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COMMUNITY DECEMBER 2025

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Recent severe storms across our community left many locals without power and damaged property.

The Queensland government recently announced the disaster assistance has now been activated for the Sunshine Coast.

Activated suburbs include Bald Knob, Belli Park, Beerwah, Caloundra, Caloundra West, Cambroon, Chevallum, Conondale, Coolum Beach, Doonan, Glasshouse, Kenilworth, Maleny, Marcoola, Maroochy River, Montville, Mount Coolum, Mudjimba, Ninderry, Pacific Paradise, Palmwoods, Peachester, Peregian, Peregian Springs, Reesvile, Twin Waters, Warana and Yaroomba.

Grants of $180 for individuals and up to $900 for a family of five or more can cover the costs of essentials like food, clothing and medicine, while other support measures target low income, uninsured residents.

For information on assistance available, eligibility, and how to apply, visit www.qld.gov.au/disasterhelp or by calling the Queensland Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.

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COMMUNITY DECEMBER 2025 | ISSUE 24 Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year!

Welcome to the December edition of Hello Community — our final issue for the year!

Inside, you’ll find a festive lineup of events, from Christmas markets and carols to a free community Christmas lunch.

In addition, locals and visitors can celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bang at three locations across the Sunshine Coast, with family friendly timings and the return of the midnight fireworks display.

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has shared their stories with us throughout the year, and to the wonderful local businesses who have supported us through advertising.

As we celebrate the season, let’s also keep in mind those who may be doing it tough. A small act of kindness or a simple smile can lift someone’s spirits and bring a little extra joy.

Here’s to a season of generosity, gratitude, and the true warmth of community.

We’d love to share your stories and upcoming events in 2026. Please email info@hellocommunity.com.au.

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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS

Give Hope This Christmas Christmas is back on the table for Sunshine Coast locals doing it tough thanks to the generosity of The Everyday Foundation’s Hope Hampers campaign.

This year, the charity’s annual Christmas initiative aims to provide 550 hampers filled with special treats, presents, decorations and everyday food staples.

The Everyday Foundation is raising much needed funds to make this campaign possible with the hampers expected to impact more than 1500 locals struggling with food insecurity and financial strain.

With cost-of-living pressures at record highs, demand for food relief has surged across the Coast and The Everyday Foundation is bracing for one of its busiest Christmases yet.

Some of the ways the Sunshine Coast community can support Hope Hampers: Donate – purchase the cost of a hamper here: https://everyday.org.au/hopehampers/give/

General manager Karen Gullo said The Everyday Foundation was expecting an influx of nominations this year with rising costs hitting locals hard.

Volunteer to pack and wrap hampers – submit your availability here: https://everyday.org.au/hopehampers/volunteer/

“The Everyday Foundation’s mission is to meet people in their place of need and Hope Hampers is a great way for the community to join with us and support their neighbours.”

Nominate someone in need – know someone who would benefit from receiving a hamper? https://everyday.org.au/hopehampers/nominate/

Putting together the hampers is no easy feat, but it’s made possible by a small army of volunteers, local schools and community groups who lend a hand.

To learn more, visit The Everyday Foundation’s website: https://everyday.org.au/hopehampers/campaign/

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Follow the sparkle: explore 26 festive tree light locations The Sunshine Coast shines bright with a spectacular display of festive lights, adding colour and joy to parks and streets across the region.

Council has adorned 26 trees across the region with eco-friendly LED lights and colourful decorations, creating a cheerful glow to local parks and streets.

Whether you stroll beneath the glowing branches in Caloundra, picnic under the twinkling lights in Montville or cruise past the dazzling display in Alexandra Headland, there’s a festive stop near you to explore this holiday season.

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GOVERNMENT UPDATE UNSAFE CHRISTMAS TOYS PULLED FROM SHELVES IN SEASON SAFETY BLITZ The Queensland Government is delivering a festive season safety blitz, with a Queensland wide compliance crackdown on Christmas toys and novelties leading to 23 unsafe products being removed from shop shelves.

All compliance issues identified to date relate to button batteries, including: Six products not containing a mandatory button battery warning label 17 products not having the mandatory warning label and failing to have a child resistant battery compartment, as required by law.

Seized items include flower-themed solar lights, mini piano toys, snow globes, and plastic pinwheels.

Any concerns about unsafe toys should be reported to the OFT at www.qld.gov.au/fairtrading or by calling 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

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COMMUNITY INFO SNAKES ON THE SUNNY COAST As the weather warms become more active.

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Here are some steps you can take to make your home and yard less appealing to snakes: Keep your yard and shed tidy and well-maintained to avoid creating snake habitats.

Dispose of food scraps properly to avoid attracting pests.

Actively control rats and mice, and ensure aviaries and poultry pens are snake-proof.

What are the most likely snakes that we could encounter in suburbia, and which are the ones to be weary of? A healthy approach is to be weary of all of them.

Treat all snakes as venomous and with respect and care.

One of the most common questions asked in online community groups is what type of snake is this. We found a great snake identification Australia facebook group that has approved ID’ers and may help you get your answer promptly. Link to group is below.

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SPECIAL RETURN TO MAKE NYE DOUBLE THE FUN Locals and visitors can celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bang at three locations across the Sunshine Coast, with family friendly timings and the return of the midnight fireworks display.

Sunshine Coast Council is re-introducing its midnight fireworks display in Mooloolaba, alongside other traditional events.

Council is supporting four fireworks displays at three locations – Coolum at 8.30pm, Caloundra at 9.30pm and Mooloolaba at 8.30pm and midnight.

The early fireworks in Caloundra and Coolum will be part of family-friendly celebrations.

In Mooloolaba, the two displays will be fired from an offshore barge and will be visible from multiple viewing points, from Maroochydore Beach to the top of Alexandra Headland to Point Cartwright.

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COMMUNITY UPDATE Police remind parents of responsibilities when gifting e-scooters and ebikes this Christmas Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging parents to learn and understand their legal responsibilities when considering gifting e-scooters or ebikes this Christmas, reminding families that purchasing an e-mobility device does not grant children permission to ride unsupervised.

With the continued rise in popularity of PMDs across Queensland, police are reinforcing that safe use begins at home, with parents and carers making informed choices, understanding the rules and legislation, and actively supervising young riders.

Road Policing Group Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler reiterates that while e-scooters and ebikes can be exciting gifts, they require active parental oversight, not a ‘setand-forget’ approach.

“E-scooters and e-bikes might look like the perfect Christmas surprise, but they come with responsibilities,” Chief Superintendent Wheeler said.

Police continue to see risky behaviour among inexperienced riders, and remind families that safe riding includes: wearing an approved helmet riding responsibly and following the road rules being alert around roads, driveways, and pedestrians keeping speeds appropriate and controlled understanding that PMDs are not toys.

For more information about e-mobility rules, safe riding, and responsibilities, visit Street Smarts Queensland.

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Christmas Young Entrepreneurs Market Pavilion Lane Eumundi 3 & 6 Dec, 8am-2pm

Christmas Artisan Market Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre 12 Dec, 4pm-8pm

Twilight Art & Design Christmas Market Stevens Street, Yandina 6 Dec, 4pm-9pm

The Original Eumundi Foodie Night Market Eumundi Markets 12 Dec, 4.30pm-8pm

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Tewantin Christmas Carnival RSL Memorial Park Tewantin 7 Dec, 3.30pm-8pm

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Noosa Christmas Envoy Noosa Shire 8 - 11 Dec, 4pm

Noosa Twilight Christmas Motorbike Ride 20 Dec Meeting from 5pm, departing at 6pm, Noosa Marina

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Peregian Beach Carols Peregian Park Peregian Beach 17 Dec, 3pm-8.15pm

Salty Christmas Coolum Jack Morgan Park 13 Dec, 3pm-8pm

Free Outdoor Movie Night The Polar Express Eumundi Amphitheatre 20 Dec, 6pm

Montville Christmas Market Santa arrives 6.15pm Montville Village Hall 6 Dec, 4.30pm-7.30pm

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Coolum Beach Bowls

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