Talk goes to script

THE Maleny Players were excited to have Australia’s best known and widely performed playwright at the Playhouse this morning for a talk and Q& A session about the art of play writing and his experiences in doing this.

Week Beginning August 15

Scorpio

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

Relaxing the tendency toward judgment isn’t easy for Scorpions. But there’s no need to abandon your standards, just follow the planetary prompt of this week’s Mars and be willing to investigate (one of your superpowers) a wider, more diverse and delightfully different range of characters to interact with.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Your planet ruler Jupiter stimulates ambitions, while the planet Saturn affects concrete action. Jupiter’s expansive, Saturn restrictive. Jupiter talks the talk, Saturn walks the walk. Jupiter influences what we believe in, Saturn what we actually do. This week’s about getting these complementary energies in synch.

Capricorn

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

Forget trying to do everything yourself because you already know that can lead to resentment, which never works for anyone, including you. When the August 16 new moon invites some of your less exercised talents to flower, even though you’re busy, focus less on work, more on enjoying what makes you happy.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

After an absence of two years, Mars, in your zodiac zone of intimacy and shared resources, could get emotionally intense. In which case, Mars suggests that as an air sign you destress with your favorite al fresco exercise: bike rides to the beach, yoga in the park, laps in the pool, just walking or sitting...

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

The current Venus retrograde encourages introspection and revision around relationships, what you value, how you make and spend money, what you find aesthetically pleasing. Think of this as changing gears, and make the process as pleasurable as you can – which, being a Pisces, is plenty.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

You have so much stage presence this week, making a memorable impression won’t be difficult. Take advantage of Mars on the march through your work-and-service sector for the next fortnight to start shaping your visionary plans into something you can touch, taste or take to the bank.

Maleny Players Kim Zwalf, who invited David to come along, introduced him to the audience, many of whom are keen to write plays or have already started their writing journey.

Following lunch, five Maleny Players members who have written and directed plays, Christine, Rob, Andrew, Sharon and President and writer, Andrew Robjohn also talked about ‘Page to Stage’ which he and Christine introduced to the Players last year and encouraged the audience to become involved in writing, performing and directing.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

With expansive Jupiter and progressive Uranus in Taurus energizing a makeover of habits, style, address or attitude, whatever the status quo has been up until now, this week is likely to see changes made. And with midweek new moon in your home zone, this could be your starting point.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

Geminis thrive on stimulation, and this week isn’t short on supplying it. But stay mindful when sharing with friends, family or colleagues that differences of opinion could heat up suddenly and unexpectedly. In which case, it may be best to call time out for prickly feelings to simmer down.

Cancer

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

The lunar lift of new moon on 16 August is all about revelry: sharing what you have to offer, letting that whimsical Crab out to play. So, what if you can’t sing, draw or have two left feet, the point is to dive in, unleash your creativity and find at least one thing to celebrate about yourself.

Oral health tips to keep your pearls all white

DENTISTS have introduced an extensive set of fresh oral health guidelines as part of Dental Health Week.

The 11-point oral health charter, funded by the Australian Dental Association, encompasses vaping, flossing, alcohol use, mouthguard application, and the recommended age for a child’s inaugural dentist visit.

Titled “Oral Health Messages for Australia - a National Consensus Statement,” the updated recommendations supersede the 2009 version and align with current scientific insights.

This move aims to synchronise oral health advocacy efforts among Australian healthcare professionals.

The revised directives are the result of a year-long project led by the University of Melbourne, involving around 70 experts from dentistry, medicine, policy-making, and other related fields.

Dr Mihiri Silva, Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne’s Dental School, emphasised the need to address contemporary practices like vaping and alcohol use in the updated guidelines.

The recommendations stress the connection between oral and overall health.

They cover various aspects, including avoiding free sugars in diets, maintaining oral hygiene, using custom mouthguards during sports, scheduling regular dental check-ups, and recognising the negative impact of smoking and alcohol on oral health.

Astrid first came to work at Beerwah Active Physio in November 2019 after an army career spanning 18 years, including 5 years as a Physiotherapist Officer in Brisbane.

She has extensive experience in complex musculoskeletal, sports and orthopaedic physiotherapy with a particular interest in sports and exercise related conditions.

Chloe and George are enthusiastic,