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Disrupt the rules, and do it your way Disruptors welcome! This month our theme focuses on “Age Disruptors” – people who have, in one way or another challenged traditional perceptions of ageing. I use the word “Disruptor” in the modern sense, as a noun with positive connotations. Wizard entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson loves nothing more than a “disruptor” that is, a person who (often) through inventive means, challenges conventions. Indeed his Virgin website virgin.com.au has a dedicated page to Virgin Disruptors and explains it as: “Virgin Disruptors – People Creating Change. Virgin is all about inspiration, innovation and creating tangible change across business and the world.” In this edition of Seniors, a Disruptor, is personified by our cover personality, Christine Danton. This 72-year-old is all
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about “disrupting” beliefs associated with ther older body. She presents onstage performances, when there are questions over any performance by a woman of a certain age, let alone one with body exposure. But there you go, and rather than keeping quiet about it, Christine has taken up motivational speaking to spread the word about what is and what isn’t inappropriate ageing. Last month, we featured the Eatons, a couple of academics in their 80s, who have written a book putting forth the idea of a new middle age. Seventy-five, they say is middle age and old age about 20/30 years on. They back up their
premise, with plenty of longevity statistics. In a sense they, too are disruptors as they challenge the traditional idea that 50 year old is way past middle age. This Chair Rocks: A MANIFESTO AGAINST AGEISM by American author, Ashton Applewhite is another book that disputes conventional thinking. Applewhite writes: “The myth that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, plays out punishingly in many arenas. Beliefs that older workers are not worth training because they are slow learners and computer-illiterate are stubbornly persistent, despite high marks from employers on both performance and skills (p.67), “Abundant data show that older workers are dependable, punctual, committed to quality, exhibit good judgment, have low absenteeism and accident rates, and
are the most engaged of all workers when offered the chance to grow and advance on the job. Yet, because of ageism, employers constantly use age as a liability and set workers with decades of productive years ahead adrift.” (p.172). How our generation ages is very different to other generations, yet often we are stuck with the same beliefs, prejudices, stereotypes that result in ageism. An example of a brand new phenomenon is the “Grey Nomad” the retired generation who have departed from a quite life at home to seek out adventure, new knowledge and friendships on the road. The “grey nomad’ is all about a curious spirit and of course the know-how to stay on the road. I hope the profile, news and views in this edition, blow a fresh breath of air and disrupts the dust of ageism. — Cheers Gail
Quilting the buds of friendship FABRIC is transformed by talented quilters, and those who were lucky enough to catch the quilt show held at Upper Orara Hall over the June long weekend were treated to a glowing and dramatic display. With just eight members, all of them seniors, the tiny country group put on a magnificent display with about 50 colourful quilts as well as other examples of sewing and knitting. Visitors were particularly drawn to the work of Coffs Harbour
needlewoman Ann Finlay, whose handwork turned fabric into flowers with a huge quilt made from 26,500 half-inch hexagons as the centrepiece of her display. The middle of the quilt featured a bouquet of roses. Ann, who has been quilting for almost 30 years, says she loves her craft. “It is very addictive, you can’t stop,” Ann said. “Most of my work is hand work. I love sewing and I do a lot of embroidery.”
But she said she’s not sure what makes it so addictive. “I don’t go to clubs, I don’t smoke; my shoulders and back don’t allow me to garden and I don’t cook any more,” she said. “I used to read, but this is more rewarding, because you have something to show for it.” Ann said roses, baskets and swans were among her favourite motifs. Current group co-ordinator Val Ellem said for her, the group acted as therapy.
“I’m not terribly good, I go for the chatter,” Val said. “It’s not all quilts, a lot of people just do knitting or hand sewing. “You come with troubles and go home laughing. “It’s a small, informal group. “Some people come out from town because they love the Orara Valley so much.” The faces may have changed but the group has been meeting weekly for 21 years, with the late Janice Hunter credited as the original inspiration for
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on quilts to donate to charities for fundraising raffles, with three new quilts now ready to be donated.
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Truly vintage protest These people are prepared to fight for our future generations GOING gently into the good night is not an option for the Coffs Coast’s senior climate change warriors. Instead these upstanding citizens in their 60s and 70s are politely but firmly storming the barricades of the establishment, holding demonstrations and sit-ins, occupying politicians’ offices, blocking access to mine sites, locking themselves to gates and bulldozers and flooding the in-boxes of banking executives and investors with their objections to funding environmentally-damaging projects. They are united in their opposition to what they see as decisions which will be disastrous for the environment they cherish and for the future of their descendants. Included in their number are Coffs Coast Climate Action Group members Ron Ryan, Russell Chiffey, John Ross and Susan Doyle. The four senior Coffs Coast residents were among activists who refused to leave Federal MP Luke Hartsuyker’s office on June 5, until they were given an appointment with the National Party politician to discuss Indian company Adani’s proposal for a giant new coal mine in Queensland. The rally ended in the arrest of several of the activists, including grandmother and foundation action group member Susan Doyle, who was given an infringement notice and fined $350. Now she is planning to
support Queensland grandparents in their protest action against the coal mine in the Galilee Basin and the proposed expansion of the Abbot Point coal loader, which opponents say will contribute to destroying the Great Barrier Reef. Veteran environmentalist David Attenborough saif the reef could be gone in decades. “I’m concerned for the future of the planet,” Susan said. “I’ve got grandchildren and things will start to become difficult for them. “How could they consider building the world’s biggest coal mine – and near the Barrier Reef? “I’m very concerned about the lack of action from the government (on climate change). “I’ve worked in the solar industry and I know how easy (renewable energy) is. “With jobs, it is common sense that people working on one industry can be retrained in another and I feel the same about the car industry. “We need industry and I see people queuing up for expensive electric cars from overseas. “Instead of sitting and crying I took action. I went to non-violent direct action training. “The video of us being arrested went viral and the photos have been widely shared. “I don’t want personal publicity but I feel so strongly about it, that it’s fine.” Nurseryman, bookshop owner and long-time Landcare volunteer John Ross said he had been reading about climate
CONCERNED CITIZEN: Russell Chiffey, of the Coffs Coast Climate Action Group, was arrested at a protest at Federal Member for Cowper Luke Hartsuyker’s office in Coffs Harbour on Monday, June 6, 2017. PHOTO: KEAGAN ELDER
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The rally ended in the arrest of several of the activists, including grandmother and foundation action group member Susan Doyle... change for 40 years. John was among activists at the Maules Creek coal mine site who locked themselves onto gates and machinery to protest the mine and the destruction of bushland involved. “Taking action stops me from boiling over in anger about what is happening,” John said. “We seem to be ignoring massive changes. “The (political) devotion to digging things up and
selling them is mental. “There would be three to seven times as many jobs in deploying solar and wind, for the same investment.” John said the politicians’ figure of 10,000 future jobs at Adan’s proposed Carmichael Mine was wildly exaggerated and Adani’s own consultant had suggested less than 1500 jobs, many of which would probably be pulled from existing Hunter Valley coal mining workforces. “When the climate goes crazy we are all in trouble,” retired teacher Russell Chiffey said. “Natural disasters like the Victorian bushfires tend to draw attention, but of course people forget. “You have to make people take notice. “If people sit by and do nothing you lose your democracy.” “I’m a pretty slacko member and I don’t do too much,” said Rod Ryan,
self-described ‘eccentric old bastard’. “But there are too many dickheads in control and they are taking us in the wrong direction.” The meeting with Luke Hartsuyker which the Coffs Coast Climate
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The creative talent of a truly Australian star Gail Forrer
The multi-talented William McInnes has a particularly Australian take on ageing – he’s sending it up and out to sea! SERIOUSLY, Australian film and television actor and author William McInness makes and takes a very good joke. After recently re-watching “Dangerous Remedy” which featured his brilliant portrayal of a very nasty, corrupt Victorian cop, you could think otherwise. That particular show is about four years old, but I have to say that his more recent role as the selfish Matt Tivolli in The Time of Our Lives, kept up the mean theme. Still, as a journalist I’m rather fond of like-minded people and I couldn’t resist him as the feckless, thoughtful, sort of sensitive journalist in SeaChange, the huge success of this series, which ended 17 years ago, meant I wasn’t alone. Yes, William McInnes has been around a while.
I’m not getting into a wetsuit these days, I’m as big as a zeppelin,” he laughs.
He’s 53 this year and with a self-effacing sense of humour accepts that his body has undergone certain changes. “You can’t hide what you are,” he says with a tinge of bravado. McInnes is a big fellow – 6ft 3” (190cm) and solid, he had the sort of build that has a propensity to grow larger with age... “I’m not getting into a wetsuit these days, I’m as big as a zeppelin,” he laughs. And no matter what anyone says, he’s not going the way of the facelift. Even when he runs into a couple of funsters at one his book-signing events. “What happened to you?” one lady asked the
author. “You used to be so good looking.” “Well, I’ve gone down the river of life,” he replies. Then, the lady’s mum chimes in: “Well you’ve gone right out to sea,” she retorts. He liked their straightup sense of humour. Later on, he tells me, they all ended up sharing a cup of tea. This small encounter speaks volumes for his humour and also his appreciation of the authentic self. As one of Australia’s most successful actors, he hasn’t got any tickets on “hisself”. And that’s the sort of Aussie vernacular he uses to explain the world. He believes he gained sage advice from one of his lecturers at acting school. “He said to remember that acting was important, you were not.” McInnes has remembered that, anyway he reckons you wouldn’t last long if you weren’t the real deal.
DOWN TO EARTH: Australian film and television actor and author William McInnes with one of his many books. PHOTO: ALISTAIR BRIGHTMAN
“You can tell a pompous arse a mile away,” he says. As a tail-end baby boomer, McInnes has chronicled growing up in Australia during the 60s and 70s. His books paint the backyard, the classroom, the dad who ran as the local Labor candidate
along with the Queensland family life that included his four siblings. The books are popular, probably because of their honesty and down-to earth humour. For many they mirror their own lives. Besides, writing, acting and family life, McInnes says he takes an interest
in civic life, because you get the politicians you deserve and sometimes that can end up being a load of “clowns running the show”. However, he acknowledges that hard work and discipline are qualities behind a good politician, many of whom work long, hard hours.
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DANGEROUS TEAM: The stars of the telemovie Dangerous Remedy, from left, Maeve Dermody, Jeremy Sims, Susie Porter and William McInnes. PHOTO: ABC TV
and all in all, Australia is a good country. Yet, he recognises the necessity for every person to have access to health and education and knows that Australia is not perfect. “But we haven’t got a lot to complain about,” he says. In 2012, McInnes lost
his film-maker wife, Sarah Watts, to breast cancer. These days he says he and the kids, now young adults, stick to an annual holiday as the time to process their loss and make more memories, “It’s a time when we can hunker down
together,” he said.” “When you lose a mother, a wife, those are the moments you can be yourselves and have fun.” In terms of religion, he calls himself a “New Testament Lapsarian”. But his approach on life is very simple. “Don’t take yourself too seriously.”
THE HEART THROB: Actor and author William McInnes.
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70s happiest time to work Alison Houston
NEW research reveals that people aged over 70 are the happiest at work. The result will surprise many who see this as a well-earned time to put up their feet and relax, or just get off the treadmill and enjoy outside interests. But the report Happy workers: How satisfied are Australians at work?, conducted by Curtin University with Making Work Absolutely Human (mwah) and comprising 17,000 participants, reveals that while pay, job security and hours of work count, the job itself is paramount. “It’s what you do, how you are able to go about your work and who is
alongside you that matters the most when it comes to job satisfaction,” mwah CEO Rhonda Brighton-Hall told Seniors Newspaper Publications. Just over 60% of workers in their 70s (a sample size of 99) reported feeling very satisfied with their job overall, compared with only 24% of Gen Y, 28% of Gen X and 33% of Baby Boomers. Most workers in their 70s were working on a part-time basis – 70% part-time, 30% full-time. “Workers who continue on beyond the age of 70 are likely doing so not out of necessity but because they love what they are doing,” Rhonda said.
Without the stresses of raising a family, she said, many already had more free time and chose to continue working to “be productive and make a difference”. “We see ‘work’ as... the opportunity to use our hands, our minds, our strength, our creativity and sometimes even our hearts, to contribute to the community in which we live,” she stated. In some cases, she told Seniors, older participants had totally dismissed the idea of retiring, asking “Why would I retire, when there’s so much more to do?” “In short, they want to make a difference, and see their work as an important part of making
that difference,” Rhonda said. The fact that most of the over-70s worked part-time aligns with another of the survey’s findings, that satisfaction with hours of work increases up to 25 hours each week before dipping and rising again until it reaches 38 hours, after which it falls markedly. People who are able to do a little work from home each week tend to report higher levels of job satisfaction than those unable to do so. Baby Boomers (born 1946-64) report being happier working ‘for’ others in caring and community roles, or in the outdoors, such as agriculture. They prefer to work in small to
medium businesses rather than big ones, and the most important factors remain the type of work and who it is done with. In her foreward to the report, Rhonda stated: “We will spend a large part of our adult lives working – over 100,000 hours in some cases. So, if we will spend over 100,000 hours in some cases working, and almost one-third of Australians (29%) reported dissatisfaction with payment and working hours, what can businesses do to make workers happier? “When people feel valued, and included, they thrive, and give their best,” Rhonda said.
LOVING IT: Making Work Absolutely Human CEO Rhonda Brighton-Hall says over-70s are happy at work because they love what they are doing.
How would you make the world a better place? Alison Houston
EVERYONE should have to write their own epitaph at 50 to help them decide what they want to be remembered for. That’s just one of many ideas Xplore for Success founder and CEO Diana Ryall AM has to make this a better world in which to live, and to leave for our children and grandchildren. It’s this passion to make the world a better place which Diana said drives her and makes her one of the people over 70 who are Australia’s happiest workers. The managing director
of Apple Australia from 1997-2001 and former head of Chief Executive Women’s Talent Development Program, said she was fortunate to have always worked in areas she loved, from her earliest days as a computer science and maths teacher. She said she prized being part of the early days of the technological revolution and being at the forefront of supporting women’s push towards equality in the workplace. “My work is my passion,” Diana said. “That’s a true gift if you can work in something you love.”
However, she is realistic that many people have to work at a job they may never enjoy simply because they need the money. She said regardless of your job, it should not define your self-worth and you must have outside interests, whether family, environmental, sporting or cultural. “For me, every day is stimulating and inspiring. I love what I do, I just do it a little more slowly now,” Diana laughed. “One of the things that keeps me young and up-to-date is continuing to work and have that connection with people of
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different ages.” Her interest in gender equality has led her to look at other areas of equality, including the influence of race, disability, age and sexual identification in the workplace. While Australia has come a long way since she grew up under the White Australia Policy, she said there was no doubt a
privilege bias remained towards the young Caucasian male and old values of the five-day working week. “We need to truly embrace flexibility in our workplaces – whether it’s for young mums, dads, people with disabilities or health problems or older people,” Diana said. Everyone’s legacy to future generations will be
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different, but whether it’s working for a cause, parents minding grandchildren so their children can go to work and get ahead, or volunteering at charities and investing time in helping others. Diana said everyone, working or retired should think about what they are doing to leave Australia and the world a better place.
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Giving death new life People are now requesting a range of various burial styles Belinda Scott
THERE are ripples of change in the funerary business as the baby boomers, now entering retirement, begin adding their funeral wish lists to their last wills and testaments. Innovative methods of (legally) dealing with a dead body in first world countries now range from composting, liquefaction and creating fish bait to turning cremated ashes into a vinyl record which plays the person’s favourite songs. While local funeral directors say most Coffs Coast and Clarence residents still settle for traditional methods of disposal of their earthly remains, do-it-yourself funerals, interment at home and green burials are changing the face of the region’s death industry. Earlier this year Miindala, a volunteer loss and grief support group covering Coffs Harbour and Bellingen, acquired a Coolplate for
locals to use. This portable refrigeration unit is used to keep bodies at home before the funeral. Introducing the device, widely used in the Netherlands, Miindala co-ordinator Anna Bloemhard said research showed active involvement in preparing and keeping the body of a loved family member at home was healing and nurturing for all involved. Cremation is disputed for causing pollution by emitting dioxins and heavy metals like mercury, as well as an average 160kg of carbon dioxide, mostly from the coffin. The use of recycled cardboard and woven wicker coffins or even more simply, woven shrouds made of natural fibres, is intended to reduce the environmental impact of cremation. But local crematorium operators say recycled cardboard coffins are causing further problems, with the amount of glue involved making them less than green. Funeral
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director Victor Rullis said he had found the cardboard actually required a longer burning time than a normal coffin. It turns out that the simplest, oldest style of burial is not only the cheapest but the most sustainable method of dealing with human remains. Green burial has established a foothold in the region, with Lismore’s Bushland Cemetery having opened for burials in 2008. Part of Lismore’s Memorial Park Cemetery,
the Bushland Cemetery contains mature trees and includes prime koala habitat. Funerals in the bushland cemetery use cardboard or natural plantation wood coffins; the only grave markers are rocks and GPS co-ordinates and the area has been rehabilitated by TAFE students as a natural grassland environment and home for native wildlife as well as a final resting place for people. Natural burial sites like this offer
cheaper funerals for families because of reduced maintenance costs while preserving areas for plants and animals in perpetuity. Bellingen Shire Council, which has inherited four cemeteries from local churches, allows environmental burial, accepting both shroud burial and the use of cardboard coffins. Like other rural councils, Bellingen also permits burials on larger rural properties, with planning
permission. A spokeswoman for the council said she had seen an increase in requests for home burials in the past three years, and these could often be approved within 7-10 days. Home burial is not a decision to be taken lightly, as it establishes a private cemetery, which must be identified, fenced, maintained and provide access to the site in perpetuity, which could affect property values in the future.
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I love the locomotion Railway group set to ignite interest in trains once again Belinda Scott
THEY may not be making a big noise about it, but Glenreagh Mountain Railway Inc is steaming along quietly behind the scenes. Out at their Glenreagh West workshop, halfway between Grafton and Coffs Harbour, hard working members of the heritage railway group are hammering, sawing, screwing, cleaning, replacing and repairing as they work towards the day they can run railway vehicles on the lower section of the Glenreagh to Dorrigo rail line. You never know who you will find up to his elbows in engines and carriages if you knock on the door of the big shed when work is in progress. Today retired magistrate Peter Rheinberger and retired train driver Ray Gamble are among those hard at work. Colin is restoring a 1925 self-propelled rail motor and Ray is working
on the firebox of 1919, the group’s famous steam engine. The work is painstaking and meticulous and the scale involved daunting when Peter says he has been working on CPH 11 two days a week for two and a half years and estimates his 14 metre long rail motor will be finished and mobile some time in 2018. “It’s always been a hobby,” Peter said of the metalwork and woodwork involved in stripping and completely rebuilding the 92-year-old railway workhorse. Ray Gamble has to climb inside the giant firebox of the vintage 1878 steam locomotive for his current task, putting back the grate bars which keep air moving through the coals in the firebox, exactly like a huge slow combustion stove. The bars were removed so a specialist boiler welder could work on the steam engine’s rivets.
FULL STEAM AHEAD: Ray Gamble at work inside the steam locomotive’s firebox.
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trains around country NSW. “You don’t want to know about the injuries,” Ray said “You talk about it at work. It’s sad, but there is nothing you can do.” After he stepped down from his last cab to retire, Ray vowed he was never having anything to do with trains ever again. But niggling curiosity drew him to the GMR depot at Glenreagh West
and now he is back looking after trains. GMR committee member Col Sambrook said Ray’s role as operations manager was vital for GMR. “I understand what I am looking at,” Ray said. “Someone needs to know what needs doing.” Retirees are the lifeblood of the GMR and Colin Sambrook and other members of the GMR executive are on the hunt for more of them.
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“We need active volunteers,” Col said. “This is the best team I have worked with in 20 years. “Once we start running trains, people will come out of the woodwork, but we need them now.” GMR’s depot will be open for people to visit during the Glenreagh Timber Festival on July 30 and the members will also have a stall at the event.
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Kathy ageing energetically IN AUSTRALIA to promote her latest book Best Laid Plans, Australian-born British author Kathy Lette made sure her lipstick was perfect, her hair smooth and her smile in place as she entertained large audiences all over the country. A passionate feminist, she peppered her talk with jokes about women and their role in life (mostly putting up with men), and didn’t hold back on the bawdy humour. Her audiences really loved it. At 58, Kathy looks as young as she did on her previous Australian tour in 2003. She says she is “not glamorous” and loves nothing more than to live in her Birkenstocks, but it certainly belied the vision of her strutting in front of the microphone in a tight mini dress with hot pink heels. We asked her some questions about ageing so energetically and she replied in her peerless style. You are a passionate feminist and yet love make-up, perfume, bling – thoughts on the two going together hand-in-hand? There is nothing wrong with being a feminist who likes to stand on her own two stilettos. Feminism can also be about being feminine – if that floats your style boat. My fashion tends to be a little tongue-in-chic though. What do you think is ahead for today’s
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There is nothing wrong with being a feminist who likes to stand on her own two stilettos. Feminism can also be about being feminine” women of a certain age? For women, life is in two acts. The trick is to survive the interval. For the first time, women have their own money, own independence, plus HRT. Now that the President of France, Macron, is married to his former school teacher, well, older women have come into our own. What should the mature women be aware of, for example, like your daughter said, skirt (length) should match the face? Don’t use Botox or have face-lifts – men should just learn to read between our lines. I’m against cosmetic surgery. My mother told me never to pick my nose, especially from a catalogue. Just get a dimmer switch – greatest beauty aid known to womankind. Any tips to keep us relevant into our 60s, 70s, 80s and well beyond? Walk on the wild side occasionally – and by that I don’t just mean bushwalking. Yes, exercise is important, but I also mean swinging from a chandelier occasionally with a toy boy in one hand and a cocktail in the other. Fun is the best beauty aid. And laugh a lot. Laugh and the world laughs with you.
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Manager, Care + Support Services HELLO everyone Hello again for another month. I hope you are keeping well and warm now we are in the middle of winter. I read a lovely saying that ‘Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home’. Alan’s choice with his Home Care Package Alan receives a Home Care Package and was delighted to share a story of one of his recent social outings in which he was able to achieve one of his goals. Alan has wanted to remain connected with his community despite his health and fitness declining and needing the support of Clarence Care + Support. Fishing was identified as an important link to his friends and something he wanted to participate in again. Together with his case manager and support staff, Alan was able to formulate a plan. “It was nice to get out and do some of those blokey things for a change,” Alan said. Alan was even able to take his legal fish catch home and eat these for his dinner. It made the day even more special. For information on Home Care Packages, phone 6645 0400.
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DID YOU know that medicines have been around the world for thousands of years? In ancient times the ‘medicine man/woman’ would be the person to go to for relief from your aliments. They would provide herbs, potions and prayers to help heal any malady. Thankfully, practices today are more refined and we are privileged to have a health care system which provides safe and regulated medical advice and assistance. But this does not mean that you should not be aware of what medication you are being asked to take and the reasons for the use of this medication. Making a medicines list is a great way to keep all your information about the medications that you take in one location. A medication list can help: ■ You be aware of all the medication that you are currently taking. ■ Remind you how and when to take your medication. ■ Help your doctor or pharmacist check and review the medication you are taking.
■ Ensure your family and friends are aware of any medicine you are taking in case of an emergency. It is also very important to understand the medicines that you take regularly. ■ Ask the right questions: Get involved and asking your health care professional questions about your medication. Understanding what it does and why. ■ Ask the right people: Don’t rely on information from the internet and well meaning friends. Speak to trained health care professionals such as your doctor, nurse, chemist and pharmacy assistant. ■ Follow the right advice: Follow the instructions that are given from your health care professional and the instructions on the packaging of your medications. Don’t stop medications abruptly without seeking the correct advice. The NPS Medicinewise website has a lot of information about medicines and related health care advice. There is even a medicines app which may be suitable depending on your health conditions. www.nps.org.au/medicines
Who we are Community Connections a Priority at Mareeba, Maclean Mareeba Aged Care’s Community Engagement Programs ensure that out Residents live and enjoy life to the full in our community. Connecting with the community keeps residents active and engaged because good communities are made up of people of all ages. Regular shared moments between Mareeba Aged Care residents and our high school, primary and pre-school students see the young and old share moments, experiences and interests. “Our Intergenerational program is a very important part in maintaining the connection and the exchange of ideas between the young and old in our community,” Director of Nursing at Mareeba Aged Care Rachel Bennett said. Mareeba also sponsors a range of sporting and musical groups and challenges that provide great experiences for their residents. “Many of our residents enjoy going to events to
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see their grand children or nieces and nephews compete. Sponsoring the local Manta Rays Swimming Club, the Lower Clarence Rowing Club, the local eisteddfod, the local campdraft and others including the Maclean Pipes & Drums provides huge opportunities for shared moments between the generations. These events are an important part of our community life,” Rachel said.
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HANGING on to all your teeth until your dying day is a big one. Fortunately, our grandchildren won’t have the problems we did in our youth and will almost certainly be able to keep all their teeth into old age. I grew up in the era when a visit to the dentist either meant an extraction or a hole the size of the Grand Canyon drilled into a tooth which was then filled with poisonous silver amalgam. Now my grandchildren find my fillings a source of “have to look train wreck” horror. Every time they come close for a cuddle they
ask me to show them my “yukky, gross” fillings. I show them. It’s the perfect warning for them to pay attention to their oral hygiene. I do have all my own teeth and I’m not giving any of them up. Ever. On my last dentist visit I was delighted to come out of the chair without having to suffer any treatment. “It’s all about the environment you keep your teeth in,” my dentist told me and while I have been diligent about teeth cleaning all my adult life I have never considered their environment before. I think my dentist meant regular cleaning, conscientious flossing, consistent mouthwash and using those little
stick things to harden the gums. “And don’t tap your teeth,” the dentist told me as I was about to depart. Eh? Tapping the teeth? Who does that? Later I thought about it while I was tapping my teeth. It occurs usually when I am at the computer editing my work. I had not been aware of it before but now am I. So, as I look back over this amusing little column for editing purposes, I must make a deliberate effort to stop the teeth tapping. Now that I have pointed this out to you, it’s likely you will become aware of your own teeth tapping. If so, stop it. Now. It’s all about the environment.
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Festival set to entertain and excite THE 13th Annual Glenreagh Timber Festival will be held on Saturday, July 29 at the Recreation Grounds, Bridge St, Glenreagh from 8.30am-4.30pm. Woodchop will again be the feature of the 2017 Glenreagh Timber Festival. Other attractions include: State title wood chopping, woodwork demonstrations, post splitting (then later in the day the product is auctioned off), timber industry memorabilia, blacksmithing, show and shine, motorbikes and tractors, horse and carriage rides.
Also, be educated about our snakes by the expert himself from Steve’s Reptile World, Steve McEwan, whip cracking, live music and so much more. Glenreagh Mountain Railway site will be open for inspection for all railway enthusiasts out there, come along and see this beautiful piece of machinery and carriages being restored and ask questions. Approximately 60 market stalls will hold interests for the whole family. A wide variety of food and drinks will be available at the ground including great coffee
outlets. Lots of entertainment for adults and children. Plus a giant raffle, $2 a ticket or three for $5. Car parking will be plentiful. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children 15 years and under, with under 5s coming in for free. NOTE: There is NO eftpos facility on the grounds so to avoid disappointment, please bring along your cash for that something special you’re sure to find. For more information, email timber.festival @gmail.com or write to PO Box 5086 Glenreagh, NSW, 2450.
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When you volunteer at Lifeline, you don’t just give back to the community, you meet people and become part of a happy, close team. crisis is different, but in Lifeline’s terms, a crisis is “an individual reaction to an event or experience”. That experience could be grief or loss, physical or mental health problems, suicidal thoughts or behaviours,
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Adding value to ageing ACTIVE AGEING DR ALEX McHARG PhD HI, IT’S, Dr Mac. The beginning of the new financial year beckons and should be a time to reflect on not only money matters but also health and lifestyle. In this respect the term status quo comes to mind, which is an emotional bias; a preference for the current
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Keep men moving Tracey Johnstone
ARE you still working, retired, volunteering in the community or planning to travel, busy at home with grandchildren in your life? The 60s are a decade of change for many men, when the routines of the past can disappear and you may have a bit more time to do your own thing. How you spend your time has as much to do with your health as any
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other influences. So, keep moving with an activity at least 30 minutes a day. Maybe a walk or a bike ride, a game of golf, gardening, a hit of tennis – they’re all investments in your long-term mobility and energy levels. The range of opportunities open to you is far broader if you are in
good health. The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute men’s health group Foundation 49 have put together a To Do list of health checks for men who are into their 60th year. First up is, if you don’t have a GP, find one that you feel comfortable with discussing openly your health issues.
Set yourself a target of meeting with your GP at least once a year; maybe use your birthday as the date you make your annual appointment. Do a 60s health check list when checking with your GP: ■ Weight and waist measurement. ■ Blood pressure. ■ Cholesterol and glucose levels. ■ Eye checks, especially for glaucoma and cataracts. ■ Bowel cancer screening. ■ Flu and pneumonia shots. ■ Blood test for kidney and liver function. ■ Mental health – talk about any issues or concerns with your GP or a counsellor. ■ Discuss prostate health with your GP. Foundation 49 DIY tips for over 60 and over: ■ Keep physically and mentally active – play golf, tennis, undertake brisk walking or try cycling. Do Sudoku puzzles, crossword puzzles, play cards with your friends or sign up to Learn
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IT’S getting colder and the motivation to be active outside may be waning, but that’s no reason to be inactive. Heart Foundation’s Healthy Living manager Sheree Hughes reminds us that regular, moderate physical activity is great for your heart health. “It helps control risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and being overweight,” Ms Hughes said.“It’s never too late to start and get the benefits.” Remember, do everything in moderation, check with your doctor before you start any new exercise program and be active every day for at least 30 minutes. ■ Indoor Walking. At home stepping out indoors is easy to do. No gym clothing is required, just comfortable shoes. ■ Stairs Use the stairs around your home to walk up and down for 30 minutes. Use a climbing and descending pace that
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suits your fitness and balance. ■ Dancing Find a clear, level space in your lounge or even in the garage, turn on your favourite dances tunes and then start dancing like no one is watching. It’s fun and stress relieving.
■ Lunges You will never see your hallway in the same light again. ■ Cleaning I know, I know, it’s so much fun, but it has to be done, so why not make house cleaning benefit more than just the household.
■ Sweeping Lose the leaf blower and get hold of the old broom and sweep your driveway, tiles and pathway as a way to gently work your back and arms. For more active ideas: phone 1300 362 787 or heartfoundation.org.au/ active-living/get-active.
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Tips to help fight the winter blues THANK goodness we don’t suffer severe winters in Australia, but getting through the next three months can be tough for some seniors. The early morning and afternoon darkness can be depressing and affect the wellbeing, so it is wise to take some simple steps to avoid sinking into depression. ■ Keep things light by opening curtains and blinds and having shrubs and branches near windows well pruned. Just by enjoying more light in the home, the mood can be lifted. Getting up in the darkness for months can lead to depression in some seniors. Investing in a device that slowly allows the bedroom lights to brighten might be worth looking at. ■ While walking has been proven to help lift the mood and relieve stress, preliminary studies have shown that walking under bright lights (a walking machine in a brightly lit room) can improve social function and vitality. ■ While comfort food will temporarily lift the mood, and who doesn’t love rich stews, slow braises and
syrupy puddings? – try to eat well. Warm winter salads will bring some sunshine to the table. And watch portion control so you are not bogged down by a heavy stomach after a meal. ■ Viewing ageing as a positive rather than a negative and avoiding saying such as “my old bones hate the cold” will help. Thinking positive and enjoying the wisdom age has brought you will also steer you more contentedly through the cold months. ■ One of the most important pitfalls to avoid in winter is tucking up inside the house and avoiding going out. Keeping up social activities is essential. Just because it’s cold outside it is no excuse for letting friendships go, or missing out on your regular social activities. If you find you are suffering severe depression brought on by winter cold and darkness, seek help. Talking through your problems and sharing anxiety will automatically assist. Your GP is the first step.
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Manning up with some big style tips SALLY Mackinnon, a Melbourne-based men’s stylist, knows what are men need to do to stay stylish during this winter. She has a list of easy style tips that are very practical for men over 50 whether still working or retired and looking to dress for a more relaxed lifestyle. Best colours ■ Navy and grey are always very popular throughout the year, and remain
welcome colours in winter. ■ Deep burgundy red compliments the navy and grey and adds a little bit of warm colour to the wardrobe. Fabric and patterns ■ Keep the separates choices classic and tailored, such as trousers, jumpers and shirts. ■ You can have a lot of fun with outer garments like coats and blazers. Jumpers
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likely to be affected by depression or anxiety. ■ Incontinence is more prevalent than asthma (more than 2 million), anxiety disorders (2.3 million) and arthritis (3.1 million). ■ In 2010, the cost of incontinence, including the burden of disease, was estimated to be $42.9 billion ■ In 2010, the total productivity loss due to incontinence was $34.1 billion.
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Learn from a lucky bloke with these good tips towards a healthy heart knowledge he might just have saved himself having to go through two heart attacks at the age of 53 and then living with a pacemaker. Hugh is now 71. “In my earlier days I probably thought I was invincible,” Hugh said. “In 1998 I was running a business and I had some very bad health habits.” He started his day at 5am with a cigarette and a cup of coffee before
heading out to work on repairing whitegoods. Day-time eating was usually replaced with continuous cigarettes until he hit the burger place on the way home for a quick bite and then a home-cooked dinner. ★Don’t ignore the signs A week before the first heart attack he was surprised to find he was exhausted from lifting a heavy machine. On the weekend while he was moving house a chest
pain came on. But he kept going. “I got the sweats, the pins and needles, and started to realise this was a bit more than a hot day,” Hugh said. “I started to drive home, but then I pulled up on the side of the road and called triple zero.” He admits he ignored some very obvious warning signs. ★Quit smoking “After the time in intensive care I gave up
smoking.” Hugh is now working on getting her daughter to stop smoking. ★Get moving He’s started walking every day for at least an hour and includes climbing stairs in his daily regime. ★Improve your diet No more no eating during the day for Hugh. He now tries to eat regularly throughout the day and he has improved the type of food he eats.
★Reduce life’s stresses “I was living on stress, adrenaline and cigarettes,” Hugh said. Hugh is working hard to reduce his stresses and is confident enough now in his own health to advise his “uptight” son to do the same. “I suggest to any males I know with belly fat, they should get a GP to check their blood pressure and cholesterol,” Hugh said.
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Learn to listen and make you happy Helpful ways to paraphrase include “What I hear you saying is...” “It sounds like...” and “If I understand you right...” 2. Ask questions When appropriate, ask questions to encourage the other person to elaborate on his or her thoughts and feelings. Avoid jumping to conclusions about what the other person means. Instead, ask questions to clarify his or her meaning, such as, “When you say_____, do you mean_____”? 3. Express empathy If the other person voices negative feelings, strive to validate these feelings rather than questioning or defending against them. For example, if the speaker expresses frustration, try to consider why he or she feels that way, regardless of whether you think that feeling is justified or whether you would feel that way yourself were you in his or her position. 4. Use engaged body language Show that you are engaged and interested by making eye contact, nodding, facing the other person, and maintaining
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an open and relaxed body posture. Avoid attending to distractions in your environment or checking your phone. Be mindful of your facial expressions: Avoid expressions that might communicate disapproval or disgust. 5. Avoid judgment Your goal is to
understand the other person’s perspective and accept it for what it is, even if you disagree with it. Try not to interrupt with counter-arguments or mentally prepare a rebuttal while the other person is speaking. 6. Avoid giving advice Problem-solving is likely to be more effective after
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both conversation partners understand one another’s perspective and feel heard. Moving too quickly into advice-giving can be counter-productive. 7. Take turns After the other person has had a chance to speak and you have engaged in the active
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Just a reminder, to be mindful of fire risks caused by heaters and electric blankets, during the winter months. Please also ensure that you have checked your smoke alarms and that they are functioning effectively. You might also want to think about seeing your GP for a flu shot if you have not done so already. There are lots of nasty little bugs that come out at this time of year. The flu can quickly turn to pneumonia in older people or those whose health is compromised. Make sure you are as protected as you can be.
The conversation that followed was meaningful and informative, culminating in the agreement that we all need to be able to make choices about how we live-and die.
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listening steps above, ask if it’s okay for you to share your perspective. When sharing your perspective, express yourself as clearly as possible using “I” statements (“I feel overwhelmed when you don’t help out around the house”). Good listening!
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Longtime volunteer spiritual carer Sr. Anne Henson discussed ‘Spiritual Care’ - what it means and how we at SCCA care spiritually for our residents. Marian Grove resident Dympna Keough related her experience of looking after her husband at home until his death. The Mid North Coast Palliative Care team discussed their role in supporting those who need the service and what it entails, stressing the importance of making your choices known as well as having a strong advocate who knows what they are. Finally, SCCA Director of Mission Shane Carr talked about his time working in a hospice and what becomes important to those who are dying. He invited participants to tell the group what was important for them.
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LEARNING skills to listen and respond better to the conversations around you, whether it’s with your family member, friends, work colleagues or service provider, can make your life a lot happier. It’s a matter of practising some basic skills that use empathy and understanding. University of California researchers from the Greater Good Science Centre suggest we find about 10 minutes each week to practice these skills. ■ Find a quiet place where you can talk with a conversation partner without interruption or distraction. ■ Invite him or her to share what’s on his or her mind. ■ As he or she does so, use the following steps. ■ You don’t need to cover every step, but the more you do cover, the more effective this practice is likely to be. 1. Paraphrase Once the other person has finished expressing a thought, paraphrase what he or she said to make sure you understand and to show that you are paying attention.
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Pets and ageing: pet bereavement A NATIONAL hotline has been set up to connect people who have lost their pet with a trained counsellor who can help a person better cope with their loss. The service founder, People and Pets Veterinary Services’ Dr Michael O’Donoghue, believes grief associated with the loss of a pet is often misunderstood. He has found that people can grieve deeply the loss of their pet and for a long time. “Pet loss and grief is almost an unknown or unrecognised factor in society,” he said. “I think some people really get it and others just don’t get how people grieve intensely about their pets. “Often they are very close companions. “They can spend 24-hours-a-day with us and we become extremely well-attached to them. “When they die, there can be a huge hole in your life and you don’t get the same kind of support you would if a close family member died.” In comparison Dr O’Donoghue uses the example of the loss of a
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“They can spend 24 hours a day with us and we become extremely well-attached to them. family member where a person can grieve openly, often in the supportive company of relatives and friends. “With a pet you don’t have the same opportunity and people really don’t get that kind of bond that you have with your pet,” he added. “If you are living at home, you are so much more dependent on your pet. “They become a huge part of your life; your reason to get up in the morning to walk and feed the dog. “If your social network is limited, you really rely on a pet.” People can call the Pets and People Loss Counselling hotline, 1300 431 450, 24 hours a day and talk to a specialised pet loss counsellor about the loss
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of any kind of companion animal. Calls are answered by a receptionist, and if in working hours, it may be transferred to a counsellor. If a counsellor isn’t available, a message is sent to one and the counsellor will get back to
the person within 24 hours. Currently there are 10 service counsellors based across Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. “They are all professional counsellors so they charge a service fee which ranges from
$50 to $80 per hour,” Dr O’Donoghue said. “We also have some psychologists on board and they may be up to $200 per hour. “You can get a referral from your GP and you can claim the cost of that (service) through Medicare or sometimes
through private health insurance.” Dr O’Donoghue said a person can also set up a face-to-face meeting with one of these counsellors. For more information on the service and helpful tips on managing pet loss grief, go to www.petsand people.com.au.
Try the tango with your furry friend to ensure a long and healthy life. Dogs Queensland general manager Rob Harrison said there are many ways your dog can help you stay motivated in cooler months. “Dogs have a unique way to get us moving in winter, they need to be outside and keeping fit.”
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Do you have to lodge a tax return? I HAVE been retired now for nearly 20 years and widowed. I receive the Age Pension and dividends from a small share portfolio. Do I have to lodge a tax return? I don’t generate sufficient income to pay tax. I have previously lodged tax returns via an accountant to get a refund on the franking credits on my share portfolio. Is there a simpler way? Answer: Retirees who are eligible for the Seniors and Age Pensioners Tax offset and have rebatable income of less than $32,279 as a single (or $28,974 each if a member of a couple) are not obliged to lodge an annual tax return provided
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they meet these criteria and do not have the following circumstances.
You would be obliged to continue to submit annual tax returns if any of the following circumstances apply: ■ You receive income as a Pay-As-You-Go employee where tax was withheld. ■ You received reportable fringe benefits in the financial year. ■ You carried on a business as a self-employed person. ■ You received a distribution from a trust. ■ You received income from foreign employment, investments or pensions. ■ You have not claimed your private health insurance rebate and wish to do so. ■ You wish to claim tax deductions for donations
or eligible expenses. ■ You have made a capital gain in the current year or a loss in this year or earlier years that you wish to claim. ■ You own foreign assets worth more than $50,000 in Australian dollars. Other criteria requiring a tax return to be lodged would be: ■ If you made a personal contribution to superannuation and you are entitled to claim a tax deduction or receive the government co-contribution (for those under 71). ■ Or if you have received an Australian superannuation lump sum where there was an untaxed component or you
received a lump sum death benefit paid to you as a non-dependent. Assuming you do not fall into the above category and your income falls within the SAPTO limits, then you would not need to lodge a tax return. Dividends paid to shareholders by Australian resident companies are taxed under a system known as imputation. This is where the tax the company pays is imputed to the shareholders. The tax paid by the company is allocated to shareholders as franking credits attached to the dividends they receive – typically the tax credit is 30%. If you are not required
to lodge a tax return, you can claim a refund of the franking credits by lodging an “application for a refund of franking credits for individuals” with the ATO. You can lodge the form online, complete a paper form and submit the records over the phone or via post direct to the ATO. Application forms will be available after June 30. Processing of the refund typically takes two weeks for online or phone claims. Paper applications take up to 50 days to process. For information, go to www.ato.gov.au or phone 132 865. Any general advice in this story doesn’t take account of personal situations.
Here are real deals for genuine debt reduction BEING excluded from mainstream financial services doesn’t mean there is no avenue for finding help to your financial stress other than to pay a high price through shop-front lenders. Good Shepherd Microfinance (GSM) offers financial relief for low income earners through several programs that are underwritten by the National Australia Bank and state governments. About 30% of its flagship program, No Interest Loan Scheme, clients are seniors. Last year GSM helped 6900 senior clients deal with financial stress. A car breaking down, an unexpected household or medical bill, can all push a person or family into financial stress. Good Shepherd Microfinance’s acting chief executive officer Renee Hancock said that in Australia now there are a staggering two million people who are experiencing severe financial stress and another 10 million who are experiencing low-level financial stress. Of those, she said about three million are experiencing financial exclusion. “Many of those people are excluded from accessing mainstream financial services which means they can’t access a credit card, or a personal loan, they might find it difficult to access insurance products which is right for their needs. We call that financial exclusion,” Ms Hancock
said. “GSM provides affordable financial programs and services for people who are financially excluded.” NO INTEREST LOAN SCHEME NILS is a credit option. It’s a loan up to $1200 which can be used to purchase essential household items or services, such as whitegoods, medical expenses, laptops and education. The loan is not cash, instead it goes directly to the supplier. ■ Repayments work out to between $15 to $40 per fortnight over 12 to 18 months. Details go to www.nils.com.au. STEPUP LOAN SERVICES ■ This is a low-interest loan of up to $3000 that can be used for essential household goods and services.The rate is 5.99%. There are no other charges with the loan. GOOD INSURANCE ■ Essentials by AAI is offered as GSM founds clients often struggled to qualify for car insurance. ■ GSM has designed with Suncorp products that are suitable for people on low incomes and whose biggest barrier to purchasing insurance is often its cost. ■ The insurance is available for car and home contents cover. The premium can be paid fortnightly. GOOD MONEY ■ The Good Money stores offer many of the GSM products and services.
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■ The stores are located in Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. “We found that 70% of our clients were women. We realised there was a market gap as we weren’t reaching people who were not already seeing the Salvation Army or other community organisations,” Ms Hancock said. “These people felt that there were no affordable finance options available
and were using payday lenders or rent-to-buy companies. “Good Money was established about five years ago which was when those companies had shopfronts in the main streets of local communities. We set up something very similar to target people who weren’t using community services. What we found is that we now have a more even split between
male and females accessing our products through the Good Money stores.” The stores are funded by state governments and supported by National Australia Bank which has committed $130 million to GSM loan capital. “We do about $25 million in loans per year,” Ms Hancock said. GSM has partnered with 180 local community organisations which offer
the GSM products and services through 660 locations across Australia.Other services on offer from Good Shepherd are – ADDSUP SAVINGS PLAN ■ This plan encourages NILS and StepUP clients to develop positive, long-lasting savings habits. It encourages people to maintain their budgeting and savings measures after they’ve paid off their NILS or StepUP loans by matching their savings of $500, dollar for dollar. ■ When someone saves $500, NAB will match their savings dollar for dollar, so they have $1000. The money AddsUP clients save and the $500 from NAB can be spent any way they wish, enabling clients to define their own financial wellbeing. GOOD2GONOW ■ Good Shepherd Microfinance uses it buying power to give clients access to the best prices on energy efficient whitegoods, computers and other household appliances.Run in partnership with The Good Guys, Good2GoNow allows NILS and StepUP clients to save money and reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Clients receive free delivery on a selected range of products across Australia, including in regional and remote communities. Details go to www.goodshepherd microfinance.org.au.
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FINANCIAL LITERACY FEATURE
Finding the right debt rescue plan
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A smart money tool MOST of us struggle from time to time to manage our money, so when a free and easy-to-use tool comes our way, it’s well worth checking it out. ANZ’s Money Minded is a free, easy to use, online money management website. “ANZ has invested in financial literacy for many years, working on programs in the community,” ANZ senior manager of financial inclusion Michelle Commandeur said. “The programs are designed for people to build their money skills and confidence. “We have worked with the Smith Family and Benevolent Society NSW, and others who deliver face-to-face Money Minded workshops. “It’s not linked to any products or services that ANZ has.” The face-to-face program and online activities are available to anyone, not just to ANZ customers. There are eight
activities to be worked through. Each takes between 8-15 minutes. Users can save their progress if they want to stop at any time or come back and change some of the information they have used. The activities are: ■ 1. Know yourself – discover your attitude to money ■ 2. Spend wisely – identify needs, wants and spending leaks ■ 3. Clarify your goal – set smart goals ■ 4. Plan your spending – get started with budgeting ■ 5. Bank smart – get the right bank account ■ 6. Avoid dangerous debt – understand credit files and types of credit providers ■ 7. Watch out for credit cards – manage your credit card ■ 8. Plan for your future – get the most from your superannuation For more information on Money Minded, go to www.moneyminded. com.au.
FINANCE: ANZ’s Money Minded website has been created to help you build your skills, knowledge and confidence.
IF YOU’RE struggling with runaway debt, be careful who you turn to for help. There’s no shortage of “debt management” firms promising rapid solutions to overwhelming debt. Their services typically include bankruptcy advice, formal and informal debt agreements and debt consolidation. Others advertise “cleaning”, “repairing”, or “washing away” default listings on personal credit reports. For anyone battling high debt this can all sound very appealing. But our money watchdog ASIC has cautioned that debt management firms can pose significant risks to financially distressed consumers. One of the key issues is that these companies can charge high upfront fees for services that don’t always deliver much value. It may not be clear how much
you’ll pay, and ASIC warns “the promise is always more prominent than the price”. That’s a real worry because people facing spiralling debt can be extremely vulnerable to taking up unsuitable services or become victims of a predatory hard sell. A number of debt management firms have also been found to gild the lily when it comes to describing exactly what they do and how they can help. Just this month ASIC cracked down on several companies that had made false and misleading claims. One firm was advertising that its debt agreements were “government approved”. Yes, debt agreements and debt administrators are regulated but that doesn’t mean they’re approved by the government. Another firm’s website featured glowing customer testimonials, which it was unable to substantiate. These sorts of issues make it worthwhile approaching debt management firms with caution. Sure, some may be highly reputable but
you’ll still pay for their services, and that’s money that could potentially be put to better use paying down debt. The thing is, digging your way out of debt doesn’t have to come with a raft of fees and charges. A national network of financial counselling services is available that offer a free service. The big difference is that they don’t advertise an instant solution because frankly, there is no magic bullet to getting out of debt fast. If you’re struggling with debt, it’s critical to take early action. Speak to your bank or creditors and explain the situation – many will offer a repayment plan. Talk to the free ombudsman scheme before paying a fee to a debt management firm. And check out the website of Financial Counselling Australia or call the National Debt Hotline on 1800 007 007.
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HERE’S one woman’s story, which I’m sure will resonate with many other homeless woman. Janet (not her real name)met her future partnerin 2001. She is now early 60s. This is her story: He – let’s call him Jack – was charming with a ready smile. His politics leaned towards the left, always sticking up for the poor and less educated. He was the son of a single mother who had sacrificed everything to pay for his school fees and elocution lessons. In return, he had housed and practically clothed her since first receiving pay from his first job.
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He had married young and after an early divorce stayed close to his now adult children.
He was into the third decade of his second relationship, but it had soured (because, he said,
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of the partner’s lazy ways) many years before and he basically led a single life. The narrative held a tone of heart-warming angles and perfectly promoted his generous, caring profile. All was perfect – not for long. Janet was introduced to Jack through friends, a young couple who purchased a business from him. Initially all was well, in fact nearly too good to be true, and they were happy to make the introduction. But within 12 months, the relationship and business were showing major fault lines. On the other hand, her relationship with him was, she thought, flourishing. The couple told Janet their worries and asked her to take heed. But by that time, she was completely taken in by him and believed his versions of many stories. Ultimately, she learned they were not the first couple whose business dealings with him had faltered. Janet also watched as he parted with family members who didn’t see to eye with him. But she had met his mother and adult children and their families, who were decent enough to encourage her belief in his authenticity. After four years they moved in together onto his property. He didn’t work but explained he was a ‘businessman’ who
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looked for his own projects to make work. Of course, when the money ran out he noted that in many ways they were not ‘united’. She was a hard worker with her own weekly income and he struggled on alone. She loved him, she told him she would sell her home and in the meantime allow him to put his name on the account her wages went into. She said the money from the sale of her beachside unit could go straight to his mortgage – the money would pay for about a quarter of the mortgage. He promised to include her name on the family trust that held the property they lived on and not to worry, that if anything happened, the fact they lived together meant she was entitled to her share. Ultimately, her name wasn’t included on the trust document – he blamed this on the unreasonable cost it would incur. Four years later, the money from the sale of her house had gone and the bank wanted further payments. He had an affair and packed her belongings, paid for three months in a storage shed, walked into her office and put the storage receipt and keys to the shed on her desk. The same as many people he had done business with – he had gained their trust, taken
money and dumped them. She said even after that, she trusted him to give back her money and she didn’t have funds for solicitors anyway. In the early days, he kept her at bay with a few payments of $1000 and kept visiting her with promises. She was shattered. Eight years later, she rents, he lives on his same property, and she sees him around the area with other women. A relevant report on ‘The Conversation’ website noted the ABS did ask respondents if tactics were used to “prevent or control your behaviour with the intent to cause you emotional harm or fear”. This caveat is important as economic abuse, like other forms of intimate partner violence, is a pattern of behaviour that often starts with seemingly innocuous or caring behaviours. The report said of the 15.7% of women and 7.1% of men who had experienced economic abuse, the risk peaked between the ages of 40 and 49. In this age group, 20.9% of women and 10.3% of men reported economic abuse. If you think elder abuse might be affecting you or someone you know visit www.qld.gov.au/noexcuse forelderabuse or phone 1300 651 192 for help.
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Travel
Ski right into winter ★ Thredbo, NSW The name has been synonymous with Australian skiing for as long as an old Aussie snow-skier can remember. Fourteen chairlifts will get you to the top quickly and comfortably. ★ Mt. Buller, Victoria A three hour drive from Melbourne and a popular resort village. Great downhill runs and good for cross-country
skiers. ★ Perisher, NSW In the Kosciuszko National Park, this is a big one. Seven mountains, slopes for all levels from beginners to professionals. An extensive range of properties in the Perisher Valley let you choose from budget to super-fancy. ★ Queenstown, New Zealand The spectacular
beauty of Queenstown is more than worth the three hour flight. With modern chairlifts, big runs, four ski resorts, heart-stopping views. ★ Falls Creek, Victoria Good cross country skiing and home to Australia’s National Cross Country Ski Team but there’s more than just skiing here: street parties, fireworks and plenty of entertainment.
★ Charlotte Pass, NSW The highest resort in the Snowy Mountains and with the highest annual snowfall of any ski resort, this is a reliable one. No big crowds adds to its appeal. ★ Mt. Hutt, New Zealand An hour and a half drive from Christchurch gets you there. Good children’s facilities if you
want to take the grandkids. ★ Mt Ruapehu, North Island New Zealand In the North Island, this is a pretty alpine destination in a World Heritage National Park. More than 54 runs to explore. ★ Mt. Mawson, Tasmania Low cost, no crowds, the Mount Field National Park, an hour and a half drive from Hobart.
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Assistance for seniors A range of services on offer from check-in to departure MOST airlines will offer assistance to the senior, the elderly or the disabled. But you must request it at the time of making your booking. Services include assisting you from check-in to the departure gate by an airport wheelchair or a people-mover. You can also arrange for assistance at the arrivals gate to the baggage claim area. If you use your own mobility aid, you can arrange to have it taken at the departure gate for storage in the hold, and then you can be met with it at the arrivals gate. Depending on the airline, there are many services for the senior on board if requested during booking – including being given personal updates on flight information for the hard of hearing, having captions on the in-flight entertainment for the those with limited vision,
and even having menu items read out to you and packaged food items opened. Sydney Airpor has itts own Special assistance and Disability Access Facilitation Plan The primary purpose of the Disability Access Facilitation Plan is to advise passengers of: The service measures Sydney Airport has in place to ensure access for passengers with disabilities How passengers with a disability can best prepare for travel prior to arriving at the airport The measures in this plan aim to provide details on policies and approaches to enable access to each stage of the journey through Sydney Airport for passengers with a disability. Prior to arrival Airlines may have different guidelines for the carriage of people with
HELPING SENIORS: Brisbane International Airport is among the airports to add extra tra veller comfort.
reduced mobility and requirements for special assistance. Sydney Airport recommends that you speak to your airline at the time of your booking and check the airline’s website for its disability policies and procedures. It is also important to check if you require medical clearance in order to fly with a particular airline.
Sydney Airport recommends you always arrive with plenty of time prior to your flight departure. Your airline will advise you of the correct check-in time, or if in transit, minimum connection time requirements. Tactile ground surface indicators are used outside the terminal to provide the visually
impaired indication of any changes. Assistance with collection of bags, transfers or transport is not available. Sydney Airport recommends you speak with your airline for options of assistance they may offer. Special assistance requests for various airlines can be located via:
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Delight in a touch of French chic Phil Hawkes
MALAYSIA’S capital hasn’t always been known for its “chicness” to coin a phrase. It’s a great stopover on your way to somewhere else, in Europe or other parts of Asia, mainly for shopping at modern malls like KLCC, great local food and the vibrant night markets. However, so-called “fine dining” has largely been the province of the many luxury hotels which in recent times have sprouted like mushrooms after rain. And these hotels tend to be typically international on the one hand, or defiantly local on the other. Now there’s a touch of French sophistication in the air. After an extensive refurb, Le Meridien KL Sentral stands as an outpost of French civilisation in Asia. Located at the city’s transport hub, KL Sentral, the hotel has Gallic charm in its DNA, from the entrance and reception right through to the lobby-level pub/bistro, the special éclairs hand-made at the coffee bar and the contemporary European decor. In many ways, you could
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FRENCH CUISINE: Enjoy a delicious meal at Gastro Sentral, Le Meridien KL.
be arriving at a stylish Parisian destination. Executive chef Antoine Rodriguez from Bayonne presides over the oddly named Gastro Sentral (not a name I’d have chosen, but still...) and has contrived to combine traditional French bistro cuisine with Asian specialities. For example a variation of lobster mornay, or a tea-smoked duck salad. Live music, mostly soft
jazz accompanies the cheeses, wines and beers on offer. Now that France seems sure to remain in the EU, the friendly rivalry with neighbouring Italy will no doubt continue. Segue to the hotel’s 8th floor and you find yourself in Italy, Sardinia to be precise. Here, Chef de Cuisine Domenico Piras is active in the open kitchen, turning out such mouth-waterers as foie
gras risotto and the Italian Mediterranean version of bouillabaisse. No wonder this has been voted Kuala Lumpur’s best Italian restaurant. A stopover in KL on your way to just about anywhere ticks a lot of boxes, and it’s made easier by Air Asia X with daily flights from the Gold Coast Airport. Bon voyage! www.lemeridien.com/ kualalumpur
ARE YOU looking to buy that new caravan and head off around Australia. With caravanning becoming even more popular among young and old, it’s important to make sure that when you do decide to go caravanning you do it safely, as you don’t want to turn a great experience into a nightmare. Choosing the right caravan and tow vehicle can make towing a breeze or scare you from caravanning forever. If you have not towed before start off with a smaller compact caravan, there is no need for full bathrooms as most caravan parks have great facilities. Towing a caravan safely and comfortably requires skills that take time to acquire, starting small allows you to build up these skills before moving to a much larger van. Choosing a tow vehicle is also crucial to a great
caravanning experience. You should always tow with a vehicle that exceeds the requirements. Watch out for vehicles with large towing capacities that don’t take into account you loading up the vehicle. Quite often caravanners are towing illegally due to overloading. At Coffs Harbour Toyota we offer a full range of Toyota vehicles suited to towing applications including Hilux, Fortuner, Prado, Kluger, Landcruiser70, and Landcruiser 200 Series. It’s just up to you to choose the vehicle that suits your towing application. For more information, phone one of my team on (02) 6652 1933 and please choose wisely, don’t compromise and safe travelling. — Mark Van Rywsyk, General Manager, Coffs Harbour Toyota
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Happy camping at Kakadu KAKADU is predicting a rise in happy campers following the announcement that Flash Camp will return for a second season at the Cooinda Camping Ground from June 23 to September 21. Set in beautifully shady grounds, Flash Camp @ Kakadu offers bespoke bell tent accommodation in the heart of Kakadu National
Park – ideal for those seeking an effortless camping experience while exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Listed wilderness. Accommodation will include double and twin bell tents with spring-foam mattresses on pallet bases, quality bed linen, fresh towels, bamboo furniture, toiletries and Armadillo & Co rugs. Tents have power,
lighting and a fan, though nights are usually mild throughout the ‘winter’ season (18–20°C). Guests will also have access to the recently renovated communal toilet and shower facilities, barbecues, as well as a restaurant, bar and pools at the adjoining Cooinda Lodge. Cooinda is one of the
most convenient bases for touring Kakadu, with Yellow Water Cruises and Spirit of Kakadu Adventure tours operating from Cooinda. Warradjan Cultural Centre – a showcase for Kakadu’s indigenous culture and heritage – is just five minutes’ drive from the camp ground, and major tourist sites like Nourlangie, Anbangbang,
Twin Falls, Jim Jim and Gunlom are all within an easy drive. Cooinda Camping Ground is located next to Yellow Water Billabong, 30 minutes from Jabiru and just more than three hours’ drive from Darwin. Flash Camp @ Kakadu rates start at $140 per night. Visit: www.kakadutourism. com/accommodation or call (08) 8979 1500.
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Dreaming of dolphins Paradise for visitors and locals Shirley Sinclair
MOTHER and son arrived at the island resort in July 1993, booking a spot for three consecutive nights. She stayed her distance quietly at the back of all the fuss, allowing her young offspring to investigate hesitantly. The pair stayed away for the next three nights but on the fourth night the youngster returned on his own. He had been orphaned – he was alone at eight months of age. In poor condition and no doubt in survival mode, he charged headlong into the pod of inshore bottlenose dolphins in the shallows off Moreton Island and began feeding greedily on the free baitfish on offer. Blind Freddie could see Echo needed guidance. So the group’s older, calmer ‘grandfather’, thought to be partially blind, took the youngster under his flipper. He cared for the little nipper and they arrived at the jetty and left together each night. Wise Fred taught Echo how to hunt and catch his own food, which he was seen to do for the first time at age two. Staff slowly reduced Echo’s fish intake back to normal levels and he eventually became one of the fastest and best fish catchers of the group. Tangalooma Island Resort owner Brian Osborne outlines the story of young Echo in brochures for guests. Brian, who began watching the Tangalooma dolphins as a regular holidaymaker in the late 1970s with wife Betty and their family, tells how staff
WILD IN THE WATER: Try dolphin feeding at dusk.
broke dolphin care protocols to feed Echo until he was satisfied, in order to ensure his survival. Since the Osbornes bought the resort in December 1980, a procession of dolphin regulars have won their hearts – right from the first friendly aquatic mammal they called Beauty. Beauty came close enough to take the first fish from Betty’s hand in 1992. That affinity between the two set in motion today’s wild dolphin feeding program and care practices that are recognised as among the best in the world. Various members of the Moreton Bay pod return after sunset daily to the island jetty, showing off their dolphin antics and allowing visitors to hand-feed them. Beauty’s calves Bobo, Tinkerbell and Shadow, Tinkerbell’s children Tangles, Storm and
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TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT Tangalooma is on Moreton Island, a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane. Alternatively, take advantage of the new Premium Dolphin Feeding Day Cruise. Start your day with a cruise across the Moreton Bay marine park, explore the island on your choice of either a desert safari or marine discovery tour, enjoy your choice of eco ranger experiences and then finish off by hand feeding wild dolphins. Visit www.tangalooma.com. Phoenix and Shadow’s children Silhouette and Zephyr have joined the unique interaction in the past 25 years. And after dusk on a cool autumn Saturday, we are among the throng of hundreds of other wildlife lovers lining terraced seating on the well-lit jetty, ready to meet the current generation. The dorsalfins are clearly visible, dashing around the shallows. Eleven dolphins have decided to join us tonight. The moment has arrived. Orderly lines form behind each bucket spread out across the sandy beach. Only
10–15% of the dolphins’ daily intake is offered in the feeding sessions, using a type of high-fat herring. The amount of fish is strictly weighed and distributed in buckets according to the number of people registered for the feeding so as not to surpass daily intake limits for the dolphins. We are at the front of the first line closest to the jetty as cormorants and pelicans keep watchful eyes on the buckets for any spilled morsel. And we learn we will have the privilege of meeting 25-year-old Echo, now a gentle soul and
favourite among visitors, including tennis champion Roger Federer, whose photo with him hangs on the wall of the nearby Marine Education and Conservation Centre. Echo’s dorsal fin makes him easily distinguishable among the pod because of the “battle scars” from a documented encounter with a shark in 1996. The two women from the United Kingdom behind us can barely contain their excitement. They tell us they have waited 12 months since booking to be standing here, across the other side of the world, taking in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Staff members move down to the buckets, take out a fish and show us how it’s done. Having ensured we are wearing no sunscreen, insect repellent or moisturiser, we move to white buckets to wash our hands and lower arms in anti-bacterial wash. Each
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visitor is then brought down the beach to feed a fish to their particular dolphin – with resort photographers on standby to capture the moment. As we wade into the knee-deep water as clear as a swimming pool, the backlighting from the jetty makes Echo’s skin shine. Our guide, Paul, shows us how to hold the fish: by the tail so the spiky scales won’t get caught in the dolphin’s throat. We are shown how to bend down with the fish in the water in front of the dolphin. Echo slowly moves closer and ever-so-gently opens up, showing tiny teeth in his long U-shaped mouth, gladly accepting my offering. And in that moment, my “Little Sir Echo” speaks volumes for inter-species communication. No other thank you is necessary. The writer was a guest of Tangalooma Island Resort.
PHOTOS: SHIRLEY SINCLAIR
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What’s on
From festivals to films The top things to do in your region throughout June & July
JOURNALIST BELINDA SCOTT MID-WINTER is a wonderful time to enjoy indoor activities, but don’t forget to step outside for some of the region’s wonderful activities.
FESTIVALS
SAWTELL’S annual Chilli Festival will take over Sawtell’s First Avenue from 10am-4pm on July 1; Bello Winter Music Festival will take over Bellingen from July 6-9 with 90+ acts plus the Bello LeaF program of sustainability and environmental workshops, tours and forums; the rescheduled Orara Valley Fair will be held on Sunday, July 16; Kojak’s Festival of Social Bowls will take over Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club from July 22-29; the Winter Taste Woolgoolga Bar and Grill Festival will be held on Saturday, July 29 and the Glenreagh Timber Festival will take over Glenreagh Showground on Sunday, July 30. Whew.
2017 MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
ENJOY the freshest and funniest humour from Australia’s largest comedy
festival as comedians bring everything from stand-up to sketch, slapstick and song to Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Theatre on Saturday, July 1. Bookings at the Jetty Memorial Theatre website www.jettytheatre.com or phone 6648 4930.
GREYHOUND RACING CARNIVAL
DISHLICKERS will be chasing big prizes at Grafton Greyhound Racing Club’s major annual carnival from July 3-14, with six days of races, including a huge day of cups and finals on July 12.
JULY RACING CARNIVAL
GRAFTON’S major social event, the July Racing Carnival, will take place at the Clarence River Jockey Club from July 6-16, with racing, live music and fashions on the field. Westlawn Finance Prelude Day on July 6; Grafton Toyota South Grafton Cup Day on July 9; Grafton District Services Club Ramornie Handicap Day on July 12; Grafton Cup Day on July 13 and Maclean Cup Day on July 16. Live music, fashions on the field.
CLARENCE RIVER ARTS FESTIVAL
MACLEAN Showgrounds will host three days of art and craft for people of all
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ages with exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, markets, food, buskers and bands. Find everything from sculpture to fabric, jewellery to photography from July 7-9. Open from 9am Friday and Saturday and 9.30am Sunday.
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RELIVE 1970s Rollermania with the (now somewhat older) tartan-clad terrors from Scotland. Sing along with Les McKeown to Bye Bye Baby, Shang-A-Lang and Give a Little Love at the band’s C.ex Coffs concert at 8pm on Sunday, July 9.
WATCH WHALES
WINTER is whale watching season so grab a pair of binoculars and go looking for leviathans. Muttonbird Is, Woolgoolga Headland and Sawtell Headland are among favoured
land-based lookouts and Yamba’s Reel Time Charters and Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Dive are offering boat trips for closer encounters.
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WORK by John Bennett, Angela Tay and Jenni Catt is on show at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery from July 7 to August 17 and a retrospective exhibition from 28 years of Rotary Cartoon Awards is at the Bunker Cartoon Gallery until August 6.
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MELBOURNE Ballet Company presents a master class in cutting-edge contemporary ballet, with three works from Australia’s acclaimed choreographers. Dancers will take audiences on a journey filled with passion, emotion and athleticism
as they perform works by choreographers Timothy Harbour, Simon Hoy and Rani Luther at Jetty Memorial Theatre at 2pm and 7.30pm. On Sunday, July 9.
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NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE
India, her estranged parents Carl (David Wenham) and Julie (Sia Trokenheim) must unite to find her. Their journey takes them from coastal Auckland to the chaos of New Delhi and on to idyllic Himalayan villages where hash-smoking ex-pats are tight-lipped and local police unhelpful. This striking tale of reconciliation and unconventional adventure filled with spectacular vistas will be screened at Jetty Memorial Theatre on Thursday, July 27 at 10.30am; 1.30pm, 6pm.
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DUTCH violinist Andre Rieu’s Maastricht concert, with his famous 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, in celebration of his 30th year in music, will be screened at BBC Event Cinema in Coffs Harbour on July 29-30.
DOUG Anthony Allstars are bringing their Near Death Experience show to Grafton’s Saraton Theatre at 7.30pm on Sunday, July 16. Wracked by age and and illness, this irrepressible trio have no time to waste and their musical comedy is more wicked and dangerous than ever.
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Victim’s past holds buried secrets
A HOT summer. A shocking murder. A town of secrets, waiting to explode. A brooding, suspenseful and explosive debut that will grip you from the first page to the last. A beautiful young teacher has been murdered, her body found in the lake, strewn with red roses. Local policewoman Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock pushes to be assigned to the case, concealing the
fact that she knew the murdered woman in high school years before. But that’s not all Gemma’s trying to hide. As the investigation digs deeper into the victim’s past, other secrets threaten to come to light, secrets that were supposed to remain buried. The lake holds the key to solving the murder, but it also has the power to drag Gemma down into its dark depths. The Dark Lake is an addictive crime thriller, a
mesmerising account of one woman’s descent into deceit and madness, and a stunning debut that is already causing a stir around the world. Published by Allen & Unwin, The Dark Lake is available in June. RRP $32.99.
Looking for learnings and finding murderous intent BRIDESHEAD, bon-bons, cucumber sandwiches and now a murder. In the decadent world of Oxford University, c.1985, Pimms, punting and ball gowns are de rigeur. Ursula Flowerbutton, a studious country girl, arrives for her first term, anticipating nothing more sinister than days spent poring over history books and an invitation to a ball.
HISTORY AND MYSTERY: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.
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Family betrayal rips them apart BEFORE We Were Yours is a compelling, harrowing and utterly redemptive novel that reveals a family torn apart by a shocking betrayal. Based on real-life events of kidnap, illegal adoption and a corrupt orphanage, the fictional narrative brings alive deeply researched real-life events in the manner of Jodi Picoult and Caroline Overington. Born into a world of wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford appears to have it all. A loving daughter to her father, a US senator, with her own ambitious career as a lawyer and a handsome fiance waiting for her in Baltimore, she
has lived a charmed life. But when Avery returns to Aiken to help her father weather a health crisis and a political attack, a chance encounter with May Bonher, an elderly woman she’s never met before, leaves Avery deeply shaken. Avery’s decision to learn more about May’s life will take her on a journey through her family’s long-hidden history,
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illuminating the heart of Avery’s story. About the author Selected among Booklist’s Top 10 lists for two consecutive years, where she was called “quite simply, a master storyteller”, Lisa Wingate is known for weaving lyrical writing and unforgettable settings with elements of traditional storytelling, history and mystery. Lisa Wingate creates novels that Publisher’s Weekly calls “masterful” and Library Journal refers to as “a good option for fans of Nicholas Sparks”. Published by Harlequin, Before We Were Yours is available in June. RRP $29.99.
But when Ursula discovers a body, she’s caught up in a murder investigation. Determined to bag her first scoop for the famous student newspaper Cherwell, Ursula enlists the help of glamorous American student Nancy Feingold to unravel the case. From broken-hearted boyfriends to snobby
Sloanes, lovelorn librarians to dishy dons, no one is innocent. Bloomsbury Publishing. RRP $27.99.
Finally we get some answers for our gut YOUR guts have an astonishing degree of control over your mood, hunger and general health. Dr Michael Mosley’s The Clever Guts Diet is a book that celebrates this hugely under-rated organ and shows you what you need to do to keep it in prime condition. Best-selling author Dr Mosley reveals the latest research into the workings of the microbiome – the kilogram of alien bacteria that live in your gut – and takes a look at exactly what happens inside your stomach and intestines as you go about your daily life. He demonstrates how your gut communicates with your body and mind, and explains why your biome affects your weight, your health and even your happiness. With his renowned
aptitude for self-experimentation, Dr Mosley also delves into the science of his own digestive system; he trials a range of diets to ascertain their effects on body shape and blood sugar, and looks at the effects of prebiotics, probiotics and antibiotics. Filled with case studies and practical advice as well as delicious recipes for optimising your biome, The Clever Guts Diet will change how you see your body forever. The Clever Guts Diet includes: ■ How different diets affect your gut bacteria, your weight and your blood sugar levels ■ The definitive low-down on phytonutrients and why they are key to a happy gut ■ Why different people
react differently to the same foods ■ Why red wine and sauerkraut can be good for you ■ Why it’s better to have inefficient gut bacteria ■ Recipes and meal plans to suit YOUR microbiome devised by UK nutritionist Tanya Borowski ■ More than 20 recipes and an 8-page colour picture section Published by Simon and Schuster, The Clever Guts Diet is available in June. RRP $29.99.
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Live and let’s save Tips to stay warm
Make it low & slow CHEAP EATS, NO TRUFFLES CHRISTINE PERKIN SLOW cookers have come a long way since the ’70s when the first slow cookers were put on the shelves. You can still find the simple slow cooker with a dial that allows you to choose low or high temperatures only, these are very cost effective starting from $20 at supermarkets and large stores but you're going to want to see what's new in these time-saving appliances. The newer slow cookers now come with digital displays, timers and automatic shut-offs. You can program some of them to cook up to 24 hours in advance, and you can choose the cooking time in 30-minute increments, bear in mind
Korean Beef Ribs
that you will pay for the technology. Many recipes suggest searing the meat first before braising or tossing it into a stew, which allows more complex flavours to develop. The latest in slow cooking is the ability to sear meat in the slow cooker's container, which can save time and hassle. If you're using the right recipes for a slow cooker, regardless of the model you use, your meals should come out piping hot and delicious. Some of the most
delicious meals you can cook are lamb shanks, pulled pork, and soups. You will be glad you invested in a slow cooker, just make sure you check the different models and brands to purchase the most suitable one for you.
SLOW COOK KOREAN SHORT RIBS Ingredients 4 large beef short ribs 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp dried chilli flakes
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion, sliced ½ pear, finely grated ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup light soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 sliced red chillies, 2 green onions, finely sliced to garnish Serve with steamed rice Method Place beef short ribs into the crock and pour over all ingredients, turning to coat the ribs in the mixture. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
BE THRIFTY AND THRIVE NICKY NORMAN NOW that we’ve entered winter, how long before you surrender to your heater and have to turn it on? Let’s look at ways in which you can save money on your electricity bill, not just during cooler months but throughout the year with these simple tips. 1. Buy energy efficient devices and appliances. Check if there is a label like Energy Star or an energy class label. 2. Avoid the clothes dryer when you can. Dry wet items on a clothesline or only dry smaller items and hang out the rest. If you don’t have access to a clothesline, try not to overfill the dryer. 3. Turn off lights when you leave the room. This wastes power and money. 4. Computers can be set up to use the power saving modes. Enable ‘Sleep’ for desktops and ‘Hibernation’ for notebook PCs running Windows. Screen savers are not energy savers. Using a screen saver may use more energy than not
using one. 5. Change regular light bulbs to more efficient light bulbs. LED (lightemitting diode) or CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs use a lot less electricity and last a long time. They cost more than regular bulbs don’t change them all at once. 6. Turn off household appliances like TVs and computers at the wall, when not in use. You can waste hundreds of dollars a year leaving these on. 7. Try to use cold water in the washing machine. Top or front loader washing powders for cold water are available and clean clothes efficiently without hot water costs. 8. Check to see if you can get a better electricity contract with your provider or make payments based on average monthly cost. Direct Debit payments or paying online, can attract a small discount. 9. Grab a blanket, hot water bottle and some warm socks or sleepers in the evening. Only use an electric heater if needed or try a gas heater as an alternative. 10. Using a rug on tiled or timber floors helps to create warmth, also check that windows and doors are sealed.
Opinions on tap in local exhibition about hometown brewery GRAFTON Bitter, a famous-name beer from days gone by, has an ironic ring for many senior Grafton residents. Having a hometown brew and a hometown brewery, but losing both, has left a bitter taste on some local palates. Both sweet and sour memories of local brewing, tasting and ‘beer wars’ are on show in an exhibition at Grafton’s Schaeff sparer House Museum, where Clarence River Historical Society researcher Suzanne
Gibson has assembled records on the local version of the amber fluid stretching back more than 70 years. Interested visitors to the museum can trace the story of the Grafton Brewing Company from its incorporation in 1949, through becoming a public company in 1953 to its takeover by Tooheys in 1961 and the closure of the brewery in 1997. The Tooheys takeover saw Grafton beers phased out and replaced by Tooheys brands, but
production was vastly increased. At its height, the brewery directly employed almost 200 people and its closure was one of the major economic shocks that Grafton has weathered in the last 100 years. In 2012, Thunder Road Brewery began making Grafton beer in Melbourne, but it now appears to have vanished from most local outlets, although both Grafton Bitter and Grafton Gold appear on Thunder Road
VINTAGE DROP: Exhibits from the Clarence River Historical Society’s Grafton Beer exhibition. PHOTO: BELINDA SCOTT
Brewery’s list of heritage beers. So the ‘local drop’ has appeared, disappeared, re-appeared and faded into the shadows once
again. Today the old brewery site in North St is the home of Grafton Industrial Village, which houses multiple local enterprises,
including the Grafton U3A Men’s Shed. Grafton U3A Men’s Shed vice-president David Abrahams, who tasted the first nine-gallon keg of the original Grafton Bitter in 1951, also tasted the new drop in 2012. David said the original Grafton Bitter was “a beautiful beer” and the 2012 copy was “quite nice – a good beer”. He liked it enough to continue to buy it at the Grafton Golf Club and the Clocktower Hotel while it was available.
Get excited for July! Be sure to check back in with Seniors in July as we look at the latest in housing trends, investigate reverse mortgages, and set out to chase the sun with holiday destinations designed to help our readers to beat the winter blues. On the health front, we talk flu shots and herbal winter remedies, while at home in our living section we’ll find out how to keep our homes healthy and tidy to keep those
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Premier Hearing is a local Coffs Harbour hearing services provider owned by Gay Colreavy. Gay is a qualified Audiometrist holding a Practitioner’s authority issued by the Australian Government’s Office of Hearing Services. She is a member of the Australian College of Audiology and the Hearing Aid Audiometrist Society of Australia. Gay’s focus is on servicing her clients. Every client’s needs are individual. Gay says: “Whether it’s a simple hearing test, or a complex diagnostic assessment, or hearing aid fitting, I aim to give my clients the standard of service that I like to receive when I choose a health professional. Premier Hearing is all about providing the very best in hearing care. Hearing impairment affects sufferer’s quality of life, but it needn’t.”
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