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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 

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attracting big business. 

OUR URBAN ANGELS – The locals 

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RISING ABOVE – Meet Coast 

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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 

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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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Roister 

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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 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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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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University of the 

Sunshine Coast 

students who created 

concepts for apps to 

help visitors organise 

Brisbane holidays for 

the 2032 Olympics, 

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driving, and 

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community and 

business networking 

have won four 

awards at the 2021 

GovHack event. Thirteen USC engineering and 

computer science students across three teams 

came first in their categories after “hacking” open 

government data to develop potential solutions to 

real-world problems within 46 hours. Little 

Mountain’s Alexander Barnes was part of the team 

behind BrisLympics, a one-stop travel, 

accommodation and information app to help 

visitors plan their Brisbane stay in 2032. 

Meanwhile Jordyn Krogh of Caloundra says the 

app DRIVE (Driving Reality with Innovative Virtual 

Experience), aims to increase the meaningful 

experiences of learner drivers, not just help them 

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$1.9 MILLION 

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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• Over 700kg of meat/chicken/ 

plant-based protein 

• Over 150kg cheese 

• Over 2500kg of vegetables – some 

bought, some rescued and/or 

donated by OzHarvest, SecondBite, 

Farmers First and backyard growers 

• 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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NEWS 

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 

many challenges to reach a point of 

peace in his life. WORDS: Gail Forrer. 

“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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Photographer Andrew Carruthers. Inset: His stunning surf photography. 

volunteer position as chaplain for the 

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navigates his life with Christian values and 

a zest that compels him to contribute to 

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He says he was lucky with his adopted 

parents. They were in their early fifties 

when they visited the maternity ward and 

went home to the Gold Coast with a tiny 

baby boy. His adopted dad loved anything 

to do with the water – fishing, swimming 

– and put him on a surfboard at four years 

old. They were also committed socialists 

and he grew up in household living and 

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recalls his father going to Brisbane to share 

his views at Speaker’s Corner and outside 

Parliament House. 

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little part of him clicked. 

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inside of you – now I understand why I 

love small places in the bush and 

spirituality (from his mother) and the 

ocean (the Viking in his father). 

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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 

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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, 

AFS Licence 237121. This article contains general 

financial advice only and does not consider your personal 

circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. 

Before acquiring a financial product you should seek 

advice from a licensed financial adviser and consider the 

relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance 

is not a reliable indicator of future performance. 

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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. 

JOIN THE 

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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BUDERIM COMMUNITY 

GROUP RELEASES 75TH 

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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 

the 75th anniversary book are available 

while stocks last from the Old Post Office. 

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Lisa Rowe, 

Wishlist CEO 

A SMALL DEED CAN 

MAKE A WORLD OF 

DIFFERENCE 

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 

Eclecticables 

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.” 

Your act of kindness, or semblance 

of self-restraint, might actually change 

a person’s life in ways you’ll never know. 

Sadly, so too might your selfish rampage at 

someone simply doing their job. Be kind. 

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Division three 

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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the existing swing set at the very popular 

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as work is undertaken. 

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 

purchase on the night. 

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Coolum and North Shore Coast Care’s 

(CNSCC) 2022 calendar is out now. This 

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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The Sunshine Coast Branch of Graduate 

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group committed to the advancement of 

women and girls through access to 

education. In November GWQSC presented 

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students via bursaries, hosts refugee 

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 

condition and will appeal to anyone who 

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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. 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID and 

changing circumstances, it is recommended 

to check with the venue before attendance 

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Christmas is set to be even 

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year and to reflect the joyous 

mood, the trend for 

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use as many bright, joyful 

colours as possible, which is 

why we love this Christmas 

table setting from Provincial 

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red and green when you can 

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These festive paper 

pinwheels from 

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your home this 

Christmas. 

To achieve a fresh new look 

for your Christmas table this 

year, look for decorations in 

non-traditional colours or 

designs such as these bon 

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How pretty is this Adairs 

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gentle tone that will 

make your tree sparkle. 

Save the fine china 

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• Choose natural materials, 

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The Aura Garden Outdoor Egg Chair is 

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reading and relaxing in the sun. It’s 

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If ever we needed an excuse to shop, 

Christmas delivers and whether you are 

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 

shopping! 

First and foremost, Christmas is 

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trimmed with shiny baubles, tinsel and 

decorations. You have the option of a ‘live’ 

tree that can be a bit tricky to find or one of 

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 

the Christmas spirit are fairy lights, window 

decals, big, inflated Santas bobbing around 

in the front yard and don’t forget the ‘Santa 

Stop Here’ sign. 

With the tree and sparkly lights done, 

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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gathering around the Christmas table. 

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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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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 

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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 

Hodgson Burnett 4. Ava Gardner 5. Ireland 6. Dutch 

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 

1012 

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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 

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Plus, there is the cost of installing an 

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systems, converting to a battery-ready 

hybrid converter. But with the 10-year 

replacement guarantee, the long-term 

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“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 

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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 

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• Private 9m pontoon and jetty 

• Heated pool and spa 

• Ducted air conditioning 

3 3 2 

Price: Offers in the high $2 Millions 

Inspect: By Prior Appointment 




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 



N E X T G E N R E A L E S T A T E 


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 

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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 

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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 

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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 




3 1 1 1

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 




4 2 3 1

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 


34 Pangali Circuit, Birnya 

Dan McNamara 0458 010 889 

Saturday 12pm 


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 


26 Langsford Crescent, Maroochydore 

Mahew McAuliffe 0412 111 608 

Saturday 10am 


63A Chevallum Road, Palmwoods 

Chevonne Rees 0473 810 820 


39/2 Longwood Street, Minyama 

Fiona Rawson 0401 186 261 


29 Sorbonne Close, Sippy Downs 

Dallas Foster 0426 817 163 


13/26-28 Picnic Point Esplanade, 

Maroochydore 

Niall Molloy 0448 954 272 

Saturday 11am 


3/10 Edward Street, 

Alexandra Headland 

Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 

Saturday 12pm 


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 


55/32 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba 

Taylor Sierp 0402 318 443 

Jade Mooney 0488 247 880 

Saturday 3pm 


27 Illaroo Crescent, Warana 

Jason Mills 0417 343 289 


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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Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE 

Stand By Me. (1986) 

(M) 9.55 Doctor Who. 

10.45 Art Works. 

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At The Apollo. 9.05 

Whose Line Is It 

Anyway? 9.50 Mock 

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Would I Lie To You? 

10.50 Schitt’s Creek. 



And Specks. 8.00 

Compass. 8.30 Louis 

Theroux: Life On The 

Edge. 9.25 Pilgrimage: 

Road To Istanbul. 

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(PG) 7.00 Better 

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8.30 The Amazing 

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9.30 Australia’s Big 

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6.30pm The Hotel 

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The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 

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Mentalist. (M) 

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Game 7. Melbourne 

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Thunder. 7.00 Pawn 

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Goodfellas. (1990) 

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Jet Li. 12am Storage 

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Star Trek: Discovery. 

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Big Bang Theory. (M) 


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Friends. (PG) 9.30 2 


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 




And Specks. 8.00 QI. 

8.30 Penguins: Meet 

The Family. 9.30 

George Clarke’s 

Amazing Spaces. 

10.20 Doctor Who. 





Adam Hills: The Last 

Leg. 9.10 Schitt’s 

Creek. 9.35 Schitt’s 

Creek. 9.55 Preppers. 

10.30 Doctor Who. 




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. 





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+) 


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) 


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. 




7.30 Poirot. (PG) 8.40 

Silent Witness. 

(MA15+) 10.50 Law & 

Order: Criminal Intent. 

(MA15+) 11.50 House. 

(M) 




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. 




7.30 As Time Goes By. 

(PG) 8.50 Midsomer 

Murders. (MA15+) 

10.50 House. (M) 

11.50 The Equalizer. 

(M) 




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 


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 


7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 

Blue Bloods. (M) 10.25 

NCIS: New Orleans. 

(M) 11.20 Evil. (M) 

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 


7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 

NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 

11.15 Evil. (M) 

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 


7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 

Hawaii Five-0. (M) 

10.30 SEAL Team. (M) 




Seinfeld. (PG) 10.00 

Seinfeld. 10.30 

Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 2 





Mom. (M) 11.35 

Frasier. (PG) 



Theory. (PG) 9.20 2 








Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 2 


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