My Weekly Preview Issue 736. December 15, 2022

Every year, I promise myself I am going to be more organised for Christmas. And every year, I fail miserably!

With just a couple of weeks until the big man in the red suit arrives, I still haven’t done any Christmas gift shopping or thought about my shopping list for the family lunch. If, like me, you are seeking inspiration for your Christmas get-together this year, you will love our special festive feature this week.

Make sure you turn to page 10 for the delicious prawn and mango salad recipe, which is sure to be a big hit with family and friends. Plus, we share some top tips to help you survive the silly season without piling on too many pounds. Funnyman Todd Widdicombe will give you a laugh with his guide to surviving Christmas with the rellies and Sami Muirhead has you covered with a great recipe for the kiddies.

From the My Weekly Preview family to yours, thank you to our loyal advertisers and readers for your continued support. We wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Cheers to that!

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

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The countdown has begun for Christmas and My Weekly Preview wishes you all the best this festive season.

Cover story Enjoy our festive prawn recipes and some Christmas cheer from 92.7’s Mix FM hosts Todd and Sami.

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Moffat Beach by Matthew Fernandez

Queensland drivers pay more than any other state or territory for a learner licence, prompting calls for the government to slash the $186.55 fee.

Young drivers are slugged more than seven times the permit cost of other states in what Liberal National leader David Crisafulli has labelled an “absolute rip-off”.

In comparison, a permit costs $25 in the Northern Territory and $26 in NSW and Victoria.

“Queensland learners pay the highest fee in the country by a country mile to get their learner’s (permit),” Mr Crisafulli says.

“These learner drivers are starting out in life ... the learner’s is a key to opening up a future for a young person.

“It’s the ability to take a step towards getting your own job and your own independence.

“It is time to end this rip-off and it is time to stop the madness of Queenslanders paying the highest fees in

the nation to get their learner’s.”

Mr Crisafulli said Queenslanders were already feeling the pinch as everyday costs continued to spiral out of control.

“It’s time this government gave these kids a break,” he says.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey confirmed that the costs were being scrutinised.

“A review is now underway into all Queensland licence fees, including C class, R and RE class, P class, L class and others,” Mr Bailey says.

However, the minister fell short of promising to lower licence fees, saying: “I’ll let the department conduct that review and provide an update to any potential changes to licence fees as soon as possible.”

COSTS OF LEARNER’S PERMITS IN AUSTRALIA

Qld: $186.55 WA: $126.10

SA: $69 ACT: $51.10

Tas: $35.29 Vic: $26

NSW: $26 NT: $25

The RBA’s final cash rate decision for 2022 is not the festive news homeowners have been hoping for.

In this month’s Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey, 40 experts and economists weighed in on future cash rate moves and other issues relating to the state of the economy.

The majority of panellists (88 per cent, 35/40) correctly predicted a cash rate rise in December by 25 basis points – bringing it to 3.10 per cent, up 300 basis points from 0.10 per cent earlier this year. Less than half the experts (43 per cent, 17/40) expect the RBA to raise the cash rate at its first meeting in February next year.

Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, says that this eighth rate hike since May means that the average home loan rate has jumped from the mid-3s to the mid-6s.

“Put another way, Aussies with a $500,000 mortgage will be paying almost $900 more per month compared to what they were paying in April,” he says.

“To comfortably afford this, you’d need to be earning a minimum income of just over $180K – significantly more than the average salary.”

Mr Cooke says Aussies are having to devote a bigger share of their budgets to essential living expenses.

For those finding it hard to make ends meet, he recommends reviewing spending.

“Budgeting tools really help with this – for example the free Finder app allows you to see exactly where your money is going, so you can plan better,” he says.

“Remember: loyalty doesn’t pay when it comes to financial products.

“Consider switching car insurance for a better deal or refinancing to a

cheaper home loan to reduce monthly repayments. The majority of panellists who weighed in (83 per cent, 29/35) believe the cash rate will peak between 3.25 per cent and 4 per cent, with over two-thirds (71 per cent, 25/35) expecting it will peak in the first half of 2023.

IN BRIEF

• RBA raises the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.10 per cent.

• Almost $11k will be added to the annual cost of a $500k mortgage.

• 44 per cent of Aussies are running out of money before payday.

“Remember: loyalty doesn’t pay when it comes to financial products”

Aroona Centre

FOODWORKS

Howard and Avril Sugden have been at FoodWorks Aroona for the past 21 years and have enjoyed getting to know all the local families. “It is so good to be a part of such a great community.”

They would like to thank all the locals for their support over the years and look forward to many more years of supplying Prepacked meals of fresh fruit, vegetables and groceries. Howard and Avril say they have the friendliest staff on the Sunshine Coast.

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TOP OF THE COAST HAIR

Amanda Leavey opened the salon four years ago after moving to the Sunshine Coast from NSW.

“I just love the Sunshine Coast,” says Amanda. “The people, lifestyle and all it has to offer. I have been a hairdresser for 29 years now and it was an easy transition to open in the Aroona Centre. I work with two other hairdressers, Evette Lloyde, Izzii Whitton and Elise Jamieson, both with years of experience.” Call in and meet the girls and enjoy getting your hair done in a friendly and fun environment.

THE BEAUTY COLLECTIVE

I want to thank all the local clients that have supported my small business it means so much to me. I am so happy that I have been able to create a space for my clients in such a unique way where I can give them the experience of being my only client in here at any given time and their time is valued. I love to support Australian and local business in stocking local retail products.”

MARSHALL FISH & CHIPS

Marshall and Jackie have been on the Sunshine Coast for the past 10 years and opened in Marshall’s in September last year. We have only heard great things from the locals on how good it is to have a fish and chips shop back in the area, especially one with such tasty food. “We actually have a specialty chicken burger that has been voted the best,” Jackie says. “Our burgers even outsell our fish and chips.”

Marshall and Jackie are looking forward to feeding the locals fresh fish, chips burgers and more. Call in, say hi and try the food for yourself.

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Aroona Centre, developed and owned by the one family since the early 90s. Recently, a total refurbishment of the building was completed with new tenants now filling out all the shops.

Pain in the neck Did you know? By the numbers 43.9% 500

Having your tonsils removed isn’t exactly the most pleasant experience but once it’s done, at least you never have to deal with it again right? Not necessarily. According to information from Johns Hopkins Medicine, if not all of the tissue was removed during the procedure, then tonsils can grow back.

Quote of the week

Santa’s reindeer had a name change. Six have always been known as Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet and Cupid, but Donner and Blitzen were originally Dunder and Blixem. The names, which mean ‘thunder’ and ‘lightning’ in Dutch, were quoted in the well-known 1823 poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas. Over the years, the names evolved, possibly to improve the rhyme.

The Christmas tree tradition began in Germany around 500 years ago, but the history stems back to ancient Egypt and Rome when evergreens were decorated during winter solstice.

300,000

An estimated 300,000 couples break up every day.

If you remember Star Trek, you might recall that when the doors open and close on the starships, they make a distinct whooshing sound. Michael Coleman of SoundWorks Collection videos opened up about some of the techniques used to capture noises for the series by sound designers, including the flushing toilet recording used for the doors.

“You don’t just go to a library and pull up an Enterprise door sound,” Coleman noted. Out of all the sounds they workshopped and tested, the flushing loo seemed to be the winner.

Do you remember? Today in history – December 15

1989 – Anti-government demonstrations erupt in Timișoara, Romania, beginning the revolution that toppled the communist leader Nicolae Ceaușescu from power a few days afterward.

1997 – Janet Rosenberg Jagan was elected president of Guyana, becoming the first elected female president in South America and the first white president of Guyana.

2001 – The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened in Pisa, Italy, after more than 10 years of work to stabilise the structure.

2011 – The Iraq War officially ended as the United States formally declared that its mission in the country was over.

Word of the day

Yuletide

The days or period around, and including, Christmas Day.

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The percentage of Australians who identify as Christian.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

– Nelson Mandela

ENSURING CHRISTMAS IS Festive

&

fun

Prawns are synonymous with an Aussie Christmas. And the CSIRO tells us that about six million kilograms – or a staggering 40 per cent – of our annual prawn consumption takes place over the holiday season.

There is nothing quite like sitting down to a shared platter of prawns. For those who like to keep the flavours fresh and simple, serve cooked prawns over ice with a side of sauce.

Celebrated Sunshine Coast cook and author Kim McCosker has a great sauce recipe for you to whip up for the whole family to enjoy. Simply combine ½ cup of cream, ¼ cup good quality tomato sauce and one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and add a splash of Worcestershire or Tabasco sauce, if you like.

This recipe is from the 4 Ingredients Christmas cookbook. Visit 4ingredients.com.au.

Prawn and mango salad

Add a touch of zest to your Christmas with our cover-worthy salad.

Method

• 400g cooked Mooloolaba prawns, peeled

mixed green leaves of choice – we like

oak

quarter purple cabbage, finely sliced

two mangoes, cut and cubed

1 Noosa Red tomato, sliced thinly Dressing:

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Toss all salad ingredients, except for the tomato, in a bowl. Layer tomato on a serving platter and top with salad mix and prawns. Mix dressing ingredients using the water to achieve the desired consistency. Serve with dressing on the side.

For more great Christmas recipes, don’t miss our festive magazine, My Christmas, which is out now. Read it online: myweeklypreview.com.au

Yuletide sparkleKeeping it real

A DIETITIAN’S GUIDE FOR GETTING THROUGH THE CRAZINESS OF CHRISTMAS

With the silly season finally upon us, it’s time to let your hair down and enjoy all the fun and festivities that it brings. While our health can often take a back seat as we celebrate with loved ones, leading dietitian and Mayver’s ambassador Susie Burrell has provided her top five tips for having a healthy Christmas while still enjoying yourself.

MINDFUL EATING

I was touched, but I still snickered when asked to give a Christmas recipe to share with you all. Why? Because I am a terrible cook.

I do not know how to make white Christmas slice, I burn the ham every year because I get caught up drinking champagne and forget I have the damn thing in the oven, and my plum pudding comes from a plastic bowl ready to microwave. I love everything about Christmas, so I would have been a whizz if asked for a decoration tip or for the best movies to watch at this time of year.

You see, I truly wish I had a family Christmas recipe dripping in tradition to share with you. But I do not.

Cooking for me takes too much focus. So instead, I present a dish that will turn you into a rock star in the eyes of your children and grandchildren. This recipe is from the Christmas movie, starring Will Ferrell, called Elf, which tells the story of Buddy. This pasta is his favourite food.

We make it for our kids and they think all their Christmases have come at once. Do it. It will repulse you and you will not want your kin to eat this crazy dish but just take my advice and do it! Our 10-year-old boy made it in the last week of school for his perplexed teacher and his Year 4 cohort and it was anarchy at its very best for these kids. And if anyone has an adult family heirloom recipe to share, then please send it my way.

BUDDY’S PASTA

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of dried spaghetti

• 1/3 cup of maple syrup

• 1/4 cup of chocolate sauce

• handful of M&Ms or Smarties

• 1 packet of marshmallows

Cook the pasta. Once slightly cooled, mix with the other ingredients. Use your hands to eat this creation (if you are game!). Bask in the glory of being the cool parent!

Always remember to slow down while eating and enjoy the taste and texture of your food – this allows more time for your brain to register that your stomach is full, leaving you less likely to overindulge in a second helping. Also, be mindful of your portion sizes and make yourself a plate of food to avoid overdoing it at the grazing table or buffet.

TAKE A PLATE OF FOOD

Whether you’re attending a work Christmas party or a barbecue with friends, it’s a great idea to prepare a nutritious dish to ensure there’s a healthier option in the mix. For instance, you could put together a fruit and veggie board with celery, carrot or apple slices and a peanut butter dip.

KEEP YOUR BODY MOVING

Whether it be a run, swim at the beach, game of tennis or post-lunch walk, it’s important to make time for exercise. Holidays are an opportunity to move more, not to do less.

STAY HYDRATED

When celebrating, try alternating every second drink with a glass of water to keep yourself hydrated – particularly on hot days. Also, avoid overdoing high-sugar drinks such as hot chocolates and soft drinks as they can spike your blood sugar and insulin levels, leading to a brief rise in energy, followed by a crash that will leave you tired.

INDULGE (IN MODERATION)

It’s okay to overindulge on the main holiday days. Have light days after the special occasions where you have eaten too much and only eat when you are really hungry.

Chrissy Day survival tips

With Todd Widdicombe of 92.7’s Mix FM’s Todd & Sami show.

’Tis the season to be wary … of all things relative. It’s that one magical time of the year when we invite the hipster cousin, the overbearing gluten-free aunty, the smarmy brother-in-law (you know, the one who brings cheap beer and then proceeds to drink all your top-shelf gear) and the racist uncle who thinks Trump gets a bad wrap to sit together and see what transpires. Someone mentions mandates and vaccinations and it’s World War III. So, here are some tips to surviving Chrissy with your blessed rellos.

Lubrication: Get yourself an all-rounder style of wine – one that pairs well with lamb, pork, prawns and difficult aunties. And 100 per cent avoid rum in your rumballs. It’s angry juice and will only lead to a WrestleMania VII-inspired all-in-brawl on the lawn.

Distraction: Family games like bocce, ping pong and bomb-diving contests for those with a pool can be great to diffuse any tension that builds up during lunch. However, be warned that any game can easily lead to a round of “pin the blame on the family member”, with that one cousin who always gets super competitive and makes a kid cry. Also, spin the bottle is not recommended in this family environment.

Conversation cards: Not a bad idea for those wanting to steer clear of controversial convos at the table. Topics like “Is fruitcake the work of the devil?” (it is), “Do ya’ll think Jennifer Lopez is a vampire? She never ages”, and “How’s them Broncos?” are all fine conversation starters. Highly recommend you avoid topics like “Putin’s just misunderstood, don’t ya think?”, “So, who’s had a fourth jab?” and “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?”. They are all highly flammable subjects. Having said that, I can report Die Hard is NOT a Christmas movie … it’s THE Christmas movie.

Escape plan: Always have an exit strategy so you can eat, drink and run to the safety of your home, barricading yourself on the couch to play Warhammer on the new Xbox in your undies. Or volunteer for the trip to emergency with the nephew who’s fractured his wrist during the bomb-dive contest, or has come a gutser on the hastily built Christmas Eve trampoline. That’ll kill five hours. Pro tip: have enough change for the vending machine.

Remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Try to approach the day with grace and style, tolerance, understanding and kindness.

If that fails, rip into the bottle of Grey Goose stashed in the freezer and have yourself a most excellent Christmas.

Mix FM radio host, My Weekly Preview columnist and mum of three, Sami Muirhead, says this recipe is sure to win you points with younger diners.

The 4556 Chamber of Commerce celebrated the festive season recently with a game of barefoot bowls. While most didn’t know anything about the sport of lawn bowls, a few beverages helped everyone’s bowling style! The result was a networking event with a difference, and everyone had a ball.

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CITY HALL OPENING MARKS MILESTONE YEAR FOR MAROOCHYDORE CITY CENTRE

The official opening of the Sunshine Coast City Hall building on December 10 marked an important milestone for the Maroochydore City Centre and has proven to be a catalyst in attracting new companies to the emerging commercial and cultural precinct.

SunCentral Board Chair Morgan Parker said the Maroochydore City Centre precinct continues to come of age delivering impact for the region with significant construction activity well underway and more projects set to commence in 2023.

“We no longer talk about the potential of the Maroochydore City Centre, rather it’s a discussion around its success and how it is playing a pivotal role in the long term economic and social fabric of our region.

“During the year we’ve also seen the opening of the Holiday Inn Express on First Avenue, and the first residents moving into the Market Lane Apartments, with additional restaurants and retail office space to open before the end of the year.

“Along with the onsite 200-space public car park, construction has

commenced for the ParknGo Lightning Lane multi-level car park, featuring 294 car spaces, including accessible parking and electric vehicle charging spaces, 56

motorcycle and 28 bicycle spaces as well as end-of-trip facilities.

City Hall is an important milestone for the Coast’s development. range of community engagement areas, venue hire and ground floor retail.

“Other key milestones within the city centre include Evans Long’s second commercial building A1 which is fully occupied and will open in early 2023, while Habitat Development Group’s second residential project The Corso, which includes 158 apartments over 15 levels, continues to take shape with an opening expected in mid 2024.

“Barwon Health’s $100-million medical and teaching facility which will include a surgical hospital will also commence construction in 2023,” Mr Parker said.

SunCentral CEO Amanda Yeates said Sunshine Coast City Hall would help shape an exciting future for the new Maroochydore City Centre.

“City Hall is an important milestone in the development of the Sunshine Coast region’s contemporary mixed-use city centre. Inspired by the forms and colours of the Glass House Mountains, the 10-storey building features innovative workspaces and communal areas for staff, a unique visual access for the public into the council chambers and further public connection with a

“While City Hall will accommodate up to 800 council staff, it’s also been a key reason why a number of businesses and consultancy firms have chosen to relocate to the Maroochydore City Centre.

“Both Foundation Place and A1 include a number of tenancies from planning, design, architecture and engineering firms wanting to be in close proximity to City Hall and other aligned businesses,” Ms Yeates said.

The ultimate success would be based on how the broader community interacts with the city centre as a vibrant multidisciplinary precinct where business, industry and community come together, Ms Yeates added.

“The Metropolitan (the MET) on First Avenue continues to be a key activation space for the whole community including local residents, creatives and business to connect through events, exhibitions, programs and other cultural activities.”

connect with the flagship programs and events at the MET visit: mccmetropolitan.com.au

Morgan Parker SunCentral Board Chairman

“We no longer have to talk about the potential of the Maroochydore City Centre”

Sunshine Coast City Hall

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

The Corso Residences

Featuring innovative workspaces and community engagement areas for the public,

To

Amanda Yeates SunCentral Maroochydore CEO

“The ultimate success will be based on how the broader community interacts with the city centre as a vibrant multidisciplinary precinct where business, industry and community come together”

Barry Lehmann, Michael & Roz White, and Forest Glen Village Centre board chair Tony Riddle

A SUPER SUCCESS STORY

Business power couple Roz and Michael White have opened their 6th Sunshine Coast supermarket, further championing local producers.

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White’s IGA has unveiled its sixth store, officially opening its Forest Glen location on December 14.

Located at the new Forest Glen

fter 61 days of rain and 67,000 man-hours, the latest store in a growing Sunshine Coast empire has officially opened.Village Centre, the store’s owners, Roz and Michael White, have overseen the entire process from build and fit-out to stocking shelves with an abundance of fresh local produce.

The Whites first ventured into the world of groceries and supermarkets in 1993 and have been integral in

supporting the Sunshine Coast community and championing local farmers, producers and suppliers.

“Supporting local is at the heart of everything we do,” Ms White says.

The Forest Glen store, which employs 95 staff, adds to existing White’s IGAs at Baringa, Bli Bli, Peregian Beach, Mooloolah and Mount Coolum.

Ms White says every element and detail of their stores is intimately selected, and the Forest Glen store is no different.

“Every aspect of the store has something that is very personal to us,” she says.

“From the dining table in Grace & Grace, named after Michael and my grandmothers that has seen many a White family dinner, to the butchery we have named Sonny’s that pays homage to my dad’s dog who lived with us for 18 months after dad passed away – every element tells a story.”

Ms White says the inspiration for their latest store was found when researching the history of the site on Mons Road.

“The inspiration for our Forest Glen store comes from the original roadside stores that date back to the 1940s when the Gibbins family sold oranges and pineapples,” she says.

PREPARE NOW

FOR SEVERE WEATHER AND EMERGENCIES

Disaster can strike anytime, anywhere and it’s not a matter of if, but when. We all have a role to play and being prepared is everyone’s responsibility.

STEP ONE Understand your risk NEWS

STEP TWO Prepare a household emergency plan

STEP

Visit Council’s Disaster Hub website disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to find the latest updates, practical resources and what to do before, during and after an emergency.

Queensland construction company Tomkins Commercial, which won the design and construction contract in November 2021, share the Whites’ vision for supporting local business and community.

Tomkins’ Sunshine Coast construction manager Barry Lehmann say about 90 per cent of subcontractors engaged during the project were based locally.

“Over the past 12 months, we have successfully navigated more than 61 days of rain, clocking 67,000 man-hours, to successfully construct three mixeduse retail buildings as part of the Forest Glen Village Centre expansion,” he says.

“In the process, we have created more than 100 full-time jobs, whilst sourcing much of the materials used in construction from local suppliers.

“The end result is a project that has been built on the foundations of local collaboration and respect – something both Tomkins Commercial and the Sunshine Coast community are renowned for.”

Find White’s IGA at Forest Glen Village Centre, 354 Mons Road.

“That is why we have a Gibbins Boulevard in our store as it was Grandma Gibbins who was responsible for naming this suburb Forest Glen.”

THE NEW REALITY IN MEDICINE

Virtual reality is having immeasurable success in the medical world and it’s being used right here on our doorstep. WORDS: Shirley Sinclair.

Forget any notion that virtual reality is just a quirky gaming toy. The future is here now, in industries as diverse as architecture, real estate, hospitality and tourism, and law enforcement.

All have embraced VR and are tapping into the wide-ranging applications of its three-dimensional, computer-generated environment.

The technology allows a user to immerse themselves in new worlds, simulating a situation or experience with the help of a VR headset, and possibly special 3D goggles and gloves that provide sensory feedback.

But perhaps the most groundbreaking uses of VR have shown themselves in medicine.

Wishlist – the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fundraising for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service – has been quick to jump on board, recognising the many benefits of VR in a hospital context.

Acting CEO Brendan Hogan says virtual reality equipment funded by Wishlist started its rollout at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital

(SCUH) last year and the charity is now seeing an increase in health staff wanting this type of equipment – in particular, virtual reality goggles to help distract children during painful procedures.

“In fact, SCUH was the first Queensland hospital to use this type of

equipment (Smileyscopes) in an emergency setting, thanks to 92.7 MIX FM Give Me 5 donors in 2021,” he says.

“We have funded virtual reality goggles in every public emergency department on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie.”

Mr Hogan says Wishlist has an extra

four separate areas approved for new VR equipment:

• A set of virtual reality goggles for patients with kidney conditions to help with needle phobias.

• A set of virtual reality goggles for the Caloundra Hospital Minor Injury and Illness Clinic for young patients requiring sutures, glue or immobilisation of fractures.

• Three VR goggles to Ambulatory Care departments at Gympie Hospital, Nambour Hospital and SCUH to provide distraction during orthopaedic fracture manipulation and ear, nose and throat procedures.

VR equipment will help the End of Life Care team pave the way for more efficient clinical training, as well as implementing the technology in a palliative care setting for patients to tick off their ‘bucket list’ while bed-bound because of their life-limiting illness.

“Our world is fast-paced and it’s exciting that our health teams are identifying contemporary opportunities to enhance healthcare right here on the Coast,” Mr Hogan says.

Heidi and Sophie Walker with VR goggle donor Jocelyn Walker

SUMMER reads

Relax with a good book over the holidays. Annie Grossman from Annie’s Books on Peregian shares her top picks with My Weekly Preview.

LESSONS

By Ian McEwan Penguin, RRP $33

THE TILT

GOOD WIFE OF BATH

By

Chris Hammer Allen & Unwin, RRP $33

Newly-minted homicide detective Nell Buchanan returns to her home town, annoyed at being assigned a decades-old murder. But this is no ordinary cold case, as the discovery of more bodies triggers a chain of escalating events.

By Karen Brooks

HarperCollins, RRP $33

When married off at age 12 to an elderly farmer, Eleanor Cornfed, who’s constantly told to seek redemption for her many sins, quickly realises it won’t matter what she says or does, God is not on her side – or any poor woman’s for that matter.

By

Heather Rose Allen & Unwin, RRP $33

Born on the island of Tasmania, Heather Rose falls in love with nature, but a family tragedy at age 12 sets her on a course to explore life and all its mysteries. Here is a wild barefoot girl keen for adventure, a seeker of truth initiated in ancient rituals, a fledgling writer who becomes one of Australia’s most acclaimed authors, a fierce mother whose body may falter at any moment.

Annie says – A surprising, heartfelt and beautifully written memoir from the Stella Prize-winning author. A definite favourite at Annie’s Books.

While the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines’ life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade. Twenty-five years later, he is forced to confront the reality of his rootless existence and look for answers in his family history.

Annie says – The well-known author of Atonement remains at the top of his game in his brand new semi-autobiographical novel.

Annie says – From Australia’s finest crime author, this is an exciting and compelling multi-layered story, which will keep you guessing until the end!

HORSE

Annie says – An entertaining romp through the 14th century with five times married Eleanor Cornfed; she is a woman not to be trifled with!

A BOOK OF DAYS

By

Geraldine Brooks Hachette, RRP $40

A discarded painting in a roadside clean-up, forgotten bones in a research archive, and Lexington, the greatest racehorse in US history. From these strands of fact, Brooks weaves a sweeping story of spirit, obsession and injustice across American history.

Annie says – A triumph of historical fiction. Brooks weaves a number of strands to tell the story of America’s greatest racehorse.

By Patti Smith Penguin RH, RRP $40

With over 365 photos taking you through a single year, this is a new way to experience the expansive mind of the visionary poet, writer, and performer. A Book of Days is a timeless offering and an inspirational map of an artist’s life.

Annie says – Patti Smith chronicled her life since 1996. Here are pictures from her daily life, on and off the road. A treat!

GET IN THE FESTIVE SPIRIT

Young and old can feel the joy of Christmas at these events spread throughout the region, from now until the man in the red suit arrives.

UNTIL DECEMBER 22

CHRISTMAS

AT LIFEPOINTE

Lifepointe Church, Wises Road, North Buderim, 5.30-9pm

Enjoy the carols and markets. Everyone is welcome to participate in the fun, family-friendly activities, including The Christmas Show, which is held each night at 6.15pm, 7pm and 7.45pm. The stable and animal farm will be returning, as well as the Tunnel of Lights and Market Lane. Kids will love the free jumping castles, popcorn, fairly floss, balloon creations, and glow lights. There’ll be plenty of food available with a food truck, cafe, dessert bar, slushies and an ice-cream stall.

DECEMBER 16 to 18

MONTVILLE CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND Narrows Road, Montville Immerse yourself in the spirit of

Christmas as you gaze upon 150,000 lights. This indoor display is all-weather friendly so head along rain, hail or shine. Although this is a free event, tickets are a must as sessions are strictly an hour in length and only 60 people are allowed each session. Donations are encouraged to support the Salvation Army’s work on the Sunshine Coast. There will be 23 sessions to choose from. For tickets, visit montvillechristmaswonderland. com.au.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

SIPPY DOWNS CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Chancellor State College, Scholars Drive, Sippy Downs, 4.30pm

The carols will be held on the primary campus oval, and will have you singing along to the festive hits. Food trucks, games, crafts and more will be available.

DECEMBER 16 to 20

THE FESTIVE GARDEN

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Tanawha, 5-9pm

Celebrating the stunning native trees, expect to see an explosion of colour against the starry sky as thousands of lights set the stage for a magical experience. There are three stages to get you in the festive mood, a Christmas Grinch show, carols, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, plus roving performers including Santa. Grab a bite to eat from one of the on-site food trucks. Free shuttle buses will run continuously between the UniSC Transit Centre and the botanic garden from 5pm, with the last bus returning at 9pm each evening.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

KAWANA CAROLS BY THE BEACH

Kawana Surf Club, Pacific Boulevard, Buddina, 3pm

Families and friends will gather on the lawn, enjoying the warmth of the sun while children laugh and play. There will be festive live music and carnival rides, with a fireworks finale. Grab a picnic

blanket, dress in your festive best and celebrate the season.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

PEREGIAN

BEACH CAROLS

Peregian Beach Park, Kingfisher Drive, Peregian, 3pm

Save the date for the Coast’s longestrunning Christmas carols. Now in its 58th year, the celebrated event includes live music from local bands, soloists and duos, plus food and artisan stalls and entertainment for the kids.

UNTIL DECEMBER 24

Sunshine Plaza

Find Santa nestled in his world of whimsical wonder at Santa’s Castle at Sunshine Plaza, from now until Saturday, December 24. Capture magical moments to share with friends and family that you’ll cherish for years to come. To ensure no child misses out, sensitive Santa sessions are also available, plus your favourite furry friend can take part in the pet photography sessions. Bookings are essential. Visit sunshineplaza.com for more details.

Woombye streetscape update

Streetscape improvements are continuing from the Hill and Blackall streets intersection, past the School of Arts Hall and library and across the pub and bottle shop driveway (near Grounded Café).

Works over the next few weeks will see the removal of the existing footpaths, installation of new electrical conduits and stormwater infrastructure, the building of retaining walls and seating, and construction of kerbs. Construction will cease over the peak holiday period and resume the week of January 16.

During these works, I encourage you all to please continue to support the businesses, which will remain open.

Delivering a new clubhouse

We are kicking goals for Palmwoods Warriors Football’s new clubhouse this month.

I’m pleased to see works have started

on the clubhouse to improve access, canteen facilities, storage, benches and fixtures, and to give the overall interior a complete refurbish. You can view the extent of works on my Facebook page (facebook. com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc).

Internal building works are expected to be completed by the end of January.

The external works, including the new deck, are scheduled to be completed the following month.

Chevallum Road upgrade

To continue to deliver road safety for drivers and pedestrians across Division Five, we will be undertaking works on Chevallum Road.

We need to widen the shoulders of the road to allow vehicles to queue to enter the school. This will alleviate vehicles travelling over double centre lines over a crest and reduce the possibility of a head-on crash.

Most of this work will happen within the holidays.

Season’s greetings

I would like to share my best wishes to you and your family for a safe, happy and enjoyable Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Everyone experiences this time of year differently, so please look after one another, and be extra safe on the roads during the holiday period. Until next year, all the best.

POLICE TALK

In the lead-up to Christmas, several assault offences have been recorded on the Sunshine Coast.

There were three assaults recorded in one day on December 1, which is not a good start to the festive season.

Sunshine Coast Police would like to remind community members to keep their cool and to keep their hands to themselves. No matter what age you are, that behaviour will not be tolerated.

There are several types of assaults as defined under Chapter 30 Assaults in the Criminal Code (1899).

Common assault is any act where a person intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediately: for example, slapping, pushing or throwing something at a person, even if they miss.

The most-recorded type of assault on the Sunshine Coast in November was assault occasioning bodily harm.

This is when someone assaults another, causing bodily harm: for example, there is a visible bruise, redness/ swelling or cut to the victim.

Grievous bodily harm is the result of an assault that leaves the victim with a permanent injury to health and, if left untreated, would likely endanger the life

of the victim.

Serious assault is when a person assaults a police officer, other public officer, a disabled person or someone who is over the age of 60.

Several assault incidents involved the victims and offenders consuming alcohol.

Alcohol affects the brain and, therefore, excessive drinking can impair a person’s judgment and increases the risk of aggressive behaviours.

To avoid this type of behaviour, don’t drink alcohol or monitor alcohol consumption and make every second drink a non-alcoholic one.

If you believe you have been assaulted, please contact Policelink on 131444 or attend your nearest police station.

This column is compiled by the Sunshine Coast District Crime Prevention Unit.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Enjoy museum’s gift to Nambour

The all-new Christmas lights display at the Nambour Museum will be brightening Bury Street throughout December. Santa will also be at the museum with a background of the decorated Eudlo locomotive to provide for a festive photo and ideal gift this Christmas. Children of all ages can also enjoy paper Christmas crafts. Visit on December 15 or 22 from 6-7.30pm. Entry to the Nambour Museum is via Bury Street. Adults are a gold-coin donation, and children are free.

Stock up on festive treats

tradition of helping local families and has been busy digging deep in recent weeks to purchase gifts and hamper items to ensure they are delivered in time for Christmas.

Community group recognised

Wave of success for fundraiser

Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club recently held a sports luncheon to raise money for its lifesaving programs.

The sold-out event saw 120 people raise $18,000 which will help purchase rescue equipment and first-aid supplies. Maintained and working equipment help keep Kawana Beach patrolled and open to the public, as well as providing a safe environment for nippers and training programs.

Volunteer lifesavers at Kawana patrol the biggest stretch of beach in Queensland, from Currimundi Lake to Point Cartwright from September to May each season.

The Lions Club of Lake CurrimundiKawana will be selling its Christmas cakes and puddings at Kawana Shoppingworld from November 21 to December 23 outside TerryWhite Chemmart. Large orders are available. Contact Stan on 0407 378 525. All funds raised by Lions Clubs are donated back to local charities.

Health staff help local families

Teams at Buderim Private Hospital have come together this Christmas to give hope to 38 Sunshine Coast families in need. These families are being supported by UnitingCare’s Family and Disability Services branch in Maroochydore. Buderim Private Hospital has a long

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Stockland Aura has awarded 12 local not-for-profit and community organisations with $268,908, as part of the Aura Community Grants Program. The program has provided more than $1.5 million to groups in the area over the past five years, in support of community associations which are part of the heart and soul of the Caloundra region. The 2022 grant recipients include SalTy Souls Legacy and Caloundra Mets Surf Life Saving Club.

Program offers vital water safety

The recent Migrant Learn to Swim and Beach Safe Program has seen 45 Sunshine Coast migrants successfully complete the seven-week course. As a partnership between Sunshine Coast Council and Royal Life Saving Society Queensland, the program sees migrants – who may not have grown up around water – learn basic swimming techniques and beach safety, as well as improve their waterconfidence skills. The program is now in its fourth year.

Vitality for MS community

MS Queensland and local service provider Comlink Australia are now both operating under the one roof in Birtinya’s Vitality Village. The partnership will empower and support clients to live full and independent lives from their own homes, providing a diverse range of resources and support to the Coast’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and ageing community. “The Sunshine Coast is home to more than 1000 people living with MS or other neurological conditions,” MS Queensland CEO David Curd says. “Both MS Queensland and Comlink Australia, across all of our service locations throughout Queensland, are committed to assisting people to stay in their own homes, or living independently if they can’t be at home, and the combination of the resources and support from both organisations come together beautifully for that objective.”

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LIFTING VETERANS’

SPIRITS WITH HAMPERS

In the lead-up to Christmas, hundreds of RSL Queensland staff members and volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to deliver more than 630 hampers to deserving veterans – just like 94-yearold Sunshine Coast local, John Gubbins.

Best described as a “Navy man to his bootstraps”, Mr Gubbins served in the Australian Navy from 1945 to 1968.

During his career, Mr Gubbins saw operational service in Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam, as well as a 12-month posting to the United States, commissioning a new ship.

Following Mr Gubbins’ service in the Navy, his family relocated to Tamworth and worked in farming for 37 years, before settling in Maroochydore.

RSL Queensland CEO Robert Skoda says the Christmas hamper drive represents much more than just food, gifts and grocery vouchers – with the hope that all recipients feel seen, supported and uplifted.

“It’s about telling people they matter and that we’re here for them, particularly at Christmas time,” Mr Skoda says.

“Our team is on the ground every day supporting veterans, and we know there are countless deserving veterans in the community who are worthy of recognition.”

John Gubbins with RSL Queensland’s Sherryl and Bob McVey

There’s loads to explore and plenty to do on the Coast. Pop these fun events into your diary so you don’t miss out.

16 DECEMBER

THE KILLER QUEEN EXPERIENCE

This two-hour live show consists of all Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Somebody to Love, Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites the Dust and select album tracks for the hardcore fans. Perfect for the end-ofyear break-up or office Christmas party, tickets include dinner and show.

When: Friday, December 16, 6.30pm. Where: Sunshine Coast Function Centre (within Caloundra RSL), 19 West Terrace, Caloundra.

Tickets: $69, via www.trybooking.com and search for ‘Killer Queen’.

31 DECEMBER

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT HEADLAND GOLF

This year, Headland is hosting a New Year’s Eve party you won’t want to miss. Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 with spectacular views of the Mooloolaba fireworks and live music from Bobby Longstaff and the NYE Allstars, plus a three-course dinner, as well as a drink on arrival.

When: Saturday, December 31, 6.30pm. Where: Golf Links Road, Buderim. Tickets: $129, via trybooking.com and search for ‘Headland Golf New Year’s Eve’.

17 DECEMBER

KARL S. WILLIAMS

After months of solo touring and recording, Karl S. Williams and the band reconvene to launch their new single Mighty Judgement. They are returning to The Imperial for only the second time since they launched the critically acclaimed Lifeblood in 2020. Karl S. Williams is one of the most relevant, poignant and important artists in Australian independent music.

When: Saturday, December 17, 7.30pm. Where: The Bunker, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi. Tickets: $28.60, via bit.ly/3VJ2h3p.

17 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS

CAROLS AT GPAC

Bring your family and friends for Christmas carols in the Glasshouse Performing Arts Centre. Sing along to your favourite carols, and then stay to hear band Spilt Milk jam away the night with some of its toe-tapping, hand-clapping, crowd-pleasing favourites, ending with a sausage sizzle on the veranda.

When: Saturday, December 17, 4.30pm8pm.

Where: 58 Roberts Road, Beerwah. Tickets: Free event. Registration is essential, via bit.ly/3BlvHfA.

NOW TO JAN 21

DEAN JACOBS EXHIBITION

Caloundra Regional Gallery, in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Libraries, presents the next exhibition for the Maroochydore Library Artspace. Dean Jacobs explores the use of words, illustrations and audio to create a unique, memorable outcome for those who view the artworks.

When: Now until January 21. Where: Maroochydore Library Artspace, 44 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore.

Tickets: Free event.

8 JANUARY

SUNSHINE COAST BRIDAL SHOWCASE 2023

The biggest wedding expo on the Sunshine Coast is back with local wedding suppliers all in one place. Each bride will receive a showbag including a voucher for $200 off their wedding gown from Luv Bridal.

When: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 10am.

Where: Venue114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina. Tickets: $11, via venue114.com.au/events/sunshinecoast-wedding-showcase-2023/.

25 DECEMBER

LUNCH AT THE LONG APRON

31 DECEMBER

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS

See 2022 out with a bang in Mooloolaba with fireworks displays at 8.30pm and midnight. You’ll find a family zone with Paw Patrol, big bubbles, interactive glow shows, food trucks and live music. Plus, there’s a Beach Zone with a free bungy trampoline for Under-18s, as well as a youth stage with live DJs.

When: Saturday, December 31, 5pm.

Where: Mooloolaba Esplanade.

Tickets: Free event.

Gig guide guide

FRIDAY, DEC 16

Collin Dodds, Cooroy RSL, 6pm.

Old Skool Trio, Caloundra RSL, 9pm.

The Castaways, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm.

Dial, Eleven Dive Bar, 6.30pm.

Demi Casha, Joe’s Waterhole, 7pm.

Jack Raymond, Noosa Yacht Club, 3pm.

Zac Threadgold, RACV Noosa Resort, 5pm.

Kieran Q, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY, DEC 17

Spend Christmas the way it should be – relaxing with family over delicious food and exquisite wine with attentive service. Enjoy a Christmas Day celebration with a four-course long lunch at Spicers Clovelly Estate’s award-winning modern French restaurant The Long Apron.

When: Sunday, December 25, 12pm. Where: 38-68 Balmoral Road, Montville.

Tickets: $210, via spicersretreats. com/events/christmas-lunch-at-thelong-apron/.

31 DECEMBER

MOOLOOLABA NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Bayview Bar and Bites – the exclusive Beachfront Restaurant and Bar on the top floor of The Surf Club – will play host to the New Year’s Eve cocktail party. Champagne on arrival and a three-hour canapé service are included, along with live music and unbeatable views of the fireworks displays at 8.30pm and midnight. The theme is All That Glitters to inspire your attire.

When: Saturday, December 31, 7pm. Where: The Surf Club Mooloolaba, First Ave, Mooloolaba.

Tickets: $85, via thesurfclub.com.au/ whats-on-information/.

Luke Dickens Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm.

Boombox 80’s, Caloundra RSL, 8.30pm.

DJ Dreamweaver, Caloundra RSL, 11pm.

Karl S. Williams, Imperial, Eumundi, 7.30pm.

Esteban, Club Kawana, 6.30pm.

Dellacoma, Norton Music Factory, 5pm.

Pacific Avenue, Rum Jungle, Solbar, 7pm.

Cool Britannia, Kings Beach Tavern, 8.30pm.

Fonix, Joe’s Waterhole, 3pm.

Angela Newcomb, RACV Noosa Resort, 5pm.

Alexis, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY, DEC 18

Bird Dog Boys,RACV Noosa Resort, 5pm.

Poco Loco Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm.

Steve Graham, Noosa Yacht Club, 2pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

Christmas elegance

View the extensive collection of original antique and unique modern jewellery at Avenue J Jewellery, Mooloolaba, 5444 4 422, avenuejjewellery.com.au.

Pop of pink

Happy Slide $65 (above). LMND Candy/Hyper Pink shirt $155 (below). Available online and in store at Coast Store, Cotton Tree, 0423 247 372.

Be summer party ready

Float into the summer party season with this pretty floral chiffon floaty dress with butterfly cap sleeves. Tailored and darted in all the right places for a flattering fit. Available in blue and orange. $99. Sizes 6-16. Treasure Store, The Wharf Mooloolaba, 0488 288 250.

Pretty in peony

Foil Bubbles Time Trapeze dress in gorgeous peony to dress up or wear casually for all the Christmas parties. Available in store at Sippy Downs. Onyx Poppy Boutique stocks Lula Soul, Lulalife and Rubyyaya in the Sippy Downs and Buderim stores. Onyx Poppy Boutique, Buderim, 5477 0902, onyxpoppyonline.com.au.

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Colour splash

This gorgeous viscose satin art print top is so on trend this summer. Pair with wide leg palazzo pants for the effortlessly chic Italian way of dressing. Other colour options and styles available. Italy & Co Fashion Sirocco Resort Mooloolaba 0456 693 329.

Perfect gift ideas

Beautiful range of glasses, accessories and sunglasses available for Christmas gifts. Eyes on Buderim, 5477 0293. Or book an appointment online at eyesonbuderim.com.au.

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Shop for stunning jewellery in store now at Nzari, The Esplanade, Mooloolaba, 0401 815 811, nzari.com.au.

Beachy pastels

Fresh and comfy summer styles in time for the festive season.

Pure Footwear, Buderim, 5456 4440.

Blue bliss

The perfect party outfit: Check Me Out dress, $199.95. Available now online and in store at Boutique Bliss Fashions & Accessories, Cotton Tree, 5479 1876.

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A BLOODY GOOD FESTIVE SEASON

Jane Stephens braves the blood bank needle to ensure her special Christmas donation will be the gift that keeps on giving.

Tinvolves giving a piece of yourself, but it doesn’t cost any money and it can’t be gift wrapped.

Giving blood is the go this Christmas. Those who can, should. Those who never have don’t know what they are missing out on.

It is the glow of knowing you have given something to a stranger that they really need, that will help restore their health or better handle a battle. It is the feeling of community at the blood bank or bus.

Even though I am not crazy about needles, I have spilt my blood 50 times. The satisfaction that comes with every donation never gets old. One-in-three people will need a blood donation in their lifetime. For some, it might be as a result of an accident or surgery, but some people rely on the goodness of others regularly for months or even years to stay well because of a condition or disease.

A blood donation is needed every 18 seconds nationally to keep up with demand. And while some of that is met by regular donors, a new donor is needed every four minutes. And there is something

in it for me, too: each donation comes with a mini check-up – a nurse checks blood pressure, pulse, weight and haemoglobin.

You get a load of snack and drink choices before and afterwards. You and your donation are important and they say and show that. You don’t have to be fighting fit to give, but there are some limitations.

The newly pierced and tattooed must sit on the sidelines for a while; those who have travelled to certain countries have to wait, also.

Certain medications knock some people off the list and anyone who has been in a lock-up has to wait a year after their release to give blood. There are limitations around breastfeeding mums, gay men and those who use illegal drugs.

The screening and testing protocol is as extensive as the need for blood is never-ending.

While I love everything about donating blood except the needle, I get a real kick out of the idea that I have made a stranger’s life better – that my good health has been shared with them.

I am literally part of the pulse of the nation. And, at Christmas, blood is the ultimate of the seasonal colours.

A MONSTER MASH OF FANTASY

Iheard an ad the other day for The Callisto Protocol. This is a video game, just released, about a jail on a moon where all the prisoners get infected and turn into monsters.

Its genre is survival/horror, and my first thought was: “What a wonderful theme heading into Christmas.”

My second thought was: “What a bloody waste for someone sitting in a dark room, playing this bizarre game, rather than kicking a ball in the park.”

But I always have to remind myself that not everyone can or want to kick a ball. Who am I to judge? Firstly, there are the people who, for any number of reasons, can’t get outside and kick a ball or smell the roses. If gaming is their thing – their release, even – so be it. I have no right to deprive them of that.

It is an old argument in regard to violence versus fantasy and whether most people can tell the difference. How could I really judge people when I was a massive fan of The Three Stooges back in the day.

I loved it. But did I run around twisting kids’ noses with pliers? Not really. Well, maybe once – until someone pointed out

with the toe of their boot what was right and what was wrong. Just kidding. But you know what I mean. Parents in my day were quick to pinpoint poor behaviour.

Foghorn Leghorn and the Road Runner were graphic cartoons as far as violence is concerned – bombs, assaults by the minute, and every known way to either injure someone. Sylvester the Cat and Tweety Bird weren’t exactly angels, either. But strangely, we managed to figure it out. It was only fantasy.

I am no fan of any video games and this latest one sounds horrific. I would much rather sit my grandson in front of the Coyote and watch him try and blow the Road Runner sky high or see Foghorn Leghorn belt up the poor old dog while he was trying to sleep. I would feel fairly comfortable that my grandson wouldn’t run outside and try it out on George the dog or some other unsuspecting pooch, because it’s only fantasy.

Just like monsters on some moon in the universe: fantasy. But it would be cool if we could shoot some lawbreakers on a one-way trip into the galaxy. Now, that would kick some goals.

The opinions expressed are those of the authors. These are not the views of My Weekly Preview publishers.

Ashley Robinson is game enough to let today’s kids have their video adventures, but do they have to play inside their virtual worlds all day?

Ashley Robinson is the manager of Alex Surf Club and the chairman of the Sunshine Coast Falcons.

Dr Jane Stephens is a UniSC journalism lecturer, media commentator and writer.

It is the time of year for all the pigging out. All of it. The fruit mince pies, the turkey, the chocolates, the trifle, the ham and seafood.

Bring it all and bring lots of it to the table. Have you heard there is a nationwide shortage of dim sims?

I swear its true.

Our family has a strange tradition of eating at a Chinese restaurant in Caloundra, wearing novelty Christmas T-shirts every festive season.

Nothing says Christmas like special fried rice and sizzling steak.

Despite being lousy in the kitchen, I also love a great cookbook at this time of year and I have found one of the best called RecipeTin Eats by Nagi Maehashi.

You may know this self-made cook who has close to five million followers on Instagram and 335 views of her website in the past 12 months.

Nagi’s strength is sharing fail-proof and delicious dinner recipes.

This is what is under my tree this year (in the hope her recipes really are disaster-proof).

My family is hoping this Christmas miracle is pulled off in the form of magnificent dinners in 2023.

Sami Muirhead.

We tried to make chocolate crackles in the house today.

But they turned out more like chocolate melted mounds of sticky bits.

The other book I am obsessed with is Christmas at River Cottage by Lucy Brazier. It is fancier in its recipes and photographs, but it is my favourite form of escapism to read about old-fashioned meals that come from home-grown crops and are eaten in cosy little country houses with babbling brooks outside and blazing fires inside.

And I have been giggling a lot at misleading food names of late.

This comes after I had the lightbulb moment that plum pudding contains absolutely no plums.

Champagne ham? Not a drop of bubbles in that stuff.

Prairie oysters? Well, this one boggles my mind as it is not a seafood delicacy but bull testicles.

Other strange food dishes that gladly do not reflect their literal names include devils on horseback, soldiers, grasshopper pie and hot dogs.

And lastly, I give you spotted dick. I sigh with great relief in reinforcing the fact that it is a type of British pudding.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator. For more from Sami, tune into Mix FM.

Method

1. Line a loaf tin or a Christmas pudding container with cling film.

2. In a large bowl, mix the vanilla icecream with the Christmas pudding and chopped nuts.

3. Pour the mix into the prepared tin and place in the freezer overnight.

4. To serve, lift and unwrap the semifreddo out of the mould and turn onto a platter. For extra decadence, you can pour melted chocolate over it, and garnish with berries, chopped pistachios and icing sugar.

Christmas pudding ice-cream

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes, plus overnight freezing time

A perfect dessert for the Coast’s warm Christmas weather. This easy-to-elevate vanilla ice-cream will surely impress.

Ingredients

• 500g vanilla ice-cream, slightly softened

• 200g Signature Collection Christmas pudding, coarsely crumbled

• 50g pistachios, toasted and

roughly chopped, plus extra for garnish

• 200g dark or milk chocolate, melted (optional)

• Raspberries, blueberries or strawberries for garnish

Peanut butter snowballs

Bursting with essential vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre, peanut butter is a delicious addition to your festive food shopping list. Mayver’s ambassador and leading dietitian, Susie Burrell, says that including peanut butter in festive desserts is a great way to sneak in an extra boost of nutrients during the silly season. Why not try making her peanut butter snowballs as a festive treat? In a food processor blitz 1 cup each of crunchy peanut butter, roughly chopped peanuts, medjool dates and desiccated coconut with ¼ cup of cocoa powder, ½ cup of almond meal and a sprinkle of salt. Roll mixture into 14 balls and freeze for one hour. Then dip each ball in 300g of melted white chocolate and top with sprinkles before returning to the freezer to set for 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Support local

Noosa Natural Chocolate Company various chocolate coated products 125g, $8.95

Looking for a homegrown product to include in a Christmas hamper or a delicious gift to have on hand this festive season? Chocolate-coated cranberries have Christmas written all over it! In fact, so do chocolate-coated strawberries, ginger, macadamias and cherry and coconut. Each bag is full of delicious treats and beautifully packaged featuring illustrations by Noosa artist Cass Deller.

About Noosa Natural Chocolate Company

Noosa Natural Chocolate Company was founded in 2008 and uses the finest Belgian chocolate to cover real fruit and nuts to create small batches of delicious homemade treats. There is even a vegan range. The company works with local producers, souring ingredients such as Australian strawberries, Buderim ginger, Noosa coffee and Queensland macadamias. Noosa Natural Chocolate Company in a member of FAN Sunshine Coast with products available at local stockists or noosachocolate.com.au.

dish.

Veggie pearl couscous with a festive twist

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes

Whether you're looking for something a little different to whip up to go with your Christmas seafood platter, or a quick and easy meat-free weeknight meal, this wholesome dish ticks the box for heart health. This dish can be prepared earlier and served warm or cold, just leave the plating up of your salad leaves until you're ready to serve.

• 1 cloves garlic, crushed and finely diced • ½ tsp dried oregano • pinch of chilli flakes, to taste • 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 large carrot

• 1 red capsicum

• 1 medium zucchini • ½ cup frozen peas

• 50g dried cranberries

• 50g pistachios, shelled • 1 ½ cup pearl couscous • 1 stock cube

• 2 cups + 2 tbsp boiling water • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve • 1 lemon • 60g spinach/rocket • 75g fetta

• Small bunch of fresh basil • Cracked pepper to season

Method

1. Dice vegetables into small even cubes. 2. Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot. 3. Add garlic, oregano, chilli and stir. 4. Add vegetables and stir. 5. Add chickpeas, stock, couscous, 1 tbsp olive oil and water. Simmer on medium heat with lid on for 10 minutes until water is absorbed, stirring as needed.

6. Remove pot from heat.

7. Roughly tear some basil leaves and mix through couscous along with the cranberries, pistachios, a generous drizzle of olive oil and juice from half the lemon.

8. Prepare spinach/rocket in a bowl, adding the couscous on top.

9. Crumble fetta on top and garnish with extra basil, lemon wedges, and cracked pepper.

This recipe has been provided by Annelise Jefferies, an accredited practising dietitian from EONLife Wellness. eonlifewellness.com.au

Gluten free vegan

ENJOYING THE GOOD LIFE AT GEMLIFE PALMWOODS

Downsizing and moving into a new home can be exciting and daunting at the same time. That’s especially true when you are among the first to take up residency in an innovative over-50s lifestyle resort such as GemLife Palmwoods that is still emerging around you.

Former deputy school principal Cathy Dwyer and husband Tim, who worked in the transport industry, were among the first five couples to sign up and move into their new home in the well-appointed GemLife Palmwoods, set in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Despite preceding many of the future residents and planned facilities, including a three-level $12.5 million country club, and being surrounded by on-site construction activity, the couple is “loving every minute” and wouldn’t have missed it for the world.

“This community is the best,” Cathy says. “Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and, despite being in the early stages of development, many of us are getting together regularly and enjoying everything from trivia nights and street parties to dining out at some of Palmwoods fabulous restaurants.”

Being early arrivals at the resort also

means Cathy and Tim can help celebrate every new milestone as it arrives – such as the opening of the impressive new summer house and outdoor recreational precinct, complete with stunning infinity-edge swimming pool.

Married 50 years, the Dwyers, who profess to being country people at heart, are keen walkers and regularly step out along local walking tracks and into the township.

They also enjoy socialising and can’t wait for the new multi-level country club to be completed.

Tim has also been elected secretary of the homeowners committee.

“There will eventually be a lovely boardwalk beside the creek which will provide a beautiful vista over the surrounding trees and mountains and for nature lovers like us, what more could you want? This is definitely our forever home, and we are really happy to have come here early and be able to see it all develop and evolve around us,” Cathy says.

GemLife resorts, including GemLife Palmwoods, Maroochy Quays and Pacific Paradise on the Sunshine Coast, offer exceptional, premium recreational facilities and beautifully designed, low-maintenance homes, created exclusively for the over-50s. Call 1800 317 393 or visit www.gemlife. com.au.

STAYING FIT WHILE AT SEA

THE cruise ships are back and the world’s oceans are ready for the masses again.

Many have missed the cruising lifestyle and being pampered passengers.

I like cruising and have been on four cruises ranging from three to seven days.

But I can also see where the holiday lifestyle and abundance of food and drink can add to waistlines while at sea.

When asked, I give the following advice to anyone who is about to walk the gangplank: make sure you eat all or at least the majority of your meals in the dining rooms.

The nature of the way the courses are served and the measured meals mean you will have plenty to eat and drink.

The buffet is often more accessible, and meals are served for a much longer period. But it is too easy to overstay in the buffet area.

Use the stairs onboard if you can.

This is a perfect opportunity for you to burn up some calories and get in some incidental exercise.

Lastly, go to the onboard gym once a day

If the gym is not your thing, then do a few laps of the upper deck and get some sunshine at the same time.

Tom Law is author of Tom’s Law Fit Happens. Visit tomslaw.com.au.

What would be a gift that your family would really appreciate this Christmas? Something that would bring a smile to all their faces? Something you would get benefi t from as well? SOMETHING THAT IS EASY.

Hear4Good is an independent, locally owned and proudly Australian hearing clinic.

For sound advice and personal service you need to see the locals. www.hear4good.com.au

Homeowners Tim and Cathy Dwyer

WHAT A YEAR FOR GROWING GREENWOOD FOREST GLEN

This year has proven to be highly eventful for the boutique over-50s lifestyle community of Greenwood Forest Glen.

The unique, nature-focused development has received effusive praise from residents attracted by the intimate community nature of the development, its central Forest Glen convenience and the way in which it enables residents to connect with the environment.

Since welcoming its first residents in early 2021, the relatively small development of only 180 homes in total now boasts a community of more than 125 people with 79 homes occupied.

Many residents have praised the development’s dedicated events centre and extensive community gardening facilities for creating a real sense of community and connection. Perhaps the development’s most notable feature – its five hectares of

private bushland conservation reserve and 1.5 kilometres of connecting trails – is already proving a mecca for wildlife and residents alike. The coming weeks and months will see the opening of the Forest Glen Village Centre across the road from Greenwood, including an IGA supermarket.

The much-anticipated grand opening of the community’s central hub, Club Eden, with its country-club-like facilities, is scheduled for Christmas.

The convenience of the location has also been praised by residents, with direct access to the Bruce Highway, making all of the Sunshine Coast’s many attractions within easy reach, as well as Brisbane.

Greenwood Stage 4a is now 75 per cent sold and construction of homes has begun.

To find out more or arrange a personal tour, phone 1800 80 90 20 or visit GreewoodForestGlen.com.au.

GOOD HEARING IS MORE THAN JUST TECHNOLOGY

For most people who have a permanent hearing loss, a properly fitted hearingaid system is life changing.

A recent study in the United States indicated that 82 per cent of people who had their hearing technology prescribed and fitted in a clinical situation were satisfied with the results achieved.

If you do it properly and seek

qualified and professional help, your quality of life will improve. Try to find a clinic, not a hearing-aid shop.

Those who really shine with their hearing aids are the ones who include their complete social circle in the process. The support of family in the early stages of rehabilitation is so important. When you consider that a hearing loss can take decades to reach a stage that it impacts communication, it is no surprise that it takes longer than overnight to overcome it.

If you have a loved one who struggles to hear, help them make positive decisions. Be part of the solution.

In Australia, the process is quite easy.

Pensioners and veterans have access to the government’s Hearing Services program. The HSP funds testing, fitting and rehabilitation services from a number of different providers and you have complete freedom of choice.

If you find your current provider forgetting that it is about your hearing, you can move easily. At our clinic, we encourage family members to attend, as a problem shared is a problem halved.

Lisa Burley is a senior rehabilitation specialist at Hear4Good: an Australianowned, independent hearing clinic in Golden Beach and Caloundra. Phone 54770144 or visit www.hear4good.com.au.

Greenwood Forest Glen has already taken over-50s community living to a whole new level, but now with our Stage 4 release, we’re reaching new heights, quite literally. That’s why we’ve dubbed this exclusive release of 31 residences ‘The Heights’.

These elevated blocks with a choice of luxury single-level or double-storey homes with lifts, sit overlooking our 5-hectare private rainforest reserve and with views of the Blackall Ranges.

In every way, these homes reflect the Greenwood philosophy that living in harmony with nature is intimately linked to health and vitality, and it flows through everything from the connected native gardens to the expansive community orchard and vegetable plots.

So, living at ‘The Heights’, you’ll not only enjoy all of the community features and facilities that have made Greenwood a favourite among active and social over 50s, but you might also feel a little bit special.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

DIETARY SKIN HEALTH

GOOD LIFE STARTS WITH A WALK OR RUN WITH YOUR CHAT

It’s a cliché but “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. This is often not as easy as it sounds, but the Silver Fox did just that.

Shocked by a stroke at the young age of 38 and suffering from depression, Neil Collie was determined to get better.

It started with a walk, then running with friends and led to a new life – not just for himself but also for so many he comes into daily contact with.

Completing the Sunshine Coast Marathon was a highlight and Neil realised that the activity, coupled with chats and laughter, was his best medicine.

It was a medicine he wanted to share, and the Silver Fox Initiative was born: a charity supporting mental health and wellbeing through walking and talking.

“Good mental health starts with a chat,” Neil says. “You may not be able to solve the problem but you need to start the conversation”.

As a support worker at Suncare, Neil puts his life lessons to work: “I encourage my customers to appreciate the little

things in life – you can miss them so easily. And working for Suncare is so relevant for me. We need to always stay caring – for our customers, our colleagues, our friends and ourselves.”

Neil’s favourite run was 250km over six days in the Simpson Desert: “And even then, talking was what got us through.”

Neil believes it only takes a small action to make a big difference – like starting the Silver Fox Initiative.

“We meet every Sunday and everyone is welcome. We offer a safe space for people to find friendship and support. Some of us run, some walk. But everyone knows we are here for each other”.

Neil was recently nominated for the 2023 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award in the Citizen of the Year category. And having met Neil, it is easy to understand why he was nominated. He is humble, kind, strong and determined to make others’ lives better. You are a winner, Neil!

For more about Silver Fox, please visit facebook.com/silverfoxinitiative. For information on Suncare, visit suncare.org.au.

GET CIRCULATING FOR GOOD BLOOD FLOW AROUND BODY

The cardiovascular system is remarkable. It delivers oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in your body, then collects and removes carbon dioxide and waste products.

Your heart has a lot of work to do. It pumps about five litres of blood a minute. But did you know it has some help?

Calf muscles pump deoxygenated blood back to the heart. They have one-way valves that stop blood flowing back to pool in your lower legs.

Don’t wait for cold feet – help yourself to better circulation:

1. Get out of the chair: A review of 22 studies of the lifestyles of older adults found they spent 65-80 per cent of their waking hours sitting, reclining or in low-energy activities. Set a timer for 30 minutes when you sit down. When the timer goes, stand up and move for a few minutes.

2. Calf raises: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Hold a wall or stable surface if needed. Lift heels off the ground and drop them down again. Do this quickly, 10 to 15 times. Build up to three sets and repeat three times a day.

3. Walk often: Gradually extend the time you walk each day. Look for ways to build incidental walking into your routine – walk a dog or park a block from your favourite coffee shop.

4. Chair squats: Stand sideways to a dining chair with feet shoulder width apart. Hold the chair and lower into a squat. Take care knees stay behind toes and the spine stays upright. Do this squat slowly and mindfully. Start with 10 and work up to three sets, three times a day.

Tristan Hall is an exercise physiologist with Full Circle Wellness. Call 0431 192 284 or visit fullcirclewellness.com.au.

What is that

spot

and what should I do about it?

If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re not alone.

Working out which skin lesions need a check isn’t always easy.

But there are some simple tips to help you keep safe:

• Monitor your skin between checks

– remember ‘SCAN’ for any Sore, Changing, Abnormal or New spots and check those that don’t resolve in six weeks.

• Have a thorough head-to-toe skin check. As part of this, you should be given a personal risk assessment and a plan for how often you need a skin check.

• Have a regular skin check if you have many moles, visibly sun-damaged skin, or a personal or close family history of skin cancer.

Dr Simon Hardy is an accredited skin cancer doctor.

He has been caring for sundamaged skin in Australia for over eight years.

After previously practising in Caloundra, he has now moved to the new SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre on Wises Road Buderim/Maroochydore.

New patient bookings (and longterm care) are available.

Survive the holidays without undoing your health kick

The festive season is about creating memories with loved ones, but it’s also a time when it’s easy to fall off the health and fitness wagon.

It’s okay to indulge on Christmas Day, but do your best to get back to your usual habits after Boxing Day. Here are some tips to help you stay on track:

• Your food environment: Make healthy choices an easy option by loading up on wholesome salads, summer fruits and fresh seafood.

• Keep a regular meal pattern: Skipping meals (especially breakfast) means you’ll be more inclined to reach for lessnutritious food choices later. Try to limit snacking on ultra-processed foods between meals.

• Portion size: Be mindful of your portion sizes and choose fruit or vegetables with each meal.

• Hunger awareness: Slow down and mindfully enjoy the festive foods. Drink water with meals and let your food settle before thinking about seconds.

• Alcohol: Moderate alcohol to allow a maximum of four standard drinks in a day, and always have still or sparkling water available.

• Physical activity: Maintain a routine of enjoyable physical activity.

DR SIMON HARDY

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EONLIFE WELLNESS ACCREDITED PRACTISING DIETITIAN. PHONE 5414 1150

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ANNELISE JEFFERIES

Neil Collie

OPHTHALMOLOGY

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

ORTHOPAEDIC

NEUROSURGERY

HAEMATOLOGY

Opening our eyes to snow blindness

The festive season is upon us and I expect many will be travelling to cooler regions.

We may not think twice about sun protection and wearing sunglasses here in the Sunshine State. For those headed to the ski slopes, though, snow blindness is a real threat to vision. Four factors increase a skier’s risk of eye damage:

1. Sun reflecting off snow can be harsh.

2. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be high on cloudy days.

3. UV exposure increases with elevation.

4. The cold, dry and windy conditions on the slopes contribute to snow blindness symptoms.

Snow Blindness is real. It is a form of photokeratitis: a painful eye condition caused by exposure to UV rays reflected from ice and snow. The risk especially increases at high elevation. In addition, severe cold and dryness can contribute to the condition.

Snow blindness can happen quickly. Symptoms may include pain, blurry vision, swelling and watery eyes.

All these conditions can be prevented by wearing wrap-around/polarised sunglasses or goggles with UV protection.

After all, ’tis the season to be jolly … and safe! Happy holidays from all of us at EyeHub and see you in the New Year.

Recovery after an anterior total hip replacement

Many patients are surprised at how quickly they can comfortably ambulate after an anterior total hip replacement.

Patients are typically mobilised within hours of their surgery. Most of our patients usually rapidly progress to being independent on crutches and require them for only one to two weeks.

There are many factors that dictate how long a patient needs to stay in hospital but generally getting back to your home environment as soon as it is safe to do so is an important component of your physical, as well as your psychological, recovery.

Excessive physical activity in the first two months after a hip replacement is counterproductive. We generally recommend gentle walking and stretching.

Many patients are safe to drive after just three to four weeks and can perform most of their everyday activities within six weeks.

For patients who enjoy more extreme activities such as surfing, they should wait at least three months to return.

All patients are different, and you should discuss your specific situation with your orthopaedic surgeon.

A neurosurgical emergency

The nerves that provide motor and sensory function to the pelvic organs and legs are called the cauda equina.

They are a continuation of the spinal cord and are located within the spinal canal in the lumbar spine.

Cauda equina syndrome, occurs when there is compression of these nerves, either by osteoarthritis or a large disc herniation.

This is a neurosurgical emergency and requires surgical decompression.

Symptoms are: urinary retention and incontinence; saddle numbness including the genitals and anus; sexual dysfunction; pain or weakness in the lower limbs; and a foot drop.

Cauda equina syndrome is usually diagnosed with a neurological physical exam, MRI and CT scan and requires emergency surgical intervention to decompress the nerves and give the patient the best chance of recovery.

If left untreated, it can result in permanent paralysis or incontinence.

If these symptoms are of concern, arrange a referral to a neurosurgeon through your GP or present to your

Low in iron? You’re not alone

Iron deficiency is the most-common cause of anaemia worldwide.

It develops when the amount of iron being absorbed from the diet is less than the amount being lost.

While we naturally lose some iron each day, these losses can increase if there is bleeding, such as from heavy periods or bleeding from the bowel.

Iron is found in a wide variety of foods, but the iron from animal sources such as meat is more easily absorbed than the iron found in grains or vegetables.

While there are many health benefits to plant-based, vegan and vegetarian diets, it is important that people who follow these diets are aware of the potential for iron deficiency to develop.

Oral iron supplements can be an effective way of increasing iron stores in people who are low in iron.

They are best absorbed when taken every second day.

While iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia, there are other causes also.

If you suspect you may be anaemic or iron deficient, a simple blood test can help to determine your iron levels and suggest whether you may benefit from iron supplementation.

SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY PRIVATE HOSPITAL

DR SONIA MOORTHY

ADULT & PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMIC SURGEON, UNIT 1, NUCLEUS MEDICAL SUITES

DR ALICE LIVINGS CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGIST

COAST HAEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

Your bossy side usually goes into overdrive as you take charge of festive preparations. But perhaps it would be smarter to slow down and cooperate this Christmas?

With your ruler Mars in retrograde mode, it’s time to morph from a rowdy ram into a gentle lamb.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

Party-loving lions love the colourful drama of Yuletide celebrations. Just make sure you’re pulling your weight on Christmas Day – with preparations and cleaning up –otherwise you’ll be in the bad books by Boxing Day. Strive to make healthy food choices.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

Have you left most of your Christmas shopping to the last minute … again? If you make a detailed list and pace yourself, then you’ll get the gifts you need without too many problems. Look for creative presents that stimulate the imagination.

Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

When it comes to last-minute gift shopping, look for presents that are practical and useful. But, if you spend more than you can afford this Christmas, then you’ll just end up with a heap of New Year debt. You don’t have to go overboard in order to have a good time.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

You’re in the mood for Yuletide cheer and holiday hijinks. But, with Mars still retrograde, erratic thoughts could cloud your judgment. Enjoy the celebrations, and leave important decisionmaking for another time (when you’re thinking more rationally).

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

With jolly Jupiter jumping through your home zone, you’re looking forward to some fabulous festive fun and cheer. Clannish Capricorns are the keepers of the family flame so aim to be super proactive about gathering loved ones together over the coming week.

QUIZ

1. Is Job’s tears a type of onion, wood or grass?

2. What animal is the children’s character Angelina Ballerina?

3. Who wrote the fairytale The Ugly Duckling?

4. Ryanair is a budget airline based in which country?

5. An ayatollah is a high-ranking leader belonging to what religion?

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

With Jupiter visiting your hopes-andwishes zone from Wednesday until May 16, it’s important to make plans and set goals. Go for gold, as Jupiter helps you envision ambitious dreams for 2023. A streamlined approach is the key to successful Yuletide preparations.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

It’s a good week to set goals, especially involving home, family and finances. Joyful Jupiter transits into your partnership zone (where it stays until next May). Strive to be more generous towards loved ones, as you view a relationship from a more philosophical perspective.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

Mars is reversing through your entertainment zone, so it’s up to you to handle Christmas celebrations (and misunderstandings) with stacks of Aquarian style. Be smart enough to rise above silly family squabbles.

6. In which Italian city is the Uffizi Gallery?

7. In Roman mythology, who was both the brother and husband of Juno?

8. What genus of primate are Japanese snow monkeys?

9. Glenn Close (pictured) and Emma Stone have both played which Disney villain?

10. In which Australian state or territory are the National Rhododendron Gardens, near the township of Olinda?

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

Jupiter – planet of good fortune and prosperity – transits through your career zone from Wednesday until May 16, 2023. That bodes well for a welcome promotion, big new job or lucky professional break coming your way over the next few months.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

With the moon and Saturn in your domestic zone on Christmas Day, many Scorpios will host festive celebrations at home. But argumentative retrograde Mars stirs up communication between guests. Take 10 deep breaths and continue.

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

Jupiter is transiting through your money zone for the next five months, so make the most of any lucky financial opportunities that come your way. However, with Mars reversing through your domestic zone, Christmas communication shenanigans are likely.

is the epitome of classic, timeless style.

An architectural masterpiece of 27 residences across 8 waterside levels, B I A N C O re-envisions modern coastal luxury set against a breathtaking backdrop of panoramic views of The Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island and beyond to the Coral Sea.

Mediterranean inspired, B I A N C O effortlessly unites the most enviable elements of coastal design to breathe sleek cosmopolitan flair into a coveted Sunshine Coast lifestyle.

These magnificent, strata titled residences offer 2, 3 and 4 bedroom configurations - each with their own styles to reflect the influence and passion of the design.

this week’s auctions

Thurs, 15 Dec, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 15 Easter Street, Kawana Island Brent Higgins 0414 775 133 Fiona Rawson 0401 186 261

Open from 5pm

36 Yaringa Avenue, Buddina James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141 Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Fri, 16 Dec, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 2/23 Ballinger Court, Buderim Ellen Lorenz 0427 257 329

Open from 4:30pm 28 Bradley Crescent, Nirimba Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Sat, 17 Dec, 10am

Open from 9:30am 10 Heracles Court, Buderim Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Open from 9:30am

31 Capricorn Crescent, Meridan Plains Alex Dennien 0402 362 336

Sat, 17 Dec, 11am

Open from 10:30am 5/13 Broadwater Avenue, Maroochydore Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

Sat, 17 Dec, 12pm

Open from 11:30am 701/14 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Open from 11:30am 1 Akounah Crescent, Buddina Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Sat, 17 Dec, 1pm

Open from 12:30pm 1002/67 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Open from 12:30pm 1/16 Yallanga Place, Mooloolaba Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

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

Sat, 17 Dec, 3pm

Open from 2:30pm 70 Tranquility Way, Palmview Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

Sat, 17 Dec, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 3/19 McIlwraith Street, Moffat Beach Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

Mon, 19 Dec, 6pm

Open from 5:30pm 7 Cutback Court, Bokarina Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

Tues, 20 Dec, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 1 & 2/5 Cedarwood Place, Landsborough Steven Allen 0416 110 918

Tues, 20 Dec, 5:30pm Online

30 Palana Court, Buderim Luke Dunbar 0435 371 887

Wed, 21 Dec, 6pm Online

20 Amaroo Drive, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

31 Illuka Street, Buderim Kathryn Willshire 0437434648

17 Sharon Crescent, Mountain Creek Jake Loiero 0448000933

82/151-153 Mudjimba Beach Road, Mudjimba Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

8 Henderson Street, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

9/11 Jorl Court, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

123/16 Toral Drive, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

Thurs, 22 Dec, 3pm

Open from 2:30pm 248 Glenview Road, Glenview Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375 Alisha Galea 0400 298 611

Thurs, 22 Dec, 5pm

Open from 4:30pm 35 Burnside Road, Burnside Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375 Alisha Galea 0400 298 611

Thurs, 22 Dec, 5:30pm

Open from 5pm 226 Oceanic Drive South, Bokarina Adam Budd 0411 808 595

this week’s open homes & private inspections

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

Alexandra Headland

4 Woonum Road 6 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

8/274 Alexandra Parade 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

Bir nya

2/281 Bir nya Boulevard 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

86 Prosperity Drive 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

32/11 Innova on Parkway 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

504/1 Mantra Esplanade 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Bli Bli

27 Conway Court 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

138 Kingfisher Drive 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Natasha Hackenberg 401 601 691

1A School Road 5 bed 3 bath 2 car Ma hew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

Bokarina

226 Oceanic Drive 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

Buddina

214/5 Bermagui Crescent 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 9-9:30am

1 Akounah Crescent 4 bed 3 bath 3 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

Buderim

31 Illuka Street 5 bed 4 bath 3 car Thurs 15th 5-5:30pm

1/4A Besley Street 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

7 Heggys Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

56 Gilbert Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

13/7 Box Street 3 bed 2.5 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

3/144 King Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 1-1:30pm

31 Illuka Street 5 bed 4 bath 3 car Sat 2-2:45pm

231 Mooloolaba Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

251/8 Starling Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Michael Sco 0488 969 970

83 Buderim Pines Drive 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Jodi Price 0412 278 658

Burnside

35 Burnside Road 5 bed 3 bath 3 car Sat 1-1:30pm

35 Burnside Road 5 bed 3 bath 3 car Thurs 22nd 4:30-5pm

Cooroy

43 Ponderosa Drive 3 bed 1 bath 5 car Ma hew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

Glenview

248 Glenview Road 5 bed 2 bath 5 car Sat 10-10:30am

248 Glenview Road 5 bed 2 bath 5 car Tues 20th 3-3:30pm

248 Glenview Road 5 bed 2 bath 5 car Thurs 22nd 2:30-3pm

Hunchy

411 Hunchy Road 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 9-9:30am

Kawana Island

14 Seychelles Place 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

12/10 Grand Parade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Kings Beach

1/14 Mahia Terrace 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Fri 16th 11-11:30am

1/14 Mahia Terrace 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am 15/10-14 Saltair Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Natascha Drexel-Munro 0417 608 466 22/10-14 Saltair Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Natascha Drexel-Munro 0417 608 466

2/22 Orvieto Terrace 3 bed 1 bath 1 car Natascha Drexel-Munro 0417 608 466 14/40 Verney Street 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Natascha Drexel-Munro 0417 608 466 1/5 Canberra Terrace 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Natascha Drexel-Munro 0417 608 466

Landsborough

10 Bella Street 3 bed 1 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am Lots 1, 3, 4, 5/10 Bella Street vacant land Sat 9-9:30am

Li le Mountain

44/63 Caloundra Road 2 bed 1.5 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

Maroochydore

9/18 Norman Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Thurs 15th 5-5:30pm

6/31-33 Co on Tree Parade 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

1/19 Turner Street 3 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

59 St Quen n Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

5/13 Broadwater Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10:30-11am

4/12 Ridge Road 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am

9/18 Norman Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 11:30am-12pm 9/18 Norman Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Tues 20th 5-5:30pm

Meridan Plains

31 Capricorn Crescent 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car Sat 9:30-10am

Moffat Beach

3/19 McIlwraith Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Fri 16th 1-1:30pm

3/38 McIlwraith Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Fri 16th 2-2:30pm

3/38 McIlwraith Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 2-2:30pm

3/19 McIlwraith Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 5-5:30pm

Montville

36 Balmoral Road 3 bed 1 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

Mooloolaba

9/16-20 Meta Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am 601/1 Naroo Court 3 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

4/12 Burne Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am 10/85 Mooloolaba Esplanade 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 12-12:30pm 1001/29 First Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

Mountain Creek

2/39 Cootamundra Drive 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 9-9:30am

2 Brampton Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

17 Sharon Creek 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

24 Hermosa Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

25 Lady Musgrave 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 1-1:30pm

Nambour

47-51 Blackall Terrace 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Thurs 15th 5-5:30pm

84 Creekside Circuit 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am

47-51 Blackall Terrace 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 10-10:30am

3 Elizabeth Street 4 bed 1 bath 1 car Michael Sco 0488 969 970

31/18 Doolan Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Shon Lee 0480 311 363

Ninderry

11 Karnu Drive 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

Nirimba

19 Harry Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

Pacific Paradise

4 Kowonga Street land: 546sqm Natasha Hackenberg 401 601 691

Palmview

3 Paw Paw Place 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

30 Shay Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360

Palmwoods

6 Red Jacket Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

46 Palmwoods Montville Road 3 bed 1 bath 4 car Sat 11-11:30am

25 Starkey Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

Pelican Waters

17 Reliance Place 5 bed 3 bath 5 car Sat 1-1:30pm

Peregian Springs

4 Kalbarri Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

Sippy Downs

5 Linacre Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Thurs 15th 4-4:30pm

5 Linacre Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

603/6 High Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 12-12:30pm

Warana

2/110 Oceanic Drive 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

Woombye

30A Kiel Mountain Road 6 bed 4 bath 7 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

20 Amaroo Drive, Buderim

Presenting an opportunity like no other, for an aspiring Buderim home owner to experience a truly luxurious lifestyle. This property provides a half-acre with an astonishing northerly aspect, an eloquent kitchen area of grand proportions, an infinity pool overlooking the bushland horizon, your own personal wine cellar and more entertainment areas than you’ll know what to do with.

31 Illuka Street, Buderim

• Stunning views from sun-drenched decks

• Newly renovated kitchen with top end appliances

• Dual living with additional work from home option or ground level apartment

• Warm polished timber flooring and high raked ceilings

• Tasteful decor with elegant stylish interiors

• Multiple living zones and generous storage options

• Convenient location for schools and local amenities

raywhitebuderim.com.au

17 Sharon Crescent, Mountain Creek

Modern, Luxurious and Positioned to Perfection

• Well designed eco-friendly entertaining layout

• Flow of indoor to outdoor living perfect for days around the pool

• Five bedrooms plus parents retreat and en-suite

• Two living areas plus large outdoor entertaining area

• Stunning in ground concrete pool with a remote electric awning

• Perfectly located near Mountain Creek State School

raywhitebuderim.com.au

Auc on Online

Wed, 21 Dec, 6pm

View Sat, 17 Dec, 2-2:45pm

Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

Auc on Online

Wed, 21 Dec, 6pm

View Sat, 17 Dec, 11-11:30am

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

Auction this weekend

Everyone dreams of having a home that feels like you’re always on holiday... this home makes dreams come true with nothing but views, views and more views.

• Stunning oceanfront apartment sitting atop the magnificent Moffat Headland

• Sweeping views across Moffat Beach, Pacific Ocean and the shipping lanes

• 3 generous bedrooms, master suite with ensuite and walk-in robe

• Secure tandem car parking in private basement with easy lift access

• A literal stroll to beaches, cafés and restaurants – to be sold at auction

Auc on On site

Sat, 17 Dec, 5:30pm

View

Fri 1-1:30pm & Sat 5-5:30pm

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

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Modern Townhouse in Central Maroochydore Locale

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VIEWAT www.defineproperty.com.au

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Tropical North Facing Waterfront Living

AUCTION

OPENHOME Saturday 17th December 11.30am-12pm

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Enjoy living within a picturesque community on the Sunshine Coast, perfectly positioned in the heart of the sought-after Brightwater Estate in Mountain Creek –a community renowned for its central location, familyfriendly amenities and lifestyle.

Your dream can become reality with this incredible opportunity, and your last chance to secure a brand new quality home in such a desirable and convenient location, as the Brightwater Master Plan is almost completed and there is simply no more land available.

thealkira.com.au

For a property management team that care for your property like it’s their own talk to the industry experts

Cheryl Howlett Greer Arlidge

Mooloolah Drive, Minyama

Price:

74 543 1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

2-2:30pm

“SEA PEARL” MOOLOOLABA – LIVE A 5 STAR BEACHFRONT RESORT DREAM EVERY DAY

First Avenue, Mooloolaba

“Sea Pearl” one of the most prestigious and highly sought-after beachfront properties on the Sunshine Coast. An architectural masterpiece, this boutique development combines sophisticated luxury with spacious practical living. Intricately planned, to capture the spectacular views of the Mooloolaba oceanfront from Point Cartwright to Noosa, this stunning private apartment represents an opportunity for a unique lifestyle experience. Spanning 260m2 (approx.), this showcase of opulence is presented to the market in as new condition. The open plan designed living spaces are an entertainer’s dream with a gourmet kitchen complete with stone benchtops, Siemens appliances, butler’s pantry and premium finishes. A spacious dining and lounge seamlessly integrates with the outdoor living area where you will spend all your time enjoying the spectacular views and fresh air. The lifestyle this property affords is second to none with world renowned Mooloolaba beach right on your doorstep along with award winning restaurants, cafés and boutiques. Contact us today to experience the ultimate in sophisticated living.

This property presents an opportunity like no other for an aspiring Buderim homeowner to experience a truly luxurious lifestyle. It provides a half-acre (0.2 hectare) with an astonishing northerly aspect, a kitchen area of grand proportions, infinity pool overlooking bushland, wine cellar and more entertainment areas than you’ll know what to do with. From the moment you enter through your secluded residence, you’ll relish in the contrasted aesthetics of the polished concrete floors against the glistening, Fraser Island wattle wood features.

20 AMAROO DRIVE, BUDERIM 4 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Auction online Wednesday, December 21, at 6pm Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

SUNDAYSATURDAYFRIDAY

ABC TV (CH2) SEVEN (CH7) NINE (CH8) TEN (CH5) SBS (CH3)

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne preps his garden for the holidays.

8.30 Vera. (M) A businesswoman’s sister is murdered.

10.00 Troppo. (M) 10.55 News.

6.30pm The ABC Of. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Doc Martin. (M)

8.20 Shetland. (M) Tosh leads Perez to the island of Fetlar.

9.20 Midsomer Murders. (M) A murder occurs in a beeobsessed village.

10.50 MOVIE The Post. (2017) (M)

6.30pm The ABC Of. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) A survival expert is found dead.

8.30 MOVIE Jackie. (2016) (MA15+)

Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard. Jackie Kennedy defines her husband’s legacy.

10.05 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (M)

6.10pm Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game5. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers.

10.45 MOVIE Wind River. (2017) (MA15+)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. (PG)

8.00 Gold Coast Uncovered: 7NEWS Special. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

8.30 Schools Spectacular Creating

The Magic. (PG) From Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney.

11.00 VIC State Schools: Spectacular. (PG)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game7. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder.

10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. A look inside Australian sport’s biggest crisis.

11.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+)

THURSDAYWEDNESDAYTUESDAYMONDAY

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story: Bon Scott –

On The Brink.

8.40 Brian Cox: Seven Days On Mars. Presented by Professor Brian Cox.

10.10 Our Dementia Choir. (PG)

6.10pm

Grand Designs NZ.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Dr Richard Harris. (PG)

8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG) Narrated by Brooke Satchwell.

9.30 Christmas Cabaret.

10.25 Summer Love. (M)

7pm ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Mad As Hell Does Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.35 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering.

9.35 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG)

10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

6.10pm Grand Designs NZ.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 You Can’t Ask That: Cheaters. (M)

8.35 First & Forever. A celebration of Blak Excellence.

10.10 Movin’ To The Country.

10.40 Love On The Spectrum. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game8. Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers. 10.00 The Spin. 10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 11.00 Highway Cops. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game9. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder. From Adelaide Oval. 10.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Presented by Graeme Hall.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) Gallo goes to see Hawkins about Violet.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game10. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat.

10.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Kerry Whelan – Wife For Ransom. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game11. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes.

10.00 Disasters At Sea: Storm Watch. (PG) 11.00 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols.

9.00 MOVIE Deck The Halls. (2006) (PG) Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick. Two neighbours compete in a lights display.

10.50 MOVIE Tammy. (2014) (M) Melissa McCarthy.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day5. Finals.

9.30 MOVIE Daddy’s Home 2. (2017) (PG) Will Ferrell. An ideal Christmas is thrown into chaos.

11.30 Reported Missing. (M)

6pm Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Snackmasters. (PG)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 Under Investigation: The Cop Who Knew Too Much. (M)

10.40 The First 48. (M)

11.35 Manhunt: The Railway Murders. (MA15+)

6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Snackmasters. (PG) 8.50 Inside The Superbrands: McCain. 9.50 Australian Crime Stories: Mark Standen – A Dirty Cop. (M) 10.50 The Equalizer. (M) 11.40 Almost Family. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE Bad Moms 2. (2017) (MA15+) Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell. Three mums prepare for Christmas.

10.35 La Brea. (M)

11.25 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. (PG)

8.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. Frank goes to auction.

9.30 Escape To The Chateau.

10.30 Family Law. (M)

11.20 The Thing About Pam. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Paramedics. (M) Paramedics rush to the site of a car crash.

9.30 Police After Dark. (M) A breakin is reported at a garage.

10.30 Emergency Call. (M) 11.20 Pure Genius. (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Just For Laughs Aus. (MA15+) 10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+)

10.30 Arj Barker: We Need To Talk. (M) 11.40 The Project.

6pm Bondi Rescue. (PG)

6.30 Hungry.

7.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders.

7.30 MOVIE Sherlock Holmes. (2009) (M) Robert Downey Jr. Holmes and Watson battle a cult leader.

10.00 MOVIE Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011) (M) Robert Downey Jr.

6.30pm The Sunday Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Celebrity guests include Tom Hanks.

8.30 MOVIE Top Gun. (1986) (M) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. Pilots compete at an elite US flying school.

10.55 FBI. (M)

11.55 The Sunday Project.

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.30 Ghosts. (PG) Jay’s sister visits the mansion for Christmas.

9.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible. (1996) (M) Tom Cruise. A doublecrossed agent seeks answers. 11.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) Follows dispatchers and paramedics.

8.30 NCIS. (M) NCIS investigates the death of a student.

9.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible II. (2000) (M) Tom Cruise, Thandiwe Newton. A special agent must find a deadly virus.

6.30pm The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

9.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible III. (2006) (M) Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman. A secret agent comes out of retirement. 11.30 The Project.

6.30pm The Project.

7.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. Jamie Oliver gets festive.

8.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. (2011) (M) Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner. A rogue spy pursues a madman. 11.10 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+)

6.30pm News.

7.35 Engineering Reborn. (PG)

8.30 Inside Central Station: Lidcombe Self Harm. (PG) Narrated by Shane Jacobson.

9.30 Concorde: Secrets Behind The Crash. (PG)

10.20 SBS News.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.35 Lapland: The Ultimate Winter Wonderland.

8.30 Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.25 Thatcher & Reagan. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

10.25 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M)

6pm FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Houdini’s Lost Diaries.

9.05 Big Ben: Restoring The WorldFamous Clock. Delves into the restoration of Big Ben.

10.00 Cher And The Loneliest Elephant. (PG)

6.30pm News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M)

8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Safety Net. (M) A 21-year-old is rushed to St George’s.

9.25 Secrets Of Playboy: The Playboy Legacy. 10.15 SBS News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

Denise Drysdale. (PG)

8.35 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. Celebrates the lives of mother and daughter.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+)

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Toys That Built The World: Board Game Empires. (PG)

8.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. Part 3 of 3.

9.25 Tokyo Vice. Jake learns an invaluable lesson.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG)

8.30 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

9.30 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+) 10.25 SBS News.

SUNDAYSATURDAYFRIDAY

ABC PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) 7MATE (CH74) 9GO! (CH82) 9GEM (CH81) BOLD (CH53) PEACH (CH52)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Love The Coopers. (2015) (PG) Diane Keaton. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Back. 11.25 Archer.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30

Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M) 9.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.00 First & Forever. 11.35 Staged.

8.30pm Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles. 9.35 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. 10.35 MOVIE Love The Coopers. (2015) (PG)

THURSDAYWEDNESDAYTUESDAYMONDAY

7.30pm Universe With Brian Cox. 8.30 Long Lost Family. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.05 Catalyst. 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 Staged. 9.40 Upstart Crow. 10.10 Friday Night Dinner. 10.35 Fleabag.

7.30pm Brush With Fame. 8.00 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 8.45

Queen: Days Of Our Lives. 9.50 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh.

7.30pm A Very Specky Christmas. 8.30 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 9.00 Starstruck. 9.45 Mad As Hell Does Hard Quiz. 10.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.05 Doctor Who.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. (PG) 11.30

Border Security: International. (PG)

6pm Border Security: Int. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG) 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages.

6pm Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Heathrow. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 11.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG)

7.15pm Big Bash League. Game5. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. 7.30 Carnage. 8.30 MOVIE Rambo: First Blood 2. (1985) (M) 10.30 MOVIE New Jack City. (1991) (MA15+)

6pm Pawn Stars. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 Ultimate Rides. 8.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 9.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG) 10.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up.

6pm Big Bash League. Game7. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Wolverine. (2013) (M) 11.05 The Cleveland Show. 12.30am Blokesworld.

6pm Big Bash League. Game8. Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 8.30 MOVIE The Recruit. (2003) (M) 10.55 The Cleveland Show.

7.40pm MOVIE MeanGirls. (2004) (M) Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert. 9.40 MOVIE Monster-In-Law. (2005) (M) Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda. 11.40 Telenovela. (PG)

7pm MOVIE Shrek The Third. (2007) (PG) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz. 8.50 MOVIE The Scorpion King. (2002) (M) Dwayne Johnson. 10.40 MOVIE Life. (2017) (MA15+)

7pm MOVIE Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. (2018) (G) Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones. 8.40 MOVIE Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019) (M) 11.15 Duncanville. (M)

6pm 3rd Rock. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.40 MOVIE Four Holidays. (2008) (M)

5.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 6.30pm Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day4. Finals. 9.30 MOVIE The Living Daylights. (1987) (PG) Timothy Dalton, Maryam d’Abo.

4.15pm MOVIE Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988) (PG) 7.30pm MOVIE Licence To Kill. (1989) (M) 10.15 MOVIE Death Wish V. (1994) (MA15+)

5.30pm Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30pm Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day6. Finals. 9.30 MOVIE GoldenEye. (1995) (PG) Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean.

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 MOVIE Tomorrow Never Dies. (1997) (M) Pierce Brosnan. 11.05 New Amsterdam. (M)

6.30pm MacGyver. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M)

6pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 8. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 9.15 Scorpion. (PG) 10.15 MacGyver. (M) 11.10 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Mom. (PG) 10.00 Mom. (M) 10.30 Mom. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.05 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 TikTok For You Fest. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.25 Friends. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 Friends. (PG)

Well peeps, this is my final column before Christmas! They say it’s the thought that counts, so here is mine

I wish you clean, light offshore winds and waves in the 4–6ft range with no crowds, and just a few mates.

Remember to be understanding and kind to beginners as I believe Santa dislikes fools in the surf.

Actually, truth be known no one likes fools in the surf.

Be cool with the tourists as they help the struggling businesses who have suffered during COVID.

And most of all, be cool to the old guys as it could be me!

6.30pm MacGyver. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 The Code. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Miniseries: Bancroft. (M) 10.45 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG) 11.45 Call The Midwife. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Lewis. (M) 10.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+) 11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG)

6pm Big Bash League. Game9. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. 8.00 Beach Cops. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 9.30 Outback Truckers.

6pm Big Bash League. Game10. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE War Dogs. (2016) (M) 9.50 MOVIE Skiptrace. (2016) (M)

6pm 3rd Rock From The Sun. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 8.45 MOVIE Night School. (2018) (M) 11.00 Botched. (M)

6pm 3rd Rock. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Deck The Halls. (2006) (PG) 9.20 MOVIE Daddy’s Home 2. (2017) (PG) 11.20 Telenovela.

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE The World Is Not Enough. (1999) (M) Pierce Brosnan. 11.15 Snapped. (M)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE Die Another Day. (2002) (M) Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry. 11.20 New Amsterdam. (M)

6.30pm MacGyver. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Bull. (M) 9.25 Bull. (PG) 10.20 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 Mom. (PG) 10.45 Mom. (M) 11.10 Frasier. (PG)

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6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Kavanagh QC. (M) 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.15 Medical Emergency. (PG) 11.45 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

6pm Big Bash League. Game11. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Resident Evil: Afterlife. (2010) (MA15+) 10.30 The Cleveland Show.

6pm 3rd Rock. (PG) 6.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Polar Express. (2004) (G) 9.30 MOVIE Fred Claus. (2007) (PG) 11.45 Young Sheldon.

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6.30pm MacGyver. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Bull. (M) 10.30 The Code. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.55 Big Bang. (M) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.45 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.10 Big Bang. (PG) 10.35 Big Bang. (M) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

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