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From the editor

When it comes to sharing the family’s

favourite Christmas recipes, there’s no such

thing as oversharing. In this week’s edition

we can only be grateful to NightQuarter

owner Michelle Christoe, who hasn’t held

back on giving us her Nan’s delicious

pudding and brandy sauce recipe, and

Sunshine Coast foodie Martin Duncan, who

says the only way to go is with a Buderim

Ginger recipe for glazed ham. While the

radio host with the most, Todd Widdicombe,

gives us the raw prawn on how to keep

these little orange delicacies fresh.

It’s a big life, especially for some. This

week, we speak to surf photographer

Andrew Carruthers, whose life, right from

the very beginning showed signs of being

different. Read on and you will find out

about the man who is diving deep, not only

to capture the magnificence of Sunshine

THIS WEEK

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VITAMIN SC – How the region is

attracting big business.

OUR URBAN ANGELS – The locals

positively changing the lives of others.

RISING ABOVE – Meet Coast

photographer Andrew Carruthers.

ON THE COVER

Get Christmas ready

with these delicious

recipe ideas. Story,

page 10.

Coast waves, but also to examine and better

our daily lives. Meanwhile, in news we keep

you up-to-date with the council’s drive to bring

smart business to our area with the latest

‘Get a boost of Vitamin SC’ campaign; the

state of the sleep bus as it readies to provide

beds and our own Urban Angels and their

generous community work.

Additionally, we share some bright and

colourful tips to jazz up your Christmas decor

in our regular My home feature.

In terms of business features and expert

columns, check out pages 44 and 45, and if

you’re up for something a little less serious

don’t miss our regular columns with Sami and

Ashley along with the thought-provoking

words from Jane Stephens.

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Breaking

the cycle of

poverty

AMBITIOUS AIM TO RAISE

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A new report shows federal and state

governments are failing disadvantaged

Australians, including the tens of

thousands of children who live in poverty.

WORDS: Colin Brinsden, AAP

Australia has made no progress

in a commitment it made

six years ago to halve the

number of people living in

poverty by 2030.

New research shows unless urgent

action is taken, between 280,000 and

550,000 young Australians born in the

next decade face a future of poverty.

A report by the Committee for

Economic Development of Australia

(CEDA) titled Disrupting Disadvantage

says the country needs to fundamentally

change how it identifies and supports

disadvantaged people and urges the use

of data to act earlier to prevent children

being locked in a cycle of poverty.

CEDA chief economist Jarrod Ball

says the full effects of the COVID-19

pandemic are yet to be revealed.

“But there is already evidence the

pandemic has further exacerbated the

financial, employment and health

hardships of Australia’s most vulnerable,”

he says.

“Unless Australia addresses these

issues now, we will be entrenching

the next generation of poverty and

disadvantage.”

In 2015, Australia committed to

halving the number of men, women and

children living in poverty by 2030 under

the United Nations’ Sustainable

Development Goals initiative.

Six years on, Australia has made no

progress against this commitment with

the proportion of Australians living in

poverty remaining above 13 per cent.

“What is of most concern is that

despite making no progress towards this

commitment to significantly reduce

poverty, governments have set no

intermediate targets, milestones, reform

actions or reporting frameworks to

change course,” Mr Ball says.

“By choosing to do nothing and

ignoring the need to change Australia’s

piecemeal social support system, we are

making a choice as a society to commit

too many young Australians into

entrenched disadvantage.”

Close to one in five (or 17.7 per cent)

of Australian children under the age of 15

are living in poverty, and research

shows they are three times more likely

to experience poverty in adulthood.

Support for the disadvantaged is

fragmented and disconnected, spread

between federal and state governments

with little information sharing between

programs, resulting in individuals and

families slipping through the cracks, the

report says.

CEDA wants to see shared data across

all levels of government to address this

problem and identify those most at risk,

enabling early intervention strategies to

break the cycle of disadvantage.

CEDA recommends a new

intergovernmental agreement by 2025,

linking federal government data, such as

Medicare and Centrelink, with that from

state governments, such as health, child

protection and justice data.

It would work in a similar way to New

Zealand’s integrated data infrastructure.

“We have an obligation to use all the

tools at our disposal to overcome

entrenched disadvantage,” co-author of

the report and CEDA senior economist

Cassandra Winzar says.

Local Woolworths stores are part of an

ambitious donation target to raise the

equivalent of seven million meals this

Christmas, to help support charity partner

OzHarvest meet the growing demand for

food relief across Queensland.

One in six Australian adults are now

considered severely food insecure and

more than half of the people affected by

food insecurity go a full day each week

without eating.

To mark the seventh annual Christmas

Appeal with OzHarvest, Woolworths

Queensland aims to join in achieving a

record fundraising amount of $3.5 million,

in partnership with customers, to support

Australian families in need – this is the

equivalent of seven million meals.

Sunshine Coast Woolworths customers

can buy a 50 cent token when they shop in

store or online, which will help provide the

equivalent of a meal to those in need.

Customers can also choose to round up

their purchase to the nearest dollar, with

proceeds going to the Christmas Appeal.

Fifty cents will also be donated from

every limited-edition OzHarvest Santa

cookie sold in store from November 24.

Woolworths has committed to a donation

of $500,000 to kick off the appeal.

For more information on how to

support the appeal, visit woolworths.

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Brown Friday

As a protest against frivolous spending

and the madness of Black Friday sales,

Cards Against Humanity removed its

flagship product from its website on

Black Friday in 2014 and replaced it

with something described only as a

“bulls#*t box”. The $6 box sold more

than 30,000 copies on the day, but when

customers started receiving the product

they found it was literally just that – they

had bought themselves a $6 box of bull

poo. True story!

Quote of the week.

“It does not

matter how

slowly you go

as long as you

do not stop.”

– Confucius

By the numbers.

13 seconds

The longest recorded flight

of a chicken.

26

The number of bones in your foot.

Did you know?

Reindeer are herbivores. Most

reindeer enjoy eating apples

and bananas, so leave some out

for them on Christmas Eve!

18 hours

The average amount of time per day

koalas sleep.

13

The number of letters in the

Hawaiian alphabet.

Do you remember?

The ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster was

originally created by the British Government in

1939 to help the morale of the British Public

before the beginning of the Second World War.

The slogan was barely known in the decades

past and almost lost to time until one was

found and displayed in an English bookshop

in 2000. Since then it has become a popular

poster, with many different iterations being

used for a multitude of situations. Companies

have begun cashing in on its popularity, selling

merchandise of all kinds with the famous line.

Today in history – December 9

1960 – The first episode of Coronation Street airs. The world’s

longest running TV soap opera, this British production follows the life

of people living on Coronation Street, a fictional street in a fictional

suburb of Manchester.

1965 – A Charlie Brown Christmas airs for the first time on

television. The popular animated musical special about Christmas

was based on Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip called Peanuts.

1979 – The World Health Organisation officially certifies that after

a number of concentrated vaccination campaigns around the world,

smallpox has been eradicated.

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Festive

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Christmas

How do Santa, Christmas crowds and festive

foods successfully traverse the path from

snowmen to sandcastles? In our southern

hemisphere summer, an outdoor barbie may

replace the indoor oven, but in most other ways, it looks

like Sunshine Coast locals settle for traditional fare –

albeit with prawns and lashings of seafood.

Champagne makes an early appearance – even on

Christmas morning for some families – along with

Christmas puddings, pavlovas, glazed hams, roast pork

and the humble barbecue chook.

This year, we talk to Sunshine Coast locals about

their choice of culinary delights for Christmas and in the

spirit of giving, they share their favourite recipes

with our readers.

Martin Duncan with Tanya from Bakies Cafe

Caloundra

Martin Duncan – Sunshine Coast Foodie,

Sconetime host, brand ambassador Bassett Barks

Martin says for him, a great Christmas day dinner means

enjoying a picnic on the beach.

“However, this year is a bit sad as my dear mum is

down south and has been locked down for months and

will stay down in New South Wales.”

In keeping with the Christmas spirit of sharing and

caring, Martin is bringing together a circle of friends

and food.

“I’m rounding up my closest friends who can’t get to

family and we will celebrate life, friendship and how

blessed we are to live on the Sunny Coast.”

As a food lover, Martin starts festive feasts on

Christmas Eve.

“Christmas Eve will be traditional fare with leg ham,

prawns and pavlova and/or Christmas pudding,” he says.

“My favourite Christmas treat is a glazed ham, and my

favourite thing is to bring out the ham on Christmas Eve

with little hot rolls with butter and mustard whilst having

a beverage or two,” he adds as a warm smile wafts across

his face.

“Oh, my – yum!” he exclaims.

While Martin says he does enjoy a fine Christmas

pudding, there is one special delight that takes his fancy.

“I love, love, love a good pavlova (must have berries

and passionfruit on top of cream),” he explains.

On Christmas Day neighbours and friends are

descending on Martin’s home to share in something a

little different.

“As most of us used to like to travel we are having a

French feast with oysters, pate, terrines and Yule log for

dessert,” he says.

GINGER GLAZED HAM

Recipe from Buderim Ginger

• Half leg ham

• 3 tsp dijon mustard

• ¼ cup orange juice

• 1 cup brown sugar

• Jar Buderim Ginger Original Ginger Marmalade

• Cloves

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan forced 160°C).

2. Use a small knife to cut around ham shank about

10cm from the end. Run a knife under the rind,

around the edge of the ham. Gently lift the rind

off by running your fingers between the rind and

the fat. Score fat making a diamond pattern.

3. Place ham in a baking tray, cover with foil and

cook for 1.5 hours.

4. Meanwhile combine mustard, orange juice, sugar

and marmalade in a saucepan, stir over medium

heat for five minutes until marmalade dissolves

(some whole ginger pieces may not completely

disolve). Remove from heat and cool.

5. Stud the ham with cloves and brush evenly with

the glaze.

6. Bake in oven, basting occasionally, for one hour

or until golden brown.



Michelle Christoe – Director, Food

Focus Australia, Malt Shovel Taphouse

and NightQuarter

SERVING

tip

Add a seasonal

summer twist to your

pudding and serve

with fresh mandarin or

preserved blood

orange.

Michelle says due to COVID, hospitality work

demands and relatives living interstate, she misses

being with her immediate family. However, that

doesn’t mean being alone. Instead, she has her

in-laws and a large work family to celebrate with

throughout the festive season.

On Christmas day, she says: “I have grown up

around our beautiful beaches so traditionally we

head out for a surf followed by croissants, mangoes

and champagne.

“We always sit around the family table with bonbons dismantled with

paper hats goofily on our heads, enjoy fresh prawns, honey glazed ham,

turkey, cranberry sauce and chat potatoes... all smothered in gravy

of course.”

Nevertheless, despite all that tasty food, there’s really only one thing on

Michelle’s mind: “To be honest, I never eat much of the main course. For

me, it is all about dessert and the brandy sauce! I have a teaspoon of

Christmas pudding, three tablespoons of ice-cream and then fill the rest of

my bowl with brandy sauce. It is my grandmother’s recipe and I look

forward to having it every year. I treasure the brandy sauce and always

make too much, so I can savour it for days as a special treat.”

*Michelle has shared her Nan’s Christmas cake recipe and brandy

sauce recipe.

CHRISTMAS

PUDDING (NAN’S)

Soak mixed fruit in brandy and

leave covered till ready:

• 225g currants (or chopped dates),

225g chopped raisins, 225g

sultanas,125g chopped mixed

peel

1. Butter a large pudding bowl.

2. Cream 225g butter with 225g

brown sugar.

3. Beat in four eggs (one at a time).

4. Add 225g breadcrumbs (from

stale bread not packet), ¾ cup

SR flour, ½ tsp of each – salt,

mixed spice, ground nutmeg,

ginger, cinnamon and bicarb

soda,125g almonds.

5.

Add mixed fruit soaked in

brandy.

6. Add small glass rum.

7.

Place in pudding bowl with lid.

8.

Steam in saucepan of boiling

water (water one-halfway to top

of bowl) for four hours adding

more water as necessary.

9. Reheat on day for around two to

two-and-a-half hours.

To serve – turn out onto plate

To flame – heat a little brandy

gently in saucepan, ignite and

pour over pudding on table.

BRANDY SAUCE (NAN’S)

1. Cream ¼ cup butter with 1 cup

brown sugar.

2. Add 2 tbs brandy slowly.

3. Add three well-beaten egg yolks

and ½ cup cream

4. Cook in saucepan over low heat

and stirring at all times with

wooden spoon for ages (about

10-15 minutes) until thick and

creamy (until it thickens on the

back of the wooden spoon).

5. Remove from heat

6. Add three stiffly beaten egg

whites when cool.

Todd Widdicombe – Husband

and father of four, 92.7 Mix FM

Drive announcer

COVER STORY

“Our family is bang up for a good old Aussie Christmas feast no

matter where our mob has gathered. This year it’s at our joint here

at Warana and we’ll be celebrating with a mix of hot and cold

culinary delights,” he says.

“We always have a solid triple smoked ham on the go, there’s a

coupla barbecue chooks, a hot La’Mackle (boneless lamb roast

wrapped in crackling.”

Todd doesn’t hogg the job all to himself, he dutifully entrusts

his bro-in-law to curate a perfectly roasted pork on the Webber.

“It’s a five-can job,” he explains.

However, Todd takes full responsibility for the prawns, which

for the Widdicombe household appears as an esky full of worldfamous

Mooloolaba prawns.

“It wouldn’t be Christmas without prawns,” he emphatically

states. “This year I’m thinking of bringing back the good old

‘Strayan’ prawn cocktail as an entrée with my not-very-secret

homemade seafood sauce. As long as there’s plenty of prawns for

the prawn peeling comp, she’ll be apples.”

As always, there’s no discussion when it comes to dessert

choices: “A firm favourite every year is my mum’s trifle. Sure, the

pav’s a treat and we all love a good plum pud, but the classic trifle

is KING. Also, because my mum Jen is 88 now, it’s a bowl of brandy

with a dash of sponge, jelly and custard in it! Happy days.”

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Visit Sunshine Coast AGM

Visit Sunshine Coast was delighted to host its

annual general meeting recently, followed by a

Christmas networking celebration at the newly

renovated Savvy Squire’s Savvy Up space in

Mooloolaba. Congratulations to memberelected

directors, Jennifer Swaine and Zoe

Sparks re-elected to the board, while directors

Mark Skinner and Rodger Powell were also

re-appointed. The end of year bash was

attended by more than 150 members.

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Calendar launch

The Breaking the Stigma

calendar launch was held at

Mooloolaba’s Savvy Squire.

Cheers abounded when the

calendar, featuring Sunshine

Coast tradies, was presented.

Sales support men’s mental

health and are $20. All money

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The future

looks

healthy

Vitamin SC is a new campaign launched

by Sunshine Coast Council to encourage

new businesses to set up in our region,

creating more local jobs for future

generations. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Thanks to the new state-of-theart

city centre at Maroochydore,

an international runway, and

international submarine

cable, the Sunshine Coast is already a

magnet for big thinkers and innovative

business people.

In a campaign to further highlight

these features and attract even more

work and economic opportunities to the

region, while keeping the relaxed

Sunshine Coast lifestyle at the forefront,

the Sunshine Coast Council is launching

Vitamin SC (Sunshine Coast).

The campaign title is a quirky take on

the positive benefits a boost of vitamin C

brings to our bodies. However, in this

campaign – the emphasis is on the

benefits a boost of Vitamin SC brings to

business. For instance, it points to the

Coast’s affordable business locations,

growing regional economy, the region’s

broadband cable’s superfast data speeds,

$12.5 billion in Sunshine Coast

infrastructure investment, and supportive

business networks.

The council’s economic development

portfolio councillor Terry Landsberg says

the campaign is aimed at out-of-town

business leaders, encouraging them to

consider the Sunshine Coast as a

potential business location for some or

all of their operations.

“By attracting these entrepreneurs to

the Sunshine Coast, we are future

proofing our region and ensuring our

residents can grow up here, study locally

and secure a prosperous career here,” Cr

Landsberg says.

“Thanks to the region-shaping

infrastructure projects delivered by the

council, state and federal governments

and the commercial sector, the Sunshine

Coast is offering just that opportunity.

“This is the smart place for businesses.

We are opening up new and exciting

employment opportunities including

professional jobs our residents would

otherwise need to relocate to, outside the

Sunshine Coast.”

“The Vitamin SC video series

highlights some of our very best

entrepreneurs and the perks they enjoy by

working here.”

Cr Landsberg says the Vitamin SC

campaign is not designed to attract

more people to the region. Rather, it

aims to attract new businesses

that will provide new high-value

employment opportunities.

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce

CEO Brady Sullivan says as the region

continues to grow, it is important to have

conversations about talent development

and retention.

He says the Sunshine Coast is no

longer just a region where people come to

live by the beach and work in hospitality

and retail, but a place where children can

grow up to become lawyers and engineers

in their own backyard.

“We need to be saying to people there

are significant job opportunities here

across a range of roles,” Mr Sullivan says.

“It’s no longer just hospitality roles,

we have three insurance firms in town

now. You can come here and choose to

be a lawyer or an engineer or you can

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“We need to be future focussed in

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kids on the Coast.

“We need to say we understand

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Mr Brady says in the Caloundra area

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between 45 and 60. He says Aura is

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the next 10 to 15 years, will be locked

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paying mortgages.

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focus is.

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AIMING FOR 5000 BAKSLAPS

A Sunshine Coast man who lost his sister to

melanoma is hoping for a record number of

people joining Australia’s Biggest Bakslap.

After Tess’ death in 2012 from inoperable

melanoma in the middle of her back,

Raphael McGowan (pictured) learnt that is

one of the riskiest areas of the body. He

created Bakslap in 2017 to promote sun

safety and this year hopes to set a world

record for the number of people applying

sunscreen within a 24-hour period, aiming

for 5000 participants. This year’s event will

be held online on December 12. “I didn’t want

Tess’ death to be in vain and after doing a lot of

fundraising and research, we found that

getting sunburn on your back is the most

at-risk place for developing fatal melanoma,”

Mr McGowan says. “With skin cancer numbers

on the rise, particularly in southeast

Queensland, we are constantly working to

raise the awareness of sun safety and this

event is an easy and fun way for people to

participate. “The event has grown and grown

over the past three years and to help manage

logistics in the current COVID-19

environment, we’ve taken it online so we can

get more people to help spread the word about

sun safety as we head into the summer period.

“The previous record was set last year when

3190 people participated; we are working hard

to reach more people so we can achieve our

goal.” Over the past five years, Bakslap has

increased its distribution to more than 80

retail outlets across most states and is also sold

in Singapore and the USA. More recently

Bakslap has formed a partnership with Cricks

Volkswagen Sunshine Coast, where Mr

McGowan recently took possession of a new

Volkswagen Caddy Van with Bakslap branding

to help promote sun safety. To register for

Australia’s Biggest Bakslap visit: bakslap.com/

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$2500

The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) invites secondary and tertiary

students in Queensland to apply for a range of 2022 bursary offerings. There are 22

bursaries on offer, between $500 and $2500, covering different ages and areas of study.

QCWA state president Sheila Campbell says the annual bursary campaign is one of the

association’s great joys. “Education is a cornerstone of the QCWA, so we offer a

number of bursaries every year to assist Queensland students with the cost of their

studies,” she says. “For some, one of the QCWA’s bursaries could mean the careerdefining

difference between continuing their studies or not.” In 2022 QCWA will mark

100 years there are five new For information and application forms, visit qcwa.org.au/

student-bursaries. Application close January 31, 2022.

NEW ALL-DAY PARKING RATE

Mooloolaba’s undercover ParknGo car park will

have an all-day capped price fee for the next six

months. Built Infrastructure group executive

Tom Jamieson says access to Mooloolaba will be

easier with the new flat rate parking fee of $5.

“The six-month flat rate is an outcome of the

Mooloolaba Visitation Study undertaken by

council, in consultation with the Mooloolaba

Chamber of Commerce, between August and

November 2021. Motorists parked for less than

an hour will be charged $2.50 and once over the

hour, parking is capped at $5 a day.” Charges for

vehicles parked at the temporary Brisbane Road

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VOLUNTEERS RECOGNISED

Volunteers are the backbone of every community and on

December 5 they were recognised across the region for

International Volunteers Day. John Ognino has been

volunteering his time with not-for-profit organisation

Suncare Community Service for almost a year. Currently

studying veterinary science at university, he says the

opportunity to volunteer gives him the chance to work with

people who need company, and learn skills to help him in

the future. Mr Ogino currently visits Suncare customer

Ernest Tebby once a fortnight, where the pair work on

building model boats together. “Ernest was a master builder

before he retired, so he’s the project manager and directs me

as to what we’re working on each visit,” Mr Ogino says. “I

love that building model boats offers a diversity of different

challenges, which require different approaches.” With

volunteer numbers across the region declining since the

onset of the COVID pandemic, organisations, like Suncare,

are always in need of help. Visit suncare.org.au.

USC students Jordyn Krogh

and Jackson Cameron

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Mountain’s Alexander Barnes was part of the team

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A digital First Nations experience, funding assistance for heritagelisted

buildings, and projects supporting our region’s museums and

heritage sector top the list of significant achievements in Sunshine

Coast Council’s Heritage Levy annual report, endorsed at an ordinary

meeting last month. The Heritage Levy is a $13 annual payment,

contributed by all properties in the region, which this year raised $1.9

million to document, research, conserve, protect, promote and

provide access to places, facilities and events that define the stories,

history and values of the people and culture of the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast community portfolio councillor Rick Baberowski

says the Heritage Levy plays a key role in bringing the Sunshine

Coast Heritage Plan 2021–2031, endorsed in February 2021, to life.

TOP AWARD FOR LIGHTNING MANAGER

The manager of the Sunshine Coast’s

top sports team has been recognised

with a prestigious state award.

Sunshine Coast Lightning CEO

Danielle Smith has been named the

Queensland Sports Administrator of

the Year for 2021, at the QSport

Awards in Brisbane. Ms Smith, who

is also a Melbourne Storm board

director, has been a strong advocate

for sport in Queensland during the COVID-19 pandemic. She says she

is humbled by the recognition and proud of the evolution and success

of the club since its inception in the national league in 2017.

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Food

for the

soul

Urban Angels provides 10,000 meals a

month to people in need across the

Sunshine Coast and it all began with one

woman’s big idea. WORDS: Ingrid Nelson.

What began as a labour of

love for Eumundi mum of

three Birgit Sowden 12 years

ago has evolved into a

dream role at the helm of a Sunshine Coast

charity kitchen, a not-for-profit

organisation designed to connect the

community by providing nutritious frozen

meals to those who need it most.

Operated under IFYS, a charitable

organisation providing a range of specialist

support and intervention programs for

children, young people and families, Urban

Angels has been dishing up an unbelievable

10,0000 meals each month to vulnerable

families and individuals on the Coast for

Birgit Sowden

the past six years. But Ms Sowden has been

preparing meals made with love for those

in need long before that.

“It’s what I am, it’s what I do,” she says.

“There is always someone doing it tough

who will benefit greatly from a pre-cooked

meal, whether they are ill or elderly or just

fallen on hard times.

“I have always loved cooking, and

I’ve always had a lot of drive, so as a

stay-at-home mum, when my three boys

were at school, I approached the school

and asked if I could use the home

BY THE NUMBERS

What it takes to prepare 10,000

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• Many 100s of kilos of rice, pasta

and other pantry items

• Over 1500 volunteer hours a month

chopping, cleaning, packaging and

delivering meals door to door.

economic rooms to cook in bulk for

families who may need some support. I had

outgrown our kitchen at home.

“I had a few mums help me set up a

community kitchen and it just went nuts.

We had endless support and donations

from the school community and ended up

cooking around 500 meals per month,

which I never expected to be able to do.”

It wasn’t long before other schools

caught wind of the successful program.

“I met with them and gave them all my

recipes, plus instructions on how to source

ingredients, how to raise funds, everything

they needed to get started,” she says.

As fate would have it, some of the meals

found their way to someone at IFYS and a

seed was planted to develop a similar

program for the charity down the track.

“IFYS asked me to come join them and

set up a community kitchen and that was

how it all began to really develop.”

Describing her role as more of a calling

than a job, Ms Sowden says although she

didn’t realise it at the time, it’s something

she has been preparing for her whole life.

“Everyone has a journey. It took me a

long time to work out what I wanted to do,

but I realised, in hindsight, I had been

doing it all along. I just wasn’t doing it as a

formal vocation.”

But it’s the army of volunteers who

donate their time in the kitchen or driving

the delivery vans, who Ms Sowden credits

as the most important ingredient in this

recipe for success.

“We have four chefs and more than 70

amazing volunteers, who we are so very

grateful for and always make sure they are

happy, because without them none of this

would be possible,” she says.

“Some people are happy to do the

chopping and washing up and there are

others who do the deliveries. Not

everyone can do the delivery work as it

can be quite confronting, you see a lot

and you have to be resilient. People tell

you their stories, so a big part of what we

do is just sit and listen.”

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Volunteer Kerryn Limpus

Ms Sowden says the gift of a meal helps

those who are vulnerable feel supported

and less alone.

“I know from experience food is a great

connector and feedback has shown that

this small gesture of providing a meal has

helped even those in deepest distress to

move closer to inner healing.”

Delivering regularly to schools, migrant

students and families, individuals being

supported by community agencies, young

mums at the STEMM program, as well as

elderly people, families affected by illness

or financial difficulties, the homeless

community any many others, Ms Sowden

says there is a huge demand and more help

is urgently needed.

Fully funded by IFYS, Urban Angels is

supported by organisations such as

OzHarvest, which donates 400 kilos of

produce per week and SecondBite, a

national charity rescuing food that would

otherwise be destroyed.

However, Ms Sowden says donations

are becoming increasingly difficult to

secure and a revenue stream is required.

“I’m a social enterprise nutter, it’s such

a good way for the world to work,” she

says. “When we have revenue coming in

and all of that goes back into what we do

for the community, that is the perfect

model in my mind.”

Having recently been gifted a fully

fitted, state-of-the-art kitchen in

Maroochydore by a generous benefactor,

Ms Sowden says she can now concentrate

on recruiting more delivery volunteers and

fine tuning their distribution to ensure the

help goes to those who need it most.

And of course, donations of time,

money and produce are always welcome.

“Those things are invaluable,” says Ms

Sowden. “All the pennies add up and every

little bit helps.”

For more information on how you can

become a volunteer or to donate to

Urban Angels, contact Birgit Sowden

on 5452 7774/0418 783 928 or

email bsowden@ifys.com.au.

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Sleep bus

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The long-awaited sleep bus for homeless

men is due to begin its trip from Melbourne

to the Sunshine Coast on January 11.

WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

After months of waiting a date has finally been

set for the arrival of a bus that will provide

shelter for men living rough across the Sunshine

Coast community.

Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre’s Derek Hopper says

a sleep bus to house up to 20 men per night is 99 per cent

complete and due to arrive in the region on January 14.

In an effort to address the Sunshine Coast’s growing

homeless emergency, the centre last year began a

fundraising campaign to fit out a sleep bus after it identified

a lack of male crisis accommodation.

Since then, a fundraising campaign was also launched

to fund a pink bus to sleep women and children.

Mr Hopper says after multiple COVID-induced delays

in Melbourne, where the bus has been since April 2021 to

be reconfigured, and border closures that have hampered

the effort to transport the bus into Queensland, the date for

its arrival has been revealed.

Final spray painting job for the sleep bus

“The bus is due to begin its trip un on January 11 ready

for a celebration at Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre on

January 14,” Mr Hopper says.

“The bus is just waiting on a few final touches and the

signage, so it is 99.99 per cent finished.”

Once the first sleep bus arrives, the second bus will be

taken back down to Victoria to be transformed into the

women’s and children’s bus.

Each bus costs $100,000 to transform and the Maroochy

Neighbourhood Centre has been overwhelmed with

community support in raising money to transform the two

buses, which were also donated.

Once transformed, each bus will provide a safe lockable

pod with a television, charging ports and a toilet.

The most recent donation came from local business

owner David Krauter, who has witnessed the homeless

living on the streets around his office premises.

Mr Krauter, from Websites That Sell, is donating $5000

towards the sleep bus project.

“There’s just not enough funding to support the

homeless and the testimony to that is just seeing them in

the park near our previous office,” Mr Krauter says.

“We had people with stashes of their belongings all

around our premises at the time.

“Just imagine not being able to sleep because you’re

worrying that your life and safety is at stake, but also that

your belongings are going to be gone the next morning

when you wake up.”

A recent Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre survey

showed there were 62 people sleeping rough each night

within a five-kilometre radius of the centre.

Males make up 76 per cent of the homeless population

and females make up 24 per cent.

Mr Hopper says with the rental crisis worsening, each

week the centre was seeing more people in need of support.

“It’s got worse,” he adds.

“We’ve got families with two or three kids now sleeping

in their cars because landlords want to sell their place or

put the rent up $200 a week and wages have not gone up to

match that.

“It’s no longer just those with a low income who are

homeless, it’s hitting the middle and working class.

“If you are married or de facto and one of you loses your

job, that’s it – you’re maybe a couple of payments away

from being homeless.

“We have people walk through the door in tears, they

just don’t know what to do.”

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A life of

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Sunshine Coast photographer

Andrew Carruthers has risen above

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“These days I’m interested in the light

and the movement.”

Sunshine Coast wave

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Carruthers is speaking about his

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subsequent abandonment at a Brisbane

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Photographer Andrew Carruthers. Inset: His stunning surf photography.

volunteer position as chaplain for the

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On the other hand, he is proud of his

heritage from the Scottish family that

adopted him. “They were all editors,

publishers and writers,” he says.

“And good, kind parents.”

He explains his adoption through a

unique and positive light.

“It’s like this when you are adopted,”

he says. “You choose your own adventure

story. You get put into another story and

it’s not your family of origin.”

During his childhood, he gained an

inkling of his heritage communicated

through a racist lens.

“It was just said that I had a touch of

the tarbrush in me – that’s all,” he says.

“It was said in a derogatory sense,

and I knew it was something not to

be celebrated.”

At 19, Mr Carruthers joined the

Australian RAAF where he worked filling

F-111 fuel tanks. Eight years later he was

discharged as medically unfit. The

exposure to high-grade solvents had

ruined his health. To this day, one of the

results from the solvents includes

chronic headaches from a cyst in his

brain which blinds his left eye, he says.

Additionally, the poisons have damaged

all his internal organs.

Nevertheless, an internal

determination had led him through a

life-long study of theology and onto

becoming a chaplain and youth worker.

“I was the first school chaplain at

Nambour High School,” he says.

“I loved it, but after three years, my

health got the better of me and I had

to leave.”

Mr Carruthers explains that he is not

a religious man, but he comes from

spiritual place.

‘I am a follower of Jesus /God, but I

have trouble with religion,” he says.

Following the school role, he moved

to work from his home office and became

heavily involved with the Christian

Surfers Association.

“I did admin and mentoring,” he says.

He also explains how their network

stretches around the world, including

building a youth centre in Bali after the

nightclub bombing and doing volunteer

building work in Peru after a volcano

erupted.

For many years, his work has also

included the volunteer position of

chaplain to the Longboard World Tour.

He loves this group of surfers, saying: “It’s

a sort of a tribal culture there and in my

role, I’m anything from a father, brother

or mate.”

“With professional sportspeople, it’s all

about their sporting achievements, their

sense of value and self-worth is all tied up

with that.

“It’s all about what you do, not who

you are.”

Mr Carruthers, says when these

athletes have to face failure, that’s when

he’s there, to connect them to their

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whole person.

“I’ve married them and buried them. I

am there to connect them with

counselling – to give them back a sense of

wellbeing, spiritually and mentally.”

However, he has also experienced his

own physical challenges and twice his wife

and two adult children have nearly lost

him due to acute heart attacks.

“It’s like this,” he explains. “If heaven is

a party, I’ve got the invite, but I’m just not

ready to go just yet.”

So, he keeps on ticking, even

with a recent diagnosis of solvent

encephalopathy, which transcribes to

early onset dementia, he is not ready to let

go. Instead, he and his wife are packing up

and going travelling.

“If it gets worse, well at least I’ve done

this. If it doesn’t, it’s still good.”

“Look, I’ve had a chronic disease

since I was 25,” he says. “And I won’t let it

define me.”

That’s why he wakes each morning at

3.50am and is in the ocean by 4.15am

taking brilliant photographs of waves.

“It’s cathartic and healing for me,”

he says.

“I’m just compelled to do it – it doesn’t

matter if I sell them or not, I just do it.”

And finally, he says:

“A day in the ocean is much better,

than a day you’re not in the ocean.”

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BUY LOCAL PROMOTION

Local

winner

Eumundi Markets and Louise Formosa (inset)

A great place to start

The region’s markets are not only incubators for new local businesses,

but also provide wider economic and community benefits.

One of the most organic ways for

small business owners to get

established and connect with

customers is through markets.

Louise Formosa from Eumundi

Chamber of Commerce says markets are

important for homegrown success.

“The markets provide visitors with

the opportunity to actually meet local

fashion designers, musicians,

woodcraftsmen and jewellery makers,

and there is always that amazing feeling

of connection and building of

relationships,” Ms Formosa says.

“In today’s world of centralised

shopping facilities and mass production

lines, it’s the very opposite at the markets

as visitors often go home with a story of

a market stall owner they met or how the

product they purchased was made. This

adds so much more value to local products.

Then each visitor tells a friend their story

and by doing so, more and more people

learn to reconnect with buying locally.”

Ms Formosa says markets provide a

unique starting point for small businesses.

“Markets also provide a brilliant

opportunity for micro business start-ups

as there is relatively lower risk in setting up

and renting a market stall compared with

renting a retail shop,” she says.

“The markets enable entrepreneurs

to test their product, and make

improvements, if needed.

“One of the most satisfying things to

watch is a micro business start up, grow

and eventually step into retail shops in

other areas of the Sunshine Coast, or start

exporting or manufacturing, which in turn

leads to job creation and building a more

resilient economy.

“The markets enable people to become

self-employed, or downsize, re-start or

achieve work/life balances they haven’t

been able to do before.”

Ms Formosa says pre-COVID, Eumundi

Markets attracted around 1.2 million

visitors per year. It is one of the most

significant tourism attractions on the

Sunshine Coast. The markets, which

support 600 micro businesses weekly,

also bring significant economic benefit to

other aspects of the town, with the market

space and car park leased by local

not-for-profit organisations.

“With funds raised from market stall

fees or parking fees, these associations

have been able to improve the market

facilities, invest funds into other historical

buildings, purchase land, employ people

and engage local contractors.”

Visit buylocalsunshinecoast.com.au.

BUY LOCAL, WIN LOCAL

We’re calling on the Sunshine Coast community to support local

businesses by buying from a store with a door or online from a local win

business. When you buy local, you are directly supporting local families,

jobs and helping our local economy to bounce back from the impacts of

COVID-19. The council is giving four lucky winners $2000 to spend on their

chosen products and services in the Sunshine Coast region. To enter spend $10 in

the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area, and enter your details and receipt on the

Buy Local Sunshine Coast website to go into the draw to win $2000 to spend with

local businesses.

Buy Local Sunshine Coast is an initiative

supported by Sunshine Coast Council.

YOUR SUNSHINE COAST

LOCAL MARKET GUIDE

Wednesday

Eumundi Markets

Friday

Currimundi Lake Twilight Market

Nights on Ocean (every second Friday)

Marcoola Market

Caloundra Twilight Markets (last Friday of

the month)

Saturday

Eumundi Markets

Marcoola Market

Kawana Waters Artisans & Farmers Markets

Landsborough Market

Pomona Country Markets

Yandina Country Markets

Sunday

Mill Street Markets

The Caloundra Street Fair

Arthur Street Country Markets

Cotton Tree Markets

Fishermans Road Market

Maleny Sunday Markets

Noosa Farmers Market

Noosa Marina Markets

Peregian Markets

(first and third Sunday)

Sunshine Coast Collective Markets

(second and fourth Sunday)

BUSINESS PROFILE

Eumundi Pavilion Markets is a beautiful

outdoor shopping area offering an array

of boutique shops, a restaurant, barber,

locally roasted Clandestino coffee,

masseuse, dog groomer and a wellness

studio available for hire. Owners Gabby

and Scott Fletcher-Ralph took over this

‘hidden gem’ in June with the focus of

creating a space for the local community.

Whether it be a yoga class followed by

coffee and shopping, or a special event

organised by the on-site management

team, everyone is welcome. Located off

79 Memorial Drive, the space is open

Wednesday and Saturday, 8am to 2pm.

Q&A Gabby and Scott

Fletcher-Ralph

What does it mean to you to be a local

business?

Having a local business on the Sunshine

Coast, especially in Eumundi, is an honour

Congratulations to Nicola Thomson, the

week one winner of the current Buy Local

Win Local campaign. Having not worn

makeup for most of the year due to masks,

Ms Thomson re-stocked her makeup kit

during the recent sales at Sunshine Plaza.

Hearing about the Buy Local campaign,

she entered the competition and won. A

Sunshine Coast resident for 21 years,

currently living in the Glass House

Mountains, Ms Thomson is organising her

street’s annual Christmas party and says

the prize money will be put back into the

community. “I was very excited to learn I had

won the prize as I was shopping locally in

preparation for the Christmas street party,

which I am the host this year,” she says. “I

will be using the money to support my local

businesses and trades. It is so important to

support local businesses as it creates jobs

and provides income in these difficult times.”

and a dream we’ve always had. Knowing

we are playing a part in supporting and

creating new opportunities for our locals

is what makes it rewarding.

How important is buying local to

support Sunshine Coast small

businesses?

When you buy local you are supporting

local families and our local economy.

We are helping to create jobs and

opportunities for our friends and

neighbours.

What opportunities do local market

spaces give small businesses to be

successful?

Many small businesses have struggled

during the pandemic and more recently

we’ve seen a decline in stallholders. We

believe that now is a better time than

any to believe in yourself and share your

talent with others. At the Pavilion we

also offer casual market stalls for

creative individuals wanting to showcase

their talents to the local community and

visitors.

How can the Sunshine Coast ensure

they are supporting local businesses

this holiday season?

As the holiday season quickly

approaches, small businesses are

counting on local support more than

ever. Whether it’s buying a gift or

meeting with friends, please be sure to

stop by and support all the wonders our

hidden gem has to offer.



COUNCIL TO TRIAL NEW

TECHNIQUE TO NOURISH

OUR BEACHES

A technique new to the Sunshine Coast will

be used to address erosion at one of the

region’s most popular beaches.

Sunshine Coast Council has

announced it will trial an innovative

method of sand nourishment at

Maroochydore to protect the popular area

from the effects of severe weather.

The technique, called nearshore

nourishment, has not been used in the

region before and it involves importing

sand from outside the area and placing it in

the water, about 300 metres off the beach.

Waves, currents and tides will then

deposit the sand onto our beaches,

providing an additional buffer to future

storms and coastal erosion. The traditional

method is to beef up the beach itself, rather

than drop sand offshore.

Sunshine Coast Council’s environment

portfolio councillor Peter Cox says the

Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy guides

the Council’s work to manage our region’s

beaches from the risk of future erosion.

“A lot of work has gone on behind the

scenes over several years to inform the

long-term management of our coastline,”

he says. “We are using coastal data captured

through wave buoys, beach surveys,

NEWS

hydrographic surveys, ecological

monitoring, and wind data to shape the

project.This is in addition to studies that

have shown that there is a limited supply of

sand on the Sunshine Coast.

“Maroochydore Beach has been subject

to significant erosion events over the years

and adding new sand from outside the

region, such as the Spitfire Channel in

Moreton Bay, will help nourish the area and

protect from further erosion.

“The trial will supplement the existing

sand re-nourishment program that involves

collecting sand from the Maroochy River

and pumping it onto the beach. Trialling

the new technique will assist us to make

evidence-based decisions about the future

management of our coastline.”

For more information, visit

sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/

Planning-and-Projects/Infrastructure-

Projects/Maroochydore-Nearshore-

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NEWS

Hitting the

road for

charity

Fast facts

• In Australia there are more than

50,000 children in foster care.

• By age seven, 92 per cent of

children in foster care are below

the average reading level.

• 75 per cent of children in care do

not complete schooling.

• 42 per cent of children in care will

experience five or more foster care

relocations in their lifetimes.

Every day cyclists get their hearts

pumping by taking on Buderim’s hills,

but a charity event is challenging

cyclists to climb nine of the town’s hills

in three hours to raise money for a

great cause. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

An event that challenges cyclists

to tackle nine of Buderim’s hills

in three hours is happening

again this year.

After a break in 2020, the Buderim 9

Challenge is back. The event, which is not

for the faint-hearted, will see cyclist test

themselves on December 19 as they

attempt to ride 76 kilometres for a

worthy cause.

Event organiser David Wighton says

the challenge, which is now in its ninth

year, began after a group of cyclists

thought they would give the town’s biggest

road climbs a go in one ride.

“It’s grown from there and has become

a really big charity event as well,” Mr

Wighton says.

“They are all really tough climbs on

their own but you put the nine together

and it’s a really challenging event.”

Starting at The University of the

Sunshine Coast, cyclists make their way

up and down the hills of Dixon, Cogill,

Ballinger, Crosby Hill, Glenmount, Mons,

Lindsay, Jones and Mooloolaba roads,

finishing back at USC.

Riders can choose to take part in the

Buderim three, six or nine, or the electric

bike event.

Mr Wighton because of the gruelling

course, only 50 per cent of riders

complete all nine hills in the time frame

to become true “Buderim niners”.

“Some people do it every year and

they never make the nine hills,” he says.

“It’s a three-hour event, so you have

to be back within the time and you do as

many hills as you can in that time. It’s

tough getting up the hills but it can be

pretty quick getting down the hills.”

The event attracts a variety of riders

but is most popular with seasoned

amateur road cyclists. This year the

oldest rider is 75 years of age.

The 2021 event will raise money for

The Pyjama Foundation, which supports

the dreams of children living in foster

care.

Mr Wighton is expecting 300 cyclists

to participate in the event, with plenty of

vantage points for spectators.

“You can stay on top of Buderim

and just move along from King Street to

William Street and see the riders as they

reach the top of the hills.”

The event will coincide with

Australian Cycling Academy’s Sunshine

Coast cycle weekend for elite riders.

Registrations for the Buderim 9

Challenge are open at buderim9.com.au.

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

INFLATION

EXPLAINED

Darryl Watt,

Ord Minnett

Buderim.

The lift in inflation this year has been a

source of concern for investors. Whether

inflation can be sustained at higher

rates, however, is the subject of much

debate.

Our base case is that some of the

recent price spikes are transitory. That

said, even with some easing in these

transitory factors (travel prices, labour

shortages and supply bottlenecks),

inflation is likely to settle at higher levels

than previously and is likely to be back

within central bank target bands. So,

how should investors approach this

scenario?

Equities are better placed to deal

with inflationary periods compared

with other asset classes such as cash and

fixed income. This is because inflation

normally implies stronger economic

conditions and because companies

can pass through higher prices to

consumers. So, in a healthy inflation

environment, equities should perform

relatively well.

A stagflation scenario – a

combination of slow economic growth

and relatively high unemployment

(stagnation) accompanied by rising

prices (inflation) – would be less

favourable for equities, but they should

still perform better than fixed-income

assets (where we are underweight) given

the latter’s returns are fixed and would

be eroded by inflation.

Within the equity market, rising

inflation favours cyclicals, while

defensive sectors are the ones that

tend to lag an inflationary cycle.

Major central banks have had

difficulty lifting inflation, and sustaining

it, since the 2007-08 global financial

crisis, if not before.

Australia’s inflation rate has been

on a downward trajectory, and until the

latest data for the September quarter,

had been below the Reserve Bank of

Australia’s (RBA) two to three per cent

target band. Meanwhile, at the extreme

end, Japan has been experiencing bouts

of deflation for a quarter of a century!

These scenarios came about despite

attempts by central banks to use their

monetary policy tools, in other words

interest rate cuts and quantitative easing,

to stimulate demand, and therefore

inflation, to within their target range.

This year, however, there has been a

noticeable upturn in inflation, led by the

US, where the core consumer price index

has already jumped from 1.6 per cent

year-on-year (YoY) to 4.6 per cent YoY. In

the euro zone, a similar measure has

risen from 0.2 per cent YoY to 2.1 per

cent YoY, while Japan has swung to

inflation of 0.1 per cent YoY from

deflation of -1 per cent. In Australia, the

trimmed mean consumer price index,

the RBA’s preferred measure, has risen

from 1.1 per cent YoY to 2.1 per cent YoY.

Darryl Watt is a representative of Ord Minnett Limited,

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financial advice only and does not consider your personal

circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you.

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advice from a licensed financial adviser and consider the

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SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL PROMOTION

More Festive Garden tickets released!

Don’t delay - limited extra free tickets are available now to experience the magic of The Festive Garden.

Santa says you’ve been very good boys

and girls this year, so he’s decided to

release more tickets to The Festive

Garden – Council’s new walk-through

Christmas Lights experience.

From 17 to 21 December, the Maroochy

Regional Bushland Botanic Garden will

transform into a magical place, where elves,

carollers and twinkling lights await.

Book early at events.sunshinecoast.qld.

gov.au/festive gardens to avoid

disappointment.

On the night, expect to find Christmas

spirit in abundance, beautiful lights in a

magical setting, face painting, Santa, the

chance to write a letter to the big man himself,

elves, entertainment and food trucks.

Allow 1.5 hours for a magical experience

or for those who need to get the littlies to bed,

come early for a quick Christmas fix.

We’ve teamed up with Sunbus to deliver

free shuttles, which will run continuously

between the University of the Sunshine Coast

Transit Centre and the botanic gardens from

5.30pm, with the last bus returning at 9pm

each evening. Visitors should park at the

University of the Sunshine Coast and wait for a

free shuttle bus to take them to the experience.

The last bus will leave the university at 8pm.

The travel time is about 12 minutes each way.

Access to the experience is via park and

ride only – patrons will not be able to park or

enter directly from the garden.

The Sunbus Express is accessible and able

to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and

mobility devices.

For those who cannot access a bus, add this

information when booking and an event

officer will be in touch to assist.

For more information, including

links to the latest

COVID-19 restrictions

as it applies to

festivals and events

and to book, visit

events.sunshine

coast.qld.gov.au/

thefestivegarden.

IS YOUR POOL SAFE?

Summer and swimming on the Sunshine

Coast go hand-in-hand, but is your

swimming pool safe?

Pools capable of holding more than

300mm in depth – which includes all

swimming pools, spas, portable and

inflatable pools – must comply with the

Queensland pool safety standard.

Pool owners should be doing regular

checks to ensure their pool barriers are

compliant. Be sure your pool is summer

ready by visiting Council’s website for more

information about pool safety compliance.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Council’s customer contact counters and

reception desks will be closed from 2pm

24 December and will reopen on 4 January.

From 29 to 31 December, you can still

contact Council via phone, web chat, email

and call back.

The Maroochydore Planning, Building,

Plumbing and Development counter will

also be closed during this time and any

calls to 5475PLAN will be redirected to

customer contact.

Visit Council’s website for more details.



SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL PROMOTION

DID YOU KNOW

Shorebirds are also called wader birds. They cannot

land on water or swim.

This means there’s no stopping once they start

their long journey across the Pacific Ocean. They fly

non-stop for days, sometimes for a week or more.

They can sleep using half their brain during flying.

Once they arrive, they’re desperate for a proper nap

– give them space to sleep with their whole brain.

LATEST EXHIBITION LANDS

HERO UAP

Emily Floyd

Poll 2017 cast

aluminium,

automotive

paint.

Courtesy of

the artist

and Anna

Schwartz

Gallery

Don’t miss the latest exhibition at Caloundra Regional

Gallery, The Art of Making: art in public spaces on

show from 10 December until 30 January.

This unique exhibition celebrates artists working in

the public realm, and the enduring creative advocacy

of Urban Art Projects. You’ll find designs, maquettes,

images and sculptures capturing the public art journey

– from concept to completion.

The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am

and located at 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.

Entry is free. Visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

FACT

More than 3000 people

have already viewed

Council’s updated Flood

Mapping and

Information online.

It can help you prepare for

emergencies and know

how to use land when

building or renovating.

We can’t prevent floods

from happening, but we

can reduce their impact by

understanding our

flood risk.

View the maps via

sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

floodmapping.

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CONVERSATION

@sunshinecoastcouncil

@councilscc

@sunshinecoastcouncil

Sunshine Coast Council

sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

GET THE JAB DONE

If you haven’t already done so, now is the

time to get your COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccination is our ticket to a safer future,

and our best defence in the fight against

COVID-19.

The sooner our community is vaccinated,

the greater the likelihood we can start to

move on from the impacts of this pandemic

on our jobs, our families and many of the

things we enjoy.

Come on, Sunshine Coast, let’s get the

jab done. Visit Queensland Health’s

website health.qld.gov.au.

FREE ADVENTURES

ON OUR DOORSTEP

As the days get warmer, it’s time to get out

and about to enjoy the great outdoors, and

the Coastal Pathway is the perfect

destination!

The Coastal Pathway offers a safe,

off-road, connected pathway from Bells

Creek in the south to Coolum in the north.

Whether you’re out for a leisurely walk,

run, or bike ride for fitness or fun with the

family there are many different Coastal

Pathway adventures.

To plan your next adventure visit

Council’s website and search for ‘Coastal

Pathway’.

The last year has been among the most

extraordinary I’ve seen in more than 10

years in local government. Residents

across our community have been tested in

so many ways as we have worked

together to manage the impacts of the

COVID-19 pandemic and through the

recovery period.

Despite the many challenges, our region

has a lot to be proud of, and the annual

State of our Region address ensures the

many outstanding achievements of our

region and our community do not go

unrecognised.

Through our collective efforts, our

Council has continued to service the

needs of our residents and supported local

business and industry to keep money

circulating locally and keep people

employed – all the while, helping each

other to adjust to the new ‘COVID normal’.

Council has put together a short video

showcasing significant 2021 events, which

I encourage you to watch by visiting

Council’s website.

May I take this opportunity to wish

everyone a happy Christmas and look

forward to a bright, healthy and prosperous

new year.

Mark Jamieson

Mayor

Sunshine Coast Council

FROM

THE

MAYOR


Local

news

Danielle and John Pearce of C3 Powerhouse in Warana

A DECADE OF

DONATIONS

A Caloundra church is donating generously to

those in need. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

A

Warana church has racked up an incredible

decade of donations for members of the

Sunshine Coast community in need over

the Christmas period.

This year the C3 Powerhouse church has raised

$30,000 to organise 300 hampers filled with Christmas

goodies, something senior pastor John Pearce says the

entire congregation enjoys supporting. “We have a very

generous group of people who love being part of the

community and giving to the community,” Mr Pearce says.

“Early November every year we announce the

donation campaign and people give spontaneously and

generously. Then we have a team of 40 volunteers who

come in for a few days and pack everything up.

“We have people who were recipients of hampers in

years gone by now up on their feet and giving money to

give someone else a hamper, so it’s great to see how it is

being paid forward.”

Mr Pearce says over 10 years, the church has prepared

close to $250,000 worth of hampers that are donated

across the community where needed most.

“We work with chaplains through local schools and

they pick up a few to give to families in need within their

school community,” he says.

“We also work with child safety groups like Sunny

Kids, Act for Kids and IFYS to give them out, and there are

people within our own church community who are doing

it tough so we send them out as well.”

The hampers are filled with non-perishable goods,

including Christmas cakes, tinned meat and vegetables,

and games so families can enjoy a Christmas feast without

the associated expenses.

“Christmas can be really tough for lots of families, so

for us this can be a really practical way to share love with

people,” Mr Pearce says.

“It’s a chance to say we care and that there are people

out there who care.”

As well as the annual hamper drive, C3 Powerhouse

gives up to $50,000 annually to a range of organisations.

This December the church will donate $10,000 to IFYS

for its homeless hub and $10,000 to Caloundra’s Gateway

Care, which provides programs and services for residents

in the Caloundra region to alleviate hardships.

“We try to give to community groups each year,

somewhere between $20,000 to $50,000,” Mr Pearce says.

“There is a percentage we do locally and we also

recently sent $10,000 over to Afghanistan to help with

relief work. These funds are put aside for our board from

what comes in from regular giving.”

Mr Pearce and his wife Danielle have been the senior

ministers of C3 Powerhouse since 2000. Today the church

has a community of 1000 people from all walks of life.

CRUISING INTO CHRISTMAS

A charitable Christmas tradition is making its debut on the

Sunshine Coast this year. At the inaugural Sunshine Coast

Classic Car Christmas Pageant, classic car lovers will give

their support to locals with cancer.

Classic car owners Rick and Jaz Hoy (pictured) have

previously used their 1960 Bentley for various charities to

deliver gifts to children. This year they are donating their

time to drive the coastal route from Buderim up to Noosa,

and passengers have the opportunity to purchase a seat in

the classic car through an online auction. All profits will go

to Bloomhill Cancer Care, which provides personalised

support for those touched by cancer at its wellness centre

in Buderim.

“We thought, this year we should take this to a whole

new level and organise a huge fundraiser that’ll be so much

fun and celebrate everything we love about Christmas,” Mr

Hoy says. “We’ve been helping Bloomhill for a few years,

but now we’re seeing our friends in business and people

with beautiful classic cars getting behind it. Our intentions

are for this pageant to become a Christmas tradition.”

So far there are about 30 cars registered for the

pageant on December 17, which will begin at Buderim

Wanderers Football Club and cruise through Mooloolaba

and Cotton Tree before heading north to Noosa. To bid

for a seat, or become an event sponsor, visit

sunshinecoastchristmaspageant.com.au.

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journalist Caitlin Zerafa know about

it! Phone 5444 0152 or email:

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BUDERIM COMMUNITY

GROUP RELEASES 75TH

ANNIVERSARY BOOK

The Buderim War Memorial Community

Association (BWMCA) has released a book

commemorating the history and 75th

anniversary of the association.

BWMCA president Errol Richardson

says while 75th anniversary celebrations

have been postponed twice after initial

plans for 2020, the association is keen to

acknowledge the milestone with the

release of the book and an unveiling of an

honour roll recognising BWMCA honorary

life members and past presidents.

The book, Celebrating the Buderim War

Memorial Community Association 75th

Anniversary, has been edited by BWMCA

member Lee Rasmussen.

Mrs Rasmussen is the daughter of

Graeme Ensoll, who is a stalwart of the

BWMCA, honorary life member and jointly

responsible for the restoration of the Old

Post Office in Buderim in 1999.

Mrs Rasmussen says the book includes

information about BWMCA, which was

formed in 1945 to create a living memorial

to the wartime sacrifice of the service men

and women of World War I and II.

“The book includes information about

the association today as well as its history

and its heritage properties – the Old Post

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BWMCA life member Simon Whittle with

Lee Rasmussen

Office, Pioneer Cottage and the Buderim

War Memorial Hall,” Mrs Rasmussen says.

“It also includes information about

some of the more than 70 community

groups affiliated with the BWMCA.

“The process of collecting information

from long-serving BWMCA members, the

affiliate organisations and the Buderim

Historical Society was a very interesting

experience, particularly as I have lived in

Buderim for such a short time.”

The honour roll is also on display at the

Buderim War Memorial Hall and copies of

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Most of my best days at Sunshine Coast

University Hospital start with operational

services officer Karen greeting me and

thousands of others with an enthusiastic

welcome and sincere “have a great day!”.

I marvel at her relentless energy and

warmth, which until one day recently

I’d never seen wane. On this day she sat

uncharacteristically quiet, looking a little

shaken. It turned out she’d just been

abused by a man who took offence to

being prompted to wear a mask while

visiting a public hospital full of sick people.

Karen told me it happens regularly but

this incident was particularly heated and

resulted in staff and visitors having to step

in to help her, and security then escorting

the entitled fellow to his appointment.

Thank God for people like Karen – the

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at Magnolia

quiet achievers in our midst who deserve

but rarely receive reward for their selfless

approach to life. They think beyond

themselves and their immediate needs and

focus on what they can do to make the day

better for someone else.

Richard Lane from The Coffee Crew

has attended Wishlist and 92.7 Mix FM’s

Give Me 5 events for more than a decade,

providing a caffeine fix at early morning

broadcasts and donating every cent to the

cause.

Escape Hatch, the legendary local

group of Brendan Hogan and Steve Schultz,

has given countless evenings and

weekends to perform at Wishlist charity

events, donating their time to save us costs

because they believe in the cause. So too,

local gin distillery Sunshine and Sons.

To each I say thank you and I hope

you take some inspiration from this recent

social media post I read: “Thank you to the

man who gave me 20p in the car park at

West Middlesex hospital last Tuesday

morning when I found myself short for

parking. Thanks to you I was able see my

father alive for the last time. He died that

afternoon.”

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Project updates for division three

I’m pleased to advise the Coastal

Pathway’s link at Warana is now open

between Beach Access 236 (Minkara

Street) and the northern side of Beach

Access 235 (Langura Street). This is a great

result and I’m sure the community will

make good use of the new section during

the summer holiday period.

Since my last column, we’ve also

progressed several other projects including

footpath connections in Wurtulla, a

basketball half-court in Crummunda Park,

Wurtulla, and picnic seating at Aroona

Park.

Shade sail Grahame Stewart Park

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Enjoy the festive season

After another big year, I’d like to take this

opportunity to wish everyone a happy

festive season. I hope you can all enjoy a

safe and happy Christmas with some down

time to relax and connect with family and

wish you all the best for 2022.

I look forward to continuing to

positively represent division three and

tackling any challenges that come our

way. I encourage you to reach out with any

concerns or feedback via email at peter.

cox@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or call my

office on 5420 8978.

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Shine bright from the water

The always entertaining Mooloolaba

Christmas Boat Parade returns to the

Coast’s social calendar on December 18

from 7pm. Spectators will line every

vantage point along the parade course

from The Wharf Mooloolaba to Minyama,

and Buddina to Kawana to enjoy the huge

spectacle of decorated and brightly lit

vessels. Each boat will be vying for best

dressed, with competition prizes donated

by local businesses. It’s all for a good

cause with the Mooloolaba Yacht Club to

donate parade entry fees to local charity

DV Safe Phone. To enter the parade visit

mooloolabayachtclub.com.au.

Enjoy Australian bush poetry

Caloundra Bush Poetry and Writers Group

meets on the second Tuesday of the month

from 1.30pm to 4pm at Caloundra

Community Centre, 58A Queen Street,

Caloundra. It is ideal for lovers of bush

poetry, and those who write or enjoy

reciting original and well-known poems.

Sounds of Christmas cheer

at Twin Waters

Twin Waters Residents’ Association’s

Christmas carols and fireworks event is

happening on December 12 at Sunshine

Coast Convention Centre at Novotel Twin

Waters. This year will include a children’s

pageant, lively music and performances

for the whole family, with Santa to make

a special appearance. Proceeds from this

event will go to PlayConnect Playgroup at

North Shore Community Centre, which is

designed for families of children up to six

years with autism spectrum disorder or

developmental delays in communication,

behaviour or social skills. Doors open at

5pm and entry is via gold coin donation.

Raffles and food will be available to

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is the 10th anniversary calendar and

features 13 display pages of beautifully

photographed birds, bugs, butterflies,

landscapes, underwater scenes and Aussie

icons. This year the organisation received

more than 650 entries from local

photographers. Proceeds from sales will go

back into CNSCC for community coastal

conservation, including protecting local

turtles. For a list of locations to purchase

a calendar, visit coolumcoastcare.org.au.

Group makes a difference for

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students, mentors students at the

University of the Sunshine Coast and assists

young mothers to complete secondary

school. Membership is open to all women

who hold a university degree from any

country. Visit graduatewomen.org.au.

Club restore fundraiser boat

A dedicated group from the Caloundra

Woodworking Club recently completed

restorations on a sailing dinghy. The

four-metre Acorn 13 was donated by a

generous Maleny benefactor. After many

hours of hard work, the boat is in pristine

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Dec 11

Dec 18 Dec 12

A CELTIC CHRISTMAS

After a year of COVID-related separations,

Sunshine Coast crowds will come together to

witness the magic of A Celtic Christmas. The

show’s combination of contemporary style

and heartfelt tones means it has something

for every member of the family. Combining

red-hot rhythms, award-winning talent and

music under mistletoe, the show follows the

story of two star-crossed lovers, and a whole

lot of merry mischief from one cheeky elf.

When: Saturday, December 18, 6.45pm.

Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade,

Bokarina.

Tickets: Children, $59.90, adult, $69.90 via

venue114.com.au/events/celtic-christmas.

BUDERIM COMMUNITY CAROLS

The Buderim Village Park will once again come

alive with festive spirit, with the community

coming together for Buderim Community

Carols. Organisers are even more excited than

ever to be preparing for carols this year, after

their cancellation in 2020. Rosanna Natoli

from 7NEWS Sunshine Coast will be MC and

there will be a special appearance by Santa

Claus. Locals and visitors are invited to join in

on the popular annual event, hosted by the

BWMCA and Community Bank Buderim.

When: Sunday, December 12, 6pm.

Where: Buderim Village Park, 5 Church Street,

Buderim.

Tickets: Entry by gold coin donation.

Dec 10 & 11

DECK THE WALLS WITH ART THIS

CHRISTMAS

This is your chance to purchase original

artwork and visit the working studio of local

artist Denise Lamby. Ms Lamby, of Bci Art

Studio, runs her studio space/gallery in

Mooloolaba. You have the opportunity to

explore the eclectic creativity and mindchallenging

outcomes from this local talent

who transforms unexpected materials

including recycled paper, tea bags,

aluminium can tabs, plastic bags and bottle

tops into inspiring works of art.

When: Friday, December 10, 4pm to 7pm,

and Saturday, December 11, 10am to 3pm.

Where: Bci Art Studio, 17 Aldinga Place,

Mooloolaba.

Tickets: Framed prints from $25, original

framed artworks from $35. Register via

bit.ly/31faEw8.

NAB AFL AUSKICK ON THE BEACH

This is the famous NAB AFL Auskick program

but delivered on beautiful Dicky Beach. All

kids aged five to 12 years are invited – no

football experience is needed. In fact, you

don’t even need your shoes. This is a

Queensland-first program, providing a new,

super-fun way of playing footy these school

holidays. The event will combine many

aspects of the traditional NAB AFL Auskick

program with beach-themed activities and

beach safety initiatives.

When: Saturday, December 11, 10am to

1pm.

Where: Coochin Street, Dicky Beach.

Tickets: $75 includes bag, beach footy and

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Dec 11

Dec 10 Dec 15

NAMBOUR FORECOURT LIVE

Kick off the festive season with Nambour

Forecourt Live, which is back, bigger than

ever and this time shining the spotlight

on local singer/songwriters, craft brewers,

artists, circus performers and more! Food

will be available from a wood-fired pizza

food truck and Tram Co will run a licensed

bar. Donut decorating, Christmas ornament

decorating, free face painting and circus

performers will all be a part of this Christmas

special version of Nambour Forecourt Live.

Take the whole family along for a fun, free

community event.

When: Friday, December 10, 4pm to 8.30pm.

Where: Nambour Forecourt, Currie Street,

Nambour.

Tickets: Free event. Register via

bit.ly/3D4tEL2.

A HOLLY CHRISTMAS

Deck the Halls with Buddy Holly and

celebrate Christmas with an incredible

collection of favourites performed by Scott

‘Buddy’ Cameron and his band. Hear

Christmas classics such as Santa Clause Is

Coming To Town, Jingle Bell Rock, Blue

Christmas and Little Drummer Boy as well as

some Buddy Holly rock ‘n’ roll classics like

Peggy Sue, Rave On, Oh Boy and It’s So Easy.

It’s a show that has had outstanding reviews

everywhere it has toured. It’s full of energy

and the accurate recreations of the hits are

just as you remember hearing them.

When: Wednesday, December 15, 11am.

Where: The Events Centre Caloundra,

20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.

Tickets: $22.50 via theeventscentre.com.au/

product/a-holly-christmas.

Phone: 5491 4240.

BARREL OF LAUGHS CHRISTMAS

SHOW

Head along to The Barrel for a hilarious

night of dining, drinking and laughing out

loud as Clouds Vineyard and Funny Coast

Comedy presents the Barrel of Laughs

Christmas Show. Enjoy a two-course dinner

and a world-class stand-up comedy show

featuring headliner Damien Power – the

most exhilarating voice on the Australian

comedy circuit – hosted by the brilliant

Ellen Briggs, with the hilarious Craig

Quartermaine and Jo Gowda in support.

When: Saturday, December 11, 6pm to

10pm.

Where: The Barrel at Clouds Vineyard,

787 Landsborough Maleny Road, Bald

Knob.

Tickets: $75 to $125 via bit.ly/3o7pKwO.

Dec 17

BLUES ARCADIA

Get prepared for an uninhibited oldfashioned

soul stomp revival when Blues

Arcadia take to the stage in Eumundi,

supported by special guest Jen Mize. Blues

Arcadia continue to forge their reputation

as dirty-soul heroes by injecting fresh new

energy into 21st century rhythm and blues

while channelling the passion and urgency

of the old-school soul revival shows.

Combining the Stax and Motown era with

Chicago and Memphis blues, Blues Arcadia

deliver wild live shows, which have

established them as one of Australia’s

most electrifying blues/soul outfits.

When: Friday, December 17, 7.30pm.

Where: The Imperial Hotel Eumundi,

1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.

Tickets: $28.60 via bit.ly/3d8NHgK.

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Christmas is set to be even

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To achieve a fresh new look

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non-traditional colours or

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How pretty is this Adairs

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Save the fine china

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• Choose natural materials,

tones and textures.

The Aura Garden Outdoor Egg Chair is

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a shopaholic or wish Santa would just

put a gift for everybody in his sack so

you didn’t need to think, ’tis the season to go

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First and foremost, Christmas is

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trimmed with shiny baubles, tinsel and

decorations. You have the option of a ‘live’

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the many different shapes, sizes and colours

that come in a box ready to put together

while playing Christmas carols.

Final touches that will really put you in

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it’s now time to cover every possible square

centimetre of floor underneath and around

the tree, so let’s get ready to shop until we

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table can be so much fun. With a little prep,

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MY OPINION

the season for a glass of

bubbles or two, but some

bottle shops have

‘Tis

introduced ‘stock restraints’

so they do not run out of Christmas liquid

cheer. At some places, there is a limit to

the number of bottles of champagne you

can buy each time you stock up on plonk,

thanks to global supply chains bringing

about a big dry of the French fizz.

Australia is the world’s sixth largest

quaffer of French champagne, slurping

and sipping down 8.5 million bottles of

Pol Roger, Veuve, Moët and Mumm and a

stack of others each year. But a survey in

recent times pinpoints Buderim residents

as gold medal booze hounds.

Our glorious Buderim residents have

managed to buy more champagne than

any other suburb in Australia over a

12-month period, knocking Mosman off

the top position. Well, you sassy little

soaks, you. The folk on top of the hill are

sitting quite smug with their champagne

habits. Who knew Buderim was all about

the liquid lunch or the drink at dinner?

I have new champagne flutes this year,

thanks to Kmart. They are covered in gold

stars and I plan to get a gold star in

committing to drinking the stars.

CHAMPAGNE

GAMES

Sami Muirhead says champagne is being rationed

by bottle shops this year, so start stocking up if you

want plenty of bubbles for Christmas Day.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator.

For more from Sami tune into Mix FM.

My kids have grown up playing a game

called Catch The Cork, which involves

everyone standing 10 or so metres away

from the person with the bottle of

champagne. The bottle is opened and as

the cork sails into the air, it is like the

Hunger Games as everyone tries to catch

it. If anyone succeeds, they are paid the

handsome sum of $10.

Only two people have ever caught the

cork in two decades. One kid who I just

met that day actually pushed my kids in

the pool to make sure he caught that

sucker. The other person to win was my

brother-in-law and he played against kids

who were all about seven. He has been the

black sheep of the family ever since.

But when other families open bottles

of champers without playing Catch The

Cork, my kids think they are very strange

and sad human beings. They will no doubt

be exasperated with me one day when

they find out its only our family who have

made drinking a game that includes

monetary incentivisation.

Their baby scrap books do not contain

any sentimental photos of first teeth lost

or even first steps. Nope. But I caught on

camera every time they played Catch The

Cork. Cheers to the real family moments!

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TOGETHER WE

ARE STRONGER

Another whirlwind year for the Sunshine

Coast Business Women’s Network

(SCBWN) was perfectly wrapped up with

our very special Christmas celebration.

They say time flies when you’re having

fun, and I feel like I have only blinked once

since I became president of the network in

June. What a privilege to have been chosen

to lead a network of incredible people that

are focused on supporting, uplifting and

empowering each other. That has truly

been a gift in itself.

From the conversations around the

room, this year has certainly continued to

provide its own roller coaster and I know

many of us are looking forward to a break

and some time to reset. Others, of course,

are coming into their busiest time ever and

I truly have all fingers and toes crossed that

our hospitality and retail sectors get the

welcome relief they deserve with a busy

and profitable holiday season.

As humans we crave certainty and

security and many are having to adapt to a

new way of life where neither are served up

on a platter. In saying that, together we are

stronger and please know that SCBWN has

an open door policy where anyone that

needs support is welcome.

I look forward to seeing what 2022 will

bring. There is no doubt we live in the best

community on earth on the Sunshine

Coast and the buzz from the Brisbane 2032

announcement and the lead-up projects

that will see our region morph over the

coming decade are exciting.

I encourage you to take time to restock

and prepare for another epic year in 2022

and keep your eye on the long-term prize

as you are faced with the day-to-day

challenges that are inevitable. May you

be gifted this season with the knowledge

that you are never alone and that this

wonderful community is always ready to

see you through. As Amanda Gore would

say, joy is the new high-performance fuel

and from all of us at SCBWN, we wish you

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IS LOYALTY TO YOUR

BANK COSTING YOU?

BUSINESS EXPERTS

Did you know, more than 40 per cent of

Aussies are devoted to just one bank, and

their loyalty is costing them thousands!

In an article in The Australian Financial

Review this month, Duncan Hughes

reports, “The margin between the rates

that banks charge loyal home mortgage

customers and what they charge to entice

new customers is widening, costing

millions of borrowers thousands of dollars

in extra repayments.” Interest rates on

existing home loans are currently much

higher, on average, than they are on new

loans. So, what makes homeowners afraid

when it comes to refinancing?

1. It’s too much of a hassle and paperwork

Things have changed since you took out

your last mortgage 15, 10 or even five years

ago. Now the majority of your refinance can

be done online, and your mortgage broker

will do most of the work for you.

2. I don’t want to go back to a 30-year

mortgage

It makes sense, you don’t want to start over.

But that’s not a problem. You can refinance

for any number of years from 10 up to 30.

3. It costs too much

Big banks typically charge establishment

and other fees. But a mortgage broker will

help ensure you avoid any costly surprises.

4. I won’t service now I have more

expenses

There are other ways to save yourself some

cash and increase cash flow. Part of the

servicing calculations takes into

consideration your ability to pay out other

debts. Rather than pay huge interest on

credit cards, car and other loans, use the

equity you have created in your home and

refinance these debts into one loan. Most

homeowners who do this save many

thousands of dollars per year.

5. I’m afraid to leave my bank

Staying loyal to one bank could mean you

forgo savings that you’d enjoy from a

product with an alternate provider.

Uniq Group can do a simple home

loan health check and help answer all of

these questions. For more information

call Matt Simpson on 0438 722 539 or

email matthew@uniqgroup.com.au.

When Parenting

Orders are breached

If a Parenting Order is breached it is

referred to as a contravention, and as

there is no automatic recourse, it may

become necessary to file an Application

with the Court. This can be done in one

of two ways:

An Application – Enforcement can be

filed when an Order has been contravened

and you want the Order complied with.

An Application – Contravention on the

other hand is a very serious, punishmentstyle

proceeding that is quasi-criminal by

nature.

When the Court considers an Application

– Contravention, they will consider

whether the contravening party accepts

the alleged contraventions, and if

accepted, whether they had a reasonable

excuse for doing so.

Up until recently, an Application

– Contravention was not often the course

of action recommended by Solicitors

because the financial and psychological

costs of filing such an Application were

rarely proportional to the outcome

received. However, as of 1 September

2021, the Court has introduced the

National Contravention List, with the

intention to efficiently deal with

Applications and ensure that parties are

compliant with Court Orders.

REBECCA SIMPSON

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CATTON &

TONDELSTRAND LAWYERS.

KONTIKI BUSINESS CENTRE TOWER 1,

LEVEL 3 SUITE 315, 55 PLAZA PARADE

MAROOCHYDORE. 5609 4933

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Christmas parties

and Tax Law

When providing food and drink, your

business needs to consider Fringe

Benefits Tax (FBT), Goods and Services

Tax (GST) and Income Tax. There are also

different tax treatments if the

entertainment you are providing is for

employees, associates, clients or

suppliers - and it may differ depending

on where you decide to hold your event.

Taxing Christmas parties at your

workplace on a work day

• If you’re holding a Christmas party at

your workplace and providing food and

drink (including alcohol) on a work day,

there may be no FBT payable for

employees, clients, contractors or

suppliers. These costs are FBT-exempt.

• Unfortunately, that means that there

will be no income tax deduction and no

GST credits to be claimed for your

Christmas party either.

• FBT exemptions may apply if the cost

is less than $300. This amount is

considered a ‘minor exempt benefit’.

Taxing Christmas parties held at a

restaurant, bar or other venue

• If you’re holding your Christmas party at

a location other than your workplace,

and providing food and drink (including

alcohol) to employees and associates,

FBT may be payable unless the costs

of the party are less than $300 per

employee.

KATRINA BRENNAN

BUSINESS ADVISOR – SRJ WALKER

WAYLAND BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS,

ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS

1 ALLEN STREET, MOFFAT BEACH

5301 9957, SRJWW.COM.AU

The uncertainties

of death

This is the fourth in our series of articles

of the uncertainties of death.

Myth – “I can defeat a challenge to my

Will from a family member by making a

token gift to them in my Will.”

Wrong!

If a person challenges your Will,

they are seeking an amount from your

estate for their “proper maintenance and

support”.

The outcome of the challenge is

largely based on the challenger’s level of

need.

A token gift to the challenger won’t

extinguish their claim.

As well as their level of need, the

Court will consider factors including:

• the size of your estate;

• the nature of the relationship between

you and the challenger; and

• the other competing claims on your

estate.

There are a number of possible

options, far better than a token gift, that

can be included in an effective estate

plan to potentially prevent or defeat a

challenge to your Will.

When preparing your Will, you should

obtain advice on the options that best suit

your asset and family structure.

TRENT WAKERLEY

DIRECTOR, KRUGER LAW

LEVEL 3, OCEAN CENTRAL, OCEAN STREET,

MAROOCHYDORE. 5443 9600

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MY FUN

CROSSWORD

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 9

10 11

7

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

The stars boost your restless Aries

side. Slow down and pace yourself.

You certainly have the ideas and

passion to get an ambitious project

off the ground. Now all you need is

the patience and persistence to

finish it.

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

Are you stuck in a Taurus rut? With

Uranus stirring up your horoscope,

some overdue changes to your daily

routine will put an extra pep in your

step. Do you need to let go of certain

people, possessions or attitudes that

have passed their used-by date?

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

This week’s planetary patterns

emphasise the constant balancing

act between personal needs and

relationship responsibilities. The

weekend full moon (in Gemini) is a

wonderful time to spoil yourself with

a special treat!

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

You’re keen to daydream the hours

away in your cosy crab cave as the full

moon illuminates your solitude zone.

Try to balance being idealistic with

being realistic. And don’t make serious

commitments unless you’re 100 per

cent certain you can keep them.

12 13 14 15

16

17 18 19 20

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

When it comes to hopes, wishes,

social networking and your peer

group, the more versatile and flexible

you are, the better the final outcome

will be. A realistic and disciplined daily

routine will also help you to pursue

your dreams and achieve your goals.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

Work and home life look lively as the

full moon fires up your career and

domestic zones. The week will be

messy and disorganised, but try to

keep things in perspective. Expect

the unexpected, accept changes with

good grace and adapt accordingly.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

On Monday, Mars (the planet of

confrontation) moves into your

internet and communication zone, so

you could encounter problems at

school or with argumentative people

on social media. Don’t waste time

worrying or retaliating!

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

This week’s full moon focuses

attention on the resources you share

with others. Whether it’s income,

property, business or relationships, all

joint endeavours must be closely

examined. You also need to be

circumspect with personal finances.

21 22

23

ACROSS

1 Praiseworthy (10)

8 Furthest extent (5)

9 Wariness (7)

10 Malicious gossip (7)

11 Effective means of

enforcement (5)

12 Beginning (6)

14 Near-sighted (6)

17 Natural aptitude (5)

19 Keep in mind (7)

21 Liken (7)

22 Consecrate (5)

23 To rebuke (4,2,4)

SUDOKU

DOWN

2 Growing unchecked (7)

3 No longer in fashion (5)

4 Deal with (6)

5 Outspokenly (7)

6 Select, superior group (5)

7 Likely to happen (2,3,5)

8 Diminished prestige (4,2,4)

13 Set aside for a purpose (7)

15 Valour (7)

16 Source of danger (6)

18 Concede (5)

20 Disprove (5)

MEDIUM

9 2

7 9 8

1 9 4

2 3 4

1 4 5 8 2

5 2 3

3 4 5

6 9 2

8 3

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

With the sun, Mercury and Mars

visiting your sign, it’s time to shake

off other people’s expectations and

instead be the authentic you. Venus

and Pluto shine a spotlight on

self-respect and core self-esteem, so

don’t try to be someone you’re not.

WORD STEP

Complete the list by

changing one letter at

a time to create a new

word at each step.

One possible answer

shown below.

OPINE

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_ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _

SHOPS

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

The full moon’s activating your

wellbeing zone, so jump off the

comfy couch and get moving!

Nutritious meals are also on the

celestial menu as you take more

interest in your health and more pride

in your appearance.

QUIZ

1. Which artist designed

the costumes and sets

for Igor Stravinsky’s

ballet Pulcinella?

2. To be certified as

Rainforest Alliance coffee,

what percentage of the

coffee must be produced

under the Rainforest

Alliance criteria?

3. Who wrote the novel

The Secret Garden?

4. Mickey Rooney and

Frank Sinatra both married

which actress?

5. Colcannon is a traditional

dish of which country?

6. ‘Goedenavond’ means

good evening in

what language?

SOLUTIONS

CROSSWORD: Across: 1 Creditable 8 Limit 9 Caution

10 Scandal 11 Teeth 12 Outset 14 Myopic 17 Flair

19 Harbour 21 Compare 22 Bless 23 Take to task

Down: 2 Rampant 3 Dated 4 Tackle 5 Bluntly 6 Elite

7 On the cards 8 Loss of face 13 Earmark 15 Prowess

16 Threat 18 Admit 20 Rebut

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

Jupiter and Saturn are still transiting

through your sign, which will give you

the confidence and determination to

be the authentic you (and let other

people be themselves too). It’s also a

wonderful weekend to tackle a

creative solo or group project.

7. Found in the ocean, the

Portuguese man-o’-war

is also known as what

in Australia?

8. Who (pictured) directed

the 1999 drama Music of

the Heart?

9. Quoyle, a newspaper

reporter on the island of

Newfoundland, is the

protagonist of which Pulitzer

Prize-winning novel?

10. Which actor played the

Penguin in Batman Returns?

WORD STEP: OPINE SPINE SHINE

SHINS SHIPS SHOPS

QUIZ: 1. Pablo Picasso 2. 90 per cent 3. Frances

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7. Blue bottle jellyfish 8. Wes Craven 9. The Shipping

News 10. Danny DeVito

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

After a stressful year, are you feeling

tired and fragile? The full moon

stimulates your domestic zone, so

plan to spend the weekend at home,

complete with yummy food, relaxing

music and your favourite books or

TV shows.

6 8 4 1 3 7 9 5 2

2 3 7 5 6 9 4 8 1

1 9 5 8 2 4 3 6 7

7 2 8 6 9 3 5 1 4

3 1 6 4 5 8 7 2 9

5 4 9 2 7 1 6 3 8

9 7 2 3 1 6 8 4 5

4 6 1 9 8 5 2 7 3

8 5 3 7 4 2 1 9 6

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PROPERTY

SOLAR STORAGE THE WAY OF THE FUTURE

All homeowners should consider the short- and long-term benefits of switching to solar and installing battery storage. WORDS: Tracey Johnstone.

Storing solar-generated energy

in home batteries is back on the

climate action agenda as Australia

addresses renewable energy and

the imminent wide-spread introduction

of electric vehicles.

Also worth noting is that in the

future residential owners who make

environmental improvements to their

home may benefit from cheaper home

loans. The National Australia Bank

is currently championing a home

sustainability rating tool known as

Greenhouse. It’s early days yet, but it’s

something that owners thinking about

installing smart meters, solar power and

batteries should watch out for.

In the meantime, simply saving

on household costs is a good reason to

consider installing a battery.

Currently between 4pm and 9pm the

rate of power is higher, so when the family

comes home from work or school and

starts turning on home appliances, they

are drawing on peak-time grid power.

Imagine what will happen when you also

plug in to charge your electric vehicle.

Without battery storage, unused

solar power gets lost back into the grid.

Wholesale Solar Installers owner Bret

Davis says if there is a battery, the stored

excess tops up the power.

“If you turn an appliance on and

there is no solar as the sun’s down or it’s

a cloudy day, it will look to the battery

before it goes to the grid,” he says.

An increase in battery-stored power

could also help the grid during summer

storm blackouts. “For houses that are at the

end of the grid such houses as in Maleny,

Doonan and North Arm, which are not in

town, they tend to get blackouts frequently

through the year,” Mr Davis says.

The available crop of batteries is

expensive, costing on average $10,000.

Plus, there is the cost of installing an

inverter or for existing solar panel

systems, converting to a battery-ready

hybrid converter. But with the 10-year

replacement guarantee, the long-term

investment in saving solar energy and

contributing to a better environment is

well worth considering.

“We are seeing a lot more

manufacturers coming into the market

and battery technology is getting better,”

Mr Davis says.

“We are seeing a lot

more manufacturers

coming into the

market”

Bret Davis, Wholesale Solar Installers

For new house builds, the federal

government offers a rebate on the

installation of solar panels that covers

about 40 per cent of the up-front costs,

Mr Davis advises. To find out how much

battery storage you need, he suggests you

read your meter before 4pm and then look

at it again the following morning,

recording the kilowatts used.

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AUCTION

ISLAND OASIS – PRESTIGIOUS MINYAMA WATERFRONT!

6 Island Court, Minyama

Nestled peacefully in the heart of Minyama, this deepwater property delivers the

opportunity to fulfill your ultimate coastal dream. Comprising of 4 bedrooms,

2 bathrooms, multiple living zones and a generous sized kitchen, this single level home

will be attractive to an array of buyers and renovators. The pool and outdoor entertaining

areas will certainly be enjoyed, while also commanding beautiful canal views.

Water and boating enthusiasts will love the private pontoon and deepwater access.

• Deepwater secluded address

• 805m 2 block

• 26m frontage

• Pontoon and jetty

• Multiple living zones

• Private inground pool

4 2 2

Auction: Forthcoming Auction

Inspect: Saturday 11th December 1-1:30pm




PROPERTY

HISTORIC MALENY PROPERTY

From page 47

Being almost 50 acres of

blue-chip land, this property

is an outstanding large and

usable parcel of land. Located atop

the Maleny plateau, this gently

undulating, accessible historic

grazing property is a winner.

Currently, the farm is portioned into

eight paddocks and used for cattle

breeding purposes. The soil is rich

and fertile with pasture being

predominantly kikuya, paspalum

and clover. Water resources include

rainwater catchment and storage, a

bore and permanent creek. The

property features a deluxe guest

cottage, as well as two large sheds.

478 MALENY KENILWORTH

ROAD, WITTA

1 bed, 1 bath, 7 car

Offers over $2.75 million

RE/MAX Hinterland Team

(07) 5408 4220

HUGE FAMILY HOME ON THE WATER IN STUNNING MOOLOOLABA – OWNERS SAY SELL!

15 Moondarra Crescent, Mooloolaba

5 3 3

The home offers multiple living areas across the lower floor, including a family room,

lounge, dining, library, and study nook. The modern kitchen, with stainless steel

appliances and stone benchtops, flows seamlessly onto the extensive decked areas and

exquisite pool. There is a large pontoon to keep the boat at the back door, a private jetty,

a jet ski dock and underdeck kayak storage.

• Triple garage with rear roller door

• Direct ocean access

• Pontoon, jetty and jet ski dock

• Plantation shutters

• Solar power

Price: Offers Over $2,795,000

Inspect: Saturday 11th December 2-2:30pm





FOR SALE

478 Maleny Kenilworth Road, Witta 1 1 7

The Ultimate Lifestyle Property!

This 48 acre property is one of the most

outstanding large land parcels available and

offering a number of beautiful house sites.

Supremely located atop the Maleny Plateau, this

gently undulating and very accessible historic

grazing property is a genuine one-off.

• Hamptons inspired self-contained 1 bedroom cottage

• 6m x 6m shed adjacent to the cottage

• Large 17.5m x 7m, 5 bay shed

• Studio/storage shed with potential for renovation and habitation

• 70,000 litres rain water storage plus bore

• 3 phase power

Price: Offers Over $2.75 Million

Inspect: By Appointment

View: remaxhinterland.com.au

RE/MAX Hinterland

0447 737 737

remaxhinterland.com.au

Each office independently owned and operated

ADDRESS 32 Maple Street Maleny QLD 4552

OFFICE 07 5408 4220

FOR SALE

40 Elouera Drive, Ninderry

Rarely does such a stunning and unique property present itself to the market. Unique in design and a breathtaking 400m 2

under roof; with every square inch of Living area, embracing the stunning views across Yandina and mountains beyond.

• Enormous 400m 2 under roof. Dual Living/AirBnB opportunity at the foot of Mt Ninderry

• Gorgeous wrap-around decks on both levels – 4 decks in total, all enjoying the views

• Large open plan living on both levels. Upstairs featuring 3m raked ceilings and wood heater

• Luxurious 5m x 4m master suite with your own private deck, air conditioning, walk-in robe and ensuite

• Downstairs is ideal for; AirBnB, large home office, teenager’s retreat. Room for 2nd kitchen

• 2 sheds, 40ft shipping container, 2.75 acres, solar power & water, Yandina 3 mins, Coolum 15 mins

3 2 4

Price: Offers Over $1,075,000

Inspect: Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm

View: www.remaxpropertysales.com.au/

20858556

Jason Stock 0499 562 675

RE/MAX Property Sales

remaxpropertysales.com.au


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OFFICE 07 5470 7000

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• Flexible 20-30 hours per week based in Maroochydore

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deadlines/targets to be achieved

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101 Towen Mount Road, Towen Mountain 5 2 4

SCENIC WONDER ONLY MINUTES TO TOWN

Perched on top of a multi-layered 2382m 2 block,

this immaculately presented double story brick

home is a sight to behold.

OWNERS HAVE REQUESTED IMMEDIATE SALE!

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• Stunning two storey home – potential to do minor reno’s

• Gorgeous leafy outlook with abundance of wildlife

• Drive through 7.6m x 10.6m shed

• Potential Granny flat/teenage retreat

• Multiple areas for a pool

• Minutes to Coes Creek or Woombye town centre

Price: Offers from $859,000

Inspect: Saturday, Dec 11th 11.00 - 11.30am

View: www.remaxpropertysales.com.au/

20835586

Toby Morrin 0401 623 801

Scott Walters 0447 474 982

RE/MAX Property Sales

ADDRESS 50 Lowe Street Nambour QLD 4560

OFFICE 07 5470 7000



Buderim, 7 St Ives Terrace

Secluded Elevated Home In Tightly Held Pocket

Nestled in a sought after pocket, sprawling over three luxurious levels with an abundance of natural light and elevated treetop views, this family home is the

epitome of contemporary, relaxed Queensland living, set in the blue-ribbon suburb on top of Buderim.

• Invitingly private residence set on a generous 905m 2

• Easy flowing floor plan for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining

• Stunning kitchen with panoramic gas cooking & butler’s walk in pantry

• Sparkling inground swimming pool

• Entertainer’s deck with pool access

• Ducted air conditioning throughout

• Two car accommodation + ample storage

• Close proximity to Buderim Village & Shops

OPEN HOME:

Saturday 11th Dec 10-10.30am

AUCTION

AUCTION:

On Site Saturday 18th Dec at 10am

AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

5 3 2 2

Mooloolaba, 2 Yilleen Court

Location - Design - Distinctive - Mooloolaba

This luxury home represents an astonishing opportunity for an enviable lifestyle in a quiet popular street of sought after Mooloolaba, with high end finishes

this beautifully renovated home is sure to impress. Offering the opportunity for an enviable lifestyle in a quiet popular street

• Situated on a generous 738m 2 block

• Meticulously renovated with the growing family in mind

• Stunning kitchen with stone bench tops & butler’s pantry

• Large open plan living & dining + separate media room

• Home office perfect for working from home

• Ducted air conditioning throughout

• Stunning swimming pool & covered alfresco entertaining

• Double carport with additional lock up garage & extra boat/caravan parking

AUCTION

OPEN HOME: Saturday 11th Dec 12-12.30pm

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 18th Dec at 1pm


4 2 3 2

Parrearra, 63 Sunbird Chase

Minyama Buyers - First Home - Investor- Renovators

Residential blocks of land are getting smaller and smaller. But breathe out because this neat & tidy home sits on a level 681m 2 block in a quiet, tightly held,

and sought-after residential street. You will love the central location with easy access to all the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

• Large 681m 2 block in central location

• Neat & tidy kitchen

• Massive under cover alfresco entertainment area

• 3 spacious bedrooms with built in robes

• Flat easy to work with block on lovely street

• Air conditioning to living area and ceiling fans throughout

• Central location walk to everything

• Fully fenced yard with side access

AUCTION

OPEN HOME: Saturday 11th Dec 11-11.30am




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Buderim, 71 Kerenjon Avenue

Superbly Presented Family Home In Perfect Position

Presenting the ideal opportunity for a quintessential family life, this immaculate single-level home provides all the elements desired and is just waiting for its

new owners to make it their own. With large open plan living areas, 4 bedrooms and set on 809m 2 block, there is plenty of room.

• Modern kitchen with good storage space and stainless steel appliances

• Open plan living & dining flowing out to outdoor entertaining

• Grand entertaining deck overlooking the backyard

• Four bedrooms with built in robes

• 3 kW solar for energy saving

• Side access to back yard and shed

• Immaculate 4.6x9m shed with 10 & 15 amp power

• Located in well established residential district

AUCTION

OPEN HOME: Saturday 11th Dec 12-12.30pm


AUCTION: On Site Saturday 18th Dec at 11am


4 1 2 1

AUCTION

SATURDAY

Buderim, 6/88 Burnett Street

Buderim Village Living At Its Best!

Located in one of Buderim’s finest settings offering a truly relaxed village lifestyle is this beautifully appointed and privately positioned ‘Park Lane on Buderim’

88 Burnett Street, Buderim. This well-appointed upmarket home offers security, privacy and convenience in a quiet location.

• Featuring open plan living with quality internal finishes

• European appliances and stone benchtops

• Air-conditioning & fans throughout

• 5kW solar for low energy costs

• Double garage and two extra parking spaces perfect for boat/caravan

• Workshop & storage area under the house

• Convenient location

• Low maintenance lifestyle living

AUCTION

OPEN HOME: Saturday 11th Dec 1.30-2pm




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Eumundi, 4 Pacey Street

Rare Vacant Land In The Heart Of Town

4 Pacey Street is located in a quiet, sought after pocket of Eumundi with elevated stunning North East views, and only a 1 minute walk to the town centre.

This cute town has great amenities like the Imperial Hotel, pharmacy, butcher, bakery, bottle shop and coffee shops.

• Large 1396m 2 block

• Flat and already cleared

• 1 minute walk to local shops and amenities

• Stunning North East views

• Build the home of your dreams

• Very sought after pocket of Eumundi

• Short drive to the Sunshine Coast airport

• One of the last remaining vacant blocks in Eumundi

AUCTION

OPEN HOME: By Appointment


AUCTION: On Site Saturday 18th Dec at 3.30pm

AGENT: Jordan Barden 0422 990 824

Vacant Land: 1396m 2

Maroochydore, 5/17-19 Maroochy Waters Drive

Must Be Sold On Or Before Auction Date!

5/17-19 Maroochy Waters Drive, Maroochydore is perfect for the down-sizer or investor with high rental demand and holiday let returns in this area. Wake up

and smell the coffee from your new local coffee shop followed by a walk along the Maroochy River.

• 3 spacious bedrooms with built in robes

• Single remote controlled lock up garage

• Light, bright, open plan living and dining areas

• Functional kitchen

• Boasts the biggest backyard in the whole complex

• Separate laundry and powder room

• Split system air conditioning

• Walking distance to Maroochy River, local shops, cafés & restaurants

AUCTION

OPEN HOME: Saturday 11th Dec 10-10.30am

Wednesday 15th Dec 5-5.30pm


AUCTION: On Site Friday 17th Dec at 5pm

AGENT: Jordan Barden 0422 990 824

3 2 1 1

AUCTION

SATURDAY

Mooloolaba, 8/83 Parkyn Parade

Mooloolah River Living On The Iconic Mooloolaba Spit

Portsea North is a Parkyn Parade boutique property consisting of only nine apartments, positioned overlooking the grassy reserve and Mooloolah River.

Apartment 8 presents an opportunity to secure a top floor residence in the middle of the complex that offers a lovely, elevated position.

• Boutique property with only 9 apartments

• Top floor residence offering 180 degree river views

• Open plan living and dining with bifold doors to the riverfront balcony

• Kitchen features stone benchtops and top of the range appliances

• Main bedroom is complete with large ensuite and double robe

• Reverse cycle air conditioning throughout

• Storage cage behind the car space in secure basement garaging

• Perfectly located within a few minutes’ walk of the thriving Mooloolaba Esplanade

AUCTION

OPEN HOME: Thursday 9th Dec 5-5.30pm

Saturday 11th Dec 10.30-11am


AUCTION: On Site Saturday 11th Dec at 11am

AGENT: Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

2 2 1 1

AUCTION

SATURDAY

Mooloolaba, 801/47-51 Mooloolaba Esplanade

Luxury Zanzibar Oceanfront Apartment

Located in the heart of the iconic Mooloolaba Esplanade is the famous Zanzibar Resort renowned for its style and elegance. Whether you are looking for an

investment property, or home, this fully furnished apartment offers the finest in relaxed, Sunshine Coast living.

• Comprises 132m 2 of apartment living

• Exceptional coastal views to Mount Coolum, Noosa and Point Cartwright

• Ducted air-conditioning throughout for all year comfort

• Extensive use of stone and marble tiling throughout

• Three balconies, all with ocean views

• To be sold fully furnished

• Over bonnet storage unit in the basement

• Full access to the first class Zanzibar Resort facilities

AUCTION

OPEN HOME: Thursday 9th Dec 12-12.30pm

Saturday 11th Dec 12.30-1pm



AGENT: Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

3 2 1 1

this week’s auctions

Please call the agent for details to register for online auctions.

Thursday 9th 5:30pm

Open from 5pm

7/4 Ballinger Court, Buderim

Jake Loiro 0448 000 933

Saturday 9am

Open from 8:30am

2 Forest Oak Court, Tanawha

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

Saturday 10am

Open from 9:30am

34 Pangali Circuit, Birnya

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

Saturday 12pm

Open from 11:30am

35 Ridge Road, Maroochydore

Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

Friday 10th 5pm

PRIVATE ONLINE AUCTION

8 Lapwing Street, Forest Glen

Blake Dein 0458 669 051

Adam Budd 0411 808 595

Friday 10th 5:30pm

Open from 5pm

36 Amarina Avenue, Mooloolaba

Natalie Tink 0408 439 147

Mitch Sinclair 0439 206 626

Open from 8:30am

26 Langsford Crescent, Maroochydore

Mahew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

Saturday 10am

Open from 9:30am

63A Chevallum Road, Palmwoods

Chevonne Rees 0473 810 820

Open from 9:30am

39/2 Longwood Street, Minyama

Fiona Rawson 0401 186 261

Open from 9:30am

29 Sorbonne Close, Sippy Downs

Dallas Foster 0426 817 163

Open from 9:30am

13/26-28 Picnic Point Esplanade,

Maroochydore

Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Saturday 11am

Open from 10:30am

3/10 Edward Street,

Alexandra Headland

Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Saturday 12pm

Open from 11:30am

152 Mons School Road, Buderim

Kylie Kis 0411 579 795

Saturday 1pm

Sold prior to auction

6 Whiteash Place, Currimundi

Peter King 0408 798 346

Open from 12:30pm

2705/100 Duporth Avenue,

Maroochydore

Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Saturday 2pm

Open from 1:30pm

55/32 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba

Taylor Sierp 0402 318 443

Jade Mooney 0488 247 880

Saturday 3pm

Open from 2:30pm

27 Illaroo Crescent, Warana

Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Open from 2:30pm

11 Peacock Court, Coolum Beach

John Bartsch 0407 637 717

Thursday 16th 5pm

PRIVATE ONLINE AUCTION

503/14 Aerodrome Road,

Maroochydore

Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

this week’s open homes & private inspections

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

Alexandra Headland

8/11 Pacific Terrace 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 9-9:30am

3/10 Edward Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 10:30-11am

17/24 Wirraway Street 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 12-12:30pm

17/24 Wirraway Street 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Wed 15th 5-5:30pm

Baringa

16 Wishhard Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

Birnya

34 Pangali Circuit 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10:30-11am

45 Affinity Place 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

Bli Bli

7 Bli Bli Road 4 bed 1 bath 2 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

2/98 Kingfisher Drive 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

7 Lotus Place 6 bed 3 bath 4 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

19 Summerfield Court 4 bed 2 bath 5 car Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

56-58 Willis Road 5 bed 2 bath 4 car Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

19 Egret Place 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

5 Vera Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

203 Camp Flat Road land: 2,797m² Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

1 Coulson Lane land: 574m² Mahew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

Bokarina

238 Oceanic Drive 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

Buderim

20 Bell Road 3 bed 1 bath 2 car Thurs 9th 4-4:30pm

Lot 3 Weemala Crescent land Thurs 9th 4-4:30pm

73 Kerenjon Avenue 3 bed 1 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

2/21 Amaroo Drive 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:45am

152 Mons School Road 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

27 Fielding Street 4 bed 3 bath 3 car Sat 12-12:30pm

24/59 Golf Links Road 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 12-12:30pm

20 Bell Road 3 bed 1 bath 2 car Sat 1-1:30pm

Lot 3 Weemala Crescent land Sat 1-1:30pm

11B Sylvan Street 3 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 1-1:30pm

17 Elizamay Close 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 2-2:30pm

22 Orme Road 4 bed 3 bath 3 car Sat 3-3:30pm

2 Cammeray Court 3 bed 2 bath 5 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

40-50 Horseshoe Bend 9 bed 5 bath 4 car Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

Caloundra West

28 Feathertop Circuit 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

Coolum Beach

11 Peacock Court 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 2:30-3pm

Dicky Beach

25 Tinbeerwah Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Fri 10th 11-11:30am

25 Tinbeerwah Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

Golden Beach

52 Blaxland Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Fri 10th 11-11:30am

52 Blaxland Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

Ilkley

206 Ilkley Road 6 bed 4 bath 5 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

Kings Beach

25 Mahia Terrace 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Fri 10th 10-10:30am

36/8 Levuka Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Fri 10th 10-10:30am

25 Mahia Terrace 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

36/8 Levuka Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am

Kureelpa

21 Purli Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Thurs 9th 5-5:30pm

21 Purli Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

Mapleton

22 Mapleton Forest Road 6 bed 3 bath 4 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

Maroochydore

26 Langsford Crescent 5 bed 4 bath 2 car Sat 8:30-9am

49 Tepequar Drive 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

35 Ridge Road 5 bed 2 bath 4 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

2705/100 Duporth Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12:30-1pm

2/11 Almaden Lane 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 1-1:30pm

1/307 Bradman Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Wed 15th 4-4:30pm

Minyama

39/2 Longwood Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 9:30-10am

Mooloolaba

36 Amarina Avenue 5 bed 4 bath 2 car Fri 10th 5-5:30pm

29 Jacaranda Drive 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 2-2:30pm

29 Jacaranda Drive 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Wed 15th 4-4:30pm

Mountain Creek

51 Lurnea Crescent 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

4/89 Bundilla Boulevard 3 bed 2.5 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

4/12 Doolooma Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

65 Lady Musgrave Drive 3 bed 1 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

1/111 Bundilla Boulevard 3 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 1-1:30pm

4/60 Seriata Way 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Jodi Price 0412 278 658

54/6 Crayfish Street 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Jodi Price 0412 278 658

Mudjimba

114 Nojoor Road 4 bed 3 bath 3 car Sat 9-9:30am

Nambour

8 Wentworth Court 4 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 9-9:30am

39 Raylee Avenue 4 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

11 Perlan Street 4 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 3-3:30pm

Ninderry

42 Coach View Place 5 bed 3 bath 9 car Tony Benne 0424 855 224

North Arm

74 North Arm Yandina Creek Road land: 13 ha Tony Benne 0424 855 224

Palmwoods

63A Chevallum Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9:30-10am

Sippy Downs

29 Sorbonne Close 5 bed 5 bath 3 car Sat 9:30-10am

Tanawha

2 Forest Oak Court 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am

32 Waterloo Court land Sat 11-11:30am

Wurtulla

23 Pretella Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

23 Pretella Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

Yandina Creek

13 Whistler Ridge Drive 4 bed 3 bath 6 car Tony Benne 0424 855 224

Bli Bli 5450 8111

Golden Beach 5492 2100

Mooloolaba 5444 3455

Pelican Waters 5343 6900

Buderim 5445 6088

Kawana 5354 6012

Mountain Creek 5477 7600

Sippy Downs 5354 6002

Caloundra 5491 5055

Maroochydore 5443 2000

Nambour 5354 6000

Auction

11b Sylvan Street, Buderim

Exclusive Stately Villa in Prestigious Northeastern Enclave

Sweeping views from Mt. Ninderry to Mooloolaba, this elegant duplex boasts a

beautiful Northeastern position in a prestigious Buderim locale. Offering luxury from

top to bottom, this residence offers a homely size, with the ease of resort style living.

• Open plan living / dining / kitchen + high ceilings

• Breathtaking views from both levels

• Indoor & outdoor living flowing to the in-ground pool, extra study + space for a lift

raywhitebuderim.com.au

Aucon

On site

Sat, Jan 15, 1pm

View

Sat 1-1:30pm

3 2 2 1 1

Jake Loiero

0448 000 933

Auction this weekend

Auction this weekend

3/10 Edward Street, Alexandra Headland

2 2 1 1

152 Mons School Road, Buderim

3 2 1 1

• Two-bedrm apartment in tightly-held Alex

• Walk to beach, shops, Esplanade, surf clubs

• Quiet location, elevated position, private

• Close to both Alex & Mooloolaba beaches

• Open-plan layout, master with ensuite

• Courtyard access, pool, barbecue area

Aucon

On site

Sat, 11 Dec, 11am

View

Sat from 10:30am

Pam Thomas

0438 272 096

Dee Woodroofe

0455 839 577

You Better Believe It, Your Very Own Rainforest

• Steel frame home with solar panels

• Your very own rainforest walking tracks

• New kitchen

• Fireplace

• Room to park a caravan

Aucon

On site

Sat, 11 Dec, 12pm

View

Sat from 11:30am

Kylie Kis

0411 579 795

raywhitemaroochydore.com.au


Are you

ready to

sell your

home?

If you live in

Pelican Waters,

Golden Beach or

Caloundra West,

call Carmen today

on 0490 267 103.

Auction

23 Pretella Street, Wurtulla

Slice of Paradise

• Spacious beachside abode, endless potential

• Well appointed kitchen

• Light-filled dining & lounge area

• Ducted a/c, side access & double l.u. garage

• Large 748m 2 block, East facing ent. area

raywhitekawanawaters.com.au

Aucon

On site

Sat, 18 Dec, 11:15am

View

Sat 12-12:30pm

3 2 2 1

James Goldsworthy

0400 635 141

Adam Budd

0411 808 595

Benefit from Carmen’s experience in

marketing and selling homes for over

22 years. Along with her friendly,

excellent customer service and achieving

the best sale price for your home.

Carmen Holtz

Licensed Real Estate Agent

0490 267 103

carmen.holtz@raywhite.com

raywhitepelicanwaters.com.au



Auction

20 Bell Road, Buderim

Renovator with 180° Views

Top of Buderim positions don’t come much better than this. Located on 957 square

metres in one of Buderim’s most sought after locations just an easy walk to Buderim

Village. The existing liveable cottage is a Buderim original that certainly doesn’t do

justice to such a desirable site.


Aucon

On site

Sat, 15 Jan, 2pm

View

Thurs 4-4:30pm

Sat 1-1:30pm

3 1 2

Judy Wild

0419 798 905

Lew Ponger

0419 788 547

Auction

Lot 3 Weemala Crescent, Buderim

Stunning Northerly ocean views 1,098 square metres of prime vacant land on

Buderim Mountain’s northerly escarpment. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac within an

easy walk to Buderim Village. It has a huge 60 metre northerly boundary which would

allow the construction of a large one level home with virtually all rooms featuring

views, cool summer sea breezes and the warm winter sun.


Aucon

On site

Sat, 15 Jan, 2pm

View

Thurs 4-4:30pm

Sat 1-1:30pm

Judy Wild

0419 798 905

Lew Ponger

0419 788 547

Vacant Land


AUCTION ACTION

MARKET REMAINS BUOYANT IN PRE-CHRISTMAS SALES

Southeast Queensland buyers

hunted down some top buys at

Thursday’s in-room Ray White

Caloundra auction with a

total of $18,179,500 changing hands on

the morning.

Principal agent Andrew Garland wasn’t

surprised by the interest of these buyers,

many of whom have a strong connection

with Caloundra, where they built fond

memories of family holidays in the area

during their youth.

It wasn’t just the waterfront homes of

Moffat and Dicky beaches that were

drawing in the big auction numbers on

Thursday. Battery Hill and Caloundra West

prices are climbing towards and even over

the $1-million mark.

The pale brick, partially refurbished,

three-bedroom, two-storey house at 11

Saracen Street in Battery Hill sold above $1

million. The 13 bidders saw value at around

$900,000 listing agent Tom Garland said.

“But they then went head-to-head to pay

$1.020 million,” he added.

Catching the ocean breezes that reach

the rise behind the beach and with a walk

of about 820 metres to where you can wet

your toes, he said the attraction of Battery

Hill lies in it being on the beachside of

Nicklin Way.

The buyers were a Brisbane couple who

grew up on the Sunshine Coast, went to

Brisbane to work, but will now return to

bring up their family on the Coast.

“The neighbouring suburb Dicky Beach

has an average price of $1.3 million,” Tom

Garland said. “Battery Hill has followed in

behind. It’s now considered affordable

real estate.”

Caloundra West’s 6 Galway Street

four-bedroom low-set house was a

AUCTION RESULTS

8 ECKERSLEY AVENUE, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $960,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Prime Property,

Brenden Southey 0417 633 035,

Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

29 GOLF LINKS ROAD, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1.13M

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Prime Property,

Brenden Southey 0417 633 035,

Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

20 KHANCOBAN DRIVE, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR

$1,107,500 – 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car, Property Today,

Izabela Holbrook 0499 955 682,

Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

33 SETTLERS RIDGE, BUDERIM


4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Dan Smith

0437 120 776, Drew Colliver 0417 467 737

The atmosphere was described as “electric” at last week’s auctions. WORDS: Tracey Johnstone.

Andrew Garland, Tom Garland, Mariana

Williamson, Phil Parker

deceased estate sale attracting 12 bidders

who were looking for value in a good

location and willing to spend upwards of

$40,000 to refurbish the original

condition home.

“The buyers recognised they couldn’t

buy a 650 sqm block with a large fourbedroom

home for $760,000 anymore,”

Tom Garland said. “In today’s market, a

beautiful home, fully refurbished is going to

be worth between $880,000 and $900,000 in

the same area.”

With a family in tow, the local buyer

saw Galway Street as his last chance to buy

an affordable property.

Of the 16 properties under the hammer

at the in-room auction, there was an

outstanding 131 registered bidders. Online

there was also 40 plus people watching

via Zoom.

Fifteen of the properties were sold

under the hammer. “There were a lot of

outstanding results. Number 18 Stewart

Way in Shelly Beach sold for $2.3 million

6 GALWAY STREET, CALOUNDRA WEST


4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White,

Tom Garland, 0412 161 123

18 STEWART WAY, SHELLY BEACH



Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

8 PINAROO STREET, BATTERY HILL



Tom Garland, 0412 161 123

11 SARACEN STREET, BATTERY HILL


3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car. Ray White,

Tom Garland 0412 161 123

8-10 MARLOCK CLOSE, BUDERIM


4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Property Today,

David Grenfell 0419 946 534

and 23 Grigor Street in Moffat Beach sold

for $1.61 million – both incredible prices,”

Andrew Garland said.

“The prices are still going up.”

The atmosphere at the auction was

electric. Some of the properties had 15

registered bidders vying for their possible

new home. The three-bedroom house at 18

Stewart Way had an extraordinary 27

registered bidders. It achieved the top price

of the morning.

There were a couple of people who

bought their property sight-unseen while

others came to buy and walked away with

another. “The people who bought 11

Cooroora Street (Dicky Beach) had hoped

to buy 18 Stewart Way but missed out and

ended up buying Cooroora Street.

“We had probably a dozen people

registered across a number of properties.

That’s the advantage of doing them

together. They were similar areas so if they

missed one, they could jump on to another

straight away.”

The mid-week auction is a favourite

of Mr Garland, who has been running

Thursday in-room auctions for 14 years.

“People are busier on weekends in their

free time than they are during the work

week. People would rather take a day off

work than take a day out of their social

time to buy real estate – I guarantee it

with certainty.”

HAPPY ALL-ROUND IN KULUIN

Situated in a tranquil Kuluin location, 14

Taree Court caught the eye of an Adelaide

relocator couple who fought off two

other bidders

Bidding started at $700,000 and moved

quickly up with the final bids moving in

$5000 lots to finally sell under the hammer

24/59 GOLF LINKS ROAD, BUDERIM

PASSED IN. LISTED AT $2.55m

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, Ray White, Peter King

0408 798 346, Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

23 ILUKA STREET, BUDERIM



Ellen Lorenz 0427 257 329

9 WREN CRESCENT, BUDERIM

PASSED IN AT $850,000


Jason Mills 0417 343 289

21 WYNDLORN AVENUE, BUDERIM


3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Dan Smith

0437 120 776, Drew Colliver 0417 467 737

1/88 BELLS REACH DRIVE, CALOUNDRA

WEST. SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR

$564,500 – 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White,

Kim Berghofer 0439 828 789

at $800,000.

Listing agent Jason Burns of First

National Riverside said the buyers are from

South Australia.

“We consider the price very fair,” Mr

Burns said. “Both the sellers and buyers

are delighted.”

BRILLIANT MOUNTAIN CREEK

Listing agent Jodi Price of Ray White

Mountain Creek said the auction of 65

Karawatha Drive in Mountain Creek was

one of those events that can only be

described as brilliant.

Bidding started at $1.2 million with

nine registered bidders chasing the

three-bedroom house.

Right to the time the hammer came

down there were four active bidders. It sold

well over the reserve for at $1.305 million to

a local buyer.

“There were 39 bids in all,” an ecstatic

Ms Price said. “It was a great outcome for

the owner.”

SMART BUYER

The lucky buyer of the three-bedroom

home at 29 Golf Links Road in Buderim

came armed with what he needed to secure

this prized property.

Listing agent Brenden Southey from

Prime Property said there was plenty

of pre-auction interest and a large crowd

in attendance, but only one bidder

took the sale to under the hammer for

$1.130 million.

“There was a quite a number of other

parties that couldn’t buy at auction,” Mr

Southey said. Without their finance

pre-approved these hopeful buyers were

waiting to see if the property would pass in

and a sale could be negotiated afterwards

he noted.

2/45 CHESTNUT CRESCENT, CALOUNDRA

WEST. SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR

$560,000 – 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White,

Kim Berghofer, 0439 828 7899

19 PACIFIC TERRACE, COOLUM BEACH

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2M

6 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, North Shore Realty,

Kerry Glover 0408 714 270

11 COONOWRIN STREET, DICKY BEACH




17 COOROORA STREET, DICKY BEACH




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8.55 The Big Bang

Theory. (PG) 9.45 2

Broke Girls. (M)

6pm The Big Bang



8.05 The Big Bang

Theory. (PG) 8.30

Friends. (PG) 9.30 2

Broke Girls. (M)

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

Well, finally there might be some waves on

the weekend. Nothing too exciting but worth

checking early. The line-ups are going to be

crowded so I would recommended a 4.30am

paddle out. Also, encourage your friends to

stay up late the night before to make them

sleep in!

Anyhoo, I just watch John John Florence

win in Hawaii. When that guy is on, he is

unstoppable!

Enjoy the weekend.

THURSDAY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY MONDAY

7pm Children’s

Programs. 7.15 Odd

Squad. 7.30 Spicks

And Specks. 8.00 QI.

8.30 Penguins: Meet

The Family. 9.30

George Clarke’s

Amazing Spaces.

10.20 Doctor Who.

7pm Children’s

Programs. 7.15 Odd

Squad. 7.30 Spicks

And Specks. 8.30

Adam Hills: The Last

Leg. 9.10 Schitt’s

Creek. 9.35 Schitt’s

Creek. 9.55 Preppers.

10.30 Doctor Who.

7.15pm Children’s


And Specks. 8.00

Would I Lie To You At

Christmas? 8.30 Art

Works. 9.00 Brian

Johnson’s A Life On

The Road. 9.45 The

Sound.

7pm Children’s

Programs. 7.15 Odd

Squad. 7.30 Spicks

And Specks. 8.30

Mock The Week. 9.00

Sammy J: Full Credit

To Christmas. 10.00

Hard Quiz. 10.30

Gruen.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Doc Martin.

(PG) 8.30 The

Inspector Lynley

Mysteries. (M) 10.30

Cold Case. (M)


(PG) 7.30 Pie In The

Sky. (PG) 8.30 Lewis.

(M) 10.30 Without A

Trace. (M)


(PG) 7.30 The Vicar Of

Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Mrs

Brown’s Boys. (M)

10.30 Miranda. (PG)

11.10 What A Carry

On! (PG) 11.50 The

Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)


(PG) 7.30 Father

Brown. (M) 8.30

Inspector George

Gently. (M) 10.30

Murdoch Mysteries.

(M)

7pm Pawn Stars. 7.30

American Pickers. 8.30

MOVIE Hitman: Agent

47. (2015) (MA15+)

10.30 MOVIE On

Deadly Ground. (1994)

(MA15+)


Game 12. Hobart

Hurricanes v Perth

Scorchers. 7.00 Pawn

Stars. 7.30 Highway

Patrol. 8.30 Secrets Of

The Supercars. 9.30

Supercar Customiser:

Yianni.

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30

Storage Wars. (PG)

9.00 Storage Wars. (M)

9.30 Storage Wars: NY.

(PG) 10.00 Irish

Pickers. (PG) 11.00

Desert Collectors.

6.40pm The Ashes:

Dinner Break. 7.00

Pawn Stars. 7.30

MOVIE Big Trouble In

Little China. (1986) (M)

9.35 MOVIE Executive

Decision. (1996) (M)

6pm 3rd Rock. 6.30

That ’70s Show. 7.00

Young Sheldon. 7.30

Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

(1986) (PG) 10.40

MOVIE The Naked

Gun 2½: The Smell Of

Fear. (1991) (M)

6pm 3rd Rock From

The Sun. 6.30 That

’70s Show. 7.00 Young

Sheldon. 7.30

Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE

American Wedding.

(2003) (MA15+) 10.30

MOVIE Role Models.

(2008) (MA15+)

6pm 3rd Rock From

The Sun. 6.30 That

’70s Show. 7.00 Young

Sheldon. 7.30

Raymond. (PG) 8.30

MOVIE Ace Ventura:

Pet Detective. (1994)

(M) 10.15 MOVIE Liar

Liar. (1997) (M)

6pm 3rd Rock From

The Sun. (PG) 6.30

That ’70s Show. (PG)

7.00 Young Sheldon.

(PG) 7.30 Survivor 41.

(PG) 10.30 MOVIE

Zombieland. (2009)

(MA15+) Woody

Harrelson.

5.30pm Murder, She

Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm

Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Poirot. (PG) 8.40

Silent Witness.

(MA15+) 10.50 Law &

Order: Criminal Intent.

(MA15+) 11.50 House.

(M)

5.30pm Murder, She

Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm

Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M)

8.40 The Closer. (M)

9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M)

10.40 Law & Order:

Criminal Intent. 11.40

Chicago Med.

5.30pm Murder, She

Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm

Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By.

(PG) 8.50 Midsomer

Murders. (MA15+)

10.50 House. (M)

11.50 The Equalizer.

(M)

5.30pm Murder, She

Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm

Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In

Paradise. (M) 8.40 The

Brokenwood Mysteries.

(M) 10.40 Law &

Order. 11.40 Buried In

The Backyard.

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00

Bondi Rescue. (PG)

7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20

A-League Highlights

Show. 11.20 Motor

Racing. Formula 1.

Race 22. Abu Dhabi

Grand Prix. H’lights.

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00

Bondi Rescue. (PG)

7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30

Blue Bloods. (M) 10.25

NCIS: New Orleans.

(M) 11.20 Evil. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00

Bondi Rescue. (PG)

7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30

NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

11.15 Evil. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00

Bondi Rescue. (PG)

7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30

Hawaii Five-0. (M)

10.30 SEAL Team. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG)

8.00 The Big Bang

Theory. (PG) 9.30

Seinfeld. (PG) 10.00

Seinfeld. 10.30

Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 2

Broke Girls. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG)

8.00 The Big Bang

Theory. (PG) 9.30

Mom. (M) 11.35

Frasier. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG)

8.00 The Big Bang

Theory. (PG) 9.20 2

Broke Girls. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG)

8.00 The Big Bang



9.00 The Big Bang

Theory. (PG) 9.30

Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 2

Broke Girls. (M)

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