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History of the Most Famous Christmas Carols
It’s that magical time of year again where houses are donning Christmas lights, decorations are everywhere you look and all you hear at the shops are Christmas carols. But, have you ever thought as to how Christmas Carols came to be? Here are three of the most famous Christmas carols and their history. A beautiful carol about a new baby born on a calm silent night. The lyrics were originally written in German as “Stille Nacht” by a young priest named Joseph Mohr in 1816 after the Napoleonic wars.
History of the Most Famous Christmas Carols
By: Micaela Aboody It’s that magical time of year again where houses are donning Christmas lights, decorations are everywhere you look and all you hear at the shops are Christmas carols. But, have you ever thought as to how Christmas Carols came to be? Here are three of the most famous Christmas carols and their history. A beautiful carol about a new baby born on a calm silent night.
History of the Most Famous Christmas Carols
By: Micaela Aboody It’s that magical time of year again where houses are donning Christmas lights, decorations are everywhere you look and all you hear at the shops are Christmas carols. But, have you ever thought as to how Christmas Carols came to be? Here are three of the most famous Christmas carols and their history. Silent Night A beautiful carol about a new baby born on a calm silent night.
History of the Most Famous Christmas Carols - Juice 107.3
It’s that magical time of year again where houses are donning Christmas lights, decorations are everywhere you look and all you hear at the shops are Christmas carols. But, have you ever thought as to how Christmas Carols came to be? Here are three of the most famous Christmas carols and their history. Silent Night A beautiful carol about a new baby born on a calm silent night.
History of the Most Famous Christmas Carols
Have you thought about where Christmas carols originated? We searched the history of ‘Silent Night’, ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘Joy to the World’. By Micaela AboodyThursday 15 Dec 2022ChristmasReading Time: 3 minutes It’s that magical time of year again where houses are donning Christmas lights, decorations are everywhere you look and all you hear at the shops are Christmas carols. But, have you ever thought as to how Christmas Carols came to be?
Riding Across the Australian Outback to Help Sick Kids
92.9 Voice FM is proudly supported by: “It was my first time doing The Great Australian Ride, I had never heard of it before,” Mr Howard said. He said that within a week of meeting the man in charge of the ride he was signed up and kitted with a bike for the outback. “Within a week I was registered, paid for it and finished up work and then planned a charity event. It was pretty incredible and it happened so quickly,” he said.
The Christmas Light Suburbs of Sydney
A festive – and free – activity to do with family and friends in the lead up to Christmas is to drive or walk around streets and suburbs of Sydney where homeowners have gone all out and lit up their homes like a Christmas tree. There may already be a Christmas lights’ location you visit annually but if you don’t know where to head then here are just a handful of the places to enjoy a lovely summer’s evening stroll, in no particular order.
Riding Across the Australian Outback to Help Sick Kids
Carl Howard joined The Great Australian Ride for the first time and raised nearly $10,000 for a children’s hospital foundation. By Micaela AboodyMonday 5 Dec 2022Inspirational StoriesReading Time: 2 minutes Quitting your job and riding a motorbike 7200km across the Australian outback isn’t a challenge everyone is willing to take on.
Top 10 Christmas Light Locations on the Gold Coast - Juice 107.3
Christmas is a fun and exciting time of year with some of the most beautiful light displays here are our top 10 for the Gold Coast. Upper Coomera and Coomera Coomera is said to be the best place for those who absolutely love Christmas lights with everything from several houses adorned with Christmas lights and huge Christmas trees. 2.
Riding Across the Australian Outback to Help Sick Kids - Juice 107.3
Carl Howard joined The Great Australian Ride for the first time and raised nearly $10,000 for a children’s hospital foundation. By Micaela AboodyThursday 1 Dec 2022NewsReading Time: 2 minutes Quitting your job and riding a motorbike 7200km across the Australian outback isn’t a challenge everyone is willing to take on.
Global Hunger is at All-Time High, Says Compassion Australia
Over the last year, global food insecurity has reached an all-time high with the rising inflation, COVID-19 and the Russia and Ukraine war having worldwide impacts. Child development organisation Compassion Australia sponsors children in 25 countries, however, this year they are putting plans into action in the hope of solving the global food crisis, while they say the solution is still within reach.
Global Hunger is at All-Time High, Says Compassion Australia
Over the last year, global food insecurity has reached an all-time high with the rising inflation, COVID-19 and the Russia and Ukraine war having worldwide impacts. Child development organisation Compassion Australia sponsors children in 25 countries, however, this year they are putting plans into action in the hope of solving the global food crisis, while they say the solution is still within reach.
Deforestation to Reforestation: An Agronomist Helping the Planet
Always having a passion for the environment since a child, World Vision Australia’s senior action advisor Tony Rinaudo discovered an environmental regeneration system saving developing countries from poverty and starvation. The Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration system (FMNR) was developed in the early 1980s, pioneered by Mr Rinaudo in Niger during the 1983 famine – it has been used worldwide ever since.
Deforestation to Reforestation: An Agriculturalist Helping the Planet One Tree at a Time - Juice 107.3
Always having a passion for the environment since a child, World Vision Australia’s senior action advisor Tony Rinaudo discovered an environmental regeneration system saving developing countries from poverty and starvation. The Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration system (FMNR) was developed in the early 1980s, pioneered by Mr Rinaudo in Niger during the 1983 famine – it has been used worldwide ever since.
Deforestation to Reforestation: An Agriculturalist Helping the Planet One Tree at a Time
Always having a passion for the environment since a child, World Vision Australia’s senior action advisor Tony Rinaudo discovered an environmental regeneration system saving developing countries from poverty and starvation. The Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration system (FMNR) was developed in the early 1980s, pioneered by Mr Rinaudo in Niger during the 1983 famine – it has been used worldwide ever since.
It’s Not Too Late to Help Charities Helping the Homeless Keep Warm This Winter - Juice 107.3
This winter has said to be one of the coldest in decades and being out in the chilly weather would be extra tough if you’ve only got a sleeping bag and a few personal belongings to your name. Unfortunately, the rising cost of rentals and houses, decline of work opportunities, family and domestic violence, mental health and unexpected life changes are some of the main issues that are causing high rates of homelessness.
It's Not Too Late to Help Charities Helping the Homeless Keep Warm This Winter
United Hands of Hope and Mission Australia’s Missionbeat are just two of the charities assisting the homeless this winter. By Micaela AboodyFriday 22 Jul 2022Social JusticeReading Time: 3 minutes This winter has said to be one of the coldest in decades and being out in the chilly weather would be extra tough if you’ve only got a sleeping bag and a few personal belongings to your name.
Wear Your PJs to Work to Support Children in Foster Care - Juice 107.3
The Pyjama Foundation is encouraging everyone to wear their pyjamas for National Pyjama day to help support children in foster care. By Micaela AboodyThursday 21 Jul 2022Social JusticeReading Time: 3 minutes Cozy pyjamas on, fluffy slippers on and your dressing gown on while you’re at work or school sounds like something we only dream about doing – until working from home was introduced.
50 Years Since Christian Hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ Topped the UK Charts
92.9 Voice FM is proudly supported by: The Song’s Beginnings English poet and Anglican clergyman John Newton originally wrote the words to Amazing Grace in 1772, while the Christian hymn was official published in 1779. The words relate to Newton’s personal life as someone who supported slave trading before finding himself in a situation where he needed God’s help, which gave him a new perspective on life leading him to write the words of Amazing Grace.
50 Years Since Christian Hymn 'Amazing Grace' Topped the UK Charts
Well-known Christian hymn 'Amazing Grace' became the No.1 hit in England for five weeks in 1972. By Micaela AboodyWednesday 29 Jun 2022MusicReading Time: 2 minutes It is hard to find a person who hasn’t heard Amazing Grace. The well-known tune has been played at countless services worldwide, with many cover versions created and performed and, now, the moving song celebrates 50 years since it was the UK’s best selling single.
Rare Cancer Survivor Turns Life Around by Training for Cycle Challenge
After a shock diagnosis of Chorodial Melanoma – a rare highly aggressive cancer in the eye – in October last year, Andre Brocklebank had two choices after his surgery and radiation last December: go on living life as normal or make some important life changes. While in hospital Mr Brocklebank discovered an inspiring Ted Talk by Martin Inderbitzin on his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, he decided to take on a triathlon to boost his fitness while going through chemotherapy.
Rare Cancer Survivor Turns Life Around by Training for Cycle Challenge - Juice 107.3
After a shock diagnosis of Chorodial Melanoma – a rare highly aggressive cancer in the eye – in October last year, Andre Brocklebank had two choices after his surgery and radiation last December: go on living life as normal or make some important life changes. While in hospital Mr Brocklebank discovered an inspiring Ted Talk by Martin Inderbitzin on his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, he decided to take on a triathlon to boost his fitness while going through chemotherapy.
Could You Survive Off the Same Rations as a Refugee?
92.9 Voice FM is proudly supported by: He uses the challenge as a lesson, for the kids he teaches, of people in the world who don’t have the freedom that we do in Australia – they have to leave their homes to create better lives for their families.
She’s A Crowd: Making Cities Safer for Women Around the World
By: Micaela Aboody Sharing a story you haven’t felt comfortable telling before and realising you’re supported – and believed – is one of the most important steps in healing, and a crowd-mapping platform is changing the game. CEO and founder of She’s A Crowd Zoe Condliffe explained she started the organisation in 2018 to encourage women who have been sexually assaulted, street harassed or experienced gender-based violence to share their stories.
Christian Pop Duo For King & Country Make K-Love Fan Awards History
Grammy Award winning and Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) platinum-selling artists For King & Country have gained three more awards to add to their K-Love Fan Awards collection. The K-Love Fan Awards, which bring together some of the biggest names in Christian music, sports, books and movies with their fans for a big night of Christian entertainment, took place at the Nashville Grand Ole Opry House on Sunday 29 May.
She's A Crowd: Making Cities Safer for Women Around the World
She's A Crowd allows sexual assault survivors to safely share their stories and collects data to prevent assault cases in the future. By Micaela AboodyFriday 27 May 2022LifeReading Time: 2 minutes Sharing a story you haven’t felt comfortable telling before and realising you’re supported – and believed – is one of the most important steps in healing, and a crowd-mapping platform is changing the game.
Could You Survive Off the Same Rations as a Refugee? – Hope 103.2
It’s a challenge that gives you the opportunity to understand what life is like for someone as a refugee. Act For Peace’s Ration Challenge aims to raise awareness and funds to provide food, clothes, shelter and medicine to the 84 million refugees who have been forced to flee their home due to war. Australian school teacher Stephen Spiteri is taking up this year’s challenge to survive off the same rations as a refugee for a week – it will be his fourth year in a row.
Mental Health Monday: Hope
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Co-founder of The Marriage Co. Jason Dawkins spoke with Elerrina and Jodie about Hope and keeping that hope alive. Pastor, Youth Worker and Co-founder of The Marriage Co., Jason Dawkins, talks with Elerrina and Jodie about Hope and ways to keep that hope alive. Jason begins by explaining hope is something we all need and the hopeless feeling is the feeling we’ve all had through the the last couple of years with Covid and lockdowns.
Josh Setterfield's New Single Better Off
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Last Friday local country singer Josh Setterfield joined Elerrina and Jodie to talk about and play his new single ‘Better Off’. Last Friday Josh Setterfield released his new single Better Off and joined Elerrina and Jodie in the studio to talk about it and what he’s been up to. Since last having him in the studio, and releasing his last single Right About Now – which got 1 million streams – Josh has been on tour with The Wolfe Brothers and Casey Barnes.
Mental Health Monday: Riding Your Anxiety Trigger
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Co-founder of The Marriage Co. Jason Dawkins spoke with Elerrina about anxiety and how we can work our way through triggers of anxiety. Pastor, Youth Worker and Co-founder of The Marriage Co., Jason Dawkins, talks with Elerrina about the most common mental illness in Australia today; anxiety. Jason starts off by explaining how we should ride the trigger of anxiety and work our way through it and relating it to todays pandemic.
'New Year New Me' Goals with Jason Dawkins
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Co-founder of The Marriage Co. Jason Dawkins spoke with Elerrina about scrapping Plan B and sticking to Plan A coming into the new year for the first segment of Mental Health Mondays for 2022. Youth Worker, Pastor and Co-founder of The Marriage Co., Jason Dawkins spoke with Elerrina about mental health and coming into the new year. Jason jumps straight into the conversation of encouraging people to “blow up their Plan B”.
Fri-Yay Live: Jacob Lee
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: At the end of last year, Jacob Lee, joined Elerrina and Jodie as their very last guest for Fri-Yay Live 2021 talking about his new EP. Gold Coast Pop singer-songwriter, Jacob Lee, joined Elerrina and Jodie for their last ever Fri-Yay Live for 2021 talking about his new EP that was meant to be an album. He explains he’s been holding his album, coming out in 2023, “ransom” for almost half a year.
Fri-Yay Live: Matt Cornell
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Matt Cornell joined Elerrina and Jodie on Fri-Yay Live talk about his new single with Mike Carr and plays one of his own songs ‘My Soundtrack’. Country singer, Matt Cornell, explains he has always been around the music industry all his life with his mum and dad always singing and touring. “I just feel like the music business picked me instead of me picking it,” Matt said.
Amy Sheppard Talks About How Dangerous Body Image Apps Can Be
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Amy Sheppard from Brisbane pop group Sheppard joined Elerrina and Jodie to talk all things body image and her new song ‘The Reasons Why’ written for her wedding day. Amy Sheppard, who is 1/3 of the Aussie pop group Sheppard, caught up with Elerrina and Jodie to talk all about body image. Elerrina explains how she saw a video by Amy on her Instagram about how you can change what your entire body looks like with just a few clicks.
Juicey News: Therapy Dog ‘Brightens Day’ for Aged Care Residents
By Micaela Aboody They’re known as man’s best friend and that it what Stanley the therapy dog is for all the residents at Carinity Cedarbrook Aged Care community. Carinity Cedarbrook’s Diversional Therapist, Julianne, explains 4 year old Stanley was her fathers dog and after her father passed away she took care of Stanley taking him into work with her. “I thought he’d make a great therapy dog cause he’s little and he’s just so attached to all the residents,” she said.
Juicey News: Adventurous Great-Great Grandmother Turns 100
By Micaela Aboody Living to 100 is something most of us would love to do and Jean has done just that, from growing up as the second youngest of 10 kids on a farm to climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge for her 80th birthday. Jean celebrated her 100th birthday on October 4th and has reflected on her childhood. “My favourite thing was bike riding and I had friends who would join me for long weekend rides and when I was in my 30s I took up golf and I loved it and I did get a hole in one,” she said.
Fully Sick Adventures: Cooly Eco Adventures
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: This weeks Fully Sick adventure took Elerrina and Jodie under the sea to swim with some humpback whales with Cooly Eco Adventures. Good Taste Brekky’s Fully Sick Adventures segment sees hosts Elerrina and Jodie trying a family-friendly activity on the Gold Coast every week. Elerrina and Jodie had so much fun swimming with some whales this week for their Fully Sick Adventure with Cooly Eco Adventures.
Juicey News: Gold Coast Dad Runs Half Marathons for to Raise Awareness for Epilepsy
By Micaela Aboody Epilepsy is something no one should have to go through, especially a child. 1 and a half year old Sofi has a rare form of epilepsy where she has prolonged seizures. Her dad, Rafael, explains it was really hard for him and his wife as they didn’t know much about epilepsy. “Try to find understand more about it, try to find more information, try to find the right support for us and our family and especially for sofi to give her the best future she can have,” he said.
Juicey News: Epilepsy Qld Hold Their Walk For Epilepsy Event Throughout October
By Micaela Aboody Walk for Epilepsy is currently the biggest epilepsy event and this year is the first time it has become a national event. CEO for Epilepsy Queensland, Chris Dougherty, explains the virtual event aims to encourage people to get out of the house and walk for a good cause.
Juicey News: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Show Their True Colours
By Micaela Aboody Australian Red Cross Lifeblood are bringing more art and colour into the world through 6 different bandage designs. Kristy, from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, explains they teamed up with 6 artists again this year for their True Colours Campaign.
Fri-Yay Live: Jem Cassar-Daley
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Jem Cassar-Daley joined Elerrina and Jodie in the studio to play her newly released single ‘Changes’ and talk about her music journey. Jem Cassar-Daley, daughter of Australian Country singer Troy Cassar-Daley, explains from a young age she and her family have always played music together. “We jammed in the house and around the kitchen table and it’s been the for front of our lives,” Jem said.
Molly's Wildlife Warriors
By Micaela Aboody We first heard from 7-year-old Molly Wright when she was asked to present a TED talk and became the youngest to present a TED talk. Now she is embarking on a new adventure – Molly Wildlife Warriors The Next Generation. Elerrina and Jodie had Molly join them in the studio for Good Taste Brekky to talk all about it. Molly explains her mum, Ally, heard about an open day at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and decided to find out more about it.
What to Say if Your Kids Want to Watch 'Squid Game'
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Dr Justin Coulson talks about Squid Game and if it’s OK to be viewed by our kids. It’s the recent TV series that everyone has been talking about, Squid Game, but is it alright for our kids to watch? Dr Justin Coulson, from Happy Families and a parenting expert, joined Elerrina and Jodie to talk about the current popular Korean TV series on Netflix, Squid Game, and whether it is something our kids can watch.
Juicey News: Variety Qld Run Inclusion Sports Day for Kids
By Micaela Aboody For the first time as a program, Variety Queensland are holding their Activate Inclusion Sports Day for kids with disabilities to try out different types of sports. Variety QLD Support Manager, Angela Haines, explains it aims to provide those with a disability more opportunities to try a sport they may not have had the chance to before.
Juicey News: Loud Shirt Day Raises Awareness of Young Kids With Hearing Difficulty
By Micaela Aboody Hear and Say are a charity that provide world class hearing technology and spoken language therapy for young kids to help them listen, hear and speak. The Director of Marketing for Hear and Say, Lorelle, explains Loud Shirt Day is next Friday and is to help raise funds and awareness of giving the gift of sound to children in QLD. “Everyone can rock their loudest attire in their workplace or school or community group,” she said.
Fri-Yay Live: Georgia and Will Hoareau
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: Elerrina and Jodie had Georgia Hoareau back in the studio to perform her newly released single “17” along with her brother Will. Georgia has been on the show with Elerrina and Jodie before, but not for a long time and she shared what she’s been up to. “I’ve had a few gigs here and there and I’ve been recording a few things,” Georgia said. Turning 18 this weekend, Jodie asked how she got into music at such a young age.
Fully Sick Adventures: Paradise Country
By Micaela Aboody TLDR: This week’s Fully Sick Adventure had Elerrina and Jodie hanging out with some meerkats at Paradise Country. Good Taste Brekky’s Fully Sick Adventures segment sees hosts Elerrina and Jodie trying a family-friendly activity on the Gold Coast every week. This week Elerrina and Jodie enjoyed a little bit of paradise in the country with some cute little meerkats at Paradise Country that had Elerrina in happy tears.
Juicey News: How Willow Heard Her Parents Voices for the First Time at 10-Months-Old
By Micaela Aboody 21-Month-old Willow was born deaf and diagnosed with Congenital CMV – an infection transferred from mother to baby during pregnancy – she hasn’t been able to hear anything until about a year ago. Willow’s Mum, Ami, explains she heard about Hear and Say through a friend and is very grateful for their support and providing Willow with hearing aids and teaching her to speak.
Juicey News: Horse Whispering Youth Program Helping Kids Learn Essential Life Skills
By Micaela Aboody Most of us talk to our pets and animals from time to time, however the Horse Whispering Youth Program (HWYP) helps kids learn essential life skills when interacting with the horses. Co-founder of The Horse Whispering Youth Program, Glenys, explains the program started almost 14 years ago when she met Sue.
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