My Weekly Preview Issue 833. November 7, 2024

SOCIAL GROUP helps promote men’s MENTAL health, one event at a time

From the editor

Movember is a month dedicated to raising awareness for men’s

particularly mental

This initiative challenges us to confront the often-taboo topics surrounding men’s wellbeing, reminding us that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

In our feature article this week, journalist Shirley Sinclair chats with the founder of a grassroots Coast charity that is championing mateship to help local men cope with mental health challenges. She also shares the story of one local man who credits the charity with helping him navigate some tough mental health challenges.

It’s from these personal stories of those who have bravely shared their experiences that we aim to inspire readers to take action — whether that means reaching out for help, supporting a friend, or simply starting a conversation.

Together, we can change the narrative and foster a culture where every man feels comfortable embracing vulnerability and seeking support.

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

TOP 5

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

Recipe for success: Coast chef garners millions of followers – A Sunshine Coast chef says it’s “pretty insane” that he has amassed a huge audience on social media.

Developer lodges appeal over shopping centre refusal – A developer will appeal after its proposal to establish a centre with a full-line Coles supermarket was rejected.

Thrifting hobby becomes booming vintage business – Jordan Armstrong is fighting the fast fashion cycle and turning it into a business.

catch: timely reminder as dangerous fish reeled in – A giant and extremely dangerous fish has prompted a reminder for people to be vigilant around waterways.

Global brand touts interest in proposed 77-room hotel – A luxury international hotel brand has confirmed its interest in a new boutique hotel proposed for the Sunshine Coast.

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A Double Pass

The wonderful Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp will be performing two shows on Friday, 22 November at the Event Centre Playhouse, Caloundra, and Saturday, 23 November at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona. We have a double pass to each show to give away. Katie and Karin have also enlisted two local choirs to perform a track with them at each show.

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MAJOR PORTFOLIO CHANGES IN NEW CABINET

Sunshine Coast MPs rewarded as part of LNP’s new-look team steering the state after election.

The Liberal National Party has unveiled its first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, featuring major changes and ministers tasked with newly minted departments.

The LNP’s cabinet was officially sworn in with new ministries including victim support, home ownership, customer services, open data and integrity.

Premier David Crisafulli has rewarded senior leadership with some of the biggest ministries in his 19-strong team after the LNP ended Labor’s nine-year reign.

“I promised Queenslanders the same experienced faces who have been fighting for a fresh start for Queensland would be the same ones to deliver it,” he says.

Mr Crisafulli promised before the

election that his shadow ministry would form his cabinet if the LNP was elected.

But there have been some major portfolio changes. David Janetzki remains as treasurer but will take on the energy and home ownership portfolio.

Ros Bates has lost the health portfolio and instead will be in charge of finance, trade, employment and training.

Tim Nicholls will guide the health and ambulance services portfolio after serving as the shadow attorney-general.

Deb Frecklington was in charge of energy and will now serve as the attorneygeneral, as well as being minister for justice and integrity.

Laura Gerber, Dale Last and Dan Purdie are the only members who retain the same portfolios they held in opposition. Ms

Gerber will take charge of the new portfolio of victim support on top of youth justice and corrective services.

Mr Purdie keeps the police portfolio and Mr Last has natural resources, mines, manufacturing and the regions.

The agriculture department has been scrapped in favour of primary industries, with Tony Perrett taking the helm.

Rising star Sam O’Connor held the environment portfolio but has been promoted to housing, public works and youth portfolios. His predecessor Tim Mander will take charge of sport, racing and the new Olympics and Paralympic Games portfolio.

Andrew Powell has been promoted from the backbench to take on environment, tourism, science and innovation, which he held during the Newman government in 2012.

Amanda Camm maintains her passion portfolios of child safety and the prevention of domestic and family violence, but will also lead the families, seniors and disability service departments. Transport and main roads will be led by Brent Mickelberg, while Steve Minnikin will lead customer services, open data for the first time and small and family business.

Christian Rowan will be the leader of the house after previously holding education, now taken by John-Paul Langbroek. One of the longest-serving MPs in parliament, Fiona Simpson, has been given the women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partnerships and multiculturalism portfolios.

Two parliamentary sitting weeks are to be held by Christmas with youth crime laws to be a priority between November 26-28 and December 10-12.

With election counting nearly complete, the LNP is set to secure a majority of 53 seats to Labor’s 35. – AAP

3G NETWORK SHUTDOWN

Thousands of Australians with old phones will not be able to make any calls or texts as the major telcos shut down their 3G networks.

In a bid to boost the speed, capability and reliability of their 4G and 5G system, TPG Telecom/Vodafone, Telstra and Optus have turned off 3G.

Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has urged all Australians to check and, if needed, upgrade their technology.

Telcos have been preparing for the closures since 2019, but the official shutdown has been delayed twice due to concerns over a particular type of phone – often purchased overseas or secondhand – that cannot connect to 000 on newer networks.

These handsets use 4G for regular calls and texts, but 3G for the emergency line, with fears many would not experience issues until they attempted to call the emergency line after the network’s closure.

“If you or someone you know has one of these 3G devices, please take action now and contact your service provider,” Ms Rowland says.

“My department will continue to work with the telcos during the switchover process to ensure it occurs in a safe and effectively managed manner.”

– AAP

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Historic heights Did you know?

The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3800 years. It wasn’t until the completion of the Lincoln Cathedral in England that another structure finally surpassed its height – a testament to ancient engineering that stood unbeaten for nearly four millennia.

Quote of the week

“A promise must never be broken.”

– Alexander Hamilton Founding Father of the United States

By the numbers

70

The average human blinks about 15-20 times per minute, adding up to more than 70 every five minutes.

Did you know that the Eiffel Tower wasn’t meant to be permanent? Originally, it was built as a temporary exhibit for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, and was supposed to be dismantled after 20 years. However, its use as a radio tower helped it survive, becoming a beloved symbol of France.

206

The human body has 206 bones, with more than half of them found in the hands, feet and wrists.

13,000

A cumulus cloud typically weighs about 13,000 kilos: almost as heavy as an adult humpback whale.

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Leo’s genius

Leonardo da Vinci was known for his art, but his mind reached far beyond the canvas. He conceptualised flying machines, armoured tanks and even robots centuries before they could be built. Though most of his designs never left the sketchbook, his imaginative blueprints laid the groundwork for many modern inventions.

Today in history – November 7

1869 – The first city-to-city cycle race is held between Paris and Rouen. James Moore, an Englishman living in Paris at that time, won the race.

1916 – Jeannette Rankin, from Montana, becomes the first woman to be elected to the US House of Representatives.

1947 – A coup occurs in Thailand. The military staged a coup against Thawan Thamrong Nawasawat and installed Khuang Aphaiwong as prime minister.

2000 – The US presidential election ends in a statistical tie between Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W Bush. Bush won after a bitter legal dispute.

Word of the day

Palaver

Palaver usually refers to unimportant or meaningless talk. It can also refer to misleading or deceptive speech, or to a conference or discussion.

Buying Now

Mike and Nate Cornish will be travelling the Sunshine Coast area for 6 days only from November 18th to 23rd. We want to buy your unwanted items listed below. Please visit us at one of the venues shown below for an ‘on the spot’ appraisal. If you live outside the area, have too many items to bring in, or would like a home visit, phone Nate on 0426 820 646 NOW to arrange a time. These events are often compared to the ‘Antiques Roadshow’ on TV, but without the long queues. Don’t miss this opportunity! Fully Licensed Antique, Numismatic, and Precious Metal Buyers with over 45 years Industry Experience. Security Supplied by Security International Limited.

MONDAY 18TH NOV

Maroochy RSL (Boardroom 3)

10:00am – 3:00pm 105 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

Home Visits

3:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit

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Pelican Waters Tavern (Function Area 1)

10:00am – 1:00pm 38 Pelican Waters Blvd, Caloundra

Buderim Tavern (Function Room) 10:00am – 3:00pm 81 Burnett Street, Buderim

Peregian Beach Community House (Room 3) 8:30am – 11:00am 5-7 Rufous Street

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Club Kawana (Boardroom)

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Caloundra RSL (Sub Branch Lounge) 10:00am – 3:00pm 19 West Terrace, Caloundra Noosa Leisure Centre (The Lounge) 9:00am – 12:00pm 9 Wallace Dr, Noosaville SATURDAY 23RD NOV

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How mates make the difference

November has become the month to raise awareness of men’s health issues, but a grassroots Coast charity is championing mateship as a way of helping males cope with challenges to their mental health and wellbeing all-year round.

WORDS: SHIRLEY SINCLAIR

AGrab Life By The Balls event popped up on Josh Bryce’s Facebook feed and the quirky name of the men’s mental health and social group stayed in the back of his mind. He never thought he would need it one day.

A bicycle accident on a trip to the US meant he had to have surgery to his broken foot at Sunshine Coast University Hospital on his return.

The husband and father of two teens was already prepped for the operation when doctors uncovered a problem with his blood. He was soon diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia, and immediately put on medication and treatment.

“I’m pretty fit and active, 6’4” (193cm) and big and strong, but it kind of floored me there for a bit,” Josh remembers.

“Then I had to come home and tell my family. Within 10 days, my wife got really sick and ended up getting put in an induced coma and being airlifted to Prince Charles Hospital.

“She spent a week on life support in a coma. She had a pretty severe bacterial infection in her lung which was out of the blue. She’s a fit, healthy woman as well.

“It really sat me on my arse. It was a bit of a ‘double whammy’ within two weeks.”

The idea to connect men in a fun, relaxed and accepting environment – to combat loneliness and offer men’s health advice when needed – was hatched by Sam Parker over a burger and beers with a

few mates in November 2016.

The first Bro’s Burgers & Brews was held a month later in Mooloolaba. Sam and his mates were on to something.

This ‘mateship movement’ gradually kept building, finally morphing into today’s GLBTB charity.

Each month, social gatherings are held throughout the coast and hinterland such as multiple Coffee and Chin Wag events (including sunrise bacon and eggs at Mooloolaba on a Friday morning), Friday Arvo Knock Offs (for example, at Morts Brewing in Nambour) and Sunday

“If you’re going to choose one thing to move the needle to make positive change ... it’s mateship”

his social media feed again.

“I wasn’t suicidal. But it was ‘why am I feeling like sh*t?’,” he recalls.

“Obviously, it was depression that got me down. But I didn’t know what it was and I didn’t know what to do.

“I thought, ‘I might go and check these (GLBTB) guys out’. One Friday morning, I literally had just got (wife) Vanessa home from hospital. I hopped in my ute and went down to Mooloolaba.

“When I drove there in the morning, I pulled up in my car in the surf club parking lot and I burst into tears.

“I just thought ‘What am I doing here? Who are these guys? What do they want? I’m a big tough bloke: I don’t have to do all this crap’.

“But I actually met Sammy (Parker) walking to the barbecue. I went down and chatted to a few guys.

“There was a guy who I met on that first morning, whose wife also had been diagnosed with leukaemia and it was nice to chat with him and get his perspective on the whole thing.”

Sam, the GLBTB founder and a former chiropractor, is passionate about making a difference to men’s mental health.

us. But, also, many experts say it’s underrated in suicide prevention and in improving mental health.

“If you’re going to choose one thing to move the needle to make positive change to men’s health and wellbeing, it’s mateship.

“If we can foster that and do that well, that’s a great place to start.”

Sam acknowledges that the biggest hurdle is keeping men engaged.

“I really noticed the massive difference between communicating health and wellbeing and positive change (between men and women),” he says.

Josh credits his decision to reach out to GLBTB as a turning point.

He was trying to be strong for his family. A naturally happy and positive person, he knew something wasn’t quite right. Then the GLBTB breakfast barbecue, coffee and chat popped up on

“When I first started this, it was about making some big change – and you really want to shake the tree,” he says.

“What we found was, being more relaxed and more social and more ‘blokey’ was the way to engage the guys and get them to come along.

“That grassroots approach works for

“You say those sorts of things to women, and women get excited. You say the same things to a bunch of blokes and they start running away from you.

“There are guys who haven’t spoken about their sh*t, but credit us with saving their lives or getting them out of a hole, just because of being in a friendly

Arvo Raffles at Your Mates in Warana. Thirteen locations – from Perth in WA, to Warnambool, Victoria, and as far north as Townsville – now host regular GLBTB events.

Josh Bryce and his family

environment. A community. That sense of belonging.”

Sam tells the story of one of the event regulars. He saw Sam’s car emblazoned with the charity’s stickers, and asked what the unusual name/slogan was all about.

“And he said, ‘Oh that sounds really good’. But I have thousands of those conversations and then the guy doesn’t follow through,” Sam recalls.

“Blow we down, about four to six weeks later, he started coming down to our Mooloolaba catch-up and really loved it. And then he grabbed me six to 12 months after that interaction, and he goes: ‘Mate, I was in a hole and you guys pulled me out’.

“And I was like, ‘Well you came along, you did that’. And he said ‘No,no, no. I’m still here because I came down and I had a place to be’.

“There’s a few other stories like that.”

Upcoming GLBTB events include BraveBlokes.TV’s documentary premiere: Making Men’s Groups Meaningful on November 9 at 6.15pm at Nambour Tramway, and a Bunnings barbecue at Caloundra on December 1 at 9am.

Sam’s vision is for 100 grassroots locations across Australia and, more importantly, to connect a million Aussie boys and men through social events, talks, presentations and programs for male high school students and sporting clubs,

THE PROBLEM

• Australia is one of the world’s healthiest societies, yet our men and boys die younger, experience more disease and have less access to support services

• seven men die by suicide every day in Australia (of the nine suicides per day)

• situational distress is the major link in male suicide (such as loss of job, separation/ divorce, financial struggles)

• social isolation (loneliness) is worse than obesity and is as bad for your health as smoking 16 cigarettes a day

• 1.1 million Aussie men have no close friends (outside of their immediate family). Males reach peak loneliness at 35.

SOURCE: grablifebytheballs.com.au

workplaces and community groups.

“With our talks, we’ve got this young men program: ‘Manhood, Mates and Me’ and that’s super important,” Sam says.

“With that and our ‘Be A Great Mate’ talk, I’d love to reach a million people.

“That talk highlights the importance of mateship but also just having chats and conversations with those young men: what does it mean to be a man, and what

does it mean to me.

“Having three close mates is one of the best things blokes can have to improve their health and wellbeing.

“Whether it was my challenges of being a young dad or going through more recently a separation and divorce, some of our biggest challenges become our greatest triumphs.

“The fact that we did make it through and came out on the other side, there’s a bit more acknowledgement that this social connection stuff is super important.”

Now at 50, Josh – or ‘Brycey’, as he is known in the group – and his wife have come through those health issues and have vowed now to live life to the full.

He knows that the hardest thing for men to do is to take that first step towards help.

“We’re stubborn pricks. If we’re going through a hard time, a lot of guys bottle it up and that’s when bad things happen,” he says.

“It’s that initial reaching out and just connecting with guys that might be going through something similar that you are.

“When I came home from that first morning at Mooloolaba, I had 10 tonnes taken off my shoulders.

“I’ve got some guys I consider my best mates, and I didn’t want to talk to them about (what I was going through).

“But I found it easier to go and talk to some guys I didn’t personally know.

“I don’t get a chance to go down there and catch up with the boys much, but GLBTB was there when I needed it.

“There’s no agenda. It’s just come and have a barbie, have a coffee, have a yarn.”

If you are struggling with your mental health, call 000 in an emergency or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

FREE MEN’S HEALTH NIGHT

Buderim Men’s Shed will host its 3rd annual Men’s Health Night on Tuesday, November 26, from 6.30pm at its conference room at 38 Advance Road, Kuluin.

Members understand that men have a reputation for being casual about their own health.

“There are many masculine traits such as strength, being a provider, sports expertise and work focused, but taking care of our health is not one of them,” says Craig Allingham, a men’s health advocate and Professor of Physiotherapy.

“Generally, up until the age of 30, men consider themselves bullet-proof –immune to illness, accidents and stress. Sadly, this invincibility is often undermined by health issues that might have been avoided by observing basic health advice.”

Prof Allingham leads the health program at the Buderim Men’s Shed where members are provided with a fitness facility and supervised physical training, alongside the better-known manual skills of woodwork, leatherwork and metalwork. A monthly education program sees speakers sharing their health knowledge and tailoring it to what men need as they age.

The free Men’s Health Night will have three speakers: Prof Allingham on frailty and staying physically capable; Dr Thomas Pace on dementia and maintaining cognitive function; and urologist Dr Stuart Collins on matters of the bladder, prostate and kidneys.

Register at trybooking.com/CUDZR.

The Mooloolaba Friday barbie. Inset: Sam Parker

Professor Craig Allingham

DRIZZLE BOY COMES TO CALOUNDRA

Queensland Theatre took audiences on a rocket ride when the smash hit play Drizzle Boy came to The Events Centre, Caloundra. Drizzle Boy launches its Queensland regional tour later in the year with Sunshine Coast residents being the first to witness the opening performance. The play was a huge success, with a sold-out performance.

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Research Participants Wanted

The University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking cancer survivors (undergoing treatment or in remission) aged 18+, as volunteers to take part in a research project that will assess the acceptability and enjoyment of parkrun walking or jogging to maintain or improve the health and quality of life for cancer survivors.

Participants will be asked to complete free registration with parkrun and attend local parkrun events, according to their ability, for a period of 6-months.

For more information about this project, please email or call Associate Professor Suzanne Broadbent (07 5459 4545 or sbroadbe@usc.edu.au)

Michelle Allan, Elisha Dibben

Barry & Mitchell Pomroy

Melissa Lanham, Toni Wills & Chloe Lanham

Alison & Hardy Ahlhaus, Danica & Nicholas Saxby

Nevin Howell, Criena Gehrke, Guy Webster, Kate Holloway

In today’s trend of downsizing and decluttering our homes, it’s the perfect time to go through those drawers and cupboards and turn those unwanted items into cash. Antique Buyers, and father-son duo, Mike and Nate, will be in the Sunshine Coast area from November 18th to 23rd.

“We are enthusiastic buyers, particularly interested in gold jewellery, whether broken or intact, antique jewellery, gold and silver coins, collectibles including military medals, and banknotes, as well as mechanical watches.”

“Everyone has something we want to buy, and nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item, as we are buying 10,000!” says Mike Cornish, the company’s chief buyer. If you are in doubt about any items you wish to sell, take them in for an instant appraisal. See page 9 for full details.

Gold and Silver still at high prices

With the gold price still at higher than traditional levels, right now is an opportune time to explore your jewellery box and dig out those old gold chains, rings, and brooches, to turn them into cash. Mike emphasizes, “This is an ideal time to sell. We will buy anything made of gold – old jewellery, coins, virtually

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anything, even gold teeth! We also need silver in any form, including coins, and bars of any size.”

Old coins can toss up a rarity

Check those drawers and cupboards, you may have a rarity lurking amongst your coins. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. Bags, tins, boxes, folders, however they come, we will be quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea of what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up!”

Rolex and mechanical watches wanted

Mechanical watches are needed urgently by the buyers. “Collectors at this stage want brands such as Rolex, Omega, Longines, Patek Philippe, and Seiko, just to mention some. These brands can command good prices depending on the model and condition.” Mike explains. “If you are unsure, bring your watches in for an appraisal.”

We also offer home visits for those unable to visit us, or those with too much to carry. Refer to our advertisement for home visit bookings then call Nate on 0426 820 646.

For complete details, including venue time and location, please see the advertisement on page 9.

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A LEGACY OF LOVE

cancer. Despite unwavering hope, seven months after Steve was diagnosed, Leah was forced to say a heartbreaking goodbye to the love of her life.

The Cancer Council estimates that in 2024, three-in-every 10 deaths is attributable to cancer. So, Leah’s story is one many people know all too well.

It was a desire to capture the essence of Steve for their son that led Leah to put pen to paper and write Letters to Billy

powerful bond between mother and son.

“I had to wear so many labels when Steve was diagnosed: mother, carer, nurse, health advocate, wife they then shifted to the heavy labels of widow and single mother,” Leah says. “I had to find a way through grief while raising a little one and trying to find a sense of self without the labels to rediscover who Leah was.”

Adding to the turmoil of life without Steve were the challenges Leah faced with securing a forever home for her and Billy. All Leah craved was a sense of stability, but the goal posts were pushed further out and, during the three years after Steve passed, they had to move four times.

“The craziness of Covid meant building times and costs were being pushed sky-high. At one stage I was asked to find another $95,000 to be able to complete the home I’d already signed a contract for. The stress was unbelievable,” she recalls.

“We got through it and Billy truly was my saving grace.”

A young family is picking up their lives after the loss of their husband and father, and hoping to help

Leah Polwarth seemed destined for a lifetime of joy. She had met and fallen in love with a unique man who was a heavy metal band frontman by night and an arborist by day.

With a focus on a new career in travel and a hectic schedule of nights and weekends singing for popular covers band Contraband, Leah was starting to wonder if she’d ever meet the man of her dreams.

Just as she made the move to quit the band to free up more of her time, Steve walked into her life. They shared a love of music and travel and established a bond

others through similar journeys.

that seemed borne of a modern fairy tale.

“He was my biggest supporter and I know it sounds cliché, but I became a better person because of Steve,” Leah recalls. “He saw me the way I wanted to be seen.”

The couple, who both grew up on the Sunshine Coast, married in 2017 and two years later, their hearts swelled with the arrival of their son Billy.

They had barely found their feet as a young family when, among the turmoil of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Steve was diagnosed with Stage 4 terminal bowel

“Letters to Billy is my story of navigating grief while trying to be the best mum I could be,” Leah says.

“Each chapter starts with a letter to my son and is something we can cherish forever of the good memories of his daddy and my amazing husband. It also captures the difficulties of the diagnosis, treatment and ultimately the loss of his daddy.

“He was too young to understand what was going on around him in that time, so when he reads it when he is older, he can get a real picture of everything and see just how much his daddy loved him.”

As much as Letters to Billy is a raw and emotional journey through unimaginable loss, it is also a celebration of a mother’s unbreakable love, fierce resilience and the

Leah and Billy are now settled in Harmony with their two adorable Burmese kittens, Mariah and Whitney, and have found a new rhythm in life. The vivacious five-year-old is the spitting image of his late father and has already developed a love of music, while Leah is focused on a career in natural medicine and preparing to add ‘author’ to her list of accomplishments.

“The fact that I’m here and able to start another chapter is a blessing every day and that’s what I’m grateful for,” Leah says.

LETTERS TO BILLY BOOK LAUNCH

When: November 23, 1.30-4.30pm. Where: Buderim Tavern. Tickets: events.humanitix. com/letters-to-billybook-launch

‘REMEMBER TO REMEMBER’

RSL Queensland is ensuring those honoured on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month continue to receive the respect they deserve.

At 11am on November 11, the country will pause to remember the sacrifices of our fallen service personnel.

RSL Queensland is calling on the Sunshine Coast to ‘remember to remember’ on Monday with a minute’s silence.

RSL Sub-Branches will host services throughout Queensland, including 10 on the Coast, to commemorate the lives of

those who died or suffered for Australia in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

The day was originally announced to mark the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting in World War I.

RSL Queensland state president Major General Stephen Day is encouraging everyone, wherever they may be, to pause and remember those who served for our country.

Buderim Remembrance Day

The Buderim community will hold a service at the Eric Joseph Foote War Memorial Sanctuary on Park Lane.

As part of a long-standing tradition, a local veteran will be honoured as part of the service.

This year’s veteran is the late Sergeant Arthur Scholes.

The service begins at 10.30. Parking is limited and visitors are encouraged to park and walk to the event, leaving the sanctuary car park free for those with accessibility issues.

“It is important that we continue to observe Remembrance Day to safeguard their legacy and remember the ultimate price they paid was not in vain,” he says.

“We ask all Queenslanders to ‘remember to remember’ wherever they are – whether that be at work, school or home – and pause for a minute’s silence.

“We encourage the community to wear a poppy and take time at 11am in memory of those who served and sacrificed for our nation.

“This day gives us all an opportunity to honour and acknowledge those who sacrificed their future so that we could enjoy our today.”

The 3rd annual Draw to Remember initiative will also take place on the Coast

as part of the day. The initiative gives school children the chance to learn about the importance of Remembrance Day from local veterans or Defence personnel and then express their learnings or personal stories through chalk art.

Student involvement has almost doubled from last year, with more than 14,000 students from 177 schools across the state taking part.

This year, 12 schools on the Coast are participating, including Currimundi State School, which will have a visit from Caloundra RSL Sub-Branch.

RSL Queensland Remembrance Day services will be held at Bli Bli, Buddina, Caloundra, Glass House Mountains, Maleny, Mapleton, Mudjimba, Nambour, Palmwoods and Yandina.

Visit rslqld.org for more information.

Preview: 14 Nov

Opening Night: Friday 15 Nov

Matinees: 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Nov, 1 Dec at 2pm

Evenings: 21, 22, 28, 29 Nov at 7:30pm

Charity Night: Zonta Club of Noosa

Thursday 28 Nov at 7:30pm

Preview: $32 | Adults: $42 | Conc: $35 Member/Group: $32 | Student: $30

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Counter Sales: Tues to Fri 10am to 2pm 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville

Get your popcorn ready, the movies are back on the big screen in Nambour, with Majestic Cinemas to re open.

For the people of Nambour, the lights are back on at the Majestic, and the magic of movies is alive once more.

The iconic Nambour Majestic Cinema will reopen its doors later this month, bringing a wave of excitement to the local community after months of uncertainty.

The cinema went into voluntary administration earlier

this year, after it was reported business had been down by 30 per cent across the industry during the past 18 months.

New owner Luke Warburton, who also operates the two-screen cinema on Bribie Island the five-screen site in Caloundra says there will be many new offerings when the doors re open, and locals can expect to be treated to a fresh theatrical experience in the

familiar surrounds of C-Square in the heart of Nambour.

“Major upgrades to the entire cinema tenancy have been ongoing since August as we get ready to take the movie-going experience in Nambour to the next level,” Mr Warburton says.

A couple of notable major improvements include a full redesign and refurbishment to the entire foyer and candy bar areas along with the introduction of a Platinum Recliner cinema.

New air conditioning has been installed along with bathroom upgrades.

While much investment has been made in the cinema, Mr Warburton says the price of tickets and snacks will remain some of the best value on the Coast.

Nambour Cinema and Events Centre will be more than just a place to watch the latest movies, with the main auditorium doubling as a live entertainment space.

Next year, Mr Warburton hopes to reactivate this area to attract local performing groups and national touring acts.

FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVERS ACKNOWLEDGED

Two students from Pacific Lutheran College’s Pacific Plus program recently excelled at the National Future Problem Solving Competition in Melbourne.

Year 8 student Jessica Cronin received the title of 2024 Champion in the Community Problem Solving Individual Middle College Division.

Year 9 student Amy Richards secured second place in the Global Issues Problem Solving Middle College Division.

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Jessica’s award acknowledges the success of her 2030 in Focus project, where she collaborated with Caloundra RSL Club and presented her project at college functions to raise funds for the Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).

Her aim is to support students in Africa by establishing a school garden and providing resources for disabled students.

Meanwhile Amy prepared a six-step problem solving booklet, including an action plan, in response to a scenario

focused on autonomous transport in the future.

“Participation in Future Problem Solving encourages students to become responsible global citizens and lifelong learners by developing the skills to create solutions to complex problems, evaluate those solutions and turn them into a workable plan of action,” Pacific Lutheran College’s Jo Belchamber says.

As a result of their accomplishments, both students have been invited to attend the International Conference in the United States next year.

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Jessica Cronin and Amy Richards

COMMUNITY NOTES

Buderim VIEW Club’s next meeting

The Buderim View Club raises money for The Smith Family and the Learning for Life program, currently supporting eight students. The next lunch meeting is on November 13 from 11am at the Buderim Tavern. Cost is $30. New or interested members can contact Gail at gai3@ optusnet.com.au. For more information on View Clubs visit view.org.au.

Maroochy Sea Serpents

The Maroochy Sea Serpents recently paddled two boats from the Caloundra Power Boat Club towards ‘the Narrows and the Skids’ within the Pumicestone Passage and back. The paddlers showed strength and endurance navigating just

under 22 kilometres, with support and assistance from the QF4 Caloundra Coast Guard, returning to Golden Beach in about three hours. Maroochy Sea Serpents is a social and competitive dragon boat club and welcomes new paddlers of any age, gender and ability. Visit maroochyseaserpents.com.au.

Caloundra Evening VIEW Club

Caloundra Evening VIEW Club recently celebrated its 29th anniversary. The club has had a successful few months assisting in registrations for the Sunshine Coast Marathon, hosting a fashion parade and raising money for its 13 students through The Smith Family. The welcoming club meets at 6.15pm on the second Tuesday of the month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club, with the next meeting on November 12. New members are welcome. Call Di on 0400 473 193.

Sunshine Coast Friendship Force

Sunshine Coast Friendship Force is set to host 15 Canadian members from Manitoba Friendship Force. Friendship Force is an international organisation focused on promoting understanding of different cultures through homestay journeys. This people-connecting program is reciprocated by other clubs in Australia and internationally every year and is a very immersive way to travel. To learn more about the club call Jenny on

0448 866 141.

Discover your family history

For those with a burning curiosity about their family’s origin Genealogy Sunshine Coast is holding beginner classes. The three sessions will run on November 13, 20 and 27 from 9.30am-4pm at the society’s rooms at Petrie Park Road, Nambour (opposite the swimming pool). The cost is $25 per session for nonmembers and $15 for members. Morning tea is provided, bring your own lunch. Bookings essential via genealogysc@ gmail.com or call 5329 2315.

Inside Edge Toastmasters open house

Inside Edge Toastmasters is hosting a free open house on November 13 from 6.45-8.30am. It is a chance to discover more about Toastmasters and learn how to ignite communication and public speaking skills. Head to the Manuka Boardroom, within The Hive Co Working Space at the Kontiki Business Centre, Maroochydore. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information email Insideedge.vpm@gmail.com or call 0419 856824.

North Shore Trivia night

Maroochy North Shore Lions will host a General Knowledge Trivia Night at North

Shore Community Centre on November 16. Teams of up to eight people can book a table and entry is $15 per person at the door. Bring your own nibbles, drinks and a sense of humour. Lucky door and team prizes will be up for grabs. To book phone 0408 345 343.

Gem club open day

The Suncoast Gem and Fossicking Club is having an open day and gem show on November 16. A range of goods will be available for sale including opals, crystals, faceted gemstones, silver jewellery, slabs, unique specimens and rough rock. Head to 22 Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim between 8am and 2pm. Entry is free, but donations are welcome. Potential new members are invited to attend and see the facilities. Volunteers needed at pioneer cottage

Buderim Pioneer Historical Cottage is seeking more volunteers. There are a several roles to suit interests and skills including visitor guides, gardening, maintenance, marketing, administration, and research to preserve local history. The cottage is open from Monday to Saturday between 11am and 3pm. For more

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National Recycling Week

I’ve had the chance to catch up with many of you during the past few months to celebrate and talk about the things that matter to you.

Just a reminder to keep those invites coming, and to join me at a catch-up or drop me a message on socials.

Next week is National Recycling Week. and we’re asking you to ‘give a sheet!’.

We’ve teamed up with BlockTexx and Noosa Council to recycle your unwanted linen. Head to Chancellor State College, Sippy Downs, on Saturday November 16, from 9am-2pm.

Have your say

There are a few opportunities open at the moment, offering you the chance to share your view with Sunshine Coast Council.

I’d really encourage you to visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to provide feedback and to find open

community engagement opportunities. It’s the best way to ensure your views are taken into consideration in decision making.

The proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument aims to create a greater variety of housing and accommodation opportunities in the emerging Birtinya Town Centre. It would see a significant increase to open space by 60 per cent and improve the connectivity of the town centre to transport nodes which will help reduce congestion. Feedback closes on November 12.

The Shorebird Conservation Action Plan is our contribution to the world-wide conservation efforts to protect these species: closes November 15.

The Healthy Coast Management Plan has three different plans focused on managing our coastal areas and seeking your feedback: closes November 25.

Community catch-ups

The next community catch-ups will be Tuesday, November 12, at: 8-9am at Currimundi State School, 9.30-11.30am at Aldi Parklands, and noon-2pm at Birtinya Shopping Centre.

If you have any questions, contact me via email at tim.burns@sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au and follow my Facebook or Instagram page for regular updates at Cr Tim Burns Division 3.

THE LESSONS I’VE LEARNT

At 31, I landed a role I couldn’t believe was mine – one that promised immense challenge, community empowerment and personal reward.

It delivered and I still can’t believe my luck. Now, 24 years later, as I prepare to leave it behind, I was asked what lessons I’ve learned over that time.

First one, and it’s the doozy: life is short, health is everything, regret is forever. Success and happiness depend on the strength of our relationships. Pick up the phone to have that difficult chat, rather than send an email or text. Better yet, meet face to face.

I’ve found that taking the easy road often costs you in the end. Stepping outside your comfort zone pays off. Public speaking is universally loathed but how different my life would be if I’d succumbed to the almost unbearable nerves I experience every time I speak – still to this day – in front of a room

of people. People are fundamentally good, and innately want to help those who are doing it tough. “It’s not in light we shine, but in the lack thereof” is true.

I’ve walked alongside many broken souls who chose to devote their final weeks, days and hours to helping others going through similar pain, and it’s brought them strength and peace in doing so. Volunteer, donate what you can and enter the raffle.

If I notice that a job applicant is a volunteer – anywhere – they’ll instantly jump up the list of candidates.

Finally, I say work with friends and you’ll never work a day in your life.

Wishlist fundraising and partnerships manager Lisa Wilson has been my right hand, comrade in arms and sounding board for the past 17 years.

She’s the genius behind so many charity events you know and love, and she, too, embarks on a new career chapter.

I thank God for her wit, passion and loyalty – and all she’s brought to me and to Wishlist.

How grateful I am for the privilege of 24 years in a role that has pushed me regularly beyond my abilities, constantly beyond my comfort zone, demanded more than I thought I could give and delivered bounty beyond measure. Thanks to all who’ve taught me these lessons.

Thanks for your support of Wishlist.

Lisa Rowe, Wishlist CEO

Cr Tim Burns Division 3

MTHE AGE OF INNOCENCE

Ashley Robinson sees the world from new perspective while walking and talking with his young granddaughter.

y grandkids – Ryder, 11, and Lola, 7 – keep me young at heart and help set some goals for me.

I would like to be around to see them get to their 21st year, which may be somewhat ambitious on my part. I am just about to turn 67, eclipsing my dad’s 66 years and 10 months. I set the goal for myself decades ago to surpass his lifespan. Now, 67 is my new one. As I said, it may be ambitious, but fingers crossed: I hope I make it to both parties.

I previously wrote about Lola at the footy and walking with her and George my kelpie-cross, which started a bit of a habit. On most Tuesday nights, we go for a walk, which makes George happy as he loves Lola as much as he loves me (and way more than any other human).

So, Lola and I talk about architecture, school and dancing most of the time but, just of late, she has started talking about my column. The other night she turned, looked at me, and out of the blue said, “Why did you write about daylight saving the other week? Boring!”

I was stunned on a number of fronts

and stammered a reply: “Why? Do want me just to write about you?” agreed that would be a really good idea and added: “Not Ryder – just me”.

I reminded her that I wrote a column about her in September, and she then changed the subject.

Last Tuesday, we were walking along and she told me she had read September’s column and thought it was pretty good and, basically, that I was on the right track.

So, just to keep her happy and ensure I have a pleasant walk, here are a couple of Lola-isms. This is a kid with zero filter – like the time she walked into our house and said, “I am going to live here one day when you are gone. We are going to knock that wall out ... blah blah blah.” Now, I wonder where she got that from? Then there was the time she said, “Papa, why are you fat and lazy and do nothing and Oma (Old Mate) does everything?” I wonder where she got that from?

There is no doubt this kid has been put on the planet to keep me on my toes.

I love her and Ryder dearly and every day with them is a blessing, I hope there are many more.

AHEY, BIG SPENDER!

Stephens is hoping at least some of us a conscious effort this silly season curb our fast-fashion spending.

ustralians are the world’s biggest spenders on fashion per capita. We buy, on average, one item a week. Astonishing.

But it doesn’t mean we are sophisticated and suave. By fashion, I do not mean couture or designer cuts or anything high end. I mean the down and dirty kind of clothing: fast fashion – the kind that comes and goes in a blink, but leaves a nasty afterglow.

Most of it is made overseas from synthetic material. And most of it ends up in landfill. All that brand-spanking new gear makes us the most on-trend, spendaholic wasters in the world.

An analysis by think tank The Australia Institute earlier this year found while we buy lots, we spend less per item than other nations (we average $13 an item, whereas the UK, for example, spends $40 per item) and that more than 200,000 tonnes of our clothing ends up in our landfill each year –a shameful waste.

Somehow, we Aussies have fallen hard for the habit of buying clothes. Maybe we are just like little kids with a dress-up box, wanting to change our clothes willy-nilly to

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

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make-believe a new life. Maybe we are just hooked on the thrill of the buy. Either way, it is a habit we must break if we are to shake the world-leading title no one wants.

Sustainability advocates that we should follow France with something like their ban on fast-fashion advertising and rolling out of a 10 Euro tax on each item of that ilk sold. At a time when we can order a garment and get a delivery to our front door sometimes the same day, the buzz of new shiny things can be intoxicating. But the price for the poorly paid labourers, the groaning garbage dumps, the environment and our hip pockets is surely greater than the sum of the thrill and looking fresh.

Interestingly, local op shops are reporting growth in customers this year. Given the stats, perhaps we are op shopping out loud and in public, but secretly skulking in the online fast fashion shadows to fulfil our fashion fix. So insatiable is our passion for fashion, this is entirely feasible. The buzz fades, we throw away what we bought, and we buy something else. Let’s hope awareness of our dreadful habit gives pause for thought as we launch headlong into the Christmas spendathon.

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

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

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GREAT AUSTRALIAN WEALTH TRANSFER

Since the 1990-91 recession, Australian household wealth has boomed – rising 11 times or at a 7.7 per cent annual rate to $15.4 trillion.

There have been five key drivers. Firstly, there’s the strong economic growth. For most of the past 30 years, Australia has enjoyed premium real economic growth – attributable to strong productivity growth, relatively high population growth, and strong commodity prices.

Secondly, interest rates have declined from the high-teens of the late-80s to just 4.35 per cent currently. Real interest rates have declined even more from ~5 per cent to around zero. Lower rates have helped lift valuation multiples. Thirdly, superannuation – compulsory since 1992 – and the super guarantee levy – originally 3 per cent, but now 11.5 per cent and on the way to 12 per cent next year – has lifted super assets from $202 billion at the end of 1991 to $3.56 trillion.

Fourthly, the residential property boom has seen asset prices far outstrip incomes, lifting home price multiples from 275 per cent of disposable income in the early 1990s to 616 per cent currently.

Finally, valuations have re-rated from a sub-10x forward price to earnings ratio (PE) in the early 1990s to an elevated ~18.5x currently: 1.8 standard deviations above the low inflation-period average of 14.8x. With strong asset markets, we estimate

the wealth of Australian households aged 65-plus at $5.3 trillion, or 34 per cent of total wealth. The wealth of this cohort has been growing, driven by Australia’s overall wealth creation and the growing size of this population, despite the supposed cash drain from record longevity. A wealth transfer of this magnitude raises several challenges, but also opportunities.

Firstly, there’s effective asset allocation. There is a school of thought that asset allocation should become more conservative as the investment horizon of the investor shortens. This is true if the assets are set to be consumed by the individual or couple in the near future. However, if assets are unlikely to be consumed, their investment horizon should be extended: that is, family assets held for the long term, and points to different asset allocation models.

Secondly, tax issues should be considered, whether it be the growing threat of government action to lift taxes on wealth, large capital gains liabilities that may be inherited – including the ‘superannuation death tax’ – and the advantages of structured giving. Thirdly, a well-considered will and estate becomes imperative. This may need to extend to different structures to protect assets from governments seeking additional sources of revenue. It could also include interest-free loans to beneficiaries that helps pay off daunting mortgages, but also protects the assets from family break-up. Finally, investors need to consider the implications of increasingly large inheritances, given retirees now have more to give and typically fewer children to give to.

Darryl Watt is a representative of Ord Minnett Limited, AFS Licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you.

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NOVEMBER

MILLENNIAL’S CHILD

Sunshine Coast’s Staged Theatre Company and SRT Inc. unite to present Millennial’s Child: a play that explores the millennial experience with humour and poignancy. Written and directed by Simon Denver, the story follows a group of friends whose youthful debates on life’s issues now clash with the challenges of adulthood – from climate anxiety to the pressures of hustle culture. This partnership showcases the region’s artistic strength and promises a performance that will entertain and spark reflection.

When: Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9, at 7.30pm; and Sunday, November 10, at 2pm.

Where: Black Box Theatre, 80 Howard Street, Nambour.

Tickets: $35, via theoldambulance station.com/buy-tickets

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

8 NOVEMBER

KINNE

In his latest show, Troy Kinne holds nothing back, sharing every hilarious flaw he’s discovered – especially while dating someone in their 30s. Known for his hit TV series Kinne and Kinne Tonight, plus viral videos, Kinne brings his awardwinning comedy back to the stage after a sold-out Australian tour. If he can make you feel better about yourself, he’s happy to take one for the team.

When: Friday, November 8, at 7pm.

Where: Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra.

Tickets: $44, via oztix.com.au and search for ‘Kinne’.

The Sunny Coast Rude Boys are back, bringing their signature ska and reggae energy for a night of old-school dance and good times. This 10-piece ensemble combines Jamaican roots with UK two-tone influences, creating performances filled with bold harmonies, powerful horns and foot-stomping beats.

When: Saturday, November 16, at 7pm.

Where: Solbar, Ocean Street, Maroochydore.

Tickets: From $34.20, via solbar.com.au/gig-guide

14 NOVEMBER – 1 DECEMBER

LADIES IN BLACK

Noosa Arts Theatre presents Ladies in Black: a musical adaptation of Madeleine St John’s novel, with book by Carolyn Burns and music by Tim Finn. Set in late 1950s Sydney, it follows young Lisa at her summer job at the glamorous FG Goodes department store, which introduces her to a cast of vibrant characters, sparking a journey of growth and independence.

Directed by Ian Mackellar, the production offers engaging performances, elegant set design, and lively musical numbers.

When: Monday, November 14 –Friday, December 1.

Where: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

Tickets: From $32, via noosaartstheatre. org.au/ladies-in-black/

23 NOVEMBER - 1 DECEMBER

SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Maleny Music Festival, Maleny

Showgrounds (across the weekend), 8.30am

Pseudo Echo, Norton Music Factory, 6pm

Semantics, Solbar, 7pm

Casey Barnes, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm

Rick Price, Moffat Beach Brewing Production House, 7pm

Mosspaw, The Presynct Nambour, 7pm

Tony Boyd, Kings Beach Surf Club, 6.45pm

Bradley Button, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

Scott Browne, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Shane Wilkinson, Caloundra RSL, 3.30pm

DJ Mr Sparkle, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Lee Kernaghan, The Events Centre, 8pm

Taylor Moss, Norton Music Factory, 5pm

The Rions, The Station Precinct, 6pm

Chris Stevenson, Kings Beach Surf Club, 6.45pm

Laura Doolan, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Billy Guy, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

80’s Recall, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Sunshine Blues Band, St Peter’s, Coolum, 2pm

Kimbal, Kings Beach Surf Club, 2pm

Rhonnie, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Riley, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm

Esteban, Palmwoods Hotel, 2pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

A creative feast of nine days of art, food and natural beauty, Arts Connect Inc’s annual event, Sculpture on the Edge, is back for its 15th celebratory year. The exhibition of indoor and outdoor sculptures, which are all for sale, aims to ignite your imagination, inspire and delight you. Workshops will be held as part of the event to entice you to get in touch with your hidden talents or to further develop your skills.

When: Saturday, November 23 – Sunday, December 1, from 8am-2pm.

Where: Flaxton Gardens, 313 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton.

Tickets: General admission $10, via sculptureontheedge.com.au/

Onyx Poppy Boutique

Shop the latest Cotton dresses by Jump, Ping Pong and Two Tees. Onyx Poppy Boutique,

Shop 5/47 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5477 0902, onyxpoppyonline.com.au

The new Hobo & Hatch Soleil bags are in.

Meraki Thread Co, Shop 28, The Wharf, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, merakithreadco.com.au

Closet Queens

Here’s just one of the many new garments that arrived this week. The variety is endless. Drop in to search for that something special.

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Feeling inspired

Cocktail 18ct rose gold fan and spiral clip-on earrings, circa 1940, $5250

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Avenue J Jewellery

We have a deep appreciation for the charm of the past. Do you? Antique jewellery holds remarkable stories, memories and messages.

Avenue J Jewellery, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422, avenuejjewellery.com.au

Treasure Store

This is the ideal cotton midi dress with pockets, and a soft floral print with border contrast. Sizes S-XL. Available at both Treasure Stores.

The Wharf Mooloolaba, 0488 288 250, Hastings Street Noosa, 0434 320 130.

Step into style and elevate your outfit from casual to dressy. Pure Footwear, 59 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5456 4440

Eyes on Buderim

Try the fresh and bold Caroline Abram frames.

Handmade, emerald-cut aquamarine cocktail ring, $7950

Meraki Thread Co. Coast Store, 67 The Esplanade, Maroochydore, 0423 247 372, coaststore.com.au Coast Store

inspired by the ocean ... necklace $240, earrings $109. Eyes on Buderim, 7/29 Main Street, Buderim. Call for an appointment on 5477 0293 or book online at eyesonbuderim.com.au

Closet Queens, 7/7 Lomandra Place, Coolum Industrial Estate, 0422 455 355. Open seven days, 9am-2pm.

Handmade,emerald-cut

Cocktail 18ct rose lii

Sala Oasis in tan

Eos Tegean in tan

Fantasy Sandals’ Zefi in vanilla raffia Pure Footwear fan

vouchers available for Christmas

Waterfall Day Spa

This spring, embrace the inspiration to prioritise yourself. Step into our serene oasis and indulge in a rejuvenating facial massage or one of our luxurious packages. Leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and completely revitalised.

The Waterfall Day Spa Mooloolaba, Level 1, The Landmark Resort, Mooloolaba, 5444 3050, waterfalldayspamooloolaba.com.au

Angels Formal Wear

A stunning collection of Australian designer gowns is on offer, for any occasion. Angels Formal Wear’s personalised service will ensure you find your dream gown for your next special event.

137 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba. Call Patricia on 0417 777 059, angelsformalwear.com.au

A 9ct yellow gold, peridot and London blue topaz dress ring,

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18ct yellow gold and platinum diamond pendant, $4920 A new range in store: Australian gold nugget pendants Get ready for Christmas. Shop for our modern, coastal, beautiful collection in store or online. This cross-front, red geo dress is by Fria, $79.95. Afterpay and fee-free lay-by are available. rayanna.com.au

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HOW TO STAY SUN SAFE THIS SUMMER

The summer sun protection season is in full swing again. Many of us have had sunburn once or twice before and do our best to avoid it.

But is stopping burns enough? How do we keep safe in the sun?

Think of sun damage in two ways.

Sunburn is acutely damaging to the skin – and most of us understand this.

Long-term sun exposure is damaging in a different way: the damage isn’t immediately visible. It adds up over time. Long-term sun damage is a real issue here in Queensland with year-round sunshine – more so in summer.

So, how do we stay sun safe? There are many ways to improve sun safety. The key is to know about them and try to make simple sun-safe changes regularly.

1. Choose lower UV hours for activities. The UV index is over 3 from about 7am-4pm in summer, with very high UV from 8.30am-2.30pm. Where possible, do activities early or late.

2. Keep out of the sun. Choose shade rather than sitting in full sun. Remember, a few minutes a day with your forearms out is enough exposure for fair to olive skin types.

3. Follow sun protection advice – slip, slop, slap, seek, slide. Remember, protection with good clothing is best. Wear a broad brim hat. Sunscreen works when you apply enough.

If you are at risk of skin cancer, 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.

SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre, Wises Road, Buderim/Maroochydore. Visit sunlifeskincancercare.com.au or call 5450 9808.

MENTAL

More than 10,000 members of the community are now trained in suicide prevention and mental health awareness skills, thanks to initiatives from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute.

The Thompson Institute delivered its first suicide prevention workshop in 2019, in response to the region’s concerning suicide rate.

Thompson Institute interim general manager Chloe Morgan reports consistent demand for the services, through its workplace training offering and the free community initiatives with the Alliance for Suicide Prevention – Sunshine Coast.

“The interest from the Sunshine Coast community has been fantastic. It’s vital that these skills aren’t limited to mental health professionals,” she says. “We’re thrilled that more than 10,000 members of the public have better equipped themselves to recognise and understand mental health risk with evidence-based information. They have improved their knowledge to not only care for their own mental health, but also support others that they notice are struggling, which means the benefits extend beyond just the people who have trained with us.”

SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION: UNDERSTANDING PIGMENTATION IN WOMEN

Pigmentation issues are often surrounded by a cloud of misinformation, especially when it comes to women.

Many believe that dark spots or uneven skin tone are purely cosmetic concerns, but the reality is far more complex. Hormones and lifestyle play significant roles in how our skin reacts, and understanding these factors is crucial for effective treatment.

Hormonal changes – whether from pregnancy, menopause or hormonal therapies – can trigger pigmentation changes, leading to conditions such as melasma. Lifestyle factors, including sun exposure, diet and stress, can exacerbate these issues. Mismanagement, such as using harsh products or ignoring underlying causes, can worsen pigmentation instead of improving it.

The aGlo Salon and Skin Clinic prioritises a holistic approach to skincare. The trained therapists specialise in hormonal health and women’s wellbeing, ensuring clients receive tailored advice and treatment plans that address their unique situations.

Knowledge is power. Understanding the interplay between hormones, lifestyle

and skin health is the first step toward effective management. aGlo invites you to take the first step on your journey to clearer, more radiant skin with a complimentary consultation.

Experts will guide you in navigating the complexities of pigmentation and help you find the right solutions. Book your appointment today.

Visit aglo.com.au.

MEDITERRANEAN DIET BEST FOR OVER 50’s

Diet quality may influence menopausal symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a nutrition study of more than 200 women in Australia with an average age of 51.

The research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast analysed the women’s food and drink intake against the principles of a Mediterranean diet, given its established physical and mental health benefits.

The diet, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, emphasises fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, wholegrains, olive oil and fish over red and processed meats, processed foods and butter.

Lead author Tilly Byrne-Kirk and her UniSC supervisor, academic and dietitian Dr Anthony Villani, says the typical diets of the participants generally did not follow key principles of a Mediterranean diet.

It found that most women’s diets were not meeting the recommendations for key food groups including vegetables, legumes, fruit, fish and nuts.

Ms Byrne-Kirk, says the research also highlights the severity of menopausal symptoms experienced by the women, whether medicated or untreated.

“Menopause is an inevitable stage of

ageing for women with many possible symptoms, but there is growing research to indicate that aligning their diets with Mediterranean-style principles can at least assist with physical function and a reduced risk of chronic disease associated with ageing,” Dr Villani says.

Dr Villani says while this study did not prove a comprehensive relationship between menopause symptoms and a Mediterranean-style diet, there were key takeaways to help women stay healthy: Key findings:

• Women who consumed fewer sugarsweetened drinks were less likely to have joint and muscle complaints

• A lower intake of red and processed meats was linked with improvement in general health

• Women who did adhere more closely to the diet reported better muscle strength, flexibility and exercise capacity.

SLEEPING BETTER IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

You can use your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device even if you do not have access to mains power.

These days, most types of CPAP can be used with a specialised battery. CPAP machines do not come with a battery included, but these can be purchased separately as an optional extra.

These portable travel batteries or back-up power supply for CPAP devices allow you to travel to various locations where mains power is not available – in situations such as camping, road trips and during air travel.

Portal batteries can provide up to 16 hours of battery life. The battery run-time depends on the percentage of charge in your battery, its age, pressure settings, humidifier/heated tube use and environmental factors as per specifications in the user manual.

To get the most out of your battery, make sure it is at full charge prior to using it.

Disable and/or reduce the need to use the humidifier and heated tubing. The heater plate will draw significantly more power from your battery and may cause it to run out during use. The battery lasts longer when no humidifier is being used.

Fully charge the battery before storage

and at least every six months thereafter. Failure to do this will be considered negligence and will void the warranty.

Some batteries can also be charged using a DC car charger or solar panel, which are sold separately.

It is important to check the compatibility of your device with regards to how long the battery will last. It is suggested prior to operating, where mains power support is unavailable, that you trial your CPAP devise using the battery setup at home where you can change to mains power if required.

This home trial will give you the ability to access the operating battery life your set-up will provide you.

mySleep, 1 Main Avenue (corner Nicklin Way), Warana. Call 1300 605 700 or visit mysleep.com.au.

BUS DRIVER GETS BACK ON HIS FEET WITH ANF THERAPY

Carl thought that having ankle surgery meant that everything would get better. Turns out, he was wrong.

In January, the school bus driver had his ankle fused due to general wear and tear. He had a steel plate and 10 screws put in. He was in plaster for eight weeks, and spent a further eight weeks in a walking boot.

After the surgery, he began experiencing horrific pain and even more problems than before. In fact, he began experiencing neuropathy – meaning, he couldn’t feel from his feet to his calves.

“The ball of my foot and all my toes were numb,” Carl says. “In addition, I had a huge amount of pain in my leg.”

Carl struggled to walk, let alone ride his Suzuki motorbike. He decided to visit Cluzie Clinic to see what staff could do.

“It was a huge change for the better,” Carl says. “It completely changed everything. I have started to get feeling back into my foot and my leg pain reduces with every treatment.”

Clinical director and trained nurse Claire Dunkley says neuropathy is not something that should be taken lightly.

“Neuropathy is numbness, weakness and pain, usually in the feet or hands,” she says. “It could be caused by a number of things including blood flow issues, nerve

damage or lymphatics. It is common after back surgery, spinal cord stenosis and chemotherapy. Neuropathy can be scary for patients, so it’s important that we really take the time to understand what is going on for them and reduce their anxiety.”

Carl says that Claire really made him feel welcome and heard when he visited the clinic: “She explained everything so well, and had a great computer program that visually showed me what nerves in the body she was working on. I really feel like I knew what was involved.”

Claire treated his lower back and sciatic nerve and after three ANF Therapy treatments, Carl regained feeling in his foot, is walking better and already planning getting on his bike again. The discs that were placed on his foot have made a huge difference in reducing the pain in his ankle. Visit cluzie.com or call 5329 7905.

REMEMBER TO LOOK AFTER YOUR EYES WHEN OUT AND ABOUT

As the weather warms up, it’s timely to have a few reminders about looking after your eyes and vision.

Don’t forget your sunglasses and hat when you venture out to reduce your risk of skin cancer on the eyelids, as well as your eyes. Yes, your eyes can become sunburnt and develop cancers.

Whether you’re swimming in the ocean, fresh water or pool, it’s important to remove your contact lenses beforehand. You risk a painful and sight-threatening infection if you don’t.

If it’s windy and you’re on the beach or somewhere dry and dusty, it’s best to remove contacts as a particle of grit under your lens can do a lot of damage.

Fishing? As well as protection from the sun, remember to be careful of sinkers

and hooks. There’ll be plenty to celebrate in the coming months, so beware of popping corks.

If you’re a gardener, be sure to protect your eyes from chemicals and flying objects that may be thrown up from the mower or whipper snipper.

Drink plenty of water as dehydration can make your eyes feel dry and gritty.

It’s essential to start children off young with good habits that become second nature for a lifetime.

Always remember the advice of the Cancer Council:

Slip on protective clothing. Slop on some sunscreen. Slap on a hat. Seek some shade. Slide on your sunnies – and we can add to that Slurp some water.

Visit bestpracticeeyecare.com.au.

Coory Shoulder and Upper

Shane Blackmore Hip, Knee and Shoulder Surgery

David Brooks Spine Surgery

HOW TO MANAGE HEARING LOSS AND LIVE LONGER

Hearing loss can significantly impact your life, but there are effective ways to manage it and enjoy life fully. Here’s how to tackle hearing loss before it affects your overall health.

Hearing aids: if you’re experiencing hearing loss, consult a hearing aid specialist who can customise hearing aids such as BTE (behind the ear) or ITC (in the canal) to meet your needs.

Modern hearing aids often come with Bluetooth technology, allowing seamless connectivity to cell phones, TVs and computers, enhancing your hearing during entertainment. One of the most popular accessories in stock streams TV sound directly to your ears.

Nutrition and physical fitness: obesity indirectly contributes to hearing loss by clogging blood vessels, reducing ear functionality. It also leads to diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, which directly relate to hearing loss. Stay active. Work with your health professionals to reduce these factors and preserve your hearing.

Hearing loss is becoming a global health concern, hindering people from living their best lives by exposing them to dangers and social isolation. Effective hearing aids and simple lifestyle changes

– such as eating a balanced diet and staying physically active – can greatly enhance your quality of life and potentially extend your lifespan.

Take charge of your hearing, organise a hearing test and live better.

Hearing loss is a health issue and not a retail opportunity.

Choose a hearing clinic that focuses on your needs.

Andrew Paton is a senior clinician at Hear4Good: a locally owned and independent hearing clinic in Golden Beach and Caloundra. Call 5477 0144 or visit hear4good.com.au.

ORTHOPAEDIC

Safe and effective rotator cuff repair

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat tears.

The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint. This procedure is performed using an arthroscope: a small camera that allows the surgeon to view and repair the damaged tissue through small incisions in the shoulder.

During the surgery, the torn edges of the rotator cuff are prepared and then reattached to the bone using sutures or anchors. Arthroscopic techniques offer several advantages over traditional open surgery, including smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery times and reduced risk of complications.

After arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, patients typically undergo a structured rehabilitation program to gradually strengthen the shoulder and improve their range of motion.

Full recovery can take several months, but many patients experience significant improvement in pain and function following the procedure.

Overall, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a minimally invasive, safe and effective option for treating rotator cuff tears, helping patients regain shoulder strength and mobility.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Minimally invasive spine surgery Drug coated technology

The majority of spinal conditions can be treated effectively without surgery.

When surgery is being considered, however, it is important to have specific goals of treatment and minimise collateral damage to healthy structures.

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) offers numerous benefits compared with traditional open surgery.

One of the main advantages is reduced recovery time.

Patients typically experience reduced trauma to surrounding tissues, which means less postoperative pain, allowing for faster rehabilitation and a return to daily activities. The precision of minimally invasive techniques allows surgeons to target specific areas without disturbing healthy tissue, enhancing surgical outcomes. Additionally, MISS often results in smaller incisions, which may reduce the risk of infection and scarring.

Overall, minimally invasive spine surgery provides a more patient-friendly option, promoting faster recovery, less discomfort, and high satisfaction, making it an appealing choice for those suffering from spinal conditions.

While not all patients or conditions are suitable for MISS techniques, it is worthwhile asking your spinal surgeon if this is an option for you.

Peripheral arterial disease is hardening of the arteries of your leg and can cause pain when walking.

The majority of conditions in this region can be treated with minimally invasive angioplasty or stenting procedures.

Angioplasty with a drug-coated balloon is done in a ‘cath’ lab.

Ultrasound is used to place a plastic tube in your groin or arm, and dye is injected into the artery. This allows viewing of the artery on an X-ray monitor. It will help guide wires past, or through, severely diseased areas.

A balloon is inflated across the region which flattens plaque against the wall of the artery. This opens the artery and restores blood flow. The balloon is deflated and removed from the body.

Then, a new balloon, which is coated with anti-proliferation medication, is inserted until it reaches the previously treated area. The balloon is then inflated, and the medication absorbs directly in the arterial wall.

This reduces the restenosis or narrowing after treatment.

Stents may also be required to achieve a durable outcome.

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Laser treatments in clinic for glaucoma

Glaucoma, sometimes called the ‘sneak thief of sight’, damages the optic nerve at the back of your eye.

It is often associated with increased pressure in your eye. Left untreated, this can lead to total blindness.

Laser treatment for glaucoma is an effective procedure aimed to reduce the Intraocular Pressure (IOP): a key feature in managing this condition.

Two commonly used types of lasers are Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Peripheral Iridotomy (PI). SLT uses low-energy beams to enhance the eye’s drainage system. PI makes a tiny hole in the outer edge of the iris, creating a better outward flow of the fluid.

These treatments are performed in the clinic. The aims are a reduction in IOP and the preservation of sight.

Less common is the Cyclodiode Laser, which destroys the structure responsible for creating the fluid in the front of your eye, thereby reducing the IOP.

Laser therapy can be beneficial for patients who may not respond adequately to medication, or for those seeking an alternative to or a reduction in their dependence on eye drops.

Regular monitoring is essential to check your IOP and assess the effectiveness of the treatment.

ACROSS

9 Attribution of personality to objects (15)

10 State of readiness for duty (7)

12 Renovation (7)

13 Sacking (9)

14 Literary technique, plot – (5)

15 Doctor visit (5-2)

18 Junior (7)

21 Objects (5)

23 Weathered (9)

25 Negative (7)

26 Lanes (7)

29 Disappointment (15)

DOWN

1 Mineral springs (4)

2 Elaborate solo melody (4)

3 To trick (8)

4 Records (6)

5 Optically (8)

6 Detective franchise, Inspector – (6)

7 Becoming larger, as in eyes (8)

8 Forefather (8)

11 Upper leg part (5)

15 Correspond exactly (8)

16 Flatness (8)

17 Fraught with danger (8)

19 Leading the way (8)

20 Expel (5)

22 Scythe (6)

24 Thought but not spoken (6)

27 Scrimped (4)

28 Collections (4)

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)

Finances, joint ventures, secret deals and trust issues are on the table as the supermoon highlights hiccups involving self-esteem and/or financial management. Strive to be less impulsive and extravagant, and more cautious with cash and credit.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)

There’s a supermoon and a sun/ Uranus opposition, so expect some disruptions and/or surprises that could stir up friction between family needs and work responsibilities. With dynamic Mars marching through your sign, it’s time to be bold.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

This week’s earthy supermoon highlights your health, daily routine and work zone. But expect some surprising developments and stressful moments along the way. Resist the urge to be argumentative, extravagant and super self-indulgent.

QUIZ

1. Catherine Earnshaw is the female protagonist of which English novel?

2. In what year did the Republic of Kosovo declare independence from Serbia?

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

This week the supermoon (in your sign) emphasises your practical side. So do your best to handle current situations in a suitably sensible and pragmatic fashion. When it comes to a romance, work partnership or joint venture, avoid getting stuck in a boring rut.

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

Saturn squares Mercury (your patron planet) which can make you even more self-critical than usual. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Saturday morning’s supermoon shines a bright spotlight on travel, adventure, education and aspirations.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

Fault-finding Saturn could exacerbate a problem this week. But hopefully Venus (moving into your sign) will come to the rescue. If you look for the best in the person involved, and work hard on improving your communication skills, the relationship will improve.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

With the help of the supermoon, use the power of your fertile imagination and trusty intuition to get to the bottom of a problem that’s been bothering you. If you listen to the wisdom of your inner voice it will point you in the right direction.

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

Stylish Librans appreciate quality and luxury, but don’t overdo it or you’ll end up being the most beautiful bankrupt on the block. This week the sun, supermoon and Uranus stir up your money and self-esteem zones, so it’s time to get your finances in order.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

The supermoon and sun/Uranus opposition could stir up your restless and reckless side, as you unleash your inner rebel. But try to do so in appropriate ways that don’t upset loved ones, antagonise authority figures, or endanger your personal safety.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

The silvery, ever-changeable moon is your power planet. And many sensitive crabs feel emotionally volatile and vulnerable around the time of the full moon. This week’s supermoon is in earthy Taurus, so you’ll probably feel more grounded than usual.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)

What an unpredictable week! The sun (transiting through your sign) opposes disruptive Uranus, and there’s a dramatic supermoon in your relationship and joint ventures zones. So start flexing your adaptability muscles, and expect some thrills and spills.

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

You’re in the mood to book an adventurous holiday or plan a new course of study. However, on the weekend, hidden tensions could bubble to the surface with a family member or colleague. Be extra diplomatic and try not to take criticism personally.

P LU ME WORD STEP

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

3. Insulin is produced by which organ in the digestive system?

4. Another Year, Vera Drake and Naked are movies by which acclaimed British director?

5. Which character is voiced by Owen Wilson (pictured) in the Cars film series?

6. Which sea is informally known as ‘the ditch’?

7. Michael Stipe was the frontman for which US band?

S TO OP

9. What was the name of Britney Spears’ debut single?

10. The song As Time Goes By was sung by a character in which classic movie?

8. What fruit is the main ingredient in a Melba sauce?

QLD LOOMS AS SECOND-BIGGEST INVESTOR MARKET

Data reveals number of investor loans is likely to overtake Victoria in the next month.

Traditionally, the largest investor loan markets for property in Australia has been New South Wales, followed by Victoria and then Queensland.

Now, the Sunshine State is poised to overtake Victoria as the second-biggest investor market in the country.

Data analysed by money.com.au shows that Queensland now accounts for 23 per cent of all investor loans over the past year. It’s hot on the heels of Victoria, which accounts for 23.3 per cent of investor loans over the same period.

“Queensland is on the verge of dethroning Victoria as the nation’s second-biggest investor market. There were 48,531 investor loans issued in Queensland, just shy of the 48,812 loans issued in Victoria, and the odds are that these numbers will flip next month and put the Sunshine State ahead,” money. com.au’s research and data expert Peter Drennan says.

This is in stark contrast to a year ago when Victoria held 26.2 per cent of all investor loans, while Queensland had 22.4 per cent.

The average investor loan in

Queensland has also grown by 14 per cent year on year from $490,875 to $560,104.

The average investor loan in Victoria has grown by just 5.3 per cent year on year from $535,432 to $563,632.

money.com.au’s home loans expert

Mansour Soltani attributes this shift to the flat-rate levy introduced for property investors in Victoria, along with additional taxes on land holdings, which have made the state less appealing.

“Many property investors are leaving Victoria in favour of states with lower taxes,” he says.

“Queensland is emerging as the new

promised land. It has everything property investors look for, including a strong local economy, population growth, expanding regional markets, and ongoing infrastructure projects.

“There are also many regional markets in Queensland, offering low entry costs.

“Investors can still purchase homes for around $500,000 and achieve solid rental yields of 5-10 per cent or more.”

However, Mr Soltani says investors should do their due diligence.

“Cheap doesn’t always mean good, but it can be a solid entry point into property investing,” he says.

18 Parsons Knob Road South, Hunchy

‘Hamptons-Style’ Retreat on 21 Acres

KEY FACTORS DRIVING THE INVESTMENT BOOM IN THE STATE: Rising rental yields in regional Qld: Increased demand for rental properties and limited supply are pushing up rental yields in regional cities.

Infrastructure development: Major projects, including Brisbane’s preparation for the 2032 Olympics and the Cross River Rail, along with new housing developments in outer suburbs and regional towns, are contributing to soaring property values and providing long-term growth prospects for investors. Interstate migration: People are moving from more expensive cities such as Sydney and Melbourne to more affordable regions including Brisbane, Perth and regional areas. ABS data shows that around 107,000 people moved to Queensland from interstate in the year to March 2024, while only about 76,000 people left to go to another state. Lifestyle appeal: Our warmer climate and access to beaches make it a desirable location for residents and investors. Tourist areas such as the Sunshine Coast continue to attract investors. Go to money.com.au.

Effortlessly blending sophisticated ‘Hamptons’ style with rural charm, this exquisite acreage residence has been expertly designed for families who seek both luxury and lifestyle, with all the benefits of coastal convenience. Meticulously crafted in 2019, the main residence showcases opulent finishes across a vast and thoughtfully curated layout with a selection of living areas and outstanding alfresco positioned to capture elevated country vistas. Set on a prime 21 acres just 3km from the iconic Palmwoods village, this property offers versatile lifestyle options with features including a private Caretaker’s Cottage, industrial size 24x17m shed, self-contained off-grid container structure, paddocks, dams, plus an array of fruit-trees and rainforest.

AUCTIONS

Thurs, 7 Nov, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 11 Richmond Place, Minyama

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Sat, 9 Nov, 9am

Open from 8:30am

4/3 Quondong Street, Mooloolaba

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Sat, 9 Nov, 10am

Open from 9:30am 4 Garema Court, Mountain Creek Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Open from 9:30am 12 Ocean View Avenue, Mooloolaba Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

Sat, 9 Nov, 10am

Sold prior to auction

9/99 Bir nya Boulevard, Bir nya

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

Ryan Cramer 0450 607 926

Sat, 9 Nov, 12pm

Open from 11:30am

5 St Helena Street, Maroochydore Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Open from 11:30am

2C/135 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba Steven Allen 0416 110 918

Sat, 9 Nov, 1pm

Open from 12:30pm

39 Skyline Circuit, Palmwoods

Chevonne Rees 0473 810 820

Sarah Donahoe 0466 664 427

Open from 12:30pm 24 Pretella Street, Wurtulla

Ryan Cramer 0450 607 926

Sat, 9 Nov, 2pm

Open from 1:30pm 5 Wickerson Crescent, Bli Bli Greg Turnbull 0499 455 574

Wed, 13 Nov, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 6 Cu er Street, Wurtulla

Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881

Wed, 13 Nov, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 12 Pheasant Street, Parrearra Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Thurs, 14 Nov, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 51 Kundart Street, Coes Creek

Ryan Aldred 0418 849 558 Hayley Anderson 0408 683 883

Thurs, 14 Nov, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 221 Oceanic Drive, Bokarina Adam Budd 0411 808 595

OPEN HOMES & PRIVATE INSPECTIONS

You are welcome to attend our open homes or please call the agent to arrange your private inspection or virtual tour.

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

18/136 Alexandra Parade1 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 9-9:30am

9 Yakola Parade 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Tues 12th 4-4:30pm 18/136 Alexandra Parade1 bed 1 bath 1 car Wed 13th 4-4:30pm BANYA

79 Cocos Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Fri 8th 10-10:30am

79 Cocos Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

76A Willis Road land 2,004sqmCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

65 Atkinson Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

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

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

5 McCall Place 5 bed 2 bath 2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 31 Godfreys Avenue 3 bed 2 bath Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

12 Aries Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

24 Conway Court 3 bed 2 bath 2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

18 Hegarty Circuit 4 bed 2 bath 2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

31 Kennedy Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

2/41 Flooded Gum Court3 bed 2 bath 2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 BOKARINA

221 Oceanic Drive 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm 221 Oceanic

DICKY BEACH

LITTLE MOUNTAIN

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5 Firetail Court, Tanawha

‘Serenity on Firetail’ - Unmatched Modern Comfort on Tanawha’s Premier Block

Nestled in one of Tanawha’s most coveted neighborhoods, 5 Firetail Court is a one-of-a-kind residence that combines a single level contemporary design with one of the flattest, quietest and most usable blocks in the area. This beautiful property caters perfectly to the needs of families, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle in a tranquil setting with plenty of room for activities and expansion.

Auc on On site Sat, 23 Nov, 10am View Sat, 9 Nov, 9-9:30am

NEXT WEEK 5 2 2 1

6 Cutter Street, Wurtulla

Wurtulla’s Best Buy + Walk To Beach!

This magnificent five bedroom home family home has it all. A chef’s dream kitchen plus an expansive living area and media room to entertain. The outdoor alfresco overlooks the sparkling in-ground pool, creating the perfect setting for summer.

This property is walking distance to the Coast’s best beaches, restaurants and cafés - the owners instruct an immediate sale! Auc on On site Wed, 13 Nov, 5pm

Thurs, 7 Nov, 5-5:30pm Sat, 9 Nov, 11-11:30am

221 Oceanic Drive, Bokarina

Positioned less than 100 metres from the sand and surf, this is the beachfront opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Defined by its beachfront living amenities, this property is ready to be the perfect family home, or you can choose to renovate the existing floor-plan, remove and rebuild or simply hold as an astute investment. A prime 600m2 allotment with an east-facing backyard, this location is coveted and situated on one of Queensland’s most desirable streets, Oceanic Drive. Auc on

Thurs, 14 Nov, 5:30pm

Sat, 9 Nov, 12-12:30pm Thurs, 14 Nov, 5-5:30pm

• Stylish 2-bed apartment with breathtaking Maroochy River views

•Open-plan living/dining flows to a private balcony

•Modern kitchen with quality appliances and ample storage

•Air-conditioned living area for year-round comfort

•Secure garage with extra storage in a low-maintenance complex

• Prime location, minutes from Maroochydore CBD, cafés, parks, and beaches Auc on On

• Exceptional low set floorplan catering to all astute buyer needs

• North aspect entertainment deck, built in bbq area, designer pool and sundeck

• Designer kitchen with centralized counter finished with stone and stainless steel appliances

• Master suite with ensuite and walk-in robe

• Eye catching cabinetry to all wet areas

• Brilliant use of horizontal and vertical slats, barn doors and contrasting color scheme to create a modern mood to match the lifestyle on offer

WHY WAIT?

12 Ocean View Avenue, Mooloolaba raywhitekawanawaters.com.au

39 Skyline Circuit, Palmwoods

9 Nov, 10am

9 Nov, 9:30-10am

Welcome to 39 Skyline Circuit, where contemporary design meets refined elegance in the prestigious Panorama Estate.

•Elegant open-plan living with two separate living areas including a media room

• Walk-in pantry and seamless connection to alfresco entertaining

• Striking pillarless sliding doors that lead to a private outdoor retreat

•Expansive frontage with opportunity for side access

• Coveted Panorama Estate – perfect blend of hinterland serenity and coastal convenience Auc on On site

9 Nov, 1pm

RARE WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE ON OFFER

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124 Mooloolah Drive, Minyama

Sitting proudly on 1057m2 (approx.) of land on the highly sought after Mooloolah Drive, this impressive home faces north with beautiful water views to Mooloolaba. The ground floor incorporates generous spaces with floor to ceiling glass feature windows capturing the spectacular views. Outside comes to life with a substantial decked area, sizeable covered alfresco dining and an in-ground pool, all creating the perfect area to entertain and relax throughout the seasons.

•North aspect to the water

•Blue chip address

•Spectacular water views

•5 living spaces

•Private pontoon and jetty

•Move straight in

Auction: Saturday 9th November at 2pm Onsite

Inspect: Saturday 9th November 1:30-2pm

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 543 1300 400 777

COASTAL

202 Oceanic Drive, Bokarina

This stunning corner property embodies the pinnacle of luxury and convenience. With high-end finishes, thoughtfully integrated indooroutdoor spaces, and state-of-the-art technology, this home is designed for a modern, upscale lifestyle. Every detail has been meticulously curated, making this home a refined, modern retreat. Schedule a private viewing today and explore everything this remarkable property has to offer.

•Entertainer’s kitchen

•Butler’s pantry

•Stunning pool

•Dedicated bar, office & media room

•North-east corner property

•Only 100 steps from the beach

Auction: Saturday 30th November at 1pm Onsite Inspect: Saturday 9th November 11-11:30am Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Courtney Paterson 0488 764 785

400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

AUCTION

“BOATIES’ DELIGHT ON MOOLOOLAH ISLAND” – 51M WATERFRONT WITH A 40M PONTOON

We are proud to offer 12 Mooloolah Island to the market for sale.

This beautiful home is sprawling across a 1231sqm (approx.) parcel of land with a rare 51m water frontage, so an ideal mooring for even the largest of vessels. A grand scale design provides an expansive entertaining footprint and enviable resort-style living with multiple spaces to cater for any size family. Positioned in a tightly held enclave, homes of this quality and size are not often available. The opulent master offers a large walk-in-robe, additional dressing room and

lavish ensuite facilities. The private balcony with a freestanding sauna, extends out from the master suite to capture the sensational river views.

There are a further three additional double bedrooms on the lower level, one being a second master with ensuite facilities. This property is presented in perfect condition and really must be seen to be appreciated.

For more information or to book a private inspection please contact Richard or Loren before you miss out.

12 Mooloolah Island, Minyama

2 Main Street, Montville

If you’re seeking your own private acreage oasis, all while enjoying the convenience of a modern home and being within a short distance to Montville, then this property is for you! The property is divided into multiple paddocks and has an external boundary fence for livestock. A tiered pathway leads to a crystal-clear, babbling creek with small waterfalls, creating a peaceful spot for relaxation and reflection.

• 9.93 acres (approx.) with private creek

• Renovated executive home

• 4 x 22,700L rainwater tanks

• Ducted zoned air-conditioning

• Potential 2 bed granny flat

• Solar powered electricity

Buyers $2 Million Plus

By Prior Appointment

Skerlak 0413 441 834 Kristen New 0417 852 501

400 777

104 Sunbird Chase, Parrearra

NORTHERN ESCARPMENT HOME WITH STUNNING COASTAL VIEWS!

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. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own one of Buderim’s best! Contact Rebecca or Alan today to arrange your viewing. 2296m² 4 3 3

9th November 10-10:30am

9 Switchfoot Street Bokarina

CONTEMPORARY COASTAL ELEGANCE - WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH

This stunning family home is located within the highly sought-after Bokarina Beach community, offering the ultimate coastal lifestyle just steps away from pristine, patrolled beaches. Surrounded by parks, dining, and retail options, this property provides a rare opportunity to enjoy all that this vibrant seaside area has to offer. Designed with a contemporary aesthetic, this home combines stylish beachy colours with overheight square set ceilings, creating a bright, airy ambiance. The heart of the home is a spacious open-plan living and dining area, complemented by a modern kitchen featuring stone benchtops, quality appliances, and ample storage. Floor-to-ceiling glass stacker doors open seamlessly to the outdoor alfresco area.

288m² 4 2 2

Friday 8th November On Site at 4:00pm VIEWING Friday 8th November from 3:30pm

PRIVACY AND CONVENIENCE

Coastal elegance meets effortless lifestyle in this stunning corner property. With high-end finishes, thoughtfully integrated indoor-outdoor spaces and state-of-the-art technology, this home is designed for a modern, upscale lifestyle. Plus, the new owners can feel secure with four more years of the builder’s warranty. Ideally positioned in a sought-after, scenic neighbourhood, 100 steps from the beach, the north- and east-facing residence is carefully oriented to maximise privacy, natural light and access, with the driveway on the side of the property (off Mallard Place).

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

202 OCEANIC DRIVE, BOKARINA

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Auction on site Saturday, November 30, at 1pm

Next Property Group

1300 400 777

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

RIVERSIDE RETREAT SHINES

This stylish, two-bedroom apartment offers breathtaking views of the Maroochy River. This beautifully maintained residence combines comfort and convenience, making it an ideal choice for downsizers, first home buyers, or investors seeking a prime location with excellent lifestyle appeal. Step inside and enjoy the open-plan living/dining area that seamlessly flows onto a private balcony – a great space for relaxing with picturesque river views. Nestled within a small, low-maintenance complex of only 12 apartments, this apartment offers an unbeatable coastal lifestyle. This is a rare opportunity to secure a riverside retreat in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most sought-after locations.

TRANQUIL COASTAL OASIS - MOVE IN READY!

• 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

2/299-301 BRADMAN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Auction on site Saturday, November 16, at noon

Ray White Maroochydore

5443 2000

Greg Turnbull 0499 455 574

Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Price: Contact Agent Open: Sat 9th Nov @ 9-9.30am

• Cul-de-sac position, gated driveway privacy

GRACIOUS 890m2 WATERFRONT LIVING - READY TO BE SOLD!

• Coveted waterfront location, 890m2 allotment

• Deepwater ocean access, ‘frontage’ approx 23.5m

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

• Multiple living spaces, excellent separation of living

• Glistening in-ground pool, exceptional coastal lifestyle

• Close to Kawana Shopping Centre and surrounding facilities

• Easy access to schools, beaches, transport + so much more

Auction: Saturday 16th Nov @ 10am

Open: Saturday 9th Nov @ 11-11.30am Thursday 14th Nov @ 5-5.30pm

AUCTION RESULTS

The

1/4

3

2

Ray

1/31 EMPEROR AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in – on the market for $1,049,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White, Adam Budd, 0411 808 595

30 CARWOOLA CRESCENT, MOOLOOLABA

Passed in at $3.8m – contact agent

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool

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

599 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD, WOOTHA

Passed in – contact agent

6 bed, 4 bath, 9 car, pool

Remax Hinterland, Remax Hinterland Team, 0447 737 737

4 TRIUMPH STREET, BIRTINYA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,152,000

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Ray White, Dan McNamara, 0458 010 889.

Auction of the week

SOLD: $1,225,000

47 King Road, Mooloolah Valley

5 bed, 3 bath, 9 car

3 bidders, 10 bids.

Agent report: We had a great crowd of about 20 people and sold to a lovely family. A street record!

Agent: Ray White Nambour, Matt O’Grady 0414 317 375, Alisha Broadstock 0400 298 611.

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

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies.

ENTERTAINMENT VALUE APLENTY

Welcome to a dream family home. The residence is ideally situated near Lake Kawana and just a short drive from the stunning beaches of the Sunshine Coast. Step inside to be greeted by an expansive, open-plan living space that flows seamlessly between the multiple living areas. The thoughtfully-designed layout includes a separate media room upstairs, or as a lounge retreat for guests. The heart of the home is the expansive chef’s kitchen, equipped with a highquality gas stove, stone benchtops and a Zip tap. Retractable doors open out to an al fresco entertaining area that overlooks the in-ground pool, creating a relaxed setting for summer evenings spent with family and friends.

4 Triumph Street, Birtinya

599 Mountain View Road, Wootha

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

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

6pm A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Shetland. (M) DI Calder returns to Shetland.

9.30 Fisk. (PG)

10.00 Question Everything.

10.35 Hard Quiz. (PG)

6.30pm Back Roads: Port MacDonnell, South Australia. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (M) A reclusive man is found dead on the streets.

8.20 Vera. (M) Part 3 of 4.

9.50 Plum. (M) Plum takes his family to Melbourne.

10.40 Countdown To War.

7pm News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Fisk. (PG)

8.30 Plum. (M) Gavin returns home from Bali.

9.25 I Was Actually There: The Beatles’ World Record Adelaide Visit. (PG)

9.55 You Can’t Ask That. (M)

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG) Documents the Columbia disaster.

9.30 Media Watch. (PG)

9.45 Q+A.

6pm A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads.

8.30 Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line. (M) Chronicles the journey of Midnight Oil.

10.15 Kitchen Cabinet.

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.

9.05 Fisk. (PG)

9.35 Planet America.

10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

6pm A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Australia.

9.00 Long Lost Family. (PG)

9.45 Fake Or Fortune?

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes.

8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Countdown Begins. (PG) Jamie Durie builds an ecofriendly home.

9.30 King Con: Life And Crimes Of Hamish McLaren. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016) (M) Liam Hemsworth. Humans battle an alien invasion.

9.55 MOVIE I, Robot. (2004) (M) Will Smith. A robot is suspected of murder.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG) From Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.

9.00 The British Airways Killer. (M) Part 1 of 2.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.10 Twisted Twins? (M) Part 2 of 2. 10.10 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

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

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG)

9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (M) A young hockey player goes missing.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) Hosted by Dave Thornton.

9.45 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

10.50 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.00 Highway Patrol. (PG)

8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+) Explores life behind bars.

9.30 Body In The Bin: Murder Of Louise Kam. (M)

6pm 9News. 7.00 ACA.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. (PG)

8.40 MOVIE Angel Has Fallen. (2019) (MA15+) Gerard Butler. 11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (M) 11.50 The First 48. (M)

6pm 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE Sully. (2016) (M) Tom Hanks.

9.30 MOVIE Plane. (2023) (MA15+) Gerard Butler. A pilot is caught in a war zone.

11.40 MOVIE Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021) (MA15+)

6pm 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PG)

9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil: The Man In The Cowboy Hat. (M)

11.30 The First 48: Late Night Ambush/Fire And Fury. (M)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Murder Down Under: Bodies In The Barrels.

A Killer Makes A Call. (M)

9News Late.

Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG)

8.30 The Grand Tour. (M) Three men embark on a motoring adventure.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Resto My Ride Australia. (PG) 11.30 Transplant. (MA15+)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Toothache. (PG)

8.30 Listing Melbourne. Andrew invites the team to a winery.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (M)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RPA: Jane’s Jugular. (PG)

8.30 Emergency. (M)

9.30 A+E After Dark. (M)

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Casualty 24/7. (M)

11.50 Resident Alien. (M)

coins r wo n

GOLD JEWELLERY

• Gold chains

• Gold bracelets

• Gold necklaces

• Gold rings

• Bullion bars

• Gold earrings

• Nuggets and alluvial gold

6pm Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PG) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 To Be Advised. 9.45 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions.

10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project.

6.30pm MOVIE The Lion King. (1994) (G) Matthew Broderick.

8.30 The Cheap Seats. (M) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) A neighbour responds to calls for help.

10.45 Ambulance UK. (M)

6pm The Sunday Project.

7.00 Dessert Masters. (PG)

8.10 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Celebrity guests include Bruce Springsteen.

9.20 FBI. (M) A series of bombings targets Queens.

7.35pm Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PG)

8.30 Castle Secrets: The Missing Pearl Treasure, Spirit Of Revenge, A Secret Strength. A manor is stripped of its former glory.

9.25 Kennedy: The World At War (1940-1946) (PG)

10.15 SBS News.

6.30pm News.

7.30 Inside Windsor Castle.

8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres: Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. Part 3 of 4.

9.15 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: The North. (PG)

10.10 So Long, Marianne. (M)

• Worn and broken gold jewellery

8.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: Inferno And Inequality. Part 2 of 2.

9.25 What Killed The Roman Empire? (PG) A look at the collapse of the Roman Empire.

10.20 FBI: International. (M) 11.10 The Sunday Project. 6.30pm SBS World News. 7.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (M) Part 1 of 2.

6pm Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PG) 8.40 Matlock. (PG) Matty settles into her new role. 9.40 Five Bedrooms. (M) Liz plans to be Manju’s post-surgery carer. 10.40 10’s Late News.

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 Law & Order: SVU.

10.40 News.

11.05 The Project.

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Shark Tank. (PG) A panel is pitched inventions.

8.40 NCIS. (M) A lieutenant returns home.

9.40 NCIS: Origins.

10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 The Project.

6pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.00 Soccer. AFC 2026 FIFA World

v Saudi Arabia.

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

• All Rolex watches (including Oyster, Submariner, Daydate and Datejust)

• All Omega (including Seamaster and Consellation)

• Tudor and Breitling

• Mechanical (automatic and wind up)

• Gold and silver pocket watches

• Military pocket watches

• No quartz / battery watches

• All world coins

• Collection and accumulation

• Error and mis-strikes

• Proof sets and singles

• Trade tokens

• Discount and special purpose tokens

7.30pm Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG)

8.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.

8.30 The Zelensky Story. (PG) A look at at Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Canada’s Wilderness Railroad.

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (PG)

8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Relationship. (M) The jury listens to the neighbour speak.

9.35 The Old Man. (MA15+)

6.30pm News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Osaka To The South Of Japan. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M) 10.20 SBS News.

• Australian - Crowns, Florins, Shillings, Six Pences,Three Pences, 1966 50 cent rounds

• South Africa, USA & Canada

• NZ, Great Britain, Fiji

• New Guinea Shillings

• Misc Silver Coins

• All Other World silver coins

JEWELLERY

• Rings, brooches, pearls

• Watch chains and lockets

• Gold cuff links

• Bracelets and bangles

• Necklaces and all broken jewellery

• Pendants and sovereign cases

DIGITAL CHOICE

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

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. 10.40 Children’s Programs.

7.30pm Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50

10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.40 Children’s Programs.

7.30pm MOVIE The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005) (PG) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.05 Speechless. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 How To Paint The Mona Lisa.

7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.50 Children’s Programs.

7.35pm Little Lunch.

7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Whale With Steve Backshall. (PG) 9.45 Doctor Who. (PG) 10.50 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.55 Speechless.

7.35pm Little Lunch.

7.50 Operation Ouch!

8.25 Doctor Who. (PG)

9.55 Merlin. (PG) 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.00 Speechless. 11.20 Children’s Programs.

7.35pm Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Children’s Programs. 11.10 Fresh Off The Boat.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Martin Clunes: (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Escape To The Country.

6pm Dog Patrol. (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. 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. (M) 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys.

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

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 11.30 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 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. (M) 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.50 Father Brown. (M)

6pm TBA. 8.15 MOVIE Men In Black. (1997) Tommy Lee Jones. 10.15 MOVIE Underworld: Awakening. (2012) (MA15+) 12am Storage Wars. 12.30 American Resto.

6pm Football. AFL Women’s. Finals. 8.15 MOVIE Robin Hood. (2018) (M) Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn. 10.30 MOVIE Baby Driver. (2017) (MA15+) Ansel Elgort.

6pm Border Security: Int. (PG) 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Ford V Ferrari. (2019) (M) 11.40 Border Security. 12.30am NFL. Week 10. New York Giants v Carolina Panthers.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (M) 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. (PG) 9.30 Bamazon. (M) 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Jade Fever. 11.30 Mountain Men.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (M) 10.00 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (PG) 10.30 Deadliest Roads. 11.30 Ice Road Truckers.

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Mask. (1994) (PG) Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz. 9.30 MOVIE Dumb And Dumber To. (2014) (M) 11.45 The O.C. (M)

7.30pm MOVIE Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001) (PG) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. 10.45 MOVIE Power Rangers. (2017) (M) Dacre Montgomery.

7.30pm MOVIE Green Lantern. (2011) (M) Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard. 9.50 MOVIE Streets Of Colour. (2023) (MA15+) Rahel Romahn, Elliott Giarola, Tommy Ropati.

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.50 MOVIE Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. (1999) (M) 11.50 Seinfeld. (PG)

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.50 MOVIE Yes Man. (2008) (M) Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 11.30 Swamp People. (M) 12.30am American Resto. (PG) 6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.50 MOVIE Overboard. (2018) (PG) Anna Faris, Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 9.30 Mighty Planes. (PG) 12.30am Storage Wars. (PG)

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 47. (PG) 9.00 Love Island Australia. (M) 10.20 MOVIE Like A Boss. (2020) (M) Rose Byrne, Salma Hayek, Tiffany Haddish.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE The Time Traveller’s Wife. (2009) (M) 10.40 MOVIE Life, Itself. (2018) (MA15+)

5.30pm MOVIE Separate Tables. (1958) (PG) Deborah Kerr. 7.30pm MOVIE You’ve Got Mail. (1998) (PG) Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan. 9.55 MOVIE Music & Lyrics. (2007) (PG) Hugh Grant.

7.15pm Championship: Men’s Bowl – Final Post-Match. 7.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE Outbreak. (1995) (M) 11.00 Chicago Med.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Good Karma Hospital. (PG) 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. 9.40 Whitstable Pearl.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 Harry Wild. (M) 11.40 Surviving A Serial Killer.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 The ’80s Top Ten. (M) 8.30 Poirot. (PG) 10.45 See No Evil. 11.45 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson.

BOLD (CH53) PEACH

(CH52)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 FBI. (M) 6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

6pm Football Tonight. 6.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round4. Adelaide United v Western United. From Coopers Stadium, Adelaide. 9.00 NCIS. (M) 10.50 Bull. (PG) 11.45 Bull. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (M)

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

7.30pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Matlock. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 FBI. (M)

6pm Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 MTV EMAs. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 FBI. (PG) 10.20 FBI. (M) 6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.30 Impractical Jokers.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 FBI. (M) 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 NCIS. (M) 11.55 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.30 Impractical Jokers.

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

Well, my wave-starved friends, the question is what to do during this seasonal lull of waves? Golf? – nah. Fish? – too windy. Buy a new board? – there you go! My advice is do not buy online, it’s a nightmare to return if there are issues. Maybe talk to the crew at Beach Beat. But remember, buy the board for you not who you think you are. There are so many weekend riders with boards that are too small. Leave the ego at the door and remember the fun is catching waves and not pretending to look good in the car park.

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6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 9.25 FBI. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M) 0811

ENGINES ALIVE

Hear the roar from our large collection of static engines and from the Avions Broussard and CAC CA-16 Wirraway. We are proud to announce the return of the great paper plane throwing competition. Collect your paper plane on entry, fold and be ready for the lunchtime competition. All planes will be the same. Age groups 5-10, 11-13, 14-18 and Adults. Prizes for the furthest flown paper plane in each group.

*Engine Runs subject to Serviceability & other operational factors.