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Best wishes for Christmas MERRY Christmas Brisbane readers.

The December edition of a monthly publication is always a joy to work on, it’s a little more relaxed, a lot more colourful and there’s a festive spirit in the air.

I love the beginning of a Queensland summer, the challenge of getting up early enough to beat the heat for a morning walk, the expectation of a sweltering clear blue day, and the knowledge that by afternoon, all that heat will gather up and transform into rumbling thunder, low hanging black clouds and

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK finally a noisy storm with a dazzling light show.

That’s a Queensland summer for you - hot and wet, long, slow summer days broken up with swift slashes of wild weather. During this period the evenings can be the best time to go out and there are plenty of Christmas events to attend I was one of the thousands to turn up to the City

Council Christmas tree lighting last week, it was a great event that gave me a chance to stroll through the Mall and check out the impressive Christmas decorations. I couldn’t resist the front page pic of Qld Government House that also lights up for its annual public showing.

Late November, I attended the Queensland State Library launch of the Peace and Quiet show, a thoughtful project that follows on from the WWI show – again it’s a great opportunity to share launch pictures (P6–7). You can also see

pictures of AIR (the Association of Independent Retirees) members who attended last month’s national conference (below). Journalist Jim Bowden has provided a good read with local profiles and thanks to all the contributions from our readers we have a covered a diverse range of Brisbane stories.

It’s also time to say thanks to the business people who have chosen to advertise with us. We appreciate all of your support and may you all have happy and safe Christmas.

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THE annual general meeting of the Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) was held in Brisbane last month, with associated meetings of the board, its sub-committees and a “mini conference” hosted by the Queensland division.

The mini conference comprised two very informative sessions: the first on financial issues with Noel Whittaker AM as the guest

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“YOU’VE got to keep the spark plugs clear, the carburettor humming and the fuel clean,” insists sharpminded and very healthy David Francis, who at 83 is an enthusiast of Tai chi, bowls, golf and long walks.

David wasn’t talking about his red 1950 MG TD Roadster, one of the collection of vintage MG and Mercedes Benz cars he keeps in immaculate condition. Rather, he was referring to the care of the human body and how it should perform in its senior years.

David, a former Ansett pilot who lives at Clayfield, has three brothers and a sister ranging in ages from 79 to 90 – “All of them as fit as fleas,” he says.

Apart from obvious good genes, he attributes this good health to his father’s insistence on eating wholesome “clean” food.

“We were brought up on a dairy farm in the Brisbane Valley where the Brisbane River starts its long flow to Moreton Bay,” David said.

“We were raised on chemical-free farm produce and

the freshest of Illawarra milk. Dad used to repeat, ‘I eat to live, not live to eat’.

David said good, hard work on the farm after school contributed to an ongoing devotion to physical fitness throughout his life.

“You’ve got to keep your joints and muscles moving, always, or you’ll break down like an old car in a wrecking yard,” he said.

“Some reckon Tai chi is sissy stuff, but I look fitter than they do.”

David retired from flying in 1990 after piloting iconic turboprop planes such as DC3s, DC4s, DC6s and the Dutch-designed Fokker Friendships, flying all over Australia, New Zealand and to the US and Britain.

“And the Ansett and TAA hostesses were hostesses in those days, if you know what I mean,” he said.

He misses his late wife Chally very much.

“We were married in 1960 and she died in 2010. I think about her all the time.

We were one and adored each other,” David said.

David Francis – all tuned up for a long life.

After the loss, David stopped going to vintage car rallies. “We went together and I couldn’t do it without Chally. But you know, I’ve just got talking with the Riley and MG Motor Club at Samford and I’m ready to give it a go again,” he said.

David has three veteran cars, all registered – the 1950 MG TD, a 1963 MGB Mark II he bought 20 years ago, and a 2000 Mercedes Cabriolet CLK. He loves to drive them with the wind in his hair around the suburbs and to organic markets. He has taken his MGB as far as Melbourne.

He learnt to fly when he was 18 during six months of national service. “I was lucky. Ten of us out of 200 became pilots,” he said.

David has two sons – one a pilot with Virgin in Brisbane, the other a psychologist in Sydney – and nine grandchildren.

“My daughter has just collaborated on an animated book for children, writing the prose. “We’re all very close,” he said.

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community news Government House lights up for festive season OUR front page features Queensland Government House.

This year it will once again open to the public for the annual Christmas Lights display.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural display which attracted 4000 patrons, the number of nights open to the public will be extended from three to five.

The public can view the display from Friday, December 11, to Tuesday, December 15, from 7pm to 8pm.

Entry will be via the Service Gate at 168 Fernberg Rd, Paddington (pedestrian access only, no onsite parking), and the popular “Official Selfie Zone” will once again be established.

Fernberg is the official residence of the Queensland Governor since 1910.

Last year more than 12,000 people visited Fernberg, including on Open Days, and on guided school and tour groups.

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Jim has led a Country Life And he still has a story or two to tell

MEMORIES of sloshing through snow and rain as a schoolboy in Scotland and riding a stockhorse in the middle of summer on rugged Glenhaughton Station at Taroom in central Queensland were two extremes that came quickly to mind for Jim Bowden when he was asked to recall some of the stories in Kiddies Korner, a column he wrote in the 1950s and early 1960s.

As a wet-behind-the ears Welsh-born cadet reporter at Queensland Country Life, Jim was given his first assignment in 1957 – reporting on livestock sales at Cannon Hill.

A year later, his editor made him a columnist – a lowly one perhaps, preparing short stories, puzzles and poems as Cousin Jim for a growing band of young readers all over country Queensland.

“This was just such a wonderful time,” Jim said. “I made friends with scores of outback kids who wrote regularly. A published let-

ter earned a five shillings postal order.”

Jim still has most of those columns pasted in a frayed book of clippings that also contains a lot of articles he wrote over his 30 years with Country Life.

He went on to become chief of staff, production manager and associate editor at the paper, and in the 1980s established his own publishing and PR business.

Still writing, Jim contributes regularly to Seniors Newspaper.

Now he is happy to have those animal verses he wrote every week published – Katie Kangaroo, Percy Platypus, Elmer Emu and Bertie Bandicoot among them.

Cousin Jim’s Bush Rhymes for Younger Minds carries a unique message, in verse, to children about the values of good health, good behaviour, a good education, respect for family and elders and the under-privileged and those who may not have the same advantages as themselves.

These stories are told through the antics of a colourful collection of bush animals, wonderfully illustrated by Brisbane artist John Flitcroft.

Just recently, three bush baby boomers who wrote to Jim’s column in 1958 recalled the enjoyment of reading the “weekly odes” when they were 9, 15 and 11 respectively – one a cattle producer west of Bowen, now 70, the others retired on the Sunshine Coast and in the NSW Northern Rivers. Each received a five shilling postal note for their letters.

The book is also unique in another respect – it includes an educational illustrated glossary of facts about the Australian bush creatures featured – their origins, habits and habitats.

The book will support the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme (BUSHkids), a non-government, non-profit community organisation which offers a range of free allied

Cousin Jim with his book of bush animal rhymes.

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Golf keeps you young

Arthur swears golf’s good for the circulation and he should know

GREAT TIMES: Arthur Starkey (left) and golf buddies Gary Lynch and Rod Searle with a framed photo of Australian golfing great Peter Senior.

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The Greg Norman boom was just about to start and they were great days for golf...

– Arthur Starkey

GOLF’S good for the circulation, and Arthur Starkey, 80, knows all about circulation – and golf.

A keen sportsman all his life – cricket was his first love – Arthur took up golf seriously when he retired more than 20 years ago as circulation manager for publishers such as the Packer family and Gordon & Gotch.

Now, on any Wednesday around 6.30am, you’ll find him with his pals at his beloved Keperra Country Golf Club where he started as a caddy in 1947.

“I was 12 and you’d sit in the pro shop with your mates and usually get a job caddying for a lady golfer,” recalled Arthur.

“You’d carry the bag around and get paid sixpence and that was enough to get into the club house where you could buy a hamburger from the kitchen.”

Arthur came in after 18 holes at Keperra and we were introduced on the putting green.

“Seniors Newspaper?

What about Peter Senior,” exclaimed the sinewy senior from Gordon Park who says he has many years of golf left in him.

He was praising the Australian professional’s recent historic victory at Huntingdale in Melbourne where aged 56 Peter Senior became the oldest ever winner of the Australian Masters.

“He’s an evergreen,” Arthur Starkey said.

“Peter and his brother Geoff started their amateur careers at Keperra. I remember I was on the management committee when someone said we should keep an eye on this little snowy-haired kid who could do the course in par.

“He was knee-high to a grasshopper and we scoffed at the claim. But sure enough the kid parred the course, many times.”

Arthur said he was also excited to hear that South African golfer Gary Player, one of the most revered and loved champions, had com-

peted in the Emirates Australian Open in Sydney last month, aged 80.

Arthur said amateur golf was popular through the 1950s and ‘60s; hundreds of people turned out to watch pennants matches between Brisbane clubs.

“My favourite player was Jack Coogan. I remember him coming back from an Eisenhower Cup in America and telling us about a young player he’d seen called Jack Nicklaus.

About 10 years later, Nicklaus came to Keperra as the world’s top golfer when he played an exhibition match against Gary Player.

“The place was jumping, I don’t know how many thousand people were there. The Greg Norman boom was just about to start and they were great days for golf.”

Arthur says Gary Player was one of the good guys, a gentleman.

“He came out for a junior classic at the Pacific Club, Carindale. I was on the Queensland Golf Union

executive then and Gary gave the most inspiring and memorable speech to young golfers that I have ever heard.”

As a strapping fast bowler in his youth, Arthur Starkey’s first A grade match was for the QCA Colts team captained by the legendary Billie Brown.

After an injury ended his cricketing career at 26, Arthur concentrated on golf and played pennants for Keperra. He can claim 11 holes-in-one at the course.

His involvement extended to lengthy service for the Brisbane District Golf Association, for 25 years, and the Queensland Golf Union for 20 years. A former BDGA president, he was honoured with life membership of that body. He is also a life member of Keperra Golf and Country Club.

Arthur says a day on the links once a week will give your heart and lungs a good workout. It also improves blood circulation and strengthens the knees.

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Exhibition delves Queenslanders’ People from all walks of life share their perceptions

Artists Elizabeth Woods and Kevin Leong at the launch of Peace and Quiet show at Qld State Library

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Peace and Quiet is a community exhibition led by artists Elizabeth Woods and Kevin Leong, that collects the thoughts and gestures of contemporary Queenslanders at peacetime, against the backdrop of growing global political conflict.

Minister for Science and Innovation Leeanne Enoch said the exhibition had been created in collaboration with the community, with the project striking a chord with people from all walks of life.

“There has been a great deal of interest and enthusiasm from the community, with many people contributing ideas and artwork to this exhibition,” Ms Enoch said.

“The wonderful part of this approach is that it allows the library to create a genuine exhibition that docu-

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Acting state librarian and CEO Sonia Cooper says Peace and Quiet will be a thoroughly engaging exhibition and events program that examines the diverse ideas and desires that underpin different perceptions of peace.

“Community members have shared their vision of a peaceful world by contri-

Gloria Fisher with Qld State Library CEO Sonia Cooper at the launch of Peace and Quiet

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“To capture perspectives of peace from people who have experienced its absence.”

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Videos will showcase community performances, and visitors will be able to share their own vision of peace by participating in activities and workshops, including making peace decorations in time for Christmas, creating wearable expressions of peace, and crafting Valentine’s gifts of peace and love.

Peace and Quiet is at State Library of Queensland until February 4. For full program details see qanzac100.slq.qld.gov.au/ events/peace-and-quiet.

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Opinion MR BRITTENDEN seeks the advancement of Australian Eastern Standard Time by 30 minutes on a permanent basis and the abandonment of DST on the east coast of Australia. He said it was a question that has never been asked before and the Queensland State Attorney-General has challenged him to collect a meaningful reaction from the people of Queensland.

Please send your comments to: Editor@seniorsnews paper.com.au.

“DID you know there is a sector of the eastern seaboard between Rockhampton in the north and Wollongong in the south which has never been part of any standard time zone in Australia since universal time zones were adopted by our forefathers in 1892?

Between 10–11 million people (43% of our population) presently live in this sector.

In an attempt to correct

DAYLIGHT SAVING PERSPECTIVE this anomaly, a rather illconceived and confusing practice was introduced into the national landscape in October 1971 – the concept became known as Summer Time in state legislation.

It has continued in some eastern states and the ACT ever since. Clocks were adjusted by 60 minutes (an over-kill by 30 minutes) every six months or so.

The practice was also known as daylight saving time (DST) – defined in an article by Mike Corones [Reuters, November 26, 2014] as “the greatest continuing fraud ever perpetuated on the American people”.

It is not unreasonable to refer to DST in Australia in the same terms.

Geographic factors mean that not all eastern states can justifiably advance

LET’S DEBATE GST COSTS OLDER Australians are welcoming a national debate on increasing or broadening the GST as part of a major rethink of the

whole tax system.

National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said tax reform was imperative for system simplicity.

their clocks by as many as 60 minutes every October.

As a result the partial observation of Summer Time on the east coast has become fragmented and is causing chaos and confusion at some state borders,

Queensland, the extra costs to the state economy are $4.35 billion per annum.

At an average rate of 25 cents in the dollar, the best part of $1 billion is not reaching the federal tax coffers.

IDEAS: Change the clocks altogether, forever.

confusion in our domestic airline timetables and extra costs in doing business between states.

According to a 2010 report by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in

This proposal will assist in rectifying this situation – it makes sense and is realistic.

Here is my proposal: Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and

“Australians want a serious debate about tax revenues and efficiencies and that includes the GST.” But O’Neill said the discussion would have to encompass compensation

models for people on low, fixed incomes.

“The carefully planned household budgets of retirees very much centre on basic essentials like food, utilities and health.

“They have little capacity

Tasmania amend their respective legislation so that standard time in each of those legislatures is 10.5 hours in advance of GMT/ UTC. Summer Time/ DST on the eastern seaboard becomes a thing of the past.

Australia reverts to three time zones on a permanent basis. The benefits to the national economy would be considerable.

All clocks on the eastern seaboard would be synchronised year-round – a much better way of carrying on business between the major states – which encompasses 80% of the nation’s population.

The six-monthly adjusting of clocks would cease.

To implement this proposal the following needs to be done: the premiers and the chief minister on the to adjust to sharp increases in these areas,” he said.

“As part of a complete package, everything should be on that table.

For example, stamp duties might be a bonanza for state governments but

eastern seaboard need to agree that these changes would benefit the state and national economies.

Relevant legislation in the eastern states and the ACT needs to be amended.

I have asked my federal members to convince our PM that he should prevail upon the relevant state leaders to agree to have their legislation amended as soon as possible, either directly, or via a COAG resolution.

The necessary legislation would then be in place so that, at 2am on Sunday, October 2, 2016, or prior if thought appropriate, all clocks in Queensland, NSW, the ACT, Victoria and Tasmania would be advanced by 30 minutes and never changed again.

I have been researching this matter over the last four years. I have addressed numerous governing bodies. It’s about time we fixed our clocks forever.

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Opinion: email us at Editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au AN increase in health services across the whole population, not just ageing- say seniors.

Seniors have hit out at unfair claims that the older generation are to blame for being the biggest drain on the health system.

A new report released today by the University of Sydney's BEACH research program found people aged 65 years and over used twice as many GP health services as the average population.

But National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill

said while older Australians were some of the biggest users of GP services, health service consumption had increased across the whole population.

“While health expenditure is increasing, it is driven not by an ageing population alone, as many believe, but by the increase in the scope and volume of health services,” O’Neill said.

“Medicare MBS and PBS expenditure increases are caused by an increase in services across the whole population, as well as improvements in technology

“While health expenditure is increasing, it is driven not by an ageing population alone, as many believe, but by the increase in the scope and volume of health services,” O’Neill said. and treatment options, and

medical practitioner re-

blood pressure and hearing loss being the most common long-term health conditions affecting older Australians aged 65 and over.

“This shows just how much older people value their relationship with their GP, and emphasises the need for high-quality, affordable health care to continue to be delivered by GPs. “Greater emphasis on preventative health strategies, such as early intervention

by GPs, is a crucial component in improving our health system,” O’Neill said

GST this will bring a lot of people to their knees as they struggle to maintain their homes and pay for goods and services.

If federal and state governments advocate for senior citizens to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, I doubt any protection measure for low income earners currently proposed would offset a 50% increase in daily goods

and services required to run a household, plus inflation in the years to come.

I urge seniors to communicate with each other and write to their local member and to federal members of parliament expressing “no increase to GST”.

– Brian Fox, Hamilton ■ Brian, see P8 for more info on senior advocacy.

Views are also read by politicians. – Gail Forrer, Editor.

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quests for a greater range of tests.

“Additionally, health remains one of the most significant areas of government duplication with institutional, regulatory, corporate and professional interests contributing to higher costs and inefficiencies”.

The report also found that the main users of GP services were seniors with chronic health conditions.

In Australia, chronic diseases are the leading cause of illness, disability and death with arthritis, high

al level.

COTA Australia Chief Executive Ian Yates said "Older Australian's would also welcome the Government taking a more active leadership role in progressing a Convention on the Rights of Older People - the most effective way to lift the rights of older people across the world."

The Australian Government must respond to the Universal Periodic Review recommendations by March 2016.

Speaking out IT’S time for seniors to speak out and get serious about the proposed 50% increase in the GST! I was told many years ago, “Where their is smoke there is fire”, and when politicians start talking about only a 5% increase in the GST it’s time for seniors, pensioners and small income earners to unite with a resounding answer, “No”. You see a 5% increase is in fact a 50% GST increase from 10% to 15%.

In 2000, GST commenced at 10% and without us realising it inflation in the years between 2000–15 increased our contribution by over 40%.

God help us in, say, five years if we get clobbered with a 15% GST, which we are told is “on the table”.

Many people I have spoken to naively believe they will only be required to pay a 5% increase on the existing 10%. They fail to understand GST tax could go up by a whopping 50% if it is approved.

However with a 50% increase and a broader base

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Keep your cool this Christmas ... and look out for neigbours and friends, too

Ways to beat the heat and stay safe SUMMER is here, temperatures are rising and Queenslanders are encouraged to look out for their elderly relatives, friends and neighbours this festive season.

Senior citizens are at risk of dehydration and severe heat stress as record-breaking temperatures arrive earlier than normal, reaching 40-plus deg. across the state.

Hot weather is dangerous, and seniors are particularly prone to its threat. Heat

stroke and heat exhaustion are a real problem. In fact, a recent survey found 40% of heat-related fatalities were among people over 65.

Here are some guidelines: • Drink plenty of liquids.

Dehydration is the root of many heat-related health problems. Drink plenty of water or juice, even if you’re not thirsty. But remember to avoid alcoholic or caffeinated drinks, as they can actually contribute to dehydration.

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• Wear appropriate clothes.

An old Swedish saying says, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” When it’s hot out, wear light-coloured, lightweight, loose-fitting clothes and a widebrimmed hat.

• Stay indoors during midday hours. During periods of extreme heat, the best time to run errands or be outdoors is before 10am or

after 6pm, when the temperature tends to be cooler.

• Take it easy. Avoid exercise and strenuous activity, particularly outdoors, when it’s very hot.

• Watch the heat index.

When there’s a lot of moisture in their air (high humidity), the body’s ability to cool itself through sweating is impaired. The heat index factors humidity and temperature to ap-

proximate how the weather really feels. The current heat index can be found on all popular weather websites, and is also usually announced on local TV and radio weather reports during periods of warm weather.

• Seek air-conditioned environments. Seniors whose houses aren’t air-conditioned should consider finding an air-conditioned

place to spend time during extreme heat. Shopping centres, the library or movie theatres are all popular options.

• Know the warning signs of heat-related illness. Dizziness, nausea, headache, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, fainting, breathing problems and disorientation are all warning signs and help should be sought immediately.

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You know life is pretty full when you’re out there training on those crisp winter mornings, and there is not much more rewarding than helping other people.

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Ben Munford inaugural Qld Digital Champion EIGHT Mile Plains resident Ben Munford was recently recognised by the Honourable Leeanne Enoch, Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Science and Innovation, as an inaugural Queensland Digital Champion at the launch of the Advance Queensland Community Digital Champions Program.

The program aims to encourage Queenslanders to explore and enjoy the benefits of the digital age, through the stories and activities of inspirational champions.

Ben is a founding father of Brisbane Seniors OnLine, a unique volunteer organisation which started in 2001 and teaches computing to over 50s in the greater Brisbane area, in their homes on their own computers.

He served as President for a number of years and is an Honorary Life Member of

Ben Munford with the honourable Leeanne Enoch, Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Science and Innovation.

the organisation.

He is still active as a Hub oordinator and mentor.

“My first contact with personal computers was the Apple 11E back in the early 1980s when I used the technology for simple data correlation in criminal investigation work” Ben told us.

In 1997, He retired from the Hong Kong police force and migrated to Brisbane, where he has since put his leadership and computer skills to excellent use as a volunteer with BSOL.

Since joining the organisation, Ben has helped over 200 seniors gain more confidence on their computers, tablets and smart phones.

He also runs a two-hour technology clinic in the Carindale Library once a month.

When asked what motivates him Ben replied “the smile on people’s faces when they suddenly realise that it is not that difficult to master the technology that confronts them”. One of his first students was a gen-

tleman in his 80s, who lived alone and had a spinal condition meaning he was housebound.

Ben taught him how to surf the web, and use Skype to chat to his brother in Canada and send emails. His life completely changed as he began to interact with the world around him.

Ben believes that it is vital that seniors are able to use the technology.

“Life shouldn’t be wasted in queues at the Post Office or bank paying bills and transferring money. This is especially true if you are housebound. Supermarkets now have a home delivery service, coupled with an online ordering service.”

BSOL, provides help to anyone over fifty to set up and configure computers, improve digital confidence skills and ensure they are secure online.

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There are a couple of things to consider when deciding to upgrade from Windows 7. While operating system upgrades are no longer available, security updates will still be issued until January 2020.

For Windows 8 users, Windows 10 is easier to use with a return of a start button. It is faster, and power management has been improved so mobile device battery life tends to be a little longer.

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community news Panel to identify housing options for older citizens A TASKFORCE of industry experts has been appointed by the Palaszczuk Government to identify affordable and independent housing options for ageing Queenslanders.

Seniors Minister Coralee O’Rourke announced the appointment of the Advisory Taskforce on Residential Transition for Ageing Queenslanders in Parliament at the end of November, delivering on a key election commitment to support Queensland seniors to retain their independence.

“The primary focus of the taskforce will consider the needs of older people and will aim to improve choice, affordability, fairness and independence, while reducing complexity in their transition to aged care.

“The taskforce will consider and advise the State Government on options for the supply of housing, supports and other initiatives that will im-

prove choices for Queensland seniors.”

Minister O’Rourke said the 11 representatives on the taskforce included industry-leading property and finance experts and high-profile leaders from the seniors sector, government and academics.

The taskforce is led by independent chair Professor Laurie Buys from QUT, a social science researcher focussing on active ageing.

Housing and Public Works Minister Leeanne Enoch said the taskforce’s work would build on what the government was already putting in place regarding Queenslanders’ transition to retirement.

The number of Queenslanders aged 65 and over is expected to increase from 429,000 to 1 .4 million in the 25 years to 2036.

The taskforce will report with advice and recommendations to the Palaszczuk Government by August 31, 2016.

Taskforce appointed on needs of seniors Message from the Minister

Coralee O’Rourke.

A KEY commitment for the Palaszczuk Government was to establish an Advisory Taskforce on the Residential Transition for Ageing Queenslanders, and in October, I was pleased to announce this taskforce had been appointed. The primary focus of the taskforce will be to consider the needs of older people and will aim to improve choice, affordability, fairness and independence, while reducing complexity in your

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transition to aged care.

This includes selling the family home, transitioning to retirement villages and remaining close to loved ones. We understand that this issue is important, especially around Christmas time, and I look forward to giving you an update on their findings in the future.

Christmas is an exciting time, but it can also be very stressful for Queenslanders who are stretching their budgets to enjoy some of the holiday cheer. The expense of buying gifts, preparing for Christmas lunch and organising festivities can add up quickly As a Government, we understand the impact that cost of living pressures can have on older Queenslanders. Which is why this Christmas, we are encouraging seniors to take full advantage of the savings on offer through the Seniors Business Discount Scheme.

The scheme is available to

Queensland Seniors aged 60 and over, and offers discounts at more than 6200 participating businesses.

Savings can be nabbed from goods and services to accommodation and holiday attractions. Some discounts are even extended

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more. To see the full list of concessions available visit www.qld.gov.au/seniors/.

The website also includes useful information and resources including financial advice and support, as well as consumer protection guidance.

The Palaszczuk Government is committed to providing concessions to help ease the household budget interstate.

The Palaszczuk Government is committed to providing concessions to help ease the household budget.

My department administers $242.9m in concessions and rebates on electricity, life support, reticulated natural gas, water and rates.

The full list of concessions also includes motor vehicle registration, medical aids, public transport and much

If you wish to speak to someone, please call the Seniors Advisory Line on 13 74 68.

On behalf of the Palaszczuk Government I wish all Queensland seniors a safe and happy holiday.

The Honourable Coralee O’Rourke MP Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Seniors, and Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland.

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The fee hike blatantly penalises those who do not have the internet unreasonable to expect a paper bill in the post without having to be charged $3.20?

“For folk who are working, it’s less of an issue but if you’re reliant on a low income, a few dollars really adds up.”

O’Neill said National Seniors was concerned about a wider trend of essential services going online, leaving some members of the community at a disadvantage.

“As more companies and government services switch to online services, seniors are most at risk of being left behind in the digital divide.”

With 200,000 members Australia-wide, National Seniors is the consumer lobby for the over-50s. It is the fourth largest organisation of its type in the world.

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OLDER Australians who do not use the internet are being unfairly penalised by telco giant Telstra as it announced monthly paper bill charges would increase from $2 to $3.20.

National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said the increase was discriminatory toward vulnerable sections of the community, particularly older Australians.

“The fee hike blatantly penalises those who do not have the internet or do not know how to use the internet, and those who prefer to do business the traditional way by receiving their bills on paper and paying them in person,” O’Neill said.

“In isolation, such a small charge would not be difficult to absorb but these administrative charges and surcharges are becoming increasingly common on a whole range of services.”

O’Neill said while pensioners and health care card holders were exempt from the increase, the surcharge shouldn’t be there in the first place.

“Customer service standards are dropping – is it

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community news Hello Readers, to enable us to respond to your request for publication of more Community Notices, this month, we are presenting your contributions in a format that allows a more equal sharing of news space. This means everybody will be able to access more information. However, we require your help to achieve this. We ask that you keep your notices short and to the point (100 word maximum).

Please email your community notice to editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au Christine and Nicky Senior editorial assistants.

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come. The next C and C will be on Saturday January 2, 2016. Info: Trish on 3264 2213. January 19 is our first dinner meeting for 2016, AGM, induction of our new committee and a trivia night. Phone Julia on 3285 2153 by 8pm January 16 to book your seat. Club meet on the third Tuesday of the month 6.30pm for 7pm start at Wantima Country Club, 530 South Pine Rd, Brendale. Brendale’s 17th Birthday Dinner meeting is on February 16. The theme is “rainbow” so dress in your rainbow colours. Entertainment by

“The Numb Bums Ukulele Group”. RSVP by February 8.

■ Pine Rivers WE HAVE a luncheon meeting, with an interesting speaker, on the third Wednesday of every month at the Murrumba Downs Tavern. On the first Wednesday of the month we have an outing and on the fourth Wednesday we have a Coffee and Chat morning. We ask everyone to make a $2 donation at every function they attend and also from some bring and buy tables. December 9 CONTINUED PAGE 19

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CLUBS VIEW - Stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women ■ Brendale Evening WE MEET for morning tea at 10am on the first Saturday of the month at Gloria Jean’s, Bracken Ridge Tavern, 154 Barrett St, Bracken Ridge, for a coffee and chat. No need to book, just turn up. New ladies wel-

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Needing to keep up

I AM a senior. Well past retirement age. But I still work. Full-time.

If I gave this any thought, which I never have until now, I’d be proud of myself and my work record.

As it is, I just keep working, grateful my management hasn’t noticed I should have packed my belongings in a cardboard box long ago, left my desk, and headed out the door.

Until someone does notice – and you can bet it will be a young whipper-snipper just out of university who suddenly looks my way with rolling eyes and whispers “who is that old sheila sitting in the corner?” – I’ll keep on working.

Working as long as you are able to and your employer lets you has to be good for you, no?

My hero, Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew, worked until the day he died at 91. He was having a Mandarin lesson that very night. Lee Kuan Yew is a commendable example of so much that is right about continuing to work until you die ... but to me.

A company can’t fire me now for being past a certain

"Snapshots of life" A fun and frivolous look at life with Ann Rickard

A company can’t fire me now for being past a certain age. age – at least not in this country – and this is a very good thing.

But the older working person needs to keep up, because it is a certainty she will be working with youthful lithe things and she doesn’t want to appear “elderly”.

Obviously keeping up appearances plays an important role, and fashion and grooming is a big part of it (and in my case taking

shameless advantage of every cosmetic enhancement available as long as it does not cost more than $50 or involve a scalpel).

Even if she is groomed and cosmetically enhanced, even though she may be young at heart and of mind, there are still things the older worker needs to be aware of to keep up appearances, especially if her job entails sitting in front of a computer as so many jobs do now.

It is the act of getting up off a chair after a sitting period of two or more hours.

It’s the noises you make during the rise from a chair that alerts fellow workers to your age via the ache of your back, the pain of your buttocks, the tightness of your calves.

If you don’t care about work colleagues hearing your unflattering chair-ascending groans or noticing your shuffle once out of the chair and on your way to the coffee, then congratulations to you.

But I do mind, and I’ve been covering up for a few years now. I’m pretty certain I’ve fooled everyone. ann.rickard@scnews.com .au

Weather the storm together.

Working together we can be prepared for severe weather, become more resilient and recover faster. Take time to share your local knowledge and help each other prepare.

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Brendale Evening VIEW Club Ladies enjoying November coffee and chat morning.

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we shall be having our Christmas lunch at the Murrumba Downs Tavern at 11am. We start the new year with a luncheon meeting at the Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rock Rd on the January 20 at 11am. The speaker will be Ainslie Dyki who is the environmental officer for the Moreton Bay Regional Council. The outing for January will be an Australian lunch at Sandra’s home in Dayboro on January 27.

Info: Sandra 3425 2738 or Elizabeth 3886 4037.

■ Aspley OUR last fundraising activity for 2015 will be a book stall outside Coles at Taigum, cnr

Roghan and Handford Rds on Sunday, December 6 at 9am to 3pm. Bargain prices to be had for books, magazines, DVDs, and videos for children and adults. Info: Ros on 3263 8686 or Margaret 3264 1586.

■ Centenary evening FINAL dinner meeting for the year will be on Monday, December 14. Meetings are held at the Mt Ommaney Hotel/Apartments 6.30pm for 7pm, cost is $35, bookings are essential.

Christmas will be the theme of the meeting and there will be entertainment and lots of fun. A bring and buy stall will raise funds for students sponsored through

The Smith Family Learning for Life program. Info: Di 3202 9759 or email centenaryeveview@gmail.com PROBUS ■ Redcliffe City Mixed 40 members of the Club recently experienced true delight and wonderment with each of the three Brisbane city destinations chosen by our tour director, Heather. First up Roma St Parkland known as the Oasis in the City of Brisbane is a must for senior groups, with different types of display gardens. Next up Brisbane Supreme and District Court complex in George St. Our final stop was a Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. Yes, for us oldies, the

YOU may have heard those old adages, “When the body becomes stiff and inflexible, so does the mind” and “You are as young as your spine”.

As we move into our more senior years, this can be interpreted in many ways.

Apart from perhaps not being able to touch our toes as we once could, we may find ourselves becoming less resilient, more fixed, perhaps resistant to change or experiencing difficulties in accepting new ideas.

The regular practice of yoga helps create a flexible body and mind, and assists us in keeping old age at bay, maintaining optimum health and removing stiffness and inertia in the body. Maintaining a healthy and flexible spine is a key aspect of yoga. The spine is designed to move in many directions, so twists and

backward and forward bends are all incorporated into a well-rounded yoga practice.

Our body’s nervous system has a direct relationship with the spine, so a healthy spine leads to a healthy nervous system, which supports a healthy and active

near three-hour visit to The Cube and QUT Gardens Point was very enlightening. The Cube is one of the world’s largest digital interactive learning and display spaces provided for QUT’s Science & Engineering Research. What seemed unreal was our mingling

with the students and the various interactive screens around us. What a day!

Thanks to Heather and her immaculate planning for this memorable day trip.

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life – all pivotal as we age.

Each yoga pose moves the varying joints in the body through a full range of movement, stretching, strengthening and opening each part of the body, which results in an increase of energy and a renewed enthusiasm for life.

You are never to old to commence practicing yoga; in fact, older people are often the ones who gain the most from starting this ancient science and healing art.

Annie McGhee is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher, enabling her to train teachers. She has been practising and studying numerous styles of yoga since 1968, and teaching for over three decades. Annie teaches Longevity Yoga in Noosaville and Peregian on the Sunshine Coast, and can be contacted on 0435 064 593. of hosts Rosemary and Paul Deacon to celebrate the running of the Melbourne Cup. However, they were just as excited about the final event for the day; “The Woorim Cup” which is the brainchild of Paul.

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Here is a true story, told to me by a financial planner about mistaken assumptions: One of his clients, who was close to retirement, travelled a lot in his work and was looking forward to spending more time at home, gardening and getting involved in his local community.

His wife, who had spent a lot of time at home, was looking forward to going on overseas trips like their friends, when he retired.

When they were both in his office one day to discuss financial matters, the husband mentioned he was looking forward to no more travel when he retired, which caused a heated argument between the couple. Each had assumed that the other person wanted the same thing they did,

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So how could this argument have been avoided?

By having some clear communication and asking questions of each other, listening to each other about their thoughts about what to do in retirement.

The way to keep yourself from making mistaken assumptions is to ask questions. If you don’t understand, ask, until you are clear about the matter.

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Members and friends of The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club Melbourne Cup lunch.

FROM PAGE 19

■ Pumicestone Passage Guests were welcomed with canapés and bubbly before being tested with a quiz about the Melbourne Cup. Amidst much hilarity , everyone gathered round to watch the big race before meeting his or her own challenge of the day “The Woorim Cup”. Paul had taped out a course on the floor tiles and supplied several animals, from which members chose to represent their horse. Men, then ladies - followed by a race between the winners. Each “jockey” picked a card from the adjudicator and moved their “horse” forward – or backwards if there was a penalty, until a winner was announced.

Rosemary presented the winner – Terry Cook, with

a wooden trophy of a horse which was beautifully hand carved by club president Gerry Hurst. After a funfilled day, members left on a high note wondering…who will win the Woorim Cup next year? The club meets on the second Tuesday each month at Bribie RSL at 9.15am for 9.30am.

NATIONAL SENIORS ■ Rochedale-Springwood JUST to prove that you are never too old to enjoy Santa Claus 66 members and guests took part in the final meeting November 18. Not to disappoint, the man in the red suit arrived to hand out gifts to all of those attending. A jovial meeting and Santa responded with hugs and kisses. To wrap up a very successful year of operations members and

guests will celebrated the final event for 2015 with a Christmas luncheon.

President Charles Achilles and members are very thankful for the ongoing support received during the year from many sources enabling well attended meetings and coach trips since January 2015. The new year’s activities will start with a meeting on Wednesday, January 20 with a full program followed by a coach trip on Wednesday, January 27 to herald a successful year in 2016. For further information, please phone 3208 2387.

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the Queensland Ambulance Museum at Wynnum and afternoon tour with commentary by a local historian. Members enjoyed a special function lunch at the League’s Club. The Committee wishes members and friends a happy Christmas and looks forward to welcoming everyone back at our first meeting on Monday, January 25 at Southern Cross Sports Club. Info: Paula (meetings) on 3423 1421 or Bev (bus trips) on 3341 4170.

■ Wellington Point RECENTLY we celebrated our 45th Anniversary. The first meeting of the club was held on October 13, 1970 and was attended by 19 people. At the time, hall rental was $10 per month.

An offer from members to loan the club money to purchase a set of bowls was accepted and this loan was gradually repaid. Indoor bowls were first played in the Church Of England Hall at Wellington Point on February 23, 1971 and has since moved to the Community Hall, Birkdale Rd, Wellington Point.

Long-time members who attended were Eddie Victor, who joined in 1990, Derik Gilks still a playing member for 23 years, John

Redcliffe Mixed Probus Club members at the Roma St gardens parkland.

and Doreen Jeffries, still playing after 17 years. Info: Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160, new members welcome.

■ Northern Suburbs Bowls Club STRONG bones, muscles and overall health are benefits from playing bowls. The sun’s natural source of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is necessary for the production of Vitamin D. Our bowlers take a balanced approach by getting enough Vitamin D while minimising skin cancer risk. The bowls low-im-

pact, therapeutic form of exercise, also assists with production of Vitamin D in the body. The club believes that fun bowls activity will help the community improve their health and to be socially connected and supported. Info: Club secretary Jill Heiniger on 3865 1574 or president Chris Robson on 3357 6451 or email bowls@nsbc.com.au or come along and be welcomed at 175 Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights.

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■ Army Museum South Queensland WE REQUIRE the services of Volunteers. Based at Victoria Barracks on Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, volunteer roles CONTINUED PAGE 24

INCONTINENCE is a topic rarely spoken about but surprisingly common in our community.

In fact more than 4.8 million Australians have bladder or bowel incontinence (or both), and because of the embarrassing nature of this problem, many suffer in silence.

Deloitte Access Economics estimated that the cost of incontinence to the health system is expected to rise to $450 million by 2020.

So what is incontinence, what causes it and most importantly what can be done about it?

Incontinence is the involuntary or accidental loss of urine or faeces.

Urinary incontinence is usually divided into four main categories: Stress incontinence; Urge incontinence; Overflow incontinence; and Functional incontinence.

Faecal incontinence is usually caused by weak pelvic floor muscles or sphincters from either childbirth, as a result of surgery or radiation therapy, or by lower bowel problems such as chronic constipation or diarrhoea.

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urinary and faecal incontinence which begin with lifestyle interventions, pelvic floor exercises and bladder training.

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Minimally invasive sling surgery has also proven to be a highly effective treatment for certain types of urinary incontinence.

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depend on individual interests and capabilities to include guiding and visitor information, carpentry and other trade skills. Training is provided. A background of Australian military procedures is an advantage. Info: stan.albert @defence.gov.au or bsmithys@bigpond.net.au phone 0412 868 224 or 3233 4866.

■ Forest Lakes 50+ Club MELBOURNE Cup comes around only once a year and this year 84 members and friends gathered at The Blue Fin Fishing Club.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of the Brisbane Seniors Newspaper readers a sleigh full of wishes and dreams come true, and may the spirit of the Christmas season fill you all with joy. The club meets on the third Friday of the month at the Lions Richlands Club, Pine Rd, Richlands, 10.30am sign in for a 11am start. New members are always welcome. Info: Les (activities officer) 3279 9449 or 0466 377 618, or email fl50plusc@gmail.com.

Date claimers for the next three meetings are January 15, February 19 and AGM on March 18.

■ Enoggera & Districts

Rochdale Springwood NSA member and Santa Claus (John Griffiths) with Val Willis receiving a gift.

Historical Society Inc. The Society’s research library at Enoggera Memorial Hall will open on Thursday, December 10 and go into recess until Thursday, February 4. We have suspended our Saturday afternoon openings, except by request. Should anyone require our assistance during the recess period or wish to buy one of our publications, please ring Dave Livett on 3366 3191 or email

dlivett@optusnet.com.au Thank you the people of Enoggera and districts for your support during 2015 and we look forward to serving you again during 2016. In the meantime we wish you the compliments of the season and if you are travelling, please be safe.

■ National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld) Inc. THANK you once again to the people of Brisbane North West for

Long time Probus Club member Brenda Dillon sharing a joke with host Paul Deacon.

your continued support during our pre-Remembrance Day poppy appeal.

The next meeting of Brisbane North West Branch is on Sunday, January 17 at Gaythorne RSL,at 10.15am then on the third Sunday of each month at 10.15am. The association welcomes all who were called up for the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and the wives or widows thereof.

Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are welcomed as associate members. To find the benefits of membership of the association or to apply for the two medals available to all former Australian nashos: for branch locations, phone 3324 1277. For more information: phone Dave on 3366 3191.

■ Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club A SUCCESS-

FUL year for the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club is coming to a close.

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I RECKON there’s a lot to celebrate about getting older – the joy of watching our kids grow up, having plenty of life experience to draw on, and surprisingly, valuable savings on insurance premiums.

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A colleague of mine recently turned the big 5-0.

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A FLASH of falling yellow leaves make a beautiful carpet across the wide footpath of Riverside Drive, Manhattan.

It’s the beginning of October, crisp blue skies, comfortably cool weather and a city dabbed with the colour of falling autumn leaves.

I look up towards the swirl of leaves, but before I can take in the trees, my vision is caught up in the spectre of magnificent, mighty buildings reaching, pushing into the blueness.

And there it is, all at once – New York – a city of nature, nurture and big ideas.

The juxtaposition of so much unspoilt nature growing amidst the densest concrete jungle is the world is a sight to behold.

Manhattan Island is bounded by the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers.

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Up high, the cathedralstyle facades, modern blue glass, turrets, Baroque design, Greek columns and pale green spirals pierce the heavens.

It’s a showy exhibition mirroring the vision of architects, men of money and construction workers.

A built environment that, since its inception, has echoed the collective imagination of an audacious tribe. Talk about having your head in the clouds – in New York, it has to be, or you miss out on the marvels of sky-high beauties.

At around eight-and-a-half million, the city boasts the country’s biggest popula-

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Additionally, the tourism industry is booming with a record high of 56.4 million visitors in 2014.

The New York City mayoral office attributed visitor numbers to: “Quality of life, low levels of crime and dynamism.”

Two months ago I became one of the 56 million, after trip that took about 24 hours.

I exited Brisbane airport with a couple of hours stopover in Los Angeles and arrival at JFK airport.

From JFK airport, depending on the traffic, it takes a couple of hours to drive to Manhattan. Be it day or night, it is a fast,

The Chrysler Building was surpassed by the Empire State Building as the tallest building in the world. But its art deco beauty is the focus.

flash trip past the highs and lows of urban city life.

Our holiday residence was a hotel room in the perfect position of Midtown at Hotel Marrakesh. It’s a quirky, relatively cheap hotel and our room came with a great view across the streetscape of Broadway.

The hotel is managed by the most hospitable of staff.

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street noise a problem. My friend and I loved it – the strange, different-sounding sirens of NYPD (New York Police Department), the accent of hipster Afro Americans, and we were delighted with people who raise their voices to argue with partners, sing with mates or loudly declare a point of view. It’s New York – we’re there to see and hear it all.

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In the front of the magnificent facade of Museum of Natural History you are met with the words of President Theodore Roosevelt – knowledge, truth, vision.

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Visit Beijing? That’s a capital idea

Phil Hawkes discovers some heavenly tourism attractions

The foyer of Nuo Hotel Beijing.

Autumn and spring are recommended times for a Beijing visit.

And why not? It’s a city that should be on everyone’s bucket list, simply because Australia’s engagement with China suggests that we need to know more… a lot more… about Chinese history, culture and customs.

There’s no better place to start than fascinating Beijing.

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IF YOU haven’t been to Beijing before, don’t wait too much longer.

The traffic is still navigable outside of peak hours and if you pick the right season, the air is still relatively clear.

We chose early spring, when trees and flowers were blooming and the smoky days of winter were some way off.

rect flights from Brisbane to Beijing. The best option is Air China from Sydney or Melbourne, direct to Beijing’s Capital Airport.

If you’re looking for maximum comfort on their overnight flight, Air China’s Business Class is superb, with lie-flat beds and a Mercedes limo to meet you on arrival! You can get a free 72-hour visa on arrival.

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Getting around by subway is easy, fast, cheap and interesting … highly recommended.

Shopping for silks and antiques is fun and good value, but you’ll find luxury brand name goods more expensive than in Australia. They’re priced for the wealthy Chinese!

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Taking a break in Central Park.

yourself.

On the clear blue day, we gazed down from the Empire State building and marvelled at the tall piles of buildings in shapes that defied their position, and again it made us wonder how a city, so busy, could have made time and space for something as tranquil and fun as Central Park.

And those who built the subway have gifted another bit of luxury for New York.

It is easy and cheap to get around New York.

For $31 (USA) you could travel around for a week.

But you are easily brought to earth when out the blue, there are some incredible

hip-hop dancers doing their thing on the sidewalk in front you, or the notes of a random blues singers are playing just a little ahead of you.

A few highlights

*The Cloisters museum and gardens, the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, was assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that largely date from the 12th through the 15th century.

The building and its cloistered gardens – located in

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And while this museum tells a big story, close by, the story of Central Park is alive and well. In the middle of Manhattan, an area of 840 glorious, thriving, blooming, spacious acres provides a peaceful sanctuary for the busy New Yorker.

This oblong slash of green is parted in the middle with a beautiful flowing lake.

It’s home to thousands of squirrels who bounce throughout the trees. As we walk through Central Park, little somethings splatter on our heads and we realise it these tiny bushy tailed creatures breaking chestnuts above us. No matter where you go – Times Square, Wall Street, Grand Central Station – there is always a spare, quiet seat in Central Park to revive

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WHERE: Ho Chi Minh City WHAT: Bustling city situated in the southern part of Vietnam.

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BUDGET

EAT One of France’s gifts to its former colonial subjects was the availability and knowhow to produce fantastic breads and pastries. Ho Chi Minh City has a number of bakeries and street-corner venders sell-

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SLEEP You might consider the Grand Hotel Saigon, EdenStar Saigon or the Novotel Saigon Centre.

DO French inspired architecture that can be easily (and freely) accessed by going on a self-guided walking tour.

Some noteworthy buildings include the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh Square and the Hotel Continental.

In a more modern vein, Reunification Palace and the Rex Hotel, former home to American GIs, are also worth a look.

But, a note of caution - traffic in Ho Chi Minh can best be described as mad!

If this is all too much, a trip to the Central Markets (Ben Thanh) is always good value.

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EAT La Villa French Restaurant (Thao Dien Ward, District 2), offers authentic French cuisine and an extensive selection of French wines.

The menu includes Brittany French lobster soup. For a taste of Vietnam, visitors could try Cuc Gach Quan (Ward Tan Dinh, District 1), within the delightful setting of a French Colonial House.

SLEEP Luxury hotels include the InterContinental Asiana, Sofitel Saigon Plaza, Park Hyatt Saigon, Hotel Nikko, the Hotel Majestic and Caravelle Saigon.

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QTOUR is well-known locally for its day tours in the south-east Queensland area, particularly the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Noosa, Australia Zoo and the famous Original Eumundi Markets.

The popular Eumundi Markets tour special is just $35 for seniors and includes three hours for browsing at the market, followed by a relaxing afternoon taking in the panorama of the coast and Blackall Ranges, a visit to Montville, a stroll through Mary Cairncross Park and the views of the Glass House Mountains.

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JEWELLERY, chocolates and flowers are always a safe bet when it comes to buying gifts for the woman in your life, but if you want to really step it up a notch this year, it’s time to think outside the square.

We’ve compiled a list to help you find the perfect Christmas gift for your sister, mum, girlfriend, wife and even your grandma.

■ Make-up and cosmetics – Whether the woman you’re buying for is into fishing, sports, or skydiving – never underestimate her love for makeup, even if she’s not a big wearer of it.

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First of all get an old laundry basket, esky (or a new esky) or anything that can hold a variety of items.

Fill it with old cut up newspapers, don’t worry – we won’t be mad if you have to cut this newspaper up for a great gift idea.

■ Go shopping – Little gift ideas can include, a new wallet, a pair of sunglasses, new clothing, a bottle (or two) of his favourite drink, a few console games, and some silly little things that will put a smile on his face, like old photos.

If you’re still stuck for an idea, you could be putting way too much thought into the perfect gift.

After all Christmas isn’t just about presents, it’s about spending the time with your loved ones and enjoying their company.

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You can spend hours calling around trying to find trades and services, or find them the Service Central way.

Service Central finds all types of services, plus we check they’re qualified, insured and trustworthy.

Then independent businesses call you back – easy!

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