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FRONT COVER: AON Caloundra Manager Paul Forbes making Christmas cards for foster children at CREATE.

4 President’s Pen – Best foot forward

6 Cover story – Corporate Social Responsibility is good for business

8 Job creation in aged care

9 Avoid party pitfalls

10 Caloundra will evolve

11 Camp facelift – A boost for Caloundra

12 Prosperity is there for the taking

14 Here to help

15 A great view

16 In good taste

17 A season to be festive

18 Up, up and away

20 Tricks of the trade

FEATURES

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REGULARS 5 Out and about

16 Upcoming Events

19 New members

21 The Caloundra Street Fair feature

22 Member’s directory

22 Networking events

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Christmas – New Year is a time to smile and put your “Best foot forward” to engage with customers to create an

excellent fi rst impression. Satisfi ed customers become your “business ambassadors,” who promote you through word-of-mouth.Simple words like “Have a good one!” or “Merry Christmas” can be extremely uplift ing for customers, especially during the Christmas shopping frenzy.Whether visitors are in Caloundra for the fi rst time or for their family’s traditional annual holiday, your business entryway should be inviting, and clearly display the fact that you are “Open,” despite your doors being closed for air conditioning.Th ree keys to success in retail have been identifi ed as “Look, feel and off er.” Try walking to the opposite side of the street and take a good look at your shop’s main

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entrance, signage, window displays and neighbouring shops. Do you stand out or blend in? If you were to see your store for the fi rst time, would you come in? Do you have a clean, crisp store name, well-lit and fresh window displays, as well as an appealing colour scheme? Are there sandwich boards, bargain boxes and special off ers to entice people into your shop?When you come inside, is there a clear pathway/s where customers should go? How does it feel? Is it cool in summer due to air conditioning or ceiling fans? Can you smell aromatic incense or fresh fl owers? What is your off er? Do you off er competitive pricing? Have you done market research asking people to identify customers’ needs? Th is can be achieved through loyalty card and Birthday Club incentives like free movie tickets for answering questions.

What is your point of diff erence a layby system or bulk-buying discounts? Do you value-add your products with free gift -wrapping at Christmas? Remember those uplift ing words “Have a good one!” and “Merry Christmas” and smile more to create an excellent fi rst impression. Merry Christmas Happy New Year!

BEST FOOT FORWARD

By Mike Shadforth – Chairman of the CCIQ Sunshine Coast Chambers Alliance and President of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce.

Christmas is a busy time and stressful for customers, but a smile and a “Merry Christmas” goes a long way.

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OUT & ABOUT


NETWORKING EVENTMore than 90 Chamber networkers learnt about some of the Queensland Air Museum’s “hidden treasures” like the QANTAS mobile stairs at QAM’s 40th anniversary celebrations recently. Th ese incredible stairs, designed by Hastings Deering for the introduction of the Boeing 707 in 1959, were used by Queen Elizabeth II, when she visited Brisbane for Expo ’88. Th is unique venue was a perfect setting for a corporate event with Finger food prepared onsite by Th e Canape Project and beverages.

Photos courtesy of Brian Rogers Photographics Dr Julian Jenkiyns (Suncoast Chiropractic & Psychology), Tiffany Beal (Sunshine Coast Destination)

Tibor Glesk (Sunshine Coast Skydivers) and Joe Klease ( Revolution Automotive & LPG)

Cherie Paul (The Glass Jewel), Alvia Turney (Act 4 Tomorrow), Colin Shurey (Premier 1 Pest Control), and Robyn Hills (Robyn Hills Photography)

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Monday 26th Jan - Caloundra Chamber of Commerce Sunshine Coast Cup Raceday

Paul Nay (PMCN Consulting Pty Ltd), Tatiana Porter (Haycroft Workplace Solutions)

Lynne Robertson (Loan Market), Geoff Shepherd (QAM Patron Air Marshall Geoff Shepherd (Retd)

Peter Casey (Sunshine Coast DJ Hire & Photo Booth) and Craig Seeley (Larc About)

Terese Finegan (Web Apple) and Kevin Wright (Deep Creek Digital)

Michael Flocke (Deluxe Kombi Service), Michael Shadforth (Ray White Commercial North Coast Central), Jodie Prime (Sunshine Coast Skydivers)

Ruth Addis (Ord Minnett Ltd) and Mark McEwan (Suncoast Chiropractic & Psychology)

Ross Harrison (Cirrus Aircraft Sales Centre) and Bill Darby (Rumba Resort and Chamber Committee Member).

Amy Ratcliffe (Caloundra Chamber of Commerce) and Vicki Taylor (Red Hot Chilli Pepper & Chamber Committee Member ) asked Geoff Shepherd (QAM Patron Air Marshall Geoff Shepherd (Retd) to pick a prize winner.

Susan Maynard (Sunshine Coast Destination), Ken Jeffreys (Caloundra Jetski Safaris & Hire), and Tim Hamilton (CPS Global)

Geoff Moller (Geosys) and Bevan McPherson (Gifted Hampers)

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COVER STORY

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESSChristmas is a time for giving, and a time for Caloundra businesses, of all shapes and sizes, to consider their corporate social responsibility.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the term used to describe the way that a business takes into account the

fi nancial, environmental and social impacts of decisions and actions it is involved in. It is an increasingly important issue in business, as managers, consumers, investors and employees have begun to understand how economic growth is linked to social and environmental well-being.

From national corporations through to small local owner/operator businesses, more and more focus is being applied to giving back and involving yourself and your team in the process.

Chamber President Mike Shadforth said: “Corporate social responsibility which focuses on people, planet and profi t can involve anything from sponsoring and getting hands on with local events to employing local tradesmen instead of out-of-towners, raising money for local charities, improving waste management practices or partnership projects with schools.”

“Every organisation has an individual approach to CSR, depending on their preferences - some support the arts,

education, housing, health, or social welfare,” he said.

Mike said there were so many diff erent approaches to CSR that it was not one size fi ts all. Th e main thing is that there’s a genuine sense of wanting to contribute something to others either individually or to the community as a whole. It could also be doing something to help the natural environment that we are all so dependent on particularly here on the Sunshine Coast.

Many Caloundra businesses from Bunnings to Aussie World, Bank of Queensland, the ANZ Bank and AON Insurance, as well as numerous others (there are too many to be named) have developed successful CSR policies and practices.

AON MAKE CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR FOSTER KIDSAON was awarded Insurance Broker of the Year at the Australian Insurance Industry Awards 2012, 2013, and 2014. As part of their CSR policy, they encourage staff to volunteer at charities.

Caloundra AON Branch Manager Paul Forbes says: “Together with my staff , we make

Christmas gift s and cards for foster children from the CREATE foundation, as well as participating in team and confi dence building activities.”

Th e “Global Aon Family” also supports Caloundra businesses becoming international enterprises, as they have a huge network of 500 offi ces worldwide, in 120 countries with 65,000 employees.

BOQ YOUTH FOCUSTh e Bank of Queensland whose new slogan is “It’s possible to love a bank”off ers a range of local support activities.

Th ese include Operation Financial Literacy, Community Partnerships, Workplace Giving, Australian Red Cross and Children’s Hospitals.

Caloundra Bank of Queensland Manager Jeremy Cake said: “We give presentations at local high schools like Unity College for senior students who are just about to enter the work force, as well as sponsoring Oztag events, Dance for Daniel charity event and the annual Caloundra Fun Run.”

AON staff Rhianna Higgins and Alana Dixon with her daughter Lauren Dixon (from left to right) really enjoyed making Christmas cards for foster children at CREATE.

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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”

HANDS-ON BUNNINGS SUPPORTBunnings three primary areas of support are families, sustainability and community. Caloundra Bunnings Activity Organiser Howard J Montgomery said their objective was to work with the community, whether it be schools, kindergartens, service and sporting clubs, Scouts, Girl Guides or any incorporated not-for-profi t entity.

“When it’s National Tree Day, we provide tree saplings for local schools like Montville State Primary School and Th e Caloundra Catholic College to plant with the help of our staff ,” Mr Montgomery said.

ANZ PARTNERS WITH SMITH FAMILY FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSaver Plus is a partnership delivered by the ANZ Bank and Th e Smith Family. Smith Family Worker Linda Stacey said the ANZ matched savings for fi nancial educational program in the Sunshine Coast area.

“It off ers up to $500 to families on lower incomes to save for education costs,” she said.

“Parents can use the program to help pay for items such as new school uniforms, computers, textbooks, and school excursions.”

Th e Smith Family are currently recruiting participants to join.

“So far on the Sunshine Coast 277 families have completed the program and $134,256 has been matched by the ANZ which has gone back into the community.”

Caloundra Bunnings Activity Organiser Howard Montgomery (second from the left) celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Australian Red Cross with a BBQ fundraiser recently.

AUSSIE WORLD LUNCHAussie World General Manager David Th ompson said it was rewarding to off er fun to those who were not as fortunate as others and provide them with a Christmas Lunch and theme park access.

“It’s a way we can give back to the community,” he said

For the fourteenth consecutive year, they will provide Christmas cheer for Salvation Army guests from their branches and associated groups. Th is will include a delicious traditional pre-Christmas hot roast lunch and unlimited rides all day.

Mike Shadforth hopes that over the Christmas and New Year period business operators will take a moment to refl ect on their year and what they’ve not only gained but also what they’ve given back. Th ere’s a lot of joy and satisfaction to be found in Corporate Social Responsibility.

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JOB CREATION

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IRT’s (Illawarra Retirement Trust) investment of $40 million in the Sunshine Coast will create hundreds of tradesmen’s jobs during the construction phase, as well

as permanent positions in everything from catering to cleaning, once their aged care facilities are completed in late 2016.

Th e $40 million IRT Woodlands facility at Kawana Forest will feature 107 lifestyle villas suitable for about 200 residents, off ering them picturesque rainforest outlooks, a 60-suite care centre, a swimming pool, and a Men’s Shed. Th e property will be beautifully landscaped once construction is completed.

Th e IRT Woodlands integrated lifestyle and care development, is part of four IRT aged-care facilities in South-East Queensland including Bracken Ridge Brisbane – Th e Ridge, Buderim Sunshine Coast – Th e Palms, Currimundi Sunshine Coast – Th e Parklands, and Kawana Forest Sunshine Coast – Th e Woodlands.

Th e foundation stone placement in Stage One of IRT Woodlands took place at the end of October, 2014. Th is IRT project is due for completion in late 2016.

IRT Group Chief Executive Nieves Murray said IRT had identifi ed the need to provide world-class aged care in the Sunshine Coast region.

A new Illawarra Retirement Trust injection of $40 million into the Sunshine Coast is creating jobs from the seniors revolution.

JOB CREATION IN AGED CARE

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“Older people are valuable members of society,” she said. “Most residents want to stay in their local community as they age, as they recognise familiar surroundings.”

Ms Murray said the Health Care and Social Assistance industry already employed 20,000 people on the Coast.

“In the past fi ve years, the industry has grown 44 per cent and now outstrips the Retail Trade and Construction industries as the region’s largest employer.”

She said the recent IRT Woodlands offi cial launch marked a real milestone for IRT with

their fi rst greenfi eld site getting underway. Th is project will also feature the fi rst care centre in Queensland.

“IRT is committed to improving the lives of older people,” says Nieves Murray.

Th e Caloundra Chamber of Commerce is excited to have the expertise and investment dollars of the IRT Group expanding in the region and leading the senior’s revolution.

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Most organisations host a fun Christmas party for staff and volunteers at the end of the year.

It’s a time to celebrate everyone’s hard work throughout the year and unwind aft er all that deadline and performance pressure. However, the consequences of misbehaviour can be substantial.

With the festive season fast approaching, employers need to consider taking measures to protect themselves and their employees from inappropriate conduct at work Christmas parties.

End of year functions are oft en catalysts for employee-related claims, in particular harassment and sexual harassment claims. Employers should also be aware injuries that occur at a work Christmas party may also form the basis of a workers’ compensation claim.

Here are Aitken Legal’s top f ve tips to minimise your exposure to claims by employees arising out of the work Christmas party.

Tip 1.Advertise the Christmas party as a work function: Th is avoids an argument that your workplace standards do not apply at the function.

Tip 2.Outline your expectations: Employees should be advised that the same standard of behaviour is expected at the Christmas party, as that which occurs in the workplace and action will be taken against any employee who breaches the required standards of behaviour.

Tip 3.Provide non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks and food: Give your employees a choice of whether to drink alcohol or not. It can assist to lessen your risks.

Tip 4.Set a f nish time: Monitoring alcohol consumption and advertising a conclusion to your work function are good ways of ensuring that your employees do not get themselves or the business in trouble.

Tip 5.Arrange for safe transport home:Arranging buses, taxis and other safe transport is a great way of reducing the chance of issues arising at the conclusion of festivities.

AVOID PARTY PITFALLSThe work Christmas party is a fantastic time to let your hair down and celebrate the year’s end with your workmates, but it pays to plan and protect your workplace from possible litigation.

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I can imagine how many times you have been asked: “What do you want Caloundra to be?” Th ere is one answer I oft en hear:

“Not a Gold Coast.” My experience has been this statement tends to freeze our thinking. So let’s accept that we will not be a second Gold Coast.

I was delighted to read recently that the Sunshine Coast has outshone some of the nation’s best known tourist destinations, making it to number seven on “Australia’s Top 10 Destinations to Experience” list for 2014. I read this article soon aft er reading the consultation results from the Caloundra Economic Revitalisation Study and thought about what we might expect Caloundra to look like in years to come. What will attract people to Caloundra? Given our attributes, what other examples exist of what we could consider seeing ourselves as?

Th ree areas immediately came to mind. We could be similar to Melbourne’s Lygon Street,

off ering up a broad range of beautiful foods and wines with Mediterranean-style alfresco dining. Can you visualise Caloundra with a similar environment to Th e Rocks in Sydney, with its eclectic mix of old and new architecture? Would an ambience similar to that of Sydney’s Darling Harbour be a good fi t for us, with a buzzing vibe and balance between dining and entertainment?

Caloundra’s natural attributes would lend themselves to any of the three landscapes I have referred to.

Th ese three areas combined attract millions of people each year. Of course there are many other examples which could be a good match and worthy of further consideration.

Caloundra will evolve to an even more attractive place to live and visit. Th e process of its evolution will not happen over a two- or three-year period. It will take dedicated planning and years to implement.

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CALOUNDRA WILL EVOLVEIt’s time for the Caloundra community to plan for a great future.By Mark McArdle MP – Member for Caloundra Ph: (07) 5491 2780

Th e key to getting this planning process right is to ensure the process involves all levels of government, the business community and the community as a whole and that we are open-minded about our options.

“Melbourne’s Lygon Street offers up a broad range of beautiful foods and wines with Mediterranean-style alfresco dining”

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The $7.1 million upgrade of Currimundi State Government Recreation Centre from February to October 2015 is expected to create 100

construction jobs and boost Caloundra visitor numbers.

Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre manager Phil Keen said the $7.1 million improvements to the centre, near the mouth of Currimundi Lake, aimed to double the centre’s occupancy rate to about 300 guests in the next few years, boosting Caloundra’s economy.

A $7.1 million facelift set to transform Currimundi Camp will create jobs and attract more visitors to Caloundra.

CAMP FACELIFTA BOOST FOR CALOUNDRA

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“Th e upgrade in 2015 will give our centre a new lease of life and meet our market’s demand for quality accommodation and dining facilities, as well as attracting more senior squads of AFL and rugby teams,” says Phil.

NRL game development offi cer Glen Dreger said: “Th e QRL has been conducting its Junior Maroons camps at the centre for the past fi ve years.

“Kids from as far as Charleville, have come to the Coast to enjoy three days of improving their rugby league skills, as well as catching some waves,” Glen said.

The upgrade in 2015 will give our centre a new lease of life and meet our market’s demand for quality accommodation and dining facilities


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“When hosting state carnivals, the QRL and NRL have suggested teams stay at the centre, as it off ers everything in one location. Th rough the upgrade it will attract a bigger audience of open-age squads.”

Phil said the upgrade would include revamped accommodation, a new undercover outdoor eating area, and transit area catering for up to 200 people and a central meeting point.

“New accommodation will service existing client groups, as well as a new weekend and tourist market,” Phil said.

He said conference attendees, schools, sporting and community groups, and international visitors enjoyed confi dence-building activities, like high ropes and the giant swing.

Th e centre’s current international visitors include students from China, Japan and Taiwan, who get to experience everything from canoeing to the fl ying fox, archery and stand-up paddle boarding, as part of a school exchange program.

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Artist’s impression of Currimundi Recreation Centre

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Sometimes events happen that stimulate one to think about the big picture. One such example is the recent G20 Leaders’

Summit. A meeting of world leaders representing 75 per cent of the global economy – being staged literally an hour down the road, from good old Caloundra.

As was widely reported in the news, the Brisbane CBD went into virtual lockdown, to accommodate the security needs of the most powerful people in the world. By any measure, a logistical nightmare, but one that Queensland was able to deliver without incident.

As a participant at the G20 International Business Welcome to Queensland, it was surreal to witness fi rst hand how completely this event aff ected Brisbane, but more importantly how limitless the opportunities are to capitalise off this historic occasion into the future.

Th e political, diplomatic and business elite

from around the world arrived here in no less than 53 foreign jets. Now, for the fi rst time, these people have gained a degree of familiarity with South-East Queensland. We are no longer a dot on a map. We are a destination. Th at for a few short days provided a clean, warm welcoming and extremely safe venue to host the most important meeting in the world. Very few places internationally, if any, have been able to achieve this to the standard Queensland did.

Th roughout the G20, the Sunshine Coast enjoyed an infl ux of overnight visitation from “Brisbanites,” that could best be likened to a mini-Easter. Th e roads were jammed, the hotels full and the restaurants vibrant. Perfect weather helped us showcase the region at its very best.

Back to reality, the tourists have driven back to Brisbane, the G20 entourage have fl own back from whence they came and we become comfortably entrenched in the narrative,

with which we have become so familiar. Times are tough, good jobs are scarce, the Council’s no good and we don’t want to be like the Gold Coast! And if only we didn’t have all the problems with Noosa!

While there’s no doubt Council needs to expedite it’s transition from being a planning-led bureaucracy to one guided by sustainable economic development, and that de-amalgamation has been a right royal distraction, the opportunity cost of our inward looking parochial negativity is quantifi ably enormous. Some statistics indicate our share of international visitors to Australia has steadily dropped from 5.7% to only 3.8% since 2007. Even more startling, domestic overnight visitor expenditure dropped nearly 20% in the last year alone and we have no one but ourselves to blame.

Here are the facts and this isn’t rocket science. Th ere is a distinct lack of new tourism product to entice world travellers to visit the Sunshine Coast. Existing

PROSPERITY ISTHERE FOR THE TAKING

By Bill Darby MBA MAICD, Caloundra Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Events Chair

The international community is taking notice of South-East Queensland thanks to the G20. As a region, what are we going to do about it?

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infrastructure such as the former Hyatt Coolum is aging and in decline while other regions are successfully forging ahead attracting more market share. We don’t spend anywhere near enough time examining our competitors and understanding consumer preferences. Conversely, we oft en ignore the outside world thinking we know better.

Here on the Sunshine Coast, we grapple eternally with our identity. As a tourism region, what is our point of diff erence? What do we off er that other places don’t? What is our unique selling proposition? Well the simple answer is nothing. We are not special and we are not unique. We have not had bestowed on us any great advantage that entitles us to prosperity. If we want to be a world-beating destination, we need to create

that for ourselves by owning a single vision and through delivering the product visitors desire.

Th ere is no doubt the Sunshine Coast has everything it takes to thrive in the global economy. To achieve this, we need to get back to basics. We must be open to new investment and convince the life-stylers living here that development can exist harmoniously with the environment. We need to use resources such as our own university to help import expertise and welcome their advice in showing us how to plan responsible development rather than having cohorts of local residents and our oft en myopic media disproportionately bias public opinion.

We are clean, safe and welcoming. Importantly, we’re a really easy destination to visit. All that said, the world is changing and high-spend visitors are demanding more when making holiday choices. Th e regional prosperity we seek is well within our grasp. As a region, let’s lobby to ensure that we attract new and innovative product. Even though we are not a cheap destination, if we off er great customer service and unite behind a single vision as an authentic and natural destination with great infrastructure and experiences, visitors will fl ock to us.

The world is changing and high-spend visitors are demanding more when making holiday choices. The regional prosperity we seek is well within our grasp. As a region, let’s lobby to ensure that we attract new and innovative product

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The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (JAG) recognises that small businesses are the “heart and soul” of Queensland’s economy, so it is

committed to reducing red tape by 20 per cent by 2018.

Over the past two and a half years, JAG has introduced a range of reforms to bring common sense back into small business regulation, while ensuring strong health and safety protections for workers.

Workers’ health and safety is one of JAG’s top priorities, having changed Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme to put the focus back on injury management, rehabilitation and return to work outcomes for injured workers. As a result of these changes, the average premium rate has reduced by 17 per cent, giving Queensland the lowest workers’ compensation premiums in the country and putting $1 billion back into the economy.

Cutting small business red tape by 20 per cent is one of the Queensland Government’s top priorities.

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On top of this, 93% of businesses that insure through Work Cover have had their claims history wiped clean. Th is allows employers, who were once burdened by fees to get back on track. JAG has also provided $1.4 million worth of grants to more than 500 workplaces across Queensland in 2014, enabling 33,000 workers the opportunity to improve their health.

On the Sunshine Coast, the tourism industry relies heavily on hospitality, liquor and gaming, particularly “Mum and Dad” cafes and restaurants. Until now, tour operators have had to apply for special licenses for vessels or vehicles and require “approved managers” just to serve one or two drinks. Tour operators are now allowed to serve small amounts of alcohol to guests, without requiring a license – a gesture of hospitality to holiday makers. JAG has also scrapped the need for community groups holding low-risk events to obtain a Community Liquor Permit.

JAG’s small business forms have been converted to interactive online ‘SmartForms’ allowing owner/operators to complete information 24/7, without needing to print off paper copies.

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country, allowing stories and histories to be told and retold along the routes. The Dutch visited Australia’s northern coastline maps of the area, hence the Dutch names such

as Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt, which still bears the original old Dutch spelling for “large island”. Lieutenant John Lort Stokes of HMS Beagle was

European settlement of Australia. The 3200 kilometre (2000 mi) Australian Overland Telegraph Line was built in the 1870s between Port Augusta and Darwin, connecting Australia to the rest between 1882 and 1883. In 1884, the pearling

industry brought people from Japan, Timor and the Philippines, many of whose descendants are prominent Darwin families today. In 1911, the city’s name changed from Palmerston to Darwin (city status granted on Australia Day – 26 January 1959). On 17 December 1918, led by Harold Nelson, staged the Darwin Rebellion Gilruth, Administrator of the Northern Territory,

and demanding his resignation. At 9.57 am on 19 February 1942, 188 Japanese warplanes attacked Darwin in two waves. The attacks killed at least 243 people and caused immense damage to the town. In terms of fatalities and damage, these were by far the most serious attacks on Australia in time of war and is often called the “Pearl Harbor of Australia”.

On 25 December 1974, Darwin was struck by Cyclone Tracy, which killed 71 people and destroyed over 70% of the town’s buildings, including many old stone buildings. It was newer materials and techniques, the city was

subsequently rebuilt by the Darwin Reconstruction Commission during the late 1970s. A satellite city of Palmerston was built 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Darwin in the early 1980s. As a result of air raids and cyclones, Darwin has few historic buildings, although some of the stronger stone structures survived and have been restored. Since Cyclone Tracy, all buildings are constructed to a strict cyclone code. A growing population and relatively scarce land has seen a boom in high-rise apartment-style housing in recent years, especially around the central business district

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Th is dynamic duo believe their product Google Business View Tours will put Caloundra businesses on the map, by improving businesses’ Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and showcasing business interiors online through fi sh-eye lens photography.

Sarah says: “Caloundra business people are innovative and have a pioneering spirit – they are early adopters of technology, which we really love.”

Th eir fl edgling business took shape about 18 months ago, when Trevor received a redundancy package and graduated from Google Business View training, making him the only Google Trusted Photographer on the Coast.

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“However, we do have some restrictions – businesses are required to have a street shop front, and no pokies on the premises,” Sarah said. In the long term, they intend to learn as much as they can about new technology, with a view to hiring a team of staff who are circulating in the region.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

LOCAL BUSINESS

CREAM – FOUR DECADES OF AUSTRALIAN ART 1 December - 14 December Caloundra Regional Gallery

The art exhibition Cream: Four Decades of Australian Art chronicles the development of modernism in Australia from 1940 to 1980 and provides a unique opportunity for regional audiences to view a survey of 20th century Australian art by some of Australia’s most recognised artists.

www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO 7 DecemberLake Kawana Community Centre, Bokarina

The Sunshine Coast Choral Society presents Bach’s Christmas Oratorio on 7 December, conducted by Adrian King, accompanied by The Choral Society Orchestra and lead by Trish Corben.

Janet Brewer will be playing harpsichord continuo. Janet is a piano and woodwind teacher, accompanist and performer based on the Sunshine Coast.

www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

ROBERT’S 11TH BIRTHDAY AT AUSTRALIA ZOO 1 December Australia Zoo, Beerwah

To celebrate Robert Irwin’s 11th birthday there will be free sausage sizzle brekkie from 8am. See Robert feed the crocs with Terri and Bindi LIVE in the world famous Crocoseum! There will be free face painting, pony rides, a giant croc slide, colouring in competition, Jurassic obstacle course and a caricature artist.

www.australiazoo.com.au

ASPECTS OF ME: DE GREER-YINDIMINCARLIE 17 December 2014 - 18 January 2015Caloundra Regional Gallery

‘Aspects of Me’ will showcase the diversity of De Greer-Yindimincarlie as a full-time, commercial Aboriginal artist. Creative and innovative, De is an entrepreneur, who never ceases conceptualising new works, techniques, designs and educational resources. De’s diverse nature of styles range from paint to digital media, textile design, f lm, music and print.

www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Imagine the pressure of preparing 100 gift hampers within 48 hours! You would start to feel like one of Santa’s helpers at the

North Pole on Christmas Eve.

No matter what the challenges are: time, weather, dogs or traffi c jams, Bevan and Bianca McPherson at Gift ed Hampers rise to the occasion and deliver stylish gift boxes fi lled with goodies to suit any event.

Th eir gift box goodies can range from Irish Cream Chocolate Dipping Sauce to Maison Th erese Pear & Fig Chutney, Gourmet Crackers with Desert Lime Chardonnay Paste, Bells & Whistles Plum Pudding, Rum Balls or Mince Pies and much more.

“Sometimes dogs and locked gates can be a challenge for us,” Bevan said.

“But we work closely with our brilliant courier companies and always manage to ensure safe delivery of our gift boxes on time.”

Bevan said they were open to creating a hamper to suit any occasion.

“We have had a couple of orders for Hen’s Nights, but I really can’t go into detail here … just think feathers and handcuff s!”

Bevan said without doubt Christmas was their busiest time of the year.

“We specialise in corporate gift giving and most businesses realise Christmas is the perfect time to say thanks to a client, or thanks to a colleague for referrals throughout

the year, or to reward a loyal staff member,” he said.

“Our point of diff erence is that we provide quality premium hampers at realistic aff ordable prices,” he said.

“We really do live and work in paradise in Caloundra, it is the perfect place to operate a business from if you have a family and are looking for work/life balance… and for me, that’s what it’s all about.”

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IN GOOD TASTEA local couple is balancing family life with business, and providing delicious goodies to the people of the Sunshine Coast with their business Gifted Hampers.

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AERO ENGINE RUN DAY 10 JanuaryQueensland Air Museum, Caloundra

The awesome sight and sound of a 1500 horsepower 14 cylinder radial engine powering up is an unforgettable experience and one that you wouldn’t want to miss. Engine runs will be held at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm on the day. The museum’s operational engines and aircraft cover a range of engine designs dating from the 1940s. Visitors who attend between 10am and 4pm are encouraged to inspect the engines between runs and talk to the volunteers who restored them.www.qam.com.au

SUMMER RACING CARNIVAL 15 to 26 JanuarySunshine Coast Turf Club, Corbould Park Caloundra

Racing is heating up this summer due to the new Summer Racing Carnival featuring metropolitan meetings on 17 and 26 January. Saturday 17 January will feature the inaugural running of the Racing Minister’s 2YO Classic over 1200m. Australia Day weekend sees the running of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce Sunshine Coast Cup. The carnival also includes a golf day, family fun day and gala ball.

www.sctc.com.au

AUSSIE WORLD AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT 26 January Aussie World Frizzo Road, Palmview

At Aussie World, the fun and frivolity starts at 10am, with a patriotic Australian f ag-raising ceremony followed by singing of the national anthem. Then it’s time for the Dunny racing which is hotly contested. Winners are presented with a toilet seat trophy that declares them Dunny Race Champions of the World!

www.aussieworld.com.au

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To f nd out more about more festive season events happening in Caloundra visit the Caloundra Chamber

of Commerce Facebook page www.facebook.com/CaloundraChamber

A SEASON TO BE FESTIVEIt is that time of year again – a buzz of excitement fills the air, the smell of barbecues wafts through neighbourhoods, Christmas lights appear on houses and cars are full of sand from trips to the beach. Caloundra has plenty of festive events for locals and visitors to enjoy, so we encourage you to make the most of it.

LIGHTS ON THE LAKE7 December 4pm to 8pm, Crummunda Park, Wurtulla, beside Lake Currimundi.Th e fun starts at 4pm with music, entertainment and supervised kids’ activities. Try your hand beating out a rhythm in the free drumming circle from 5pm to 6pm. BYO blanket and picnic hamper. Santa will arrive from across the lake around 6pm before the dazzling water parade of kayaks and canoes festooned with Christmas lights. www.currimundicatchment.org.au

CHRISTMAS MOVIE IN THE PARK NIGHT13 December from 6pm,Bells Reach Active Park, CaloundraStockland is inviting people of all ages to enjoy the FREE “Elf ” Christmas movie at Bells Reach Active Park on Saturday 13 December from 6pm. Th ere will be a charge for the sausage sizzle and drinks on the night. www.facebook.com/bellsreach

CAROLS ON KINGS20 December 4.30pm to 8.30pm Kings Beach Amphitheatre. Corner Burgess Street and Devene Avenue, Caloundra.Come and enjoy a wonderful Christmas celebration with entertainment, food and fun on Saturday 20 December from 4.30pm at Kings Beach. Bring a blanket or chair and join us for a night of celebration. We will have a jumping castle, food stalls, coff ee and a visit from Santa. Concludes with fi reworks at 8.30pm.www.calvarycc.org.au

TWILIGHT MARKETS @ BULCOCK BEACH5, 12, 19, 26 December 2014 and 2, 9, 16, 23 January 2015, 4pm to 9pm, Th e Esplanade, Bulcock Beach

Th is family-friendly Friday event features more than 100 stalls off ering handmade and artisan craft s, street food, gourmet sweets, fashion, jewellery, fun stuff for kids and much more! Enjoy the atmosphere with live entertainment and colourful street theatre characters as day slips into night at beautiful Bulcock Beach Esplanade from 4pm to 9pm.www.facebook.com/TwilightMarketsCaloundra

CALOUNDRA COMMUNITY NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS31 December 4pm to 9.30pm Kings Beach Caloundra.Th e Caloundra of Chamber of Commerce is delighted to sponsor the 2014/15 New Year’s Eve Celebration at Kings Beach. Th is is a child-friendly event. Enjoy watching “Frozen” at the outdoor movie screen with your family and friends. Entertainers will include UkeCrazy People, Pete Allan and the Hi-Boys. Watch the fi reworksat 9.15pmwww.facebook.com/CaloundraCommunityNYECelebrations

QUEENSLAND OZ TAG JUNIOR STATE CUP 30 January to 1 February 2015 Sunshine Coast Stadium - Kawana

The Oz Tag Junior State Cup will include boys and girls from under 10 to under 15 divisions competing over two and a half days. State selectors will attend, with a view to selecting Queensland representatives in all divisions to play against NSW in the annual State of Origin Oz Tag series.

www.queenslandoztag.com.au

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Ross Harrison has his eye on the prize – being the fi rst Cirrus franchisee to sell a private Cirrus Jet.

Ross is very passionate about fl ying aeroplanes, the safety features of Cirrus aircraft and operating his new business at 20 Pathfi nder Drive, Caloundra.

Th is Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, a former national champion trails motorbike rider and Queensland soccer representative, never does anything by halves!

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITYEarlier this year, when an American company off ered Ross a franchise for Cirrus Aircraft – a brand little known in Australia let alone in regional Queensland, he grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

“Th e fi ve-seater Cirrus SR22 aircraft , designed by two brothers in the USA, is the largest selling single engine aircraft in the world,” says Ross.

“Th ey are the only new design small aircraft in the world built to last 30 years.”

He said the unique feature of the Cirrus was a parachute built into the body of the aircraft – it’s the ultimate safety feature.

“If the pilot becomes incapacitated, the passenger can pull the handle and all lives will be saved,” says Ross.

BUSINESS CHALLENGES Initially, he faced some challenges securing a hangar at Caloundra Airport, due to uncertainty about whether the airport was being closed for redevelopment or relocated elsewhere. But these “teething issues” are now behind Ross and the other 20 or so businesses based at Caloundra Airport, including tourism operations like skydiving, scenic fl ights and the Queensland Air Museum, who provide more than 200 jobs for the area.

It’s taken an enthusiastic local businessman – who is also a passionate pilot – to bring a state-of-the-art f ying machine to the Sunshine Coast.

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KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGYHis fl edgling business, now operating for about fi ve months, embraces state-of-the-art technology.

“Th e new generation of aircraft have a full glass cockpit, which means there are very few traditional dials left and the screen is fully computerised,” Ross said.

“Th e fl ight-planning systems are now on iPads, so staying up-to-date with technology is a must in business today or you will quickly be left behind.”

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The new generation of aircraft have a full glass cockpit, which means … the screen is fully computerised

Ross initially obtained his pilot’s licence out of a need to be able to grow a business, when he and his older brother Chris ran a Toowoomba-based Caltex fuel distributorship with an area covering half of Queensland. Ross wanted to cover that overwhelming distance, effi ciently and eff ectively.

Flying in the 1980s sparked a passionate fl ame in him for aviation, which has continued to burn for more than 30 years.

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SOUTHWEST PROPERTY QLD PTY LTDWe specialise in amazing savings for the 55+ market, while also donating $1500 to the Australian Coast Guard Sunshine Coast Flotillas for every property sold.Phone: 0411 561 099www.lindajohnstonproperty.com.au

SWIFT BOOKKEEPING SERVICESBy choosing Swift Bookkeeping Services you will be working with a dedicated and passionate bookkeeper who believes in an accurate, timely and streamlined bookkeeping process. Phone: 0423137889www.swiftbooks.com.au

THE CANAPE PROJECTThe Canape Project brings professional service and f ne food to your next event. The Canapé Project specialises in stand up cocktail & canapé style food for the Sunshine Coast and beyond. Phone: 0432 503 282www.thecanapeproject.net.au

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When beautician Jeanette Marshall decided to move from Sydney to Currimundi for a “sea change” with her husband

Ron, she had no idea how important sun protection and skin care would become.

“Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world,” says Jeanette.

“It is largely preventable with the proper skin care.

“Th e hole in the ozone layer is over Australia and New Zealand, so its important local residents and visitors use waterproof, broad-spectrum sun-protection cover.”

Jeanette said the major cause of skin cancer was too much exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

“Skin can burn in as little as 15 minutes in the summer sun,” she said.

Jeanette is very passionate about educating people about good skin care through practical demonstrations at monthly workshops at Blend Hair Skin and Makeup Salon at Currimundi.

She regularly attends the International Derma Institute (IDI) to upgrade her skills on pigmentation skin issues, acne treatment, as well as foot care.

Jeanette, who has 20 years of experience under her belt, kicked off her career in makeup and skincare, when she was involved in the theatrical show Pinocchio in Sydney.

Th is hobby led to a career in stage and TV make up for celebrities like Julie Anthony.

The owner of Currimundi’s Blend Hair Skin and Makeup Salon is passionate about good skin care, and she wants to educate as many locals as she can.

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In 1993, Jeanette won a make-up prize for creating full body make-up on a model, who looked like an Olympic torch featuring fi ve rings and a fl ame.

Th is “fl ame” for top-notch make-up artistry is still burning bright in Jeanette.

Now based at Blend Hair Skin and Makeup at Currimundi, Jeanette is also busy making brides and their wedding parties feel special through stunning makeup application.

“I really enjoy making women’s beautiful eyes stand out,” she said.

“People oft en don’t wear make-up on the Coast, so I teach them two-minute quick make-up tricks,” she said.

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Emmi Doblo’s kitchen could easily be mistaken for Santa’s workshop!

Splashes of red ribbon, cellophane, truffl es, brandy Christmas cakes, quinoa coconut trifl es, seasonal chutneys and treats abound.

Emmi is preparing for Christmas trade at her Caloundra Street Fair market stall Lovin’ Spoonful, which is named aft er a popular American 1960s pop/rock band with folk roots.

When it comes to folk roots, Emmi comes from an extended family of excellent Polish cooks, and her step-father Bill worked as a chef in a Greek restaurant. So when you combine her cultural heritage with living in London for eight years, you can understand why Emmi’s cooking has a cosmopolitan look, taste and feel to it.

“My Polish nanna let me help in the kitchen from when I was very small, she made food very approachable and delicious,” Emmi said. “My parents raised me to think that exotic was normal…olives, chilli, whole spices, hummus, tarama, and curries…”

COOKING WITH LOVEEmmi initially became passionate about cooking allergy-free food to support a family member recovering from cancer. So her special ingredients are to “cook with love” along with allergy-free sweet potato and coconut fl ours, which are like a magnet to her health-conscious fans.

“It is heart-warming to see the look of surprise on the faces of allergy-prone adults and children, when they fi nd a cake or treat they can safely enjoy,” she said.

“Some market customers are so excited when they fi nd paleo (paleolithic diet) or vegan food, they order a week’s worth of quiches, cakes and salads,” she said.

Her advice to a new market stall holder is: “If you have an idea that energises and excites you, don’t be afraid to give it a try! Life’s too short to spend too much time making someone else’s dreams come true.”

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For more information visit www.facebook.com/caloundrastreetfair

A WHOLE LOT OF LOVEThe owner of the Lovin’ Spoonful market stall is set to bring lots of Christmas cheer with her beautiful food.

“Food is symbolic of love when words are

inadequate”Alan D. Wolfelt

StallholderIn thespotlight

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MEMBER’S DIRECTORYThe Caloundra Chamber of Commerce has over 420 members who come from a broad variety of businesses. So many, that we just can’t list them all on one page! Our next edition will feature members in the sectors of Medical-Healthcare and Professionals. The full list of members and their contact details is available online at www.caloundrachamber.com.au in our Business Directory.

2014/15 NETWORKING EVENTS

MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL

Australian Off Road www.australianoffroad.com.au (07) 5390 0300Cirrus Sunshine Coast www.cirrussunshinecoast.com.au (07) 5341 8719Empyrean Lighting www.empyreanlighting.com 1300 200 321Emro Products Pty Ltd www.emro.com.au (07) 5491 3566 Free Spirit Caravans www.freespiritcaravans.com.au (07) 5438 9898Huds and Toke Pty Ltd www.hudsandtoke.com.au 0488 404 282Kapow’s Cleaning Services www.facebook.com/KapowsCleaning 0409 370 294Leach Trusses www.leachtrusses.com.au (07) 5494 1077MDR Combined Services www.mdrcombined.com.au (07) 3180 0281Plastec Australia Pty Ltd www.plastec.com.au (07) 5413 4444 Rainware Outdoor Showers www.rainware.com.au (07) 5492 6200Sunstate Jewellers www.sunstatejewellers.com.au (07) 5491 1733The Diamond Mine Jewellers Pelican Waters www.pelicanwatersqld.com.au/jewellers.html (07) 5492 4477 MARKETING/MEDIA106 Five FM www.106fivefm.com (07) 5442 2833ADFX www.adfx.com.au (07) 5477 0383Caloundra Weekly/Sunshine Coast Daily www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au (07) 5430 8033Coffee News Sunshine Coast Region www.coffeenews.com.au 0424 381 396Edge Marketing Solutions www.edgeonline.com.au 1300 558 659Ems Creative www.ems.com.au (07) 5479 5179Grant Broadcasters (Hot 91.1 & Zinc 96.1) www.hot91.com.au (07) 5475 1911 Hinterland Times www.hinterlandtimes.com.au (07) 5499 9049idolab www.idolab.com.au (07) 3188 5200Kiln Collective - Design, Marketing & Online Solutions www.kilncollective.com 0437 117 759L10 Group www.L10Group.com 0439 000 048Louise Hickey Marketing www.louisehickey.com 0437 723 220Massey Online Management www.masseyonline.com.au (07) 5450 2750My Weekly Preview www.myweeklypreview.com.au (07) 5444 0152Prodigy Promotional Merchandise & Workwear www.prodigymerchandise.com.au (07) 5492 7345Profile Magazine www.profilemag.com.au (07) 5451 0669Q Advertising www.qadvertising.com.au (07) 5455 0250Rejuvenate Marketing www.rejuvenatemarketing.com.au (07) 5641 4781Sassy Branding www.sassybranding.com 0413 374 634Sensis www.yellowadvertising.com.au (07) 5437 1400Seven Sunshine Coast www.facebook.com/sevenlocalnews (07) 5430 1708Sparx Digital www.sparx.com.au 1300 447 513Stand Out Promotions www.standout.com.au 1800 178 888Sun Communications www.suncommunications.com.au 0418 716 893Sunshine FM Radio Association Inc. www.sunshinefm.com.au (07) 5450 1049Sunshine Valley Gazette svgazette.com.au 0408 459 624Tourist and Visitor Info Boards www.touristinfoboards.com 0408 757 242Web Apple www.webapple.com.au 0450 558 079YSB.com.au Pty Ltd www.ysb.com.au 1300 795 024

MONTH DATE EVENT VENUE

December Thursday 4 Business after hours/Christmas Party Laserzone, Warana

January Monday 26 Sunshine Coast Cup/Hobnobber’s Luncheon

Sunshine Coast Turf Club, Caloundra

February February 23 New Member Briefing Chamber Office, Caloundra

*To view our full 2015 Events Calendar, or to register to attend, go to www.caloundrachamber.com.au

Photo: Lauren Grounsell (Caloundra Weekly), Michael Wildeisen (Wildeisen & Associates) and Paula Wildeisen (Accounting & Tax Solutions) really enjoyed the networking at the Chamber’s Business After Hours event at the Queensland Air Museum to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

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