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ALL around the Gold Coast, we can find people who are enterprising and active.

In this issue, Seniors Newspaper talks to makers of music, authors, walkers, fundraisers,

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If you have an interesting story to tell, an issue to raise or an event

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Ita: Saying it how it is Better health and employment conditions for older age group ITA Buttrose feels privileged to have reached her current age.

“If you are lucky, you get to be old,” the media doyenne said.

“My brother was dead at 62, he would have loved to get old.”

Ita, now 74, is widely acknowledged for her groundbreaking media career. The respected businesswoman has now turned her attentions to medical education and health care.

In 1988, she received an Order of Australia for service in the health care areas, in particular HIV/AIDS education.

In 2013 she was named Australian Senior of the Year for work in dementia.

The award provided her a platform to talk about age discrimination.

The national president of Alzheimer’s Australia, Ita said her ambition is to make the nation an Alzheimer friendly country and to bust ageing myths

and ensure that mature-aged people are treated fairly in the workplace.

But she believes change must come from the top.

“It’s all about leadership, we need enlightened leaders, management, trailblazers to show the way,” she said.

“Look at Bob Hawke, John Howard, we need more people like them to speak up.”

Ita said she sees examples of ageism every day and remembers clearly the first time she was exposed to it.

“When I had ITA magazine we would talk to potential advertisers and say our magazine was geared to women over 40 and 50,” she said.

“At the mention of that age, their eyes would glaze over.

“It wasn’t until the babyboomers reached 50 that people realised this age group was fit, active and contributing.”

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Des Lacey is still fighting crime

The importance of understanding how Crime Stoppers works

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FORMER Gold Coast police chief superintendent Des Lacy stepped out of the top crime-fighting job last year, but he’s still involved with keeping his region safe.

Des has moved into a voluntary role as chairman of a group he’d helped set up – Crime Stoppers Gold Coast North. Population growth spurred the group’s creation.

“I said, the north is growing so fast and we need representation,” Des said.

“I’ve lived in this area since 1985 – that’s why I’m so passionate about it.

“Crime Stoppers is key to getting information for the police.

“My job (as chief supt) was to make sure Crime Stoppers’ calls were actioned.

“When the community is satisfied with police,

ON THE BEAT: Crime Stoppers Gold Coast North chairman Des Lacy puts his experience in the police force to good use.

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they’re more likely to trust them.”

Every cent of the money raised by Crime Stoppers Gold Coast North goes towards solving crimes, Des says.

“We seek funding and look for any opportunity to raise money.

“The most important

thing is educating the public about how Crime Stoppers works.

“You can give information over the web.

“You get a number and you can ring back and ask what’s happened with any information.

“We’ve had murder cases resolved by way of

Crime Stoppers’ information.”

In 2014 the Gold Coast’s northern suburbs of Upper Coomera, Pimpama and Ormeau, along with Southport, topped the country for fastest-growing regional suburbs.

The fledgling Crime Stoppers Gold Coast North division covers Nerang to Coomera, and joins the Central Gold Coast and the Coolangatta Tweed branches.

Des’s new paid job takes in the entire Gold Coast, as manager of security for the upcoming 2018 Commonwealth Games’ competition venues.

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Learners set to party

Help needed to knock on doors

U3A North Gold Coast celebrations

By Yvonne Gardiner

U3A North Gold Coast has a couple of landmark celebrations in May. The U3A choir is busy rehearsing for the first get-together, a Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday, May 24, at Paradise Point Large Community Hall.

Doors open at 8.30am for those wanting to socialise and raise dollars for the Cancer Council.

The second celebration is the group’s 25th birthday on May 27.

U3A North Gold Coast’ initial membership of 19 has increased to more than 500 members. All U3A branches are voluntary, self-help organisations which tap the great reservoir of knowledge, skills and experience to be found among over-50s. No qualifications are required to enter, neither are any qualifications awarded.

U3A North Gold Coast president John Hudson is a relative newcomer but

HELP RAISE FUNDS: U3A North Gold Coast members are meeting up at their Biggest Morning Tea event on May 24.

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well on the path to lifelong learning.

“I’ve been in U3A 12 months,” he said.

“I came up from Sydney 18 months ago and joined in April 2015.

“The prime class I’m involved with is Australian history, from 1788 up to

Federation in 1901.

“We’re currently in our second year and we’re up to 1825.”

John said his U3A group was proud to offer a good teaching service for seniors in the use of Apple products.

“The base of our

membership is very solid and the majority have been participating for a long time.”

U3A North Gold Coast is based at the Labrador Community Hub, 57 Billington St, Labrador.

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THE Salvation Army has 1400 volunteers but needs another 700 to collect on the Gold Coast for the 2016 Red Shield Appeal Door Knock on May 28 and 29.

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"Woolworths supermarkets, Bunnings’ stores, shopping centres and the Gold Coast Airport are supporting this year’s appeal," he said.

"The Salvation Army helped 2000 people through the homeless and accommodation support services over the last six months, including the Gold Coast Accommodation Service.

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Car service schedules ‘dictatorial’?

FAMILY: A sad but true story.

fair, amount I was a fool to trust him, but a mother's love is strong Through your eyes, your precious child would never treat you wrong Our savings have diminished, we are in a private hell We've been cheated out of money, and, I've lost a son as well.

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Motor Trades Association of Queensland GM Kellie Dewar says dealers are not to blame... price of $300.

“We told the dealer we wouldn’t be doing that mileage as we never have done. We were told it was a condition of the warranty.

“The first service was in December 2015 – mileage 7611.

“This included a return trip to Melbourne of 4200kms, leaving 3400kms normal running in six months.

“Since December until the present time (March 2016), we have only done 1600kms in

three months.

“Is there anything that can be done to stop this dictatorial attitude of how we can use our cars?”

Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTAQ) general manager Kellie Dewar says dealers are not to blame for setting service stipulations.

“The manufacturer sets the service schedule for cars they manufacture - new car dealers do not set the service schedule,” she said.

“The service schedule is linked to requirements for manufacturers’ warranty.

“Vehicle owners should check their service schedule requirements in the service handbooks that are provided with the purchase of new vehicles and kept as a service record.

“Service intervals are time and kilometre-specific.”

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APPOINTED AS AN EXECUTOR? BETTER GET A LAWYER...

THE BIGGEST MISTAKES EXECUTORS MAKE If you are named as the Executor of an Estate, you might feel honoured by the appointment and see it as a sign of the esteem in which you are held by a family member or friend. However, the role can be extremely challenging and carries significant and, potentially, a very costly personal legal liability.

Being the Executor of an Estate sounds a lot easier than it really is. The Executor is responsible for numerous duties which they are required to carry out in a timely and proper manner.

It involves more than just organising the deceased’s funeral and ascertaining the identity of the beneficiaries. An Executor has to take steps to ascertain the assets and liabilities of the Estate, determine whether an application for a grant of probate is required, pay Estate debts and then distribute the balance of the Estate in accordance with the terms of the Will.

While that sounds simple enough, the procedure is full of potential pitfalls.

Asset-holding structures are becoming more complex in our modern financial world - companies, family and unit trusts, self managed superannuation funds and other corporate entities make the administration of Estates more complex. Obtaining proper legal, accounting and financial advice from the outset is essential if an Executor wants to minimise his/her potential liability.

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Unless a specific gift or the right to charge a commission is contained in the Will and there is consent from the beneficiaries, an Executor must apply to the Court for an order that commission be paid. This is not always granted and the amount can be quite modest, depending on the size of the estate and what actual work is carried out by the executor. If commission is granted it is usually treated as income received in that tax year and must be disclosed in the executor’s tax return.

GOLD Coast author Livia York bares her soul to the reader in her first book, shedding light on her own experience of domestic violence as a young mother.

The 73-year-old was bitten by the writing bug late in life, and worked for two years on this book.

“Rise” is an achingly true story about a girl who rose from the ashes, much like the fabled phoenix bird.

She tells of abuse and the rape she suffered as a teenager, which left her pregnant just days before moving from Italy to Australia.

As a baby in 1943, Livia survived one of the biggest bombardments in Rome.

The apartment she shared with her mother was sliced in two. When her mother arrived at the scene, she was amazed to see that Livia had survived unscathed, wrapped in blankets in the basement.

“It was like the phoenix rising from the ashes. The phoenix was my mother and the phoenix was me,” Livia said.

In writing her story, she hopes to inspire anyone trapped in similar circumstances to learn from her experiences, to take courage and free themselves from domestic violence before it’s too late.

“I was abused when I

Most of us accept the role as Executor without fully understanding the tasks that we must perform. The following is not an exhaustive list but outlines some of the duties as Executor that you might have to perform throughout the administration of the Estate: Taking steps to ensure the Will is the deceased person’s final Will; Making sure the last will is a valid testamentary document: if the Will-maker makes his or her own Will without legal assistance or advice, there can be problems such as failure to comply with signing and witnessing requirements or the stapling or clipping of the Will to other documents so you will need to seek legal advice regarding the Will itself and its validity;

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Steps may also need to be taken including obtaining a Barrister’s advice or an application to the Court as to the interpretation of the terms of the Will, particularly where the terms of the will are uncertain or poorly drafted;

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You may need to identify a person named in the Will if the deceased has used a “nickname” rather than his/her correct name;

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There may be two family members with the same name and the Will is not clear which person is the intended beneficiary;

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You may need to determine the nature and intent of a gift such as whether it is an absolute gift or it is a life interest only;

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Determine whether Estate assets are or ought to be insured and maintain them;

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If the deceased operated a business, ascertain what steps need to be taken to ensure it continues to operate;

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If the deceased was a shareholder or office-holder in a family company, ascertain what happens to the share or vacated office upon their death;

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Ascertain whether any superannuation the deceased had forms part of his/her Estate;

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Notify all the beneficiaries in the Will and keep them informed;

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Determining if you need to apply for Probate of the Will (or another type of grant);

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Lodging Tax returns for the deceased and or the Estate;

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Obtaining advice regarding any tax liabilities (other than payment of income tax) of the Estate e.g. Capital Gains Tax

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Distributing the Estate in accordance with the terms of the Will;

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If minors, or persons with a disability, are beneficiaries and will not be entitled to receive their share until they reach a certain age (or in the case of beneficiaries with disabilities, will only have a life interest) obtain financial advice regarding investing the beneficiary’s share;

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Searching for lost relatives or their children if they have predeceased the testator;

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Defend any proceedings brought against the Estate such as: ♦ Family Provision Claims ♦ Unpaid creditors ♦ Civil actions brought against the deceased that continue after his/her death

So, acting as an Executor is a big job and one that comes with a lot of responsibility. Perhaps not surprisingly then, there is a lot of room for error and mistakes are sometimes made.

Here are what we consider to be some of the biggest mistakes made by executors: Keeping Poor Records This is possibly the biggest mistake that we see Executors making. It is absolutely essential for an executor to keep detailed records of everything that they do on behalf of the estate from paying the deceased’s bills to cancelling electricity to making notes about a conversation with a beneficiary. We also advise our clients who are acting as Executors to keep a journal of everything they do including the date, amount of time spent, who they met with, what was done/ discussed, travel records, disbursements, etc. This will be very helpful if a beneficiary objects to you being reimbursed for your own expenses as an Executor that you have paid personally or questions any of your actions as Executor.

Using Estate funds for your own purposes This is a no-no. An Executor should not mix their own funds with estate assets and never use estate funds for personal liabilities. This is a breach of an executor’s fiduciary duty.

Procrastinating Executors and beneficiaries are often surprised to find out just how long it can take to administer an estate.

Generally speaking, it can take a year to a year and a half to administer even a simple estate … longer if the estate is complex or if there are problems. And no matter how big or complex the estate, there is lots to be done. And some of the steps take a fair bit of time. Executors must carry out their duties with care and attention and in a timely manner. Procrastinating can be a breach of an Executor’s fiduciary duty.

They don’t follow the will Executors often choose to “rewrite” parts of the will they don’t think are fair. For example, if three children are beneficiaries and one is getting more than the other two, an executor might decide that it is not fair. Or they will give personal belongings to grandchildren even if they were not named in the will. Not surprisingly, Executors will be challenged by other beneficiaries for not following the will.

They don’t keep beneficiaries updated There are many family fights and court proceedings that could have been prevented if the Executors had just said what they’re doing. Executors should create an email distribution list of beneficiaries and update them regularly. hey don’t get valuations Executors have to make sure that if they are selling a property or asset, they get qualified appraisals and opinions as to the value. Any time an Executor has to exercise discretion, it’s a possible point of challenge. They don’t keep arms-length relationships If Executors sell property or assets from the estate to themselves, or to someone who is related to them, that could create conflict with the beneficiaries.

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encourage me to write about it,” she said.

“She wanted me to free myself of the shame and guilt I have been carrying since I was 15 years old.

She is my inspiration and guiding angel.

“I’ve closed the story with the events of the day when I freed myself of domestic violence; August 1969 when I was 27 years old, with my son, 11, and my daughter, eight years old, by my side.

“The physical abuse was so bad that, one night, I found myself with a pair of scissors in my hand. I told him: ‘Don’t you dare come near me’.

“It was not long after that I finally left.”

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was 15, five days before I was to leave for Australia,” Livia said.

“I didn’t tell anyone.

When I arrived in Australia, much to my shock, I was told that I was pregnant.

“From the age of 15, for 12 years, I was caught in an abusive, violent relationship.

“If we all talk about domestic violence, we will make a difference and we will educate the next generation to respect and love one another.”

Livia said she was urged to write her story by her beloved daughter Daniela, who was 51 years old when she passed away from cancer in 2012.

“As a child, with her brother, she had often witnessed the violent treatment I was subjected to. As an adult, she would

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ROBINA Town Centre celebrates its 20th anniversary with two months of activity including an Australian-first art installation.

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Aurora is a one-of-a-kind towering nine-metre willow tree, with hand-beaten copper leaves that chime in the wind. Positioned on the Promenade, Aurora comes to life at night in a spectrum of colours.

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Light rail on track THE Queensland Government and GoldLinQ have formally entered into a new partnership to deliver the Gold Coast light rail extension in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Gold Coast Seniors Expo FREE education and information for seniors on Thursday, May 14 at the Runaway Bay Community Centre Lae Drive (next to the Library).

Entry is free and the expos run from 9am to 1pm and enjoy a free sausage sizzle.

See all the health and lifestyle information such as retirement living options, in-home care, seniors travel, seniors insurance, financial planners, investment advice, free hearing and eyesight checks, and mobility aids.

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■ Twin Towns Twin Towns, Thursday, July 28.

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Because we are a not-for-profit organisation we are able to keep a minimal fee for exhibition space. Details can be obtained from the website www.gcseniorsexpos. com.au

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An estimated 14% of Queensland’s population is aged 65 years or older. In the next 40 years or so the number of seniors is anticipated to increase by about 24% or 1.8 million people.

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The rise of the ‘sandwich generation’ (those people, typically aged in their 30s or 40s, working full-time and responsible for raising their own children and caring for their parents) is the driving force behind the growing demand for senior move managers.

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COMMITTEE: New incoming committee for Helensvale Probus Club.

HELLO readers, to enable us to respond to your request for publication of more Community Notices, we ask that you keep your notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). Club Notices deadline for the next issue is 1 June 2016.

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

■ PROBUS CLUBS Helensvale Helensvale Probus Club members gathered on

Friday, March 18 for the Presidents Luncheon, to welcome the new team for the coming year. Apart from Vicky Madely now vice-president, the incoming committee has remained the same, with one position to yet decided. Congratulations to the incoming committee. President Brian, this morning had the pleasure of inducting seven new members at the April meeting, all of whom, expressed their feelings and expectations, of becoming valued members of the club. This

induction ceremony, along with presentations and congratulations to a very valued member Lurline Bament, who has recently celebrated her 90th birthday, not forgetting Lyn Gore on her special day.

The club has a busy year coming up, and when the weather becomes a little cooler Marie has some great walks on the agenda, Rita reported the Mah-jong is bounding away, with all welcome to participate now at the Library Wednesday mornings. Also the theatre group continues to

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Helensvale Probus Club meet on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Seniors Citizens Hall, Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Visitors welcome. Contact President Brian 5580 1206 or Bev Houlahan 5580 3645.

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I WAS lamenting to a mate recently about flying economy when I travel.

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“I love to get away a couple of times a year,” I said to my mate.

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“Ah, yes,” said the mate, “but if you travel economy, your kids certainly won’t.

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Judge David Ashton-Lewis gave us a very stimulating and informative talk on his concepts on past and present philosophies and culture relative to Islam and other societies around the world. After each general meeting, many of our group enjoy extra fellowship over lunch at the Burleigh Sports Club, and some also participate in a social lunch on the 4th Monday of the month. Our April outing was an interesting visit to Towri Sheep Cheeses at Allentown, near Beaudesert, where the milk of the Awassi sheep is used for cheese making, and after a tasting, we had a nice lunch at the Beaudesert Hotel.

Retired or semi-retired men are invited to join us at our Club Meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10am in the Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Ave. Burleigh Waters. Nominally a men’s club, but wives or partners are very welcome to share the club’s fellowship, friendship and fun, at all club meetings and outings. In addition to the monthly general meeting, the Club’s committee organises an outing on the first Monday of each month, For further details

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Members also enjoyed ‘half full’ glasses with lunch at Marina Mirage.

Meeting are at the Southport Bowls Club on the second Thursday of each month at 10am.

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Libraries provide link back in time IF you’re interested in tracing your family tree or local ancestors, visit the City Libraries Local Studies Collection.

The library collects, shares and preserves the stories of the Gold Coast and holds a unique selection of resources in different formats including books, maps, digital images, historical

records, oral histories, plans, scrap books, microform, newspapers and manuscripts. A collection of images is availabla at catalogue. goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

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FAMILY PHOTO: Mr and Mrs John Siganto celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in 1926. PHOTO: CITY LIBRARIES

Tuesday of each month @ 9.30am for 10am start at the Burleigh Heads Surf Club (Mowbray Park), Burleigh Heads. For further info call Lesley on 5520 2070.

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Runaway Bay Members of the Runaway Bay Probus Club enjoyed a great day out combining fun, fellowship and friendship. Starting with morning tea at Hinze Dam before continuing on to Bucks Farm at Chillingham where there was a choice of farm fresh fruit and vegetables of both familiar and unfamiliar produce for sale. Continuing on the group reached their destination at Ocean Shores in NSW where lunch was enjoyed at the golf club. The weather was

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People who have lost a partner, recently retired, living alone or in isolation, or just looking for a social life, are usually looking for some outlet but don’t always know where to find something that suits them. It is important we address these issues and as a community we should be looking at ways of doing this. The Never Alone Friendship Centre offers a great program designed to ensure the varying needs of our guests are met.

Friendship and fun are two of the main ingredients of the program. It goes without saying that empathy, compassion and understanding are in-built commodities in the program. Our volunteers regularly get feedback and

testimonials from our guests on how much their lives have changed for the better, since being involved socially and actively at the Centre. For more info call 5562 2993 or dropping in at the Centre any Wednesday between 9am and noon, located at the Masonic Hall, First Ave Burleigh Heads.

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The final function to celebrate the 25th year of our founding will be held on June 24 at the Tom Atkins Hall in Tugun. Keep your eye out for the opportunity to be involved in the culmination of our anniversary celebrations.

Work is about to start on the renovation of the garden. Last year in October, U3A Twin Towns, Inc. was awarded a $1500 grant from Bendigo Community Bank for the establishment of a sustainable, productive garden project.

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Twin Towns Evening We meet 6.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Blue Room at Tweed Bowls Club. New members always welcome. Enjoy a meal with friendly ladies and help support disadvantaged Australian children. Call Barbara 07 5523 1057 before 1 pm Monday prior for guests and apologies.

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Robina Robina VIEW Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 9.30am for a 10am start for morning tea at the Robina Bowls Club, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina. We have interesting guests each month and friendship days which include pleasant outings. New members and visitors are always

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Beginner Line Dancing with Carol and Val commencing May 28, 11.30am – 1pm at the Southport Senior Citizens Hall, 2 Whitby Street, Southport. Parking available in Owen Park via Mick Veivers Way off Queen Street. Beautiful air-conditioned hall.

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Longevity, age and growing stronger

MONDAY, April 25 was Anzac Day and so it seems particularly appropriate that we talk about freedom.

How much freedom have these freedom fighters really managed to salvage?

When you consider a lot of the damaging consequences of seeing combat can be in the mind, it is no surprise to hear many of those who served are literally locked inside their own traumatic memories.

In a report published by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, at least 22 American veterans take their lives every day.

It’s no secret that yoga can aid mental well being and recent scientific studies indicate that yogic practices are very effective in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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■ SPINAL LIFE GOLD COAST POST POLIO NETWORK We meet at 10.30am on the second Monday of the month at Treetops Tavern, 7 Executive Drive, Burleigh Waters. Please ring the facilitator Lyn on 0448 206 856 or Joan on 0413 178 073 for further information and venue location.

OUT AND ABOUT: Runaway Bay Probus Club members on a visit to Bucks Farm, Chillingham.

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Solace is 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 5580 7034.

■ BOTANICAL GARDENS OPEN DAY

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AUSTRALIAN authors, poets, illustrators and historians could share in a total of $600,000 in tax-free prize money in the 2016 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, which is accepting entries.

Now in their ninth year, the awards recognise the best literary works of the year in six categories and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Australian literary sector.

Experts from the literary sector will judge the entries and make recommendations to the Prime Minister.

Entries must have been published in 2015 and journals, magazines, websites and multimedia works are encouraged to enter in the Australian history category.

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■ GOLD COAST STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Any stroke (or brain attack) survivor and their family, carer(s) and public are invited to attend our finger food luncheon sponsored by Somerville Funerals (held bi-monthly).

Next meeting is Wednesday, June 1.

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QUEENSLAND’S baby boomers want more than just a roof over their head as they age... You want to be supported to live an active independent life for as long as possible. You also want high quality homes for affordable prices in great locations.

Yes your expectations are high, but why shouldn’t they be? You’ve worked hard, probably raised a family, and now you want to enjoy life.

Setting yourself up for a comfortable retirement is important, but so is planning for when you’re a little less independent.

IRT Group operates two Lifestyle Communities on the Sunshine Coast and has just opened a third, IRT Woodlands in Kawana Forest at Meridan Plains.

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MATURE-age Australians (from 18 to the 80s +) now have a new champion in their corner for the coming national election battles, in July or later.

The Mature Australia Party, registered recently by the Australian Electoral Commission, has its sights on Senate and House of Representatives seats in at least five of the six Australian States.

National president Terry Snell (Qld) said the Party was processing endorsement applications from 15 prospective candidates, and expected more to join the bid in coming days and weeks.

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Advances in mental health research THE Queensland Government is throwing its support behind critical mental health research, from pinpointing the origins of schizophrenia to preventing psychiatric problems some Parkinson’s disease patients encounter after undergoing a surgical procedure to improve motor function.

Minister Leeanne Enoch said $570,000 in grants had been given to four mental health research projects as part of more than $10 million funding for 54 recipients from the Advance Queensland Research Fellowships and PhD Scholarships programs.

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Making your Will CONTINUING on with our eight-part series focusing on things you should know about Wills, we now reach part three of the series.

Wills are not only for rich people Many people think that they do not need to make a Will if they don’t own any property or don’t have much money. However, Queensland law requires that all deceased estates must be properly administered, no matter how large or small the estate.

Common items that people do not realise form part of their estate include: ■ Sentimental possessions such as jewellery, artwork and photos; and ■ Unpaid wages and leave entitlements.

In addition to setting out who receives your assets your Will can also: ■ Designate guardians to take care of any of your children who are under the age of eighteen; ■ Detail arrangements for family pets; ■ Set out arrangements for what you would like to happen with social network profiles such as Facebook, Myspace,

Carolyn Devries, CEO at New Way Lawyers.

LinkedIn and Twitter; ■ Provide details of wishes for your funeral or cremation; and ■ Confirm your wishes regarding organ donation.

It is advisable for everyone to have a Will in place, regardless of their financial circumstances.

This information is intended as general legal information only for people living in Queensland and is not a substitute for individual legal advice.

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THE residents at Serene Living already knew their village was one of the best located on the Coast, but a rare photographic exhibition held at their recent Open Day opened their eyes, and visitors’ eyes, to just how much the area had changed over the years.

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Services Club site, the exhibition gave people the opportunity to appreciate just how far the Tweed area had come, as well as appreciating the black and white images for the moments in time they captured.

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Serene Living has a fantastic location on the coast, and Dad made it his mission to make sure everyone knew just how great the location and coast was through his images. promote the area like no other photographer had ever done, or done since.

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The bowel cancer test is based on the latest technology

GUT FEELING: May is Bowelscan month, so get your test done.

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AUSTRALIANS participating in Rotary’s lifesaving bowel cancer awareness initiative will benefit from the inclusion of faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in all Rotary-branded bowel screening kits this year.

The tests are available in participating Australian pharmacies or on line at bowelscanqueensland. org.au from May 1.

The program will see

more than 120,000 FITs used as part of the Rotary Bowelscan programs this year across Australia.

The FIT is one of the most effective and easiest ways to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.

Gastroenterologist, Dr Howard Hope, said the national inclusion of the faecal immunochemical tests was an important next step for the already

successful program.

“Bowel cancer is the second most common newly diagnosed cancer in Australia, but it is treatable if diagnosed early,” Dr Hope said.

“Rotary encourages people to take that all important test. “The test is based on the latest technology and has a very high sensitivity. “This program provides a great service to Australians.”

Richmond Manyweathers, from Bowelscan, says the program will continue to save lives and alleviate suffering.

“This Rotary-inspired program encourages Australians to pick up a bowel cancer test,” Mr Manyweathers said.

“Last year, over 4000 people were referred for additional medical follow up after the test, which

shows the impact of this program.”

In Queensland, Rotary Clubs and pharmacies from Sunshine Coast to Gold Coast, from Brisbane to Toowoomba and out to Roma are working together as a community service this year.

Last year, this region saw one in nine clients referred to their doctor as a direct result of this life-saving program.

FOR two days last June I lay on the floor of my home of 42 years, in horrific pain, unable to pick myself up, unable to call for help, unable to feed myself, unable to make it to the bathroom, unable to determine just how injured I was. Not a single soul knew I was in trouble. I'd never felt so afraid. Never felt so help-ess than I did during those 48 hours. I’d always prided myself on being able to take care of myself but I quickly realised just how vulnerable I was.

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Steps to good estate planning available WE HAVE a steady flow of inquiry at our office regarding aged care – it’s technically part of good Estate Planning and is commonly a daunting task for people.

A typical scenario would be of an elderly family member who had been managing quite well with their day to day living and an event occurs that renders them in need of long term care. It may be a fall, a stroke, the onset of dementia, or some similar debilitating situation.

Changes occurred in the structure of aged care several years ago that has made it more a “user pay” area. The new system on the surface

Proper advice can make this a much easier process

looks difficult to work through but if you follow a process and make inquiry, it certainly isn’t insurmountable.

Remember not to get baffled by the acronyms.

If this ends up being thrown in your lap, just take a deep breath and follow these five basic steps. Also there is website provided by the Federal government that will give you some tips and the calculations which can all be done for you at the click of a button at www.myaged care.gov.au.

The first step is to have an assessment done by an ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team).

Then locate a suitable facility – there is a list

available on the website.

It’s best to work out which ones seem to suit and then visit them and get a feel of the amount of care offered to help make your decision.

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The first step is to have an assessment done by an ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team). Then locate a suitable facility – there is a list available on the website.

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Change gears - sit down and decide how you want to balance your time

SOME of you work, some of you are retired, some of you are transitioning into retirement. So, how busy is your life? If you are busy…busy…busy too much of the time on activities that drain your energy, you’re not really enjoying life.

Now could be a good time, to sit down and create three lists to help

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can drain your energy.

After one of my retirement life planning seminars, a man who had been retired for five years, said that some of the things he thought were so important before he retired, hadn’t been that important at all in the big picture and had only wasted precious time that he could have spent on more meaningful and enjoyable activities in his life. It is not selfish to say “No” sometimes.

Otherwise people take you for granted and your own health can suffer. Set boundaries as a grandparent for minding the kids.

List 3 – Write down the things you would love to have more time to do that are not work related. I have found through the many seminars I have presented at over the years, that the people who have developed a work–life balance, getting involved in activities outside of work and meeting new people, transition into retirement more easily. It’s a good idea to review your list every so often and make any adjustments to keep on track.

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WORKING Australians have almost one-tenth of their salary added to their super each year through employer contributions.

Yet many people aren’t embracing the benefits of super to grow a retirement nest egg.

A recent study by MLC found two out of five Australians don’t think they will be able to fund their own retirement, and expect to rely on Government support in their senior years.

One in five people are pinning their hopes on a big inheritance to ensure their financial security.

At present, 53% of Australia’s retirees rely on the Government as a source of income, and given our ageing population it’s hard to see how this level of support can be sustained. This is why we are continually being urged to build a pot of retirement savings.

Super is lightly taxed when we’re in the workforce, and you can withdraw your super tax-free from age 60. That makes super far more tax-friendly than investments held outside super.

As we head towards the end of the financial year, it’s worth looking at ways to grow your nest egg.

If you’re a PAYG worker, consider speaking with the boss about adding to your super through salary sacrifice.

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Travelling overseas, local or interstate? You will find all the information you need in Seniors’ colourful travel pages.

River cruising luxury

Wall-to-wall comfort as a kaleidoscope of Europe’s charms glides past your panoramic window Ann Rickard

IF EVER there was a holiday designed specifically for us mature folks, it would have to be river cruising.

There are many reasons for this, more about them in a minute, but the top one would surely be: no children on board.

We love children, most of us seniors are doting grandparents, but we don’t love the little tykes when they are running amok around the decks and lounges on a ship.

River cruising is not designed for children, there are no facilities for them, they’d be bored.

River cruising suits those of us who enjoy

the ease of being moved smoothly from one place to another, those who love to unpack just the once, who adore being pampered and wined and dined to the brim. Those who love a no-bingo-orextravagant-theatre policy, those who are more the gather-around-the-piano type.

Avalon Waterways’ newest river ship, Imagery II, has just been launched on the Rhine, formally christened by “godmother”, New Zealand personality, Judy Bailey. It now awaits your pleasure.

You are going to love this spanking new ship with its Suite Ship policy: two entire decks of roomy suites with marble

bathrooms complete with L’Occitane products, and more space than any other ships cruising Europe’s great rivers.

What you are going to love beyond all the many loveable details on board Imagery II, is the wall-to-wall windows in your suite, a whole wall that slides back to transform your suite into one large alfresco balcony and – this is luxury without measure – the bed faces the window.

Think about that.

You wake up each morning in a comfortable wide bed beneath a floaty white doona to lazily watch a kaleidoscope of Europe’s charms glide past your panoramic window.

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If you (or better still, your mate) has padded quietly to the elegant lounge at the aft of the ship, where a gleaming coffee machine will dispense any coffee style of your choice, and he brings it back along with a big home-baked cookie to enjoy in bed, well, you are going to be in holiday heaven aren’t you?

And your exciting day hasn’t even started yet.

The unprecedented growth in river cruising has astonished everyone in the travel industry, even Avalon Waterways’ management who are frantically building more ships to keep up with demand.

Avalon Waterways does not let its ships age.

When they are only just past juvenile stage, they are sold or sent off to ship graveyard.

Hence, all Avalon’s long sleek river ships are modern and fresh. None more so than Imagery II. The decor is contemporary and restful with tasteful and luxurious object d’art and contemporary art works at every turn.

The lounges and dining room are fitted with up-to-the-minute furniture with exquisite fabrics.

On the expansive top open-air deck, the sun lounges beckon, and a small spa sits beside a giant deck chess set. The chef even grows his own herbs in pots up on the deck.

You will never be short of something exciting to do on Imagery II as her itinerary stops at some of Europe’s most beautiful cities, towns and villages.

And the ship docks right in the heart of things. You have only to walk off to have Avalon’s private buses with local guides waiting a few steps away to whisk you into the heart of Europe’s excitement, history and culture.

Comfort is what most of us prioritise for our travels as we age.

Followed by ease of getting from A to B. Imagery II provides the lot.

The writer was a guest on board Imagery II.

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Beware of dinosaurs Come on a journey through Eromanga’s new museum Phil Hawkes

DINOSAURS have been around in Queensland for a long time. Of course I speak of fossils, not real life (unless speaking of some of my contemporaries) and the area around Winton has become quite famous, worldwide, for its splendid Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History.

Now there’s a new kid on the block in the form of Cooper, identified as a Titanosaur discovered in 2004 on a property near Eromanga further south.

This is the largest dinosaur fossil find so far in Australia, with a humerus 1.5 metres in length and weighing over 100kg, a new species in the world. Since then, George, Zac and Sid have joined Eromanga’s growing dino family. Other large creatures have also been found near Eulo and identified as Megasaurs.

Understandably, palaeontologists are very

excited by these new discoveries and the Outback Gondwana Foundation together with the Queensland Museum has just opened a brand new Natural History Museum in Eromanga (ENHM) to display these amazing fossils and run educational programs for tourists, school groups and scientists.

It’s a well-curated exhibition managed by Robyn Mackenzie, owner of the property where Cooper was found by her 14-year-old son Sandy. He thought it looked “different” to the usual cattle bones and from there the story led to the Queensland Museum experts, culminating in over 80 digs and the new Eromanga facility. Robyn herself has become quite an expert and a devotee of palaeontology.

Eromanga is a very small town more known for its extensive opal mining and more lately, oil drilling producing around 1.5 million barrels a year.

SEE IT: Robyn Mackenzie explains the dinosaur and megafauna bones and cleaning process to the children at the TQ film shoot at the Eromanga Natural History Museum field station on June 28, 2013.

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A visit to Eromanga

would not be complete without lunch or dinner at the Royal Hotel where you’re likely to meet such characters as Giggles, an opal miner for many years and a teller of tall tales.

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getting off the train at Barcaldine, and there were often scenes of angry confrontation there as that happened.

In 1991, the tree was found to be suffering from

dieback but it in an act of vandalism it was poisoned with glyphosate in 2006.

Two years later the tree was successfully cloned CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

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Australia grew from inside out when it opened up the outback.’’

There are few better places to understand a chapter in Australia’s history than at the Tree of Knowledge in this town that was built on sheep.

In 1891 the ghost gum directly in front of the railway station witnessed a divisive confrontation that threatened to plunge the nation into civil war as striking shearers stopped non-union labourers arriving by train to fill their jobs.

The strike was a bitter campaign fuelled by lowering of shearers’ conditions by sheep

station owners.

Now, 125 years later, a dramatic reconstruction of the seven-metre high tree stands outside the station where visitors are welcomed with tourism being an integral part of the Barcaldine Shire’s economy.

Celebrations for the anniversary will be highlighted on by a town party and street parade on May 1 this year.

Yet in 1891 the wool industry was the unrivalled economic pillar of the colony of Queensland.

The 200-year-old ghost gum saw protesting sheep shearers mark the foundation of the Australian Labor Party.

Striking shearers marched under the Eureka flag to put forward their protests against poor working conditions and low wages.

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You can see, when the lights are on, the shape of the tree as it was from 1896 FROM PAGE 32

by workers at the former Queensland Department of Primary Industries.

Several cuttings propagated from the tree before its death are now growing in Barcaldine, as well as Brisbane and at the National Arboretum Canberra.

A new memorial on the site of the remains of the original tree won The Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture and a National Commendation for Public Architecture at the 2010 National Architecture Awards.

To stand beneath the timber construction above the trunk and exposed roots brings an awareness of the struggle of those early workers and settlers.

Chandler, who was born into a sheep and cattle grazing family, sees

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tourism as the saviour of western Queensland.

After leaving school he went shearing then ran the family station until extreme drought and a collapse in wool prices forced a change.

He started a timber-cutting business then hospitality, first with a farmstay then a motel in town.

As well as mayor he has been a long-time board member of the Outback Tourism Association, a prime motivator behind charity organisation Angel Flight and its annual

Outback Trailblazer event.

“Tourism,” Chandler says, “is the future.

“The drought is hurting everyone. Making visitors welcome is what it’s about. We have to make them feel they are part of the survival of the bush, which they are.

“The Tree of Knowledge is one of things people have to do.

“The fact you can see when the lights are on the shape of the tree as it was from 1896 is pretty special.’’

Two architects who designed the new tree

also refurbished the century-old historic Globe Hotel that reopened late last year as a multi-million-dollar community cultural precinct.

Almost $2.5 million has been spent on the redevelopment of the iconic hotel, now known as The Globe Visitor Information Centre.

The pub, which was built in 1910, was purchased by the Barcaldine Regional Council, and now includes an art gallery, function room and history room.

HISTORIC SITE: The Tree of Knowledge, Barcaldine. PHOTO: ERLE LEVEY

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World’s best on show at Coast festival

LUXURY boat and water-loving enthusiasts will have access to the world’s most exciting designer boat brands at The Boutique Boat Company Boat Festival on the Gold Coast this month.

Four of the world’s finest luxury brands – Schaaf, Wider, De Antonio and Princess Yachts – will be showcased during the festival which is open now at Sovereign Islands Marina with gates to remain open until June 1.

Showcasing the latest in modern technologies, exceptional engineering and progressive design, The Boutique Boat Company range includes not only the international award-winning Princess Yachts, but also super yacht tenders and day boats from Wider, De Antonio and Schaaf representing a unique combination of luxury and performance that caters for all boating

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ON SHOW: Luxury boats on show at the Sovereign Islands Marina.

enthusiasts.

Part of the showcase this year are super yacht toys including the Lampuga jet surfboard which was unveiled at the 2015 Dusseldorf Boat Show.

Capable of reaching speeds up to 55kph, the jet surfboards will be demonstrated during the luxury display alongside the award-winning Gocycle which has been developed by former McLaren car engineer Richard Thorpe.

The star of the event however will be the Princess V58 open sports yacht with an official launch to be held at an

exclusive invite-only cocktail event at Sovereign Islands Marina.

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Get the blues at beach festival THE 15th annual Blues on Broadbeach music festival runs from May 19-22, featuring headliner Eric Burdon and The Animals.

Diesel, Cookin on 3 Burners featuring Tex Perkins, The Bamboos, and a Back in Blue Tribute to AC/DC are just a few of the massive artists to headline the Blues on Broadbeach festival.

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Raw humour appeals Broke blokes strip for cash translated into 12 languages, this fun play is on its way back to Redland Performing Arts Centre for one night only.

Ladies Night features Dale Pengelly (Boy from Oz), Steven Tandy (The Sullivans), Andrew Lawson (X-Factor) and Alli Pope (Steaming, Calendar Girls).

Have a giggle as you see these average blokes attempt a strip to some familiar tunes like Hot Stuff, Bad to the Bone, Smooth Operator and Wild Thing to name just a few.

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CHIPPENDALES THEY AIN’T: Ladies’ Night will be on stage at the Redland Performing Arts Centre on June 11. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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Spice up winter by making chilli jam As we come into Australia’s winter months, it’s a nice idea to make and store some chilli jam for when your family needs a kick of heat.

Ingredients: 75 grams roasted and crushed peanuts 2 tbls Thai roasted chilli paste available in Asian section of your supermarket 1 ½ tbls fish sauce 2 tbls palm sugar or brown sugar ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce ¼ cup water

HOME COOKING CHRISTINE PERKINS IF you’re anything like me, you’ll know that a little bit of chilli can bring to life any meal.

It’s not everyone’s favourite food, especially children, but this sweeter alternative to chilli’s traditional hot flavour, could spell a brighter future for this pepper.

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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.

A

11

A E

12

13 14

15

17 19 22

B

16

A

E

PAGED HE TANS FITNESS INTO JIGS THIN KITES

E

R

21

S A

G

18

20

E

S

Note: more than one solution may be possible.

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SOLUTIONS

S L E D S

Across: 7. Reveal 8. Zenith 10. Lurched 11. Hippo 12. Eyed 13. Heart 17.

Costs 18. Moor 22. Knoll 23. Spartan 24. Wobbly 25. Dry run.

Down: 1. Grilled 2. Oversee 3. Paths 4. Zephyrs 5. Lippy 6. Throw 9.

Advertise 14. Worldly 15. Couture 16. Pruning 19. Skews 20. Hobby 21.

Parry.

BLACKOUT

ALPHAGRAMS: GAPED, HASTEN, INFESTS, JINGOIST, KITTENISH. QUICK CROSSWORD

Solution opposite

S A V E D

Find a finished crossword by deleting one of the two letters in each divided square.

A D A G E

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 25 Very Good 30 Excellent 35

DOUBLE CROSS

M E R G E

D I

WORD GO ROUND

N X

SUDOKU

5x5

A M B E R

335

GK CROSSWORD

E

Down 1. Interrogated (7) 2. Supervise (7) 3. Tracks (5) 4. Gentle breezes (7) 5. Impudent, verbally (5) 6. Hurl (5) 9. Make known (9) 14. Sophisticated (7) 15. Fashion (7) 16. Cutting back (7) 19. Distorts (5) 20. Pastime (5) 21. Deflect (5)

ACROSS: 1 Caltrop, 4 Carob, 7 Bias, 8 Flamenco, 10 Referendum, 12 Voodoo, 13 Allium, 15 Geologists, 18 Oxbridge, 19 Kent, 20 Hills, 21 Trigger.

DOWN: 1 Caber, 2 Leapfrog, 3 Poland, 4 Camouflage, 5 Runt, 6 Blossom, 9 Cryogenics, 11 Ginsberg, 12 Van Gogh, 14 Flight, 16 Satyr, 17 Abel.

I A

D L

WORD GO ROUND

Across 7. Disclose (6) 8. Highest point (6) 10. Staggered (7) 11. African animal (5) 12. Looked at (4) 13. Centre (5) 17. Expenses (5) 18. Tie up (4) 22. Small hill (5) 23. Austere (7) 24. Temper tantrum (colloq) (6) 25. Trial before the real thing (3,3)

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W O R S H I P C L A D D E R S

O W E D E C R L O W E W X V Y

R E P O R T E R S N V O T E S

K L E L O M C F E P E Q R O T

E X A M I N E Y R E L E A S E

R J T S N D D W S F O Y U T M

S H I V E R I N G S P O S T S

N A N Z I U N T R F L R T N A

B E G U N C G E O M E T R I C

U Q C G A C W C C N M N U R A

R O A S T E D V E X P E C T S

G Y N M U Z U Z R C T H T H T

L U N A R P S P I R I T U A L

A V O T A V T L E J E G R Z E

R O Y A L T Y J S I S T E R S

BLACKOUT

Work out which squares need to be deleted to reveal a completed crossword.

Solution opposite

DOUBLE CROSS

L A D D E R S W O R S H I P

O R K E R E X E P E A T O M E R O I N T N R E C E D R O S E R E E V E L O O E X T R A E S Y S T E M

S B U H E I N G V U E N A R I N G N E G R O C M P E M O T S T R U T I S C A

E X P E C T S

R G L O U A N N S A T U R E D U S P R I R T I T T U A T L

E S I E S T R E R E S A R O O Y A A L T T Y

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