Some say there’s no greater waste of time than sitting by the pool soaking up the sun. However, sometimes time is never better spent than when whiling away the hours on the Sunshine Coast, as SOUTH’s intrepid editor (Helen Perry) reveals. We also chat to a top local sportswoman as she and team seek national titles, a couple of garden designers similarly keen to claim gold, as well as an artist who’s never short of a good turn. As usual, you’ll also find recipes, fashion and so much more on the pages of this month’s issue.