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Every day House with No Steps volunteers help make a difference in the lives of people witha disability – and you can too by joining in this festive event and donating to their cofferseither on the day or by calling 1800 068 064.Let’s get into the spirit of Christmas. Don’t be a Grinch - gather together at Lions Park onGympie Terrace, Noosaville by 3pm on Sunday 18 December and join the sea of red suits asthey make their way along Gympie Terrace cycle path alongside Noosa River.Stay on after your ride for Carols on the River, conducted by Noosa Christian OutreachChurch from 6:30pm.

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Queensland, the SES isthe primary responseagency for storm andflood emergencies butresponds at local andnational levels to manydifferent types ofactivations as a result ofdisasters and emergen-cies. These include butare not confined tocyclones, crime scene/forensics search, bodyrecovery, earthquakes,landslides, cliff rescuesand animal diseaseoutbreaks. The SES alsoperforms functionsranging from communityeducation to road crashrescue; traffic manage-ment to aerial observa-tion.SES groups run localSES recruitment pro-grams. Depending onthe SES group, thefrequency of Informa-tion Nights and Induc-tions may vary.Queensland’s StateEmergency Service(SES) volunteers werehonoured duringNational SES week(November 5-13) fortheir efforts during theprevious 12 months ofstorms, floods andcyclones. EmergencyServices Minister NeilRoberts said SESvolunteers were localheroes who performedan invaluable commu-nity service.“These are people fromyour neighbourhoodwho generously give uptheir own time to helpfellow residents in times

of need. The messagewe would like allQueenslanders toremember is that SESmembers are out there‘volunteering in allconditions’, includingrain, hail, storms andflooding, to perform avital service and toensure we can remainsafe and secure in ourown homes.”Mr Roberts saidvolunteers had re-sponded to numerousevents during the pastyear and committedmore than 175,000operational hours to thefrontline. “We can be

volunteers belonging tothe State EmergencyService (SES).Established by an Act ofParliament in 1975, all

local authorities inQueensland are respon-sible for maintaining SESUnits within theircommunities, Units

made up of local peoplewho have volunteeredto prepare themselvesand their communities tominimise the effects ofdisasters. SES volun-teers do not receivepayment.Under the motto “BeAware”, the basicconcept of the SES is toencourage self-help andmutual assistance withineach community. SESGroups support thestatutory services(Police, Fire andAmbulance) where anemergency or disaster isbeyond the resources ofthose services. In

proud of the diligentwork SES crews havedone...” Mr Robertswent on to indicate thatSES Week gives all thechance to acknowledgevolunteer SES efforts.This work is based onmaterials that consti-tute copyright of theDepartment of Commu-nity Safety and islicensed under aCreative CommonsAttribution Non-Commercial 3.0Australia licence athttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/au/deed.en.

ONE never knows what messages are going tocome through via email but, often, they can bring ‘asmile to the dial’:Interesting Year 1981:1. Prince Charles got married.2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.3. Australia lost the Ashes.4. The Pope died.Interesting Year 2005:1. Prince Charles got married.2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.3. Australia lost the Ashes.4. The Pope died.Lesson to be learned: The next time Charles getsmarried, someone should warn the Pope.

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COOLUM CroquetClub would like tothank the SunshineCoast RegionalCouncil for providinga grant to fund theirnew shed to storeequipment. For manymonths we have hadto climb over a linemarking machinestored in the toilet!This machine has nowbeen moved to theshed. Thanks also toclub members –especially PeterSorenson and AdrianPrince for erecting theshed.

OVER 50s consumerlobby, National SeniorsAustralia, has appointedlong-serving board mem-ber, David Carvosso, asits new chairman.Carvosso, a formerteacher who hails fromWestern Australia, rosefrom the organisation’smembership grassroots tojoin the National Seniorsboard in 2007.Previously active in boththe state and nationalmember policy groups,Carvosso sees theorgansiation’s lobbying

National Seniors appoints new chairmanfunction as vital in ensur-ing the wellbeing of allolder Australians. “National Seniors’ role asa consumer voice is criti-cal if seniors are to main-tain living standards andknow that support isavailable to them as theyage,” he said.“In 2012 National Seniorswill be monitoring the ef-fects of the global eco-nomic downturn on retire-ment savings and the im-pact of rising living costson our oldest and mostvulnerable Australians”.

“We’ll also have some-thing to say on givingolder workers a fair goand financing aged care,”he said.Still on the agenda - anissue often raised by theorganisation’s rank andfile - is the harmonisationof frustratingly inconsis-tent state laws.“National Seniors willcontinue to push for across-border alignment ofstate legislation in areassuch as living wills andworkers compensation,”he said.

“I have always seen Na-tional Seniors as anorganisation which in-forms, supports and rep-resents its members in theyears leading up to andinto retirement. Under mywatch, I’ll make sure thiscontinues”.Carvosso replacesMelbourne economistJudith Sloan, who, after 12months with National Se-niors, is now contributingeconomics editor for TheAustralian newspaper.

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DES and Sue lived near Queanbeyanfor 30 years and they enjoyed countrylife on hobby farms. They had a me-nagerie of animals. Sue’s special lovefor Angora goats came to the fore andthe family spent their leisure time be-tween local country shows. In 1992they won Grand Champion at the RoyalCanberra Show. Nearing retirement, Sueand Des felt the need to move closer tofamily and Des yearned for our greatQueensland climate. They left Canberraand relocated to Scarborough.On a Sunday drive, they happened topass by “Beachmere Sands” anddropped in, on the off chance theycould have a look around.They loved the position of BeachmereSands, it reminded them of their muchloved rural lifestyle in Queanbeyan,with the benefit of sea breezes. The 5star facilities and lavish villas weresomething special, very spacious andbeautifully appointed.The one thing they favour most aboutliving at Palm Lake Resort Beachmere

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Here’s wishing you all a safe andhappy Christmas and New Year!

LONG-held stereotypes such as frailty,inflexibility and a fear of technology arepushing older workers towards prema-ture retirement, reveals new research.According to the National Seniors re-port, ‘Stereotype Threat and MatureAge Workers’, older employees whoexperience “stereotype threat” - a be-lief that they’re the target of demean-ing stereotypes - lose enthusiasm forthe job to the point of quitting.This suggests that the experience ofstereotype threat at work can counter-act long-espoused policy efforts tokeep older Australians in the workforcelonger.National Seniors chief executiveMichael O’Neill said it was vital to in-corporate the report’s findings in offi-cial moves to keep the over 50s gain-fully employed.“Whilst it’s great to see a growing com-mitment from business and governmenttowards this group, the research showsthat stereotype threat remains a signifi-cant psychological obstacle for matureage employees,’’ O’Neill said.“Unfounded assumptions around theenergy, potential or job suitability ofolder workers only serve to undermine

Demeaning stereotypesare a threat to older workers

their confidence, work performance and,ultimately, commitment.“If businesses want to keep their ma-ture-age talent and help them reach theirfull potential, they need to understandand combat these stereotype threats,”he said. In the study, conducted byQueensland University for the NationalSeniors Productive Ageing Centre, 1428employees aged 50 to 75 were asked toassess how they felt they had beentreated on the basis of their age.The majority experienced medium (44%)levels of stereotype threat. A minority(14%) experienced high levels of ste-reotype threat and 42% experienced lowstereotype threat.The experience of stereotype threat waslinked with negative workplace atti-tudes and behaviours including: lowerjob satisfaction; lower emotional com-mitment to the organisation; lower jobinvolvement; higher retirement inten-tions; and greater intentions to quit.The paper calls for more positive olderrole models, stronger anti-discrimina-tion policies, increased training oppor-tunities and greater recognition of ma-ture age staff.Media release: National Seniors

and safe Christmas and NewYear.We thank you for your loy-alty throughout the year.May there be good food onthe table to share withloved ones, plenty of goodcheer and laughter and timeto remember those less for-tunate.May the New Year bringyou good health and fillyour heart with hope for thefuture.

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THE Christmas spirit iswell and truly alive inCaloundra, with many lo-cals digging deep to do-nate to the St Vincent de

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St Vinnies appeal overwhelmed by generosityPaul Caloundra branchChristmas appeal.Despite the appeal beinglaunched just a few weeksago, drop-off points have

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IT was the day after Christmas at a church. The pastor of the church waslooking over the cradle when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missingfrom among the figures. Immediately he turned and went outside and sawa little boy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of the littleinfant, Jesus.So he walked up to the boy and said, “Well, where did you get Him, my finefriend?”The little boy replied, “I got him from the church.”“And why did you take him?”The boy said, “Well, about a week before Christmas I prayed to the littleLord Jesus and I told him if he would bring me a red wagon for ChristmasI would give him a ride around the block in it.”

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“FROG in a waterlily”sounds almost as if it couldbe the name of a fairy tale,but this stunning photo byTony Bailey of RunawayBay, Gold Coast, shows afrog seemingly hiding in awaterlily at Mt TamborineBotanical Gardens. Whetherthe Eastern Sedge Frogblossomed into a prince isunknown.

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IF everyone on the Sun-shine Coast picked up afew bits of rubbish on theirdaily walk, the regionwould be a little bit nicerand the oceans a little bitcleaner. Council hasteamed up with insurancecompany Youi, SunshineCoast Media, the SunshineCoast litter collective andthe Heart Foundationwalking group to deliver a‘picitup’ initiative, whichwages a war on litter andencourages walkers to,‘picitiup’ while on theirdaily walk. The idea is thebrain child of SamHalvorsen, a SunshineCoast local who noticedsome litter and realisedthere was nowhere to putit. His light bulb momentcame with the idea, ‘what ifthere was a bag in everywalker’s hand, how muchof the increasing litterproblem on the SunshineCoast could be solved bylocal people picking uplitter on their daily walk’?Mayor Bob Abbot saidSam approached counciland the initiative was born.“The picitup campaign issimple - if you see litterwhile out and about, pick itup,” Cr Abbot said.“Every day, more and morelitter ends up in our rivers,on our beaches and in the

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SUNSHINE Coast Council is seeking submissionsfrom artists for one of Australia’s leading Green Artsevent – Floating Land.Round 1 artist submissions need to be received bycouncil by 28 February 2012.Creative Communities Manager, Christine Ballingersaid this is a great opportunity for local and nationalartists to participate in Floating Land 2013.“Council works closely with the community to de-velop an event that celebrates connection to placewithin the natural and built environment.“The theme for Floating Land 2013 is, ‘nature’s dia-logue.’“Nature’s dialogue explores the natural world’s an-cient processes that inspire innovative creative prac-tice.”Floating Land 2013 will be held in June on the shoresof the pristine Lake Cootharaba within the UNESCOlisted biosphere of Noosa.Floating Land 2013 will explore positive solutionsto current environmental challenges through digitaland traditional art practices.Visit www.floatingland.org.au to download an ‘expres-sion of interest’ form or for more information.

WEEK Beginning 16th January to 25 January 2012(Closed - Australia Day 26 January 2012). In place ofan Open Day there will be an Enrolment Week. Thiswill make it easier for Members to renew their Mem-bership and for potential Members to see the U3ANoosa facilities and to decide on the classes thatmay interest them.We have a team of volunteers who will be happy toshow you around U3A House which is situated inMoorindil Street (opposite the Shell Garage)Tewantin.Telephone 5440 5500 for more information.

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movie “Yogi Bear” will be screened and the brilliantfireworks display will again be brought to us by CliveFeatherby and his crew from KC Fireworks. Join inthe fun at Kings Beach Amphitheatre and Lions Park,Kings Beach. It all starts at 3pm and goes until 9.15pmwith the fireworks display ending at 9.30pm.If you live closer to Mooloolaba, New Years EveMooloolaba has entertainment for the whole familyto enjoy, including children’s activities, rides, amuse-ments and delicious food available from local ven-dors, restaurants and cafes on the Esplanade.Live music will be performed by acclaimed musiciansAmy Meredith and The Whitlams and there will bespectacular fireworks at both 8.30pm and midnight.Mooloolaba New Years Eve is on Saturday 31 De-cember from 4pm to midnight. The event is held in afully fenced area that is alcohol and glass free andhas security patrolling all night.Both events are free to attend and free Council buseswill be running.

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COOROY VIEW Clubhelp the SMITH Family,but we like to have theodd Craft and Chat daysupporting members andhelping raise funds forour cause!Last week our craft daysaw new member GloriaBale from ISSA in Cooroy,help us with Christmascards while others putlolly bags together for ourChristmas Party and oth-ers just came along forthe chat. Then 14 mem-bers in all enjoyed a lovelylunch together.To finish off the year wejoined in Xmas in Cooroywith an Information Stallto promote our VIEWClub and gather supportfor our Learning for LifeStudent. GwendaMcNaught one of ourmembers, found the childwithin and could not re-sist the Fairy Floss.(seepic)Tuesday January 24th

sees us having our firstsocial for 2012 will be aLuncheon at the SouthPacific Resort “AlohaRestaurant” then Febru-ary sees our 1st Luncheonin the Function Rooms ofCooroy Hotel in Cooroy

A SUNSHINE Coastspeech pathologist andfirst-time author hasused the Christmasclassic “The NightBefore Christmas” as theinspiration for a newChristmas picture bookwith a truly Australianfeel. Having worked ineducation for almost

THESE are a great favourite with children – especially if you involve them inthe cooking and decorating process.Ingredients: (makes about 18)1 stick (8 tbsp)115 g (4 oz) butter, softened1/4 cup (50 g) 2 oz caster sugar (superfine granulated)1 3/4 cup (170 g) 6 1/2 oz plain flour (All purpose)yellow glace icingsilver balls and ribbons to decorate starsWhisk the butter thoroughly in a bowl until really soft, then beat in the sugara little at a time and finally fold in the flour. Knead lightly until smooth.Roll out the dough on a floured work surface to the thickness of a $2 coin.Using star cutters, cut eight 6.5 cm (2 1/2 inch) stars and eight 2.5 cm (1 inch)stars. Place a small star on top of a large one and, using a skewer, make a holein the centre of one of the outer points of each biscuit. Bake in the oven at150°C (300F) mark 2 for about 25 minutes; cool. Coat the small stars withyellow glace icing and place silver balls at smaller star points. Leave to drybefore threading ribbon through the holes.

Coast author brings Australian feeland fresh approach to a Christmas classic

twenty years, BryanWard has a stronginterest in developingchildren’s communica-tion skills throughtalking and stories.“To encourage childrento read you need toengage them in some-thing they can relate toand

Australian kids love abreach Christmas, so Istarted there,” Bryan,who also illustrated thebook, said.“Then I thought tomyself, what wouldhappen if Santa crash-landed on the beachoutside my holidayapartment and how wewould go about helpingSanta solve the prob-lem?”Bryan said from thatstarting point, and usingthe famous “The NightBefore Christmas” asinspiration, he set aboutwriting a book thatwould encourageimagination and help

promote languagedevelopment.“Books can helpchildren become familiarwith the patterns andrhythms of our lan-guage, with the ability toidentify and generaterhyming words beingkey pre-literacy skillsthat children need totake with them into prepand school.“For that reason, everypage of this storyfeatures rhythm andrhyme – which alsomakes for great fun.”“Books can teachchildren about thingsthey haven’t seen ordone yet, feeding theirimaginations while alsointroducing them toimportant life skills likeco-operation, which Ihave explored usingother children andAustralia’s iconiclifesavers in the story tohelp Santa out of hispredicament.”“Santa’s Beach Christ-mas”, which is suitablefor children from pre-prep age into the earlyyears of school, alsocontains great bonusmaterial about “TheNight Before Christ-mas”, some historyabout Santa Claus andSaint Nicholas, as wellas other activities toencourage languagedevelopment throughwords that explore thesenses.“Santa’s Beach Christ-mas” is available fromwww.thewritestuffinoz.blogspot.com at just $18plus postage. The bookwill also be available atthe Buderim Mamma’sMarket on Friday 16thDecember at BuderimWar Memorial Hall from5pm to 9pm.

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AT the Caloundra FamilyHistory Research group’sgeneral meeting onThursday the 17th Novem-ber, three huge hampersfull of Christmas goodieswere won by HillmaDillon, Lyn Chambers andValerie Thornton. Luckydoor prizes were alsodrawn and a Christmasthemed afternoon teaconcluded the group’slast formal meeting for theyear. Over the past year,many highly qualifiedguest speakers havegraced the general meet-ings with their specialistpresentations in geneal-

WHY not combine a swim at the beach with a visit to the Markets with a picnicin the park or take advantage of the many cafes and restaurants in Coolum.The Coolum Twilight Markets, organised by the Coolum Lioness Club, will beheld at Tickle Park on the beachfront every Friday evening until 20th January2012 from 4.00pm to 8.00pm.These very popular Wheelchair friendly Markets are held annually during theChristmas/New Year holiday period and the approximately 80 stalls will be offer-ing a huge range of goods to browse through, including craft, clothing, jewellery,produce and much more

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ogy and other relatedsubjects. Next year willbe no different. Guestspeakers have been se-cured for January, Febru-ary, March and April; anumber of trips for mem-bers are planned, as wellas a seminar later in theyear. Two BeginnersCourses were success-fully conducted during2011, which helped to en-lighten 120 people on thesearch for their family his-tory and ancestors. Onlyone Beginners and Re-fresher Course will beheld next year, duringMay. Festivities contin-

ued on Wednesday the7th December when thegroup held its annualChristmas Lunch at thePower Boat Club, heartilyenjoyed by 40 membersand their guests. Santacame to the party and hada gift for everyonepresent. There is no Gen-eral Meeting held in De-cember and the researchrooms closed on Satur-day the 3rd December2011. After the Christmasholiday, the rooms will re-open on Thursday the12th January 2012 at9.30am when researcherswill be welcomed back to

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Sunset on theNoosa River,November 2011.Photo taken byDonna Mroz Turcicwhile cruisingtowards Tewantinfrom Noosa Heads.

SUNSHINE Coast based charity Sun-shine Butterflies recently welcomed anumber of new and notable SunshineCoast business identities to its newboard at their Annual General Meeting.This year has seen the self-funded char-ity grow to new heights under the di-rection of founder Leanne Walsh.For the past six years, the local not-for-profit organisation Sunshine Butterflieshas tackled the difficult issues by help-ing to address the stigma of disabilitiesin children head-on by working tochange attitudes through educationand enlightenment, promoting a mes-sage of all ability not disability.Mrs Walsh said the new board will as-sist Sunshine Butterflies in moving for-ward to the next six years.“It’s my pleasure to welcome to our newboard the following new and returningmembers:Ashley Robinson – Alex Surf Lifesav-ing Club; Grant Symes - Protector Alu-minium; Daryl Brown – National YouthManager World Vision; Tony Fowler -Southern Cross Media; Brian Hayes -Noosa Hot Properties; Joan Scotcher -Commonsense Counselling; SueGrogan - Bootsco Workwear; TraceyBlayney - Woolgarin Holiday Resort;Amanda Everett -Amanda Everett PR ;and our valued volunteers DallaceMenchin, Susan Paynter, Marie Hayes,Brooke Sterling, Lorraine Carey, RonnieOakley, Sandy Haberle, BelindaRobertson, Melissa Isles, RosieHorwood & Sonia McMahon,” MrsWalsh said.“We feel that the active nature and on-

WE always have positions available –featured this week are some of ourvolunteer positions which areURGENT.Two car cleaners (wash and vacuum -always undercover) may suit couple -Maroochydore; Driver/driver’sassistant – all areas Sunshine Coast– travel reimbursement available;Museum/ Guide/Info desk –Maroochydore; Craft Assistant –Nambour;Computer Teacher – Nambour;Activities Assistant – Tewantin;Nursery Assistant - Woombye

Volunteering Sunshine Coastneeds your help

Volunteering Sunshine Coast is a notfor profit organisation seeking tofacilitate a range of services for thosein need of assistance.Our volunteers are a happy group ofselfless individuals who love whatthey do and gain in many ways, notonly through helping those in needbut through new skills learned andnew friends made in the community.Call one of our friendly team on 54438256 or email [email protected] and arrange aninterview time at our Caloundra,Noosa or Maroochydore office.

Sunshine Coast charity welcomesnotable business identities to board

going support of the board members iswhat sets the local Sunshine Butterfliescharity apart.Mrs Walsh said the group has a num-ber of new programs and developmentsplanned for 2012, noting that withoutthe generosity of the board membersand their continued input and support,nothing would be possible.“The job that the board does is integralto the success and continuation of Sun-shine Butterflies,” Mrs Walsh said.“Every person serving has a largeworkload in their own right, howeverthey understand and share our passionfor helping families living with disabil-ity and I am extremely grateful for thetime and energy they dedicate.“In 2012, we are looking forward tolaunching our new school-based Dis-ability Education Puppet Program andalso holding the inaugural Braces Dayevent in July.”2012 is looking to be the biggest yearsince Sunshine Butterflies’ inceptionwith a strong board and a great scopeof programs ready to roll out.Sunshine Butterflies is a not-for-profitorganisation and registered charity thatstrives to improve all areas of the livesof children with disabilities by provid-ing families with parent support, infor-mation and individual assistance, swimand recreational opportunities and per-sonal fundraising plans.If you are interested in helping Sun-shine Butterflies or require more infor-mation please contact Leanne Walshon 0416272123 or visit their websitewww.sunshinebutterflies.com.au.

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THERE are several con-siderations that justifythe RBA interest rate cutswe have seen in recentmonths.Firstly, the situation inEurope has continued todeteriorate posing an in-creasing threat to globalgrowth next year. Europeappears to be back in re-cession and there aresigns that sovereign debtwoes are now affectingcore countries such asFrance, Belgium, theNetherlands and Ger-m a n y .But key for the RBA isthat whereas a mild Euro-zone recession(say a 1%GDP contraction) wouldstill be consistent with 3%or so global GDP growthnext year, the risk of aEuro-zone blow-up in-volving a 5% to 10% GDPslump and a related finan-cial crisis, would threatena return to global reces-sion - a risk which hasincreased.While Australia has onlya small trade exposure toEurope - less than 10% ofAustralian exports go to

Why lower interest rates?the Euro-zone - it’s stillvulnerable via the impacton its major trading part-ners in Asia and via finan-cial and confidence link-ages.Secondly, and related tothis, as the situation inEuropean and hence glo-bal credit markets has de-teriorated, Australianbanks have been warningtheir funding costs havebeen increasing. If thisintensifies, then there is arisk that banks may actu-ally increase their lendingrates. Such a move wouldresult in a tightening inmonetary conditions atthe worst possible time.The best way to preventit from occurring in theshort term is to reduce thecash rate.Also, it would be risky toread too much into therecent improvement ineconomic activity indica-tors in Australia e.g. im-proved consumer senti-ment & business confi-dence, as it may simplyreflect the tendency ofeconomic data to gothrough hot and cold pe-

riods. Also, there is littleevidence of much trickledown from mining invest-ment (e.g. there is notmuch meaningful evi-dence of any flow on toemployment).Historically, it has re-quired more than one ratecut to lead to a turn-around in householdspending and housingactivity. In terms of thelatter it is noteworthy thatthe interest rate cut amonth ago has had nodiscernible impact inboosting weekly auctionclearance rates in the ma-jor capital cities. Thiswould be consistent withthe view that one rate cutis not enough, and moreare required to have a sig-nificant impact on house-hold demand in theeconomy.In addition, the FederalGovernment has an-nounced A$11.5 billion inbudget cuts over fouryears in order to ensurethat its commitment tobring the budget back tosurplus by 2012-13 de-spite a slump in revenues

and to cover increasedspending associated withthe carbon tax. This willlikely dampen businessand household spending.So all this suggests thatdownside risks to thegrowth outlook have in-creased, and interest ratecuts are favourable, es-pecially in the low infla-tionary environment thatcurrently exists (with in-flation currently runningbelow 2.5% ).What about the biggerpicture for Australia?Assuming a mild reces-sion in the Euro-zone,Australian economicgrowth is predicted to bearound 3% next year. Inthe event of a deep reces-sion in Europe panningout, Australia should beable to avoid a recessionnext year, getting by withslightly less growth.This is because there isplenty of scope to cut in-terest rates, room to pro-vide further fiscal stimu-lus if necessary, a lowerAustralian dollar wouldprovide a buffer, corpo-rate gearing is low, house-

hold saving is high andmining investment islikely to remain strong.However, for this to be thecase interest rates willneed to fall.For more Informationcontact Tim Maher atMaher Digby SecuritiesPty Ltd - Financial Ad-visers – AFSL No. 230559(see advert Page 3). Ph:07 5441 1266 or visit ourw e b s i t e

www.maherdigby.com.auThis document was pre-pared without takinginto account any person’sparticular objectives, fi-nancial situation orneeds. It is not guaran-teed as accurate or com-plete and should not berelied upon as such.Maher Digby Securitiesdoes not accept any re-sponsibility for the opin-ions, comments and

analysis contained inthis document, all ofwhich are intended to beof a general nature. In-vestors should, beforeacting on this informa-tion, consider the appro-priateness of this infor-mation having regard totheir personal objectives,financial situation orneeds. We recommendconsulting a financialadvisor.

ASIC recently launched a new retirement planningpublication and online calculator.People planning their retirement finances now havetwo new tools to help them make informed decisions.Financial Decisions at Retirement clearly explains thefinancial choices available to people at retirement andthe pros and cons of each retirement income option.The guide covers such topics as when you can ac-cess your super, how much money you’ll need inretirement, how you can use your super when mov-ing to part-time work and the benefits and drawbacksof withdrawing super as a lump sum or income stream.It also looks at taxation implications and some in-vestment strategies to think twice about.To accompany the new guide, ASIC also launched anupgraded MoneySmart Retirement Planner, an onlinecalculator that shows people how to boost their re-tirement savings in simple, sensible ways.ASIC Chairman, Greg Medcraft said, “TheMoneySmart Retirement Planner provides people withan estimate of how much they are likely to have inevery year of retirement and even calculates the best ARE you doing casual work or taking on extra

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ASIC’s new tools to plan for retirementway to make extra super contributions. It also gener-ates a personalised printout for people to give to theiremployer to increase their super contributions.“Financial Decisions at Retirement will help peopledecide what to do with their retirement nest egg. Ithas been extensively user-tested to ensure it meetsthe needs of people on the verge of retirement,” saidMr Medcraft.Financial Decisions at Retirement should be used tocomplement professional financial advice.View, download or order copies of Financial Deci-sions at Retirement at www.moneysmart.gov.au or callASIC’s Infoline on 1300 300 630. To use the Retire-ment Planner, also visit www.moneysmart.gov.au.

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Here’s 20 good reasons to consider the move to Laguna Estate today!1. No stamp duty on purchase.2. Plenty of new friends to meet.3. Organised social events and outings.4. Flat grounds for easy walking.5. 24 hour emergency call system.6. Courtesy bus.7. Library.8. BBQ areas.9. Billiards Room.10. Three swimming pools.11. Three Community Centres.12. Boat & Caravan Storage.13. Indoor and Outdoor Bowls.14. Regular security patrols.15. Aldi Shopping Centre around the corner.16. Minutes to new German Bakery.17. Walk to restaurants and cafes.18. Close to Noosa River.19. Klms of scenic walking paths.20. Close to golf courses, fishing, sailing, bushwalking,

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a seven year old to thetest where she selectedfrom both indoor and out-door stalls. Spoilt forchoice, young Sari cameup with a final productthat was economical,bursting with variety andsomething she was proudto give her Grandparentsas an early Christmas Daygift. Starting with acolourful ‘Afro Pacific’basket as her hamperbase, she chose a pine-apple from Hilltop Pines,and headed indoors toselect, wrapped posies of‘white christmas’, rumballs and a plum pudding

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IN the current present-buying frenzy leading upto Christmas, CancerCouncil Queensland isencouraging parents andgrandparents to considerbuying children gifts thatencourage physical activ-ity.Community Services Co-ordinator at Cancer Coun-cil Queensland, SusanLingard, said it is easy tobecome complacent withexercise during the holi-day period, but familiesshould aim to stay activewhere possible.“We know that leading ahealthy lifestyle de-creases the risk of cancer,so it is important childrenparticipate in regularphysical activity from anearly age and continue tolead an active lifestyle inadulthood,” she said.“The Australian NationalChildren’s Nutrition andPhysical Activity Surveyfound that 23 per cent, or1 in 4 children aged be-tween two to 16 years areoverweight or obese.“Unfortunately Australiais one of the most over-weight nations in the de-veloped world, and, irre-spective of your height orbuild, if your waistline isgetting bigger it could

Coping with grief at Christmas timeward to Christmas whenin truth you wish thingswere the way they werelast year - when you werestill together with yourloved one.On the other hand, somepeople want to handleChristmas time by doingthings in the same way asalways - not changinganything and keeping tothe same routines andfamily rituals. Keeping tothe familiar gives themcomfort.When you’re grieving,everyone handles theiremotions and reactionsdifferently. Here are threetips if you’re facing thedilemma of how to handlethis Christmas:1. Give yourself permis-sion not to do the thingsthat you’re finding hard

to do - writing Christmascards, putting up the tree,going to Christmas par-ties - it’s all right to letthese go this year or next,until you can cope withsocial events again.2. Make a point of remem-bering your loved one ina special way – light acandle for them on Christ-mas Day, place an orna-ment on the Christmastree to symbolise them,buy a gift for a needychild or family in place of

the gift you would havebought.3. Allow yourself to grieve- the days leading up toChristmas (and other sig-nificant days on the cal-endar) can heighten yourgrief.Seeing other couples andfamilies together justhurts. Seeing the emptyplace at the Christmastable will be hard to bear.It’s all right to cry and letpeople know that it’s hardliving without someone

special. Try not to bottleup your feelings. Now’sthe time to tell a closefriend that you’re strug-gling to put on a happyface.And, if you know some-one who is grieving thisChristmas, give them acall, write them a specialcard, invite them over fora quiet get together, speakup and acknowledge theirloss, and have the cour-age to mention the nameof their loved one … and

let them know that youunderstand that it may bea hard time for them be-cause it’s Christmas…and there are memory trig-gers everywhere of a miss-

ing face, an empty chairand silent thoughts of theway Christmas used tobe.Courtesy:www.allaboutgrief.com

LUNG cancer still causes most deaths from cancer inAustralia and even non-smokers are at risk, expertshave warned. A report by the Australian Institute ofHealth and Welfare and Cancer Australia shows thenumber of new lung cancer cases has risen markedlyin the past 25 years, with a late peak in women push-ing up their rates by 72 per cent.Survival rates have improved slightly, but only 11 percent of men and 15 per cent of women were alive fiveyears after diagnosis. The report shows though smok-ing is the main cause, 35 per cent of women and 10per cent of men who get the disease are non-smok-ers. Cancer Australia chief executive Helen Zorbassaid lung cancer was the second biggest cause ofdeath in men, after heart disease, the fourth for womenand survival rates remained low.Australian Council on Smoking and Health presidentMike Daube said it was encouraging that male lungcancer rates were falling, reflecting the decline insmoking.Courtesy: The West Australian. Read the full reportat: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/11333752/lung-cancer-not-just-in-smokers/.

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mean you are at increasedrisk of developing cancer. “Christmas provides theperfect opportunity forparents and grandparentsto give children gifts thatencourage enjoyment inphysical activity and arealso lots of fun for thewhole family,” Ms Lingardsaid.Gifts that encourage ac-tivity don’t need to breakthe bank.The following gifts canhelp get children and fami-lies moving this Christ-mas: fins and snorkel setor a boogie board, ascooter or skateboard,some kind of ball or acricket set, rollerblades ora bicycle, a hula hoop,skipping rope or a kite.“Grandparents can takethis opportunity to getinvolved in these healthyactivities with children,”she said. “And of course, remem-ber to time your outdooractivities outside the hot-test part of the day, so ei-ther before 10am or after3pm, to remain safe in thesun this summer.“Don’t forget your sunprotection for all outdooractivities by following thejingle, ‘Slip on a shirt,Slop on sunscreen, Slap

on a hat, Seek shade andSlide on sunnies’!”Cancer Council Queens-land is an independent,community-based char-ity. The achievements ofCancer CouncilQueensland are madepossible by the generos-ity of Queenslanders.

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Before they even got me back into a bed, I vomitedagain, all over myself. They made no attempt to cleanme up – that was left to June. Back in went the drip.June was taken to the ship, siren blaring, to get ourpassports and insurance details. She also broughtback some clean clothes for me. I had to stay over-night. They set up a camp bed on the floor for June.From 10pm that night till after 9am the next day wesaw nobody. For all we knew, we were the only peoplein the building. The room I was in had no call buttonto summon help. June kept watch over me during thenight and got little sleep.In the morning I felt good and even wanted somebreakfast – none was offered. At 9.15 a nurse checkedmy pulse and blood pressure. At 9.30 a doctor said Iwould have to stay for more tests. I refused and saidI was fine and wanted to leave. The doctor was ada-mant that I needed to stay. The discussion got a bitheated and I finally said we were going. They gaveme a discharge paper absolving them of all responsi-bility – that was at 10am.Then came the hard part – finding out where the shipwas and how to get there. I had to phone the tourcompany headquarters in Switzerland to get a phonenumber for the ship. Someone on the Tikhi Don toldme where the ship would be – a tiny village aboutfour hours by taxi from St Petersburg. It would be inthe village for only three hours, from 3pm till 6pm. Iasked the receptionist to call a taxi and ask if we couldpay the fare by credit card. The taxi would not takecredit card but would take Euros, which was fine byus, despite being told it would cost the equivalent of$225AUD.The taxi finally arrived at 1pm. The driver spoke notone word of English and took us to an ATM, de-manding rubles. We had no option but to get rublesout on the credit card. He turned out to be the taxidriver from hell.He tore along the highway at 150kph, often on thephone or drinking water or eating lunch. He stoppedfour times to smoke a cigarette. It then became obvi-ous that he did not know where the village was wherethe ship was docked. He asked people for directionsat least three times. At 5pm we saw a cruise boat ona river and I knew we were close. The driver wentspeeding across the river. I phoned the ship and wastold we had to turn back. I gave the phone to theuseless driver and he got directions.It was 5.20 when we finally boarded the Tikhi Don,and I was never more relieved. From then on myhealth was good and I had no recurrence of the prob-lem. All up, the episode cost over $4600, all paid bythe travel insurance. Who needs it???

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Here, through moderntechnology, you canexperience the thrill ofbeing behind the wheelof one of the world’smost prestigious cars.For an adrenalin rushtake the ride on theworld’s fastest rollercoaster.The Sheikh ZayedGrand Mosque, one of

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ARE your Christmas lights safe to use? Before usinglast year’s lights, unravel them and look at the plug,leads and lampholders to check there are no exposedwires or damaged controllers, lampholders or bulbs.If you have any concerns about the safety of theChristmas lights get them checked out by a licensedelectrical contractor.Consider the following to keep your family safe thisChristmas: Do you have a working smoke alarm? Doyou have a safety switch? Test it before installingChristmas lights; Make sure electrical leads are safe.Never use a damaged lead; Fully unwind all extensionleads to avoid overheating; Ensure all lights,extension leads and powerboards are suitable for whatyou are using them for; If you have a living Christmas

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Pet owners warned of the danger of snakebitessafest bet is to take them to the vet because leftuntreated they can die quickly and the complicationsand cost can greatly increase.“If your pet stops breathing you should providemouth-to-nose resuscitation by lying them on theirside, closing their mouth and giving breaths throughthe nose,” Dr Lawrie said.Pet owners can also help vets by trying to identifythe type of snake that has bitten their pet.Brown snakes such as the dugite and western brownare the most common in Perth, followed by tigersnakes and very rarely death adders, which are mainlyfound in the hills region.With the correct treatment around 90 per cent of petssurvive snakebite. They are treated with anti-venomand if they have suffered paralysis they may need tobe put on a ventilator and life support temporarily.“Murdoch has a special ventilator machine in ourIntensive Care Unit that maximises the chance ofsurvival of seriously ill pets,” Dr Lawrie said.“Interestingly, we have also just purchased a newventilator for small mammals and reptiles, includingsnakes.”

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Local Christmas appeal launched “This is a locally basedappeal that targetselderly people who arehousebound and haveno support,” Mr Harrissaid. “A lot of these peopleare isolated and are indesperate need of help –when you see grownmen cry it’s pretty bad.” Mary Bliss from StVincent de Paul saidthey hoped to raise morethan 100 hampers, nearlydouble last year’scollection. “People really need itthis year, they can’tafford these things,” MsBliss said. Member for Caloundra

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OVER 100 members of theSuncoaster Square DanceClub and their friends cel-ebrated the end of a fun-filled year of round andsquare dancing at theDance Centre in Buderimat their Christmas party.Members came from farafield to join in this socialevening, and as usual, thedinner and entertainmentwas superb. The yearahead for the Club is fullof promise, with planning

DO you have a passion for singing, a strong musicalbackground and a sense of fun?These are the attributes that Hot Ginger Chorus isseeking as the Sunshine Coast a cappella group re-cruits for a new Musical Director.It’s an opportunity for a Musical Director to take overan enthusiastic and talented women’s barbershopchorus of 45 members who are committed to musicalexcellence and showmanship.“Sadly our Musical Director Carole Locke is leavingthe Sunshine Coast and we’ll miss her vocal coach-ing and inspired direction but she leaves Hot Gingerin great shape for the future,” said Hot Ginger TeamCoordinator, Veronika Liljeqvist.

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Hot ginger chorus searches for new musical directorHot Ginger is a Sweet Adelines chorus and sings four-part harmony in the barbershop style, with a variedrepertoire including swing, rhythm & blues, pop mu-sic, jazz, ballads, Australiana and more.The Music Director’s role requires someone with asound knowledge of music with experience in bothdirecting and vocal coaching. A knowledge of bar-bershop singing is desirable, but not essential.For more information about the Musical Director’srole, contact Veronika Liljeqvist on (07) 54455415, 0421854 670 or [email protected]. The chorus websiteis www.hotgingerchorus.org.au and you can find HotGinger on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HotGingerChorus

already going forward for the Club’s birthday cabaretin May, another Old Time Ball planned for mid-yearand visiting American caller Jerry Jestin in August.Our workshops resume on January 20 with GaryPeterson, and the first Club mainstream dance will be20 February. There will be no large intake of begin-ners this year, rather, the Club is concentrating on

providing comprehensive tuition to smaller groups.No partner is required to gain the full benefit of thisphysical and mental exercise in a relaxed social atmo-sphere, so, if you’d like to join us, make new friendsand enjoy a great social life, or just find out more ofwhat we can offer, please call Nev McLachlan on54488942.

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THE Buderim MaleChoir is looking to buildon its successful 2011with a concerted effort

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benefits. The initiative toget more men into singingwith others is supportedwholeheartedly by thechoir’s Music DirectorPaul Coppens whobelieves that anyone whohas the gift of speechalso has the ability tosing.The Buderim Male Choiris a true community choirand, though ‘Buderim’ in

name, is very much aSunshine Coast choirwith members comingfrom all parts of theregion. It is stronglyaware of the role it playsin terms of bothpromoting the art of malechoral singing on theSunshine Coast andproviding a forum for menwho want to sing withother like-minded men.

The choir will resume itsweekly Monday nightrehearsals on 23 January2012 and will conductadditional sessions formen who need assistancewith reading music orvoice training. Rehearsalsare presented as amixture of fun, learningand social interaction.The ultimate goal isquality performance but

there’s an emphasis onfun in preparing for thatgoal.Sunshine Coast men areencouraged to considerbeing part of a new andexciting chapter inSunshine Coast choralactivity in 2012.Phone 0429 009 897 orview www.buderimmalechoir.org.au for moreinformation.

across the region abouthow they celebrateChristmas and whatthey would like to seehappen in their region tomake this a special timeof year in the future. Re-soundingly, the answerwas that locals wantedmore lights and a signa-ture tree of their own ina place where all couldenjoy it.The festive tree in

Pomona is a ficus fig tree.The decorations installedinclude custom designedmulticolour lit balls andsmall lit green spirals. Thetree is crowned by a largelit white star at its peakand all the decorationshave been designed andassembled in Queens-land.Environmentally friendlyLight Emitting Diode(LED) lighting featuresacross all of the trees thisyear, keeping withcouncil’s vision for theSunshine Coast to beAustralia’s most sustain-able region - vibrant,green and diverse. Coun-cil is using the latest intechnology to enable resi-dents to view the historyof each community treesimply by using smartphone scan codes at eachsite. The community alsohas the opportunity tofind out about communityfestive season celebra-tions in their area andhow they can join in, sim-ply by clicking on thevarious trees online atcouncil’s website (www.sunshine coast.qld.gov.au).

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THE Sunshine Coast Concert Band (SCCB) finishedtheir very successful year with a rousing “KawanaCarols” concert on Sunday December 4th.The audience thoroughly enjoyed the livelyprogramme of traditional carols and “unusual”Christmas songs, - held in the indoor comfort of theKawana Community Hall. The photo shows the banddecked out in their colourful shirts and Christmashead gear, and there’s even some colourful ties.During the 2011 year, the band has held 11 concerts,and has raised close to $35,000 for the charities ofNambour Special School, Hear and Say, CittamaniHospice, Bloomhill Hospice, Sunshine CoastCommunity Hospice (Katie Rose cottage), Legacy andCoolum Chaplaincy. Since the Band’s inception some15 years ago more than $350,000 has been raised forlocal charities.One of the most impressive and moving events forthe SCCB is to provide the music for the BuderimAnzac Day ceremony which is held amongst the pines

It’s that time of the year again! Make a special note in your diary for the Pomona& District Community House Christmas Lights Bus Tour on Tuesday December.Come and check out the wonderful Christmas Lights in Tewantin, Cooroy, Pomonaand Cooran. We leave from the Rotunda opposite the ANZ Bank at 6.30pm.Places will fill quickly so get in early and book your seat. Christmas cake, carolsand lots of fun. On Tuesday, 20th December, bus leaves 6.30pm sharp - returnapproximately 10.00pm. From the Rotunda, opposite ANZ Bank. Cost is Adults$15.00 per head, Children (under 16) $12.00 per head, Families $45:00 (2adults &2children). Bookings are essential – places strictly limited. Please phone Pomona& District Community House on 5485 2427 to book or for any further information.

The Sunshine Coast Concert Bandhas had a very busy year!

of the Buderim State School. The SCCB is a voluntarycommunity band under the direction of Ken ChadwickOAM. Apart from being the conductor for allrehearsals and concerts, Ken spends an enormousamount of time selecting new tunes and often writingmany of the music scores, so that there is alwayssomething different at the concerts.The SCCB also puts on 3 dances each year to raisemoney for their own funds. This enables them topurchase new sheet music, repair instruments, andhire their rehearsal hall.All of the concerts require hours of dedicated practiceto achieve the harmonious results which areappreciated by thousands of locals. Rehearsals areheld each Wednesday night from 7.30pm in theKawana Community Hall. The Members come from avast range of professions, and many are professionalmusicians. However, they all participate purely for‘the love of it’, and most of the original members stillplay in this harmonious, happy band.

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AIR CONDITIONER re-mote controlled, brandnew, Electric Altise 1200BTV. No installation re-quired. Cost $600 sell$300. Ph 0414 800 899.Mooloolah.BED SETEE large doubleas new $100, 2 x singlefold up beds $45 each or2 for $80 exc. cond. ph5453 7175. Sippy Downs.BED single everywherebed, as new, $70 ono. Ph5491 1119. Moffat Beach.BEDSPREADS 2 single,colour terracotta, goldand green as new. $30pr.Ph 5477 7670.Mooloolaba.BLOCK and tackle, 2 ton,elephant brand made inJapan complete withchain. $150 ono. Ph 54919664. Caloundra.

FROM Monday 26 December 2011 to Sunday 8 Janu-ary 2012, council in partnership with TransLink, willbe providing free public transport for everyone onthe Sunshine Coast. The Free Holiday Bus programis proudly funded by council’s Public Transport Levy.The Free Holiday Bus program is an initiative ofcouncil’s Sustainable Transport Strategy. The aim ofthe program is to increase patronage on public trans-port services and reduce traffic congestion acrossthe coast.Free services include all Sunshine Coast Sunbus ser-vices (28 routes), Glasshouse Country Coaches (Hin-terland Connect and Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwahservices), all Flexilink services (Boreen Point toTewantin, Conondale to Witta to Maleny, Kenilworthto Mapleton and Peachester to Beerwah) and all Coun-cil Cabs services.Normal booking procedures apply to Flexilink andCouncil Cabs services. For Sunbus timetables visit

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MASSAGE beds 2 singlesenior electric operated.$500 each negotiable. Stillunder warranty. Must sell.Ph 0404 926 583 or 55726445.SATELLITE TV for cara-van, includes Healingtuner, satellite dish onadjustable stand, all nec-essary wiring and a smartcard worth $125. Sell all for$450 ono. Ph 5493 2106.SHED 6 x 4 need roof, onepanel in back. You collect.You finish off $85. Ph5445 2517. Sippy Downs.TOWING mirrors – pair ofeasy fit mirrors in GC. $25.Ph 5443 8290.Maroochydore.YAMAHA keyboard,stand stool was $500 onlyused once. Plays tuner,learners book. You namea price. Ph 5442 6220.Cooroy.

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SPECIAL The Sunshine Coast Stamp Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at7.15pm at the new location, The CWA Hall, Short Street, Nambour. First meetingfor 2012 is on Wednesday 1st February 2012.Our Meetings are open to the public, and we invite anyone who has an interestin Stamp Collecting to come along to this Meeting.We shall have our usual ‘Show and Tell’ segment, where members and visitors,can show an unusual item and give some background to it. Also we have a

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‘Question Time’, whereanyone present can askquestions and the wholegroup can see if an an-swer can be found.We will also have our ‘Ex-change Books’ availablefrom 6.15pm so that mem-bers and visitors can buyand sell stamps for theircollection, with the actualformal Meeting starting at7.15pm. Free entry andfree supper. Further infor-mation can be obtained byphoning Max Lennox on5448 6565.

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MOTHER Goose opens on 7 January for a three weekseason at Tewantin State Primary School Hall.Performances are on 7/8, 14/15 and 21/22 January at11am and 2pm. Mother Goose is a fun filled traditionalEnglish Pantomime with singing, dancing and lots ofaudience interaction. The story is an age oldfavourite with fabulous characters, including theGoose that lays the golden egg. Cheering and booingthe good and bad characters is part of the fun.This pantomime has a wonderful script with lots ofclever lines to amuse both children and adults.

A great way to start 2012is to join a singinggroup. The Sunshine

ONE of Australia’s finest femalevocalists will headline the free family-friendly Carols on Kings presented bySunshine Coast Council.Critically acclaimed and renowned popsuperstar Wendy Matthews will gracethe stage and capture the eyes andears of up to 10,000 people expectedto attend Kings Beach for the festiveseason celebrations on Sunday 18December.Wendy Matthews has a reputation asone of the most superb Australianvocalists, and has performed at anumber of prestigious musical events.Since her debut into the music scenenearly thirty years ago, Wendy hascollaborated with a number of highprofile musicians including KateCebrano, won seven ARIA awards andreleased seven top selling albums.Carols on Kings will be an eveningjam packed with an exciting line up oftalented performers and children’sentertainment, including a special

Markets, music and moviesin Eumundi during summer

Bring along the grandkids to Mother Goose

Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus

Director, Yvie Somerville and Assistant Director,Susan Dearnley were both brought up in the UK withits strong pantomime tradition and aim to bring thesame joy to children that they experienced growingup. Tickets are all $10 (booking fees apply). Bookingson 5449 9343, online at www.noosaartstheatre.org.auor buy tickets at the door.You can also download a colouring in competitionfrom the theatre website and win 6 family passes andan account for $150 at the Bendigo Community BankTewantin.

Statesmen BarbershopChorus is back rehears-ing again now after an

action-packed 2011 anda short break. Last yearwas made up of rehears-

als, concerts, competi-tions, Australia Dayceremonies, Christmascarol sing-outs, specialtutoring and socialevents. We rehearseeach Wednesday night,starting 18 January, at7.30 pm at the BuderimUniting Church hall.Come along and have achat and a listen. Youdon’t need to be able toread music - although itcan be handy. Wewelcome all age groups.Come along! For furtherinformation ring BruceLaming on 54442098.

Wendy Matthews coupfor Carols on Kings

guest appearance from Santa.Local favourites taking centre stageinclude William Cleft, Starz Unlimitedfrom the Golden Beach Dance School,Caloundra Chorale and SunshineCoast Performing Arts Centre ‘AllStarz’. For the youngsters, BugsBunny and Daffy Duck will feature aspart of the Looney Tunes ChristmasShow. Evening festivities commencewith roving entertainment from 5.30pmfollowed by the carols program from6.30pm.To top off the night, a spectacularfireworks extravaganza at 8.30pm willend the evening with a colourful bang.Bring a blanket and picnic basket, withfood and drinks will be available forpurchase from local communityorganisations. The night is an alcoholand glass free event.Full program information and eventdetails can be found on council’swebsite atwww.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

THE Eumundi Summer Nights series willrun for five consecutive Friday nights,the dates being Friday 16 December,Friday 23 December, Friday 30December, Friday 6 January and Friday13 January. Market Manager PeterHoman says Eumundi Summer Nightswill be a great opportunity for locals toenjoy a relaxed night out, with marketfood stalls, art and craft stalls, andfabulous entertainment including livemusic, performances by comedic jugglerGreat Scott, craft workshops for kids,and free outdoor movies.“The events in the lead-up to Christmaswill be filled with festive fun, withChristmas-inspired movies; craftworkshops including ‘make your ownChristmas decorations’; a visit fromSanta; and roving Christmas carollers,”he says.

“One man band extraordinaire JuzzieSmith will be providing his wonderfulmix of upbeat tunes guaranteed to gettoes tapping”The movies are being presented inEumundi by Flicks in the Sticks ataround 6.30pm(ish).ELF (G) – screening Friday 16December THE MUPPET CHRISTMASCAROL (G) – screening Friday 23December UP (PG) – screening Friday30 DecemberHAPPY FEET (G) – screening Friday 6January CLOUDY WITH A CHANCEOF MEATBALLS (G) – screeningFriday 13 January Eumundi SummerNights is a community event supportedby The Original Eumundi Markets, TheEumundi Historical Association, theEumundi Chamber of Commerce andECCO.

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