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THE FIRST WORD

CONTENTS 10

Fast facts

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Quick chat

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Cover story

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Socials

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Star style

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News summary

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Travel

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My body

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My life

PRODUCTION MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kath Hawkins

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My opinion

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Profile

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Business & finance

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My time

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Kara Holmes

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My style

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Retirement living

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Motoring

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My Property Preview

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TV guide/surf & fishing report

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Crossword/sudoku/stars

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The last word

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OUR STORY My Weekly Preview is a high-quality magazine delivering more of what matters to the Sunshine Coast. It features news, business, regular columnists, interesting facts and figures for that hot topic at the dinner table, motoring, socials, travel, health, lifestyles and more, as well as the most up-to-date information on local real estate. The magazine is 100% locally owned, which means we don’t just talk about being local, we are local, we live it every day. Delivered fresh every Friday. We’re also conscious of the environment at MWP – all our home delivered magazines are wrapped in biodegradable plastic.

he combination of cool musician, political activist and all-round good guy is a difficult combination to pull off, but Michael Franti appears to do it with ease.

Our cover story takes a closer look at the headline act at this year’s Woodford Folk Festival, as Leigh Robshaw gets up close and personal to a man who has successfully freed himself from some very dark places.

Also this week, you get to meet the woman behind business juggernaut Food Matters, talk with a man who has turned gender stereotypes on their head by making a career out of midwifery, and test drive Kia’s new Carnival – a no-nonsense people mover with space to spare.

‘Tis the season to be merry, but how do you handle the morning after the night before? In My Life we bring you the best hangover cures from around the world.

And, as always there’s plenty of property.

Enjoy and I’ll see you next week.

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Co-founder of business empire Food Matters, Laurentine ten Bosch, says the Sunshine Coast speaks her language.

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CAN YOU NOMINATE A DAY IN YOUR LIFE THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A TURNING POINT? Going to Date with Destiny, a five-day Anthony Robbins event on the Gold Coast that helped us to break through limiting beliefs which allowed us to quit our jobs at the time and follow our lifelong passions in the health and wellness industry.

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES. . .

James, me and Hugo, the newest and coolest member of the family.

DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME? Tina for my Dutch family and friends and Loz for my Aussie friends.

YOUR GREATEST REGRET? No regrets here. Life’s too short not to be living the life of your dreams.

FIRST CAR? A cream 1977 Vintage Volvo with leather interior.

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WHAT ACHIEVEMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST? Seven years now and before that in Los Angeles and Europe. I’m originally from Holland, born in Amsterdam and both my parents are Dutch, but we moved out to Australia when I was 12. As I still have lots of family over there, we do try to go back every year and it’s super fun to have summer over there when it’s winter here.

WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE? The lifestyle is still the best in the world. You can go for a swim or surf in crystal clear, white sandy beaches before work and ride your bike home.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST? Yaroomba beach.

YOU ARE HAPPIEST WHEN? I’m underwater. I love snorkelling, diving, surfing and swimming amongst fish, coral and other sea life. It makes me feel at home. It’s a form of meditation for me.

IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR 18 YEAR-OLD SELF ANYTHING WHAT WOULD IT BE? Follow your heart and dreams. You have the tools within you to go and do whatever it is that your heart desires.

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M

ichael Franti has been called the Bob Marley of our time. Like Marley, the charismatic frontman of American band Spearhead is of mixed race and uses the medium of music to reach millions with messages of social, political and environmental justice. But when he headlines this year’s 30th anniversary Woodford Folk Festival, he’s going to pull a stunt more reminiscent of Bob Dylan than Bob Marley.

“Myself and my guitarist from Spearhead, J Bowman, we’ve been working on a new album in Miami with Jamaican producers Supa Dups and Di Genius and they do a lot of electronic dancehall and reggae and dance music, too,” he tells My Weekly Preview. “We took our acoustic guitars and did a hybrid of roots and acoustic combined with electronic and dancehall elements so when we come to Woodford, we’re going to bring some of that energy to the show.

We’ll start off with acoustics and then it will be like when Bob Dylan went electric and everyone was outraged,” he jokes.

“So – an intimate show with you and Jay and 25,000 people in the amphitheatre?” I ask.

“Hey! Now you’re making me nervous,” he laughs. “Nah, it should be fun. It will be an event where we go from sitting down on stools to everyone getting up and dancing. Michael Franti’s going to 14 My Weekly Preview | December 18, 2015

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go electronic!”

He sounds pumped, and with good reason. It’s his first appearance at Woodford, a festival renowned for advocating the principles Franti holds dearest: peace, compassion, respect for the environment and humanitarianism.

“Ever since we went to Australia for the first time in 1993 people have been saying you’ve got to get to Woodford,” he says.

“We’ve played Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival about ten times and all the artists there talk about it, so we’re excited to be there and I know it’s the 30th anniversary so I can’t wait. We’re usually somewhere else in the world during the New Year’s season, and this year it happens we’re not, so we want to make sure we’re playing Woodford.”

Woodford Folk Festival’s head of programming, Chloe Goodyear, says: “Michael Franti is certainly an artist we’ve hoped to have on the program for a number of years. He has many fans on staff and within the festival, of course, and his music and his political engagement really resonates for us. We don’t tend to really pursue artists because of a level or profile, but when we’re booking for the

amphitheatre, we do try to think about how we can make that experience the best possible one for our audience, and also make sure that being up there is something that the artist will enjoy.”

The Woodford crowd will be amongst the first in the world to hear tracks from the new album played live.

“We’ve almost finished mixing the last couple of songs,” says Franti. “ We

“We have a saying in our household, which is: be your best, serve the greater good and rock out wherever you are. It’s kind of our mantra” haven’t come up with a name for the album yet. Usually I name it after one of the songs on the album but we’ve been thinking outside the box. Maybe it could be it’s own name. We’ve been rolling around a bunch of different ideas and haven’t come up with one yet.

Maybe you could help me come up with a name by the end of the interview.”

No pressure. . .

“Well, what are the overriding themes of the album?” I ask him.

“Right now is a time in our planet where there’s so much of what appears to

be chaos taking place – environmental destruction, political violence, terrorism, and economic challenge, immigration, so many things causing confusion and pain for so many people. So this record is really one that speaks to all of those issues, but also is something that is meant to inspire people to become difference makers.

“So often we have something like what just happened in America with the mass shooting. Every week it seems like there’s a mass shooting in America. People on Facebook say we’re praying for Paris or Sandy Hook or Colorado Springs. I believe that peace is not just something we hope and pray for but work for every day.

Millions of people doing millions of small things every day is what creates a climate where potential violence gets de-escalated so we’re not just asking these questions, how do we solve it after it happens, but how we solve it before it happens? That’s what we need, is all of us to be raising our voice and working in whatever way we can to communicate that.

“These are things I feel people all around the world are worried about. I’m one of those people. I wake up and think what’s the world going to be like in 10, 20, 30 years. What can I do to promote peace and sustainable and renewable energy and social justice and opportunities for young people? Those are the things I’m passionate about.”

Just a few simple themes then. I’m thinking I’ll opt out of naming the album at this point.

Big issues are Franti’s thing. He’s as widely admired for his activism as he is for his upbeat, energetic sound, which blends hip hop, funk, soul, R&B, rock, reggae, dancehall and folk. An outspoken advocate for peace in the Middle East, he travelled to Iraq, Palestine and Israel to make a documentary called I Know I’m Not Alone. In 2006, he was invited by Labor MP Jenny Macklin to show the film in Parliament House.

His career as an activist musician stretches back to his first band The Beatnigs, followed by the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, an industrial hip hop band he formed in 1990. As a rebellious and angry young rapper, he wrote cutting-edge tracks like Television, The Drug of the Nation, and became a household name, supporting bands like U2 and Nirvana.

Franti’s drive to change the world for the better can be traced back to his childhood. Born to a white mother and a black father in Oakland, California, his mother held him for one hour before giving him up for adoption for fear of a backlash from her racist family. He was myweeklypreview.com.au

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adopted by Carole Wisti and Charles Franti, a Finnish-American couple in Oakland, who at the time had three biological children and one adopted African American son.

Franti remembers being called a nigger as a kid, and when Carole tried to console him with the old ‘sticks and stones’ platitude, he called BS. Names did hurt him, as did the knowledge his biological parents didn’t want him. The birth of his first son, Cappy, at the age of 21, gave him the impetus to track down his biological parents. He began a tentative relationship with his mother but was met with an uninterested father.

Franti’s identity crisis, insecurity and sense of separateness as a child spurred him to become the inclusive performer he is today, always striving to connect with audiences. At 198 centimetres tall, he’s a magnetic presence on stage – clearly his natural habitat. But he’s just as happy to play his acoustic guitar on street corners, closer to the people. He practices yoga, hasn’t worn shoes for 15 years (except thongs on planes), is a serial hugger, and immerses himself in the political landscape of every place he visits.

“Last time I was in Australia, in Darwin, I went and visited one of these detention centres and as we were trying to enter the centre there was a group of people who did acts of self-mutilation,” he says. “They were women with young children who didn’t want to be shipped off Australia to Nauru. We were going in to play music there and this happened and we ended up not even being able to get in there and play. We ended up playing outside at night in a sort of vigil.

“The idea of immigration is one that is only going to grow bigger as the world’s population increases and there are fewer resources for more people, so it’s something we all have to get our heads around and something we all have to be compassionate about.

“My mother is Irish, German and Belgian; her family came to America as

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immigrants. My father’s side is African American and Native American. The Native Americans were there originally and the African Americans came as slaves.

On the African side, my great, great, great grandmother had been raped by a slave master. So in my bloodline I have both slave and slave owner, immigrant as well as indigenous. I have compassion for people who are seeking a better life, and for people who’ve had their land taken from them, and people who’ve been taken from their land. It’s important we all look at our histories and be compassionate.”

Franti is a family man, and endeavours to bring positivity and optimism to his daily life with his wife, Sara, and two sons from former relationships, Ade and Cappy.

“The main thing I’m grateful for is my family, my friends, my loved ones, my wife,” he says. “We have a saying in our household which is: be your best, serve the greater good and rock out wherever you are. It’s kind of our mantra. It means to always try to work to create something new that becomes part of who you are, learn to paint, learn to play a new instrument, learn to do something new.

The next thing is, serve the greater good, which means give back. The final thing is rock out wherever you are, never lose that enthusiasm for life, that incredible joy we experience when we let our passions lead.”

Last year when his 16-year-old son Ade was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called FSGS, Franti received tens of thousands of messages of support from fans on social media.

“He’ll need a new kidney in a few years,” he says, quietly. “It was something we thought was going to rip our family apart. But every day there are small miracles that take place; an extra hug, an extra kiss, an extra ‘I love you’.”

Ade’s illness inspired Franti to write the catchy song, Once a Day where he sings, “we all need to rise up” in the face of adversity. He felt honoured to perform the song at the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday celebrations in California in July – and

Nature spirits abound at Woodford Folk Festival snap a selfie with His Holiness, who joked about how such a big man can be so light.

The tale illustrates how the Michael Franti of today is more closely aligned with the Dalai Lama’s message of peace, love and compassion, having left behind the angry rebel of his youth. He’s in a good place, and you can hear it in his music.

“So, when are you happiest?” I ask him as a final question, still racking my brain for the perfect album title.

“I’m happiest when I feel like I’m in the moment and I’m not worried about the stresses of the day, or the past, or thinking about the future. I’m just in the moment. In a larger sense, when I’m doing the things I’m passionate about with the skills I’ve developed in my life, the way I earn a living and serving the greater good. When they’re all working with synchronicity, it’s that little sweet spot in the middle. That to me is success.

Having purpose and serving others, it brings me that sense of joy and sense of optimism.”

I’ve got it: The Sweet Spot.

Michael Franti will perform at Woodford Folk Festival on Tuesday December 29 at 9.45pm.

30TH WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL • The Woodford Folk Festival is an annual event that runs from December 27 to January 1.

• The festival is held at Woodfordia, a 500-acre property at Woodford.

• This year, more than 400 acts will perform across 25 venues (most are indoors except for the amphitheatre).

• Visitor numbers are expected to reach 120,000 for this year’s 30th anniversary festival.

• 2700 volunteers across 140 departments contribute to the set up and day-to-day running of the festival.

• The program includes music, dance, cabaret, circus, comedy, workshops, debate, street theatre, film, forums, visual arts, a dedicated children’s festival and a spectacular fire event on New Year’s day.

• The festival is produced by the Queensland Folk Federation, a not-for-profit community organisation.

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CALOUNDRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS PARTY Wednesday December 2 Aussie World Caloundra Chamber members were greeted by a flurry of snowflakes at the Christmas themed Business After Hours event at Aussie World.

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MAROOCHY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS PARTY Thursday December 10 Solbar, Maroochydore Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce members and guests celebrated a great year of business.

Chamber President Troy Deighton addressed the audience and had this to say: “The executive committee have been working on some new projects for 2016 which will see greater benefits and involvement for our members and the region. We look forward to working with our new and existing members in 2016. Have a fabulous festive season and celebrate this amazing place we live in.”

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DIG DEEP FOR CHRISTMAS APPEAL The Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre will benefit this month thanks to the Westfund Health Christmas Appeal. This year marks 30 years since the launch of the appeal, which calls on community spirit and generosity to provide charities with non-perishable foods, toys and other donations.

Donations can be delivered to the Maroochydore Westfund Care Centre at 6–8 Plaza Parade.

200 CYCLISTS TO TACKLE BUDERIM’S BIG HILLS

More than 200 avid cyclists are facing the ultimate challenge this Sunday to raise awareness and funds for Sunshine Coast disability service, the Cerebral Palsy League. The participants will tackle nine of Buderim’s toughest hills in the 75-kilometre fourth Buderim 9 Challenge. Residents are encouraged to line the Buderim streets from 5am to cheer the cyclists on. Donations are also welcome and can be made at buderim9.com.au.

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Mooloolaba is in line for a makeover with a new masterplan outlining a long-term vision. The Place Making Mooloolaba Master Plan will create 40 per cent more public parkland, 2.4 kilometres of enhanced waterfront pathways and improved spaces for sporting and entertainment events.

The northern caravan park sites will be relocated in June 2017 and an Expression of Interest to develop the Brisbane Road car park is open.

A parkland design is expected to be included in council’s 2016–17 budget.

Celebrity chef and Gympie’s Food and Culinary Tourism Ambassador Matt Golinski will share his knowledge of the region’s produce at the Ginger Flower and Food Festival. The 20th annual event, which includes Australia’s largest showcase of ornamental gingers and heliconias, will be held from January 22 to 24 at the Ginger Factory in Yandina. The free event boasts flower displays, food, live cooking demonstrations, garden talks and entertainment. Presenters will include The Spirit House’s Kelly Lord and Queensland Tourism Awards winner Shane Bailey.

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COAST HEALTH CARE EXCELS More than $2 million a day, every day, was invested into the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service last year. This week the service released its Quality of Care Report 2014–15, which provided a snapshot of its initiatives and achievements. Board Chair, Emeritus Professor Paul Thomas said the report offered an insight into the people, places and programs of the service. “The performance of the health service over the past 12 months has been exceptional.”

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Achievements across a wide range of areas shared the spotlight at Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson’s annual State of the Region address last Friday.

Jamieson said the council’s Social Strategy was a key achievement, as was fiscal management. “We are in a strong financial position to support our community through a wide range of facilities, programs and services,’’ he said. “We are now the second highest performing regional economy in Queensland and we are on track to deliver our $33 billion economy by 2033,’’ Jamieson said. The council gave over $3.5 million in community grants.

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About 20 volunteers spent last Thursday night relocating 136 loggerhead turtle eggs at Point Cartwright Beach in an effort to rebuild the endangered population. Environment Portfolio councillor Jenny McKay says TurtleCare Sunshine Coast volunteers worked carefully to relocate the eggs away from the erosion zone a couple of hundred metres up the beach to a more secure area. The volunteers will now keep a close eye on the nest as hatching is anticipated to be around mid-February.

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PIER A Not far from the carousel heading west along the waterfront is Pier A Harbour House, a landmark building that dates to 1886.

It now houses several dining options, with lovely views of the water on one side and on the other side, the skyscraper canyons of the financial district – increasingly known as FiDi – highlighted by One World Trade.

Menus range from fun pub fare to oysters, lobster and other seafood.

A plaza surrounding the building entrance is dotted with 12 large, colourful Cool Globes.

The globes are a public art installation on view until April, designed to raise awareness about global warming.

WORLD FINANCIAL CENTRE/ BROOKFIELD PLACE/WINTER GARDEN This building just west of One World Trade on the Hudson River offers shopping, food and a respite from the hustle and bustle of the streets outside.

Enter at Brookfield Place and check out the upscale retailers, from Gucci and

The world famous Rockefeller ice-skating rink Ferragamo to Diane von Furstenberg and Michael Kors.

Then make your way to the Winter Garden, a vaulted glass atrium 10 stories high, with lots of places to sit.

It’s a nice place to catch your breath, with an atmosphere that manages to feel simultaneously serene and vibrant.

New for the holiday season is Luminaries, a free, colourful, hypnotic light installation that bathes the atrium in a choreographed palette of moody

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Also onsite is Le District, a French food hall where you’ll find crepes, coffee, cheese, sandwiches, fresh produce, flowers and more.

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“I often get asked lots of questions about my workouts, the food I eat, my beauty routine, how I have dealt with challenges in my life and what motivates me,” Campbell said on her website. “All of this will be included in the book.

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No such luck here on the Coast. It’s either drink in moderation, or pay the price the next day. The only real way to cure a hangover is wait for the alcohol to pass out of your system, but in the meantime, you could try one of these remedies from around the world: GERMANY: Katerfrühstück – marinated

herring, pickled gherkins, raw onion.

AMERICA: Back in the wild west, a mug of hot water with a tablespoon of rabbit poo was said to do the trick.

PERU: Leche de tigre (tiger’s milk): a cocktail of lime juice, coriander, garlic, onion, chillies, salt, pepper and fish.

MEXICO: Menudo, or tripe soup containing the edible offal from the stomach of a farm animal consisting of beef stomach in a broth with a red chilli pepper base. Yummy.

MONGOLIA: The Mongolian mary – pickled sheep eyeballs in tomato juice.

DENMARK: Reparationsbajer, which translates to ‘repair beer’. Known by Australians as a hair of the dog.

SOUTH AFRICA: Ostrich egg omelette.

SICILY: Dried bull penis. Now out of vogue, in years gone by, tragically hungover Sicilians would chew on a good old dried bull penis.

HAITI: Voodoo practitioners stick 13 black-headed pins into the cork of the bottle that caused all the trouble. Just for revenge.

AUSTRALIA: Berocca and Vegemite on toast for brekky, cold pizza and chocolate milk for lunch, followed by a dip in one of our beautiful beaches – Bob’s your uncle.

BE KIND TO YOUR BODY Cyndi O’Meara has some advice for surviving the overindulgences of Christmas.

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If you have been steady in everything you have been doing throughout the year, then some cheating is allowed without making yourself feel like you have failed.

But – food hangovers are the worst.

When you combine too many foods, different meats, fats, dairy, flours, drinks, additives, preservatives and flavourings, then the digestive system has a hard time trying to get rid of it. If it doesn’t get rid of it, the food begins to putrefy, sending out toxins and making you feel awful.

Stick with vegetables and dips and just one type of protein. The next morning, drink water to rehydrate and

make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruit, as the enzymes will to help digestion and drag out as many of the toxins as possible.

When it comes to alcohol, prevention rather than cure is the best approach. The first thing you have to do is to decide on one particular type of drink and stick with it. If you’re going to drink spirits, I suggest you drink them with soda water, water, straight up or on ice. Make every other drink a glass of water.

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Menopausal symptoms arise when there is the sudden drop in hormones that cause the symptoms, rather than a slow decline over years. Your adrenal glands also produce hormones for a smooth transition as long as you allow them to.

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CALOUNDRA BOUNCES BACK

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Caloundra has a unique feel and a long history, but its heyday is yet to come, writes Bill Darby.

Christmas came early for Sami Muirhead when her boss sent her to see Oprah Winfrey.

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think it was a reward for putting up with that guy Toddy I work with on the radio, who I do adore but is always infuriating me with his clever but crazy comments about bacon and beer.

Or perhaps my boss thought a ticket was worth the investment to sort out my extensive psychological issues including Chocolate Addiction, Wine Addiction, Coffee Addiction, Instagram Addiction, and the big one: Handbag Buying Addiction (HBA). HBA shows no mercy and holds you in a deadlock grip.

There are not many survivors who ever rid themselves of this addiction. The junkies all look fabulous with their clutches, totes and satchels, but they have a dirty secret, with dozens of bags stuffed into their cramped wardrobes.

There is also a similar strain many women are infected with called Shoe Buying Addiction.

So, back to Oprah. The theory from my boss is possibly one night with the Queen of the talk show may be equivalent to months of therapy. Oprah lived up to the hype. Oprah was warm and witty. The Oracle of Advice spoke about happiness, life goals and shared many of her personal stories of failure and success along the way. Oprah reminded us all of things we already know, but we forget to implement in our busy journey of everyday life.

Some of her advice included: listen to that inner whisper telling you something is wrong with a situation; all the good lessons in life often come from

failure; and write down every night a few things you are grateful for in life.

Her biggest tip that drew an ‘a-ha’ reaction from the crowd was when she talked about how so many of us suffer from ‘the disease to please’. We find it impossible to say no even when we are already snowed under with a trillion things to get done before the end of the week. We go to parties out of duty and we babysit a tribe of extra kids in the holidays because we do not want to be rude. We hear ourselves saying, “Sure I would love to do that”, when really all we want to be doing is sitting at home having a quiet drink and maybe dabbling in a dash of adult colouring in.

The disease to please. It is a pretty powerful concept at this time of year. If only we had said no to one less commitment, perhaps we would all be soaking up this beautiful time of year instead of being stressed out with our to-do lists and endless shopping goals stuffed between countless parties, kid commitments and work deadlines. No is a powerful word and the thought of saying it is often more intimidating than actually saying it. So there is your little dose of Oprah for the week. Let’s all try to rid ourselves even just a little of the disease to please this week and then in the new year we can talk about tackling the handbag addiction issues.

For more from Sami go to twomadrabbits.com or you can hear her on Mix FM.

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ith its proud 100-plus year history, Caloundra has established itself as one of the Sunshine Coast’s true iconic destinations. Having been the top holiday spot for generations of Queenslanders, it wasn’t until the 1980s and 90s that this picturesque beachside township really started turning into a major population centre. This growth has in no small way been due to migrating seniors.

Irrespective of what brings over 50s to Caloundra, one thing is for sure; the influx of baby boomers to the area won’t be slowing down anytime soon.

All the economic indicators point to decades more growth in population numbers and with seniors living longer and healthier lives, the ageing will have more influence over our economy than ever before.

From a business and tourism point of view, it’s great news that Caloundra has so much appeal to the over 50s.

In 2013, focus groups identified safety and access to be fundamental requirements for an ageing community.

Subsequently the cornerstones of Caloundra’s new streetscaping projects (soon to commence) include suitable bright lighting in parks and pedestrian walkways and a significant reduction in trip hazards beside roads and on footpaths.

Bringing back the vibrancy of Caloundra’s shopping precinct is priority number one. Our beautifully shaded main street is changing for the

better. It seems that every few weeks a new café or specialty shop is opening in the CBD and the locals are discovering new reasons to venture into town. The Caloundra Street Fair transforms Bulcock Street every Sunday morning and the twilight markets along the boardwalk over summer bring plenty of visitors.

As the new communities of Kawana and Caloundra South grow over the next two decades, the Caloundra CBD will play an allimportant role as the region’s lifestyle heart. Plans are afoot to build new residential style apartments in the CBD precinct that will be accessible, affordable and convenient to all Caloundra’s amenities. Into the future, residents of Caloundra will continue to enjoy just the right balance of CBD convenience with the coastal ambience that typifies our surrounding beaches.

For all Caloundra’s quirky little ways, there’s a vision and a direction that is really starting to flow through the local community’s heart. While still being an important part of the regional landscape, Caloundra has its own its own unique feel. With the bright future that lies ahead, it just might be worth a closer look.

Bill Darby is a director of Rumba Beach Resort and is Tourism & Events Chair for the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce. Email: bill@billdarby.com.au

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Talking women, babies and birthing are all in a day’s work for midwifery educator, Keppel Schafer. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw

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s a male midwife, Keppel Schafer is keenly aware his job has been gender stereotyped since the dawn of time. But whatever women can do, men can do too. Well, almost.

“I think men in midwifery might come from a different perspective,” he says. “We haven’t had children. We don’t have any experience to impart, so it’s care based on the experience of the woman, rather than any prejudged experience of our own.

“I think it’s a pretty tremendous career in health care.

It’s really quite primary health care in that it’s really about working with women and their families at a well time in their lives.”

Born and bred in Mitchell, Western Queensland, Schafer was the only person in his family to complete a university degree, completing his Masters in Midwifery at Charles Darwin University.

“The reason I went into midwifery was because I was going to be a flight nurse,” he says. “In rural and remote type care, you have to be a midwife. An opportunity came up in Darwin. I was working in Jabiru, near Kakadu National Park and the opportunity came up to do midwifery on a scholarship.”

Schafer and his wife moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2008 and he took on a position as a midwife at Nambour Hospital, where he delivered many a healthy baby into ecstatic parental arms. He’s now been promoted to Acting Nursing and Midwifery Service Director for Women’s and Family Services, leading the midwifery team.

“When I was working more in hands-on clinical care, I used to get a lot of appreciation from women. It was only ever positive. There was the odd occasion where the husband is maybe a bit taken aback, but with professionalism and through being positive and working together, I’ve helped engage dads more in the birth process than they’d ever hoped to have been. Seeing a man being able to provide the care a woman provides in labour, gives them the sense that it’s okay for them to get involved in the care aspects.

“I’m totally aware that it’s not the right thing for every

woman either. It’s the woman’s choice but the choice runs much further than the gender of the heath care practitioner.”

One such choice is for a woman to have the same midwife – someone she gets to know and trust – throughout her pregnancy, birth and beyond. Until now, this was only available to women with private health insurance or a private midwife. But that’s about to change.

With plans for Nambour Hospital’s maternity service to become co-located at the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital, a new model of care will be offered as of February 2016.

“As part of the development and transition of the service, a continuity of midwifery care model will begin,” says Shafer. “This means women have the choice to access a model of care where they have a known midwife

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providing care throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatally.

“It’s a first for the Sunshine Coast. Of course, we won’t be able to provide it for all women straight away. But it’s adding to the care options we provide. This is something the midwives have wanted for a long time; it predates my time at Nambour.

“I’m very satisfied indeed. It’s the one thing that our service hasn’t provided to women. The continuity of care is well demonstrated in the evidence for reducing the rates of intervention and increasing maternal satisfaction.

Sometimes in health services we might get the woman the clinical outcome but we didn’t get her there in a way she wanted to get there. That primary carer knows the journey that woman wants to take.”

In between managing the busy Nambour maternity unit, Schafer takes up to seven trips around the country each year as a midwifery educator for two important organisations. One is CRANAplus, originally known as the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia, for which he volunteers. He also teaches at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, based in Melbourne.

For now, he’s gearing up for the busy Christmas and New Year period, a busy time in the maternity ward.

“December is a reasonably busy month here at Nambour – and it’s a fair bit of fun. I can remember working night duty on Christmas Eve and someone takes on the role of Santa. These are often good times of the year. Kids are on school holidays, there’s often more involvement of families. Usually the media come to us – it’s nice to have feel-good stories around the first New Year’s baby or babies born on Christmas Day. There’s a midwife who likes to make special treats – babies get little Santa outfits, red and black bonnets and booties for Christmas. There are extra little things to make it more special.

“It will be very exciting when we have the first baby born in the new hospital, which is scheduled to open on November 16 in the new year.”

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EVOLUTION VS REVOLUTION Troy Davey is from Ord Minnett in Buderim.

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he Communist Party of China holds regular meetings which set out the government’s five year plan. This meeting recently took place and set the tone of the government’s social and economic policy for 2016 to 2020.

There was little surprise, beyond the political rhetoric, that many of the medium-term policy priorities and objectives are consistent with the reform agenda established during the third plenum in 2013.

The end of the one-child policy captured media headlines, since this was one of the few items in the plan that was more tangible and represented a significant change from the previous policy direction.

In sum, the thirteenth five year plan

represents an evolution, rather than a revolution, in areas such as market reforms, financial liberalisation and industry policy.

President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of economic progress in order for China to become a “moderate prosperity” society by 2020.

The plan is to double the country’s GDP and per capita income between 2010 and 2020.

To double GDP by the end of the decade, the economy will need to grow at a further 6.5 per cent per annum between now and then.

Some investors may be disappointed by the lack of detail in the latest five year plan, but we believe the plan has reinforced our view on the long-term economic outlook for China.

For a long while, many Australian investors have viewed the opportunities (and risks) in China through the prism of commodities production and demand.

This required Chinese manufacturing and investment to maintain a cracking pace that buoyed commodity usage and hence prices.

Instead, the pace of demand is slowing as the country undergoes a major economic transformation, which places a greater emphasis on the consumer and service-based industries.

The development of healthcare, educational, retail and financial services represents the normal progression of a country achieving greater prosperity.

It is, therefore, necessary for investors to alter the way they view China and focus on the opportunities in the burgeoning consumer-oriented society.

Food safety and quality is paramount to many Chinese consumers and it is in this area that Australia excels. Local companies which produce quality foods and associated products for export markets include Bellamy’s, Tassal and Vitaco.

Troy Davey is an Authorised Representative (no 473122) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. He can be contacted on 07 5430 4444. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 ZOE AND GABOR, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm THE LYRICAL, Alex Surf Club, 3pm MICHELLE BROWN DUO, The Yacht Club, 3pm MICHELLE CLIFFORD, Flanagan’s Irish Bar, 4pm DRIED SPIDER, Solbar, 4pm LITTLE BILLY, Solbar, 7pm

Art Vs Science will head a stellar line-up of top Australian talent on January 24.

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rt Vs Science burst onto the Australian music scene six years ago with their catchy tune Parlez Vous Francais.

The electronic dance track reached number two in Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown and since then the Sydney trio has continued on the path of popularity.

The group is the latest act to be announced as part of next month’s OZFEST. The pop-up summer music festival will be held at Maroochydore’s Waterfront Hotel on January 24 and with more than 90 tonnes of sand being trucked in, a selection of local food and a stellar line-up, it will be an event not to be missed.

Joining Art Vs Science in the 2016 line-up will be hip hop sensation and Aria Award winner Seth Sentry and indie pop group San Cisco.

Melbourne based nine-piece outfit Saskwatch and Tired Lion, recent

winners of Triple J’s Unearthed Band of the Year, will also perform.

Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) Group entertainment manager Paul Prout says OZFEST has grown into an exciting and accessible pop-up festival.

“The Australia Day weekend is the perfect time to celebrate our summer lifestyle and the amazing quality of great Australian entertainment.’’

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It has been 50 years since The Searchers stormed the music scene. Now, the legendary band is heading back on the road in a tour that will bring them to the Caloundra stage.

The show will include classic hits such as Sweets for My Sweet, Needles and Pins and When you Walk in the Room.

Original members John McNally and Frank Allen will be joined by Spencer James and Scott Ottaway.

February 26, The Events Centre.

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CATCH MARK MORONEY Mark Moroney is set to entertain the crowd at Little Miss Saine tonight.

Moroney’s dynamic guitar style, lush vocals and fine composing skills shine through with each live performance.

The show kicks off at 6pm.

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THE BLACK SORROWS ARE BACK Australian blues rock band The Black Sorrows have earned a reputation as a dynamic live act.

Fans can experience the energy for themselves next month when the group performs at The Powerboat Club in Caloundra.

Headed up by Joe Camilleri, The Black Sorrows continue to be one of the nation’s most successful touring bands.

Their music features a wide cross section of genres including blues, soul, gospel and country.

The concert is on Saturday, January 2 at 8pm Tickets are $30 and on sale now. Phone 5492 1444.

The Violin Player by Antje Collis – mixed media & gold leaf on paper

ART JUST FOR FUN Life began with a rocky start for artist Antje Collis, but it’s been smooth sailing for the past 15 years with successful exhibitions all around Australia.

Collis was a baby when her family came to Australia by boat from Germany in 1953 and her family’s life changed track when she accidentally fell from her bunk bed.

Needing medical help, the family disembarked at the ship’s first port of call, Fremantle and so began their life in Western Australia, rather than in Victoria as initially intended.

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“When I’m working, I need all my paints and brushes close by because I don’t know beforehand what I will need to make things work,’’ she says.

“I never usually work on just one painting at a time – I like to have six or so on the go because this stops me from standing there and poking at the paintings.

Her latest exhibition, Just for Fun, opened at the Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery in Buderim last month.

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DON’T MISS DOUGIE Acclaimed Scottish singer/songwriter Dougie MacLean returns to Australia this December and January with a stop scheduled for the Sunshine Coast.

He has built an international reputation as a songwriter, composer and performer, which has led to concerts and festivals all over the world including New York’s Carnegie Hall, Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and London’s Festival Theatre.

MacLean will perform at The Imperial in Eumundi on January 3.

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MY STYLE

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Stick cream foundation, $60, Lust Minerals Holmes & Fallon Magnolia dress, $89.95, Shevita Coeur ur De Lion Geocube Mu Multicolour rainbow bow Swarovski Crystal C Collier, $289, bracelet, $149, earrings, $89, Buderim Jewellers

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RETIREMENT PROMOTION

CHRISTMAS SLABS BRING JOY TO BUYERS You can’t fit these gifts under a Christmas tree, but Nature’s Edge residents couldn’t be happier.

W

ith Christmas fast approaching, buyers within Buderim’s Nature’s Edge master-planned gated community for the over 50s have been delighted to see slabs for their new homes already laid and construction well underway.

Nature’s Edge Sales Manager Lyn Morrison says a number of buyers who had their existing properties on the market have now sold so the pressure is now on the Nature’s Edge construction team to lay even more slabs and get started on many more new homes.

“It’s a great position for our new residents to be in knowing that their homes are sold and they can relax without the stress of waiting to sell their homes before they move into Nature’s Edge. We have worked with our construction team to get as much done as possible before the Christmas break and the great news is that many of these residents will be calling Nature’s Edge home early in 2016,” she says.

Morrison says 11 of the 18 prestige lots within ‘The Rise’ release have already been sold with buyers eager to secure a home site with the best vantages within the community.

“The Rise is an elevated release which boasts panoramic views and untouched rainforest as a backdrop as well as a magnificent 3-metre-plus high rock feature wall. With just a handful of lots remaining in this release, I am confident they will be sold quickly as it will be the final opportunity to secure a home within this premium stage.”

The newest residents of Nature’s Edge Mike Harman and his wife have recently moved into their new home at Nature’s Edge and couldn’t be happier with their new surrounds.

“We’ve lived in Melbourne and Brisbane for our entire working lives but we’ve had enough of city living as we wanted to escape the traffic, pollution and general demands of city living. We had always enjoyed visiting the Sunshine Coast, both the coastal strip and the hinterland had strong appeal so this area was our preferred option.

“From the moment we met Lyn and inspected the display homes and superb

location on the edge of the rainforest we instantly fell in love. It ticked all the boxes and more including the finish and quality of the homes, the wonderful location, which apart from the magnificent rainforest was close to all facilities we need and it’s still less than an hour to Brisbane which is perfect,” Harman says.

The final plans for the $2 million Nature’s Edge state of the art Leisure Centre will also be released soon with a number of new features added to the original plan in order to accommodate the active lifestyle of the residents.

“Residents will be able to enjoy resort like facilities including a heated pool, spa, gym, massage area as well as a bowling green, tennis court and a media room. There will also be a leisure club with a bar, dance floor as well as a dining and entertainment area. Our goal is to ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Leisure Centre,” Morrison says.

To arrange an inspection call Lyn Morrison at the Natures Edge sales office on 1800 218 898 or visit naturesedgebuderim.com.au.

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STOP!

There are 84 reasons why reading the next 8 pages could be good for you! z 84 reasons to put your reading glasses on 84 reasons to dust off your cheque book 84 reasons to clear garage space 84 reasons to call a family meeting At Cricks Maroochydore we have taken the 84 cars we are most desperate to sell and put them all in one spot. THESE 8 PAGES. All 84 listed are thousands below cost. ALL 84 MUST BE SOLD.

Ph: 5450 3300 www.cricksmaroochydore.com.au

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Cricks 84 REASONS SALE Once they are gone, they are gone!

D L O S 2012 Holden Captiva lx, 7 seat diesel 55,535kms

2012 Toyota Rav4, Cruiser, diesel 64,365kms

2011 Toyota Camry Sportivo 62,965kms

2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 22,869kms

Satellite navigation, reverse parking camera, Bluetooth, Cruise control, reverse parking sensors, climate control air-con, leather. (U31744)

Sunroof, satellite navigation, reverse parking camera, smart key, electric tail gate, dual zone climate control air-con, leather. (U31751)

Dual zone climate control air-con, Bluetooth, cruise control. (U31961)

Near new vehicles, choice of colours.

(U32074/U32076)

$24,990

$33,990

$14,990

$19,990

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

NEAR NEW

2010 Subaru Liberty Premium 63,432kms

2012 Audi A di Q5 TFSI 42,424kms

Audi A3 Ambition 4,008kms

2010 Toyota T t Landcruiser L d i Prado GXL 95,794kms

AWD, 5 star safety rate vehicle with Sunroof, leather, memory seating, electric seats, sat nav, reverse parking camera, Bluetooth, dual zone climate control aircon. (U31924)

Sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, roof racks, reverse parking camera, leather, electric and heated seat, Bluetooth. (U32342)

Rear sensors, rear parking camera, moon roof, leather, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia, sports driving mode. (U32130)

Bullbar, towbar, smart key, Bluetooth, dual climate, rear park assist, driving lights. (U32551)

$19,990

$45,990

$44,990

$45,990

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport 84,353kms

2013 Volkswagen V lk Golf G lf Comfortline 40,481kms

2010 V Volkswagen lk Caddy LWB 51,747kms

Volkswagen Passat 118TSI Wagon 39,054kms

Hard and soft cover, cruise control, Bluetooth, CD player, alloy wheels.

(U32363)

Front and rear parking sensors, parking pilot, Bluetooth, dual zone climate control air conditioning, sports driving mode, cruise control. (U32519)

Barn opening rear doors, sliding doors both sides, climate control air conditioning, cruise control.

(U32449)

Satellite navigation, reverse parking camera, front and rear park assist, Bluetooth, sport driving mode.

(U32279)

$36,990

$19,990

$22,990

$29,990

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

M d B C l Mercedes-Benz C-class Elegance 11,187kms

T t Kluger Kl 2014 Toyota GX 7 Seat 42,568kms

2012 Nissan X-trail t31 series ST 24,032kms

2008 Subaru Impreza RX 114,887kms

Leather, sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, satellite navigation, reverse parking camera, Bluetooth.

(U32412)

It has balance of new car warranty with features, Bluetooth, leather, mobile phone app compatibility, dual zone climate control aircon, cruise control, tow bar, nudge bar. (U32381)

Towbar, cruise control, Bluetooth, aux music connections, floor mats. (U32430)

Bonnet protector, floor mats, cruise control, auxiliary music connection. (U32039)

$55,990

$46,990

$23,990

$11,990

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

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Polo 66TSI Trendline man. from

$16,490

Driveaway*

• Rear View Camera‡ • 6.5” colour touchscreen display • Bluetooth® phone connectivity • App-Connect for smartphone connectivity

New generation technologies: MY16 models now with App-Connect and Rear View Camera as standard˜

Jetta 118TSI Trendline man. from

$21,990

Golf 92TSI man. from

Driveaway*

• 6.5” colour touchscreen display • Driver Fatigue Detection system‡ • Rear View Camera‡ • App-Connect for smartphone connectivity

$22,990

Tiguan 118TSI man. from

Driveaway*

• Rear View Camera‡ • 6.5” colour touchscreen display • App-Connect for smartphone connectivity • Cruise control

$27,990

Driveaway*

• App-Connect for smartphone connectivity • Rear View Camera (RVC Plus)‡ • Bluetooth® phone connectivity • 1,800kg braked towing capacity

Factory BONUS on selected MY15 models. Limited time only^

*Manufacturer’s campaign driveaway price for new MY16 vehicles sold and delivered by 31 December 2015. ^Offer applies to selected new MY15 stock vehicles sold and delivered by 31 December 2015. Excludes Golf Cabriolet, Scirocco, The Beetle, CC and Touareg 180TDI and V8 TDI models. Factory bonus varies within the Volkswagen range. MY15 runout, limited stocks available. *^Private buyers only, not available with any other offers. Options and metallic paint may be available for an additional cost. Volkswagen Group Australia reserves the right to change or extend all offers. ~App-Connect feature is not available with Touareg models. Apple CarPlay® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ‡Safety technologies are not a substitute for the driver’s responsibility of the vehicle. VGR4154/DTEMP/VERT >Fully transferable 6 year/200,000km warranty provided by Garry Crick Auto Group. Vehicle must be serviced at any Garry Crick Service Centre in accordance with manufacturer’s handbook for warranty to remain valid.

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Cricks 84 REASONS SALE SAVE $4,304

SAVE $5,734

V9497

SAVE $8,338

V8992

Demo MY16 Polo 66TSI 5spd Man Was

V8503

Demo MY15 Golf 90TSI 6spd Man

$20,192

SAVE $8,338

Was

V9436

Demo MY15 Golf 90TSI 7spd DSG

$25,622

Was

Demo MY16 Jetta 118TSI Man

$29,226

Was

$27,372

Now $15,888

Now $19,888

Now $20,888

Now $20,888

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE $4,619

V9451

SAVE $5,936

V8532

Demo MY16 Golf 92 TSI Man Was

SAVE $7,670

V9195

Demo MY15 Golf Wagon 90TSI 7spd DSG

$26,507

SAVE $6,205

Was

V9147

Demo MY15 Golf Comfortline 6spd Man (with driver assist)

$30,824

Was

New MY15 Tiguan 118TSI 6spd Man

$31,593

Was

$31,593

Now $21,888

Now $24,888

Now $25,388

Now $25,388

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE $5,634

V9393

SAVE $7,771

V8885

Demo MY16 Golf Comfortline Auto Was

SAVE $6,266

V8868

Demo MY15 Polo GTi 7spd DSG

$33,522

SAVE $9,685

Was

V9447

Demo MY15 Jetta 103TDI 7spd DSG (with sunroof)

$36,659

Was

Demo MY15 Beetle 7spd DSG (With R-Line Pack and sat nav)

$44,573

Was

$43,154

Now $27,888

Now $28,888

Now $34,888

Now $36,888

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE $6,879

V9311

V9218

SAVE $10,243

SAVE $6,629

SAVE $13,830

V9075 V9269

New MY15 Tiguan 132TSI 7spd DSG (with R-Line Pack) Was

$45,367

Demo MY15 Golf Cabriolet Exculsive 7spd DSG Was

$49,517

Demo MY15 Golf R 6spd DSG (leather and driver assist)

Was

$64,731

Demo MY15 Touareg V6 TDI 8spd DSG Was

$91,718

Now $38,488

Now $42,888

Now $54,488

Now $77,888

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

*Photos for illustration purposes only. >Fully transferable 6 year/200,000km warranty provided by Garry Crick Auto Group. Vehicle must be serviced at any Garry Crick Service Centre in accordance with manufacturer’s handbook for warranty to remain valid.

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Once they are gone, they are gone!

V8522

V8495

Commercial Vehicles

V8821

V8822

New Amarok Dual Cab 8spd Auto

New Amarok Dual Cab 6spd Man

New Amarok Dual Cab 6spd Man

New Amarok Dual Cab 6spd Man

Now $34,888

Now $29,990

Now $29,990

Now $29,990

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

V9234

V8720

V9093

V9223

Demo Amarok Highline 6spd Man

New Multivan Comfortline

New Amarok Single Cab Alloy Tray 8spd Auto

Demo Multivan Comfortline Inc. tint and floor mats

Now $48,888

Now $50,888

Now $39,972

Now $49,872

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

V9232 V8610

V9272

V9270

New T5 Transporter LWB High Roof

New Amarok Single Cab Alloy Tray 6spd Man

New T5 Transporter SWB 6spd Man

New T5 Transporter SWB 6spd Man

Now $41,488

Now $37,982

Now $36,872

Now $36,872

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

V9645 V8365

V9123

V9333

Demo Caddy TDI250 7spd DSG

New Multivan Comfortline

Demo Amarok Highline 8spd Auto

Now $29,888

Now $50,888

Now $50,888

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

New Amarok Core 6spd Man Inc. heavy duty tow bar Now $39,488 DRIVE AWAY

*Photos for illustration purposes only. >Fully transferable 6 year/200,000km warranty provided by Garry Crick Auto Group. Vehicle must be serviced at any Garry Crick Service Centre in accordance with manufacturer’s handbook for warranty to remain valid.

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Cricks 84 REASONS SALE SAVE

SAVE

$8,490

R8056

R8156

MY15 STI 2.5 Manual Premium Sedan Was

SAVE

$7,853

R8292

MY15 Forester Wagon 2.0 D-L CVT

$60,378

Was

SAVE

$6,033

$4,370

R8318

MY15 Forester Wagon 2.0D-S Diesel CVT

$40,741

Was

MY15 HATCH 2.0i CVT

$46,921

Was

$27,258

Now $51,888

Now $32,888

Now $40,888

Now $22,888

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE

SAVE

$4,310

R8326

R8336

MY15 HATCH 2.0i Manual Was

SAVE

$7,728

$5,278

R8384

MY15 Forester Wagon 2.0XT Premium CVT

$25,198

SAVE

$5,588

Was

R8428

MY16 STI 2.5 Manual

$53,616

Was

MY15 Forester Wagon 2.5i-L CVT Luxury Special Edition

$55,476

Was

$40,166

Now $20,888

Now $45,888

Now $49,888

Now $34,888

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE

SAVE

$5,278

R8443

R8493

MY15 Forester Wagon 2.5i-L CVT Was

SAVE

$4,973

R8496

MY15 Forester Wagon 2.5i-S CVT

$38,166

Was

SAVE

$6,601

R8548

MY16 Sedan 2.0 Premium Auto

$44,861

$4,853

Was

MY15 Liberty 2.5i-S Premium Sedan CVT

$52,489

Was

$40,741

Now $32,888

Now $39,888

Now $45,888

Now $35,888

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE

SAVE

$3,400

R8559

R8460

MY15 Hatch 2.0i Premium CVT Was

$28,288

SAVE

$5,033

R8691

MY15 Outback 2.5i Premium Wagon CVT Was

$46,921

SAVE

$6,132

$4,632

R8611

MY15 Outback 3.6R Premium Wagon CVT Was

$54,020

MY16 BRZ Coupe Auto Was

$43,520

Now $24,888

Now $41,888

Now $47,888

Now $37,888

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

*Photos for illustration purposes only. >Fully transferable 6 year/200,000km warranty provided by Garry Crick Auto Group. Vehicle must be serviced at any Garry Crick Service Centre in accordance with manufacturer’s handbook for warranty to remain valid.

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Once they are gone, they are gone!

SAVE

SAVE

$9,797

M17073

MY16 Pajero GLX 4X4 Diesel 7 Seat Automatic Was

$58,385

SAVE

SAVE

$9,562

$13,727

$7,495

M17010

Demo MY16 Pajero Exceed 4X4 Diesel 7 Seat Automatic Was

$69,550

Demo MY16 Triton 4X4 Exceed Diesel Automatic Was

MY15 Challenger 4X4 AWD Automatic Diesel Wagon

$55,483

Was

$48,715

From only $48,888

From only $59,988

From only $47,988

From only $34,988

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE

SAVE

$5,477

SAVE

SAVE

$4,592

$15,771

$5,642

M17089

MY16 Triton 2WD Manual Single Cab with Alloy Tray

MY15 Mirage ES Hatch Manual & Automatic

DEMO MY15.5 ASX XLS 2WD Auto Petrol 5 Door Hatch

MY15 Triton GLX-R 4X4 Diesel Double Cab With upgraded Black Diamond Alloys

Was

$27,765

Was

$15,480

Was

$35,630

Was

From only $22,288

From only $10,888

From only $29,988

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE

SAVE

$5,870

MY15 ASX XLS 4WD Diesel Automatic Was

$40,758

Was

$37,503

From only $33,988 DRIVE AWAY

SAVE

$7,515

MY16 OUTLANDER 2.0 XLS Automatic with Sat Nav

$49,759

SAVE

$7,158

$4,422

MY16 TRITON GLX 4X2 Automatic Double Cab Was

MY15 LANCER GSR Sports Manual Hatch

$39,146

Was

$26,410

From only $34,888

From only $29,988

From only $31,988

From only $21,988

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

SAVE

SAVE

$6,550

MY16 OUTLANDER 2.0 LS Manual Was

$32,538

SAVE

$3,563

MY15 LANCER ES sport sedan Was

$22,551

SAVE

$5,995

MY15.5 ASX LS with free auto Was

$7,242

MY16 OUTLANDER EXCEED 2.4 Petrol AWD 7 seats

$30,992

Was

$47,230

From only $25,988

From only $18,988

From only $25,000

From only $39,988

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

DRIVE AWAY

*Photos for illustration purposes only. >Fully transferable 6 year/200,000km warranty provided by Garry Crick Auto Group. Vehicle must be serviced at any Garry Crick Service Centre in accordance with manufacturer’s handbook for warranty to remain valid.

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DON’T SETTLE FOR MORE OF THE SAME.

ENJOY SOME EXTRA JUICE. At Cricks Maroochydore, our aim is to provide you with a unique ownership experience. View or test drive any of the vehicles we have, and you’ll understand that we are not an apples with apples comparison with other dealerships in South Eastt Q Queensland. ueensland. Drive away from Cricks Maroochydore and we guarantee you’ll g ’ll drive away happy.

SQUEEZING MORE IN FOR VIP CLUB MEMBERS BUY YOUR NEW OR USED VEHICLE FROM CRICKS WISES ROAD, AND YOU’LL BE IN OUR CLUB. MEMBERS ARE TREATED TO:

Cricks Famous 6 Year / 200,000km Warranty • Save hundreds or even thousands in potential repairs • Outstanding value and ultimate peace of mind • Exclusive to Cricks on the Sunshine Coast

Free Loan Cars • Exclusive to VIP Club members • No more hassle getting around while your vehicle is serviced • Don’t pay for convenience – other dealers charge up to $50

VIP Discounts • 7.5% discount on all Cricks service labour charges while your vehicle is under manufacturer’s warranty • Increases to 15% discount when your vehicle is out of its Manufacturer warranty • $35 per service average savings; that’s real money in your pocket!

• We guarantee to beat any competitor’s service quote using genuine parts

Saturday Servicing • So convenient, and of course there’s no weekend surcharge

$200 Shopping Voucher • Refer us to a friend or family member who buys a vehicle, and we’ll say thanks with $200 to spend wherever you like • Extra $50 discount on your next service when you refer a new customer to our Service Department

Guaranteed Lowest Finance Repayments • We will beat any competitor’s repayment terms because we deal only with specialist super-competitive motor industry finance suppliers • Put Cricks to the test and you’ll see

Cricks Extra Peace of Mind • Ask about our 110% Price Promise, and our • 3 Day Used Car Handback Guarantee

88 SUGAR ROAD, MAROOCHYDORE. PH: 5450 3300 www.cricksmaroochydore.com.au

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MOTORING PREVIEW

A LOT OF CAR FOR THE CASH Peter Atkinson from AAP reviews the KIA CARNIVAL

K

orean maker Kia has completely reinvented itself and its model range over the past few years.

But clearly it is smart enough to know when to leave well-enough alone.

Such is the case with Kia’s relaunched people mover, the Carnival.

While these big family machines are forever trending towards being sleeker,

slicker and quicker than ever before, Kia is sticking with the old “size matters” recipe.

Despite some extensive restyling, this recently-released third-generation Carnival remains in essence an old-style family van building its appeal upon oodles of space and practical if conservative styling.

The key ingredients are all there - eight seats, 10 cup holders plus four bottle-

holders, a blizzard of air conditioning outlets and the kind of space and flexibility families crave.

Beneath the surface, though, there have been some big improvements.

The body shell has been substantially strengthened to improve safety as well as driving characteristics.

Handling and quietness has been improved, interior finishes upgraded and

buyers now have the choice of petrol or diesel power.

With prices starting from a familyfriendly $41,490, the Carnival is a logical option for those broods seeking safety, space and practicality, or for those whose duties include ferrying around the kids plus all their friends or footy teammates.

It’s a pretty simple recipe, one that Kia has delivered with a few innovative twists in this latest Carnival.

The wheelbase is longer yet the car’s overall length is slightly shorter and the roof line is slightly lower than before, meaning the Carnival is better looking and balanced, as well as being a little easier to manoeuvre in tight spaces.

Still, don’t buy this car thinking it’s going to be particularly special to drive.

We tested the GDI (gasoline direct injection) 3.3-litre V6, in its most basic form, the entry-level S variant.

Above that model is the Si ($45,490); SLi ($49,990) and full-fruit Platinum ($57,490).

There’s also the option of a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel variant that adds $2500 to the cost of each trim level. Having recently tested that engine in the Carnival’s sibling, the Sorento SUV, we’d expect it to give the Carnival substantially better performance continued over>

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Unlimited Km Warranty Capped Price Servicing Roadside Assist 2

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$16,990

S 5 DOOR FROM DRIVE AWAY

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FREE AUTO

$19,990

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<from previous page over the petrol V6, which was competent but a bit underwhelming.

While it matches smoothly with a six-speed auto, the V6 engine lacks a bit in torque meaning higher revs are often required to drag this big, bulky machine up hills.

With a full load of humans and their belongings onboard that shortcoming would be magnified.

The Carnival’s handling is also nothing to write home about - also a little surprising considering how dynamically impressive the similarly-sized Sorento proved to be in our recent test.

Still, this is a car designed to be roomy and practical above all else.

Access is outstanding, thanks to the sliding doors on both sides of the passenger cockpit, giving a wide, easy ingress to any and all occupying those rear seats.

The so-called stand-up seats in the middle row improve that access by allowing the base cushion to slide forward and tilt upright, allowing the seats to slide further forward giving more room for the climb through to the third row.

Those rearmost seats, too, are a clever arrangement - using a novel fold and tumble system to deploy the third-row

pews. When folded away they form a virtually flat, expansive cargo space that’s capable of swallowing up all manner of bulky boxes or family junk.

With all three rows in use, though, that unused fold-away space becomes a very deep, well-like cargo compartment. That achieves two welcome outcomes. It prevents the weekly grocery shop from rolling around on the floor, as well as allowing luggage or other items to be stacked up high behind the last row of seats.

Total storage capacity is 990 litres with all eight seats in use, up to 2200 litres behind the second row and a capacious 4022 litres if all rear passenger seats are stowed.

Kia says the Carnival’s interior has been inspired by first-class aircraft cabins with individual seating and armrests for front and second-row passengers, overhead consoles and air conditioning vents for each individual.

The first-class claim seemed a bit of a stretch in our base model but perhaps not so much in the flagship Platinum trim which enjoys two-tone leather trim, electronic seat adjustment and heating, heated steering wheel, cooled glove box, tri-zone air conditioning and built-in sunshades for the second and third rows.

The Platinum also adds radar cruise control, front parking assist (also on SLi), lane departure warning, blind-spot assist, lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert.

Even the base model is impressively safe, with six air bags, electronic stability control, hill-start and brake assist, cornering brake control and roll-over mitigation.

For a majority of families the entrylevel $40k price tag will be attractive, delivering a very affordable, serviceable and sensible everyday conveyance.

KIA CARNIVAL HOW BIG? The eight-seat capacity gives it an appeal few vehicles can match, and the well thought-out operation of the two rear rows of seats means it is vastly flexible.

HOW FAST? Not very. The V6 petrol version we tested is certainly smooth and quiet, but the engine lacks a bit of lowdown grunt sometimes required.

Potential buyers might want to consider the more powerful, less thirsty diesel option.

HOW THIRSTY? Once again, the diesel might be the preference here with its frugal 7.7L/100km thirst. The V6 petrol is cheaper at the showroom, but will cost you more every time you stop at the service station.

HOW MUCH? At just over $40-grand the Carnival represents a heck of a lot of car for your cash. But even entry-level buyers might be wise to consider the extra spend on the diesel.

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Tangalooma Residence also provides private marina berths, a residents’ entertaining area adjoining the infinity edge pool, a fully fitted out gymnasium and sauna and garaging for four vehicles per residence.

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• Spacious master with WIR, 2 BIR, dual vanities and large spa • Open plan kitchen/living, dining opening to the covered entertaining area via bi-fold doors • 3 good size additional bedrooms with built in robes • Large north facing inground pool with plenty of undercover • 3 well appointed bathrooms entertaining • Quality kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Four living areas – media, lounge, open plan kitchen/living/ • Fully zoned ducted air conditioning with security alarm and front dining and upstairs leisure room with kitchenette security door

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• 1500m2 of prime, deep water riverfront land

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2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE

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OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS & BEST BUYS MAPLETON: 78 Spring Pastures Drive Sat 11-11.40 Completely ready to go! 1st class quality, stylish modern home (317m2)approx with 4brms, 2bathrooms, 2car accomm + more secure car spaces, rumpus/family room, an extensive list of features throughout. Central kitchen enjoys great views to the fields and established gardens. North facing entertaining connects direct from the lounge and dining areas. Architectural lines and wonderful open plan design maximizing light and breezes.

Geared for horse lovers. Workshop, storage and much more. Buyer interest from $795,000

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8/17 BINDAREE CRESCENT, MOOLOOLABA 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Buyers In the Low $1 Millions Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

Beautiful small acreage property surrounded by prestigious properties, privatized by est trees and lush gardens. 4brms, 2bath + 4 car carport. Clever design with 2brms + bathroom & living area at the back of the home that can create a ‘kids zone’. 1.2 acre block is superb with spacious level front yard. Polished floors, north facing outdoor verandah, fruit trees, town water + 5000 gal. rain water tank. Many more features throughout the home.

Buyer Interest from $800,000 WOOMBYE:In the Heart of Township Fantastic 1st home or for the Investor or looking to have all the conveniences at your doorstep.Move in and live in or take advantage of the further potential this home offers.

3brms, 2 bath, large open plan living + 2 $425,000 o/door areas.

TOWEN MOUNTAIN: Ticks all the boxes!

Private home set on 2 acres with a northerly aspect. The home offers 4brms, 2bath, large formal dining + separate living area. Full length veranda, perfect entertainer. Pool for the children, f/fenced. Close schools & shops.

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Gary and the team wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 John Pyne 0418 710 209 Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599

MERIDAN PLAINS $360pw 1 1 2 Brand new unit in new area, close to schools and handy to all amenities. Unit offers air conditioning and ceiling fans, with lovely fenced lawned courtyard. Small pet on application.

Available 14 December.

1 1 2 MERIDAN PLAINS $365pw Brand new unit in close proximity to the new Kawana Health Hub, schools, cafes and shops. Air conditioning, security screened throughout, fully fenced. Small pet on application Available now.

2 2 3 BUDERIM $440pw Leafy street with panoramic views, lovely brick home, easily maintained. Large back yard with a great undercover area for summer entertaining. Pets on application. Available 5 February.

2 2 3 MERIDAN PLAINS $450pw Brand new unit in new area, close to schools and handy to all amenities. Unit offers air conditioning and ceiling fans, with lovely fenced lawned courtyard. Small pet on application.

Available 7 January.

MERIDAN PLAINS $465pw 2 2 4 Quality home located close to the school and family parks. Air conditioned, gas cooking, dishwasher, fully fenced, pets on application. Available 20 January.

MAROOCHYDORE $470pw 1 1 4 This home is set on the second level and is ideally located in the heart of Maroochydore. Ideal for someone who works from home as there is an office space separate from the home. No pets, Available now.

MOUNTAIN CREEK $495pw 2 2 4 New home in new area, handy to all amenities. Huge gallery style kitchen, air conditioned and fully screened. Close to schools, shopping centres, waterways and beaches. Room for a pet, available now.

MINYAMA $635pw 2 3 3 Freshly renovated family home with air conditioning and ceiling fans to most rooms. New paint, floor coverings, appliances and window coverings. No Pets. Available now.

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7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 MOVIE The Santa Clause 2. (2002) (G) Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Judge Reinhold. A man tries to find a bride.

6pm News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Customs. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Next Three Days.

(2010) (M) Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson.

11.10 MOVIE Frequency. (2000) (M) Dennis Quaid, Jim Caviezel, Elizabeth Mitchell.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Cricket. T20 Big Bash League.

Game 2. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars.

10.10 The Graham Norton Show. Hosted by comedian Graham Norton.

11.10 The Project.

6pm Kylie Kwong.

6.30 World News.

7.30 MOVIE Spirited Away. (2001) (PG) Daveigh Chase, Jason Marsden, Suzanne Pleshette. A girl enters a magical world.

9.50 Richard III: The New Evidence.

A look at Richard III of England.

10.50 News.

SATURDAY

7pm News.

7.30 New Tricks. (PG) The team is threatened with closure.

8.30 MOVIE Doors Open. (2012) (PG) Douglas Henshall, Stephen Fry, Kenneth Collard. A trio plans an art heist.

10.15 Happy Valley. (M) 11.10 Agony Aunts. (M)

6pm News.

6.30 MOVIE The Pacifier. (2005) (PG) Vin Diesel, Lauren Graham, Brittany Snow.

8.30 Carols In The Domain. From Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens.

11.00 Michael Bublé Christmas Special.

6pm News.

7.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols.

9.00 MOVIE Four Holidays. (2008) (M) Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn. A couple spend the festive season with relatives.

10.45 MOVIE The Rebound. (2009) (PG) Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Andrew Cherry.

6pm Cricket. T20 Big Bash League.

Game 3. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades.

9.40 MOVIE Flight. (2012) (MA15+) Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Nadine Velasquez. A seasoned airline pilot crash-lands his plane after a midair catastrophe, saving nearly everyone on board.

6.30pm World News.

7.35 Wild Hawaii: Secrets Of The Deep. Part 2 of 2.

8.30 MOVIE Elizabeth. (1998) (MA15+) Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes. Elizabeth deals with threats to her reign.

10.40 RocKwiz. (PG)

SUNDAY

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.40 Grand Designs. Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M) A union leader dies mysteriously.

10.00 Brilliant Creatures: Germaine, Clive, Barry And Bob. (M)

6pm News.

7.00 Sunday Night.

8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) 8.30 Blindspot. (M) Jane and Weller go undercover as assassins.

9.30 Quantico. (M) 10.30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M)

6pm WIN News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 Atlantic: Wildest Ocean On Earth: Life Stream. (PG) Part 1 of 3.

9.10 The Mentalist. (M) Lisbon learns that her underachieving younger brother, Jimmy, is being sought by the FBI as a key witness.

11.10 Person Of Interest. (M)

6.30pm Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 5. Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder. From the MCG. 10.10 MOVIE Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses. (2014) (MA15+) Danny Trejo, Danny Glover, Andrew Divoff. A Vietnam War veteran learns a young boxer he has been mentoring has been murdered.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.35 First Britons. A look at Stone Age Britain.

8.35 Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery: The True Cross And The Gospel Of Mary Magdalene. (M) Follow the search for the True Cross.

10.10 After The Wave. A look at the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami.

MONDAY

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads.

8.30 Foreign Correspondent: Digital Disruption. A look at the digital news revolution.

9.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones: Namibia.

10.15 ABC News: Late Edition.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Love Actually. (2003) (M) Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley. A series of interlocking vignettes.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Embassy. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Patriot Games. (1992) (M) Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Patrick Bergin. A former CIA agent is targeted by assassins.

11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M)

6pm Cricket. T20 Big Bash League.

Game 6. Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers. From the WACA. 9.40 Homeland. The clock runs out.

10.40 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) Pride suspects the existence of a mole.

11.40 48 Hours: Live To Tell – Black Wave. (PG) A woman faces a difficult choice.

6pm Kylie Kwong.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Invisible Universe Revealed.

8.35 The Real History Of Science Fiction: Space. (M) Part 2 of 4.

9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: Bad Blood. An insight into English policing.

10.25 SBS World News.

TUESDAY

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Kangaroo Dundee.

8.30 Restoration Man. (PG) Presented by George Clarke.

9.20 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious: Look At Moi, Look At Moi. (M) 10.15 ABC News: Late Edition.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 7.30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes. (PG) 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+) Presented by Gordon Ramsay.

10.00 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 To Be Advised.

8.30 MOVIE What Happens In Vegas. (2008) (M) Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah.

10.30 Mom. (M) 11.30 Extra.

6pm Cricket. T20 Big Bash League.

Game 7. Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat.

9.40 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The team pursues a suspected war criminal.

10.40 Limitless.

11.40 48 Hours: Fugitive@hotmail. com. (PG)

6pm Kylie Kwong.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets From The Royal Bedchamber. (PG) 8.30 The Mekong River With Sue Perkins. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

9.30 One Born Every Minute. (M) Meet a midwifery team from Bristol.

10.25 SBS World News.

WEDNESDAY

6.15pm Pointless.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 QI Christmas Special. (PG) 8.30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) Phryne investigates the world of Italian restaurants.

9.30 The Musketeers. (M) 10.35 Jimmy Fallon. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 SCU. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M) The unit pursues a serial killer.

10.30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.00 Ready For Takeoff.

8.30 Bangkok Airport. (M) It is Valentine’s Day at the airport.

9.30 The Amazing ’90s. (M) 10.30 Inside Story.

11.30 Extra.

6pm Cricket. T20 Big Bash League.

Game 8. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

9.40 Hawaii Five-0. (M) McGarrett and Grover join forces.

11.40 48 Hours: The Preacher’s Passion. (M) Takes a look at the murder of Felicia Tang.

6pm Kylie Kwong.

6.30 News.

7.35 Extreme Railway Journeys: The Great Japanese Train Ride. (PG) 8.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Seize The Day. (M) A 19-year-old suffers multiple spinal injuries.

9.30 Inspector Montalbano. (M)

THURSDAY

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

6.15pm Pointless.

7.00 News.

7.30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (PG) 8.30 Call The Midwife: Christmas Special. (PG) An unexploded bomb is discovered.

9.45 The Agony Of Christmas. (M) 10.25 Jimmy Fallon. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE Frozen. (2013) (PG) 9.15 MOVIE Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994) (M) Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas. A bachelor meets the “perfect” woman at a reception.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.00 Carols By Candlelight. From Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

11.10 MOVIE Christmas Bounty.

(2013) (M) Francia Raisa, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Will Greenburg. A former bounty hunter returns home.

6pm Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.00 Jamie’s Night Before Christmas.

8.00 MOVIE Mrs Doubtfire.

(1993) (PG) 10.35 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 11.35 The Millers. (PG)

6pm Kylie Kwong.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Destination Flavour Christmas.

8.30 The Restaurant Man. (PG) Presented by Russell Norman.

9.35 Inspector Montalbano. (M) Montalbano investigates a bomb explosion.

Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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FRIDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

4-DAY FORECAST

ABC2 (CH22)

7TWO (CH62)

7MATE (CH63) GO! (CH88)

GEM (CH80)

ONE (CH50)

11 (CH55)

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 The Best Of River Monsters. (PG) 8.30 Confessions Of A Wedding Planner. 9.30 Ladyboys. (M) 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 10.50 Bad Santas. 11.40 Maddie Parry: Tough Jobs.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Ed Sheeran Live At Wembley Stadium.

(PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Storage Hoarders.

11.30 Best Houses Australia.

6pm MOVIE Coming To America. (1988) (PG) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Madge Sinclair.

8.30 MOVIE 48 Hrs. (1982) (M) Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Annette Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole.

10.30 MOVIE Another 48 Hrs. (1990) (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 ACA. 8.00 Antiques. 8.30 Monarch Of The Glen.

(PG) 9.30 MOVIE Last Dance. (2012) (M) 11.30 MOVIE Once Upon A Time In Mexico. (2003) (MA15+)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 2.

Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars. 7.30 The Indestructibles.

8.30 Ancient Black Ops. (M) 9.30 MOVIE True Justice: Angel Of Death. (2012) (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 New Girl. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 Bondi Ink Tattoo. (MR) 9.30 MOVIE Bootmen.

(2000) (M) 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

6pm MOVIE Scooby-Doo! In Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Mummy?

(2005) (G) 7.30 MOVIE Bill & Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bogus Journey. (1991) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Spaceballs. (1987) (PG) 11.30 American Digger. (PG)

Showers

Showers

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SURF REPORT

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The House That ÂŁ100K Built. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Nick Knowlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Original Features. 10.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 8.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 9.30 American Hoggers. (M) 10.30 Gator Boys. (PG) 11.30 Rat B*stards. (PG) 12am Racing. Red Bull Billy Cart Race. Replay.

6.30pm MOVIE The Pink Panther. (2006) (PG) Steve Martin, BeyoncĂŠ Knowles, Jean Reno. 8.30 MOVIE The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. (2002) (M) Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd.

6.30pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 8.45 Agatha Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miss Marple.

(PG) 10.45 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M) 11.55 MOVIE Bonnie And Clyde. (1967) (M) Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman.

6.30pm Monster Jam. 7.30 Freddie Flintoff: Lord Of The Fries. (PG) 8.30 The X-Files. 9.30 The X-Files. (M) 11.30 Ancient Black Ops. (M)

6.15pm Becker. (PG) 7.15 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.45 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.45 MOVIE Lost In Translation.

(2003) (PG) Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi. 11.55 The Loop. (PG)

7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 True Stories. (M) 8.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. 9.30 Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

(M) 10.00 Ladyboys.

(M) 10.50 CatďŹ sh. (M)

6.30pm Josh Groban Christmas Special.

7.30 The House That ÂŁ100K Built: Tricks Of The Trade. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Continent.

6pm What Went Down. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE xXx: The Next Level. (2005) (M) 10.40 MOVIE The Running Man. (1987) (MA15+)

6pm MOVIE Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apprentice. (2010) (C) 7.30 MOVIE Jack Frost. (1998) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005) (PG) 11.15 Mike & Molly.

(PG) 11.40 American Digger. (PG)

6pm Plonk. (PG) 6.30 River Cottage: Christmas Special. (PG) 7.30 The Great British Bake Off Christmas Special. 8.30 MOVIE Rumor Has It. (2005) (M) 10.30 Step Dave.

(M) 11.30 Missing.

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Collectors. 8.00 Extreme Collectors.

(PG) 8.30 Cops. (PG) 9.00 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 MOVIE The Siege. (1998) (M) 11.50 World Sport.

6pm Becker. 6.30 Futurama. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE Norbit. (2007) (M) 10.35 Raymond.

11.05 House Of Lies.

11.35 The Crazy Ones.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 The Best Of River Monsters.

8.30 Louis Therouxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weird Xmas. 9.20 Peaky Blinders. 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. 11.50 Iron Men.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Billy Connollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Route 66.

(PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Downton Abbey. (M)

6.30pm Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.45 MOVIE Beverly Hills Cop II. (1987) (M) Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, JĂźrgen Prochnow. 11.00 Miss Universe.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 MOVIE Elf. (2003) (G) 9.30 MOVIE A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. (2011) (MA15+) John Cho, Kal Penn. 11.30 American Digger. (PG)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 RPA. (PG) 9.00 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Emergency? (M) 10.00 Step Dave. (M) 11.00 Embarrassing Bodies.

(PG)

6pm Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 8.30 Undercover Boss.

(M) 9.30 MOVIE Strangerland. (2015) Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Joseph Fiennes.

6pm Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Bold.

7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 American Horror Story: Hotel. 10.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

TUESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 The Best Of River Monsters.

8.30 Married To The Moonies. 9.20 Banged Up Abroad. 10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.40 Peaky Blinders.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.30 Agent Anna. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Seinfeld. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 8.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) 9.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 10.00 Car Chasers. (M) 10.30 Car Chasers.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Polar Express. (2004) (G) 9.00 MOVIE Reindeer Games.

(2000) (MA15+) 11.30 South Beach Tow. (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Agatha Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Poirot. (PG) 9.10 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 11.30 Death Row Stories. (M)

6pm Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fisherman.

(PG) 8.30 Monkeys Revealed. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Drive Hard.

(2014) 11.35 Ancient Black Ops.

6pm Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Bold.

7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG) 8.30 Graham Norton. (M) 9.30 MOVIE In & Out. (1997) (PG)

WEDNESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 The Best Of River Monsters.

8.30 Burger Bar To Gourmet Star. 9.15 OfďŹ ce Xmas Party.

10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.35 Banged Up Abroad.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) 10.30 Billy Connollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Route 66. (PG) 11.30 Air Crash Investigations.

(PG)

6.30pm Seinfeld. (PG) 7.00 MOVIE A Christmas Carol. (2009) (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Arthur Christmas.

(2011) (G) 11.00 Beverly Hills Pawn.

11.30 Abandoned.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 MOVIE Deck The Halls. (2006) (PG) Danny DeVito, Kristin Davis. 9.30 Akmal.

(MA15+) 11.00 Balls Of Steel Australia.

(MA15+)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 New Tricks. (M) 9.00 Major Crimes. (M) 10.00 Westside. (M) 11.00 Rizzoli & Isles.

(M)

6pm Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megafactories. 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 MOVIE Surviving Christmas. (2004) 11.30 Operation Repo.

6pm Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Bold.

7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons. (M) 10.00 Cleveland.

10.30 Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burgers.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Best Of River Monsters.

8.50 The OfďŹ ce. 9.20 Extras. 9.50 Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

10.20 Inside Amy Schumer. 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.30 Citizen Khan. (PG) 11.15 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm To Be Advised. 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Rude Tube. (MA15+) 10.30 Rude Tube. (M) 11.30 Bizarre ER. (M) 12am Racing. Red Bull Billy Cart Race.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 MOVIE Gremlins. (1984) (PG) 9.45 MOVIE Gremlins 2: The New Batch.

(1990) (PG) Phoebe Cates, John Glover.

6.30pm Blackadderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Carol. (PG) 7.30 ACA. 8.00 Friends. (PG) 8.30 Absolutely Fabulous Christmas 2004. (M) 9.30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 11.30 My Crazy Obsession.

8.30pm The Last Man On Earth. 9.00 Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.

9.30 Coverband.

10.00 Planes, Trains & Automobiles. 12am Raising Hope.

6pm Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Bold.

7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Raymond. 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 Futurama. (PG) 9.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Futurama. (PG) 10.00 The Simpsons.

MONDAY

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 8.10 To Be Advised. 8.30 Michael McIntyreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comedy Roadshow.

9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.05 Inside Amy Schumer. 10.25 The OfďŹ ce.

THURSDAY

with MWPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s man in the water

Well by now we know who the world champ is and I hope it is an Australian.

Now, this weekend there is most certainly a bump in swell but with good comes bad so an ESE wind will be attached. Hopefully light early so get your butt out of bed and enjoy it. Slim pickings of late so grab what you can. Did I mention I surfed North Sumatra last month? By myself, just sayinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Christmas is upon us so I hope you all have fun with the family and get the grommets in the ocean.

Kalani Chapman (ex Hawaiian pro surfer) did a guest appearance last week at Beach Beat surf shop. Watching how excited the kids were was priceless.

Have a great break and be friendly to our guests.

FISHING REPORT with Wayne Nilsson from Maroochydore Fishing World

ESTUARY: You can get grunter and estuary cod at the mouth of Coolum Creek using prawns. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find jew around both Bli Bli and the motorway bridge pylons with live herring the best bait. There are mangrove jack and mud crabs up in Petrie Creek.

Whiting, bream and flathead at Cotton Tree are taking all manner of plastics.

SURF: You can find chopper tailor on pillies right on dark at Pincushion with whiting taking worms along Maroochy Beach on the low tide. You may get a few tarwhine off the rocks at Alex with shovel nosed sharks after dark on big baits.

OFFSHORE: The close inshore reefs of Coolum and The Gneerings are working well at dawn and dusk for Moses perch, Maori cod and sweetlip on squid and mullet. There are snapper, pearl perch and amberjack on the Barwon Banks. The Blinker on the Gneerings has been holding bait for some time with mackerel, cobia and wahoo proving plenty of fun.

FRESHWATER: Borumba Dam is looking a picture and turning on the action for anglers with saratoga, silver perch and bass taking a variety of lures, baits and flies. Somerset is another lake working well with deep diving lures for golden perch and bass up in the sticks north of Kirkleigh.

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TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21] A strategic approach is the key to successful Christmas preparations. If you plan and prioritise, then you’ll get everything done without unnecessary stress. And Christmas Eve looks fabulous, as you party with festive friends and enjoy convivial conversation.

GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21] Unpredictable Uranus squares Mercury on Monday, when you’ll be more accident-prone than usual so slow down! Have you still got a heap of Christmas shopping to do? It’s time for gung-ho Geminis to look for gorgeous last-minute gifts that are clever and creative.

CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23] Clannish Cancer - you’re the keeper of the family flame, so be proactive about gathering loved ones together. But there’s no getting away from recalcitrant relatives, as the full moon revs up your relationship zone on Christmas Day!

LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23] Party-loving lions are in the mood for some fabulous festive fun, and are likely to overdo the Christmas cheer (again!) especially eating and drinking. If you pace yourself, then you – and your digestive system – will enjoy the celebrations even more.

VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] Uranus squares Mercury (your ruling planet) on Monday, so be very careful what you say. And avoid getting too stressed – work your way through your list one step at a time. But if you expect family members to be punctual on Christmas Day, then you’ll be disappointed.

LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] Librans love the festive season because it combines your two passions – shopping and socialising. So it’s the perfect time for last minute purchases and party to the max! But, when buying presents (and attending post-Christmas sales) make sure you stay within your budget.

SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] With Saturn in your money zone, if you spend more than you can afford this Christmas, you’ll just end up with New Year debt. You don’t have to go overboard in order to have a good time. But you will need to be diplomatic with relatives if you want to avoid friction.

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21] The festive full moon boosts your holiday spirits … and your spontaneous spending gene. Strive to be responsible with cash and credit – and don’t let a persistent child, teenager or friend talk you into buying something you really can’t afford.

CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20] Keep things in perspective this Christmas. If you prioritise and pace yourself, then you’ll get things done without having a brain snap! When it comes to loved ones, expect the unexpected. Whatever you think they will do, they are likely to do (or say) the opposite.

AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19] You’re in a fabulously festive mood, as you let your hair down and enjoy the Yuletide celebrations. For restless Aquarians, variety is the spice of life so the stars encourage you to balance being social with some quiet time where you can reflect on goals for 2016.

PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20] The full moon powers up your peer group zone, so it’s the perfect week to enjoy Yuletide celebrations with friends. The full moon heightens intuition and compassion on Christmas Day – but it also encourages mega-emotional meltdowns so proceed with plenty of caution.

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ARIES [Mar 21-Apr 20] The feisty full moon fires up your domestic zone so tact is required early in the week, otherwise you could find yourself in the middle of a festive family feud on Christmas Day. Emotions are running high (and patience low) so choose your words extra carefully.

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Science of light (6) Undying (8) Stop and speak to (6) Means of judging (8) Love to foolish extent (4) Fresh and firm (5) Slight mental confusion (4) Instinctive urge (5,2,5) Representative sample (5-7) Gather in (4) Polite (5) Capital of Norway (4) Tubes of pasta (8) Unrefined (6) Revealing (8) Classical style of dancing (6)

Intermittently (2,3,3) Habitually silent (8) An instance (4) Skill in shooting (12) Solemn promise (4) Sewing cotton (6) Political party chief (6) Highly competent (12) Disparage (5) Subsequently (5) Medieval wandering musician (8) Disrespectful (8) Instigate (6) Revoke (6) Horse’s steady gait (4) Long upholstered seat (4)

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SUDOKU SUDOKU

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Pixar movie set in medieval Scotland

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Blue muppet

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A frog’s noise

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The last robot left on Earth

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Schroeder’s favourite

Rules: Form as many words as possible. Each word must contain the centre letter. Plurals made by adding “s” are not counted.

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Mechanical person Witch’s transport

SCATTERWORD: AWKWARDLY, awkward, wayward, darkly, drawly, award, alary, darky, drawl, lardy, arak, alar, dark, lard, draw, ward, dray, yard, lark, awry, wary.

JUNIOR X-WORD: Brave, Gonzo, ogres, croak, Wall-E, piano, robot, broom (BOOKWORM)

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CROSSWORD:ACROSS: 1 Optics 4 Immortal 9 Accost 10 Criteria 12 Dote 13 Crisp 14 Haze 17 Force of habit 20 Cross-section 23 Reap 24 Civil 25 Oslo 28 Macaroni 29 Coarse 30 Telltale 31 Ballet DOWN: 1 On and off 2 Taciturn 3 Case 5 Marksmanship 6 Oath 7 Thread 8 Leader 11 Professional 15 Decry 16 Since 18 Minstrel 19 Insolent 21 Prompt 22 Cancel 26 Trot 27 Sofa

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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE Richard O’Leary takes a moment to be thankful for life’s simple pleasures. t this time of year it’s easy to focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do have, so in my last column before Christmas I thought it would be a good idea to write a gratitude list.

I am grateful for: 1. My youngest son getting through his hospital ordeal earlier this year. Without a doubt the longest week of my life – it gave me a fresh perspective of what’s important, and what’s not.

what he wants to do when he grows up.

“Part of the government?”

“No, THE government.”

2. Two sons who call it how they see it: “Don’t sit on the remote,” my seven-year-old says.

“Why?” I ask.

“You’ll break it.”

“Are you calling me fat?”

“No, I’m saying you are heavy.”

6. My sons’ teachers. It brings me much comfort to drop the boys off each morning knowing they are being nurtured and navigated through all those day to day tasks and challenges.

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3. Being the father of the future leader of the world: “I want to be the government,” my eldest son says when we start talking about

4. Being open to the words of wisdom of a child: “Daddy do you know why you look down when you’re sad? Because you are using so many muscles to frown you can’t look up.”

5. A wife who practises tolerance every day – it’s fair to say my idiosyncrasies provide her with plenty of opportunities.

7. The owner of Mooloolaba’s Yoghurt World who didn’t make a big deal about my youngest son dropping a full cup of yoghurt before paying – she just asked him to get himself another one.

8. The owners of Just Salmon opening

their doors a few hundred metres from where I work. For this time-poor Fishocrit (a vegetarian who eats fish) it can mean the difference between eating a substantial meal or struggling to scrape something together.

9. My dog Truman – despite the chewed shoes. He is always happy to see me, and every night when I arrive home, he races to the gate with that weird wag of the tail that makes him look like he’s about to take flight, lifting any worries off my shoulders.

I could list many more – couldn’t we all? This Christmas I may take a moment of simple reflection before the opening of presents to be thankful for all the gifts I’ve already been given this year – the one’s you can’t buy from shops. Yeah right. I’ll just be grateful not to be stampeded by my two sons in the rush to the Christmas tree. roleary@myweeklypreview.com.au.

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