9 Congrats Sept Winners! $75 GIFT CARD SUDOKU 210: K. Stephenson, Oxenford CROSSWORD 210: P. Carruthers, Pimpama DEAD IN THREE TWO ONE BOOK COMPETITION D. Fleming, Ormeau | J. Kassulke, Runaway Bay D. Bourke, Parkwood | P. Matthews, Helensvale W. Johnstone, Maudsland 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! 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 CHASING THE HORIZON PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 OR EMAIL: info@localnewsletters.com with ORLANDO in the SUBJECT LINE. Please include your name, address and phone number in the email • Entries close 10.12.2026 BOOK GIVEAWAY CHASING THE HORIZON by Di Morrissey Family history, secrets and adventure, from the Adelaide Hills to a wild, little-known land, in master storyteller Di Morrissey’s stunning 32nd novel. In 1912, Dora Thompson leaves Sydney to take up a role in New Guinea as a governess. Instead, she finds herself without work and stranded - until she meets an intriguing group of German and English residents who have made New Guinea their home. As she enters their extraordinary world, the shadow of war falls over the German-controlled island, changing all their lives. Over a century later, filmmaker Chloe arrives in the Adelaide Hills to retrace her family history and make a feature film, inspired by her great-grandmother Dora’s writings about her life. Little does she know how her own life will change. Separated by generations, Chloe discovers that she and Dora share a daring search for purpose, independence and happiness in the most unexpected of places... ISBN: 9781761779053 | Format: Trade Paperback | Pub Date: 01/12/2026 Category: Sagas, Historical Romance, Modern & Contemporary Fiction (Post C 1945), FICTION / Sagas, FICTION / Family Life / Multigenerational, FICTION / Romance / Historical / 20th Century, FICTION / Places / Australia & Oceania, FICTION / Women, FICTION / Historical / 20th Century / General, Saga fiction (family / generational sagas), Historical romance, Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages, Papua New Guinea, c 1910 to c 1919, c 2020 to c 2029 | Imprint: Macmillan Australia | Price: $34.99 | Pages: 384 Horoscopes December 2026 ARIES - December arrives with plenty of excitement, Aries, and you’ll be keen to make the most of the festive season. An unexpected invitation could lead to a wonderful day out, so keep your calendar flexible. Just don’t volunteer to organise everything — you deserve to enjoy the party, too! TAURUS - Good food, good company and a little festive indulgence are right up your alley this month. You may find yourself reminiscing about Christmases past, but there’s plenty of fun to be had in the present. A thoughtful gesture from someone close could make your December extra special. GEMINI - Your social calendar could be bursting at the seams, Gemini! Between Christmas catch-ups, phone calls and last-minute plans, you’ll have plenty to talk about. Be careful not to promise three different people you’ll be in three different places at once. Your gift of the gab will certainly come in handy! CANCER - Family and friends take centre stage this December, and you’ll enjoy creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Remember, though, that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. Let someone else wash the dishes for a change, put your feet up and enjoy the moment. LEO - You’re ready to add a little sparkle to the festive season, Leo. Whether it’s dressing up for a Christmas gathering or organising a get-together, your enthusiasm will be contagious. Someone may surprise you with a lovely compliment. Accept it graciously — you know you deserve it! VIRGO - Your Christmas preparation skills could put a professional event planner to shame, but try not to get carried away with lists and schedules. December is also about enjoying the company of those around you. Leave a little room for spontaneity, and don’t worry if the pavlova isn’t perfectly presented! LIBRA - December encourages you to seek out the people and places that make you happy. A festive outing or friendly gettogether could introduce you to someone interesting. If you’re caught between buying something practical or something pretty, you already know which way your heart is leaning! SCORPIO - You may be in a reflective mood as the year draws to a close, Scorpio, but don’t spend too much time looking backwards. December offers opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make plans for the year ahead. A little mystery surrounds a Christmas surprise — and you might be tempted to investigate! SAGITTARIUS - Adventure is calling, even if it’s only a scenic drive, a beachside lunch or exploring somewhere new on the Gold Coast. Your birthday season brings an extra reason to celebrate, and your cheerful outlook could lift everyone’s spirits. Just remember to check your wallet before declaring that Christmas shopping is finished! CAPRICORN - You may be tempted to keep working right up until Christmas, Capricorn, but even you need a break! December is a good time to recognise how much you’ve achieved this year. Accept help when it’s offered, enjoy a little festive indulgence and remember that relaxing is not a waste of time. AQUARIUS - Forget doing things the traditional way — you may have some wonderfully different ideas for celebrating Christmas this year. Friends will appreciate your originality, although your suggestion of a barbecue in the middle of the living room might not win everyone over! Keep an open mind and enjoy the company. PISCES - Your generous nature shines this December, and you’ll enjoy finding little ways to make others feel special. Just remember to save some energy for yourself. A quiet afternoon, a good book or a relaxing stroll by the water could be the perfect antidote to festive busyness.
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