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Story from Page 1 QUOTA International of Tweed Heads/ Coolangatta Inc will host its 15th Annual Craft Fair on Friday 17th and Saturday 18 th July, enabling Quota to make donations to support local charities and organizations.

Among those supported

by Quota have been SES, Rural Fire Brigade, Surf Lifesaving, Careflight and The Tweed Hospital. The proceeds from this year’s Quota Craft Fair will be donated to Cherish Foundation Ovarian Cancer Research and Local Quota Projects. The Quota Craft Fair will be held at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre on the corner of Wharf Street and Brett Street Tweed Heads.

Crafts will be on display from 9am-4pm on both days. This is a fantastic opportunity for community members to view the crafts of the talented exhibitors and purchase that special gift. A number of exhibitors demonstrate their crafts during the Craft Fair. Many and varied crafts will be available for us to enjoy.

Wooden Craft, Applique, Tatting, Jewellery, Embroidery, Ladies Blouses,

Quotarians, L-R: Yvonne Williams, Pam Ganderton and Jean Collier

Girls Dresses, Christmas Craft, Glass Art, Felting, Fairy Gardens, Wood Turning, Egg Artistry, Crochet Ponchos, Children’s Cuddles, Quilting Fabrics and Threads, Leather Handbags, Dolls, Patchwork Fabrics, Clay Decorated Utensils, Baby Knits, Card Making, Machine Embroidery, Knitted Rugs, Bears, and much much more. Morning & Afternoon Teas and Lunch are available. An

entry fee of $5 for Adults, $3 for School students and Children under 12 are Free. Enquiries to Jean on 07 5536 2891 or Yvonne on 07 5524 1186. Quota International is a non-profit organisation empowering women, children, the deaf and hard-of-hearing in local communities around the world. Quota - we change lives! Quota International of Tweed Heads/ Coolangatta Club is a cross-border Service Club

and the members work to raise funds for needy groups in our community and some overseas areas.

As part of our Community Service we assist with Stocktaking at Shaping Outcomes (Early Childhood Intervention) and provide breakfast at a local primary school. The Club has provided Surround Sound Systems (Red Cat) to a number of local schools. These systems improve the sound

in the classroom and provide the students with improved clarity of the teacher’s presentation.

Much reward and fellowship is enjoyed by all the members in serving the community in this way.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6pm at the South Sports Club. Anyone interested in learning more about Quota can phone President, Barbara Lee on 02 6674 3276.

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community news Runaway Bay Probus Club speaker was Tom Jones of Cruise about Biggera Waters. The club invites new members to come along and enjoy the friendship, fun and fellowship of lunches, day trips and guest speakers which are regularly enjoyed.

The club, previously registered as a men’s club, has now extended its membership to include ladies. Runaway Bay Probus Club meets at the Paradise Point Bowls Club, Thrush Ave, on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10am. A luncheon is held at the same venue on the 4th Tuesday of the month. There is great friendship Members enjoying the birthday celebrations amongst club members and new members are ACELEBRATION to mark dise Point Bowls Club. to mark the occasion. This welcome. Please contact the club’s 30th birthday Members were there to followed the monthly Ian on 5537 9914 for more was held recently at Para- enjoy a cake & finger food meeting where the guest information.

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manage selected bills, statements and other transactions. The Digital Mailbox is not compulsory for property owners and residents and commercial land owners who do not sign up will still receive their rates notices by post. Council’s Director-Corporate Services, Liz Collyer, said MyPost Digital Mailbox was accessible wherever an internet connection was available, through the website or by using the app on iPhone or iPad. ‘You can access your bills, receipts and uploaded documents at any time when you are able to connect to the internet,’ she said. ‘The service is free, easy to use and is available from any webconnected device including laptops, tablets and smartphones, all you need is an email account to register. Payments sent directly to Tweed Shire Council or made by any method other than your digital mailbox are not shared with Australia Post.’

Rates and water notices sent using the Digital Mailbox will be deemed to have been delivered, presented, received and viewed by the customer once they have been received in their digital mailbox. To register for a MyPost Digital Mailbox, residents can sign up at digitalmailbox.com.au enter personal details, verify the account and connect to Tweed Shire Council. For more information please visit www.digitalmailbox.com.au or contact Council on (02) 6670 2400. For help with registration, login details or other enquiries, phone the Australia Post Contact Centre on 13 62 45.

Oxenford Coomera VIEW Club THE Oxenford-Coomera VIEW Club meets on the third Friday of each month at 10.30am for 11am, meeting at the Gainsborough Greens Golf Club, Pimpama.

All ladies are invited to make new friends with a welcoming group, enjoy lunch and a guest speaker.

Proudly supporting the Smith Family, the Oxenford Coomera VIEW Club is the most northern VIEW Club on the Gold Coast. Please RSVP to Vicki on 5501 9455 for lunch bookings and information.

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community news Volunteers wanted for Alzheimer’s research project

QUEENSLAND volunteers are wanted for a global clinical research trial being conducted on the Gold Coast to identify the genetic risk factors of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease and to test a medication with the potential to delay its onset.

The TOMMORROW Study Phase 3 trial is taking place in America, Europe and Australia, including at QUT’s Genomics Research Centre at Mermaid Waters, where it is led by Professor Lyn Griffiths,

Executive Director of the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation at QUT. “Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating disease and diagnoses are increasing as the world’s population ages. Currently 35.6 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia,” Professor Griffiths said.

“This is an important trial that is aimed at reducing the burden of Alzheimer’s disease. More specifically, it is focused on earlier detection and assessment of the risk of developing cognitive impair-

ment due to the Alzheimer’s disorder.”

“MCI is the early phase of Alzheimer’s disease and is a gradual, progressive decline in thinking ability. Studies show that individuals with MCI have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. “We are currently recruiting healthy individuals aged 65-83 for the TOMMORROW study. A genetic blood test will evaluate age and two specific genes (APOE gene and the TOMM40 gene) that have

previously been shown to increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease,” Professor Griffiths said. Professor Griffiths said research on the increasingly common and serious disorder of MCI was needed to understand its development, find better ways to slow its progress and to treat it. “The study is also evaluating the efficacy of an investigational study drug to see if it will delay the first symptoms of MCI due to AD. At 65, people have a one in eight chance of developing AD

and by 85 that risk increases to a one in two chance.” “Over five years the study will recruit internationally from large, diverse, communitybased populations. It is expected that almost 6,000 cognitively normal and physically healthy individuals aged 65-83 at 60 centres worldwide will be enrolled in the study,” she said. Genomics Research Centre, 299 Rio Vista Boulevard, Mermaid Waters, 4218. Contact our clinic on 07 5688 7170 or visit the website: www.tommorrowstudy.com

Healthy care for the elderly - at home

IF you have an elderly parent, chances are you have spent more than one sleepless night worrying about their future. When faced with the daunting task of elder-care giving, many don’t know where to begin sorting through all the daunting options available.

But in fact, the answer may as simple as letting mum and dad stay put – helping them age comfortably, and gracefully, at home. Home care is not always the best solution for every elder-care situation, particularly if the home environment is unsafe or if your parent requires a very intensive medical needs. But one Australian care provider has a refreshing approach – less intrusive aged care, which involves keeping the elderly healthy, independent, productive and engaged socially. “More and more people have the choice to remain at home, rather than visit a hospital or residential facility,” says Kthryn Bondoc, NSW Operations Manager at KinCare Home Care Services. KinCare offers in-home support for wellbeing, personal and home care, social connections, health treatments, assisted daily living, nursing and allied health services and transport. The services are available short term or long term, including periods of recovery from surgery or injury. “KinCare and its referring healthcare professionals, such as hospitals and community doctors, nurses and specialists, work with you to support you in your choice to live at home and live as independently as possible,” Ms Bondoc said.

“There is a KinCare solution for everyone,” she said.

Visit www.kincare.com.au or contact KinCare on 1300 733 510 for services on the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Far North NSW and throughout Queensland and New South Wales.

Banora Point Probus Club

BANORA Point Probus Club meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 9.45am for 10.15am in the South Tweed Sports Club. A friendly mixed club for retirees.

Visitors are welcome at the meetings and social outings. Guest Speaker for June will be Graham Webb, he will talk about his life in Radio and Television over many years. Enquiries phone Bae at 07 5590 9738 or Google our web site ‘Banora Point Probus’

Trivia with Allan Blackburn 1. In what activity is a pas de deux performed?

2. Key West and Key Largo are part of what country?

3. Who wrote the play The Importance of Being Earnest?

4. What does the D in D-Day stand for?

5. What do Canadians call their $1 coin?

6. In what sport is there an Australian team known as GWS? 7. True or false: there are no black swans in Tasmania.

8. Who was reputed to be the first Englishman to land on the Australian mainland?

9. What does “QI” stand for in the TV show of that name?

10. What precious metal was discovered in California in 1848?

11. Which folk hero had a girlfriend called Maid Marion?

12. What kind of thing is a Glock 22?

13. In what African country did the Mau Mau uprising take place in the 1950s?

14. By what name is the larynx commonly known?

15. What does a vintner call the smell of wine?

16. The name of which card game sounds like two alcoholic drinks?

17. What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?

18. What river is to the east of Manhattan?

19. On what planet is the highest volcano in our Solar System?

20. What is the largest of the Greek Islands?

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community news Burleigh Waters Probus Club WE enjoy listening to interesting Guest Speakers each month, and at our last meeting Hon. Karen Andrews M.P. Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister for Industry & Science, gave an interesting insight into some of her life experiences and political involvement. The Probus Club of Burleigh Waters recent outing was an

interesting Auto Adventure (Observation Drive) through the SE corner of Queensland and NW corner of NSW, which ended with lunch and presentations at Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club.

Recently the Walking Group went to the end of Tallebudgera Creek’s breakwater and along Palm Beach’s northern

Left: Hon. Karen Andrews M.P. meets another ‘John Howard’ at the Probus meeting

are differences in the way that women and men generally interact with finances, indicating the need for a tailored approach to financial education. Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash, said Australian women of all ages could benefit from this new toolkit. ‘Whether you’re in control of your finances and looking to gain an edge, or if you’re struggling to make ends meet, the toolkit can help you,’ Minister Cash said.

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eracy plays a vital role in ensuring the economic security of Australian women but also the wellbeing of their families.’

The Women’s Money Toolkit provides tailored and impartial financial guidance for life events such as caring for others, having a baby, buying a home, illness and disability and/or family breakdown. It also contains new online tools to see the impact that taking time out of paid work will have on current and longer term financial situations, and help women manage that impact. ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour said, ‘We know that many women are key money managers particularly in the family and often have to deal with a range of specific financial challenges.

For example, women aged 60 to 64 have on average $104, 734 in their super balance, while men have $197,734. ‘This new resource, which we have developed in partnership with the Office for Women, will help women plan and make decisions about their finances, and is an excellent addition to our financial literacy program.’ The Women’s Money Toolkit is available on ASIC’s MoneySmart website at h t t p s : / / www.moneysmart.gov.au/ .

welcome to attend all club meetings and outings and share in the great fellowship. The Club has an outing on the first Monday each month, in addition to the monthly General Meeting. For further details please contact: Brian 5520 6332 or Colin 0427 272 829 and for more information visit our website Google “Probus Club of Burleigh Waters”

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coastal area. Retired or semi-retired men are invited to Club Meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10am in the Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Ave. Burleigh Waters.

Our aim is to provide fun, friendship and fellowship to our members. Although it is a men’s club, wives/partners are

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correlation between cognitive decline and hearing loss needs to be performed. However, Dr Lin explains a likely cause for this cognitive decline. “Degraded hearing may also force the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound, and at the expense of energy spent on memory and thinking”. It is known that people with hearing loss tend to avoid social

situations, which often leads to social isolation, and is a risk factor for dementia. Studies of whether early action to treat hearing loss with hearing aids may help delay dementia are already underway.

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Disclaimer for Trivia quiz Answers are correct to the best knowledge of our quizmaster Allan Blackburn. Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct by Allan may be considered incorrect by others.

While all care and attention is taken with these answers, mistakes can happen. If you find one, please live with it! No correspondence will be entered into regarding Trivia Quiz answers.

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community news Vietnam Veterans’ children receive education funding

PNG signs sporting agreement

THE City of Gold Coast and the Papua New Guinea Government have entered into a partnership to build closer ties in the lead up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Mayor Tom Tate and the Hon. Justin W Tkatchenko BEM, OL, MP, the PNG Minister for Sports, Pacific Games and National Events, have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Gold Coast. Cr Tate said the MOU would give PNG’s sporting teams full access to City of Gold Coast sporting facilities as well as support in a number of other areas, with the Gold Coast now being officially recognised as PNG’s Australian high performance training base in the lead up to the Games. ‘We will provide mentoring opportunities to PNG sporting representatives and facilitate introductions to local sporting organisations and community groups to extend relationships within the city,’ he said.

‘We’ll also invite PNG to be involved in strategic sport initiatives, introduce elite sporting talent to the city and create cultural links in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games. ‘Through the Commonwealth Games Charter, we have an opportunity to contribute to member states for the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity to improve the lives of all people of the Commonwealth,’ he said. Cr Tate said the MOU would bring significant economic benefit to the Gold Coast. ‘With sporting teams and their support crews visiting the Gold Coast for extended periods of training, it means their dollars will be spent with accommodation providers, restaurateurs and other local businesses.’

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a considerable amount of resources over the last two years to ensure PNG’s sporting facilities are to world class standard. The Pacific Games in July this year will be only the start of realising PNG’s place as the sports hub of the Pacific Region.

‘This MOU will bring about synergies for sports training and development, capacity building and mentoring programs, cultural exchanges, tourism and a host of other advantages for both the City of Gold Coast and for PNG. ‘We see a great example with the City of Gold Coast, its culture of sports and recreation and its push towards GC2018. This type of collaborative partnership will provide PNG’s sports industry and our people access to facilities, expertise and opportunities both now and long term and I’d like to thank Cr Tate, the City of Gold Coast and the PNG Sports Foundation for moving forward in this partnership.’

FIFTY-SIX students from across Australia (20 of them Queenslanders) have been selected to receive funding under the Long Tan Bursary scheme to help meet the cost of their tertiary education.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, congratulated recipients. ‘I am honoured to award these young men and women, the sons and daughters of our Vietnam veterans, a Long Tan Bursary,’ he said. ‘The sacrifices their parents made during the Vietnam War should never be forgotten or underestimated. Supporting the children of our Vietnam veterans to gain a tertiary education is just one of the ways the Australian Government can continue to honour their service.’

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Runaway Bay VIEW Club RUNAWAY Bay VIEW Club celebrated their 22nd year in May with a Black and White Theme at La Piazza Restaurant with entertainment by Trixie Craig “Jazz on the Bay”.

There was a presentation of 10 and 20 year badges and the Tiramisu birthday cake was cut by new members Val Waters, Inaugural members Monica Duncan and Narelle Milliken and guest Natasha, who was celebrating her birthday on the same day. Anne-Marie Lawlor our Zone Councillor, also presented Susan Lauff with her 10 year badge. Our next meeting on 10th June is themed “I am dreaming of a White Christmas including a Christmas Bazaar.

All welcome. To RSVP or for more information phone June on 0419 419 653 or Dinah on 0428 911 077. VIEW Clubs support The Smith Family Learning for Life Program. http://view.org.au/ 1924.html

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community news Maltese Australian Families and Friends Group

Pals Social club ARE you a gold coast resident over 50 looking for social activities BBQ’s, parties, theatre outings, we meet twice a month, if so we look forward to hearing from you. Please contact Brian or Amelia on 5572 1737

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MALTESE Australian Families and Friends Group led by Mrs Carmen Formosa meet for picnics at Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach on the last Sunday of the month. We also have most enjoyable bus trips. This last bus trip was to Nudgee Beach

where we stopped for morning tea and then went to Maroochydore RSL for lunch. Later we visited the Ginger Factory at Yandina for afternoon tea.

Everyone had a good day. Phone Madeleine on 5529 1573 for further information.

Win $1000 just by entering the OPSO People’s Choice Media Awards AUSTRALIA’S longest-running awards for media coverage that promotes positive ageing and the contributions of older people are open for nominations until 2 October 2015.

The OPSO Media Awards were instituted in 1994 to recognise and encourage positive content about seniors’ issues. Older People Speak Out (OPSO) is an all-volunteer group of retired professionals who advocate on behalf of Australians aged over 50. Its core message is positive ageing. The People’s Choice Awards are open to all members of the public. Find the best positive ageing news article and/or photographic journalism from an Australian newspaper or magazine, published between 15 September 2014 to 02 October

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2015 and you could win $1000. You could also win $1000 by saying in 50 words or less why you believe the article/photograph you chose illustrates an excellent example of positive ageing.

The journalist or photographer responsible for creating the winning item will also be awarded a trophy and $500. Entry forms may be downloaded from the OPSO website (www.opso.com.au) for lodgement by mail or electronically. (All electronic entries must be backed up by hard copy). Items must have been published between 15 September 2014 and 2 October 2015. You can also contact OPSO by telephone on (07) 3219 2572.

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community news Everything is close by when you live at Seachange Village Arundel SEACHANGE Village Arundel sets it’s self apart from other over-50’s lifestyle resorts because of the convenience of its central Gold Coast location.

The resort is set amid the shopping and active living options of the fast-growing northern Gold Coast which ensures a relaxed and entertaining lifestyle for its residents.

Seachange homeowner Peter Misak is one resident who knows he made the

rectly outside the main gates. Seachange Project Director Phil Goodman said the resort was a shining example of the Seachange philosophy of ensuring that all its developments offered residents a true resort lifestyle. “A key re-

right decision moving to the resort. “The reason my wife and I picked Seachange over the other 24 places we looked at over a two-and-a half year period was because of the all the surrounding amenities just a short walk away,” Peter said. Mr Misak, who is semi-retired, went on to buy and run the popular local café located in the shopping center in greater service to the community.

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cess to every service and facility that people need to stay active, healthy and engaged and nourish their mind body and souls.” Call 1800 652 797 or visit www.seachange goldcoast.com.au for more information.

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quirement of any Seachange lifestyle resort is both a central location and ease of access to surrounding amenities for its residents,” Mr Goodman said. “This community fully delivers on that expectation with unmatched ac-

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Centre directly across the road includes a tavern, pharmacy and a Coles supermarket. Less than 10 minutes’ drive away there is the Harbour Town Shopping Centre and Westfield Helensvale. As well as shopping convenience, Seachange Village Arundel offers easy access to a host of leisure activities in-

cluding the Gold Coast’s best beaches. It is also a golfer’s paradise located less than five minutes from the Arundel, Parkwood and Gold Coast Golf Courses. It has easy access to transport, including the M1 freeway, Helensvale Railway station is five minutes away, plus the bus stop is located di-

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Targeting Scams Report reveals that 91,637 Australians scam complaints were made to the ACCC last year, with $81,832,793 reported lost.

“The ACCC is urging consumers to ‘Get smarter with their data’ as stolen personal information underpins almost every scam reported. Scammers are stealing not only your money but also your data, which they then use to commit identity theft or to sell to other scammers,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. “Your personal data is a valued commodity – and one that you cannot put too high a price on when it comes to protecting it. Unfortunately, scammers also recognise the value of your personal information and will go to great lengths to steal it.”

In 2014, online dating scams remained the number one scam for financial losses with almost $28 million reported lost despite making up only three per cent of all scam reports. The next highest reported losses were investment fraud and computer prediction software scams, both of which are often dressed up as legitimate investment opportunities.

These two scams accounted for 26 per cent of reported losses and over $21 million dollars lost. “Increasingly, scammers

are using personal information gleaned from social media profiles to target victims for a fraudulent relationship or investment. Scammers are constantly ‘phishing’ for your personal details such as your name, address and birthdate and this will only increase to as your personal data becomes more valuable to them,” Ms Rickard said. If you think your banking details have been compromised, you should contact your bank or credit union immediately to let them know. If you think your identity information has been stolen, you should contact iDcare - a free government-industry service www.idcare.org or call 1300 IDCARE (432273). The ACCC is continuing to alert potential victims to devastating online dating scams through our Scam Disruption Project. The project uses financial intelligence to identify individuals sending funds to high risk jurisdictions and warns them they may be a scam victim.

Early results are promising with 70 per cent of those that were warned of the perils of sending funds offshore, ceasing to send funds for at least a six week period. Of those that were sent a letter and subsequently confirmed as victims, 75 per cent were involved in online dating scams.

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community news Council supports the Never Aloners

Chairman, Neville accepting the cheque from Councillor Betts

THE Never Alone Friendship Centre benefited from a council grant recently. Division 12 Councillor, Greg Betts announced a grant of $2500 to the Centre and said he was pleased to be able to help such a worthy project.

In accepting the grant, chairman and founder of the Centre, Neville Free, said that without the support of the Gold Coast City Council it would be difficult to maintain and develop the programs that go to make it such a success in the community. Speaking to Seniors Newspaper, Neville went on to say, “ As an outreach program of the Burleigh Heads Uniting Church, we strive to ensure the people in our community have an outlet where they can meet in a friendly and welcoming

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atmosphere, have a cuppa, make friends, enjoy the morning with various activities including cards and table games, listen to a guest speaker or entertainers enjoy the occasional outing and have the ongoing care and friendship of our great team of volunteers. We have been operating for just on 5 years now and in that time we have contributed to some positive changes in people’s lives. We cater for about 40 people each Wednesday. All this for a $2 donation.” The Centre is self-funding and relies on donations, grants and general fund raising. You can drop in at the Burleigh Heads Uniting Church hall any Wednesday or phone Neville or Dulcie on 55622 993 for more information.

Driving when 75 and over EVERYONE 75 and over who holds a Queensland driver’s licence must carry a current Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver at all times when driving. You must also comply with any conditions listed on the certificate – you can be fined if you don’t!

You can download the Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver form by visiting the Government website www.qld.gov.au/seniors/ transport/safe-driving/ .

Or ask your doctor’s surgery to download and print the form for you.

Complete Part 1 of the form and then ask your doctor to complete Part 2, including the tear-off medical certificate. Once your doctor has completed and signed the Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver form, detach the medical certificate and carry it with you whenever you drive, making sure the review/expiry day can be read. You must show it to a police officer if they request it.

You do not need to do anything with the rest of

the Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver form, but you are encouraged to keep it for your own records.

You do not need to lodge your medical certificate with the Department of Transport and Main Roads unless (a) you develop a permanent or long-term medical condition that is likely to adversely affect your ability to drive safely; (b) you have a permanent or long-term change to an existing medical condition that is likely to adversely affect your ability to drive safely; (c) you apply for or renew your driver’s licence at a transport and motoring customer service centre.

Medical Certificates are valid for a maximum of 12 months. This means that if you are 75 or over and want to keep driving, you must go back to your doctor every 12 months for a new certificate. In some cases your doctor may want to undertake more regular checks and your medical certificate will be issued for a shorter period. If you doctor

issues a certificate for longer than 12 months, you may only use it for 12 months from the issue date. If you are turning 75 and hold a current licence, you may receive a letter from the Department of Transport and Main Roads approximately six weeks before your birthday to let you know you need a certificate to continue

driving. If you lodge your medical certificate with the Department, you will receive a reminder around six weeks before it is due to expire to let you know you will need to get a new medical certificate.

This reminder is sent as a courtesy, so you should not rely on it as your only reminder to get a new certificate.

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community news Kirra Hill Archaeological Dig

Deadline for our July edition of Gold Coast/ Tweed Seniors Newspaper is 1st July

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You are invited to witness this WWII historical event. The rediscovery of air-raid. Slit trenches used by school children during 1942. Kirra Hill Community & Cultural Centre (formerly Coolangatta State & Special Schools) 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta on Monday, 15th June.

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Comparethemarket.com.au cautions that few Australians may have a strategy to try to reduce

their bills, despite already being under significant financial pressure.

Abigail Koch, spokesperson at comparethe market.com.au, says it is possible to take control of your energy bills this winter, even if you’re struggling to make ends meet.

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Keep ahead of your bills - most energy companies offer discounts for paying bills on time and for paying by direct debit. If you can afford it, make sure you always pay your bills by the due

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Be patient - cranking up the temperature won’t heat a freezing house any faster than setting it at your normal temperature and giving it the time to heat up a room.

The heater will take the same amount of time to get to 20 degrees, regardless of what you set the thermostat at. All you’re doing by setting it too high is wasting energy.

Turn it down - many people have their heating on a few degrees higher than necessary. Turning the temperature of your heater or reverse-cycle air conditioner down a few degrees, to 18–20 degrees, can save you significant sums over the year. More often than not, you won’t notice the difference.

Shut the door - contain the heat within rooms you are using by closing the doors to any unused rooms. An open door can suck a lot of heat out of a room. Similarly, drafts and cracks will make your heating work much harder, with much of it leaving the house, while you sit shivering inside.

Power down - this is an obvious one, yet is often ignored. Turn off any appliances you’re not using – including at the wall. Keep the plugs turned off, and only switch them on when you need to use them.

You could be paying around $100 in standby power costs a year.

KINGSCLIFF Mixed Probus Club holds its meetings in the Uniting Church Hall, Kingscliff on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9.45am and outings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Guest speaker on Wednesday 3rd June is Peter Hodgkinson, who will speak on his time in Antartica.

New people welcome to attend. Phone Pat on 02 6674 4224.

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community news New drugs to be listed on the PBS THE Federal Government has allocated $1.3 billion listing new medicines and vaccines in its 201516 Budget. Minister for Health Sussan Ley announced there will be new drugs to help Australians beat melanoma, breast cancer and blindness on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The Government will also extend free vaccinations for the debilitating shingles virus to older Australians aged 70 to 79 by listing it on the National Immunisation Program.

Ms Ley said the listing of $628 million worth of new cancer drugs also formed part of broader package measures to improve the detection, treatment and prevention of cancer in the Budget.

Ms Ley said, “However, new drugs often come with an expensive price tag often out of reach for many patients. “Taxpayers currently spend almost $10 billion annually subsiding drugs on the PBS, with another $3 billion worth of new drugs being considered by Government for listing on the PBS. “This figure is expected to continue to grow in coming years, with the independent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee meeting three times a year and anticipated to make well over 100 recommendations for new drug listings annually. “With more and more new drugs in the pipeline in coming years, taxpayers are easily looking at spending $50 billion on making medicines more affordable for patients over the next five years. “That’s why the Government is proposing sensible measures across the pharmaceutical supply chain to ensure that every dollar taxpayers invest in subsidising existing drugs is spent as efficiently as possible so we can continue to invest in new innovative medicines as well.” One in every six dollars of the almost $10 billion spent in the PBS every year is now spent on cancer treatments.

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Helensvale Probus Club WITH the business side of the last meeting dealt with, it was time to celebrate Carol George’s important milestone with the cutting of her birthday cake at morning tea. Congratulations Carol, the morning tea as always a spread to die for, thankyou team.

Members, Lou and Liz presented a brief story and images of their remarkable recent trip to Gallipoli, they were among those who were successful in the ballot, thus proving the event to be a very special experience for Liz and one that was very Carol cutting her birthday cake emotional, never to be Ramsdell and June forgotten. Lou Hanou speakers for the Wells, of “Just Better introduced our guest morning, Christine

Care” June went on to give a most comprehensive and informative out line, on what is available for those who are in need of support in the many varied situations.

The members showed their appreciation of her valuable presentation, by responding well at question time. Jester John completed the meeting with some light

hearted folly, thank you John, we always finish on a high note when you take the floor.

Helensvale Probus meet at the Seniors Citizens Hall Discovery Drive, Helensvale on the 2nd Friday of the Month at 10am. For more information contact President, Brian Rankin on 5580 1206, visitors most welcome.

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community news U3A Broadbeach THE University of the Third Age, Broadbeach recently enjoyed an excellent excursion, taking in a tour of the Port of Brisbane and a lunch at Wynnum R.S.L. with impromptu singing.

This was followed by a visit to Poppies Chocolates in Beenleigh that enabled members to stock up for winter. Anyone interested in U3A Broadbeach should look up the website at www.u3abroadbeach.com

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Commercial pontoon kicks off Surfers Paradise riverside revamp THE Surfers Paradise riverside upgrade has reached a significant milestone with a new pontoon for commercial operators floated into place. City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the $800,000 project was the first initiative of the Surfers Paradise Riverside Masterplan to be rolled out as part of plans to revitalise the precinct. “This is the first breath of the new life we are giving to the Surfers

Paradise riverside in partnership with the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA),” Mayor Tate said. “By creating a uniquely Gold Coast riverside destination like this, we’ll draw more people here and tap into the enormous potential of the riverfront and surrounding areas.”

Mayor Tate said the current ageing wharf was being demolished to make way for the pontoon which would be

ready for use by the end of June. “The new pontoon can cater for vessels up to 28 metres long and up to 70 tonnes, provides disabled access, functions in all tidal conditions and severe weather,” he said.

GCWA board Chairman Gary Baildon said the Masterplan sets out a range of initiatives that would make sure the area is a popular Surfers Paradise destination.

Mistral Road closure MISTRAL Road, South Murwillumbah, has been closed at the bridge over Dunbible Creek until the end of the year to allow the replacement of the old timber bridge with a new concrete structure. Ahead of the closure, Tweed Shire Council upgraded the alternate routes of Bakers and Stokers Roads at the request of the community and a cost of $1.6 million. The Federal Government has contributed $950,000 to the project.

The trip to Murwillumbah via Bakers Road will add six kilometres to the journey, while travelling via Stokers Road will add 18.4 kilometres to the journey.

Replacement of the bridge is Council’s top bridge replacement priority as the existing timber structure is deteriorating rapidly, is susceptible to flood damage and cannot carry heavier vehicles. The new concrete bridge, designed to last 100 years, will address these issues and will have a span of 47 metres, with four-metre wide carriageways in both directions and a 2.7-metre wide pedestrian and cycleway.

The public was invited to submit names for the new bridge for Council’s consideration, in line with Council’s naming policy.

It will be opened in November 2015.

“There are some wonderful enhancements proposed for the site including a viewing platform, and swimming enclosure,” said Mr Baildon. “Of course these projects are planned for implementation in different stages over the next 10 years and we are working on when best to deliver them to accentuate the area’s links to the new Cultural Precinct and the 2018 Commonwealth

Games.” The Surfers Riverside Masterplan has been developed by GCWA in conjunction with the City to guide staged future development along the waterfront between Appel Park and Lionel Perry Park. The Masterplan is one of many significant projects detailed in GCWA’s Waterways Management Program and was open for community consultation in November 2014.

Breakfast and Bowls Beachside THE barefoot bowls phenomenon has taken bowling clubs all over Australia by storm and it’s not hard to see why. Combine friendly competition, a sparkling Aussie winter’s day, beer served at affordable prices, music and a group of people, and you’ve created the perfect environment for fun. Suitable for all age groups barefoot bowls is the perfect way to bring young and old together for a good old fashioned family get together or catch-up with friends.

Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club specialises in barefoot bowls and has 3 pristine greens on the beach at Kingscliff. You can have a roll-

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Looking for something different to do on a sunny Sunday morning why not try barefoot bowls and their all you can eat buffet breakfast from $20.00pp. You get a free glass of champagne, breakfast, all equipment and coaching if required.

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The Rise of the Robots follows a spiral path,

Dumbo likes to eat these. Of course, they THE future of our hits something. Then it get stuck in his innards society is with robots. randomly tries a and he gurgles to a halt.

Already we see them different direction until it He looks like a round assembling a huge hits another obstacle. reptile that has partially variety of manufactured That is all very well but consumed a long victim. goods, assisting with just think what it is like The divan in the family delicate surgery, under a typical dining room has an underframe disposing bombs, room table. Eight chairs that is exactly the right drones are changing the have four legs each and height for Dumbo to get nature of warfare, and, the table also has four, jammed under. His only best of all, robots are making a total forest of salvation is for us to making inroads into our 36 impediments in close rescue him. He also houses. Recently, our proximity. This stupid likes to get stuck on the household propelled machine often spends sills in doorways. itself into the 21st hours endlessly trying Forget about the Century by acquiring a to get out of the tangle possibility of cleaning robotic vacuum cleaner. of legs, finally surrenthe carpeted rooms.

No longer will the dering to its captor and That is akin to an grandkids think we are bleating for help when impassable bog for old fogeys, or maybe its battery eventually Dumbo. The noise he something else beginruns down. Then there makes is tolerable as ning with “f”. Whiz kids is the slight problem of long as you don’t want RUS! We have all seen carpet edges. Most of to converse or think the ads on TV where our floor is smooth vinyl about anything or watch these wonderful little but we have a large TV. On the one occaround machines plush rug in the lounge. sion when he completed meander around, Dumbo, as we have a full cycle of cleaning, cleverly cleaning the christened it, just loves he could not find his house while the owner to try to mount the rug way back to the chargenjoys a latte or and gets stuck half on ing station and was chardonnay. Looking and half off, unable to calling for help in his like squashed legless move, beeping for help. unique and pitiful way. bugs, they manoeuvre So it stays there until we Large swaths of floor around obstacles, avoid arrive to move it on were still dusty. So what falling down stairs and somewhere safer. On are the solutions? We can even find their way the rare occasions when have to move all the back to their home it has successfully chairs, raise the divan charging station to get mounted the rug it on blocks, remove all recharged. Well let me cleans its underbelly by cords, roll up the rug tell you, the truth is leaving great clods of and then get out the slightly different from fluff and cat hair on the Dyson to complete the that scenario. rug – not quite what we job. Oh, excuse me, I Our machine, coloured want. Then there are the have to go – the cat is bright yellow, sets off loose electrical cords being attacked by the when activated and lying in various places. pool robot.

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community news I hate to admit it, but I’m frail…

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Hearing aids that talk to each other HEARING specialist Don Hudson says the latest hearing aid technology allows the left and right hearing aids to communicate with one another, which enables a better overall sound quality, improved noise reduction and clarity for the wearer. “It means that the hearing aids are now truly operating together to produce a clearer sound and reduce background noise for the wearer.

The technology utilises the latest digital wireless technology.” Don says an example of how the new technology works, would be if the left hearing aid was picking up a predominant voice from the left side, the right hearing aid would be told to focus its microphone function to the left also, while both devices reduce other conflicting noise sources. This function improves the overall clarity of the voice coming from the left. Don says the latest Swiss hearing aids at A1 Discreet Hearing Aids not only operate in unison but also do so automatically, without the need for any manual adjustment by the wearer.

“It is great to now be able to simply fit a pair of hearing aids without the client having to utilise manual controls. Following specific programming to match their hearing test results, ninety percent of users can now just pop the devices on and away they go.” The company specialises in discreet hearing aid options for all clients, and only fit the latest in hearing aid technology. A1 Discreet Hearing Aids has sites at

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Claude ‘the mowerman’ Harvey awarded for protecting kids by MP

AUSTRALIA’S favourite ‘mowerman’ Claude Harvey has been recognised by Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews for his outstanding commitment to protecting children in the community at a ceremony on the Gold Coast.

Claude has dedicated 15 years to charity fundraising during which he has raised more than $1 million, including $770,000 for national child protection advocate Bravehearts. His efforts were acknowledged with an award at the 2015 McPherson Community Achiever Awards held at the Tugun Community Centre. The Gold Coast fundraising maestro, recognised by his coincollecting lawnmower ‘Moyra’, has clocked up more than 18,000 kilometres raising funds and awareness around Australia and in his local community. His significant contribution has boosted community awareness of child protection at a national level and enhanced the capacity to reach young children through Bravehearts’ acclaimed personal safety education program Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Show. “A large part of what makes the southern Gold Coast so special is the work of our local volunteers who generously give their time and effort to help others.

They never ask for thanks but it’s important we recognise their contribution to our community,” says Mrs Andrews. Member for Burleigh Michael Hart MP noted the importance of recognising outstanding, communityminded locals at every opportunity. Mr Hart’s

Home Support Programme

FROM 1 July 2015 the Australian Government launches the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) which provides entry level support services designed to keep frail older people living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Services currently provided through Home and Community Care (HACC) such as domestic assistance, personal care, social support etc, will transition across to the new CHSP. However, there will be changes to fees as per a national Fees Policy still to be finalised. Anyone requiring new or additional services after 1st July 2015, will need to call the My Aged Care Contact Centre on 1800 200 422 for eligibility, assessment and referral. You can choose your preferred service provider.

Claude ‘the mowerman’ Harvey

nomination of Mr Harvey for a McPherson Community Achiever Award coincided with his $1 million dollar mowing milestone.

“Claude ‘the Mower Man’ Harvey is one of several locals being recognised at the annual McPherson Community Achiever Awards and I am glad he is not only recognised for his contribution to the local Burleigh community but also for his work that ben-

efits our entire nation,” says Mr Hart. “Claude has made an outstanding contribution to the Bravehearts cause and children across the country are safer because of it.” Claude, a regular fixture at Burleigh Point and other Gold Coast suburbs was today humbled by the recognition, but says he still has a long way to go. “I’m delighted to receive this award but for as long as child sexual

assault continues in our community, I’ll be pushing my lawnmower to make a difference,” says the 69-year-old grandfather. “Prevention is the best way to stop this crime and that’s why I’m raising funds to see every child in every school in every town in Australia given the opportunity to see Bravehearts personal safety education program. “Children and families affected by child

Engaging Southern Gold Coast seniors in the digital age SOUTHERN Gold Coast seniors will continue to have free access to computers and internet training to ensure they are not left behind in the digital age. Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews said more than 97,000 older Australians will continue building their digital skills under the Broadband for Seniors programme following the Government’s $1.3 million investment. “Everyone should have the opportunity to build confidence and skills using the computer and the internet,” Mrs Andrews said. “Through the Broadband for Seniors program older people will be able to learn important online skills including how to send emails, be cyber safe and use social media to stay in touch with friends and family.” “This funding demonstrates the Government’s commitment to en-

suring older people in our community don’t get left behind in the digital age,” Mrs Andrews said. Mrs Andrews said there were around 1600 Broadband for Seniors kiosks across Australia, set up in facilities such as community centres, libraries, clubs and aged care homes where volunteer tutors provided on-onone or small group training. “Broadband for Seniors provides support to help older Australians feel confident using technology.” There are Broadband for Seniors kiosks in the following locations: Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre Incorporated, Pine Lake Village, Aveo Robina, Sandbrook Assisted Aged Care, Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better Program Inc. The Terraces and U3A Twin Towns Incorporated. For more information or comment, please contact Jasmine Smits on 0417 810 139.

sexual assault also need a number of important support services and it’s these people who give me the motivation and strength to continue my ‘mowerthons’ around Australia.” Bravehearts Founder and CEO Hetty Johnston AM, says Claude was deserving of all recognition he receives. “Claude has become one of our biggest fundraisers and what he’s been able to achieve for Bravehearts and the children we educate and protect over the past decade is to be commended,” she says. “It’s incredible when you think about the difference one person can make – he truly is a national living national treasure.”

Research shows that 1 in 5 Australian children will be sexually assaulted in some way before their 18th birthday, a statistic Bravehearts aims to halve by 2020 as it works towards its Vision to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child with its child protection blueprint 3 Piers to Prevention – Educate, Empower, Protect. Claude is already planning his next fundraising feat trip in Queensland. You can follow his journey and donate at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / ClaudeTheMowerMan.

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community news High cost of GP rebate freeze may see co-payments rise from the dead

WITH GPs facing greater economic pressure and the health minister considering legislative change to make it easier for GP to charge them, GP copayments, like Lazarus, may rise again from the dead. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has declared that GP copayments are “dead, buried and cremated”. This contrasts with health minister Sussan Ley’s desire to “reduce the number of bulk-billed consultations to people who can afford to pay something”. So, what is likely to emerge from Minister Ley’s Medicare reform consultations? In a paper published in the Medical Journal of Australia, new modelling shows the freeze on Medicare fees paid to GPs will leave doctors A$8.43 worse off per consultation with non-concessional patients by 2017-18. That’s a bigger shortfall than the now-abandoned A$5 rebate cut – and is likely to prompt many GPs to start charging a copayment. Currently, legislative restraints mean that GPs are only able to charge the government directly for patient care (bulk-billing) if they do not charge the patient a co-payment.

However, Minister Ley has suggested that the government would consider

legislative change that would remove this restriction. This would mean that GPs could bulk-bill the scheduled fee and also charge a co-payment. Facing strong opposition, the government withdrew the $7 co-payment policy in December 2014, and replaced it with three new policies. The first, a tenminute minimum for standard GP consultations (the “$20 co-payment”) was retracted in January. The second, a $5 reduction in the Medicare rebate for “common GP consultations” for non-concessional patients was retracted in March. It was this retraction that led Prime Minister Abbott to state co-payments were “dead, buried and cremated”. However, the third policy announced in December remains on the table. It is a continuation of the indexation freeze for all Medicare schedule fees until July 2018.

While not a direct cut to GPs’ income, over time GPs would earn relatively less while their costs would increase.

Statements by health minister Ley and the ongoing effect of the index freeze suggest we’re likely to see GP copayments in the near future. Courtesy: theconversation.com

Burleigh Heads Ladies Probus BURLEIGH Heads Ladies Probus had a wonderful time at the Ilnam Winery in the Tweed valley, yes of course we tasted and bought, all before lunch.

A full afternoon of interesting things then followed. Our meetings are held at the Burleigh Heads SLSC on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am. There is a guest speaker, morning tea and time for a chat. Many of us stay for lunch and you will be made very welcome. Our trips are on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Please call Julia on 5576 4202 or Carol on 5534 5430 for more information.

Beautiful Burleigh’s best!

KEEP Queensland Beautiful has named Burleigh Heads Queensland’s Cleanest Beach 2015. A firm favourite with both locals and visitors, the Burleigh coastal strip beat some of the most beautiful beaches in the state, in a decision which the judges said was made because of the high and innovative level of community involvement in taking care of the beach. Mayor Tom Tate firmly endorsed the judges’ view that the win was the result of the strong and enduring partnerships between Burleigh residents and City of Gold Coast. ‘There’s no doubt that beautiful Burleigh is Queensland’s best beach because of the huge efforts that local volunnow have to be coordinated without the teers and community groups make all year round, supsupport data. porting the City’s work in maintaining and caring for This reduces the ability to determine if Australia’s best beaches. ‘Whether it’s one person target pest fauna are even present when picking up some litter while walking on the beach, the baiting is to occur. ‘The cameras were local BeachCare group caring for the dunes, or the installed by Council to determine the numbers and activity of pest fauna in bushland on Mt Nullum but have also captured other unauthorised access.

‘Access gates have been vandalised to gain entry and the repair of these gates comes as an additional cost to Council and the community,’ Ms Stinson said.

‘The return of the cameras or, at the very least, the data-capture cards contained in the cameras, would enable Council’s continued active management of the Mt Nullum site.

‘Should any member of the public have information in regard to unauthorised access or the stolen cameras, they are encouraged to contact Council on (02) 6670 2400, who will treat all information confidentially.’

Feral animal program compromised FOUR motion sensor cameras being used as part of a wild dog, cat and fox control program were stolen recently at Mt Nullum, resulting in the loss of two months of significant image data. The program is being undertaken by the Tweed Shire Council, North Coast Local Land Services (NCLLS) and local landholders and is aimed at protecting livestock, domestic pets and native fauna. Council’s Director – Community and Natural Resources, Tracey Stinson, said the four cameras, including their attachment and locking mechanisms, were worth $3,200.

‘We have lost important information about pest animals and native fauna that allows Council to be more effective and cost-efficient with our control program,’ she said. ‘Council will now monitor the site closely and look to identify and restrict all access points to Mt Nullum by installing gates. A spring baiting program for dogs and foxes will

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City’s beach crews getting our beaches in shape after a storm, we’re in this together and that community spirit has shone through to the judges.’ City of Gold Coast works year round to maintain and protect our beaches, investing almost $20 million this year on managing and protecting our coast and waterways. Our Ocean Beaches Strategy ensures coastal management is one of the City’s highest priorities. An annual dredging program run by the City’s engineers helps nourish Burleigh Heads beach by moving some 30,000 cubic metres of sand – the equivalent of 15 Olympic sized swimming pools – from nearby Tallebudgera Creek.

The Gold Coast is widely considered to be among the world’s best in coastal management, partnering with Griffith Centre for Coastal Management in this work.

Mayor Tom Tate recently announced $4.4 million to continue this vital work over the next five years.

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Community Awards to recognise volunteers COUNCILLOR Jan Grew will honour members of the community, who are volunteers, within Division 11 at a Community Awards ceremony to be held in the Auditorium, Robina Community Centre on Thursday, 23rd July at 10am. Volunteers are the backbone of Robina society and these awards acknowledge them in areas such as health, education, Neighbourhood Watch, Lions, Rotary and senior citizens groups. You are invited to nominate worthy recipients by contacting Cr Grew on 5582 8255.

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community news Changes to the pension to hit downsizers hardest IT is easy to see why people have been calling for the inclusion of the

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who lives in a $2 million home be able to receive the full pension? But the government appears to have backed down from such a measure and is now talking changes to the asset test taper. Such changes are likely to affect part-pensioners and “downsizers”. This is how the asset test works: currently a person or couple lose $1.50 per fortnight of age pension for every $1,000 of assets they have over the asset test limit. The proposal is to increase the threshold and increase the ‘taper rate’ so that for every $1,000 of assets over the new threshold $3.00 of age pension will be lost.

This will effectively reduce the number of people receiving some pension, and for others will mean that the pension is lost entirely.

People who downsize their home to move into a retirement community or aged care facility often pay less than the value of their home. Under this change downsizers may be better off paying an amount that is equal to or greater than the value of their current home. In a retirement community

this may be a lot simpler, in fact in some retirement communities you can negotiate with the operator to pay a higher amount going in to pay a lower amount as an exit fee. For people moving into aged care it is not so simple. The aged care reforms that were introduced on 1 July last year mean that residents cannot pay more than the facility’s market price.

Adding to the complexity, downsizers who move to an Over 55’s community rather than a retirement village may find that it is more affordable due to the ability to access rent assistance and the fact that exit fees often don’t apply.

Let’s look at an example… Shirley is a part pensioner who is considering moving from her family home to a retirement village. Her home is worth $650,000 and the unit in the retirement village is $400,000. Shirley has $100,000 in the bank, $150,000 in term deposits and $10,000 worth of personal effects including her car. Shirley currently receives

$773pfn of age pension.

The proposed change to the asset test threshold would increase Shirley’s current entitlement to $830pfn. If Shirley moves to a retirement village, paying $400,000, the extra $250,000 in assets will reduce her pension to only $80pfn. Put simply, she loses $750pfn of pension. The effect is less, a reduction of $180pfn, if she pays $400,000 to an aged care facility. If Shirley purchased a unit in an Over 55’s community for the same amount, her pension would still be $80pfn but she could receive rent assistance of up to $128pfn to help her meet the ongoing fees.

This is because in an over 55’s community you own the home but rent the land. Conversely, if Shirley chose a more expensive retirement unit or aged care facility, let’s say she pays $700,000, her pension would increase to $860pfn. If she purchased a unit in an over 55’s community her pension would be $860pfn and she could receive up to $128pfn of rent assistance.

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choices around the price they pay and when they move. People needing aged care are limited by the market price arrangements and the ability to access the care they need. Placing such a disincentive on downsizers and people who need care does not serve senior Australians or the young people who miss out on the opportunity to buy a home. Julie is part of the Aged Care Guru Network This

advice is of general nature only and is based on current laws and their interpretation. The application of the information in this document will depend on the individual’s circumstances. Before making any investment decisions, we recommend you consult a financial adviser to take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation and individual needs.

Gold Coast & Hinterland Historical Museum

THE Gold Coast & Hinterland Historical Museum is pleased to continue its extended opening times by welcoming visitors on all Sundays in the month from 10am3pm. The Museum is situated at 8 Elliott Street, Surfers Paradise just off Bundall Road near the Ashmore Road roundabout. Admission is $5, children 10 and under are free. Come along any Sunday and wander through the beautiful grounds, featuring Heritage listed trees, a cottage garden and rare remnant coastal vegetation.

A recent added attraction is the Sir Bruce Small’s photographic exhibition featuring aerial photos of the various canal developments which resulted in the tremendous expansion of the Gold Coast. There are numerous buildings set amidst almost an acre of grounds including a reproduction early settlers’ cottage, the Vincent Sheldon’s original studio and Dolan’s Barn featuring an extensive collection of farm equipment and machinery. For further information please call John on 0417 622 321. School and community groups are always welcome by appointment.

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MEMBERS, you are cordially invited to attend the official opening of the Men’s Shed Labrador Extension. Wednesday 1st July at 10.15am, Men’s Shed Labrador, 57 Billington Street, Labrador. RSVP by Friday 19th June to Len Thomson on 0417 425 007. Email: secretary@mensshedlabrador.org.au

Muscling up against disability THREE hundred Brisbane adults aged over 65 years are set to benefit from a $1.3 million joint Burnie Brae Centre and University of Queensland project to boost strength and balance. UQ School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work’s Dr Tim Henwood said the two-year project would provide resistance and balance training to Commonwealth Home Care or Home Support recipients in Brisbane’s north. “The twiceweekly sessions will use the latest computerised European equipment,” he said. “The project will provide valuable research into the ability of resistance training to stave off disability, prevent falls, reduce health service use, and allow independent living for longer. “Additionally the research will investigate any potential economic benefits that may occur.” The Muscling up against disability project is funded under the Federal Department of Social Services’ $34 million nation-wide Aged Care Service Improvement and Healthy Ageing grants program. Dr Henwood said the project was scheduled to start in August, and would measure participants after 24 weeks of resistance training, comparing them with a usual care control group. “Given the strength of evidence, we believe that regular users of resistance training will reduce their trajectory of health decline,” Dr Henwood

Budget savings made mostly off the back of pensioners

THE Coalition’s second budget comes at the expense of older Australians, says consumer lobby National Seniors.

The 2015 federal budget slashes $2.4 billion from pensions; cuts over $50 million from aged care; and shifts to a single general pool 2014’s flagship mature age employment subsidy. It even ditches a small wound management

scoping study for the frail elderly announced in 2013. “Pensions are being slashed to the tune of $2 billion, without corresponding reforms in other areas,” said National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill.

“The downgrading of vital mature age employment initiatives suggests there’s no plan for seniors beyond cutting their pen-

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sions”. “Older Australians are bearing the brunt of budget cuts, and they have every right to be disappointed”.

“To ensure fairness, any changes in the pension must be done within a clearly articulated retirement income strategy that also considers the interplays of tax and superannuation”. “Announcing pension cuts, without

first convincing retirees of their merits, is likely to backfire within the electorate,” said O’Neill. National Seniors’ research shows that the over-45s informally contribute $65 billion a year to the economy.

“Older Australians are looking after grandkids, volunteering in hospitals and helping their children into their first homes –

they’re lifters not leaners,” O’Neill said.

Key seniors budget measures include a tightening of the Age pension assets test, Mature age Restart Allowances changed, changes in the time age pensioners who’ve lived in Australia for less than 35 years from age 16 can be overseas and increases in the PBS safety net threshold.

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community news Seniors with sailing experience urgently required THE Gold Coast Sailing Club located under the Sports House on Christine Avenue,

Varsity lakes, is a registered charity, manned entirely by Volunteers with sailing

experience, and although small, spends Monday to Friday fulfilling its major

purpose of bringing enjoyment to the lives of many children suffering both intellectual and physical disabilities- taking them sailing on Lake Orr, and teaching those that are able to eventually gain independence and sail solo. For more details view our website “Gold Coast Sailing Club” for more detailed information. A $35 Club Membership is required, and for that you will be supplied with a GSCSC Polo Shirt, plus the Club will take care of all the paperwork in obtaining your Blue Card, which enables you to work with you have free use of children under the age the yachts to “hone” of 18 years. In addition up your sailing skills. If

you are able Volunteer for a day (or two), please email for the

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Shuffleboard for all ages DO you know about Shuffleboard? Many people mistakenly think it is a board game. Shuffleboard is a fun and friendly outdoor sport played on courts under shade cover. It is a gentle exercise for both mind and body. We encourage people of all ages – from seniors to grandchildren to take part. All equipment is supplied free of charge and an experienced player will teach you the rules of play. Free parking is available. The first morning is free, future mornings are $5 for non-members – members $4 for members includ-

ing morning tea. children are free. There is no need to be bored or lonely, we are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members.

So come along and say g’day to us. Days of play are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday [Elanora] Thursday [Coolangatta] 9.30am12noon. Elanora Club is at end of Pines Lane [exit92 from north or south M1 highway] Coolangatta is on rd floor of “Showcase on the Beach” Griffith Street. For information phone Fay on 5575 9203 or Marj on 5536 3781.

Countdown to Commonwealth Games WITH only 1,000 days until the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) the city is preparing for what will be the biggest sporting event Australia will see this decade and the largest sporting event ever held on the Gold Coast. Book your seat now to get a firsthand update about the fifth time Australia will host the Commonwealth Games and the first time it will be held

in a regional city. Seats are limited to this milestone event. Thursday 9th July from 12 noon to 2.30pm at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa, 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise. Members $95, Non Member $105, Corporate Members $95, Non Members $105, Corporate Table $950. Book online at http:/ /www.themediaclub.com.au/dinnerform.html

Gold Coast Brahma Kumaris MEDITATION and Positive Thinking - Mondays 10.30am-11.30am. Regular meditation should improve your ability to focus and think clearly. By practicing meditations which cultivate our ability to sense and care for our natural energy we are able to live life with greater awareness and confidence. Each class includes guided meditations, discussions, short talks and the introduction and practice of techniques. All are welcome.

Seeking Silence – Tuesday Evening Meditation 6.30pm-7.30pm. Leave your day behind you and take an hour to get back to the silence and stillness within. The hour will include intervals of guided meditations, silence and gentle music. You are welcome to come and go at any time during the hour.

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ful way. Please contact us beforehand to register your attendance.

These programs are offered free of charge. To assist us in running these programs, voluntary

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Lend a caring hand to our beaches this June

CITY of Gold Coast and the Griffith Centre for Coastal Management are calling on residents to lend a caring hand as part of the June BeachCare program.

Volunteers will be planting native dune plants, removing weeds and picking up beach litter at three different locations across the city.

Mayor Tom Tate said the initiative was funded Dressmaking winners, “Taking on the Show” by the City and delivered by the Griffith International Day was has recently received a FLORAL Artists, held in our hall and was Centre for Coastal donation of scalpels to Dressmakers and well attended. Members Management.

Photographers from our go in the birthing kits “So far this financial from the 10 branches which we provide for branch did very well at were asked to contribute year, more than 600 the Division Finals held women in PNG. These volunteers have clocked anecdotes or informakits are essential in at Canungra in May -– 2000 hours, planted tion about famous helping prevent postthose who won a First partum infection for people who had lived in almost 1,700 native will go onto the next dunes plants, removed the country of study – stage of the competition women in remote villages. The Division the Midlands of the U.K. over 6 tonnes of weeds at state level. Coomera and 1.5 tonnes of Lady Godiva, Robin rubbish,” he said. “We Hood and Robbie know the valuable Williams all received contribution this mention, and much initiative makes to our hilarity ensued when coastline, which is why one branch selected the City invests more Barbara Cartland, and than $110,000 into the expressively read out excerpts from her works. BeachCare program each year”. This is a great Following the success example of how we are of QCWA tea rooms at bringing research, the Gold Coast Show coastal management and last year, Coomera the community together members will join the as part of our broader QCWA South-eastern Ocean Beaches StratDivision team, which has again been asked to egy.” BeachCare Coordinator Tegan Croft provide this service in August. Members from said with BeachCare groups extending from the Division were Paradise Point to photographed by the Rainbow Bay, there were Show Society all ready to “Take on the Show”, plenty of opportunities for people to join in. complete with “weap“With the leadership of ons”. Check out our Facebook page for more BeachCare facilitators, you’ll learn interesting pix and info: facts about the coast QCWACoomera. Our and how our beaches hall at 161 Maudsland are managed,” she said.

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community news Lioness Club of Palm Beach Currumbin AT the recent Lions Convention at Newcastle, The Lioness Club of Palm Beach Currumbin 201 Q1 won the Fonnie Tresise Project award. Project; to provide a regular Library service to the housebound and aged care facilities within the Tweed area.

Result: partnered with Tweed Library Service, 5 Lionesses, 2 vehicles, 7000 items delivered annually. Goal: ongoing provision of Library service to housebound/aged card facilities – social inclusion of vulnerable and aged users.

The project began in 2007 when the Tweed Heads Library recognised almost 30% of the local population were over 60 and many of those were physically unable to access library services. Lioness Lola Bishop, also a “Friend of the Library” brought this to the attention of our Club through the then President Lioness Joy Mattingley. A partnership was formed whereby on a monthly basis the Lioness Club of Palm Beach Currumbin undertook to deliver and collect library material to and from housebound library users and aged

care facilities. Such service to be free of charge. The Lioness Library coordinator, Lioness Sonia Smith, is charged with organising the most time and distance efficient routes for delivery. At each drop off location bags and boxes are collected for return to the Library. The process takes about 3.5 hours for each vehicle and covers a combined distance of over 120 kms. This project truly portrays the slogans “Lioness Care” and “We Serve”. It enables persons in need to access library services which would be otherwise unobtainable. A valued benefit to our local Community. The enormous volume of work and physical labour undertaken by the Lioness Club has entailed delivery to over 188 housebound borrowers and 28 aged care facilities registered at Tweed Heads Library and is greatly appreciated by Library staff. Each reader has also received a colourful knee rug worked by Club members.

Phone Lioness Joy Mattingley, Secretary on 5575 9893 for more information.

Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast OUR next meeting is on Tuesday, 16th June at 10am at the Tri Care Retirement Community, 87-89 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point. New members welcome. Any enquires contact Steve on 0266 764 641 or web http:// hastingsptprobus.org at this meeting Mr David Wyatt who is a StrokeSafe Ambassador, will speak about what

stroke is, how to prevent a stroke and how to educate others about strokes.

This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government, under the Chronic Disease Prevention and Services Improvement Fund. More information can be found on their website www.strokefoundation.com.au

Broadbeach Ladies Probus Club BROADBEACH Ladies Probus Club Inc. meet the second Tuesday of the month at Kurrawa Surf Club, Broadbeach.

The meeting commences at 9.30 am, morning tea is provided free of charge, then followed by a guest speaker. Visitors and prospective members are most welcome. Come along and join us, or phone Patricia on 5575 5284 or Christa on 5575 5045 for more information.

It hurts to be blonde A BRUNETTE goes into a doctor’s office and says that her body hurts wherever she touches it. “Impossible,” says the doctor. “Show me.”

She takes her finger, presses on her elbow, and screams in agony.

She pushes her knee and screams, pushes her ankle and screams, and so it goes on; everywhere she touches makes her scream with pain. The doctor says, “You’re not really a brunette are you?” She says, “No, I dyed my hair. I’m naturally blonde.”

“I thought so,” he says. “Your finger is broken.”

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Winter air-conditioning ‘bakes on’ bacteria built up over summer, according to split-system expert

THE CEO of Australia’s leading air conditioner cleaning company says the change from summer to winter turns air conditioners into ‘ovens’ for built-up internal bacteria. Air conditioning units gather great volumes of bacteria, mould and organic matter during normal operation, hidden internally and unreachable by standard cleans. According to HydroKleen Australia CEO John Sanders, these banked-up nasties produce airborne particles that, when blown through the home or office by air conditioning, cause a variety of infections and health problems. Mr Sanders co-developed HydroKleen’s trademarked cleaning process – a no-mess, no-splash internal clean that flushes units of harmful internal bacteria and saves on running costs. During winter operation, he says, contaminants are incubated by the air conditioner’s operation at higher thermostat temperatures, which facilitates their growth and damages the unit. “People use the heating functions on their air conditioners during winter and this makes them virtual ovens for the bacteria inside, incubating it and spreading mi-

croscopic particles,” he says. “The increased temperature and moisture created by air conditioners facilitates the growth of organisms and speeds up the natural decomposition processes of animal and plant matter.” He also says running dirty air conditioners over winter ‘bakes on’ contaminants, damaging internal mechanisms and leading to a loss of airflow, overworked motors and higher running costs. “People are shocked when they see the volume of goop extracted from inside their air conditioners by the HydroKleen process,” he says.

“Cleaning the filters does not do the job. Most people don’t think about what actually goes on inside their system, it’s just a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’.

Our franchisees have removed colonies of insects, rotting snakes, small frogs and a range of marsupials from domestic and commercial air conditioning systems.” HydroKleen is the only system that can clean and sanitise an air conditioner unit to National Asthma Council standards. Call HydroKleen today on 1300 608 318.

Imagine what it would be like if somebody got really sick from breathing in the contamination that lives in your air conditioner!

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Home safety - Protecting your home THERE is no exact definition for the type of person that burgles a house. However, there are often some typical circumstances that occur prior to a home being burgled. A burglar will usually act on easy or tempting opportunities, especially when it is evident that on one is home or the risk of being caught is low.

There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of having your home broken into and your possessions stolen. External doors of your home should be solid and fitted with quality deadlocks.

Fit security screen doors, designed and installed to Australian Standards to provide additional protection. Install a door viewer at allows you to see the person before you open the door. Fit windows with secure locks that meet Australian Standards. Do not leave keys in window locks as an intruder can break the glass to unlock your windows.

Ensure security grilles/shutters are properly installed and allow exit in case of an emergency. Install an in-

truder alarm system that covers all external doors, windows and garage and is installed to Australian Standards for domestic applications.

Ensure trees and shrubs are trimmed to allow visibility to your property. Lock away items of value, such as bikes, lawn mowers and garden implements such as ladders. Keep your garage door closed and locked.

Install perimeter security lighting including sensor lights. Mark, engrave or microdot your property with serial numbers and record them. Join a Neighbourhood Watch Group. Homes with windows or doors left open or unsecured, curtains closed during the day, or mail and newspapers left to accumulate in the letter box are more likely to attract a potential burglar. A burglar is usually looking for cash or small valuable items such as jewellery, DVD players, mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players and other small electronic items that can be quickly sold for cash.

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MACHINE knitting enthusiasts meet at The Franklin Craft Centre, Mudgeeraba on the second Monday of the month (or third Monday when the second Monday is a public holiday).

Our next meeting will be held on Monday 15th June, commencing 9am and ending around lunch time.

A Singer machine will be used for our demonstration, following the usual Show and Tell of members’ knitting and other craft works done since the last meeting, and this month we’re hoping to be able to show some accessories being used on the demonstration machine.

Our Group has always been active in knitting items for those in need and this year, by using donated and our own yarns, we’re making a special winter effort for people on the Gold Coast.

We are a congenial group who together have a large knowledge of knitting machines and can usually help anyone with knitting machine problems or enquiries. Visitors are always welcome to our meetings and further information is available by phoning 5537 1436.

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News from THE TWEED Twin Towns Evening VIEW Club

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TWIN Towns Evening VIEW Club recently had a really lovely outing at the Kingscliff Cinema. 31 members and friends enjoyed a great Movie with morning tea. Many more fun outings are planned for the rest of the year, so if you wish to join the club, you will have a great time while raising funds to help educate disadvantaged Australian Chil-

dren. The club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Tweed Heads Bowls Club at 6.30pm. Ladies of all ages welcome to join us for a delightful meal and Guest Speaker. VIEW is a part of the Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program. For further information phone Pat on 07 5536 5227 or email: twintownseveningview@gmail.com

Tweed Hospital Auxiliary THE next fundraising event for the Tweed Hospital Auxiliary will be the Mini Fete. This event will be held in the car park of the Tweed Hospital on Saturday 4th July and will run from 7.30am-1pm.

There will be lots of stalls including craft, homemade cakes, jams and pickles, babywear, plants, soft toys, books, preloved goods and jewellery. There will be a sausage sizzle from 7.30am.

Any donations will be accepted in the Hospital Gift Shop. The Auxiliary will have a stall at the Quota Craft Fair to

be held at Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Cnr Wharf and Brett Streets on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July. This is a great opportunity to purchase some fabulous craft items. Also don’t forget that the Auxiliary holds Bingo sessions every Sunday afternoon at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club commencing at 1.00 pm.

Why not come along for a fun afternoon with lots of great cash prizes. All proceeds from these events will go to the Auxiliary to purchase equipment for the Tweed Hospital Auxiliary.

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Doctors Novakovic, Svoboda and Lamont personally see you all the way through your procedure - right from the first visit till they are totally satisfied all is well.

Nor does this high level of care mean that you are charged an arm and a leg. We actively work to keep the costs as low as possible, and provide services including cataract surgery, glaucoma, lid tumours, diabetic eyes, iritis, laser surgery, squints, dry eyes and lid malpositions. In fact those who are insured also enjoy the cost saving benefit of our No Gap Policy.

What’s more, there’s no need to travel out of the local area for the actual surgery as our surgeons operate in Tweed Heads. We also offer a full range of eye care services through the Public health system in Murwillumbah.

When you want someone that takes a sight better care of both you and your health, ask for The Eye Care Clinic. You’ll see we really do care.

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FROM 1st July until 31st December, a 6-month U3A Tweed Coast membership will cost just $20.

This amount entitles you to as many classes as you can fit in. If you are thinking of doing something new, take a look at our timetable, we offer over 40 classes.

Course venues are located from Tweed Heads to Pottsville.

All welcome at our Forums which are held at the Kingscliff Uniting Church

on the 1st Friday of the month. For a $2 donation we serve a delicious afternoon tea. Our Forum on 7th August presents Fay Gleave, St John Trainer for 41 years.

Forum enquiries to Ian on 0478 451 706.

For details of our timetable and course descriptions and to download a membership application, see our website: tweedcoast.u3anet.org.au/wp If you are not connected to the Internet, phone Christine on 07 5523 3901 with your queries.

Card games at South Tweed Sports Club COME along and join in card games at the South Tweed Sports Club. Monday nights we play “Euchre” from 7pm9.30pm.

Wednesday afternoons we play “500” from 1pm-4.30pm. Tuition is available

with free trials. Join us for lots of fun and excitement.

We look forward to meeting you are our new players. If you have any queries, phone Pat on 5523 0583 or Ray on 0409 550 538.

South Tweed Sports Euchre/500 Club CARD playing at the South Tweed Sports Club on Monday nights. We play ‘Euchre’ from 7pm till 9.30pm.

Wednesday afternoon we play “500” from 1pm till 4.30pm. Tuition is avail-

able with free trials. If you have any queries, phone Pat on 07 5523 0583 or Ray on 0409 550 538. Lots of fun and excitement, come and join us. Looking forward to meeting you as new players.

U3A Twin Towns

TEA and Talk in June on Wednesday 10th June at 2pm. Our very special guest speaker in June sings like a lark looks like a movie star and has had a career of fantastical happenings. She is Liza Beamish who many of you will know from seeing her on stage and hearing her molten gold voice. Liza will tell us about her career, how she became a member of Opera Australia and how she ended up living in our community. Join us at 2pm on Wednesday 10th June at Tweed Library to hear Liza speak then enjoy afternoon tea with Liza and members of U3A Twin Towns. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

News from THE TWEED Tweed Border National Seniors

Accidents in the home

Member out celebrating their 10th birthday

A HAPPY group from Tweed Border Branch of National Seniors celebrated their 10th birthday on a monthly day trip recently. If you would like to make new friends come along and join our happy club. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at

10am at the South Tweed Sport Club, Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed. We do monthly day trips on the second Wednesday of each month which include river cruises, island visits and country days. All welcome. Phone Jan on 5523 1255 for more information.

FALLS have enormous social, health and economic costs for both older people and the whole community. One in every three people over the age of 65 years fall each year and around half of these falls occur in and around the home. Bathroom: Using a slip-resistant mat helps for a non-hazardous environment. Handrails are recommended in and around the bath, shower and toilet areas. A Shower chair / Stool can aid unsteadiness while showering, and an Over toilet frame assists those who have difficulty getting on and of the toilet safely. Bedroom: Getting in and out of the bed can be difficult for some people and equipment such as a bed stick or even a height adjustable bed can ease this burden. If you use a walking aid, make sure this is within easy reach of the bed. A bedside commode would also help with those frequent visits to the bathroom during the night. Kitchen: Arrange your kitchen so the most frequently used items are easy to reach. A

kitchen trolley can also help by allowing you to transport more than one item safely and easily. A range of cutlery and kitchen aids are also available for those who have difficulty with food preparation and eating. This helps to make the kitchen a safer and less hazardous place. Lounge Room: When you spend a large part of your day sitting, a chair becomes more than just a practical object. A Height adjustable chair or Lift chair can be helpful when it is too difficult to get in and out of your lounge chair. Walking aids: Maintaining your mobility means continuing your independence. Ease with mobility is the key, and if you are unable to maintain your balance a walking aid or device is the best possible option. Having the correct height of the equipment as well as maintenance of your walking aid is essential for safety and comfort. Call Walk on Wheels, Tweed Heads to assist you with all of your home safety needs on 07 5536 8841.

TACT Computer Club

I MENTIONED making Photo Books last month, it not only preserves images but eventually it becomes a document the Grandchildren can enjoy, mine became totally immersed in one recently. A number of people have contacted the club to find out more so it has been decided to see if enough people want a class to be organised. By the time you read this I will have demonstrated the Momento free software for producing Photo Books to the 11:30am Monday morning class. This is used by serious photographers for their work. If there is enough interest I will run a class at 2pm on Monday 15th June and the following Monday if required. I am the contact point for the next two months so I can give all the information necessary. The computer club is located in the South Tweed

Sports Club 4 Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed in a great air conditioned environment. Assistance is offered to people wishing to obtain their first computer with courses from absolute beginners to the more advanced.

The tutors work on a voluntary basis and get fulfilment from passing on their knowledge to help others using the PC’s and Apple Mac Computers. People can join at any time but if they require more direct information they can attend the next “sign on” day on Friday 26th June at 11am-1pm.

Further information about the club can be obtained by visiting the club’s web site at http:// www.tact.org.au or contacting Colin on 07 5523 3945 during June/July while Jenny is away.

Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre The Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre For ‘50 & Over Seniors’ welcomes all Gold Coast and Tweed residents and visitors. The Centre has a large range of activities including, Bingo, Ballroom Dancing (New Vogue & Modern Incl. Lessons), Broadband for Seniors with free computer lessons, Card Games, Choir group, Indoor Bowls, Knit & Natter, Craft & Chatter, Light Exercises, Line Dancing, Mah Jong, Meditation, Qigong, Rock & Roll (incl. lessons,) Spanish, Swing or Sway, Snooker & Eight Ball, Social Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Monthly Bus Trips, Free Monthly Variety Concerts. Hairdresser and Beautician, Free Wii inter- active Sports on Big Screen. Our next Free Monthly Concert will be on Monday 29th

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June at 1pm and will feature singer/entertainer “Terry Stewart”. Terry began his professional career at the age of eleven, at Piccadilly Theatre in London in the musical “Gypsy Rose Lee”.

Back in Australia, he was a regular member of Paul Sharratt’s TV Musical Hall and currently performs on cruise ships and most Gold Coast venues. Another great afternoon of entertainment is assured. BYO lunch/nibbles, Tea /Coffee available. For enquiries, events brochure and concert bookings (recommended), please phone 07 5536 4050 or visit the Centre at 2 Gerrard Street, Coolangatta. We look forward to making you welcome at Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre.

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FEELING GOOD

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BEAUTY and health ex- moisturisers for the skin; amount of moisture to lems. But as people age, perts have long promoted the face and the whole keep them healthy and there are many factors the benefits of body need the right avoid possible skin prob- that rid the skin of moisture. Some beauty products cause dryness while eating habits may also contribute to the quality of skin. Vegesorb, a revolutionary moisturiser based on natural ingredients that “actually work” – and won’t break the bank – has earned the support of the Eczema Association of Australia.

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on natural almond and apricot kernel oil. Apricot kernel oil does not repel water as strongly as mineral oils, so Vegesorb is able to penetrate the upper epidermis to provide quick, effective moisture to the skin – and it’s safe to use on all skin types, even sensitive skin. Kym Volp, a director of Vegesorb, specifically designed the natural, unfragranced, vegetable-based moisturiser drawing on her extensive academic and

scientific expertise. She graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 1997 with a First Class Honours degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry and was awarded the university medal for outstanding academic achievement.

After teaching clinical microbiology to undergraduates, Kym took up a position as a research assistant in biotechnology before utilising her knowledge to establish

her own business, manufacturing natural therapy products for hospitals and aged care facilities.

Vegesorb is also animal friendly as it has not been tested on animals nor does it have any animal content. Vegesorb is available in health food shops and most Queensland pharmacies.

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BE you again. Three little words that mean everything to anyone who has been sick. The joy of being healthy is an experience we all take for granted, until illness strikes and we are forced into the medical system.

Too often the experience of visiting a doctor is traumatic and impersonal. We are people, not patients or numbers and appointment times in the system.

Too often illness is treated by a pill or formula without seeing the body as a whole. We want to change that. Haan Health

is a new type of medical centre. Where welcoming spaces, a diverse range of services, and a health lounge replace clinical uninspiring doctors’ offices. Here, we are focused on the most important thing to you; your health. We understand that every individual has different needs, so our approach is holistic, combining the best of modern clinical medicine with gentler therapies like physiotherapy, exercise physiology, nutrition and dietetics, pathology, podiatry and psychology.

We also have a healthlounge where we run yoga-classes and support groups for patients

with chronic diseases. It’s a peaceful space where visitors can relax and read informative and motivational books on a range of topics from nutrition to mental health to parenting, while enjoying healthy beverages. Our treatment is delivered in a warm, friendly, caring and personalised environment. We believe each patient should have a comprehensive assessment of all their healthcare needs and a proper plan made for their short-term and long-term management. Educating them about their health and involving their whole family in their health journey helps to motivate them to

achieve their wellness goals. Our principal GP at Haan Health, DrHaikerwal, is Physician trained and deals with issues that the traditional clinical health system puts in the ‘too hard’ basket, like complex physical and mental healthcare needs. All our doctors have a deep understanding and expertise in such diverse issues as men’s and women’s health, diabetes, aged care, skin cancers and orthopaedics.

The difference is a wholebody health approach with one goal - to help you “be you again.”

For more information phone Haan Health on 5531 6033.

Meditation & Positive Thinking MEDITATION and positive thinking on Monday’s 10.30am-11.30am.

Regular meditation should improve your ability to focus and think clearly.

By practicing meditations which cultivate our ability to sense and care for our natural energy we are able to live life with greater awareness and confidence. Each class includes guided meditations, discussions, short talks and the introduction and practice of techniques. Free Event.

Seeking Silence – Tuesday Evening Meditation 6.30-7.30pm. Leave your day behind you and take an hour to get back to the silence and stillness within. The hour will include inter-

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vals of guided meditations, silence and gentle music. You are welcome to come and go at any time during the hour. Free Event. Meditations on Sundays 5.30-6.30pm. Join us for an hour of meditation to start your week in a peaceful way. Free Event. All are welcome. Please contact us beforehand to register your attendance. To assist us in running these programs, voluntary contributions are gratefully accepted. 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters. Phone 5575 2126, email: goldcoast@au.brahmakumaris.org or website: http:// www.brahmakumaris.org/au/whatson

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endent p e d In g in y a t S d an

Keep moving through the winter months

OSTEOARTHRITIS sufferers urged to keep moving through the winter months - the best remedy for symptoms could be just a step away Healthcare professionals are urging people with osteoarthritis to do away with plans for hibernation this winter, after new research from Voltaren® has revealed more than two thirds (68 per cent) of sufferers of chronic joint pain related to ageing or osteoarthritis are exercising less than they used to – despite exercise being a core pain management strategy. In fact, the Voltaren® Osteo Gel Keep Moving Report found the majority (76 per cent) of respondents experiencing chronic joint pain related to ageing or osteoarthritis are not using exercise and weight training to help manage their symptoms. Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disease, affecting 1.8 million Australians nationwide. Symptoms may include pain with joint movement, joint stiffness or swelling, or reduced mobility of the joint. Alex Bongers, Melbourne pharmacist, said, “As the

temperature begins to drop, people have a tendency to slow down. As healthcare professionals we recognise that motivation is reduced, which in turn impacts exercise routines. Exercise is key in the management of OA, which means it is more important than ever to keep moving this winter!”

Osteoarthritis is a condition where the cartilage that protects the end of the bones is no longer efficiently repaired.

As cartilage is degraded, the bone previously protected by cartilage gradually loses its normal shape and bony spurs may develop on the edges of the joint. The rough, uneven surfaces rub together causing pain.

Osteoarthritis guidelines recommend a combination of medication, exercise, weight loss and education to manage symptoms. Your doctor or pharmacist will be able to help you reduce the impact osteoarthritis has on your lifestyle, as well as providing up-to date advice on pain management recommendations.

Lung and Respiratory Friends LUNG and Respiratory Friends (LARF) is a self funded support group for people with or who care for people with breathing difficulties. Our group was founded after a course for people with Lung conditions and wanted to help with support and social interaction.

This ideology remains the same today. We hold 4 meetings a year on the 2nd Wednesday of June, September (AGM) and December at 10am at Helensvale

Bowls Club, 20 Discovery Drive Helensvale. The cost is $4 to cover expenses. We endeavour to have informative Guest Speakers who are aware of our needs.

We also have luncheons on every 2nd Wednesday of the other months which is also at Helensvale Bowls Club at 11.30am, with a cost of $10 per person. Please contact Val Turner on 0458 433 145 or Barbara Martin on 5532 8238 for further information.

Beware the chilly killer PAYING close attention to your health as winter approaches could be a matter of life or death, University of Queensland research shows. A multi-country study published in The Lancet has found that temperature is responsible a significant number of deaths and that most of this mortality burden is due to colder days.

Research Fellow Dr Yuming Guo, from UQ’s School of Public Health, said the study found that cold temperatures were related to more deaths than hot temperatures.

“During the winter month’s people should be mindful to cover up and protect themselves from the cold weather,” he said. “In parts of

Australia people might feel this is unnecessary, but you should always be prepared for a sudden drop in temperature during the winter months.”

Dr Guo said the study was based on the largest data set ever collected for evaluating temperature-health associations, including more than 74 million deaths in 13 countries. Data was collected for 384 locations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, and the USA, totalling 74,225,200 deaths between 1985 and 2012.

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range of climates and populations with different demographic, socio-economic and infrastructural characteristics.

“This evidence has important implications for the planning of public health interventions to minimise the health consequences of adverse temperatures, and for predicting the future impact under climate change scenarios,” he said.

The study, “Mortality risk attributable to high and low ambient temperature: a multicountry observational study”, was done in conjunction with researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

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Robina Red Cross need you!

ROBINA Red Cross are in need of Ladies or Gents to knit Trauma Teddies which are distributed to traumatised children.

We supply pattern and wool. Please contact Colleen if you can help us on 5575 6636.

Diabetes Support Group OUR next meeting is Tuesday 9th June 9.30am11.30am at Community Room, Tweed City Shopping Centre, Tweed Heads South.

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WORLD CONTINENCE AWARENESS WEEK 22ND - 28TH JUNE

World Continence Week 2015 WORLD Continence Week is an initiative of the International Continence Society and is coordinated in Australia by the Continence Foundation. World Continence Week 2015 will be held June 22nd-28th.

This year’s theme is Tell someone who cares, encouraging people affected by incontinence or those caring for someone with incontinence to seek help by phoning the National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66).

The theme supports this year’s special project, Carers count: support for continence management, which will be launched during World Continence Week, along with a range of supporting resources.

To further promotional opportunities, the Foundation has this year developed a doubled-sided poster, with the alternate side capitalising on the Foundation’s TV advertising campaign, informing women that bladder leakage, no matter how light, is not normal and to seek help. The poster, which you can display in your workplace, or health or community centre, is one of many free resources that can be ordered from the Foundation to assist you with any promotional activities you are coordinating. Please ensure that you place your order well in advance of World Continence Week to avoid any delays with delivery.

Tell someone who cares

More than 4.8 million Australians experience bladder or bowel control problems.

It can be an embarrassing and humiliating condition but it is rarely spoken of.

Incontinence is one of the biggest health issues facing the nation, affecting one in four of us over the age of 15 years.

Incontinence is more prevalent than asthma (more than 2 million), anxiety disorders (2.3 million) and arthritis (3.1 million). Most people living with bladder and bowel weakness are reluctant to seek help, even from their doctor, despite research showing 60-70 per cent of cases can be cured or better managed. The Continence Foundation of Australia predicts the number of people living with bladder and bowel problems will hit 6.5million by 2030, costing the nation billions of dollars annually.

The Foundation’s vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence. They provide information on funding, referral and products. They also offer free resources for individuals, carers and profes-

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sionals to help treat weak bladder, leakage, constipation and bedwetting. Free one-to-one advice is available too – just call their nurse on 1800 33 00 66.

This year’s theme is ‘Tell someone who Cares’, encouraging people affected by incontinence or those caring for someone with incontinence to seek help by phoning the National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66).

The theme supports this year’s special project, Carers count: support for continence management, which will be launched during World Continence Week, along with a range of supporting resources.

It’s not a subject any of us like to discuss, but many of us, particularly as we age, start to have a few problems and it can seriously affect not only our social life but our overall health.

As more and more Australians live longer incontinence issues grow. So don’t suffer in silence. If you or someone you care for has this problem – talk about it with your GP or ring the National Continence Helpline. There is help and support at hand.

The cost of caring THE Intergenerational Report 2015 prompts us to contemplate the increasing time left us before we shuffle off this mortal coil. So too may we contemplate the financial and personal cost to the family and friends who may end up caring for us.

There are presently 2.7 million unpaid family and friend carers in Australia1 looking after the most vulnerable in our society, including approximately 140,000 who need help with bladder or bowel control2.

We know the care needs of people with incontinence are much higher than those of others needing care.

In 2009 there were nearly 73,000 primary carers looking after people with severe incontinence; the majority (81%) female, most (73%) spending 40 or more hours each week caring, and more (42%) having their sleep interrupted than other primary carers (19%) 3.

There’s also a financial cost; the productivity loss to people who work unpaid as carers of people with incontinence is estimated to be $2.7 billion annually 4.

And there’s an emotional cost; we know these carers are twice as likely to report stress-related illnesses compared to other carers 3 To draw attention to the plight of carers of people with incontinence, the Continence Foundation of Australia will launch a national

campaign, Tell someone who cares; phone 1800 33 00 66, during World Continence Week (June 2228). The campaign, supported by Carers Australia, will include the launch of new resources for carers of people with incontinence including a carers’ handbook, dedicated web pages and short videos on the Continence Foundation website.

The new resources will also outline the available support services, including the National Continence Helpline, which can assist with information and referrals to health and support services.

The National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) is staffed 8am-8pm Monday to Friday by continence nurse advisors who provide advice, referrals and resources to consumers, carers and health professionals. Further information about the campaign, the Continence Foundation and Helpline is available at continence.org.au 1. ABS (2012) Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers.

2. Access Economics (2010) The Economic Value of Informal Care in 2010.

3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2009), Incontinence in Australia 4. (Deloitte Access Economics’ 2011 report, The economic impact of incontinence in Australia.)

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Canberra Floriade, Bowral Tulips & Spring in the Highlands JOIN us on one of our Canberra Florida, Bowral Tulips & Spring in the Highlands coach tours departing in September 2015. Some of the destinations and tours included on this tour are: Port Macquarie, Bowral and the Tulip Festival , Don Bradman Museum, Canberra Floriade , Cockington Green, Parliament House, Museum of Australian Democracy, Canberra War Memorial, Gosford, Gloucester, Captain Thunderbolts Grave, Gostwyck Chapel, Manor at Cotswold Gardens, Armidale, Glen Innes, Tenterfield , Stanthorpe and the College of Wine and Tourism. and much more.

Great Value Holidays have a comprehensive 8 day coach tour with two different dates of departure being the 16th or 24th September in 2015.

The tour departs and returns to Brisbane Roma Street. We currently are taking bookings and will be delighted for you to join us on tour to these fabulous destinations with us.

We limit the number of guests traveling on the tours to ensure personalized attention from your tour host/ Coach Captain.

The cost of the tour is y $2,199per person twin share .We recommend securing your place by calling Ian, Robyn or Craig at Great Value Holidays on: 1300 722 661 to save disappointment.

Alternatively you can send us an email on info@greatvalueholidays.com.au and will send you a brochure. The tour can also be viewed on website www.greatvalueholidays.com.au under subheading Coach Tours.

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WOULD you like to go but are concerned about safety or believe it’s going to be too hard?

Latin America Group Tours can make it all happen in a smooth way because we know where to go. But let the passengers do the talking for us I have just completed my third trip with Latin America group Tours having visited with them 8 different countries. My experience is that Stella and Horacio always help us to understand the proper culture of the different places, prepare the groups in a brilliant way and give value for money as the groups are small and we have our own private transport and local guides most of the time. Frances. Nambour I heard about Latin America group Tours from a colleague that has done a tour with them. It was a good idea because

they ticked a lot of places out of my bucket list. It was a good idea to meet as a group before departure day to know each other better. Stella was always trying for us to experience as much as we could but keeping always safety in mind.

She also help us on our free day with proper advice to where we could go on our own. Kathy. Bli Bli. I heard about Latin America Group Tours form a friend that have used them before. I always wanted to go there but

found too hard to do it on my own. What I was always looking forward was Machu Picchu and I really enjoyed having time for a second visit because I was more prepared on the second day. I was also particularly impressed by Rio de Janeiro as it was friendlier and easy going as it is normally portrayed.

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Caravanning through the outback ALAN BETTERIDGE

TODAY we would say goodbye to Ilfracombe and head off to Winton, some 180km north west of Longreach.

The Landsborough Highway, or as it is more commonly known the Matilda Highway, is generally flat with only a few minor undulations and it was easy to see how driver fatigue could set in if you weren’t cautious.

As always we made a number of stops along the way to take in the view or to just take a break and absorb the surroundings.

Winton is known as the Dinosaur Capitol of the Australia and the town

makes the most of its reputation.

110km south-west of Winton is the Lark Quarry Conservation Park where the world’s only recorded dinosaur stampede.

More than 95 million years-old, there are 3300 stampeding dinosaur footprints immortalized in stone. If we had more time we would have made the journey but this will be something we will do in the future. Winton’s other claim to fame is its association with the ballad of Waltzing Matilda. Legendary Australian A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson penned the ballad at nearby Dagworth

Station in 1895. The first performance of what was to become our national song was at the North Gregory Hotel in the same year. At the Waltzing Matilda Centre visitors and locals alike can discover the romance and legend behind the ballad.

On entering you are invited to pull up a stump beside the billabong in the theatrette where the ghost of the swaggie tells his version of the story. The Billabong Theatrette uses state-of-the-art animatronics and special effects and is one of the highlights of visiting Winton. The centre is also home to the interactive Home of the Legends room, the Outback Regional Gallery, the Qantilda Museum, dedicated to the aviation and pioneering history of Winton and a host of other

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interesting and varied historical artefacts.

We had lunch at the Tattersall’s Hotel and were warmly welcomed by the locals and it soon became obvious who the real locals were.

I asked one chap if he had been in Winton for long and he replied: “Yeh, been here all me life so far, I was born in Winon.”

Locals, you see, tend to drop the ‘t’ and always

refer to their town as ‘Winon’. We spent two nights at Winton free camping on the banks of the Long Waterhole, four kilometres south of the town. We always find a certain kind of magic when camped by an outback waterhole as the evening approaches and the air is filled with the sounds of thousands of birds of every shape and colour as they make their

way to the water’s edge to drink and, for some, to feast on the insects that are disturbed by their arrival. By nightfall the clear outback sky changes from the pure blue of the daytime to become the home of a million stars and satellites can be seen making their way across the heavens.

The next leg of our Outback Odyssey will take us 360km to the west to

Everybody is pretty laid back in Winton the tiny outback town of Boulia, home of the mysterious Min Min lights.

(See our continuing journey in a later edition).

Day trippers enjoy Temple visit

IT turned out to be a perfect day in every way Sunday 26th July, 2015 when a group from the GRANDCHESTER Southport Meals on Participate in the festivities celebrating the th Wheels Senior Citizens 150 anniversary of Railways in Queensland Association visited Chung Go there by steam train from Brisbane Tian Temple in Priestdale, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September, 2015 Logan, and other nearby CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS scenic locations.

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Flying high at the Sunny

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Learn to fly . . . at any age!

Gorgeous day, perfect for flying up the coast to Noosa and Bribie, and through to the hinterland and back.

Well it was love at first flight in the sexy little Evektor Sportstar and Mr. 15 yrs hasn’t stopped talking about it since. We fear that this interest may graduate to jetpowered airplanes soon. Qantas, beware!

Leanne Fulton is Inspire’s CEO and she said that “flying training is one of the most exhilarating and fulfilling things you will ever do”. She’s had huge interest from all age groups and the oldest “student” was in her CALOUNDRA Airport is also home to the Inspire Flying 80s. Women are now a major market for flying lessons School, where we dropped by for our 15-year old son’s and the company is a member of Women for Aviation first lesson with Rob Fulton, Chief Flying Instructor. Worldwide. Ladies, this is surely the Next Best Thing!

Hands up if you’ve been to the Sunshine Coast. Well, that’s just about everyone.

But if you haven’t been recently, there are some great attractions which should lure you into planning another trip. After all, it’s only 2-3 hours away depending on where you live, so it NO doubt you’ve heard about Novotel Twin Waters makes an easy road trip especially if you have grandkids in tow. Are we nearly there?

Resort, on the north side of the Maroochy River. With its unique lagoon/surf/river location this is the ideal place to spend some family time, especially for the spectacular, noisy fly- grandkids who demand more action whilst you enjoy pasts and of course its Happy Hour [oddly timed at 3-4pm]. vital active service with Lagoon activities include windsurfing, kayaking and the RAAF. There are catamarans “difficult to capsize” so we were told. Our more than 65 aircraft on family distinguished ourselves by achieving the display, including a Canberra bomber, a impossible, while an appreciative crowd onshore BASED at Caloundra including, remarkably, Meteor, a Mustang, a cheered our graceful parabola into the calm water.

Airport, QAM is arguably one of only six remaining Vampire and Australia’s How we managed this on an almost windless day one of the prime tourism F-111s to be found at a first DC3, plus various remains a mystery. features of the entire civilian airport in this helicopters and light The 14 hectare property also includes a golf course, of every cycling tracks and a variety of restaurants and bars. coast. This is a really country. Just inspecting aircraft exciting find for anyone this “retired” fighter- description. This is an Buffet style breakfasts are generous and even include interested in Australian bomber in its cosy outstanding collection of a barista stall with excellent coffee at no extra charge, aviation history with hangar brings back airplanes worth a day trip unlike the policy at some hotels.

If you want to stay a night or two, rooms at the resort exhibits and displays memories of those just on its own.

Take a break and relax close to Home

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are spacious and comfortable, some with a sofa bed for 2 children and two flat screen TVs to avoid any arguments. And nice touches include even a choice of pillows.

So why leave home territory? There’s plenty to do at the Sunny…and there’s always Hastings Street! qam.com.au inspireaviation.com.au novoteltwin watersresort.com.au

Town Festival at Granchester by steam train

THE Australian Railway Historical Society is running a train from Brisbane to Grandchester to commemorate 150years since Queensland’s first train ran between Ipswich and Grandchester.

The Steam Train will depart from Roma Street Station stopping at Corinda and Ipswich stations concluding at Grandchester on Sunday 26th July 2015 and returning the same day. To mark this memorable occasion Grandchester will be celebrating in way of a town festival with many exhibits open for inspection, such as blacksmithing, heavy horse work, wheelwright, shearing, wool spinning and quilting, there will be static and working displays of old machinery, vintage cars, trucks and tractors, craft and food stalls, and a bush band playing.

Saturday 19th September and Sunday 20th September, are the dates for the annual Carnival of Flowers Tours. Travel

by Steam Train from Roma Street Station to Toowoomba, and view the prizewinning gardens by coach. Helidon

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station is where the coach will take you to board the steam train for Brisbane.

On Wednesday 23rd September the 2000 class railcar will be running from Roma Street Station to Spring Bluff, then onto Toowoomba. There is a special option of pre-booking a delicious lunch at the Toowoomba Railway Refreshment Rooms now known as “Inbound” Restaurant. After lunch join the waiting coach for a tour of some the prize-winning gardens. The coach will drop you at Toowoomba Station where we will proceed with the return journey on the 2000 class railcar.

For detailed brochures and bookings please contact the Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division on 07 3252 1759, email tours@arhsqld.org.au , or visit our website at www.arhs-qld.org.au/sunshine-expressrail-tours

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An eloquent expression of one man’s dream

IN the words of the tourist brochure, Olveston, an early 1900’s Dunedin, New Zealand home is “an eloquent expression of one man’s dream”. It reflects a lifestyle enjoyed by a select few and is a must viewing for all tourists. The building consists of 45 rooms and was home to a family of four with 8 servants to look after them. Reminiscent of “Upstairs Downstairs” the house was the very epitome of gracious and privileged living. Rooms were constructed using oak, kauri and jarrah, each having not only a fireplace, but central heating. The magnificen ce of the furnishings , paintings and collections was breathtaking. The Great Hall was superb, a room in which dances were held whilst the older generation watched through a Juliet window from above. A sweeping, carved staircase was prefabricated in England and assembled using wooden pins.

I guess members of my family may have been at work in the scullery or the garden!

Kenn Rogers

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Fond memories of Assisi

Travel TALES UNEXPECTEDLY, we found the tiny town of Assisi one of the highlights of our European tour, despite our sub-standard hotel and indifferent food. We also had soaring temperatures to contend with. However, our hotel in this serene little village stood close to St Mary’s of the Angels Church, which was surrounded by a square of leafy trees with stalls of religious knick-knacks and children’s pretty embroidered clothing all of which was in blue and white.

The Church remained open all night and youthful singing and mass went on until midnight. We wandered the quaint streets in the hot evening. It was cooler outside than in our Hotel room. Our group all found themselves at a free open-air concert. It seemed every family in Assisi had gathered, like us, to hear these lovely Italian voices offering well-known songs sung in both Italian and English.

Early next morning we visited St Mary’s which has encapsulated St Francis original Church, which is very tiny.

Francis came from a wealthy family, which he shamed when he refused to go to battle.

His Father had him incarcerated, his Mother had him released after one year and he then took the vow of poverty and built his colourful wee Church.

High on a hill, not far away, is the Basilica of St Francis erected in his memory. This huge edifice now housing shops, a tiny bank, Money Exchange, bar and “Pay-a-Man” loos is an unlikely memorial for a Saint who took the vow of poverty.

The Basilica is actually two full sized churches built on top of one another. St Francis casketed remains and clothing is in the crypt.

Assisi, just a name on our itinerary became one of our fondest memories.

Ann Broome

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WHAT’S on your ‘Travel Bucket List’? Have you ever dreamt of a White Christmas, or a cruise on the crystal blue seas of The Great Barrier Reef; fossicking for precious gems in Outback Queensland; exploring Hong Kong or tasting Tasmania’s delicious gourmet foods & liqueurs? We can make

your travel wishes come true as we travel to many fabulous destinations in 2015 and 2016!

Why not come on tour with us to the British Isles and Europe which includes a Luxury Danube River cruise. Our ‘’Winter Wonderland’ tour will be an awe inspiring experience you will never forget, travelling from

London to Budapest in Hungary - see what the other side of the world has to offer at this beautiful time of year.

For those who love exploring, culture & shopping, don’t miss out on our ‘Explore Hong Kong’ tour! Hong Kong has transformed from a small fishing village to one of the world’s most

exciting cities – you will find many restaurants to tempt your tastebuds, from traditional Chinese food, Western and other Asian cuisines. Hong Kong is a shopper’s haven – from the big department stores to the many night markets that are dotted around the city. A visit to Shenzhen China is a must and you

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onboard The River Orchid, carrying just 58 guests and staying in with deluxe hotels on the tour portion. The River Orchid is handcrafted in French Colonial style to give you an authentic cruising experience along the Mekong River.

During the cruise complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, local beer, spirits and wine are served. In Vietnam and Cambodia fully escorted excursions are included, together with most meals. Helloworld Burleigh will organise your Vietnam visa which is included in the package cost – so this wonderful holiday is designed for you to relax and

Domestic air fares, accommodation, coach tours, car hire & cruising!

Let us save you the worry of putting together your itinerary so you can relax and enjoy your holiday.

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Then to the floating villages of the Mekong, where life is still lived much like it was centuries ago, then to Siam Reap and Angkor Wat – you’ll be treated to an up-close view of two amazing countries.

You will have many authentic experiences on this tour while enjoying your 5 star cruise

can test your bargaining skills at the multi storied market and come home with anything from electrical goods, cameras, handbags, shoes, clothing and more. Did you know Stonestreet’s Travel can book your individual holidays to anywhere in the world? From International and

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have all the details taken care of. This is a small group tour so numbers are extremely limited – don’t miss this opportunity to discover the “Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong”. Please join Helloworld Burleigh for morning tea to showcase this wonderful tour on June 23rd at 10.30am – please RSVP to 5535 9888. After over 20 years at Stockland Burleigh we have relocated to 27 Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads - same wonderful, passionate and experienced travel professionals!

Do you dread the idea of joining a large tour group, or early wake up calls and daily unpacking? Our tours take the stress out of travelling.

Join our private tour through the streets of NYC and Boston including lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant in Central Park, Jazz performance at the famous Plaza Hotel, wine tasting at Long Island vineyards, visit the Hamptons, Coney Island, ferry to Martha’s Vineyards plus much more.

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Iconic New Orleans ALLAN BLACKBURN

THINK of New Orleans in recent years and you would probably remember the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It was the costliest natural disaster ever to hit the USA. Today, you have to search to find remnants of the

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destruction. The city is almost as good as ever.

New Orleans will forever be associated with jazz and its famous Mardi Gras.

The city lies astride the mighty Mississippi River, some 140 kilometres from the Gulf of Mexico.

Much of the city is below the river level and is protected by levee banks that stretch nearly 2000 km. Breaches in several places led to the massive flooding during Katrina.

Locals pronounce the city’s name as N’awlins.

Its French Quarter is the magnet for visitors. The oldest part of the city, it dates back to the 18th Century and stretches for 13 blocks in one direction and six in the other. With narrow oneway streets the architecture is two-story Creole, many with ornate

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balconies. Bourbon Street is the hub after dark, with touts, buskers and street performers vying for your tips and your custom. Bars and restaurants offer a mix of menus with seafood predominating.

Jambalaya is a dish on most menus. It is made with meat, vegetables and rice and is closely related to paella. Jazz bands belt out endless tunes. It is a noisy and vibrant assault on the senses. Many boutique hotels offer reasonably priced accommodation on the fringe of Bourbon Street.

The trams, or street cars as they are known, are a throwback to an earlier era. With four lines operating, they are an easy and cheap way to see the city. The St Charles line is the oldest

continuously operating street car in the world, in operation since the 1830s. Some are air conditioned, all rattle and clatter along their route at a leisurely pace.

New Orleans straddles the Mississippi on one of its tightest bends. The river depth is an astonishing 60 metres.

The river is a vital trade link, making the city a major port. Paddle boats

still operate as tourist attractions but only one is steam-powered, the Natchez. It offers twicedaily cruises on the river – a good way to see more of the city.

The cemeteries of New Orleans are remarkable in that all the graves are above ground. The water table is too high to allow normal burial – the coffins pop back up!

Known as “Cities of the

Dead”, the tombs are large concrete and iron structures, mostly painted white. Multiple family members are often housed in the one structure. Special tours focussing on the voodoo aspect take visitors to the oldest cemetery.

Mardi Gras is centred around the day before Ash Wednesday, often known as Fat Tuesday. In fact, Mardi Gras is French for

Fat Tuesday. It is a season of parades, masquerade balls and parties. The multiple parades feature lavish costumes, floats and endless music. It is a time of great gaiety and celebrations.

New Orleans is one of the world’s iconic cities. If you haven’t been there, you should put it on your Bucket List. You won’t be disappointed.

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community news Heater safety checks as temperatures drop AS temperatures drop and winter sets in, Queenslanders are being urged to check their heating appliances before using them for warmth and comfort. Fire Minister JoAnn Miller said each winter, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services responded to many fires started after electrical appliances were misused or not properly maintained.

“Faulty or poorly maintained heating equipment caused 20 residential structure fires last winter,” Ms Miller said. “Our winter is not as harsh as down south, but everyone should remember that the majority of houses in Queensland are not built for the cold, so portable heaters are often used to provide warmth. “Heaterrelated fires often happen because appliances are placed too close to flammable materials like blankets, mattresses, pillows or clothing. “Of the 15 people who died in house fires in 2014, nine lost their lives in winter and this winter we want to put a freeze on fire fatalities.”

Older heaters caused the

most concern. “New heaters have the added benefit of additional safety features, whereas older style heaters may not.

“Many older residents may still be using heaters that are years old, so it’s a good idea to pop around to see your elderly parents or grandparents to make sure it’s safe to use.

“Regardless of the age of the appliance, whether it be a heater or an electric blanket, it is crucial these appliances be checked every year for fraying, or exposed cords, or rust,” Ms Miller said.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) recommends that

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A NEW road safety campaign has been launched to encourage road users to drive with care on two frequently used rural roads. ‘Drive to Conditions’ will encourage drivers to travel at suitable speeds and adopt driving habits appropriate to their driving skills, weather and road conditions when using Clothiers Creek and Numinbah Roads. Tweed Shire Council’s Acting Road Safety Officer Kym Glynn said there had been 61 recorded crashes on Clothiers Creek Road during the past five years. ‘Driver behaviour is the major contributor to incidents on this road and not driving to conditions is the primary cause,’ she said.

‘This includes taking bends too fast, not slowing down in the wet and straddling the middle of the road around blind corners. Rural roads have more hazards than typical urban roads, including slower moving vehicles, wildlife and stock and debris on the road, so it is important to take these factors into considerheater checks are per- ation when driving.’ Black spot funding was recently formed by a qualified electrician. QFES Acting Commissioner Katarina Carroll urged people to be aware of potential danEye have a spelling checker gers associated with It came with my pea sea children’s clothing, parIt plainly marques four my revue ticularly nightwear.

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received from the Federal Government to widen and construct shoulders at the intersection of Clothiers Creek Road and Condor Place. Ms Glynn said Numinbah Road was another black spot for casualty crashes. ‘Sixty-seven per cent of crashes causing death or serious injury on Numinbah Road in the past five years involved motorcyclists. Most were singlevehicle accidents, indicating rider error, speed or failing to drive to the conditions,’ she added. ‘Although the Numinbah Road speed limit is 80kph, in one week of April this year, 40 percent of motorcyclists exceeded the speed limit, some significantly. This information has been passed on to police to promote stricter enforcement of the speed limit and hopefully save lives.’

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . water for over half an hour and the way researchers identify different whales is by their tails. Each whale

The whales are back!

HUMPBACK Whales are now protected from commercial whaling in Australia. However, off the coast of South-East Queensland in the early fifties and sixties around 40,000 whales were slaughtered for their blubber and meat which

was turned into stock feed for Australian farmers.

The numbers of whales in the area became severely depleted. Humpback Whales have since recovered strongly in the Southern Hemisphere migration cycle, increasing to an es-

timated 20,000 this year.

This is amazing when you think that there were only thought to be 400 left in the mid-sixties. Nowadays, the Australian Whale Sanctuary provides protection for whales within Australian

has different characteristics, just like our fingerprints! The humpback has no teeth and two blow

holes, one for each lung.

Each of its lungs is the size of a small car. Source: Whale One

waters 200 nautical miles off the coastline. Did you know that when they migrate they leave their main food source (krill) and have to survive off their fat stores (blubber) for up to six months! They can hold their breath under

Music in the Park FREE entertainment is something we all love. Why not check out what’s happening in a park near you?

Whether you like blues, jazz, acoustic or just appreciate good sounds and want to support our local musicians, there is something on offer for you. Grab a rug, bring a picnic or support your local food vendors there and have a great afternoon out on us. Head along to Paradise Point Parklands in Paradise Point on 14th June to hear the following performers - Chris Palmer, Jenna Dear-

ness-Dark, and Jacob Lee. Or you can choose Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens in Ashmore on 21st June to hear the following performers - David De Vito, Bella Paton, and Bob La Castra. Also at Parklake in Maudsland on 28th June come and listen to the following performers - Josh Lovegrove Trio, Jacob Lee, and Stephanie Lazaro. Music at each venue starts at 12pm.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

New Community Choir for Gold Coast FOLLOWING the estab- Serotonin and in re- tablish an Alumni, Staff Griffith University. The 7.00 in the Griffith Health mixed Show Choir with lishment of the highly sponse to many inquiries and Friends Choir on the group will be meeting on Centre (G40) and it is in- the repertoire coming successful student choir it has been decided to es- Gold Coast Campus of Wednesday evenings at tended that it will be a mostly from the great stage musicals, old and new, with some of the classic choir standards thrown in. The choir will be under the direction of Jonathon Albertini, initially backed by a music team from The Blenders Chorus with members from the new choir assuming roles when the choir is established. As with Serotonin the coaching and learning materials will be top line and we guar-

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antee that there will be lots of fun in learning and many interesting gigs to attend both inside and outside Griffith. The membership welcomes community involvement as well as members from Staff, Alumni and their friends to join the group, but unlike Serotonin there will be no age limitations.

Please register your interest via email: s.griffin.griffith.edu.au and be part of foundation group of this choir. Hope to see you there!

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The World’s biggest bowls festival

THE new home of the Australian Open, the Gold Coast, will welcome over 2000 bowlers to the coastal tourist destination to compete in the world’s richest bowls event during the month of June. Thousands of bowlers around the nation have played in the country’s richest and most prestigious event over its 10 year journey, but no one has experienced the event on a scale or magnitude that will be on display from 13th to 25th June. Entries have well and truly surpassed those of previous Australian Opens; therefore bowlers from all over the world have deemed this year’s revamped Australian Open an event not to be missed! The array of bowlers who have entered for a chance to claim a slice of the $225,000 prize pool ranges from the newest of club bowlers to the man regarded as the world’s best, Alex Marshall MBE. Marshall will face steep competition in bowlers from almost every corner of the country, with 850

fellow male singles entrants set to compete in the revitalised event. The Australian Open was modified to be a truly open event, eliminating the arduous qualifying requirement and ensuring that every bowler that entered the singles, pairs and fours would be guaranteed seven matches in the main draw.

For those lucky enough to progress to the final days of play, Fox Sports will be covering the action from Broadbeach Bowling Club, with singles and pairs final broadcast live over two days, providing a handful of players with a fantastic way to top off their playing-holiday with a national television appearance and a well-earned $16,000 for singles champions and $15,000 for pairs winners. Ten bowls clubs around the Gold Coast will host the championships and this year’s Australian Open promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

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Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club COOLANGATTA Tweed VIEW Club will hold its March Luncheon Meeting on Thursday 19th March at the South Tweed VIEW Club, Minjungbal Drive South Tweed Heads commencing at 11 a.m. for 11.30 a.m. DST. Members and guests are warmly invited to come along

and listen to a very interesting speaker, Olwyn Anderson, a Naturopath and Counsellor. She will talk about being “Vibrantly Well at Any Age” with tips on how to maintain mobility and keep your brain sharp as the years pass. Please phone Kay on 5524 4089 to book in or with any apologies by Monday 16th March.

Come Swing Again with Pops IN August the Pops will present Come Swing Again.

This concert will feature international jazz pianist Joe Chindamo performing the music of Duke Ellington and many of

the other great jazz artists.

This concert will feature the Pops orchestra with its full big band and they will bring some of the music of the great jazz bands to the stage.

Also featured will be singer Deborah O’Toole who lead us so brilliantly at the With Honour We Serve concert. This powerful voice will bring songs by the great swing

artists to life with the full big band driving the much love era of music.

Swing dance group Empire Swing add that extra touch that will make this concert one not to miss. JMI New Orleans Street Band will make a special appearance before the concert.

Concert Hall QPAC 2:30 and 7:30pm. More information visit: qldpops.com

BIRDCAGE and stand, round, white, 70 x 42cms. $45 Phone 07 5538 3458 Broadbeach.

BLACK leather chair with stool. $50 Phone 07 5535 7232 Burleigh Waters.

100% COTTON towelling fabric, dusty pink in colour. One piece 4.25metres x 127cm wide. $40 Phone 0403 576 996 Kingscliff.

DINING table with approx. 12.5ml quality glass tabletop, complete with 6 chairs, padded seats. Neutral colour. $450 Phone 5526 5795 Broadbeach Waters.

GOLF clubs/bags/buggy. Matched set, 9 irons and sand, pitch and putter, 3 alloy titanium woods. $150 Phone 02 6674 0755 Kingscliff.

LIFESPAN Premium Body Shaper II – Hardly used. All you have to do is arrange to pick it up and load it into your vehicle. Includes user manual showing all the exercises that help to keep you fit. Phone John or Gillian Green on 5502 1867.

Nerang area, near the Railway Station.

MOBILITY Scooter in excellent condition. Serviced with new batteries.

Top of range with shopping bag, has all indicators etc. New price $4000, sell for $1200. Phone 02 6674 5660.

RECLINER/LIFTER excellent condition in leather. Asking $500. Contact Fred Eisel on 0412 215 556. Hope Harbour Marina.

SINGER sewing machine, very good condition with carry case. $200 Phone 5579 8449 Clear Island Waters.

SLEEP concerns…Sleep Apnoea machine. Fisher & Paykel Icon series. Brand new, been used only twice. Valued at $2250, sell for $500 Phone 07 5523 0960 Banora Point.

TABLE 115 x 75cm, strong glass top with attractive wood and wrought iron trim, plus 4 upholstered wrought iron chairs. $65 Phone 07 5556 0628 Helensvale.

TAURUS Electric Scroll Saw, unwanted gift. Never used. $80 Phone 5530 5089 Mudgeeraba.

UNIQUE coffee table, heavy glass moulded into 1 piece. 1.1metres x 69cm. $300 ONO Phone 5520 6681 Burleigh Heads.

WHEELCHAIR freedom superlite model, never used. Perfect as new condition. Paid $490, sell for $220 Phone 5564 8479 Ashmore.

WINTER Doona, Queen Size, new with a certificate of 5 year warranty.

Wenatex brand. Ideal sleep climate and lighter. $495 negotiable. Phone 07 5523 2856 Tweed Heads

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Three great events - one great festival THE Annual Darcy Doyle’s Art Award Festival is fast approaching. The Major Exhibition is to be held at Mudgeeraba Community Centre with

Opening Night on Thursday 2nd July from 6pm till 12th July. 10am7pm daily. The Tallai Country Golf Club will be the venue for the Doyle’s Sports Theme

Art Awards commencing 19th June till 12th July, 8am-6pm daily. The Boomerang Farm Golf Club being the venue for the Doyle’s Art Sculpture Awards commencing 19th June till 12th July, 8am-6pm daily. The continuing success of “The Doyles” brings together established Artists that also encourages up & coming Artists of all ages to present their works and be in the

running for one of the awards in these now Prestigious Art Events.

We are pleased to announce the Judging this year will be headed

by Robyn Archer AO. Robyn is no stranger to the Art world both within Australia and Internationally. She will be accompanied by wellknown Art Director and critic Terri Lew and professional Art Photographer Peter Hamilton. Works of Art

can be obtained at realistic prices with the assurance coming from the Doyle’s it will be of exceptional standard.

This Festival continues to maintain its position as a platform for established and budding Artists to present their Art to the public in a very social and relaxed atmosphere. The Children Awards will again this year be a highlight of the Festival unveiling some of our

Family History Research Introductory Class Available Sunday to Thursday this JUNE

ON Monday 15th June there will be an Introduction to Family History Research class held by the Gold Coast Family History Society from 9am-12noon. The class will be held in Room 3 in the Nerang Bicentennial Centre, Nerang-Southport Road, Nerang. If you have ever wondered how your family came to be living in Australia, come along and see how enjoyable family research can be. Bookings essential. Please book by phoning Pam on 5594 0610 or email gcnanapam@yahoo.com.au

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future Artists. As the Art scene in the Gold Coast increases we are proud to be able to bring to the public a showcase of the talent of our contributing Artist both locally and Australia wide.

Entry is free for you to

enjoy. Enquiries, please phone Earle Hinschen on 07 5530 7827. Email: info@darcydoyleart awards.com.au website: www.darcydoyleartawards. com.au or www.facebook.com/ darcydoyleartawards

Annual Country Music Festival at Broadbeach

ROUND up your posse for the third annual Broadbeach Country Music Festival being held from June 19th-21st on the Gold Coast. Set on the pristine beachfront of Broadbeach, the festival will see a perfect mix of board shorts and banjos, surf boards and steel guitars as country music’s finest assemble for three days and nights of incredible entertainment.

Uniquely combining Country with the Coast, the festival will feature an enviable herd of incredible country music talent including ARIA award winners The McClymonts, Beccy Cole, The Wolfe Brothers, Catherine Britt, James Blundell, The Wolverines, Travis Collins and many more. The entertainment will be featured across outdoor stages and within venues in Broadbeach, and the best bit is - it’s free. Check out the program details at www.broadbeachcountry.com.

Who do you call…

Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (Regional) National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 National Aged Care Information 1800 200 422 www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

community news Win Schubert and Pat Corrigan awarded Key to City

Music in the park Paradise Point Parklands in Paradise Point will come alive to the sound of music on Sunday 14th June from 12pm-4pm. Chris Palmer, Jenna Dearness-Dark and Jacob Lee will be performing for free so why not grab a rug, bring a picnic or support your local food vendors there. Gold Coast City Council is providing all this just for your pleasure. Other music dates in June are Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens on Sunday 21st with David De Vito, Bella Paton and Bob La Castra; and Parklake in Maudsland on Sunday 28th with the Josh Lovegrove Trio, Jacob Lee and Stephanie Lazaro.

Both sessions will run between 12pm-4pm.

Whether you like blues, jazz, acoustic or just appreciate good sounds and want to support your local musicians, there is something on offer for you.

If weather is uncertain, phone the Music in the Park hotline on 07 5581 7016 or visit facebook.com/ cityofgoldcoast for cancellation advice.

Mr Corrigan and Mrs Schubert are most-deserving recipients of the Gold Coast’s ‘Key to the City’

LONG-TIME philanthropic contributors to the arts and cultural sectors of the Gold Coast, Win Schubert AO and Pat Corrigan AM were granted the Key to the City recently. Mayor Tom Tate presented the awards during their Council meeting. “Both Mrs Schubert and Mr Corrigan have provided outstanding services to the city. They are significant benefactors who have devoted time as well as money towards the cultural betterment of our city,” Cr Tate said. “The Key to the City is reserved for the city’s highest achievers and is the greatest honour a community can bestow. This award is well deserved; they have made an enormous contribution to arts and culture in our city. “Mrs Schubert and Pat Corrigan have been pioneering arts and culture development in the city for many years.

Long before they received the Key to the City they were unlocking the significance of the sector and highlighting its potential here on the Gold Coast.

“We are seeing a huge acceleration in the development of arts and culture on the Gold Coast. It is people like Win Schubert and Pat Corrigan whose support will help achieve our cultural vision to elevate the sector and lead the way nationally by supporting artists and generating outstanding cultural product,” he said.

Underway for more than a year, the roll out of the City’s Culture Strategy 2023 has included increased arts funding, an elevation of Indigenous culture, development of contemporary music and public art plans and new approaches to professional development and funding models.

Seniors cinema screening at Robina THE Water Diviner, starring Russell Crowe, Olga Kurlylenko, and Cem Yilmaz is a war/drama movie, (110 minutes) to be screened in the Auditorium, Robina Community Centre on Thursday, 18th June at 10.30am. When four years after the battle of Gallipoli his wife Eliza begs him to bring back their sons, Aussie father of three, Connor, travels to Turkey to search for them - or their remains.

En route, he encounters Turkish war widow Ayshe and Turkish Major Hasan, both of whom are surprisingly helpful. No so helpful is British Captain, Charles Brindley. Inspired by a true story.

Tweed Links Music Club THE Tweed Links Music Club is holding their next monthly concert on July 5th at 2pm and will once again present the very popular David Chittick. His wonderfully warm tenor voice and presentation always delights our audiences. He will be accompanied by the Tweed Links Quartet – Jed Stone (piano), Peter McHutchison (reeds), Jean Stone (double bass) and Ian McKay (drums). Other artists include the beautiful vocalist Patricia Bischoff, an audience favourite singer/dancer Shirley King and introducing an amazing young talent Karina Watt.

Swing Vocalist Bob Green will compere the entertainment. The monthly concerts are held the 1st Sunday of the month at the Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club Main Auditorium, Soorley Street, South Tweed Heads. Admission is $8 for Golf Club Members, $12 Visitors. For more information contact Jean Stone on 5590 5778.

Nerang PCYC antique and collectables fair The 5th Annual Charity Nerang PCYC Antique and Collectables Fair is on again. Organised by the Automobile Restorer’s Association Gold Coast the fair has generated $28,000 in funds for the Nerang PCYC from the success of our first 4 fairs.

There will be Furniture, Glass, China. Estate Jewellery, Model Cars, dolls, toys, books and automobilia and much more from over 40 exhibitors, all for sale at great prices!

There will be a display of vintage and classic cars, food and drinks, PCYC Monster Raffle, a free antique appraisal service for those wanting their treasures valued.

The fair is held at the Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street, Nerang, right next to the M1. Sites are 3m x 3m $60, 6m x 3m $85, table only sites against wall (includes 6ft Table) $40.

Limited sites left. All sites are secure undercover and must be pre-booked. We are open 11th and 12th July, Saturday 9am-4pm and 9am2pm Sunday the cost is $3 per person, kids under 12 free. For more information or to book a site call Lyle on 0449 997 149 or aussieacer@hotmail.com or check out our website www.autorestorers.com.au or find us on Facebook!

Open Day for Historical Society WHETHER you are a seasoned genealogist or a beginner, the Gold Coast Family History Society has the tools and resources to assist and guide you with your family history research. We welcome you to please join us for our Open Day on Monday, August 17th at 10am-12noon. It’s Free. Come and have a cuppa and a biscuit and chat to our volunteers about how to start searching for your ancestors. Have a look around our club rooms and see what resources we have to help you with your family tree. We are located at Room 3, Bicentennial Community Centre, Nerang-Southport Road, Nerang. Free parking or catch the bus: 736 or 740, there’s a bus stop right outside our rooms. Our opening hours are listed on our website at www.goldcoastfhs.org.au

EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Editorial copy is alway welcome. Deadline for the July edition of Gold Coast/ Tweed Seniors Newspaper is July 1st, 2015

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