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Blast off into the joys of technology GREETINGS friends.

This month our national genius Dr Karl lights up our front page with an expression that shouts: ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ and we have taken up the challenge by providing a practical, plentiful and entertaining list of tech and science stories.

Scientific inventions are travelling at such a super-sonic speed that I don’t think it’s too far-fetched to suggest that one day in the not too distant future, we could be flying not only to the moon, but taking trips throughout the galaxy.

Yet, despite the prevalence of modern technology the mention of robots, rockets, apps and Apple can sometimes provoke a nervous response something like: ‘Stop the world, I want to get off’. Nevertheless, a read of our interview with Dr Karl and his reminder of life-enhancing inventions, may well prompt a change of attitude and a moment of gratitude.

For instance, Dr Karl

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describes a very different (and painful) life before anaesthesia. Anaesthesia was first introduced to Australia in the late 1800s, and was by all accounts, particularly unpleasant in its early forms. However over the next decades, anaesthesia techniques and technologies were refined, and by the 1970s it had advanced almost to the level we experience today.

Thank goodness for that!

On our Online page (p12), you will also find a list of apps (short for applications) that could well reduce some daily pain or at least anxiety.

Just imagine life with the Find My Car app, you could possibly find yourself free from the

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Just imagine life with the Find My Car app, you could possibly find yourself free from the totally scary ‘my car has been stolen’ moment totally scary ‘my car has been stolen’ moment, instead you would rather proudly and confidently locate its precise spot in the shopping centre car park; or how about the app that guides you to your the keys, you know the ones you have just put down, but can’t quite remember where. These wonderful applications are available on your mobile phone, and yes, there is an app to find your phone!

In this edition you can read how creativity flourishes in the fertile minds of some local residents. A natural instinct to live life large and for the good of the

planet has seen Hec Goodall - whether in the ocean or on the ground involve himself in numerous life-sustaining projects. Even major surgery has not stopped Hec’s positive take on life and his desire to share his goodwill and talent with others.

Talking of creativity, the article below points to an upcoming performance, at The Jetty Memorial Theatre, from one of my all time favourite acts, The Doug Anthony Allstars.

Great theatre, great show in a local area has to make you feel good.

We also present a range entertainment and travel stories and thanks to you dear readers, pages full of community notes.

I trust you enjoy the read.

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The Doug Anthony All Stars are undoubtedly one of Australia’s finest and most original comedic acts. DAAS’ darkly anarchic, revolutionary approach to comedy captured the zeitgeist of the ‘80s and ‘90s. The trio behind the comedy – Tim Ferguson, Paul McDermott and Richard Fidler – began busking on the streets of Canberra in the early 1980s.

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AS the Australian Summer comes to a close, Doug Anthony Allstars send their royal greetings from the ever bleak and wet Scotland where they are currently whipping Edinburgh Fringe Festival goers into a frenzy not at all diminished by 25 years off the Edinburgh circuit.

To celebrate their huge success in Edinburgh and London, the tour de force that is DAAS will stage their new show ‘Near Death Experience’ at Coffs Harbour Jetty Memorial Theatre on

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Life is still a sea of laughter Belinda Scott

HIS real name is Stanley, but everyone knows him as Hec. He will turn 90 in six months but he has no intention of slowing down and he firmly believes laughter is the best medicine.

A living treasure in the world of marine animal care and the founder of the only dolphinarium in NSW, Coffs Harbour’s Dolphin Marine Magic, Hec Goodall pioneered many aspects of the collection, rescue and care of marine animals.

His experience in moving marine mammals from the wild to thrive in a marine zoo environment was sought for a recent international project to save the last of the freshwater dolphins in the polluted Mekong River.

Bureaucratic hurdles and politics in the six nations which share the river neutered the project, designed to move the dolphins to an unpolluted, fenced section of one of the Mekong’s tributaries, but Hec is philosophical – not all battles are winnable, but you have to keep fighting.

The cartoonist, campaigner, conservationist, tourism promoter, researcher, painter and community activist who will celebrate his 90th birthday on August 18, has also recently joined a local community art project.

Hec is among the artists turning Coffs Harbour traffic control signal boxes into colourful works of art.

Born on Philip Island in Victoria, one of Hec’s

early adventures saw him save the remains of the figurehead of the three-masted schooner the SS Speke, wrecked off Philip Island in 1905.

As a schoolboy, Hec rescued what was left of the figurehead not from the water, but from the flourishing weeds in the garden of wealthy industrialist William Thompson, the co-founder of the successful Cyclone company.

Hec helped to have the figurehead repaired and put on public display and it is now a feature of the island’s museum.

Hec has worn many hats in his 89 years and he still wears them lightly, in spite of a recent brush with the operating theatre. Complications following the fitting of a pacemaker saw him rushed back to hospital over the new year but he has already turned his life-threatening experience into a series of thoroughly politically incorrect cartoons on embarrassing procedures, forthright nurses and fumbling doctors.

Even the animals are close by as he recuperates, with Hec’s desk awash with cartoons to be auctioned at fundraisers and plans and drawings for a new marine mammal hospital and sanctuary he is campaigning to have constructed locally.

The battery-operated rabbit perched on one corner of his desk is a gift for a three-year-old friend who shares Hec’s love for the natural world – and for a good joke.

GOING STRONG: Hec the cartoonist, campaigner, conservationist, tourism promoter, researcher, painter and community activist.

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TECHNOLOGY is ever evolving, impacting on every aspect of our day to day lives.

A hundred years ago, the only screen the average Aussie was likely to see was at the local cinema. These days, many of us hold screens in our hands, with access to almost unlimited information and entertainment. Times sure are a changing. In the past century, technology has made huge advancements in every area; changing almost every aspect of the way we live.

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, science commentator, author and currently the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at Sydney University, says advancements in technology have been extraordinary over the past 100 years.

“There are some innovations that have had huge implications such as

WHAT ARE WE DOING ONLINE? SENIORS AND TECHNOLOGY ■ Email is the most common online activity for older Australians, with 76% using email.

■ More than 50% of older internet users perform banking transactions online.

■ 43% of internet users aged 65 and over accessed the internet to engage with social media.

■ 23% of older Australians used communication apps such as Skype or Facebook Messenger to stay in touch with others online.

■ 15% accessed government services, and health and medical information online. clean drinking water, and medical innovations such as anaesthetics, antibiotics and vaccinations,” Dr Kruszelnicki says.

“These are things that can mean the difference between life and death.”

Many people in younger generations see vaccinations as commonplace, but community vaccination didn’t begin in Australia until 1932.

Life before anaesthesia was very different too (and very painful) for Australians. Introduced to

Australia in the late 1800s, anaesthesia was particularly unpleasant in its early forms. However, over the following decades, anaesthesia techniques and technologies were refined, and by the 1960s and ’70s it had advanced almost to the level of comfort we experience today.

“Glasses are another huge technological advancement –those bits of transparent rock that we wear are particularly important to people over 70,” Dr Kruszelnicki says.

“Hearing aids too have become vitally important.

“For many people, especially seniors, inventions such as glasses or hearing aids are not just important because of the physical implications.

“They also have huge social implications. A person who cannot see or hear very well – or at all – often loses their independence and becomes isolated.”

Transport too has advanced in leaps and

bounds over the past century. Road transport has moved from the horse and buggy to revolutionary cars, motorbikes and rail travel. International travel too has progressed to the point that jumping on plane to some far off destination is now an everyday occurrence – not the months of travel faced by people 100 years ago.”

Perhaps the technological advancement that has had the biggest impact – certainly it has garnered

the most attention – is the invention and advancement of the internet and communication technologies.

“The smartphone has had an enormous impact,” Dr Kruszelnicki says.

“Depending on how you use it, that little screen you hold in your hand or keep in your bag can be a notepad, a calendar, a diary, a dictionary… the list goes on. It can keep you in touch with family and friends around the world, and give you access to information such as news and weather.

“Those little devices have changed everything.”

However, smartphones and the associated technology isn’t always user friendly, particularly for seniors. In his blog ‘Does Google Hate Old People?’, People for Internet Responsibility co-founder, and internet and technology commentator Lauren Weinstein points out that

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TECH TIMELINE 1917 vs 2017 1917: Kitchen technologies were basic. Refrigeration for home use was still a way off; most homes had iceboxes. Washing was done by hand, toasters and kettles were non-existent, and stoves were fire fuelled.

2017: Almost every home in Australia has a fridge, a stove and oven that starts with the flick of a switch, and appliances such as kettles, toasters – even coffee machines – are commonplace 1917: It took over three months to travel from London to Australia.

2017: You can fly from London to Australia in less than a day.

1917: Cars were only just gaining traction for the average Aussie (in particular the Ford T Model) taking over from the horse and buggy. In 1917, 15,000 automobiles were brought into Australia.

2017: The majority of Australians drive and own vehicles of some description. More than one million new cars were sold in Australia last year.

1917: The major tech invention in 1917 was the toggle light switch.

2017: Dr Kruszelnicki says the cutting edge today is CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, which enables us to reprogram life as we know it (you’re all online, dear readers, so you can Google it). factors such as font size, screen contrast and use of white space can make usage difficult for seniors (how many of us have become frustrated with those tiny words, or buttons the size of a pinhead?).

Despite the challenges, Australian seniors have

embraced new technologies with gusto according to the report ‘Digital lives of older Australians’ from the Australian Communications and Media Authority, almost 80% of Australians aged 65 and over are connected online.

The majority of these users go online at least once a day.

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years in a country town, into the city and into adulthood.

A slow and careful writer, Julia said she changed her style to write The Midnight Pianist, intending it as a

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We are a community of more than 355 residents; 170 staff (in teams of Care and Clinical, Lifestyles, Administration, Hotel Services, Catering, Grounds and Maintenance); and a host of amazing volunteers, without whom our lives would be less bright.

Enough people for a village you say? Well funny you should say that because that’s just what we are. We laugh together at the Grove Café, worship and remember together at Our Lady of the Way Chapel, celebrate together on special occasions and above all, we care for each other.

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IF Julia Osborne was a food, she would be a complex spice mix.

The Nambucca Heads based author and artist is a mix of peppery and mild, tangy and tart.

She thinks people who don’t join social media are missing out on the modern world, but she likes to live in old houses and has renovated three in order to restore their original features.

She is keen to publicise her work, but is fiercely protective about privacy.

“I don’t want to be a predator who copies people into her writing,” she said.

She travels widely, but does not own a car; has lived for years in the country but thinks of her self as a city girl.

A sharp observer, she can be very funny about some of the reactions to her work.

At one literary event, a reader of her story Dogs, said, “you must have shot

dogs yourself to be able to write that”.

“I wish I’d been quick enough to say; ‘wait until I write about a murder’,” Julia said with a wicked grin.

One of her favourites was the reader of one story who complained of “foul language and explicit sex” to a puzzled Julia, who said there was actually very little sex in the piece, but one hilariously vulgar character.

“That’s terrific - can I put it on my website?”, was Julia’s response. And she did.

“I read a lot of erotic fiction which is technical and boring,” said the author, who found it was fun to write sex scenes from a man’s point of view in her self-published novel Falling Glass.

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the book, causing librarians to shift it into the adult section.

Older readers relish the 1960s setting, as well as the nostalgia of a childhood in an Australian country town.

“I hadn’t intended to write Playing with Keys,” Julia said.

“I spent several months entertaining myself with writing letters in different voices.”

She found she had the bones of a sequel and Playing with Keys was published in 2016.

Readers still wanted more, so she has written a third book, Song for Emilia, which is now with the publishers and due in book shops some time this year.

Many of Julia Osborne’s short stories and plays have been published in periodicals or produced on radio. At one point she had stories in both literary quarterly Meanjin and lad’s mag Penthouse, at the same time.

The Midnight Pianist and Playing with Keys are available through bookshops and libraries and are as e-books.

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Cafe is a hidden gem for residents and the locals Belinda Scott

sculpture garden and the Mater Christi nursing home as well as offices, roads, walkways and extensive outdoor areas.

Without a doubt the most popular recent addition is The Grove cafe, an indoor/outdoor eatery and coffee stop which is open to the public as well as to residents and staff of the village and nursing home.

The Grove offers simple lunches; morning and afternoon teas, ice creams, snacks, cold

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drinks and a selection of coffees and teas.

It has daily blackboard specials, cakes, muffins and biscuits.

But just as importantly it offers a social centre with friendly faces behind the counter and across the table; a destination for a walk for locals and residents and an

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CAFE culture is not the first thing you expect to find in a retirement village, but Toormina’s Marian Grove has coffee firmly front and centre with The Grove cafe.

The sprawling village of retirement units operated

by Sawtell Catholic Care of the Aged has become a mini township as it has grown and developed over the years.

It now includes an activities centre, Our Lady of the Way chapel, a

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“It’s very accessible there’s no passing traffic, no noise,” cafe supervisor Kerrie said.

In spite of the quiet location, she said things could get very busy, especially around late mornings and it was popular for lunch parties.

“There are only two of us to run it and the facilities are small, so we can only book up to 12 people for a birthday lunch, otherwise people have to wait too long for their meal,” she said Even before the cafe opened, Kerrie had a special interest in Marian Grove.

Her widowed mother, who has very limited vision, has been a resident for five years and Kerrie sees her every day.

She said her mother loved to get out of her unit and visit The Grove Cafe.

The cafe is open 9am to 3pm Monday to Saturday, there is ample parking and toilets are nearby.

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EASY DOES IT: Apps for everything you need, all at your wi-fi-connected fingertips.

iPhone app on another device, it will track and show on a map the location of your iPhone.

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Enter the address you need and then follow the bouncing blue button on the screen.

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The video option can be activated when already on a call.

■ Skype Skype can be used on computers, iPhones and most android phones,

Kindle, iPads and some android tablets, on Apple and android watches, and even on your TV. It’s a free video and call service for Skype registered users.

Registering is simple, you just need to select a user name that is unique.

While Skype to Skype is free, sending SMS texts or making calls to mobiles or landlines needs a credit or subscription with Skype.

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MUSIC You can give up buying CDs and get connected on these free music apps which works on phones, tablets and desktops. Pandora and Spotify are just two of the options available.

Once the app is downloaded you can search for music release by song, album, artist, label, genre, mood, activity, or friend.

Then, you can play whatever you like wherever you are at whatever time suits you To avoid the advertisements that are played regularly, you can subscribe to an upgraded service for a cost.

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HERE are just a few helpful apps that you can download for free or at a cost; just remember you need, most of the time, to be wifi connected to use them.

■ Find my car You can cease the pain of trying to find your lost car in the carpark with this app. (Alternatively, it may be helpful to take an iPhone photo of where you have parked which shows the floor number and colour, and the parking space number).

You need an active internet connection to access the data and the Location Services option in settings. The App uses GPS location services.

■ Find my mobile phone Mislaid your mobile phone again? There are apps and phone settings to help you find your phone.

If you own an iPhone the easiest way to find where you have left it is to set up your phone for this service. Go to the home screen. Select Settings and then iCloud. Scroll to the bottom and tap Find My iPhone. Slide to turn on Find My iPhone and do the same for Send Last Location. You may need to sign in using your Apple ID. Once you log into iCloud or the Find My

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They’ve been around for a while, but no one seems to have been spruiking this opportunity, at least not loudly.

These Basic Bank Accounts are available from the following banks: ANZ, Bank Australia, Bank of Melbourne, Bank of SA, Bendigo, Citibank, Commonwealth, NAB, St George, Suncorp and Westpac.

ABA’s executive director for retail policy, Diane Tate, said there are eligibility requirements attached to most of these

accounts. “They are for people receiving a government pension or a Seniors Healthcare Card or that sort kind of thing,” Ms Tate said.

“It’s for people on lower incomes and for older Australians.”

The Basic Bank Account has no accounting keeping fees, free monthly statements, a debit card attached, fee-free use of your bank’s ATM services plus other advantages.

“These have been made available as the banking industry believes that banking needs to be made accessible for all Australians.

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For anyone having trouble managing their money, the ABA recommends the use of the Money Smart website, www.moneysmart .gov .au.

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To find out specific information on the Basic Bank Accounts, your eligibility, the account restrictions and whether this type of account is best for you, you need to visit your bank branch.

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Manager, Care + Support Services HELLO to everyone.

New funding for the Far North Coast.

I am happy to say that Clarence Care + Support has been successful in attaining 10 new packages for people over 65 years or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 50 years.

These are called Short Term Restorative Care Packages.

The main aim of these packages is to assist people living at home over an 8 week program to prevent or slowdown difficulties older people are having completing everyday tasks.

It aims to improve wellbeing and independence and delay or reverse the need to go in to long term care.

To be eligible you will need to have an Aged Care Assessment completed.

This can be organised through contacting My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.

Remember there are a range of services available depending on your level of need.

They start at basic level such as house cleaning or yard maintenance.

Or you may need some home modifications completed to make your home safer and easier to get around.

I encourage people to look at getting some support early as it is known that this will maintain you at home for longer.

Do not wait until you have a health crisis such as a fall and injure yourself.

You do not need to be referred by your GP or health professional for aged care services.

My Aged Care will send out an assessor if required.

Our Health Check columns encourage people to look after themselves, however if you need some extra support contact My Aged Care or our service on 6645 0400.

Our team are happy to assist.

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LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR FEET

Our feet are really important, but for many of us are easily overlooked.

How often do you put up with sore, aching and painful feet?

If you are over the age of 60 or have chronic health conditions, good foot care is even more important.

So what can you do?

EIGHT WAYS TO HELP YOUR FEET

■ 1. Check your feet and toes daily for red spots, sores, cracks and cuts. Check any swelling, infections and the condition of your toenails.

■ 2. Wash your feet daily and dry well, especially between the toes.

■ 3. Use moisturising cream to keep the skin soft and supple.

■ 4. Keep your nails trimmed. Never cut into the corners of your toenails.

■ 5. Ensure you wear shoes that fit properly .

■ 6. Protect your feet from hot and cold extremes.

■ 7. Use sunscreen on the top of your feet when out.

■ 8. Seek specialist advice when dealing with corns, calluses and bunions.

If you are having trouble looking after your feet you are not alone.

Foot care problems tend to happen when you become less mobile, have trouble bending down or when your eyesight is poorer.

So, when in doubt get it checked out.

Professional staff for a caring community MULTI award winning Mareeba Aged Care in Maclean prides itself on the highest quality of care services in the region.

We have a strong regional history and deep connections within the Clarence Valley community.

Our caring and family-run aged care facility provides state-of-the-art accommodation and amenities in beautiful surroundings.

At Mareeba, you will find private rooms and suites all with their own bathrooms, many with kitchenettes, there are large airy communal areas and beautiful leafy, landscaped outdoor spaces.

As one of the largest employers in the Clarence Valley, Mareeba recognises the importance of education and training. Mareeba partners with all levels of education and has links to local schools, universities and colleges.

Mareeba provides support to staff wishing to improve their qualifications, employs its own highly

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qualified educator and provides post-graduate programs for those who have completed TAFE and university courses.

We also have an exciting intergenerational program bringing the young in our community and the “not so young” together in meaningful connections to share experiences.

“Our highly trained and wonderful staff look after our residents with professionalism and commitment,” Mareeba Aged Care Director of Nursing Rachel Bennett said.

“We have an outstanding activities and community engagement program which makes living at Mareeba a most enjoyable experience.

“Mareeba is a happy and vibrant place where family and friends are always welcome.

“They are an important part of the Mareeba community.”

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Our attitude to life and the stuff we encounter from our past, present and future, plays a huge effect on our headspace, physical and emotional wellbeing. If you can see and understand something for what it really was, is, or might be, then your less reactive mindset, minus your preconceived assumptions and Groundhog Day reactions, can provide space for you to seek happiness and contentment in all that is already around you.

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Technology aids eye care

OFTEN people who visit the optometrist expect to be prescribed glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision but a visit to the optometrist is so much more than that.

With the latest scanning and imaging equipment in optometric practices, eye diseases can often be detected early enough to receive treatment to reduce the risk of vision loss and blindness.

Advances in optical coherence tomography software and technology, specifically in the areas of resolution and scan depth, help eye care providers collect more information and, ultimately, deliver better patient care.

An optical coherence tomography scan (commonly referred to as an OCT scan) is the latest advancement in imaging technology.

Similar to ultrasound, this diagnostic technique employs light rather than sound waves to achieve higher resolution pictures of the structural layers of the back of the eye.

“This new equipment has revolutionised the way we examine eyes,” Eyecare Plus optometrist

Dale Rolfe said.

“It is a large investment but the added information and the detection of early signs of glaucoma and macular degeneration make this very worthwhile.”

Today most Eyecare Plus practices have OCT software and technology, ensuring patients receive a thorough eye examination every visit.

The non-invasive technology can help detect and manage eye conditions, including macular degeneration and glaucoma.

An OCT unit enables: ■ A view of macula tissue to aid in the diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration, macular holes, macular oedema and retinopathy.

■ Measures retinal nerve fibre layer thickness to aid in the diagnosis of glaucoma.

■ Measures corneal thickness to ensure an accurate intra-ocular pressure measurement.

■ Allows visualisation of the anterior chamber to assess the risk of narrow angle glaucoma.

The scan obtained with an OCT shows a crosssectional and three-

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dimensional image of the retinal tissue in living human eyes (image above). OCT images are real-time and in micron scale resolution.

Patients are typically shown the images and the optometrist is able to explain what they mean.

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It is also important OCT scans are kept on file as a baseline for future comparisons.

When booking your next appointment, contact your local Eyecare Plus optometrist who will take the time needed to provide you with a thorough eye examination via their Checkup Plus™ program which will take 30–45 minutes.

During examinations, a

patient’s health history will be taken. It is important to provide all information, regardless of how insignificant.

A Checkup Plus™ examination includes testing for the following with the latest technology, including an OCT scan (your optometrist will advised why you need a scan or image and the cost involved): ■ Eye health

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■ General physical health ■ Clearness of vision ■ Colour vision ■ Diabetic retinopathy ■ Focusing ability ■ Eye muscle control ■ Amblyopia (lazy eye) ■ Macular degeneration ■ Glaucoma ■ Cataracts ■ Suitability for refractive laser surgery and other areas as appropriate for each individual.

Following the Checkup Plus™ examination, your optometrist will explain the results and discuss their recommendations regarding any preventive or remedial care required.

Some advice – Don’t worry about making a mistake or giving the wrong answer or that your answers contradict one another.

Don’t hesitate to say if you are unable to answer some questions or be alarmed if, for a few minutes during the examination, you find your vision getting worse instead of better.

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Talk ’n’ thoughts

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Housing transformation Empty houses have become a feature of certain cities

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FOR decades the story of soaring house prices and negative gearing has been a regular part of the Australian social landscape.

It continues to be a hot topic but in the last couple of years another type of housing story, the polar opposite to the investment narrative, has entered the conversation – affordable housing.

As Australian public housing lists soar and the homeless take the spotlight with a virtual camp city set up at Flinders St train station in Melbourne, the issue of affordable housing has fast gained a number-one position on the government agenda.

This month Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison announced the government’s proposal for a new model of affordable housing finance, a scheme aimed to make money more freely

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home to a financial commodity – “a vehicle for wealth and investment rather than a home.”

She illustrated the claim with evidence of the rising phenomena of empty houses, houses that were simply left to rise in price.

She termed it “dehumanised housing”.

Farha quoted a report that claimed there were 82,000 (or one-fifth) of investor-owned units in Melbourne unoccupied.

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Ultimately, she reported that the vast amounts of wealth made from housing has left governments accountable to investors rather than their obligation of human rights and she called on governments to put housing and people first, rather than investment markets.

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governments to prioritise rental security and quality issues, alongside housing affordability, as a national study revealed widespread fear and discrimination faced by thousands of Australians.

The report was released on February 16, 2017 and millions of people engaged with the story via Twitter, new sites and broadcast media stories.

The hash tag #RentInOz trended on Twitter.

With one-third of Australian households renting (up from 25% a decade ago), rental affordability, accessibility

and quality were growing concerns.

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The financial recommendation came from the 2016 federal Affordable Housing Working group.

At the same time as Senator Morrison’s announcement, UN special rapporteur on the right to housing Leilani Farha presented her report on the Financialisation of Housing.

The report said Australia’s housing issue was not unique, instead it matched a global trend that has transformed housing from a social habitat to a monetary investment.

Farha argued that housing should be viewed in terms of “human dignity and security, as a lived experience, as a human right”.

“Only once housing is understood as a human right and reflected as such in both policy and law will we make real and significant change,” she said.

Farha said the transformation had its roots in the global financial crisis, a time when housing changed from a place to build a

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Carexcell Community Aunty Carol has lived through a cycle of giving and receiving UPON having her family, Aunty Carol Mills developed a passion for helping vulnerable children access education.

Her work as an Aboriginal Education Assistant in Walgett and Tamworth involved her supporting parents to understand the education system, teachers to understand the students’ needs, and ensured that children felt comfortable within their school.

Known to her family as ‘The Joker’ as she was always trying to make people laugh, Aunty Carol’s life took an unexpected turn in October 2010 when she suffered a severe asthma attack and cardiac arrest.

The damage from the 15 minute loss of oxygen to her brain would take years to recover from.

Months of rehabilitation in hospital helped her to regain basic functions, such as walking and eating, and by the time she was discharged she could manage her

activities of daily living independently.

By 2014, Aunty Carol had moved to Toormina to be closer to family and while she had greatly improved she still had her struggles. It was then that the Aboriginal Medical Service referred her to Carexcell Community Care for a home care package.

“Getting a package was the turning point in my life,” Aunty Carol said.

The support Aunty Carol received from the Carexcell team brought her back from the emotional brink.

With regular drop-ins by staff and ongoing support, she started to improve.

“I’ve been blessed and met nothing but beautiful people,” she said.

The services she has received have changed with her needs. At first she needed a lot of support to rebuild her emotional well-being.

“The girls were there to support me when I was down,” she said.

Simple activities like

HAPPY AND WELL: (From left to right) Carexcell’s Caroline Ash (Co-ordinator) presents the Doctors Choice Award to Aunty Carol Mills with Theresa Dootson (Aboriginal Client Liaison).

getting out of her flat, going for a drive and having a chat made all the difference.

As she started to improve emotionally the other parts of her life also improved.

Her home was looking great and her health was improving due to better food choices and well-managed access to doctors and health professionals. Aunty Carol

started going to the gym with staff!

The time had come for her to once again support vulnerable children. The team at Carexcell helped her to enrol in TAFE and she is currently studying a range of topics to gain the skills needed for today’s workforce.

With support, she has commenced volunteering at a local kindy.

“Give kids the right

support and a little bit of love and they can do anything” she said.

Aunty Carol’s years of hard work to regain her independence and become a contributing member of the community was recognised on Thursday, March 16 at the annual Close the Gap Day ceremony.

She received the Doctor’s Choice Award for the progress she has

made with her health and emotional well-being.

Carexcell Community Care is honoured to work with people like Aunty Carol. Her passion to help others reinforces our commitment to older people in need.

To hear more stories like Aunty Carol’s or to discuss your own needs, contact Carexcell on (02) 6651 1649 or info@carexcell.com.au.

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Pet service helps keep them at home

PEOPLE all over Australia funderstand the part pets can play with their human frriends, particularly the elederley.

Tucked away quietly in a suburb in Geelong, Victoria, is a unique community-centred charity providing support for companion pets of vulnerable elderly people.

The social benefit charity, Cherished Pets Foundation, was started by veterinarian Dr Alicia Kennedy and is run out of her Cherished Pets Community Care.

“Our (practice) services have been designed and developed around elderly people and people with disabilities who are still living independently in our local community,” Dr Kennedy said.

“The charity provides a portal for eligible people who require extra support to care for their pets and aren’t in a position to fund it.”

The veterinary business provides the on-going support for the health and well-being of pets while the charity provides support through volunteers under-pinned by the veterinary practice, a discretionary vet fee support and respite care of pets during times of crisis.

“So, if the owner goes into hospital, we have a plan in place for who’s going to look after the pets which provides enormous peace of mind.”

Dr Kennedy said she recognised early in her practice years how important the attachment is between an ageing person and their pet, but also how difficult it can become for the person to care for the pet.

“In severe cases the welfare of the pet can be comprised. It’s not through a lack of love, but rather through their lack of capacity,” Dr Kennedy said.

The CPF charity was

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launched in April 2015 and ran a pilot project for 10 clients, funded by the community.

In 2016, with the support of a state grant, CPF were able to expand their re-homing and respite care services.

“Every pet that comes into our program has a high chance of needing respite care or re-homing at some point in time,” Dr Kennedy said.

“During our pilot we recognised that many of these sole companion pets have behaviour and training challenges that could impact their ‘re-homability’ including not being used to being around people.

“So we were able to progress our service through this grant to ensure that the behaviour and training needs of pets in our community project are supported, as is the re-homing and respite care process.”

Her passion and generosity is exceptional, and so is her determination to make the program sustainable.

Each client’s program is tailored to the needs of the pet and their owner and takes into account what funding is available to support the program.

The funding come from home-care packages, direct payment by private clients, the foundation, Dr Kennedy’s pro-bono and low-bono social mission allowance, or the practice’s 20% pensioner discount.

“We are making extraordinary progress to keep pets healthy so that their owners are happy and can enjoy the benefits,” Dr Kennedy said.

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Wellbeing functions than others, you may not need or want them.

■ If a clinician recommends a hearing aid, ask why. If you don’t understand, ask the clinician to repeat or clarify the information until you do understand.

■ Take notes if you think you may have trouble remembering important details.

■ Ask for a copy of your hearing test results, including the audiogram.

Having copies of test results will make it easier to shop around to find the best deal.

■ Ask for a quote, including the type and cost of any recommended hearing aid.

■ Find out if the hearing clinic offers a free trial period. Be sure to ask for the conditions of any free trial period, including its end date.

■ Take your time to make a decision and remember it’s ok to say no.

CHOOSING the right hearing aid and provider can be difficult. Before you buy a hearing aid, you can protect yourself by being a smart shopper.

Always do your research first. Compare offers, ask questions, read online reviews on the hearing aid or hearing clinic, and take your time to make the right decision. There are a variety of hearing aids and devices available at a range of price points. Not all of the features and benefits maybe necessary for you. For example, if you simply want to better hear the phone or TV, there may be a device available to assist you.

Some hearing clinics: ■ Encourage clinicians to sell more expensive hearing aids by setting sales targets and other performance measures ■ Pay clinicians

commissions and other incentives for selling hearing aids have arrangements that favour certain brands or types of hearing aids ■ Are owned by companies that manufacture hearing aids.

These factors could influence the price, type, and brand of hearing aid that is recommended to you.

Don’t feel pressured into purchasing a more expensive hearing aid unless you are satisfied that you need it and be sure to ask lots of questions.

THE AUSTRALIAN Government’s Home Care Package program is designed to support an older person who needs co-ordinated services to live independently at home, as well as people with disabilities, dementia and other special care needs.

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not impacted by a treatable medical condition. You may wish to arrange for a friend or relative to join you at your appointment.

DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT

If you need a hearing aid, here are some suggestions to help you make the right choice:

important part of living a healthy and independent lifestyle at home, an option within Home Care Packages is the ability to allocate funds to meal delivery services.

Under this option, the approved meal delivery provider delivers a fully prepared meal to the client (who meets the eligibility criteria in regard to assistance with

■ Ask the clinician to explain your audiogram so that you understand your hearing loss.

■ Ask the clinician to discuss the range of hearing aids and devices available and what the different prices are.

■ Ask the clinician about the different features of the hearing aid. While some hearing aids may have more features or

nutrition). Tender Loving Cuisine is an approved meal supplier for Home Care Packages (both CDC and NDIS) and is an ideal solution for clients who would benefit from nutritious and home style cooked meals to maintain their independent lifestyle. There is often confusion regarding home delivered meals being available within a

what’s right for you.

■ Get a second opinion if you feel you need it.

■ Keep all the paperwork.

Make sure you keep any paperwork in a safe place where you can find it again. Save your receipt.

■ You have the right to expect that what you buy does or performs as it is supposed to.

If a problem arises with your hearing aid or it does not perform as promised, you may be entitled to a repair, replacement or refund.

SPEAK UP IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG

The ACCC can give you information about your consumer rights and obligations, and suggest possible courses of action you can take.

In some cases the ACCC or your local fair trading agency may also be able to investigate and take action when a seller or clinician fails to meet obligations under the Australian Consumer Law. Visit www.accc.gov.au or call on 1300 302 502 for further information.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

■ Shop around for the best deal, and choose

package, as ‘food’ is technically not covered.

Food purchased as part of normal grocery shopping cannot be claimed under the package however in regards to delivered meals, preparation and delivery cost can be claimed.

For recipients who may require heart friendly, gluten free, dairy free, low

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Look after your assets Consideration and application of your needs can be enhanced with professional advice Tracey Johnstone

SELL up your house Mum so we can use the money to build a granny flat or we’ll buy a bigger house so all of us can live together and we will look after you for the rest of your life.

Has this been said to you and have you known how to respond?

It’s possible to this family arrangement works very well, but in some cases, it can go horribly wrong.

The problems arise when – ■ The situation doesn’t work between family members.

■ The older person’s name is not on the property title.

■ There is nothing in writing to prove the money was handed over, or the agreed conditions for the use of that money, such as, was it a gift, a loan, a return of funds if the situation doesn’t work.

Seniors Rights Victoria manager, Jenny Blakey, said some of the

situations where this family arrangement hasn’t worked for the older family member are ■ The children become abusive and the person may find they are not welcome in the house and get pushed out.

■ They may be expected to become the resident baby-sitter while the parents work and they don’t really have a life of their own.

■ The family may divorce and the assets split up, and the money disappears.

■ Their health care needs may get greater and they don’t have money to pay for the quality care.

■ The money was used in a business that then goes bankrupt.

■ Family social problems drain the money away until it disappears.

It can be incredibly difficult to raise concerns about what is proposed with family members even when the family are on good terms.

But, if nothing is said, then potentially family relationships and the older person’s future well-being will be at risk.

Ms Blakely recommends that anyone thinking of entering a shared-home environment with family members should consider the following – ■ Get independent legal and accountancy advice.

Don’t use your child’s lawyer and accountant, and try to avoid having your child at the meetings to avoid conflict of interest issues.

■ Talk to the family about the arrangement; living location and standard, bills, food, cooking, cleaning, friends visiting, child-minding, property title if applicable and health care over a period of time.

■ Write it all down and get the family members to sign this agreement.

■ Keep a written record of all financial and legal arrangements between

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you and your family, and store those records in a secure location.

The same type of considerations need to be put in place if you are planning on loaning money to a family member or using your home to help a family member secure a loan.

“It’s getting something

that reflects what the older person has contributed so they don’t lose it,” Ms Blakey said.

Other protections that can be put in place for later in life are giving someone you fully trust your power of attorney and making or updating a will.

For more details on caring for your assets:

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Go to https://seniorsright s.org.au For professional advice, it is recommended contacting a community centre, Elder Abuse support service.

Or a lawyer and accountant who is independent of the family members.

Some definitions of elder abuse THIS is inflicting injury or pain either by direct contact or by threatening actions. It can involve pushing, slapping, using restraints, locking someone in a location they can’t get out of, as well as violence. It can also involve neglecting or refusing to provide appropriate nutrition, medical care and suitable living arrangements.

The signs of this abuse

can include loss of weight, a person wearing the wrong or dirty clothing, fear, unexplained injuries and sores including bite marks, cuts, bruises and burns.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMEANING language which includes threats, humiliation, name-calling and harassment which causes a feeling of

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shame or being put down all the time, are all part of this form of abuse.

“People may put up with it because they really want to keep the relationship going and they are concerned about the loss of the relationship with whoever it is they are getting this experience from,” Ms Blakey said.

Signs of this type of

abuse may be depression, confusion, feeling helpless and fear.

FINANCIAL THIS is where money is taken, maybe from a purse or from a bank account, or it may be as serious as all of a person’s money be taken over or taken away.

“We’ve had instances where suddenly someone doesn’t have

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their home as they have signed over their house to someone they trusted, frequently a family member.

“Then they find they don’t have a home any more and are facing homelessness.”

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ELDER Abuse, in its simplest description, is any act that causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust.

It’s a widespread problem within the Australian community, repeatedly hidden behind the front door of an older person’s home as the perpetrator is often a family member or friend.

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Community HOW TO SUBMIT NOTICES

TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). If you would like to submit a photo please ensure it is at least 180dpi with faces in a nice and bright setting.

The deadline for the April-May issue is April 12. Email Nicky or Chris at communitynotes@ seniorsnewspaper. com.au.

COFFS HARBOUR DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC.

reels, inquests and many more research tools. The workshop for April 22, will be conducted by Mrs Nola Mackey and the topic of her talk is “New Evidence for Convicts to NSW 1788-1840”.

The workshop will be held in the Uniting Church Hall, Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour beginning at 1.30pm. $5 for visitors.

Bookings essential by contacting the Society before Wednesday, April 19. For more information please phone the Society during office hours on 6651 6126 or email coffsgenie@gmail.com or visit www.rootsweb. ancestry.com/~nswchfhs

SAWTELL ART GALLERY

THE Society was formed in 1984 and now has over 200 members.

The Society has rooms at the rear of 169 Rose Ave, Coffs Harbour and is open to members and visitors from 10am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (except the fourth Saturday which is workshop day).

Cost to visitors is $7 per half day of three hours research.

Experienced monitors on duty to help members and visitors. Research sources Ancestry, FindMyPast, The Genealogist and Australian Biographical Database, Family Search and Birth, Death & Marriage indexes for all states except Northern Territory.

The Society has extensive Early Church Records for NSW on microfilm reels, shipping

THIS community run gallery features a number of exhibitions during the year plus a range of workshops at convenient times for artists of all

levels. Open every day except Friday 11am-3pm.

Corner of Lyons and Bayldon Rds, Sawtell.

For more information, phone 6658 6477 or www.sawtellartgroup. com.au.

Recognition for a community friend

WOOLGOOLGA ART & CRAFT GALLERY

THE gallery is a community based voluntary organisation and is open daily from 10am-4pm.

It features high quality arts and crafts made by local artisans at Turon Parade, Woolgoolga.

For more information, phone 6654 1052 or website: www.woolgoolga gallery.com.au.

COFFS HARBOUR SHOWGROUND GALLERY

HOME of the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group Inc, a community of

AWARDED: Bonville-Boambee VIEW club member Barbara Prowse, was one of five recipients to be presented with a ‘Making a Difference’ Award last year.

artists with diverse interests offering creative activities for beginners and the more experienced artist, where participants can also enjoy social interaction.

Showground entrance, Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour.

For more information, visit www.coffsharbour artsgroup.com.

VIEW CLUBS

Voice, Interest, Education, Women – is a national organisation providing a support network for women and supporting the Smith Family, particularly in the care of children Australia wide.

■ BONVILLEBOAMBEE

PRETTY FOLIAGE: Coffs Harbour Garden Club's flower of the month for March, is the colourful Hibiscus.

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acknowledgement of their contribution to the community through role modelling VIEW values above and beyond normal expectations.

These values are being inclusive and welcoming, diverse and respecting, supportive and caring, locally focused while nationally active, collaborative and future looking.

In July 2016, a member of Bonville-Boambee VIEW club was recognised by the members as being a worthy recipient of this award and in November 2016, Barbara Prowse was acknowledged by the National Council with the presentation of this award.

Barbara has been a member of VIEW for 17 years and served on the committee as Publicity and Programme Officer for two years, President for two years, and her present position of Treasurer for the past five years.

Barbara actively participates in our fund raising activities of trading tables and Christmas wrapping, she supplies flowers for bouquets and table decorations at our lunch meetings, makes cakes for celebrations and gifts; visits and phones members in retirement homes, those who are sick and absent members, assists Legacy and Red Cross, attends NMO2 functions, assists with school breakfast, knits for premature babies and cancer patients.

■ KORORA

KORORA VIEW Club Supports the Smith Family.

Meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 11am at CEX for meeting, lunch and interesting guest speakers.

Come along and make new friends and help Learning for Life students.

For further information and bookings, phone 6653 7078.

COFFS HARBOUR GARDEN CLUB

NEXT monthly meeting is Saturday, April 8 at Coffs Botanic Garden. Meeting commences at 1.30pm but be there earlier for set up of competition/ trading table items and a natter.

NB: as Easter Saturday is the third Saturday of the month, the monthly meeting has been brought forward a week.

Outings are on the first Thursday of the month.

Phone Pat (for outing information) on 6690 2511. We welcome all new members. For all general inquiries send an email to coffsharbour gardenclub@gmail.com.

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Financial advice can assist you through divorce ❝

Important information to work out the best protection for you AMP FINANCIAL PLANNER DIANNE CHARMAN

REGAINING financial control after divorce can be a daunting task – especially as a senior.

The latest AMP.NASTEM report For Richer, For Poorer: Divorce in Australia, found marriage breakdown can set back individuals five years financially but it doesn’t have to be that way.

WORK IT OUT: Regroup by working out your financial commitments.

Don’t assume all your expenses will be halved because you are suddenly single.

The reality is they may only drop by 25% because your outgoings, will remain largely the same, minus a second income.

If money is tight, it is

Unfortunately divorce doesn’t revoke a will, so it pays to visit your lawyer to have this document updated immediately.

never too late to have a second career or part-time job.

FAMILY HOUSE: If your children are still at home, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to downsize immediately.

Staying on top of house maintenance and fixing issues as they arise is a good way to maximise value and ensure your home is real estate ready when the time comes to sell.

However, be objective about the reason you are hanging on to the family home. Is it practical or emotional? If it is

emotional, it may not make good financial sense.

SORT YOU SUPER: If you’ve received some superannuation in your divorce settlement, it’s a good idea to consolidate this into your own super account to save on fees.

Superannuation is a key part of retirement planning.

Even if you do find another partner in the future, it’s wise to boost your super balance right now.

If you are already retired, review your super

position and pension to ensure you are getting all your entitlements from Centrelink.

You may be entitled to some benefits such as rental assistance.

REVIEW INSURANCE: Protect your financial security by updating your insurances, including property, income and health.

As you can no longer rely on a second income, make sure you review the amount of income and total permanent disability insurance you are covered for.

A financial planner can help you work out the best coverage to protect yourself and children in the event of illness or death.

You may also need to change your family private

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HELP AND ADVICE: Dianne Charman, AMP financial planner.

health plan to single coverage.

ESTATE PLANNING: is a critical aspect of re-inventing your finances after a marriage breakdown.

Unfortunately divorce doesn’t revoke a will so it pays to visit your lawyer to have this document updated immediately.

Any advice given is general only and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.

Because of this, before acting on any advice, you should consult a financial planner to consider how appropriate the advice is to your objectives, needs and financial situation.

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Intergenerational wealth transfer spans a wide range of goals including business succession planning, leaving a legacy for the family or simply helping out with the important financial events in your family’s lives.

Many grandparents are now playing an increasing important role in bringing up their grandchildren as their parents are at work. Housing affordability has become a huge issue, particularly for first home buyers and you may want to help your grandchildren with the deposit and/or repayments.

There are six key issues to consider: 1.Age and income of the children – minors can be subject to penalty tax rates 2. Centrelink benefits – gifting limits – $30,000 every 5 years, max $10,000 pa.

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4. Relationship risks – breakdowns, divorce, death of parent 5.“pay yourself first” – properly consider own needs 6. Manage family risk – pay for your grandchildren’s insurance premiums For these reasons, you should seek advice on intergenerational wealth transfer.

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gastro pubs, cafes, high-end restaurants and on the streets. The coffee scene is vibrant…and eat streets are claiming their place in every suburb.

■ GOLF Adelaide has some of the world’s most prestigious golf clubs. The Big Daddy of them all, The Royal Adelaide Golf Club, played host to the world’s top female golfers in February at the Australian Women’s Open, all players enthusiastic about the quality of the course.

■ FUN Let us never again refer to refer to Adelaide as the City of Churches. Sure, churches make their graceful presence known, but Adelaide is more about fun these days…just ask any one of the thousands people who crammed into the

Adelaide Oval to watch Guns & Roses perform in February, and then ask some of the thousands of others who went out into the streets to enjoy the Fringe Festival Parade.

■ CONVENIENCE Locals call Adelaide the 20 Minute City. Just that short time takes you to the beach or the hills and all the good times they offer. The free City Connector bus will take you on an inner-city loop and an extended loop around trendy North Adelaide giving you a link to all the popular attractions. That’s a lot to love about a bus.

■ WINE Grant Burge, Peter Lehmann, Penfolds, Jacobs Creek, Seppelts, St. Hallett, Yalumba…all our best-known wine names live in South

Australia…plus dozens more we haven’t heard of.

More than 200 cellar doors are on the city’s doorstep which earns Adelaide’s wine area the title of Great Wine Capital of the World, alongside Bordeaux and Napa Valley.

It doesn’t get any more recognised than that.

■ HAHNDORF Hahndorf is home to the oldest surviving German settlement built by a group of Prussian settlers in 1839 and in this leafy town you’ll eat sublime German smallgoods, beautiful breads and sumptuous cakes and then with satisfied stomach, browse galleries, boutiques and jewellery shops. In the autumn Hahndorf is a blaze of rusty colours.

■ BAROSSA VALLEY Neat vineyards roll over

the landscape and connect graceful hills, all interspersed with charming villages and appealing hamlets.

Cycling and walking trails offer gentle exercise after you’ve visited cellar doors (with around 750 winegrowing families in the Barossa you’ll find a cellar door in every nook).

You could be in Tuscany but Barossa is better.

■ MAGGIE BEER’S FARM SHOP A stop at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop gives you a literal taste of all the Barossa. Every one of her many products (apart from ice creams) is generously offered to taste. From her famous pates through to her relishes, jams, pastes and then to her daughter Sasika’s products (beetroot jam…mmmm), you’re invited to try them

all. If you can walk out without buying something – salted brandy caramel in our case – then your willpower is commendable.

■ CLIMATE Yes, Adelaide can experience extreme heat, but we are going into autumn and it’s time to enjoy crisp mornings and rug-up evenings. Once autumn has gone it is all about gathering around fires in pubs, clubs, B&Bs and in winery restaurants.

Sipping some of the Barossa’s big reds in front of a fire will make you forget the horrible humidity of a Queensland summer.

The writer was a guest of South Australia Tourism. For more information on Adelaide, go to www.southaustralia.com.

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■ FESTIVALS Locals call it Mad March due to the exceptional number of events throughout the month. Just as Adelaide has said goodbye to the Australian Women’s Open Golf, it says hello to WOMAD, Adelaide Fringe, Clipsal 500 (street circuit car race), the Adelaide Cup, Adelaide Festival of Arts, Adelaide Writer’s Week ■ FOOD Never has a city so fervently embraced food culture over the past few years. Every international cuisine flourishes: in

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Sula is one of the smiling staff.

Sunset from the Sundowner Bar.

ISLAND LIFE: The resort is set up like a Fijian village.

PHOTOS: SHIRLEY SINCLAIR

Time for fabulous fun in Fiji Shirley Sinclair

SO YOU want a holiday somewhere special but you don’t want to be on the go once you get there.

And you don’t want to have to be anywhere at a particular time. You just want to go with the flow at your pace for once.

Fiji’s first five-star resort may be just what you’re looking for. Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort on the Coral Coast combines traditional hospitality with the modern facilities and conveniences of a world-class resort.

Everything is at your fingertips and staff are at your beck and call – even your own private butler who will unpack for you.

You can live a little without having to dress up and put on airs and graces …and everyone is smiling. Paradise found is a three-hour plane flight from Brisbane and a

hassle-free transfer to the Coral Coast.

Here’s 10 ways to slow down and relax at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort: 1. Indulge in a spa treatment at the multi award-winning Bebe Spa Sanctuary. The sanctuary lies next to the wedding chapel high above the resort on the ridge known as Heavenly Hill. If you need to take away the tension, re-energise tired muscles and revitalise the skin, perhaps the Cabe massage will do the trick (meaning “to ascend”, Cabe sees the skin prepared with a sugar scrub before the body is soothed with mandarin oil (applied using ancient South Pacific techniques).

2. Dinner at Fiji’s leading restaurant, Ivi, sees modern Fijian cuisine meet food theatre. For entrée, try Fijian Ika Kokoda – the nation’s

beloved national dish uniting lime juice marinated island fish with coconut cream and a hint of chilli, created by your host beside the table, or mangrove crab wonton bisque slow-baked in a freshly cracked coconut bilo. For dinner, you can’t go past Fiji’s deep sea snapper and shelled mud crabs (fish wrapped and poached in a banana leaf with ginger and coriander, plus crab meat braised in coconut “miti”’ sauce with caramelised onions and kumala) or slow roasted, five-spice duck breast (vichy carrots, brie and duck spring roll with orange sauce). Dessert calls for the Ivi tasting platter.

3. Talai Butler is a five-star butler service with a Fijian twist that operates from 7am–11pm for guests in Deluxe Ocean View rooms, suites and bures.

Not only do they deliver

champagne or your drink of choice and canapés about 5pm to your room daily, they also are available to unpack and iron your clothing, recommend tours and activities, and make restaurant reservations.

4. Meimei Nanny Service gives parents and grandparents peace of mind while their children, aged six months to 12 years, are entertained with a host of fun and educational indoor and outdoor activities under the smiling eyes of their Fijian nannies. They learn more about the Fijian culture and hospitality through games, arts and crafts, and simple language lessons. The children can also meet new friends through the Kids’ Club and teens’ programs.

5. Stroll more than 16ha of grounds and meandering paths past

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Reclaim your 20-something zing with dancing to the resident band. tranquil water courses and thatched-roof bures as well as traditionally decorated, plush hotel complex to the blissful lagoon area that is ideal for snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboardingand lying under beach umbrellas.

6. Take time out at Vahavu (meaning “to relax”) adults-only area. As well as a 20m lap pool, 35m lagoon pool and comfortable lounge and dining area with sundeck, the complex features a swim-up bar for refreshing cocktails on shaded seats out of the tropical midday sun.

7. If you like to use

exercise to unwind, the resort has a golf driving range and training facility, huge family lagoon pool, 24-hour fitness centre and fully-lit tennis courts.

8. Try a char-grilled steak or wood-fired pizza after watching the sunset on the flaming torch-lit deck of beachfront Sundowners Bar and Grill.

9. Reclaim your 20-something zing with dancing to the resident band and perhaps a “Russell” cocktail (named after the resort manager Russell Blaik) into the wee hours at the resort’s Vakavanua bar and nightclub.

10. Simply gaze through the panorama windows to the turquoise waters of the lagoon, as you sip sunset drinks at Kalokalo Bar above Bebe Spa Sanctuary. *The writer was a guest of Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.

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Show your style on this ship

LUXURY cruise brand Cunard has announced fashion royalty Iris Apfel will join its line-up of fashion icons set to sail onboard Queen Mary 2 for the cruise line’s second annual Transatlantic Fashion Week from August 31 to September 7.

At 95, Iris is a jet-setting celebrity known for her individual style and

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At 95, Iris is a jet-setting celebrity known for her individual style and joyful flair joyful flair. Featured in cutting-edge style campaigns for Macy’s, MAC, Kate Spade, Swarovski and other big-name brands, Iris has become renowned for her signature look of bold round glasses, oversized bangles and necklaces, and rich, flamboyant, colourful garments.

Over the course of Transatlantic Fashion Week, Iris will be presenting a Q&A session and will introduce a showing of Iris, a

documentary featuring fashion, creativity and her soaring free spirit.

“I’ve lived quite a life of fashion and can’t wait to experience style at sea,” Ms Apfel said.

“I look forward to being inspired by the elegance and glamour of the occasion and life onboard, especially the formal nights on my voyage across the Atlantic.”

Transatlantic Fashion Week 2017 will also feature designer Julien Macdonald OBE, fashion historian Colin McDowell MBE and consultant to the international fashion industry Gail Sackloff OBE as well as top models from Storm Model Management.

The unique fashion voyage invites guests to enjoy the glamour of Queen Mary 2, while being treated to seven days of runway shows, dinners and exclusive unveilings before sailing into New York for Fashion Week.

■ Fares on Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage departing Southampton on August 31 start from $1949 per person twin share.

■ For more details visit cunard.com phone 132 441 or see a travel agent.

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Take the road less travelled to Deni Erle Levey explores the people, places and highlights of Oz I STARTED in Queensland and ended up at Deniliquin in the Riverina region of New South Wales.

What began as a drive down roads from my past turned into a journey into the future.

Instead of taking the Calder Hwy from Melbourne Airport, I head towards Sunbury on a road less travelled, along the C325 to places such as Clarkefield, Lancefield and on to Heathcote.

A little research on Deniliquin reveals there is a lot of grain and grazing and a liking for setting world records.

Not only does the town host the biggest ute muster, it has seen the most blue singlets being worn in the same place at the same time.

Heading north, I follow the signpost to Clarkefield.

The Coach and Horses Inn is a heritage bluestone beauty that dates back to 1857 and has the honour of being regarded as Australia’s Most Haunted Hotel.

The rolling countryside and old stone buildings are a constant source of interest.

Lancefield was first settled by European squatters in 1837 but in recent years many wineries have been established. The town has a connection to the Kelly Gang, for it was here that Constable Fitzpatrick, the instigator of the Kelly Outbreak in 1878, was finally found out by the Victorian police.

At Tooborac I join the Northern Hwy and head to Heathcote that, like

Bendigo, is undergoing a renaissance after its gold mining beginning. Today

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The Cobb Hwy is a celebration of the drovers that brought stock down from Outback Australia. it’s wine and tourism.

It’s a crafty little town too. Neat as a pin and RV friendly. There’s caravan parks, motels and BnBs in town or on farms. The football and cricket oval is right in the heart of the main street, near the information centre.

That’s where I meet with Bob, one of the centre’s volunteers, and talk about RV camping.

He grabs a street map and his wife grabs a highlighter pen.

“Which way are you parked?” he asks.

“Well, you go back to here,” he points on the map, “Chauncey St. And go out here.”

That’s when his wife draws in a different turn-off.

You cross over McIvor Creek, past the showgrounds and about 5km later you turn to the left into Plantation Rd. It’s a sandy, dusty road from when you enter the Heathcote Graytown National Park. About another 3km then turn left into Plantation Track and after another 2km you come across the Dargile picnic area.

It’s a very pretty place among the trees and has

Farmland at Clarkefield stretches on as far as the eye can see.

THE MARK OF OUR PAST: Old stone farm buildings near Clarkefield, Victoria.

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A sign welcomes you to Deniliquin.

The Heathcote Mechanics Institute, central Victoria.

tables and seats, walking tracks and a long-drop toilet – you need to take your own water.

Just north of Rochester, with its giant Devondale dairy plant, there is a beautiful pull-over point

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Joining the Midland Hwy at Elmore, there are plenty of picnic areas beside the Campaspe River.

Vanilla slice at Lancefield Bakery.

but no facilities.

By late afternoon I am in the old river port town of Echuca.

Once you cross the Murray into New South Wales the roads get straighter and the countryside flatter.

This, too, is grazing and grain country, the start of the Long Paddock tourist route.

The Cobb Hwy is a celebration of the drovers that brought stock down from Outback Australia.

It crosses five rivers – the Darling, Lachlan, Edward, Murrumbidgee and Murray.

This is a land of beautiful sunrises, sunsets and surprises.

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What’s on Bel’s top list of things to do in your region throughout April

JOURNALIST BELINDA SCOTT

★YEEHAA!

PULL on your boots, slap on your Akubra and head out to the Nana Glen Equestrian Centre for the 2017 Coffs Coast Rodeo on Saturday April 1.

Supported by the Coffs Harbour Show Society, the gates, food stalls and bar will open at 2.30pm and rodeo action will begin at 4pm with bull riding, bareback broncos and barrel racing.

Tamworth-raised, Newcastle based country band Hurricane Fall will be providing live music and there will be free parking and family-friendly activities.

★VOLUMES OF ENTERTAINMENT

RAIN, hail or shine, a good book is your friend and there will be thousands of good books on offer at the annual Coffs Harbour South Rotary Book Fest from April 1-8 at Coffs Harbour Showground exhibition building.

★JAZZ IT UP

JANET Seidel will perform at the Nambucca Valley Arts Council’s Jazz Concert on Sunday April 2.

★YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND ACADEMY IN CONCERT

COFFS Harbour Regional Conservatorium, 1/6A Bray St, celebrates its new Youth Orchestra and new hall renovations with a special performance directed by Patrick Brearley, 6-7pm on Thursday April 6. Adults $10, children free, reservations essential.

★EASTER HOLIDAYS AND MOUNTAIN ART

SCHOOL children will celebrate holidays from April 8-25, with Good Friday on April 14 and Easter Sunday on April 16.

Dorrigo’s annual Creative Mountain Arts Exhibition, 2017 theme Ahead in the Clouds will open at 7.30pm on Wednesday

April 12 at Dorrigo Community Hall in Hickory Street and will include the quirky Shoebox Sculpture exhibition. All on show until April 23. Made in Dorrigo Street Market will be held on Easter Saturday, April 15.

★BENT BRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL THE 2017 Bent Bridge Film Festival encourages film makers from the Clarence Valley and Northern Rivers region and beyond to showcase their films in any genre at the Criterion Theatre, Oliver St,. Grafton and compete for prizes. The gala screening of selected films will be held on Sunday April 9. Tickets at the door from 1pm, screening begins 2pm. bentbridgefilmfestival .com.au.

★HIGHLANDS OF MACLEAN

STREETS will be awash with tartan on April 14 and 15 for the 113th Maclean Highland Gathering in the picturesque riverside town. This two-day festival of music, dancing and competitive Scottish sport will include a ceilidh, a parade of pipe bands, highland games and market stalls.

★A HISTORY OF FUN

MUSEUMS and historical societies in the Valley have joined the Clarence Regional Library to mount a display looking at the ways people had fun in the past and show a collection of items related to leisure and recreation.

See it at the Sir Earle Page Library and Education Centre 126-144 Pound St, Grafton until April 30.

★CATCH IT ON FILM

CINEMATINEE brings two stylish films to Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre this month – Paterson on April 13 and the hit Swedish film Ove on April 27.

Both films at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 6pm.

Paterson features a New Jersey bus driver with a hidden talent for poetry and an ambitious wife and Ove sees a grumpy old man develop an unlikely friendship.

GET CRACKING: The ‘Made in Dorrigo Street Market’ will be held on Easter Saturday, April 15 with plenty to see and enjoy.

★ART BY THE SEA

WOOLGOOLGA will host its Artists and Artisans Fair at Woolgoolga Beach Reserve on Easter Monday, April 17, with original art for sale, free art demonstrations and food stalls, hosted by Woolgoolga Art Group Inc.

★HISTORY IN THE HARBOUR

TAKE a stroll around the harbour foreshores at Coffs and learn a whole lot about the earlier years in this once-busy seaport, from the lives of the first Australians to the first Europeans to sail in and from the local fishing industry to the harbour’s role in worldwide warfare.

Adrian will be conducting the two-hour Harbour History Walk on Saturday April 22 as part of Coffs Harbour City Council’s series of Coffs Ambassadors tours.

Booking essential visit: ourlivingcoast.com.au.

★FINE WORK IN WOOD

CAVANBAH Centre in Coffs Harbour will host the annual exhibition of fine woodwork on April 22-23 from 10am-4pm.

Free entry.

★STEAM PUNK AND ROOF RAISING

GRAFTON’S Criterion Theatre at 149 Oliver St will host a Steampunk exhibition and gathering at 7pm on April 22, while down the river at Yamba on April 22 The Old Kirk will host Raising the Roof, an art auction to raise funds for Yamba Museum.

Viewing of auction items 4pm, auction action 6pm.

★FORCES OF WAR CLARENCE Valley Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Greg Butcher, will mark 100 years since World War I and just over 70 years since the end of World War II with an ANZAC

Centenary Commemoration at the Saraton Theatre, 99 Prince St, Grafton at 2pm on Sunday April 23.

Phone 6642 1633.

★ANZAC DAY

SERVICES and marches at various centres around the Clarence and Coffs Coast on Tuesday April 25.

In 1917 America entered WWI after German submarine attacks on shipping; Russia exited the war between two revolutions and a major British offensive on the Western Front at Passchendaele proved a costly failure.

★YAMBA FILM FESTIVAL

YAMBA Cinema will host the Yamba Cinema International Film Festival from April 27-30 at 13 Coldstream St.

★THIS FARMING LIFE

RURAL life in the Nambucca will be on show on April 28 and 29 when the 2017 Nambucca Valley Show and Trade Fair takes over Macksville Showground with cattle, horses, goats, chooks, produce, flowers and farm machinery.

★GROW GREAT FOOD

COFFS Regional Community Garden is the destination for a short, easy grade Coffs Ambassadors tour on April 30 with Gardens co-ordinator Arlan.

Discover how to grow and use new and unusual vegetables and herbs from around the world which grow happily in a sub-tropical climate.

For bookings and more information visit: www.ourlivingcoast .com.au.

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If the buyer/seller says the number is disconnected because they are overseas, ask for a landline phone number at their current location as well as a mobile phone number.

All contact details of the person buying or selling the car should be verified to ensure they are genuine.

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Reviews The darker side of life revealed

Vote that changed everything

FEARLESS : Bestselling writer Robert Wainwright discovers an extraordinary woman.

Muriel Matters MISS Muriel Matters is a captivating new biography of the Australian actress who became one of London’s most famous suffragists.

In 1909 a young Australian actress made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over the British Houses of Parliament in an airship emblazoned with the slogan Votes for Women.

When prevailing winds forced her to sail around London instead, she dropped leaflets all over the city.

The American media declared it to be the world’s first aerial protest.

A year earlier, Muriel Matters, who became known as “that daring Australian girl”, became

the first woman to make a speech in Parliament after chaining herself to a brass grille to protest against women being segregated in the Parliament.

She was sent to Holloway Prison for her crime, and on her release added prison reform to her list of campaigns.

Muriel Matters went on to become one of the most famous suffragists of her day, touring England in a horse-drawn caravan to promote her cause.

Her skill as an orator drew crowds in their thousands.

So why has Muriel Matters remained a relative unknown in both Britain and her home country?

In Miss Muriel Matters,

best-selling writer Robert Wainwright discovers an extraordinary woman full of intelligence, passion and bravery who fought for women’s rights in a world far from equal.

About the author Robert Wainwright is a well-known journalist and the author of several topical books.

He has written books about Rose Porteous, Caroline Byrne, Martin Bryant, George Ingle Finch and Ian Thorpe.

The author of the best-selling Sheila: the Australian beauty who bewitched British society, he lives in London with his wife Paola Totaro and their family. ❚ Available: ABC Books from March 27, 2017.

RRP is $32.99.

UNPRECEDENTED is written by Thomas Lake and edited by Jodi Enda.

Featuring a foreword from CNN’s Jake Tapper and an introduction by historian Douglas Brinkley, Unprecedented is the story of Trump’s extraordinary journey and triumph, in the first-ever book from CNN Politics.

In a non-traditional, at times outlandish campaign, Donald Trump broke all the rules.

But he tapped into a longing among Americans for a leader who would eschew political correctness and fight for them on immigration, guns and jobs.

Trump took on long-held political traditions, insulting more than a few groups – and even his party’s leaders – along the way.

But none of it mattered to voters who demanded change and admired Trump’s willingness to do things his way, critics be damned.

The book is published

by Melcher Media and available in hardback for $A59.99.

ISABELLE Rossiter has run away again. When Aidan Waits, a troubled junior detective, is summoned to her father’s penthouse home, he finds a manipulative man, with powerful friends.

But retracing Isabelle’s steps through a dark, nocturnal world, Waits finds something else: an intelligent 17-year-old girl who’s scared to death of something.

As he investigates her story, and the unsolved disappearance of a young woman just like her, he realises Isabelle was right to run away.

Soon Waits is cut loose by his superiors, stalked by an unseen killer and dangerously attracted to the wrong woman.

He’s out of his depth and out of time.

How can he save the girl, when he can’t even save himself?

Sirens is available from Doubleday. The RRP is $32.99.

Conscious eating for the planet

A NEW guide to a popular plant-based diet helps us eat kindly, tread lightly and live well. Forget paleo, gluten-free or the 5-2 diet.

Because, according to Google Trends, when it comes to diet-related searches, Australians are most interested in plant-based diets.

Already, in fact, one in four Australians is either “meat- free” or consciously reducing their consumption of animal products.

And why not?

Not only is a plant-based diet an ethical and eco-friendly choice, it’s also a healthy choice.

Which is why Animals Australia, the nation’s leading animal protection organisation, has produced a complete guide to plant-based cuisine.

A Taste for Life by Animals Australia is available from ABC Books The RRP is $39.99.

BOOK REVIEW: Two Days Gone RANDALL Silvis’ Two Days Gone is a literary page-turner about a beloved college professor accused of murdering his entire family, and one small-town cop’s dangerous search for answers.

Thomas Huston, long-time professor and best-selling author, is something of a local hero in the small Pennsylvania college town where he lives and teaches.

So when Huston’s wife and children are found brutally murdered in their home, the community reacts with shock and anger.

Huston has also mysteriously disappeared, and suddenly, the town celebrity is suspect number one.

The book is published by Landmark and the paperback RRP is $22.99.

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Live and let’s save Help reduce e-waste

TASTY SNACK: Rice paper rolls are filling and healthy.

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Protein packed rice paper rolls

A HEALTHY and easy snack for you to make.

Discover the secrets to making these light and tasty rolls that are packed full of flavour and guaranteed to impress.

They taste delicious and are low in calories and great for using up leftovers.

This recipe makes 12 rice paper rolls and can be gluten free or vegetarian by omitting protein.

WHAT YOU NEED:

★100g vermicelli rice noodles. ★12 cooked prawns coarsely chopped or 1 ½ Cups shredded chicken. ★½ cup each coarsely chopped coriander and mint. ★½ Continental cucumber, cut into matchsticks. ★1 carrot, cut into fine matchsticks. ★12 rice paper wrappers (have a few spares just incase). ★5 lettuce leaves shredded. ★1 spring onion, thinly sliced.

TO SERVE:

★Vietnamese mint (optional). ★Dipping sauce. ★1 small garlic clove, chopped. ★30g light palm sugar, crushed. ★90 ml lime juice. ★75 ml fish sauce.

★2 small red chillies, thinly sliced.

METHOD:

■ Place vermicelli in a large bowl, pour over enough boiling water to cover completely and stand until vermicelli are tender (2-4 minutes).

■ Strain, drain well, then cut into rough 10cm lengths with scissors and place in a bowl.

■ Add prawn or chicken, coriander, mint and cucumber, season to taste and set aside.

■ For dipping sauce, pound garlic in a mortar and pestle to a paste, pound in palm sugar to combine, then stir in remaining ingredients and set aside.

■ Fill a large flat container with warm water.

■ Working with a wrapper at a time, submerge wrapper in water to soften (10-30 seconds), then transfer to a clean damp tea towel.

■ Working quickly, spoon about 1/4-cup prawn mixture along the centre of the wrapper, add lettuce leaf and some spring onion, fold in ends, then roll to form a sealed cylinder.

■ Place on a tray lined with baking paper and cover with a damp tea towel.

■ Serve with dipping sauce and Vietnamese mint. Enjoy!

AUSTRALIAN’S are amongst the highest users of new technology in the world.

We can all help to address the e-waste (electronic waste) epidemic by recycling our used mobile phones, accessories, batteries and even computers.

COMPUTERS

Australian’s purchase more than two million computers every year.

This makes e-waste, including computers and accessories, a growing problem.

Monitors contain lead and computers also contain other hazardous materials that need to be disposed of responsibly.

Computers and accessories that are in working order can often be refurbished with new software and some replacement parts.

These repackaged computers are generally

BATTERIES

BE THRIFTY AND THRIVE NICKY NORMAN made available to low-income communities, individuals and community organisations.

The individual materials such as printed circuit boards, cabling, glass and plastics are recovered and then processed so that they can be used as raw materials to produce new products.

MOBILE PHONES

It is estimated more than 31 million mobile phones are in use in Australia.

Millions of old and unused mobile phones are stashed away in cupboards and drawers at home and work.

We are all possibly guilty of this.

REDUCE: Reuse and recycle.

If your mobile is still working and you would like it to be reused, you could have it repaired, pass it on to family or friends, donate it to a charity or sell it to a company that offers cash.

Throwing old mobiles into landfill can potentially be dangerous.

Heavy metals in the batteries could penetrate into the environment.

Simply drop them off at a recycling collection point as mobile phones and mobile batteries cannot be recycled in your council recycling bin.

There are a wide range of battery types, many of which contain toxic metals, mercury and lead.

Others contain valuable materials like magnesium and zinc. Buying rechargeable batteries is an important way to reduce battery waste.

Each battery can be recharged up to 1000 times, saving you money and reducing pollution.

Used rechargeable batteries are a hazardous waste and should not be placed in the garbage bin.

This includes batteries in laptops, mobile phones, power tools and cameras.

Aldi supermarkets offer a free battery recycling service at their stores.

Find a commercial battery recycling service for your workplace or business via BusinessRecycling. com.au or for more on recycling, visit www. planetark.org.

The future for you in the kitchen SAVING time, making life easier and making time in the kitchen fun is what these amazing new appliances are doing for us.

■ Light wave oven This appliance is like a cross between a microwave, grill and oven that does not take up much space. It cooks food four times faster than a regular oven and you don’t need to preheat it. Still a bit pricey but be patient the prices will go down eventually.

■ Thermomix ® This will help you to save time and cook delicious meals.

Preparation time is cut

HOME COOKING CHRISTINE PERKIN with chopping ingredients in seconds then cooks and stirs your food for you. Very pricey at more than $2000 but it replaces the functions of 12 appliances in one unit.

■ Steam-assist ovens Steam is used in the cooking process to produce better tasting food and faster cook times. Using steam to cook, usually with

convection heating, keeps food moist. These ovens are computerised, and monitor the amount of steam used based on the dish type you enter in on the keypad and practically cook dinner for you!

■ Induction cook-tops You can boil a pot of water on a burner and then set your hand on it moments later without experiencing any heat.

Add to that, induction cooking is up to twice as efficient as natural gas or electric elements, so it’s easy to see why this cooking method is catching on fast.

■ Microwave drawers Under bench

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microwaves that slide out like a drawer. The benefits of these units include saving space, blending your microwave seamlessly into your kitchen and easier access.

■ Dishwasher drawers Operate on the same principle as microwave drawers. You can install dishwasher drawers fitted with your own cupboards.

The drawers look like any other drawer in your kitchen.

■ Computerised refrigerators With a computer and screen built into the main door, access the internet while you make dinner!

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The challenge is to rearrange a crossword which has been broken into 25 sections. One letter has been given to get you started. Work out which 3x3 square fits in with that letter and write in the letters.

You can also shade the black squares if you find it helpful.

After completing the first 3x3 area, work out which square joins on to it, and continue until you have made a complete crossword.

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Down 1. Arranges (5) 2. Popular myths (3,5,5) 3. Hypothetical (9) 4. Stinging plant (6) 5. In favour (3) 6. Attention-seeking behaviour (13) 7. Wrestled (7) 11. Idiosyncrasy (9) 12. Cause continual trouble (7) 14. Sorcerer (6) 17. Played with (5) 19. Hearing organ (3)

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Welcome Senior Students Life’s lessons In our April edition we invite your to join us on our quest for life-long learning.

The acquisition of knowledge, skills and competences is unlimited and we will be presenting a broad range of flexible, diverse, formal and informal learning opportunities.

From personal development to special skills, it’s all about harnessing our creative potential.

Step up, step in and join us in this mind-altering edition. J

Pick up your free copy of the April edition at your local stockist or read online at seniorsnews.com.au News + LifestyLe + HeaLtH + traveL + fiNaNce + eNtertaiNmeNt

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Role model 12. Breath 13. United 15. Detective 16. Net 18.

Vulnerability 20. Loser 21. Damaged.

Down: 1. Sorts 2. Old wives’ tales 3. Theoretic 4. Nettle 5. For 6. Grandstanding 7. Tussled 11. Mannerism 12. Bedevil 14.

Wizard 17. Toyed 19. Ear.

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PINNACLE PLATINUM Pinnacle Platinum is the ultimate lift chair. With the touch of a button or toggle your Pinnacle will smoothly and effortlessly lower you to a comfortable seated position or again raise you to a standing position. Additional features include independent adjustable back and leg rest providing totally customised comfort.

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