My Weekly Preview Issue 835. November 21, 2024

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835 NOVEMBER 21, 2024

From the editor

Disability Action Week (November 24 to December 1) is all about turning awareness into action.

It’s a week dedicated to reflecting on the challenges people with disabilities face but, more importantly, it’s a call to do something about it.

It’s about asking ourselves what we can do to make the world a more inclusive place.

This week isn’t just for talking about the issues –it’s for taking real steps toward change.

To highlight the importance of Disability Action Week, journalist Caitlin Zerafa shines she spotlight on those in our community who are doing just that and making a real difference in the lives of those who face daily challenges (turn to page 10 for the full story).

Disability Action Week is a reminder that inclusion isn’t a one-time effort, but an ongoing commitment.

So, as we celebrate its importance, let’s think beyond just learning about the issues. Let’s think about how we can all take action to break down barriers and create a world that truly includes everyone.

Until next time, have a great week!

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

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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.

Teen does her bit for diabetes research – A teenager will fly to Canberra to push for funding that could benefit people with type 1 diabetes or those yet to be diagnosed with it.

Roadside copper cable theft interrupted amid statewide issue – Communications cabling has been torn out of trench pipes in an apparent attempt to steal copper.

Adventurer hitting new heights on Antarctic expedition – A Sunshine Coast local is continuing his preparations for an incredible journey to Antarctica in December.

Increased height proposal describes plan scheme limit as ‘error’ – A developer aims to exceed the height limit with an 11-storey block of units on a prime beachfront site.

Class act: Year 12s applauded after finishing school journey – A host of Sunshine Coast students have been fondly farewelled by schools after completing their schooling.

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UNDERVALUED AND LONELY

Recent research and a parliamentary inquiry are highlighting the widespread flow-on effects of older Australians feeling socially isolated.

Six-in-10 older people say they’re experiencing loneliness, with many feeling undervalued by society and struggling to reconnect.

Council on the Ageing (COTA) NSW research found half of those older than 50 in the state felt socially isolated, with the organisation urging targeted intervention to curb the “deeply concerning” trend.

Four-in-10 lonely older adults

engaged in social activities once a month or less frequently, while one-in-10 of that cohort left their homes once a month or less.

The study was released before a parliamentary inquiry into the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness began this month.

Minority groups such as people living with disability, the LGBTQI community and carers had even higher rates of loneliness.

The council’s chief executive Gohar Yazdabadi says the findings present a “devastating picture”.

“Loneliness has profound impacts on the lives of older adults,” she says.

“It prevents one-in-four adults from completing everyday tasks such as shopping and cooking, and one in five from seeking medical care.

“The feelings of being undervalued and without a support network are a terrible reflection of ageism and the way we value older people in our society, the impacts of which are keenly felt.”

Six-in-10 respondents experiencing loneliness felt undervalued by society, which the council said exacerbated their loneliness, undermined their sense of identity and could make it harder for them to seek help and connect with people.

Researchers and psychologists gave evidence to the inquiry.

Suicide prevention and mental health advocates will also feature.

A similar survey in Melbourne found that one-in-five people said inclusivity, accessibility and affordability were their top priority for the city.

Ahead of a panel discussion at Federation Square aimed at solving loneliness, psychologist Chris Cheers says person-to-person contact, rather than chatting via technology, is key to quality relationships.

“While we are more digitally connected than ever, many Australians are feeling detached from their family, friends and society,” he says.

“For people struggling with loneliness, I hope this event creates a safe environment where they feel validated and confident to take action to strengthen their relationships.”

– AAP.

CASH ESSENTIALLY TO STAY

Cash will remain king with its use to buy essential items – protected to safeguard millions of Australians who still rely on banknotes as the economy becomes more digitised.

Some 1.5 million Australians use cash for more than 80 per cent of in-person payments.

While about 94 per cent of businesses accept cash, this was down from 99 per cent before the COVID-19 pandemic, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

The focus will be on essential items sold at places such as supermarkets, pharmacies and petrol and there will be carve-outs for small businesses, he says.

“We’re making cash an ongoing feature of our economy, even as we modernise the payment system,” he says.

“That’s because we understand that for a lot of people, cash is a lifeline, it’s a backup, it gives people security and peace of mind.”

Treasury will commence consultation before the end of the year on which businesses supplying essential goods and services should be covered by the mandate.

The consultation will consider the needs of those who rely on cash, including people in regional areas and others unable to use digital payments, as well as the impact on small businesses.

– AAP.

PRELIMINARY DRAWS

A cool history Did you know?

The popsicle was invented in 1905 by 11-year-old Frank Epperson, who accidentally left a stick in a cup of soda outside on a cold night. The frozen treat was dubbed the ‘Epsicle’, later renamed ‘Popsicle’ by his children. Today, millions are enjoyed each year – a testament to the happy accident of a chilly evening.

Quote of the week

“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.”

– Marcus Aurelius, former Roman emperor.

By

the numbers

Human teeth start forming around 30 weeks before birth, even though they don’t emerge until infancy.

Lego began in Denmark when Ole Kirk Christiansen manufactured wooden household items. It was only later that the company turned to playthings, creating the interlocking brick design that became its trademark in 1958. This shift turned Lego into a global sensation, sparking creativity and building imaginative worlds for generations of children and adults.

Medium-sized bananas on average have 17 grams of sugar, making them one of the sweeter fruits in terms of natural sugar content. 30 17

24

The Earth is divided into 24 primary time zones, each generally spanning 15 degrees of longitude.

Historic highlights

Marie Curie is known for her groundbreaking work on radioactivity, but her passion for science extended to real-world impact.

During World War I, she developed mobile X-ray units, ‘Little Curies’, to assist battlefield medics. Her efforts saved countless lives, proving that scientific discovery can be harnessed for humanitarian purposes and cementing her legacy as a pioneer in physics and medicine.

Today in history – November 21

1920 – Bloody Sunday in Ireland. A key event in the Irish War of Independence (a conflict between the British government and Irish revolutionaries in Ireland), Bloody Sunday began with the killings of 14 people by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) under the leadership of Michael Collins. Two other violent incidents against civilian and IRA members added to the death count, which was more than 30 by the end of the day.

1941 – Tweety Bird makes its debut. The fictional cartoon canary, also just called Tweety, made his first appearance in A Tale of Two Kitties: a Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon. Tweety was created by animator Bob Clampett who worked on Loony Tunes cartoons.

1962 – The war between China and India ends. The month-long war began over a border dispute and ended with a unilateral ceasefire by the Chinese.

Word of the day

Truncate

Someone or something with unlimited knowledge or understanding. To truncate something, such as a discussion or essay, is to make it shorter.

ICONIC RAIL JOURNEYS

Scotland, Switzerland and Canada

Complete Scotland by Rail

Take the tracks around some of the most beautiful corners in the world as you pass lochs, mountains and green scenery at every turn

Highlights Edinburgh • Fort William • Glasgow • Inverness

Scenic Switzerland from Zurich

This all-encompassing rail odyssey through Switzerland showcases the best the country has to offer, with iconic trains journeying through the Swiss Alps.

Highlights Zurich • St. Moritz • Zermatt • Montreux • Lucerne • Jungfrau Valid for travel Select dates 10 December 2024 - 09 October 2026

Trans-Canada and Rockies

Experience Canada’s ultimate coast-to-coast adventure with Rocky Mountaineer, journeying from the thundering beauty of Niagara Falls to the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies.

Highlights Toronto • Niagara Falls • Jasper • Lake Louise • Banff • Kamloops • Vancouver Valid for travel Select dates 02 May 2025 - 02 October 2026

Connection & inclusivity

Disability Action Week is a time when all of us can make an effort to understand how to better communicate with people who have a disability and empower them to achieve their goals.

WORDS: Caitlin

More than one-in-five Australians – or 5.5 million people – identify as having a disability.

From November 24 to December 1, Disability Action Week 2024 will serve as a key time to acknowledge the role people with a disability play in the community.

It also recognises services and disability providers and fosters important conversations about our role as an inclusive society. This year’s theme is: ‘Accessible communication: connect, include and empower’.

Acknowledging communication is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The theme calls on individuals and businesses to be adaptable to diverse community needs.

Accessible communication ensures that everyone can easily access and understand information, no matter their needs.

Providing accessible information –whether on social media, at events, for a business or through community engagement – can help remove barriers and empower individuals to achieve their goals.

On the Sunshine Coast, Equity Works provides personalised and proactive services where individuals can develop their skills and abilities.

With humble beginnings, Equity Works was formed in 2001 as the Sunshine

Coast Family Networks Association.

The Parents and Citizen Group of Nambour Special School established the association and, in 2013, the name changed to Equity Works to better reflect the ongoing commitment of the organisation.

Speaking with My Weekly Preview, Equity Works CEO Stephanie Whelan says the organisation supports about 100 people in the community to participate in everyday life.

“That might be attending study, volunteering, employment, but also sporting or social activities as well – so the whole gambit of community life,” she says.

“We also support adults who are living independently in their own home.”

Ms Whelan says Disability Action Week is a powerful time to reflect as a community on being open and inclusive to everyone, no matter their ability.

“It offers opportunities to talk about what’s happening in our local community and I think that’s incredibly important.

“There are so many ways for a community to be open and inclusive.”

Speaking on this year’s theme, Ms Whelan says it is important to understand the many different needs people may require to communicate, and to be “gently curious” on how we can effectively cater to those needs.

“It can be really complicated because there are so many different modes of communication,” she says.

“Being curious about what (type of) communication is going to include someone is a really good place to start and asking those questions as a community member.

“Gentle curiosity is a really lovely way to … learn about someone’s commutation style. Just because a person doesn’t use words doesn’t mean they don’t have a way to communicate.”

She suggests checking with a support or communication worker a person may have with them about what style of communication works best.

“We use eye contact. We use body posture. So, by taking it down to those most simple ways, we can communicate that someone is welcome and included and that when out and about in the community, their presence and participation is valued and included.”

Ms Whelan says it is important not to confuse inclusivity with segregation.

“As a community, changes to our physical environment have increased inclusion for everyone.

“The more we learn about changing our social and physical environments and look at how we make something as inclusive as possible, that makes it better for everybody.”

To further inclusivity and connection to community, Equity Works has a store at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore.

The Equity Makers store invites local artists and makers living with a disability to sell their products direct to the public and share their individual stories. It also opens opportunities for individual growth and economic participation.

All proceeds from sales are returned to the artists.

Jade Gardner is one of the Equity Makers benefitting from this community initiative.

She runs a micro business called Special Soaps by Jade xx.

As well as selling her products at the Sunshine Plaza store, she shares her soapmaking process and fun behind the scenes in a video on her Facebook page.

Find out more at equityworks.org.

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Jade Gardner

THERE’S ALWAYS GOOD VIBES OUT ON THE WATER

Many years ago when Josh Bryce worked in commercial whale watching, the fact that the boat could not properly cater for people in a wheelchair stuck with him.

So, when another career change came calling after 20 years of concreting, Mr Bryce knew exactly what he wanted to do.

The Coxswain NC1 skipper began Good Vibes Boating Adventures where he takes people with restricted mobility on his custom-built vessel to enjoy the waterways of the Sunshine Coast.

“I thought, ‘Why not build a boat where everyone came come out?’,” Mr Bryce says.

“The boat is for everybody, but specialises in that area of people with mobility issues.

“We do sightseeing trips, fishing, barbecue trips –basically, whatever the client wants to do on the water.

“At Christmas time, I do Christmas lights tours around the canals at Mooloolaba.”

He says the moment his

passengers board the boat, they “love it”.

“I’ve had quite a few people come out with me who have never been on a boat. So, when you get an experience like that, it’s really special,” he says.

“It’s just smiles all round.

“We do get a lot of guests that come out and bring family members or friends along with them, so the whole family can come out an enjoy a day on the water.”

Mr Bryce says that through Good Vibes, he has the opportunity to meet many different people with many different stories.

“A lot of people ask me if I have a family member in a wheelchair or a disability and I don’t. So, it’s been a learning curve for me to learn about different disabilities and what people require. This also helps me to understand more about different disabilities and provide a better service.”

Find out more at goodvibesboatingadventures. com.au.

2024 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day held annually on December 3.

This year, eight Australians with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences with disability have been chosen to champion IDPwD and disability inclusion across the country.

Ambassadors include Cooper Smith who is a DJ and music producer with cerebral palsy, Uncle Paul ConstableCalcott – an artist and disability advocate who uses his art to share his journey as a gay First Nations man living with disability in urban Australia, and Sara Shams who is a disability advocate, model, speaker and healthcare professional.

Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth says this year’s ambassadors are a genuine reflection of the diversity of people with disability in Australia: “This year’s ambassadors particularly highlight how disability can intersect with other factors such as age, gender identity, sexual orientation and cultural background. Intersectionality can compound discrimination experienced by people with disability, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to disability matters.”

The 2024 IDPwD ambassadors will work to elevate the voices and experiences of people with disability to play a part in shifting attitudes.

“We hope to dismantle stereotypes and challenge misconceptions by providing a platform for people with disability to stand up as influential voices for the disability community,” Ms Rishworth says. “We also know that for young people, particularly young people with disability, that honest, accurate representation is crucial in helping to establish their own unique sense of identity.”

Visit idpwd.org.

BEACH ACCESSIBILITY AVAILABLE FOR ALL ABILITIES

People of all ages can use beach matting, wheelchairs and life jackets for free on the Sunshine Coast.

Strong Community Portfolio Councillor Taylor Bunnag says select surf life saving clubs provide the equipment on weekends and public holidays between September and May, with other arrangements sometimes available.

“Council is prioritising accessibility improvements at beaches and we’re proud to have developed our Accessible Beach Program in collaboration with our community partners,” Cr Bunnag says.

The Accessible Beach program is available through the Metropolitan Caloundra, Coolum Beach, Mooloolaba

and Dicky Beach surf life saving clubs.

Bookings are required for beach equipment. For all the details, visit sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au and search for ‘Accessible Beach program’. A beach wheelchair and a beach walker are also available for hire from Compass Institute in Caloundra. This service is available year-round, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 3.30pm, except for public holidays. Equipment can be booked for more than one day at a time (subject to availability). Call Compass Institute on 5438 2627. Further north, Noosa Main Beach has a wheelchair access mat, with a beach wheelchair available to hire from the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club.

2024 SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS AWARDS

Nicole McNaughton, Anna Carrick

Tenielle & Tony Newton

Images: Supplied.

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie, Shane Jacobson, Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli

The team from Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters

Carlos Vaquero, Patricia Casajus

Leon & Renee Stensholm

Amber Werchon and Steven Du Preez

Heather Mollins, Jennifer Swaine, Natasha Hall

Renee Cooper (centre) and the team from Indepth Accounting

Karl Mayne, Jess Silva

Mark & Gay Forbes

APPRENTICESHIP NUMBERS DECLINING

A federal MP has called for incentives and support to ensure the Coast has enough skilled workers to secure our region’s future and growth.

Apolitician and former carpenter is calling for immediate action to address an apprenticeship shortfall on the Sunshine Coast.

The call comes off the back of the latest data release from Master Builders Australia and the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlighting the decline in apprenticeship numbers.

Recent statistics reveal apprentice completions fell by 8.6 per cent from 24,545 in the year to March 2023 to 22,420 in March this year.

Similarly, apprenticeship commencements dropped by 11.8 per cent from 47,110 to 41,520, and the

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)

number of apprentices in training declined by 2.2 per cent from 124,280 to 121,530.

Specifically, on the Sunshine Coast, apprenticeship numbers have seen a significant decline over the past decade.

From 2015 to 2024, the number of apprentices in training has dropped considerably.

A chippy by trade, Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace says this decline is particularly troubling for the local construction industry, which relies heavily on a steady influx of skilled workers to meet the growing demand for housing in the region.

“The significant drop in apprenticeship numbers in our region is alarming,” Mr Wallace says.

“The construction sector here depends on a continuous flow of new skilled workers to keep up with the housing demand.

“We must prioritise and incentivise apprenticeships to tackle the labour shortage and secure the future prosperity of our community.

“Supporting apprenticeships now is crucial for the long-term stability and growth of the Sunshine Coast.”

Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn says shortages in skilled workers has a domino effect on tackling the ongoing housing crisis.

“To alleviate the housing crisis, the supply of housing must be significantly increased, which is impossible without addressing the current labour shortage,” she says.

“The decline in apprentice numbers reflects a broader shortage of skilled workers across all trades.”

Mr Wallace says he wants to see urgent measures implemented to boost the number of apprentices and support for Australian builders.

“We need more tradies now than ever before,” he says.

“The Sunshine Coast, in particular, needs immediate attention to reverse the decline in apprenticeship numbers and support our local construction industry.”

He says “decisive action” investing in shovel-ready projects to build essential water, power and sewerage infrastructure will unlock new housing supply.

He also wants to see a reduction in migration and a ban in foreign investors and temporary residents from purchasing existing homes for two years.

Mr Wallace says this will be achieved through a $5 billion housing infrastructure program under a Coalition government.

“As your representative in Canberra and a tradesman, I am committed to advocating for policies that will address these challenges head-on,” he says.

That was on June 28. By July 1, Ms Witton had been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called antiglomerular basement membrane and it was sending her kidneys into total failure.

What followed were three, six-hour dialysis sessions per week for almost two years before she received a phone call that she was an eligible match to receive a kidney.

Ms Witton is sharing her story in the wake of DonateLife Thank You Day on November 17, which gives Australians who have received a transplant the chance to show their heartfelt gratitude to donors and their families.

SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE

A Coast senior is enjoying her love of lawn bowls again after a life-saving organ donation. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Louise Witton was a fit and healthy lawn bowler whose life changed forever when she found out she needed an organ transplant.

More than a year on from her surgery, the Little Mountain woman has so much to be thankful for after being on the receiving end of a kidney donation.

Having just finished a busy campaign at the 2021 Lawn Bowls Australian Open on the Gold Coast, Ms Witton says she

began feeling “generally unwell”.

“I was 67, fit, healthy and a lawn bowler for some 30 years,” she says.

“I’ve represented NSW, Queensland and Australia and it’s my favourite sport.

“I’d finished my competition, and I was just watching and I just felt generally unwell.

“I thought I was just a bit tired, getting older, didn’t drink enough water – you know, the general ‘I’ll just take it easy’.”

Last year, 513 organ donors gave a second chance at life to 1396 transplant recipients. Transplant Australia says 1800 Australians are waiting for a life-saving transplant. Thank You Day serves as a reminder for Australians to register and talk to their family about donation.

“I was very fortunate,” Ms Witton says.

“(Receiving an organ transplant) changes your whole outlook on life and things that mean something to you. Little things don’t matter anymore.

“Everyone should register. At the end of the day, it is your loved ones who make that final decision. So, if you haven’t discussed it with them, share your desire to be a donor with your family so your wishes are known and honoured.”

Post-transplant, Ms Witton is enjoying lawn bowls again and competed at the Australian Transplant Games in Canberra in October.

“I met people all over Australia, young and old, and you get to see all these people from different walks of life and ages who have received an organ.

“It’s saving lives.”

To register, visit donatelife.gov.au.

A song of joy tinged with grief

An Australian musician with a special connection to organ donations has released a song in conjunction with DonateLife Thank You Day. Rose Parker’s new single Because Of You is an emotional anthem that acknowledges the grief of the donor family, plus the joy of new life gifted to recipients and their loved ones. The song is a tribute to her brother Tim, who saved two lives through the gift of organ donation. “The song initially started as a tribute to my brother to honour a decision he’d made,” Parker says. “Then as I wrote it, as the verses progressed, I realised I was writing a story that many other families have also gone through.”

Louise Witton

ORANGE ACTIVISM

An annual campaign is set to shine a light on domestic and family violence, and raise awareness of women’s rights.

Zonta Clubs on the Coast will be “painting the region orange” as part of an annual campaign to highlight the impact of domestic and family violence.

Known as the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, the annual international campaign runs from International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 to Human Rights Day on December 10.

The campaign aims to envision a world without violence.

Zonta Club of Caloundra City’s Kelly Callaghan says it is an important campaign to raise awareness.

“Our campaign is part of a world-wide campaign by Zonta Clubs to raise awareness of the issues and effects of gender-based violence,” she says.

“Launched in 2012, in collaboration with the United Nations, the campaign

has raised awareness of the global pandemic of violations of women’s rights.”

Ms Callaghan says the Caloundra club will be wearing orange and inviting the community to join its awareness campaign.

“You will see our orange wooden silhouettes in the Caloundra, Beerwah and Kawana Libraries with information about services for women and children.,” she says.

“On the Nicklin Way, there will be roadside signs with messages of peace and ending violence.”

Sunshine Coast Council will light up its five council buildings in orange in solidarity of the 16 days of activism.

Members of the Zonta Club of Caloundra work hard in the space of women’s rights, including raising funds for women to attend university and working with Coast2Bay Housing to support medium-term housing for those affected by domestic violence.

Other Zonta clubs across the region will be turning their neighbourhoods orange to support the cause, including Maroochydore and Noosa.

This includes a walk on December 1 from the Noosaville Lions Park on Gympie Terrace at 8.30am.

Visit zontacaloundra.com.au for more information.

E-SCOOTER/BIKE WORKSHOPS

A proactive take on the region’s worsening e-scooter crisis is hoping to increase safety among personal mobility device (PMD) riders.

Tewantin Noosa Lions Club has been working with the Queensland Police Service to deliver a workshop on November 30 at Coolum State School and December 7 at Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Noosaville.

“We have a growing number of young people on the roads who have had no formal training on the rules of the road or road safety,” Tewantin Noosa Lions Club’s Bryan Arber says.

“Left unchecked, this can only lead to more serious injuries and fatalities.”

The events are aimed at the whole community, with the intent to educate and raise safety awareness on the rules and regulations around e-scooters and e-bikes.

“If you’re a parent or grandparent thinking of buying a PMD for your child or grandchild or you have a family member who already has a PMD, please come along as a family,” he says. “Let’s keep everyone safe through education and training.”

The club and QPS will deliver the workshops with other key state and local government and local stakeholders.

For more details and to register, find Tewantin Noosa Lions Club on Facebook.

KEEP

CALM AND MEET ANY CHALLENGE

A Coast girl is showing wisdom beyond her years in helping children combat feelings of anxiety and stress. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Anine-year-old Sunshine Coast girl is using something she loves to help make a difference to other children around her dealing with feelings of anxiety or stress.

Jett Jackon has created Calm Kids: a business where she sells jewellery and other products to remind children they

are brave, calm, happy and loved.

With a fondness for jewellery, and knowing how much her friends love ‘fidget’ items, Jett decided to combine the two to create Calm Kids.

She says it makes her happy to be helping others.

“The first product was the spinning

calming rings and then I added to this with products supporting the four themes: brave, calm, happy and loved,” she says.

“It is important for children to understand that we have the strength to overcome anything and can achieve things we want, even when it is challenging or overwhelming.

“Sometimes we just need a reminder to believe in ourselves as much as other people do, and to never give up.”

Jett is occasionally at the Peregian Markets and is hoping to use her sale profits to publish books she has written about facing different struggles at school.

“The first book I wrote was when I was in Grade 1. It is called There Are No Rubbers In Our Classroom

“Starting school is hard as there are a lot of expectations and everyone is learning at such different levels.

“I found writing hard with all the different rules and my mum helped me to write down all the things I was thinking, and how they made me feel.

“We then turned it into a book and are hoping one day to get it published so that other kids know they are not alone. I have written some other books about overcoming different situations and some fiction books with animal characters.”

Find Calm Kids at calmkids.au.

MEATY DONATIONS TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

A local brewery has raised a sizzling sum of money to support mental health charities and initiatives across the Sunshine Coast.

More than 300 people recently gathered at Your Mates BrewPub at Warana for its annual Meats with Mates fundraiser.

The event raised $35,000 to support Sunshine Coast community groups, the Veterans Wellbeing Foundation, the Mateship Foundation and mental health education program LIVIN.

“We’re beyond grateful to everyone who came out and contributed,” Your Mates co-founder Matt Hepburn says.

“Mateship is at the heart of what we do, and this event showcased that.

“Thanks to everyone involved, we’re able to give back to causes that mean so much to us and our community.”

Mr Hepburn says Your Mates is thrilled to see these funds fuel vital mental health resources, programs and educational support across the region.

Over the past five years, the Meats with Mates fundraiser has contributed more than $150,000 to mental health initiatives.

If you are aged between 60 to 83 years and are in good general health, you may be eligible to participate in the trial evaluating a potential new vaccine to prevent respiratory infections caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Human Metapneumovirus.

Eligible participants will be paid for their time on the study.

Join our trials, contribute to medical research.

COMMUNITY NOTES

Men’s health night

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Buderim Christmas Fair

Buderim Men’s Shed is hosting its 3rd annual Men’s Health Night on November 26 at 38 Advance Road, Kuluin. Starting at 6.30pm, three speakers will cover different men’s health topics including physical and mental/cognitive health, plus bladder, prostate and kidney health. Men, and those wanting them to be healthy, are welcome to attend this free event. Registration is requested to help with catering, via trybooking.com/CUDZR.

Call for literacy services volunteers

Rotary Telling Stories competition

The 9th annual Mooloolaba Rotary Telling Stories competition has celebrated talented young writers across the region. Winning students in years 4-7 from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gympie were recognised at a recent awards evening. This year’s participants were invited to write on the prompt of ‘I suddenly realised …’. Pacific Lutheran College Year 6 student Scarlett won the overall prize and the Professor Gary Crew Trophy. Her story was an emotional one about a friend with cancer who gave the main character the courage to fulfil their dream.

Sunshine Coast Libraries is looking for volunteers wanting to help change lives by supporting people with their reading, writing and digital literacy. Applications are open for the next literacy volunteer training course. The course will start on February 10 next year at Kawana Library. Applications close on November 29 at library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search for ‘literacy services volunteer’.

Big Balcony Book Sale

Woombye Community Library is holding its Big Balcony Book Sale on November 30 from 7.30am-noon. There will be a variety of adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction titles to tempt readers, including many recent releases. Prices range from $1 to $15. Head to the School of Arts Hall on Blackall Street, Woombye. For more information, email Cathy at

Buderim Christmas Fair is on November 30. Visitors can purchase handcrafted works of art, culinary treats, clothing and fashion items, preloved books and more. Doors open from 8am-2pm at Buderim Craft Cottage, on the corner of Main and Church streets. The event is made possible thanks to Buderim Lions, Buderim Library and Buderim Craft Cottage.

PTSD Dogs Australia open day

PTSD Dogs Australia is holding a community open day at its new property. To be held on November 30 from 10am3pm at 380 McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah, the event will provide an opportunity for the public to meet and greet assistance dogs in training, as well as those already paired with their handlers. Plus, enjoy a Woombye Light Horse Brigade performance, sausage sizzle, jumping castle and face painting. Visit ptsddogs. org.au for more information.

P&C’s festive market

The Eudlo State School P&C Christmas Market is on November 30 from 8am1pm. The market, on the corner of Highlands Road and Rosebed Street, Eudlo, will have Christmas gifts, arts and craft items, raffles and food for sale. Spaces are still available for local sellers or

stall holders. Email pnc.eudlossmarkets@ outlook.com or call 0499 121 048 for more information or to book a stall.

Car boot bargains

Glasshouse Hinterland Lions is holding its Christmas Car Boot Sale on December 1 from 8-11am at Landsborough. To be held at the Landsborough Sports Complex on 15 Tunnel Ridge Road, the sale will be overflowing with fun for all the family, including face painting, balloon modelling, a barbecue, Devonshire tea and a bake stall. Entry is via gold coin donation. To book a car boot space or table and for pricing, contact Fran on 0416 013 987 or email

glasshousehinterlandafc@gmail.com.

Bloomhill yuletide puddings

Bloomhill Cancer Care now has Christmas puddings available for purchase from its Buderim wellness centre and op shops across the Sunshine Coast. Puddings are $15 each to help raise funds for Bloomhill’s nursing and therapy care services for those impacted by cancer. For large orders, email tessa.biddles@ bloomhill.com.au.

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Emeritus Professor Gary Crew with overall winner Scarlett

It’s fantastic that the gravel road sealing projects at Logwoods and Perrins roads in Eudlo have been brought forward by two years.

At long last, dust complaints for residents will be a distant memory in their rear vision mirror. Be patient while the project is underway. Obviously, there will be some inconvenience, but the end result is in sight. If you have a pothole to report, lodge a service request via sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, call 5475 7272 or go on the Sunshine Coast Council app.

Award-winning park plan

The council’s leadership and dedication to great planning, design, construction and maintenance of our Sunshine Coast parks was celebrated recently.

Congratulations to the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park team for taking out the Strategic and Master Planning Award in the

INHERITANCE

Parks and Leisure Australia National Awards for Excellence.

We are continuing our bush regeneration activities in existing areas for restoration with the help of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve volunteers and staff, as well as other local organisations.

Flora, fauna and fungi surveys and other site investigations are helping us to prepare for this long-term restoration and community project. You can keep up to date with the latest events and see opportunities to get involved at the project page on the council’s website.

Festive season survey

The council is seeking feedback from our residents to make sure our festive events are meeting community needs and expectations.

Until 5pm on Friday, December 6, you’re invited to complete an online survey on the council’s Have Your Say page. A targeted survey is also being conducted with community groups, who receive funding under the Festive and Commemorative Grants Program, to deliver their own community events.

The data and information gathered will then be used to inform future programming and delivery.

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DECEASED

SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE A GREAT TIME TO EXPLORE YOUR OWN BACKYARD

Is it just me or did the Christmas decorations go up earlier each year?

It looks like Christmas is also coming early for the tourism industry, with strong bookings already in place for the upcoming holidays.

We are seeing that more people are booking an early holiday ahead of the festive season, and hotel occupancies for the Christmas week are looking as good as they have ever been.

This is, of course, the time when the tourism industry rolls out the red carpet for our visitors, but as locals we, too, can take advantage of the great holiday experiences available.

Whether you’re showing family or friends around or just enjoying your own ‘backyard’, here are some enticing

activities to add to your wish list.

Firstly, has there ever been a bigger 21st birthday party on the Sunshine Coast than Robert Irwin’s big bash on December 1? I don’t think so, and the birthday presents are being spread around, with Australia Zoo offering free entry to kids 14 years and under (with a paying adult) and with loads of fun activities to go with it.

The popular Night Zoo at Wildlife HQ is also back these holidays, and Sea Life Sunshine Coast at Mooloolaba is offering plenty of holiday experiences such as the new Summer of Sharks activity trail: a ‘deep dive’ into the ocean’s most majestic and mysterious marine creatures.

If you prefer ‘iron horses’, the Mary Valley Rattler has a range of memorable heritage train journeys to jump on board, including the Christmas Twilight and Friday Tapas services.

My kids can also vouch for the new Zog Trail at The Ginger Factory which continues over summer, while Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World has launched the Bush Tucker Garden that showcases food and medicinal plants that have their origins thousands of years ago.

Check out the summer activities at visitsunshinecoast.com.

PALMA NATA SAGE

Gravel road upgrade

Matt Stoeckel, Visit Sunshine Coast CEO

Cr Winston Johnston Division 5

INURSING A BRUISED EGO

Ashley Robinson has laughed off a recent visit to the hospital that was a little painful in more ways than one.

have always banged on about passing people on my morning walk who haven’t got the energy to even nod ‘hello’. That kind of makes me sad – not because I want more friends, but because human decency seems to be on the wane. In saying that, I got more than my share of hellos the other day. I was booked in for a small operation. I know what you are thinking, but not that small bit – it was upper body. So, I did my online admission, answering every question on gender, race, allergies, steel bits in my body, bubonic plague and every other possible thing that was wrong with me or could go wrong. I turned up on the day, ready to go, proudly telling the lady I had done everything online ... only to be told they had lost all the info online and I had to fill it all out the old-fashioned way, with a pen. Eventually, I got admitted and started meeting people: nurse after hard-working nurse, all asking the same questions, as I threaded my way through the human conveyor belt. “Hi, I’m (insert name here), your nurse. Full name, date of birth, allergies etc.” My instant response wanted to be: “Look on the form I just filled out”

and “I am allergic to pain”. But I didn’t. Stage 1 highlight was the gown that have to put on: you can’t help but think that everyone behind you could be getting a bird’s-eye view of unattractive human parts.

I met heaps of people – all polite and efficient to the point that I was thinking: “If I survive this, I am going to start enjoying being ignored on my daily walk”. So, after several stops, I get to the cannula stage. “Which hand?” they ask. I say, “Right.” So, they go left. After about three goes, there’s no result (still having my ‘big boy’ face on, not letting on that one of my allergies, pain, is being generously dished out).

They decided to get someone else to have a go. Around the corner comes another hard-working nurse with a clipboard and her head down. She says, as she lifts her head, “Hi, I’m (insert name here), your nose. Oh my God, your nurse!”

I have to say, apart from the anaesthetic, it was the highlight of the visit, with embarrassment for the poor young lady and unbridled laughter from all of us.

Nurses, in my view, never ever get paid enough for what they have to put up with and the job they do. So, thank you.

CDISCONNECTED CONNECTIONS

Stephens highlights the harm we can unwittingly cause with group chats and posts on social media platforms.

omparison is said to be the thief of joy. And while it might not don a balaclava or take money and jewellery, social media platforms are the vilest of robbers.

Looking in on others’ lives is a strange kind of accepted voyeurism. Whether it be their beautiful getaway meticulously curated on an Instagram reel or their epic bike ride mapped out on Strava, elements of private lives are shared like never before.

Everywhere, people are together, smiling, active, joyful. Such prevalent displays give pause for thought for those not included or connected: scrolling through lives played out with others on social media can too often make humans feel extra alone.

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen detailed the company’s eyes-wideopen tactics to lure and then hook users into this world of comparison and (dis)connection. She spoke out because she was rightly worried about the effects on children. But I contend that the harm to adults can also be severe.

An article on motivations of social comparison in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology three years ago found

that comparing ourselves to others is natural, but often leads to confidence corrosion and feelings of disconnection. Social media magnifies the problem.

Sometimes the reason for the devastation and loneliness is ostracism: being excluded. I am sadly familiar with the sting of hearing allusions to something shared on a family chat I have been excluded from. I know the hurt that comes from friends with similar interests starting a social media group but leaving me off the list. It creates a wound that is hard to heal.

My friend shared her experience of another harm – the kind that comes with having your contributions to a family chat met with deafening silence amid general jocularity and affection.

Being erased or ignored online can feel worse than an overt falling out. The pain of online exclusion even has its own name: cyberostracism. Studies have found it to be a serious modern threat to fundamental human needs of belonging, self-esteem, control and meaningful existence.

Social media is here to stay, so we need to be mindful of those in our circles who might be feeling excluded and lonely.

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

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

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

Tom Hartvigsen, Ord Minnett Buderim

A BALANCING ACT

Asset allocation is generally accepted as the primary driver of the overall level of risk and return within an investment portfolio.

So, decisions on which asset classes to invest in, and in what proportions, are paramount.

By selecting an appropriate asset allocation, an investor should maximise the probability of successful investment outcomes, at a level of risk most suited to their investment objectives.

The key to asset allocation is combining individual asset classes in the best proportions to obtain the optimal overall portfolio trade-off between risk and return.

The goal is to combine assets with different risk and return profiles. If you diversify across similar investments, which all perform alike during similar economic and market conditions, then the benefits of diversification are reduced.

Strategic asset allocation seeks to provide a long-term policy anchor for a set of investment objectives, subject to restrictions and constraints. By its very nature, the strategic allocation for a specific risk profile – say, for a balanced investor – varies little over time.

All advisers should be able to

explain or articulate the above theme to investors. However, while strategic allocation is concerned with the long term, a dynamic, or tactical, asset allocation allows some flexibility in the short term from the strategic allocation decisions. This is a concept that needs to be deeply considered and implemented by investors and their advisers.

Dynamic asset allocation can be a source of incremental returns over a longer time horizon, but it also serves as a risk control mechanism. That is, dynamic allocation shifts are not just used to seek incremental returns: they can also try to steer investment away from markets that have an unattractive risk profile in the short term.

Examples of dynamic allocation considerations:

• being overweight bonds in a ratecutting environment – the financial pain from this asset class in the last financial year was high. Note, however, that these investments have become more attractive as the market perceives central banks have reached their ‘ideal’, or neutral, level of interest rates

• hard assets such as gold – these stand to benefit if inflationary pressures reignite, after the Trump re-election, although this may take some time to play out.

Thinking tactically in the current environment is vital.

This present market is not a ‘set and forget’ and you should not believe anyone who tells you otherwise.

Tom Hartvigsen is an authorised representative (No. 000470576) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only. Tom can be reached on 5430 4444 or email thartvigsen@ords.com.au.

22 NOVEMBER

KATIE NOONAN & KARIN SCHAUPP

Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp’s 20-year creative partnership has yielded an intuitive musical connection, earning them an ARIA Award and widespread acclaim. Songs of the Southern Skies Volume 2 revisits and reimagines music by acclaimed female Antipodean artists. Noonan’s versatile voice and Schaupp’s internationally recognised guitar artistry unite for a spellbinding performance.

When: Friday, November 22, 7.30-9.30pm.

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

Tickets: $69.90, via theeventscentre. com.au/event/katie-noonan-andkarin-schaupp/

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NOVEMBER

JAMES REYNE

on WHAT’S

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

22 & 23 NOVEMBER

MONTVALE MAKERS

DESIGN FAIR

Set under the glistening lights of the stunning ecochapel The Glasshouse, Montvale Makers’ Design Fair will host a collection of creators who believe in mindful making. The makers invite customers to discover the one-of-a-kind pieces. Browse the stalls, meet the makers, listen to the live music, enjoy the smallbatch Montvale Gin and grab a bite to eat.

When: Friday, November 22, and Saturday, November 23, 3-7pm.

Where: 92 Main Street, Montville.

Tickets: Free entry. Visit instagram.com/ makersdesignfair/

23 NOVEMBER – 1 DECEMBER

SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE

A nine-day creative feast of art, food and natural beauty, Arts Connect Inc.’s annual event, Sculpture on the Edge, is back for its 15th celebratory year. This creative feast of art and food is being held in the natural beauty of Flaxton Gardens. The exhibition of indoor and outdoor sculptures, which are all for sale, aims to ignite 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. Sculpture on the Edge is a not-to-be-missed experience for everyone.

When: Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, December 1, 8am-2pm. Where: Flaxton Gardens, 313 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton.

Tickets: Via sculptureontheedge.com. au/whatison/

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Ben Lee, Norton Music Factory, 6pm

Andy V, Solbar, 9.30pm

Dustyn, Eudlo Music Hall, 6.30pm

Will B, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm

Esteban, Caloundra RSL, 3.30pm

Poco Loco, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

DJ Mr Sparkle, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm

Rockstella Project, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Diamond Valley Distortion, Mooloolah Hall, noon

Accidentally On Purpose, Maleny RSL, 6pm Happy Valley, The Presynct, TBA Ricky the Rockstar, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm

Suzie Keenan, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Shane Wilkinson, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm

Gavin Jamieson, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm Wildkatz, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Peter and The Test Tube Babies, Blackbox Theatre, 3pm

This New Light, Solbar, 6pm.

Blues Brothers Tribute, Caloundra RSL, 7.30pm

Ramjet, Alex Surf Club, 4pm

Ricky the Rockstar, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm

David K, Palmwoods Hotel, 2pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

James Reyne is revisiting the Australian Crawl catalogue, marking 40 years since the release of Crawl File: the band’s first greatest hits collection. This anniversary coincides with a vinyl reissue by Universal Music. The Crawl File Tourunfolds like a classic gig, featuring beloved tracks such as Beautiful People, Reckless, Errol and The Boys Light Up When: Sunday, November 24, at 2pm.

Where: Norton Music Factory, 12 Bronwyn Street, Caloundra West. Tickets: $85.20, via oztix.com.au and search for ‘James Reyne – Crawl File Tour’.

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NOVEMBER

THRIFT FEST POP-UP MARKET

Thrift Fest at Matso’s is returning, offering more than 20 stalls of preloved treasures alongside live music, drinks from the bar, and a play area for the kids. Hosted by Thrifter, a permanent market and pop-up event, this community initiative allows individuals to sell preloved clothing and combat fast fashion’s environmental impact. Stall hire is available.

When: Sunday, November 24, 4-7pm.

Where: Matso’s Sunshine Coast Brewery, Memorial Drive, Eumundi.

Tickets: Visit thrifter.au for details.

Onyx Poppy Boutique

Dress me up or down: lightweight linen shift dresses have been welcomed in store.

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

This Starla high/low gown is from Elliatt. SODA Fashion Haus is a contemporary and spacious boutique situated on the Mooloolaba canal, offering stylish occasion wear and elevated staples from top Australian designers. Private appointments are welcome. 1/110 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba, sodafashionhaus.com.au

Discover the Sunshine Coast’s largest collection of Mariana Jewellery at Ration’al Mooloolaba. With Christmas just around the corner, now is the ideal time to find a dazzling gift for someone special. Or treat yourself and add a vibrant pop of colour to your holiday wardrobe.

Ration’al Mooloolaba, Shop 69/61 Zanzibar Resort, Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, 0414 053 767.

Treasure Store

This floral halter dress is ideal for the festive season celebrations. Raspberry/pink or mint/ white colourways in sizes 6-16, $109. Available at both Treasure Stores. The Wharf Mooloolaba, 0488 288 250, Hastings Street Noosa, 0434 320 130.

SODA Fashion Haus

Ration’ al

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

Meraki Thread Co. Closet Queens

9ct yellow gold, green sapphire earrings, $2350 (less 15%

18ct white gold, Australian sapphire and diamond pendant, $6850 (less 15% off)

9ct rose gold, natural teal parti sapphire ring, $1595 (less 15% off)

9ct yellow gold, amethyst and blue topaz ring, $970

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Angels Formal Wear

Step in to Angels Formal Wear and find your dream dress. The selection of styles and colours for any occasion is endless. Dress by Tania Olsen. Photo by Tania Lawless Photography. 137 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba, 0417 777 059, angelsformalwear.com.au

Coast Store

Our premium Italian linen collection includes this fern-print top for $89.95 and pants, $119.95. Super soft and light as air – ideal for summertime entertaining. New arrivals are in-store weekly. Fee-free lay-by and Afterpay available. rayanna.com.au

Unseen Styling

Do you need help with your style or struggle deciding what styles suit you? Would you like a wardrobe makeover that matches your budget? Sunshine Plaza personal stylist Sheree Johnstone can help. Sheree has empowered thousands of men and women to gain confidence with their style every day. Find out more at unseenstyling.com.au or visit The Style Hub at sunshineplaza.com

These stunning Victorian handmade drop earrings are a breathtaking example of artistry and elegance, featuring a mesmerising combination of pear-cut emeralds and diamond clusters. Shop now for Christmas! Avenue J Jewellery, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422, avenuejjewellery.com.au

Margaret White Remonte sandals

Mel Metallic Remonte sandals

Lori Green Remonte sandals

Rayanna Caloundra

Image credit: Photo by Tania Lawless Photography.

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Cranberry Brie Bites

This is an easy, delicious canape for the festive season. This perfect bite can also be prepped well ahead of time to help with the Christmas stress.

Ingredients

• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry

• 150g whole cranberry sauce

• 2 tbsp Community Co. red wine vinegar

• 1 small shallot, sliced

• 2 x 125g Community Co. double brie, cut into 16 pieces

• 4 rosemary sprigs

• ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C.

2. In a small saucepan, place the cranberry sauce, sliced shallot, vinegar and two rosemary sprigs over a medium heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook until shallots are tender, and the sauce has slightly reduced. Take off the heat. Set aside to cool.

3. Spray or oil your mini muffin tray with olive oil.

4. Cut the first sheet of puff pastry into 16. Cut the sheet lengthwise into four and crosswise into four even strips. Gently press the squares into the muffin tin and prick the base with a fork.

5. Place a piece of brie in the centre of each pastry, and top with a half a teaspoon of the cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with walnuts. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry.

6. Place the muffin trays in the oven for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed. Remove from the oven and gently transfer bites onto a wire rack to cool. Garnish with a small piece of rosemary.

Top tip: Fully assemble the bites in the muffin pan and refrigerate them unbaked for up to three days before needed. You can also fully bake and freeze these bites for up to two months.

These recipes and images are sourced from Seasons IGA. Find stores at Caloundra, Cooroy, Maleny, Maroochydore, Noosa and Yandina. Visit seasonsiga.com.au. A

Marmalade or quince paste can be substituted if cranberry is not available.

Christmas is the season of entertaining. And warm summer days pair perfectly with a gin and tonic, vodka soda or rum and cola.

Sunshine & Sons, based at Woombye, produces gin and vodka that make a great addition to any summer cocktail.

With Sunshine Coast-inspired flavours such as Pineapple Parfait Australian Gin – plus its range of Nil Desperandum Rum – in beautifully designed bottles, it also doubles as a great gift.

Sunshine & Sons has a range of gift packs and products such as bar mats, gin glasses and party pouches, as well as the opportunity to personalise your own bottle.

Head to the distillery door at 104 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye, or find out more at sunshineandsons.com.au.

Hands on Cooking Workshops

Inspiring you to Eat Better, Live Healthier and Have Fun with Food

Ingredients

• 2 x 85g packets Aeroplane Original Port Wine Flavour Jelly

• 1 kg sliced peaches in natural juice, drained

• 1 x 6 pack of mini Swiss sponge rolls, cut into 2cm slices

• 1 L thick vanilla custard. Garnish

• raspberries (for garnish)

• mint (for garnish)

• almonds (for garnish)

• pistachios.

Method

A DELICIOUS TASTE OF THE REGION’S MACADAMIA MAGIC FOR CHRISTMAS

If you’re looking for the ultimate homegrown ingredient for gift giving, you’d be nuts to overlook tasty macadamias.

Whether as a treat to add to a gift, something delicious to include in a hamper or a perfect something to take to your party hosts, macadamias are a thoughtful way to celebrate Christmas with family and friends.

1. Prepare both packets of Aeroplane Original Port Wine jelly according to pack instructions and set aside to cool for 20 minutes.

2. Place drained peaches in the bottom of each individual serving glass and top each glass with cooled jelly.

Nutworks offers a selection of gift hampers, ideal for casual and corporate gifting. With different package options available, including design your own options, there’s everything from sweet and savory choices to hampers that include wine, local gin or vodka.

Nutworks has been supplying premium macadamia products since 1993, when four Sunshine Coast macadamia growers joined forces to build a processing plant at Verrierdale. This allowed the farmers to offer a better supply of hand-sorted, raw kernels to local shopkeepers.

Born out of a passion for showcasing the Sunshine Coast's macadamia farming, Nutworks has grown into a much-loved destination for locals and tourists, offering a range of gourmet macadamia nuts, oils, chocolates and more.

Joyful

dish.

Trifle

3. Refrigerate until set, about four hours.

4. Place the Swiss roll slices decoratively around the individual serving glasses.

5. Pour in the vanilla custard.

6. Garnish with raspberries, mint and almonds.

Top tip: To create a real showstopper, whip 300g of chilled cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of icing sugar until thick, then spoon around the bowl. Serve topped with mixed berries and toasted almond flakes.

Head to 37 Pioneer Road, Yandina, to experience Nutworks and stock up on Christmas shopping or visit nutworks.com.au.

A homegrown partnership

Did you know you can buy a Sunshine & Sons / Nutworks gift pack? Each gift pack includes two Sunshine & Sons glass tumblers, a Sunshine & Sons gin or vodka of your choice and

ACROSS

6 Endurance (7)

7 River barrier (7)

9 Piano professional (5)

10 Influencing (9)

11 Go back over (7)

13 Upper part of a dress (6)

15 Bracket contents (13)

19 Marine delicacy (6)

20 Famous (7)

23 Becoming suddenly aware (9)

24 More recent (5)

26 Playhouse (7)

27 Child’s room (7)

DOWN

1 Mend hole in fabric (4)

2 S in the NATO phonetic alphabet (6)

3 Colourful birds (9)

4 Cauliflower relative (8)

5 Make possible (10)

6 Literary ridicule (6)

7 Polish (4)

8 Birds of prey (6)

12 Interpreted (10)

14 Cleansing agent (9)

16 Weather (8)

17 Blue shade; chemical element (6)

18 Building level (6)

21 Bypass (6)

22 Borrow (4)

25 Sharpen (4)

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)

Mars (your power planet) and the fiery new moon encourage you to focus on friendships, plus your hopes and dreams for the future. You’re not in the mood for superficial encounters with others, preferring deep and meaningful conversations with loved ones.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)

This week a long-cherished dream may need to be re-imagined and reworked so that it better suits your current situation. Rather than seeing it as a disappointing setback, clever cats will perceive it as an exciting new challenge.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

Retrograde Mercury and the fiery new moon both activate your sign, so you’re ready to sparkle and shine. But avoid promising more than you can deliver. It’s time to shake off the shackles of other people’s expectations and, instead, be the real, authentic you.

QUIZ

1. Who released the album Hounds of Love in 1985?

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

The new moon heralds the rebirth of an important relationship of the romantic, platonic or business variety. But remember Mercury turns retrograde on Tuesday (until December 15–16) so financial partnerships, tax matters and secrets must be handled with care.

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

Mercury (your boss planet) is in retrograde mode from Tuesday until December 15-16, so resist the urge to over-analyse, over-worry, overstress and overreact. By all means think things through, but avoid getting caught up in an endless, obsessive loop.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

On Tuesday, Mercury turns retrograde (until December 15–16). Mercury is the planet of clear thinking, communication, transport and travel. So, when it’s retrograde, it’s not a good time to sign contracts, start a business, buy a home or embark on a holiday.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Mercury (your patron planet) starts reversing through your relationship zone on Tuesday, so do your best to surround yourself with dependable and sensible people. And make sure you double-check all texts and all appointment times.

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

Perfectionist-prone Librans love things to run efficiently and smoothly but (courtesy of Mercury turning retrograde) there’s disruptive energy about this week. So drop the carefully-planned schedule and just take things as they come.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

Have you been questioning your goals in life? Or does it seem as if you’ve got the worries of the world on your shoulders? Take a step back and view things from a wider perspective. Doing good deeds will leave you with a warm inner glow.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

It’s a good week to revise your diet and/or rejig your fitness routine, as retrograde Mercury and the new moon activate your health-and-wellbeing zone. It’s also a suitable week to refine your life direction and follow your guiding star.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)

Scorpios can have trouble trusting other people at the best of times and, this week, retrograde Mercury and the new moon stir up your self-esteem zone. So a confidence could be broken, a loved one could let you down or an old resentment could resurface

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

This week – with Mercury turning retrograde and a new moon –it’s time to do things with an ‘re’ in front of it: revise, rehearse, review, remember, return, recover, reconnect. Especially in areas involving your career and professional goals.

TWINE WORD STEP

2. In the movie Donnie Darko, the imaginary giant talking rabbit is called: Billy, Frank or Harvey?

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

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3. What animal appears on the state flag of Tasmania?

4. Trinculo is a character from which Shakespeare play?

5. In what year did Facebook add the ‘Like’ button?

6. In what year did Dolly Parton (pictured) release her debut album Hello, I’m Dolly?

7. The function of which organ in the human body is to remove waste products from the blood?

8. Who rejected the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1964?

9. Old Parliament House in Canberra was the seat of the Parliament of Australia from 1927 until which year? 10. What is the highestselling movie soundtrack of all time?

FIRST NEW HOME IMPRESSES

When Mark and Jennifer Schottlander moved into GemLife Moreton Bay, it was more than just the lifestyle on offer that made the couple keen to buy at the over-50s lifestyle resort.

“This is the first brand-new house that we’ve ever owned,” Jennifer says. “And we love it. It is spacious and has so much storage.”

Previously, the couple had lived on small acreages

around the Sunshine Coast, including the Mooloolah Valley and, more recently, the Glass House Mountains.

The search for a new home came about four years ago when Jennifer started exploring downsizing options. While Mark was not initially keen on making a move, looking at GemLife was an easy decision.

“I have a cousin who lives at GemLife Pacific Paradise, so we knew the quality of the homes and the facilities on offer,” Jennifer says.

“We attended the opening of the temporary sales office at GemLife Moreton Bay earlier this year and were impressed by the size of the homes and the fact that we’ll have no rear neighbours.

“It was Mark who was happy to sign a contract then and there.”

The Schottlanders have four children – two sons and two daughters.

“We have one son who lives in Maleny and another in Brisbane so it’s nice to be close to them,” Jennifer says.

“One of our daughters lives in Canada and another in New Zealand. We have six grandchildren, including one that my son and his wife in Brisbane are expecting for Christmas.

“Because we’re an ‘international’ family, the big appeal of GemLife is being able to lock-up and go overseas and not have to worry about mowing the lawns while we’re away.

“Most of all, we’re looking forward to making new friends here at the resort with like-minded people.”

Stage 2 of GemLife Moreton Bay releases on Friday, November 29. If you’re interested in receiving more information, call 1800 490 705 or visit gemlife.com.au/ gemlife-moreton-bay-resort/.

A CARING NEIGHBOUR WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE YOU CAN COUNT ON

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With more than 30 years’ experience, IRT Home Care is a trusted partner in delivering quality in-home support.

IRT Home Care understands that everyone is unique.

That’s why its experienced team works closely with you to create a personalised care plan that meets your specific requirements.

Whether you need assistance with daily tasks, medication management or just help getting out and about, the friendly team is there to support you every step of the way.

With IRT Home Care, you can enjoy the comfort and convenience of getting a hand with daily life in the familiar surroundings of your own home. Services are flexible, allowing you to maintain independence while receiving the assistance you need to thrive.

To learn more, visit irt.org.au or call 134 478.

SENIORS AND COMMUNITY TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN TALENT SHOWCASE

Sensational singers, dazzling dancers, charming comedians and more talented seniors have shared their skills with the Buderim community at Lutheran Services’ Immanuel

Gardens Aged Care’s inaugural talent show.

Wrapping up Seniors

Month celebrations, the Immanuel Gardens’ Got Talent Showcase invited residents,

friends, families, community groups and local school students to take part or support the event on October 30.

Immanuel Gardens Aged Care Lifestyle and Creative

Programs Officer Julie Emmerson says the event included more than just the talent showcase, with an art display and stall with a variety of products from soaps to succulents – all created by the residents.

“We had a number of residents who put their hands up to perform, as well as staff members and students from Immanuel Lutheran College, and it was a truly memorable day,” she says.

“Performers both young and old bravely took the stage, and it was such an amazing opportunity for our residents to put themselves out there, do something they love, and bring our community together.”

Ms Emmerson says Immanuel Gardens Aged Care’s art and creative programs offer improved health and wellbeing opportunities for residents, with many of their pieces on show at the art display.

“It doesn’t matter whether it’s clay, embroidery or painting, it brightens their day,” she says.

“It’s such a great social activity because we get together, we talk, we play music and there’s just such a reward from creativity.”

Avid artist and Immanuel Gardens resident Marjie Andrews, a former art teacher, continues her passion for painting in her retirement.

“I love the area of the Sunshine Coast – that is why I came to live here from Melbourne,” she says.

“The scenery inspires me – that is what I wanted to capture it in my paintings.”

Resident Mar Clarke says the talent show was sure to become a new highlight in the community’s annual activities calendar.

“I’ve loved being involved in the show. Besides making artwork, I do like to sing. I can hum better than I can sing – not enough puff. So, I just hum along,” she says.

Immanuel Gardens Aged Care is located at 10 Magnetic Drive, Buderim. For more information, call 1800 960 433 or go to lutheranservices.org.au.

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all go...WOW! The new Phonak Infinio Sphere platform is one of those WOW moments. The clarity of the signal is astounding, a natural acoustic that is easy on the ears. The thing that really sets the technology apart is the performance in noise, truly amazing. One clinician said it was like having the voices piped straight to his ears through the noise. The other aspect was the advanced connection to mobile phones and tablets, hands free and clear. This is the hearing aid for those people

Julie Emmerson & Marjie Andrews

Phonak Audéo Sphere™ Infinio

THE CASE FOR OPEN FITTED HEARING AIDS

IN OUR clinics, we fit a lot of people with open fit aids.

These aids are designed with a small, lightweight casing that sits comfortably behind the ear and connects to a thin, barely visible wire leading to a soft ear dome around a small speaker.

This open dome design allows for a more natural airflow and sound passage into the ear canal, reducing the ‘plugged up’ sensation often associated with traditional hearing aids.

One of the key advantages of open fit hearing aids is their ability to reduce occlusion: a common issue where users feel their own voice is amplified or sounds hollow. The open fit design minimises this by allowing low-frequency sounds to enter the ear naturally, while the device amplifies high-frequency sounds that are typically more challenging for those with hearing loss.

Open fit hearing aids are particularly beneficial for people with mild to moderate high-frequency hearing loss.

They provide a more natural listening experience, as the open design ensures that natural sounds can be heard alongside amplified sounds. This makes everyday conversations and environmental noises sound more organic

and less artificial. If your current aids sound drummy, you should try these.

Additionally, the lightweight and compact nature of open fit hearing aids makes them less intrusive and more comfortable for extended use, making them a popular choice for individuals seeking a balance between performance and comfort.

We fit a number of different brands of open fit aids in our clinics – the advantage of being an independent practice.

Lisa Burley is a senior audiometrist at Hear4Good: a locally owned hearing clinic in Caloundra and Golden Beach. Call 5477 0144 or visit hear4good.com.au.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Solution for a range of skin concerns

ProStamp is a cutting-edge, skin-needling treatment designed to tighten and sculpt almost any area of concern on your body.

It is an excellent solution for men who want to minimise more-obvious signs of ageing without looking as though they’ve overdone it.

Sore joints? Get your teeth checked

Orthopaedic surgeons use artificial devices and implants to reduce pain and restore function to patients.

The artificial materials have no immune system and are placed into joints and bone – areas the body’s immune system struggles to reach.

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The advanced needling device creates controlled micro-lacerate, prompting your body to respond by starting the healing process. The result is firm, tightened skin and a plumped, youthful appearance.

ProStamp is your go-to solution for a range of skin concerns, including:

• wrinkles and lax skin

• acne

• pigmentation

• scarring

• stretchmarks

• enlarged pores

• rosacea.

Signature Cosmetic and Beauty staff believe that beauty knows no age, and that everyone deserves personalised care tailored to their unique skin concerns.

We understand that the desire for youthful, radiant skin is universal, regardless of age. Don’t let age limit your journey to radiant skin. Book now for a ProStamp skin-needling treatment and experience improved skin rejuvenation.

Orthopaedic surgery is performed with the highest standards of practice to avoid possible infections. Before and after surgery, patients need to be in the best health to prevent infections.

Orthopaedic infections are serious. Infected joint replacements have a worse prognosis than many cancers, such as bowel cancer.

The bacteria that cause infections can travel via the bloodstream to orthopaedic implants – even implants that have been safely functioning for years. They can travel from skin wounds, bladder infections and teeth and gums.

An infected, undrained tooth abscess is painfully obvious. But draining abscesses and periodontal gum disease are often asymptomatic.

Some people have a genetic predisposition to these diseases, and they become more common with age.

If you are seeing an orthopaedic surgeon and considering surgery, it is also time to see your dentist.

Diet and lifestyle can affect dry eyes

Dry eye disease (DED) is a widespread condition characterised by insufficient or poor-quality tears, leading to discomfort and visual issues.

Early research is suggesting that factors beyond eye health such as diet, nutrition, sleep, anxiety and stress significantly influence the onset and severity of DED.

New research shows that proper hydration, probiotics and essential minerals can have a positive impact. Staying hydrated helps maintain healthy tear production, while probiotics may reduce inflammation linked to DED.

Essential minerals, including magnesium and zinc, are known to support overall eye health and tear quality.

Conversely, emerging evidence suggests that certain dietary and lifestyle factors can worsen DED symptoms. High levels of omega-6 fatty acids, common in processed foods, along with excessive alcohol intake, are linked to increased inflammation.

Conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease are also associated with greater risk due to systemic impacts on blood vessels and inflammation.

Addressing broader lifestyle factors –through diet, stress management and attention to overall health – can significantly reduce the risk and severity of dry eye disease, offering a more comprehensive approach to its overall management.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Spinal care that goes beyond surgery

Our clinic prioritises a holistic approach to spinal health, offering a wide array of treatments that go beyond just surgery.

The team combines the latest surgical techniques with state-of-theart, non-surgical options to ensure you receive the best-possible care.

Staff understand that each patient is unique, and are committed to providing personalised treatment plans that meet each individual’s specific needs. From pre-operative physiotherapy designed to prepare the body for surgery to postoperative rehabilitation aimed at speeding up recovery, you have support every step of the way.

Minimally invasive surgeries, such as spinal decompression or fusion, offer reduced recovery times and less discomfort when compared with traditional procedures.

For those who prefer to avoid surgery, effective non-invasive treatments are offered, including radiofrequency nerve ablation and targeted physiotherapy, which focus on pain management and improving mobility.

The goal is not only to address your immediate pain but also to improve the long-term health of your spine, providing a comprehensive range of options that support a healthier life.

Locked in … is the feeling mutual?

When I see a couple to take instructions for their Wills, and they each have children to a previous relationship, it is common for them to gift:

• everything to their spouse; and

• if their spouse has died, equally between their children and stepchildren.

Clients are often surprised when I highlight that if they give everything to each other, the surviving spouse is free to change their Will – and potentially exclude the stepchildren.

The disappointed stepchildren may challenge this, but litigation is costly and time consuming.

One strategy to prevent the surviving spouse from changing their Will is to prepare ‘Mutual Wills’. This involves spouses entering into a contract not to change their Wills after one dies, so their original mutual intentions remain in place.

Contracts in writing are much easier to prove. However, a contract can be made verbally. In a recent Mutual Wills case, the Court upheld a verbal contract between spouses made some 30 years before the last spouse died. The surviving widow was ‘locked in’ to that agreement.

There are advantages and disadvantages to Mutual Wills and careful consideration should be given before becoming ‘locked in’ to the division of your estate.

SKIN HEALTH

Skin cancer care centre celebrates

SunLife is celebrating its second year serving the Sunshine Coat community.

With more than 6000 new patients seen and in excess of 2000 skin cancers diagnosed in the past 12 months, including over 100 melanomas, the skin cancer care centre has a lot to celebrate.

Locally owned, SunLife was created with patient care at heart.

The high-quality, modern facility was custom designed to provide a full range of skin cancer services under one roof.

“We started SunLife as a place where patients come first,” says Joyce Hardy, director at SunLife.

“It’s a place patients can trust to find doctors dedicated to skin cancer care, with training, experience and access to our amazing facilities.

“The team at SunLife has grown to three experienced doctors, four caring nurses and two friendly reception staff.

“We provide everything from routine skin checks to sun-damaged skin treatments, excisions and advanced skin cancer imaging.

“We offer the most advanced 3D Total Body Photography for people with higher risk of melanoma, such as those with many moles, personal or family history of melanoma.

“This imaging provides an accurate way of seeing and assessing change.”

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MAINTAINING YOUR LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

A few simple maintenance steps will ensure your property and tenants are safe and secure during the summer heat and storm season.

With the hotter months almost upon us, it’s crucial for property owners to start thinking about summer maintenance.

The dynamic Queensland summer brings unique challenges that can impact your investment if not properly addressed. By taking proactive steps now, you can ensure your property remains in top condition, keeping tenants happy and protecting the long-term investment.

Proper preparation not only prevents costly repairs but also enhances the overall property appeal. This can lead to improved tenant retention and potentially higher rental yields. Ray White Maroochydore staff share their top tips to get ready.

Air-conditioning – servicing your air-conditioning system is a smart move for investment property owners. This ensures that your cooling system runs at peak efficiency when the heat hits. Regular maintenance not only prevents unexpected breakdowns during high-demand periods but also extends the lifespan of your unit, saving you money in the long run.

A well-maintained air-conditioner also operates more efficiently, reducing energy

costs and making your property more attractive to environmentally conscious renters. By prioritising this maintenance task, you’re demonstrating your commitment to tenant comfort and satisfaction.

Gutter maintenance – maintaining your gutters is a critical step in protecting your investment property. Clean, wellfunctioning gutters play a crucial role in preventing water damage by ensuring proper drainage during heavy rains. This simple maintenance task can significantly reduce the risk of roof leaks, foundation issues, and other costly water-related

damages. By addressing gutter maintenance now, you’re not only safeguarding your property from potential storm-related issues but also ensuring a safer environment for your tenants. Clean gutters also enhances its curb appeal, potentially increasing its value.

Landscaping – preparing your property’s landscaping before the Queensland summer season is essential for maintaining its appeal and preventing potential issues. Proper landscape maintenance not only enhances the visual appeal of your investment but also plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and

KAWANA ISLAND

3 Whitsunday St

Island 6 bed | 4 bath | 3 car

• Duplex pair on one title

• No body corporate fees

• Separately metered water & electricity

•Side access for the boat/trailer - Residence 2

• Split system a/con + solar to residence 2

• Remarkable investment opportunity

comfort of your tenants. Trimming trees, clearing debris, and managing overgrowth are key tasks that can significantly reduce the risk of storm damage. Well-maintained landscaping can improve drainage, prevent soil erosion, and create a more pleasant outdoor environment for your tenants to enjoy. By investing in landscaping now, you’re protecting your property and potentially increasing its value.

The benefits of proactive maintenance – taking a proactive approach to property maintenance offers numerous benefits for investment property owners. By addressing potential issues before they escalate, you’re not only protecting your investment but also ensuring a better experience for your tenants. This approach can lead to significant cost savings in the long run and help maintain the value of your property.

Proactive maintenance also demonstrates your commitment to providing a high-quality living environment, which can result in increased tenant satisfaction and retention.

Happy tenants are more likely to renew their leases and take better care of the property, reducing turnover costs and vacancy periods.

• Minutes to Sunshine Coast University Hospital

• Easy stroll to Double Bay beach, shops & restaurants

AUCTIONS

Sat, 23 Nov, 10am

Open from 9:30am

5 Firetail Court, Tanawha Jake Loiero 0448 000 933 Emily Robertson 0456 150 349

Open from 9:30am 334-336 Mooloolaba Road, Buderim Adam Budd 0411 808 595

Sat, 23 Nov, 11am

Open from 10:30am 35 Karawatha Drive, Mountain Creek Nicholas Low 0432 893 133

Sat, 23 Nov, 12pm

Open from 11:30am 5/50 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Tues, 26 Nov, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 2709/100 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Wed, 27 Nov, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 8/39-43 Cootamundra Drive, Mountain Creek Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Thurs, 28 Nov, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 61 Wappa Outlook Drive, Yandina Toby Morrin 0401 623 801 Joel Silver 0477 508 061

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.

9 Yakola Parade 4 bed 3 bath 2 carThurs 21st 4-4:30pm 9 Yakola Parade 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

Yakola Parade 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Wed 27th 4-4:30pm

DICKY

Einsleigh Court 3 bed 1 bath 2 carDeonie Bale-Bradford 0409 947 485

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land 2,004sqmCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 65

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2 carRachel Meyers 0411 699 619

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 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

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

23 Philbrook Street 3 bed 1 bath 3 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 14 Lilly Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 15 McCall Place 3

2 carCameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

Malinya Drive 3 bed 1 bath 1 carAdam Budd 0411 808 595

KINGS BEACH

41 Verney Street 4 bed 3 bath 2 carJacob Hussey 0416 100 509 52/70 Albert Street 3 bed 2 bath 1 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

8 Upper Gay Terrace 5

2 bath 5 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 3/12 Princess Lane 3

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carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 16 King Street 4 bed 4

5 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

1/25 Arthur Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 7/28 Orvieto Terrace 2 bed 2 bath 1 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 45/7 Canberra Terrace 2 bed 2 bath 2 carNatascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

LITTLE MOUNTAIN

94 Sugar Bag Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 carDeonie Bale-Bradford 0409 947 485 MARCOOLA

AUCTION

Architecturally designed to fit the landscape and located on the highly coveted north-eastern escarpment of Buderim. Elevated elegance meets contemporary comfort in this grand designed home. Offering breathtaking ocean views to the coastline, the home perfectly blends luxury and lifestyle for those seeking sophisticated living.

39 Panorama Crescent, Buderim

• Vitaly Gzell architecturally designed home

• Located on the north-eastern escarpment of Buderim

• Master suite with walk-in wardrobe and spa-inspired ensuite

• Gourmet kitchen

• Sweeping ocean views

• Manicured gardens

• Multiple outdoor entertaining areas

• Resort style pool

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1a Island Court, Minyama

Discover an amazing coastal sanctuary at this luxurious 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom north-facing residence on exclusive Island Court, Minyama. Perfectly situated on a large 888m2 waterfront block, this architectural home offers unparalleled lifestyle and space, and perfectly blending sophisticated design with relaxed, beachside charm.

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.

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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!

21 Nov, 5-5:30pm, Sat, 23 Nov, 9-9:30am & Sat, 23 Nov, 12-12:30pm

43 Cranfield Drive, Buderim

• Well presented family home on a generous 826m2 block

•Bathed in a neutral colour palette with stunning raked ceilings

•Formal and informal living areas and large study

•New carpets and freshly painted interior

•Well-appointed kitchen with walk in pantry, new oven, cook top and rangehood

•Covered alfresco and generous side access or facility to store a van or boat

•Conveniently located for schools and shopping facilities

WHY WAIT?

100 School Road, Maroochydore

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•Zoned Medium Density Residential, allowing for a range of potential res. development projects

• 5 generously sized bedrooms

• Fully self-contained granny flat, offering privacy for extended family, guests, or potential income

•Large open-plan kitchen featuring ample storage

•Expansive living areas

•Short walk/ drive from beaches, shopping, dining and education

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Ray White Buderim | 07 5445 6088

Fourth Avenue, Maroochydore

•Tranquil, coastal location in Cotton Tree village

•Spacious master with ensuite & leafy views

• Two additional bedrooms with ample storage

•Open plan living/dining flows seamlessly to the balcony

•22m heated pool & covered BBQ area for entertaining

• Walking distance to shops, cafés, local markets & beaches

Ray White Maroochydore | 07 5443 2000

First Avenue, Mooloolaba

• Apartment 27 is located in the highly regarded “First Avenue” building

• A turn key, high quality opportunity that will be hard to resist

• Spacious 193m2 floor plan: 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom plus multi-purpose room design

• Generous, sweeping front and rear balconies encapsulate the views

• Designer kitchen with Neff oven plus microwave, dishwasher, mixer tap and zip tap

• Customized wall cabinetry throughout and the mantle features LED backlighting

• Resort style facilities, sparkling swimming pool, spa, gymnasium and dual lifts

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602/50 Picnic Point Esplanade

MAROOCHYDORE

3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2 CARS

This penthouse in the boutique Waterline complex offers elevated living with panoramic views and an exclusive 70sqm rooftop terrace. The waterfront complex features just 12 residences offering much sought-after privacy and a sense of intimacy.

AUCTION: TUES 10TH DECEMBER, 5PM

INSPECT: SAT 23RD NOVEMBER, 11AM

Craig Morrison 0407 142 027

Zach Favell 0422 290 441

2803/19 Kombi Street

BOKARINA

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 3 CARS

2803 ‘Azzure’ is an extraordinary, brand new penthouse that embodies luxury and elegance on the coveted shores of Bokarina Beach. This north-facing, two-storey residence seamlessly merges sophisticated coastal living with exquisite design, offering breathtaking views.

AUCTION: FRI 6TH DECEMBER, 4PM

INSPECT: SAT 23RD NOVEMBER, 10AM

Craig Morrison 0407 142 027

Zach Favell 0422 290 441

Oceanic Drive, Bokarina

LUXURY LIFESTYLE - STEPS FROM MOOLOOLABA BEACHES

This is the epitome of luxury unit living. Perched on the 7th floor of the highly sought-after luxury building, Solis by Mosaic - developed by the award-winning Mosaic Property Group - you’ll be captivated from the moment you step inside.

• 7th-floor sub-penthouse with 270-degree views / 226m² premium layout

• Stunning views from every bedroom

• Open-plan living with seamless flow

• Designer kitchen with soft timber tones & Miele appliances

• Prime location near Kings Beach, cafés, restaurants Professionals On The Coast (07) 5492 5644 professionalscaloundra.com.au

ADDRESS 701/31 Maltman Street, Kings Beach

AUCTION Tuesday 10th December 6.00pm on site

AGENT Zack de Jersey - 0466 280 632 zack.dejersey@professionals.com.au

Thursday

- 5.30pm

12.00 - 12.30pm

PREMIUM WATERFRONT LIVING – COASTAL MEDITERRANEAN HAVEN!

Welcome to an exquisite residence where luxury and lifestyle converge in a premium waterfront setting. This stunning four-bedroom home is meticulously designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The kitchen is equipped with high-end Miele appliances, catering to culinary enthusiasts who value quality and style. A pavilion-style entertaining area includes a BBQ space, ideal for hosting gatherings with family and friends while enjoying the serene surroundings and gentle breezes from the nearby waterways. Set on a generous 769m² waterfront block, combined with its unique features and premium location, this property won’t stay on the market for long.

Saturday 7th December at 11:00am On site VIEWING

Saturday 23rd November 2:00-2:30pm

THE HEIGHT OF ELEGANT ENTERTAINING

Perched on Buderim’s coveted Panorama Crescent, this architecturally designed home by Vitaly Gzell offers unparalleled coastal views and luxurious living. The light-filled upstairs features an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. A chef’s kitchen flows to an al fresco entertaining area with a built-in barbecue – ideal for hosting against a backdrop of manicured gardens and ocean vistas. The expansive master suite boasts a walk-in wardrobe, spa-inspired ensuite, and garden views. 39

A lifestyle of relaxed sophistication in the heart of Buderim

Designed for families, down-sizers, and individuals who value a relaxed and sophisticated lifestyle, ‘Banksia Place’ is designed to stand out, yet positioned to work in harmony with the surrounding area.

Meticulously designed, every feature has been chosen for its timeless appeal and quality, with distinct emphasis on lifestyle and privacy.

Each of the 9 two-level residences is designed with discerning residents in mind, offering spacious layouts that feature 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a secure 2-car garage with additional storage, and premium quality fittings and fixtures throughout.

Each residence seamlessly integrates indoor-outdoor living, with expansive open-plan layouts leading to private outdoor spaces. The design captures Buderim’s natural beauty, inviting in the coastal breeze and providing a tranquil retreat just moments from the vibrant town centre.

Kitchens and bathrooms are fitted with premium stainless steel appliances and high-quality fixtures, creating a sophisticated aesthetic. The warm tones, polished finishes, and meticulous detail add a touch of elegance to the overall interior design. Every aspect has been carefully considered to treat homeowners with the ultimate living experience. Four exclusive residences with lifts and their own private plunge pool are set within a lush sub-tropical landscaped terrace courtyard, while the remaining five townhomes feature beautifully designed back gardens.

These stylish and low maintenance residences have been designed to appeal to discerning owner occupiers, investors, and those looking to downsize without compromise.

OFF THE PLAN NOW

:Starting from $1,449,000

Toleman 0437 191 559

AUCTION RESULTS

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31 PELICAN WATERS BOULEVARD, PELICAN WATERS

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2,730,000

5 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car

Ray White, Andrew Garland and Marcus Lane, 0403 851 777 / 0412 515 545

30 KINGSFORD SMITH PARADE, MOFFAT BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2,700,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath

Ray White, Andrew Garland and Marcus Lane, 0403 851 777 / 0412 515 545

52 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $1,405,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car

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

12 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA

Passed in at $2,000,000

5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool

Ray White, Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

11 RICHMOND PLACE, MINYAMA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,350,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool

Ray White, Will Van den Dungen, 0438 130 188

39 SKYLINE CIRCUIT, PALMWOODS

Passed in – contact agent

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car

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

4/3 QUONDONG STREET, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $740,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car

Ray White, Will Van den Dungen, 0438 130 188

4 GAREMA COURT, MOUNTAIN CREEK

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,555,000

6 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Bath, Pool

Ray White, Jason Mills, 0417 343 289

9/99 BIRTINYA BOULEVARD, BIRTINYA

Sold prior to auction for $485,000

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car

Ray White, Dan McNamara and Ryan Cramer, 0458 010 889 / 0450 607 936

5 ST HELENA STREET, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $925,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car

Ray White, Jason Mills, 0417 343 289

2C/135 PARKYN PARADE, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $895,000

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car

Ray White, Steven Allen, 0416 110 918

24 PRETELLA STREET, WURTULLA

Passed in at $1,050,000

3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car

Ray White, Ryan Cramer, 0450 607 926

5 WICKERSON CRESCENT, BLI BLI

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,010,000

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car

Ray White, Greg Turnbull, 0499 455 574.

Auction of the week

SOLD: $5,600,000

15 Victoria Terrace, Shelly Beach

5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car 11 registered bidders and 13 bids to buy.

Agent report: A great crowd attended, including 11 registered bidders, following 60 buyer inspections at the property during this four-week campaign. It sold to a local investor, creating a new suburb record.

Agent: Ray White Caloundra, Andrew Garland 0403 851 777 & Marcus Lane 0412 515 545.

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

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies.

EXECUTIVE STYLE ON ACREAGE

This stunning acreage property with a custom-built, executive-style residence and a huge shed with selfcontained studio is going to impress and delight. The fully fenced, horse-friendly, 10,870sqm parcel of land backs onto the Mooloolah River. Features include: a 12x15m powered shed with fully self-contained studio and carport; 24kW solar power via 15kW 3-phase inverter, and smart-control; and horse shelter, stable, feed room and wash bay, plus paddock fencing. The home was completed in 2021 to the highest standards, including falcon appliances and polished concrete floors.

425 GLENVIEW ROAD, GLENVIEW

6 bed, 4 bath, 8 car Price guide: $3 million+ TOWN

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6pm A Bite To Eat With Alice.

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8.30 Shetland. (M) Calder decides to stay on in Shetland.

9.30 Fisk. (M) 10.00 Question Everything. (PG) 10.30 Hard Quiz. (PG)

6pm Australian Story.

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8.20 Vera. (PG) Vera investigates a fatal stabbing.

9.50 Plum. (M)

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8.30 Plum. his truth.

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6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

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8.00 Australian Story.

8.35 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG) Documents the Columbia disaster. 9.35 Media Watch. (PG) 9.50 Q+A.

6pm A Bite To Eat With Alice.

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8.50 Solar System With Brian Cox. A voyage across the Solar System.

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8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

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

9.05 Fisk. (M)

9.35 Planet America.

10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

6pm A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG)

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8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Strath Creek.

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David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. (PG)

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10.50 Shark Tank. (PG) 11.50 Ambulance UK. (M)

6pm The Sunday Project. 7.00 Dessert Masters. (PG) Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon.

8.25 The Graham Norton Show. Celebrities include Nicole Kidman. 9.35 FBI. (M) 10.35 FBI: International. 11.30 The Sunday Project.

Mastermind Aust.

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Every Family Has A Secret. (M) 8.35 Castle Secrets: The Warlock, Joan Of Arc, A Fortress In The Holy Land. Takes a look at castles.

9.30 Kennedy: The Kennedy Machine (1956-1960)

10.20 SBS News.

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7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Evidence. (M) Day

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6.30pm SBS World News.

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8.30 Secret Sardinia Mysteries Of The Nuraghi. Explores Sardinia’s Nuragic civilisation.

9.35 Why Sharks Attack. (M) Explores the cause of recent shark attacks.

6.30pm News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day5. Late afternoon session.

8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014) (MA15+) Taron Egerton. A troubled young man is recruited as a spy.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 News.

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7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) The roadtrippers take on local bowlers.

9.30 MOVIE Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017) (MA15+) Taron Egerton.

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) The travel guides head to France.

9.00 The Grand Tour. (M) The guys head to Whitby, England.

10.20 9News Late.

10.50 Resto My Ride Australia. (PG) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Raising Gracie. (PG)

8.30 Listing Melbourne. (M) Andrew invites the team to a winery.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (M)

6pm Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PG) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.40 Just For Laughs Montreal. (M) Hosted by Tommy Little.

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10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project.

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7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions.

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11.05 The Project.

Stephen Colbert. (PG)

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8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Andrew Lloyd Webber. Andrew Lloyd Webber explores his roots.

9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above.

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8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Reckoning. (M) The jury is locked in passionate debate.

9.30 The Old Man. (M) 10.30 SBS News.

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Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) 8.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (M) Explores an enduring cold case. 9.20 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (M)

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7.35pm Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch!

8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.35 Children’s Programs.

7.35pm Little Lunch.

7.50 Operation Ouch!

8.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 10.25 Merlin. (PG) 11.10 Horrible Histories. 11.50 Good Game Spawn Point.

7.35pm Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor Who. (PG) 10.35 Merlin. 11.15 Children’s Programs.

6pm Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Escape To The Country.

6pm Football. AFL Women’s. Second Brisbane Lions v Adelaide. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet.

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

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6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG) 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)

7pm Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 8.00 MOVIE Men In Black 3. (2012) 10.10 MOVIE Resident Evil. (2002) (MA15+)

6pm First Test. Aust v India. Day2. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Miami Vice. (2006) (M) 10.10 MOVIE Bastille Day. (2016) (M)

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6pm First Test. Aust v India. Day4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Farm. 8.30 Mega Mechanics. (PG) 9.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. (PG) 10.30 Jade Fever.

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6pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. The Eliminator. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 11.30 Swamp People. (M) 12.30am Storage Wars. (PG)

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6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Warcraft. (2016) (M) Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster. 10.00 MOVIE Sicario. (2015) (MA15+) Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin.

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7.30pm MOVIE Gladiator. (2000) (M) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen. 10.35 MOVIE Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018) (MA15+) Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin.

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 10.00 MOVIE Pitch Perfect. (2012) (M) Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson.

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 10.00 MOVIE Horrible Bosses. (2011) (MA15+) Jason Bateman, Charlie Day.

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.50 MOVIE Get Smart. (2008) (PG) Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson.

6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 47. (PG) 9.00 Love Island Australia. (MA15+) 10.20 MOVIE The 40-Year-Old Virgin. (2005) (MA15+) Steve Carell, Paul Rudd.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 Shark Beach With Chris Hemsworth. (PG) 9.30 Narco Wars: The Mob. (M)

4.30pm MOVIE The Hallelujah Trail. (1965) (G) 7.30pm MOVIE The Vow. (2012) (PG) Rachel McAdams. 9.35 MOVIE The Five Year Engagement. (2012) (MA15+) Jason Segel.

4.20pm MOVIE Sitting Bull. (1954) (PG) 6.30pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Day Of The Jackal. (1973) (PG) Edward Fox, Michael Lonsdale, Cyril Cusack. 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+)

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

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Whitstable Pearl.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 Harry Wild.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 The ’80s Top Ten. (M) 8.30 The ’80s Top Ten. (PG) 9.30 Poirot. (M) 11.40 The First 48. (MA15+)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 FBI. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M) 6pm Frasier. 6.30 Ghosts. 7.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (M) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.30 Two And A Half Men.

6pm Football Tonight. 6.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round5. Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers. 9.00 Fire Country. (M) 10.00 NCIS. (M) 11.50 Bull. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 CSI: Vegas. (M) 11.15 Bull. (PG)

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

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

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. (M) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

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

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

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with MWP’s man in the water

Okay, hands up who has a 4WD?

All roads will lead to Rainbow Beach as there is a good chance there might be fun waves: an east swell with SE/ESE winds. I guess you might be sharing with a few of your closest friends. Noosa will be small but fun, also. In the event I get this wrong, please feel free not to participate in the search! But be warned: it’s the time you don’t make the effort that everyone scores and you get to cry into your warm beer as they tell you how much fun they had.

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