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WELCOME to our first Central Coast Seniors Newspaper edition.

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We come to you with a unique editorial mix, one that presents the views of prominent senior Australians with a national profiles through to local

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK GAIL FORRER editor@seniorsnewspapers.com.au

stories and grassroots community notes.

This month we spoke to the much-loved Maggie Beer.. When I was defining

the editorial qualities our new-look seniors publication, I decided I wanted diverse, down-to-earth and informative and I believe Maggie Beer exudes all those qualities – in bucket-loads. In this story we focus on her mission to improve nursing home diets. This effort has far-reaching effects, we all feel better to know our

closest family are getting the most nutritious food possible.

In this edition we also offer feature pages including “Live and Lets Save”; online pages and entertainment reviews, but above we seek to reflect a community that has justly earned he reputation as a great a place to live.

Gail

It was easy to find a Person of Note WHAT would a town be without acknowledgement of its artists?

That’s probably what the forward-looking people of Toukley thought when they first gathered with the aim of creating a wonderful gallery.

Many of those gallery founders are still working hard today and when the organising committee for the 72nd May–June

exhibition was looking for a “person of note” to open the event, they didn’t have to look far.

They unhesitatingly turned to popular artist June Howard.

Mrs Howard was an original member of the society and still turns her hand to exclusive works.

She has seen many changes to art over the years and is delighted at its popularity in recent years.

“We are seeing a lot more younger people prepared to have a go and that’s very satisfying for someone of my vintage,” she said.

Another popular and long-standing contributor to the gallery is Peter Tassell whose latest work Road to Willa Willa generated a great deal of interest.

Mr Tassell didn’t take up painting until his retirement almost 20

years ago.

He now travels to many country locations to complete his works, including a Nulla Nulla property near Kempsey, which was the home of legendary country music performer Slim Dusty, where he draws much of his inspiration.

■ The Toukley and District Art Society is located at Wallarah Point Gorokan. Inquiries: 4392 4666.

Toukley’s arty place Artists, art lovers & patrons make up society Errol Smith

A $15,000 Wyong Council grant will enable Toukley and District Art Society to build on its impressive artistic reputation.

The society manages a council-owned 2ha property and gallery near Toukley bridge on the shores of Budgewoi Lake where it conducts workshops, tutorials, exhibitions and informal paint-ins as well as a tourist information centre for the Toukley area.

The centre is funded primarily from the commission on the sale of works and is staffed by volunteers. The society was formed on April 1, 1982 after a public meeting of local amateur artists and a handful of teachers. One of its main aims is to encourage and promote the cultivation of art in the area and provide

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a means of social discourse between the artists, art lovers and patrons.

The inaugural exhibition was held over two days in August 1982 at its original community hall building in Toukley and now at its modern new headquarters is hosting its 72nd bi-annual exhibition that is running for five weeks (May 21–June 26). The exhibition features a range of oil and watercolour paintings as well as locally made porcelain, craft and

jewellery.

A highlight will be the naming of the winner of the Peter Moore Prize for most outstanding exhibit.

The late Mr Moore, a brilliant and popular Central Coast artist, was a great supporter of the society and many of his works are still exhibited.

The society currently boasts in excess of 200 members and has a busy program of events. .

Society president Anne Sonter said every exhibition featured new works that were offered for sale.

“In any given month we receive a very large number of visitors, including bus tour groups, and all are high in their praise of our operation,” she said.

Toukley and District Art Society: Wallarah Point Goroka: Inquiries: 4392 4666.

IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY: Toukley and District Art Society president Ann Sonter (second from left) with members of the organising committee at the opening of the art exhibition.

Peter Tassell with one of his works.

One of the many colourful works of the late Peter Moore on show at the Toukley and District Art Society exhibition.

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Still doing it his way

The Taubmans man sings another tune Errol Smith

At 92 recognition is appreciated AT THE age of 92 -years-old, Sheldon Harnick, lyricist of Broadway revivals of the musicals Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me, has received a lifetime achievement award at the Tony Awards.

He told Forbes magazine he was

“flattered beyond measure that I keep getting these awards.

Getting an award is an acknowledgement that what you’re doing has relevance. The fact that at the age of 92 I feel I still have something to say, that people still listen to what I have to

say, is very comforting.”

Harnick said it was painful that most of the composers he worked with were not around.

“What they have done with my lyrics, the way they set my lyrics is so important. It’s one of the reasons I’m being given these awards.

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IT’S more than 35 years since Carter Edwards starred in that famous Taubmans Paints “I Did It My Way” television commercial, but most places he goes he’s still recognised as “that Taubman’s Man.” “It was a very successful ad in its day, even winning a Clio Award in New York for the best TV commercial in the world, and yes it’s stuck with me throughout my career,” the longstanding Central Coast resident said.

Today, Carter is still a popular entertainer on the club circuit and hosts a well-liked radio talk back program on the 2SM Super Radio Network where he recently celebrated 30 years on air.

And at the ripe young age of 74 and “fit as a fiddle” he’s always looking for new challenges.

So much so that he’s signed up with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party to seek election for the Central Coast seat of Dobell at the July 2 Federal election.

“I have learnt so much from the multitude of callers who have shared their thoughts on the obvious detrimental mismanagement problems they see Australia has been subjected to by the ruling parties’ career politicians,” he said.

“The fall in our standard of living will continue unless we are prepared to stand up and put a stop to the stranglehold that the major major political parties have on Australia.”

Carter said he had a “great love” for Australia and he encouraged others to have a go.

“How much more of Australia needs to be sold off before we can say enough is enough?” he asked. “I look after myself and feel I have so much to contribute to this great country of ours.”

Whatever happens on July 2, Carter says he will keep performing and, after 60 years in the business

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Maggie’s mission

A healthy, happy vision for aged care meals JIM FAGAN

MAGGIE Beer has a recipe for keeping folk in aged care happy and contented – flavoursome, nutritious meals, served in pleasant surroundings.

And Australia’s favourite chef is doing more than just talking about providing food with that touch of home cooking.

She started her Maggie Beer Foundation – A Good Food Life for All in May 2014 and it is now providing benchmark best practice in many of Australia’s aged care homes, transforming the way we look after our elderly and giving them a better quality of life.

The 71-year-old entrepreneur will be in Brisbane next month to conduct cooking demonstrations at the Regional Flavours Festival on July 16–17 at South Bank and in an exclusive interview from her home in the Barossa Valley she told Seniors, “I will take the chance to talk up the Foundation while I’m there.”

Maggie’s first became interested in 2010 when she was named Senior Australian of the Year and asked to speak in Tasmania at a conference of aged care leaders.

“I did my research into a lot of facilities and, while I saw some wonderful things, I also saw some terrible things at places where the quality of food didn’t count,” she said.

“Everyone has the right to a good meal every day.

I’ve had good food all my life and to me the greatest gift everyone should have is the gift of a life of good food. It’s not just sustenance, it’s pleasure.”

She described how she approached the then Federal Government with the idea that they find the best aged care exponents across Australia and see what they were doing to deinstitutionalise food.

“There was a lot of interest but no money. I

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“Everyone has the right to a good meal every day.

I’ve had good food all my life and to me the greatest gift everyone should have is the gift of a life of good food. knew I had to do something so I started the Foundation. So far we’ve managed to get a TAFE course with eight different components of specific instruction in aged care and two Masterclasses each giving grants for thirty cooks and chefs in aged care facilities.

“We bring in the experts and the chefs then go back their homes where they are looking after 50 to 300 people and so it becomes a movement.

“Flinders University in Adelaide did an evaluation before and after the

Masterclasses and six months down the track we have qualitative evidence that it works.”

Her vision of the ideal aged care facility is one that not only feels like home but needs to be the home of the person who is in it.

“I see it as bringing people around the table enjoying a lovely outlook, conversation and a really good meal. Pleasure, nutrition, conversation, all the things that should be there.”

She is also a proponent of kitchen gardens.

“It’s important to have food for the kitchen as well as activities like gardening for residents.”

As an author, tv chef, restaurateur, and food manufacturer, Maggie says she has to compartmentalise her business life to have the Foundation “make the biggest impact in the shortest possible time”.

“When I was young I was never told I couldn’t do something. I was never given any constraints and so I never accepted any. I still believe that because the one thing I’ve always had going for me is that I’m a lateral thinker.

“I am, however, very aware that the people who work so hard in the very complex area of aged care should not to be diminished in any way.

There are very few organisations who don’t want to do better and if we can give them the tools and share work information and ideas then that’s wonderful.”

SUPER COOK: Maggie Beer.

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The good oil on fats USING butter over margarine is always Maggie’s recommendation because of potentially harmful trans-fats.

If you find that butter is too difficult to spread, try blending it with a little extra virgin olive oil to keep it softer straight from the fridge.

Extra virgin olive oil is a great choice for everyday cooking, salad dressings

and roasted vegetables or meats, not only for its full flavour, but also for its health benefits.

Using all full fat milk and yogurts adds to everyday protein intake but also has the added benefit of leaving a feeling of being fuller for longer.

Coconut in all its guises offers health benefits; adding coconut water or extra virgin

coconut oil on a daily basis helps boost the immune system enormously.

For those wanting to reduce sugar intake, fresh coconut water is an option, adding vital electrolytes and also offering flavour beyond plain water.

To increase further hydration, try adding a slice of lemon to plain or sparkling water.

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Time to push forward Ian Reynolds is determined to focus on major project work Errol Smith

THE Central Coast now has a new “super council” following the recent amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford councils, and new administrator Ian Reynolds didn’t waste much time in tackling some of the region’s biggest issues, less than a month after taking office.

Mr Reynolds, 62, was appointed by the State Government after both Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils were sacked after previously agreeing to a call on council amalgamations.

At his first meeting, Mr Reynolds proceeded with the sale of land in Orchard Rd, Kangy Angy, to the State Government to build a multimillion-dollar train maintenance facility. The issue had stalled in Wyong council following protests from local residents.

Mr Reynolds said the maintenance facility had the potential to create

ALL ABOUT IAN ❚ Ian Reynolds was appointed by the State Government following the sacking of Gosford and Wyong councils and the formation of a “super council”. ❚ Mr Reynolds is a former town planner and was general manager of Blacktown Council between 2000 and 2005. ❚ He was later Deputy Director General at the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure. ❚ Mr Reynolds has three married children and four grandchildren.

THE STATS ❚ The Central Coast population has now exceeded 320,000, larger than the Northern Territory and only slightly smaller than all of Canberra. ❚ About a third of the population is aged 55 and over. ❚ Following the recent amalgamation of Gosford City and Wyong councils, the region will be divided into five wards with three councillors elected to each ward.

A mayor will be elected by popular vote. The election will be held late 2017. hundreds of local construction jobs and ongoing employment on the Central Coast.

The land was identified by the State Government in September last year as the preferred location to establish a fleet management facility due

ON BOARD: Central Coast Council’s new administrator Ian Reynolds.

to its proximity to the existing railway line that the new intercity fleet of trains will regularly travel on.

“It is likely the State Government would have moved to compulsorily acquire this land if council had not agreed to it,” he said.

“This decision guarantees the best outcome to council and residents.”

The administrator said he would take a fresh look at some of the other key projects: ❚ The performing arts centre on the Gosford CBD waterfront

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“I am determined to quickly get across the detail of major projects on the Central Coast to ensure they are right for this region and will deliver the jobs and opportunities our community need,” Mr Reynolds said.

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Explore the roots of your family tree Errol Smith

A RECENT upsurge of interest in tracing family history has proved a boon for Wyong Family History Group.

Formed in 1983 by two people at a meeting in a kitchen, the organisation now boasts more than 300 members and is growing rapidly.

A recent beginner’s course conducted at the centre attracted a capacity class of 21, most of whom quickly signed up as new members.

Course co-ordinator Trish McDonald has been running the classes for several years and said interest in tracing family history had never been higher.

“It’s important to stress, though, that we are only here to help people with resources and advice to search for their ancestors,” she said.

“We don’t undertake the research ourselves but we do have a wonderful array of resources that can pretty much help anyone find any ancestor anywhere in the world.”

For her part, Mrs McDonald said she had personally discovered that an ancestor on her mother’s side was a knight of William the Conqueror who came to England during the Norman Invasion of 1066.

His name, Rudolph de la Pomeroi (now Pomeroy), is inscribed upon the Doomsday Plaque with other knights.

“He was eventually given lands in Cornwall and Devon and to find all

DELVING INTO THE PAST: Wyong Family History Group volunteers Kerry Clarke, Michelle Gann, Glenise Cleary and Trish McDonald (standing) and Kerrie Metcalfe and Lorraine Cameron (seated) in the group’s library.

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WYONG FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Central Coast Council works closely with Wyong Family History Group and regularly conducts joint sessions open to the public. ❚ On Wednesday, August 10, 10.30am–12.30pm, State Archives will present a talk on NSW colonial volunteer forces and militia research. ❚ On Wednesday, November 9, a session entitled Discovering Bushrangers using State Records will also be held.

Both sessions will be held at Tuggerah Library. To reserve your place phone 4350 1560. that out through research here in Wyong was absolutely fascinating,” Mrs McDonald said.

Another member discovered her ancestor was a slave who bore a son on the island of Saint Helena when Napoleon

was imprisoned there.

Resources at Wyong Family History Group are many and varied. Their library consists of more than 3000 books, magazines, journals, CD Roms, microfilm, microfishe and

reader/printers.

They also have subscription sites such as Ancestry.com, Find My Past and Roots Ireland.

Group president Kerrie Metcalfe said members spanned all age groups but more and more retired people with extra time on their hands were joining.

She said they were constantly amazed at the information they could gather by using the resources at the centre.

“It is reasonable to expect that with English records alone, those tracing their history will at least get back to the 16th Century,” she said.

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Group is located in The Cottage at Wyong Community Cultural Centre, 6 Rankens Court, Wyong.

Workshops are held on the third Saturday of each month between 9am and noon at Tuggerah Library, where several members are present to assist.

Resource and research assistance at The Cottage is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 3pm and at other times by appointment.

For members it is free while for non-members an hourly fee is charged.

Inquiries to 4351 2211.

New members welcome.

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There is a computer usage fee of $2.20 per half hour. Access to wi-fi is free.

Vouchers are available from the information desk and each voucher is valid for two hours of use.

Printing is charged at 35c per page and you may save files to a memory stick/USB. Access to the internet can be booked for up to one hour per person per day.

Bookings can be made in person at the information desk or by phoning your local branch. .

■ Central Coast Council has welcomed the bipartisan interest from federal political parties to partner with the community on the proposed development of a performing arts centre for the Central Coast.

Council’s administrator Ian Reynolds said it was a testament to the extraordinary artistic talent in the region that there was such a high level of funding commitment from both sides of politics for a cultural venue.

“As we have seen with the recent opening of The Art House in Wyong, the performing arts industry is thriving on the Central Coast,” Mr Reynolds said.

Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel hoped to reach a determination this month.

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Artists’ work shown Errol Smith

RECONCILIATION: Toukley Public School Indigenous Dance Group at the reconciliation launch.

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Central Coast elder Aunty Jenni Ronning with students from Brooke Ave Public School at the reconciliation launch.

Week, was held at the gallery on Sunday, May 29, and included an

music and a bush tucker barbecue.

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Indigenous art and craft market as well as children’s activities, live

Self-reflection is necessary for all-round improvement THE recent release of the NSW Government’s quinquennial Intergenerational Report triggered a wave of discussion in the community and media about the impacts of an aging population.

Understandably, much of the debate focused on how government will deliver and fund the services and infrastructure needed to support an older community.

However, what didn’t garner much attention was the as necessary shift in the community’s attitudes towards aging.

Sadly, at present, all too often older people are unfairly and discriminatorily pigeon-holed or stereotyped because of their age.

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Willing to Work Report highlighted just how widespread discrimination against older people in employment is.

JOHN AJAKA NSW MINISTER FOR AGEING The report found older people face longer periods of unemployment, and the majority of the complaints made to the Commission in 2014–15 by people over 45 were about employment.

Furthermore, the Commission’s 2015 National prevalence survey of age discrimination found close to a third of people aged over 50 had experienced age discrimination at work.

More than ever, we need to change the way we look at and think about aging.

Getting older doesn’t mean life ends.

Getting older just means life changes.

Indeed, aging isn’t homogeneous, everyone’s

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... older people are unfairly and discriminatorily pigeon-holed...

experience is different.

Importantly, people are more than a number.

Just as we wouldn’t judge someone solely on the basis of their gender or race, we shouldn’t judge people on the basis of how many years they have been on this earth for.

As a community, we need to stop thinking in terms of age, and start thinking in terms of life experience.

The NSW Government is working to better address ageism and tackle ingrained prejudices within our community.

As part of the renewal of the whole-ofgovernment, whole-ofcommunity NSW Ageing Strategy, I have been travelling to communities across NSW to speak with

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Six key areas residents identified important to them as they age are: ■ Staying healthy.

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■ Transition and support.

The strategy provides direction, not only to both councils, but other levels of government, peak groups and service providers, to guide effective planning and service provision.

One outcome so far is the development of the Central Coast Healthy Ageing Resource.

This booklet provides hints and tips to enable older residents to be active.

For more details visit www.wyong.nsw.gov.au/ my-community/seniors.

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“POSITIVE ageing is not just about physically getting older but about the context in which people get older.”

Wyong and Gosford Council’s have developed a strategy to identify the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population on the Central Coast.

The Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy has been developed in response to the significant ageing of the Central Coast’s population.

The aim is to support older residents lead healthy, active and independent lives, enhancing their participation in the community and quality of life.

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People have told me they want to live in a community that includes, respects and recognises them.

The renewed strategy will be focused on ensuring older people can experience all the benefits of living longer, and are able to fully participate in all aspects of life.

We want to make sure our communities prevent isolation and keep people safe as they age, as well as provide opportunities to stay connected and make a contribution.

The NSW Government is determined to ensure people are not living longer than ever before, but better than every before.

We will continue to work with our partners in the non-government sector and in the community make our community more inclusive.

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CENTRAL Coast Council’s Gosford Regional Gallery is currently hosting the 14th annual Reconciliation exhibition in conjunction with NSW Fair Trading.

This exhibition, runs until Sunday, July 17, showcases local Indigenous and non-Indigenous work about Reconciliation and gives artists at opportunity to be recognised for their endeavours.

The Reconciliation award ceremony, part of National Reconciliation

at The Entrance Community Centre with the Maliga Indigenous Art Showcase.

Maliga, which means “shine” in Darkinjung is a school-based art showcase that aims to promote indigenous students multimedia art and craft, reflecting their identity and cultural connection to the Central Coast.

Many schools participated in the showcase and were enthusiastically supported by family and friends and Darkinjung elders.

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COTA makes their election statement

THANKS to over 1100 people who took the time to fill out the Council on the Ageing Election Survey, we can release the findings and the COTA Election Statement.

Given that 30% of voters this election will be over 60 years of age, and half of those over 70, we are an increasingly powerful voice politically and it’s important our voices are heard.

Overwhelmingly, you told us that your top three election issues are access to quality health care services (77%), having adequate pensions (62%) and access to good quality aged care (57%).

The vast majority of you (87%) believe Australia is not prepared to provide the services and support

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We are asking all political parties to step up to the plate and ensure older Australians are a priority this election.

we will need as a nation to allow Australians to age well.

When you are thinking about who you’ll vote for, issues of importance are ensuring the quality of: Australia’s health system (52%); management of the economy (38%); and a fair taxation system (28%) While many of you told us that financially you get by okay and can even

afford a small luxury here and there, for those on the pension, 78% believe it’s simply not enough to live on by itself.

Given these and other findings, we are asking all political parties to step up to the plate and ensure older Australians are a priority this election.

We are seeking them to commit to measures that protect Medicare; improve

access to aged care; end discrimination against older workers and create bipartisan agreement around housing affordability.

You can see our full Election Statement here: www.cota.org.au/ election2016/platform.

— IAN YATES, CEO, COTA Australia, Council of Ageing

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Australians Deserve to Age Well campaign THE Australians Deserve to Age Well campaign is run by the National Aged Care Alliance, a coalition of 48 aged care consumer advocates, service providers, professionals and unions, to reform Australia’s aged care system and make sure all Australians can age well.

We are calling on all political parties in the 2016 Federal election to commit to a timetable to end the aged care lottery, and people concerned about the future of aged care in Australia have come together to continue to advocate for governments of all persuasions to do so.

As a leading voice for improvements to aged care for the past decade, the National Aged Care Alliance strives to implement

its vision for ageing in Australia.

That vision is: Every older Australian is able to live well, with dignity and independence, as part of their community and in a place of their choosing, with a choice of appropriate and affordable support and care services when they need them.

The alliance has developed this position statement for the 2016 federal election in order to highlight a range of positions which, if pursued by the Australian Parliament, would help achieve significant further improvement in aged care services to cater for the needs of the diversity of older Australians For more details, visit www.agewell campaign.com.au.

National Aged Care Alliance: Position Statement THE National Aged Care Alliance recognises that aged care improvements will not only benefit older Australians, their carers, families and friends but also the workers, professionals and aged care service providers engaged in the aged care sector.

Efficient and quality aged care services also have the potential to make a significant

contribution to the Australian economy, including through the expansion of a competitive services sector.

The aged care sector in 2013-14 had revenue of $17.9 billion representing 1% of Gross Domestic Product and 3.6% of government expenditure.

With an aging population, this will

significantly increase over the next decade.

The Alliance invites all Australians to support the Alliance’s Position Statement for the 2016 Federal Election and to keep up to date with election activities by signing up to: agewellcampaign.com.au.

Older Australians are a diverse population.

The extent of the diversity of Australia’s

population is such that it is difficult to quantify how many older Australians may face barriers in accessing aged care services and who may require additional, different or tailored approaches in order to access the services they need.

However, the available information shows that: ■ One in 10 Australians

over 65 years lives with cognitive impairment or dementia; ■ More than half of older Australians experience some sort of disability; ■ Almost one third of older Australians were born outside of Australia and one in five older Australians are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

■ There are at least 30 different faiths represented in Australia; ■ More than one in 10 older Australians live in regional, rural and remote communities; ■ Older Australians experience significant financial or social disadvantage; and ■ One in 12 older Australians has four or more chronic diseases.

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100-year-old model HARVEY Nichols is throwing out the new and celebrating the old.

Breaking with the traditional youth-obsessed fashion industry conventions, the British department store is featuring a 100-year-old model in an ad to align with Vogue’s century anniversary magazine.

The model is Bo Gilbert, who was born in 1916 and the ad will run in the June edition of Vogue.

This is the first time Vogue has run an ad featuring a model of this age and that’s one of the reasons Harvey Nichols said that the ad aims to highlight and challenge

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Secrets to longevity revealed RECENTLY the world’s oldest woman, Brooklynite Susannah Mushatt Jones, died at the age of 116, Italy’s Emma Morano, also 116 years old, now holds the honour.

Former officer shares stories

ageism in the fashion.

“Vogue’s 100th anniversary seemed like such an important moment, so we wanted to celebrate it by doing something symbolic,” said Harvey Nichols executive creative director Ben Tollett.

WHILE painfully trying to figure out the latest phone app or even trying to save attached files on emails …have you ever been frustrated by someone saying “it’s easy”?

I’m guilty of saying those words to my parents and far too often I take for granted my ability to adopt

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IN THE corner of an old-fashioned antique store, aptly named Old Codger’s Antiques sits a man with more tales to tell than the iconic ornaments lining the shelves.

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Retiring after 65 increases life MANY are pushing back retirement, choosing to continue with work and save more, become more active and engage with the world around them – before taking the leap. technology.

The truth is it’s not easy, everyone has different capabilities when it comes to technology and it might take 10 explanations or it could be constant reminders of the same process.

Facebook is something lots of people struggle

with and I’m not going to say it’s easy, but there are steps to follow that can make it easier.

Step 1. Type www.facebook.com into your internet browser.

Step 2. If you see the sign-up form, fill out your name, email address or phone number, create a

A message from one of our readers, Pam Saunders.

Do you know more about her mystery mug?

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‘Koala Bar, Phan Rang, Sth Vietnam 1967-68’. It was an air base but that's all I know.

Angie Ross sent this photo of 23-year-old Sam. “Going grey, just like his owner, but still happy,”

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Embrace technology

MY MUM celebrated her 57th birthday in September. She began her morning the same as any other, by lifting up her mobile and checking Facebook. But there are a lot of people who are so afraid of the internet and technology altogether... although it’s not going anywhere and if you don’t embrace it... you won’t be going anywhere either.

This page is to encourage our readers to not only read our paper but to become excited about possibilities of online.

v LIKE US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/seniorsnews password, type your birthday and gender.

Step 3. Click Sign Up to submit the information Once you sign up, Facebook will send you either an email or a text message to confirm your account.

When you enter Facebook, it will prompt

you to add friends.

The true beauty of Facebook is connecting with people that you may have long forgotten and soon you’ll wonder how you communicated without it.

Oh, and the last step is to type “Seniors News” into Facebook and like us!

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Save money at store De-anne Whelan

WE ALL spend a large portion of our income on grocery shopping, but there are many ways to save a dollar.

Eat first: If you go to the grocery store when you are already hungry most purchases won’t help your wallet or your waist line.

Look out for clearance items: When food is reduced in price or in the discount section, it can still have up to a week left until it expires.

Go with a list: Going shopping with a

list will help you with what you need to purchase, and will stop you buying food you will only throw in the bin.

Think about your freezer: Your freezer is your best friend, a magic space where you can freeze time, at least on expiry dates.

This is your one chance to go slightly over your predicted budget.

Research your local stores: Some stores discount breads, meats, dairy on the same day each week.

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Be creative and do the upcycle BE THRIFTY AND THRIVE NICKY NORMAN UPCYCLING is a fun and innovative way to reuse materials and reduce your carbon footprint. The beauty of upcycling is saving - saving dollars, saving waste and ultimately saving the planet.

We all talk about making the world a better place - well here is one way we can make a personal contribution.

Take your time, plan the project and perhaps you can join up with neighbours, friends or family to complete the job. Upcycling can work well as a group project as the old saying goes: “The more the merrier.”

Through clever repurposing or giving an unused or possibly discarded item a second life and new function, we are helping to save the world’s resources and keeping down the landfill.

■ UPCYCLING is the opposite of downcycling, which is the other half of the recycling process.

■ DOWNCYLING involves converting materials and products into new materials of lesser quality, upcycling adds quality.

■ LOOK around your home or garage for some inspiration, starting small to begin with. A common household item such as a glass jar is perfect.

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■ BE sure to save your empty food jars for future projects. Give you jar a good clean and get your supplies ready.

■ GET creative and think of how your item could be improved and more practical. There are many ideas to give your glass jar a new lease on life.

■ PAINT or decorate your jar with a ribbon and add some fresh flowers for a vase.

■ ADD a tea light candle in the base for a simple lantern effect.

■ MELT some soy wax and add a wick and a little essential oil for a scented candle.

■ MAKE some jams or chutney and give to family or friends (keep for some special festive occasions.)

■ KEEP leftover coffee grinds until you have enough for a homemade skin exfoliate.

■ ADD an old soap dispenser pump to a lid by screwing a hole in it and securing with adhesive glue, creating your own soap or moisturiser dispenser.

■ MOST items to get your project started should be on hand. Take a look around and find your unused paint, ribbon, string, glue.

For larger projects you may require: a hammer, nails, drill, and old timber.

Some items like an old timber crate or pallet can be transformed into a coffee table, bench sit or vertical garden.

■ BE inspired, repurpose and reuse.

Happy Upcycling!

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Get your HOME brewing can save money. A good quality wine can cost as little as $4 a 750ml bottle and beer can be as low as $1 for 750ml bottle after set-up costs. Beer is not the only drink you can brew at home. You can make your own wine, sparkling wine, beer, ginger beer (alcoholic and non- alcoholic), cider, stout, cordials, spirits are a bit more involved, but the list goes on.

■ CHECK out your local brew shop or online. Not all stores carry all products but you can pick

CHEAP EATS, NO TRUFFLES CHRISTINE PERKIN their brains. Home brew shops or supermarkets carry kits/ingredients and brewing supplies.

■ SOURCE bottles. Buy new bottles at home brew shops or ask your friends and family to save them for you.

■ GLASS is best for wine or stubbies for beer

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let’s save Upcycle, repurpose and save your cents FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK GAIL FORRER editor@seniorsnewspapers.com.au

Hello readers, There seems to be one thing that all happy people share – it’s a glass-half-full attitude.

Gratitude and appreciation for what you have has proved to be an important ingredient in longevity.

In this new feature page the tips, hints and ideas

from Chris and Nicky are all about looking at what we have, using what we have and enjoying the benefits.

Besides upcycling and home creations, I have also added some REWARDS advice.

Don’t miss out on something that could be yours.

Check below and see if you are eligible for some discounts.

If you have any tips you can share, please email us at editor@ seniorsnewspaper. com.au.

Cheers, Gail

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brew on and stout. You can use empty PET bottles from soda water or mineral water or coke, nothing that leaves a strong residue in the bottles for wine and bubbly drinks such as ginger beer or cider. These bottles can also be reused in your next batch.

■ CLEANING the bottles is very important. Brew cleaner is available at home brew shops/online, etc, and dry the bottle if not used straight away as they can go mouldy.

■ KITS are the easiest way to make home brew

for your first time so you have all the ingredients together to start with. You will also need a hydrometer, about $15, to check the alcohol levels.

■ ONCE you have your bottles, decide what type of home brew you want and equipment you need to use. It all depends how much you want to invest.

■ Good quality water from the tap is ok (if it tastes ok) or you can use filtered water.

■ Join a home brew club in your area for tips and support. Happy brewing!

NSW permanent residents aged 60 or over, who do no more than 20 hours of paid work a week on average across a 12 month period, can apply for a NSW Seniors Card.

This free card gives you discounts and special offers at thousands of businesses across NSW. With a valid green Medicare Card you can apply for a NSW Seniors Card online.

A Seniors Card is a discount and concessions card which provides NSW Seniors Card members with access to a range of discounts on products and services and valuable concessions on NSW and interstate public transport.

To apply you will need your postal address details, your date of birth, and your valid green

Medicare Card.

Applications take up to 21 days to process and for you to receive your new card.

NSW Seniors Card holders are entitled to purchase public transport concession fares in other states and territories.

Many businesses provide discounts to interstate cardholders on request.

You can apply on line www.seniorscard.nsw. gov.au or call 13 77 88 or visit a service centre near you.

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Creating wearable art work JOURNALIST TAYA SWEENEY MANY would buy another bag to replace an old or broken one, without considering they might be able to create their own handbag.

Lover of arts and craft, Roslyn McKay is one woman who thought to do just that, and her bags are magnificent.

“I know craft can be a little expensive but I’ve found something that’s not very expensive and it’s very rewarding ,” she said.

Roslyn creates her

beautiful wearable art from recycled paper, purchasing magazines from the op shop or lifeline and weaving them together.

“I cut them up and contact them and fold them,” she said.

“I often do it just at night time. When I’m cooking dinner, I’ll just fold my bits of paper and have them ready for when I’m ready to make the project.”

Visit www.seniorsnews. com.au/feature/live-andsave to learn how to create your own handbag.

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New guide to assist Men’s Sheds when dealing with dementia sufferers

WORKING HARD: Glen Dent, Mick Conway, Colin Roberts, Allen Grant and Vic Fisher working on various project’s at Iona West Uniting Church Men’s Shed. A new manual is offering advice on dealing with the dementia challenge for all Men’s Shed members.

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Sheds open doors to all The Hon John Watkins, CEO, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW

THE manual, Your Shed and Dementia – A Manual, is a great addition to good dementia care for a most needy group – older men who are dealing with the dementia challenge.

One of the great problems of dementia is the social isolation it causes. Social inclusion and shared experiences with open and accepting colleagues and friends are essential to a happy life.

More so if that life involves dementia. That is why this initiative involving Men’s Sheds and dementia is so welcome.

At Alzheimer’s Australia NSW we have become convinced about the efficacy of the Men’s Shed movement in providing beneficial opportunities for older men dealing with dementia.

With one in 10 Australians over 65 expected to be diagnosed with dementia, sheds will have to determine whether they are open and inclusive to men dealing with dementia or whether they effectively close their

doors to those in need.

I cannot imagine that the Men’s Shed movement will be anything other than open, compassionate, generous and accepting. They are justly seen as leaders in the growing push for dementia friendly communities.

This manual provides creative and easy to follow advice about how Men’s Sheds can be that open and welcoming support that so many men with dementia will need.

I’m sure this manual will become a very valuable and effective resource in improving the options for men coping with the dementia challenge.

— The Hon John Watkins, chief exective officer, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW

FREE GUIDE ON DEMENTIA

ALZEIMER’S Australia NSW and the Australian Men’s Shed Association have collaborated to launch the free guide, Your Shed and Dementia,

A Manual.

The resource has tools to help members of Men’s Sheds support and communicate with men with dementia and carers, so that the shed can continue to have a positive influence on their lives.

The manual includes: ■ A summary of what dementia is, how to recognise it and simple ways to support men with dementia. There are also tips on communication and supporting carers.

■ Tools for men who are interested in joining a shed and have been diagnosed with dementia.

■ Tools for keeping your brain healthy and active.

■ Tools for helping the shed leadership teams to make the best decisions for all concerned.

This manual is based on information from Alzheimer’s Australia NSW’s Every Bloke Needs a Shed pilot project.

For a copy of the manual, visit www. fightdementia.org.au/ about-dementia/ resources/mens-shedmanual.

Funding secured for AMSA for three years

IN MAY the Department of Health executed a new agreement securing funding for the Australian Men’s Shed Association until July, 2019.

This followed the September, 2015, announcement by the then-prime minister of ongoing support for AMSA and Men’s Sheds.

The new funding agreement allocates a total of $5.1 million to AMSA, with $2.4 million of these funds to be

allocated as direct financial assistance to Men’s Sheds as competitive grants through the National Shed Development Program.

Within the new agreement, AMSA has been able to secure an increase in funds for its service delivery component and this will allow AMSA to further increase its capacity to provide additional services to member sheds.

The agreement was signed on May 3, with the contract commencing July 1, 2016.

This is the first time since the original 2010–13 agreement that AMSA has had the security of a long-term agreement that will allow it to implement programs more strategically.

It has been a long and anxious period of negotiations but has provided a favourable result.

Join at Men’s Shed for chat, cuppa MEN’S Sheds Central Coast Inc supports these Men’s Sheds.

Men’s Sheds provide a place where men can build to their heart’s content, form new friendships and engage with the community.

Phone: 0413 244 484.

Email: admin@mscci.org.

Website: www.mscci.org Facebook: Men’s Shed Central Coast Inc. Twitter: Men’s Shed CC. ■ GOSFORD MEN’S SHED Get out of the house,

come along and join a group of men in the shed with common interests in woodworking and metalwork or simply have a cuppa and a chat.

Build your own projects or help out with community projects.

See you in the shed at 346 Mann St, North Gosford. Phone: 0466 266 083.

■ WYONG MEN’S SHED Located at Old Primary School Wyong, Rankens Crt, Wyong. Phone:

(02) 4351 2860.

■ THE ENTRANCE MEN’S SHED The Entrance Men’s Shed provides a place for men to gather and share skills and stories while developing friendships and working together on projects that benefit themselves and the community.

In the grounds of The Entrance Community Centre, 15 Battley Ave. Phone: (02) 4332 1023 (during open times).

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Do we always stay together?

SENSITIVE SKIN is the highly acclaimed drama starring Golden Globe Award winner Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) as Davina Jackson, a woman of a certain age and her long time husband Al, Tony Award winner Don McKellar, who have sold their comfortable family home and moved downtown to an ultra-modern loft apartment in a conscious effort to change their lives, keep relevant, and begin again.

Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens.

SENSITIVE SKIN is based on the acclaimed UK BBC program of the same name. Kim Cattrall executive produces along with co-star Don McKellar, who directs all six episodes from scripts by Tony Award winner Bob Martin.

Also starring in the

series are Academy Award nominee Elliott Gould (M*A*S*H, Friends, Ray Donovan) as Dr Cass, Al’s opportunistic physician; Nicolas Wright (White House Down) as Davina and Al’s neurotic and depressive son Orlando; Colm Feore (The Borgias) as Davina’s brother-in-law

Roger; Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason (Last Vegas) as her conservative older sister Veronica.

SENSITIVE SKIN is released for the first time in Australia on DVD through Shock Entertainment on July 6.

The Last Mile

by David Baldacci

DAVID Baldacci’s 2015 Memory Man introduced Amos Decker – a former cop who hit rock bottom after the murder of his family. New evidence on that case lured him off the streets and back into civilisation.

An old football injury left Decker with hyperthymesia, which means he has perfect recall. He cannot forget anything. Ever.

Decker’s an eccentric character and unlikely hero. His ‘abilities’, the death of his family and time living on the street mean he struggles to connect to others.

Baldacci tones his behaviour down a little this time around however, so he doesn’t entirely alienate everyone around him.

Of course Decker’s autobiographical memory is a handy tool when fighting crime and he’s been co-opted onto an FBI team investigating cold cases.

His new boss has a long list, but Decker convinces his colleagues to look into a confession which sees death row inmate Melvin Mars spared just hours before his execution.

Decker encountered the talented Mars on the football field two decades before and finds himself drawn to the cold case that ended Mars’ dreams of football stardom – the murder of Mars’ own parents.

Although he’s protested his innocence since his arrest, Mars has failed to

successfully appeal his conviction. Until now.

Decker believes in Mars and doesn’t need to do much digging before discovering the former football star’s parents may have had a good reason for shunning their son’s limelight and remaining hidden from prying eyes.

We probably didn’t see Decker’s skills used quite as much this time around and The Last Mile fell a little short of the very impressive Memory Man, but it’s an enjoyable ride and introduces some interesting new characters.

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Looking for some relaxation?

Not sure what to do?

Check out our range of reviews on new and classic books, movies, and DVDs.

Year of Wonders, Geraldine Brooks European movies at cinema

CINEMATINEE’S next session is on Thursday, June 30, which will be the French production Just a Sigh, directed by Jerome Bonnell.

Nominated for Best Narrative Feature at Tribeca Film Festival, the film is a light and playful look at new love between Doug (Gabriel Byrne) and Alix (Emmanuelle Devos) after a chance meeting on a train bound for Paris.

Rich scenery and culture play the supporting role in this quirky romantic comedy.

Following on July 14, the winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival, The Wonders, is “…as powerful as it is enchanting” (The Telegraph).

An Italian production directed by Alice Rohrwacher, the film uncovers a coming-of-age story about a family of beekeepers who find their household disrupted by the simultaneous arrival of a silently troubled teenage boy and a reality TV show intent on showcasing the family.

Strong performances are complimented by beautiful Italian landscapes Coffs Harbour start-up Screenwave, made up of husband and wife team Kate Howat and David Horsley, see it as their mission to create a thriving social scene for mature, discerning audiences in Coffs who appreciate great films from around the world.

Cinematinee was launched 18 months ago in partnership with the Jetty Memorial Theatre in Coffs Harbour to bring beautiful films to the recently restored theatre.

Films are screened fortnightly on Thursdays, with regular daytime sessions.

For more details visit www.jettytheatre.com or phone the Box Office on (02) 6652 8088.

IN THE world of a natural disaster, author Geraldine Brooks shows how for one person it became a year of wonders.

Brooks tells the story of an English village during the mid-1600s that is struck down with bubonic plague.

It is a fictional story, based on historical records during the restoration period. This period also marks the dawning of enlightenment, a time when religion and science were examined and advanced.

Brooks’s characterisations are riveting, the complex character of a minister plays out as he guides a poor community through a year of hell and indeed, his own personal relationships.

The story of this one year is told through the voice of a practical woman in her early 20s. She is a servant, wife, mother, daughter and each of these roles are sorely tested.

Ultimately, in this microcosm of hell, the characters express their inner selves as a multitude of universal dilemmas prevail upon them.

In this case, Brook has used historical research coupled with a natural eloquence to lead us into the lives of an English village. Every voice is meaningful, every life has interest and purpose.

The core of the story shows how the individual deals with catastrophe.

Brooks is a great storyteller, there are twists all along the road and how it all ends is filled with surprise. No wonder this book was a bestseller.

2002: Harper Collins.

Gloria Steinem: My Life on the Road AT 82-YEARS-OLD, American writer, lecturer, political activist and feminist organiser Gloria Steinem has taken some time out to entertain, inform and inspire us with her life story.

Her introduction is a great summary of what’s to come: “When people ask me why I still have hope and energy after all these years, I always say: Because I travel.”

Her journey, the route she travels and the people she meets are all part of the story that has shaped her experiences and influenced her to become the leading feminist voice of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Steinem was a New York Times journalist and Ms. Magazine founder, but whether it was writing, talking or travelling, her heart was always expressing ways to social justice.

From her childhood travel across America with her family, to her social activism among women in India, to her work as a journalist in the 1960s, to the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference, Steinem continues her journey to better the world.

In May 24, 2015, Steinem was part of a delegation of 30 international women peacemakers who walked with Korean women from both north and south to call for an end to the Korean War. But ultimately Steinem said she hopes this book will open up the road – literally for women.

“Perhaps the most revolutionary act for a woman will be a self-willed journey – and to be welcomed home at the end.”

Nero. RRP: $29.99.

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My nemesis the jam jar

ONE of our lovely Seniors Newspaper readers emailed me suggesting I write a column about the conspiracy to kill off us seniors by slow starvation.

While most of us enjoy a conspiracy theory, this one might be a bit much.

And while I can’t really believe our manufacturers and producers are out to kill us oldies, it’s worth giving the theory an airing.

It is death by the inability to open a bottle top, unscrew a lid or operate a can opener.

This one has crept up on me over the years.

Where once I had no trouble with my big hands and strong wrists to wrench the top off a jar of pickled onions and dive in, now I need to cry for help (or give up picked onions, a far better alternative) to achieve this small task.

Any jar now poses an insurmountable problem for me. From the raspberry jam jar to the chutney jar to the humble peanut butter jar, I am

SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE ANN RICKARD ann.rickard@apn.com.au

defeated by them all.

“Buy one of those super gadgets especially made for silly old people who can’t open jars,” I can hear you say. Hear you loud and clear. I already have one. In a fancy red colour. You put it on top of the jar lid, press down and the lid should come off like greased lightning.

Not so. At least not for me. Whenever I am confronted with a jar lid, I do give it a go first, and then raise my head to the heavens and shout: “Why, why, WHY do is everything so difficult?”

Fortunately I live with someone who has bigger hands, stronger wrists and more patience than me, and all it takes is a loud bellow down the hallway of: “JAR, JAR,

CAN’T OPEN THE WRETCHED LID” to summon help.

But for those who live alone it is a question of going into the neighbours with your jar of gherkins or going without. And you don’t want that, do you?

It is the same with can openers.

Thankfully most cans now come with a ring pull and even I can manage that, but the ring-pull-less can (coconut milk, big culprit) that requires a can opener, forget it.

My feeble and almost arthritic hands can no longer turn a can opener.

Cans and jars and lids are now my enemy.

But here’s the puzzling thing…no matter how difficult I find a jar, lid or can to open, I have never once been unable to get the cap off a wine bottle.

They come off with just a delicate twist. A champagne cork poses no problem either.

I can’t explain this phenomenon, but I don’t question it.

FLORAL TREAT: An exhibit at last year’s Mingara Orchid Fair and Show. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

COMMUNITY NOTES

HI THERE readers, Since we’re new in town, we felt an introduction was in order.

We’re the people who take care of the community notes section of your newspaper. We’re interested in sharing the news about your group updates, notices, events, and we love to publish your photos. We understand community groups are the foundation of a strong community and for that reason, we place great value on your contributions.

We invite you to email your news and photos to communitynotes@ seniorsnewspaper. com.au and we will respond to you. Club notices deadline for the next issue is July 12, 2016.

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you – Chris and Nicky.

MINGARA ORCHID FAIR

One of Australia’s largest orchid events is on again this month at Tumbi Umbi. The annual Mingara Orchid Fair attracts thousands of

visitors from throughout Australia to view and purchase what organisers describe as a “fabulous festival of exotic and native orchid displays.”

The free event is organised by Mingara Orchid Club Inc and held in air-conditioned comfort at Mingara Recreation Club. This year’s event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, and will feature over 20 Australian and international orchid vendors. The vendors come from such diverse regions as Kuranda in North Queensland, Tinonee near Taree in

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NSW, and even Thailand.

Visitors will be able to buy the latest breeding in orchids from a range of trusted orchid nurseries as well as a huge range of orchid supplies such as pots, fertilisers and potting mediums.

Members of Mingara Orchid Club will be on hand to provide information about orchids and you can browse orchid books, magazines and orchid crafts. They will also provide information about orchids, growing conditions on the Central Coast and provide potting demonstrations right throughout the weekend.

Spokesman for the organisers, Steve Dunstan said this year’s show was shaping up to be the largest the club has ever held. “The response has been fantastic,” he said.

“Anyone who is remotely interested in orchids and orchid growing cannot afford to miss it.” There is plenty of parking with easy access to the club and buses will run from Tuggerah railway station.

The fair is not only about orchids as visitors can also enjoy exhibits by the talented wood turners of the Central Coast. There will be plenty of facilities for purchasing food and drinks and making an

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Why a loving heart is healthier

LOTS TO SEE: Part of the magnificent displays at the annual Mingara Orchid Show and Fair.

STAGE STARS: Long Jetty Senior Citizens Concert for Kaye entertainers.

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enjoyable and relaxing day on the beautiful Central Coast. The fair and show will be open on Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 9am to 3pm and the venue is wheelchair friendly. For more information email

mingaraorchidclub@gmail .com or ring Steve on 0411 149 499.

LONG JETTY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

You are invited to attend a Concert for Kay (in

memory of Kay Ferguson, our late director of the entertainment group) on Saturday, June 18 or Thursday, June 23 at 1pm. A variety of acts will be presented, from tap dancing to rock and roll.

See special guest “stars” in the style of Ethel Merman, Tiny Tim, and Doris Day. Robert Barwick will sing a variety of songs in his mellow manner. You will see comedy acts including a spoof of Perfect Match (The old TV dating game from way back). Come along and enjoy the entertainment.

The cost is only $5 and that includes a cuppa!

Club is at 6 Thompson St, Long Jetty. Call 02 4332 5522 or email secretary@longjetty seniors.com.au.

HEART AND SOUL MARIANA TRAPERA YOUR heart is like a compass. It speaks to you moment by moment. It’s your wisdom bank, and is much more than an efficient pumping machine.

Science has shown that the heart possesses its own intelligence, its own brain. And the HeartMath Institute has identified that the electro-magnetic field of the heart is 5000 times stronger than that of the brain.

So feeling and expressing all of our emotions is good medicine!

By intentionally attending to them, we can rewire the neural circuitry of our nervous system, and the stress pathways begin to atrophy. In our culture, women have been

socialised to keep the lid on their anger which then gets internalised, causing stress. Yes, it’s okay to be angry!

But as heart disease is a significant health risk for women, it’s important to find a way to process any bottled-up anger.

A loving heart floods our 75 trillion cells all at once, revitalising our being with powerful hormones.

Personally, I start my day with a brief check-in with my heart. If I’m ever upset, or in doubt, I put my hand on my heart and bring up a loving thought of appreciation for someone.

This practice activates the oxytocin hormone of bonding, safety and trust in our brain.

If you want to boost your immune system and have a healthy heart, then remember to seek out tender, heart-to-heart connections with your loved ones this month. www.heartandsoul awakenings.com

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Keys to enjoying a happy retirement Some secrets to retaining a sense of purpose and pleasure

INSPIRING AND RETIRING EVA BENNETT EVEN when financially prepared for retirement, many people are unprepared for the psychological and social changes that occur.

Here are some tips for retaining a sense of purpose and pleasure in life after work, especially as we are living 20–30 years longer than people did 100 years ago. They say 70 is the new 50. I like that!

I’d like to share with you The Five Secrets to a Successful Retirement. I have come up with these from the feedback I’ve had from so many people over the past eight years since writing my first book, So What Do We Do Now? and from the people who have attended the many retirement seminars I have presented in Australia, plus my own experiences. This is helpful for everyone, whether still working or already retired.

1. Make a bucket list: This helps to give you a sense of purpose and a reason to get up every morning. It is never too late to start a bucket list but, the earlier you start one, the better. Studies have shown that less than 40% of people retire when they planned to.

I have found, time and time again, that the people who had a bucket list of a variety of interests while they were still working transitioned into retirement more smoothly than those who didn’t have one. I have met people at my presentations who said they had to keep working because they didn’t have enough money to retire yet. When asked what they wanted to use their money for, often they had no plans for what to do in their retirement, except perhaps "play golf" or "go fishing" every day. And what if the weather is bad, what will you do then?

Men in particular can lose their sense of identity and self-worth when they retire from full-time work, so developing a bucket list along the way can ease this perception and give meaning to this new stage of life. Re-invent yourself. Use the skills and talents you have developed over the years, to share with others by joining groups, volunteering, developing hobbies, etc. Even if you have already been retired for a few years or more, it is never too late to start new activities and meet new people. So good for your health and well-being.

2. Use your money wisely: When you know what you want in this new

stage of your life, your financial planning will be more effective, especially as we are living longer.

One thing I have learnt, both through other people’s stories and my own experiences, is that as we get older, using our money for experiences rather than material things becomes more meaningful and adds to our quality of life.

Especially when family members and close friends have passed away

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seniors is U3A – University of the Third Age. U3A offers a variety of courses, all conducted by volunteers – a great way to share the special skills and talents you have. Membership is about $40 a year, very affordable! I have started doing mah jong, a board game that really challenges the brain.

There are more than 200 U3A centres around Australia with 60,000-plus members.

Ask yourself – do you want to be rich or live a rich life?

and we re-assess just what is important in our lives. For example, if you haven’t been caravanning before, couldn’t you have as much fun travelling around in a rented caravan and enjoy the experience, instead of buying a big motor home and then regretting it and losing money, as some people have done.

Ask yourself – do you want to be rich or live a rich life?

What is more important – health or wealth?

3. Keep your mind fit: Just because we stop working, doesn’t mean we need to stop learning.

We don’t "lose our marbles" because we are getting older, especially if we keep using our brain.

A wonderful provider of learning opportunities for

Find a U3A near you and try something new and meet new people.

4. Keep your body fit: To slow down the ageing process and keep you healthy, one of the best physical activities you can do is take a daily walk, unless it’s pouring rain. A 30–40 minute walk in the fresh air keeps the body parts moving, clears the head and can prevent dementia.

While walking, focus on deepening your breath and focussing on what is good in your life.

This helps to keep you more positive and reduces depression.

Walking with a friend, walking the dog or being part of a walking group adds variety to your walks.

You can also add

variety by doing other physical activities like playing tennis, bowls, golf, swimming, etc.

5. Have fun: Our social health is as vital as our physical and mental health.

This fifth secret is the icing on the cake. When we join groups, meet new people and share interests – it is easy to have fun.

We are much less likely to get depressed and life in retirement becomes something to enjoy, rather than dread.

Plus you will slow down the aging process, feel younger and maintain better health.

Both my books – So What Do We Do Now? and As Time Goes By, Dealing With Life’s Changes – contain many helpful tips to help you make the most of your life.

There are also many inspirational stories about people who have overcome challenges to enjoy life.

I have also had younger people tell me that they have picked up helpful tips to get them to start thinking about preparing for life in retirement down the track so, instead of dreading it, they can look forward to this new stage of their lives.

For more information about my books, visit www.plansretirement. com.au, or email: eva.bennett@bigpond. com.

WINTER BLUES? The Entrance Central Coast Winter Blues and Jazz Festival with the Black Sorrows, is a free event on July 10. Contact 02 4333 5377 or visit www.theentrance.org.au for details.

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Don’t shy away from prostate problems GOOD MEDICINE DR MICHAEL GILLMAN THE prostate is a small gland that forms part of the male reproductive system.

Its main role is to produce semen which is the fluid that feeds and protects the sperm.

The prostate sits under the bladder and forms the first part of the tube that carries the urine from the bladder through the penis.

The size of the prostate slowly increases with age.

The growth of the prostate is influenced by the male hormone testosterone and as it grows it can begin to affect the flow of urine.

BPH (or benign prostate hyperplasia) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate which causes lower urinary tract symptoms such as voiding problems (slow stream, urine dribbling, etc) or storage problems such as urinary frequency and urgency and multiple trips to the toilet during the night.

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...prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australian men...

It is not life threatening but it can have a major effect on quality of life.

Prostate cancer occurs when cells within the prostate grow and divide abnormally so that a tumour forms.

Excluding skin cancers, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australian men with nearly 20,000 men being diagnosed each year.

Fortunately most prostate cancer cells grow very slowly and may not cause any problems, however some cancers are more aggressive and can spread to other parts of the body.

If you have any concerns about your prostate please see your GP. For further information visit www. drmichaelgillman.com

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Longevity and breathing Establishing control over your nervous system

TARAJI JOURNEY THERESE AHERN

HANDS up who wants to know the secret to a long healthy life?

It’s simple: “keep breathing as long as you can”.

There is a huge body of research that examines the strong relationship between effective breathing, vitality and longevity. That’s it, careless breathing can result in a significant shortening of the lifespan.

How? Why? Because vital capacity is the most accurate long term predictive marker of aging that we posses.

And what is vital capacity? Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air a person can expel from their lungs after they have taken their biggest ever breath.

Conscious control over death would have to be the greatest longevity party trick imaginable. To do so would involve getting control over the involuntary nervous system.

Most ordinary folk have no intention of trying to get control over the involuntary nervous

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system.

However this is not the case for ridgy didge yogis.

These people spend their entire lives dedicated to mastering a conscious death.

So what would this conscious death involve?

It is believed by using Pranayama (breathing) a man can control the involuntary nervous system and stop the natural decay of the material body.

This is achieved by putting the involuntary nerves (of the heart, lungs and other vital organs) to rest periodically just like what happens with the voluntary nerves in sleep.

After such rest using Pranayama the involuntary nerves become reborn.

According to the great sage Sri Yukteswar:

“As after sleep, when rest has been taken by the voluntary nerves, man requires no help to awaken naturally; so after death also, when man has enjoyed a full rest, he awakens naturally to life in a new body on earth. If man can “die”, that is, consciously put his entire nervous system, voluntary and involuntary, to rest each day by practice of Pranayama, his whole physical system works with great vigour.”

It’s getting pretty weird.

Why then would those crazy yogis spend so much time sitting around in some contorted position holding their breath?

They may give it a fancy name and call it Kumbhaka and they can even differentiate

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Jenny’s cousin came up with the idea to help her husband manage his severe pain, stiff joints and swollen ankles. It was so effective that an arthritis educator asked for more to be made for other people.

The inflatable cushion enables people to exercise their ankles, knees, hips and lower back while sitting watching TV, having coffee or working at a computer. Placing the Aircycle on the knee enables people to exercise painful hands, wrists and shoulders too.

“I get so many inquiries asking where Aircycles can be bought in Australia that it’s now necessary to establish outlets here,” Jenny said.

Jenny launched the Aircycle in Queensland almost two years ago and now New South Wales people will also benefit.

“It’s so important with arthritis to keep joints moving and as with diabetes also, to keep the circulation boosted to feet and legs. The Aircycle enables this to be done sitting down, without tiring activity,” she said.

“The Aircycle is helpful for anyone on diuretics, for reducing swollen ankles and cramps, for stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s, diabetic foot

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care, numb or sore feet and aching legs. It strengthens leg muscles and improves balance and mobility.

“I love hearing the wonderful stories continually coming from so many people, it’s what keeps me going.

“Knowing the quality of their lives has been

improved makes it all worthwhile.”

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between holding your breath after the in-breath as opposed to holding your breath after the out-breath.

However how can this practice possibly increase longevity, peace of mind and happiness?

Personally I have so many memories of being bellowed at: “Stop holding your breath”!

However in the oldest surviving text on Hatha Yoga, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it is stated: “When the breath is irregular, the mind is unsteady, but when the breath is still, so is the mind still and the Yogin obtains the power of stillness. Therefore the breath should be restrained.”

If you would like to know more about longevity and

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breathing or find out about my wonderful yoga retreats planned to be held this October in India.

You can send me a message via the website or write to me at tara@taraji.com.au.

Learn more about incontinence during Continence Week

ONE in four Australians aged over 15 is incontinent.

And they’re not all infirm and elderly; those most at risk are women who’ve had babies, men with prostate disease and overweight people.

Certain illnesses make people more susceptible: Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, diabetes, spina bifida and arthritis increase the likelihood of incontinence.

World Continence Week (June 20–26) is a timely reminder that incontinence is a significant, yet treatable condition that can be prevented, cured or better managed in most cases, often through simple lifestyle changes.

This year the Continence Foundation of Australia aims to capture a significant portion of the population that has, until now, had limited access to its information and resources.

These are the one in five Australians who live with disabilities; be they physical, intellectual, social, emotional or psychological and are the focus of the Continence Foundation’s major project for 2016: Finding the answers;

improving access to continence information.

During World Continence Week, the Continence Foundation will launch a number of initiatives aimed at making their resources more accessible to people with disabilities, such as Easy English fact sheets and assistive technology for accessing the Foundation’s website.

Continence Foundation of Australia chief executive Rowan Cockerell said the project recognised the significant barriers people with disabilities faced every day when accessing health information.

“This is something we are doing to ensure all people, regardless of their personal limitations, have access to our information and resources,” Ms Cockerell said.

“People shouldn’t be embarrassed about seeking help.

“There is a lot of help out there.

“We have many resources as well as our free, confidential helpline staffed by continence nurses.”

Advice about the prevention and management of incontinence go to continence.org.au, or call the National Continence Helpline 1800 330 066 8am–8pm weekdays.

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Know the risks of buying a used car THINK MONEY PAUL CLITHEROE

SOME say there’s nothing like the feeling of driving a brand new car out of the showroom. Personally, I am in tears just thinking of the depreciation. I reckon we tear up about 25% of the car’s value as we drive out of the showroom!

Many agree with me.

Some 1.2 million Australians will buy a used car in the next 12 months, and it can be a money-saving option.

Consumer group Choice estimates new cars lose around 14% of their value in each of the first three years and I reckon 14% in year one is very conservative.

Motorists spend on average of $14,000 on a used car, so it’s a major purchase. But it’s not something most of us feel comfortable with. A study

by CarHistory.com.au, the automotive arm of credit reference agency Veda, found less than one in three motorists feels confident about buying a used car.

Along with the risk of

buying a lemon, there are financial issues that can be harder to pick than patched-up bodywork or a dodgy diff.

One trap to be aware of is vehicles that still have finance owing on them.

In 2015, 12.8% of used cars on the market had an encumbrance, meaning money was owed on the vehicle. If you’re buying through a car yard, dealers are required to provide proof the car

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One trap to be aware of is vehicles that still have finance owing on them. doesn’t have finance owing. But private sellers are not subject to the same laws.

It’s easy enough to discover if there is money owing on a used car with a simple online check through either the government’s Personal Property Securities Register (www.ppsr.gov.au) or www.carhistory.com.au.

If a car you’re interested in buying does have money owing on it,

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it’s important to be aware of the risks. When a car has been used as security against a loan, the financial institution involved has ownership rights over the vehicle.

There’s no guarantee that when you hand over hard cash to the owner, the money will be used to pay down the loan. And as the new owner, you could be responsible for paying off whatever is owing on the car – or the vehicle can be repossessed.

If you plan to buy a car that’s already under finance, it’s not the end of the world. Just be sure that when you sign your name to the bill of sale there is no money left owing on the vehicle. This may mean finalising the transaction in the offices of the financial institution that holds the car as security. That way the seller can pay off the loan on the spot.

Yes, I know, buying a second-hand car requires effort, but think of the money you will save.

Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

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Some key “super” announcements: ■ Catch-up concessional contributions: For people who have not contributed their maximum allowable concessional contributions in any one year – they will now be able to catch up by contributing any unused amounts. Unused amounts can be carried forward for a period of up to five years. This will apply from July 1, 2017 and will specifically benefit those who take career breaks, but will be limited to individuals who have less than $500,000 in superannuation.

■ Contributions for older Australians: Currently, people aged between 65 and 74 wishing to make contributions to their super must meet the requirements of an annual work test. The work test requirement will be removed from July 1, 2017. This will benefit those who wish to make contributions to

super – even when they are not working.

■ Low-income spouses: Effective from July 1, 2017, the current low-income spouse superannuation tax offset (of up to $540) will be enhanced. The income threshold for the spouse for whom a contribution is being made will go up from $10,800 to $37,000.

■ Super transfer balance cap: This was one of the “surprises”.

While there are no limits on the amount someone can have in superannuation – the government has now introduced a $1.6 million superannuation transfer balance cap on the total amount of super that an individual can transfer into their retirement phase accounts.

■ Non-concessional contribution lifetime limit: Non-concessional contributions are personal contributions that come from money made after tax. The surprise announcement in this year’s budget was to impose a lifetime limit on non-concessional contributions of $500,000 per person.

This measure would be effective as of May 3, 2016! Non-concessional contributions made between July 1, 2007 and May 3, 2016 will be taken into account when applying the lifetime limit.

■ Low income super tax offset: from July 1, 2017. This provides a tax offset to super of up to $500 to low income earners (income of less than $37,000 per annum), and compensates them for

tax paid on contributions made to super on their behalf. It replaces the former Low Income Superannuation Contribution.

■ Tax deductions for personal contributions: From July 1, 2017 anyone under the age of 75 will be able to claim a tax deduction for their personal super contributions, up to their concessional contribution cap ($25,000) – regardless of their employment situation.

As most of the initiatives are not due to take effect until July 1, 2016, there is time toput strategies in place to manage your retirement savings.

For more Information, contact Tim Maher at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd - Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559. The information contained in this article has also been devised from the 2016 Federal Budget Papers, Ministerial statements, associated materials, and our interpretation of them.

This document is to be used as general information only and should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter and should not be relied upon as such.

This document has been prepared without taking into account any individual objectives, financial situation or needs. You should assess whether the information is appropriate for you and consider talking with your financial adviser before making an investment decision.

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Depending on your perspective the announcements were a mix of both good, and bad, news – with a couple of surprises thrown in for good measure.

Note: These measures are proposals only and will need passage of legislation to become law.

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HELLO readers, we invite you to share your upcoming events with us and we will publish with your pictures in our next edition or online. The deadline for the next issue is July 12, 2016.

Inquiries to Robyn, Nicky or Chris via email communitynotes@ seniorsnewspaper. com.au.

MAL’S BLUES BAR

Yamba Golf and Country Club's back deck becomes a 'blues central' on the last Sunday of every month with Australia's premier electric guitarist Mal Eastick and monthly invitational guest performing.

Mal has been a long time performer playing with some of the best acts on the Australian music scene Mal. Catch Mal and special guest on the last Sunday of every month at Yamba Golf and Country Club.Entry is free and the Club courtesy bus is in operation from 2pm.

Seafood Steak and Seafood will be open for lunch and dinner.

YAMBA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Last Sunday of every month | Yamba www.yambagolf.com.au

SNOW TIME IN THE GARDEN

Chill out for the Winter school holidays on a 14 by 35 metre real Ice Skating Rink, 25 metre Ice Toboggan and play in the man-made Snow Play Zone!

There will be lots of fun for the whole family with a giant snow globe, games, warm beverages and hearty food.

Plus see the Husky dogs and the amazing ice sculptor carve something incredible on the weekends.

For more information and online tickets visit the web site closer to the date! This is a day and

night event.

2090 BROKE ROAD POKOLBIN NSW 2320 Saturday 25 June 2016 to Sunday 17 July 2016 | Pokolbin www.hvg.com.au

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL THE CONCERT

Local to the Blue Mountains, Mark Shelley and John Robertson bring their acclaimed national touring show 'Simon and Garfunkel - The Concert' to the Hydro Majestic.

Backed by band, relive the songs, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Feelin Groovy, Me and Julio, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair, Kathy's Song, Sounds of Silence and more.

With over 70 million record sales and 10 Grammy Awards, Simon and Garfunkel are one of the greatest vocal duos of all time.

Their many hits defined the Folk Rock sound and established them as counterculture icons of the 1960's social revolution.

'Simon and Garfunkel The Concert' is inspired by their remarkable reunion Concert in Central Park New York.

Shelley and Robertson and their live band recreate the magic.

THE HYDRO MAJESTIC Saturday 02 July 2016| Katoomba www.hydro majestic.com.au

Mark Shelley and John Robertson on their acclaimed national touring show 'Simon and Garfunkel’.

WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY RETROSPECTIVE

Wednesday, June 29 – Wednesday, July 13 The Central Coast Watercolour Society is holding a retrospective celebrating our 30th anniversary year. It will be held in the Gosford Regional Gallery Foyer, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford from June 29–July 20.

The official opening is on Friday, July 1, at 6.30

strumming and singing with moustaches, which is a prelude to raising awareness for

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Watercolour exhibition will feature Pines Creek, by Harold Scott.

pm in the gallery foyer. On display will be quality works by both past and present members reflecting trends and diversity in the dynamic

CENTRAL COAST UKULELE FESTIVAL NOW a four-day event from Thursday, September 23, to Sunday September 25.

Entertainment is absolutely free on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday all the action is in Memorial Park and Sunday head on down to the Sails Stage for some extra special performances all day.

There will be plenty of music, workshops, dancing and even a record-breaking attempt at the most ukulele players

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men’s health and prostate cancer.

So give it a go and grow a mo for the festival.

There is something for everyone and you can even purchase a ukulele at one of the stalls and join in.

So come along and join us at the beautiful seaside location of The Entrance on the New South Wales Central Coast for the fourth annual Central Coast Ukulele Festival.

For more details, phone (02) 4333 5377.

medium of watercolour.

Concurrently an Extension Exhibition will be held in the Community Gallery from June 30 –July 13, between 10am and

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4pm daily. Contact Marlene on 0409 666 709 or Sue on 0419 641 696 or visit our website for details.

will hold an Arts and Crafts Weekend on Saturday, August 13 (from 9am–3pm) and Sunday, August 14 (9am–noon).

There will be Devonshire Teas Saturday, a barbecue Sunday, art and craft displays, people’s choice voting with art and craft for sale.

Various stalls including the white elephant stall.

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Enjoy a trip around the world as you flip through our colourful and informative travel pages.

Portugal’s royal jewel delights, yet when you’re on a busy itinerary it may be all you IF Portugal is on your travel can manage, so here are some agenda, there’s one special of the highlights that should not place close to Lisbon that no be missed. visitor should miss, whether for a Palacio National de Sintra few days or just an easy day trip.

Although there was an ancient This is the historic town of Moorish castle on this site, the Sintra, a World Heritage Site present building dates back to which has been the site of the 14th century and is an human civilisation since interesting mixture of Moorish, Paleolithic times, evidenced by Gothic and Manueline styles. fragments of ceramics and Castelo dos Mouros utensils discovered by Set among the forests, this archaeologists. castle was built by the North More visibly interesting is the African Moors to protect their town’s history as a retreat for fertile agricultural lands, but was Portuguese royalty and wealthy conquered by the Crusaders in Lisbonites, with fine palaces, the 12th century. extravagant mansions and Palacio de Pena decorative gardens. The pine Extravagant and colourful, the covered hills and maritime palace was commissioned by climate are ideal for resort-style King Ferdinand II in 1842 activities. following his instructions to Added to that is today’s funky “create a scene from an opera”. town centre with traditional Palacio de Monserrate buildings and cobblestone Designed and commissioned streets (ladies beware: forget the in 1858 by an Englishman, Sir heels) lined with cafes, Francis Cook, this palace is the restaurants and boutiques. smallest but arguably the most A day trip from Lisbon is hardly beautiful, set among romantic enough to enjoy all of Sintra’s subtropical gardens.

By Phil Hawkes

DE PENA: On a clear day, it’s seen from Lisbon.

De Monserrate, the traditional resort of Portuguese court.

Castelo dos Mouros was constructed during the 8th and 9th centuries.

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Melbourne visit reveals hidden treasure troves Gail Forrer

HISTORICAL WALK: Carlton boasts a plethora of historic and cultural landmarks as well as many fantastic eateries.

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I WAS in Melbourne on the weekend and ready for single digit weather with jackets and jeans, scarves and socks.

Lygon St is renowned as Australia’s “Little Italy” with its huge amount of Italian history and restaurants, is no wonder.

But the street’s history reveals Lygon St was a Jewish Ghetto. It seems that a neighbourhood war in the ‘40s resulted in the Jews moving south to Balaclava/Caulfield/St Kilda and the Italians

literally setting up shop in Lygon Street.

Since the 1970s Carlton has experience ongoing urban renewal clearly represented by the emergence of an eclectic range of quality eateries.

How do you decide where to go? At night, menus and meal deals are touted by restaurant staff standing outside on the footpath. It’s all part of merry din that sends an exciting buzz through the street.

During the day some of the renowned dining venues includes Brunetti

Carlton, Gelatissimo Carlton, The Lygon Food Store started in 1951 and the ToTo Pizza founded in 1961.

But Carlton is not all about food.

It also boasts a plethora of historic and cultural landmarks including the historical Carlton Baths which celebrated its 100th birthday this year.

Like to take a Carlton Historical Walk?

Visit: http://www.dpcd.vic. gov.au/heritage.

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Outback Hall of Fame A tribute to outback pioneers Erle Levey

NOT everyone gets the chance to pass on some history of the nation.

Yet that’s just what Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame CEO Lloyd Mills gets to do every day.

The former Caloundra RSL business manager considers it a privilege to be able to help pay a tribute to the pioneers of the outback and pass that legacy on to the coming generations.

“Australians understand that the bush built the city,” Lloyd tells me as we walk through the landmark at the eastern entry to Longreach.

“Everyone carries a bit of bush in them. It’s bringing that out in them.”

After 22 years at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, Lloyd moved to Outback Queensland Tourism as general manager and after two years in that role the CEO position at the Hall of Fame came up.

He asked the family what they wanted to do:

stay in Longreach or move back to Caloundra?

They knew it would be for three to five years.

But as Lloyd says, the answer was easy considering their youngest child been in Outback Queensland longer than he was at Caloundra.

“It’s got everything you need but not everything you want,” he says of Longreach.

Lloyd’s biggest change in the move from coast to country was leaving friends, especially after surfing for 35 years.

Yet the beauty is a barbecue of a Sunday.

“There is not much chance of being rained out,” he says with a grin.

And in the outback, where you get used to the unexpected, Lloyd without hesitation says the most unusual thing he has seen was a German traveller with his worldly goods in a wheelie bin, and he was 350km down the Birdsville Track.

Yet the grey nomad market is very strong throughout the outback,

RURL HISTORY: The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach.

Lloyd says, with the demand for camper trailers enormous.

“People are wanting an earthy experience, and the confidence increased tourism will bring to the outback is going to grow.”

A highlight of a visit to the Hall of Fame is the Outback Stockman’s Show, a light hearted but

informative look at caring for stock horses and sheep dogs.

The children loved the animal nursery but the big attraction was the brahman bull walking through the foyer.

Remembering what goes in, must come out... you simply cannot beat poo jokes.

Lachie Cosser presents the The Outback Stockman’s Show at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame at Longreach.

For royalty fans, garden Switzerland’s steam lovers and history buffs paddler experience

ADVERTORIAL MACLEAY Valley Travel’s British Palaces, Castles & Gardens fully conducted group tour will be of great interest to many people.

For royalty fans there are inside visits to Buckingham, Hampton Court, Edinburgh and Holyrood palaces and Windsor, Cardiff, Kenilworth and Ainwick castles, the Royal Yacht Brittania, the Royal Mews display of royal coaches and a special display of outfits worn by the queen.

Garden lovers will be delighted by the beautiful gardens and grounds associated with these buildings plus a visit to Royal Studlee Park Water Garden.

Also included, and of special interest to history buffs, are visits to the Household Cavalry Museum and Banqueting House, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the Roman Baths, the Royal Mint, Shakespeare’s house, King Richard III Visitor Centre, Hardwick Hall, York Minster Cathedral, the National Railway Museum, and Chester Roman Fort on Hadrian’s

CITY ICON: London’s Tower Bridge.

Wall.

The price for this superb 17-day tour is $8675 per person twin share and is excellent value because all of the following are included in the price: ■ Airfares and taxes with Qatar Airways from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide into London and out of Edinburgh. Qatar Airways was recently named the best airline in the world by Skytrax World Airline Awards.

■ Fifteen days touring England, Wales and Scotland with a special

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emphasis on British royal sites.

■ Good three to four-star accommodation throughout.

■ Many meals, all entrance fees, all transport and tips.

■ Services of British tour guides and Australian tour escort.

The group size will be limited to a maximum of about 32 passengers.

The tour departs Australia September 20, 2016. For full itinerary, contact Macleay Valley Travel on 1800 810 809 or www. macleayvalleytravel.com.

ONE of many dazzling panoramic trips in Switzerland is the Wilhelm Tell Express experience, part paddle-steamer through beautiful Lake Lucerne, part train ride through sweeping mountain ranges.

Boarding the regal paddle steamer in Lucerne gives you a tingle of anticipation, and when it slowly sails from the shore and you gaze back to the snow-topped sight of Mt Pilatus soaring to the blue sky, well, you know you are in one of the most scenic destinations on the planet.

A glamorous lunch is served on board in an elegant dining room.

Traditional dishes are matched with local wines while you sit back and glide past lofty mountain landscapes, pictureperfect villages and charming lakeside towns.

You’ll pinch yourself.

Are you really there on this blue and lovely Lake Lucerne?

Surrounded by cloud-shrouded mountains?

With the sun glinting on the clear water creating

GET NATURAL: Switzerland’s oldest paddle steamer, the ‘Uri’ on Lake Lucerne, built in 1901.

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millions of dancing diamonds?

It’s beauty overload.

The senses struggle to take it all in.

There is not a moment where you are not encircled by Switzerland’s embracing beauty.

The boat stops briefly at chocolate-box villages – Hertenstein, Weggis, Vitznau, Beckenried – the names go on and probably won’t mean anything to you but at each brief stop, you will be filled with envy for those who live there and have this beauty year round.

The Wilhelm Tell Express is an astounding and unique travel experience, named after the Swiss hero, Wilhelm Tell who, according to legend, symbolised the struggle against oppressive rule. *The writer travelled courtesy of Switzerland Tourism and Rail Europe.

Full details of the Wilhelm Express experience are on www.myswitzerland.com.

The most economical way to travel by train is with a Swiss Travel Pass – wwwmyswitzerland.com/ rail.

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Certainty and sustainability

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THE Federal Government’s Objective of the Superannuation System paper calls for comment.

The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) says the system needs to embrace certainty and support the maintenance and protection of income producing assets needed over the many years in retirement to produce a self-sustaining and equitable retirement income.

“AIR fully supports the government in seeking a broad political and community agreement to enshrine in legislation the Objective of Superannuation. It is critical that this Objective reflects the position for those who now, and in the future, will self-fund their retirement and that it clearly reflects the need for improved and increased self-sufficiency in retirement,” AIR Queensland Division president Bernie Treston said.

“AIR members are seeking a reassurance that the impact on those who will be most affected by any change to the operation of the superannuation system (ie, those who now self-fund their retirement or have planned to do so on the basis of current understandings) are specifically considered in the determination of this important Objective.”

AIR proposes the adoption of the following definition: “To enable Australians to have a sustainable and

Embracing b Ageing

self-managed income stream in retirement that will adequately support a comfortable and active retirement lifestyle”.

Bernie emphasises that key considerations in framing the Objective should be self-sufficiency and the need for self-managing assets and investment strategies to generate the retirement income stream. This may be done via self-managed superannuation or by using an industry or retail superannuation fund but with no government involvement in specifying the detailed management of an individual’s assets and investments.

Government does, however, need to strongly manage on behalf of consumers the activities, risks and fees charged by industry or retail superannuation funds. A strong set of rules needs to be developed to underpin the Objective and operation of the superannuation system.

For further information, contact Bernie Treston on 0424 615 083.

The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Ltd is a member-driven national, not-for-profit, non-political organisation which works to advance and protect the interests and independent lifestyle of Australians in retirement.

AIR seeks to secure recognition and equity for Australians who, through their diligence and careful management, fully or partly self-fund their own retirement needs.

Five reasons downsizing could be good for you

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Dep. June 7 & Nov 16 $4,999

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VIETNAM OVERLANd $3,815

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Flying Singapore Airlines into Saigon & out of Hanoi, plus 2 flights within Vietnam. 19 day area.

Superb

4-5

star

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20 day tour of the coast of Vietnam.

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Flying Cathay Pacific into Rome. 14 day first class tour of Italy visiting Rome, Pisa, Florence, Milan, Lugarno, Venice, Assisi, Sorrento, the Isle of Caprice, & the

NEw zEALANd GARdEN TOuR & $4,139

11 day Tour

dep. Oct 26

Flying Air N.Z. into Auckland & out of Wellington. Visits 7 outstanding gardens & Taranaki Garden Festival.

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Italian Lakes. 2 day Hong Kong stopover.

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Wat. 1 day Singapore.

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dep. Oct 9

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FEsTIVAL

ITALy

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tour of the coast of Vietnam plus the Sapa hill $10,995 tribe

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$6,985

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Switzerland. Tipping included. Twin share available for in this beautiful country. No single room supplement No single room supplement for solo travellers. for single travellers. Tips included. anyone requiring it.

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&

out

of

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Norway.

3

days

Thailand

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dep. sep. 2.

Flying Singapore Airlines into Delhi and out of Bombay.

dep. Feb 1 LAOs, NORTh VIETNAM &

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$5,265

day

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tour

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countries.

2 nights Hong Kong. Tipping included.

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17 day Tour

Thai

into

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day

cruise

2 nights Dubai stopover.

of

the

Greek

Islands

buildings with all entrance fees & tips payed.

Angkor Wat.

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