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Rwas a dark and dingy little place with all sorts of "stuff" sitting about helter-skelter, and had that peculiar smell of old and worn?
As Bruce McMahon points out this month, there was a certain social stigma attached to them in those days. Gradually stock was pulled into line and the humble op shop has become more like a boutique or department store. And some have become more expensive than budget stores.
Having never been averse to popping into an op shop to see what little treasures may be hiding within, I can attest to still having a few items found among the bargains over the past few decades. They are a great source of
books and jigsaw puzzles in particular.
Recently, I'm hearing that some op shops are over-pricing, not getting the turnover and refusing to accept more stock, which defeats the purpose somewhat and is not quite in the spirit intended when the idea first came up.
In any event, if you are planning to downsize, the good old op shops are a golden opportunity to give treasured items a new lease on life.
Also this month, we introduce a new column from Charlie Griffiths, author of Runaway Retiree, which challenges Baby Boomers to carry their ‘70s spirit into their present lives and do their best work in their 70s. His column explores the flipside of retirement.
And finally, readers have been very kind in not pointing out the front cover typo in our 100th edition, or perhaps (she writes wistfully) you didn't notice it.
After turning out typo-free front pages for 99 months, I allowed a gremlin to sneak into a heading on the front cover last month. I have plenty of excuses, but the bottom line is that I missed it and hope you did too.
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It’s the shopping that keeps on giving – to churches, charities and savvy shoppers. BRUCE McMAHON heads out to investigate the changing character of our op shops.
At a Lifeline op shop in Brisbane’s west, Cathie Brauer is looking for Elton John paraphernalia for an upcoming trivia night theme.
She’s been op-shopping for all manner of bits and pieces since high school, and has a browse about once a month.
“Clothes, things for home, toys for the daughter – didn’t want to buy expensive ones these just going to trash,” Cathie says.
“Sometimes it’s not buying something, it’s just actually seeing it and going ‘oh, Mum had one of those’. It’s a bit of a pastime.”
Australia’s Salvos Stores today resell more than 40 million items each year, helping the Salvation Army provide more than 1.8 million sessions of care annually.
The biggest and busiest of Queensland’s Salvation Army op shops is the Red Hill store which dates back to the 1970s and has some 750,000 transactions a year plus a customer loyalty card for discounts.
The sprawling department store, and a donations depot, has 12 paid staff and up to 30 volunteers.
average, each of us disposes of 93 per cent of these textiles. That means only 7 per cent are recycled which suggests that 6000kg of clothing is dumped in landfill every 10 minutes.
A move toward sustainable fashion, recycling frocks and textiles, means many op shops now include a vintage fashion corner – while “vintage” may be loosely interpreted in some areas, this movement helps save landfill.
It is not all about re-purposing.
Reviva Noosa, the recycling shop alongside the rubbish tip at Doonan, helps divert some 500 tonnes of waste from landfill for reuse each year while offering opportunities to locals through jobs and training.
Stacked with “treasures” from books to bricks, fashion accessories to fence posts, Reviva is run by not-for-profit Resource Recovery Australia with the motto “waste to wages”.
“We get people who’ve been out of work for quite a while and give them a job, get them back on their feet,” says Reviva Noosa manager Mitchell McIntyre.
Once with an attached social stigma, opportunity shops are now the place for all, from environmentally-conscious recyclers to bargain-hunting fashionistas.
Elsewhere in the world, these shops are known as thrift, charity or goodwill shops. In Australia, in the 1920s, Melbourne’s Lady Milles Tallis apparently decided the outlets needed a more dignified name and coined the term
“opportunity shop”. Today there are hundreds of op shops around south-east Queensland, with some 200 in Brisbane alone and 90 across the Sunshine Coast. Some rely on donated goods; some are stocked with items saved from landfill. They range from hole-in-the-wall shops to sprawling stores where shelves are loaded with goods, from frocks to furniture, books to crockery. Shoppers come from all corners.
“By driving reuse through channels such as charity retail, like Salvos Stores, we have the opportunity to not only drive positive environmental outcomes but also positive social outcomes by raising funds to support those most vulnerable in our society,” national Salvos Stores director Matt Davis says.
So, op shopping is not just about helping folk in strife or the family purse, there’s also the business of helping the environment.
The Fashion Council reports that Australia is, per capita, the world’s second highest consumer of textiles and on
“We also employ people with a disability and people working out their community service.”
The five-year old shop sees a full demographic of customers, in particular with rising living costs.
“Post-Covid we’ve been pretty full on,” Mitchell says. “A lot more people are thinking about not throwing so much into landfill. There’s absolutely everything from building materials to a few boats, motorbikes, you name it. On a weekend a load of goods comes in and just goes straight out the door.”
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Goodwin suggests op shoppers stick to a budget, have cash – not all stores have EFTPOS – and remember just because something is cheap does not mean it’s a bargain.
“Before shopping at second-hand stores, have an idea of what you’re looking for and write a list,” Melissa notes. “Define your style. Rather than shopping haphazardly, look for clothes, accessories or decor items that match your style.”
She suggests taking time to browse, having an idea of prices and trying before buying.
“If unsure of whether to buy an item or not, then it’s a sure sign that it’s not the bargain for you. Avoid buyer’s remorse and put it back. On the other hand, if you love a piece, buy it. Chances are it won’t be there next time you come back.”
Council-run resource recovery centres bring in goods collected from a variety of facilities and kerbside cleanups, diverting hundreds of tonnes of household goods from landfill each year.
This system also reduces “donation dumping” – the heaping of low-quality goods outside second-hand stores.
In Brisbane, the Endeavour Foundation’s Treasure Trove shops, with paid and volunteer staff, are open Saturdays and Sundays. Items must be collected the same weekend to make room for fresh products arriving each week.
The stores tend to see a lot of household, or personal, items that have been replaced by new goods around Christmas. The post-Christmas, early New Year period is a good time for bargains, as is the end of the financial year.
Many businesses have unspent funds, or tax concessions at the end of the financial year and will purchase new items, which could mean an influx of office desks, chairs or stationary mid-year.
Endeavour staff today see a range of shoppers with more people realising value in “upcycling”. One customer furnished
her entire house with Trove items, spending about $1500 when new items would have cost around $25,000.
Proceeds from Treasure Troves help people with a disability. Endeavour Foundation, founded in 1951, supports adults with disability to live in safe and suitable homes, work in jobs that suit their abilities and goals, and to be active members of the community – it’s often looking for volunteers to help staff Treasure Troves.
St Vincent de Paul’s Vinnies op shops are seeing double digit sales growth every year says operations manager Drew Eide.
Sale proceeds from 154 outlets around the state contribute to services and support for vulnerable Queenslanders. The charity supplied $355 million in aid in the 2021-2022 financial year.
More customers are now younger with a more environmental focus.
“I always say we are no longer blue rinse and mothballs. We’re here to deliver a dignified shopping experience to cater to this ever-changing customer, and the new-found demand for recycled retail,”
Linda de Blasio, retail operations manager for a region from Deception Bay to Childers and west to Kingaroy, says Vinnies prefers face-to-face donations.
“When people bring it into the store it’s usually because they’re donating good things and it also gives us an opportunity to thank them,” she says.
There’s a steady stream of donations in her region, and sorting and pricing goods is constant. Vinnies’ stores have a pricing guide, while understanding areas such as Noosa will have higher-end, and higherpriced, goods than country areas.
And donors sometimes want to retrieve items.
“Like if the wife’s cleaned out the husband’s cupboard and there was something there, a prize possession he’s still wanting to wear. And there are accidents for people cleaning out a house and sending something that wasn’t supposed to go,” Linda says.
“We’ll try our hardest to get them back, but there’s the sheer volume and saying ‘it’s in a black garbage bag’ isn’t
much help when there are 50 million black garbage bags.”
Lifeline, a national charity, provides access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services for troubled Australians and relies on op shops and special events, such as Book Fest sales, to raise funds.
There are more than 120 Lifeline shops around Queensland offering a variety of clothing, “vintage revival threads”, bric-a-brac, furniture and household items for re-purposing plus some new homewares and accessories. Lifeline Queensland’s online op shop at shop. lifelineqld.org.au has more than 10,000 items in over 130 categories, with free Australia-wide shipping for sales over $58.
Waves of Kindness at Noosaville is among the busiest of the Sunshine Coast’s op shops and provides crisis intervention, clothing and household goods to disadvantaged and low-income earners.
Last financial year, the charity surpassed $500,000 in supporting the local community with goods and financial aid. Store manager Wendy Jordan says average monthly sales are around $130,000 to $150,000.
Waves of Kindness relies on 80 volunteers and 15 paid staff to sort and display items for repurposing. Goods, and sales proceeds are allocated through requests from agencies such as Anglicare and school chaplains, to help with household needs, paying bills or finding emergency accommodation.
“We’ve got customers who shop here every day – books, clothing, manchester, kitchen ware, furniture, jewellery, you name it,” Wendy says. “We don’t question why people are buying.”
As Frugal and Thriving blogger Melissa Goodwin writes: “Some days you may shop in second-hand stores and come out with booty, other days may see you leave empty-handed. The thrill of the hunt is part of the fun.”
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Thank you for the 100 editions of the magazine. Always a good read.
Thank you also that you have not gone digital. So many magazines are doing this and it is not always easy to read from a screen. Worse still not to be offered any option as has recently happened with National Seniors Australia.
Especially, I do enjoy the book reviews.
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First off, I love your magazine and can’t wait to see the next edition. You have a lot of interesting articles for those like us, who are on the cusp of retirement.
We have just reached retirement age, still working a couple of days a week, but winding down.
I was astounded at the article The Reality of Retirement (July), and how to handle the transition.
I am very lucky to be able to wind down my hours and move slowly into the next stage of my life, but I also volunteer a few days a week with driving people to appointments etc with both Suncare and Comlink, as well as having been heavily involved with the local Lions Club for over 16 years.
With each of these organisations I love being part of a team, but more importantly get a warm fuzzy feeling of giving back to the community.
Not once does this article suggest joining a similar organisation or volunteering opportunity to again be part of a team.
We may not get paid, but the comradeship and sense of belonging far outweigh and in fact assists those who may feel lost.
I would like to read more about what will I do when I retire instead of “woe is me”.
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YOUR TIME columnist Mocco Wollert has released a collection of her prize-winning poems on Amazon.
She says she chose the book’s title Juxtapositions because the poems cover many topics in various fields and show many different viewpoints.
The deeply personal poems take readers into her private world while her animal poems speak of a deep love of all creatures great and small.
Mocco’s words encompass nature, its beauty and despair.
As a grandmother and great-grandmother, her poems about children, are humorous and loving.
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I have seen many bridges, ornate ones spanning the Seine, old ones crossing the mighty Rhein. Their age and dignity touch my admiring, history loving brain.
Brisbane River bridges have gone directly to my heart. They are a friendly lot, charming, less daunting in their smallness. Even the great Story Bridge fits the river like a well-worn garment. On rainy nights the wet lights dress the river in tiaras.
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Amateur radio hobbyist and member of the Redcliffe Amateur radio Club STEVE CAMPBELL tells his story as a ham radio enthusiast.
In the late 1970s I was a truck driver doing courier work and acquired a 27mhz CB radio for my truck just as they were legalised, and had the licence call sign QAA 062.
I enjoyed the CB hobby for many years, making radio contacts all around Australia and overseas. We also exchanged QSL cards – these were like a post card which were sent to the person you spoke to to acknowledge the contact – and were highly sought after.
At this time, I lived in Deception Bay on the north side of Brisbane and ran a CB club called the Deception Bay Breakers.
At some point, my radio developed some issues as anything that is electronic will do, and I took it to a small electronics repairer, Aussie Communications, run by Bill Tomlinson who repaired radios.
I found out he was a ham radio operator and he told me there was a local club nearby.
The club welcomed me and with their assistance and encouragement, I studied and passed the licence test in 1994 to attain a standard licence. Six years later I sat the AOCP licence and attained my current call sign VK4SRC.
I joined the Redcliffe Radio Club 46 years ago and still participate in many and
varied club activities, such as the Jamboree of the Air with the Scouts, annual Hamfests which are our amateur flea markets, and our occasional car boot sales at the club grounds.
I purchased my first ham radio in 1994, which I have recently had serviced and repaired, and still use daily.
More recently, I purchased an ICOM 7300, a more modern high frequency radio which is also used daily.
How many radios does a ham radio hobbyist have? Never enough!
I still, after all these years, get great enjoyment from the hobby, exploring new methods of communication and talking to people around the world, as English is a second language to amateur radio operators. If you think this hobby would interest you, join us at Macfarlane Park, Klingner Rd, Kippa-Ring. Visit redclifferadioclub.org.au or follow on Facebook.
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promises at all. A child will make a promise convinced that he or she will keep it – I will not ever lie again, I will keep my room tidy, I will clean my teeth every day.
We all know that they have the best intentions but also that they will not be able to keep their promises. On the whole, no harm done.
In adulthood, promises are of far mor consequence.
There are situations where the keeping of a promise could mean the changing of lives, or not to keep a promise can lead to deep sadness and disappointment.
In the Middle Ages when a boy and girl was “hand-fasted” it was as good as being married.
not a good premise on which to build lifelong togetherness.
There are promises that probably should not be asked. During wars, to ask a soldier to promise to come back is ludicrous because it is a promise impossible to give, yet how many mothers have asked it?
Have you ever made promises to yourself? I have, many of them, and I have broken just as many.
I promised myself to never again get caught buying something advertised on TV, and then I purchased a totally useless hair appliance.
I often promise myself to relax but it does not happen too often in the roly-poly of daily life.
by Cheryl Lockwood
IN THE thesaurus, the word “promise” also means to vow, give a pledge, swear an oath – in general, the commitment to do something or not.
We all make promises, some are important, some are light-hearted; some are thoughtless and some are flippant.
Light-hearted ones are of no great consequences. We have all made promises. Some we kept; some we never even considered keeping.
We might have made a promise on the spur of the moment without thought of the consequences and the flippant ones, well, they probably weren’t real
The commitment was total and woe the person who broke that vow!
Those of us who married, have spoken our marriage vows sincerely, promising things like being faithful and to stick together ‘til death us do part.
Don’t take stick-together literally. It meant more being tolerant and holding on to the same values, being supportive and sharing situations good or bad. These promises, in today’s world, don’t seem to mean much.
I have actually heard young people say, “if it doesn’t work out, we’ll separate”. And this even before the wedding ceremony had taken place. To me that is
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The old, “my word is my bond” could well be better than making a promise.
Politicians live on promises they know they can’t keep. We live in a world where a promise has lost a lot of its power and a broken promise is often swept under the carpet.
May your promises be reasonable … so you can keep them.
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THE noise started in earnest around 6pm, though random explosions could be heard in the hours preceding.
It was July 1, Territory Day in the Northern Territory. It is also the one day in this country when it is legal for every man and his dog to buy and use fireworks. Really, most dogs aren’t so keen and many owners choose to sedate their canines for the night.
While not an official public holiday, Territory Day celebrates the day the NT put on big pants and stepped away from the rule of the commonwealth government. In 1978, a big shindig marked the occasion and Territorians have been celebrating ever since.
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Clearly, the rules are stretched further than the elastic on Grandma’s worn-out undies. Safety tips are issued which, at first, seem unnecessary.
“Do not hold fireworks in hand while lighting wick”. “Alcohol and fireworks don’t mix.” “Do not point fireworks at other people.” Who does this? Apparently, common sense does not apply to everyone.
For the emergency services, it means a busy night. While the night was young, we saw fire engines and police cars whizz past with lights and sirens. It’s possibly one of the most hectic, albeit interesting nights, for Darwin emergency services.
A few years back, it was reported, a person put a firework in his bottom and lit it, then suffered burns to his hand while trying to remove it. Quite frantically, I suspect. That incident also provided the NT News with a ripper headline involving the words cracker and clacker.
It was not my first Territory Day and now, with the little ears of grandchildren
to protect, I was happy to babysit while the rest of the family joined the fun (or complete bedlam) outside.
The following day, debris was everywhere. Sportsgrounds, a popular choice for safely launching fireworks, needed a clean-up in time for whatever match was scheduled. Gutters and footpaths remained littered for days.
Various injuries make the news and everyone questions whether allowing the public to play with explosives is a good idea. There was a reason bonfire or cracker night (or Guy Fawkes, depending where you’re from) was banned in this country in the 1970s.
Our family didn’t really partake in the tradition. I imagine Mum and Dad would have baulked at the idea of spending money on something just to set it alight. I do recall my older brothers setting off crackers at any time of the year.
In the NT, unused fireworks must be surrendered after the day and state borders are actually manned to stop fireworks being smuggled out. Despite the rules, fireworks still can be heard the next night and the next ... and the next.
In a world where real wars rage daily, it’s odd that we seem to enjoy blowing stuff up for fun.
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When dance cruises ruled the river
A night out on the town in Brisbane has come a long way since a “dance cruise” on the Brisbane River. LYNDA SCOTT looks back at the halcyon days of dancing and community singing on river vessels in the 1930s and ’40s.
And the Mirimar tradition lives on. After serving for 75 years, it was replaced by Mirimar II in 2009, honouring its rich history on the Brisbane River.
It’s a more comfortable trip on the 22m air-conditioned boat that takes locals and visitors to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, which is still a must-do Brissie experience.
Top speed is 20 knots, but the cruises usually travel at half that speed, allowing
passengers a 360-degree view of the river and the remarkable development along its banks that would have astounded those early revellers.
Operators say Mirimar II’s history is just beginning, and they hope it will last as long, and be as much loved, as its famous predecessor.
Lynda Scott is a volunteer at the Royal Historical Society of Queensland. Visit queenslandhistory.org
ASaturday or Wednesday night on board the Mirimar or its sister vessel the Mirabel was considered the height of sophistication, with “two hours dancing, good orchestra, community singing”, all for the price of 2/6 (25c).
From the archives of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, this 1938 photo of the Mandalayans dance band on the Mirabel conjures up a more innocent time.
Brisbaneites were encouraged to come on board and “escape the high temperatures and humidity and get away from the smoke and heat and dust of the city”.
The summertime cruises were so popular that Mirabel carrying 120 passengers, often had to be replaced by the Mirimar, a “palatial motor ship” carrying 300.
The Norman Wright-built vessel boasted two cabins – one for smokers and one for ladies, and a thoughtful “sootcatching device” so women passengers could wear white summer frocks “without the danger of them being ruined or disfigured by soot marks”.
The Mandalayans were popular entertainers playing a 50-50 program, half old time and half modern, as the vessel made its way through ‘’stretches of beautiful natural scenery”.
On a hot summer night, revellers danced and sang the entire 24km up the Brisbane River to Mandalay, a 7ha riverfront pleasure resort just past Lone Pine Sanctuary, with an open air cabaret “fanned by river breezes”.
There they spent an hour enjoying the dance hall before returning safely to Hayles Wharf at North Quay by 11pm after a healthy evening’s entertainment.
The good times on the river came to a halt in 1942. With the Japanese advancing on Australia, the Army took over both boats, painted them khaki, and used for them water transport.
After the war, both vessels enjoyed a comeback, but the cruises fell out of fashion after being part of the Brisbane social scene for more than half a century.
Recently, there has been a revival as cocktail cruises and party boats make the most of the river, with DJs and sophisticated sound systems rather than the wholesome singalongs of earlier days.
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It is a popular lament among those of a certain age that the art of reading has been lost among the younger generations. KAILAS ROBERTS discusses the benefits of getting into a good book.
When discussing reading, I am not talking about literacy per se – although there are some that would argue even this has been eroded throughout the modern era – but more the ability to deeply engage in the subject matter that is being read.
It is not only the enjoyment of such immersion in books or the like that is under threat, but also the brain benefits.
In his recent popular book, Stolen Focus, writer Johann Hari dedicates a whole chapter to the impact of the decline in deep reading upon our collective ability to pay attention. This cognitive skill, just like any other, benefits from practice, and suffers when it is neglected.
In a world where we are rewarded for quickly shifting from one thing to another (think Facebook and the like), we are equally dissuaded from spending too much time considering what we read.
But how else does reading stretch the brain, and why is it important?
Well, it certainly involves memory, including working memory. Holding one part of a book’s storyline in mind as you are directed elsewhere by the author, is necessary to fully understand the
narrative flow. Recalling the details of characters and preceding events, and how they all relate to each other is also important to derive the most enjoyment from the text.
Then, of course, there is the language element, being reminded of the meaning of words and how they fit together, and potentially being introduced to new and unusual ones. These things add to the richness of our lives and allow glimpses into the minds of others.
Diversity of experience, whether it be directly with other people or through their
literary creations, is a key component of keeping the brain healthy.
The wonderful thing about reading is that you are not consciously trying to use your brain. The cognitive benefits are purely a by-product.
The main point of what you are doing is enjoyment (and edification, depending on what you are reading I suppose!).
So, can reading protect the brain against diseases that may lead to dementia?
Like so many interventions, it is difficult to say conclusively, but if you are truly reading deeply, it comes under the banner of a process known as complex mental activity.
This is a wordy term that basically means anything that the brain finds challenging. Most experts would agree that this type of activity, if repeated over time, may help you function at a higher level despite having physical damage to your brain – such as that caused by amyloid and tau, proteins intimately associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Research using functional scans (looking at real-time activity) has shown that reading activates multiple areas of the brain, and we also know that the amount
of the brain’s gray matter also increases in response to activities such as reading. These are unarguably of benefit for your brain.
My only concern about reading is that it is generally a very sedentary activity and is also largely a solitary one. I do know certain people who read while they are on a treadmill, but they are the exception. Although quiet time and being alone have their own benefits, it is important not to forget that we are social creatures and that we are also designed to move regularly.
The brain benefits of curling up with a book are likely to be eclipsed if we neglect our physical health and prioritise reading over meaningful social contact with others.
Kailas Roberts is a psychogeriatrician and author of Mind your brain
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Smart home technology that connects various security measures to a single device lets homeowners control lighting, lock doors, and manage alarms.
It also acts as a valuable deterrent –burglars are often dissuaded by visible surveillance equipment and alarms.
Securing your home with a DIY home surveillance system can reduce the chance of becoming an easy target for criminals.
In response to growing concerns about youth crime in Queensland, the state government allocated $440 million in the 2023-24 budget for a range of initiatives aimed at addressing local safety fears amid growing levels of violence and break-ins in recent years.
As part of the package, $30 million has been allocated to help seniors enhance their home security, particularly in youth crime hotspots.
While the funds are welcome, there are proactive home safety measures that all Queenslanders can take to improve their home safety. One is the installation of do-it-yourself (DIY) home security devices, which offer several key benefits:
1. Deterrence: Many criminals look for locations that are easy targets, such as homes without visible security measures. Having visible cameras can act as a deterrent from targeting your property, making thieves or vandals think twice before intruding.
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Hydration refers to the process of providing the body with an adequate amount of water to maintain bodily functions. TRISTAN HALL suggests five ways to stay on top of hydration levels.
Hydration plays a crucial role in promoting overall health and wellbeing, especially in a hot climate such as ours. Primarily, water is essential for various physiological processes, including digestion, circulation, temperature regulation, and waste removal.
It helps in nutrient absorption, lubricates joints, cushions organs, and aids in maintaining healthy skin.
Proper hydration also supports cognitive function. Dehydration can negatively impact concentration and mental performance.
Additionally, water helps to regulate body weight by promoting a feeling of fullness and enhancing metabolism.
Here are five tips for staying on top:
1. WATER – This is the most obvious answer to maintain hydration but how much should we drink? A general guideline is eight cups for women and 10 for men a day, however this is altered by exertion, time in the sun, alcohol, food etc. The more of these you do, generally the more water you should consume. If the idea of pure water is not for you, add some flavour and kick to your drinks.
2. WATER ALTERNATIVES – Soda, iced tea, coffee, and other drinks that contain caffeine are second best to good old-fashioned water when you’re trying to stay hydrated. They act as diuretics, so even if you’re getting water, you’re also pulling a
little extra fluid from your body because of the caffeine.
3. FRUIT – An alternative method of drinking to stay hydrated is eating. We are blessed to have amazing fruit available in season that are full of water. Cucumbers, watermelon, salads, strawberries, pawpaw are just a few fruits that assist with hydration levels. Research also shows that eating foods that are full of water helps keep you satisfied on fewer calories, an added bonus.
4. MEAT AND OTHER FOODS – Surprisingly meat can contain up to 60 per cent water, however you do have to be mindful of salt intake as a side effect of large meat-based meals. Food can make up to 20 per cent of your daily fluid intake therefore it is essential to stay hydrated and well-nourished to reduce the chance of dehydration.
5. MONITOR FLUID LOSS – It is important to monitor and maintain fluid levels. If you notice darker urine, excessive thirst or potentially even light-headedness, chances are you are starting to become dehydrated so employ some of the above strategies to assist your fluid levels.
Overall, the most important message is to be mindful of your fluid levels and adjust your intake accordingly and remember, water is the best method of hydration but not the only one.
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FIT HAPPENS With Tom Law
I GET great feedback from this column and recently was asked if I was aware of any personal trainers who concentrated on senior citizens or those around 60 years of age.
Perhaps it is just that I work in the field of senior citizens more now, that I sense a shift among seniors to exercise more or perhaps there is some truth to my theory. I regularly get feedback that seniors are increasingly concerned about health and wellness.
It is a logical conclusion considering that life expectancy is increasing. We also know that medical science has come a long way, so it makes sense that we want to live better.
One of the things I keep myself busy with in my long slide to retirement is as a guest speaker to community, service and weight reduction groups.
These groups have an appetite to learn more about what they can do to maintain their health and wellness. Luckily for me, these groups tend to be filled with people around middle age and older.
Most remember the days of incidental exercise. We walked to work because we didn’t have transport, and if you did, it was more than likely a bike. We used stairs because escalators and lifts were few and far between.
Delivery vehicles were often a horse and cart and the delivery man walked or ran when delivering the milk or bread.
Even our rubbish was a physical exercise with men running into our yards and carrying the bin to the truck. I could go on, but the point I am making is the advancement of technology has made us lazy – not everyone of course, but generally we have more energy-saving devices than ever before, so we have to make an effort to exercise. Do you make the effort to exercise? If not, start today. Try walking for a start. If you already do a bit of exercise every day, well done to you.
If you don’t exercise and have been keen to do so, start now. It is never too late.
Tom Law is the author of Tom’s Law Fit Happens. Visit tomslaw.com.au
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X-Trail tracks towards the top of the list
Nissan’s X-Trail has become smarter and more comfortable with a unique hybrid system. BRUCE McMAHON writes that it’s now quite a sophisticate.
The X-Trail was a fresh upstart in showrooms at the turn of the century, a pioneer Sports Utility Vehicle following in the tracks of Toyota’s RAV4 and the Subaru Forester.
As with a handful of rivals that first square-jawed Nissan was a practical wagon with a modicum of off-road ability.
It was a sensible machine that could take a family down bush trails, beaches and back roads – further than conventional sedans and wagons of the day. And with more comfort than traditional four-wheel drives.
Fast-forward a couple of decades and there are now flocks of SUVs in all shapes and sizes so it’s harder to distinguish some from others in the car park.
Yet the latest of the X-Trails, all-new for 2023, moves the five-door Nissan back towards the top of the shopping list.
It’s the newest of this mob and quite flashier than early versions; it already has critical success in some Car of the Year awards. (There’s another confected outrage from some quarters – how can an SUV score a “car” award?)
And while there’s a two-wheel drive version from $36,750, and the flagship isn’t cheap, there is a bit to be said for the
$54,190 Nissan X-Trail Ti e-Power with e-4orce. The Ti e-Power version arrives with a tonne of gear, from sunroof to heated front seats; all-wheel drive to a charge pad for phones; powered tailgate to air-conditioning controls for rear seat passengers.
There’s good space for four adults and gear (or two adults and three kids), plenty of connectivity for modern devices and one of the best reversing cameras – with a bird’s eye view – in the business.
All in all, this is a comfortable, very
modern machine but it’s under the bonnet where the e-Power X-Trails stand apart from the herd.
Here the Nissan wagon uses a 2.1kWh battery to power a 150kW electric motor on the front axle and a 100kW motor for the rear axle.
And while there’s a 1.5 litre, turbocharged petrol motor under the bonnet, its only job is to drive the generator to charge the battery or send extra power to the electric motors at times.
In other petrol-electric cars, the motor
chimes in with direct drive to the wheels when needed and quite often.
Nissan’s answer is a quick, pretty quiet wagon without any drivetrain hesitation under acceleration as found with conventional hybrid systems.
Thanks to management systems, it is a seamless, fuss-free operation.
On top of that, it is fairly efficient, especially around town when the battery can provide much of the power.
There are five driving modes – off-road, snow, auto, eco and sport – plus an e-pedal where the system brakes the wagon (which also feeds power back to the battery) as the driver lifts the foot from the accelerator.
And where Nissan claims fuel economy of a reasonable 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres overall, a week’s drive, split between town and a country run, saw 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres.
That’s the closest to factory figures seen for many a day, as many fuel claims can be a tad fanciful.
So, it’s not the cheapest hybrid on the market but the Nissan X-Trail e-Power is one of the nicest, most efficient of mediumsized SUVs. And it still has some rough track ability.
16 Brisbane YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / Aug ust 2023 MOTORING
Life’s not a beach for the rebellious Baby Boomers
Why are words about retirement so often accompanied by a photo of a deliriously happy, silver-haired couple strolling along a pristine beach, hand in hand, leaving footprints in the sand? CHARLIE GRIFFITHS contends that the R word is an obsolete convention that refers only to resigning from work.
The idyllic image is great for superannuation advertising campaigns, but does it reflect the reality of hard-working folk abandoning financial security, social connection and a sense of purpose in the hope of bliss from eternal leisure?
In 1908, the age pension was introduced as a reward for people who somehow achieved the ripe old age of 65, bearing in mind that average life expectancy at that time was only 60.
In 1970, average life expectancy crept up to 70, the age pension still kicked in at 65 and the temptation was to party hard for five years and go out with a bang.
That’s not so easy to do in 2023, with life expectancy out to 84 and the pension qualification at 67.
It’s wonderful to be confident that good health will prevail for so long, but how to juggle finances and activities to average the degree of bliss over 17 years? Why not 30 years or more?
Incidentally, there are currently only 3.5 workers able to support each age pensioner, casting doubt over age pension sustainability.
The reality of living the dream is that the dream has to be realistic.
Unless you are a mathematical guru, I suggest that the first thing to do is ignore the figures and statistics.
They are just numbers and since every human being is unique, the chance of demographic data being helpful or even relevant to an individual is .01 per cent. Just kidding, that’s a made-up number so please disregard.
Remember, this is your dream. The who, how, why, what, where and when are yours to visualise and turn into reality, with goals.
A goal is a dream with a deadline, according to Think and Grow Rich author Napoleon Hill, so write them down, work them through and delight in the results.
Have you noticed the absence of the “R” word since the first line? That’s because it is an obsolete convention and the Baby Boomer in me rebels against that stuff.
Also, I argue that the term is contextually incorrect. By definition, retirement refers only to the act of resigning from work or business. It’s what happens next that’s important. Stop me right here! Have I not just conceded that there is a time when we must succumb to convention and sacrifice all the benefits of an active working life? Absolutely not. It’s your choice to make whatever arrangements fit your goals.
So, what’s the plan? Pick out a time somewhere in the future and visualise everything you want to be, do and have at that time. Then work out what you need to do to get there. Commit to that and guess what?
The time in between becomes your life. That’s how goals work and that’s how dreams come true.
It’s ironic that when we were young and green we were trusted with massive life-changing decisions like starting a family; in our middle age we were expected to manage critical family, business and career decisions; and now when we finally have bountiful experience and wisdom we’re told when to stop work and how to live out what’s left of our burnt-out lives.
If we’re expected to burn out, let’s go Supernova. Maybe it’s a Baby Boomer thing (intentional p un) but let’s keep them on their toes wondering what amazing things we will do next.
If you thought the ‘70s were cool, watch them check out your 70s.
Charlie Griffiths is the founder of Runaway Retiree Retirement Coaching and author of Runaway Retiree. Visit runawayretiree.com
17 Brisbane Aug ust 2023 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE FLIPSIDE
What can skin cancer look like?
Did you know some skin cancers – including potentially deadly melanomas – can be invisible to the naked eye?
It is normal for moles to emerge in childhood and adolescence, change in size and colour as we grow,
Skin cancer comes in many shapes, sizes and colours!
Skin cancer can affect anyone, occur anywhere on the body and can look like anything. It may be raised or flat, bumpy or smooth, itchy or painless, white or pink, brown or black, large or small – or even completely invisible to the naked eye! That’s why regular skin checks with trained professionals in skin cancer detection are so important.
Did you know?
Melanoma diagnoses in Queensland reach up to 82 per cent above the national average.
and fade as we get older. New moles may appear during pregnancy. Moles can lighten or darken in colour, become raised, or even disappear altogether! These changes can be due to environmental factors, like UV radiation from the sun, medications,
or genetics. However, certain changes can be concerning, such as changes in shape, symmetry, or colour. If you notice moles that are bleeding, itching, flaking, or crusting it could be sign that something isn’t right, and you should see a doctor.
Are you at risk of skin cancer?
DON’T UNDERESTIMATE YOUR SKIN CANCER RISK!
You are at especially high risk if you are over 55, have light hair or light-coloured eyes, have a fair complexion, have a family or personal history of skin cancer, work outdoors or enjoy outdoor activities, or have ever been sunburnt or used a tanning bed.
What changes to look for
Keep an eye out for one or more ABC signs of melanoma: Asymmetry: The two halves don’t match Border: The edges are notched or uneven Colour: There are multiple colours
Diameter: The lesion is larger than a pencil eraser
Evolving: The lesion is changing
Firm: It feels hard to the touch
Growing: It has recently gotten bigger
If anything stands out, see your doctor straight away, even if you aren’t due for your follow-up check. Remember, skin cancer can be invisible without the use of special diagnostic tools.
Did you know?
Melanoma can grow very fast and may show no symptoms until an advanced stage.
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Never too late to go to university – U3A that is
The University of the Third Age is not only about education, but also offers social, leisure, creative and exercise classes. JUDY RAFFERTY looks into its history, direction and goals and concludes it’s a winner.
Ihave a number of friends who attend or teach in a University of the Third Age. You may already be attending or teaching in a University of the Third Age (U3A).
I regularly suggest to older adults that they participate in a group activity and often I mention U3A. Last week I thought I had better look into U3As to ensure my anecdotal knowledge had an evidence base.
In case you do not know the organisation, a U3A aims to encourage older people to become a teacher and share knowledge, skills and interests in a relaxed environment or to attend as a student.
The teacher or tutor does not need formal qualifications and the learner is not subject to completing homework or exams.
In addition to educational courses, there are social, leisure, creative and exercise groups.
As I understand it, members must be over 50 and either in
retirement or semi-retirement.
The first U3A started in 1974 in France when the Toulouse University Social Sciences school ran a course for retired people. From there the U3A idea spread quickly to other European countries and to America.
Initially, U3As were based on the French model so that they were connected to, and even funded by, local universities.
When the first U3A started in 1981 in Britain the model changed a little.
The U3As disconnected from
the universities to source both teachers and students, as well as funding, from within the U3A.
In Australia, the first U3A began in Melbourne in 1984 and Australia followed the British model.
By 1984, there were 108 U3As and 18,000 learners around Australia. Currently in Queensland there are 35 U3A groups with an estimated 24,000 members.
While the history of U3As is interesting, what they offer and what they might provide from a
wellbeing perspective is of more importance, I think.
A link provided by a U3A site referenced a report by Dr Martin Bridgestock titled Impact of U3As upon the Health and Welfare of their Membership
He concluded that “a large number of pieces of research all point in the same direction. The three types of activity offered by Universities of the Third Age –learning, physical activity and social ties – all have marked benefits for participants.
“They all have measurable positive impacts upon cognitive and other mental functions and help to stave off the degeneration often associated with advancing years.”
The conclusion was that the activities promoted by Universities of the Third Age are strongly beneficial to the physical and cognitive health and wellbeing of members.
I tried to look further afield for corroboration and found a
statement by the Council On The Ageing (COTA), which stated: “In general, the results showed that U3A members reported themselves in better physical and mental health than nonmembers. They also had a more positive attitude to their lives.”
Enough evidence I concluded! I am happy to keep suggesting people explore either becoming a teacher or a student or both.
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Over 50s resorts are booming around south-east Queensland, offering an attractive alternative to traditional retirement villages. DON MACPHERSON explains.
The term “over 50s resort” is essentially a marketing term and doesn’t have any legal definition or meaning.
These sorts of arrangements come under the Queensland Manufactured Homes Act, and deal with ownership (theoretically) of relocatable homes within a manufactured home park.
The crucial difference with manufactured homes is that, unlike a retirement village unit, you actually own the home in which you live. Retirement village units are held under leases, or licences.
With manufactured homes you do not own the land and pay a site rental to place your home on the land owned by the operator. Commonly, the site rental payment could be higher than the service fees payable for a comparable level retirement village unit.
There are a series of differences
between a manufactured home and a retirement village arrangement. Some of the major differences are:
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• You pay service fees
• Often no capital gain
• Usually no capital loss
• Significant exit fees
• Focus on community
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• You pay site rental
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• You bear any loss on sale
• No exit fees
• Limited community engagement
Historically, manufactured homes were often cheaper than retirement village units, but as the quality of the offering has increased, so have the prices. The weak point of manufactured
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home parks in the past has been limited community facilities compared to retirement villages, but the industry, seeing this shortcoming, has in recent years significantly increased the level of community facilities.
In 2019, the state government brought in significant changes to the legislation in relation to manufactured homes, introducing greater transparency for purchasers, but also very detailed forms to be disclosed. Forms 1A,1B,1C and 2 that
must be reviewed, digested and signed can often run to more than 100 pages.
Accordingly, the government strongly recommends prospective purchasers to get experienced independent legal advice prior to entering into this complex contract documentation.
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Osteoporosis and the calcium myth
Calcium is the primary mineral we are told to take for bone health to help prevent osteoporosis. TRUDY KITHER explains the myth and how best to keep up the calcium levels.
Many menopausal women and men take calcium, almost always in the elemental form of calcium carbonate, to prevent or help reduce osteoporosis. This form is not highly available for the body to utilise because it is basically crushed limestone.
About 70 per cent of bone, the majority of which is not calcium but collagen, is a protein. Of course, there is calcium in bone but it needs phosphorous and collagen to absorb properly.
Some well-proven research studies show calcium alone does not prevent fractures. Also, there is now strong evidence that taking calcium supplements in the carbonate form can increase cardiovascular issues.
The main minerals that bones require are a combination of cobalt, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous and other trace minerals such as boron.
Bone is made from protein, so we need to ensure our diet
includes all of these. This will be more beneficial to build your bones, rather than taking 1000mg of a calcium carbonate supplement daily.
You also need vitamins to help transport the minerals, which are even more critical than calcium. These are vitamin D3 and K2 which work together making calcium available to produce bone, while also helping deliver calcium in the blood directly to the bones.
Some calcium-rich foods can unfortunately block calcium
uptake into the blood due to containing high amounts of oxalates. A few examples are spinach, eggplant, and beetroot. Better supplementation is through a combination of dairy and plants together.
If you want to check the amount of calcium available in your body, request an Ionised Calcium Test, not the general test received with full blood tests.
If calcium deficient, symptoms may include muscle spasms and tetany (little muscle twitches, usually in the left eye
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If this is the case, you may also experience numbness around the mouth, fingertips, and feet, or spasms in your larynx with hoarseness and roughsounding vocal cords.
Calcium is not needed in large amounts. Low calcium activates the parathyroid glands to increase vitamin D, thereby increasing calcium absorption in the intestine and sending signals to the bones to release calcium. If vitamin D deficient, you will have trouble absorbing calcium as vitamin D can increase calcium levels up to 20 times.
Another factor is magnesium, which is commonly deficient and can lead to experiencing difficulties achieving the levels of calcium needed.
Factors that decrease calcium levels (besides the vitamins and minerals mentioned above) are consuming excessive amounts of
protein, sodium, drinking a lot of caffeine, soft drinks, and taking certain medications.
If exposed to a lot of phosphorous, you can lose calcium from your bones. Phosphorous is in a lot of animal meats, but also in soft drinks. Refined sugar can also deplete levels.
Additionally, vitamin A is needed for healing and repair, and vitamin E protects your body against free radicals, environmental toxins and keeping the immune system healthy.
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EXTREME heat kills more people in Australia than any other natural disaster.
In Queensland alone, more than 100 lives are lost each year from exposure to high temperatures. Without taking the right steps to protect ourselves and keep our homes cool, extreme heat can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat can reduce sleep quality and worsen medical conditions, and those over 65 are at increased risk.
Researchers from Griffith University’s Ethos Project (Extreme Heat and Older Persons) are partnering with older Queenslanders to develop an in-home early warning system for heat. Using small sensors to monitor home temperature and humidity, the Ethos system will alert users when levels become
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With a hot El Nino predicted this year, the Ethos Project is looking for older persons interested in trialling the system over summer.
The research team will provide continuous support and there will be opportunities to share experiences with fellow participants throughout the trial.
If you are over 65, living in Moreton Bay, Ipswich, or Toowoomba, do not have a diagnosis of a cognitive or psychological disorder (such as dementia or schizophrenia), and are willing to complete a confidential health history questionnaire, you are invited to register interest by emailing ethos@griffith.edu.au or calling 5552 7903.
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NEW TREATMENT A SIGHT FOR DRY EYES
EIGHT in 10 Australians suffer from dry eye, which is often caused by excessive screen time.
A new treatment has been launched using bipolar radio frequency technology that has precision depth control designed for the upper and lower eyelid, which is the thinnest skin on the body.
InMode’s Envision platform can be accessed through optometrists.
Unlike eye drops and steroids, which only treat the symptoms of dry eye disease and can lead to complications
like cataracts if used long term, the platform treats the cause and eliminates the need for a lifetime of medication.
Almost one in three Australians report deteriorating eye health due to spending more time in front of screens including laptops and mobile phones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The InMode Envision platform is a game changer in the optometry industry as eye drops, steroids, even surgery have long been the band-aid solution for people battling itchy, red eyes and a slight
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SLEEP is the pillar of health, impacting physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing, but undiagnosed sleep apnoea can prevent getting the quality of sleep required to function effectively.
per cent of men aged 40-69 years may be affected.
“Patients may complain about feeling constantly tired but it’s not until their cranky partner demands they do something about the incessant snoring that
burning sensation, which are all symptoms of dry eye,” says optometrist Dr Bruce Dornn.
assess severity and then moves to a CPAP trial, purchase and ongoing support.
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STOCKLAND’S Halcyon
Promenade has opened its display village featuring four quality-designed homes that have proven to be the most popular with buyers.
Halcyon Promenade project director Andrew Astorquia said it was an exciting milestone for the community.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming people on-site to experience the impressive quality and design our homes are known for,” he said.
The community in Burpengary East on Brisbane’s northside, is beginning to take shape, with homeowners now living on-site and construction progressing smoothly.
Construction of the community’s Sports Club and Wellness Centre will begin later this year. It will feature a gym, undercover 25m magnesium salt pool, pickleball courts, outdoor barbecue area and function space.
Burpengary East local
Maureen Spratt was the community’s first home buyer and one of the first to move into Halcyon Promenade.
“For me, it was a very special and emotional move. I’d lived on Caulfield Drive in our family home for 40 years,” she said.
With her children grown up, and after the death of her husband, she decided it was time to downsize, sold her land to Stockland and purchased a home at Halcyon Promenade.
“My new home is located on my old block of land, so it makes me feel very happy and comfortable,” Maureen said.
Halcyon Promenade is on 24ha of prime land on Brisbane’s northside and, when complete, will feature 370 homes, state-ofthe-art leisure and lifestyle facilities and lots of green space.
Visit stockland.com.au/ halcyon-communities
COTTAGE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
BORONIA Cottage on Bribie Island is more than a short-term respite facility.
The community-owned, purpose-built respite cottage has spacious living areas, light and airy bedrooms, and all-ability ensuite bathrooms – but it’s the staff that make it a home away from home.
“If I can make a client smile, I have brought sunshine to someone who needs it,” says Boronia Cottage manager Nikki.
The mother of two has worked in the health and aged care sectors for more than 28
years. Her crew of support workers are equally dedicated.
Marcelle, who moved to Queensland in 2000, is passionate about her customers, especially those with dementia.
Leanne recently celebrated 10 years with Suncare, and Danielle finds clients have become extended family.
Youngest in the team is Emily who is learning more about the aged care sector every day and finds connecting with customers rewarding.
Call 1800 786 227 or visit suncare.org.au
DOWNSIZE AND HEAD ON UP
RENDU Towers, the “height” of retirement in Newstead, is now open for an exclusive first look at the landmark new development for over 65s.
Soaring above the Brisbane River and located in one of Brisbane’s most liveable precincts, Rendu Towers has cafes, chic dining, boutiques, theatres, and wine bars.
It will be open to the public on four days for visitors to see the resort-style facilities. Light refreshments will be provided.
Take a private tour of Club Rendu and have a sneak peek at the stunning two and three
RESIDENTS PLAY CHICKEN
RESIDENTS at TriCare Upper Mount Gravatt are counting their chickens – literally.
The aged care residence has teamed up with Henny Penny Hatching to implement a chick hatching program.
“We started with 12 eggs that were just about ready to hatch so instead of watching television, residents have been locked into what’s going on in the brooding pen,” lifestyle coordinator Dayani Ranasinghe said.
While the two-week program
bedroom apartments. Evoking the feel of a 5-star hotel, Rendu Towers has luxurious facilities.
The club lounge has complimentary refreshments, a welcoming fireplace and opulent furniture overlooking a palm tree-lined heated resort pool with river views.
There’s also a 22-seat cinema, private dining room, dedicated library, chapel, and wellness room with floor-to-ceiling glass.
With a focus on community, design brilliance, lifestyle, and VIP access to Ozcare services, Rendu Towers is setting a new benchmark in retirement living.
provides entertainment, it also invokes a sense of nurturing, prompting residents to recall fond memories of their youth.
“We’ve seen our TriCare family embrace this activity. It’s generated discussion, interaction, a sense of anticipation. We’ll certainly be looking to do it again, it’s a wonderful wellbeing exercise,” Dayani said.
Upper Mount Gravatt resident Kerri Marshall, 79, (pictured) loves checking in on the chicks and watching them explore the world.
“I have spent a lot of time in
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the sitting room, not just watching the chicks, but my fellow residents and visitors,” she said. “I see the delight on their faces as they see the eggs cracking.”
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CULTURAL HERITAGE AND DIVERSITY TOP OF THE LIST
CÜRA is no ordinary aged care service but offers nurturing support for seniors wanting their unique needs honoured and their cultural heritage celebrated.
Everyone has a story, and CÜRA is ready to listen and provide care and social connection for a fulfilling life –the team is a tapestry of cultures, languages, and experiences, so individuals feel a sense of belonging and familiarity.
Long-standing clients and dedicated staff have countless success stories.
CÜRA believes in meaningful relationships, so keeps its care groups small to allow for personalised attention and the cultivation of genuine friendships.
Jean, a remarkable 101-yearold, testifies to the fantastic rapport she has developed with her home care worker, Robyn.
Thanks to Robyn’s unwavering support, Jean maintains her independence and lives life on her own terms. Similarly, Reuben at 92 years old, cherishes the special bond he has formed with his care worker.
CÜRA believes in celebrating diversity and takes a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to aged care.
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VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) has 14,000 members in 300 communities around Australia, all dedicated to supporting children in need with their education through The Smith Family.
Its resolution process enables members to identify issues on which they agree action should be taken. Resolutions are important for enabling women to use their voice on national matters that are important for the future of Australia.
Debated resolutions are a major component of The Voice of VIEW and are presented to the Government.
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BRENDALE Evening View Club has dinner meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 6.30pm for 7pm start.
Guest speaker on August 15, is Sue-Ellen Kusher who will talk about ASIO agents living at The Gap.
A Coffee and Chat morning is held on the first Saturday of the month, 10am at White’s Coffee Co in the Bracken Ridge Tavern.
There’s a sausage sizzle coming up on August 19, at Bunnings Brendale, cnr Old North Rd and Kremzow Rd, Brendale.
Brendale Evening View will be represented at the Dickson Senior Expo,
South Pine Sporting Complex, South Pine Rd, Brendaleon August 22.
Email: brendale.view@gmail.com
ARANA View Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 10.30am for 11am start at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Pde, Keperra.
Cost for lunch is $30 for a two-course meal and tea and coffee. There are raffles and lucky door prizes. Guest speaker will be beekeeper Noela Geeves.
A Bake and Grow stall and a Bunnings barbecue this month will benefit the club’s Learning for Life students.
Arana VIEW club has different social activities each month. Last month it was to the Aspley bowling centre.
To attend, call Carol 3355 5349 by 11am the Thursday before the meeting.
OLDER WOMEN’S NETWORK
WOMEN over 50 who are interested in social activities and meeting new friends are invited to attend a branch meeting Older Women’s Network.
Members enjoy a chat, discuss a range of topics, try a range of activities and have fun while making new friends.
Call Older Women’s Network Qld 3358 2301 to find a branch near you.
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MAGICAL JOURNEY TO SHARE WITH THE GRANDKIDS
EMBARK on a magical journey that combines the wisdom of age with the boundless wonder of youth in the Brisbane Arts Theatre’s latest production
The Voyage of The Dawn Treader
The enchanting production, part of the C.S. Lewis timeless classic, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe series is an unforgettable experience that crosses generations.
The Voyage of The Dawn Treader brings to life the thrilling escapades of Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace as they embark on a fantastical journey to the mystical lands beyond the sea.
It’s a tale that transcends generations and captures the essence of imagination and adventure that resonates with the young and young at heart.
As the brave adventurers encounter mystical islands and encounter both friend and foe, they learn profound life lessons about courage, forgiveness, and the importance of self-discovery. The tale’s underlying themes offer an excellent opportunity for intergenerational discussions. Brisbane Arts Theatre. Until September 30. Visit artstheatre.com.au/ productions/dawn-treader
JAZZ FESTIVAL SET TO SWING AT NOOSA
A FEAST of traditional jazz is coming up at the Noosa Jazz Festival which brings together leading Australian traditional jazz musicians.
The action starts on Sunday, August 27, at 1 pm, with Melbourne band, The Syncopators playing at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona, home of Noosa Jazz Club’s monthly concerts.
On Tuesday, August 29, jazz bands on board the Riverboat Shuffle sunset ferry cruises depart Noosa Marina at Parkyn Court, Tewantin, between 4.30pm and 5pm. The entertainment includes a jazz concert with combined bands from both
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The Italian Government has recognised the restaurant which serves authentic northern Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizza. Over the following days, there will be lunches and dinners featuring some of Australia’s best individual jazz musicians in bands and ensembles and an exciting program of improvised traditional jazz at Miss Moneypenny’s and Café Le Monde in Hastings St, at Noosa Springs Resort and at Lucio’s Marina.
The big event will be at The J Theatre from August 31-September 2.
The festival wraps up on Sunday afternoon, September 3, with 12 musicians and vocalists performing at a free public concert at the Riverstage, Gympie Tce, Noosaville.
The J Theatre. Thursday, August 31, and Saturday, September 2, 5pm; Friday September 1, 1pm. For the full program of events and to buy tickets, visit noosajazzclub.com or email info@ noosajazzclub.com
CELEBRATE Father’s Day at the Wynnum Manly Jazz Festival. Redlands Big City Band, Royal Australian Navy Band, Andrew Sisters Tribute, Mal Wood and the Swinging Seven and the Session Band will provide entertainment from 10.45am to 4.45pm. Refreshments will be available during a day of jazz by the bay. Bandstand Park, below Gordon Pde, Manly. Sunday, September 3. Visit wmjazzfest.com for details
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FRENCH MASTERPIECES IN THE CATHEDRAL
THE Queensland Choir will present wonderful music by three French composers in the impressive ambience of St John’s Cathedral, with the Fauré Requiem as the major work.
The choir will be joined by the Sinfonia of St Andrew’s for the performance.
The Requiem will feature baritone Jason Barry-Smith and treble Louis Formison as soloists.
Fauré’s best-known work, Requiem was first performed at the fashionable church of The Madeleine in Paris, where he was choirmaster, in 1888.
The program also includes the Charpentier Te Deum in D Major and the Franck Psalm 150
Te Deum, the best known composition of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, was frequently played at victory celebrations and other occasions of public jubilation during the 17th century and remains ideal for festive church services and concerts.
César Franck wrote Psalm 150 for a four-part choir, orchestra and organ, in 1883. The orchestra and choir at St John’s C athedral will be conducted by Kevin Power.
St John’s Cathedral, Ann St. Friday, August 25,7.30pm. Tickets $20-$60. Bookings 4mbs.com.au or call 3847 1717
SHAKESPEARE ENSEMBLE RETURNS WITH COMEDY
BELL Shakespeare returns to the RPAC stage with Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated comedies, as part of their national tour.
Heather Fairbairn’s fresh retelling of the romantic comedy is a dark collision of hidden identities and unrequited love.
The production stars film, television and theatre actor Alfie Gledhill in the lead role of Viola alongside Keith Agius, Isabel Burton, Amy Hack, Garth Holcombe, Mike Howlett, Tomáš Kantor, Chrissy Mae, Ursula Mills and Jane Montgomery Griffiths.
Heather Fairbairn has worked internationally with companies including the Royal Opera House and the Royal Court Theatre in London.
Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC). September 2. Tickets from $30. Bookings RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees $5.30 by phone and $6.40 online).
JOIN THE CROWD AND SING FOR A CURE
REDLAND Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) and Play It Forward proudly present the first Redlands “Sing for a Cure” fundraising concert to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September.
The glittering evening of music will feature many special guests, as well as 140 local singers in three new choirs –Men Aloud!, Only Women Aloud! and the School of Hard Knocks Choir – all led by award-winning conductor Jonathon Welch.
Now a Redlands coast resident, Jonathon was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August 2022, and this project has special personal meaning for him.
Having joined the 240,000 other men in Australia living with this disease, he wants to help build awareness and support ongoing research and care for men with prostate cancer.
There will be fantastic music, laughs, tears and even a sing-along, as the community comes together to Sing for a Cure. All funds raised will go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
RPAC, Cleveland. Thursday, September 17, 7.30pm. Tickets from $23. Bookings RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees $5.30 by phone and $6.40 online).
SUNSHINE CLUB WARMS THE HEART
THE Sunshine Club, an uplifting musical, celebrates the power of friendship and the joy of embracing life’s moments.
Written by Quandamooka man and lauded Indigenous writer/director Wesley Enoch, it transports audiences to 1946, where the story unfolds on our doorstep in post-war Brisbane.
The musical follows the journey of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal soldier returning home after serving in World War II, to find that, while the world may have changed, the same attitudes and prejudices still exist at home.
This fills Frank with a strong desire to change things for the better by setting up The Sunshine Club, a place where all people are welcome to come together.
Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC). September 13, 7.30pm. Tickets from $32. Bookings RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au
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OPERA Queensland presents Mozart’s provocative opera Così Fan Tutte, the third and final instalment of the Da Ponte trilogy.
Così Fan Tutte questions the idea of romantic love in all its many guises. Is it an illusion or the source of all our happiness?
Meet four young lovers on holiday, the two men being soldiers on leave.
Enter the older Don Alfonso who has a cold and dispassionate view of what love is, and suggests to the men that the women would be sure to take other lovers if they
had to return to war. The men are offended by such an idea but agree to test his theory, returning in disguise to attempt to seduce the other’s partner.
Greek maestraZoe Zeniodireturns to Brisbane tolead the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the cast of six and a chorus of eight in the production directed by Opera Queensland CEO and artistic director Patrick Nolan.
Opera Queensland’s cast of leading Australian singers are Samantha Clarke, Anna Dowsley, Jeremy Kleeman and Brenton Spiteri – three of the four are
HIT MUSICAL A SAVOYARDS SPECIAL EVENT
The Music Man , with music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, is a “bang beat, bell ringin’, big haul, great go, rip roarin’ musical” and the special anniversary production from the Savoyards.
The Broadway smash hit has been entertaining audiences for decades and has won multiple Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical.
“We are thrilled to be presenting The Music Man to our audiences,” Savoyards president Geoff Secomb says.
“This is our 40th anniversary production of The Music Man , with some of the members of our original 1983 cast joining us in the ensemble.”
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he
cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organise.
This is despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef.
His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
The musical has a barbershop quartet and a full live orchestra and is filled with favourite songs such as Till There Was You and 76 Trombones .
Iona Performing Arts Centre, Lindum. September 23 to October 7. Tickets $30-$52. Visit savoyards.com. au or call 3893 4321.
returning from seasons in London to be a part of the quartet of young lovers. Playhouse, QPAC. August 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 7.30pm; August 15, 22, 6.30pm; 26 1.30pm. Bookings visit oq.com.au
HERE’S TO LIFE READY FOR CONCERT CURTAIN CALL
MARK the calendar for the annual Here’s to Life variety concert which promises a big afternoon of song and dance.
It will be a dazzling display with the H2L dancers, tap dancers, singers, drummers, Disability Group and the Redlands City Showband (South of the River Community Band) along with guest artists Momentum, compere Graham Colenutt and conductor Jacob Cavanough.
Profits will benefit the Here’s to Life Disabilities and Health and Wellbeing programs.
Redlands Performing Arts Centre Saturday, September 23, 2pm. Tickets call 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au
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The WORLD in Your Hands Travel in Your Time Under the Tuscan sun
The view across the Tuscan valley is like a painting – fields of sunflowers, hillsides terraced with olive groves and grape vines, wild red poppies and rows of stately conifers. PAULINE CLAYTON revels in the peace and beauty of Tuscany.
Lake Trasimeno in the heart of Umbria which, according to locals, once almost filled the Chiana valley, until dammed by war time president Benito Mussolini.
The first civilization to inhabit this area was the Etruscans. Three of the main Etruscan cities – Perugia, Chiusi, and Cortona – are within 20km of the lake.
Perugia, an easy drive from La Maesta, is home to settlements dating back to the ninth century BC.
This capital of the Umbria region is one of the best places to explore and be astounded by the engineering, precision and beauty of houses and streets built by hand.
Among the collection of artifacts in the National Archaeological Museum of Umbria, are intricate bronze metalworks dating to sixth century BC.
I’m at La Maesta, a typical Tuscan country villa just outside Castiglion Fiorentino in rural Italy.
Nothing is missing, as the undulating hills of the Chiana valley are dotted with medieval fortress towns still protected by ancient stone walls.
Cortona, Arezzo, Montepulciano, Castiglione del Lago and the surprise gem, Lucignano, feature Etruscan settlements from more than 2000 years ago.
While they share a medieval history, Lucignano proudly boasts the Orange Flag of the Italian Touring Club and is included in a short list of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
At the recently re-opened town museum there is a reliquary in the shape of a tree (1350-1471). To say this is rare is an understatement. mIt is priceless.
Known as The Tree of Gold, just under 3m high, in gold-plated copper, silver and enamel, this is considered one of the great masterpieces of Italian goldsmithing.
A short drive through fields from
Lucignano is Montepulciano which, as well as its indisputable beauty, has superb vineyards and is considered one of the finest winemaking regions in the world.
Over decades, the locals have made use of the excavated ancient Etruscan fortress, creating cool and dry caverns to store large wine barrels.
These are also museums displaying items from its historic past including medieval iron chandeliers.
Fresh crusty bread dipped in oil pressed from local olives along with meats and cheeses are served at perpetual wine tastings in the many venues in this truly, rural Italian medieval and Renaissance hill-town.
Slightly off the major tourist track (not once in the seasonal month of June, did we stand in a queue), the Chiana valley towns are easily accessible – but keep in mind they are all built on the crest of a hill.
To see why, and enjoy the 360-degree view, is a worthwhile climb.
No climbing necessary at the famous
It was just too easy staying at La Maesta, a third- generation family villa and small farm holding, to visit any and all of these towns – and even easier to slip into Italian family life.
This is just one family that embraced agritourism, established by the Italian government in 1985 to assist small farmers.
La Maesta opened to guests in 1986.
Gradually, outbuildings constructed by host Rosalinda’s grandfather were converted into accommodation villas with all mod cons while retaining the high ceilings and other unique Tuscan features. There is also an un-farm like swimming pool.
Home-made pasta, garden-grown herbs and vegetables, fresh golden-yolk eggs, and even the capers, are harvested from this garden.
Meals cooked and presented by the family, accompanied by oil processed from their olives, was feast enough, and the local cafés and restaurants also used seasonal local produce.
The beauty of exploring the small towns in this valley is that while they are
medieval and cater for visitors, they are still home to families so there is a supermarket and pharmacy, café, bar and restaurants, alongside shops geared for tourists selling fine cashmere and silk scarves, and of course, gold jewellery.
Before heading off each morning to explore a medieval town, the gardens of La Maesta made for a restful early morning explore.
With acres of lavender, roses, herbs, vegetables, the famous wild red poppies, pine, conifer and cypress trees, the air at La Maesta is gently perfumed.
Surrounded by olive groves, the evenings are silent; the sunsets and night sky spectacular.
It’s not surprising that artists are regular visitors to this valley. They come when the sunflower crops are in full golden bloom.
At LaMaesta, I was for a time, a local, part of a three-generation Tuscan-born family, and that’s memorable for any traveller.
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Writer Pauline Clayton soaks up the views from her Tuscan villa.
The beauty of La Maesta.
A BLOOMING FEAST
IT will be a feast of gardens and natural beauty on a seven-day coach tour to the Grafton Jacaranda Festival and the Hunter Valley Gardens.
The Coastal Variety Tours journey from November 3, heads down the Pacific Highway for a stop at the Australian Seabird Rescue Centre in Ballina before arriving in Grafton for two nights at its famous Jacaranda Festival and parade.
Then there are three nights in the Hunter Valley to visit the magnificent
CARAVANS RULE THE ROADS
CARAVAN and camping holidays remain first choice for value holiday.
Caravan has released the industries latest holiday and accommodation data showing strong surges in trips across the country.
Latest data from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia shows a strong surge in travel numbers, with travellers embarking on 4.5 million trips (up 24 per cent) around Australia, and 18 million nights (up 22 per cent) spent caravanning and camping.
That takes the annual rolling figure for trips to 15.5 million and 62.3 million nights. The 2019 pre-covid figures were 14 million trips and 59 million nights.
This demonstrates strong support for
Hunter Valley Gardens, 25ha of international display gardens and a winery tour.
There will be a cruise on the Hawkesbury River with the Riverboat Postman and sightseeing in the coastal area of Newcastle, Port Stephens and Nelson Bay, with its sweeping views from the Nelson Head Inner Light.
Coastal Variety Tours offers home pickups on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast.
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MOTOR MUSEUM DRIVES
A NEW STAR IN BRISBANE ATTRACTIONS
BRISBANE Motor Museum has officially opened, with themed exhibits of rare and unusual vehicles providing a fascinating day out for motoring enthusiasts – and the grandkids.
The first exhibit is titled “The Cars We Grew Up With” and includes a Blue Train Bentley, Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach LP400S, Alfa Romeo SZ, Pontiac GTO, Alpina BMW and Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500.
There is also humbler fare on show, such as a VW Beetle, FJ and FC Holdens, an MGA, MGB, Humber Super Snipe, Austin-Healey Bug Eye Sprite and Morris Eight.
Uncommon vehicles include a Holden Bodied LaSalle sedan, Jensen CV8 and Fiat 850 Spider, but arguably the rarest car in the debut exhibit is a tourer from the short-lived Scottish marque, Galloway.
“Vehicles of Speed” and “99 Years of British”.
Themed displays will change every three months, ensuring visitors have an opportunity to experience each display in this impressive museum.
Almost all cars on display are from private, Queensland-based owners.
Curator Mark Buchanan has incorporated gallery lighting, media screens and projections that offer a glimpse into the passion of vehicle owners. There’s also a gift shop, lounge and library, plus a café that doubles as a function space, all themed to deliver old world automotive charm.
The Brisbane Motor Museum is at 959 Nudgee Rd, Banyo, just off the Gateway Motorway and close to both the CBD and Brisbane Airport.
It’s open 10am-5pm Wednesday to Saturday and 8am-3pm Sunday.
regional and rural economies with 90 per cent of trips taken in regional areas.
The love of road-tripping is reflected in demand for RV product, with about 800,000 registered RVs – that’s 30.3 caravans/campervans per 1000 people.
On average travellers spend $867 per trip in a caravan park and create more than $11.2 billion of visitor expenditure annually. *Mention
Adding a local angle, the museum’s example wears a body by coachbuilders from the inner Brisbane suburb of Spring Hill.
The eclectic range of vehicles –including motorcycles – that make up “The Cars We Grew Up With” exhibit will remain on display until early-September.
Two new concurrent display themes will then be introduced. They are
Tickets are $25 adults, $21 seniors and concession card holders and $12.50 for grandkids aged 12-16 and under 12 free. Group bookings with discounts are available.
Tickets can be purchased via the museum website or onsite at the gift shop. Undercover parking is available with coach and bus drop off at the building’s entry. The museum is fitted with lifts, ambulant restrooms, coffee lounge and cafe.
Visit brisbanemotormuseum.com.au
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SOMETIMES GOING CASHLESS JUST DOESN’T WORK
WHILE credit and debit cards undeniably offer a level of ease when travelling, there is a strong case for continuing to take local foreign currency when heading overseas.
In the United States, where tipping is customary – if not compulsory – having US dollars can avoid being chased down the street by an angry waiter.
In Asia and Africa, EFTPOS machines are less common, particularly in rural areas and at markets, so there simply isn’t a cashless option. (It also makes bartering more fun).
Small transactions are smoother with cash.
For example, if a shop imposes a minimum card payment threshold, cash can keep the cost to the price on the souvenir or trinket without having to worry about store surcharges.
It also removes the risk of card being refused by a vendor or an EFTPOS machine being out of order.
Travelling with cash locks in the exchange rate at the time of currency conversion, simplifying budgeting and expense tracking and eliminating the need to adjust for daily exchange rate changes.
Minimising card usage also cuts
down on foreign currency conversion fees. Cash enjoys wide acceptance everywhere, offering a safety net in unfamiliar countries.
If local ATMs are out of order, or a card fails, having cash at your disposal avoids unnecessary stress.
Acquiring foreign currency before a trip is easy.
Visit one of the 15 Crown Currency Exchanges in Queensland, all open seven days, to exchange Australian dollars for what you need from more than 80 foreign currencies – and convert the leftover when you get back.
While there, ask the experts about what type of notes are best to carry and get an idea of how much you will need.
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Turn right or left to head north or south, and Australia is waiting, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Blue Mountains; charming villages to world heritage wilderness.
Paul Brockhurst of CT Travel plans to take his luxury touring coach in both directions at the end of the year, having planned itineraries packed with fascinating history, wining and dining and surprise places you may not have heard of but will be thrilled to find.
Head south for 11 days from November 26, to explore the Central Coast, Hunter Valley and the majestic Blue Mountains of New South Wales. It’s the right time of year to catch the Christmas Lights Spectacular at the Hunter Valley Gardens.
Or turn north to the Fraser Coast, Bundaberg and the southern Great Barrier Reef for five days from October 14.
There’s plenty to do while based in Bundaberg for four nights.
Sail in a luxury catamaran to Lady Musgrave Island and see marine life and colourful coral from a glass bottom boat or take a walk around this tiny coral cay.
Ride the Sugar Cane Railway at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. The Hinkler Hall of Aviation brings the aviator’s remarkable story to life.
A trip to the famous Bundaberg Rum
museum and distillery is a must, while the Bundaberg Barrel Brewed True Brew experience shows how a simple root is turned into a famous ginger beer before offering a sample of the 14 flavours.
Further north is Agnes Waters and 1770 while a Macadamias Australia Farm tour and a stop in Maryborough round off the trip home.
“The comfortable touring coach has big windows to sit back and enjoy the views along the way,” Paul says. “And there is a lot to see as we head south.”
Follow the coast to Port Macquarie and Bulahdelah before crossing the range to the Hunter Valley. In Cessnock, gateway to the country’s oldest wine region, the Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre is based at an old sawn-timber house, now home to an extensive range of locally handcrafted arts and crafts.
Rural Wyong has Alison Homestead, set on 2ha of land where, in 1825, it became the nation’s first land grant. Norah Head Lighthouse, built in 1903, was the last manned lighthouse in the State.
The Entrance is the main marine mouth connecting Tuggerah Lake to surrounding beaches and Forresters Beach is the perfect base for day trips.
Cruise to Broken Bay Pearls, the only pearl farm on Australia’s East Coast, and its oyster leases on the scenic lower Hawkesbury River.
Set in peaceful surroundings at West Gosford, the Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum was once the home of the pioneer poet, while Mount Penang Gardens has 12 themed garden rooms set on and around a sculptural plateau.
Firescreek Botanical Winery produces award-winning wines from a variety of fruit and botanicals. Join the Riverboat Postman cruising the magnificent scenery of the lower Hawkesbury, delivering mail to isolated settlements along the waterways while learning about river life.
In the Blue Mountains ride the Scenic World Railway, take the cableway to the forest floor and the Skyway high over the canyon. Lithgow’s Eskbank House built in 1842, was one of the first house museums in NSW when it opened in 1966.
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A museum on the site of the original Commonwealth small arms factory tells the story of British influence and houses a comprehensive collection of experimental weapons. In later years, the factory made sewing machines, sheep shearing handsets, handcuffs and other commercial items.
The Bylong Valley Way, part of the Greater Blue Mountains Touring Route, has an engaging mix of stunning scenery and sleepy town on the way to Muswellbrook.
Head home through Tamworth, Armidale and Glen Innes, and the scenic Washpool Park to Grafton and Ballina to tick off some more NSW regions.
“There’s so much to see in both directions but we have captured a fine mix of it all,” Paul says.
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THIS ACCIDENTAL PRESENT: A STORY OF TWO FAMILIES
By Ross Wilson Memoir/biography
Reviewed by Jan Kent
WHO would have thought that two families of such divergent backgrounds – Oodgeroo Noonuccal (poet Kath Walker) and the Cilentos, accomplished in various medical fields – could be linked in such a complicated yet fascinating manner?
To support her family, Kath Walker worked as a domestic in the Cilento household in the early 1950s. She and Lady Phyllis shared similar qualities of strength of character and tested the limits imposed on women in that time.
While in their employ, Oodgeroo bore a son, Vivian Walker, who became a talented dancer and leading member of the gay community in Los Angeles. His father, Raff Cilento Junior, never acknowledged paternity.
This book has been well-researched using interviews and material supplied by both families. As a testament to the indomitable spirit of these women, this should be included on the must-read list.
THE LAST ORPHAN
By Gregg Hurwitz
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GREGG Hurwitz wrote his first Orphan X novel in 2016 with immediate success. The eagerly awaited 2023 novel has not disappointed its readers.
This is a riveting tale combining heartstopping action, political intrigue, and the indomitable spirit of a protagonist pushed to his limits. Within this thrilling narrative, Hurwitz skilfully portrays the overwhelming sense of helplessness that engulfs Evan Smoak, the Nowhere Man, when he is captured by a high-ranking official.
Once the President has him imprisoned and helpless, Evan is offered the ultimate deal – eliminate a rich powerful man too dangerous to live and his life will be spared.
Hurwitz expertly conveys Evan’s emotions of frustration, despair, and determination as he confronts his captor’s ruthless manipulation.
This novel is a must-read for fans of political suspense, as it deftly combines thrilling action, emotional depth, and thought-provoking themes.
WIFEDOM: MRS ORWELL’S INVISIBLE LIFE
By Anna Funder – Biography
Reviewed by Annie Grossman
Eileen barely rated a mention. She went in search of information, knowing that Eileen Orwell must have been a formidable woman, and would certainly have been instrumental in her husband’s success.
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE HARRY QUEBERT AFFAIR
By Joel Dicker Crime thriller/mystery
Reviewed by John Kleinschmidt
I PUT off reading this book for some time as it lacked appeal –how wrong can one be!
Once started, the story is irresistible. A young writer goes to Harry Quebert for inspiration but finds he has been accused of murdering a teenage girl who has been missing for years.
It is virtually a book within a book and very cleverly constructed.
The main characters become an essential part of your reading experience, all with flaws which are revealed as the story unfolds.
I felt constantly manipulated as I was thrown off course with the numerous twists and turns so masterfully woven into a small town story of love and murder.
If narrative talent is about making a work of art out of life, Joel Dicker has got it.
By Diane Armstrong – Australian historical fiction
Reviewed by Allison White
SET in Sydney in 1948, this is a fabulous journey to post-war Australia. References to so many things (Kinkara tea) are reminders of another time and give the book real authenticity.
It was also a fascinating glimpse of the stories that must have been behind so many migrants – and their experiences in war-torn Europe – as they became New Australians.
I loved this story and its believable characters and just didn’t want it to end so, unsuccessfully, tried to limit myself to a few chapters at a time. A marvellous mix of history and a well-written story.
First published in 2011, it has been around for a while, but like Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet and Ruth Park’s The Harp in the South , it’s timeless.
WEEKENDS WITH THE SUNSHINE GARDENING SOCIETY
by Sophie Green – Contemporary fiction
Reviewed by Lea Dodd
They come together through the reinvigorated volunteer Sunshine Gardening Society, pet project of the main character Cynthia.
ANNA Funder is a highly-acclaimed Australian author, having had great success with All That I Am and Stasiland in particular.
Her new novel Wifedom is a brilliant blend of biography and fiction. Funder found that in over a dozen biographies of George Orwell, his wife
The author relates Eileen’s story as she delves into Orwell’s private life, and also draws parallels with wives through history, including herself.
This could have been a feminist rant, but it is far from that.
It is a fascinating and compelling piece of writing which captivated me from the first word to the last.
IF YOU love gardening, then you’re going to love Sophie Green’s new novel Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society. Set in Noosa, it is full of both recognisable landmarks and iconic ‘80s references.
Through alternating perspectives, Sophie introduces us to four women who are facing different challenges in their lives.
After returning home to Noosa after a long time away in LA, Cynthia realises she has some work to do to put her life back together, and hers and the women’s stories are told through some clever gardening metaphors as they “turn over the soil” to new lives.
Together they help each other through gardening while also building long-lasting friendships. This is a compassionately written story full of joy and hope.
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SOLUTIONS FLOPPED BUBBLE A R A I O A A C COPED SCOUNDREL A H D G T D G U DIALOGUE RANOUT E N C S D G C MARKETRESEARCH G I P A SLEEPINGAROUND P A G R N S S REPAIR STUDFARM U D A M R C U TERRORISE IRKED E S U R N V E G GENTLY TREADLE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD WORDFIND 739645281 862759413 397186524 628391745 974213856 416572398 541827639 153468972 285934167 SUDOKU (MEDIUM) 364781592 158629743 715246389 591432867 942873615 489317256 827965431 673154928 236598174 SUDOKU (EASY) QUICK CROSSWORD 9-LETTER WORD anion, anoint, anon, anti, INANITION, iota, nation, nota, tannin CODEWORD WORD STEP ROBES, ROLES, ROLLS, TOLLS, TELLS, TELLY There may be other correct answers 12 345678910111213 1415 1617181920212223242526 K U Q V G Z B C I Y L M F X S W R N D E A H O T P J Components of matter TRIVIA
PUZZLE
1. 62; 2. Brown; 3. Of the kitchen; 4. Octagonal; 5. International Space Station; 6. Mediterranean Sea;
7.
People from other countries; 8. Lion; 9. Nickel; 10. Skip; 11. Dog; 12. Germany; 13. None;
14. Australia’s Got Talent; 15. USA; 16. Exodus; 17. Blue; 18. Michael Jackson; 19. Asterisk; 20. Eminent.
38 Brisbane YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / Aug ust 2023 Across 1 fell down(7) 5 9 10 11 12 14 16 20 22 24 25 26 27 PUZZLES CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 1234 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 27 No. 3026 12 345678910111213 1415 1617181920212223242526 TJ CODEWORD No. 073 WORDFIND ALUMINIUM BERYLLIUM CALCIUM CHLORINE FLUORINE HYDROGEN LITHIUM MAGNESIUM NEON NITROGEN PHOSPHORUS POTASSIUM SILICON No. 073 The leftover letters will spell out a secret message. Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 23 TAMWORTH CMF 2021! WHO’S FOR TAMWORTH 2025? Tuesday 21/01/25 to Sunday 26/01/25 Bus, Bed & Breakfast $1,100 per person For more information or enquiries please contact GREG & DONNA ROSS. PH: (07) 4129 7132 OR 0427 297 132 e: rossbuscharters@bigpond.com www.ganddrossbuscharters.com.au Monday 18/09/2023 to Thursday 28/09/2023 The Great Western Play & Stay Musical Tour 2023… 11 Day Musical Tour with 12 Country/Western, Rock n Roll Artists. See the Outback like you’ve never seen it before! THIS IS A POPULAR TOUR! 2024 was booked out as of May 2023 with 2 coaches attending. Bus, Bed, Breakfast, Nightly Meals & Entertainment $3,300 per person
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No. 3701
9-LETTER WORD
N A
No. 073
Today’s Aim:
N I I I O
4 words: Good
6 words: Very good
9 words: Excellent T N
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.
WORD STEP
ACROSS
1 Thin (6)
4 Egyptian god of the afterlife (6)
10 Playground (5)
11 Great rock or snow fall (9)
12 Least
13 Force out (5)
14 First-aid item (6)
15 Lots (4)
19 Pig meat (4)
20 Long-distance racehorse (6)
24 Practice (5)
25 Unashamed (9)
27 Variety of nut (9)
28 Level of a building (5)
29 Bears (6)
30 Actor, – Brie (6)
DOWN
1 Pelt of ocean mammal (8)
2 An Australian state capital (8)
3 Hardy (7)
5 Having a pleasing shape (7)
6 Formula (6)
7 Takes by theft (6)
8 Sham (4)
9 Relating to the planet Mars (7)
16 Dry spell (7)
17 Tropical storms (8)
18 American football (8)
19 Composed of incongruous parts (7)
21 Weepy (7)
22 Provide (6)
23 Annoyance (6)
26 At the top (4)
No. 073
Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.
Every row, column and 3x3 outlined square must contain the numbers 1 to 9 once each.
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39 Brisbane Aug ust 2023 / YOUR TIME MAGAZINE 941 6241 385 23 235 4658 5769 548 46 Level: Medium No. 926 No. 925 August 2023 PUZZLES 38 1543 49 59132 92361 83 53 73198 59174 SUDOKU Level: Easy
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