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6 ARIES - January brings a fresh, upbeat start. The New Moon encourages small but satisfying personal wins, while Mars boosts your confidence to tackle errands and plans. Social catch-ups flow easily, and a simple change to your routine lifts your overall energy. TAURUS - You ease into the year with a calmer pace. The New Moon highlights new ideas around travel or learning, and you may feel motivated to refresh your surroundings. A gentle boost in routine and organisation makes the whole month feel smoother. GEMINI - January feels clear and productive. The New Moon helps you tidy up finances or long-delayed tasks, bringing a welcome sense of order. Conversations run well, and you may reconnect with someone who brightens your week without any fuss. CANCER - The New Moon lights up your relationship zone, helping discussions flow and smoothing any small bumps. You start the year feeling more grounded than expected. Work matters tick along nicely, and a simple wellness habit makes a noticeable difference. LEO - You begin the year ready to reset and simplify. The New Moon nudges you toward cleaner routines and better boundaries. A small work breakthrough brings confidence, and you feel more in control of day-to-day life as the month progresses. VIRGO - January feels pleasantly sociable. The New Moon lifts your creative spark and makes it easier to enjoy small pleasures. A fun invitation or short outing adds extra colour to the month. Work and plans feel steady without strain. LIBRA - You’re drawn to home comforts as January starts. The New Moon supports domestic upgrades, small renovations or simply a declutter. Work matters settle into a manageable rhythm, and you may receive helpful news from someone you haven’t heard from in a while. SCORPIO - January is lively and mentally energising. The New Moon encourages new plans, local outings and easy chats. You feel more organised and motivated, especially mid-month. A short trip or catch-up refreshes your mood and sets a positive tone for the year. SAGITTARIUS - The month begins with a practical focus. The New Moon helps you streamline spending or tidy financial loose ends. A calm steadiness builds through the month, and you may treat yourself to something that adds comfort or convenience to your everyday life. CAPRICORN - January feels like a bright personal reset. The New Moon in your sign lifts clarity and motivation. You start shaping the year your way, with steady improvements in your habits and plans. Others respond well to your straightforward, confident approach. AQUARIUS - January is quieter, giving you room to regroup. The New Moon supports rest, planning and clearing mental clutter. By mid-month your energy rises, and you feel ready to take on new ideas with a clearer, more refreshed mindset. PISCES - The month has a friendly, supportive feel. The New Moon boosts your social life, making it easy to reconnect or meet new people. A goal you’ve been considering becomes more feasible as January unfolds, bringing a gentle sense of progress. Horoscopes January 2026 • 900ml thickened cream • 2 x 250g pkts Arnott’s Choc Ripple biscuits (about 38 biscuits) • Strawberries, to serve • Raspberries, to serve • Blueberries, to serve • Mint leaves, to serve Use an electric mixer to whisk 600ml of the cream in a large bowl until firm peaks form. Spread 1 side of each biscuit with 2 tsp of whipped cream. Place a 20cm (base measurement) round springform pan on a work surface. Stand 1 biscuit on its edge in the base of the pan. Sandwich with another biscuit. Repeat with the remaining biscuits, arranging around the side of the pan to form a wreath shape. Spread the top and centre of the wreath with remaining whipped cream. Place in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight to chill. Use an electric mixer to whisk the remaining cream in a bowl until firm peaks form. Carefully transfer wreath to a serving plate. Spread the top and sides with cream. Top with the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and mint. Serve immediately. Choc Ripple Christmas Wreath Serves 10 Wishing our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a Safe & Happy New Year! from Geoff, Wendy & the team ... Your Local Newsletters
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8 WE HAVE 2 X $50 GIFT CARDS TO GIVE AWAY! WIN A $50 GIFT CARD (Coles Supermarkets, Coles Central, Coles Express, Myer, including Myer.com.au, Target, Kmart, Officeworks, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor.) Simply complete the Crossword and/or the Sudoku puzzle and post to DECEMBER CROSSWORD COMPETITION or DECEMBER SUDOKU COMPETITION PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town City Q. 4220 Write your name and address on the back of an envelope. First correct crossword and first correct sudoku entry drawn will win. Entries close 10.01.2026 Winner notified by post. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H SU DO KU Instructions: The numbers 1 to 9 must appear in each row, column and 3 x 3 box. Numbers can not be duplicated. No. 201 5 1 9 4 8 3 5 8 3 1 2 5 9 8 4 3 8 7 2 9 3 5 7 9 Answer next month CROSSWORD 201 by Mona Elliott ACROSS 1. GRANT 7. LENGTHENED 8. FROLICS 9. ATTRACTION 10. PERFORMS 11. STEPPING 14. ENTRUSTED 18. STABLEMAN 19. DREARIER 21. PLASTER 2 3 4 9 11 12 13 15 16 20 21 23 22. ENDLESS 23. NUMBERS DOWN 1. ROUGE 2. SWINDLE 3. WITHSTOOD 4. LET IT STAND 5. HARDENED 6. FLAVOUR 12. SANCTIONED answer next issue 13. MAJESTIC 15. RECTANGULAR 16. GAMBOL 17. THREADED 20. EGYPTIAN GODDESS 1 8 10 14 22 5 6 7 17 18 19 Christmas Trivia 1. In which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate? 2. What are the names of the three wise men said to have visited baby Jesus? 3. In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the seventh day? 4. Which famous Christmas ballet tells the story of Clara and a magical toy? 5. What Christmas drink is also known as “milk punch”? 6. In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch’s dog? 7. In which country is St. Nicholas known as “Sinterklaas”? 8. In the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what is Rudolph’s father’s name? 9. What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time? 10. What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant? 11. How many ghosts visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol? 12. Which famous Christmas movie features the line “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”? Answers Page 11 y i w o l s h l e WordWheel 71 The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel. Answers P 11
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10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 28 December for January issue PRINCESS THEATRE BRISBANE Friday 9th January THE STAR GOLD COAST Saturday 10th January Many shows SOLD OUT Internationally! BOOK NOW!!! - thestargoldcoast.com.au or ticketek.com.au - ditsom.com DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF The Sound Of Young America & The Soul Of Modern Music INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED 10 PIECE SUPERBAND! A GREAT XMAS GIFT!! AGEING GRACEFULLY is a program delivered by Thriving Multicultural Communities (TMC); dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of seniors. We offer a variety of exciting activities, from gentle exercise, in-house support and meditation to social events and workshops, all aimed at promoting a sense of community and wellbeing. Visit our website www.tmcgc. org/older-persons or contact us at (07) 5591 7261 or email: wellbeing@tmcgc.org - Proudly funded by the Queensland Government. SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. 16 meetings per year. More info on Facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/or phone Ron, our Club President on 0419 642 225. E: sipnsupgc@ gmail.com OPERA LOVERS meet at the Dendy Cinema, Southport, from February to December, last Sunday of the month to view and discuss opera productions from around the world. Convenient tram connection. For info: friendsofoperainc.org or phone Ann 0434 915224, Sonia 0402984133 or Robert 0427 795570. Tea & coffee provided in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. All welcome! GOLD COAST MODEL RAILWAY CLUB welcomes those who have an interest in model trains! We’re a friendly club with the largest layouts on the Gold Coast and cater to HO, OO, N, S, On30 and G scale trains in a mix of DCC and DC. Clubrooms Kendor St, Arundel, next to The Bait Shop. Saturdays for running trains, public welcome. Maybe you’ve got some locos that you last used many years ago, and would love to run them but don’t have room at home? Bring them along! www. goldcoastmodelrailwayclub.com/ or https://www. facebook.com/goldcoastmrc/ JACOBS WELL SOCIAL GROUP INC. Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Join us for indoor carpet bowls Saturdays from 12.45pm-4.00pm at Jacobs Well Community Centre, Riesenweber Park. $5 - Great chance to relax, socialise and enjoy some friendly competition (adults only). We also meet every Wednesday from 9.30am to 1.00pm for carpet bowls and card games. Special lunches, morning teas, bus trips and more throughout the year. PH: Margaret on 0418 849 845. PIMPAMA PROBUS CLUB, a mixed Club, 9.30 for 10am, 4th Thursday monthly, at Pimpama Tavern, 102 Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama. Meetings have a guest speaker, trivia/activity, morning tea, fun and friendship monthly. Regular bus trips, tours, outings, cards, coffee & chat, craft, garden group, lunches, movies, theatre events add to the experiences offered. Contact: Kaye 0493 412 374/ Dawn 0411 404 311/E: pimpama.probus@gmail.com QDN PEER SUPPORT GROUPS welcome all people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, our groups offer a supportive, inclusive space to connect with peers, share experiences, and build confidence. Gain knowledge, feel empowered, and help advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Gold Coast Diverse Disability Group: Nerang Library: 2nd Friday monthly, 10:30am– 12:30pm, 8 White St, Nerang. Gold Coast Hot Topics (for people with intellectual disability or ABI) Southport Centre:1st Friday monthly, 10:30am–12:30pm, 6 Lawson St, Southport. RED CROSS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! Do you have some spare time? Make a meaningful difference in your community by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. You can help by: • Delivering Telecross or TeleCHAT phone support programs • Conducting home visits to elderly members of the community. Call 1300 559 992 or visit redcross.org.au/agedcarevolunteer ORMEAU_PIMPAMA ART GROUP - Your Community Art Hub are a fun friendly group who would like to welcome everyone of all skill levels, so whether you are just starting your art journey or looking to brush up on existing skills or just wanting to try something new pop in and see us on Wednesdays 11am till 2pm at the Pimpama Church hall, 246 Creek Street, Pimpama. VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED - St. Vincent de Paul is a non-profit Catholic Society established to help the poor, needy and those struggling in our communities. We distribute food vouchers and parcels, plus some financial assistance and counselling where possible. Upper Coomera centre operates Tuesday to Thursday mornings, while the Pimpama centre is open Thursday mornings. Computer literacy required. Usually only required once per week. Training provided. PH Stephen on 0413931217 or stephen.clancy@ svdpqld. org.au SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open second Sunday of the month. Come and step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. Many sheds with various collections from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles including a fire engine, fully restored steam roller, Heritage Print machines. Our engine shed runs a variety of engines on the day. Food and refreshments available. Directions: Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, Entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. A great family day out. Free entry. GOLD COAST SUCCULENT & BROMELIAD SOCIETY - meet 4th Saturday of every month, Helensvale Community Centre, South Hall, 31-33 Discovery Dr, Helensvale. Doors open at 11:30am for Plant Sales, meeting begins at 12:30. We’re a fun non-profit dedicated to all things Succulents and Bromeliads! We bring people together with monthly meetings featuring awesome guest speakers. Learn about growing and caring for these fascinating plants. Join us for plant displays, sales, nursery visits, bus trips, and garden tours. We also welcome new membership applications. Info www.gcsbs. au, and a FB group page at www.facebook.com/groups/ GCSBS/. GOLD COAST CITY JAZZ CLUB at Southport Bowls Club, 2 Marine Parade Southport. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Featuring well known Jazz musicians. Bistro and bar available. Information at http://www. gccityjazzclub.com.au or e: gccityjazzclub@gmail.com PROBUS CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY INC - We are a mixed club and meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Holy Rood Church Family Centre, 192 Tamborine Oxenford Road, Oxenford commencing at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Our members are kept busy with various interest groups, Cards, Snooker, Book Club, Coordination & Balance Class, Coffee & Chat, Travel Club and Movies. There are also bus trips and theatre outings. Contact our Secretary at coomeravalp@gmail. com for information. New members always welcome. ACTIVE MINDS GROUP Come along and challenge your mind with Trivia, fun, puzzles. First Thursday every month at Runaway Bay, $5 10am-12.30pm. Morning tea included. PH: Jasmin 0412364669 or Marilyn 0481480274. BLUE CARE GRIEF and LOSS - “My name is Harold and I have attended the Blue Care Grief & Loss program. My wife passed away and for over 12 months I felt alone in my grief, and even with family near by I was still feeling alone. I found attending the Grief and Loss program, allowed me to explore my feelings and meet others who are in similar situations. To be given the opportunity to review where I was and to see a way forward has helped me to gain a greater understanding of the grieving process. At this stage I feel able to explore a new destiny using the guidance and coping strategies provided in the eight week program.” Blue Care are commencing a FREE Grief & Loss Program in February 2026. Enquiries and registration, please contact Kaye Hollings 0422 111 809 or Lyn Sheldon 0407 374 136.
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