebook page: ‘Councillor Taylor Bunnag –Division 8, Sunshine Coast Regional Council’. Cheers!

Matt Stoeckel, Visit Sunshine Coast CEO

WHY MORE COAST HOTELS ARE A GOOD IDEA

Tourism has long been a part of the Sunshine Coast, and the industry continues to thrive today with visitors pumping in more than $5 billion into the local economy each year. But while the tourism industry has grown, the number of hotels hasn’t.

While we have some great accommodation options, we don’t have the volume we need to keep up with the demand from visitors.

Research shows that we need an additional 2000 hotel rooms to meet current demand, and it highlighted that we are already losing business (such as conferences) because of the shortfall.

Specifically, we need full-service hotels to cater for our high-spending international and interstate travellers.

It’s hardly surprising that we have fallen behind on building new hotels given that the last five-star hotel to be built on the Sunshine Coast was the Hyatt Coolum (in 1989), and it no longer operates.

That was 35 years ago, and an early memory I have from back then was being taken to the drive-in with my family to watch Dirty Dancing That was the highest-grossing film of 1989 and puts into context just how long it has been without a new hotel on the Coast.

Importantly, we need the right type of hotels in the right places too. Hosting our visitors in purpose-built accommodation not only provides travellers with the experience they are seeking, but it can also relieve pressure on other accommodation types that are not purpose-built for tourists.

Sunshine Coast Council has recently announced some new initiatives to attract more upscale hotels and has proposed some others that are currently in community consultation.

Given that each new hotel will deliver an estimated $29.5 million annually in economic benefits for the local economy, they are essential to ensure our tourism industry can continue to thrive.

4-5 OCTOBER

DON’T MISS WE WILL ROCK YOU –THE QUEEN MUSICAL

Inspired by the music of Queen, Coastal Theatre Collective is bringing their new show We Will Rock You to The Station this October over three huge nights. In a world ruled by corporate giants, where music is a distant memory, one young outsider dares to dream of a different tune. Join Galileo on an electrifying journey through the futuristic landscape of We Will Rock You where the echoes of Queen’s legendary music resound 300 years into the future.

When: Friday, October 4 – Saturday, October 5, 7-10pm.

Where: 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.

Tickets: $69 via ticketmaster.com.au.

Search for ‘We Will Rock You – The Queen Musical’.

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

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OCTOBER

SAUSAGE FEST

SUNSHINE COAST

Prepare for a sizzling day of fun, food and fiery flavours! With sausages and sauces galore, get ready to loosen your belt as you dive into a world of spice, from mild to wild chilli sauces that’ll have you breathing fire – and coming back for more! Stock up on barbecue essentials, raise a glass in the hoppiest place to be and test your skills in sausage-tossing, chillieating comps, and more. The best part? Every bite helps local charities! When: Saturday, October 5, midday to 6pm. Where: Brouhaha, 1 Edison Crescent, Baringa. Tickets: $2 per person.

05

OCTOBER

NURTURE FESTIVAL

Nurture Festival is back, bigger, better and ready to spark joy for a great cause. This free, feel-good fest is drug and alcohol free and all about youth mental wellness with activities designed to boost creativity, adventure and connection. It’s the perfect way for families and teens to have fun while supporting mental health. There will be drone racing, live music, local speakers and outrigger canoeing. Come join the fun, and let’s nurture the next generation’s brighter, healthier future. When: Saturday, October 5, 10am-4pm. Where: Lake Kawana.

Tickets: Free event, register via events. humanitix.com/nurture-festival-2024.

04 OCTOBER

HERITAGE TALK: SUNSHINE COAST

HISTORIES AND MYSTERIES

Beerwah Writers Group share histories and mysteries of the Sunshine Coast, based on a book written by 17 local authors. The eclectic anthology takes you on a journey, to explore unknown tales of years long past. Brought to you by a talented group of local people. When: Friday, October 4, 10-11am.

Where: Landsborough Historical Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough.

Tickets: Free event, register via, heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/about/programsand-events/heritage-talks.

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OCTOBER

COMEDY FOR A CAUSE

Get ready to roll with laughter at Comedy for a Cause. Some of Australia’s funniest comedians are joining forces to support the Buderim Foundation, including Greg Sullivan, Anisa Nandaula, Joshual Coutinho and Nick Carr. Expect an afternoon packed with hilarity. When: Sunday, October 6, 2-5pm. Where: War Memorial Hall, 1 Main Street, Buderim. Tickets: $35 via, comedyforacause.net/ tc-events/bff/.

Concert Series

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OCTOBER

SIMPLY BRILL

Get ready to rock, roll and revel in musical history with Simply Brill This show is a wild ride from Tin Pan Alley’s humble roots to the game-changing explosion of ’60s rock ‘n’ roll. With vocal powerhouses Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger and Michael Griffiths leading the charge, you’ll relive iconic hits like Rock Around the Clock and Will You Love Me Tomorrow? Backed by a live five-piece band, this tribute to legendary songwriters will have you singing, swaying and swooning all night long.

When: Saturday, October 5, 7.30-9pm.

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

Tickets: From $30 via, theeventscentre.com.au/event/simply-brill/.

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OCTOBER

AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY BAND

Join the Buderim Lions for a special concert featuring the 25-member First Regiment Royal Australian Artillery Band. This unique event, held at the Buderim Mountain School Hall, will raise funds for Mates4Mates, supporting the health of current and ex-serving Defence Force members and their families. After a sensational concert, enjoy Devonshire tea and cake for an additional $12, hosted by the Buderim State School P&C.

When: Saturday, October 19, 2-4pm. Where: Buderim Mountain School Hall, Main Street, Buderim.

Tickets: Visit buderimlionsclub.org.au.

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OCTOBER

SIP ‘N PAINT FUNDRAISER

Come along for an afternoon of creativity at Caloundra Arts Centre Associations Sip ‘n Paint Fundraiser! Perfect for families, friends, or team bonding, this event invites everyone –from newbies to seasoned artists –to unleash their inner Picasso. The talented art tutor will guide you through creating a quirky still life. Ticket includes grazing platters, art materials and tea/coffee. When: Sunday, October 6, 1pm. Where: 5 North Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $75 via, 0439 643 117. More info: caloundraartscentre.org.au/events.

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OCTOBER

SUNSHINE COAST QUEER BALL

The Sunshine Coast Queer Ball is one big party. It is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ style, culture and community. It is an opportunity to shed all heteronormative expectations and dress up in queer formal style, however that looks for you. Your ball, your way!

Joining your hostess Miss Lady Saint Diva will be an epic line-up of queer entertainers including DJ Crockey, Burlesque L’amour, Sellma Soul, Wild King Quinn, plus more! This is an 18+ event.

When: Friday, October 4, 7pm to midnight. Where: Banana Bender Pub, 1 Downunder Drive, Palmview.

Tickets: From $30 via, events.humanitix. com/sunshine-coast-queer-ball.

Gig guide

FRIDAY OCTOBER 04

Lazy Ghost, Sol Bar, 7pm

Queen Musical, The Station, 7pm

KT Maree, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm Junction Road, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

Colin Dodds, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm

DJ Mr Sparkle, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 05

Buttermello, Sol Bar, 7pm

Cassie Marie, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

David Lee, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm

Party On Wayne, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm

SUNDAY OCTOBER 06

Jazz & Blues Collective, Millwell Road

Community Centre, 1pm

Marco, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Treva Sobie, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm

* All events were correct at time of printing.

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TARE WE THERE YET?

Ashley Robinson draws a parallel between a familiar family road trip question and Australia’s uncertain economic future, asking why relief from rising costs and political promises hasn’t arrived.

he familiar question on family road trips was always, “Are we there yet?” Of course, in most cases, the good thing was that when we did eventually get there in our Australian-built Holden Special, there was usually fun awaiting us.

Either surfing, shooting, eating, or all the above – so in most cases, there was an expectation of joy at the end of whatever road we were on.

In those days, with no radio in the car (as they weren’t standard options in poverty pack Holdens), we would play games to keep us occupied. Eye spy was one, but my favourite was counting cars.

I would bag Holdens, and my opposition being Mum, Dad or my brother, would get all the rest. I usually won; that’s how many there used to be on the road.

I mention this for a couple of reasons. ‘Are we there yet?’ could now be asked by millions of Australians about whether we have arrived at the recession the Reserve Bank keeps warning us about. And if so, can we have an interest rate cut as inflation should have bottomed out? Well, it appears we are not there yet, which I find confusing.

At the same time, as people are being forced to tighten their belts, we have politicians on both sides promising (opposition) and giving cash away (incumbents) like there is no tomorrow.

It sort of bothers me that, on one hand, we hear stories of kids going to school with no lunch and on the other hand, politicians and bureaucrats finding money to basically win elections with zero idea of what the average family is going through.

I’m not certain about the GDP spiralling downwards while banks make record profits or any other in-depth analysis of the economy. I just want to know one thing: Are we there yet? It’s a simple question from an average person who, despite not having much intelligence or any degrees, believes that all the measures promised by the Reserve Bank have been quite effective.

Oh, and if you’re wondering where all the Holdens have gone (or other Australianbased manufacturing, for that matter), ask the policymakers and the unions. With enough time, they might come up with an answer. If not, I’ll go with Confucius for the above: “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated”.

YBALI, BONDING AND BELLY LAUGHS

On a recent trip to Bali, Sami Muirhead discovered that almost anything can be enjoyable when it’s shared with a good friend and a lot of laughter.

ou never really know how you will travel with a friend until you actually do it.

Last week, I finally went to Bali. I was afraid it would be a hot mess of drunk bogans wearing Bintang singlets and necking stubbies at 10am while haggling in the streets over fake Gucci. I was so wrong.

Rather, it was my own little version of Eat Pray Love as we enjoyed a few days of massages, amazing food and lounging on the beaches. For me, travel is about seeing new places and making life-long memories.

So, with our carry-on luggage (four pairs of togs and the new Liane Moriarty book), Elly and I set out to enjoy nirvana.

I have two memories from our sun sojourn that will fortify our friendship forever. The first was a day spa pamper package that included a ‘rain shower’.

We had no idea what to expect as we were shown a concrete room with two plastic-covered beds. Wearing nothing but those one-size-does-not-fit-all throw-away undies, we realised we were basically nude in some sort of couple’s massage.

The giggles started. We were told to lie face down and put on shower caps. With

handkerchief-size mesh covering my curvy bottom, big metal rods were swung above us with seven shower heads attached.

Freezing cold water shot down as if we were being whipped. It just kept coming. Laughing, we tried not to swallow the water. We didn’t want Bali belly. It was not relaxing or luxurious. It was uncomfortable and strange but one of the funniest experiences of my life. For half an hour, we snorted with laughter, trying not to drown.

As for my second memory, it is hard to beat a Bali sunset. Nestled in bean bags, we wiggled our toes in the sand while soaking up the sounds of Pearl Jam covers. We spent the sun-drenched afternoon drinking $3 beers while locals tried to sell us ‘authentic’ pearl bracelets for $10.

But the highlight was when our waiter asked if we were hot. He disappeared before promptly returning with two sandwich bags full of ice, which he told us to put on our heads. We did as we were told. The sun set on our cool scalps; me, paranoid the leaking water would make my hair dye run.

We just laughed and laughed at the little patch of the world we had discovered.

Friendship really is a sheltering tree.

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.

Travis Schultz, Founder, Travis Schultz & Partners

WHY TRUST FUELS TRUE LEADERSHIP

In today’s professional landscape, trust is the bedrock upon which successful leadership is built.

Forget about strategies, systems and procedures; if professional services firms aim to foster a high-performance culture, they must prioritise trust.

In academic perspectives, trust has been said to be a belief in the integrity, character and capability of another person. No matter how you define it, one thing is clear – a distrusted leader will drive under-performance and create a toxic work environment. And in the post-COVID times, when attracting and retaining talent is critical to success, it needs to be called out that workers don’t quit their jobs, they generally quit their bosses!

For legal firms, trust is the foundation on which our entitlement to call ourselves a profession is built. Whether it’s external stakeholders, our opponents, our clients or our staff, the absence of trust is fatal to success. If a professional is perceived as dishonest, they will be overlooked by clients and shunned by firms.

The corporate world spends millions on marketing to build trusted brands, knowing that integrity is critical. I can remember in my early days as managing partner of a firm, I went to see David Maister speak about his views on trust in professional services firms when he did a roadshow not

long after he had co-authored his work, The Trusted Adviser. It was pertinent over 20 years ago, just as it is now, that we can’t expect clients to want to share their deepest concerns with us unless they feel that we can be trusted. Maister emphasised the need to focus on your client’s interests and to care more about the long-term relationship with them than any transaction you undertake on their behalf.

He said trust grows rather than appears; that it is both rational and emotional, it is personal and presumes a two-way relationship. There is no greater truism than that trust takes years to build but can be destroyed in seconds.

Trust in leadership is also vital for team performance. Without it, collaboration and innovation suffer.

Low-trust environments breed silos and politicking, while high-trust organisations drive higher productivity and profitability. Gallup’s research shows that only 23 per cent of employees trust their leaders, yet those who do are significantly more engaged and less likely to seek new jobs.

Neuroscientist Paul Zac’s research highlights that high-trust organisations see better performance, higher productivity and greater employee satisfaction. Trust is built through recognition, challenge, discretion, job crafting, information sharing, relationship building, personal growth and vulnerability.

Effective leaders possess high personal credibility built on technical competence and strong values. They exhibit humility, transparency, authenticity, and integrity. Trusted leaders align their actions with their words, fostering a culture of openness and accountability.

Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership. It’s not just about technical skills but about building genuine relationships and fostering a culture of trust.

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WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT RESEARCH?

Most Australians have heard of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), and 30 odd years ago when I started my ophthalmic nursing, there was no treatment.

Sufferers gradually went blind. Colleen McCullough, a well-known author, was

vocal in the media as she gradually lost her vision to this disease.

There is still no prevention and no cure. We can however treat it with the aim of preventing further vision loss and even improving it. All because of research. Inherited retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa and stargardt disease,

lead to progressive vision loss and significant quality-of-life challenges. Ongoing research focuses on genetic therapies and innovative treatments to halt or reverse these conditions.

Advancements in this field are crucial for improving outcomes and offering hope to affected individuals and families.

Collaboration among scientists, healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups is essential to accelerate progress. Clinical trials and studies not only contribute to scientific knowledge but also provide patients access to cutting-edge treatments.

By prioritising research into rare eye conditions, we can pave the way for innovative therapies, improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for those affected. Ultimately, a commitment to understanding and addressing these conditions is vital for the future of ophthalmology and patient care.

If you are thinking of making a donation to a cause please think about eye research. Macular Disease Foundation Australia and the Queensland Eye Institute are two that come to mind, finding treatments and cures for the next generations. If you have the opportunity to be part of a clinic trial, please consider.

For more information, visit bestpracticeeyecare.com.au.

RED CROSS IS CALLING FOR MORE BLOOD DONORS

Blood demand is at a 12-year high and plasma is even more in need, sparking a call for Australians to roll up their sleeves.

The Red Cross is urging 100,000 Australians to donate for the first time over the next year. More than 560,000 people actively donate to maintain the population’s blood and plasma supply.

However new donors are needed to keep up with the growing nation.

“We know 100,000 people will show up if they have a compelling reason to do so,” executive director of donor experience Cath Stone says. The reason could be for a family member battling cancer or simply the free party pies or milkshake after you donate, she adds.

The Red Cross now collects more blood than plasma with the substance used to treat more than 50 serious medical conditions. Ms Stone says with Australia’s ageing population and advances in treatment options, more donors are needed.

“We estimate just three per cent of the eligible population in Australia currently donates and that tells us there are a lot of reasons why people don’t donate. We’re asking people to find just one reason why they should.”

HEARING AND BALANCE: CONNECTED IN THE INNER EAR

Hearing and balance are both controlled by the inner ear, a small yet vital part of the ear. Within this space is the cochlea, a snail-shaped organ that converts soundwaves into electrical impulses, which are then sent to the brain.

The inner ear also houses the vestibular system, responsible for balance. Both systems share a common pathway to the brain via the vestibulocochlear nerve.

Audiometrist Andrew Paton explains that while the two systems are connected, they also function separately.

“One part is dedicated to hearing, another to balance,” he says.

However, when something goes wrong with one system, it can affect the other. Symptoms such as dizziness, hearing loss, or tinnitus may indicate a problem within the inner ear.

“People with hearing loss are much more likely to experience balance disorders than those without,” Mr Paton says, emphasising the shared connection between the two systems.

This link often leads audiometrists and audiologists to refer patients with vestibular issues to specialists as part of the rehabilitation process, ensuring that both hearing and balance are addressed

for total wellbeing.

It is important to seek early assessment in regard to both hearing and balance problems. Seek the services of an actual hearing clinic and not a hearing aid shop, remembering that hearing and balance are both health issues.

Andrew Paton is a senior audiometrist at Hear4Good and independent hearing clinic at Caloundra and Golden Beach. Phone 54770144. hear4good.com.au

QSCAN LAUNCHES NEW CARDIAC SERVICES

Qscan Maroochydore has introduced a suite of new cardiac services that will benefit the Coast’s patients and improve healthcare accessibility.

The medical imaging practice, located on Wises Road, has recently installed a new, high-end CT scanner, equipped with advanced cardiac imaging technology.

The scanner offers high image quality, increased patient comfort and quick scan times, allowing the clinic to see more patients. Qscan Maroochydore practice manager Rohan Panchal says the new machine allows the clinic to offer important cardiac services, including CT calcium score (CTCS) and CT coronary angiography (CTCA).

“These minimally invasive scans are designed to identify the risk of heart attack or cardiac disease early, improving patient outcomes,” he says.

“The launch of these services means regional patients can access potentially life-saving scans with shorter wait times.”

Qscan Maroochydore radiologist Dr John Blazak says the CTCS and CTCA scans provide detailed images of the coronary arteries to help determine the presence of calcified plaque, a key indicator of heart disease.

“The information detected during

these scans can help clinicians evaluate if you are at risk of heart disease, informing patient treatment plans,” he says.

The results of the cardiac CT scans are interpreted by Qscan’s expert radiologists, who provide detailed reports to help guide further treatment if necessary.

The clinic also introduced echocardiography, a type of ultrasound scan that helps detect a range of cardiac conditions, including congenital heart disease, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, valve disease and more.

Echocardiography studies at Qscan Radiology Clinics are performed by highly-skilled sonographers and reported on by expert cardiologists.

Qscan Maroochydore accepts all referrals, and offers a wide range of services, including x-ray, ultrasound, CT, PET-CT and pain management procedures.

The clinic is open Monday to Friday. For more information or to book an appointment, visit qscan.com.au.

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If you’re constantly tired and endure the discomforts of snoring, it might be more than just a nuisance.

Sleep apnea, a prevalent condition often overlooked, could be the culprit. But fear not, addressing it is simpler than you might think.

Begin by taking a free online assessment at cpap.com.au/pages/ sleep-studies to gauge the likelihood of a sleep disorder like sleep apnea. Your results will direct your next steps. If sleep apnea seems probable, seek a referral for a sleep study through Telehealth or your healthcare provider, which will be conducted by Sleep Testing Australia.

During the sleep study, conducted at a clinic, you’ll be fitted with a device to monitor your sleep patterns. Afterward, a team of experts will analyse your results and provide a comprehensive report within two weeks.

With the guidance of a sleep consultant, you’ll understand your diagnosis and available treatment options. For those already diagnosed, CPAP Direct offers support in navigating CPAP therapy, ensuring the right equipment for your lifestyle.

By following these steps, you’ll embark on a journey towards better

sleep and overall wellbeing. Reclaim your vitality with the support of Sleep Testing Australia and CPAP Direct. For assistance and CPAP equipment, visit cpap.com.au.

THREE STEPS TO EARLY SKIN CANCER DETECTION

Here on the Sunshine Coast we have some of the highest rates of melanoma and skin cancer in the world.

These days, more of us take steps to protect ourselves and reduce that risk. This is great, but when skin cancer happens, how can we find it early before it causes harm?

Step one, self-check – Check your own skin every two months. Look for anything sore, changing, abnormal, or new that doesn’t go away after four to six weeks. Remember to use a mirror or the help of a loved one for hard to see places.

Fast growing skin cancers are the easiest to spot. If you’re looking.

Step two, skin check – Get a thorough skin check with an experienced skin cancer doctor.

Dermatoscopes (skin scopes) used during a skin check can see patterns in the skin not visible to the naked eye and give early clues to skin cancer.

You can find doctors with specific training and experience in skin checks at SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre.

Step three, imaging – Identifying melanoma that changes gradually is often not easy.

3D total body photography (TBP) provides detailed imaging and

comparison to help identify changing moles earlier.

Cancer Council guidelines say photography should be considered by people at higher risk of melanoma (such as many moles, complex moles, previous melanoma, or close family history).

In our modern care centre, SunLife has one of only five 3D TBP machines available for private bookings in Australia.

The dedicated doctors at SunLife provide all aspects of care from thorough skin checks to skin cancer treatment and advanced skin cancer imaging, all at the same location.

You can book a skin check at SunLife online today or call for 3D total body photography. No referral is needed.

Wises Road, Buderim/Maroochydore. Phone 5450 9808. sunlifeskincancercare. com.au/bookings

READY TO MOVE TOWARDS BETTER HEART HEALTH?

Corporate Health Management (CHM) is proud to offer a free health and fitness package to eligible community members: the Heart Health Program, for ADF veterans, peacekeepers and firefighters.

Funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Heart Health is a 52-week program that will benefit both physical and mental health.

The regimen includes regular physical activity sessions, either in groups or on your own, as well as 12 healthy lifestyle seminars.

All participants will be able to address their health and fitness needs at their own pace.

Topics covered at the seminars include nutrition advice, setting healthy goals,

lowering alcohol consumption, stress management, weight management and, of course, maintaining heart health.

All age groups, genders and fitness levels are welcome.

You can check your eligibility and register at veteranshearthealth.com.au/ eligibility, or by calling CHM at 1300 246 262.

There’s more available from CHM: our three wellness practice centres are a one-stop resource for all your wellbeing needs. From flu vaccinations to remedial massages to diet and exercise expertise and more, our specialists are ready when you are.

To find out more, visit veteranshearthealth.com.au.

SANDRA HAS FOUND PAIN RELIEF THROUGH ANF THERAPY

In November last year, Sandra was attaching a vine to her pergola when she had an awkward fall. She fractured the L1 vertebra in her back and has been in debilitating pain ever since.

Before finding Cluzie, Sandra was spending most of her time on the couch when previously she had been biking, walking and even kitesurfing.

“I lay on the ground for around an hour till my body stopped spasming. I knew something was wrong,” says Sandra.

“I started pilates to strengthen my core a few months after the fall and was going four times a week, but that just

made things worse. My body started to get stiffer and stiffer and eventually, I could barely walk.”

She tried acupuncture and shiatsu, and while both were incredibly painful, Sandra was okay with the pain if it was worth it in the end. But it wasn’t and both these modalities actually aggravated her back even more.

The pain was exhausting. Sandra couldn’t stand at work and was forced to sit constantly and only work limited hours. She began to feel anxious and frustrated and the constant pain meant her mindset started to spiral downwards.

Even chiropractic and physiotherapy sessions didn’t help.

Eventually she found ANF Therapy at Cluzie Clinic and made an appointment to see clinical director, Claire Dunkley. After just three sessions, Cluzie says Sandra is back to walking, her mental health has improved significantly and she is feeling hopeful about the future.

“The frequency patches are incredible,” Sandra says.

ANF Therapy works by placing wearable discs on the skin that are activated by body heat and in most cases, the pain relief is immediate.

“The ANF devices transmit a unique range of frequencies through neurons in the body. The nervous system picks up these frequencies, starting a self-healing process,” explains Claire from Cluzie.

ANF Therapy is drug and chemical free, which was important to Sandra.

Having tried heavy pain killers with limited success, she was keen for a more holistic and long-lasting solution to the pain.

“Claire is amazing. She hits the nail on the head every session knowing where to look for the cause of the pain. She really knows what she is doing. I take my hat off to her,” Sandra says.

If you are suffering and in pain, visit cluzie.com or phone 5329 7905.

NEW HYSTEROSCOPY SERVICES AVAILABLE

Sunshine Coast Health has treated its first patients in a newly opened Outpatient Hysteroscopy Clinic, meaning women who require the procedure will now have far less disruption to their daily lives.

A hysteroscopy allows clinicians to look inside a woman’s uterus to help diagnose or treat any problems, and Sunshine Coast Health can now offer this under local anaesthetic instead of general.

Sunshine Coast Health Obstetrics and Gynaecology Senior Registrar Dr Adeline Foo is part of the team spearheading the new service.

“Having to come in for a surgery under general anaesthesia will take about six to 14 hours total when you include waiting time before the surgery, the surgery and recovery – whereas in our outpatient hysteroscopy service people are in and out within an hour or so,” Dr Foo says.

The Outpatient Hysteroscopy Clinic is based out of Nambour General Hospital and the equipment, including five specialised hysteroscopy cameras, was funded by hospital charity Wishlist.

A hysteroscopy under general anaesthetic will still be offered to women who require it.

CPAP EQUIPMENT LIFE EXPECTANCY

Did you know six in 10 CPAP users say they sleep better after replacing their supplies?

To keep your CPAP equipment, clean and working at peak performance, consider reviewing your equipment regularly. This should help prevent problems such as, mask air leaks, poor treatment, discomfort and equipment failure.

One of the best things you can do is regularly clean and maintain your CPAP equipment. This helps with both the longevity of the equipment and ensures the equipment remains hygienic to use.

As you use your CPAP equipment each night, you introduce your breath, dead skin cells and face oils on to the equipment. These things could live on the mask or start cycling through the machine

and cultivate mould or bacteria.

Your CPAP will also pick up dust, allergens and germs from the surrounding area and could introduce them into your lungs. This could make it easier to catch an infection like a sore throat, sinus infection or nasal, eye irritation or other illnesses could also occur.

If you do not change the water in your CPAP humidifier every night or clean your breathing tube regularly it can collect dust, mould and bacteria. This warm space is an optimal environment for them to multiply.

For a replacement parts schedule or cleaning recommendations, please contact mySleep on 1300 605 700 or visit mysleep.com.au.

ORTHOPAEDIC

Understanding knee injury treatment

In Australia, the prevalence of knee injuries can be linked to various factors, including sports, lifestyle and ageing.

High-impact sport is known for its physical demands, which often result in knee injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and meniscus injuries. But knee injuries are just as common in golfers and gardeners.

Localised pain in the knee with swelling are the hallmarks of injury. MRI scans are the most accurate way of diagnosing the specific injury and are used by surgeons to help decide the best way to manage your injury.

Most injuries can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy or, potentially, injections. Structural damage may require surgery and this usually takes the form of a keyhole day procedure known as a knee arthroscopy.

Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group offers comprehensive treatment for all knee injuries.

Our dedicated injury clinics help diagnose simple meniscal tears from complicated knee ligament injuries.

So, whether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior, our tailored patient-centric approach will have you back at your best.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder injury that can cause pain, weakness and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. These tears may result from traumatic injuries, overuse, degenerative changes, or a combination of factors.

When conservative treatments such as rest, physical therapy and medications do not provide sufficient relief, surgical intervention may be recommended to repair the torn rotator cuff.

Arthroscopic and open rotator cuff repair are two common surgical techniques used to address rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopic repair involves using small incisions and a camera (arthroscope) to guide the surgeon in repairing the torn tendon, while open repair requires a larger incision to directly access and repair the damaged tissue.

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair offers several potential advantages over open surgery, including smaller incisions, a reduced risk of infection, less postoperative pain, and faster recovery times.

The arthroscope allows for better visualisation of the shoulder joint, leading to more precise repairs and potentially improved outcomes.

Leg ulcers – a health overview

Leg ulcers are breaches in the skin of the lower leg that negatively affect quality of life. They affect three per cent of the Australian population. This risk increases with age. Common causes are venous, arterial or neuropathic (absence of normal sensation) issues.

Chronic ulcers are ulcers that persist for more than three months. Factors such as obesity, smoking, diabetes, immobility, malnutrition, infection, immunosuppression medication, malignant change, poor blood supply or venous disease can all contribute to delayed ulcer healing.

Basic concepts of wound management disrupt the biofilm of an ulcer, protect against exudate and reduce swelling. Biopsies may be required to rule out malignant change.

A vascular specialist may be required in the presence of a slow-healing ulcer. It may require intervention with a minimally invasive procedure called an angiogram to improve arterial blood supply to the ulcerated area, or less commonly, open surgery ie) bypass.

Treating venous disease with compression garments, sclerotherapy, or minimally invasive endovenous surgery may also be an option.

Eating the colours of the rainbow

Who remembers being told as a kid that carrots are good for your eyes? Well, guess what? They really are. Red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables contain beta-carotene, which a healthy body can convert to vitamin A. Carrots, red sweet potatoes and spinach are high on the list. And did you know that 100 grams of kale contains more than 300 per cent of your daily needs?

Vitamin A deficiency is a significant global health issue, particularly affecting vision. This essential nutrient plays a crucial role in maintaining eye health. Insufficient vitamin A can lead to night blindness, making it difficult to see in dim light, as well as reduced colour vision.

In severe cases, prolonged deficiency of the vitamin can cause dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea, potentially leading to corneal ulcers and blindness.

Preventing a deficiency involves following dietary measures, including the consumption of liver, oily fish and dairy products (which contain vitamin A), along with colourful fruits and vegetables.

Who’s for a salmon steak and fresh salad?

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HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)

This week your partnership zone is activated by the sun, Mercury and Jupiter. So – when it comes to romantic, platonic and business relationships – it’s time to be more creative, curious and generous as you shine brighter, communicate better and laugh more often.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)

Have you and a friend or family member been heading in different directions? Venus encourages you to remember the good times you’ve enjoyed together and search for common ground. Things will look a lot brighter in the morning.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

Prepare to inspire others with your high spirits and contagious enthusiasm. You’re at your buoyant best on Tuesday, when Mercury and Jupiter boost confidence levels and put extra wind in your Sagittarian sails, especially involving relationships.

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

On Tuesday fiery Mars boosts energy, motivation and confidence, especially involving travel, communication and education. Attached Bulls – love planet Venus is visiting your relationship zone (until October 17) so plan something romantic.

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

On Tuesday, Jupiter forms a beneficial aspect with Mercury (the Virgo power planet). Which is fabulous for travel, education, communication, finances and work, as your thinking is clear and your judgement is sound. So make the most of this.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

Venus and Mars join forces to help you with a troubled relationship. Mars pushes you to be proactive as you make the first move, and Venus encourages you to hold out the olive branch of peace. Compromise will take you a lot further than conflict.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

The sun and Mercury are activating your creativity zone, so it’s time to write, sing, dance, perform, paint or play music as you draw on the richness of your colourful world within. Tuesday’s Mercury/Jupiter trine will help you turn ideas into successful projects.

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

This week is all about getting the ratio right between your busy

and your private inner

Be inspired by Libran movie star Hugh Jackman (who turns 56 on Saturday): ‘The secret to modern life is finding the measure in time management.’

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

This week, Venus and Mars bless work projects and professional connections. But it’s time to clear up any murky unfinished business, before Pluto powers into your sign on November 19–20 (depending on where you are in the world). So, do your best to clean up.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

With Mars marching through your sign until November 4) it’s time to be the bold, brave, confident Cancer you were born to be (like fellow Cancerians Princess Diana and Meryl Streep). No hiding in the shadows or sulking on the sidelines. Crawl out of your cave.

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Scorpios can be very intense, determined and driven. This week, peacemaker Venus is vamping through your sign (until October 17) so it’s time to cool down and cooperate. Plus, it’s also time to mediate, contemplate and ruminate.

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

Practical Saturn and poetic Neptune are both transiting through your sign. So it’s a good week to find someone you can share a dream with – a partner, family member, close friend or colleague. Then work together to make that shared dream concrete.

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QUIZ

1. Daniel Day-Lewis (pictured) played which US president in a film directed by Steven Spielberg?

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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.

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2. In which state are water molecules more active: as steam or as ice?

3. Which playwright wrote The Glass Menagerie?

4. Gangkhar Puensum is the highest mountain in which landlocked Asian country?

5. What is the nickname of the Australian netball team?

6. In which country would you find the province of Manitoba?

7. What is the next line in Advance Australia Fair after ‘To make this Commonwealth of ours...’?

8. Who directed the 2006 Spanish-language film Pan’s Labyrinth?

9. What is the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah also known as?

10. What popular website was created by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger?

19 Centreview Court, Buderim 647

Truly unique this signature Buderim estate is the ultimate embodiment of big family luxury fused with idyllic outlooks and a lifestyle of absolute tranquillity. Infinitely private and demonstrating a celebration of light and space the property also boasts a totally separate and self-contained two-bedroom apartment. Radiating profound beauty and serenity, the master built, designer home is nestled on a stunning 3.3 acre land holding in close walking distance to Buderim village with the Glasshouse Mountains and Moreton Island forming a majestic and picturesque backdrop.

– Sequestered in a blue-ribbon locale with over 600sqm of stunning living space

– The allure of private acreage living with in town convenience

– Brilliant resort style entertainer designed around magnificent alfresco zones

For sale by Tender, closing 14 November at 4pm

43 Fifth Avenue

MAROOCHYDORE

4 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2 CARS

This 2014-built Trevor Reitsma designed residence offers effortless, luxury beachside living across a single level suitable for all ages and stages in life, just 300-metres to the sand and surf in a coveted Cotton Tree locale, arguably one of the closest homes to Maroochydore Beach.

INSPECT: SAT 5TH OCTOBER, 12PM

Craig Morrison 0407 142 027

Zach Favell 0422 290 441

12 Staysail Place

TWIN WATERS

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2 CARS

Invest in your very best life with the purchase of this Trevor Reitsma architecturally-designed waterfront residence with a prized north-easterly aspect, showcasing glorious expansive water views to savour from the comfort and privacy of your master-built, luxury, Twin Waters retreat.

Zach Favell 0422 290 441 FOR SALE

INSPECT: SAT 5TH OCTOBER, 11AM

Craig Morrison 0407 142 027

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2 CARS / STUDY

Unwanted Prize Home ... Perfectly positioned to maximise elevation, natural light, sea breezes, and sweeping ocean views; this stunning fully-furnished designer residence is the epitome of luxury coastal living. Nothing left to do except unlock, uncork (the champagne) and unwind!

AUCTION: FRI 18TH OCTOBER, 12PM ONSITE

INSPECT: SAT 5TH OCT, 10AM & WED 9TH OCT, 5PM

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Sat, 5 Oct, 10am

Open from 9:30am 503/61-65 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Sat, 5 Oct, 11am Open from 10:30am 2/117 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Sat, 5 Oct, 12pm Open from 11:30am 1 Bow Court, Wurtulla Ryan Cramer 0450 607 926

Sat, 5 Oct, 1pm Open from 12:30pm 17 Calluna Place, Mountain Creek Michael Picoto 0432 931 387

Wed, 9 Oct, 4pm Open from 3:30pm 20/85 Picnic Point Esplanade, Maroochydore Niall Molloy 0448 954 272 Ari Whisson 0449 690 995

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.

CHEVALLUM

4/128-130 Alexandra Parade3 bed 2 bath 1 carThurs 3rd 5-5:30pm 17/10 Edward Street 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am

56/6 Mari Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

DICKY BEACH

DIDDILLIBAH

18 Pangali Circuit 4 bed 3 bath 2 carJacob Hussey 0416 100 509

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

65 Atkinson Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 183/171-203 David

3 bed 1 bath 1 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 35 Ginger Bell Avenue 4 bed 2 bath 2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

Dauntless Avenue 4 bed 2 bath 2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

Willis Road 3 bed 2 bathRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

46 Clearwater Circuit 4 bed 2 bath 2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

34 Cu ers Way 4 bed 2 bath 2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

22 Butcherbird Crescent4 bed 2 bath 4 carAlex Dale 0414 516 003

81 Cu ers Way 4 bed 2 bath 2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

16 Grebe Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 4 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

19 Philbrook Street 4 bed 2 bath 3 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

2 Jill Court 3 bed 2 bath 2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

4 Kingfisher Drive 4 bed 2 bath 3 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

5 McCall Place 5 bed 2 bath 2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 BUDERIM

7/128-130 King Street

Road 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am 2/2B Centreview Court3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

Possumwood Pace 5 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am 15 Cicada Close 7 bed 3 bath 6 car Sat 11-11:30am

GOLDEN BEACH

KINGS BEACH

52/70 Albert Street 3 bed 2 bath 1 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 8 Upper Gay Terrace 5 bed 2 bath 5 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

6/18 Queen Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 16 King Street 4

4 bath 5 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

40/27 Verney Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 1/25 Arthur Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

6/1 Saltair Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 7/28 Orvieto Terrace 2 bed 2 bath 1 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

2/24 Mahia Terrace 3 bed 2 bath 2 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 4/10-14 Saltair Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

MAROOCHY RIVER

580 Yandina Bli Bli Road3 bed 1 bath Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360 MAROOCHYDORE 1/31 Emperor Avenue

803/92 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore

If you’re looking for the ultimate in luxury and space, this expansive beachside residence offers the pinnacle of executive living in the vibrant heart of the Sunshine Coast. Perched on the 8th floor of the prestigious Verve building, the North-east panoramic views along the coastline are simply captivating.

• Two living areas

• Full laundry with extra storage

• Multiple balconies and plenty of entertaining space

• Ducted air conditioning and high ceilings

Picnic Point Esplanade, Maroochydore

• Private waterfront apartment with sweeping views

• Expansive living zone & spacious balcony

• Spacious master suite with spa overlooking Mount Coolum

• Northern corner apartment with no neighbours to one side

• Optimized floor plan to enjoy natural light & breezes

• Complex amenities include

Luxurious Prestige Unit with Private Lift, Exceptional Finishes, and Panoramic Views

•Luxurious unit with private prestige lift

•High-end finishes including stone countertops and terrazzo tiles

•Master suite with large ensuite, walk-in robe, and private balcony with panoramic views

•Large windows and doors allow natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor flow

•Three outdoor area: courtyard, balcony with southern views, and private master balcony

WHY WAIT?

2/2B Centreview Court, Buderim raywhitebuderim.com.au

White Buderim | 07 5445 6088

2/8-10 Wharf Street, Maroochydore

• Full-floor apartment in a complex of only six

• Light-filled interiors & breathtaking water views

• Multiple living areas offering functional living

•Spacious master with ensuite & walk-in robe

•Sun-drenched balcony, perfect for entertaining

•Short walk to shops & Ocean Street dining precinct

Auc on On site Sat, 12 Oct, 10am

View Sat, 5 Oct, 10-10:30am Sat, 5 Oct, 2-2:30pm Tues, 8 Oct, 5-5:30pm

Auc on On site Sat, 19 Oct, 10am

View Contact Agent

Ray

28 Mountain Top Court, Mons

Where Spanish whispers blend with contemporary style. Set on a delightfully private 2000m2 block, this grand residence is a landmark property in one of Buderim/Mons most prestigious locales.

• 5 general bedrooms & separate guest accommodation

• Cinema, teen retreat & executive study

• Opulent living areas with seamless indoor outdoor flow

• Expansive alfresco area & sparkling inground pool

• A combination of luxury and liveability

RARE RIVERFRONT OPPORTUNITY - PRIME DEEP WATER LOCATION! AUCTION

Positioned in one of the most prestigious riverfront locations on the Sunshine Coast, 30 Carwoola Crescent, Mooloolaba offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With its breathtaking east-facing aspect, this property showcases expansive, uninterrupted river views that capture the stunning outlook toward Mooloolaba. It stands as one of the most elite waterfront addresses, offering immense potential for those looking to create their dream home or capitalise on a redevelopment opportunity. Whether you choose to maintain the charm of the existing residence or design a new architectural masterpiece, 30 Carwoola Crescent represents a rare chance to create your ideal riverfront retreat. Properties of this calibre don’t last long.

On Site Saturday 26th October at 4:00pm VIEWING Saturday 5th October 11-11:30am

25 Orme Road Buderim

Nestled in an exclusive, tree-lined area of Buderim’s northern escarpment, this exquisite custom-designed residence sits on a generous 2296m² block, perfectly positioned to capture some of the most breathtaking views in the region. The residence itself spans approximately 672m2 across two levels and was designed by award winning architects, Reitsma & Associates. The elegant master retreat occupies the entire upper floor, while the home features four bedrooms, three luxurious bathrooms, two powder rooms, an office, multiple living spaces, and an expansive terrace designed to highlight the stunning views. This property boasts a solar-heated infinity pool, private European-style courtyard, high-end kitchen, separate laundry, oversized triple lock-up garage with extra storage, and an array of premium features such as ducted air conditioning, electric blinds, stone countertops, plantation shutters, a wine cellar, security system, solar power, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, ducted vacuuming, and more. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to own one of Buderim’s best! Contact Rebecca or Alan today to arrange your viewing. 2296m2 433

PRICE

Expression of Interest

Closing Tuesday 22nd October 5:00pm

VIEWING

Saturday 5th October 1:00-1:30pm

AUCTION

Carwoola Crescent, Mooloolaba

This sophisticated single-story home embraces a low maintenance riverfront lifestyle. After extensive renovations, this impeccable home is being presented to the market in near new condition. The home offers open plan living with a floor to ceiling glass back drop framing the stunning waterways of the serene Mooloolah River. The cathedral ceilings and multiple Velux windows allow natural light to filter through, showcasing the design of this home. The chic kitchen presents with stylish marble benchtops and Miele appliances.

The quality of this home continues into the elegant master bedroom where a transparent picture window allows you to wake up with scenic water views. A design bonus of this property is the completely self-contained 1-bedroom studio. Externally this property is exquisite with a fully tiled heated pool, Accoya timber decking and refined landscaped gardens. With views out to the river, the large pontoon with black pylons which will allow almost any vessel to sit safely on your back doorstep, living here will be a breeze.

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This prestigious property, set on a sprawling 1,100m² (approx.) lot, offers the pinnacle of luxury living with its breathtaking views of majestic mountains and tranquil coastlines. As you step inside, you’re greeted by an expansive, sophisticated space where every detail speaks to impeccable craftsmanship. The 500m² layout, spread over two levels, combines contemporary elegance with timeless charm, creating a sanctuary of refined comfort.

•Panoramic mountain and coastal views

•Multiple living areas

•Sparkling in-ground pool

•Elevated block

•Prestigious location

•Located near excellent schools

Auction: Saturday 5th October at 1:30pm Onsite Inspect: Thursday 3rd October 5:30-6pm & Saturday 5th October 1-1:30pm

Courtney Paterson 0488 764 785 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

400 777

9 Coral Sea Court, Buderim

2 Main Street, Montville

Moments from the picturesque town of Montville, this stunning executive home is a hidden gem. Set back from the road, down a private driveway, the meticulously maintained and recently renovated home offers breathtaking uninterrupted valley views. The property is enveloped by the lush, undulated rolling green hills characteristic of the Hinterland, making this is an idyllic retreat for those seeking the ultimate country escape.

• 9.93 acres (approx.) with private creek

• Renovated executive home

• 4 x 22,700L rain water tanks

• Ducted zoned air-conditioning

• Potential 2 bed granny flat

• Picturesque valleys views Price: Buyers $2 Million Plus Inspect: By Prior Appointment John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Kristen New 0417 852 501 633 1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

GRAND MONS ESTATE WITH VIEWS

This stunning residence is nestled on a private 200m2 block in one of Buderim/Mons’ most prestigious locales. With Spanish influences and majestic proportions, the home will appeal to the most discerning buyer. Expansive living areas and delightfully spacious bedrooms, all with their own private balcony, allow an appreciation of hinterland views. Entertain in style across a number of living areas including the stylish formal dining room or alfresco areas. Visitors will love the convenience of separate guest accommodation. Every family member’s needs will be met with the teen retreat, executive study, cinema and inground pool.

UNDER THE HAMMER - WURTULLA OASIS!

• Contemporary coastal sanctuary

• Multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces

• Excellent separation of living

•Glistening heated in-ground pool

• Close to beaches, shops, schools & more • 5kwh solar (approx) + a/con throughout • Glistening in-ground pool

• Cul-de-sac position, gated driveway privacy Auction: Friday 4th October @ 10am Open: Friday 4th October @ 9.30-10am

Executive Waterfront Living in the heart of the Sunshine Coast

• Coveted waterfront location, exceptional coastal lifestyle

• Recently enhanced high specification entertaining and living spaces

• Beautiful contemporary residence - nothing to do but move-in

• Glistening in-ground pool, 10mtr pontoon

• A/C, 15kwh solar, 25kw battery & 2 EV chargers

• Cul-de-sac position and gated driveway privacy

• Close to Kawana shopping centre, Beaches

Price: Contact Agent

Open: Saturday 5th Oct @ 11-11.30am

AUCTION RESULTS

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803/92 SIXTH AVENUE MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2,750,000

3 beds, 2 baths, 3 car

Ray White Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

7 SORENSEN AVENUE, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2,425,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool

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

17 WILLIAM STREET, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2,020,000

6 bed, 4 bath, 5 car, pool

Ray White, James Goldsworthy, 0400 635 141

221-223 MOOLOOLABA ROAD, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $705,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Dan McNamara, 0458 010 889

1/2 GOONAWARRA DRIVE, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $765,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

1/11 PANGALI CIRCUIT, BIRTINYA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $976,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, Dan McNamara, 0458 010 889

401/9 MARKET LANE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $925,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, Kathryn Willshire, 0437 434 648

6/71 MEMORIAL AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $875,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

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

42 ISAMBERT ROAD, GLENVIEW

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,630,000

5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car

Ray White, Matt O’Grady and Alisha Broadstock, 0414 317 375/0400 298 611

6/52-54 ALEXANDRA PARADE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,200,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

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

39 VIOLA SQUARE, PEREGIAN SPRINGS

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR 840,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Matthew Burke, 0448 221 481

225/21 INNOVATION PARKWAY, BIRTINYA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $680,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Dan McNamara, 0458 010 889

42 CITRON PLACE, PALMWOODS

SOLD UNDER THE FOR $908,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Chevonne Rees and Sarah Donahoe, 0473 810 820/0466 664 427

13 TOMBARRA STREET, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,172,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Reuben Park and Leon Russell, 0413 371 696/0434 212 646

17 KOORALBYN COURT, NAMBOUR

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $750,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Ryan Aldred, 0418 849 558

12 GUMTREE DRIVE, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,640,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933

414 OCEANIC DRIVE SOUTH, WURTULLA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,540,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Adam Budd, 0411 808 595

221 BRADMAN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,190,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Greg Turnbull, 0499 455 574

74 KING STREET, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $860,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Hayden Kehoe, 0478 555 873

9/99 KING STREET, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $610,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

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

1/83-85 BUDERIM AVENUE, MOOLOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $710,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Kirstin Cowie, 0422 896 543

21 HINTERLAND STREET, PALMWOODS

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,040,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

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

1/39 FIFTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,285,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

6 JABIRU DRIVE, WURTULLA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,180,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Ryan Cramer, 0450 607 926

4/8 JUBILEE ESPLANADE, POINT ARKWRIGHT

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $790,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Reuben Park, 0413 371 696

1205/2 BRIGHT PLACE, BIRTINYA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $615,000

1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Justin Wijaya, 0479 135 990

42 WATTLEBIRD DRIVE, TWIN WATERS

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,265,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Hayden Kehoe, 0478 555 873

7/55 BUDERIM AVENUE. MOOLOOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $820,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Will Van den Dungen, 0438 130 188

8 TRAINSTOP COURT, BLI BLI

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,440,000

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool

Ray White, Patrice McFarland, 0407 253 570

803/6 WHARF STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,915,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

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

20406/98 MEMORIAL AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $785,000 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Jason Mills, 0417 343 289

507/1-7 DUPORTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,050,000

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Reuben Park, 0413 371 696

2/8 URAMBI COURT, MOUNTAIN CREEK

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $590,000 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White (Maroochydore), Patrice McFarland, 0407 253 570

27 ROSEBED STREET, EUDLO

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $790,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White (Maroochydore), Nicholas Low, 0432 893 133

1/19 JUAN STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

Passed in for $675,000, contact agent

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White (Maroochydore), Greg Turnbull, 0499 455 574

10 RINGTAIL PLACE, BLI BLI

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $925,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White (Maroochydore), Patrice McFarland, 0407 253 570

1/78 KING STREET, BUDERIM

Passed in at $550,000 contact agent

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White, Michael Picoto, 0432 931 387

5 BAIRNSDALE STREET WEST, BUDERIM

Passed in for $930,000 – on market for offers over $999,000. 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Ray White, Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933

ABC TV (CH2) SEVEN (CH7) NINE (CH8) TEN (CH5) SBS (CH3)

7pm News.

7.35 Gardening Australia.

8.35 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG)

Part 3 of 4.

9.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG)

10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG)

6pm Australian Story.

6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (M)

8.20 Vera. (M) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death.

9.50 Return To Paradise. (PG)

10.50 Miniseries: Better. (M)

6.30pm Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Return To Paradise. (M)

8.30 Unforgotten. (M) Sunny and Jess get closer to the truth.

9.15 Miniseries: Better. (M)

Part 4 of 5.

10.15 Fisk. (M)

10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

9.35 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. (M)

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. (PG)

8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bill Bailey. (PG) Zan Rowe chats with Bill Bailey.

9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... Pete Doherty. (M)

9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (M)

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Anderson

9.05 Planet America.

9.35 Would I Lie To You?

10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Kevin McCloud Special. (PG)

9.00 Return To Paradise. (M) A game of lawn bowls ends in murder.

10.00 Fake Or Fortune?

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE A Few Good Men. (1992) (M) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. Two lawyers defend two murder suspects. 11.30 MOVIE Priest. (2011) (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team travels USA’s Route 66.

7.30 MOVIE Pearl Harbor. (2001) (M) are stationed together in Hawaii.

11.10 MOVIE Death Wish. (1974) (MA15+) Charles Bronson.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG)

8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.50 The Latest: Seven News.

10.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Night Caller –Eric Edgar Cooke. (MA15+)

11.30 Autopsy USA. (M)

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

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) The competition returns to Perth.

9.00 The Rookie. (M) Two teenagers go missing. 10.00 S.W.A.T. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hannah and Lawrence seek redemption. 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. goes missing. 10.10 Made In Bondi.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 Jimeoin: Result. (M) Stand-up performance by Jimeoin.

9.50 The Latest: Seven News.

10.20 Australia: Now And Then. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Home And Away.

8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars.

9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (M) 10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (M)

6pm 9News.

7.00 ACA.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

8.30 MOVIE Joker. (2019) (MA15+) Joaquin Phoenix. Amentally ill comedian struggles with his sanity. 11.00 The Disappointments Room. (MA15+)

6pm 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE Speed. (1994) (M) Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock. An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus.

9.50 MOVIE Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997) (M) Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric. A computer genius disables a cruise ship.

6.30pm Rugby League. NRL.

Stadium, Sydney.

8.30 NRL Grand Final Post-Match.

9.30 9News Late.

10.00 See No Evil: Tapes Don’t Lie. (M)

11.00 The First 48. (M)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+) Part 1 of 4. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 La Brea. (M)

6pm 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG)

8.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PG) Comedy panel show. 9.50 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sal. (PG) 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 Chicago Med. (MA15+)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG)

8.35 Human Error. (M)

9.35 Million Dollar Murders: A Shot In The Dark. (M)

10.45 9News Late.

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

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG)

8.45 RPA: Farmer Mark. (PG) A farmer suffers a brain aneurysm.

9.45 A+E After Dark. (M) Staff deals with a drug overdose.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (M)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PG)

8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.45 The Graham Norton Show. (M)

10.45 News. 11.10 The Project.

6.30pm The Dog House. (PG)

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PG) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

9.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) The team attends to a newborn baby.

10.45 Ambulance UK. (M)

6pm The Sunday Project.

7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

8.30 FBI: International. (M) The team investigates a murder.

9.30 NCIS. (M) Parker is the victim of identity theft.

11.30 The Sunday Project.

6pm Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project.

Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

Have You Been Paying Attention? (M)

News.

The Project.

6pm Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PG)

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (M) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 9.40 NCIS. (MA15+) 10.40 News.

11.05 The Project.

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here.

8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (M)

9.10 NCIS. (MA15+)

10.10 News.

10.35 The Project. 11.35 Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.00 Soccer.

v China PR.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (M) 10.30 News. 10.55 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel. Concert coverage of Cold Chisel.

8.30 You Can Call Me Bill. (M) A portrait of the life of William Shatner. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Soldiers. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG)

8.25 Frogmore House: Royal Retreat. (PG) Explores

9.40 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Lake District. (PG) Narrated by Robert Lindsay. 10.35 Spain’s Atlantic Train. (PG)

6.30pm News.

7.30 Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza.

8.30 Tombs Of The Egyptian Priestesses. Explores a recently unearthed cemetery.

9.30 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PG)

Mastermind Australia.

SBS World News.

The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. (M) Presented by Jimmy Carr. 9.15 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies. 9.55 Have I Got News For You U.S. (M) Hosted by Roy Wood Jr. 10.45 SBS News.

6.30pm News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Murder In Afghanistan – Trouble With The Taliban. 10.00 SBS News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia: Malaga And Ronda. (PG)

8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Passion. (M) Part 2 of 3.

9.20 Four Years Later. (M) Yash takes Sridevi on a surprise date.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

News.

Great Australian Walks. (PG)

National Parks From Above: Wales. (PG) A look at Snowdonia National Park in Wales.

9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (M) 10.15 SBS News.

DIGITAL CHOICE

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

7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Children’s Programs.

7.30pm The Crystal Maze. 8.15 MOVIE Early Man. (2018) (PG) 9.40 Amazing. 10.10 Dragon Ball Super. 10.35 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 Children’s Programs.

7.30pm MOVIE Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) (G) Justin Fletcher. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 9.35 Speechless. (PG) 9.55 Doctor Who. (PG) 10.40 In The Room. 11.40 Malory Towers.

7.35pm The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Children’s Programs.

7.35pm The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 11.10 Fresh Off The Boat.

7.35pm The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! (PG) 8.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 10.15 Merlin. (PG) 11.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 11.20 Speechless. (PG) 11.40 Horrible Histories.

7.35pm The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10 72 Cutest Animals. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Children’s Programs.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens.

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

6pm Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (M) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG) 10.50 Heathrow. (PG) 11.50 Doc Martin. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.45 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Miniseries: Karen Pirie. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Father Brown. (M)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Wrath Of Man. (2021) (MA15+) Jason Statham, Holt McCallany. 11.00 MOVIE The Dark Tower. (2017) (M)

6pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 6. Carlton v Brisbane Lions. 9.15 MOVIE The Man From Toronto. (2022) (M) Kevin Hart. 11.35 MOVIE Stuber. (2019) (MA15+)

6pm Border Security: America’s Front Line. 6.30 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE Black Hawk Down. (2001) (MA15+) 11.25 MOVIE Hotel Mumbai. (2018) (MA15+)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. (PG) 9.30 Bamazon. (M) 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.30 Mountain Men.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (M) 8.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (M) 10.30 Deadliest Roads. (PG) 12.30am American Restoration. (PG)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 The Force: BTL. (PG) 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 10.30 Police Custody USA. 11.30 Swamp People.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG) 9.30 The Mightiest. 10.30 Mighty Trains.

6pm The Nanny. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014) (M) 10.00 MOVIE Mortal Kombat. (2021) (MA15+)

7.30pm Rim. (2013) (M) Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day. 10.10 MOVIE Species II. (1998) (MA15+) Michael Madsen, Natasha Henstridge, Marg Helgenberger.

7.30pm MOVIE The Dark Knight. (2008) (M) Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart. 10.30 MOVIE Those Who Wish Me Dead. (2021) (MA15+) Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult.

6pm The Nanny. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Rush Hour 2. (2001) (M) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Zhang Ziyi. 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 The O.C. (M)

6pm The Nanny. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Three Men And A Baby. (1987) (PG) Tom Selleck. 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 The O.C. (M)

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Hot Shots! (1991) (M) Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino. 10.15 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.15 The O.C. (M)

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 47. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE We’re The Millers. (2013) (MA15+) Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis. 11.15 The O.C. (PG)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966) (MA15+)

4.10pm MOVIE New York, New York. (1977) (PG) 7.30pm MOVIE Sliding Doors. (1998) (M) 9.30 MOVIE Fools Rush In. (1997) (M) 11.45 MOVIE Scars Of Dracula. (1970) (M)

3.10pm MOVIE Hawaii. (1966) (PG) 6.30pm M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015) (PG) 11.55 MOVIE Death Is A Woman. (1966) (M)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Good Karma Hospital. (M) 9.40 Agatha Raisin. (M) 10.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG) 9.40 Silent Witness.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. 11.40 Killer At The Crime Scene.

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s Ordeal By Innocence. 11.50 Murdered By Morning.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 Evil. (M) 6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PG) 9.30 Frasier. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 Bull. (PG) 10.30 Bull. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 Bull. (M)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

6pm Big Bang. 7.30 Big Bang. (M) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 South Park.

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

Okay peeps, there is good news and bad news.

The bad news is that the surf is looking very average, but the good news is I am in Japan having amazing sushi and learning the ways of the samurai warrior. Or in my case, the sumo!

Not sure how this is going to work because for the last 20 years I have only gone snow boarding and surfing in remote locations with no crowds – or trekking in the Himalayas.

So, a massive city? Yikes! Stay tuned.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (MA15+) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 Evil. (M)

6pm Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (M) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 Evil. (M) 6pm Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.55 Evil. (MA15+)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (M) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.30 Impractical Jokers.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 Evil. (MA15+)

6pm Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (M) 9.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. 0410

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