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REMEMBRANCE: The sun rises on a packed Anzac Day Dawn Service at Elephant Rock, Currumbin. The Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Sub-Branch is appealing for donations to support the annual service: Page 4.

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Don’t be afraid to change at any age DON’T let age dictate who you are.

Nor what stories you tell or pictures you publish.

So today, you will see from our new-look newspaper we have followed that dictum and backed it up with some fine examples of people who have forgotten about numbers, raised their hand above the crowd and found their own unique form of expression.

I trust our new design expresses the vitality, wit and fun of these authentic people. I believe I was first introduced to Maria Venuti (proifle p.28) on

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day-time television, by who other than 1970s TV show host, Mike Walsh.

He was a man who put personality first and brought us the likes of screechy voiced Jeannie Little (remember her pronunciation of Ddddddaaaarrrling), another person who defied the norm and made

us happy.

Have you ever thought of changing and re-training for a new career .

We talk about what’s involved on our TalknThoughs pages and note the ups and downs of gaining a place in the workforce. I Recently I attended a forum featuring South American global expert on aging and age-friendly communities Professor Alexandre Kalache at the Queensland State Library.

He named a few things as important for joyful longevity, including lifelong learning and a

sense of humour.

For example he described one of his 103-year-old father-in-law’s last conversations.

While he was in hospital the nurse inquired: “So you have three children.”

“For now,” he replied.

This newspaper has not been around as long as Professor Kalache’s father-in-law.

But we aim to have the stuff it takes to make it, including a rather cheeky sense of humour.

I trust you enjoythe read.

A Seniors edition packed with variety PEOPLE in their thousands commemorate Anzac Day on the Gold Coast.

What seems to be the biggest ceremony by far is the moving Dawn Service tribute at Elephant Rock, Currumbin.

The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary nearby is

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offering a “Symbolic Sleep Out” overnight on April 24

to raise funds for veterans’ welfare.

A small service for patients and staff at John Flynn Hospital, organised by 90-year-old Bevan Christensen, is no less moving. Read more about Anzac Day in this issue.

Re-elected Mayor Tom Tate also lays out a plan

and we give an update on Commonwealth Games preparations.

It’s a monthly Seniors Newspaper packed with variety.

If you have a story to tell contact me by emailing yvonne.gardiner @apn.com.au or phoning 0411 622 720.

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Protest set to ramp up Conservation group ready to continue battle with airport AS GOLD Coast Airport prepares to install an instrument landing system (ILS) it says is essential to its operations, the Tugun Cobaki Alliance (TCA) steps up its protest against the airport intrusion onto an environmentally sensitive NSW Crown Reserve.

The TCA is ready to lodge an application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of the ILS approval.

Alliance president Jackie McDonald says the ILS will cause permanent irreversible damage to the ecology of a state-protected wetland.

She says the reserve is a public asset, set aside for environmental protection

and public recreation.

“We hope that common sense prevails and a future decision to use more modern and less invasive technology is reached,” she said.

The footprint of the ILS development, to start by mid-year, is on the coastal lowlands of the Lower Tweed River Estuary Cobaki Broadwater - on both Commonwealth land and the NSW Crown Reserve.

The alliance argues that the ILS is obsolete and unnecessarily intrusive, unneighbourly and destructive of unique high-value environment and heritage.

“The Cobaki wetlands is identified as an area with one of the highest levels of flora and fauna species biodiversity in Australia,

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ANGRY: Tugun Cobaki Alliance member Lindy Smith and president Jackie McDonald are fighting to save the Cobaki wetlands.

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with more than 800 native species,” it points out.

The airport’s development plan explains the need for an ILS: “ILS is a precision, radio navigation, ground-based aid adopted

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“Gold Coast Airport is the fifth busiest international airport in Australia. However, it is the only airport within the busiest 12 airports in Australia that is not equipped with an ILS. “The installation of an ILS will result in improved reliability of landings (for equipped aircraft) at Gold Coast Airport during periods of inclement weather.”

TCA says that the ILS, which came into use in 1938, is clearly out-dated by other more advanced systems, one of which (SmartTrack) is already installed at Gold Coast Airport.

Gold Coast Airport chief operating officer Marion

Charlton said the formal development approval process for the ILS was now complete.

“We are focused on moving into the next phase of the project – with construction scheduled for completion in 2017, ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games,” she said.

“The final Major Development Plan (MDP) for the ILS sets out the potential environmental impacts associated with the works including required vegetation clearing.

“Airservices and Gold Coast Airport will take every opportunity to mitigate the impacts as detailed in the MDP.”

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RSL seeks help with cost of Anzac Day event of contemporary veteran suicides is at an all-time high,” an RSL spokesperson said.

“Our core objective at Currumbin RSL is to serve the interests of its members, veterans, the ex-service community and members of the Australian Defence Force.

“With the significant impact war is having on our current-day living and as the attendance numbers rise, so too do the costs associated with putting on a world-class event that honours the memory of the Anzacs.

“Our returned service personnel and their families need help after they have freely given of themselves to fight against terrorism and for the rights for all Australians and the free world to live in peace.

“To support these veterans and their

families, the Currumbin RSL group would like to provide direct assistance financially via support services such as Soldier On and Cam’s Cause.”

On Anzac Day, the parade will assemble at Murraba St, Currumbin Beach, at 4.20am.The Dawn Service starts at 5am at Elephant Rock.

The night before the Currumbin Anzac Day Dawn Service, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary hosts the Symbolic Sleep Out event.

Last year, this event was a sell-out, and 100% of profits from ticket sales went to veterans’ welfare.

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THE Anzac Day Dawn Service at Currumbin’s Elephant Rock – telecast around the world – is a spectacularly moving tribute to Australia’s fallen soldiers.

In 2015, Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Sub Branch contributed more than $240,000 to the operational costs of the service which 35,000 people attended. While wanting to continue to share this special event with everyone, the sub-branch admits that ongoing costs are simply not sustainable.

The RSL is appealing for donations so that funds can be redirected from the Anzac Day service to help servicemen and women returning from conflict zones.

“Large numbers are returning with psychological or physical wounds and the number

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AFTERMATH: At Hiro, Japan, in 1948, the interior of a maintenance workshop, 14 Australian Workshop and Park Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers. Japanese employees are under Australian supervision while using lathes.

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Back in Australia, 23-year-old Bevan married his sweetheart Margaret.

He drove semi-trailers for the next 30-plus years.

“I gave work away when I was 55 and have been doing voluntary work ever since,” he said.

“I used to help Meals on Wheels and help the wife on the Tweed Heads Hospital Auxiliary.”

For the past 23 years,

Bevan has been a volunteer at John Flynn Hospital on the Gold Coast.

He’s helped out veterans with pension queries, and also taken the role of assistant to patients, taking them up to the wards and giving out information.

Since 1994, Bevan has organised an Anzac Day service in the grounds of the hospital for the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta

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“Last year we had 150 people there,” Bevan said.

“I really enjoy doing all these things. It’s keeping me active.

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Bevan celebrated his 90th birthday with his family on April 1.

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He was sent to help with the clean-up at Hiroshima in Japan.

“In the army I was in the first boatload from Australia to go to Japan after the atom bombs (at Hiroshima and Nagasaki),” Bevan said.

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“I did a lot of work in Hiroshima.”

Bevan describes the scene of a city centre flattened as “devastating”.

On a building, he saw the imprint of a person running, the nuclear blast having vaporised a fleeing victim.

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Tourists love Goldie The Gold Coast sun has never shone brighter for visitors

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WITH an influx of international visitors choosing the Gold Coast as a destination and spending more than ever, accommodation providers are a fortunate section of the economy in the right place at the right time.

Gold Coast Tourism announced in March that international visitor expenditure on the Gold Coast was up 20% in 2015, reaching a new record of $1.23 billion.

Chief executive officer Martin Winter said the continued growth in international visitor expenditure for the Gold Coast was astounding.

“In just three years, international visitor expenditure on the Gold Coast has increased by a massive 47%,” he said.

“We’ve seen visitor growth from priority markets of the UK (+6%), Japan (+3%) and India (+9%); however, it’s China that has been the key growth market for the Gold Coast.

“In 2015, there were 242,000 Chinese visitors to the Gold Coast, up by an impressive 20% (or 40,000 visitors) on the previous year.

“Given the successful Chinese New Year we’ve just had and the announcement of more direct services, coupled with the Chinese investment in tourism infrastructure in the city, we expect this growth to continue well into 2016.”

In 2015, the Gold Coast also received more visitors from the USA (+25% to 35,000), India (+9% to 25,000) and South Korea (+22% to 24,000).

“With the 2018 Commonwealth Games around the corner and new international routes opening up, the inbound tourism opportunity for the Gold Coast has never been greater,” Mr Winter said.

Gold Coast Airport welcomed more than 600,000 passengers in January, representing its

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Many residents aired concerns about traffic congestion during the election.

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“I am humbled by the support shown to me in the recent Gold Coast elections. I have received around 65% primary vote support from across the city, which gives me a strong indication that voters agree with the direction our council and city is going,” he said.

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Pamper day for pets helps fundraise

FURRY FRIEND: This pooch was the centre of attention on the day.

EXCITING: Banora Garden Club vice-president Jenny Webb (left) and president Maria Harry look forward to an annual highlight, the Banora Garden Expo.

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90-club ‘spectacular’

IN AN event dubbed “bigger than Ben-Hur”, more than 90 garden clubs have been invited to the Banora Garden Expo and Community Day. For the first time, Queensland clubs are joining the fun in NSW as stallholders, not just visitors.

Banora Garden Club president Maria Harry said the event was set to be “spectacular”. Clubs will come from an area stretching from Coffs Harbour to Noosa, and places in-between.

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“We’ve got three good speakers and 50 stalls so far.

“We’ve got fruit and vegies, jewellery, a honey man, butterfly display…

“There’s landscape designers and quite a few craft stalls.”

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not a fundraiser for the garden club.

“The money from the gate and morning tea will pay for our speakers,” Maria said.

“If we’ve got any money left, it’ll go to the Centaur school.

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Attractions for our furry friends included dog trick training, an animal farm, face painting, sausage sizzle and fundraiser to help adopt pets not as fortunate as others.

Pet Angel manager Renee Mathews said the annual Pets’ Day Out was a way to thank the people of the Gold Coast for supporting a local family business.

“Pet Angel and all local stallholders received great exposure and Best Friends Rescue gained a lot of interest about the adoption of unwanted pets.”

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A better Aussie life Hungarian immigrants forged a great future Down Under ABOUT 14,000 Hungarians were welcomed as immigrants to Australia after the 1956 revolution against Soviet repression in their own country.

Monika Bugar, now treasurer of the Gold Coast Hungarian Senior Citizens Club, was among them. She had the opportunity to meet the prime minister at the time, Robert Menzies, and to tell him how grateful she was for the chance of a new life.

“I had the privilege to meet him and thank him,” Monika said.

“I had to leave Hungary because my husband was involved with the revolution.

“We had to flee our country. I come from a family of nine so it was hard for me to get away from my family.

“I missed them for years and years. We wrote letters.

“The first time I went

back was in 1989 but it was still a bit touchy because every week you had to go to the police to report.”

Monika’s husband was later given a pardon by the Hungarian authorities.

When the couple fled to Vienna in the ’50s, they applied to go to America, Canada or Australia.

“Thank goodness Australia was the first one to give us a helping hand,” Monika said.

“I went back to Hungary two years ago – I had my 60th high school reunion.

“Hungary has changed for the better.

“But all my family’s here in Australia. This is my country now.

“And we are so glad we are here.”

Monika, at 79, enjoys a taste of her birth country at Gold Coast Hungarian Senior Citizens Club celebrations. In February, the club partied on its 15th anniversary.

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“We have five people who are over 90, and two people over 100 but they are in the nursing home.

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“We always have a bit of entertainment and a Hungarian lunch, and a guest to speak.”

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DEALING WITH A DEATH IN THE FAMILY – WHY DO YOU NEED PROBATE?

Losing someone you love can be devastating enough. Not only are you grieving the loss of this person, but you may also be tasked with the role of finalising their affairs as the executor of their Will, often the last thing on your mind in your grief-stricken state. Just the thought of it can be daunting because it is unfamiliar territory and it’s certainly not a situation any one wishes to be placed in. Unfortunately, it’s a situation you are likely to find yourself in throughout your lifetime.

During the process, it is common to hear foreign terms such as “Probate” or “Letters of Administration”.

Generally, the majority of people have never heard of either of these terms and those who have tend to have misconceptions about what they actually mean. We often hear statements such as, “there’s a Will so why do we need Probate?” or “we don’t need Probate because our family gets along”.

99% of the time we are simply asked, “What is Probate?” and “Why do we need Probate?”. It is important to understand what Probate (or Letters of Administration) is in order to appreciate why it is required to administer a deceased estate.

What is Probate?

A grant of Probate is essentially confirmation by the Supreme Court of the authenticity of the last Will of the deceased. The process involves advertising with the prescribed legal publications to ensure that there are no later Wills in existence and a subsequent application to the Supreme Court to effectively “prove” the last Will. An affidavit sworn by the executor is filed with the Court, and the document itself is inspected by the Probate Registrar with a fine tooth comb to confirm its validity.

What are Letters of Administration?

A grant of Letters of Administration is the equivalent to a grant of Probate in the circumstances where a person has died intestate, ie without a Will or without a valid Will.This grant is also required if the executor of the will has died, has lost capacity or has renounced. The administrator (akin to an executor) is appointed by the Supreme Court. This grant is more difficult to obtain and priority to apply is determined by the rules of intestacy in the relevant States.

Why is Probate required?

You may often hear from someone you know, whose mother/father/brother/sister died, that they didn’t need Probate compelling you to question why it is required at all. After all, there is a Will so why does it become so complicated after the fact? Yes, there are circumstances in which the executor will not be required to obtain Probate. This is may be the case where the assets are jointly held or it is considered a “small estate”, where the assets of the estate are of low value. However, it is important to understand that every estate is different. There is no stock-standard estate plan because the personal and financial circumstances of each person are varied.

There are many issues to consider when it comes to the duty of an executor and the administration of the estate, however, the most common reasons for obtaining Probate are outlined below:Authority to deal with assets Most asset holders will not release or transfer assets held by a deceased person until a grant of Probate has been provided to them. For example, in New South Wales the sale or transfer of all real property held solely in the name of the deceased cannot be carried out without a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. Generally, most banks and financial institutions will not release the contents of a person’s bank accounts if the value is over a certain threshold. There is no set or standard value, and each financial institution determines its own value at their discretion. It can also depend upon the family dynamics and who the beneficiaries are (and how many). For example, if a male dies and has several de facto partners with children from different marriages, it is unlikely a bank will release funds without a grant and, even if they do, they require indemnities to be given.

Production of the grant effectively ensures that the executor is legally authorised to deal with the assets.

There are certain procedures set out by the Supreme Court to flush out any prior Wills and if a grant is not issued it is almost impossible to determine that the last Will is in fact the last testament of the deceased. Essentially, the asset holder is guaranteed that they are in fact dealing with the correct legal personal representative and if a later Will is found the liability rests with the executor for intermeddling with the estate.

Protection from claims There are certain statutory time limits imposed by the respective Succession Acts in each State and Territory for an executor to safely distribute the assets of an estate.These time limits are in place to allow any person whom is eligible to make a claim for provision from the estate sufficient time to provide their notice (“eligible applicant”).

For example, in New South Wales, the executor must wait 12 months from the date of death before he/she may safely distribute the assets of the estate to the beneficiaries. The reason for this is that an eligible applicant has 12 months from the date of death to file their claim. There is the option to distribute after 6 months from date of death by publishing a ‘Notice of Intended Distribution’ with the Supreme Court of New South Wales. It should also be served upon any known eligible applicants. If no one comes forward within 30 calendar days from the date of publication then the executor may safely proceed with distribution.

In Queensland, there is a 6 month notice period from the date of death for people to give notice of a claim against the estate and legal proceedings must be filed no later than 9 months from the date of death if that notice has been given. It is therefore prudent to wait at least 9 months from the date of death before distributing but this can be shortened with written confirmation from any potential claimants they will not bring a claim.

Statutory protection is only afforded to the executor or administrator when Probate or Letters of Administration are obtained. If a grant is not obtained, they leave themselves open to liability for any claims brought against the estate by creditors or beneficiaries. Take for an example, the instance where an executor distributes the assets in accordance with the Will without obtaining Probate. An illegitimate child or a former spouse may come out of the woodwork (as is often the case) after hearing of the death some time after the fact with the intent to seek provision from the estate (i.e. bring a claim against the estate). If the assets have been distributed prior to the requisite statutory time period, and no notice has been given to the public of the distribution the executor becomes personally liable. This is despite the fact the executor has acted in good faith and distributed the assets in accordance with the contents of the last will of the deceased.

There is also the possibility a later will could be in existence without the knowledge of the executor.

There are many good reasons to obtain a grant of probate if you are an executor! Don’t listen to back yard legal advice or get advice from lawyers who don’t specialise in this area.

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Report highlights economic importance of older workers THE release of the Intergenerational Report confirms the government’s continued intention to cut the age pension, highlights the need for more focus on combating age discrimination and having a more dynamic workforce participation policy, and reaffirms the need for a comprehensive retirement incomes review, says leading seniors advocate COTA Australia.

COTA Australia chief executive Ian Yates said population and demographic changes heralded “the age of the senior”, which should be celebrated.

“The ageing

population means we are going to be forced to better value older people in our society as we will need to rely on them to balance future budgets. A productive future of Australia will need to be a productive older Australia,” Mr Yates said.

“Right now, a quarter of people on the Newstart job-seeking allowance are over 50 – one-third of the long-term unemployed – and despite best efforts, many of them simply can’t find employment.

“Many languish for years on Newstart and move straight onto the age pension.

“If we need older

Australians to work longer, there will need to be more sophisticated measures and incentives put in place to break down discrimination against older people and encourage employers to keep them on.”

Mr Yates reiterated his call for an independent, comprehensive retirement incomes review.

Mr Yates said COTA welcomed the government, saying it was open to alternative measures to bring the Budget back to surplus.

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thoughts How to challenge an ageist system IS THERE prejudice against older people applying for jobs?

That is the most common question at my seminars on how to get a job or start a business.

The answer is simple: “Absolutely! So what are you going to do about it?”

The choice is stark: keep trying for jobs but meanwhile buy or start up a business.

The alternative is an unemployment benefit, but even that is hard to retain as the government (rightly, in my view)

demands you job hunt for any job, no matter your prior experience.

Business brokers and business for sale advertisements can be found online or in local newspapers.

But beware, urges Sunshine Coast accountant, Val Smart, who tells of many a retiring senior bureaucrat asking for advice on purchasing shopfronts in glamorous areas: “You could be making a couple of bucks an hour,” he warns.

Sometimes ignoring such advice, means you

pay the penalty, and return with superannuation gone, this time to listen to advice.

Alternatively, you can set up a business. Again, arrogance can get in the way. Take cleaning as an example. Is it beneath you? If you clean a property so it is spotless, your reputation will spread. Cleaning jobs will pour in through word of mouth. You then hire cleaners, promote the business and with persistence could become a Compass or Sodexo, both major cleaning companies worth millions.

Or do people’s books.

Many tradies just like to do the trade. Do a short course, sign up for a free online accounting program.

It can be easy and hard, but being “hard” is just a thought. Simply jump the next hurdle.

Anna Day, a former business journalist, runs courses on how to get a job or start a business.

She is the author of 1000 Business Ideas to Start with Next to Nothing.

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Where mature-age staff get the job Bunnings: Willem Pruys, general manager of HR, says the company has never had a specific strategy for hiring mature-age workers. Not long after the company introduced the warehouse concept, management considered its face-to-face interactions with customers and determined that the salesperson’s know-how and credibility were vital.

Hiring older people was “just common sense”, says Pruys.

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Westpac: In 2014 the Federal Government recognised the bank for its programs that champion older workers. Westpac has proactively supported mature-aged employees for many years through initiatives such as the introduction of grandparental leave, a targeted campaign to recruit employees over 50 years, and initiatives championed by the 400-strong members of Westpac’s Prime of Life Employee Action Group.

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Beach volleyball now in Sports program extended for 2018 Commonwealth Games IN A Commonwealth Games first, beach volleyball has scored a spot in the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games sports program.

The historic agreement between the Commonwealth Games Federation, the Queensland Government and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation will extend the Games’ sports program for the first time from 17 to 18 sports.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk welcomed the decision.

“The Gold Coast’s beautiful beaches are a huge Games drawcard and beach volleyball is the perfect sporting fit for the 2018 program,” she said.

“The Games is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Queensland to the world and, with beach volleyball now locked in to make its Commonwealth Games

debut, vision of the Gold Coast’s iconic beaches will be beamed to an audience of over 1.5 billion people around the world.”

Commonwealth Games Minister Stirling Hinchcliffe said Games’ partners were in the process of assessing suitable Gold Coast locations.

“The Gold Coast has some of the best beaches in the world, which is why we have campaigned strongly to the Commonwealth Games Federation to include beach volleyball as part of the sporting program in 2018,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“Games partners will scout a location that showcases our magnificent beaches, but also is accessible and has the capacity to house the temporary infrastructure needed to meet international federation guidelines.”

The GC2018 sports program will include the following 18 sports:

RIGHT LOCATION: Commonwealth Games Minister Stirling Hinchcliffe (left) adds beach volleyball to the sports list.

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IT hasn’t taken a village to make it happen, instead just one man has formed a village, albeit a small one, of his own making.

Brendan Foley’s vision materialised as a small group of older people living together off-grid, working at individual chores, sharing the costs of food and essentials on a rural acreage.

The 4.5acre property, called Foley Farm, definitely has shades of a 1970s-style commune.

But the former businessman and long-time Noosa resident has reinvented the concept of communal living to suit a group of baby boomers.

He said retirement gave him the time to think about suitable living arrangements for his generation. In many respects, he found a negative narrative attached to retirees.

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His ongoing thoughts about alternative retirement accommodation married up and he saw an opportunity to create an alternative viable living arrangement on his block.

He came up with a proposition he believed would appeal to single, retired people, in an age bracket that was young enough to do their share of work – hence the focus on baby boomers (those born between 1946–64).

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The project has received council affirmations and abides by local government building by-laws.

Brendan’s own research has seen the installation and development of solar power, wastewater treatment and DIY building solutions.

“The farm is totally off the grid with a solar system and battery bank.

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TWENTY-SEVEN years ago, Peter Dickson sat with friends around a dinner table in the front room of his Yarraville (Vic)house discussing ageing, living arrangements, what people like themselves would do and finally the solution of a retirement village for like-minded people.

In 2016, that conversation is on the verge of becoming concrete – or should we say bricks and mortar.

Linton Estate is being touted as the world’s first LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, intersexual) over-50s living community with the flexibility to be a weekend retreat or a place to retire.

Linton Estate was founded by Mr Dickson, who has long held a vision for building a residential village for the LGBTI and

“straight friendly” community.

Based in the rural township of Ballan, in the Moorabook Shire, it’s 50 minutes west of Melbourne.

As a fifth-generation Ballan local, founder Mr Dickson sees the village as an employment generator and the means of slowing the move from country to city.

“My parents would say, if you don’t want to live here, then how can you expect others to?” he said.

“I agree, that’s why I am here.”

Mr Dickson previously worked in investment banking and has overseen small developments. He currently works with the Salvation Army.

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OUT AND ABOUT: Burleigh Waters Probus members enjoying the Morning Tea stop alongside the Logan River.

the Burleigh Sports Club after each General Meeting, and some also participate in a social lunch on the 4th Monday each month.

Retired or semi-retired men are invited to club meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10am in the Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters. Although this is a men’s club, wives/partners are very welcome to share the club’s fellowship, friendship and fun, at all club meetings and outings. For further details please contact Brian 5520 6332 or Colin 0427 272 829.

Runaway Bay Probus clubs aspire to give retirees a new lease on life. Our club aims to

do just that with their monthly get-togethers, lunches, outings and more. Our outgoing president Ian McGowan welcomes and hands over the chain of office to newly elected president Warren Humphries OAM. The club meets at 10am on the third Monday of each month at the Paradise Point Bowls Club, Thrush Ave. Although small, the club is very friendly and new members are welcome.

Phone Ian 5537 9914.

VIEW CLUBS ■ Twin Towns Evening Club’s next meeting is Wednesday, April 15, at 6.30pm in the Blue Room.

Guest speaker is historian Denise Miller. For guests and apologies phone Barbara 5523 1057 before 1pm Monday prior.

■ Burleigh/Palm Beach The Burleigh/ Palm Beach Our VIEW Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10.30am at Treetops Tavern, West Burleigh. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 19. For further information, please call Ros on 5520 5821.

■ Robina The ladies of the Robina VIEW Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month, 9.30am for 10.00am 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 welcome. Please contact Jennifer on 0408 005 548 for further information.

■ Coolangatta Tweed Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club ladies, and visitors, will enjoy a luncheon on Thursday, April 21, at the South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Dr, South Tweed Heads, commencing at 11am for 11.30am. The speaker will be David Ashton-Lewis, a retired judge who will provide an overview of his CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

Birthday to forget?

SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE ANN RICKARD ann.rickard@apn.com.au

IF I READ another popular author writing a memoir (or essay or column or even just a paragraph in a newsletter) about the angst of turning 50, I’ll go bonkers. I wrote about that 20 years ago. You could say I led the way.

Anyway, enough of that.

Turning 70. A couple of months ago. Very Big Deal. There is something about the number 7 coming before a big 0 that made me nervous for the entire year I was 69.

Most writers, advisors, authors, influencers seem to give up writing about anyone over 70. The 70-year-old is downgraded to the unpalatable words “70 and beyond”. The “...and beyond” bit I find quite offensive.

It is as if anyone over 70 is not worthy of a full

sentence. The only thing upsetting about turning 70 for me was the complete and utter lack of recognition, let alone celebration. No way did I want a party.

But I did expect some sort of acknowledgement from my family – namely the husband. For my 60th birthday he had a white stretch limo waiting at my front gate.

So on the morning of the 70th, when the husband woke and said “happy birthday” and I said “well, is the limo at the front gate?”, you can only guess at my disbelief when he said “no, I haven’t planned anything”. The strange thing is, he is a very thoughtful person. He just honestly did not think turning 70 was worthy of anything. In a perverse way the complete lack of celebration has turned out to be a good thing.

My 70th birthday just slipped under the radar.

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■ Tweed Coast U3A Tweed Coast U3A has a lovely afternoon planned for Friday, May 6. Come along to hear all about “Story Dogs”, a wonderful organisation that helps children and young people to improve their reading skills and gain confidence by reading to dogs. We may even have a mystery guest”. Be at the Uniting Church Hall, 24 Kingscliff St, Kingscliff, at 2pm and finish an enjoyable time

with afternoon tea. ($2 donation). Inquiries to Val 0421 686 310.

■ National Servicemen NASHOS Gold Coast North Branch of NSAA(Q)INC hold meetings on the second Tuesday of the even numbered months, at Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum, 3 Worongary Rd, adjacent to Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. Meetings commence at 9.30am, with a free lunch after the meetings. Next meeting April 12 at 9.30am. Phone 5630 8071 or 5630 8203.

■ Family History Society On Monday, April 18, there will be an Introduction to Family History Research class held by the Gold Coast

Family History Society from 9am-noon. The class will be held in Room 3 in the Nerang Bicentennial Centre, Nerang-Southport Rd, Nerang. If you have ever wondered how your family came to be living in Australia, come along and see how enjoyable family research can be.

Bookings essential.

Please book by phoning Pam on 5594 0610.

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This will be one of the largest train shows in Australia with more than 100 displays. The pavilion will be full of trains of all sizes plus interactive displays for children, train shops and refreshments.

Telephone the clubhouse on 3862 9633 or 0433 440 031 for more information. See the model train website www.brisbanemodel trainshow.com.au.

■ Duplicate Bridge Helensvale Bridge Club, an affiliated QBA Club, is

GOOD MEDICINE Dr MICHAEL GILLMAN female undergoing menopause with declining ovarian function.

It could be that the hypothalamus or the pituitary gland is not signalling the testes appropriately. a small friendly club which plays bridge at Helensvale twice a week. On Mondays at the Helensvale Community Centre, commencing at 11.30am and on Wednesdays at the Helensvale Senior Citizens Club, commencing at 11am.

Everyone is most welcome and we look forward to seeing you. Please call Libby on 5593 0695.

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It could be that a condition such as sleep apnoea is interfering with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

It may be that the man has increased fat around the abdomen, which converts his testosterone to oestrogen, resulting in breast enlargement.

Identifying the reason testosterone is low means we can treat the cause.

More at www.DrMichael Gillman.com. tai chi and light exercise.

For all activity times please see our website: www.southport seniorcitizens.com or phone Annette 5537 1377. Membership is $8 per year with each activity costing a low $3. If you are interested in these three things please come along and join us.

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■ War Widows Guild The War Widows Guild Gold Coast South sub-branch hold a meeting on the first Monday of each month at 10 for 10.30am at Currumbin RSL Club rooms, with outings, get-tgethers, speakers, entertainment, etc. New Members always welcome Info: Secretary, Pat on 5535 5612.

■ Spinal Life Australia Spinal Life Australia’s Gold Coast Post Polio Network meets at 10.30am on the second Monday of the month at Treetops Tavern, 7 Executive Dr, Burleigh Waters. Please call the facilitator Lyn on 0448 206 856 or Joan on 0413 178 073 for further information and venue location.

■ Seagulls Euchre Seagulls Euchre Club is held every Monday and Wednesday nights at 7pm at the end of Kennedy Dr, Tweed Heads West. Plenty of parking. Come and join our friendly group $3 per night including cup of tea/coffee and biscuit. If you need a refresher come at 6.15pm we are only to happy to help. All welcomed. Contact Kathy 0402 019 222.

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Citizens Centre for 50 & Over Seniors welcomes all Gold Coast and Tweed residents and visitors.

The centre has a range of activities including bingo, dancing (Incl. lessons), free computer lessons, card games, choir group, indoor bowls, craft, light exercises, line dancing, Mah Jong, meditation, Qigong, rock & roll, Spanish lessons, snooker and eight ball, social table tennis, tai chi, yoga, monthly bus trips, free monthly concerts, hairdresser, beautician and free Wii on big screen.

Our next free concert will be on Monday, April 18, at 1pm featuring “Tall Poppies”, a versatile group of six musicians with happy foot-tapping tunes. For inquiries, events brochure and concert bookings, please phone 07 5536 4050 or visit the Centre at 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.

■ Volunteers for Marine Rescue Volunteers are required for Marine Rescue Point Danger with opportunities for positions in Marine Operations, Communications, Fund Raising and Administration. Please contact Glen on 07 5536 9333.

DAY OUT: Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the gardens of Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Society and Museum.

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Photoshop Beginners course on Monday nights 5pm till 7pm is going really well. Course enrolments for all classes are on the last Friday of each month from 10am till noon, the next enrolment day for May classes will be held on April 29 from 10am-noon, people can join any time more information can be obtained by visiting the club’s website www.tact.org.au or phone 07 5524 9212. The fully air conditioned computer

club is located in the South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Dr, South Tweed.

■ Palm Beach Lionesses Palm Beach Currumbin Lioness Club meets at 1pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Lions Den, Murtha Dr, Elanora.

Service-minded women are welcome to attend.

Afternoon tea supplied.

Phone Joy 5575 9893.

■ Gold Coast Hinterland Historical Society Autumn is an ideal time to visit the Gold Coast & Hinterland Historical

Society’s lovely grounds at 8 Elliott St, Surfers Paradise. Come along and bring a picnic lunch to relax under the beautiful shady trees, before immersing yourselves in all the local Gold Coast history contained in the many buildings. The pioneer cottage is a replica of the cottage in which the first white baby was born on the Gold Coast and its garden is in glorious flower. The museum is open every Sunday from 10am-3pm.

Entry is $5 (children under 10 are free). School groups and community organisations such as

Probus, garden clubs, etc. are very welcome at any time by appointment. For further information please call Colleen on 5529 1962 and also find us on Facebook.

■ Raw Foods & Essential Oils U3A Twin Towns will hold a raw foods and essential oils workshop on Saturday, April 23, from 10am-12.30pm.

There will be food to taste, so a charge of $5 to cover costs. Preferred maximum is 20. Any inquiries to Alison Watson on 0405 461 008 or awatson 1803@yahoo.com.au.

■ Garage Sale Monster Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 7am-1pm. Lions Dens, Murtha Dr, Elanora. All proceeds to local charities.

■ Watercolour Classes Friends of Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Inc will be conducting Adult Watercolour Classes with Megan Skehan, artist in residence. Be inspired by the natural beauty of the Gardens! The classes will be held at the Friends Centre each Monday from 10am till 1pm excluding the first Monday of the month and public holidays. Cost is $30 for a three-hour lesson.

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■ Robina Red Cross Robina Red Cross are seeking ladies to join our friendly group and to assist in fundraising activities. If possible to help with making trauma teddies, we have distributed over 600 in the past year. We have a social outing each month and meet on on the 4th Wednesday each month.

Please phone President Margaret 0402 427 843.

■ Dare to Discover Join your kids for the Botanica Missions. Use the NaturePlay Qld Passport to complete your missions at the Gold Coast Regional Boatanic Gardens, 230 Ashmore Rd, Benowa, on Friday, July 10, at 9.30am.

Bookings essential, phone 0449 561 674.

■ Stroke Support Group The Gold Coast Stroke Support Group meets in the Undercroft of St Peter’s Anglican Church, cnr Nerang and High Sts, Southport, on the first Wednesday of the month (except January). If you have had, or know anyone who has had a TIA (mini stroke) or a full stroke you would be most welcome to

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attend our monthly meetings. Family members and carers are also welcome. For further information contact Colin Oxenford on 0400 849 573. Website: www.goldcoaststroke supportgroup.org.au.

■ Solace Assoc 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 Dr, Broadbeach. For more information phone Betty 07 5580 7034.

■ Never Along Friendship Centre Norm Rainnie, a frequent attender at the Never Alone Friendship Centre, turned his hand to

one of his many talents when he gave a wood-turning demonstration at one of the centre’s get-togethers.

Norm started wood turning as a hobby about three years ago and is now hooked on it, being a member of the Mudgeeraba Wood Turners.

There are many activities following a catered morning tea, including bingo, trivia quizzes , table games, bowls, darts, entertainment and outings. All this for a $2 donation each week. The Centre is open to anyone and meets each Wednesday from 9 am till noon at the Burleigh Masonic Hall, First Ave, Burleigh. More

information: 5562 2993.

■ Tweed Hospital Auxiliary The Tweed Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual Fashion Parade at the Tweed Civic Centre, Cnr Brett & Powell Sts, Tweed Heads on Friday, May 27. Doors will open at 9.30am for a 10am start. Tickets are $20 per person, which includes morning tea. Maggie-anne Leybourne for BAM Corporate Events will again be our compere and many local fashion houses will be represented. Sale of raffle tickets for the raffle to be drawn on the day will be on sale at various venues around the Tweed commencing Monday, May 18.

A Mother’s Day stall will be held in the foyer of the Tweed Hospital commencing Monday, April 26, for two weeks.

■ AOOB’s Twin Towns Our monthly meetings are held on the 1st Friday of each month at South Tweed Sports Club, Tweed Heads South, at 2pmin the Secret Garden Room.

We have guest speakers bi-monthly. All members and guests are invited to attend. Phone 07 5599 8283.

■ Labrador Senior Citizens Yoga sessions are held

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When to update your will EVERYDAY MATTERS CAROLYN DEVRIES CEO of New Way Lawyers

PEOPLE may think making a will is a once-only event.

This is a misconception.

Many life events can make an impact, including marriage, divorce, entering a de facto relationship, having a child, stepchild or grandchild, family members passing away, a change in financial circumstances, and moving interstate or overseas.

By way of example, when a person marries, any existing will they have in place is automatically revoked, unless the will has been made in contemplation of marriage.

In the case of a person divorcing, certain parts of an existing will are revoked by the divorce.

Any clauses in a will that provide a gift or beneficial interest to a former spouse are revoked by divorce, as are any clauses appointing a former spouse as an executor, trustee or guardian.

It is advisable to review your will every two to three years, or whenever you experience any of the above-mentioned life events.

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

■ Phone the New Way Lawyers Corinda office on (07) 3278 3992 or visit the website www.newway lawyers.com.au.

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Pension changes

GOVERNMENT-legislated changes (effective January 1, 2017) to reduce the maximum asset thresholds used to calculate eligibility for the Age Pension mean more than 300,000 Age Pensioners will have their Age Pension entitlements cut, with just less than 100,000 of those losing all current entitlements.

Example 1: A couple with modest investments – an investment property worth $350,000, $75,000 in the bank and $400,000 in their super account – who currently receive a part pension of $224 per fortnight each or $5811 per annum. After January 2017, they will lose the whole of that part pension payment. Their household income will reduce by $11,622 a year.

Example 2: A couple with less investments – say $80,000 in the bank and $500,000 in their super account – currently receive a part pension of $407 per fortnight each or

$10,589 per annum. After January 2017, they will lose $5343 of that part pension payment. Their income will reduce by $5343 a year. If one of them dies after January 2017, the remaining partner’s pension will be eliminated.

There are ways of reducing assets to minimise the effects of the proposed changes, including spending money on the family home, gifting some funds to family or investing in a lifetime annuity. Each of these options has limitations.

Another option is to use Equity Release to replace the lost pension income.

A loan is secured by a mortgage over your home, however you do not have to make regular repayments to the loan.

Equity Release is specifically designed to assist older people (more than 60 years of age).

■ For more details about Equity Release, phone Peter Bolitho on 0412 078 785.

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Indoor bowls is played Monday from 10am and Thursday from 12.30pm.

New players are welcome to join in this fun and social activity. No prior experience necessary. We have six Table Tennis tables which are well used on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The ever-popular 500, Canasta and Rummy are played on Tuesday and Thursday. Hand and Foot (card game) is played on Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning and Thursday. A Beginners 500 group meet at the centre on Wednesday from 12.15-3pm.

Our weekly concert is on every Friday starting at 9.15am. The varied musical items and comedy skit is always very entertaining. Entry cost is $3 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

We have a social group for knitting and crochet that meets on Monday, 9am–12pm. Monthly day bus trips organised. For inquiries call 5537 1433.

■ QCWA South Eastern Division QCWA members took time out from busy activities to learn how to decorate cupcakes for Easter.

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master at cake decorating, demonstrated her craft and encouraged those attending the free event to decorate their own cakes. Checkout Coomera’s Facebook page for more information.

■ Gold Coast Bridge Gold Coast Bridge Club welcomes you to our friendly bridge club. Learn how to play bridge in two lessons! Yes, it’s true.

This new teaching method has met with great success.

Meet interesting friends from all walks of life and enjoy many of our social occasions when you join our club .

Want more information?

Phone Cecily or Lynley 5538 3112 or 0418 984 856.

■ Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra Romantic Encounters conducted by Warwick Potter.

NRSO is delighted to welcome back conductor Warwick Potter. We are also thrilled to be joined by the University of Queensland French Horn Quartet, performing Schumann’s amazing composition for four solo horns, and orchestra. On Sunday, April 24, 2.30pm, Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Brett St, Tweed Heads.

Tickets: General $40, Concession $35, Students $15, Children 15 years and under free.

Tickets by phone: 0466 819 154 or at Murwillumbah Music: 02 6672 5404. Tickets (cash-only) will be available at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre Box Office from Monday, April 18-22, between 10am–3pm, or at the door if not sold out.

■ Sunday Afternoon Concert Come and bring your friends to a delightful afternoon of classical music. Beethoven, Schubert and more played by gifted pianists and instrumentalists. Sunday, April 17, at 2pm at the Ashmore Uniting Church, 144 Cotlew St, Ashmore.

A lovely afternoon tea is provided. Entry is by donation.

■ Esk Community Choir “Fanciful and Familiar” coming to the Somerset Civic Centre, Esk, when members of the Esk Community Touring Choir, bring their unique brand of entertainment to the stage on May 15 commencing at 2.30pm.

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MINISTER’S MESSAGE CORALEE O’ROURKE THE Palaszczuk Government is one step closer to making Queensland a more age-friendly community.

It has received more than 9000 responses to a public survey that asked Queenslanders to suggest ways to welcome and support seniors in the community.

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Longevity to shape social policies GLOBAL leader in aging policy Professor Alexandre Kalache told an industry group the seniors age group should have a voice that will challenge, speak up and shape social policies.

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He listed the big issues as health care, life-long learning, income, social participation and security of food and shelter.

“But this is not about aging, it’s about longevity,” he said.

He called Australia a land of migrants and asked for the recognition

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He recommended government policies for migrants who have also left a legacy and made contributions.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Dr Kalache references his own country to define the demands of longevity.

“Do you remember the song The Girl from Ipanema,” he asked.

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intergenerational activities and gender balance.

In terms of care giving, he said: “If a society is to be sustainable, we cannot just rely on women.

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Audience member Southern Cross University Professor Colleen Cartwright offered another imaginative step.

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They are all included in Maria Venuti’s daily routine and they keep her fired with energy and looking show-biz glamorous even though she has just passed her 75th birthday.

“Just write 75 once, darling,” Maria said during our fun interview. “No need to mention it again after that.”

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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 have made it more a “user-pays” area. The new system on the surface looks difficult to work through. However, if you follow a process and make inquiries, it certainly isn’t insurmountable.

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Once you have followed these steps and are happy, at this stage you might want to check you are across everything financially, and a financial planner would be the place to go.

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Is lack of quality sleep killing you?

SLEEP quality is more important than sleep time.

Sounds like a bold statement but it’s general knowledge that the three main keys to staying in shape are: correct diet, exercise and sleep.

Sleep is often overlooked as a priority in our busy lives and it is that vital to our overall well-being that many of us

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By design, we spend one third of our life in bed – more time than we spend in our car. The environment we sleep in will have a direct impact on our body’s ability to heal and regenerate.

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Secret Mykonos taverna Treat yourself to a Greek dining experience that will rival all others

Ann Rickard

WHAT are the chances?

You discover a tiny taverna on a Greek Island, so hidden it is invisible.

It has no telephone, no electricity, no signage, a no reservations policy.

You have to know someone who knows someone who knows someone else and is willing to tell you all about it.

It is in a remote section of Mykonos, on a desolate hill amid a brown denuded landscape, blocked from sight beneath the bushy umbrella branches of a large tree.

Three of us were determined to experience it after learning of its rustic charm in hushed whispers on a busy beach on the island.

“It’s very small. It opens only for lunch.

They cook enormous pork chops and delicious sword fish and giant baked potatoes on an open fire and the views over the sea are

wonderful but you might have to wait to get in, and if the food runs out, that’s it, they close.”

Such pressure.

But we were unwavering. We found it.

A queue had formed outside. Opening time was 1pm and not a second before.

When the clock struck one, the owner, a large handsome man looked over the top of a wall at the long line of desperate hopefuls outside, pointed at those he deemed first in line and said: “You, you, you and you.”

We were in. And smug.

The small bare tables, the inspiring simplicity of the mouth-watering food, the smell of the open grill fire, the glittering sea views, the haughty discern of the owner, and the strict policy that the baked potato came only with the pork, never with the swordfish, all made for such a vivid experience, I returned to Australia and wrote about it.

I referred cheekily to the wonderful owner as The Potato Nazi. He had

WORTH FINDING: Tables are small and bare and the food mouth-watering.

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refused to give our friend with the swordfish a potato despite our pleading and offers of extra payment.

“No potato with the fish,” he said firmly and there was no question of negotiation.

We had loved it very much and despite the tongue-in-cheek reference to The Potato Nazi, I wrote fondly of it.

In my wildest dreams I could not have imagined someone from regional

Queensland would cut out the article, take it all the way to the remote

part of Mykonos, find the hidden taverna and brandish my story in front of The Potato Nazi.

Really? What were the chances?

He was not pleased when we returned the following year for another magical experience.

With a livid face, he pointed at me. “You,” he thundered, “I don’t let you in.”

Fortunately, after my pleas that the story really had been flattering in its mischief, he conceded and let us in where he produced my small story from a scrapbook and reluctantly said his wife thought I had described him perfectly.

We have returned to the taverna every year

for a decade now on an annual pilgrimage because it is, quite simply, the most glorious Greek Island food experience.

Other writers before and after me have written about this marvellous place - there was even a story in the New York Times, much to our owner’s feigned horror.

The Potato Nazi has a soft heart. His taverna is small and despite the fish/potato policy, he loves to please everyone. and is uncomfortable about the queues.

He even passes free wine in small pink aluminium containers over the wall to the people waiting outside.

I’m not going to tell you the name of the taverna in case you print this out and take it to him.

I really like my annual pilgrimage.

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The mysteries of Laos Land Of A Million Elephants deserves all of its accolades Melissa Findley

THE Mekong River flows through Laos, a South-East Asian country known for its mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe communities and Buddhist monasteries.

The easygoing, waterside capital of Vientiane is the site of That Luang, a shrine allegedly containing the Buddha’s breastbone, the morning market of Talat Sao, and the Patuxai war memorial, a massive monument meaning Victory Gate.

Laos deserves all the accolades it receives.

Adrenaline seekers can lose themselves in underground river caves or whitewater rapids.

Wildlife enthusiasts can trek through pristine forests, still home to rare creatures, and foodies can experiment with the abundance of flavours that is Lao cuisine.

How lucky was I to visit The Land of a Million

Elephants, where I fell head over heels in love with this country. I went to check out elephant conservation and to discover Laos.

Waking up at sunrise, I walk along the upper Mekong, quietly roaming the streets, observing the glowing temples.

The locals are up, going about their daily routine as I saunter to Wat Sisaket, the oldest original temple (built in 1818), and the only one to survive the Thai invasion of 1828. Across the street I get to explore the Haw Pha Kaew temple.

Then I discover the golden-spired stupa, Pha That Luang, the most important national monument in Laos and symbolic of both the monarchy and Buddhism.

Something I find heart-wrenching, but also very moving, is spending time in the COPE Centre, which provides prosthetic limbs for victims of mine explosions and brings attention to the tragic

ADVENTURE: Life on the Mekong River.

after-effects of the Indochina wars.

Less than an hour’s flight to the former royal capital, Luang Prabang, I get closer to celebrating the 20th anniversary of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage status and the arrival of the Elephant Caravan. As soon as I

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arrive, I feel an overwhelming sense of peace, and I allow for a few days to explore the historic architecture, the Buddhist temples and to watch the sunrise procession of 200 Buddhist monks.

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Two islands of Thailand Koh Samui’s twin sister island Koh Phangan is spectacular Phil Hawkes

IT SEEMS everybody’s heard of Koh Samui. It’s a well-known tourist magnet in the Gulf of Thailand, right?

An island with great beaches, food, markets, hotels and resorts? Yes, that’s all true.

But there’s a twin sister island not far from Samui.

Too far to swim, unless you’re an experienced channel swimmer, but just a short ferry ride away. It’s called Koh Phangan (pronounced Ko Par Narn).

And it’s spectacular.

I discovered Phangan about 30 years ago. There was little development then. Backpacker lodges all around the island, some on quite remote beaches, reachable only by longtail boat. Not too accessible in a medical emergency. But it’s funny how, despite this lack of access, the entire world made the annual pilgrimage to the Full Moon Festival on one tiny corner of the island. Do I

remember that event? Not very well.

Phangan has changed.

No longer the exclusive haunt of backpackers, its natural attractions (which are considerable) are now enhanced by a huge range of activities and the full spectrum of accommodation choices right up to five-star level.

We now find ourselves at the stunning Santhiya Resort, a 30-minute ride from the ferry port on the other side of the island, but well worth the bumps.

Here, the general manager is on hand with musicians and staff to welcome guests – a sign of the personal service the hotel is famous for.

Perhaps the most defining feature of Santhiya is the extraordinary attention to detail in the villas as well as the public areas. The owners have their own wood carving and furniture factory, evident in small decorative touches such as individual lampshades, screens and even

IDEAL: A peaceful view from Bo Phut Resort and Spa.

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The outdoor shower and bath in most villas is fun to use in this tropical climate. The resort is particularly conscious of environmental sustainability, and includes extensive use of recycled timber (although one guest complained that a wooden railway sleeper was “too old”)! Other practices include the use

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Santhiya has two dining areas: the main Chantara restaurant with quality Thai and international cuisine; and By the Sea at beach and main pool level, with a bar and more informal menu. This resort makes a trip to Koh Phangan worthwhile.

Back in Koh Samui for a few days, we’ve arrived at sister property Bo Phut Resort. Another member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it’s located on Bo Phut Beach just a short walk from the popular Night Market. If there’s one thing you should experience in Samui apart from all the outdoor sports activities and shopping, this is it.

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Wonders of South Africa

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JOIN Solo Connections when we depart Brisbane on June 19 and travel to South Africa, taking in the wonders of Cape Town, Franschhoek, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg.

Spend 10 nights in five-star deluxe hotels in your own private room with all your meals included at your hotels and specialty restaurants.

You will arrive in and stay in Cape Town for four nights. Visiting Cape Point, Table Mountain, South Africa’s own 12 Apostles, and a dinner at Gold Restaurant are just some of the highlights.

Moving on to Franschhoek, you will spend two nights in the wine farming town and enjoy a unique experience on the Wine Tram.

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The final night will be spent in one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities, Johannesburg. The city is a multi-cultural mixture of tradition and ultra-modern.

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Diverse sights in NT and in Asia Take in views by rail and sail

Rail, sail and fly on a fascinating holiday taking in sights as diverse as Katherine Gorge and Hong Kong’s bustling city centre.

On arrival in Hong Kong, a transfer is provided to the Mira Hotel Hong Kong for a three-night stay, including breakfast.

The package includes a half-day Hong Kong city tour and a Harbour Lights and Seafood Dinner Cruise. When it comes to what Hong Kong is most famous for, often its magnificent harbour and mouth-watering food jockey for position. Here’s an ideal way to combine the two, beginning with a sunset cruise through

Victoria Harbour on board a Chinese tour boat. Soak in the view as you sail through the central and eastern parts of the harbour to the Lei Yue Mun fishing village, an off-the-beaten-track paradise for seafood lovers. After dinner, a cruise back through Victoria Harbour offers panoramic views of both sides of the harbour.

A transfer to the Hong Kong Cruise Terminal paves the way for new adventures with a 12-night cruise to Darwin on Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas.

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Blues fest’s huge line-up

International legend headlines at Broadbeach FAQS

Will I be able to buy alcohol at Blues on Broadbeach?

Only in licensed venues and this alcohol cannot be taken out of the licensed venues Are there any age restrictions?

Some venues may have age restrictions.

Will there be safety and security?

Yes. What accommodation options are available in the Broadbeach area?

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Do i need a ticket to attend Blues on Broadbeach?

No. You do not need a ticket to attend the festival.

Blues on Broadbeach is a free-to-attend event.

Is there anything for kids to do?

Yes, Blues on Broadbeach is a family-friendly music event for all ages but there is also carousel rides for children as well as art and craft markets.

1994, Burdon’s long string of hits includes House of the Rising Sun, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood and We Gotta Get Out of This Place.

In a festival first, fivetime ARIA Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Diesel will headline the Friday night of the festival with a free

full performance in the Jupiters Hotel and Casino Theatre.

The Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival is being held on May 19–22, from 10am–10pm daily at Surf Parade, Broadbeach, on the Gold Coast.

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MUST-SEE: A huge line-up of impressive musical acts is appearing at next month’s Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival.

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2016 marks the 28th anniversary of this world-famous festival, where fortunes are launched and dreams set sail.

Don’t miss four days celebrating everything marine, with the industry’s latest and greatest showcased against the spectacular backdrop of The Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove on Australia’s Gold Coast.

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THE 15th annual Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival is coming up on 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 feature at the Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival.

The free event staged in the streets and in venues across four huge days in the popular Gold Coast hub will also feature Bondi Cigars, Owen Campbell, Blue Shaddy, Nick Barker and the Heartache State, and North Carolina’s blues man Big Daddy Wilson.

These incredible artists join the 2016 headliner – and one of the 100 Greatest Voices of All Time according to Rolling Stone magazine – Eric Burdon and the Animals.

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Tenori tenors on tour Three of the Ten Tenors reunite for showstopper performances IT’S not every day you get the chance to see three former members of The Ten Tenors on stage.

Three-piece ensemble Tenori features the talents of David Kidd, Craig Atkinson and Andrew Pryor, who toured internationally as members of The Ten Tenors.

“Andrew, Craig and I met at the Queensland Conservatorium just over 20 years ago,” said David Kidd.

“It’s wonderful sharing the stage with gents I’ve known and worked with for two decades.”

After some time apart working with Opera Australia, Opera Queensland and many of the country’s finest orchestras, the three former tenors reunited to form Tenori.

Tenori will bring their sense of fun and sophistication to your favourite classics at the Logan Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, April 19.

DETAILS The Ten Tenors Following 16 years of sellout performances across the globe, including more than 2000 of their own headline concerts, The Ten Tenors have cemented their place as Australia’s premier classical-crossover group.

Celebrated for their colourful repertoire, breathtaking arrangements and powerful live performances, The Ten Tenors respectfully tip their hats not only to the great classical composers but to contemporary music’s most popular artists.

“Queensland is the first place we toured with The Ten Tenors,” David said.

“It means the world to us, so we’re calling it our World Tour of Queensland.

“We’re travelling all the way from Cairns to just

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down the road.

“Andrew lives about 10 minutes from the Logan Entertainment Centre.”

With a combined 60 years of international experience in the industry,

Get ready for sensory overload at GLOW PREPARE yourself for an evening of sensory overload at the third annual GLOW at the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct.

GLOW will illuminate your senses with a myriad of light-based installations and activities. This year is a laser water show, illuminated art installations, an open air cinema featuring work by

emerging artists in animation, audio, design, film, games, web and mobile, along with short films from In the Bin and The Gold Coast Film Festival, the popular glow yoga and tai-chi, a mobile gaming unit, extreme virtual reality and star gazing through giant telescopes. The GLOW street food precinct is

also on. New this year is extreme virtual reality, providing a 360-degree fully immersive experience allowing you to hike Mount Everest, swim with the sharks and ride a real roller coaster. Saturday April 30, 5–10pm.

Evandale Lake, Gold Coast Cultural Precinct, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall. Free event.

Tenori knows how to put on a dynamic, uplifting and hugely entertaining show.

From the soaring heights of Puccini to the glitz and swagger of Elvis

or Buble, they do it all and leave you wanting more.

Tenori is performing as part of Merry Melodies, a monthly series hosted by the Logan Entertainment Centre.

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Purchase tickets for Tenori or learn about other Merry Melodies shows at www.loganentertainment centre.com.au or phone the LEC box office on 3412 5626.

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Like daughter, like her mother

KEEPING up with a daughter such as personal trainer and TV personality Michelle Bridges would indeed require a certain level of fitness.

But Maureen Partridge – who gives herself the number of “very, very, late 60s” is doing that with her own brand anti-ageing diet. It’s a change from how she was eating in her “early 60s” when a diagnosis of early osteoporosis prompted a diet rethink.

“So many people think they’re getting enough calcium, but I’ve recently discovered that the

Bones matter to Maureen MAUREEN’S meal plan includes hearty yet healthy home-cooked recipes that use Pauls PhysiCAL milk for added calcium.

Maureen’s favourites include home-baked fresh raspberry custard served with sliced nectarines, a average intake of calcium in women is 25-40% lower than recommended,” she said. Following in her daughter’s very active

long-standing Bridges family favourite, and zucchini, corn and chickpea fritters with fresh salsa.

To download the full seven-day Bone Health Boosting Meal and Exercise Plan by Maureen Partridge, visit the Pauls website at www.pauls.com.au. footsteps, Maureen goes to the gym a few times per week to pump iron, do a circuit and some aerobics.

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Corn and zucchini fritters with avocado salsa SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS Fritters: 3⁄4 cup drained canned chickpeas; 1 zucchini, grated; 1⁄2 cup drained canned corn kernels; 1⁄2 cup packed coriander leaves, finely chopped, extra, to serve; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1

tsp ground cumin; 1⁄3 cup, plus 1 tbs low fat milk; 1 egg; 3⁄4 cup self-raising flour; 1⁄4 tsp salt; olive oil spray; sour light cream, to serve. Salsa: 1 tomato, diced; 1 avocado, diced; 1⁄4 small red onion, diced; 1 small red chilli, seeded, and finely chopped; 2 tsp lime juice.

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SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS Salmon: 2 x 150g salmon fillets, pin boned, skin on; 1⁄4 teaspoon salt; Olive oil spray.

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The myths of ageing busted

Stereotypes can lead to negative perceptions about our ageing MYTHS of ageing are associated with general perceptions about being old, such as older people being in poor health, ill, or disabled; having a lack of mental sharpness, senile; being sad, depressed, lonely, grouchy; sexless, boring, all the same; lacking vitality and vigour and in inevitable decline; being unable to learn or change and being unproductive.

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increasing numbers of older people pursuing university studies while others attend informal classes through the University of the Third Age Many seniors learn new things to allow them to take part in activities and leisure interests.

Myth: Memory loss and senility comes with age.

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While your risk of dementia does increase, it affects only about 5% of older people.

Myth: Older people are more likely to be victims of criminal assault and robbery.

Reality: People aged 65 and over are less likely to be victims of crime than other adults.

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make a significant contribution to the economy: They spend $895 million on domestic travel annually.

They donate generously to charity.

In the 1999-2000 tax year, over 65s accounted for 22% of total donations while earning only 7% of the population’s income.

Their unpaid work as carers and volunteers is valued at almost $39 billion per year.

Myth: All old people are unwell.

Reality: The majority of older people are healthy and active, particularly those under 80 years old.

In 2003 only 5% of people aged 60 and older were in hospitals or aged care homes.

Myth: Older people are unable to learn or change.

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(4) 12 Which animal is also called spiny anteater? (7) 13 Which song (“A Boy Named __”) was a hit for Johnny Cash in 1969? (3) 14 Used by horse riders, what is a quirt? (4) 16 What are seed-bearing heads of a cereal plant? (4) 18 What South American plant has long been cultivated in Peru for its edible tubers? (3) 20 Which 1978 horror film was a spoof of Jaws? (7) 21 The maple and sycamore belong to which genus?

(4) 24 What item did inventor King Camp Gillette make safe? (5) 25 Montevideo is the capital of which country? (7) 26 What type of ticket is valid for an outward journey only? (6) 27 What is a piece of gummed paper for fixing a postage stamp in an album? (5)

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