Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 4. Issue 4
January 2019
Residents ready to have their say on 74-unit proposal
INSIDE
Recycling continues to be in demand Page 10
BIG PLANS: A proposal has been put to Sunshine Coast Council to build 74 units and two commercial shops or offices on to the vacant lot south east of Koel Circuit next to the shopping centre.
THE possibility of a large unit block, a tavern and more residential development filling the two vacant lots divided by Koel Circuit, near the entry to Peregian Springs Shopping Centre has sparked a flurry of community debate. Peregian Springs News reported on January 4 that Billy Lids Pty Ltd as Trustee had sent Sunshine Coast Council a proposal to develop a four-storey, 74 unit complex on Lot 3292, to the south-east of Koel Circuit. The complex would include 50 three bedroom and 24 two bedroom units. It would also have two shops or offices and basement parking for 142 cars. More, page 3 Peregian Springs News, January 2019
Residents calling out for a volunteer driver Page 12
Journey to the Valley of the Kings Page 20
From the Ed’s desk: Happy New Year! 2019 has started with lots of opportunity.. to make new friends (see Local Heart p 22), to start or revamp your business (see p.14) and have your say on what’s to come on the vacant land next to the Shopping Centre -containing some of the last community facilities land in Peregian Springs. I’ve followed this issue since mid-2015 and was one of the reasons I started the magazine 4 years ago – with the main aims to inform residents of what’s to come in the local area, how they can get involved, meet other people and make the area a place to call home. The land next to Coles was always slated to be cleared from the outset of Peregian Springs (see our clearing story from March 2016) under the Coolum Ridges Master Plan. The Koel Cct vacant land itself along with the Shopping Centre is located in the “Village Centre” C1 zone. The Plan describes the area as a “gateway site” with the “overall form” of the Centre “ intended to comprise:a dominant ‘core’ of major retail, commercial,community and recreation uses” with the “Village Centre” zone envisaged to include “a range of shops,commercial offices, community facilities (e.g. community hall,public library,child care centre.), entertainment uses,restaurants and cafes.” The Plan also says “Where practicable” mixed use development with residential above “suitable retail or
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commercial development, will be encouraged”. A service station and tavern may also be included on “suitable parts” subject to “favourable impact assessment.” The public will have the chance to comment on any plan lodged in the Village Centre (p4) The land proposals are also an opportunity for Peregian Family and Friends, to engage with and represent locals. The group is currently run by an interim committee of some Peregian Family and Friends members and some from the former Peregian Springs Residents Association until a new committee for any merged organisation occurs, with nominations yet to be called for. On a personal note – I have a new opportunity to pursue my passion for community engagement working in a part-time, termtime role in an exciting local educational setting. I’ll keep bringing you this magazine monthly with the help from my valued network of sources, contributors and wonderful advertisers who make publication possible. If you value this publication, please consider using our advertisers or the services of our contributors, past or present to help you. I’ll put a list of them on our website. Exciting times ahead! If you have the chance to take an opportunity that’s good for you and those around you then why not try – it might be great! Rebecca peregianspringsnews@gmail.com
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Units and tavern options explored.. Continued from page 1….. The same proposal indicates early design work has begun for a tavern and more residential development on Lot 3291, on the opposite side of Koel Cct - the site adjacent to Arcare. No development application has been lodged for Lot 3291 at this point. Publicly available documents on Sunshine Coast Council “Development I” website show Lots 3292 and 3291, were bought from FKP in June last year for $3.425 million by Billy Lids Pty Ltd as Trustee. The documents show the director of Billy Lids as being Mark Bain. Mark Bain Constructions has been involved in developing many of the homes in the Ridges Estate. Bushland on lots 3291 and 3292 was mostly cleared in 2015 by FKP Residential (a subsidiary of Aveo). The Lots are part of the Coolum Ridges Master Planned Community Master Plan and are located in the village centre precinct, to be set aside for developments such as mixed use, community centre, library, service station, retail, office, tavern, restaurants or childcare centre. After purchasing the both lots, Billy Lids Pty Ltd requested a stop be put on an existing development application for Lot 3292, the block on the motorway side of Koel Circuit, to allow it to produce an updated application. The Development I website shows in mid-December an Updated Planning Report for the Development Application was lodged by planning firm Pivotal Perspective P/L requesting a material change of use (multiple unit dwelling 74 units) and shop/office (2 x tenancies total floor area 118sqm) for
Lot 3292/SP282581. This report indicates Billy Lids and Council “have been discussing the design issues since April 2018” and that “a series of concept plans were provided for review including a higher density mixed use development for the site” to which Council had responded with nine points for the developer to clarify around planning, urban design and landscaping. It also indicates that the new plan for Lot 3292 will be “impact assessable” and therefore be required to go out for public comment before any final decisions will be made. One concern raised in the report by Council planners was around the 4storey height of the proposed building and its potential to overlook existing houses in Koel Cct and Godwit Place. The developer responded saying that while the proposed building is 4storeys along the southern boundary and that doesn’t meet the 3-storey requirement, the site’s slope at the southern end makes it fall below the 12 metre height requirement. The developer also noted the proposed units fronting Godwit Place are “oriented to the south east and towards the local road”. On the other block, closest to Ridgeview Drive, Lot 3291/SP282537, the report states it is “currently being designed for a tavern and residential units”. Aside from the tavern and unit development next door, page 8 of the Updated Planning Report shows there are potentially big changes proposed to the shopping centre space itself with one image showing more floor space possibly to be built over the existing southern carpark. (see over)
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Local News– Public ready for their say when From page 3…. This could mean the green space in front of the shopping centre, where the bus stop and lights are, would remain intact. The unit proposal, which is yet to have its lodgement finalised or a public notice period for comment announced, has already met resistance from locals. Peregian Family and Friends’ interim committee released a statement that says “it’s disappointed to see such a high-density application for development” on Lot 3292. “The proposed development will dominate the streetscape and with minimum possible boundary setbacks, will loom over the private spaces of residents in Koel Circuit and Godwit Place,” the statement said. “Greatly increased traffic and congestion is assured during construction and after completion, which cannot be mitigated in the future. The application has major planning issues apart from the four-
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storey height, being the number of dwellings and the gross floor area built on the site. “The application is subject to a public notification period, usually of three weeks. Peregian Family & Friends will monitor the situation and advise members and residents as soon as the period for public submissions begins. “The Committee will also send a submission to Council opposing the development in its current form and will give guidance to members on how to make their own submissions and what points to raise. “In the interim, Peregian Family and Friends will also seek to meet with the applicant to try and negotiate a more palatable application, more in line with the town plan.” “The Committee encourages concerned residents to contact Peregian Family & Friends via email at info@peregianfriends.com to provide input and support.”
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the time comes re: Koel Cct Development Plans Read the full statement at www.facebook.com/ peregianfamilyandfriends Sunshine Coast Council responded to questions from Peregian Springs News with the following response: “Council has received an impact assessment development application for a proposed mixed-use residential and commercial development on Lot 3292 in Peregian Springs. “The application proposes 74 units and two small commercial tenancies. “Upon receipt of the application fee, council will begin the formal assessment of the application against the Planning Scheme. “This application will need to undergo public notification for a period of 15 business days where the community will have an opportunity to lodge a formal submission for council consideration. “Council has not received a development application for Lot 3291
in Peregian Springs. If an application for a tavern is made, council will assess the application against the Planning Scheme and it will be considered on its merits. “A tavern application would require an impact assessment under the current planning provisions and require public notification where the community would have an opportunity to lodge a formal submission for council consideration.” Anyone wanting to read the documents containing the proposals, see MCU18/0023 on Council’s “Development I” website for Lot 3292 & 3291 on SP 282581. Ed’s note – PSN will continue to follow this story.
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Body corp pushed to fix its deficit THE Ridge’s Principal Body Corporate (PBC) has been ordered by the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management to “make adequate provision in its administrative fund budget for the 2019-20 financial year to pay off the deficit remaining from the 2015-16 and 2016-17 financial years.” The Order was delivered on 7 December and came after action taken by three resident led subsidiary body corporates in the Ridges estate The Ridge, East Village Ridges and South East Village, applied to the Commission to rule on the legalities of the Principal Body Corporate carrying a deficit in its administrative fund beyond one year. In their application to the Commission, the three argued under
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Queensland State Body Corporate laws the administrative fund deficit requires a special levy to be applied to the owner of each lot to balance the budget. A special levy motion by the resident led East Village to address the deficit was put to the vote at last year’s April PBC AGM. The vote was lost 10-4. Of the 14 lot owners entitled to vote at the PBC AGM, the 10 developer representatives voted the motion down while the only four resident lot owners entitled to vote, voted in favour of it. After last April’s AGM the PBC Chairman Doug Merritt indicated with more lots coming “on line” there was no need for a special levy and told Peregian Springs News for the May 2018 edition: “With projections it will be down from $304,449.02 to
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Principal Body Corporate issues $139,815.93 at end of financial year 31 January 2019.” The PBC still says a special levy isn’t needed, with documents lodged in the Commission by the PBC’s representative and received by Peregian Springs News, arguing the the administrative fund is forecast to make a surplus in the 2019-2020 financial year (Feb 2019 to Jan 2020) that would pay off the remaining deficit in the admin fund - making it unnecessary to impose a special levy. In the decision Adjudicator Stone said, in response to Commission questions about how the deficit had arisen, the PBC advised income in 2015-16 fell $140,502.36 short of the figure anticipated in the budget and expenditure exceeded the budget by $189,780.49. In 2016-17,surplus income of $111,286.70 was received, but expenditure was $118,693.18 over
budget. The PBC committee advised that the financial shortfall in both years was underwritten by the developer. “No further information was provided about the specific liabilities that arose in those years that exceeded the budget, or the nature of the financial arrangement between the PBC and the developer.” In the decision, the Adjudicator didn’t fix a special levy because a general meeting would need to be called to put the levy in place. The Adjudicator indicated the timing of the end of the PBC’s financial year on 31 January and legal obligations for periods of notice and holding these meetings meant the possibility that the PBC would be “forced to hold two general meetings as little as one month apart” which the Adjudicator said would come at “cost and inconvenience and likely for little gain”. Continued page 8
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Principal Body Corporate in the spotlight.. From page 7… Instead of the special levy the Adjudicator ordered the PBC resolve the deficit as part of its budgeting process for 2019-20. The PBC is set to have a meeting to endorse the 2019-20 draft budget prior to the AGM which must be held before the end of April. However, by not setting the special levy, the resident applicants say it’s not clear whether residents will pay the full amount of the deficit, how they will pay and when it will be cleared. It’s understood, at the time of the BCCM deficit application, FKP Residential Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of Aveo) controlled 12 of the 16 lots in the Ridges Body Corporate Scheme with 4 in the hands of resident representatives. East Village Chairman and resident Roger Cook said if a special levy was set then potentially resident levy paying owners might have paid less of the deficit due to the deficit cost being spread across the 16 lots in the Principal Scheme (including at least half that developers still own) rather than falling solely to the resident owners to pay. Mr Cook said he has had contact from people fearing financial destress if the contribution must come from owners’ pockets. “By putting it all on next year’s admin fund, potentially puts it all on the levy paying owners. “However, it also gives Aveo/FKP an opportunity to impress the community by making a special contribution to the administration fund, as they did in the years prior to the deficit. “They could do this either by a special cash contribution or by reducing the Rec Club fees…but it 8
needs to be open, contractual, shown and planned for in the budget, not just on a whim at the end of the year. “Now is the time for Aveo/FKP to step up, do the right thing and end the uncertainty,” Mr Cook said. He said the resident applicants will also call on FKP/Aveo’s developer representatives on the PBC to resign over the deficit issue. An Aveo spokesperson said: “Aveo will pay their appropriate levy contributions as they control approximately 50 per cent of the entitlements”. In response to concerns raised by subsidiary body corporate members about last year’s budget and the potential to have to pay back a reduction in rec club fees applied by Aveo to support the PBC - the spokesperson said: “Aveo reduced the rec club fee by $60,000 last year. As this levy was reduced, there is no longer a requirement for the PBC to pay the reduced sum.” When asked to respond to calls for existing Committee members to resign in the wake of the decision, the spokesperson said: “Aveo would like to keep a presence on the PBC and other subsidiary schemes”. As to how the PBC would fix the deficit, the Aveo spokesperson said: “Aveo does not control the PBC and its elected members will need to consider the decision and how it can be satisfied within the normal course of its business”. PSN sought a response from PBC Chairman Doug Merritt on the decision. Mr Merritt opted not comment at this time. We’ll let you know if and when we hear more from the PBC.
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Local News—Recycling scheme
Operators struggling keep up with demand IF the local Pod chockablock with orange bags loaded with containers waiting to be picked up for recycling at the Peregian Springs Envirobank Drop N Go most days of the week are anything to go by, locals have definitely embraced the idea of depositing their cans and bottles for a 10 cent refund per container. Equally, the number of residents who drop by the Envirobank or drop into the Coles service desk on any day looking for the illusory replacement orange bag so they can keep going on their recycling quest only to be turned away empty handed shows the demand is still there. The looks of frustration and the injokes that started on social media about the bag shortages appear now to be giving way to anger by some who resent the fact while they are consistently paying more for the goods that come in bottles and cans, it’s a game of chance as to whether they will be able to trade those containers for the coin promised by the proponents of the scheme who said customers would be no worse off. The scheme appears to have been a victim of it’s success and the frustrations are being heard by local politicians, including Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie. “The LNP supports the container refund scheme to encourage people to recycle,” Mr Purdie said. “It is also a good way for parents to teach their kids about protecting the local environment and collecting a little pocket money along the way. “But it must be user friendly and easy for people to use. “There has been some teething problems as we expected and many of 10
the sites clearly weren’t ready to go, despite Labor delaying the scheme, so I can certainly understand locals’ frustrations. “I encourage locals who are having issues to initially contact the service provider, and let me know, so I can ensure the Environment Minister is made aware of these ongoing, day-today issues. For locals, we have the Envirobank provider in Peregian Springs and there's another at Eumundi Showgrounds. The Peregian Springs pod is the only refund point for many kilometres and it’s described by Envirobank as one of the busiest in the State. Another recycling group Return-It has listed potential sites at White’s IGAs at Peregian and Coolum Beach, however they are not yet active. For users of the Peregian Springs Envirobank Drop N Go pod it is now only open Monday to Friday, with the shutes shut over the weekend in response to noise complaints from local residents. The system has been tweaked a little since launch with people required to put exactly 50 containers in each bag when recycling to help speed up the processing time and ensure payments are made to users’ Crunch accounts in a timely fashion. If users have any concerns or queries about the Peregian Springs service they are urged to call Envirobank on 1800 368 476. To get in touch with Dan Purdie’s office about the recycling scheme call the Ninderry Electorate Office on 5479 2800 or email his office at ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au
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Steaks for Mates success L eading up to Christmas, the community raised a $20,000 donation for struggling Qld farmers in drought areas. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie, pictured below 4th left, went to the Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club to present the QCWA with the proceeds of their recent Steaks for Mates promotion, which was topped up with a generous donation from the Coolum Beach Surf Lifesaving Supporters Club. Club member Mr Purdie said he was overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the Club, and its members and patrons. “It’s amazing they’ve managed to raise such a significant amount of money in such a short time, and for such a worthy cause,” Mr Purdie said. General Manager of the Surf Club Mal Wright said the Club wanted to support farmers who were doing it tough. “Following the buzz around Parma for Farmer, I got together with my Head Chef Brad Fechner and we came up with the idea of donating $2.00 from every wood fired char grill steak we sold, and we called it Steaks for Mates,” Mr Wright said. From Sept to Nov, the club sold 4315 steaks, collected $775.65 in donations, raising $9405.65. The Supporters Club chipped in the rest, to total $20,000. “As a Club, we rely heavily on Queensland farmers for everything from beef to chicken, lamb, fruit and vegetables and everything in between, and without them, Australia stops so it’s important that we all show our support to them in this time of need.” Mr Wright said. 12
Villagers seek volunteer driver for their new bus RESIDENTS at Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club are looking for a volunteer bus driver available once a month or more to help members of their community to explore the local area as a day out. Aveo Peregian Springs Resident’s Association chairman George West said Aveo had gifted the residents a brand new 18-seater bus that is used twice a week to take residents shopping and on day trips. He said there was scope for it to be used more but their current driver, with the appropriate licence, was also the village’s maintenance person who was kept very busy working on the grounds and had little extra time available. Mr West said the residents association was keen to use the bus more and would meet reasonable expenses for a chosen volunteer to get the required bus drivers licence. If you can help: Nole Beardwood - 5448 3742, email nole.beardwood@aveo.com.au
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Business mentors celebrate milestones THERE was champagne, cake and smiles as Business Mentoring Noosa celebrated a double milestone last month - its 7th birthday and the mentoring of 350 small businesses over those years. Around 40 people attended the event including State Member Noosa Sandy Bolton and new Noosa Chamber of Commerce president Janet Kake. “It’s a fantastic turn out, we’re all very proud of what we’ve done, because, as far as I know, it’s unique in Australia,” Julien Cahn, coordinator of Business Mentoring Noosa, said. Three of the mentees went on to win awards at the recent Sunshine Coast Business awards, while three more were named finalists. “Why are they so successful? In my opinion, it’s that we don’t get paid, so
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there’s no angle, we’re not looking for business, we’re not looking to invest in business, there’s no angle at all, we’re just here to listen and help if possible,” Mr Cahn said. “The mentors are all really experienced business people,” Mr Cahn said. “They’ve been human resources managers in huge multinationals, some have run businesses worth hundreds of millions of dollars, we’ve got forensic accountants, we’ve got those who’ve operated small business, it’s a wide variety.” If you want help with your business or are considering starting a business and feel mentoring might help, visit www.bnm.org.au or call 5406 1291. Cost- $200 for a year of mentoring.
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FAIRFAX update: Federal Member Ted O’Brien Happy New Year!
The Sunshine Coast is in great shape and 2019 is about building on that. We secured record Federal dollars last year, bringing funding for the Bruce Highway to more than $3billion locally. That’s on top of the railway and airport which also received hundreds of millions of dollars to kick-start vital upgrades. As we move into the New Year I am focused on a number of priorities including ramping up the campaign for Fast Rail and pressuring the State Government to deliver its share for the North Coast Rail Line duplication and upgrades. I unashamedly want even more money for roads which absolutely must keep pace with our growing transport needs. Of course, I am also here to lobby on behalf of the community for grants and other needs so please contact my office to explore funding programs and for advice and advocacy.
Aged Care
Our promised Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is now operational and acts as a “one-stop shop” for seniors and loved ones to access information, seek help or raise concerns. The Sunshine Coast has one of the most senior populations in Australia which makes this Commission even more relevant here. All aged care-related concerns and inquiries can be directed to a single new contact number 1800 951 822 or visit the website at agedcarequality.gov.au The new body is part of the Federal 16
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Congratulations to St Andrew’s students Maxwell Young and Ali Baker-Lahey for being awarded the 2018 Fairfax Award for their school for their leadership throughout the year. Government’s record funding boost to Aged Care of $5 billion over four years.
NDIS
Also on health, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) started rolling out on the Sunshine Coast this month (January 2019). The NDIS directs funding to individuals, rather than agencies, and helps people access services and therapies. Nearly 5000 people with disability on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from the scheme and get help achieving their goals which could include finding a job or making friends. It is one of the largest social policy reforms in Australia’s history. * As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by phone on 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit in person at 17 Southern Drive Maroochydore.
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Put your print job in good hands FINALLY putting your product to print is like giving a present - it is the gift of your idea that the customer will see and hold and hopefully enjoy and benefit from. The permanence of the printed word doesn’t drop off an electronic news feed – it’s personal - it works in your time, meaning you can pick it up when it suits you. If you care enough to make your offering in print, then you want to trust the final product to someone who knows the process and cares as much about your end product and message as you do. Locally owned business, Limehouse Press, has two master printmen in the family, father and son, Peter and Nick Harris. Peter, a Peregian Springs local who established the business in 1992, has been involved in printing on the Sunshine Coast since 1975. His pedigree stretches back to studies at the London College of Printing while serving his apprenticeship from 1961 to 1967 where all aspects of lithographic printing were covered and where he obtained the City and Guilds qualifications. He has since been involved in all facets of the printing industry and was able to set up Limehouse, a boutique design, printing and binding factory at Newspaper Place in Maroochydore, to cover all steps in the printing process, from start to finish. Nick, pictured right, joined the company in his early 20’s and completed his apprenticeship over 20 years ago in Brisbane. Nick took over the helm of the business around 4 years ago and
adds a totally new dimension to the company with his understanding of modern technology and his expertise in processing files. “The printing industry has At the helm– Nick evolved very quickly over the has helped many last 20 years to locals (including this become totally publication) with their business and dependent on computer promotional needs literacy, so His Dad Peter Harris, much so that a Peregian Springs when we Resident started the bought our business in 1992. offset machine, three of the staff went to Japan to be trained in that particular technology,” Nick said. Limehouse has many local clients including St Andrew’s Anglican College, local events companies and your local community news magazine, Peregian Springs News and produces everything from letterbox flyers to hand bound and stitched yearbooks. Nick says he’s always happy to talk to the client about what they need and help make it happen. “With the complicated area of design we have the necessary skills to be able to help with any difficulty that may arise,” Nick says, “We differ from other companies in that we have a complete understanding of the printing industry and customer needs.” Call Nick at Limehouse Press on nick@limehouse.com.au and see www.limehouse.com.au
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Schools focus
ALPHA to stretch top students TIM ROBINSON Deputy Principal Initiatives Coolum State High IN 2019, Coolum State High School will launch ALPHA, an Academic Learning Program for High Achievers. Over the last six months Year 6 students, about to enter high school for the first time, have undergone a rigorous application process to access ALPHA. ALPHA classes are designed to extend academically talented students and allow them the opportunity to grow, creating a culture of excellence as they develop into independent learners. ALPHA students will be supported to cultivate a base understanding of curriculum more quickly and autonomously than core Junior Secondary classes. This allows the class to spend more time in relating knowledge gained to
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their own context, build critical thought processes and apply new knowledge to other areas. ALPHA empowers students to be critical and creative thinkers who use reason, logic, resourcefulness, imagination and innovation in both teacher facilitated and collaborative inquiry based learning activities. The ALPHA classes provide an environment where similar minded learners establish positive relationships, working effectively in teams, handling challenging situations constructively and developing leadership skills to further enhance skills of self-regulation. In addition to other exciting excursions, including visiting QUT in Brisbane and entering competitions such as the Sumo Robot Wars, ALPHA students will be offered the opportunity to visit NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in 2020. By exposing students to these wonderful opportunities, Coolum High hopes to be the hot house for our leaders of the future.
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Travel
Discovering Egypt’s Boy-King By Lenette Paul Local resident and avid traveller “CAN you see anything?” “Yes, wonderful things!” These first words were uttered by patron Lord Carnarvon and famed Egyptologist Harold Carter at a tiny opening to King Tutankhamen’s mostly intact tomb on 5 November 1922. After 15 years of searching (halted by WW1) one step was found in the sand late in the afternoon four days into Carter’s final season. Carter believed this was the entrance of the powerful boy-king’s tomb. Hidden below workers’ huts in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, for some 3300 years, tonnes of rubble were carefully removed from sixteen steps
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leading to the first doorway. With no major damage and under the eyes of the world and flocking tourists, Carter spent the next 10 years carefully revealing, in four rooms, the most intact pharaoh’s tomb ever discovered. The unimaginable riches, untarnished by antiquity, were photographed and sketched in situ before being carefully transported to Cairo. Among the 5398 items found were chairs, golden animals, exquisite jewellery, sandals, cobalt-blue porcelain, gold canes, four alabaster canopic jars holding Tut’s liver, lungs, stomach and intestines, and two mummified premature female foetuses. (Tut married his half-sister
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Ankhesenamun.) Tut’s mummy and famous gold death -mask were inside the third coffin. Death at age 18 hinted that Tut was murdered but forensic examination suggested that Tut had many disabilities and congenital abnormalities possibly due to inbreeding and probably walked with a cane. Scientists also suggest that a malarial parasite explains why his life was cut short.
Egyptians were clearly experts at ‘packing’. After visiting the tomb and museum it is mind-blowing how the treasures were so intricately entwined as to fit in the relatively-small chamber. King Tutankhamen’s treasures have touring exhibitions with proceeds donated to UNESCO for the preservation/conservation of other Egyptian monuments. Excitingly, Egyptologists suggest there are more hidden chambers.
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Local Heart COFFEE MORNING—ALL WELCOME A very casual and informal coffee group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am at Peregian Golf Club Clubhouse. Fellas don’t be shy– men and women of all ages are very welcome! Contact Marianne by email: flair511@gmail.com MONTHLY SOCIAL NIGHT A fun, social all ages evening event is held each month locally for locals (Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze included) to make new friends . It’s not a business network event– it’s purely social. For more information call Amanda on 0419 678 041 or see Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ events/1835515769834567/
CRIME MAPPING Keep up to date with any police incidents and search the Queensland Police Crime Map online at www.police.qld.gov.au. PLAYGROUPS (during school terms) PEREGIAN SPRINGS PLAYGROUP meets on Wednesdays during school term from 9am –11am at St Andrew’s Anglican College. For children aged 0-5 years and is a free, community based initiative established by Noosa Anglican Church and co-ordinated by a local Mum. Contact the church on 5449 8009 for more. MAINLY MUSIC 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. Call 5442 4218. ABCD SCRAMBLE—singing & dancing playgroup. Thurs 10-11.30am school terms. Anglican Church Coolum on cnr Perry St & Beach Rd. $3 for one child, $5 for 2 or more. Incl morning tea. Call Carol - 5446 5334. COOLUM BAPTIST CHURCH – Playgroup on Fridays 9.30-11.30am school term time. Call Shauna on 0414 864 714 22
NEED A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE? To inquire, call Peregian Breeze local JP (Qual) Peter Terrill on 0410 500 375. LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com Noosa Anglican Church- 5449 8009 & www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org. Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv) or Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s , 40 Peregian Springs Dve) Coolum Beach Baptist Church 1912 David Low Way -call 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/ St Peter’s Catholic Church 28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum 5443 3488 www.saintsonwaves.com.au Coolum Christian Family Church 2 Arcoona Rd (Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295. Coolum Uniting Church, Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd ,Coolum www.maryburnettpres.org.au or 5446 1815 Salvation Army , Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Warren or Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723. 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 member of Liberal National Party) Tel5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Stephen Robinson (Division 9) & State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie—above Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (National member of the LNP) Tel - 1300 301 968
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Dan takes guesswork out of car buying & selling WE ASKED SUNCOAST AUTO BROKERS’ DAN KELLY A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT HIMSELF AND THE AIMS OF HIS BUSINESS…. How long have you lived in Peregian Springs? I moved to the Springs in April 2018, prior to that I was in Peregian Beach for approximately 15 yrs. What career paths have you had in the past? I have been in the motor industry for 37 years. I started as a mechanic then service advisor, then moved into a Service Manager role. After that I went to used cars sales, then had a break from sales and started my own business as a mobile mechanic. I moved to the coast from Brisbane to become Used Car Manager, then New Car Manager. Then finally started Suncoast Auto Brokers and I absolutely love what I do. What do you enjoy about it? The most pleasing and rewarding part is seeing my clients get their
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vehicle for the price they should be paying and they don’t have to leave home. Do you have a funny story or story of where you've really been able to help a client in a difficult situation? One funny or difficult story was a landscaper who called me. He was very specific about the vehicle he needed, colour, drive, tray size, body type plus a few more requests and gave me two weeks to meet his needs. He called me on a Wednesday and was driving his vehicle by the Friday. There are many more - like buying surprise Christmas presents. What's your business aim and what makes you different from the opposition? I offer a very personal service. My clients don’t have to do anything at all. I find the vehicle, negotiate the price and deliver the vehicle to their door. I am always available to meet any of their needs and questions. I don’t really believe I have an opposition.
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Confirmation bias explained.. AS many professional investors will tell you, the key to finding and evaluating an investment opportunity is thorough research, it both sheds lights on a company’s future growth prospects, and helps unearth risks which may pose problems going forward. It is difficult to evaluate a company’s investment prospects without adequately researching the company first. Investors need to be aware of the potential for confirmation bias. Confirmation bias refers to the tendency of people to seek information and ideas which reinforce their pre-existing beliefs, at the expense of information which may contradict or challenge them. This means that investors often tend to form conclusions about their investment theses first, and then seek out and gather information which supports these conclusions. The internet in particular, has opened up a wide range of avenues for investors to source information from, which has seen a massive growth in the amount of available information for investors, and no shortage of people offering their
opinions on the markets. If this bias is hardwired in to our brains then, is it possible for us to avoid it, and prevent it from impacting our decision making process? Investors can also combat this bias with the help of their adviser, by bouncing ideas off them, and asking them to offer dissenting opinions. It is essential that investors use information which challenges and critiques their ideas, and an adviser can help with this. The information contained above is general in nature and you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances. For further information, please speak to your Patersons Wealth Adviser.
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