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Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor WELCOME to our May edition. This month, we celebrate hairdresser Wendy Gunn and the passion for her work which has led to being recognised with a prestigious award. I thought her story, so full of enthusiasm and positive attitude, was a great way to kick off the month. However, it’s election month and time to think about the improvements we want or need and how our politicians are responding to these issues. Our Talk ‘n’ Thoughts topic brings to light the issues that in one way or another are more relevant to the situation of older people. This article highlights the need for action in areas such as internet access, dental treatments and affordable housing together with the proposal of a special tribunal dedicated to deal with issues to do with seniors. The subject of accommodation style is the topic Tracey Johnstone has investigated in our monthly double-page feature – and there’s plenty to talk about. New architectural/building ideas are being generated

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and implemented around the world and Australia has joined the push to come up with innovative and viable housing solutions. From professionals to community-minded groups, there is a focus on coming up with a range of creative alternatives to accommodate more healthy, happy lifestyles. Our Wellbeing pages include practical stories on caring for our health – with great info on new cancer research and what it means for breast cancer patients, along with tips for happy feet so that you can do lots of very beneficial walking. I believe that our community notes pages are also part of the wider wellbeing section, so thanks goes to groups who send us community news each month to share with other readers. Enjoy the read. Gail

General Manager Geoff Crockett – 07 5430 1006 geoff.crockett@news.com.au Editor Gail Forrer – 07 5435 3203 gail.forrer@seniorsnewspaper.com.au Media Sales Executive Tracy O’Connor – 0438 478 204 tracy.oconnor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au Online Get your news online at www.seniorsnews.com.au Advertising, editorial and distribution enquiries Phone: 1300 880 265 or (07) 5435 3200 Email: advertising@seniorsnewspaper.com.au or editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au Location: 2 Newspaper Place, Maroochydore 4558 Website: www.seniorsnews.com.au Subscriptions Only $39.90 for one year (12 editions) including GST and postage anywhere in Australia. Please call our circulations services on 1300 361 604 and quote “Gold Coast Seniors Newspaper”. The Seniors Newspaper is published monthly and distributed free in northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland. The Seniors newspaper stable includes Toowoomba, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Northern NSW, Coffs and Clarence and Central Coast publications. Published by News Corp Australia. Printed by News Corp Australia, Yandina. Opinions expressed by contributors to Seniors Newspapers are not necessarily those of the editor or the owner/publisher and publication of advertisements implies no endorsement by the owner/publisher.

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John carves out new life He embraces a simple life and gives gratitude for what he has Alison Houston FOR John Burgess, chronic illness and divorce led to isolation and depression. But you would not know it today because he has rediscovered a community and a purpose in life. “Friends are hard to keep in that situation,” John said. The softly spoken 66-year-old former civil and mechanical engineer admits he was lost before a psychologist suggested attending Nerang’s Liberty Community Connect to meet new people. He wasn’t convinced, but decided to give it a go. “I really didn’t think it was my sort of thing even after the first visit, but it grows on you,” John said. The Friday group at which he has become a regular over the past three years, was “a unique experience”, he said. Attendees range in age from about 28 to 98, and are picked up from their

homes by bus for a weekly outing, taking them anywhere from Kingscliff to Coomera. John’s illness, which has numerous debilitating symptoms including heart problems and numbness in his hands, is the result of an extreme allergic reaction to being exposed to organophosphates in 2006. He said for the first two years he was barely able to get out of bed, and since then it has meant long stints in hospital. So he found being able to help others quite a turnaround. When a group day trip took them on a whale cruise, John was reminded of a wood carving he had done many years ago of a whale and its pup. Seeing the mass-produced plastic souvenirs sold after the cruise, John thought he could do better … and he has. Hand-drawing the designs and using thin jewellery-grade blades, he creates pieces that fit into each other like a

FOR OTHERS: John Burgess has rediscovered a purpose in life with these pine carvings and helping others at Nerang’s Liberty Community Connect. two-piece jigsaw. Starting with whales, he has since branched out to koalas, kangaroos, elephants and frogs, as well as creating pine

name blocks for each staff member at Liberty Community Connect as a personal thank you. “They are something special because each one

is something unique in the world, and it’s a memory that will live on,” he said. He said the secret to his new positive outlook

was “to simplify life”. You can contact Liberty Community Connect on 07 5578 1668 or go to libertycommunity.org.au.

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Defying age with plenty Forget the number, it’s about doing what you love at any age

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BRILLIANT RECOGNITION: Wendy Gunn, accompanied by her hair model, receives the prestigious 2019 L’Oreal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy. Photo: Christian Fournier

CHAMPAGNE corks popped in Paris when Australian hair colourist Wendy Gunn was recently announced winner of the 2019 L’Oreal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy with her Rising Sun look. The pro-age industry leader has been on her feet since age 15. Now at 70 she is still putting in 60 hours a week at her Brisbane city business, Ink for Hair. “I am living my life passionately,” Ms Gunn said. “Also, I am passionate about what I do and I am good at it. “I am not about to curl up; I am not about to buy my last car or my last TV.” The road to the international L’Oreal trophy win was arduous. It started with a photograph of her work being sent to judges in Australia who then determined the top 20 in

The pro-age industry leader has been on her feet since age 15. each state. Next it was “doing” the model’s hair, dress and make-up in real-time for the top three in the state. After that it was on to the Australian titles in Melbourne where Ms Gunn took out the national award in early 2018. She created her look using strategically placed apricot and peach colours which resulted in a rose gold tone in her model’s hair. In France, she had to do it all again in real-time and then be judged against 32 other countries. “What the competition

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been looking at over-50s hairstyles for herself. “I told her I was the wrong hairdresser for her because that’s not how I look at my clients,” Ms Gunn said. “I look at body shape, face shape and lifestyle. I don’t look at the age of someone.” Ms Gunn’s age certainly doesn’t define her. It’s just a mindset. “I am having a ball,” she said. “My grandmother said you always have to have something to look forward to.” So, she looks after herself with weekly massages, facials and regular visits to the podiatrist, and switching off from her dynamic lifestyle by going to good restaurants and spending quiet time learning oil painting. Ms Gunn suggested she should write an inspirational book titled Avoid Retirement and Stay Alive. “It’s probably not what the Seniors want to hear, but I’m about whatever I do in life,” she added. “I have got to love what I do and I will keep doing it while I love it.”

Petula Clark tours Australia AT 86, legendary singing sensation Petula Clark is not ready to “sit back and grow radishes”. “Maybe one day,” she joked from her London bolt-hole as she prepared to pack her bags. Petula is about to embark on a tour of Australia – starting in Cairns on April 27, ending in Perth on May 18, and including stops in Caloundra, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Port Macquarie and Adelaide. “I’ve got nothing against radishes but I’m not ready yet,” she laughed. Petula Clark OBE – the woman with the powerful voice who has had worldwide hits with Downtown, I Know a Place, Colour My World, Don’t Sleep in the Subway and I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love – is doing anything but slowing down. She started her professional career as an entertainer on BBC Radio, making her film debut in the Maurice

DOWN UNDER: Petula Clark back on stage. Elvey-directed comedy Medal For The General in 1944. Her film credits have since included Vice Versa with Anthony Newley (directed by Peter Ustinov), The Card with Alec Guinness, and Finian’s Rainbow with Fred Astaire (a role that was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress). Over the years she

has also had lead roles in major theatrical productions such as Sound Of Music, Blood Brothers and Sunset Boulevard. Later this year she will return to the West End for the first time in 22 years as part of the brand-new Cameron McIntosh production of Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre. “It came out of the

blue,” she explained at the time she was at her Geneva home and planning her tour to Australian. “I got a call from London asking me to join the production to play the Bird Woman. “I’ve never seen Mary Poppins, though of course I know the music,” Petula said. While this is her first appearance in Mary Poppins, Petula Clark is no stranger to musicals, although a one-song performance a night is a long way from her last on the West End 22 years ago. Back then she had centre stage, carrying the mammoth musical Sunset Boulevard. But don’t think this reduced workload means Petula is slowing down – the octogenarian is considering recording another album in London. Petula Clark Friday, May 10: Canberra Theatre Centre. Saturday, May 11: State Theatre, Sydney Bookings: Ticketmaster 13 61 00 or www.ticket master.com.au.

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30 years of education Bond Uni’s limitless vision drives its expansion

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Alison Houston ON May 15, Bond University marks 30 years since it welcomed its first cohort of 322 students to its brand new, state-of-the-art campus in a concept strongly questioned at the time by critics. And from May 13–19 it is celebrating, with a calendar of homecoming events culminating in the public Family and Friends Festival on Friday, May 17, including fireworks at 7.30pm. Some 26,000 people from more than 100 countries have now graduated from Australia’s first private tertiary educator. Their names have been incorporated into a breathtaking 6.5m-high, 3m-wide, 1.5-tonne sculpture entitled Limitless, underneath the university’s renowned central arch. It is the creation of Tallai artist Ian Haggerty, who undertook a Masters degree in Entrepreneurial Management at 57 and said his idea “was always to demonstrate the limitless possibilities created by education”. “I wanted to bring together the global Bond University alumni community, showing there are no limitations to education when it comes to gender, age, race or religion,” he said. With a globe at its base, Ian said he wanted viewers to see their own reflection, but also that of Bond. The incorporation of

LIMITLESS: Artist Ian Haggerty at the unveiling of his sculpture. He encourages people to see it at night (inset) as it includes special lighting effects. Photo: BOND UNIVERSITY graduates’ names, he said, both recognised their contribution to the world and its contribution to them, while also sharing their journey with future students. The four pillars of learning are symbolised bursting open at the top, so there is no end to the potential, he said. The project took thousands of hours over more than a year to complete and Ian said being made of stainless steel, he hopes it will survive 100 years or more. Special Homecoming events include the official opening of the new Health Sciences and Medicine building extension (May 13), Wednesday by the Water Foundation Day celebrations (May 15) and the 30th Anniversary Gala Ball at The Star Gold

Coast (May 18). As well as the Family and Friends Festival 5.30–9.30pm on May 17, with food, live music, fireworks and drinks including mulled wine for the adults, there will be a series of public academic lectures and workshops and sporting events on Saturday, May 18. For those interested in the university’s history, you can also take the guided Walk the Bond Heritage Trail from 3.30–5pm on Friday, May 17. The 2.7km trail was launched last year and comprises 14 sandstone blocks around the university perimeter. They trace its transformation from the old Burleigh Forest pine plantation to a world-respected educator, including creation of Lake

The incredible sculpture. Orr, named after Brian Orr, a key figure in the university’s construction. Bond vice-chancellor and president, Professor Tim Brailsford, said the walk, which can be self-guided at any time, was a way of inviting the community into the campus, light-heartedly adding it was “a pretty

decent-looking campus to take a bit of time to look through”. For full details of the celebrations, including pre-registration required for some (even free) events, go to alumni.bond.edu.au /homecoming or phone 07 5595 1111.

● BOND is Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university. ● Arata Isozaki, a Japanese architect of international repute, designed the arch building which houses the library and the faculty of society and design in two wings. The west and east wings are linked by a two-storey arch, housing academic and administration offices. The building looks out onto Lake Orr, a man-made lake. ● Local Helidon sandstone cladding, quarried east of Toowoomba covers the arch. This was chosen to create a look of beauty and permanence with its distinctive contours, colours and lifespan. Approximately 10,000 square metres of quarry tiles are used for walkways on campus together with 10,000 square metres of paving stones from Victoria for internal roadways. ● The university bell tower commands the northern corner of the business faculty building. At the top of the tower are nine brass bells, cast at the Royal Eijsbouts Foundry in Holland in 1989. The bells are a slightly different shape from traditional bells, which gives them the ability to play tunes in a major rather than a minor key. These are the first bells of this type to be hung in Australia.

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Talk 'n' thoughts NATIONAL Seniors group has released its election concerns for 2019. In short, these are the issues that affect older Australians. ■ A fair go for pensioners The pension simply doesn’t provide enough for older Australians to live even a basic but decent life. More than half a million people rely on the pension as their sole source of income. A single older person reliant on the pension survives on an annual income of around $24,000; a couple around $36,000. We know many people in this situation are struggling. Older renters are particularly hard hit, especially those who live alone. While many older Australians own their own home, about 15 per cent do not. These older people have not been able to secure the Australian dream and must seek shelter through the private rental market. Unfortunately, that market is often

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National Seniors talk about the issues that really matter unaffordable. Rental costs have increased significantly over the past 10 years. While rents increased 29 per cent over that period, Commonwealth Rent Assistance increased by 23 per cent. This exposed older people to higher costs, lower living standards and increased risk of homelessness. ■ Internet Without access to the internet, older people will be disadvantaged. The government’s Digital Transformation Strategy aims to have all government services available through online channels by 2025. However, many people simply can’t afford it. Older people are also faced with the prospect of being forced to sign up to the more expensive NBN services simply to continue accessing a landline even if they don’t want or need the internet. ■ Dentistry Dentistry is an essential part of health

care, yet it’s not treated that way. While dental care is essential to health and wellbeing, the cost of basic care has been largely privatised. Those able to afford private health insurance receive rebates when accessing private dental services; those without either foot the bill themselves or rely on overstretched and underfunded public dental services. Those in aged care have almost no access to dental care. It is abhorrent that a country with a first-rate public health system like Australia has neglected this vital issue. ■ The solutions Establish an Independent Age Pension Tribunal. An Independent Age Pension Tribunal is the first step to a fairer retirement income system that meets the needs of all Australians. An Independent Age Pension Tribunal would

take responsibility for calculating a fair and adequate pension rate. It would work out the pension rate and any supplements based on need and circumstance. Its decisions would be accepted without debate in the same way monetary policy is set by the Reserve Bank. The Tribunal would hand down its determination every November to provide enough time to be accounted for in the May Budget. Increase the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA). Increasing the maximum rate of the CRA is an important way to address housing poverty in Australia. The maximum rate of the CRA could be lifted to a proportion of average housing costs in a specific region. Clear evidence shows that housing costs in highly urban areas are much higher than in other areas. Ultimately, the

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people often don’t even realise they are learning until they recognise the steps in the choreography. Participants so far range from 55–66 years of age and, just five weeks in, report they are already feeling stronger and more confident, with one being told by family, “you’re so much happier after classes”. With 23 years in the entertainment industry from the age of 17, including a principal role in the touring international stage production of Saturday Night Fever, dancing in the film version of Moulin Rouge, and on stage with names like Kylie Minogue, Kelii said she didn’t feel she had completely left performing behind as a trainer. It was while working in Los Angeles that she discovered dance-based fitness classes and realised their appeal for diverse participants

regardless of age or gender – teens, young mums, body-conscious celebrities and people whose fitness had faded for various reasons. She said for her Pilates was “the holy grail of fitness” for everyone, due to its low-impact nature and focus on working on the core. Kelii’s enthusiasm is energising in itself, while her senior canine helper, 16-year-old Socs (short for Socrates), who is 112 in human years, adds to the relaxed and friendly environment. The first class is just $5, with an introductory price offer after that of three classes for $30, and a 10-pack for pensioners for $160. Over-55s class Wed 10.30am. Other classes, ph: Kelii 07 5649 2844, go to kbodfitness.com or drop in at 1/11 Palm Beach Ave, Palm Beach.

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True champion of causes Alison Houston ROBERTA Cava is a woman who neither does things by halves nor keeps quiet when she recognises a problem. Her achievements include training for the Canadian Olympic swimming team as a girl and later establishing her own international training and development firm. She has also written and published 38 books, translated into up to 17 languages and, since 2015, been at the forefront of the award-winning Gold Coast North Crime Stoppers volunteer area committee. She has had 80 years to do it all, but you would never guess it upon meeting this beautifully presented, poised, passionate and articulate woman. Now a Nerang resident, Roberta said she fell in love with Australia on her first visit, and moved here in 1998, making Australia the third international office for her training and development firm. She had opened the doors in Edmonton

Canada in 1982, branching into Maui, Hawaii, in 1986. In 1988, having watched women struggle to get ahead in business, she wrote her first book, Escaping the Pink-Collar Ghetto. It was just the start, with her major hit, Dealing with Difficult People translated into 17 languages and updated and revised several times. It examines strategies to keep cool under pressure, and deal with angry customers, demanding bosses and annoying workmates. Roberta said she had presented seminars on the topic to a total of 55,000 people worldwide, as well as training in other aspects of business, including workplace bullying. It’s a behaviour that has struck a chord with her wherever it happens. She has written books on domestic violence, child abuse, school bullying, corporate bullying and even retirement village bullies. She points to the “extreme powers” village operators have to

exercise over the people who buy their homes, advising potential buyers to “do your research”. Her most recent book, based on information gleaned during her years volunteering with Crime Stoppers since 2010, focuses on Keeping Our Children Safe. These days rather than training business people, Roberta speaks at community organisations such as Probus, Lions and Rotary, spreading the word on the importance of Crime Stoppers and its work. The Queensland operation, entirely volunteer-run until earlier this year, handles more than 1000 calls each week, with the national organisation recently racking up one million calls since starting in 1989. Roberta stresses the anonymity of callers and the potential for reward should your information lead to an arrest. To contact Crime Stoppers, phone 1800 333 000 or go to crimestoppers.com.au. Roberta’s books can be found on Amazon.com.

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MAKING a splash since 1956, the pisciculture competition at the lower Royal International Convention Centre during the Brisbane Ekka is the place to see a vast range of fish. Entries in the competition open on May 27 and competition steward Steve Baines is looking forward to seeing this year’s entries and helping competitors find their spaces. “The competition has a novice section. Even a fancy $800 goldfish can be beaten by a $2 fish if it shows the right characteristics,” Mr Baines said. He is a fish fanatic and has been a steward for 20

years. His association with the Ekka goes back much further, as he has exhibited fish since 1984. His passion is for Australian native fish, and he says most people do not realise what beautiful fish are in their local creeks. Mr Baines is also known for his quirky tank displays, which have included a kitchen sink and a toilet with a cistern as an aquarium. “My favourite was a Queensland-themed tank which had a waterfall, beach and a Sandman panel van. There were coral and clownfish as well,” he said. His “whole box and dice” theme included a

box-shaped tank with a hole in the middle filled with dice. On grand parade day, Mr Baines paints his face to carry the champion fish around the arena. The breeds on display in the competition range from common goldfish, fighting fish, tropical and freshwater fish to crustaceans and amphibians. Judging of all classes except fighting fish will take place on Wednesday, August 7, with fighting fish judged on the first day of the Ekka – Friday, August 9. ekka. Info: com.au/competitions/ animals/pisciculture.

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EKKA FUN: Pisciculture competition steward Steve Baines.

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RELAY FOR LIFE

LEND your hands to BeachCare at Paradise Point on Saturday, May 11. Activities include planting native dune species, removing invasive weeds and collecting and auditing beach litter, working towards stabilising the dunes, providing habitat for native species and protecting the coastline. You don’t need experience or anything else to take part, just closed-in shoes, sun protection and water. It’s 8–10am near Abalone Ave, Paradise Point. Phone James on 07 5552 8829 or go to griffith.edu.au/beachcare.

FRIENDS’ HIGH TEA

FRIENDS with Dignity’s annual High Tea with Friends is at Southport Sharks from 2pm on Saturday, May 11. Proudly supporting May as Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, keynote speaker will be FWD national

There is a vintage Japanese motorcycle rally on May 18.

ambassador Rosie Batty. You are also promised “fantastic food, frivolity and amazing friends to help raise critical funding for FWD”, the 2018 Charity of the Year, which helps families and individuals left homeless by domestic and family violence. Admission includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, entertainment, guest speakers, raffles, auction, and fun! Cost is from $69. Phone 0413 591 055 or go to friendswithdignity.org.au.

so see what it’s all about. Phone 07 5577 6011 or go to sanctuarycove boatshow.com.au.

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VAN AND VINCE

VAN Morrison’s Astral Weeks and Moondance are considered two of the classic albums of the era. Both albums had an enormous impact on aspiring musicians and singers around the world. Vince Jones was one of them and now he has invited a selection of Australia’s finest jazz/rock musicians to form The Astral Orchestra in this homage to two of Van’s most acclaimed albums. It’s at HOTA on Saturday, May 11, from 7.30pm. Tickets from $69. Phone 07 5588 4000 or go to hota.com.au/.

BONDI CIGARS

MOTHER’S Day should be something special at

the Coolangatta Hotel from 2pm on Sunday, May 12. The award-winning quartet of Bondi Cigars take the stage at 4pm. It’s a mix of blues, soul, funk and R&B. Cost is $13.

classics dating as far back as the 1950s, from Honda, Kawasaki, Meguro, Suzuki and Yamaha. Phone 0413 904 270 or go to vjmc.org.au/j30/.

Donovan, Stan Walker (NZ), Isaiah Firebrace, Joy Harjo (USA), Rochelle Pitt and Leonard Sumner (Canada). Phone 07 5504 4181 or go to 2019wihc.com.

BLUES ON BROADBEACH

SKEPTICS IN THE PUB

BOAT SHOW

JOINING international and local stars including Canned Heat and Eric Bibb at this year’s event are The Gipsy Kings making their way from France, Canadian musician Bahamas, Charley Crockett and Cedric Burnside, from the USA, and Australian Blues royalty Kevin Borich Express. The free festival runs from Thursday, May 16, to Sunday, May 19, across 20 stages around Broadbeach. Phone 07 5656 0100 or go to bluesonbroadbeach.com.

VINTAGE MOTORBIKES

THE Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of Australia is holding its national rally on Saturday, May 18, at the Outback Spectacular carpark at Helensvale. The group formed 36 years ago to promote the restoration of Japanese motorcycles more than 15 years old and marques no longer in production. Visitors to the show and shine will see beautifully restored

Rare Anzac book recognised A PRECIOUS record of how Anzac Day became an event of national remembrance has been added to the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register. The minute book is held by the State Library of Queensland. It details the Anzac Day Commemoration Committee’s first meeting where it was agreed that Anzac Day would take place on April 25, 1916. The nominated day was recognised with a parade through Brisbane city streets, followed by a

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other historic documents such as the Mabo Case manuscripts, the first Australian narrative film The Story of the Kelly Gang (1906), and the final draft of Dorothea Mackellar’s iconic Core of my Heart (later My Country) poem. It gives a unique insight into the forces and differing community perspectives that shaped Anzac Day in the earliest years of its enactment. An image from the first parade in 1916 is also part of the State Library collection.

GOLD Coast Skeptics in the Pub is at the Angler’s Arms, Southport from 6–9pm on Monday, May 20. The talk on Rocks from Space and Q&A is by Professor Jonti Horner, an astronomer and astrobiologist at the Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland, in Toowoomba. His research includes the search for planets orbiting other stars (exoplanets), the formation and evolution of our solar system, and the nature of habitability. It’s free, but you need to register on Eventbrite.

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

A CELEBRATION of Indigenous Culture is being held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 8.30pm on Thursday, May 23. It concludes the three-day 2019 World Indigenous Housing Conference. It features Yothu Yindi, Archie Roach, Casey

THE Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show runs for four days from Thursday, May 23. There are more than 300 exhibitors and 500 watercraft on display from here and abroad, including everything from super yachts to fishing boats and accessories. It attracts more than 45,000 people each year,

DISCO DISCIPLES

HOT new ’70s disco band Disco Disciples has announced a run of shows across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW following a sensational debut show at the Coolangatta Hotel. It will play Helm Bar Surfers Paradise on Sunday, May 12, and Kingscliff Hotel on Saturday, June 15. All shows are free entry. For more info, go to facebook.com/disco disciplesband/events.

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RELAY for Life is a family event filled with food trucks, live entertainment and genuinely moving experiences, and raises funds for the Cancer Council. The Southern Gold Coast event is at Miami High School on Saturday, May 11, from 1–10pm. It’s a chance to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to raise money to help save lives. Participants are encouraged to dress in theme, this year Survivor: Relay for Life. Phone 1300 656 585 or find them on Facebook.

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Brand new ideas to shape Tracey Johnstone

INNOVATIVE DESIGN: The recently completed intergenerational co-housing Nightingale Housing project # 1, which is located in Brunswick, Melbourne. Photo: Peter Clarke has been a fringe movement in Australia up to now, but the examples are getting more mainstream.” Collaborative housing Ms McGee said collaborative housing could be alternative communities and it could be mainstream. It could incorporate several generations or be seniors only, and could be owner-occupied, rental or a combination. “Typically, you have a slightly more compact home in lieu of the greater shared facilities,” she said. “There is a whole spectrum of these developments that essentially have two principles – they integrate more sharing and they are about resident participation rather than speculative housing

where a developer builds and then sells.” Affordability in construction and in the cost of living are key drivers in these models. Sharing of garden tools, social areas, the laundry, grandkids’ play equipment through to car sharing and achieving water and energy efficiencies, and even a shared visitor overnight accommodation rather than having a guest bedroom within the home, can all be options. “It means apartments are delivered at a lower cost, typically between 15 or 30 per cent less than equivalent properties in that area,” Ms McGee said. Building close to shops and a transport hub are also an important part of these models. It’s also about

residents having control over the residential design and ultimately its management, and about having a sense of community and integrating with the wider neighbourhood. The following models are underpinned by the fundamental principles of co-housing and layered with a range of unique characteristics. Nightingale Housing Nightingale #1 is the only known completed co-housing build so far in Australia. It’s an intergenerational, resident-run, owner-occupied, 20-unit block in Brunswick, Melbourne. “The model is founded on three basic principles – environmental, social and financial sustainability,” Nightingale Community

Engagement Leader Dominica Watt said. Savings are achieved from the use of clean-energy services and low-cost utility and building costs which help with long-term affordability. The units are sold at a cost which includes a capped 15 per cent return to the initial project investors. “Construction savings are shared with homeowners, who meet each other and the designers, well prior to the building being built and after they have been successful in the ballot.” Following the deliberative design approach, owners are intimately involved in the common area design process. “It gives residents the

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THE world of ageing is evolving in many different ways compared to the experience of previous generations, particularly with living choices. For so long we had the choice of either ageing at home or selling up and moving into a retirement village. But that is changing, driven by the baby boomers who have an appetite for living choices that are contemporary and apply across the generations. Sustainability, affordability, fighting homelessness, social connection, shared economy, ageing in place, control of the living space and communal are the buzzwords of the new housing options. Some of these options are deliberative, small-scale, collaborative and co-operative models, and build-to-rent. And these are only the current models, several of which are already in place in northern Europe and in the US. Expect more choices as social innovators, financial institutions, public organisations and government agencies all come together over changes to financing and legislation to allow these evolving models to become part of the mainstream offerings. Another barrier is getting older Australians to accept this evolution to co-housing living choices. University of Technology Sydney’s Research Director and former architect Caitlin McGee said that when seniors heard the term co-housing, they tended to think of it as the “extreme end of spectrum”. “It’s not a commune,” she explained. Co-housing

chance to work together and we know that is a really important key in creating community,” Ms Watt said. “By the time they move in, everyone knows each other and it feels like a safe, connected environment.” Nightingale #1 includes value-aligned commercial tenants on the bottom floor while the top floor has a shared garden and laundry facilities. There are resale rules and the prices are tethered to the local market. Deliberative design AGEncy is a resident-led model where a group of Sydney friends and acquaintances, aged from 54 to 71, are working together to address their future living needs. Co-founder Keryn Curtis, 54, said it would be like living in a normal owner-occupied apartment building. “But also having a relationship with the people living in the building and shared amenities,” Ms Curtis said. The group plans to be the developer of an inner-city site. Eight people have agreed to be the project funders, which they hope will deliver 12-14 apartments. “Everyone is part of the co-housing group,” Ms Curtis said. “It’s an intentional community; you have to take part. “From the ground up, you decide what you do and don’t want to share.” The end result is a development based on the individuals’ needs and affordability, not on what a developer decides is the market need. Village approach IRT plans to have in place within about two years a new retirement village at Kanahooka, NSW. It will include in one

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present and future living area of the village nine one-bedroom, self-contained, owner-occupied units of about 50sq m each. “We were looking at other options for downsizers with the idea of giving them a slightly different mix of private and public spaces,” IRT Head of Strategy & Innovation Rob Bruce said. “The residents can set their own agenda within that space and collaborate on whatever they like to whether it’s art projects to car spaces, cooking together in an oversized kitchen, watching movies together, all of which will help solve some of the problems of social isolation and loneliness.” Small-scale co-housing This model is based on renovation or rebuilding of an existing home or block of units to achieve an increased number of residents on the site, Ms McGee explained. “They could informally look after each other which might reduce the need for formal care,” she said. “If care is required, at least they will be co-located and it might be cheaper or easier.” CHASM in Maleny in Queensland is developing a version of small-scale co-housing to give its older residents the choice to remain living within their existing community. “Ageing in place is a crucial thing,” CHASM co-founder Marg McKenzie, 65, said. Whether they do retrofit or new build, each of CHASM’s designs considers ageing needs. Growing property prices and Airbnb has made several of Maleny’s former rental properties unavailable. “People were finding they were being priced out of town and having to

move away to find somewhere cheaper to live,” Ms McKenzie said. “The community were strongly in favour of co-housing as long as the model provides a combination of private and shared space. “It’s not a commune. It’s more a collective of people who share a vision of how to live together.” The CHASM team is encouraging its community members to understand they can create a secondary dwelling. “If we can get people in the town to agree to and can afford to do that, and then rent it out, then you are providing affordable rental housing for these people who are in housing crisis,” Ms McKenzie added.

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It’s more a collective of people who share a vision of how to live together. Co-operative community The residents of this affordable housing model, who are often long-term tenants, have control of the decision-making on the management of their environment. In Cabramatta, Common Equity NSW is developing affordable, ageing in place housing specifically for older Vietnamese and their extended families. The model will also create opportunities to maximise savings in transport, energy and food costs through various sharing and pooling processes. Another of its projects

ALTERNATIVE LIVING: CHASM’s Marg McKenzie and Julia Peddie, with Zonta’s Margie Richter (centre) receive a donation from Zonta towards its Age Friendly Project. Photo: CHASM is Newcastle Cohousing (NewCoh). It’s focused on achieving a self-managed, intergenerational housing group which combines private living and community sharing. It’s in its early design stage, but the plan is to allow for both rental and owner-occupied apartments and town houses. Both projects are aimed at small self-contained residences, but with several communal areas set up to encourage sharing and social interaction. Build-to-rent The Property Council of Australia CEO Ken Morrison said build-to-rent developments would be owned by institutional

This is the house style the CHASM group is looking to purchase for its small-scale co-housing pilot project. investors looking for income, such as super funds, and focused on tenancies of much longer than 12 months. These complexes will provide affordable intergenerational housing in an area that is well

serviced, and where not all amenities are built into the apartment. “There is a much bigger focus on common facilities,” Mr Morrison said. “It’s more than just a place to live; they feel part

of the community. The economics of this makes it possible because of the single ownership and the motivation of the owner-manager to keep the tenants happy which makes them highly motivated to continue with their leases.” Sydney’s Mirvac and Melbourne’s Salter and Grocon groups are all interested in the concept. On the Gold Coast, the 2500 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village units are being transformed into this model. When? Anyone interested in these housing options should “watch this space” and start doing their research now. It’s a rapidly changing space.

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Community group guide

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WE ARE holding a mini seminar on Saturday, May 11 presented by Cara Downes from the National Archives of Australia. The first topic will be ‘The aftermath of WWI - The Australian Experience’. The seminar will show you how to locate and use repatriation and service records and also look at the role women played after the war was over. The second topic is ‘War Brides in Australia’. This will look at their stories through photographs, service records and shipping lists found in the collection of the National Archives of Australia. Registration is essential, for details, go to goldcoastfhs.org.au.

SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST

WE MEET each fortnight at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. There are 23 meetings per year. Gain more information on Facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/or phone Michel on 0412 757 535 or email

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OVER 50’S EXERCISE

GROUP fitness classes to improve fitness, strength and balance. Suitable for men and women, over 50’s and fitness levels. Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 9am. Cost $5. Maher Hall Burleigh Heads Senior Citizens, 42 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads. Phone Caroline on 0402 812 227.

SACRED HEART PARISH ART AND CRAFT GROUP

WE ARE holding an Exhibition at the Robina Gallery (Robina Library Community Centre Complex in Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina). It will be opened on May 8 at 10.30am by Father Peter Dillon. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the free morning tea while viewing the wonderful array of items on display.

HIGH TEA AND FASHION PARADE

PLEASE support Cystic Fibrosis Qld on Saturday, May 25 from 2.30-4pm at Musgrave Hills Bowls Club. 65 Roses for cystic fibrosis is held every year around Australia on May 25. This year it falls on a Saturday. The admission, including afternoon tea, is $20 or $15 for

SINGING IN THE RAIN: Burleigh Heads Ladies Probus Club members enjoyed the Skywalk in the Gold Coast Hinterland. pensioners. To book for this event, phone Susan on 0403 059 794.

PROBUS CLUBS

Burleigh Heads Ladies MEMBERS were singing in the rain when they enjoyed the Skywalk in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The Skywalk is an eco-adventure with high-tech steel bridges tracking through the highest points of the upper canopy of the rainforest. Burleigh Heads Ladies Probus Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at Burleigh Heads Surf Lifesaving Club. Morning tea is enjoyed at 10am, followed by a meeting at 10.30am, which includes an interesting speaker. Lunch can be ordered. A coach trip or social activity is held on the fourth Wednesday. Visitors welcome. Phone Helga on (07) 5520 2426 or

Glenda (07) 5576 0303. Burleigh Waters OUR monthly outing was a visit to Indigiscapes Centre and Redlands Bay, with a ferry ride around some of the islands in Moreton Bay, followed by lunch at Redlands Sporting Club. At our meeting Sue White gave an interesting talk on the orangutans in Sepilok, Malaysia. Retired or semi-retired men are invited to join us at Club Meetings, 10am, on the third Monday of each month at Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Ave. Burleigh Waters. Nominally a men’s club, but wives are very welcome to share the club’s fellowship, friendship and fun at all club meetings and outings. Phone Brian on (07) 5520 6332 or Des on 0434 873 626. Coolangatta Tweed Heads

WE ASPIRE to provide Fun, Friendship and Fellowship for active retirees and meet on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at Tweed Heads Bowls Club. The club has regular guest speakers, monthly dine outs to local restaurants, theatre nights and other varied activities for the enjoyment of members and visitors. Anyone interested in joining, recently retired or new to the area seeking more information about our club, phone Barbara on (07) 5523 4840. Hollywell WE INVITE men and women over 50 to attend our meeting at Paradise Point Bowls Club on the second Tuesday of the month. Join us for Fun, Friendship & Fellowship, enjoy listening to an interesting guest speaker, morning tea, optional lunch our activities during

the month are many and varied. For more details, phone Jessie on (07) 5577 4768 or Kathleen (07) 5563 7697. Palm Beach Combined IN MARCH, we journeyed to Tyalgum, situated in the picturesque Tweed River Valley of NSW, with lunch taken at Flutterbies Cafe. It was a very enjoyable outing with many expressions of pleasure, not only about the food, service, and boutique beer but the picturesque route Tony Hammond took us on in getting there. Great to see some family members joining us on the excursion too. After the meal, there was plenty of time to look around the craft and other shops before enjoying a faster trip home up the highway back to the Gold Coast. We welcome retired couples or singles and

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Burleigh Waters Probus Club members take a relaxing coffee break at Indigiscapes Centre.

HAPPY TIMES: Sorrento Probus Club members proudly wear their Easter bonnets at their egg-cellent function held at Cafe 20, Ashmore.

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euthanasia group that meets quarterly. Meetings are held at the Robina Community Centre. Our next meeting will be held on May 9. Attendees must be Exit Members. For further information, go to exitinternational.net or phone local co-ordinator Elaine 0421 796 713.

AN EVENING OF MIRACLE CURES

YOU are invited to “An Evening of Mind Power” whereby you can learn powerful thought processes to improve your quality of life. You will be shown an easy technique to remove stress and anxiety within seconds; how to get a decent night’s sleep; and how to apply a “magic cure” to immediately stop eating “naughty” foods that are detrimental to health. On Saturday, May 25 at 7pm at the Coolangatta Uniting Church hall, cnr Lanham and McLean Sts. Cost: $30 (10 per cent discount for groups of 4-6; 20 per cent discount for groups of seven or more). To book your place and for further information, phone Peter on 0413 125 640. “Your thoughts create your reality.”

PERRY CROSS CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE

RIDE route will be via

Springbrook to Tropical Fruit World on Sunday, May 19 at 7am. Departing Shark Motorcycle Leathers, 142 Siganto Dr, Helensvale. Tickets $30, available via Shark Motorcycle Leathers & Accessories Facebook page.

TECH SAVVY FOR SENIORS

LIVE a life of continuous learning. Benefit from being online and connected no matter where you live, how old you are or what your interests are. Register for free and fun technology training sessions at your library and get Tech Savvy. Book online, go to cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ libraryevents or phone your local library for more information: Burleigh Waters Library (07) 5581 1700; Helensvale Library (07) 5581 1625; Broadbeach Library (07) 5581 1555; Southport Library (07) 5581 7200; Robina Library (07) 5581 1600; Runaway Bay Library (07) 5581 7220.

EXIT INTERNATIONAL WE ARE a voluntary

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SOUTHPORT MOW SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOC.

WE WELCOME all over 50’s to our activities which include: line dancing; new vogue dancing; scottish; square and tap dancing; tai chi and light exercise. For all activity times, phone Annette (07) 5537 1377. Membership is $8 per year with each activity costing a low $3. We celebrate Christmas twice a year and organise other social functions throughout the year. Our club motto is “finding friends fun & fitness” – if you are interested in these three things please come along and join us. We are a very active and friendly club. You can find as at 2 Whitby Street, Southport. Parking is available in Owen Park right behind our lovely air-conditioned hall.

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Burleigh Palm Beach WE MEET on the third Tuesday of the month at Treetops Tavern, West Burleigh at 10am and are always looking for women of all ages and backgrounds to join us for fun and friendship activities and fund raising. The club’s pivotal role is supporting The Smith Family’s work in sponsoring more Australian children who need help with the cost of school essentials and out-of-school learning support. For more information, phone Ros on 0431 442 030. Coolangatta/Tweed OUR next meeting will be held at the South Tweed Sports Club May 16 from 11-11.30am start. We welcome all ladies to come and join our friendly ladies for coffee and chat. Guest speaker this month will be wildlife carer Jan Pilgrim. The May 23 meeting will be friendship morning tea from 10.30am at the home of Beverley. Bookings/apologies, phone Elaine 07 5524 4461 on the Monday prior to our meeting. Our club meets on the third Thursday of

the month. Oxenford/Coomera COME along to out ninth birthday celebration on Friday, May 17 from 11.30am for noon at Saltwater Creek Hotel, 40 Sigano Drive, Helensvale. Buy your own meal – donation of $10 to VIEW and includes lucky door and free raffle ticket. RSVP to Evelyn by May 12 on 0418 653 642 or email viewzcqc01@gmail.com. Robina FRIENDLY ladies get together twice a month to have fun and support The Smith Family’s ‘Learning for Life’ program for the education of children in disadvantaged situations. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month for morning tea with a guest speaker, from 9.30am for 10am start at the Robina Bowls Club, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina. And a varied social activity later in the month. New members and guests are welcome. For more details, phone Lorraine on 0417 262 627. Runaway Bay WE MEET every second Wednesday of the month. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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you are invited to meet us on the second Thursday each month at Currumbin RSL at 9.30am where we provide a guest speaker. Other activities are bus trips, tours, cards, golf and dining. Phone Jim on (07) 5534 7801. Runaway Bay WE WILL meet at Paradise Point Bowls Club on May 20 at 10am. A guest speaker and morning tea is enjoyed with friends. New members welcome. Phone Marilyn on 0407 758 854. Sorrento Probus TWENTY-two club members busily created Easter bonnets to wear publicly to morning tea at Cafe 20 in the local Ashmore City shopping centre. Marvellous creations, saw bonnets adorned with chickens, Easter eggs, and rabbits. Coffee/ hot cross buns and Easter eggs were enjoyed and delicious. Secretary Doreen won first prize for her beautiful creation. The lead-up to Easter provided an ‘egg-cellent’ function for the growing Our mixed club is growing quickly with three new inductees

last meeting. We enjoy morning teas, lunches, outings, and great speakers. Cate welcomes any new inquires on 0468 370 695.

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Palm Beach Combined Probus Club of Queensland journeyed to Tyalgum, situated in the picturesque Tweed River Valley, and enjoyed lunch at Flutterbies Cafe.

WELCOME: Coolangatta Probus President Bruce Cowled with new members Joan Sands, Margaret Arnold, Brian Bird and Joy Merfield.

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WE ARE an organisation for people grieving the loss of a partner. We meet every second and fourth Wednesday at 10.30am at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach. For more information, phone Betty on (07) 5580 7034.

SURFERS PARADISE BRIDGE CLUB BEGINNERS’ Bridge lessons commence on

June 1 for four Saturdays from 9-11am. Everyone welcome. Expert accredited teacher, friendly atmosphere, great parking. All inquiries will be answered promptly. Located at 1 Carrara St, Benowa. Phone (07) 5597 0085 or email mail@surfbdge.com.

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OUR next Meeting will be on Monday, June 17. Venue will be South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed in the downstairs auditorium. Guest speaker for May was Kim Martin “Bio organic solutions for soil and plants”. Our June Guest Speaker will be Sue Gaskill “Growing beautiful African Violets. The hall opens at 8am for entry and benching, with the general meeting commencing at 9.30am. Cuttings and Trading Tables will commence selling at 8.15am, so come along and snap up a bargain. Cost: $4 entry fee paid at the door, which includes Morning tea. Remember, if your benching, it closes at 9.15am. Raffles, lucky door prizes and much more. Hope to see you there, bring a friend and a coffee mug to help save

WE HAVE a variety of classes, which are held Monday-Friday. Windows Ten classes are on Mondays at 11.30am. Another important class to our computer safety is backing-up and security held Friday at 11.30am. For further enquiries phone (07) 55249 212 or by email members.tact @gmail.com. Go to tact.org.au for more. We have volunteer tutors who enjoy their students gaining the knowledge they require for the necessity of coping with the internet world enjoy your classes in a fully air conditioned atmosphere. South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South.

TRIVIA NIGHT & FUNDRAISER

A GREAT night of fun and friendship for a purpose on Friday evening, May 31, doors open at 6.30pm. Ticket includes: trivia, two-course meal, door prizes, cheese and fruit platter on arrival and complimentary glass of

Twin Towns IF YOU’VE ever wanted to learn to sing and love the songs of the ’70s, we have a wonderful new course just for you. Come along to our new choir singing course and discover the joy and benefits of group singing. As well as having fun the deep breathing associated with singing helps reduce stress levels. Tuesdays, 11.15am-12.15pm. For further information, phone (07) 5534 7333 or email u3a1office @gmail.com.

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The Gold Coast South-Twin Towns Branch SERVING from Tallebudgera to The Tweed, we will hold our next General Meeting on Friday, May 24 at 10am in the ‘RSL Sub Branch Anzac Room’ of the Twin Towns Resort. If you served in any Forces of the Commonwealth “between” 1951-1972 then why not join us and re-kindle the camaraderie

you experienced during your Service. We also have a full Social Program and New Members are always welcome to attend. For further information, phone public officer Tom Hughes on 07 5513 665.

TWEED HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

THE Tweed Hospital Auxiliary is holding a High Tea/Fashion Parade on Wednesday, June 12 at Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Brett & Wharf Sts, Tweed Heads. Doors open 9.30am for 10am start. There will door prizes, raffles and lots of fun. Tickets are $20 each. Tables of up to 8 can be booked. Single tickets can also be purchased. For more information, phone 0400 721 147. All proceeds go to purchasing equipment for the Tweed Hospital. Come along and support our local hospital. Lismore Over 50s Learning Centre offers a range of art and exercise classes for mature age people. Most classes are held at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club, 181 High St, Lismore Heights. New members welcome. For inquiries, phone Barbara on (02) 66242 237 or 0401 503 732 or go to Facebook: Over 50s Learning Centre Lismore.

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Come and join us for lunch, make new friends, listen to interesting speakers and have fun. Phone Dinah on 0428 911 077. Southport Day THE club meets on the third Wednesday of each month for a delicious luncheon at the picturesque Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach overlooking the Broadwater. Time is 11.30am for noon. Each month there are interesting guest speakers or entertainers. This is a great way to meet and make new friends. The first Friday of each month is Social Day when various ‘get togethers’ are organised. Visitors are most welcome, go to view.org.au. For inquiries and bookings, phone Robin on (07) 5537 4593. Surfers Paradise WE HOLD our meetings and lunch on the second Tuesday of each month at Southport Golf Club. Meeting at 11.30am for lunch at noon. Always with an interesting guest speaker. New members and visitors are always welcome. For an opportunity to meet new

friends and join in our social activities and really enjoyable outings, phone Nancy on 0412 639 574 or (07) 5592 6730. The Surfers Paradise VIEW Club which supports The Smith Family plus 9 Learning For Life Students. Twin Towns Day OUR 51st Birthday was held at South Tweed Sports Club on May. The entertainer will be the fabulous singer Romaine. Visitors are welcome. Cost is $26 which includes a two-course luncheon. VIEW CLUBS support Learning for Life students and we are very proud of our seven students. For bookings for this fun event, phone Freda on (07) 5524 1357 or Kathie on (07) 5523 1009.

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IT’S an unforgettable overnight experience at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. During Roar and Snore you will get to take in the spectacular sight of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the sun dips down and you drink in the views from the harbourside campsite, get up close to some of Taronga Zoo’s friendliest residents, dine in style at our delicious buffet dinner and breakfast, experience an exclusive night safari led by passionate keepers and guides, unwind in the comfortable safari-style tents while listening to the night sounds of the zoo and join in feeding time and close encounter sessions where you will form a special bond with the animals of Taronga Zoo. Grandchildren over five are welcome. Accommodation is in two or four-person tents. The all-weather, overnight program usually is run as: meeting time is 6.15pm, meet a creature at 7.15pm, dinner at 8pm, night safari at 9pm, unwind at campsite with dessert at 10pm before sleeping to the sounds of the zoo. Next morning, rise and shine at 6.45am, behind the scenes tour number 1 at 7.30am, behind the scenes tour number 2 at 8.15am, continental breakfast at 9am and check-out at 9.30am. For details and bookings, go to taronga.org.au or phone (02) 9969 2777.

ROCK THE BOAT

SUZI Quatro, Jon Stevens, Russell Morris and Ross Wilson accompanied by other legends will be on the Radiance of the Seas from November 24, 2020. Sailing from its new home port of Brisbane,

CAMPING OUT: Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore is a great idea for grandparents and their grandkids, or for adventurous seniors. the 2500-passenger ship will host the seven-night Rock the Boat cruise to New Caledonia. It will take “rockers” to Noumea and the Isle of Pines. The cruise offer includes artist signings, music workshops and dance lessons with concerts day and night. The cruise cost is from $2799 per person, twin-share. For more details, phone Cruise Express on 1300 766 537 or go to cruiseexpress.com.au.

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CHOOSE serene or strenuous when you go on a walking weekend at Lake Macquarie. From the pristine coastline to rugged cliff tops, significant indigenous sites and the towering trees at the Watagans Mountains, you’ll feel a million miles away while walking in Lake Macquarie. Three of the best walks are: Stroll along If you are looking to combine a Sunday stroll with a good gossip with the girls, then Warners Bay is the place. The 6.2km walk is mostly flat,

so suitable for all fitness levels. Head east along the shared pathway following the lake foreshore until you reach the halfway point at Eleebana – a stunning overwater boardwalk section. When you’ve returned to Warners Bay Esplanade and have coffee on your mind, you’ll have plenty of choices. Bring the binoculars A whale-watching hot spot, the picturesque 8.3km Caves Beach Coastal Walk which crosses the clifftops south from Caves Beach to secluded Pinny Beach in Wallarah National Park, is a beautiful walking moderate trail ideal for observing the northern migration between May and July. The trail travels along the cliff tops where you can enjoy stunning ocean views from above, while the southern end of Caves Beach is home to a famous group of sea caves which mustn’t be missed – perfect for low tide exploration. Have your hiking boots handy The Watagans Mountains is a hiking haven for seasoned

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We drank in the clean air and quietness after the traffic madness of Hanoi.

NATURAL BEAUTY: A flower farm in the mountainous region of Sapa, northern Vietnam.

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Wonders of Vietnam Yvonne and John Gardiner take a 17-day ‘eco’ tour on their first trip to Vietnam

Children enjoy national day celebrations in Hanoi.

STANDING in a queue for three humid hours alongside hundreds of Vietnamese families was an unexpected but ideal way to “meet the locals”. Vietnam, including its crowded capital Hanoi, was celebrating its national day and we were caught up in the excitement of the city on the second day of our visit. Families had surged into Hanoi to pay homage at Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, which shelters his embalmed body. Their reverence for this former leader was obvious. Despite the long wait in hot, steamy conditions, the Vietnamese people we encountered were polite, cheerful and

friendly. Children impressed us with their good behaviour. Youngsters learning English took the opportunity to converse with us – Aussies who looked somewhat out of place in a sea of Vietnamese faces. This heartwarming introduction to Vietnam was the beginning of a 17-day “eco” tour extending from north to south. From the mountainous region of Sapa to the central districts around Hue and Hoi An and the Mekong Delta down south below Saigon, the trip covered a kaleidoscope of rare and wonderful experiences. An overnight train ride north from Hanoi took us to the beautiful Sapa Valley. Like a Garden of Eden, green hills are topped by mist, while roaring rivers and waterfalls tumble downwards. We drank in the clean air and quietness after the traffic madness of Hanoi. We passed villagers working in the rice and corn fields, aided by water

buffalo. We were welcomed into a primary school and invited to take photos of giggling children. After hours of walking in the mud and rain, we hesitantly accepted a lift from motorbike taxi riders to avoid a further two-hour trek to our homestay. Fully aware of the warnings put out by travel experts about the risks of riding motorbikes in Asia, we climbed aboard, and, after a fast, bumpy journey, were thankful to get to our destination in one piece. The main town, Sapa, is obviously much-loved by tourists, with its swanky restaurants and numerous souvenir shops. Cat Cat village, within walking distance of Sapa, is home to the hospitable Hmong tribe. The ladies weave hemp from the marijuana plant, and dye it with henna. Traditional Hmong houses are very basic, made from blackened timber planks. Corn hangs from the roof inside. There’s an open fire with no chimney, and the top

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ANCIENT ROYALTY: The Imperial City in Hue and (inset) a Vietnamese fisherman shows off his skills.

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floor is used for storing food. From primitive living we progressed to high-tech exhilaration with a thrilling ride on the cable car to Fansipan peak, Vietnam’s highest mountain. We soared into the clouds and a rainbow appeared over the valley. At the top is an ultra-modern complex with gardens, shops, restaurants and temples. In central Vietnam, we were overawed by the magnificent Paradise Cave, a true natural wonder. The 570m steep climb to a small entrance in the mountain tested the body. Inside for a kilometre, cathedral-sized spaces hung with vibrantly coloured stalactites and stalagmites sculpted over millions of years. This wondrous cave was discovered in 2005 by a hunter in the national park. Man-made rather than natural wonders were on display at the tombs of two kings in Hue. Minh Mang tomb was quite a large complex with a man-made lake and

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A natural wonder – the Paradise Cave in central Vietnam. tomb on a hill. Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s gay king, had an exquisitely beautiful mausoleum with a statue of himself amid fabulous mosaics. He’d been to the

Palace of Versailles in France and wanted a similar standard in his burial chamber. Enchanting pagodas, 1000-year-old temples, harrowing wartime tales,

myriad bonsai trees, orange-robed monks, diminutive dancers, hardworking people, delicious food, a singing boatman, net-making lessons from a

fifth-generation fisherman … the variety of life and depth of experiences in Vietnam is amazing. As for politics in the country, communism and capitalism seem to exist

comfortably together, although a statue of working-class Uncle Ho seemed strangely out of place alongside the Cartier diamonds showroom.

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Cruising on the Columbus Maggy Oehlbeck SAILING out of Yokohama at dusk aboard CMV’s Columbus was a promising start to our mini-voyage between Japan and China. We were on the top deck watching the retreating lights of this famous gateway port to Tokyo. On the docks below, an exuberant Japanese high school jazz band was doing its bit for international relations and we couldn’t resist swaying to the beat (or the boat). We left the rails, smoothed our hair and swooshed indoors to the swank Grill, one of five dining options on board. I couldn’t pass up the surf and turf. Columbus is the flagship of independently owned Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ (CMV) fleet of five ships. Many Australians will remember her as Pacific Pearl from her P&O days. Now with new owners, new itineraries and a makeover she is homeported in Tilbury, UK. We joined her on day 67 of her 120-day round-theworld-voyage. Ours was a six-day

UPMARKET COMFORT: The Raffles Lounge on Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Columbus. stint. Those who boarded in London had already adopted her as home. Most were British with a 20 per cent mix of Germans, Dutch and Australians. Many had already signed up for next year’s RTW sailing on January 6, 2020. Columbus carries 1400 voyagers in 775 cabins. 150 cabins are allocated to solo voyagers – a growing trend on cruise ships these days. We found our ample-size ocean view

cabins highly satisfactory. All have plump European bedding, ensuite, personal safe, bar fridge, TV and hairdryer. As on most cruise ships the atrium is the social hub – a good spot to watch the passing parade, shop, have coffee at Hemmingways, scan newspapers, do crosswords and even have a choir rehearsal! I couldn’t believe my eyes – or ears when I saw 30 or so British voyagers avidly practising their choral pieces while – at a

The atrium and main reception on Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Columbus.

‘safe distance’ – a German choir was doing the same. All good fun. Wisely both choirs dispersed before cocktail hour so we could enjoy the melodious renderings of the professional piano and violin duo – a classy accompaniment for champagne or tea, a martini at Raffles perhaps, or any other atmospheric lounge bar on board. The tone is traditional British country house – perfect for couples and solos who like a gracious

style of cruising that delivers classy entertainment, fine food, friendly staff and plenty of fun. Yes, there are formal nights and everyone loves them. Meanwhile in the Palladium Show Lounge, the professional entertainers were brushing up on their dance routines and testing sound levels for the night’s performance of Hello Dolly. Equally, voyagers like the camaraderie of amateur theatrics, ukulele and guitar groups, line-

dancing, ballroom dancing, bridge and special-interest talks. And, of course, shore excursions. Next morning, we awoke to views of Kagoshima’s active volcano letting off steam. Shore choices were a stroll around its slopes, and visiting Sengan-en Garden and museum complex. Others chose natural sand baths at Ibusuki city hoping to emerge revitalised after being buried to the neck in warm sand. Or alternatively a tour of Chiran’s Samurai Houses and Peace museum. Meanwhile, stay-athomes were happy with the gym, spa, creating in the Crafters Studio, or snoozing on deck. Columbus’ crowning achievement is the outstanding cuisine. Restaurants are: Waterfront – full-service dining room; buffet-style Plantation Bistro adjoining the pool deck; Fusion for fabulous Indian cuisine and the exceptional Chef’s Table private dining degustation dinner – a not-to-be-missed experience. For more cruise details, go to cmvaustralia.com.

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OUTBACK STAYS: An artesian bore in outback Queensland.

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Charlotte Plains Farm Stay.

Top Qld station holidays

Get a true taste of station life and hear about farming practices straight from owners Lyle and Madonna Connolly. A tour of the quintessential grand homestead is a must-do before hitting a swag, the shearer’s shed or the jackaroos cottage for the night. Visit bonusdownsfarm stay.com.au. Tip: Just ‘down the road’ (120km) is Roma’s Easter in the Country in April and the Cobb & Co Festival in Surat in August (150km).

GILBERTON OUTBACK RETREAT

A tin shed on a property that’s almost the size of Laos is what you’ll find at Gilberton Outback Retreat, an 88,000sq km station that is home to 1200 head of cattle and one incredible guest cabin. This station was started in 1869 and has been passed down through seven generations. Guests can relax, get involved in station life, fossick for gold (hello

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Follow station owner Shelley Hawkins as she leads a five-day, 66km trek across the northwestern pocket of Outback Queensland – on foot – and mostly on her

Halfway between Thargomindah and Hungerford is Kilcowera, a 49,000ha working cattle station with a pretty shearers quarters campground with barbecues, fireplaces stocked with wood, picnic tables and a basic camp kitchen. Take the 60km selfdrive tour around the station past lagoons, creeks and waterholes, then stay in the comfortable shearers quarters or one of three

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It’s a huge 71,000-acre cattle farm but that’s where the farm experience stops. At Wallaroo Outback Retreat guests trade shearers sheds for eight tepee tents (with real crisp linen and posturepedic beds), six bathrooms, two rustic firepits and an incredible timber lodge built from wood milled straight from the land. The retreat is the brainchild of farmers Pauline and Justin MacDonnell, a couple who grew up in the region and fell in love with cattle country dotted with cycad-filled gorges and Aboriginal rock art. Tents start from $120 per night. Visit wallaroooutback retreat.com.au/about.

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Herbertvale Station. Small group tours depart from Mt Isa and continue to the limestone gorges of the Boodjamulla National Park. Hikers enjoy guided trekking, sunset refreshments, chef-prepared meals and an already-pitched tent and sleeping mat for $3150 per person. Visit trekwesthiking. com.au. Tip: Herbertvale Station is just a few ‘klicks’ driving distance from Mt Isa Mines Rodeo (August 8–11, 2019) and the Drover’s Camp Festival, Camouweal (August 23–28, 2019).

The first owners of Myella Station hit the jackpot, literally, when they purchased their farm as part of a 1935 land lottery. Today their descendants’ main job is to fatten cattle into prime beef exports, by buying males at two years old and feeding them quality grass. Their other job is sharing their home with guests from all around the world, setting up informal 4WD farm tours and teaching visitors about wildlife, bush tucker, conservation, and farming practices. A two-day package at $270 per person includes bus transfers from Rockhampton (125km northeast of Myella), all meals, two horse rides and farm tours. Visit myella.weebly. com. Tip: Continue the horse theme and check out Paradise Lagoons Campdraft in May or the Rockhampton River Festival from July 12–14, 2019.

Join proud wool producers, the Rutledge family, at their home in Quilpie on a property that has been passed down through five generations. Choose from two huts, a homestead garden room, and a governesses quarters-come-cottage that literally floats above the waterhole, staring from $150 per person including dinner and breakfast. Tip: Spend a day at the Quilpie Diggers Races (May and September).

good fortune!) or explore indigenous rock art located around the property. Gilberton Outback Retreat is four hours’ drive southwest of Cairns. Visit gilbertonoutback retreat.com.

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Shandonvale Station heli-mustering sheep.

separate campgrounds. Visit kilcowera.com.au.

“Fiery sunsets, dazzling stars, and breathtaking peace” is how owners Angus and Karen Emmott describe the 52,000ha beef cattle station that’s been in their family for four generations. Guests can camp at a secluded waterhole, or, sleep peacefully at the Old Schoolhouse, a renovated corrugated iron cottage where Angus and his siblings were schooled by Air. Visit noonbahstation. com.au. Tip: Stop here on the way to Winton’s Way out West Fest (April, just ask Angus and Karen about the secret back road to get to there faster).

Dust off your stereotypes (and your city clothes). This century-old station gets the gong as the fun capital of the farm scene thanks to the chance to go helimustering, catch a fresh water yabbie, and do a little bit of old-fashioned butchering. The four bedrooms in the 100-year-old shearers quarters offer queen beds, 1000-thread count sheets, a fully-functioning kitchen and a classic claw-foot bath. Visit shandonvale station.com.au. Tip: Close to Barcaldine and the Tree of Knowledge Festival, held in May.

This sheep station that once pushed 60,000 animals through its huge shearing shed every year is 54km from Cunnamulla. Take the three-hour tour and find out more about the history and jump in the artesian bore and mineral rich baths. Stay in self-catering shearers quarters, the shearing shed (open air). Visit charlotteplains. com.au. Tip: On August 30, 2019, cowboys, bull riders, shearers and stockmen will descend on Cunnamulla for the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

NOONBAH STATION, VIA LONGREACH

SHANDONVALE STATION, VIA BARCALDINE

QUEENSLAND’S Outback is the birthplace of legends (Waltzing Matilda was first performed in Winton), it’s shaped a ‘fair go’ attitude (the first worker’s strike was in Barcaldine), and launched some of the nation’s most impressive events (Birdsville Races and Winton Vision Splendid). It’s also home to the best station stays in the land. Here are 10 of the top on offer.

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Twenty reasons to visit Vivid Sydney VIVID Sydney is the largest festival of light, music and ideas in the Southern Hemisphere. It lights up Sydney and surrounds at 6pm each night for 23 days from May 24 until June 15, 2019. Here are 20 reasons to come to Sydney during that time to enjoy the Vivid festival: 1. Under the Argyle Cut in The Rocks transports you back to your childhood. Enjoy looking at 30 years of animation through the eyes of Pixar Animation Studios, including some of their most loved characters such as Woody and Buzz Lightyear. 2. Take a Sydney Harbour cruise. 3. Experience the magic of Taronga Zoo at night with new lantern, Sumatran Tiger Cubs, marking the birth of three new tiger cubs and highlighting the zoo’s commitment to conservation. 4. Challenge yourself to see something different each day and night – no tour guide needed.

5. Play the giant Cascading Harp made of hollow metallic spheres at Chatswood. 6. Explore Sydney’s colonial history from a new perspective by discovering the installations throughout the harbourside quarter where European settlement began in The Rocks, such as Watch Your Chips! and Nostalgia Above. 7. Stroll over Sydney Harbour Bridge to experience City Sparkle, an unforgettable view of Sydney Harbour lit up by thousands of LEDs and projections. 8. Fly through the night sky on Volaré, Luna Park’s newest ride, described as a “magical wave swinger”. 9. See the lighting of the Sydney Opera House sails at 6pm every evening. This year, LA based Andrew Thomas Huang will transform the sails with Austral Floral Ballet. Uniquely Sydney, uniquely Vivid. 10. From the lights outside to the glitter of the stage, catch a show at

one of Sydney’s iconic theatres while you’re there. 11. Warm up with a little exercise – take on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb at dusk and catch Lights On from a prime vantage point from 6pm each evening. 12. Embrace your inner child at KA3233 at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The interactive installation is overgrown with alien plant matter and reacts to sounds and space. 13. Enjoy the Art Gallery of NSW after hours with a series of free ideas and music events on Wednesday nights. 14. See the largest puppet constructed in Australia at Barangaroo. The glowing giant Marri Dyin, meaning ‘Great Woman’ in Sydney Aboriginal language will hunt and gather along Wulungul Walk each evening from Thursday to Sunday. 15. Walk through Firefly Field in the Royal Botanic Garden to experience the beautiful, unpredictable natural movement of the

VIVID EXPERIENCE: Vivid Sydney 2019 will have 23 days of superb displays.

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rare creatures. 16. Learn what goes on Under The Harbour during Vivid Sydney at Customs House. It’s a surreal underwater encounter sure to delight children and adults alike. 17. Experience a church concert like no other at St Stephen’s Uniting Church. Light Qualities will present

four concerts by emerging Sydney-based composerperformer collective Konxertproject throughout Vivid Sydney. 18. Shrink down and be immersed in a super-sized Trumpet Flowers at Chatswood. 19. Be seduced by the imposing art-deco façade of the Museum of

Contemporary Art as it is transformed by awardwinning AustralianColombian artist Claudia Nicholson underscored by the cool and contemporary sounds of Lonelyspeck. 20. Be part of the experience that is Vivid Sydney by becoming a volunteer.

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paddle boats you can borrow for an afternoon and relax along the lake. Additionally, there will be many street stalls around the festival where you can try local street food and seasonal delicacies.

SPRING is one of the best times to visits Korea as the cheery blossoms and flowers bloom, and festivals pop up across the country. While enjoying the season of renewal when just two or three weeks each year the magnificent pink blossoms float in warm breeze, here are some of the top spring festival events to experience.

JINHAE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

YEOUIDO CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Location Yeongdeungpo-gu, Yeouido in April. YEOUIDO Cherry Blossom Festival is the best place to enjoy cherry blossoms in Seoul. Located right next to the Han River the streets are lined with over 1400 cherry blossom trees that create a picturesque tunnel for you to stroll down. From 6.30pm onwards, the cherry blossoms are

DELICATE BEAUTY: In 2018 the Taean Tulip Festival was chosen as one of the top five tulip festivals in the world. lit up with various illuminations making the scenery that much more spectacular. Here you can also enjoy cultural street performances, a flower decoration exhibit, and a photo exhibit taking place

throughout the festival period.

GYEONGJU CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Location - Gyeongju City, Gyeongsang-do in April. GYEONGJU is a coastal

city located in the south-eastern parts of Korea, often called the ‘Museum without walls’, the area has a plethora of UNESCO World Heritage sights. These historic sights are beautiful all year

round but particularly mesmerising during spring. Bomun Lake takes on a pink hue from all the fallen cherry blossom petals, making it the perfect place to take a leisurely stroll. There are also duck

Location - Tongsin-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, April JINHAE Cherry Blossom Festival is Korea’s biggest spring festivals and attracts over 2 million visitors every year. The festival boasts a long history and first began as a memorial service to commemorate one of Korea most well-known naval admiral, Yi-Sun-sin. Jinhae is also headquarters to Korea’s naval academy and during the festival, tours inside the Korea Naval Academy Museum and naval vessels available for visitors. There are plenty of things to enjoy during the festival period, such as the Yeojwacheon Starlight Festival which is a night-time illumination event.

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times greater than average diagnosis numbers – Gold Coast officials are urging everyone to get their annual flu shots early. More than 6600 people have been diagnosed with the flu in Queensland since the beginning of the year, with hundreds admitted to hospital and more than 50 to intensive care. Experts are yet to find a reason for the overall spike, but say each year is different, with 2017 figures also unusually high, with 250,000 cases reported Australia-wide, of which 50,000 were in Queensland and 5000 on the Gold Cost alone. Most of those hospitalised were very young children and the elderly. The vaccine is altered each year to target changing virus strains, and this year it is recommended under-65s have a four-strain (quadrivalent) shot and over-65s an enhanced

AT RISK: Over-65s are among those most at risk of serious illness or side-effects as a result of the flu, and this year has already seen a spike in diagnoses and hospital admissions on the Coast. Photo: IMAGE POINT FR/SHUTTERSTOCK trivalent vaccine. The latter gives greater protection against influenza A/H3N2, which is more common and severe in the elderly, and health officials believe

this compensates for any loss of protection against the B strain, which is not included in the over-65s vaccine. Over-65s and others most at risk are eligible

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HAPPIER TOES: Taking better care of your feet will ensure you have pain-free movement.

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Tracey Johnstone IF YOU keep your feet healthy, you will be able to do so much more to stay active and have better overall health. But when you can’t easily see what is happening down there with your feet, chances are you will ignore the problems with them until the road back to good foot health is painful and expensive. Australian Podiatry Association ambassador and podiatrist Charlotte Bodell has some top tips for seniors for better foot health, with the help of your local podiatrist. General foot health ■ Be very careful when cutting your nails that you

don’t cut your skin and expose your feet to infection. ■ Recognise that as we get older our nails thicken, which makes them harder to cut. Your shoes will press on the thickened nail, which can cause the nail bed to become sore and a corn to occur under the nail bed. ■ The fat pad on the ball of your foot and heel wears out over time which can lead to hard calluses on the metatarsal joints on the balls of your feet. The podiatrist can remove the hard skin for you. Bunions In the ’50s and ’60s men and women squeezed their toes into fashionable pointy shoes. Even footballers and

boxers were squeezing their feet into tight shoes. This has led to seniors having problems with their nails, and with bunions and retracted curly toes. “If they have a bunion, the big toe comes over (the second toe), but also sometimes the second toe overrides,” Ms Bodell said. “When this happens, a corn happens on top, so you need to make sure your shoes are deep enough.” Other causes of bunions can be hereditary or your foot’s biomechanics. The bunion can be fixed by a podiatrist if it is painful. This can be done by surgery, orthotics, wearing night splints and doing daily feet exercises,

and wearing suitable orthopaedic footwear. Type 2 Diabetes University of South Australia researcher Dr Helen Banwell said there has been a 30 per cent increase in the number of lower limb amputations in the past 20 years. “About 85 per cent of these are preceded by a foot ulcer and could be prevented with appropriate care,” she said. “When the blood level goes above seven, the extra sugars sit at the end of the nerves.” The nerves at the top of your fingers and the top of your toes get killed off, which results in neuropathy disease and no feeling. The extra sugars also stick to the inner walls of

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More treatment options Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is evolving Tracey Johnstone

ALTERNATIVES: Research has resulted in more refined choices being offered to breast cancer patients. hand information on the tumour size, type and grade, and in many cases the hormone receptors, before surgery. In some cases, they may also know whether the lymph glands are positive or not. As a result, in appropriate cases, such as when a woman has a large tumour or where two or more lymph nodes are affected, neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be offered before surgery to assist in reducing the size of the tumour. In some cases where the tumour is significantly reduced by the neoadjuvant treatment, the subsequent surgery may be only be a local excision (lumpectomy)

and axillary node sample. Another recent change is that some older women who have an oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer tumour may be offered an anti-oestrogen tablet before surgery. And in some cases, for example, those aged over 80, they may not even end up having the surgery. In the past women have often said, ‘it’s cancer, cut it out’. Specialists are rethinking how much treatment they give to women aged 75 and over because for many they may not live long enough for the cancer to reoccur. For older women there are some cancers, particularly if they are less

James Cook wants retirees in uni INTEGRATING into the community is the driver for Townsville’s James Cook University’s Discovery Rise project which will include aged care and retirement living. For retirees it will provide a chance for them to connect with the learning environment and the many generations that meet within the university precinct. The project director Alan Carpenter said the university hopes that

many of the retirees “become customers” and participate in its degree, short and summer courses on offer. “This is probably not a well explored concept in Australia called ‘university link retirement living’,” he said. “It’s a concept that’s been developed quite extensively in the USA. Essentially, not every retired person is into lawn bowls and bingo. There is another group

of retired people who quite value living in reasonable proximity to a university, and probably a hospital as well. They then have access to the library and cafes.” The Discovery Rise vision is centred around it being sustainable, compact, walkable and providing a place which facilitates interaction and exchange. “There seems to be good things that happen when you mix up the generations.”

than 1cm in size, low-grade and oestrogen receptor positive, that may not need any surgery. Reconstruction is taking a different shape With greater access and techniques in breast implant technology for reconstruction, more women are choosing a mastectomy after an early breast cancer diagnosis. For the majority of women, lumpectomy with no reconstruction is chosen. However, for those with very small breasts they may want a reconstruction of the tissue that has been lost. With large breasted women the incision may result in their breasts

being unbalanced. This can affect the woman’s bra size and clothing fit, posture and even self-esteem. So, it’s become increasingly common for a woman to be offered a shaping procedure, such as a cosmetic reduction on the unaffected breast which can return both breasts to being symmetrical. This can be done using implants or fat and muscle, or a combination of both, or lipofilling, which is transferring fat only from one area of the body to another area. Is genotyping worthwhile? If an oncologist is uncertain as to whether

chemotherapy will be beneficial to a woman due to the size, grade and hormone receptor of the tumour, they may recommend the patient have genotyping. This is done by a blood test or swab of the mouth. The test can cost about $2000. Its purpose is to help the specialist refine the decision on what is appropriate treatment for that patient. Remember to get screened From the age of 40 all Australian women should be involved in annual breast screening. If you still aren’t doing this, then it’s time to talk to your GP.

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Hope for Hearts campaign begins Tracey Johnstone BRISBANE cardiologists are teaming up with leading Sydney and Melbourne heart doctors and surgeons to launch the Hope for Hearts campaign which promotes keyhole surgery to replace faulty heart valves for people aged under 80. One of Australia’s most undiagnosed heart conditions, one in eight older Australians are diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis (AS) which is traditionally treated with invasive open-heart surgery. If left untreated, up to 50 per cent of these people die within two years of diagnosis. Caused by a narrowing

of the aortic valve, AS symptoms include shortness of breath, angina or chest discomfort, and light-headedness or passing out. Non-invasive keyhole surgery, known as TAVI, eliminates the need for open-heart surgery for many patients but is only available for patients aged over 80 years and those who are deemed high risk. The Hope for Hearts campaign is a call to broaden Medicare rebates and cover from private health insurers. “AS is under-diagnosed and unappreciated by patients and doctors,” Dr Karl Pool from Brisbane’s St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital said.

HEART HEALTH: There is hope for saving more lives with keyhole surgery. “There needs to be more awareness of TAVI which has been done for 15 years and has proven to be superior to open heart surgery.” The results and recovery from a TAVI procedure can be quite remarkable. High-risk patient, 77-year-old Mychael

McLoughlin, underwent surgery last year. “I had the procedure on Friday, was sent home on Sunday and could drive a car by the following Wednesday, which is just incredible,” he said. “Before the surgery, I was flat out walking 25 metres, but after the procedure, it wasn’t long

before I could do 200metres, then 400 and that’s continuing to improve.” TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) takes about one hour and does not require a general anaesthetic. Patients are often discharged within three days.

Patients in the public hospital system often have to wait up to a year for a TAVI procedure, which increases their risk of dying. A Medicare rebate is currently only available to patients considered high or moderate risk and is not covered by private health insurance.

Diet needs to go green Tracey Johnstone EATING one cup of leafy green vegetables every day is all it takes to help you maintain all-important good muscle strength and mobility. The “cup” should be the size of a mug and filled each day full of foods such as nitrate-rich spinach or rocket or lettuce. Edith Cowan University

researchers tracked the diets of 1420 women aged over 70 through its longitudinal study of ageing women which was done in conjunction with the University of Western Australia. They found the women who ate more nitrate-rich vegetables had significantly better muscle strength and physical function.

“Nitrate is linked to an improvement in vascular function,” lead researcher Dr Marc Sim said. “In terms of blood supply, we know that high nitrate consumption improves blood vessel health. What we think is actually happening is the constant supply of nitrates from the diet leads to better blood flow to the muscles.”

A decline in muscle strength and physical function can place a person at a higher risk of disability and even premature death. “Poor strength and function are also associated with other adverse outcomes such as falls and fractures, which substantially compromise an individual’s

independence,” Dr Sim added. In addition to keeping physically active, eating leafy greens should be added to your ongoing daily target of consuming at least five servings of vegetables each day. If you aren’t doing this already, Dr Sim recommends you start slowly and work up so that you can maintain this

GOOD HEALTH: Manage your muscle strength and physical function by improving the vegetable intake in your diet.

change to your lifestyle. “It’s also important that we need to consume a diverse range of vegetables,” Dr Sim said. By doing this, you will be consuming a diverse range of nutrients. “One vegetable may be rich in one nutrient, but not so rich in others. By having a whole suite of vegetables, you are getting like your multi-vitamins.”

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New bowls program for over 65s BOWLS Australia is receiving $1.2 million to spend on its new initiative, Roll Back the Clock, which aims to boost physical activity rates among Australians aged 65 and over through bowls, light exercise and education. This funding from the Sport Australia Better Ageing program will enable 180 programs to be run across 40 locations around Australia. The Roll Back the Clock

sessions will be adapted for individuals. The program benefits include flexibility, muscular endurance and strength and in some instances aerobic/ cardiovascular exercise. Each session will cost $5 for the accessible activities. Inactivity, isolation and loneliness are key concerns for the increasingly ageing Australian population. This program will provide opportunities for

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WALKING FRIENDS: Village ambassadors provide a great help in motivating fellow residents to get active by walking regularly either in groups or individually. integrated into their villages.” The ambassadors didn’t need any skills to start.

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Secure inheritance rights on your super Andrew Heaven I WAS recently asked by a couple who have just updated their wills if they need to nominate each other using binding death benefit nominations in their superannuation. Why, they asked, does it need to be a binding nomination? Your will is a legal document that sets out your wishes for the distribution of your estate assets on your death. Assets owned jointly as “joint tenants” are not covered by your will as ownership will revert to the surviving owner on your death. Similarly, assets held in trust on your behalf are generally not dealt with under your will, but are governed by the terms of the applicable trust deed. Superannuation is an example of an asset held in trust on your behalf. As the trustee owns the assets on your behalf, the

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care. Broadly, there are two types of superannuation death benefit nominations – binding and non-binding. A non-binding death benefit nomination is not binding on the trustee of the superannuation fund to pay out the funds to your specified beneficiary. In some circumstances, a superannuation trustee may allocate a portion of your superannuation benefit to an individual regardless of your nomination, provided they meet the definition of a beneficiary, that is the fund trustee retains discretion as to how your death benefit will be dealt with. On the other hand, a valid binding death benefit nomination compels the trustee to pay your death benefit to the nominated beneficiary provided they are an eligible beneficiary at the time of your death. That is, the surviving trustee will not have any discretion with regards to

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THERE was a time when crooks made off with television sets or jewellery – items that were easy to cart off and hock around town. These days, they focus on far more transportable stuff, like details of our personal accounts. And it’s an all too lucrative business. Mention cyber-attacks, and we often think of dodgy malware that infects entire computer systems. But for cyber-crims, malware is yesterday’s news. ‘Credential stuffing’ is the latest trend among

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WELCOME to friends and relatives of young children. Here are two books to read and enjoy with the little people in your life. How Aunt Sally Got Her Name and How Aunt Sally Went to the Zoo, were written by Brisbane author Jean Peel. They follow Aunt Sally, a loveable, intrepid, adventurous, pussy cat from the time she runs away from home as a 10-week-old kitten, through the trials and tribulations she encounters during her lifetime. They say cats have nine lives. Well, Aunt Sally has surely proved that and there are nine stories waiting to be told. Now she’s old and very fat, she has time to lie on her favourite mat, remembering how she got her name, how she ended up at the city zoo, how she almost drowned and how she survived a cubby house fire. There are also the stories of how she went to sea, how she beat the bullies at the paintball park, how she went on holiday, how she became a mother and how she beat the burglars. You’ll laugh at her antics as she travels from one adventure to another. These rhyming stories for young children are very loosely based on the author’s own White Puss, another loveable pet, who spent 14 years with the family, seeking adventure and finding it. These are Jean Peel’s debut children’s books, with more to come. Books available at jeanpeel.com.

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Who is the murdering number 55? WILBROOK in Western Australia is a sleepy, remote town that sits on the edge of miles and miles of unexplored wilderness. It’s home to Police Sergeant Chandler Jenkins, who is proud to run the town’s small police station, a place used to dealing with domestic disputes and noise complaints. All that changes on a scorching day when an injured man stumbles into Chandler’s station. He’s covered in dried blood. His name is Gabriel. He tells Chandler what he remembers. He was drugged and driven to a cabin in the mountains and tied up in iron chains. The man who took him was called Heath. Heath told Gabriel he was going to be his 55th victim. Heath is a serial killer. As a manhunt is launched, a man who says he is Heath walks into the same station. He tells Chandler he was taken by a man named Gabriel. Gabriel told Heath he was going to be victim 55. James Delargy’s debut novel is a thriller with a killer hook and an ending that will make you gasp. Published by Simon & Schuster UK, Who is 55? is available in paperback, RRP$35.

BOOK EXCERPT How Aunt Sally Got Her Name This story you’re about to hear Will hopefully please, so do not fear. It’s how Aunt Sally was given her name By a little girl called Matilda-Jane. The story begins a long time ago, On the opening day of the annual show. When a mother cat left her two kittens to play So she could go hunting to find some prey. The kittens soon grew tired of their games And ended up calling each other names. When her brother curled up to have a nap Aunt Sally ran off without thought of mishap. Her nose to the ground, her tail in the air Irresistible smells led her straight to the fair Where nimbly she skipped, and hopped, and leaped, Keeping out of the way of hundreds of feet.

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Prison in Western Australia. Under the guise of a whale hunt, Captain Anthony sets sail on the Catalpa. His mission is to rescue the men from the stone walls of this hell on earth known to the inmates as a ‘living tomb’. What follows is one of history’s most stirring sagas. It splices Irish, American, British and Australian history together in its climactic moment.

For Ireland, which had suffered English occupation for 700 years, a successful escape was an inspirational call to arms. For America it was a chance to slap back at Britain for its support of the south in the Civil War. For England, a humiliation. And for a young Australia, still not sure if it was Great Britain in the South Seas or worthy of being an independent country in its own right, it

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Down 1 In what game do players start with 501 points, then try to reduce to zero? (5) 2 What substance from a tree wood is used in celluloid manufacture and as a cold treatment? (7) 3 Which is the Red Planet? (4) 4 What is the vast treeless zone between the timber line and the northern ice cap? (6) 5 What are the respiratory organs of fish? (5) 6 Which planet is about one-fifth as bright as the faintest star? (7) 7 What is the capital of the Falkland Islands? (7) 12 Who is Gromit’s inventor master? (7) 13 Which is the largest planet in our solar system? (7) 15 In Indian cookery, what is a flat, thin cake of unleavened bread? (7) 16 Who uses an épée? (6) 17 What is a grass border along a road? (5) 19 Which lake lies high in the Sierra Nevada on the California-Nevada border? (5) 21 What is an assistant in a camera crew called? (4)

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SUDOKU

QUICK CROSSWORD

Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

5x5

ALPHAGRAMS

Insert the missing letters to make ten words — ﬁve reading across the grid and ﬁve reading down.

Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the ﬁve solutions are sequential. For example, if the ﬁveletter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

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alibi alibis ambit bail bails bait baits balm balti barm bars basil bast bats bias bits blast blat blats brail brails brat brim brims iamb iambi ibis lamb lambs limb ribs slab stab tabs tibia tibial timbal tribal TRIBALISM QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 1. Mischievous 8. Stopper 9. Strap 10. Anew 11. Gallows 12. Awe 13. Snub 15. Test 17. Rue 19. Concise 20. Solo 23. Extra 24. Aquatic 25. Pretty penny. Down: 1. Mishap 2. Shove 3. Hope 4. Enrage 5. Obsolete 6. Serious 7. Oppose 12. Abdicate 14. Nonstop 16. Scream 17. Recant 18. Touchy 21. Often 22. Jump.

How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only once and all words must contain the centre letter. There is at least one nine-letter word. No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb. TODAY: Good 18 Very Good 26 Excellent 33

ALPHAGRAMS: REALM, SOUGHT, TARNISH, UMBRELLA, VALUATION.

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WORD GO ROUND

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5x5 S A L E S

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Down 1. Accident (6) 2. Push (5) 3. Optimism (4) 4. Anger (6) 5. No longer in use (8) 6. Grave (7) 7. Resist (6) 12. Renounce (8) 14. Unceasing (7) 16. High-pitched shout (6) 17. Renounce a previous belief (6) 18. Sensitive (6) 21. Frequently (5) 22. Leap (4)

T E A R S

WORD GO ROUND

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LAMER TOUGHS IN TRASH RUB ALL ME AUNT VIOLA

SOLUTIONS

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Note: more than one solution may be possible.

Across 1. Annoying, in a playful way (11) 8. Bung (7) 9. Belt (5) 10. Afresh (4) 11. Gibbet (7) 12. Reverence (3) 13. Rebuff (4) 15. Trial (4) 17. Regret (3) 19. Succinct (7) 20. Alone (4) 23. Additional (5) 24. Relating to water (7) 25. Considerable sum of money (6,5)

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M I X E R

GK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Decimate, 7 Seine, 8 Rembrandt, 9 Lot, 10 Soho, 11 Uranus, 13 Jordan, 14 Fescue, 17 Valley, 18 Baht, 20 Ice, 22 Cockroach, 23 Eagle, 24 Graphite. Down: 1 Darts, 2 Camphor, 3 Mars, 4 Tundra, 5 Gills, 6 Neptune, 7 Stanley, 12 Wallace, 13 Jupiter, 15 Chapati, 16 Fencer, 17 Verge, 19 Tahoe, 21 Grip.

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