Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 3. Issue 5
February 2018
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SHOP PLANS: A development application has been lodged for an eight-shop Local Convenience Centre at 1 California Boulevard, Peregian Breeze
Boost for Breeze residents RESTAURANTS, offices, a doctor, dentist, and food and drink outlets could be in store for Peregian Breeze residents if an application to develop a Local Convenience Centre at 1 California Boulevard is approved by Sunshine Coast Regional Council. The centre design incorporates 8 tenancies ranging in size from 40sqm to 90sqm, 31 car spaces, 8 bicycle and 6 scooter bays. It covers a total
area of 620sqm, which is larger than a previous Material Change of Use application for the land lodged in 2009 which received preliminary approval based on a 500sqm development. The extra size of the updated development application makes it impact assessable and it may require community consultation as part of the decision making process. Continued, page 3
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From the Ed’s desk IF you build it they will come– A line from a Hollywood script certainly proves to be true here in Peregian Springs and also in Peregian Breeze with developers working towards the final stages of their projects. Details of a new Convenience Centre set for Peregian Breeze and the future of hilltop land at the last stage of The Pavilions Development in Peregian Springs are in this edition. Once the building is done, and residents come, what community will they find? We can all make it a friendly and safe one by looking out for our neighbours and getting to know a few people in the area. Neighbourhood Watch is active in Ridges and Peregian Springs and Peregian Springs Residents Association welcomes new members – their details are in this edition. Also if you have little ones, a few playgroups run in the local area and surrounds. Check out the details in our “Local Heart” section. With the year back to some new normal why not check out our advertisers this month? Pots & Pans Kitchen and Bar is offering a 10% discount to anyone who brings the magazine in to them and shows them the voucher below when dining in from Monday to Thursday, and Lindsay at Mondial Beauty is offering to double the value of any gift voucher bought between now and Valentine’s Day. Just a couple of examples of local businesses helping local readers to make their hard earned money go a little bit further this month. Our advertisers are either local residents, or have relatives living here or have a special interest in serving you and build up their client base here locally. Please consider them when you’re in the market for their goods and services. Your business helps support their business and helps this magazine to keep bringing you local news. And that line from the movie script above I think is from Field of Dreams (I have a broad taste in film so please don’t judge me on this quote!). Until next month, Rebecca peregianspringsnews@gmail.com
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Convenience centre progress From page 1 A proposal report available to the public on the Council’s website, lodged by Martoo Consulting in support of the owners Cresselly Pty Ltd’s application says the Centre would primarily serve the Peregian Breeze estate residents and was designed as a “low rise and visually attractive local convenience centre which is highly accessible by all residents in the estate.” The application lists the maximum height of the buildings as 6m. “The design incorporates large awnings in front of the tenancies, which are integrated and connected to the adjoining park to the north,
creating and active, safe and legible public realm. “The carparking areas, service areas and driveways are also located so as not to dominate the streetscape, with large landscaping buffers around site boundaries.” The site is bounded by the park to the north and 136m of road frontage including California Boulevard to the east, Old Emu Mountain Rd to the south and Montego Way to the west.
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Hilltop land works extended HILLTOP Pavilions bushland is set to thin out with an application to extend the currency period of material change of use and operational works recently approved by Sunshine Coast Council, paving the way for work to start on 51 multiple dwelling units on the site. The original plans were approved in 2009 for four years. Over time extensions to keep the applications current have been sought by FKP Residential and most recently Sunland Developments. The extensions lasted until May this year however last November Sunland applied to again extend time on the application with Council. In December, Council approved the extension until May 2020.
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Although owned by Sunland Developments, FKP Residential applied in December for a new operational works permit over the site that was approved by Council in January. A Council Spokesman said developments often require multiple operational works approvals for different parts of the project. “The recently approved Operational Works (OPW17/2264) has been assessed against the provisions of the master plan and the MCU approval. This approval is for civil engineering works such as roads and stormwater (and) landscaping. The previously approved 2009 operational works was for bulk earthworks-excavation and filling,� the spokesman said.
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The bushland hilltop site was recorded as a state cultural heritage site in January 2016. In September 2017 the Sunland Managing Director said the company was “committed to engaging in a dialogue with the registered Traditional Owners, prior to developing this land.” PSN sent Sunland further questions before going to print for this edition. A company spokesperson was working to prepare a response as we went to print. We will update this story with the response online when we receive it. Peregian Springs Residents Association President Bob Joubert says the PSRA is “disappointed” at Council’s approval in mid-January for Stage 14 which includes roads, earthworks and vegetation clearing. “This means that the forested area above the existing Pavilions houses will be reduced to about one-sixth of its current size. The applicant, FKP
Residential Investments, is within its rights to push forward with this stage, which was agreed to in the Planning and Environment Court in December 2005,” he said. “The development activity could take place some time in the next two years, so residents of Peregian Springs should be prepared for the consequent disruption and loss of amenity. “Council’s approval notice mentions that: ‘There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or obtain approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003’. The hilltop may have some heritage aspects, which may not be confined to the area of trees to be preserved. “The PSRA will continue to closely monitor the situation to identify if the developer adheres to the approval guidelines, and advise residents accordingly,” Mr Joubert said.
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Local News—PSRA committee meeting update
April opening mooted for entrance THE MANAGEMENT committee of the Peregian Springs Residents Association (PSRA) have had their first meeting of 2018 on January 23 to debate local issues and set their agenda for the upcoming year. High on the list for the meeting was discussion around the southern interchange entrance to Peregian Springs which was expected to be open in January. PSRA minutes show that the meeting’s guest, Resident Gary Want had pursued the issue with the contractor Shadforths and Councillor Steve Robinson and established that the internal road and footpaths were completed by January 19, however landscape works and lighting was still to be completed. Mr Want told the meeting the latest information he has received was that the interchange was not likely to open until late April. The PSRA minutes show Mr Want’s primary concern “is that heavy construction traffic with semi-trailers and concrete trucks will continue to travel from 5.30am to 5.30pm through private roads dodging children and residents’ vehicles to access building sites south of the new entry, while peak hour traffic will continue to grow”. PSRA president Bob Joubert told the meeting he would contact Councillor Steve Robinson and ask that the Council negotiate further with Aveo to try and bring forward the entrance opening date. Peregian Springs News has contacted Aveo’s Senior Development Manager Troy Thompson to seek any 6
more news on the opening date. No answer had been received at the time of going to print for February. Other matters on the PSRA January agenda included a discussion around school traffic at Peregian Springs State School where changes to the pick up zone were implemented at the start of the school year. PSRA committee member Dave Williams told the meeting that parents had been asked not to arrive in the pick up zone before 3pm in a bid to improve traffic flow around the main entrance roundabout to the school. PSRA members have volunteered to help with the education process around the changes, and will join Mr Williams in attending the school of an afternoon to help guide traffic. The PSRA committee also resolved to ask Unity Water to take water samples from several locations around the suburb. It has also committed to contacting Council to inquire who is responsible for cleaning up graffiti on the external fence of the new housing development beside Peregian Springs Shopping Centre and the de-weeding of the pond at Eagle Court. The PSRA minutes reported a financial membership of 157 people and 241 supporters (such as partners) and a growing facebook following of 342 followers as at January 23. The group, which works under the motto: “For a high quality of life in Peregian Springs” welcomes new members. See www.psra.org.au or facebook and search for Peregian Springs Residents Association Inc.
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Locals on tap at Pots & Pans KB EVENTS and entertainment are firmly on the weekend menu at Pots & Pans Kitchen and Bar. Since opening last September at the Peregian Springs Commercial Centre the venue has played host to live music and local producers which have proved popular with locals. Owners Amara Bains and Matt Whittaker have worked hard to listen to residents and fashion that feedback with their own vision for a dynamic, fun venue with a focus on a wide ranging menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as wood fired pizza and breads with a select and local beverage list. Eumundi Brewery beer maker and Peregian Springs resident Chris Sheehan, pictured, recently treated
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residents to a Saturday night tasting of the local Eumundi Lager brew and offered a view into craft beer making. Chris said the reconstruction of the Eumundi Brewery started in June 2017 with the first brew on sale last September. “Eumundi Lager is the only beer available in the trade at this stage, however at the Imperial Hotel we have a pale ale and an IPA along with a variety of house beers featuring local ingredients such as ginger and mangoes,” Chris said. “Our lager is our most popular due to it’s refreshing, delicate and clean ....cont page 10..
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Locals on tap.. cont from pg 8 tropical flavours,” Chris said. With over 20 years experience, Chris said the secret to making a great beer was balance. “Beer has a unique complexity of flavours-getting these to work together is critical”. Get down to Pots & Pans Kitchen and Bar for a Eumundi Lager or to sample the wide ranging menu. For a limited time Pots & Pans Kitchen and Bar are offering 10% off the dine-in menu price from Monday to Thursday for those who show staff the voucher in their February Peregian Springs News. Stay tuned to PSN for upcoming events or the Pots & Pans KB Facebook page for events and opening hours.
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JAZZ STAR SET TO SHINE
Dutch jazz singer Judith Nijland and Czech guitarist Libor Smoldas will perform their new show “Songs of Wes” from 3.30pm to 6pm on Saturday, February 17 at the Bison Bar, CSquare courtyard at 52-64 Currie St, Nambour. Tickets are $20 at www.stickytickets.com.au. Phone 0403 152 397 for more information.
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Business profile— Coolum Podiatry Solutions
Give kids a spring in their step GETTING the kids back into school shoes after a bare foot summer can be a challenge. Podiatrist Luke Navin, Owner and Director of Coolum Podiatry Solutions helps many locals of any age put their best foot forward and often sees parents at this time of year trying to minimise children’s toe, foot, ankle, knee or leg pain or Luke Navin doing a biomechanical assessment on Peregian discomfort issues Springs resident Genevieve, 9. arising from illfitting shoes or to get a baseline on of podiatry concerns including: their child’s feet development. Nail Surgery Luke takes the time to listen to each General Nail and Foot Care patient’s concerns and depending on Diabetic Foot Management the issues may recommend a Sports Podiatry biomechanical assessment in the Biomechanical and Gait Analysis clinic’s state-of-the-art diagnosis and Running Gait Analysis assessment lab with equipment Repetitive Running and Marathon measuring and recording lower limb Injuries alignment assisting Luke to hone in on Paediatric Assessments the issues and recommend targeted DVA & Care Plan Patients and cost effective solutions. Dry needling “It can’t hurt to have a screening,” Peripheral Vascular Status Luke says “Especially if your child is Assessment having any concerns with foot or leg On-site orthotic fabrication and pain or if shoes are wearing modification services abnormally or not lasting.” On-site shoe modification With over 10 years Podiatry experience and three years with his HICAPS on site for Health Fund own clinic in Coolum, Luke assists rebates available. Contact Coolum patients of all ages with a wide range Podiatry Solutions on: 5446 2277. 12
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Schools focus—
Ky and Josie take the lead at Coolum High As the school year starts we’ve asked our local schools to introduce their school leaders to our local community. These students have put their hands up to help their schools and their fellow students have a great 2018. Congratulations to all of the students who have nominated and those who were elected. We’ve started this week with Coolum State High School captains Ky Swadling and Josie Jenkins and will continue the series with other schools as the answers come in. What inspired you to nominate for School Captain? KY: I was inspired to nominate for School Captain by all of the Captains before me. From the moment I got to high school the School Captains were role models, encompassing everything it meant to be a leader. JOSIE: Starting from grade 8, I always pictured myself as a school leader. I was very inspired by past leaders and the efforts they put in to better our school community. After being part of the many programs and fundraisers they held, this encouraged me to nominate myself as School Captain. I knew this would give me the opportunity to create programs like they did and hopefully inspire other younger students to follow in my footsteps. What do you think being a leader means? KY: I believe being a leader means being the person people turn to when they need guidance. A leader demonstrates how to act, and helps others to act accordingly to lead them 16
to the best outcome. JOSIE: A leader is someone that people can turn to for support and look up to as a role model. I know that I demonstrate our school motto of care, respect and excellence within our school and wider surrounding community. I believe that by doing these two things this is a true representation of leadership. What do you love about your school? KY: I love the teachers and staff of our school. Everywhere you look there is a teacher who will stop at nothing to make sure you are getting the most out of your time at school. They are truly passionate about doing the best by each and every student. JOSIE: The teachers that make up our school community create a very supportive and friendly environment to learn in. They are always there both as a supportive body and also in a professional manner to further assist with academic studies.
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Coolum State High School captains How do you hope the school will benefit from your time as captain? KY: I hope that my time as School Captain will leave a positive impact on students for many years to come. I hope to engender a spirit of pride and passion in our school, in which every student takes pride in their environment, their community and their education. JOSIE: Whilst being School Captain, I hope to develop constructive relationships and produce productive partnerships with all students in our school community. Whilst doing this, I hope to raise funds for a global foundation along with a school based one. This will primarily help us come together as a whole and support a cause that effects many people within our community. By constructing these programs and fundraisers I hope it will
become a part of our school culture for many years to come. If you were Prime Minister what would you change and why? KY: Greater support and funding for alternative, cleaner energy solutions. I believe that Australia and the rest of the world must move away from fossil fuels as soon as possible to save our environment. JOSIE: If I were elected as Prime Minister of Australia I would hope to change and educate the world’s knowledge on Australia’s traditional indigenous owners. I would create more education programs, in the hope that the younger generations would be knowledgeable about the traditional custodians of the land where they live today.
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Local Heart PLAYGROUPS- MAINLY MUSIC (a Parents and Toddlers Music program) Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am during school term at the Salvation Army Meeting Rooms at 127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum. $3 for one child, $5, per family. Incl morning tea. For more– call 5442 4218 (business hours) PEREGIAN STORYTIME Through games, stories, puzzles and puppets, little ones play their way to a life-long love of reading. Phone the Anglican Church of Noosa on 5449 8009 for more info. ABCD SCRAMBLE—singing and dancing playgroup for under 5’s and their grownups. Thursdays 10-11.30am school terms. Anglican Church Coolum Beach Rd. $3 for one child, $5 for 2 or more. Incl morning tea . Call Carol for more 5446 5334. COOLUM BAPTIST CHURCH – Playgroup on Fridays 9.30-11.30am school term time Call Shauna for more 0414 864 714
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ADFAS NOOSA EVENT Not for profit art appreciation society AFDAS Noosa will play host to Antiques Roadshow presenter Paul Atterbury, pictured right, at Peregian Springs Golf Club, 95 Peregian Springs Drive from 11am to 3.30pm on February 17. Mr Atterbury will share his fascinating choice of antiques that he would take to a desert island. Cost $70 members, $75 non-members and includes champagne on arrival and a two-course lunch with a glass of wine or soft drink. To book, contact ADFAS Noosa’s Sharon Hyde on 5448 2394 or by email at slhyde53@gmail.com
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Local Heart HAVANA NIGHTS PEREGIAN SPRINGS MARKETS: at the Rec Club carpark, 222 The Avenue, will be held on Saturday, February 24 and March 24 , 4.30pm to 8.30pm with Clancy the train back, reptile cuddles with VIP Reptiles, and a TV Crew called “The Big Review” coming to film at Havana. Markets also feature Street Food, Artisan stalls with The Pool Cafe is open for drinks and cocktails on the night as well. For more event information see havananightsperegianspringsmarkets on Facebook. The Regain Hope Charity– Local people helping end child trafficking and slavery– is supported by Havana Nights Markets. LOOKING TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS? Why not look up your local church or a sporting club at this time of year? There are many in Peregian Springs and Coolum
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and new groups suitable for various ages are often run by local Churches and many local sports clubs are having regular signons at the moment. GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS Peregian Springs– Local Sunshine Coast Councillor Stephen Robinson (Division 9) Tel– 5441 8086 State (Ninderry) - Daniel Purdie (Liberal National Party) Tel- 5406 7900 Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien (Liberal National Party) Tel- 5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Stephen Robinson (Division 9) & State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie—details above. Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (Liberal National Party) Tel 1300 301 968 / 07 4121 2936
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Legal Matters
Probate: What does that mean? LEGAL MATTERS with Fiona Allen BCom, LLB, LLM, TEP Phone: 5302 7933 I OFTEN get asked what Probate is. Probate is an order of the Supreme Court confirming that a deceased person’s last Will is valid. The obvious next question is why an executor would want or need Probate. The answer boils down to protection – for both executors and asset holders. Consider this – a deceased person’s Will from dated January 2018 left a bank account of $500,000 a son. The executor obtained Probate, received the money from the bank and then paid the funds to the son six months later. After payment, a Will from February 2018 was found. The February Will left the bank account to the deceased’s daughter. If probate hadn’t been obtained, the daughter could demand the executor and bank pay the funds to her – regardless of if the son refunded the money to them or not. However because probate was obtained, and in effect the executor and bank were acting in accordance with a Court Order (being the Probated Will), they are not personally liable to pay the daughter.
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Instead the daughter needs to seek recovery from the son. To obtain a Grant of Probate, the Court needs a person’s original death certificate and original last Will. The executor needs to complete affidavits to satisfy the Court and also needs to publically advertise their intention to apply for Probate. Professional advice about this process will prevent delays and unnecessary complications. The advertising and processing necessary to have Probate issue can take some time (allow two or three months from date of death at least) and it is not cheap – the Court application fee alone is just under $700. Three important things. Firstly, if a person may not have had capacity when they signed their last Will, a Court hearing will most likely be required. Secondly, Probate does not stop a person from ‘challenging’ the terms of the Will for a greater share of the estate than the Will gives that person. Finally, obtaining Probate is an estate expense and Executors don’t need to pay for this personally. Fiona is a Senior Associate with Dore & Webb Lawyers. The information in this article is general and for specific advice on your Wills and Estate situation call Fiona on 5302 7933.
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FEBRUARY 2018 UPDATE Encouraging individuals, families, businesses and neighbourhoods to work together to strengthen and connect our communities for a safe and secure Queensland. Opportunist: NOUN A person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle. ‘most burglaries are committed by casual opportunists’ WE live in a beautiful area which is growing rapidly and unfortunately Police have reported seeing an increase in “opportunist” crime, over the last few months. It doesn’t have to be that way though. While we can’t always control what others around us do, there are some things we can do to deter crime and help police in their vital role in serving the community to investigate and solve crimes. Senior Constable Marlene Fisher, Coolum Police Community Police Liaison Officer is hoping a reminder to locals about the following property protection and crime prevention tips will go a long way to reverse the offending trend. Police tips to help deter and reduce crime: Lock up your home and car and put valuables out of sight (including car keys). Even if you are home it’s good to get into this habit. Install movement sensing lights or Monitoring Cameras Engrave valuables Keep garage doors closed – this is an easy way for opportunists to help themselves Put items of value including bikes and skateboards out of sight – ie don’t leave them at the front door where opportunists can help themselves Know your neighbourhood- Get a feel for who is usually around and what vehicles are common so that you might more easily notice when something is suspicious. Report any criminal activity to Police - if they don’t know about it they can’t help
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COOLUM 10 COMMITTEE Area Coordinators Paula Lyall Leigh Boggis Treasurer Bob Joubert Secretary Vivienne Collins You can contact us at: PSNHW@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/PSNHW/ For immediate police assistance Phone Police on 131 444 or in an Emergency call 000 Looking at the monthly crime statistics the crimes are not isolated to one specific area of Peregian. The statistics available support the theory that most crimes are being committed by opportunists who see an unlocked car or home and take advantage of this. Let’s reduce this statistic by locking up homes and cars, even when you are home! If you are like me and have teenagers you will appreciate how frustrating it can be getting them to take security seriously. Fortunately, I have great neighbours who have been known to call the police to attend to my property after seeing teenagers climbing onto our roof and through a window. It turned out to be my own sons who had forgotten their key. We now have security screens installed on every window as I figured if they can do it so can someone else. By Leigh Boggis
Crime Statistics 10 Jan– 4 Feb, 2018 1 traffic offence 2 property damage 1 good order 12 other theft 1 drug offence 3 Other offences ** info from police.qld.gov.au website
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