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Feature: Technology................................................Page 4 What’s On................................................................Page 12 Travel...............................................................Pages 15–20 Wellbeing .......................................................Pages 21–24 Live & Let’s Save ...................................................Page 33 Puzzles ....................................................................Page 35

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Blast off into the joys of technology GREETINGS friends.

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

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

Yet, despite the prevalence of modern technology the mention of robots, rockets, apps and Apple can sometimes provoke a nervous response something like: ‘Stop the world, I want to get off’.

Neverthless, a read of our interview with Dr Karl on page 4 including a factbox of life-enhancing

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inventions, may well prompt a change of attitude and a moment of gratitude.

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

Thank goodness for that!

On our Online page (p9), you will also find a

list of apps that could well reduce some daily pain or at least anxiety.

For instance, once you have the Find My Car app, you can totally forget the scary ‘my car has been stolen’ moment and confidently locate its precise spot in the shopping centre carpark, or how about the app that guides you to your the keys, you know the ones you just put down, but can’t quite remember where. These wonderful applications are available on your mobile phone, and yes, there is an app to find your phone!

Warm congratulations to the newly crowned Mrs Earth Australia, Suzi Dent. I like everything about the competition she has entered which is judged on poise, inner beauty, confidence and sincerity, her charity work (Soles4Souls) and attitude to life. Journalist Yvonne Gardiner reports that one of the issues this dynamic mum of one

is passionate about concerns raising the profile of women older than 50.

“I am an age-fearlessly person and I don’t see age as being a barrier to anything,” she said.

“I hope that what I’m doing, by getting well outside of my comfort zone, will empower other women to feel good about their ageing selves and find a new lease on life.

“In my opinion, this societal obsession with not having wrinkles but having skin that looks like a 12-year-old girl’s must stop.” (story p.7).

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

I trust you enjoy the read and checkout the book giveaway on p4.

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Times, they are a changing Suni Golightly

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

A hundred years ago, the only screen the average Aussie was likely to see was at the local cinema. These days, many of us hold screens in our hands, with access to almost unlimited information and entertainment. Times sure are a changing.

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

“There are some innovations that have had huge implications such as clean drinking water, and medical innovations such as anaesthetics, antibiotics and vaccinations,” Dr Kruszelnicki says.

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

Many people in younger generations see

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1917 vs 2017 1917: Kitchen technologies were basic.

Refrigeration for home use was still a way off; most homes had iceboxes. Washing was done by hand, toasters and kettles were non-existent, and stoves were fire fuelled.

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

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

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

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

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

2017: Dr Kruszelnicki says the cutting edge today is CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, which enables us to reprogram life as we know it (you’re all online, dear readers, so you can Google it).

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

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

■ 15% accessed government services, and health and medical information online.

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“Hearing aids too have become vitally important.

“For many people, especially seniors, inventions such as

glasses or hearing aids are not just important because of the physical implications.

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

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

Perhaps the technological advancement that has had the biggest impact – certainly it has garnered the most attention – is the invention and advancement of the internet and communication technologies.

“Those little devices have changed everything,” Dr Karl said.

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Dance fan is keen to tango Yvonne Gardiner

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AT 77 years of age, Gold Coast retiree Laurel Breunis is on the hunt for a tango class.

Dancing has played a big role in her life but she’s never had a chance to learn the tango, a style of dance that originated in South America.

“I want to learn that dance – I’ve never done ballroom,” Laurel said.

“The music that goes with dancing is so good for your soul.”

Laurel was 10 and living in Sydney when her Mum first took her to ballet.

“I just loved it and lived in the ballet studio,” she said.

Later in the mid-1950s, when she worked, she spent lunch hours at lessons with the Sydney Dance Studio and performed in the town hall in that city.

“I was 33 when I went to an audition for the Foundation City Ballet

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Company in Parramatta,” she said.

“I just went to keep the other girls company.”

To Laurel’s surprise, she was accepted.

“I went into the company for a while,” she said.

“They went on the road but I couldn’t do that – I had a family.”

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Nevertheless the Fred Astaire fan kept up her connection with dance.

“On Tuesday nights I did a ballet class and on Thursday nights I did a local tap class,” she said.

“I had my last ballet class when I was 62.

“Dancing has given me confidence and it certainly gives you good posture.

“I go to yoga now and again and still do a dance class at home.”

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Mrs Earth an ‘eco’ pageant

CENTRE STAGE: Gold Coast dynamo Suzi Dent crowned Mrs Earth Australia.

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SELF-CONFESSED tomboy and professional hair and make-up artist Suzi Dent competed in her first beauty pageant this month at the age of 54.

Swapping her shorts and sneakers for a frock and high heels, and moving from being behind the scenes to front and centre stage, she sought and won the title of Mrs Earth Australia.

In taking to the catwalk, she hoped to empower other women to feel good about their ageing selves and find a new lease on life.

Mrs Earth Australia promotes the Australian charity Soles4Souls Australia which collects and redistributes new or “gently worn” shoes for disadvantaged people in this country and overseas.

Suzi created a nationwide campaign with the help of Bartercard Australia that saw donation points

established in all states and territories.

The Elanora resident travelled from the Gold Coast to Melbourne to compete in the Mrs Earth Australia 2017 finale on March 4.

Now Suzi will be in the line up for the world titles in Las Vegas in June.

Suzi has also become the official Soles4Souls ambassador and plans to establish second-hand shoe collections in schools across Australia.

“It will teach kids about charity and ecoawareness; how they can help less fortunate people while keeping their lightly worn footwear out of landfill where it takes years to break down,” she said.

“In turn, I hope they will educate their parents and spread the eco-awareness message.”

The dynamic mum of one also wants to raise the profile of women older than 50.

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Talk ‘n’ thoughts Hurdles, highjumps and solutions

Grandparent’s legal rights IN LIGHT of the recent attempted drowning of one boy and the drowning of his brother by their mother soon after release from jail, Community Legal Centres has made a call for increased funding for seniors legal services to be expanded throughout Queensland.

■ Suncoast Community Legal Service solicitor and Queensland Law Society’s Elder Law Committee chair Kirsty Mackie said in recent times, grandparents had been forced to take on a larger role in their grandchildren’s lives due to working parents and increasing costs of childcare.

Ms Mackie said grandparents were also being relied upon by the

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Department of Child Safety as alternatives to parents who had substance abuse issues, were in prison or who were experiencing domestic violence.

Without a formal parenting order in place, they can’t obtain financial family assistance, access Medicare, open a school banking account, obtain a passport or even be authorised to apply for a birth certificate.

“Part of the problem is the growing issue of drug use in regional

Queensland, in particular ice, which causes parents to completely disengage from all activities including being a fit and proper parent to their children,” Ms Mackie said.

“Sometimes parents are in prison or ‘disappear’ due to drug-taking binges and don’t participate in mediation or consent to formal parenting orders.

“The grandparents are left with no option than filing a contested application in the Federal Circuit Court for parenting orders.

“This is complex, time consuming and can take up to 18 months to finalise as the parents often engage in the court process and then disengage which causes multiple adjournments of

the court process.”

Ms Mackie said it was not uncommon for DVOs between grandparents and their own children when grandchildren were involved.

their children be returned to them,” she said.

“Parents often become violent when under the influence of drugs and alcohol and grandparents are exposed to family

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Unfortunately, only half of the people who contact one of our community legal centres are able to get the help they need.

The remaining 50% are turned away because we just don’t have the resources we need to provide help for everyone who qualifies.

“In some instances, parents turn up to there grandparents’ home, leave the children and often don’t return for several months and, when they do, they demand that

violence when they try to step in and protect their grandchildren from their own parents.

“Unfortunately, only half of the people who contact one of our community

legal centres are able to get the help they need,” she said.

“The remaining 50% are turned away because we just don’t have the resources we need to provide help for everyone who qualifies.

“In July this year, the Commonwealth Government will cut almost 30% of funding to community legal centres across Australia.

“Community Legal Centres Queensland is calling on Malcolm Turnbull and George Brandis to reverse this decision to ensure grandparents get the legal help they need and the protection they deserve.”

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Experts tackle human rights and aged care of the Health Law and Ageing Research Unit at Monash University Professor Joseph Ibrahim will give a presentation on dignity and risk.

“My presentation is about supporting people to choose the activities they enjoy, even though it may lead to injury or even death,” he said.

“I explore why we doctors, nurses and family are so cautious and want to ‘wrap older people in cotton wool’ to keep them safe. This means a person has the right to choose to walk alone, even if it means they fall. Or to eat solid foods, even if it means choking to death.”

Prof Ibrahim says improvements in dealing with ageing have been made in recent years, especially in pain management, palliative care and reducing use of restraint.

With the theme Shifting Client Control, the conference will take place on March 23&24 at Crowne Plaza, Surfers Paradise.

The advocacy is offering a limited number of subsidised places for $250 per person to people with a disability, older people and carers.

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1. THE Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club presents Emma Pask and Trio.

Emma was first discovered by Australian jazz musician James Morrison. At 7.30pm, Paradise Showroom, The Arts Centre, Gold Coast.

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2. THE Gold Coast International Boat Show & Marine Expo is a family friendly event for boat lovers and enthusiasts attracting hundreds of major marine brands and exhibitors. 9am–4pm, Friday to Sunday. Cost adults $15, children under 12 free.

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5. GOLD Coast Fishing Fanatics and the City of Gold Coast are hosting a day of family fun at South and West Lake, Robina at 6am. The day aims to remove tilapia and other introduced fish (goldfish, koi and European carp) while raising awareness of further issues affecting water quality. For info: phone 1300 465 326.

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Singing back to happiness

By Yvonne Gardiner

ANY audience at this Julie Paris tribute show, Walking Back to Happiness, won’t have any problem “singing along”.

They should be very familiar with the hit songs of the swinging ’60s of Helen Shapiro, Sandie Shaw and Petula Clark.

The era appeals to Julie because, like many other Baby Boomers, it’s the decade in which she “grew up” partly through the music.

“The ’60s for me was a decade when the music gave me solace. I left home at 15, had to fend for myself, and music was my escape, literally. It still evokes that type of feeling for me,” she said.

“I have been singing Helen Shapiro songs all my life; she’s just one year older than me and I

loved her in the early ’60s.

“I actually appeared on the first ever New Faces in Melbourne in February 1964 – I was still 15 years old – with one of Helen’s songs and got rave reviews from the judges.

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Julie wanted to keep the focus of the show on UK singers from the ’60s.

“I needed to include other artists as support acts, and also a two-hour show covering just one artist might be a bit much.

Many of the other singers of the era – Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield – had soprano voices, but Helen’s suits me down to the ground.

“Helen Shapiro material suits my voice because she was known as ‘foghorn’ with her low, powerful voice and I have a somewhat similar voice.

“Many of the other singers of the era – Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield – had soprano voices, but Helen’s suits me down to

“Petula’s and Sandie’s songs are songs that suit my voice, albeit that they both had slightly higher registers than me.

“And Sandie Shaw is almost never covered in tribute shows so she will be a novelty.

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The show will be launched on May 10, complete with three backing singers, three musicians and compere.

Julie said the audience would be taking a “trip down memory lane”and the artists would be the age of the audience.

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10 Ann Rickard

ADELAIDE has shrugged off its “second cousin” mantle and put on its party hat – and autumn is the perfect time to see it at play.

■ FESTIVALS Locals call it Mad March due to the exceptional number of events throughout the month. Just as Adelaide has said goodbye to the Australian Women’s Open Golf, it says hello to WOMAD, Adelaide Fringe, Clipsal 500 (street circuit car race), the Adelaide Cup, Adelaide Festival of Arts, Adelaide Writer’s Week ■ FOOD Never has a city so fervently embraced food culture over the past few years. Every international cuisine flourishes: in Lic No TAG 1446

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It doesn’t get any more recognised than that.

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

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A cruise fit for a Queen Ann takes an extravagant trip of a lifetime aboard the QM2 Ann Rickard

SHE caused quite the stir when she sailed into Sydney Harbour a decade ago, almost bringing the city to a standstill as is only fitting for royalty.

Her visit last month was a more low-key affair as Queen Mary 2 sailed into the beautiful harbour in the dawn light, gliding past her sister Queen Elizabeth anchored near Taronga Zoo. Cunard’s two most famous liners spent a day and evening in Sydney creating an historic event, with QM2 looking more splendid than ever after a $160 million remastering.

We were on board QM2 to experience her expensive new look, along with about 2000 others, and no-one was holding back in their enthusiasm for the magnificent ship with its under-stated British elegance. The Englishness was most evident at afternoon tea where a harpist played as hundreds of pinkie fingers were raised over china

cups, and white-gloved waiters proffered silver trays of cucumber sandwiches and scones with jam and cream.

While the ship is most definitely the Queen, food and wine are king on board. The Verandah Grill – a new speciality restaurant harking back to the refined atmosphere of Cunard’s original Verandah Grills reserved for First Class passengers – is now available to all passengers (for extra cost). Contemporary French cuisine (slipper lobster, magret duck, prune and Armagnac tart, in our case) is served in grand tradition by discreet waiters who, after multi-courses, will wheel trolleys of dainty petit fours and dazzling liqueurs to your table.

In the Carinthia Lounge, a place of relaxed glamour with curved lounges and dining chairs and tables, we took morning coffee although light breakfast and lunch dishes were served. It is here you must ponder the

QUEEN MARY 2: Leaving a regal wake as she slips across the oceans.

collection of 46 different vintage ports dating back to 1840.

The Queens and Princess Grills, both with a la carte offerings and sophisticated service, work well, but the buffet in the Kings Court must be the most popular for breakfast and lunch and while it is, yes, a buffet, it didn’t seem as frantic as others we’ve experienced.

The English influence of patient queueing perhaps? You’ll feel regal yourself as you enter the grand lobby, and definitely when you make a grand

entrance down the steps of the curved staircase in the two-tiered Britannia Restaurant with its coloured-glass ceiling.

We particularly loved the Smokehouse restaurant (cost involved) with its classic American dishes – best ribs and blackened salmon we’ve had. QM2 can boast (if she was so inclined, she isn’t) to have a number of ‘world firsts’ at sea. The library certainly qualifies with 8000 books. The wine cellar has the world’s biggest-at-sea collection with 450 fine wines

including a $4500 bottle of California Screaming Eagle, which you can have by the glass thanks to a new Coravin wine pouring system, which uses a fine needle to extract from a bottle without unsealing the cork. After food comes pleasure – and it is plentiful at the Canyon Ranch spa on two fragrant levels, the biggest and most luxe we’ve seen at sea (that’s our boast) with a range of treatments fit for royalty (you).

New carpet laid during the remastering – six football pitches of it – adds to the elegance, and hectares of teak decks around the ship are home to rows of timber deck chairs lined like military soldiers and facing the sea. Terribly British.

If you can get past the wickedly seductive Godiva shop with its sinful chocolates, you’ll make it into some of the world’s big brand-name outlets including Michael Kors, luxury bags, shoes, accessories. Fifty new staterooms have been added, with the new Britannia Club Balcony staterooms paying tribute to the original QM iconic

art deco heritage.

A number of new single staterooms have been included to meet the increasing demands of lone travellers. There are quirks on board too: kennels for four-legged guests.

QM2 is the only cruise liner in the world to offer dedicated kennels, and the pampered pooches even have a lamp post and a fire hydrant to enhance their walking experience on reserved decks during transatlantic cruises. Everything you expect from a cruise liner is available, but without the brash or the obvious: a casino, swimming pools, card, bingo and trivia games, dance classes, deck games, fitness classes, afternoon melodies.

And a bonus for the single ladies – nine professional dance partners who will lead you around the ballroom while an orchestra plays.

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

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Time for fabulous fun in Fiji SO YOU want a holiday somewhere special but you don’t want to be on the go once you get there.

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

Fiji’s first 5-star resort may be just what you’re looking for. Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort on the Coral Coast combines traditional hospitality with the modern facilities and conveniences of a world-class resort.

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

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

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

South Pacific techniques).

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

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

Not only do they deliver champagne or your drink of choice and canapés about 5pm to your room daily, they also are available to unpack and iron your clothing, recommend tours and activities, and make restaurant reservations.

4. Meimei Nanny Service gives parents and grandparents peace of mind while their children, aged six months to 12 years, are entertained with a host of fun and educational indoor and outdoor activities under

Sula is one of the smiling staff.

the smiling eyes of their Fijian nannies. They learn more about the Fijian culture and hospitality through games, arts and crafts, and simple language lessons. The children can also meet new friends through the Kids’ Club and teens’ programs.

5. Stroll more than 16ha of grounds and meandering paths past tranquil water courses and thatched-roof bures as well as traditionally decorated, plush hotel complex to the blissful lagoon area that is ideal for snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming and lying under beach umbrellas.

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

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Sunset from the Sundowner Bar.

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

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

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

10. Stare out through panorama windows over

the sprawling grounds of the resort to the turquoise waters of the lagoon, without a care in the world, as you sip sunset drinks at the Kalokalo Bar above Bebe Spa Sanctuary. *The writer was a guest of Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.

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Jump in a Speedvegas seat THERE are so many ways to get your thrills in the gambling capital of Las Vegas, it hardly seems unusual to hop into a $400,000 Ferrari and drive like you are on a speedway.

However, you will find your heart in your mouth quicker than you can say go when your supercar heads into the straight at the $30 million Speedvegas exotic and muscle-car racing experience. The 2.4-kilometre purpose-designed track almost guarantees an adventure experience whether you are the driver or the passenger. It’s full of Formula One style fast-paced curves, gut-wrenching corners and stamp-on-the-brakes slow down zones.

Speedvegas has some of the world’s most sought-after exotic and muscle supercars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, Ford Shelby and Corvette.

When I asked my petrol head friends for advice on which car to drive, the Facebook debate raged for days. Apparently, some people think about this a lot more than I do.

EAT, DRINK AND BE KERRY KERRY HEANEY Although each make had its fans, the overwhelming advice was that nothing was in the same league as the Ferrari 458 Italia. I especially liked the comment that "Nissan has all the numbers, and you can't fault its performance, but have a look at the Japanese plastic dash and keep walking."

Traditionalists would certainly choose the red Ferrari, but I was told the yellow Ferrari was the loudest and the green, AKA Jungle Fever, the fastest. I ended up selecting a jelly bean green Ferrari with slick black leather upholstery.

Knowing my driving style, my dear brother suggested a professional driver should take the wheel but to be sure to pack a spare pair of underpants for what he thought would be the natural conclusion of the ride.

REV IT UP: Kerry drives laps in a $400,000 Ferrari around a purpose-built track.

Having always been the stubborn one in the family, I decided to drive the first two laps myself and then ask someone who drives for a living to take over.

The first circuits were an amazing experience with me driving faster than I thought possible, cleverly guided by the pro at my elbow. It seemed like I was going faster than air.

When I swapped seats for the passenger side, it took about two seconds

for my stomach and heart to become more intimately connected.

When he asked if I wanted another round, I replied weakly gasping for breath, that I was fine to finish now thanks. Although you must be over 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence from your country of origin, there’s no prior experience needed to hop into one of these exotic cars. After a safety and track briefing, it’s time to

step out trackside and pick a vehicle and drive.

You’ll find Speedvegas on South Las Vegas Blde, about a 30-minute car ride from The Strip. Expect to pay $395 US for five laps or $474 US for seven laps to drive a 458 Ferrari Italia.

While slot machines and gambling tables will tempt you from the moment you arrive at the airport, there’s just as much excitement to be

found in other areas of Las Vegas. This is definitely a town where you should leave reality behind, but pack a sense of adventure along with a healthy dose of self-preservation to explore its wondrous sights.

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

At 95, Iris is a jet-setting celebrity known for her individual style and joyful flair. Featured in cutting-edge style campaigns for Macy’s, MAC, Kate Spade,

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Over the course of Transatlantic Fashion Week, Iris will be presenting a Q&A session and will introduce a showing of ‘Iris’, a documentary featuring fashion, creativity and her soaring free spirit.

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

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

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By Yvonne Gardiner

A FREE one-day workshop for carers who are looking after a loved one with a terminal or life-limiting chronic illness at home, is being offered at the Hopewell Centre, Arundel, with a choice of dates.

The aim of the workshop is to provide support, education, information and skills so that carers can help their loved ones to remain at home longer.

Qualified registered nurses, trainers and professional counsellors are among the speakers.

Hopewell founder Deirdre Hanna said the centre provided hospice and outreach services, the Living Well centre for people with long-term chronic illness, Paradise Kids support, education and training programs.

The aim of the workshop is to provide support, education, information and skills.

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“We started 23 years ago. My husband, Reverend Doctor Ian Mavor and I started it,” Deirdre said.

“He died two years ago in the hospice that he founded and ran Lifeline for many years. It’s a big loss.”

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The workshops aim to teach “inner life skills” and help the carers stay strong.

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having someone at home with a terminal illness,” Deirdre said.

“Not only do the carers have to look after their

loved ones, it’s the stress.

“I’ve done the mindfulness meditation course and I teach that as well.”

Loved ones can be cared for in the Living Well Day Respite Centre during the workshop.

Workshops will be held on June 12, August 28 and November 13, from 9.30am–3.30pm at The Hopewell Centre, 88 Allied Dr, Arundel.

To book, phone respite manager, Julie Howe on 5574 6853 or 0422 191 146.

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Melanoma march funds vital research Yvonne Gardiner

JENNIFER Thulborn was aged 30 and pregnant with her second daughter when she discovered a black mole in the middle of her shoulder blades.

That was the start of a 23-year battle against melanoma.

“When my daughter was 12 weeks old, a female doctor said, ‘get it off straight away, it looks like a melanoma’.

“I had 100 stitches in my back from a tiny mole.

I had like a shark bite in my back.

“The cancer went to 1.5mm deep. I went and saw an oncologist and he said, ‘live your life as normal’.

“At 47, I’d just got back from my honeymoon – my second marriage – and I was getting spots in front of my eyes. I was feeling a bit giddy sometimes and started to get

headaches.”

On this occasion, Jenny was treated for migraine and sent for a CT scan to rule out anything more serious.

“I got a call from the doctor and she said, ‘you need to come back straight away and see me, and you need to call your husband to come too’,” Jenny said.

“We’ve found something in your brain.

We don’t know what it is but we have to get you to hospital.

“I had a 39mm brain tumour. Had it been left a week more, I could have been dead ... and life just changed.

“I had brain surgery to remove the tumour, and had a tumour in my lung also.

“I had another two brain tumours. I’ve had eight brain tumours altogether and three brain surgeries.”

Side effects from the drugs Jenny was taking were harsh, including the impairment of cognitive skills and pneumonitis in the lungs. The 53-year-old has been unable to work for the past six years.

On March 26, she’ll be lining up to walk in the Melanoma March Coolangatta, a fun community event where participants can walk or march along a short course to raise awareness about melanoma and funds for life-changing research.

“I started the first walk with my husband Tony Van De Wakker, which would’ve been four years ago,” Jenny said.

“The first one was held at Seagulls Club. The club takes registrations on the day and they donate money.

“We’re now stepping back from hosting but still helping out.

Melanoma survivor Jenny Thulborn with her pet, Noah, spreads awareness about prevention and research.

“I go in the walk, and I’m still involved in spreading the word about melanoma prevention and research.

“My whole life in the last six years has been involved with fundraising for the Melanoma Institute to help with research.”

At the moment, Jenny is

showing no signs of melanoma.

“I’m grateful I’m still here to see milestones of my four children,” she says.

“New treatments and drug trials – thanks to important fundraising such as March for Melanoma – are prolonging many lives and

getting us closer to finding a cure."

SE Queensland has one of the highest rates of melanoma diagnosis in the country.

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Technology aids eye care

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dale Rolfe said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If something unexpected is detected, a course of action and treatment can be recommended.

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

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

During examinations, a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some hearing clinics: ■ Encourage clinicians to sell more expensive hearing aids by setting sales targets and other performance measures ■ Pay clinicians commissions and other incentives for selling hearing aids have arrangements that favour certain brands or types of hearing aids

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

DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT

If you need a hearing aid, here are some suggestions to help you make the right choice: ■ Ask the clinician to explain your audiogram so that you understand your hearing loss.

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

RESEARCH OPTIONS: Choose the right hearing aid for you.

■ Ask the clinician about the different features of ■ Are owned by unless you are satisfied the hearing aid. While companies that that you need it and be sure some hearing aids may manufacture hearing aids. to ask lots of questions. have more features or These factors could functions than others, you influence the price, type, may not need or want BEFORE YOUR and brand of hearing aid them. that is recommended to APPOINTMENT ■ If a clinician you.

Before visiting a hearing recommends a hearing Don’t feel pressured clinic, you should discuss aid, ask why. If you don’t into purchasing a more your hearing concerns with understand, ask the expensive hearing aid your doctor to make sure clinician to repeat or

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

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

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

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

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

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

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

■ Shop around for the best deal, and choose what’s right for you.

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

■ Keep all the paperwork.

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

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

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

SPEAK UP IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG

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

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

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

Under new legislation effective from February 27, recipients of package have more choice and flexibility as to how their care is delivered.

With nutritional meals forming an important part of living a healthy and independent lifestyle at home, an option within the package is the ability to allocate funds to meal delivery services.

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

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an approved meal supplier for the package (both CDC and NDIS) and is an ideal solution for clients who would benefit from nutritious and home style cooked meals to maintain their independent lifestyle.

“We are seeing an increasing number of CDC and NDIS package recipients requesting their Care Providers to organise health accredited, home delivered meals as part of their package,”

Tender Loving Cuisine CEO Jack Barker said.

“There is often confusion regarding home delivered meals being available within a package, as ‘food’ is technically not covered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

of pets during times of crisis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“So we were able to progress our service through this grant to ensure that the behaviour and training needs of pets in our community project are supported, as is the rehoming and respite care process.” Her passion and generosity is exceptional, and so is her determination to make the program sustainable.

Each client’s program is tailored to the needs of the pet and their owner.

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

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

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The deadline for the April issue is March 29.

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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.

Phone the facilitator, Lyn on 0448 206 856 or Joan on 0413 178 073 for venue location and more information.

information, emotional and social support to help develop skills with the grieving process. The groups are small and are provided in a secure confidential environment.

All enquires welcome, phone 5552 2222.

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 information, phone Betty on 5580 7034.

NEW TEAM: Burleigh Palm Beach VIEW club committee for 2017 is ready for another big year.

GOLD COAST EMBROIDERERS INC

OUR friendly, not-for-profit group, promotes the art of embroidery and other associated crafts using needle and thread. We meet weekly on Wednesday from 12.30–3.30pm at the Community Centre,

2439 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach. Phone Elaine on 5572 1051.

CHRONIC FATIGUE SUPPORT GROUP

FIBROMYALGIA, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group meets on the first Friday of every month at 10.30am (NSW time) at the HACC Community

Centre, cnr Heffron St and Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South. All welcome. Phone Bronwyn on 5593 9319.

END OF LIFE CHOICES

VOLUNTARY euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. For

more information phone Elaine on 5580 8215.

GRIEF AND LOSS PROGRAM

RUN by Bluecare and is a free service to the Gold Coast Community. It’s an eight-week program that is now available in Coomera, Arundel and Elanora. The program provides

COOLANGATTA SENIOR CITIZENS

FOR 50 and over seniors we welcome all Gold Coast and Tweed area residents and visitors.

The centre has a large range of activities including, bingo, dancing, free computer lessons, card games, choir group, indoor bowls, craft, light exercises, line dancing,

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mah jong, qigong, rock and roll, snooker and eight ball, social table tennis, tai chi, yoga, guitar and ukulele lessons, bus trips, free monthly concerts, hairdresser and free Wii. Our next free monthly concert will be Monday, March 27 at 1pm (Qld time) and will feature international artist, accordionist, pianist and vocalist Milton Q. Details, events brochure and concert bookings, phone 5536 4050 or visit the centre at 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.

CALDERA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB

IT’S our fourth birthday this month and we will be celebrating. The club has brought four years of entertainment to a vast range of audiences and given entertainers both professional and novices a chance to perform on stage with a brilliant backing band Sandfire.

South Tweed Sports Club comes alive with country music and dancers on the second Sunday of each month which makes this month, April 9.

Bring along threechorded charts forthe band if you’d like to have a sing. Phone Gail on 0419 282 471.

U3A QUEENSLAND

U3A members and guests are welcome to come along to the U3A Qld Network Conference at Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Brett St, Tweed Heads and hosted by U3A Twin Towns on May 18–19. The conference keynote speaker will be Mark Peters, CEO of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The motto for the conference is Live, Laugh, Learn, without boundaries and will include a host of fascinating speakers at the two day conference.

For more information, phone 5534 7333 or 0405 445 164 or register at u3aqldconference.org/ registration.php.

GOLD COAST AND HINTERLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM

LOOKING for something to do on a Sunday now that the hot summer weather has eased? Why not take the opportunity to visit your local museum, situated at 8 Elliott St, Surfers Paradise, open every Sunday from 10am–3pm and its beautiful grounds and many buildings contain items depicting the early history of the Gold Coast from the cable station equipment, a wonderful collection of photographs,

farm equipment, Aboriginal artefacts and memorabilia from yesteryear to name a few.

Volunteers are on hand to answer questions or have a chat over a cup of tea.

Entry is by donation. The museum is also open by arrangement for schools and community groups.

For more information, phone Colleen on 5529 1962 or find us on Facebook.

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THE Floral Art Society of Queensland would like to congratulate members Margaret Ferris and Daphne Muhling on their recent awards received at the Queensland Council of Garden Clubs awards presentation. Margaret won the award for “Most Contribution to the Community” and Daphne received a Certificate of Recognition for the “Most Contribution to the Club”.

Congratulations to these two very deserving winners. The next meeting of the Floral Art Society of Queensland will be Monday, March 27 at 9.30am at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha. Meetings include a floral design demonstration or workshop as well as CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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The late Allison Baden-Clay’s father, Geoff Dickie, recently filed a formal application to the Queensland Supreme Court seeking a declaration his son-in-law Gerard Baden-Clay not be entitled to receive any financial benefit from her death.

In April 2012 the disappearance of Allison Baden-Clay rocked the sleepy Brisbane suburb of Brookfield in Queensland. Allison’s body was found on a creek bank under Kholo Bridge Crossing at Anstead in Brisbane’s west, 10 days after she disappeared. She was reported missing by her husband and the police investigation followed.

Gerard Baden-Clay was the prime suspect in her disappearance and was subsequently charged with her murder in June 2012.

In July 2014, Gerard Baden-Clay was found guilty of murdering his wife and given a life sentence for his crime in the Queensland Supreme Court after a defended jury trial. In December 2015, Baden-Clay’s lawyers successfully argued that he unintentionally killed his wife during an argument and the murder conviction was downgraded to manslaughter by the Queensland Court of Appeal, much to the dismay of the wife’s family, and the nation. The Queensland Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) appealed against the decision of the Court of Appeal to the High Court and the murder conviction was ultimately reinstated by the High Court in August last year, giving the family a sense of finality to their protracted suffering.

Justice appeared to have been done.

Prior to the murder, Mr and Mrs Baden-Clay prepared wills early on in their relationship appointing each other as sole executor and beneficiary. Baden-Clay was appointed the sole executor and beneficiary of his late wife’s 1997 will. After Baden-Clay’s murder charge the Supreme Court gave Allison’s father temporary control of her estate which included her life insurance policies. If Baden-Clay was acquitted of her murder then he would resume his role as executor of her estate. His conviction means her parents can seek a permanent order granting them control of her estate. Allison’s estate is said to consist of two life insurance policies amounting to almost $800,000, which was ordered to be held in trust by the court pending the outcome of Baden-Clay’s trial. There is a further superannuation account amounting to approximately $236,000.

The decision by the High Court confirming the murder conviction essentially disqualifies Baden-Clay from acting as the executor of his late wife’s will, as well as receiving any financial payment from her estate as a beneficiary. This is what is referred to as the ‘forfeiture rule’. It is an established principle of law in Australia that any “person who is criminally responsible for the death of another forfeits their right to take property to which they would otherwise be entitled upon the death of another person for whose death they are responsible”. In essence, if a person is convicted of the murder (or manslaughter) of another person then they cannot legally inherit from that person’s estate. The rule of law being that no man can benefit from his own crime. The act of doing so is considered ‘disentitling conduct’, being conduct that permanently disqualifies a person from benefiting from the estate of another.

The person is also excluded from benefiting from assets which don’t necessarily form part of the estate i.e. as a result of joint tenancy and payment of life insurance or superannuation proceeds.

Queensland does not have specific legislation dealing with this and follows the common law which is in line with the above statement. New South Wales has legislation covering this issue which is designed to give the Supreme Court discretion to allow some offenders access to the estate in certain circumstances (Forfeiture Act 1995). For example where a victim of long term domestic violence snaps and kills a person, they may be able to apply for forfeiture modification orders within 12 months of the death (or later with leave). Recent amendments also allow people who are acquitted on the grounds of mental illness to apply.

Another form of disentitling conduct which relates to, but is distinguishable from, the above is assistance in a suicide. The concept of assisted suicide, or euthanasia, is controversial at best.

Take for example a daughter assisting her father in ending his life after a painfully drawn out illness. Such an act might attract a conviction of manslaughter, or perhaps murder, essentially disqualifying her from inheriting under her father’s will. This might be viewed as unfair given the circumstances however the Court in Queensland does not consider the moral culpability of the person assisting in a death under the forfeiture rule. In past decisions, the motive and intention of the person who contributes to the death has been deemed irrelevant.

In the Baden-Clay case, the forfeiture rule applies to the husband and would have applied even if his murder conviction was downgraded to manslaughter. There was argument that the motive behind Allison’s murder was the financial benefit Baden-Clay would receive from her estate. This was ultimately rejected by the Court and would, in any case, be deemed irrelevant by the Court under the forfeiture rule. in his application, Mr Baden-Clay has been disqualified from receiving any benefit from his wife’s superannuation and life insurance policies, as well as inheriting from her estate under the will. Allison’s father has been appointed by the Supreme Court as the administrator of his late daughter’s $1 million dollar estate, which is set to be inherited by her three daughters. It appears justice has prevailed.

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Allison’s father was successful in his application to remove his son-in-law as executor of his daughter’s will as a result of Baden-Clay’s murder conviction. Mr Dickie was made the sole administrator of his late daughter’s estate by the Supreme Court of Queensland in Brisbane on Thursday 23 February 2017. The grant was issued after Allison’s father filed an uncontested application for administration of her estate, including her life insurance and superannuation policies, in early February.

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neighbourhood news of interesting social events for members. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 21 at 10am at Treetops Tavern, West Burleigh. New members are always welcome. For information phone Ros on 5520 5821.

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bench work displays of floral art designs exhibited by members and new members are welcome. Cost is $7 and includes tea or coffee before the meeting and a lucky door ticket. Phone Heather Prior on 0412 735 483 or go to www.floralartsociety qld.org.au.

VIEW CLUBS

VIEW clubs support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program.’

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INFO AT EXPO: Cr Daphne MacDonald and Gold Coast Seniors Health and Lifestyle Expo event organiser Warren Elwell. :

OUR members elected their 2017 committee in February and they are ready to start work on

another year of fund raising for the Smith Family Learning for Life program and the planning

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THE ladies from the club meet on the first Wednesday of each month, 9.30am for 10am with morning tea at the Robina Bowls Club, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina.

We have interesting guest speakers each month and a social/friendship day with pleasant outings.

New members and visitors are always welcome. Phone Jennifer on 0408 005 458.

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FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH INTRO CLASS

ON FRIDAY, March 24 there will be an Introduction to Family History Research class held by the Gold Coast Family History Society from 9–11am. The class will be held in Room 3 in the Nerang Bicentennial Centre, Nerang-Southport Road, Nerang. Have ever wondered how your family come to be living in Australia? Come along and see how enjoyable family research can be.

Booking essential, phone Pam on 5594 0610.

2018 Commonwealth Games; and the monthly outing was a cruise on the Nerang River and Broadwater. Retired or semi-retired men are invited to join us at club meetings, 10am on the third Monday of each month at Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Ave. Burleigh Waters.

Nominally a men’s club, but wives are very welcome to share the club’s fellowship, friendship and fun at all club meetings and outings. Phone Brian 5520 6332 or Colin 0427 272 829.

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WE MEET every second Tuesday of the month at Kurrawa Surf Club, Broadbeach at 9.30am.

Visitors and prospective members are most welcome. Come along and join us or phone Patricia on 5575 5284 or Christa on 5575 5045 for info.

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GENERAL meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. Losalini Kale spoke to our club members in February about volunteering for the

FRIDAY, February 24 was a special occasion in the form of celebrating the Helensvale Probus Club’s 24th birthday. The luncheon was well supported and a huge success, with members showing their culinary skills in abundance, Foundation member Florence Drury read the Probus Prayer, plus along with president Brian Rankin later cutting the birthday cake. The March meeting will be the election of the Incoming committee for the forthcoming year/s. The February newsletter, had many interesting activities and outings on the

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agenda for the coming weeks and months, plus our continuing interests, eg mah jong, walking group, the theatre which is always popular and our sewer and knitter’s group.

Helensvale Probus Club meet on the second Friday of the month at 10am, Senior Citizens Hall Discovery Dr, Helensvale.

Visitors most welcome.

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WE ENJOYED morning tea at Bisou bakery on the Isle of Capri recently. We are a lively mixed group who partake in interesting activities. For information phone Doreen on 5526 6126.

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WE ARE looking for volunteers to fill executive positions. Are you retired and looking to help the community is a fulfilling way? This could be just what you’re looking for. If you are interested in any position at all, phone 0421 930 069 for more information. We are looking for both male and female volunteers and have a job for everyone.

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TWIN TOWNS NSAA

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Serving from Tallebudgera to the Tweed we will hold our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, March 26 at 10am (Qld time) and in the RSL Sub Branch Anzac Room of the Twin Towns Services Club. If you served in any Forces of the Commonwealth between 1951–1972, then why not join us and re kindle the camaraderie you experienced during your service. We also have a full social program and new members are always welcome. Phone Tom Hughes, public officer on 07 5513 0665.

TWIN TOWNS & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

WILL meet Monday, March 13 at the South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South.

Our guest speaker will be a group from Friends of the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens. Doors open 8.30am with meeting to start at 10am.

Entry fee $3 which includes morning tea.

Meeting includes benching, lucky door prize, raffles and plant sales.

All welcome.

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See all the health and lifestyle information Thursday, March 23 at Palm Beach Share N Care Centre, Tenth Ave, Palm Beach. Such as retirement living options, in home care, seniors travel, seniors insurance, financial planners, investment advice, free hearing and eyesight checks. Information from CentreLink, and the City of Gold Coast, and much

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more. All in the one location on the same day, and its free entry. All exhibitors with products and services relevant to seniors are invited to participate in our other 2017 Expos. Palm Beach Care N Share Centre Thursday, March 23; Runaway Bay Community Centre Thursday, May 18; Twin Towns Twin Towns Thursday July 27; Broadbeach Albert Waterways Centre Thursday, September 21; Southport Community Centre Thursday, November 23.

There will be plenty on offer for Baby Boomers and seniors with more than 70 exhibitors including residential aged care providers, travel agents, specialising in travel for seniors, vision aids, funeral services, and, in home care providers, and much more.

Because we are a non-for profit organisation, we are able to keep a minimal fee for exhibition space. Entry is free and the expos run from 9am–1pm.

Details can be obtained from the website gcseniorsexpos.com.au or contact the event organiser, Warren Elwell on warren.elwell@ bigpond.com or phone 0409 277 430.

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Not for profit law firm opens AUSTRALIA’S first non-profit law firm has opened a Gold Coast office.

When CEO Carolyn Devries established New Way Lawyers as Australia’s first non-profit law firm in 2009, the most common response she received was “a non-profit law firm – is that even possible?”

More than 3500 clients later and with a third office just opened at Treetops Square, Burleigh Waters, people continue to respond to the firm’s unique operating model with a

mixture of surprise and enthusiasm. New Way Lawyers is recognised and registered as both a non-profit organisation and a law firm, with the vision that the practice of law will become more about people and less about profit. The operating model addresses the growing gap in legal service provision where people may not qualify for government-funded legal services but then cannot afford the cost of a private law firm operating on a commercial basis.

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firms, New Way Lawyers does not have any partners or shareholders and there is also no financial benefit for individuals who serve on the board of directors.

This means the fees charged for services are simply to cover operating costs rather than to generate profit.

Generally, New Way Lawyers fees are about a third less than those charged by normal law firms. In addition to providing more affordable legal services, New Way Lawyers’ unique nonprofit model also

encourages a more genuine culture of client care than other service provision models. “In the absence of pressure from investors and the restrictions of government funding,” Carolyn said, “the lawyers at New Way Lawyers are free to be involved in complimentary client care activities, such as referring clients to appropriate support services, which can ultimately result in more holistic and personalised outcomes.”

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announced a triple finalist in Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Awards, the White Pages Community and Government Award, the Nokia Innovation Award and the Marie Claire Young Business Women’s Award, for her work in establishing New Way Lawyers. She was subsequently announced the winner of the White Pages Community and Government Award. The New Way Lawyers’ team has grown to nine lawyers between offices at Corinda, Capalaba and now Burleigh Waters. As

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Community groups are welcome to call the New Way lawyers office to book a session facilitated by one of their lawyers.

Details about New Way Lawyers’ new Gold Coast office or to schedule an interview, contact Carolyn Devries by email at carolyn@newwaylawyers. com.au or by calling 0458 912 324.

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

Staying on top of house maintenance and fixing issues as they arise is a good way to maximise value and ensure your home is real estate ready when the time comes to sell. However, be objective about the reason you are hanging on to the family home. Is it practical or emotional? If it is emotional, it may not

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

REVIEW INSURANCE: Protect your financial security by updating your insurances, including property, income and health. As you can no longer rely on a second

income, make sure you review the amount of income and total permanent disability insurance you are covered for. A financial planner can help you work out the best coverage to protect yourself and children in the event of illness or death. You may also need to change your family private health plan to single coverage.

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

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

Any advice given is general only and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this, before acting on any advice, you should consult a financial planner to consider how appropriate the advice is to your objectives, needs and financial situation.

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

A year earlier, Muriel Matters, who became known as “that daring Australian girl”, became the first woman to make a speech in Parliament after chaining herself to a brass grille to protest against women being segregated in the Parliament. She was sent to Holloway Prison for her crime, and on her release added prison reform to her list of campaigns.

Muriel Matters went on to become one of the most famous suffragists of her day. Her skill as an orator drew crowds in their thousands.

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From robotic clothing to driverless cars, the exhibition rethought how design approached ageing.

Curated by Jeremy Myerson and Royal College of Art professor of design Helen Hamlyn, and sponsored by the Helen Hamlyn Trust and AXA PPP healthcare, the exhibition was organised into six sections – Ageing, Identity, Home, Community, Working and Mobility.

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This zinc galvanisedmesh structure offers a secluded outdoor space for working and thinking, particularly for those who do not want to retreat into their own private domain.

The lack of roof is designed to "give thoughts free rein".

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Based on the micro scooter, the product not only offers support but also encourages older people to stay physically active for longer.

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

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

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

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Heavy metals in the batteries could penetrate into the environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Across: 1. Shorten 5. Fight 8. Red-letter days 9. Ski 10.

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

Vulnerability 20. Loser 21. Damaged.

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