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Nourish yourself with creative spirit CREATIVITY is the key to longevity, it can nourish the soul and feed the spirit. Creativity is enjoyed in many forms – from woodworking to dressmaking to cake baking and dancing, The Oxford dictionary defines creativity as: The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness. In other words, the place where the mind steps off the process line and begins its own thinking. Staid, is not part of the creative equation. So, in this issue, with plenty of evidence to show the benefits, I encourage you to rearrange the furniture of your mind and make way for the new, the fresh, the imaginative and creative. My desire to give the finest example of creative is expressed in the choice of our wondrous cover personality; a dancer, choreographer, designer, artist and poet Eileen Framer.
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At nearly 103-years-old, she is extraordinary, dynamic, gentle and perhaps even lucky to reach this age with such apparent beauty and grace of mind and body. Fortunately, we are gifted with her desire to share her life story of creativity with us. Eileen was born in the Sydney suburb of Mosman Bay. She began her dance studies with Gertrud Bodenweiser at age 22. Bodenweiser, German dancer and choreographer arrived in Australian in 1939 and went onto found a company based on German expressionist dance. Eileen toured with the company for 10 years. She then travelled the world and spent the last 20 years in the USA.
At 99-years-old Eileen missed her birthplace and came back to Australia. These days, the world is home to an ever-growing number of centenarians. In Japan, it has been reported there are now more than 65,000 centenarians. It is simply not Eileen’s age that is impressive, it is her artistic mind and movement. It is, as CEO of Arts Health Australia Dr Maggie Haertsch said, her ability to challenge ageing stereotypes. “Dancing,” Eileen said. “Psychologically strengthens me.” Since back in Australia, Eileen has danced and choreographed at the Independent Theatre Sydney, featured in music videos, performed on stage, collaborated with an Australian fashion designer and given movement workshops. No wonder Westpac and the Australian Financial Review announced her as a winner in the 100 Women of Influence
Awards 2016. In this edition, we also speak to two of Australia’s leading Art Health proponents – CEO of Arts Health Australia Dr Maggie Haertsch and Dr Margret Meagher, founding Executive Director of Arts and Health Australia, the national advocacy and networking organisation dedicated to promoting the positive impact of the arts and creative expression on health and wellbeing. Additionaly, we are pleased to bring you an update on the activities of Senior Australian of the Year, Sister Anne Gardiner. Journalist Belinda Scott also highlights the creative stories of local artists, from the writing of their books to innovative art shows and quirky theatre productions. I trust you enjoy reading about the the people and industries that are changing the face of ageing in Australia. Cheers, — Gail
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Sue said she used Facebook and Messenger and they were thinking of using FaceTime to contact Ron’s mother in Victoria on her 95th birthday, because they will be unable to attend the planned family party. “Mum’s got an iPad and she plays a lot of games on it,” Sue said. Sue also sends photos and prints off some of her photos to use in scrapbooking. Some of those photos went into display for a joint 70th
birthday bash for Sue and Ron, whose birthdays fall just three weeks apart. The family all hired holiday cabins and gathered at Woolgoolga for a shared weekend of activities. You won’t be able to miss Sue in the Facebook photos – she coloured her hair shades of pink and blue for the occasion. Contact Coffs Harbour Community College on 6652 5378 for more information on the Tech Savvy Seniors program.
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Secret ingredient of a power-packed age By Alison Houston
THE arts are like chocolate for the brain. It’s a captivating image, and one that caught the imagination of Margret Meagher, who would go on to establish the Australian Centre for Arts and Health. She’s deeply involved in the concept of Creative Ageing and how the arts can have a powerful positive impact on the mental and physical health of older people. A US study across three cities and four years found that engagement in the arts – that is actively taking part, not just listening to music or watching a movie – increases confidence and self-esteem, reduces the length of hospital stays and reliance on medication, improves heart and respiratory function and even results in less falls. Margret believes this is a combination of activity, the sense of achievement and mastery involved (often unavailable to seniors), as well as the social connections made. And socialising is vital. “A research paper in the US made the statement that loneliness is more detrimental to health and wellbeing than smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and is more likely to usher in an early death,” Margret said. “Older people often feel quite invisible.” This can be overcome by participation in the community, for instance, singing as part of a choir – a growing pastime worldwide – creating
something of beauty for others to appreciate. Margret also strongly believes in the need for interconnection between generations, with old and young taking part in a knowledge transfer, for instance older people teaching the young knitting or other crafts and the young, in turn, teaching them how to use technology. “These interconnections are really important because one of the biggest issues of getting older is ageism, which is pervasive across Western society,” she said. “We need to recognise that older people have extensive wisdom, experience and knowledge and find a way to unlock that asset and encourage older people to recognise what they have to offer is valuable.” This changing of perceptions is part of Margret’s work with the NSW Government Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing, and includes altering people’s approach to the elderly so they are not doing things “for” but “with” older people. She believes local government has a “massive role to play in the way older people live their lives”. As the custodians of
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libraries, community centres, art galleries, museums and more, she believes it is incumbent on them to ensure older people have access to these activities. That is where ageing needs to be thought of from a whole-of-government perspective, with transport links and access to the arts and services vital. “The older population is increasing exponentially and we are coming to the point where there will be more older people in the
world than young, which has massive social and financial implications, particularly with a commensurate increase in the incidence of dementia,” Margret said. “There is no known cure for dementia, but the evidence is clear that engagement in creative activities can have a major impact on people’s quality of life.” Hence the need to change another preconception, the idea that arts is an elitist activity. And, Margret pointed out, involvement in the arts does not have to be expensive – joining a choir, an art or craft group, woodwork or a book club, going dancing, joining U3A or a community group
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involves only a minimal outlay. “The sadness is that when people get older they tend to drop away from engagement in the arts, particularly after 75, because they are reluctant to go out at night or to go out alone,” she said. The Creative Ageing Festival, which Margret instigated three years ago, came up with a Cultural Companions program, whereby people reluctant to go out alone can pal up with others, giving them confidence to go out, and overcoming associated problems such as transport and geographical distance. “The case for arts in relation to health is very clear, and people in
government are coming to the realisation that prevention is better than cure,” Margret said. Prominent gerontologist, the late Dr Gene Cohen, presented the business case for the arts almost a decade ago, finding the financial savings to government amounted to millions on the basis of reduced reliance on medication alone. “It is a basic human right that all people should have access to creative activity because creativity is an essential part of the human condition. We are all born creative,” Margret said. However, she said, it was also up to all of us not to minimise our abilities or be constrained by age. “There are just so many different ways in which you can be actively engaged, and it encourages us to be silly and have fun. “If you are in a wheelchair, you can still dance - move your hands, maybe your feet and sing along.” As for the future, Margret believes it is bright, with Baby Boomers demanding better quality facilities and services for their parents and themselves, so that access to creative activities will become an accepted part of life, not a special occasion. “The arts doesn’t think about age, it thinks about creativity and the fun you can have in creating something,” Margret said. To find out more information, visit the website: artsandhealth.org.au.
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Cover Story: Eileen Kramer
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Mastering the fine art of graceful living By Yvonne Gardiner
EILEEN Kramer, at the age of 102, throws a completely different perspective on the notion that age is a “limiting factor”. “She’s just really special,” Arts Health Institute’s co-founder and chief executive Dr Maggie Haertsch, said of the institute’s lively and independent ambassador. “Our whole focus is around improving the quality of life for older people; she personifies that,” Maggie said. A mutually rewarding relationship exists between Eileen and the institute – she continues to be creative, and helps with staging and art supplies. “She comes to our events as well where she basically is able to engage her audience,” Maggie said. “She doesn’t like the word ‘aged’, she prefers to say she’s been on the planet a long time. “Eileen enjoys being around other generations. She’s hip and groovy, and has a beautiful way of living. “She’s a great inspiration for everybody,” she said. “Ageing is thought of as a condition of life, but actually it’s just ‘life’. “It’s about embracing it and loving it and not seeing that anything gets in the way. “That’s the key, it’s attitudinal. It’s about keeping on creating and having something that’s meaningful. “The arts and health together is the art of living well.
“Using imagination and the arts helps frame your identity and there’s something magical about the arts – they’re deeply rooted in our primal selves.” Maggie, an academic, nurse and midwife, proud grandmother and “half Eileen’s age”, is on a mission to improve quality of life as people age. In 2015, she was a finalist in the United Nations Australian Association’s Media Peace Prize Awards
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The inner stillness of Eileen Kramer
IF ANYONE embodies the vivacity of life after 100, that lady is Eileen Kramer. After 80 years as a dancer, energetic Eileen is still performing and choreographing ballet dance productions. Her gentle nature and graceful poise has been captured in a recent portrait, The inner stillness of Eileen Kramer, which has emerged as one of 43 finalists in the 2017 Archibald Prize. Artist Andrew Lloyd Greensmith, a plastic surgeon, says Eileen at 102 years of age embodies beauty as that intangible thing which cannot be fixed on the surface nor defeated by the wear and tear of age. “In the short time I spent with Eileen, I felt that she exudes a sense of inner stillness and is very much at ease with the world, her life and her craft,” he said. Eileen thought the portrait had a “good chance” of winning the prize. “He’s (the artist) very pleased about it and so am I,” she said.
“Usually I don’t like realism, but I like this one very much. “It also looks expressive.” Eileen’s talents go far beyond dancing. She writes, designs costumes for her productions and studied painting. “In Paris, I was earning my living as an artist’s model so I learnt a lot from that,” she said. She has also experienced life in India, London and New York, returning just three years ago to her birthplace Sydney – a city she describes as “absolutely fascinating” with its historical inner city. It was in India 60 years ago where she imagined her latest ballet work, the Buddha’s Wife. This will be performed in November, and crowdfunding for the project will begin soon. “When I came to Australia I became ambassador for the Arts Health Institute so I had a good backing from these people,” Eileen said. “As ambassador, I create ballet dance works and we try to have performances several
times a year. “I’ve actually performed the Buddha’s Wife in the United States. “I dance with the upper body so I’m able to still entertain people. “I’m interested in choreographing big dance works. “In the dance company that I belonged to in America, we had quite a mix of dancers. “I don’t think in ages, I just like anyone who can do what I ask them to do.” Eileen lives a very simple life devoted to her work. “I now don’t have to worry about domestic duties, I can devote myself entirely to the creation of my next dance work as I am living in a residential home. And that is like living at The Ritz,” she said. “At the moment I’m really engaged in creating costumes and choreography. “I like this period of my life because I’ve learnt so much and I’m now reaping the benefits. “I am now blossoming. I look alright too,” she
said playfully. Eileen personifies the concept of creativity as a key to longevity and a full, rich life. She is the world’s oldest working dancer/ choreographer as well as a poet and artist. Her stage career began as a member of the first modern dance company in Australia. “I was chosen to be in the company so that was a wonderful thing when I was 22,” she said. Eileen, always eager to brush off any mention of aging, reluctantly offers her advice on living a long and happy life. “Just keep on dancing. I don’t smoke or drink,” she said. “I feel like the present time is the best time. “When you like your work, you just do it.”
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Film finds a Lost City of Z
MARY Wilson is a star in her own right. The larger-than-life Sandy Beach resident, who has just celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary with husband Bob, is a poster woman for those in their 80s and those who hope to be. A multi-talented artist and a party girl who likes her champagne, Mary also heads for the beach every morning. Her interests stretch from glider flying and lapidary to glass blowing and growing orchids. But this month, Mary is in the Hollywood limelight thanks to her late father – British soldier, athlete, explorer and World War I veteran, Sergeant Major Henry Costin. And Costin is in the limelight because of his travels through the dripping jungles, dizzying mountains, mysterious ruins and serpentine
rivers of South America with the adventurer and explorer Percy Harrison Fawcett. Fawcett’s disappearance while searching the Amazon jungle for a lost civilisation has fired imaginations for 90 years and inspired books, plays and even video games. Costin voiced his disgust at the exaggeration and misrepresentation of Fawcett’s travels in letters to his daughter. Lieutenant Colonel Fawcett has been credited as one of the inspirations for the movie character Indiana Jones, brought to life in a succession of hit movies by actor Harrison Ford. Now both Fawcett and Costin feature in another Hollywood epic, The Lost City of Z, which arrives in Coffs Coast and Clarence cinemas this week.
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This film is a lot closer to history. Based on the non-fiction book of the same name by David Grann, the film combines elements from Fawcett’s seven South American expeditions. On three of those he was accompanied by Mary Wilson’s father. Costin was one of Fawcett’s most trusted companions. Fawcett described him as “one of the only assistants I could ever call completely reliable and fully adaptable, and never have I wished for better company”. Costin is played in the new film by Robert Pattinson and Percy Fawcett by Charlie Hunnam. Mary and her family will be guests at a special local preview screening of the Lost City of Z.
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Profile: Sister Anne Gardiner
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Senior Australian award proving catalyst for change AUSTRALIA’S Senior Citizen of the Year in 2017, Sr Anne Gardiner, is on the move utilising her national profile to benefit the Tiwi indigenous community on Bathurst Island. As a result of this award and through the generosity of Richard Rolfe OAM, the dealer principal at the Audi Centre Canberra, Sr Anne has been gifted a 4WD scooter which will allow her to activate a new project where she will meet and talk with every Tiwi person between the ages of 18 and 35 about self-esteem, motivation, and mutual respect. “I will sit down and talk to the people to see if I can help them to understand the world that they are living in,” Sr Anne said. “These people can be leaders in their own right. Their ideas have got to be listened to. Let’s give them a fair go. “I will be able to take what they tell me, decipher it and then say, if the Tiwi people allow me to do it, these are their thoughts regarding the situation they are finding themselves them.” Sr Anne is understated in her acceptance of the prestigious award, but when it comes to the Tiwi people she has no qualms about using the award to have her concerns for their future heard. The 86-year-old moved to Bathurst Island when she was 22 as a member of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. She remembers the community didn’t have much, but they shared everything.
But now she sees money has had the biggest negative impact on the Tiwi people. “We have become individualistic and I see family breakdowns, not only on Bathurst Island, but also in my own family. “We seem to be forgetting that the core of society is family and I think individualism is wrecking it.” Sr Anne has a one word answer for this problem: respect. The senior members of the Bathurst Island community are gravely concerned about the loss of language and culture, and the loss of respect for the elders. “Respect has to come back into the vocabulary of all of us. Once that respect goes, what have we got?” She is also calling on medical professionals to make the time to sit down with the Tiwi people to talk to the them about their health issues and options. “They have leaders in their own community. They have to look at this very seriously and say, ‘what can we do to better our health?’,” she said. Sr Anne is seeing the community elders starting to take charge of trying to turn around their problems by working on the younger generations retaining the Tiwi language and culture. In support of these community elders wanting to turn around the cultural outgoing tide, in March this year she handed custodianship of the people’s Patakijiyali Museum to a group of four “strong” women so they could continue to collect and preserve Tiwi artefacts and stories.
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She still has an ongoing connection to the museum through the family tree project where each family will receive a copy of their family tree. “The women are working on computers, trying to get the family trees finished. They are also working on story books and a calendar for next year. “I see great potential for that museum.” Before her reign as Senior Australian of the Year finishes in January, Sr Anne wants so very much to see one thing change among the Tiwi community; she wants to see respect return for its elders. “If they can respect themselves first, then they will really know who they are,” she added.
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DID you know that medicines have been around the world for thousands of years? In ancient times the ‘medicine man/woman’ would be the person to go to for relief from your aliments. They would provide herbs, potions and prayers to help heal any malady. Thankfully, practices today are more refined and we are privileged to have a health care system which provides safe and regulated medical advice and assistance. But this does not mean that you should not be aware of what medication you are being asked to take and the reasons for the use of this medication. Making a medicines list is a great way to keep all your information about the medications that you take in one location. A medication list can help you in the following ways: ■ You’ll be aware of all the medication that you are currently taking. ■ Remind you how and when to take your medication. ■ Help your doctor or pharmacist check and review the medication you are taking. ■ Ensure your family and friends are aware of any
Clarence Care + Support offers a wide range of services in the community including domestic assistance, personal care, home care packages, social support and a Meals on wheels services. CUPPA FOR A CAUSE In August there will be the Cuppa for a Cause event. This was created to raise money for those in need simply by sharing a tea with friends, colleagues and family. As we operate a Meals on Wheels (MoW) service we have decided to hold a morning tea on Wednesday, August 30 at the Maclean Council Chambers. Any funds raised will go towards our MoW service in regards to upgrading our equipment. A trading table will also be held as well as having some lovely teas and scones. Another special event is that MoW is celebrating their 60th year of operating in NSW. MoW originated in Britain during WWII assisting frail older people who wanted to stay in their own homes, but who needed help to do so. In Australia, MoW started in 1952 in South Melbourne. A lady on a tricycle delivered the meals. When it became too much for her the Red Cross took over. In March 1957, Sydney City Council started MoW in NSW. In the first week, 150 meals were cooked in the town hall for inner city dwellers. The cost of the meal then was two shillings, which is about 20 cents in today’s money. So there is a long history of people in Australia assisting those in need and our volunteers deliver more than 200 meals a week. If you need any further information about aged care services, please contact us on 6645 0400.
medicine you are taking in case of an emergency. It is also very important to understand the medicines that you take regularly.
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By being involved and asking your health care professional questions about your medication. Understanding what it does and why.
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Follow the instructions that are given from your health care professional and the instructions on the packaging of your medications. Don’t stop medications abruptly without seeking the correct advice. If you have access to a computer, the NPS Medicinewise website has a lot of information about medicines and related health care advice. There is even a medicines app which may be suitable depending on your health conditions. www.nps.org.au/medicines
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Unique affordable housing program FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK GAIL FORRER Group editor Seniors Newspapers network
$100,000 to $300,000. She said there were a variety of reasons that led to the situation, including working part-time due to care for children or ageing parents, divorce and lower paid employment. The pilot program is ready to commence with a combination of funding from philanthropic sources and WIP’s commercial borrowings. The women would also be expected to make an upfront investment and pay rent. However, there would no expectation of further investment, although it
would be possible. Rent would be kept to a minimum and legal agreements put in place for future circumstances, including sale and opt out options. Ms Large said the women in private rental suffered problems such as emotional drain due to insecurity and depletion of their funds because of the high cost of renting. She believed the pilot
to next of kin, you can have on the register your doctor, dentist or any other medical alert contacts that could help you in an emergency. This information can assist the ambulance and police to contact a relative or other nominated person to inform them of your
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What is the Women’s Property Initiatives WOMEN’S Property Initiatives is a not-for-profit, women-specific Registered Housing Provider. Mission: To create new beginnings for women by providing stable and affordable housing that empowers at-risk women and children to have a secure, brighter future. This is achieved by working with the private, public and non-government sectors to develop high-quality, safe and affordable housing where rent is charged at not more
than 75% of the market rent. WPI owns 755 properties in Melbourne, housing more than 200 women and children. Beneficiaries: Single women, women-headed households, children, older women, indigenous women, women exiting correctional facilities, newly arrived migrants, homeless women, women on low incomes, women escaping domestic or family violence, women with a disability.
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Police program gives seniors peace of mind THE NSW Police has an innovative program for residents living at home alone. You can register details of a nominated person through the NSW Police’s Next of Kin program. The contact details are held by your local police in case of an emergency. In addition
program was a preventative measure offering a viable housing solution before women inevitably ended up on a Public Housing list. The adaptability meant housing could be modified as the women age and provide an alternative to retirement villages. At this stage the program is only in Victoria.
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situation. The NSW Police will give you a registered number along with a sticker and a keyring. You will need to put your number on those items. To register for this free service, contact your local police station and speak to the Crime Prevention Officer.
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THE first major retrospective by leading Australian artist Sandra Taylor is being presented by the Grafton Regional Gallery. True Stories 1975–2017 presents new and existing works by this significant Australian artist who burst onto the art world with her painted figurative ceramics in the early 1970s. Gallery director Jude McBean said Sandra’s work had a profound influence on ceramics and visual arts. It was a dramatic move away from the influence of the medium and of Chinese and English ceramics as it embraced new ceramic materials and the new ideas of the role of art. The artist uses experiences in her environment to produce a powerful narrative that captures the moment in which they were created. The first works tell stories of the artist living in
CERAMIC STORY: Sandra Taylor's Long Distance Swimmer 1996 was acquired by Grafton Regional Gallery. PHOTO: SIMON HUGHES
Sydney, of people living and experiencing the economic good times of the 1970s. When she moved to the wilds of Buccarumbi, in the bush south of Grafton, her work changed dramatically in response to living in a remote and rural area. Here she continued teaching and working in ceramics. She established a relationship with the Grafton Regional Gallery when it was established in 1988 through exhibitions and artist talks. The gallery
acquired its first work with the support of Arts NSW in 1994 – Le canard, le cow, le menu 1992. Last year, the gallery bought Long Distance Swimmer 1996, a work reflecting the artist living in Murwillumbah, in an urban setting. When she moved to Coraki in 2001 her art progressed to painting and drawing, something she said she had been doing for a long time, just on clay instead of paper and canvas. The change of environment presented new stories, a search for the spiritual and expression of losing loved ones. An extensive catalogue that accompanies True Stories was designed by renowned Australian designer, Harry Williamson and made possible with the support of The Gordon Darling Foundation. True Stories continues at the Grafton Regional Gallery until September 9.
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Better health for over 80s Foundation 49
HAVING got past the three score years and 10 (70) you are likely to have quite a few more years ahead. Preventing illness and being aware of maintaining good health is key to success. Older people are at increased risk of conditions that may impair function and quality of life. Health problems can be a sign of poor nutrition, poor oral health, insufficient activity, taking multiple medications (may be confusing), falls and lack of sun exposure. Other risks include depression, anxiety, emotional distress, loneliness and isolation. Next up is using the following 80s health check when talking with your GP ■ Weight and waist
measurement ■ Blood pressure ■ Dental check ■ Cholesterol and glucose levels (diabetes) ■ Eye and hearing tests ■ Risk of falls- balance, feet, footwear ■ Immunisations – if recommended by your GP: Influenza (Flu), Pneumococcal polysaccharide (pneumonia), Herpes Zoster (shingles) ■ Waterworks or bowel issues, etc? Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help ■ Mental health – talk about any issues or concerns with your GP Put the following Foundation 49 DIY tips into action to keep enjoying your life and good health. ■ The benefits of physical activity cannot be overestimated as it assists in retaining your physical function, improves your social
interactions, improved sleep and reduces depression. Other advantages include maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints which assists in preventing falls. ■ Activity can also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and a host of other conditions… ■ Remember: stay connected with your friends and family, get out and about ■ Keep your brain active-play cards, crosswords, Sudoku, music, surf the internet, tell your story. ■ And, laugh lots and loud. Have a problem? Talk about it – your GP or counsellor will be able to assist you.
Giving up a pleasure for one week each month CAN you really give up a different pleasure for one week, let alone doing it once a month? Scientists the Greater Good Science Centre at the University of California in Berkeley challenge who you how to do it. ■ Select something that
you enjoy doing on a regular basis and that you have unlimited or nearly unlimited access to. A good choice may be a particular food or beverage that you enjoy, such as chocolate or beer. ■ On day one allow yourself to indulge as you
normally would in this activity; scarf down a chocolate bar, pour yourself a glass of wine, veg out in front of the TV. ■ Then, for one week, do not allow yourself to indulge in this pleasure at all. If you’re giving up chocolate, abstain from
any foods that contain it; if you’re giving up TV, try not to even watch a video on your phone. ■ At the end of the week, allow yourself to indulge again. As you do so, pay attention to how you feel. Are you noticing certain physical sensations (eg,
taste and texture of the chocolate) more than usual? How pleasurable is the experience? What kind of mood are you in? ■ Try to go through this same process with a different pleasure the following month. And in between these
weeks of abstinence, try to focus your attention on the pleasures you enjoy every day. What are the activities or experiences that you actually enjoy doing? What do you enjoy about them – how do they make you feel?
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Finding the words and people who will support your health Foundation 49
A FEW years ago it would have been unheard of for a man to admit to suffering from any mental health condition. Admitting you may be depressed or anxious might elicit a scathing retort of ‘pull yourself together’ or ‘man up’ or similar unhelpful responses. Naturally, in the past, men chose hide or bottle up their worries and carry on as usual. Fortunately times have changed. SANE Australia chief executive officer Jack Heath said: “Young men are often put off from seeking help because of stigma, embarrassment and the need to appear independent. “Instead, they stick it out on their own, hoping the problem will go away. “There are notions of masculinity and what it means to be a man that prevent them from getting help,” he explained.
“There’s a belief that the very idea of being a man is that you deal with stuff and you don’t reach out or connect. “Untreated, the problem snowballs. “The combination of that and the notion of having to deal with it alone, is the reason behind high suicide rates.” Genetics, substance abuse, a traumatic childhood and relationship issues are thought to be the most common reasons people can develop a mental illness. Men are less likely to get the help they need, with other ABS data showing only 27% of men seek professional help, compared to 40% of women. In many cases men turn to drugs or alcohol instead of getting assistance, this is especially so with men under 25. “For a lot of men, the process of talking really puts them off. “Moving straight to the
MEN'S HEALTH: Men are less likely to get the mental health support help they need.
practical steps they can take to help while learning about their illness, such as eating well, exercising and getting into a regular sleep pattern, is something many guys feel engaged with and empowered by,” Mr Heath
said. While seeing a psychologist is an excellent form of support, there are many other options for men who are uncomfortable talking about their feelings. “For guys, quite often
it’s about being connected, without actually talking. “It’s the reason why going to a sporting event with a mate is good. It gives you a sense of connection, without having to talk about your
feelings,” he added. For more, visit these websites: headspace. org.au, au.reachout.com, beyondblue.org.au/ taking-action, blackdog institute.org.au or mindhealthconnect. org.au.
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Do you struggle with getting a good night’s kip won’t need to pack a separate travel suitcase just for the device.” Sunshine Coast University Hospital’s senior clinical measurement scientist Anita Brake’s describes the ResMed’s CPAP technology as the “gold standard” in sleep apnoea treatment. “It treats the obstructive sleep apnoea by preventing the collapse of the upper airway. It blows air through a mask. That pressure of the air holds the upper airway open; it splints open the tongue and the roof of the mouth.” Ms Blake said that some surgical procedures had also been trialled to cure the condition or prevent it happening in the first place. The other treatment is a mandibular advancement splint which is similar to a mouth guard. Sleep apnoea is where a person’s breathing is compromised during periods of time while they sleep. The person may have shallow breathing, or they may stop breathing completely. It’s comes in two forms; obstructive and central. “Obstructive sleep apnoea is caused by a physical obstruction of your upper airway. The tongue and roof of the mouth can collapse making you shallow breath or block up your upper airway completely and make you stop breathing all together,” Ms Brake said. “Central sleep apnoea is caused by a problem
with the signal from the brain to the breathing muscles so that a person doesn’t try and take a breath, so their upper airway remains open, but they physically don’t try and breath.” The two main causes of this condition are genetic and excess weight. ■ Genetic is shape of your upper airway, tongue, roof of your mouth and jaw; some of things can predispose some people to having sleep apnoea. ■ Putting on weight means adding a loading to a person’s breathing system which then requires more effort to take a breath in. “If you already have a naturally narrow throat from your genetic structure, and you then you put on weight, you make a very mild problem became a significant problem,” Ms Brake said. Other causes can be increasing age and for women, hormonal changes due to menopause. In addition to the use of the ResMed’s CPAP machines, Ms Blake recommends sleep apnoea sufferers can improve their sleep quality with these tips: ■ Lose weight. ■ Reduce alcohol intake, particularly in the evening, as it is a sedative and will make your muscles more floppy. ■ Ensure the nose is clear. ■ Look at the sleeping position. ■ Follow a good sleep hygiene program of a regular sleep pattern, limit
napping during the day, light exercise and getting out in the morning sunlight to reduce melatonin.
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ON THE market this month is the newest small device technology to help the nearly two million Australians who struggle every night with chronic obstructive sleep apnoea. ResMed has launched the world’s smallest Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device, the AirMini, which weighs in at 300 grams. It’s being described as a discreet sleep therapy device which incorporates the proven CPAP technology into a portable, pocket-sized device. The unit joins the ResMed’s CPAP family of treatments for the condition. It’s uses innovative technology and is suitable for use at home and while on the go. Dan Alter lives a very active life and has had to carry with him a CPAP unit. The 66-year-old now has his hands one of the new ResMed AirMini devices. “I’m really happy to be able to use the AirMini,” Mr Alter said. “I have been living with sleep apnoea for about 17 years and as a keen traveller and motorcyclist, I am so pleased to have access to a smaller, lightweight CPAP device that I can easily take on the road. “The fact that the AirMini syncs with my phone means I can analyse my sleeping patterns on a daily basis, which provides me with information on how I am managing my sleep apnoea. “It’s also a bonus that I
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Living Discover your family roots FAMILIES have secrets and surprises and tend to believe their own stories! So, when my friend received results from a DNA test with Ancestry.com – she could hardly believe it. Indeed, the colour of her life story began to take on a different hue. And it seems, per Ancestry.com, my friend’s Freya’s experience, is similar to many other thoughtful Australians. Recent figures from The Australian 2016 Census, revealed that Aussies identify with more than 300 different ancestries, the most common of which is listed as being English (36%), Australian (34%) and Irish (11%). But what does being “Australian” actually mean? For some it is citizenship, for others it’s calling themselves sixth-generation Australian born. But there’s often a difference between the nationalities we identify with and those that make up our DNA, whether you know about them or not. “While the 2016 Census revealed some generation-defining shifts around population
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statistics, our combined DNA tells an additional story about the diversity of the nation.” Ancestry Australia and New Zealand’s Marketing Manager Nigel Seeto said. In Australia, up until about two years ago, a laborious and often complex “genealogical” search carried through family tree research was required to find family history details. In contrast, these days a simple saliva test can provide many answers in a fraction of the time. Mr Seeto says the DNA test has more focus on defining your own personal identity. “It’s more just about the person who is searching,” he said. “About your search for identity, your place in the world, how you fit into history,” he said. My friend’s DNA pointed to her ethnic heritage and provided names of people who were very likely to be second, third, fourth and
beyond cousins. But unlike those wonderfully detailed family trees, there were no birth, death and marriage dates, nor hints of occupations and collaborations. So, if you wish to delve deeply into your heritage, Mr Seeto recommends the combination of a DNA test along with a search through Ancestory.com family tree. But, back to my friend, who believed she was from a tribes spilling out of Bulgaria, Lithuania and Poland, with a big splash of Irish in the mix and a thin Germanic line. Well, no. Her DNA revealed something quite different. She was shown to be 62% British Isles (England, Scotland, Wales) with a tad of Greek/Italian and the rest Swiss and German.
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Here’s how to start writing a fabulous yarn EVERYONE has a story to tell, whether it’s a memoir, autobiography, non-fiction narrative, travel or biography, but just where do you start? With the help of life story teacher and published author Patti Miller, who shares with us some of her secrets to writing, you can start telling your story.
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❚ Lineage and social history. ❚ Trauma, difficulty or pain in your life which can be very healing. ❚ Pass on wisdom to help others. ❚ Identity. LIFE STORIES: Patti Miller, author of Writing Your Life.
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❚ Use specific memories. ❚ Don’t tell everything, show by using dialogue and action. ❚ Be selective about what you include, not every bit of your life. ❚ Draw a map of your childhood home, for example, and let the memories from each room flow.
❚ Avoid mapping out the whole story to start with. ❚ Think of a fact or anecdotal story that reflects you. ❚ Use a symbolic image such as photos, mementos or family ornaments. ❚ Even a philosophical comment or discussion that leads the reader into your thinking.
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PLEASE submit a photo and ensure it is at least 180dpi with faces in a nice and bright setting. Deadline for the September issue is September 13. Email Nicky or Chris at community notes@seniors newspaper.com.au
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Hello from SCCA … CEO Deb Ryan
September is a big month for SCCA. Not only are we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Independent Living Village Marian Grove, it’s also Dementia Awareness Month.
CCO has continued to experience growth in our aged care services as clients exercise their rights to choose providers.
In 1992 the first resident moved into stage one of Marian Grove, the result of a vision of the parish of Mary Help of Christians in Sawtell to provide care and support for their ageing community. Today, how we’ve grown! 180 plus units, a 101 bed Residential Care Facility, Chapel, Café, Recreation Hall and Workshop have created a community of its own. One thing hasn’t changed though, the commitment to that original vision and mission which has become our touchstone here at SCCA “We Care.”
We were again successful at this year’s Sunny’s Business Awards, winning – • Employer of Choice (3rd consecutive year), • Excellence in Business Practices • Professional Development and Staff Training. It is an honour to be recognised as a successful local business, effectively meeting the needs of our clients and staff. sector, can be confusing for potential customers. It is important to shop around to ensure that you are getting the best service for the best value. Choose a provider with a sound reputation for ethical business practices. Community Care Options is an award winning, local, not for profit provider with the experience and reputation to meet your needs. We have a full range of care and support options.
SCCA, it’s been a great story so far, with the best yet to come. See you next month, Michelle
If you need support now or into the future, please contact CCO and we can assist you services that you might need. Community Care Options – your CHOICE in aged care.
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UNDERSTAND your pension and/or learn about estate planning for older people at two free financial information seminars conducted by the Federal Government’s Department of Human Services on September 27. Pension 3.30–5pm; estate planning 5.30–7pm. Bookings essential 136 357 or email: fis.seminar. bookings@human services.gov.au.
AUSTRALIAN PLANT SOCIETY
THERE is an annual state-wide event for the society and this year the Coffs Harbour group will be hosts for the NSW annual get-together over the weekend of September 2–3. Rainforest Riches Revealed is the program and it includes lectures and discussions with rainforest experts. Located at North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. Registration covers the outlined program as well as morning and afternoon teas and Saturday lunch. Saturday evening dinner will be at our C-ex and is charged separately. Cost is $55pp and the dinner costs $50pp. www.austplants.com.au
SEVENTY nurseries offering plant, bulbs, trees, seedlings, garden supplies, expert information and hourly workshops on soil health, composting, permaculture, chemical-free pest control, native habitat establishment plus fine food, coffee and musicians. You will find it all at Bellingen’s 28th annual Spring Plant Fair at Bellingen Market Park from 8am–2pm on Saturday, September 9. Plastic bag free.
OUR club was formed in 1995 and currently sponsors three Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs. We are always open to new members. Meeting day is on the second Thursday of the month. For more information, call 6658 6336 or www.view.org.au.
GARDEN GALA
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MACKSVILLE Showground will host a Garden Gala and Market Day on Saturday, September 30. This is a family day with a variety of plants and produce stalls, arts and crafts, gifts, rides and activities for children, live music, creative workshops food and refreshments.
This ongoing vision carries us into the future, inspiring us to grow and support those in our community living with dementia and their caregivers. Some incredible, innovative partnerships and programs are happening around Dementia Care, with Vanessa Nolan our Director of Nursing recently delivering a paper with Dr Marie Hutchinson from Southern Cross University on her experience successfully placing very-long-stay hospital patients in residential aged care.
An increasing choice of providers within the aged care
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hosted by Coffs Harbour Garden Club. All welcome, supper included. Winning residential gardens are open for inspection Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17. Details posted on the website www.coffsgardenclub.com after trophies awarded.
PRIZED GARDENS, OPEN GARDENS
WINNING gardens in Coffs Harbour’s 2017 Spring Garden Competition will be awarded their trophies at a function from 7–9pm at the Cavanbah Centre on Friday, September 15,
BONVILLE-BOAMBEE VIEW CLUB
BELLINGEN’S local organic produce and humane choice farmers market and cafe in the Anglican Church grounds at the top of Hyde Street from 8.30am– 1.30pm on September 1 and 15 (every first and third Friday of the month).
MACKSVILLE PRODUCE MARKET
LOCALLY grown and home-made coffee, honey, fruit, vegetables, plants and more, River Street, 8.30am–12.30pm on September 2 and 16 (every first and third Saturday of the month).
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What’s on THIS month is so full of events and activities you will have to plan your calendar. But with jasmine scenting warm air and spring winds blowing winter away, don’t feel guilty if you prefer a sandwich in the garden or a stroll on the sand.
INTERNET BASICS II
EMAIL, scanning and attachments are the topics of this free workshop open to all at Coffs Harbour’s Harry Bailey Memorial Library at 2–4pm on August 28. Inquiries and bookings, visit library or phone 6648 4900.
CLASSICAL COUP
MOZART and Brahms is the title the Australian Chamber Orchestra Collective has given to the performance which will fill Bellingen Memorial Hall with soaring music at 7.30pm on September 2. Conductor for the 17-piece string ensemble is Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto. Tix Waterfall Way Visitors Centre or acobellingen. www.eventbrite.com.au.
RUN AMOK
START at the showground and head along the scenic Coffs Creek Walkway if you want to take part in the seventh annual Coffs Harbour Running Festival on Sunday, September 3. You don’t have to be a runner, or even a runner at all – there is a 3km family fun run/walk option, so every generation can take part. www.villagesports. com.au.
2017 ROTARY CARTOON AWARDS
VISIT Coffs Harbour’s Bunker Cartoon Gallery this month to enjoy the latest laughs from the nation’s top cartoonists on show at the 29th Rotary Cartoon Awards exhibition. Open seven days 10am–4pm until October 1.
HORNS AND HOOFS
FOUR-FOOTED entertainment comes to Grafton with Rural Weekly Pro Bull Riding event at Grafton Showground on September 2, with top riders and ranked bulls plus live music, while the Coutts Crossing Cup will be run at the Clarence River Jockey Club, also on September 2. The Grafton Horse Driving Trials at South Grafton’s Hawthorne Park
JOURNALIST BELINDA SCOTT Equestrian Facility from September 8–10 sees horses, carriages and drivers battle a challenging course and spectators are welcome.
LOVE URUNGA FATHER’S DAY
HOT RODS: Come along to Nambucca Heads on September 30 to see these magnificent cars on display.
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DADS and granddads will enjoy Love Urunga Father’s Day Picnic, incorporating Sculpture in the Park from 10am–3pm on Sunday, September 3 at Morgo Street, Reserve. Live music, coffee and food. Bring a rug, a picnic, family and friends. Free entry. wwww.urunga.com.au.
COMEDY SHOWCASE
RUSTY IRON
SELECTED short films which are winners and finalists in the 2017 REC Ya Shorts Youth Film Festival will be screened at C.ex Coffs Harbour on Friday September 8 and Bellingen Memorial Hall on Friday September 15, 6pm for 6.30pm. About 75 minutes. Free. Register with Eventbrite.
HEAD to Macksville Showground for the 2017 Rusty Iron Rally on September 2–3. Run by the Mid North Coast Machinery Restoration Club Inc, the two-day Rally on the Father’s Day weekend always brings together a great collection of characters as well as tractors, trucks, cars, bikes, engines, machinery and implements from far and wide.
DAUNT PERSPECTIVE
DAUNT: Four Score Years is the title of a solo exhibition of Nicolas Daunt’s signature large colourful abstracts at The Art Factory until Saturday, September 9. The Coffs Coast based artist is celebrating his 80th birthday. The Art Factory Coffs Harbour, 2/151 Orlando St.
SANDRA TAYLOR CERAMICS
CERAMICS by a significant Australian artist on show in Sandra Taylor: True Stories at Grafton Regional Gallery until September 9. Also see Contemporary Identity – works examining the identity of 21st century indigenous artists from the Clarence; Imagining the Margin: Journeys, Borders and Living on the Edge – work by Natalie Hartog-Gautier and Penelope Lee on refugees, plus figurative
CHUCKLE your way through the highlights of the 13th annual Sydney Comedy Festival with the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase 2017 at C.ex Coffs at 8pm on Thursday, September 14.
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COLLECTION PLUS
ARTWORKS from the collection of Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery and new work by Jonathan Crowther and Jane Wilson will be on show at the gallery until September 23. Jane Wilson explores the figurative and emotions and Jonathan Crowther the relation between painting and the digital image.
MADZAR & ALTSTAEDT
BOOK tickets now for a night of international harmony with cellist Nicholas Altstaedt and pianist Aleksandar Madzar on Tuesday, September 12, at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus lecture theatre. Bookings online: coffsmusicsociety.com.au Inquiries: phone Jean on 0466 985 652.
CERTAIN WOMEN (FILM)
CERTAIN Women explores three connected stories of independent Montana women trying to understand and shape the world around them. Stars Michelle Williams, Laura
Dern and Kristen Stewart at Jetty Memorial Theatre on Thursday, September 14, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 6pm. jettytheatre.com.
MEET AUSSIE THRILLER AUTHOR
FANS of thrillers and romantic comedy can meet and greet the author of seven books in these genres at Grafton’s Sir Earle Page Library and Education Centre from at 1–2pm on Friday, September 15. Australian author Janette Paul will talk about her new novel Amber and Alice, an outback road trip comedy mystery which has been described as Bridget Jones meets Thelma and Louise. Janette Paul is the pen name of best-selling Australian suspense novelist Jaye Ford. BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided. To book a space phone 6641 0100. For further details: www.crl.nsw.gov.au.
MELINDA DOES DORIS
MELINDA Schneider in a tribute to Doris Day. The six-times Golden Guitar winner sings Que Sera, Sera; Perhaps, Perhaps; Sentimental Journey; Deadwood Stage; Secret Love and other classic ballads at C.ex Coffs on Saturday, September 16. www.cexcoffs.com.au and at Grafton’s Saraton Theatre at 2pm on Sunday, September 17 www.saraton.com.
SAWTELL ART GALLERY HITS 30
SAWTELL Art Gallery Inc. will hold the opening of its 30th Annual Exhibition and Community Celebration at the gallery on the corner of Lyons and Bayldon Rds from 2–4pm on Saturday, September 16. $10 entry includes drinks and nibbles.
GO YOUR OWN WAY
GO YOUR Own Way is the
story of Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac’s most famous songwriter. The schoolteacher who picked up a guitar, began to sing the blues and made rock history is brought to the stage of the Jetty Theatre by Catherine Alcorn at 8pm on Wednesday, September 20. www.jettytheatre.com.
SCENES OF WATERFALL WAY
WATERFALL Way Gallery in Dorrigo is celebrating its name with an exhibition of landscapes of the region by local artists including Ray Rixon, Chris Hundt, Chris Lofqvist and Matthew Begg. On show until Wednesday, September 27.
FINE MUSIC
OLD and new classical music from cultures around the globe will delight the ears during the Bellingen Fine Music Festival from Thursday to Sunday, September 21–24. Performers include pianists Elena Kats-Chernin and Tamara-Anna Cislowska; edgy new classical duo Joe Chindamo and Zoe Black; saxophonist Nick Russionelle and classical guitarist Murilo Tanouye. Website: bellingenmusic festival.com.
ART IN NAMBUCCA
NAMBUCCA Valley Arts Council Biennial Arts and Crafts exhibition 2017, featuring the work of local and interstate artists, will be officially opened at 7pm on Saturday, September 23 and will remain on show daily at the Nambucca Arts and Community Centre until October 1, when it closes at 1pm.
HARD WOODS TO SOFT COTTONS
COFFS Harbour Regional Museum has on show photographs and objects from the district’s early timber industry. The exhibition shows the different experiences of work for men and women in the early days of settlement. On show until Saturday, October 21.
CURRYFEST WOOLGOOLGA
CELEBRATE Punjabi culture and feast Indian style at Woolgoolga from 9am–5pm on September 23, with curry, food and
market stalls, street performers, Indian Babas Band; Bhangra and Giddha dance competitions, cooking demonstrations by Curryfest cooking ambassador Nidhi Mahajan and Australian chef Christine Mansfield; Kids Zone and other activities. Woolgoolga Beach Reserve, Beach St. Plus Eat Street 5–10pm September 30. www.curryfest.com.
HOT RODS IN NAMBUCCA
HOT rod heaven comes to Nambucca Heads in September with the sparkling cars of the Drag-ens Hot Rod Club in display in Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads from 9am–12pm on September 30. This is the culmination of the 41st annual Valla Rod Run, September 24–30, which includes the Bowraville Billycart Derby, a Shoebox Swap Meet and Bel and Belt Sander Racing (yes, it’s a thing, look it up on YouTube). Further information: www.drag-ens.com.
BUSKERS AND COMEDY FESTIVAL
STREET performers will add colour and charm, music and manic activity to the streets, clubs and pubs of Coffs Harbour from September 23 to October 1. September 23 Moonee Tavern; September 24 Harbourside Markets, Seaview Tavern; September 26 Kids Day at Coffs Harbour Racing Club, Adult Comedy at Pier Hotel; 27–28 City Centre, Toormina Gardens, Pier Hotel; September 29, City Centre, Toormina Gardens, Botanic Garden, Seaview Tavern; September 30 City Centre, Moonee Tavern; October 1 at the Harbourside Markets. coffsharbourbuskers.com.
YAMBA STREET FOOD FESTIVAL
TRY something different at the Yamba Gourmet Street Food Festival, with top mobile food chefs at the Yamba Golf and Country Club from 11am–9pm on Sunday, September 24. Local produce, custom menus, plus live music, kids’ fun, vintage and handmade stalls. Free entry.
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Money
How does your facebook end up in your estate YOU may know where you would like your house, shares or cash to end up when you die, but have you also included in your will details of how you want your online presence to be managed. Paul Paxton-Hall of the legal firm Paxton-Hall said technology has given rise to a whole new world of digital assets. “There has been a shift from people keeping photograph albums, journals and letters; physical assets that can be dealt with easily in a will, to posting and storing photographs digitally, maintaining blogs and email accounts,” he said.
“Applying succession law to these intangible assets has its challenges as there is still uncertainty around the status of the digital assets as property. “These assets can be particularly hard to manage when you consider the average internet user has 26 different accounts and 10 unique passwords. “People should pay close attention to their various digital assets when preparing wills and give thought to what they would like to happen to their digital footprint.” He noted it can be difficult to identify the
ownership rights of digital assets as they are often stored, created and managed by a third-party. “Most social media and digital platforms’ user agreements do not allow users to own the property in their account,” Mr Paxton-Hall said. “Many online platforms rest in a foreign jurisdiction, meaning challenging their policies are likely to be even more stressful, expensive and time- consuming. “Fortunately, Facebook and Google allow users to nominate a legacy contact who can access their account in the event of their death.
Facebook To add a legacy contact or ensure your page is memorialised, go to Facebook help page for details. Google To set up a rule for your account to be managed when it becomes inactive, go to the Google Inactive Account Manager page. WILLS: Remember to include in your will details of how you want your digital assets handled. PHOTO: AUREMAR
“When developing a digital estate plan, people need to understand who owns the asset, where it’s located and how to access it.” Some practical tips for digital estate planning: ❚ Decide what you would like to happen to your digital assets. Will they be deleted or memorialised? Will your family have full access? ❚ Create a list of your accounts and identify the policies of each platform regarding the death of a member. Facebook and
Google allow people to nominate another person as a legacy contact to administer a limited, memorialised account. Legacy contacts must be appointed from your account before your passing. ❚ If you want your loved ones to have unfettered access to your account, ensure you note down the passwords where they can access them in the event of your death. You can use a password manager such as TrueKey to manage all your passwords under a
single password master key. This master password can be left with your legal representative. ❚ Draft a memorandum of wishes that sets out how you would like your online assets dealt with. This should include nominating someone to be the executor of your digital estate. A word of warning - with the exception of the legacy contact process, your loved ones may be in breach of some platforms’ terms of service by accessing your accounts after your death.
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THINK MONEY PAUL CLITHEROE MANY of us hold strong views about social and environmental sustainability. If that sounds like you, it’s possible to tailor your portfolio to reflect your values and it doesn’t have to mean putting up with low returns. A new report shows ethical investing can be good for your hip pocket as well as the planet. ‘Responsible’ investing is all about putting your money into sustainable assets and enterprises as a way of supporting a healthier economy, society and environment. It may mean investing in alternate energies for example, while shunning industries that can harm people or the environment like weapons, tobacco and gambling. This style of investing is heating up faster than global warming. Responsible investment represents around half of all professionally managed assets in Australia, and chances are this figure could climb
higher. Some investors may be concerned that taking an ethical approach could mean sacrificing decent returns. However, a new report by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia has put this view to the bullet (not that they’re pro guns). The study found managed Australian share funds following a responsible investment strategy notched up average annual returns of 13.0% over the past five years. That’s above the 11.6% average return recorded by the S&P ASX 300 Accumulation Index. It’s a similar story over the past 10 years, with responsible Aussie share funds recording average returns of 6.3% annually compared to 4.4% across the broader market. If you’re keen to match investments with personal ethics, one option is to invest in companies you believe are making a positive contribution to the environment and sustainability. Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.
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Travel
TRAVEL author Ann Rickard gives us her top ten reasons to love the south of France in summer, a place she returns to year after year. The climate: The south has 300 days of sunshine a year, with average summer temperatures in the high 20s, early 30s. You’d have to be unlucky to visit in summer and not be bathed in sunshine. The language: Is there another language in the world that sounds so gorgeous? You’ll enjoy just being surrounded by its lyrical loveliness. Within a day of a visit you’ll be chorusing ‘bonjour’ and ‘merci’ to everyone you encounter. The countryside: Smiling yellow sunflowers at every turn, lovely leafy plane trees lining back roads, mauve fields of lavender shimmering in the sun, red poppies dancing on the roadside and endless rows of lush grapevines… Happiness everywhere and reassurance you are in the south of France. The wine: It’s very good and super cheap. Supermarket shelves are stacked with wines with labels that bring to mind regions you have only dreamt about. We love buying wine from the co-operatives in the countryside, where the wine is pumped straight from a vat into a container, just as you would pump petrol into your car. For just a few euros you can fill your container with five litres of good stuff. The dining: It is difficult to find a dud meal in France, even in the most modest
OUI OUI: The south of France is a multi-sensory delight that begins with the stunning azure water and spreads to the most delectable tables of food and wine.
establishments. The French love local produce cooked without fuss, vegetables take centre stage, and the excellent bread is free and keeps coming throughout each meal. Most bistros and cafes have pix fixe menus of three courses at reasonable cost, which means you know what you’ll pay before you eat, and the house wine by the pichet (jug) barely adds to
the cost. The towns and villages: Some of the prettiest villages in the country are found in the south, from the rocky spectacle of Gordes and Les Baux to the leafy charm of St Remy and the red-earth vibrancy of Roussillon. Then there are the towns of Avignon with its grand and gothic Palais des Papes (where the popes lived during the 14th
century), and the Roman amphitheatres in Nimes and Arles. L’isle sur la Sorgue is called the Venice of Provence for its many canals and waterways. In smaller villages such as Menerbes and Bonnieux, the petanque players will put you right in the heart of Peter Mayle (A Year in Provence) country. The cheese. Oui, sil vous
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plait. With more varieties than there are days in the year and every region having its own varieties, you’ll be in a cheese frenzy. Start with the familiar – a soft camembert, a runny brie – and build up to daring varieties with names you can’t pronounce (try a munster and then a sainte nectaire, followed by a roquefort. Better still, set a goal to try a new-to-you cheese every day of your visit. The history: The Romans swept through much of France 2000 years ago and left a legacy that exists in many parts of the countryside today. A standout is the three-tiered Pont du Gard, the ancient aqueduct the Romans built to carry water from a spring in Uzes to Nimes 50km away – an engineering marvel that astounds. The patisseries: Even if you don’t own a sweet tooth, you will love standing at the window of any patisserie in any town or village. Almond croissants, macrons, pain au chocolat, mille-feuille, tart-tatine, citron and strawberry tarts… the pastries are displayed as though they were precious jewels. Give in. Don’t even try to resist. The beaches, the glam: While we have some of the best beaches in the world in Australia, it doesn’t hurt to be so close to names that send tingles up the spine: Nice, St Tropez, Villefranche, Cap Ferrat… You don’t have to say another thing. Read more of Ann’s musing at www.annrickard.com.
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Taj Mahal spells love Savour the inspiration behind this awe-inspiring monument
A LOVE STORY LIKE NO OTHER
As I walked around this enormous building, our guide shared his version of the story behind its creation. Evidently, when Shah Jahan was 14 years old, he was strolling through the local market. A strong wind blew through the market stalls, blowing aside the demure clothing of Mumtaz who was just a young girl serving on her father’s stall. Blown away by Mumtaz’s beauty, Shah fell deeply in love and
EAT, DRINK AND BE KERRY KERRY HEANEY romance blossomed between the couple. Although they both longed for marriage, Shah was the heir and promised to marry another. So, he did, and then another wife before finally marrying Mumtaz. They say it was a marriage of love, and the birth of 14 children is fairly good evidence that it was. Unfortunately, the birth of the 14th child resulted in Mumtaz’s death at the age of 37. Shah was so distressed by her death he decided to construct of the Taj Mahal as a memorial. Although you can’t see them, the bodies of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahai lie under the building in a crypt only accessed by family.
TAJ MAHAL: You can feel the magic that comes from the fascinating history and architecture.
The gardens between the entrance and the tomb are set out in a formal pattern with a reflecting pool. Even on the hottest day, the trees provide a cool respite from the sun.
TAKE A DAY TRIP FROM DELHI
The Taj Mahal is located in Agra which is a four-hour, perhaps longer depending on the traffic, drive from Delhi. It is open from sunrise to sunset daily, except Friday when it is closed. From The Leela Palace New Delhi, the driver took the new expressway which is a toll road and less crowded than other routes. The locals were very surprised at how quick our journey was. If you can allow a full day for the tour, include a visit to the Red Fort in Agra and the tomb of Shaikh Chisti. The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri is located in New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave and is a luxurious blend of royal Indian culture and modern architecture that will impress even the most jaded traveller. An independent hotel, The Leela was selected as
A beautiful tribute to enduring love.
member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts because it embodies the culture of New Delhi and the romance of travel. Visual splendour is everywhere, but even more apparent is the hotel’s hospitality which works on the mantra that the guest is god. It’s the first time anyone
has offered to draw my bath, a service I foolishly rejected from my private butler. My biggest regret is not making time to indulge at either the spa or the roof top swimming pool. Disclaimer: The writer was hosted by Jet Airways and The Leela Palace New Delhi.
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THERE are some moments in life that don’t live up to the anticipation, but your first sight of India’s Taj Mahal will not be one of them. This building is every bit as impressive and wonderful as you have been led to believe, and an amazing tribute from a man to the woman he loved.
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Join the Cruisey Fest Wonderful cultural opportunity happens once every two years showcases the vibrant traditions of the remote island group with visitors treated to rhythmical dances, powerful drum performances, games and contests of strength and skill, as well as chanting, sculpting and tattoo demonstrations. Aranui’s Regional Representative Australia New Zealand Laurent Wong said an Aranui 5 cruise was the best way to explore the Marquesas Islands. “As a regular visitor to the far-flung Marquesas, we’re in a unique position to showcase these extraordinary islands to the world and there is no better time to visit than during one of their spectacular festivals,” Mr Wong said. “As with any major event, accommodation and flights are at a premium during the festival so the easiest and smoothest way to experience the Marquesas Festival is with Aranui.”
MARQUESAS DANCERS: A showcase of extraordinary culture.
During its 14-day roundtrip cruises from Papeete, the 126-metre long mixed cargo and passenger vessel dispenses cargo while guests disembark and explore nine islands across three striking and distinct Tahitian archipelagoes. Guests can enjoy Bora Bora and
its famed blue lagoon; the chance to walk in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson, Herman Melville and Paul Gauguin on Nuka Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva and Hiva Oa in the far-flung Marquesas; and the picturesque Tuamotu ports of Fakarava and Rangiroa.
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TAHITIAN freighter cruise line Aranui Cruises will include a call to the spectacular Marquesas Festival in its final voyage of the year. The festival is held every two years in the far-flung Marquesas Islands, the northernmost of Tahiti’s five archipelagoes, alternating between a mini festival and the main arts festival. This year’s mini festival will be a four-day extravaganza of Polynesian music and dance from December 18–21 at Tahuata, the smallest of the inhabited Marquesas Islands. To coincide with the biennial event, Aranui Cruises’ modern freighter ship Aranui 5 will make an extended visit to Tahuata on December 20 allowing guests to participate in a community feast and enjoy the cultural festivities well into the night. The festival was created to keep the Marquesan culture alive and
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La dolce vita – Sustainability in Bella Italia AN ESTIMATED 52 million foreign tourists travelled to Italy last year. Italy hosts the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world and even the “cucina italiana” – as one of the most influential kitchens worldwide – was honoured with the title world heritage. Italy is a synonym for pasta, pesto, antipasti, dolce vita, extra-virgin olive-oil, exquisite coffee beverage, cheese products and wine. The slow-food movement was established in Italy already in the 1980s as counterpart to fast-food. Focussing on organic and regional products with respect for dolce vita. Many green and eco-friendly projects in rural and urban areas demonstrate these sustainable ways of thinking and acting. Reasons enough to spend a eco-friendly holiday in Italy and to take a sustainable souvenir back home. Green Tourism in the olive grove The Agriturismo L’Adagio is an old and lovely restored oil-mill located in the middle of olive groves in Badalucca in Liguria, close to the Ligurian Sea. Since decades the L’Adagio has specialised in the sustainable production of olive-oil products using every single part of the olives.
The leftovers of the olive stones are squeezed and used for the production of animal food, after this process the olive stones are being used as heating material for the pellet heating system of the farm house. The L’Adagio teaching farm gives students and children an understanding about the production of olive oil and the origin of local organic food. The luxurious beauty and spa area uses products made of olive oil in-house. The scent of history When travelling to the region Parma in Italy, you should definitely make a stop in the Negrotti Drogheria in Fidenzia. For many years now Negrotti has selected the best sustainable and organic specialties and delicacies from the region. The furniture is still the same as in 1890, the long counter reflects the old history and welcomes guests in a familiar atmosphere – a shopping experience like in grandmother’s time. The Drogheria shows how traditions could be preserved and transferred into the modern world. Feeling at home in the Albergo Diffuso The eco friendly Hotel Relais del Maro is an Albergo Diffuso with a main building located in the middle of the small village Borgomaro and three historic buildings in the village.
Every room and suite is unique and designed with maximum attention to detail telling the anecdotes and stories of the former inhabitants. Instead of building a new hotel, the owner family Scalambrin decided to use and restore houses in the small village. Guests staying at Relais del Maro can chose to stay in the main building or in the houses in the small village among the villagers feeling like a local without intervening in nature, environment, culture and local community. Thereby the Albergo Diffuso supports social and economic regeneration of the local community while preserving Italian traditions. Ecological land of plenty Fattoria La Vialla is a family run, organic farm located in Tuscany and a must-visit for sustainable connoisseurs. The farm produces and sells original and high-quality organic and biodynamic Italian food and wine. Only recently the farm was honoured with the award “B.A.U.M.”, an environmental award for long-term commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. The production process is resource-friendly and sustainable from planting until harvesting to eco-friendly packaging.
Pioneers in green and sustainable agriculture The organic herb farm Pflegerhof in South Tyrol offers Italian herbs – perfect as a souvenir. Since 1982 all products, like herbs, teas, spices and cosmetics, are organically produced from the seed up to the final product. Therefore the farm owners are pioneers in green and sustainable agriculture in South Tyrol. Most of the herbaceous plants can also be bought in the in-house nursery. The care and protection of the environment by applying the rules of organic farming are the fundamental principles of the Pflegerhof. During farm excursions in the summer months the organic farm is offering an insight into the world of herbs for customers. Tradition and history in South Tyrol Surrounded by the picturesque landscape of South Tyrol, the Josephus unites a luxurious alpine lodge with apartments for a relaxing green vacation. During the restoration of the house attention was paid to maintaining but newly interpreting the old and farming style. Old furniture was renovated or modified; existing wood and floors were consciously reused. Today clear structures, minimalistic design and a warm wooden interior result in unrivalled comfort. The owners see themselves as a
FROM TOP LEFT: L’Adagio is a lovely old restored oil mil; the small village of Borgomaro; a restaurant in Rome; eco-friendly Hotel Relais del Maro; and Hotel Milano Scala. PHOTOS: LUCA PATELLI
connection between the inhabitants of the mountain region and the guests offering an insight in the culture, tradition and history of the Schnalstal in South Tyrol while maintaining the untouched nature of the region. Sustainable in the fashion capital The Hotel Milano Scala, located in the centre of Milano, proofs that green and eco-friendly accommodations are not only to be found in rural areas but also in big cities. It was opened in 2010 as first Zero-Emission Hotel in the fashion capital and meets the highest energy efficiency standards. No CO2 emissions will be released into the atmosphere during the guest’s stay. The herb garden on the sixth floor with its view over the roofs of the artists’ quarter Brera and the Milan Cathedral is known to be an oasis for relaxation.
The air on the terrace is filled with the scent of fresh herbs, summer flowers, fruits and vegetables, which are processed by the kitchen. Another green city hotel in Milan is Starhotels E.c.ho., the first ecological hotel of the Italian group brings eco-chic to Italy’s fashion capital. The hotel is the best example of the group’s effort to reduce its environmental impact while providing an unforgettable and natural experience of eco-responsibility for guests. Highest energy standards are met and water is not only consciously used but also reused. For breakfast and in the in-house restaurant you will find a wide selection of organic food and vegetables. The partnership with Eataly ensures furthermore a close working relationship with producers and that all ingredients are regionally sourced.
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WHY now? That is the question about the politicians’ dual citizenship debate that Coffs Harbour researcher Paul Owens wants answered. “It has been a sleeper for so long, why is it raising its head now?” Paul asked. He says if all political candidates completed their nomination checklists correctly, there wouldn’t have been any problem. “Nobody likes them, but politicians should do their homework,” her said. Paul said the issue was raised publicly 30 years ago and before it went to the High Court in 1992, judges and courts had warned it was a serious contemporary political issue. Section 44 (i) of the Australian Constitution says that: ‘Any person who (i) is under any acknowledgement of allegiance, obedience or adherence to a foreign power, or is a subject or citizen or entitled to the rights or privileges of a subject or a citizen of a foreign power…shall be incapable of being chosen or of sitting as a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives.’ The purpose of the section is to prevent foreign nationals from sitting in the national parliament and framing laws affecting defence and foreign affairs. When the constitution was framed in the 1890s, France was an enemy nation. In 1914, Japan was a friend; in 1939, an enemy as allegiances shifted. Part of the Constitution since Federation in 1900, forbidden dual citizenship for federal politicians was discussed during constitutional conventions in the 1980s. The late George Turner began campaigning to unseat dual-citizen federal MPs in 1987, writing letters to those he believed had won their seats on false pretences of Australian-only citizenship Mr Owens recalled being in the audience at a public meeting of at least 500 people in the Dorrigo Hall in 1990 when the issue was raised by Turner, who claimed that more than 40 members of the House of Representatives of the
READ THE QUESTION: Paul Owens believes the dual citizenship question cost one man his health and ultimately his life and should have been settled 25 years ago. BELINDA SCOTT
day were dual citizens and so were elected illegally. George Turner said he would take the matter to the High Court The right-wing Sydney-based lawyer, who was an unsuccessful candidate for the seat of Lowe in the 1987 Federal Election and stood unsuccessfully for the Senate in 1990, apparently won few friends for his efforts to ‘keep the bastards honest’. Mr Owens believes a relentless media pursuit of George Turner, categorising him as ‘whacky’ and a member of the ‘lunar right’, contributed to his early death from a heart attack, leaving behind five children. Mr Owens, who has a strong interest in questions of justice and citizenship, has spent more than 40 years investigating a variety of legislative and constitutional issues both in Australia and the United Kingdom, consulting legal experts and original sources. He said the Australian Electoral Office legal documentation for preselection required politicians to provide documentary proof of single citizenship, so it was clear that making
verbal inquiries was not good enough. He pointed out that Section 44(i) of the Australian Constitution required all federal parliamentarians to “take all reasonable steps” to renounce any outside citizenship or entitlement to it when they stood for Federal Parliament. In November 1992, a 5–2 majority High Court decision in a case known as Sykes v Cleary defined ‘all reasonable steps’ as using the renunciation procedures of the other country or, if this was not possible, providing (documentary) proof of requesting renunciation. At the time of that decision, no less than 21 sitting federal politicians were born overseas, including two ministers, but many had already taken steps to shed their dual citizenship. Paul said the Labor Party, the group most affected by the issue in 1990, had taken the court decision to heart and changed their documentary procedures. Politicians who have faced questions over the possession of dual citizenship by descent include Nationals Cowper MP Luke Hartsuyker, whose father Tom was born in Holland.
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Let’s save Food for thought
IF YOU consider yourself a budding MasterChef or just have too many recipes on hand waiting on a rainy day, try creating a customised recipe book. Before starting your cookbook, think about what function it will have – a keepsake, or a gift for family and friends. Your cookbook can be filled with family recipes you have been given, have collected from friends or torn out of magazines over the years. You can add photos and indulge in food styling, straight out of Donna Hay. Let’s look at these easyas-pie ideas on how you can put together your own masterpiece. ■ Online publishing sites: These photobook creation
BE THRIFTY AND THRIVE NICKY NORMAN websites feature the tools and templates for you to create your own cookbook. Add recipes, photos, textured backgrounds and more to create a bound book. You may need to download software. Costs can start from $25, depending on the software, or some may offer free services for signing up to their site. More details available from websites like: momento.com.au, myfoodbook.com.au,
FEED YOUR SOUL: Customise your own recipe book with a little creative input and love.
mycookbook-online.net, thesecretIngredients.com blurb.com, or shutterfly.com. ■ Binder book Purchase a binder or bound notebook with clear pockets and pages. This is a good format for a functional cookbook. Gather recipes and place them in the pockets where they are protected
from kitchen splatter. You could create more than one binder book depending on the frequency of use. You might prefer to have one for daily/weekly use, as opposed to your alltime favourites, or you can separate into sweet and savoury recipes. ■ Scrapbook Buy a scrapbook and you can handwrite the recipes straight on the page or glue them on. A keepsake scrapbook is less for kitchen use and more for keeping track of family history. You can use scrapbooking materials, such as stamps, stickers, ribbons and paper to artistically show your cooking traditions.
Feeding your vegan visitors THE first thing I do when inviting people over is to ask if they have any food allergies or food preferences. It can be very difficult to know what to cook if you are not familiar with a life choice. The most important thing is not to panic. Ask the questions of what they can eat and go from there. And, if in doubt, salads, tofu, vegie pizza, pumpkin soup or roast vegetables are always a winner. Don’t forget to read the labels of any purchased products and see if they are suitable for your guest. There are so many pre-packaged choices in the supermarket for you to choose from as well. If your grandchildren are
HOME COOKING CHRISTINE PERKIN vegan, hummus dip and carrot sticks or celery is a nice snack. Pasta with vegetable sauces or a vegie stack are easy enough to make. Beware of products with gelatine as it is an animal by-product and use a good stock. A good brand for this is Massel as the liquid stocks are glutenfree and, because they are vegetable-based, are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Vegans do not eat any
TASTY: Bruschetta.
animal products. A healthy and varied vegan diet includes fruits, vegetables, plenty of leafy greens, wholegrain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
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Fresh basil leaves, torn 2 garlic cloves, crushed Sea salt 1 baguette 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Balsamic glaze Method Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic and sprinkle liberally with salt. The salt will help draw out the tomato juice. Set aside in the fridge. Slice the bread into thick slices. Grill or toast the slices until they’re golden on both sides. Just before serving, add the olive oil to the tomato mix and stir through, then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Arrange bread on a platter, spoon on the tomato mix and serve immediately.
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Author talks about the creative book process PROPHETS may not find honour in their own countries, but apparently writers may. Romance novelist Annie Seaton, who is based at Nambucca Heads, is the second most popular author among borrowers at her home town library. At an author talk by the writer at Nambucca Library, readers were told Annie was ahead of David Baldacci and second only to international thriller writer Lee Child in local borrowing statistics. Annie is now the author of 28 books, her most recent being Diamond Sky, the third in a trilogy of romantic adventure stories set in northern Australia. The author, who took up full time writing in retirement, has just signed a new two-book deal with Harper Collins to publish two novels set in the Whitsundays. She answered questions about her creative process, working methods and social media presence, including recently conducting a competition among her 5000 followers to name a
dog which appears in one of her forthcoming books. For those who want a hint about unleashing their creativity, Annie said water was her element and fired her creativity so she spent a lot of time in the shower, relaces with a bubble bath and somebody else’s romance novels and consequently had high electricity bills.
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Annie Seaton is now the author of 28 books, her most recent being Diamond Sky..... “I’m a pantser – I write by the seat of my pants and let my characters lead me,” Annie said. The author said her nom de plume of Annie Seaton was a more brash and outgoing personality than the private citizen Anne Smith, of Nambucca Heads, who was personally quite shy. Her next book is due out in October.
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Reviews Tall tales and true stories
Thriller set in outback
Find the love at the movies
LOVE can grow where you least expect it. The movie Hampstead, inspired by a true story, is artfully portrayed through the veteran actors Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleeson. The is a romantic comedy set around the beautiful Hampstead Heath in London, a quiet piece of countryside in a vast metropolis. The landscape offers
another element of beauty and interest to this engaging film. The story line follows American widow Emily Walters (Keaton), who is living in a lovely old apartment on the edge of the Heath, but this rich scenery is not enough to provide inner satisfaction, Walters feels like she is drifting aimlessly through life. In contrast, there is Donald (Gleeson) who
has lived harmoniously in a ramshackle hut on the heath for 17 years. Their meeting occurs when property developers attempt to destroy his home. Emily steps up to defend Donald in the escalating battle and soon finds that, despite his gruff exterior, there is something special about this unconventional man. Movie is now showing.
Romance, espionage TERRORISM, politics and betrayals collide in this must-read, fastpaced thriller from a highly recognisable political insider. In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen takes an early morning phone call from her boss at the ABC telling her about two bombings in Sydney’s busy CBD. It’s the worst terrorist attack in the country’s history and Anna has no doubt which group is responsible for the carnage. She has been investigating the role of alleged war criminals in the globally active Ustasha movement. High in the Austrian Alps, guided by starlight and a crescent moon, Marin Katich is one of 20 would-be revolutionaries who slip stealthily over the border into Yugoslavia on a mission planned and funded in Australia that will have devastating consequences. Allen & Unwin, RRP $32.99.
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HAMPSTEAD: A heart-warming and entertaining comedy.
IN THIS sequel to the Never Never, Detective Harriet Blue must choose between saving her brother or saving a whole town. The world’s best-selling thriller writer James Patterson once again joins forces with award-winning crime writer Candice Fox for a compulsive page-turner in the Australian outback. It’s not easy being a good detective when your brother’s a serial killer. Sam Blue stands accused of the murders of three young students, their bodies dumped near the Georges River. Only one person believes he is innocent: his sister, Detective Harriet Blue. And she’s determined to prove it. Except she’s now been banished to the outback town of Last Chance Valley (population 75), where a diary found on the roadside outlines a shocking plan. Penguin Random House, ebook or in bookshops. RRP $32.99.
Seventy-nine-year-old retired drover Charlie Bridge believes family is everything and it’s better to share your life experiences while it’s still on your mind. And Mr Bridge has achieved this by writing his moving and absorbing tall tales and true stories of how he overcame colossal adversity in his life to win through. This way, other people can get a feel for the experiences of his life and apply some of the lessons he imparts, in their lives. “The younger generations can hopefully then begin to understand older generations. Books like this can also open up the lines of communication between generations,” Mr Bridge said. For those wanting to find out about Charlie’s book, Hard Knocks and Golden Opportunities, please phone 0438 749 638.
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Get excited for September! Next month we catch up with Don Burke as he talks about his passions. We discuss his success pioneering Burke’s Backyard lifestyle show, helping seniors create the world’s easiest vegetable gardens, breeding colourful budgerigars, and his home garden. Plus we find out what happened to all those jumpers he used to wear during his 18 years on air with Burke’s Backyard. Pick up your free copy of the September edition at your local stockist or read online at seniorsnews.com.au LIVING + MONEY + WELLBEING + TraVEL
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