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Editor’s note

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e’re on it. Technology has not left us behind. Indeed when it comes to making life a little easier, it seems our generation adopts contemporary short-cuts with ease.

In particular, this applies to the kitchen, where despite the joys of making special meals or creating something awesomely original, the regularity of keeping ourselves well fed and nourished on a daily basis can make something intrinsically fun into - well, lets face it, a chore.

Yet, it appears many of us have ensured this won’t happen as we take the opportunity to choose from a variety of online ordering options. It might be that we lessen the daily

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cooking pressure and order the half way measure of a box of ingredients and put it together ourselves, alternatively we may order a delicious, fully prepared and cooked home delivered meal, otherwise we spice it up and find an online recipe to cook-up. Whatever way we go, online meal ordering frees us up to do whatever else we may please to pass our time. (Just writing this puts a warm smile on my face).

For me a highlight in this issue was speaking with the wonderful Ann Bromley. Regardless, of what she was given at birth, the country girl, born in Murwillumbah in Northern NSW in 1937, forged ahead with her dreams.

Today, she personifies a ‘life well led’.

Certainly, I think her great sense of humour, has helped her deal with physical challenges. Perhaps her t-shirt which says: ‘Normal People Scare Me’ describes her everyday attitude .

Fortunately, she has now written a book detailing her life in the hope it will encourage others to overcome barriers to also fulfil their goals.

Gail Forrer Acting Editor

Contents 4

COVER STORY

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AGES & STAGES

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ANZAC HISTORY

10

OUR PEOPLE

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CARE AFFAIRS

14

BRAIN MATTERS

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BITS & PIECES

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ACTIVE LIVING

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MOTORING

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SHORT STORY

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FINANCE

27

RETIREMENT LIVING

28

HEALTH

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WHAT’S ON

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INDUSTRY EXPERTS

33

TRAVEL

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BOOK REVIEW

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TRIVIA QUIZ

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PUZZLES

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COVER STORY

Modern meal alternatives to suit our stage of life The daily grind of food preparation has been disrupted and JULIE LAKE finds out how we haven’t held back embracing a range of choices.

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arole Vancini, now in her early 70s learned how to cook the hard way – everything fresh, unpackaged and prepared by hand.

“My mother taught me to cook,” Carole says, “And she was old-school Italian; very particular about everything, from finding the best and cheapest tomatoes to rolling out her own pasta the way it was done by generations of women in my family”.

Today, Carole still looks for bargains, buys the freshest produce from favoured

local suppliers and even makes her own pasta - using a machine. Her kitchen is full of gadgets, her inspiration comes from the internet and she can cook food her mother never even imagined.

Kitchen technology hasn’t changed much – baby boomers grew up with mixers and food processors, dishwashers, electric woks and pans and grills, heat sensors and microwaves.

The popular air fryer is the only really new cooking idea in years; otherwise the most exciting change for

most kitchen equipment has been the digital display.

In fact, a quick check of websites promising “awesome new kitchen gadgets for 2022” showed nothing most of us don’t already have in our kitchens except a Chinese/Japanese dumpling mould and a peeler/scraper with three different blades!

What has changed is US. Those born when the iconic F Series Holden ruled our roads differ from our parents in many significant ways: Working women became the norm rather than the exception and convenience in shopping and food preparation became a given.

We have been much more healthconscious, encouraged by the advent of health food shops and outdoor fresh produce markets in the 1970s.

No white, sliced bread and processed cheese for us! Though we do consume more alcohol.

Fresh food was mostly seasonal and bought close to where it was grown but supply chain economics changed all that and now we can get a vast and onceunimaginable variety of international cuisine ingredients all year round.

Cooking has become an art-form; a home-based hobby fostered by so many TV cooking shows that it’s hard for even the most avid foodie to keep up with them.

And for many older people this focus on fabulous food is a bit overwhelming – knocking out a batch of sushi one day and a truffle-stuffed lamb rump with a kiwi fruit compote is simply beyond those who used to think pavlova was the

height of culinary sophistication!

The one big difference that technology has made to our culinary lives is where and how we source our information. Don MacKinnes, early 60s, never cooked at all until his wife died.

“I could boil an egg or fry it – just!,” he says.

“And do a pretty good barbecue”.

Now he enjoys the creativity involved in preparing meals for himself, family and friends – and he’s good at it, thanks to his laptop.

“My wife wasn’t a great cook, but she could do all the usual meat and veg stuff”, Don says.

“And bake good cakes. She had a whole collection of recipe books people had given her as presents, most of which she never used”.

She also had, like most of us, a couple of box files stuffed with recipes cut out of magazines. Don, who has downsized since she died, threw them all out. Now he downloads recipes when he needs them, watches on-line videos and is even doing a YouTube cooking class.

Don and others get a kick out of the fact that if a downloaded recipe doesn’t work they can go back to the site and say so in the comments section. Or share their own variations of the recipe with others. Using the videos, he can rewind and repeat when he doesn’t fully understand something. The cooking class is interactive, and he can ask questions.

And he can do it all sitting at his computer or in his armchair with his tablet.

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COVER STORY leading the way in adopting technology to the kitchen and 58 percent use the internet for new recipes.

In fact, the survey shows that baby boomers are an adventurous generation with 60 per cent us of saying we want to spice up usual go-to meals with new inspiration (survey courtesy of Hello Fresh).

At the same time, 70 per cent of those surveyed said they were always on the hunt for food bargains – hardly surprising considering so many are on a pension or modest, fixed income, or are using their last years at work to put aside enough for a comfortable retirement.

And much as many of us might value our cooking skills, ageing takes an inevitable toll of our fitness – fingers get stiff, wrists and elbows ache, backs hurt, legs don’t stand so well for so long, dexterity diminishes, For some people, the chore of buying and preparing food becomes just too much. Either because they find it too physically demanding or can’t be bothered because they live alone without anyone else to cook for and share meals.

Takeaways may be too expensive, so they opt for supermarket pre-cooked meals or one of the several home-delivered meal packages serving nutritious, delicious and high-quality meals made with locally sourced ingredients that can be delivered daily or weekly, just as you wish.

Most, however, look for convenience and ways to diminish culinary chores without giving up cooking altogether.

COVID restrictions greatly increased the use of on-line shopping and delivery for seniors and some of those interviewed for this article said they had no desire to go back to in-store shopping.

“The parking. The queuing. The chore of pushing a trolley around.

The risk of catching things,” is how one summed it up.

An increasingly popular compromise

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A totally prepared meal or a meal kit can save time and travel costs . is the home-delivered cooked meal that requires little more than your enjoyment or the fresh food kit that can be easily prepared with the aid of an accompanying recipe and instructions.

Appropriate spices, condiments and flavourings are included in the package.

A week’s meals for singles, couples or families are ordered on-line and delivered on the day and time of your choice, there are several menus from which to choose plus a full back-up service and helpline.

The meals are pre-packaged and portioned to make the prep work easy.

You won’t have to worry about measuring or chopping unless the produce needs to be intact to preserve the freshness.

The ingredients come sealed and fresh to ensure you get the best tasting and most nutritious foods. The box that is shipped to you is designed to keep your food cold with thermo technology and it is sturdy to ensure nothing gets crushed.

Dinner boxes get packed with smart packaging so that nothing gets tossed about.

A Your Time social media survey showed that a surprising number of seniors are choosing this option.

One of them is Jan Davies, 67, an educator with TAFE, running a program that helps young people with additional learning needs and disabilities prepare for mainstream employment – the first program of its kind in Australia. It’s demanding and though she loves to cook, at the end of the day she just wants to chill out. Her partner also works full time.

Jan chose Hello Fresh as her meal kit supplier after being introduced to the concept by her son and daughter-in-law, and six months later is still enthusiastic about it.

This company has been a market leader in the ‘home make-out” field and currently offers the most meal choices

and an easy-to-use app. “It ticks all the boxes,” Jan says, summing these up as: good value for money (she estimates she is saving about $600 a year on groceries), no food wastage, very high quality of ingredients, plenty of variety and healthy because the main components are fresh meat or fish and vegetables, with appropriate carbs and flavourings.

Vegetarian options are available and fresh fruit boxes in two sizes can be ordered as an extra.

The average cost of a Hello Fresh meal is $10 (slightly cheaper for seniors as a new 10 per cent discount has just been introduced) and preparation time varies from about 15 – 30 minutes. Jan describes the app (for smart phone and other devices) as “impressive” and she uses it to plan and order the week’s meals. This has drastically reduced the time she spends shopping because she only needs to buy a few basics. It was particularly welcome during the Covid lockdown, Jan says, because delivery is contactless.

Rising fuel costs are another incentive to opt for home-delivered meals or meal kits and reduce shopping journeys.

Let’s face it, from the moment we take our first gulp of mother’s milk, nourishment is the most important aspect of our lives and even as other pleasures diminish with age, the thrill of a good meal remains.

It’s not just necessary for the body, it’s good for the soul, too. A way of enchanting everyday life now that we have the leisure to really enjoy it.

But it must be fresh, imaginative, full of flavour, interesting to the palate and varied enough so the necessary act of eating doesn’t become boring.

So whether you choose to carry on cooking, select the best possible preprepared home delivery or go for a fresh produce cook-it-yourself home-delivered kit - here’s to you.

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AGES & STAGES

by Mocco Wollert

What’s in a name? Quite a lot, I think. I presume that most of you have seen the ad where a young father with the surname Murray wants to call his son Callum. He changes his mind when he realises the teasing his son will get, not the least of it would be ‘Calamari’.

In my generation it was customary to give a child not just one name but the child was ‘burdened’ with grandma or grandpa’s Christian names. I am sure every child had at least three or four Christian names. My husband ended up with seven. This nearly defeated the registrar at our wedding. He

struggled valiantly, having great difficulties with the pronunciation as they were German names.

I must confess that I too gave my two girls, apart from their own name, the Christian names of both maternal and paternal grandmothers. Instead, I should have told them stories about the two women, creating a lasting memory, rather than ‘tacking on’ two names that didn’t mean a thing to them.

In our fast-moving world, it seems to me to be a waste of time to give a child more than one name. Every time they have to sign a document, all those names have to be inserted.

I don’t know how many names young mothers give to their children to-day. Celebrities sometimes call their children names which are ridiculous like Sage Moonblood (I am not kidding), or North-West. One young woman I know, called her baby girl Hunter. She explained that it would signify the baby’s path in life. I held my tongue and managed to look impressed. At least she didn’t call her ‘cougar, which has some not so nice connotations.

Australian Society has the habit of shortening names thus diminishing beautiful names like Elizabeth to Liz or Patricia to Pat. So, we went the other way. We called our youngest

daughter Kim, short enough not to be shortened. Guess what happened? Her friends and classmates extended it to Kimbo or Kimmy. You just can’t win!

Australians shorten the names of anything or give it nicknames. They are used affectionately, like ‘Barbie’ for barbecue or ‘footie ‘for football. It is intrinsically Australian like swearing good-naturedly at every occasion.

They are masters in lacing every sentence with a good old swearword.

Wanting to be as Australian as could be, when I first came to Australia, my every second word was ‘bloody’ a strong swearword at the time. That is, until the woman who would become my best friend, took me aside and said ‘ladies don’t swear!’ Ah well, that was a long time ago.

If I were the Sunshine Coast I would be insulted to be called ‘The Sunny’ and the same goes for the Gold Coast, being called the ‘The Goldie’.

Why eliminate the word ‘coast’? It makes each place a very special location, conjures up images of blue oceans and white beaches. The ABC announcers who have gotten into the habit of talking about ‘The Sunny’ or ‘The Goldie’ should wash their mouth out with soap. Anyhow, that is what I feel.

May you not have too many names and may they be ‘normal’.

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Departure time was 1.05am. Aiming to sleep on the plane, I had remained awake. I scrolled on my phone, read a magazine and did a crossword. When it was time to board (and I was bored), I was suitably weary and readied myself for a blissful nap.

Twenty minutes passed and we were still on the tarmac. Someone had checked in a bag and then absconded. Security ruled that the bag had to be located and removed. Something sinister or a sudden phobia to flying? I hoped it was the latter.

The lights blazed at football stadium strength and frigid air blasted into the cabin, postponing any ideas of sleep. Not so for the man in the seat next to me, who promptly dozed off. His snoring reached grizzly bear volume.

Finally in the air, the crew rolled out the food cart. Who eats at this hour? The man next to me awoke and placed his order, the credit card transaction taking place above my head. His plastic, water bottle crunched and rattled with each slurp before he returned to snoring.

Just when my head drooped, the way it does seconds before dozing off, “Mr. Sleepy’s” alarm went off on his phone. My body jolted out of its semi-slumber. It was 4am and over an hour from our arrival time. Did he think he would miss his stop? I

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Our feather friends remembered for their extraordinary war effort No other animal compares to the contribution of the pigeon to the Allied war effort. In the 1940s, the Dickin Medal was awarded to 32 pigeons, 18 dogs, three horses, and a ship’s cat – a cat amongst the pigeons, indeed, writes TIM SCHAEFER. German positions, now occupied by the British.

As a last resort, GI. Joe was dispatched with a message to cancel the air raid. GI Joe flew about 30 kilometres in just 20 minutes and arrived at the American air base just in time for the bombing to be called off. Hundreds of troops and villagers were saved.

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Pigeons have been recognised for the unique role they played as a communication service during wartimes.

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he pigeon wasn’t just a friend of British or American troops. In 1942, as Australia stared down the barrel of a Japanese invasion, the Australian Army were interested in developing alternative means of communication.

The idea of using pigeons was trialled and quickly proved a success, and the Australian Corps of Signals Pigeon Service was born. Everyday Australians got behind the cause, and donated over 13,500 homing pigeons to the service.

Pigeons provided a reliable communication service between the coastal defences of Australia, and they eventually joined the war effort in New

Guinea as part of the Pacific War. The jungles proved a much tougher environment; mountainous topography, tropical rain, feather lice and a humid climate took its toll on the pigeons.

But pigeons were still considered an efficient tool for communication, and often a vital one. In July 1945, a boat carrying Australian troops began to sink on a beach off the coast of New Guinea.

The boat was carrying valuable supplies, ammunition and equipment, and a bird by the name of Blue Bar Cock Pigeon No 139 became the hero.

Blue Bar flew about 65 kilometres to relay the rescue message, and a rescue ship was sent in time to salvage the boat

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and its valuable cargo. Blue Bar received the Dickins Medal for its effort, joining the list of pigeons who are now memorialised for their heroism in war.

The pigeon’s contribution to the Allied war effort can’t be understated.

Take the story of G.I. Joe, a member of the United States Army Pigeon Service.

In October 1943, during the Italian campaign of World War II, British troops battled with German forces to control the village of Calvi Vecchia, Italy.

The British attacked and won back the village well ahead of schedule but were unable to transmit a message to call off a planned American air raid on

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It’s certainly true that homing pigeons have been used to carry messages since ancient times. But in the fog of war, their skills and dedication are legendary. Long before modern technology made military communication simple, pigeons played a vital role in relaying vital information across the battlefield.

That’s because homing pigeons have an innate ability to find their way home. They’re also not easily distracted, and their keen sight and superior memory helps them identify landmarks. A pigeon’s small stature also came in handy during conflict: pigeons were easy to transport, ate very little, and could travel long distances in often extreme circumstances.

Pigeons carried their messages either in special containers attached to their legs, or small pouches looped over their backs.

When not relaying messages, the pigeons were kept in mobile or stationary lofts, and were trained and cared for by skilled handlers.

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The lady who turned lemons into the sweetest of lemonades Ann Bromley speaks to GAIL FORRER about how she went against the grain to stop her physical disability from defining her life.

Ann Bromley with her granddaughter Jeni.

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eing diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as a baby in 1937, meant your future life was going to be tough.

But if you had the support of a good, strong family, the use of a smart mind and your name was Ann Bromley, life was a hurdle you were going to learn to jump through - no matter how high,

Well perhaps not jump through, because Ann says her balance was bit of problem.

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on the farm to help out with all the physical labour including driving a tractor.

When the farm was eventually sold, she moved to Sydney and worked as a Nanny.

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“Ballet was as good as having physiotherapy classes.” she says.

Today, Ann speaks with a slight, but obvious speech impediment. Yet, like many other things she laughs it off.

After spending a number of year overseas and taking in the sound of various accents - when friends find it hard to understand her - she simply applies her own brand of humor : “It’s just my Australian accent you can’t understand,” she responds.

Ann was 10-years-old before she spoke, but she says this meant she could sit quietly in school and soak up knowledge. Contrary to any idea that not speaking equals low intellect, her mother, realised her daughter’s ability and contacted Sydney university to evaluate Ann’s learning aptitude.

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Ann expresses her joy for life production in the film industry. Together, the couple had three children, the eldest born in the UK, the second in Montreal and finally the last born in Sydney.

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“I was in my fifties when I was living in Mackay, and I was asked to give a talk to parents of disabled children on growing up with a disability.

“I’ll never know why I agreed to do it as I’ve always avoided speaking when I’m out, as I hate the way people stare.

“I nearly died when I found it was at Qld Uni with about 200 people attending.

At the end I received a standing ovation.

“After that people who heard me would ask me to do a talk, workshop and whatever, I ended up doing this in Canada, UK, USA, NZ and of course Qld. However, that wasn’t the only life-changing event in Ann’s life.

Perhaps, she says: “The most surprising one was getting married and having three normal healthy kids. I was told by so-called well-meaning friends I shouldn’t get married and certainly not have kids.

“I mean how can a disabled person look after a baby.”

The list goes on and Ann continues: “Then there was my first trip to the UK by ship on my own! Heaven forbid!

Still breaking new personal ground, Ann has written and published a biography: “That’s why I called my book, ‘I Did it Anyway.’

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CARE AFFAIRS

The pros and cons of digital monitoring at home There are a wealth of apps, devices and systems to help monitor the health and safety of your loved ones at home. This article explores the risks and benefits of this new technology.

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ew digital products are touted as providing a virtual safety net for vulnerable older people and giving their families and caregivers peace of mind. These products come under the name ‘personal health monitoring’ or PHM devices. Let’s look at a few examples.

(Please note, although some brand names are used for clarity, this article is not endorsing any products.)

Wearable blood pressure monitors and blood sugar monitors are well-known and accepted health tools. They are supported by apps on your phone and can provide your doctor or health nurse with important and timely information.

Health technology can also be integrated into your body. One example is a heart rhythm monitoring device. This is inserted under the skin in your chest area.

It collects and sends information to your heart specialist.

The simple pill box has gone high tech.

One example is MedMinder. It has an online website where you load in the person’s medication schedule. The pill box is 4 rows deep by 7 rows long so it would suit someone who takes medicines up to 4 times daily. If the medication is not taken,

MedMinder calls the client or a caregiver with a friendly reminder. Medication compliance is recorded on the website.

One model is electronically locked to avoid overdosing.

Home monitoring has become increasingly popular especially when an elderly family member lives alone.

Common commercial products such as Google Home can be used for personal monitoring. A home assistant device with a video screen allows you to check in with your family member as often as you wish.

A more tailormade option is HomeGuardian. This is an Australian product designed to monitor falls, absences and wandering. It can also detect

someone’s temperature and sleep behaviour. This can help carers and family members address small health changes quickly. HomeGuardian does not store any personal health data. All the alerts are processed on the devices and sent to a designated person.

The remote monitoring of your family members’ health has definite advantages.

You have peace of mind and feel they are safer than before. But sometimes privacy is sacrificed. Physical privacy is compromised when someone is watching or can watch you in your own home. Then there is data privacy. As many of these digital monitoring devices are made by commercial companies which have other business partners, it can be hard to keep track of your health data.

Once someone gets used to the monitoring devices, they can forget they are there. This means they are being monitored without knowing it anymore.

This covert surveillance is shaky ground.

When visitors come into the home, are they monitored too? If a camera is going to pick them up by default, they need to be advised of this.

Some researchers argue that wearing a

personal health monitoring device or having a monitoring system at home can lead to social isolation. Carers, friends or family members may feel it is not necessary to drop in or make that phone call. The device is seeing as doing the ‘caring’.

A research review of 297 articles about PHM devices found 39 of the articles addressed ethical issues (Mittelstadt et al, ETHICOMP 2011). The researchers found a moral conflict between freedom and safety. It is a balancing act. In the home environment, judicious use of technology may slow down or prevent someone having to leave their family home. On the other hand, if technology is overused, it can take away decisions and disempower your older family member.

In conclusion, adapting to new technology is difficult and not all devices will suit all people. While personal health monitoring devices offer relief for busy families and carers, they do not have the human touch.

Kendall Morton is Director of Home Care Assistance. Email kmorton@ homecareassistance.com

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WELLBEING

Iodine’s amazing benefits

More than the blues

Feeling low can happen at any stage of life, assuming it’s a normal part of ageing can easily lead to misdiagnosis.

Think metabolism, think Iodine. TRUDY KITHER explains how sufficient amounts of iodine contribute to the health of your body’s cells.

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This is certainly not the case and I have seen many people who are living full and happy lives well into their nineties.

Depression is very important to pick up and treat. Not only can it have a huge impact on your quality of life (and those around you) but it can profoundly affect your thinking – so much so that it can cause a pseudo-dementia – a condition where you look as if you have dementia but in fact it disappears when your depression is cured. There is also evidence that recurrent episodes of untreated depression leads to an increased risk of developing a true dementia state later down the track.

It is also potentially deadly. I recently saw a man who had been misdiagnosed as having a severe dementia and was placed in a nursing home. In the few months before I saw him, he had stopped eating – a classic sign of depression – and was close to death. It was assumed that this was the usual decline associated with dementia and that nothing could be done.

Ultimately, however, he was treated for depression and made a full recovery to the point where he probably didn’t need to be in a nursing home.

So, how do you know if you are depressed? Well, the classic symptoms include low mood that is there more often than not, a lack of interest in your surroundings and an inability to enjoy things you once enjoyed. Your sleep may be altered – either sleeping too little or too much, or simply waking up feeling unrefreshed – or you may feel tired all the time. Appetite can be affected – usually diminished, resulting potentially in weight loss. If severe, there may be thoughts that things

cannot get better or even a belief that you would be better off dead.

And then there are cognitive symptoms, with problems including memory, slowing in thinking or trouble problem-solving and planning.

These are symptoms that may be experienced whatever age you are. As you get older, certain other experiences seem to be more common. These include so called somatic symptoms, which is when the depression is experienced physically. I have seen many people whose main initial concern was generalised pain, weakness, or stomach problems like nausea. When I have treated their depression, these physical symptoms disappear. Anxiety seems to occur more frequently as part of depression as you get older and can sometimes be the main symptom.

If you think that you or a loved one might be suffering with depression, it is critical to speak with someone about it.

This might be a family member, friend, counsellor, psychologist or your GP. Just let someone know. Old age is no impediment to overcoming depression.

For some, it is enough to talk to someone about practical problems or to increase your level of support. Others may require more medically focussed treatment with antidepressants, at least in the short-term.

The bottom line is, don’t assume that low mood and depression are a normal part of ageing. They are not. Effective treatments do exist to treat depression.

Kailas Roberts is a psychogeriatrician and author of Mind your brain The Essential Australian Guide to Dementia now available at all good bookstores and online. Visit yourbraininmind.com or uqp.com.au

odine is a Trace Mineral. A Trace Mineral is a mineral that you don’t need a high quantity of. However, every single cell in your body needs it.

Your Thyroid will take as much Iodine as it can get and leave the remainder for the rest of your body.

Just because your blood tests may show that your Thyroid is within the acceptable test range, that doesn’t mean that you have ample amounts of Iodine and that you have enough for your thyroid cells. It’s about having enough for ALL your cells.

Unfortunately, the current Recommended Daily Amounts (RDA’s) for Iodine isn’t sufficient for what our bodies need. The current recommendation is 150mcg per day, yet people in Japan, who have very low rates of Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Ovarian Cancers, are consuming 100 times that amount. Yet, the source they are consuming is mainly Sea Kelp, for example, Bladderwrack, because these are some of the best sources of Iodine.

Most of your Iodine is stored in your Thyroid. Iodine is vital to make your Thyroid hormones—specifically T3 and T4. When the Thyroid makes T4, that is the inactive form. Eighty per cent of T4 is converted to T3 in the liver, whilst 20 per cent is the active form made in the kidneys. It would be best if you had Selenium for this conversion also.

Without Iodine, your metabolism suffers and pretty much every system that relies on your metabolism starts to slow down.

If you have a slow metabolism, it will most likely affect your hair, skin, nails, weight, bowel movements and mood, whilst increasing your cholesterol buildup. It can also create nodules on your Thyroid.

Many people these days are deficient in Iodine, and unfortunately, it’s just not in our foods anymore. That is unless

you are consuming a lot of foods from the ocean, such as shellfish, seaweed, sea kelp and Bladderwrack, to name a few.

There is a straightforward way to determine whether you are deficient in Iodine. You need to obtain some Potassium Iodide and drop it onto the inside of your upper arm, inside of your foreman or inside of your upper leg.

Ensure you create a diameter of approximately 3cm.

Let it sit there for an hour. If it soaks in after an hour, you are deficient in Iodine, and if it doesn’t soak in but just sits on your skin, you are most likely, not Iodine deficient.

The unexpected benefits of consuming Iodine in addition to nourishing your Thyroid include 1. The ability to support shrinkage of cysts. Fibrocystic Breasts, Cysts on the Ovaries, Cysts in your Uterus and Cysts on your Thyroid.

Iodine has anti-cancer properties and is very beneficial in regulating Oestrogen dominance. When depleted of sufficient Iodine, the cysts created over time can then develop into nodules and also develop into Cancer.

2. It helps to reduce the size of skin tags and warts.

3. The ability to help break down connective tissue, especially in conditions such as Deuterons Contracture.

4. Support regeneration of scar tissue.

Trudy Kither, Naturopath, Iridologist, Herbalist and Owner of Nature’s Temple, Palmwoods. www.naturestemple.net This information is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to selfdiagnose. It is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. Always seek the advice of a registered natural medicine practitioner or other qualified health providers with any specific health questions you may have.

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The spread of COVID-19 and Australia’s response is evolving. Restrictions are now easing, which means you can leave your home for more than just essential reasons.

For most people, they will only develop mild illness and recover easily, but others may develop severe sickness. There are special rules in place for the most vulnerable. These rules apply to aged care facilities, disability accommodation services, hospitals and correctional facilities. To protect yourself, your family and the community from getting COVID-19 you must maintain good hygiene, practice physical distancing, check in using the Queensland Governments QR code or with shop and venues staff, and get vaccinated. We can all do our part in keeping each other safe For the most up to date information got to Australia.gov.au or health.qld.gov .au cotaqld.org.au/information/covid-19coronavirus-information-for-older-

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COOKING WITH SUNLIGHT IS A NATURAL THING TO DO WE all must be feeling the $olar pinch by now, To make ends meet there are lots of ways we can cut our spending, but it doesn’t always mean we have to cut back.

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On the other hand, if you prefer to buy a ready-made item, all you need do is to Google “Solar Cookers” and go from there, or you can come to one of my workshops and make one (see students and their self-made ovens above).

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The ‘box cooker’ is an insulated box with a clear glass leading face and will cook everything, from cakes to vegies to meats.

This is large enough to cook up a family feast and capable of reaching temperatures of up to 220°C. It is a little too heavy to cart around on camping trips, and more suited to a permanent position on a sunny patio.

The ‘parabolic concentrator’ is also capable of family sized cooking. It is a shiny reflective dish shaped unit, reaching temperatures of 220°C Whether you believe in climate change or not, you can save money and have loads of fun doing it.

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Pansies, statice, stocks and many bulbs can also be planted now.

Time to fertilise before the cooler weather sets in. If you have room citrus are a good buy, there are many dwarf varieties available. Get rid of any weeds before they set seed.

Caladiums will be starting to die back soon, so many pots have been thrown out over the years, make sure your pot has a label identifying there is a corm there.

Keep pots where they don’t get any moisture or lay the on their side to stop corms from rotting. Orchids are coming into flower now, if plants are outside beware of the Dendrobium beetle which looks a bit like a lady bird, these pests can wreck your flowers overnight. Best way to get rid of them is an ice cream container with water and some kerosene, put the container under the flower and tap, any beetles will drop into the container. If you are new to gardening or have moved from a different area why not come on one of my garden tours to see what is on offer.

Any of the garden expos showcase so many beautiful plants that grow well in our area. There are some great Orchid shows coming up, have a look, you won’t be disappointed Happy Gardening, Penny

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ACTIVE LIVING

These feet are made to move TRISTAN HALL describes how the right feet exercises that will repay you tenfold.

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FOOT CIRCLES – you can do this lying down or sitting. Raise one foot up and slowly turn it in a circle from the ankle. This will help with flexibility and strengthen your arches. Do about 10 circles in each direction with each foot.

ZIGZAGS – this routine strengthens your ankles and your feet. Wear some shoes for this one. Stand with your feet parallel to each other and at shoulder width. Move both heels to the left, then move the toes to follow them so your feet are straight again. Continue moving across the floor in this manner and go back the other direction. If you need support, do this near a kitchen bench or wall.

Repeat a few times. Find some spare moments in the day to get your zigzags in.

ONE LEG ZIGZAGS - Switch to zigzagging on one leg only. Use a pole or a bench for support if needed. Repeat for the other leg. Notice which of your legs is weaker. Do more zigzags on that leg

until over time; both legs have the same strength.

When both legs and feet are similar in strength and flexibility, your balance will naturally improve.

SHORT FOOTS – this exercise wakes up the small muscles in your feet. Sit on a stable chair with no shoes on. Place your feet securely on the ground. Draw the front of your foot towards the back of your foot while leaving the toes and heel on the ground. This will cause your foot to arch more. Hold this arched position for 3 seconds then release and repeat 10 times on each foot.

TOE RAISES – this is done barefoot. Stand up and then stretch up onto your toes. Hold that position for 5 seconds then come down. Repeat this for a minute. Shake your feet to relieve any tension.

This helps with balance and engages multiple muscles from your abdomen, your legs and your feet.

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FIT HAPPENS With Tom Law DURING the recent floods, which affected my situation, residents who were fit and healthy enough, helped out those who were unable to do it. Having the ability, health and fitness to help ourselves is a terrific thing.

Our story is minor by comparison with many others but once again it is great to see the community come together to help out those in need. I write this knowing full well many people may never recover the loss and damage to their property, never mind the mental anguish. In our own minor situation, our building was flooded or at least the carpark area was flooded.

Unfortunately, like many in a similar situation our floodwater included a significant overflow from the under-pressure sewer system.

The really encouraging thing from our own point of view was it was all hands to the pumps literally. We had many of our unit residents assist in the mopping up and water sweeping duties. Another section and group worked outside the building complex with electric pumps to

reduce the flow of water.

For three days we worked in shifts, not rostered, not scheduled or arranged just people working where possible to reduce the water in the basement to keep damage to a minimum and most importantly protect the lift shafts from water. We lost the fight along the way and the amount of water cascading in from an overflowing overloaded system outside the building flooded our automatic door opening system and the two elevators shafts.

The body corporate is still mopping up to some extent, building leaks we did not know we had, storage bays are being cleaned and reorganized to lift stored equipment off the ground and claims are being submitted.

Some people worked through the night sweeping the water towards drains, some people wanted to help but physical restrictions prevented them from doing so. Again, it great to see the community come together.

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Ah, the nostalgic call of a red, hot, roaring engine A whole new world of technology is changing the way make cars, but BRUCE McMAHON says Ford’s 21st century Mustang has street cred to go into the future.

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orry, but it’s hard to go green when there’s a bloody red Mustang sitting in the driveway.

The kid came in laughing. Grandad in a Mustang? Ha, ha. What a hoot and giggle.

Okay son, so wait until we find some open road. With decent turns. Wait until we find a tunnel and take in the howling, scowling echoes of a proper V8. Listen up _ there’s plenty of vroom and plenty of room for older folks in this American coupe. Plus, a tonne of street cred behind those tinted windows.

For as much as the motoring world is sparking up about electric cars and hydrogen-fuelled trucks, as much as folk are burying carbon in the forests of the new world, there’s a job ahead to wean many off old-school internal combustion engines. V8s in particular.

For many there remain the visceral delights of a petrol V8 in full song, a quartet of exhaust pipes grumbling and mumbling at idle, thumping and angry at speed. Then there’s the exhaust’s snap, crackle and pop on the overrun as the driver backs off the throttle.

Now while today’s automatic gearboxes are convenient and efficient _

sporting too with a set of steering-wheel paddle shifts to change ratio, these can never surpass the satisfaction of snicking manual gear changes through a wellsorted transmission.

And where some parrot the virtues, with conviction, of front-wheel drive there forever remains the intuitive delights of balancing a rear-drive machine just right through a highway’s twists and turns.

Ford’s 21st century Mustang Fastback

has all this and a fair stack more. A proper bargain starting around $65,000.

These are handsome, low-slung machines with muscled-up style, flavoured with a hint of menace. Yes, the two-door coupe has limited rear seat space and access best left to minors but the front buckets are great and all a driver needs is close to hand.

Plus the Mustang arrives with all the mod-cons, all the driver and safety aids, all the infotainment gear. The boot is a

good size for a weekly shop or a week away.

What’s more important is that five litre V8 under that snout, a petrolburning engine that produces 339kW (around 450 horsepower) and 441Nm of torque. This allows for excellent getaways through all that torque and tonnes of power right through the rev range. It’s an engine that loves being worked through the six-speed manual. (There’s also a ten-speed auto option.)

And the Mustang and driver also love swinging through the bends, particularly up a mountain road. Switch drive mode to Sport and the steering feel tightens up so there’s no argument about which way the front wheels are pointing while the ‘Stang hunkers down at the rear. There’s a confidence to the package, despite the Ford’s heft. Plus there’s that neverending soundtrack. Easy to go for a week without turning on the stereo.

The Ford Mustang is not everyone’s cup of tea. Costs a bit for what’s essentially a two-seater. Burns fossil fuels.

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‘SOLDIERS OF THE EMPIRE’ EXHIBITION AT BARRACKS THE latest exhibition from Army Museum South Queensland at Victoria Barracks , Brisbane covers details of early military life and the social scene within Queensland and reveals the evolution of the Army serving in Queensland from 1824 – 1903.

Beginning with the Imperial soldiers landing at Redcliffe in 1824 through to the patriotic Volunteer regiments and to the Queensland Defence Force, established by the 1884 Defence Act. The display features original uniforms, artefacts, photographs and figures. *All visits to Victoria Barracks must be by prior arrangements and bookings are essential. Admission includes entry to the Barracks, view of current exhibition, an historic presentation, a Devonshire morning tea, a walking tour of the historical barracks, a souvenir booklet and a group photo. For more info. visit: armymuseumsouthqueensland.com.au ‘STREET PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW The new show at the Redcliffe Museum features the work of enterprising street photographers who were a familiar sight on our city streets, capturing candid moments in the lives of countless people during the mid-20th century.

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A battle scene circa 1955 By ©John Sharp2022

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he motorcycle roared through the cold night air preceded by a weak beam of light, and struck an unexpected object. There was a bellow of rage, cut short by the impact, then blood and guts from the cow sprayed across the landscape. The motorcyclist rolled about in agony before staggering to his feet and recovering his machine.

There’d been a long running dispute between Bill Cowdry and the legal users of the highway, a pot holed, one-lane strip of bitumen, at the foothills of the Toowoomba Range. Since buying the farm, he had been allowing his cattle to use the road as a night paddock, where runoff from the bitumen provided green pickings. In cooler months the warm black strip was a tempting place for animals to sleep after sundown.

Bill was in total denial of the angst caused to motorists, and when police were called they often found most of the cattle unbranded. There had been serious accidents, and the problem remained unresolved. Would the cow being killed at night prove to be a game changer?

A riotous motorcycle club meeting in the old hut in Water Street, Toowoomba was to be expected due to the latest ‘Cow

Burst.’ The injured victim rode up with his broken arm in a sling, and a badly lacerated face still patched with plaster.

The president soon had the situation in hand and Fred Crook-King proposed a plan to deliver a message to Cowdry. A completely unambiguous message, but one designed to also provide light

entertainment for club members. The Battle of Postman’s Ridge was imminent.

There was an excellent response to a call for volunteers, and some were seconded as stockmen. Friday nights were set aside for cow enhancements, and a Harley Davidson with a box sidecar transported a motorised pressure sprayer

and prolific volumes of whitewash to the venue.

The first sleeping cow to be sprayed must have been on her last legs, as she didn’t make any move to escape. The stockmen then administered some gentle persuasion to move her from the highway, leaving behind a perfect white outline of her presence on the road.

A few more cows met a similar fate, and Cowdry arrived with a stockwhip, frothing at the mouth and very vocal. He cracked the whip over the heads of the spray gang, was promptly covered in whitewash, and withdrew from the scene of battle.

The party ended early, to allow Fred to pursue his journalistic career as night reporter for The Chronicle. The Sub Editor was incensed when his trainee arrived late for work, carrying nasty looking white scars from the Battle of Postman’s Ridge. The next morning he was mollified when their headlines came off the press.

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Retirement is a very active verb There are certain phases associated with this new stage of life, JUDY RAFFERY discusses ways to successfully navigate a pathway through them.

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raditionally we talk about retirement as though it is a state of being.

As if we are either in the state of retirement or not.

But the state of being retired is more nuanced than that.

While retirement is arguably a state of being, it is perhaps more of an action.

You retire. Retire is a verb. And a verb is a doing word if I recall my primary school grammar lessons accurately.

Increasingly people are understanding that retirement is an active process with different paths and different outcomes for each person.

It is an ongoing process that starts before you have retired, and it continues on after you have officially retired.

Some experts believe that there are five stages in the retirement process. I have heard those stages described variously. Some talk about the stages as imagination, anticipation, honeymoon, reality and next phase.

Others call the stages planning, excitement, honeymoon, disenchantment and reorientation / stability. Yet others name pre-retirement planning, full retirement.

In my book, Retirement Your Way, I

retirement, or the impact on relationships or the changes to social and family dynamics.

Learn about yourself!

But try not to find only the challenges. Rather look also for information on how to address those challenges.

Knowledge is power … in this case it gives you the power to close the gap between the life you want to lead and the life you are leading. Retirement contentment.

see these phases a little differently and I approach them with a view to addressing the challenges that may come along at each point. There is value in naming the potential challenges so that you are not blindsided.

It gives you opportunity to prepare.

There is strong research evidence that retirement preparation leads to a more successful retirement journey.

Of course, I am talking about emotional, psychological, mental and social preparation. Many of us are overly focussed on financial preparation.

Having adequate money is important but

interestingly it is not a major factor in retirement contentment.

Just knowing of the possible challenges ahead is not enough. It is invaluable to have strategies to successfully address those concerns.

I like to think that my book provides this in spades.

I would encourage anyone considering retirement, or already in retirement, to learn from others by spending time trawling and googling on the internet or reading existing books.

For example learn about the relationship between depression/mood and

THE SECRETS OF COGNITIVE SUPER AGERS Some people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond, defy the common assumption that cognitive decline goes hand in hand with aging. These people, called cognitive super agers, have memory performance comparable to people 20 – 30 years younger. Research is ongoing to understand what sets these people apart to help others prevent (or reverse) age-related cognitive decline.

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Number crunching your retirement living options Take care and checkout associated outgoing and ongoing costs before you commit to a lifestyle change. DON MACPHERSON explains what to look for.

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ownsizing has frequently been re-labelled ‘right- sizing’ as our older generation make the move to new lifestyles during their retirement years. It’s definitely a time to get familiar with the often complicated maths involved in the process.

To make things simpler to deal with, the costs of retirement (Village) living options can be divided into three core areas – ingoing costs, ongoing costs, and outgoing costs.

Ingoing costs is of course, the ‘purchase price – you don’t actually purchase a retirement unit, you lease it, or have a licence to occupy it for an indefinite time.

On top of the purchase price many operators charge admin fees, or even their lawyers’ fees.

Recently there has developed an option in the industry whereby you pay an

additional fee (as a bond, or upfront management fee) that means there is no exit fee at the end. Effectively you pay your exit fee (usually at a substantial discount) up front.

The argument of the retirement industry to justify exit fees is that they sell the unit at a cheap price and get their profit at the end. These up front exit fees move that profit component to the start. The bond or up front management fee is not refundable, but the ingoing price is refundable in full.

Ongoing costs include the general service charge to live in the unit. It represents the ongoing costs of providing the unit, and covers rates, insurance, maintenance of common areas and community facilities. As well one can sometimes choose a support package involving food, cleaning etc. if that suits the

person.

Outgoing costs are essentially the exit fee, which is commonly 35% of the incoming fee after 5 years. These percentages, and the time over which they arise do vary from operator to operator.

Often there are other fees, such as the operator’s legal fees, and Titles Office fees (in the case of a Lease).

The impact on any pension entitlement is an important consideration so a qualified financial advisor is a very important

consideration.

There are a huge variety of different contracts involved and it is vital that you choose specialists in the area of Elder Law to help you through the process – not just a general practice solicitor.

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CONSULTATION ON RETIREMENT SAVINGS TARGETS This research released for consultation is designed to help Australians answer one of the most important financial questions they face, “how much do I need to save for retirement?”

“Our goal is to develop trustworthy retirement targets that give people a solid ‘rule of thumb’ on what they’ll need to save to maintain their standard of living in retirement. These targets are designed to get people to engage with simple information and kickstart their retirement planning journey,” says Super Consumers Director Xavier O’Halloran.

One of the findings of the independent Retirement Income Review was that people were not confidently spending down their retirement savings. This was put down to the complexity of the system and the fear of running out of money in retirement.

“These standards are designed to address that complexity and uncertainty.

People can trust these savings targets because they are based on what actual

retirees are spending in retirement and give people an idea of what they can confidently spend until age 90,” says O’Halloran.

“We heard repeatedly in the research that people had grossly inflated ideas of what they needed to retire.

We used the best available data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to discover what people spend in retirement.

We also analysed financial hardship data to ensure the targets would be sufficient to help people avoid unnecessary constraints.

“We wanted to ensure the targets we developed were grounded in what people wanted from their retirement and would lead to genuine financial security.”

The consultation runs next month and is designed to get engagement with underlying research and assumptions.

This research is supported by a philanthropic grant from Ecstra Foundation.

Ecstra is committed to building the financial wellbeing of Australians within a fair financial system.

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FINANCE

The financial fall-out from all this rain Flooding has affected the supply chain of grocery retailers by reducing stock availability while fuel price spike has added to grocery inflation.

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nce again, Australia’s east coast has been swamped by a major low-pressure system. The human and financial havoc has been enormous.

Worryingly, the system has been slow to disperse, delaying the clean-up.

To date, 60,000 insurance claims have been lodged, which the Insurance Council of Australia said could trigger $900 million in payouts. Ratings agency S&P estimated the event would cost at least $1 billion and could swell to $2 billion depending on the damage in Greater Sydney.

The 2011 Brisbane flood cost almost $2.1 billion, while the 1974 floods cost $3.2 billion (both in today’s dollars).

As insurance claims pile up, it’s not surprising the share prices of the two major domestic insurers, IAG and Suncorp, have fallen a great deal.

However, both insurers operate reinsurance programs to hedge the financial impact of major catastrophes, including these floods.

Suncorp says its reinsurance program limits its maximum event retention (MER) for the event at $75 million. That is, Suncorp will face a total loss from the

event of $75 million, thanks to recoveries from its reinsurers covering the balance of costs. IAG’s MER was $95 million for this event.

Overall, there are two things to consider. Firstly, while both insurers retain reinsurance for future catastrophes, any major events in the near to medium term would reduce their risk mitigation strategies and leave them susceptible to carrying more of the repair bill. Secondly, insurance premiums will increase. The greatest effect will be on low-income households.

It is also worth considering the longer-term effects of major weather patterns on insurance. The low pressure system is typical during a La Nina weather pattern, but it feeds into the debate about the influence of a warming climate.

Once the waters recede, the unenviable task of cleaning and then rebuilding will begin. This will lead to a surge in demand for building materials, household durable goods and replacement motor vehicles. This demand will come at an extraordinary time when supply

chains for all these goods are already under tremendous strain from the COVID pandemic.

Flooding has also affected the supply chains of grocery retailers, reducing stock availability. Households are already facing mounting cost pressures, which will crowd out discretionary spending and drive some to buy items at lower price points. The spike in fuel prices has added to rising grocery inflation and potential mortgage rate increases as headwinds this year.

Fuel prices are an interesting phenomenon. Unlike RBA rate rises, a higher petrol price impacts virtually every household, not just the one-third of households that have mortgages.

Troy Davey is an authorised representative (no 473122) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. He can be contacted on 5430 4444. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you and consult a financial adviser and consider the relevant product disclosure statement before purchasing a financial product. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

CHECK IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT THAT MEETS THE GUIDELINES FOR A COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANT

BRISBANE City Council’s Lord Mayor’s Community Fund supports community projects that build stronger communities in Brisbane.

Applications for the 2021-22 financial year are now open. Applications will close

at midnight on Friday, June 17, 2022, or when each ward had spent their allocated budget (whichever occurs first).

Projects must contribute to the Brisbane Vision by helping achieve our aspirations to be a:friendly and safe active and healthy, clean and green, or vibrant and creative city.

Each Council ward is allocated $35,000 for community projects undertaken within that ward. The Lord Mayor allocates $35,000 for community projects that involve multiple wards.

Community organisations can apply for funding for local projects. Councillors can also apply to support community events, activities or capital projects.

The minimum grant is $250 (goods and services tax (GST) exclusive) and the maximum is $10,000 (GST exclusive) per organisation.

Eligible projects include projects such as: community events including: Australia Day ceremonies, fetes, events that charge an entry fee (e.g. fundraiser with a cover charge or festivals with a site entry fee), equipment hired for a community event, community facility improvements and equipment, funding towards community sporting organisations equipment and activities within a ward.

Guidelines Before starting your application, please go to: .brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-

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HOW TO APPLY To complete the online application, determine which Council ward your project will take place in. Visit the Electoral Commission Queensland website and select the appropriate ward from the list of Council wards open for funding.

For more information, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 to speak to the Grants Unit.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

THIS HALLOWED GROUND

MAUREEN IS STREETS AHEAD IN THE LIFESTYLE STAKES For more than half her life, Maureen Spratt has called Caulfield Drive home.

Maureen and her late husband Ray purchased the five-acre property in Burpengary East (QLD) more than 40 years ago and together they built their home and created a beautiful life with their two children.

After Ray’s passing nine years ago, and with their children now having families and homes of their own, Maureen has been managing the large property on her own.

When the Stockland Halcyon Communities team offered to buy Maureen’s land, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to downsize to a bigger life without having to change her street address.

“The more I thought about moving into a Halcyon community without having to move out of my street, convinced me that it would be the perfect place for me and on my own land,” she said.

After making the decision to sell her property, Maureen has become the first home buyer at Halcyon Promenade.

“While it was sad to say goodbye to our family home of 40 years, I’m glad I will be staying in the area where I’ve got lots of friends,” Maureen said.

“I’ve already picked my site and the home I want after visiting the display homes at B by Halcyon (Buderim QLD) with my daughter.”

In a special tribute to Maureen and her rich history in Burpengary East, Spratt Park will be constructed at the entry of the community.

“I feel very honoured that Spratt Park has been included as part of the masterplan and I can’t wait to move in next year.”

Halcyon Promenade Retirement community, 23 Caulfield Dr, Burpengary East Phone: 1800 050 050

One quarter of the Earth’s surface is covered by grass But not all grasses are equal. Certain grasses provide the surfaces on which some of our most celebrated athletes and teams play their beloved sports before adoring fans.

Like sacred sites, these hallowed grounds can be found around the world; The Gabba for fans of cricket and the AFL Lions Suncorp Stadium for rugby league and rugby union tragics.

Perhaps few Residents here at Elements at 224 Dennis Road, Springwood, realise that we are all living on Hallowed Ground!

Well, it was for a generation of rugby and cricket playing John Paul College (JPC) students and their parents.

Early in the nineties JPC, desperately short of playing fields, acquired the land Elements now stands on. The nicely terraced hill we live on now was flattened to make level playing fields (no pun intended).

Parents came to mow, mark out fields, help build a carpark, drag in an old caravan for a tuckshop.

The Besser brick change rooms were places where no parent, conscious of their health, ventured anywhere near.

It was place where, after a game, the aroma of sweaty players and their rugby jerseys and socks permeated the air.

John Paul College eventually was able to acquire sporting fields closer to the College, and the land was sold to Chiou See Anderson for the building of her planned retirement village.

So, while we may have small gardens here in Elements, don’t be surprised if, one day, you dig up an old cricket ball, a rotting rugby boot,, mouthguard or a rusting ref’s whistle. And when you do, remember this is Hallowed Ground!

Article written by Kathleen Layton.

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“The staff are fantastic, always smiling and giving amazing care. They regularly check in to see how my husband and I are going,” says Irma.

“I would highly recommend SCCQ’s service to anyone needing help to remain living in their own home. Without the help we receive, it would not be possible for my husband and I to continue living in our own home.”

A Home Care Package (HCP) is an Australian Government funded program that provides a range of services to assist

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Practical, diverse and personal, a HCP is designed by you and delivered by an approved provider, like Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ). Your HCP can include a comprehensive range of services, depending on what you need, when you

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SCCQ can help you stay on top of your domestic chores, health and wellbeing needs and social life, There are four levels of Home Care Packages, reflecting the quantity and frequency of services that can be provided.

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Level 2 – LOW LEVEL Three or four visits a week is available.

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help you attend weekly appointments.

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HEALTH

Nobody should feel alone after stroke

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troke Foundation is on a mission to ensure people with stroke are better supported in their recovery, particularly when they transition from hospital to life back home. As part of this drive to enhance wellbeing, the StrokeLine service (1800 787 653) has been expanded to boost responsiveness to enquiries from survivors of stroke, their carers and loved ones.

StrokeLine is a free, confidential phone service which is staffed by allied health professionals who provide expert information, advice, support and referrals.

The StrokeLine team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists and social workers.

Between them they have decades of stroke care experience.

The expansion includes more staff which will result in shorter wait times, better access to different allied health disciplines and a continued quality-service tailored to the

individual.

StrokeLine is the inbound support service within Stroke Foundation’s StrokeConnect Navigator Program.

The Program also includes an outreach service which contacts people after they leave hospital to ensure they know how to access the specific support they need. Stroke strikes the brain and can change lives in an instant.

Almost 450,000 people are living with the impact of stroke in Australia. Nichola Browning

from Perth called StrokeLine for the first time a year after her teenage daughter suffered a stroke.

“My daughter appeared to have made a full recovery on the outside, but I was worried because she was still struggling with fatigue,” Nichola said.

“I spoke to a very knowledgeable and compassionate health professional on StrokeLine who provided me with invaluable information, advice and reassurance.

WHAT CAUSES A STROKE “I actually wish I called StrokeLine sooner. It’s as important for people and families impacted by stroke as Lifeline is to someone struggling with their mental health.”

After stroke, no recovery journey is the same. Effects include physical disability, speech and language loss, personality changes, fatigue, and depression. *A $10m government investment in the StrokeConnect Navigator Program would enable Stroke Foundation to provide a consistent equitable national support service for all Australians.

More information about the proposed expansion of the Program is here.

StrokeLine operates Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Eastern Standard Time and is available no matter what stage people are at on the recovery journey.

For crisis support, Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 13 11 14. If you think someone is having a stroke call triple zero.

Ischaemic strokes, clots that block blood flow to your brain, usually come from places where plaque narrows your arteries (a process called atherosclerosis).

Haemorrhagic strokes mainly result from long-term high blood pressure bursting a blood vessel wall, but can also be caused by a cerebral aneurysm (a weak spot in an artery wall that bursts from sudden pressure or trauma).

Common risk factors that increase your blood pressure or cause your arteries to narrow over time include: Smoking — Tobacco smoke deposits toxic chemicals in your bloodstream, making your blood sticky and more likely to form clots. Not enough physical activity — Being inactive increases your risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other related conditions.

Unhealthy eating — Too much body fat (obesity) can contribute to high blood pressure and other conditions.

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HEALTH

ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR OBTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA & SNORING For many people, the CPAP machine is not well tolerated. But the good news is there are alternatives to resolving obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Snoring, sleep apnoea, and a lack of quality sleep, can have dramatic and escalating effects on both mind and body.

Sufferers of OSA stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times, depriving the brain of oxygen. It’s responsible for a spectrum of serious health issues, including heart attack, stroke, diabetes, fluttering heartbeat, and even obesity.

That means it’s critical for those with

OSA to ensure they are getting help.

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS? A CPAP machine is commonly regarded as the first line of defence for moderate to severe sleep apnoea.

However, many people have trouble tolerating a CPAP, dealing with issues of noise, air leaks, air pressure, feelings of claustrophobia, skin irritations, bloating and being able to change sleeping position during the night.

For those people, as well as those with only mild to moderate sleep apnoea, a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS), which slips easily inside the mouth, like a

dental mouthguard, can be a very effective option.

It’s important to ensure you get fitted for a custom version from a specialist so that it fits your unique dental contours for a superior fit and maximum comfort – far outperforming off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all devices that proliferate the market. The performance of a MAS is clinically proven and recognised by doctors, dentists and sleep experts.

The team at Snorex Australia is a trusted name in this field and has helped thousands of people suffering from sleep apnoea – and their partners - with a sleep

solution, that’s quite literally changing their lives for the better.

What sets Snorex apart is the individual approach they take to understanding and resolving each patient’s unique sleep issues. The twostep process begins with an obligationfree consultation, including taking dental prints, and the final step is the fitting of the MAS by their experienced sleep professionals.

Is your health at risk? Find out more at wwww.snorex.com.au or call the team on 07 3392 1642 or free call 1800 SNOREX.

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme Government assistance can help you with the cost of buying medical aids and equipment so you can live an independent life in your own home.

The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme subsidises a range of aids and equipment such as: • communication aids, continence aids, daily-living aids, home oxygen, medical grade footwear, mobility aids, orthoses.

The scheme also administers the • Spectacle Supply Scheme and Cystic Fibrosis Program.

You may be eligible to receive subsidy funding assistance if all of the below apply: • you are a permanent resident of Queensland, you have a permanent and stabilised condition or disability, • you hold 1 of the following cards: • Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card, Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card • Queensland Government Seniors Card.

To apply for assistance, you will need to arrange a clinical assessment by an approved health care provider. The health care provider authorised to prescribe particular aids and equipment may vary depending on the type of aids and equipment needed.

Phone (07) 3136 3636, email mass184@health.qld.gov.au or visit the Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme website for more information.

SPECTACLES Under the Spectacle Supply Scheme (SSS), you may be eligible to receive a pair of basic prescription spectacles, once every 2 years.

Extras such as transitions, tinting, anti-reflective coating, UV guard and/or hard coat are not covered. If you would like these, you will need to pay for them yourself. You can have SSS lenses fitted to your own existing or privately purchased frames. Contact SSS about this option.

ELIGIBILITY To apply for assistance under MASS, you must: • be a permanent resident of Queensland, have held a pensioner concession card, health care card or Queensland Government Seniors Card for at least 6 months.

If you hold a Gold Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, you may be eligible for spectacles from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

Contact the DVA to find out more.

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ver since our inception in 1992, Scooters Australia Brisbane has been serving the Southeast Queensland community with the wide range of Mobility Scooters, Powerchairs, Wheelchairs and walking aids. With our recent expansion to include a full range of homecare equipment and aids, we felt the need to change our name to better represent our purpose and how we can help our customers.

Hello Mobility marks a significant milestone in our journey from our humble beginnings nearly 30 years ago. We haven’t changed our Mobility Scooter and Powerchair range, but have expanded to includes electric adjustable beds, mattresses, lift and recline chairs, bathroom and toilet aids, kitchen aids, dressing aids and a wide range of other living aids. Our core values of helping

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people live without limits haven’t changed and we are excited about the next chapter as we continue to help people right across Southeast Queensland to live without limits.

We made some changes on our website to make it easier for you to find equipment and aids that best suit your needs.

Visit us at www.hellomobility.com.au or email sales@hellomobility.com.au to find new ways to re-gain your independence. You will also find helpful information on our website about becoming more independent and mobile through our regular blogs and newsletter, Live Without Limits! You will also see updates on our social media pages including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Behind the new look you will still receive the same good old

fashioned friendly service and support that our customers love and have been coming back to for decades.

At Hello Mobility we are passionate about helping people improve their independence and can’t wait to help you remain independent and live without limits.

Kavita Shetty hellomobility.com.au 1300 884 880 sales@hellomobility.com.au 3/9 Valente Close, Chermside Qld 4032

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WHAT’S ON Redland Performing Arts Centre presents

REDLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS MEDEA

Song to the

Earth

By Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators & DeepBlue

Stroll through a forest of musicians in an immersive, live music event you will never forget.

Enjoy a euphoric musical experience as the sun sets, surrounded by awe-inspiring light installations.

Featuring acclaimed Australian string ensemble DeepBlue, Australian percussion icon Michael Askill and his gong orchestra, Greta Kelly on Persian violin, and a number of talented young local performers.

SAT 21 & SUN 22 MAY, 6PM Redland Performing Arts Centre Tickets: $25–$35 via 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au Photos: Spill Photography & Derek Repchuk

(Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction)

AWARD-WINNING Queensland performance makers, Shock Therapy Productions, put their signature touch on the classic Greek-Tragedy, Medea.

This timeless psychological thriller follows the story of Medea, as the pressures of court politics, family, and discrimination within the patriarchy start to unravel her world. Themes that are unfortunately, just as relevant today.

Medea is a former Barbarian Princess who left her world behind for the man she loves. When she learns that her husband Jason, leader of the Argonauts, is planning to leave her to marry Glauce, the Greek Princess of Corinth, her love and passion turns to blind rage. With her place in Greek society already under threat, Medea is then banished into exile. This devastating betrayal drives Medea to plot a shocking and calculated revenge on Jason, and take back control in a society ruled by men.

Medea had its mainstage premiere at SunPac Theatre in Brisbane in April 2021 and is now set to embark on a 6-week tour across Qld in 2022, supported by the Arts Queensland through the Playing Qld Arts and Education fund.

Don’t miss this intense and gripping theatre piece that will keep you

enthralled from start to finish at Redland Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday 18 May at 7.30pm or Thursday 19 May at 10.30am.

Tickets are $25 or $20 for groups of 10+ and can be booked by calling the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visiting www.rpac.com.au (booking fees are $5 by phone and $6 online per transaction).

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A ghoulish comedy, written by Noel Coward d PERFORMANCES 7:30pm Sat 23rd April 2:00pm Sunday 24th April 7:30pm Friday 29th April 7:30pm Saturday 30th April 2:00pm Sunday 1st May 7:30pm Friday 6th May 7:30pm Saturday 7th May

Ticket prices: Standard $20, Members $12, Concessions/Students $17 Bookings securely:bit.ly/3NwOfOL or call and leave a message on 0458 579 269 for a callback.

By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company

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WHAT’S ON

UNSURE HOW TO FIND YOUR FAMILY HISTORY?

QUEENSLAND THEATRE’S FINAL FOUR PLAYS OF 2022 Single tickets to the final shows of Queensland Theatre’s 2022 Season are now on sale, giving the public the opportunity to secure seats to Wesley Enoch AM and John Rodgers’ hit musical The Sunshine Club, Kendall Feaver’s multi-award-winning The Almighty Sometimes, an adaption of the Shakespeare classic Othello by Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein and Christopher Johnston’s highly anticipated new play First Casualty.

The final shows of the season round off a rich and diverse line-up that showcases some of the state and country’s finest talent. July will see the revival of The Sunshine Club, with Wesley Enoch AM returning to Queensland Theatre to remount the work he was originally commissioned to create at just 28 years of age.

This production will showcase the incredible voices of Marcus Corowa, Irena Lysiuk and Roxanne McDonald, with more talented artists to be announced in the coming months for this joyful, toetapping Brisbane musical.

Kendall Feaver’s intimate family drama, The Almighty Sometimes, is a profound and captivating story that explores the complex relationship between parent and child when mental illness threatens to destroy their innate bond. Feaver’s knowledge of the topics combined with an empathetic approach and lighthearted humour encourage the audience to open their eyes and heart to these difficult themes. Touted by StageNoise as a

production that is “as good as it gets: hugely entertaining, beautifully performed and deeply rewarding”, Queensland Theatre Associate Artist, Daniel Evans, is set to direct this awardwinning work for Queensland audiences in August.

In September, after being postponed from Queensland Theatre’s 2020 Season, Queensland will finally be treated to Othello, William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge, thrillingly reimagined by Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein for its Brisbane season, after premiering as part of Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in 2021. Set between Cairns and the Torres Strait, it’s a trilingual production that illuminates the vital role of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion during World War II. Infusing the narrative of Othello with the history of the battalion brings together two powerful artistic cultures — Shakespeare and Wagadagam — creating an utterly distinctive theatre experience.

Rounding out the 2022 Season in November will be the much anticipated First Casualty, a world premiere that delves into the experiences of Australian soldiers at war — written by serving Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel, Christopher Johnston. Tickets are already on sale for this production after its postponement earlier this year To secure your tickets to Queensland Theatre’s final four shows in the 2022 Season, visit queenslandtheatre.com.au.

Gift vouchers are also available.

If only finding your ancestors were as easy as locating a few birth certificates and doing some Googling! While internet searches can reveal some gems, researching your family is far more rewarding when you know a little more than average about what you’re doing.

To help gain the necessary skills & knowledge, Queensland Family History Society (QFHS) conducts a comprehensive, six-week course called Finding Your Family. The course is for those wanting to start researching their family history but are unsure of the process. Course content includes home sources, organisation, Birth Death & Marriage certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more.

The good news is that registrations are limited to 10 people so there’ll be no getting lost in the crowd. Delivered by knowledgeable QFHS Tutors, the course complimentary use of the Society’s Library and Resource Centre and members’ area of their website for the term of the course. Each participant will

also receive the book Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks (rrp $25).

Additionally, participants have the opportunity to gain QFHS membership at a discounted price. This is a daytime course (10.30am-12 noon) starting Monday July 4, for six consecutive weeks. Cost for the course is $90 for non-members ($60 for members) & ticket sales close on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Enquiries are welcome – please contact marketing@qfhs.org.au

MAMA MIA IT’S TIME FOR YOUR INNER DANCING QUEEN

The Ultimate ABBA Experience brings ABBA fans a show not to be missed.

World-class vocalists, a rocking 5-piece band, a sublime symphony orchestra and ABBA’s biggest hits in one action-packed, highly entertaining, show for all ages. So, dig out those flares, lace up those platform boots and get ready to sing along to some of your favourites - including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia

and more.

If you’re looking for an excuse to party, to have the time of your life and be entertained by the music of one of the greatest pop phenomenon in history don’t miss this show The Twelfth Night Theatre between May 5 to May 8 at 4 Cintra Road, Bowen Hills. Bookings (07) 3252 5122/ or Ticketek.

Mozart’s Clarinet

FRI 22 APR 7.30PM + SAT 23 APR 1.30PM CONCERT HALL QPAC Eötvös M The Saqqara Bird Mozart Clarinet Concerto, K.622 Martinů Symphony No.1

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WHAT’S ON

SPECIAL QSO EVENT CREATED by film music fans for film music fans, it brings to life the soundtracks you know and love from your favourite movies (plus some new surprises you may not have heard before) in a spectacular sound and light spectacle.

For Cinematic in 2022, we celebrate the 90th birthday of the master of movie music: John Williams.

In this special all-Williams concert the full force of Queensland Symphony Orchestra will bring you his signature tunes that have endeared him to millions of filmgoers over the years: the epic fanfares of Star Wars, the swirling magic of Harry Potter, the adventure of Indiana Jones, the poignancy of Schindler’s List and much, much more. You’ll hear all the Williams you love plus some hand-picked gems that have rarely been performed live.

More info at qso.com.au.

28 MAY — 18 JUN

SONG TO THE EARTH QLD’S LARGEST DISPLAY OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DAILY LIVING AIDS ON DISPLAY AT RNA SHOWGROUNDS Join us at ATSA Independent Living Expo at the RNA Showgrounds on May, 11-12 2022. After a three year break (due to COVID) we are excited to be coming back to Brisbane.

Are you looking for the latest in Assistive Technology for you or a family member? Need a compact power wheelchair or scooter? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to update your lift chair, bed or commode?

Don’t know what is out there that may make daily life easier?

Join us at ATSA Independent Living Expo for solutions to all those challenges and more! In Brisbane we have more

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than 85 exhibitors displaying products and offering services to cover many needs. Remember its free to attend.

Previous events have garnered great reviews regarding the enormous amount of information shared at the expo.

Simply by registering we will give you a free coffee too! Plus – if you have a mobility parking permit, make sure you tick the box on your registration form, and we will throw in free parking!

Visit www.atsaindependentlivingexpo. com.au for all the details and to register.

Any questions please email events@atsa. org.au or call 1300 789 845

DON’T miss Song to the Earth by Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators & DeepBlue and Australian percussion icon Michael Askill on Persian violin and and some of our very own talented young Redlands Coast performers.

They will take you on a stroll through a forest of musicians in an immersive, live music event you will never forget.

Enjoy a euphoric musical experience as the sunsets, surrounded by aweinspiring, light installations, The event is on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday May 22, 6PM at the Redland Performing Arts Centre. Tickets: $25–$35 via 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au (Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction)

Redland Performing Arts Centre presents

BERNHARDT/ HAMLET

MEDEA

BY SHOCK THERAPY PRODUCTIONS Devised & Directed by: Sam Foster and Hayden Jones

Revenge, betrayal, love, grief …

BY THERESA REBECK DIRECTED BY LEE LEWIS

Shock Therapy Productions put their signature touch on the classic Greek-Tragedy.

To be, or not to be ... Theatre star Sarah Bernhardt absolutely will be.

This timeless psychological thriller follows the story of Medea, a former Barbarian Princess who left her world behind for the man she loves. Betrayed by her husband and then exiled, she plots a shocking and calculated revenge to take back control in a society ruled by men.

WED 18 MAY, 7.30PM & THU 19 MAY, 10.30AM Redland Performing Arts Centre, Concert Hall PRODUCTION PARTNER

Tickets: $20–$25 via 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction

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The WORLD in Your Hands

Travel in Your Time

10 reasons why you need to visit Launceston When KERRY HEANEY visited one of the world’s greatest food regions she brought back news of some very quirky, unique and artful experiences.

Kerry at Cataract Gorge

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asmania’s newest UNESCO City of Gastronomy has half the population of Hobart but has won recognition as one of the world’s great food regions.

Surrounded by fertile land and an abundant sea, Launceston’s paddock to plate culture has spawned diverse food experiences. Expect to discover urbane dining, quirky bars and cafes, an enviable farmers market, and a region filled with truffle growing and berry farming.

It’s also a walkable city filled with cute Victorian streetscapes, designer homeware shops, art galleries. There are gorges to walk and food trails to follow.

In less than 20 minutes’ drive from the city heart, you can relax in an artfully designed vineyard sipping a premium local wine.

Here are 10 reasons you should visit Launceston, Tasmania’s largest northern city.

BREAKFAST IN A FLOUR MILL

WALKTHROUGH A GORGE It is an easy walk into the gorge as you stroll along a path that looks down onto the South Esk River. A swimming pool at First Basin is a favourite spot for locals.

Still, it’s a different type of local, exotically plumed peacocks that rule in the Victorian garden on the shady south side of the gorge. For an alternate view, ride the chairlift over the vast natural basin, which spans 457 metres, believed to be the longest single chairlift span in the world.

HOT COALS AND SMOKE Sample the flavour-filled menu at Timbre, where the food is cooked with the assistance of hot coals and smoke.

Located alongside Velo Vineyard and Cellar Door, Timbre is well-loved by locals. Although the menu is a moveable feast, you’ll always find the comfort of wood oven grilled cheese with granny Jean’s mustard pickle.

STROLL THE CBD Spend the afternoon browsing through Launceston’s quirky CBD, where old Victorian-style shop fronts mix with seriously tempting homewares, art galleries and food emporiums. Must-stops are the National Trust Old Umbrella Shop and Gourlay’s Sweet Shop, where you

should try a classic Launceston acid drop lolly. Don’t miss the Design Centre Tasmania and the Waverly Woollen Mills Factory Outlet. Walk off your lollies with a wander through Launceston City Park which has a Japanese Macaque Monkey enclosure.

QUEEN VICTORIA MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY The Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park houses Launceston’s impressive contemporary and traditional art collection. At Inveresk, the natural science and history collection is where you’ll see the last remains of a Tasmanian tiger.

GRAIN OF THE SILOS Grain of the Silos is an onsite restaurant that has a heavy focus on supporting local farmers and producers. Start with a snack of raw salmon on a wasabi leaf or a pulled pork croquette. Follow with tender, crisp fried potato gnocchi with mushrooms and shavings of fresh truffle and the ethically raised Scottsdale pork chops with their sweet, tender meat and crisp crackling. Finish your evening with drinks in the Peppers Silo lounge.

MARKET SHOPPING According to locals, the Launceston Harvest Market is the place you plan to go to and where you make plans. This popular Saturday morning Harvest Market opens from 8.30 am, and there are plenty of places to eat before browsing the stalls.

FOLLOW THE WINE TRAIL The Tamar Wine Route has many gems, but a visit to the rammed earth cellar door at Clover Hill is hard to beat for champagne lovers. The relaxed vibe of their cellar door is complemented by expansive views over rolling green hills on the 66-hectare property overlooking

IMAGE: KERRY HEANEY

IMAGE: KEVIN GORDON

Built in the 1830s as a flour mill, the thick timbered walls of Stillwater provide a warm rustic dining charm that complements the wide stretch of the River Tamar outside. The contemporary menu runs from breakfast to dinner with dining inside or alfresco on umbrellashaded tables. Browse the seasonally inspired breakfast menu for gems such as thick-cut ham from local Mount Gnomon Farm topped with hollandaise and vinegar. Or lash out with a rye waffle adorned with cold-smoked Huon salmon and a mustard crème fraiche.

Stillwater Seven room view over the Tamar River the Bass Strait.

TASTE A SEASONAL BREAKFAST The highly seasonal breakfast at Bryher in George Street includes gems such as black pudding scotch egg and a Bryher rarebit filled with Pyengana cheddar and topped with Morrison Ale béchamel. Fill any tummy gaps with their immensely popular doughnut pastries. Bryher’s quirky interior is filled with collectables, but you’ll be collecting jams and preserves to take from the house-made selection.

YOU CAN’T MISS EVANDALE Pretty as a picture, Evandale is one of the best-preserved historic towns in Australia, with some buildings dating back to 1809. Wander the streets, check out the shops and galleries, and stop for a drink and early dinner in the cozy Clarendon Arms. Then, it’s just a sixminute drive to the airport for your trip home.

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INTRODUCING TASMANIA – THE FOOD, THE HISTORY AND THE NATURAL BEAUTY Think fine food, historic buildings and amazing natural beauty – think Tasmania.

But that’s all you have to do - to really explore and experience this wonderful island, CTTravel organisers have created a 14 day tour itinerary that will allow you to get to close to the essence of Tasmania.

Here is a brief outline of this great adventure.

The tour begins at the Brisbane airport where you board a flight that takes you to Launceston. From the airport you head to a hotel where you can settle in for the next two nights and start to explore the Tamar region including Beaconsfield Gold Mine and Heritage Museum, Beauty Point where you gain unique access to the mysterious seahorse and the Tasmanian platypus Stopping in Swansea, a town nestled on the magnificent blue waters of Great Oyster Bay, we enjoy our morning break while marvelling at the mountain range called the Hazards. Leaving Swansea, we spot the Spikey Bridge – there is no doubt as to how it got its name. Feasting our eyes upon the spectacular coastal views to Orford, we peel away to Buckland, where we find a quaint little church with a stained-glass window depicting the life of

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Tasmania lighthouse John the Baptist. with history, from there we stop to capture the oldest bridge in Australia, the convict-built Richmond Bridge.

You will be thrilled with the spectacular atmosphere of Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park with its ancient rainforest and scenery.

Bruny Island is another highlight of the tour. Ferry to Adventure Bay to start a true gourmet experience - cheese, oysters, fudge, wine and so much more! Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the rare white wallabies. Cruising down the iconic Gordon River is a must do when visiting Tasmania. Our cruise will bring the river and its rich history to life.

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BOOK REVIEW

BILL MCCARTHY Who ever heard of a cowboy called Phil. This is the only ridiculous bit in this gritty dark and complex novel set in Montana in the early 20”s.

There are so many themes running through the story it is hard to know where to start. Two brothers, Phil, a natural cowboy, clever, talented with a vicious bent and George the plodder is both single and live for the ranch and their stock. When Phil abuses the town Doctor, it sets in motion events that will change their lives. The Doctor dies and George, to Phil’s disgust, marries the widow. Phil begins a campaign to destroy the marriage but the son becomes the angel of vengeance in a most unlikely way. Tautly written, with unexpected turns, this psychological thriller will keep you engrossed to the end.

THE POWER OF THE DOG Thomas Savage

JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT This book is a very different kind of western that contrasts two brothers Phil and George the wealthy owners of a ranch in Montana in the 1920’s. Deep sensitivity to the characters is cleverly offset by the harsh authenticity of the language. The strange dynamics between the brothers is engaging and the highlight of the book. Phil lives in the past, is intense, a natural leader and talented in all that he does while George is easy going, at times slow but living in the present, Their very different ways to live collide when George marries Rose and introduces her young son Peter, the antithesis of all that Phil believes. Well worth the time to read.

First published in 1967, Thomas Savage’s western novel about two brothers. Phil and George are brothers, more than partners, joint owners of the biggest ranch in their Montana valley. Phil is the bright one, George the plodder. Phil is tall and angular; George is stocky and silent. Phil is a brilliant chess player, a voracious reader, an eloquent storyteller; George learns slowly, and devotes himself to the business.

Phil is a vicious sadist, with a seething contempt for weakness to match his thirst for dominance; George has a gentle, loving soul and there iies the tension.

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TONY HARRINGTON This book is a powerful story of a rich cattle family set in Utah 1924. Now resurrected as a literary masterpiece it was not popular with the general public initially because of the theme of repressed homosexuality. The principal characters are two brothers, Phil, a clever closet homosexual who viciously taunts and humiliates his “fatso” brother George and his wife Rose. Phil is a super macho cowboy trying to mask his hidden homosexual tendencies. Rose’s young son, Peter, from a previous marriage comes to visit the ranch.

He is an unusually bright and feminine boy who arouses Phil’s homoerotic tendencies. The character studies are well crafted as is the life and times on an emerging modern cowboy ranch. This is a story of different and difficult family relationships and one of revenge for hurtful behaviours. An excellent read. 9/10

JO BOURKE This book takes the prize for the most misleading title ever! Certainly not a happy dog story! The graphic castration description sets the scene for the tough and huge cattle ranch existence run by two brothers who couldn’t be more different but have shared the same bedroom for 40 years! Really? In a huge house!! No wonder the arrival of George’s wife was never going to work.

Hard to believe this story was written 50 years ago based on the author’s own life experiences. The imagery is incredibly vivid and the characters seep into our minds as we read.

The coldness in the big house is nothing compared to the unrelenting coldness of Phil towards George’s wife, Rose. No wonder she succumbed to alcohol and no wonder her ‘different’ son Peter was aware and determined to rescue her.

It is a complex and bleak story now a Netflix film nominated for many awards. From the trailers it looks like the actors have been well chosen. It seems the movie covers only one-third of the book so hopefully the release of the movie will attract more readers.

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SUZI HIRST That Thomas Savage wrote this book in 1967 and the story set in 1925 is quite remarkable. I googled Thomas Savage and would think that the Power of the Dog is partly biographical. The repressed homosexuality and the intolerance of the masculine west towards homosexuals. Two brothers set in their ways. The older brother who has it all looks charm and intelligence, and George the younger brother, the plodder, who he bullied relentlessly. The book from the first paragraph through to the twist at the end in filled with dread and the tension builds with each chapter. The book is very well written, the characters so well portrayed, I shall read it again after I watch the movie now available on Netflix. 10/10

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MARY BARBER I found this book slow and atmospheric. There was plenty of tension between Phil, the silent nasty brother-in-law and Rose, George’s new wife. I had some sympathy for Rose as the newcomer to the lonely ranch.

The book surprised me. Phil had his devious schemes, but other characters had better hidden schemes of their own. I was totally surprised by the ending. Despite the slow start, it’s a good

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13. Name one of the two continents that have never hosted a Summer Olympics.

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8. What cereal is a key ingredient in Anzac biscuits?

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PUZZLES

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ACROSS 1 Military appointment is, in two ways, accepted by General (10) 6 Meadow with fine foliage (4) 10 Craftsman’s time is taken up by a bunch of sailors (7) 11 Children are kept outside commercial pantomime (7) 12 Heroic tales, relayed by Diggers, plugged by 60 minutes (9) 13 Problem struck church (5) 14 Place stocking a medium and heavy silk fabric (6) 16 Author’s pronounced impudence (6)

19 Open mostly in, say, a weekly timeslot (6) 20 Members of commune scorned agency responsible for the World Heritage List (6) 23 Patent is settled ahead of time (5) 24 Traditional jeer is supporting a strong desire (9) 26 Make good start to speech in particular (7) 27 Reformed sufferers not given support by iron men who ride the waves (7) 28 Severely criticise a determined amount (4)

1 Correct time is logged in quarry (8) 2 Power supply’s temperature in lodge lifted (5) 3 Adhesive strip, put against line, twisted (10,4) 4 Broadcaster’s goal revealed in series (6) 5 Part of casino is accommodating uplifting event (8) 7 Topless one involved in sex acts arranged care? (9) 8 Fat brownie, say, backed up throw (6) 9 NT tourist attraction got a green hiker worried (9,5) 15 Miser, beaten up, left a false statement (9) 17 Many Scouts, gathered together, preserve Australian wattle (8) 18 Look after building applications one secured in heated circumstances (5-3) 21 Axeman decapitated rabbit, for example (6) 22 Start middle section of tour match standing up (6) 25 Compartment of wardrobe seems bigger than intended (5)

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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”.

ACROSS 1 Resource (5) 4 Social exclusion (9) 9 Arab state (5) 10 Fine ceramic material (9) 11 Put a file online (6) 12 Italian church (8) 14 Candle holders (10) 15 Set (3) 17 Tree (3) 19 Repetition (10) 23 Large marsupial (8)

24 Gardening implement (6) 26 Destroy (9) 27 Chickens, pigeons etc. (5) 28 Brazen (9) 29 Now (5)

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6 Common name for the US (7) 7 Medical technique (7) 8 By hand (8) 13 Voters (10) 16 Submissiveness (8) 18 US state (7) 19 Accomplish (7) 20 Show (7) 21 Camouflaged (7) 22 Meaty (6) 25 Tidings (4)

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