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Sixteen year old LEM lives on Planet 51, a white picket fenced world reminiscent of 1950'sAmerica. His life is happy, safe and predictable... until the unpredictable happens!

Out of the blue, and millions of miles from home, astronaut Captain Charles’ spaceship comes crashingdown right in the middle of a family barbecue! Unaware of his surroundings, Chuck is reveling in his "BigMoment"; he plants his flag triumphantly before realizing he's not alone. Turning, he sees Planet 51's greenskinned inhabitants staring back at him bemused! In a panic he flees, bumping into many of theskinned inhabitants staring back at him bemused! In a panic he flees, bumping into many of thepanicked natives who find this "alien" creature equally as frightening.

He takes refuge in the planetarium where Lem works and though their initial meeting is fraught with thekind of calamity that ensues when alien meets alien, they strike up a friendship. Lem agrees to help Chuckget back to his ship before it returns to earth without him but they'll have to outrun and outwit the paranoidPlanet 51 Army who are determined to capture Chuck. It'll take Lem, his friends, an excitable but trustypathfinder vehicle, Rover and a pair of not-so-bright Planet 51 soldiers to help them reach Chuck’s ship!pathfinder vehicle, Rover and a pair of not-so-bright Planet 51 soldiers to help them reach Chuck’s ship! HYPE Magazine is giving you the chance to win one of 5 packs valued at $140 containing aFamily In-season Pass for 4, valid nationally at any participating location, t-shirt, cup, yoyo,

key ring, table mat, fridge magnets, cd bag & poster!TO WIN JUST DRAW A CHARACTER FROM PLANET 51!

Send it in by Dec 17 to Kids Hype, PO Box 759, Edge Hill QLD 4870 or email it to info@kidshype.au

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WIN a Mount’n’ride Adventures half day KIDS horseriding session (including lunch).

TTo go in the draw for this prize name 2 movies, books or tv shows that has horse/s as the stars. Send your entries in by 17th Dec.Kids Hype PO BOX 759, Edgehill or email it to info@kidshype.com.au

Mount-N-Ride Adventures Lot 212 Irvin Access, Little Mulgrave Gordonvale Ph. 4056 5406

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By Nikki Lowmass - Nikki the Clown and Children’s entertainerNikki and Bron both agree being involved with children’s entertainment is definitely a fun and satisfying job; it is never dull and there are always plenty of smiles to go round!

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Hi to all you fun-loving kids! I haverecently become a puppeteer andI love it because it is both creativeand educational. The story of ‘TheLost Puppy’ is a puppet show abouta Prince who has lost his belovedpuppy and goes searching for him.puppy and goes searching for him.Along the way he meets a Fairmaiden, Buckets the Clown, aFriendly Dragon and various animals.

Have you ever wondered how apuppet can juggle or make a flowerdisappear? Well it can be done witha little imagination and ingenuity. Ina little imagination and ingenuity. In‘The lost Puppy’ puppet show,Buckets the Clown actually jugglescolourful pom-poms, which areattached to wire and string.

He can also make his yellow flower disappear by throwing a handkerchiefover it! - He is a puppet after all. Bookover it! - He is a puppet after all. Bookme for your next party and meet allthe characters! See you at the show!Jeni

Lets Meet Jenny!

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Cairns holistic GP and qualified school teacher, Dr Chrystelle Anthony, assists people, includingstudents and school staff, to build confidence, self-esteem and to feel happier with their lives.Holidays can be a good time to chill-out and kick back and, because life is less pressured then,it can be easier to get clear about what would most help everyday life be easier, whether atschool or in other settings.

“Holidays are a good time to reflect on goals and direction in life”, says Dr Anthony, who istrained in psychotherapies including counseling, hypnotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapytrained in psychotherapies including counseling, hypnotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy(CBT), as well as herbal medicine and conventional general practice modalities. “Some clientshave been bullied at school or work, others are stressed about studies, exams, assignments orworkplace expectations”.

“Just talking about worries with an understanding professional can be helpful to clients”,continues Dr Anthony, “and some benefit from a programme geared to their particularsituation. Knowing that there is help available and that they are not the only one with a givenproblem can be very helpful, too”, she adds. “Don’t suffer in silence … help is at hand”,problem can be very helpful, too”, she adds. “Don’t suffer in silence … help is at hand”,Dr Anthony notes. “The websites youthbeyondblue, beyondblue and reachout are veryinformative and helpful”, she adds. Appointments with Dr Anthony are available on 4052 7607.

(No Multi-sports madness between Christmas and the New Year)

Every School Holidays:Wednesdays, Thursdays& Fridays from 1pm to 3pm

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Pelicans in Paradise is the ultimate recreation hub forfamilies. Swimming, Adventure Park and Mini-Golf! Theplayground is perfect for toddlers through to early teens,the kids will love the Queenslander style cubby houses,ropes courses, jumping mats, swings and all thetraditional playground equipment.

Mini-golf is sure to be a hit with older children and adults. Mini-golf is sure to be a hit with older children and adults. The course takes around 45 minutes to complete andis the perfect activity to include in events or specialoccasions. If you feel like cooling down after all thatphysical activity head to the swimming pool, not onlycan you enjoy swimming and relaxing in the pool, youcan also learn to swim. C Me Swim has established itsnorthern beaches headquarters at Paradise Palms andnorthern beaches headquarters at Paradise Palms andis now offering a full range of learn to swim courses fordifferent age groups as well as individual tuition.

Pelicans in Paradise is close by the clubhouse so mumand dad can relax with a drink and the kids can fill upwith something yummy from the family friendly 59 Restaurant and Bar. It is an ideal venue to celebrate a party or special occasion; birthday parties start from as little as $10 per person. There are also great locals membership packages which give unlimited access toThere are also great locals membership packages which give unlimited access toeverything during a 12 month period or you can do a day visit. Take a look below:

Pool and Play package. $149 a year for 2 adults and upto 3 chn. It includes access to the lap pool and access to theadventure playground.

Pool, Play and Putt Package. $199 per year for 2 adults & upto 3 chn. This package includes access to the lap pool,access to the adventure playground and access to unlimited mini golf.

Daily Playground entry. Each child only $2 (includes lap pool entry). Adults complimentary when supervising children.Daily Lap Pool entry. Daily Lap Pool entry. Family $10 (2 adults & 3 chn) or Adults $10 and children $2 (includes playground entry)Daily Pool, Playground & Mini Golf. Family $35 (2 adults & 3 chn) or Adults $12 and children $10Contact the friendly team at Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club for more information on 4059 9999.

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It is always a good idea to review your financial situation at least every few years. Most of usput our car in for a regular service or visit the Dentist at least once a year, so what is moreimportant – car, teeth or your family’s financial health?

The Financial Fitness Health Checklist below takes less time than a kettle to boil. See if anythingrefers to you. If so and you haven’t sought professional advice, then you are due for a visit:

□ Debt Level Moved Up or Down□ Debt Interest Rate Coming Out of Term□ Debt Interest Rate Coming Out of Term□ Altered Income Level□ Different Marital Status or Financial Relationship□ Movement in Wealth or Asset Levels□ New Occupation□ Financial Dependants/Children Situation Changed□ Inheritance Received□ Planning to Pass Inheritance to Kids□ Planning to Pass Inheritance to Kids□ Selling a Business/Farm□ Term Deposit Due/Coming Out of Term□ Starting New Business Venture or Structure□ Taking on a New Business Partner□ Changed Place of Employment□ Unsure if Using Income/Assets Efficiently□ Altered Smoking Status□ Altered Smoking Status□ Focused Towards Accumulation□ Planning for Retirement

While far from a complete list, the above givesyou an idea of areas that everyday Australiansreceive professional advice to better theirfinancial situation. Doesn’t your family deservea better opportunity?a better opportunity?

Kindly Supplied by KIB Financial Planning, 606 Bruce Highway, Woree, Ph 40 548 322

□ Concerned on Level of Tax Paid□ No Clear Financial Direction□ Consolidating Superannuation Amounts□ Selling Property/Shares/Assets□ Buying Property/Shares/Assets□ Unclear What Investments to Make□ Preparing Your Will□ Preparing Your Will□ Planning for Guardians for Children in Will□ Interested in Salary Sacrifice□ Uncertain Family’s Finances From Loss of Work□ Inadequate Life Insurance for Raising Children□ Believe Insurance Premiums Too High□ Ambiguous Share Portfolio□ Planning for Children’s Education□ Planning for Children’s Education□ Increasing the Farm Operation□ Passing the Farm down to Children□ Self Managed Superannuation Fund Advice

The Far North Queendsland Youth Assistance Fund can assist students with tertiary education scholarships for those commencing or continuing their tertiary studies in 2010. The scholarship applications are assessed by a “merit and means test” process and are provided to assist youth to achieve their goals in their chosen field.

Applications can be obtained from the Fund’s website at fnqyaf.org.au. Or call on 4051 6590. Applications close 31 December 2009.

The fund has assisted Ashleigh Lawrence, a 3rd year law student at JCU Cairns

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