9 Congrats January Winners! $50 GIFT CARD SUDOKU 202: L. Green, Runaway Bay CROSSWORD 202: J. Gregory, Paradise Point BETWEEN SISTERS BOOK COMPETITION J. Anderson, Jacobs Well, K. Vickers, Biggera Waters L. Hyett, Ormeau T. Jayde, Upper Coomera R. Muir, Coomera Congratulations to our winners! We receive hundreds of entries for our competitions each month so keep on entering, you might be the next lucky winner! BOOK GIVEAWAY TWO WAYS TO ENTER ... EITHER POST OR EMAIL... POST: Write your name, address & phone on the back of an envelope and post to: Winners book prize will be couriered so please provide a phone number. You may put phone number inside envelope if you are worried about scams... thankyou! Enter To Win THE NEWS FROM DUBLIN by Colm Tóibín THE NEWS FROM DUBLIN PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 OR EMAIL: info@localnewsletters.com with THE NEWS FROM DUBLIN in the SUBJECT LINE. Please include your name, address and phone number in the email • Entries close 10.04.2026 In The News from Dublin, a beautiful collection of short stories from the bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island, Colm Tóibín delves into the days and nights of those living far from home: lives of great longing, at a great distance from past lives and past selves. A woman in Galway hears of the death of her son in the First World War. An Irishman seeks anonymity in Barcelona, haunted by crimes he has committed. A man goes to Dublin from Enniscorthy to implore the Minister for Health for a special favour. A young woman is pregnant during the Spanish Civil War. An undocumented worker finds himself living an illegal life and must leave San Francisco, and his child, after thirty years in America. Three sisters who have been living in Argentina decide to return to Catalonia. ‘Tóibín is the consummate cartographer of the private self, summoning with restrained acuity (and a delicious streak of sly humour) the thoughts his characters struggle to find words for’ – Clare Clark, Guardian ISBN 9781035030736 From 30 March to 1 April 2026, the Gold Coast once again turns a page in its cultural story as Storyfest brings together authors, illustrators, students and readers for three days of literary celebration at Somerset College, Mudgeeraba. Now in its fourth decade, this much-loved festival has grown into Australia’s largest children’s literature event, yet its heart remains wonderfully simple: connecting people through the power of stories. Across classrooms, halls and outdoor spaces at Somerset College, more than 30 acclaimed authors, illustrators and artists will share their craft with curious young minds and devoted readers alike. Interactive sessions, book signings and workshops offer students the rare chance to meet the creators behind the pages they treasure — a moment that can ignite a lifelong love of reading and creativity. But Storyfest is not only for schools. Signature public events such as the free Prologue Party, Literary Lunch and the elegant Long Table dinner invite the wider community to celebrate literature in all its forms. Families can wander through a festive fairground atmosphere, adults can engage in thoughtful conversations with authors, and aspiring writers can test their skills in lively challenges and games. As the Gold Coast continues to grow as a cultural destination, Storyfest remains one of its most meaningful annual gatherings. Whether you are eight or eighty, it offers something rare: the chance to slow down, listen and rediscover the simple magic of a good story well told. For more information and tickets, please visit https:// www.storyfest.com.au/gold-coast Are you interested in Casual Work on our School Buses with Special Needs Children? POSITION REQUIREMENTS: â Excellent Customer Service skills & enjoy working with the Community â Must be courteous, reliable and have a strong focus to provide a safe journey for our passengers â School Days Only (We do not work during School Holidays) WANTED - SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS & PASSENGER ASSISTANTS To apply contact us at Metro Coach Pty Ltd Email: admin@metrocoach.com.au Phone: 07 5528 9166 COOMERA, PIMPAMA, ORMEAU, OXENFORD, HELENSVALE, SOUTHPORT, MUDGEERABA & SURROUNDING AREAS
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