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On board for summer Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor THINK Christmas, think Sydney to Hobart yacht race. It’s Boxing Day and you’re relaxing on the lounge, feeling slow from the heat and festivities. You turn on the tele and there it is: the reassuring vision of sailors and their great white racing yachts. The media commentators bring to life the personalities and the challenge, while the aerial photography just about puts us on board. Along with making new memories, we remember the great moments, like winning the America’s Cup, and the very bad moments when good men lost their lives at sea. So to put us in the mood of summer and all that goes with it,we give our front cover over to yachting personality Rob Mundle – and what a read. Tracey Johnstone (herself a lifelong yachtie) spoke with Rob and recorded his tales of exciting nautical

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adventures. Back on land, music festivals have become a favourite on Aussie calendars and to assist your planning, we have put together a doublepage spread listing some of the most popular. Extremes of heat, fires, floods and drought have put climate change front of mind and reporter Alison Houston has spoken to Professor Roger Stone. If your keen eye has noticed something a little different about this publication and you are wondering exactly what it is, wonder no longer. Due to printing requirements our paper has undergone a small change (3cm) in size. Seniors News wishes our readers a safe and happy Christmas. Enjoy, Gail

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Rollicking revue heads back to cast another spell Brand Insights MAX Gillies, Tony Barber and Normie Rowe will dust off their best jokes and silly songs to tour Australia in 2020 with Senior Moments 2: Remember, Remember. In the words of the promoters: “Senior Moments 2? No, it’s not deja vu, you are having another ‘Senior Moment’! “The smash-hit revue returns in a sequel without

equal: Yes, once again the senior sensation will be sweeping the nation with allnew jokes and all-old performers.” Australian TV icon Barber (Sale of the Century), master satirist Gillies (The Gillies Report) and original rock legend Rowe (Les Miserables) will head the classic cast for another 90 minutes of comedy sketches, songs and inspired senior silliness. Return Fire Productions

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FABULOUS FOODIES: New Le Cordon Bleu graduate Lyn Fidler with president and CEO Andre Cointreau.

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Lyn’s taste of things to come Kerry Heaney A PASSION for changing the aged care food landscape spurred a late-life career change for Lyn Fidler, who recently graduated in the first Le Cordon Bleu Brisbane cohort. Armed with a Diplome de Cuisine completed at worldrenowned Le Cordon Bleu institute’s Brisbane campus, Lyn’s goal is to use her extensive senior management healthcare skills to redefine and invigorate aged care food culture. She wants to create

enjoyable dining experiences for senior patients. “I have aspired for many years to achieve formal training as I am fascinated by the techniques that support the cooking and presentation of French and modern European food,” she said. “Studying at Le Cordon Bleu Brisbane was a special time for me. The chefinstructors come from diverse backgrounds; however, they have incredible experience and skills to share. “Having the opportunity

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to learn from and be guided by them was a privilege. I’m excited to take my qualifications and make a real difference to food service in the aged care industry. To me this is a sector that is looking for new ideas and skills to deliver cost-effective, quality product and service.” Since launching in Brisbane in 2018, Le Cordon Bleu has received increasing local industry interest in seeking skilled professionals. “Le Cordon Bleu has been inspiring the hospitality dream for almost 125 years, and we have a large network

of alumni who have gone on to achieve incredible things in the industry both locally and globally,” Le Cordon Bleu academic director Paul Picksley said. “Our graduates possess skill sets unmatched by many, and with upcoming local tourism projects such as Queen’s Wharf in the works, our first graduating cohort is well placed to deliver superior culinary excellence to bolster Brisbane’s hospitality offering.” Currently gaining additional work experience at a bayside seniors’ centre,

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BLUE-WATER VOICE: Veteran author and commentator Rob Mundle.

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THERE’S a nautical song playing in the background as author Rob Mundle (AM) talks about his latest book. The ocean-racing machine’s rigging is swaying above, while below the hive of activity on the Sydney waterfront edges towards its climax on Boxing Day. This is where Rob is most at home. He’s been the face of Australia’s blue-water sailing scene for close to 51 years. The 73-year-old has already recorded the maritime history of Australia’s big-ship adventures in Bligh: Master Mariner; Cook; Great South Land; Flinders; and The First Fleet. His latest book is a detailed account of the 75 years the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has run the

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. It’s a Boxing Day tradition to be on the shores on Sydney Harbour or glued to the television to watch the live-action start of the iconic race. Multimillion-dollar yachts with professional crews line up against weekend warriors prepared to take the ultimate challenges of testing themselves and their yachts against nature and each other. Rob knows this Everest of blue-water sailing extremely well. He’s “gone south” three times and authored the international best-selling book Fatal Storm, which gave a deep insight into the devastating 1998 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, where six lives and five yachts were lost. Writing about Australia’s maritime adventures has proven an appropriate fit for the former journalist. While

researching Under Full Sail, Rob discovered his greatgreat-grandfather, George Valentine Mundle, was the master of a clipper ship that brought cargo and migrants to Australia. As famous names and fabulous experiences roll off Rob’s tongue, a picture emerges of a writer who has been “kissed on the bum by a butterfly”. Rob left school with no idea what he wanted to do, but he did know he was good at writing his old school compositions and had an interest in world affairs. “I loved reading the newspaper every afternoon,” Rob said. “One day I was reading the Daily Mirror and I said to Mum, ‘I am going to ring them and see if they have any jobs’ without having any clue of what sort of job. I just loved the whole thought of a

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wave with the write stuff newspaper environment. A week later I was a copy boy.” One work day he was walking upstairs to the Sunday Mirror office when a blonde woman by the name of Blanche d’Alpuget stopped Rob and asked him whether he could fill in as the yachting writer while she went on holidays. “I just about kissed her on the spot,” Rob said. “It was one of those freakish things about everything unfolding in your favour.” So, the copy boy suddenly also became the Sunday edition sailing column writer. When Rupert Murdoch started The Australian in 1964, he moved a group of copy boys and journalists to Canberra to help put the new publication out. “I went down as a copy boy,” Rob said. “It was very exciting standing in the print room next to Rupert when the first edition of The Australian came off the presses. It was

Rob Mundle and crew on the English yacht Firebrand at the Southern Ocean Racing Conference in Miami in 1971. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

an adrenaline pump for everyone.” While journalist Anna Torv, who later became Rupert’s second wife, was keen for Rob to stay in Canberra, the lure of better sailing options in Sydney drew him back to the big

smoke. Soon after his arrival in Sydney, Rob was offered The Australian’s first Sydney bureau journalist cadetship. He also got to keep his Daily Mirror sailing column. In 1971, the chance to travel to America to see the big-boat competition and

write about it was supported by his editor, Neal Travis, who offered Rob a retainer to keep filing stories while abroad. “Suddenly, I had kicked another goal,” Rob said. He finally returned to Australia and got caught up

in trying to make money out of selling little Laser dinghies, which became an Olympic Games class. Round about then, Rob and an American friend, Lisa Halaby, who was in Australia training as an architect, were towing Rob’s yacht Waikikamukau back from a regatta in Queensland. When Rob drove the trailer under a low bridge it became stuck, much to the angst of the drivers behind. Lisa quickly leapt onto the truck bonnet and leant on the mast, so Rob could fit the load under the bridge. “People were cheering and car horns blowing; people had never seen anything like it,” Rob said. “That girl dangling from the end of the mast, that absolutely delightful lady, went on to become the Queen of Jordan.” But, “once journalism is in your blood, it’s there forever”, Rob remembers. He was drawn back in by Kay

Cottee’s husband, Peter Sutton, who was working on the Channel 10 Sports Week with host Ray Warren, as a sailing reporter. “I (also) got to be weatherman on prime-time news,” Rob said. The news editor then decided to send Rob to Newport, Rhode Island, to cover the 1983 America’s Cup. “My world and the whole world of sailing changed when Australia won the Cup,” Rob said. “I was on air that day, live and worldwide, for eight hours and 10 minutes. Apparently, that still stands as a record for live television.” Rob has now written 17 books, including Sir James Hardy’s and Alan Bond’s authorised biographies. His 18th book, The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, is for sailors and non-sailors. Available in bookshops from this month, the book is full of sailing history and entertaining anecdotes. “

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‘Presents’ of mind in bushfire recovery Kerry Heaney

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RAVAGED homes, distraught, displaced people and injured wildlife have been constant images recently reminding those fortunate to live out of danger about the plight of others. Working out how you can help is not as hard as you might think. Online charity GIVIT is calling for all donations in relation to the devastating Queensland bushfires to be registered through its website, givit.org.au, as part of its Queensland Fires 2019 Appeal. Working with the Queensland Government, GIVIT is managing donated funds and all offers of items and services following destructive fires in several

locations across the State. GIVIT is also working with services in New South Wales affected by bushfires. GIVIT Queensland manager Jo Beadle said uncoordinated donations could hamper services on the ground and she has implored well-meaning people to reconsider the way they give to those in need. “Through the online GIVIT platform there are several ways generous seniors can support communities impacted by natural disasters, and indeed households facing everyday hardships,” Jo said. “To immediately help devastated communities, we encourage cash donations, as 100 per cent of funds GIVIT receives are used to purchase essential items to assist recovery efforts. You

can also donate quality items, those you’d be comfortable giving to a friend or family member, via our website that lists all the requests for items by postcode.” While some people have lost all their possessions in the bushfires, it is cash, not replacement items, that is the best way to help in the first days and weeks after a disaster. “Cash is king in terms of donations,” Jo said. “It allows people to be flexible and purchase specific items that are needed on the ground. “When people return to their homes after being evacuated, it often takes time to identify what’s damaged and needs replacing. In this period, cash donations allow GIVIT to purchase vital vouchers

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Never too late to study Lyndall commits to tackle her life’s longest learning curve Kerry Heaney DESPITE having finished school in Year 11, 59-year-old Lyndall Wolffe is well on her way to achieving a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree at Swinburne Online. A little nudge from her manager along with a hint that it would help her progress through the organisation put Lyndall on the study path, but then she was made redundant. “I started a new job about four weeks later with a residential construction company and continued with the degree. I expect to complete in early 2020,” Lyndall said. The hardest thing about the study, said Lyndall, was the opportunity cost in leisure and family time. “This weekend I am attending the Master

Builders regional awards at the Gold Coast on Saturday, and I have two assessments due Monday. There’s no time to rest up on Sunday after a big night out, as I will have to get into it first thing Sunday morning.” What Lyndall does enjoy is doing a university degree from the comfort of her own home. “Who would have thought it when I first entered the workforce in the ’70s? Technology really is fantastic, and the global progression I have seen in my lifetime is really mindblowing. I never grow tired of hearing about the next big thing.” Of course, studying from your lounge room does require computer skills. “My experience with computers started back in the DOS days, and it has been the longest learning

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Making your 60s the best time to shine Author encourages women to embrace change Gail Forrer “THIS is the best time ever for women in our 60s. If we use it wisely, this decade between our responsible 50s and our relaxed 70s offers us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reinvent ourselves and start something new, on our own terms.” This is the introduction to Power of Women in our Sixties, a book that acknowledges and supports women making the 60 the best time in their lives. Behind the book is vivacious author, 63-yearsyoung Chris Vidal – a teacher, traveller and founder of powerwomenover60. She loves her age and her situation – twice divorced with two adult children who she considers among her best mates. Chris is all about making and taking the best out of life. “When I turned 60 I thought, right, I’m going to make the next 10 years work for me,” she said. She’s gone about achieving this goal with a good sense of humour, a huge amount of openhearted curiosity and a nose for adventure. The title of her book is

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WATER Walk across a vast, rocky riverbed created by Olafur Eliasson, gaze at Peter Fischli and David Weiss’s snowman frozen in Brisbane’s summer heat and see predator and prey gather to drink together from Cai Guo-Qiang’s brilliant blue waterhole. There is a participatory artwork where visitors traverse a cloud of suspended gymnastic rings and watch tidal currents rise and fall around Angela Tiatia. You’ll also be prompted to reflect on the cultural traditions of bodies of water, including the Brisbane River, with Judy Watson. Megan Cope’s re-created midden will encourage you to ponder on the long history of our reliance on water. Visitors are invited to explore the vital element that sustains all forms of life on Earth when Water opens this summer at GOMA. From major immersive

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKETS Enjoy the Christmas Craft Markets at historic Ormiston House in Wellington Street, Ormiston, on December 8. Held on the lawn overlooking beautiful Moreton Bay, this market will be filled with gorgeous handmade items. You will also enjoy a Devonshire tea on the veranda of historic Ormiston House. The market starts at 11 am and run to 3pm. Info: ormistonhouse.org.au.

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ENOGGERA & DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC IN DECEMBER we will cap off a successful silver anniversary year by unveiling a commemorative plaque in our research library in Enoggera Memorial Hall. We then go into recess for a month before our 26th year opens on Thursday, January 16. For those keen to visit our library, we will be open every Thursday between 9am and 1.30pm. Contact us any time during our recess period by phoning the number below. Enoggera Memorial Hall is at the corner of Wardell and Trundle streets, Enoggera; entry is via Trundle Street. Limited parking is available, accessed from either Pratt Street or Glenalva Terrace. Council bus routes 350, 361, 390, 598 and 599 stop near the hall, and Enoggera Station on the Ferny Grove line is within a short walk. Looking for a suitable Christmas gift? Our range of local history books is available at the hall. Contact can be made through our website, Facebook pages, by phoning Dave on (07) 3366 3191 or by emailing dlivett@optusnet.com.au.

65TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOOL REUNION PAST students from Domestic Science High School recently celebrated their 65th reunion. The

reunion was a success, with 75 ladies attending and all over the age of 70 as the school closed in 1962 when many suburban secondary schools were opened. For information about the next reunion, contact Lorraine via email at L4n44m@bigpond .com.

BRISBANE NORTH WEST BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (QLD) INC Branch members were at Coles and Woolworths at Everton Park in early November selling poppies and badges prior to Remembrance Day. Collectors will find plenty of new releases available. Our final meeting for 2019 was held on Sunday, November 17. Meetings will resuming resume on January 19, 2020, and meetings will be held throughout the year at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month, starting at 10.15am. Visitors and new members are welcome. Further inquiries with Dave Livett on (07) 3366 3191 or email dlivett@optusnet.com.au

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Blue-Water Festivals JOIN Royal Caribbean Cruises for its on-water festivals. There is Cruisin’ Country (Sydney, October 5) with Lee Kernaghan and 50 other artists, Bravo Cruise of the Performing Arts with Anthony Warlow and Ruthie Henshall (Sydney, October 13), and Rock the Boat with Suzi Quatro and Jon Stevens (Brisbane, November 24). Info: royalcaribbean.com/ aus/en?country=AUS. Other festival ideas: Parkes Elvis Festival (NSW). January 8-12. Info: parkeselvisfestival.com.au. Agnes Blue, Roots and Rock Festival (Agnes Water, QLD). February 21-

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from all walks of life, to share a meal and listen to guest speakers who can educate and entertain, to form friendships and at the same time to support disadvantaged Australian children through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. As well as monthly dinner meetings, Centenary Evening VIEW Club ladies enjoy coffee mornings, visits to the theatre, various social gatherings and fundraising activities. If you would like to attend a meeting or require more information, please email or phone 0408 725 542. You are invited to find out more about our club by checking out our Facebook page and/or by consulting the web page for the national organisation of VIEW. You will find us under Find a Club.

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TECH-ING ALONG: Brisbane Seniors Online North Central volunteer mentors group recently its end-of-year social at the Banyo Library. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

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REDCOATS TO CAMOUFLAGE EXHIBITION UNIFORMS and equipment of Army personnel in Queensland from 1824 to the current day feature in the exhibition at Victoria Barracks, Brisbane. Home to Army Museum South Queensland, the historic precinct on Petrie Terrace (near Caxton Street) provides a unique glimpse of Australia’s military history from the colonial era, through two world ars, to the present-day role of the Australian Defence Force in current operations. A recent addition is a special display relating to the Australian Light Horse during World War I, together with Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam Conflict. The museum will be closed from December 5 to March 4. All bookings must be by prior arrangement. Public tours of Victoria Barracks are on Wednesdays only. Cost is $15 a person and includes viewing the exhibition, an escorted tour of the barracks, Devonshire Tea, a souvenir booklet and digital photo. Info:

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FOREST LAKE FIFTY PLUS CLUB OUR November trip was to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meets on the third Friday of the month at The Lion, Pine Road, Richlands, at 10.30am. Date claimers for the next two meetings are January 17 and February 21. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all Seniors readers a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2020. For more information on the club and its activities, phone Leonie, president, on 0427 846 057 or Les, activities officer, on 0466 377 618 to register your interest; email fl50plusc@gmail.com. New members are always welcome.

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NATURAL ATTRACTION: Some Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club members during their recent visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

“City in Masks - 1919 Flu Epidemic”. Theatre performances and gallery educational visits abound with lunches and park BYO picnics in rotation throughout our area. We bussed for “Springtime Gardens” on Mt Tamborine and then car-pooled to the Buddhist Chung Tian Temple, Priestdale. We learnt of the humanistic

teachings at this refuge, including an explanation and tasting with a tea ceremony and delicious lunch. December is our Christmas luncheon. Meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at Kenmore Library, phone Barbara Cobbold on (07) 3378 5225 or email cobboldn@bigpond.net.au. Wavell COME and join us on the

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SUNNYBANK NATIONAL SENIORS THE branch’s last bus tour was a visit to Bankfoot House and Australian Teamsters Hall of Fame at Glasshouse Mountains, where we were given an insight into family life and transport in the late 19th century. On December 9 our annual Christmas lunch will be held at the Newnham Hotel with entertainment commencing at 11am. The committee wishes all members and friends a happy and safe Christmas, and advises that the first meeting for 2020 will be on

HONOURED: Pine Rivers VIEW Club member Bessie receiving her 20-year membership badge and a small gift from President Lorraine. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

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65-YEAR REUNION: Past students from Domestic Science High School (from left) Iris Skinner, Shirley Sanderson and Althea Bailey cut the reunion cake. Photo: Contributed

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SCAM ALERT: Toowoomba's Gabrielle Saide wants to ensure other seniors don't have to go through what she has as a result of an internet scam where a fake help desk number is given. Picture: The Chronicle

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Woodford bash putting positive spin on future KERRY HEANEY

WITH more than 1600 shows across 25 stages, the 2019 Woodford Folk Festival (December 27 to January 1) is all about imagining a beautiful future to counteract some of the current negative rhetoric. “Woodford Folk Festival aims to create a platform where artists, speakers, comedians and scholars can profess their views in the ancient troubadour traditions,” says festival director Bill Hauritz. “It’s about the here and the now, where we come from and visualising a clearer path to our future. “It’s through these artists, their spirit, their words and their passion that we can together discover our beautiful future.” The 145-page program for the six-day event includes performances,

workshops and talks. “Woodford’s been around for 34 years, and so organisers who started the festival are now in their 60s, so it makes sense that many of the patrons are too,” says Woodfordia head of programming Chloe Goodyear. “The festival is very conscious of the broad demographic of attendees each year, but Woodford is a cultural celebration that transcends age. The programming team don’t program Woodford with ages in mind, more different people, different tastes. “Festival organisers don’t think your age dictates your taste in music or entertainment. It certainly doesn’t dictate the way you dance!” This year some of the bugbears have been addressed with upgrades to internal transport and traffic arrangements.

The 2019 event also marks the start of what is set to become a new Woodfordian tradition. Bathing for Change will see two festival participants win one of two chances to enjoy the luxury of fresh towels and clean pyjamas after they sink into a deep tub full of Dr Bronner’s bath scents on January 1. The Lord and Lady of Bath will have the pleasure of starting the year squeaky clean and smelling divine. Money raised by the event will support the replanting of rainforests in Borneo. The program includes returnees include Kate Miller-Heidke, Harry Manx, Electric Fields and Archie Roach. The line-up of speakers and panel discussions features Dr Karl and Leigh Sales interviewing Michael Gudinski. Tickets at woodfordfolkfestival.com/ tickets.

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CONTAINER SCHEME MARKS MILESTONE As Queensland marks the first anniversary of the container refund scheme Containers for Change, Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch has announced a massive milestone has been reached - one billion containers have now been returned. “With Queenslanders able to get 10c back for recycling their containers, the outstanding results we’ve seen in the first year of the scheme has seen $100 million returned to Queenslanders and

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TRAVEL BRIEFS Northern Lights THE greatest light show on earth, the aurora borealis, is taking centre stage in Canada as the winter months provide a perfect dark-sky canvas for their spellbinding display. Best witnessed between October and March, check out five ways to weave aurora viewing into an incredible winter wonderland experience. Pedal through snow and ice on bikes designed for the conditions. Visitors to Yukon Territory can view the lights from 36,000 feet in the air, taking off from Whitehorse with Aurora 360 from January 23–27. Immerse yourself in indigenous culture as you witness the rippling, whirling spectacle at the Aurora Village in the Northwest Territories. Get off the grid in one of Yukon’s remote wilderness lodges where you can combine crystal-clear aurora viewing with a spot of ice-fishing or snowmobiling. View the phenomenon 300 days a year at Churchill’s 360-degree glass aurora dome, located directly under the aurora oval in Canada’s central province of Manitoba. Info: keepexploring.com.au.

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Art in Sydney PLAN your art trip to Sydney in 2020. The Art Gallery of NSW has many great exhibitions coming up next year including • Quilty on now until February 2 • Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes from May 9 to September 6 • Streeton from September 26 through to February 2021 • Matisse alive from October 20 to March 2021, and • Matisse: life & spirit, masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou, Paris from November through to March 2021. Info: artgallery.nsw.gov.au.

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The seven-night voyage, departing October 9, 2020, will sail from Budapest to Vienna through the riesling-rich wine region of the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, visiting the enchanting abbey of Melk, beautiful sights of Linz, and the breathtaking vineyards and hilltop castle of Dürnstein. While on board, Crystal Ravel guests will be invited to enjoy tastings of specially chosen Henschke wines, as the passionate winemakers

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The ethereal interior of the spectacular Sagrada Familia.

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PRIME POSITION: Situated 173m above the Barcelona port, the Castell de Montjuic provides sweeping views of the city below. In 2007, the castle came under the ownership of Barcelona City Council and as a result now belongs to all the citizens of Barcelona. Pictures: Graeme Wilson

The La Boqueria markets are full of colourful fare.

It’s party time in Barcelona! Graeme Wilson IT’S not every day that you get to fly into Barcelona to celebrate your 60th birthday … in fact, you only get one shot at it. So as the plane touched down at El Prat airport I was determined to grab my bag and hit the ground running. My big day had started somewhat disastrously in Paris where a combination of city-wide transport strike and highly flawed decisionmaking on my part resulted in a $200 Uber airport fare. So for this day to be memorable for the right reasons, the pressure was on

Barcelona to turn on the charm. The result was never in doubt. Fast forward several hours to a spectacular rooftop bar and as I took in the glorious sunset-drenched views, the French faux pas was long forgotten. During my first day on Spanish soil, a casual wander along the famous Las Ramblas mall and on to Passeig de Gracia had already offered an introduction to the artistic brilliance of Antoni Gaudi. The multi-coloured Casa Batllo was originally designed as home for a wealthy aristocrat, but these

days attracts millions of visitors as a museum. Gaudi’s special touch is evident everywhere you roam throughout Barcelona and among other highlights of my three-night stay were tours of the iconic La Sagrada Familia, a Roman Catholic temple started in 1882 and finally due for completion in 2026, and the Gaudi House Museum. Throw in a relaxing day on the beach at Platja de la Barceloneta, a romantic evening dinner overlooking the marina, expansive views from the hilltop Castell de Montjuic…and a tasty paella or three…and Barcelona ticked all the boxes.

When you’re looking to celebrate in style, it’s pretty hard to beat sunset drinks in the somewhat exclusive rooftop bar at Barcelona’s Majestic Hotel.

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CAN you get away from it all without leaving town? The answer is yes if you choose the right location. Brisbane’s South Bank is a top tourist destination, but who says the tourists have to be out-of-towners? There’s so much to enjoy here it is easy to spend a long weekend in your own city and still have a new experience. Best of all, the travelling time is minimal! Start by booking a hotel that makes you feel like you are on holidays the moment you walk through the door, then book a show and plan a dinner somewhere special. One step inside the glamourous Emporium Hotel on Grey St and you are transported into another world. If you wish that American television series Sex and the City never ended, this is your spiritual home. It’s full of glitzy red glamour and sexy animal prints, and that’s before you even step away from reception. The ground-floor piano bar is oh so cool and moody, just perfect for a late-night drink, but only after you have watched the sunset from The Terrace rooftop

bar. It’s a delicious slice of Brisbane you haven’t seen before. Don’t forget to look down on the kingdom of South Bank because that’s your playground for the next two days. Start your day with breakfast at The Terrace and relax in the sunshine under the retractable roof. Your breakfast alternative is the delectable French-inspired Belle Epoch patisserie on the ground floor. When you’ve had your fill, head out to explore South Bank. Food lovers might catch the free CityHopper ferry to Sydney Street in New Farm to visit Jan Powers Farmers Market held on Saturdays in the grounds of Brisbane Powerhouse. For a morning stroll, you can’t go past the boardwalk, which extends right along the bank of the Brisbane River to Kangaroo Point. If a quick coffee is top of mind, cross the river on the Goodwill Bridge and stop at Brendan’s Cafe coffee cart in the middle. This is near the Maritime Museum if you like to look at old boats. Walk through South Bank’s Epicurious garden and perhaps take home some of the free produce. It’s available from 7am from Tuesday to Thursday but be

quick, otherwise you will leave empty-handed. South Bank is filled with a wide selection of cafes and restaurants, but there’s also music on offer and it’s free. On Friday evenings the sounds at Green Jam on Melbourne Street Green will soothe your soul while Sunday Social on the Green at River Quay Green offers river views with cool vibes. There is no music, but at night Flowstate’s continually changing colours are just as entertaining. Other nighttime options at South Bank include a show, concert or play at the Queensland Performing Art Complex. South Bank is full of dining options along the length of Grey and Melbourne Sts. If you feel like taking it easy but still enjoying excellent food, head to Signature in Emporium Hotel. For an art fix outside the collections on show at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, take a stroll down Fish Lane. Here the building walls are the gallery filled with street art. A South Bank weekend is definitely refreshing and certainly feels like a getaway. The writer stayed as a guest of Emporium Hotel. SEBE01Z01MA - V1

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Fascinating villages can be seen all along the train line.

VISUAL FEAST: Special views abound during the day trip from Bergen.

FAST FACTS The Flam Railway, or Flamsbana, was built over the course of 20 years at a cost then of about NOK 20 million. (about $3,210,000). It runs from the valley floor of the Sognefjord – the longest fjord in Norway and second longest in the world.

Flamsdalen Valley and Flam village, with a population of about 400 people in Aurland municipality. Along the way, we have the opportunity to take photos of the Flamsbana trains as they head back to Myrdal and the quaint homes of Lunden, and stop for a snack by the turquoise waters of Flamselvi. The Flam River brought the first tourists to Flam – mostly English lords and their families who came 150 years ago for salmon fishing. The stretch of the river is now part of the Fretheim Farm, which holds fishing rights. The original bridges, giving fishermen easy access to the river, were built in 1910-20 but were restored in 2017 after a flood destroyed the originals.

We’ve taken many long and short rail trips over the years but as a window to Norwegian life and its majestic scenery in one day, Flam Railway deserves all its accolades. The Flam Railway The Flam Railway opened for freight and goods transport on August 1, 1940, and to passengers in 1941. It became an important transport artery for the Sogn district, linking villages along the Sognefjord to Bergen and Oslo via the connecting Bergen Railway. Until the Flam Railway was completed, access to villages in the area could only be via the fjord or on foot and horseback over the mountains. Try to get a seat on the left when heading from Myrdal to Flam, and from Flam to Myrdal if doing the full trip. Head to www. vy.no/en for rail tickets. Various tour companies such as Norway in a Nutshell include the Flam Railway as part of their package deal. Go to www.visitflam.com for more information. Where to stay Thon Hotel Orion, Bradbenken 3, Bergenhus, Bergen. Go to www.thonhotels.com/ourhotels/norway/bergen/thonhotel-orion.

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It’s time to rush over to Russia now Friendly welcome a sign of the changing times Tracey Johnstone BETWEEN the history of murders and sainthoods of old Rus, the insurgence of Napoleon, and the reign of the Soviets and communism, incredible Russian architecture arose and outstanding artefacts were acquired. Modern-day Russia has preserved a lot of that dynamic history and made it accessible and affordable for overseas visitors and locals. It’s a destination I was hesitant to visit on my own, hence my choice to sign up for a 16-day tour with Australian company Academy Travel on the promise our tour leader, Dr Matthew Dal Santo, would take us behind the tourist banter and into the history behind the events that have made Russia such a fascinating place to visit. We started in Moscow travelling for three hours, past the never-ending highrise residential buildings, through the incredibly congested traffic on the eight-lane highway, to the town of Suzdal. Away from the madness, the countryside was lush, but the homes of the locals were small and simple, often timber construction. It was a timely reminder of how tough life would have been for the serfs. On the way to Suzdal we stopped at the Sergiev Posad monastery, which is

thought to be the spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church. Its blue “onion” domes above are reminiscent of Constantinople, which provided the foundation for the orthodox church. Suzdal was the start of the many, many visits to churches, some of which dated back to the 1100s – all important to understanding the growth of Rus, its governing structure and tsars. It was here that the churches moved from timber to limestone construction. Every inch inside these churches is covered with dazzling icons, beautifully detailing the many stories of the faith. Nearby is Vladimir, founded in 1108 by Kiev prince Vladimir Monomakh. It replaced Kiev as the capital of Rus. From Vladimir it was a short train trip back to Moscow, with the train announcer proudly declaring we were arriving in the “hero city” of Moscow. It’s home to 12 million people in the city itself and 20 million or so across greater Moscow. By late September the temperature was heading downwards, so out came the thermals. Luckily the central heating was already turned on. Normally, across the cities, it’s on from October 1 until May 1. Moscow is old outside, modern inside. It throbs with commerce and tolerates

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Every inch inside these churches is covered with dazzling icons, beautifully detailing the many stories

eager visitors who are thrilled by the architecture, culture, history and artwork. We did the obligatory and fabulous Bolshoi Ballet visit where we saw the prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova dance, marvelled at the interiors and ceilings of the Metro stations, waved hello to Mr Putin while we wandered in the grounds of the Kremlin, and delved into the tsar and Soviet history sites. Red Square is impressive and confusing. On one side is the huge mausoleum housing Lenin, on another side the flame of the unknown solider guarded by stern young military men who only move precisely at the changing of the guards. On another side is St Basil’s Cathedral with its nine church domes of varying colours and styles. Turn to your left and there on the final side is the GUM department store with just every top (read expensive) European fashion brand. There was so much to see I have promised myself a return visit to take in this incredible city at a much slower pace. Soon the group hopped on the comfortable train for the three or so hours’ trip to St Petersburg. The city was built on swamps with no arable land nearby to help feed the serfs, but it was the perfect location to give the tsar access to the Baltic Sea. Here Peter the Great changed Russia forever as he forced it to move towards modernisation and Europeanism. The Court spoke French and spent up big. It was also the time when Rus was renamed Russia. Several leaders later, Catherine the Great ascended to the throne and made her mark both on Russia and across eastern

MOSCOW MAGIC: A spectacular view of St Basil’s, the famous and iconic cathedral on Red

Europe. Her palace in Pushkin, just 20km out of the city, is said to rival the Palace of Versailles. It is certainly another example of exceptional architecture, and excessive wealth. Apart from some 200 gilded palaces and countless domed churches, the nobility acquired incredible artwork from across Europe. Much of it survived the world wars but was then confiscated from the ruling families to be preserved and

displayed for the people. The Hermitage and its adjacent General Staff Building artwork collection, which has earned its status as world-class, the Yusupov Palace and the Carl Faberge Museum are everything they say they are and much, much more. Original paintings by Picasso, Monet, Matisse, van Gogh and Kandinsky are just a hand span away from the visitor. Coincidentally, the Yusupov Palace visit was

very special as an old school friend of mine is a relative of the family. If her family had stayed in Russia, she would have been an empress. Alas, they escaped to Paris and beyond, but left a magnificent home and more outstanding artworks for the world to enjoy. We attended the Kirov Ballet for the delightful and colourful Don Quixote, performed at the Mariinsky Theatre, which has a very different feel to that of the SEBE01Z01MA - V1

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A delicate Faberge egg on display in the Carl Faberge Museum.

St Petersburg’s massive The Hermitage Museum.

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Bolshoi Theatre. Not to be missed is the Leningrad Blockade Memorial. It is a stark and sombre reminder of the 900-day blockade by the Nazis of then-called Leningrad from 1941-44. In St Petersburg on May 9 – Victory Day – you will often see citizens carrying a photo or piece of memorabilia of a family member who fought during WWII. If you thought going to Russia would be like visiting V1 - SEBE01Z01MA

the Outback, think again. Zipping past us in the cities were Uber Eats-style delivery cyclists, while we regularly spotted Burger King and McDonald’s stores. Ignore the grumpy face reputation; Russians are welcoming. And celebrate the cleanliness. The cities are impeccably clean, bar the occasional cigarette butt. “Spacibo’’ to the Russians for a memorable experience.

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Travellers taking the risk Top three destinations all attract warnings RESEARCH shows that more than half of Australian travellers’ top three destinations to visit are countries with a Smartraveller Level 2, 3 or 4 advice level. The research, commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Insurance Council of Australia’s Understand Insurance initiative, found: 32 per cent of Australian travellers say they would probably still travel if DFAT raised the travel advice level on Smartraveller to Level 3 (reconsider your need to travel). Of those who would likely still travel, 25 per cent said “the appeal of the destination justified the risk”. 87 per cent of Australians aspiring to travel overseas are attracted to destinations that carry risk, or are off the beaten track, with 60 per cent of those under 30 saying they are attracted to places that feel adventurous. 10 per cent of travellers chose not to buy travel insurance. Of these, 71 per cent were travelling to a country where they hold nationality or dual nationality. Of those without insurance, 15 per cent said they expected to be safe in their destination. 22 per cent of men under 30 travelled overseas L I VE

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destination and knew that not all travel insurance may provide coverage depending on the level.” Insurance is available for most high-risk destinations, but Level 4 destinations are usually excluded. Many travel insurance policies may not cover financial losses resulting from acts of terrorism, war and civil war, but most will cover medical costs. “Some policies may provide cover in some

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Snoring: Hidden risks BRAND INSIGHTS ALWAYS feeling tired? Crave a daily nap? Find it difficult to concentrate? You could be suffering from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). Obstructive sleep apnea is a common affliction that affects thousands of people every night, causing excessive snoring and sometimes even choking. HOW SERIOUS IS SLEEP APNEA? If you’ve ever slept next to someone who snores you will know just how irritating it is. However a common side-effect of sleep apnea is excessive snoring and this can be much more serious. When we are asleep, our airway can relax and start to narrow, causing snoring. In people with apnea, the airway can completely close over, causing it to become blocked, which in turn starves the body of oxygen. Once the brain realises that the body isn’t breathing, it

sends a shot of adrenaline to alert the body to wake up. We then take a deep breath (or loud snort) and go back to sleep. The cycle then repeats and can occur several hundred times a night – exhausting! HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU SUFFER FROM IT? Some common signs are: excessive snoring, a choking sensation or waking with a loud snort, you appear to stop breathing, frequent night visits to the bathroom, continual lack of energy, poor concentration and short-term memory. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT? The quality of your sleep is more important than the quantity. The reason that most people with apnea are always tired is that their body is still fatigued the next morning as a result of poorquality sleep. Health risks directly linked with apnea include: • Type 2 diabetes

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Weights lift quality of life Age no bar to simple way to ease aches, boost spirits Nick Rizzo GROWING old can be a difficult and scary process. Improving the experience of ageing, the health of the older populations and the quality of life is a valuable endeavour. When these objectives are achieved, it can empower older adults and the elderly to live a fuller, more engaged and active life. Pain-free living Thankfully, training helps improve the overall quality of life. One way is by reducing the level of general aches and pains as well as disorder-specific pain. That is exactly the point. Reducing pain levels allows for greater ease of movement, fewer

GET ACTIVE: Experts say weight training is a crucial aspect of improving older adults’ quality of life.

restrictions when moving, and in general, feeling better with less negative stimuli coming from your body. Mental and emotional On top of being able to move around with less pain,

improving strength and muscle through weightlifting improves health-related factors. This can improve physical capabilities as well as the emotional and mental state.

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social interaction is the golden ticket that improves mental and emotional health on various levels. Weight training also innately improves mental, emotional and cognitive

health through biological mechanisms that enhance the quality of life. l Urinary incontinence Other areas of quality are less obvious: for example, urinary incontinence. Twenty-five million adults in the US suffer with urinary incontinence and 75-80 per cent of those are women. Twenty-three per cent of women over the age of 60 struggle with incontinence. Frail older women who struggle with this issue and who underwent weight training had a 50 per cent reduction in daily leaks. Verdict The benefits of weight training are many: a more engaged and active lifestyle; less pain; improved cognitive, mental and emotional health. Weightlifting is a crucial aspect of improving the quality of life of older adults and the elderly. - Nick Rizzo is the director of training and fitness at RunRepeat.com.

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Phone has deliberately placed a strong business and service focus on older Australians who don’t want or need super-fast internet packages but are very keen to maintain simple, affordable and reliable communications. Next Home Phone was developed not to win awards, but to solve a specific problem being faced by Australian seniors: having to implement a broadband connection just to maintain their home phone experience. “Southern Phone has a strong history of servicing the needs of Australian seniors,” Mr Joss said. “We’re very proud of this simple solution targeted at addressing such a clear need across Australian communities.” For more information about the Next Home Phone service, go to southernphone.com.au or phone 131464. SEBE01Z01MA - V1

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Ace of clubs for facilities Palm Lake has it all with long list of lifestyle options to suit BRAND INSIGHT THERE’S a certain something special about living at Palm Lake Resort. For some, it’s the luxury abodes that ooze comfort and style in a multitude of clever designs. Think light and bright, single and double-storey options as well as RV garages for those “toys’’ that make the retirement years memorable. While there are move-inready options, you can put bespoke touches on your home by choosing your preferred finishes and fittings when buying off the plan. For others, it’s Palm Lake Resort’s class-leading facilities and activities that really sprinkle magic on its offering. Its latest multimilliondollar Country Clubs offer tropical resort-style pools, pool bars, fire pits, saunas, spas, tenpin bowling and cinemas. There are golf simulators offering access to the world’s best courses. Championship undercover eight-rink lawn bowls greens are magnets for competitive players and those chasing a social roll. With residents’ health and wellbeing a priority, the resort also holds the exclusive rights among over50s communities in the Southern Hemisphere to the European-designed Milon

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gymnasiums. The other bonus with choosing a Palm Lake Resort is the welcoming community that comes with it. While your spend will secure you a luxury home and access to amazing facilities, the cherry on top is the community. And every location is different. There are musicians, artisans, craftspeople and sportspeople. In fact, security is something that rounds out the Palm Lake Resort offering. While its communities offer great social connections, there’s

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also a sense of security on offer when living among friends in a (literally) secure gated community. And there’s the security of investing in the Palm Lake Group. Family owned and operated for 42 years, the company supports families in 35 residential resorts across Australia. In fact, 11,000 people call Palm Lake Group home. For more information, freecall the Cooroy-Noosa sales office on 1800 885 851, Beachmere Bay sales office on 1800 338 382 or the Caloundra Cay office on 1800 556 677.

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Handy hints help steer clear of problems on mobility scooters FOR best use of a mobility scooter, follow these tips: 1. For tyre pressures, front tyres should be inflated to 30 PSI, while rear tyres should be 32 PSI. 2. Charge your scooter daily, thereby prolonging the battery’s lifespan. 3. Where possible, use a powerboard with surge protection between the power point and the charger. 4. Servicing of your V1 - SEBE01Z01MA

scooter usually is required annually, by a qualified technician. 5. Where possible, always use the variable-speed knob to just under maximum. This prevents the scooter from unnecessary overheating. 6. Do not use your mobility scooter in offroad settings. Use it on concrete footpaths or roadways. Never use it on uneven ground or on steep inclines. If you do, serious injury may

occur. The design of mobility scooters is for gradients up to 10 degrees only. 7. Use pedestrian pathways and crossings at all times, not the roadways. 8. We advise that you register your scooter with the Main Roads Department. This is free and covers you for any third-party liability. You will be required to affirm that you are competent to use a mobility scooter, as well as stating

that you will only travel at less than 10km/h, or less than 5km/h in a shopping centre. 9. The RACQ provides a free community service, changing your tyre if one of yours goes flat. So it is a good idea to carry a spare tube for all pneumatic tyres. (Information provided by a qualified designer and technician at Sensible Health)

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Reality of pancreatic cancer FOUR widowers – Mark Bethwaite (AM), Tony King, Dr Frank Cheok (OAM) and Daniel Goulburn (OAM) – all lost their wives to pancreatic cancer. The men, who were friends before their cancer journey, forged a deep bond under the most dire of circumstances and feature in a moving video, eager to share their stories and assist in raising awareness about an innovative trial. Their individual and collective stories are indicative of all pancreatic cancer journeys, which are shrouded in confusion and lack of awareness. And with very little time from diagnosis to death, families and loved ones are left traumatised. Pancreatic cancer remains difficult to detect and has one of the lowest survival rates. The poor prognosis has remained almost unchanged for more than 30 years, with a current fiveyear survival rate of 9.8 per cent. That is, only one in 10 diagnosed will survive the disease. Medical predictions are that by 2030, pancreatic cancer will be the secondhighest cause of cancer mortality. Mr Goulburn said November was dedicated to bringing pancreatic cancer into focus through awareness and keeping hope alive for those living with or touched by the disease. “The pancreatic cancer community needs to shout from the rooftops to make sure people know that in fact it is a cancer that is deadly, a cancer that needs more research, it’s a cancer that needs more clinical trials and with research we would get a significant increase in survival rates,” he said. To find out more or to make a donation, visit

BOND: Daniel Goulburn (OAM), Dr Frank Cheok (OAM), Tony King and Mark Bethwaite (AM) all lost their wives to pancreatic cancer.

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The GI Cancer institute is preparing to introduce two innovative clinical trials, offering hope for improved survival outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients, and is calling for urgent funding of $600,000 to get the new Neo-IMPACT trial for 20 patients off the ground. Neo-IMPACT, scheduled for 2020, will for the first time trial immunotherapy before surgery in the early stages of the disease. Recent results were published showing that aggressive chemotherapy with three drugs (Folfirinox) prevents pancreatic cancer coming back after surgery. In this trial, researchers

will apply this chemotherapy regimen to people with early-stage pancreatic cancer, as well as two doses of immunotherapy before surgery. Researchers at the GI Cancer Institute want to try what has been shown to be effective with lung cancer: giving immunotherapy before surgery in the early stages of the disease. Spearheading the trial is Dr Lorraine Chantrill, director of the GI Cancer Institute and head of oncology at Wollongong Hospital, who is passionate about increasing awareness, survival rates and improving outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer. “This new trial provides hope – so desperately sought after by the patients I treat and their families,” Dr

Chantrill said. “I have promised my patients and people like Mark, Tony, Danny and Frank, who have all experienced the impact of this deadly and aggressive disease, that we will never give up until we find a better way to treat pancreatic cancer. “Their story is indicative of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in that lives are so often cut short quickly. “Even more traumatic is that three of the women taken by this disease were close friends – a situation compounding their tragic loss.” Recognising the need for research into new and improved treatment options, the GI Cancer Institute not only plans to launch Neo-IMPACT in

2020, it has also begun recruiting patients in recent weeks for a new Masterplan pancreatic cancer trial and is looking to initiate an additional pancreatic cancer sub-study, Randoms, in 2020. The Masterplan trial, funded by the Medical Research Future Fund, aims to find out whether chemotherapy, combined with focused high-dose radiotherapy before surgery, will increase the likelihood of shrinking the tumour by killing the pancreatic cancer. This type of (stereotactic) radiotherapy is not the standard treatment for pancreatic cancer in Australia; however, it is commonly used in other parts of the world. Focused, high-dose radiotherapy is being used in this trial

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because it directs a higher dose of radiation to the tumour and less radiation to the normal tissue around the cancerous cells. This trial will treat people who need to shrink their tumour before potential surgery and those who have tumours that are too big to be removed – which accounts for around one third of all pancreatic cancer patients. Widower Tony King said: “We need to know more about pancreatic cancer. Funding of research is absolutely essential. To get the sort of funding required, you need greater awareness.” You can be a part of this extraordinary research effort to change the outcomes for those with pancreatic cancer.

Key facts and figures about a disease taking a bigger annual toll PANCREATIC cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia, after lung, prostate, breast and colorectal cancers. It is predicted to be one of the leading causes of cancerrelated deaths by 2030. • It is estimated in 2019 that 3051 Australians will die as a result of this disease.

• In 2019, it is estimated that pancreatic cancer will remain as the 11th most commonly diagnosed cancer. • Pancreatic cancer accounts for 2.5 per cent of all new cancer diagnoses in Australia. • In 2019, it is estimated that the risk of an individual being diagnosed with pan-

creatic cancer by their 85th birthday will be one in 62. • Currently the five-year survival rate is only 9.8 per cent – i.e. only one in 10 people diagnosed will survive beyond five years. • Since the mid-’80s, survival rates have increased from 5 per cent – but the breakthroughs needed are yet to be realised.

• When identified early, surgery is sometimes possible. However, due to the hidden location of the pancreas and how the cancer develops, in most cases symptoms are not obvious until the cancer has spread beyond the pancreas. • For most people diagnosed, life expectancy is six to 12 months, although often

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Home in on quartet of cool cardio ideas ARE you not keen to do exercises outside in the summer? That’s okay because with these great indoor exercise tips from Queensland Health you won’t need to leave the house. Without lacing up the running shoes, there are four exercises, all aimed at beginners, which can be done in the privacy, and shady comfort, of your home. Try to work through these four exercises in sequence, taking a short break between each set, and build up to the recommended number of repetitions over time. You can find more advanced no-running cardio options to build into your routine at healthier.qld .gov.au/fitness/workouts/ no-running-cardio. l Advanced jumping jacks: Aim for: 20-30 a set. Stand with feet together, knees slightly bent, and arms at your sides. Jump while raising your arms and separating your legs to the sides and on your forefoot with legs apart and arms overhead. l Lateral hops Aim for: 20-30 repetitions. Lateral hops look simple - they are, after all, just jumping from side to side. But if you do them right, you’re working a bunch of big muscles in your legs, your butt and your torso

AT HOME: Think of the possibility of indoor exercise

that add up to some simple and effective cardio. Keep your legs together, bound from side to side, jumping over an imaginary obstacle. Land with soft knees. Try to remain on the balls of your feet. l Superman Aim for: 10-15 repetitions per set. The superman stretch

will contribute to your cardio, but it has the added benefit of improving your overall strength and increasing muscle definition. Start on your hands and knees, with back straight and core muscles tight. Keep hips low, simultaneously raise your right arm and left leg, straightening at your elbow and knee. Pause, then lower to the

starting position before alternating sides. l Squat reach and jump Aim for: 10-15 a set If you think you’re noticing a theme here, you’re not wrong. Jumping is great cardio activity, which is why there is so much skipping in the training montages of 80s sports films. The squat reach and jump sets aside the skip-

ping rope and focuses on the core of the activity, adding in the squat. Keep your feet shoulderwidth apart, then perform a squat by bending at the knees to lower yourself . Make sure your knees don’t pass over your toes. From the squat position, straighten and jump up, reaching both arms overhead.

Sun myths debunked WHETHER you’re at the beach, by the pool or simply on a walk around the block, you can burn in as little as 10-15 minutes here in Queensland when the ultraviolet (UV) level is at its peak. That’s why it’s vitally important for people to know exactly how to protect themselves and reduce their risk of skin cancer. But with myriad myths circulating, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Cancer Council Queensland is encouraging people to brush up on their “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide’’ knowledge before heading outdoors. The council has busted five sun safety myths to help you stay sun safe. Myth one: Sun damage is not possible on windy, cloudy or cool days. False: Sun damage is caused by UV radiation, not temperature. Visit sunsmart.com.au/tools/ interactive-tools/freesunsmart-app. Myth two: People with olive skin or who tan easily can’t get skin cancer False: People with olive or very dark skin naturally have more protection against skin cancer. However, they can still develop skin cancer. Myth three: You need lots of sun exposure to avoid vitamin D deficiency. False: Queenslanders typically receive enough sun exposure while completing everyday tasks. Myth four: Putting sunscreen on once is enough. False: All sunscreens should be reapplied every two hours. Myth five: Sunscreen lasts forever. False. Sunscreen naturally expires, so check expiry dates.

Research’s deeper insights reveal keys to anxiety-easing sleep EXPERIENCING anxiety because you have missed out on a good night’s rest isn’t anything new, but researchers can now explain how it can be reduced. The new study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, looked at what phase of a person’s sleep pattern can help reduce anxiety. It established a casual neural link between sleep and anxiety. Scientists from UC Berkeley identified the importance of the sleep phase NREM, or non-rapid eye movement, and its ability to ease an V1 - SEBE01Z01MA

overactive brain. It’s the deepest stage of a person’s sleep and it restores the brain’s prefrontal mechanism, which regulates our emotions. “Of societal relevance, we establish that even modest night-to-night reductions in sleep across the population predict consequential dayto-day increases in anxiety,” the study reported. “These findings help contribute to an emerging framework explaining the intimate link between sleep and anxiety and further

highlight the prospect of non-rapid eye movement sleep as a therapeutic target for meaningfully reducing anxiety.” Sleep has two main phases: rapid eye movement (REM) and NREM. When you are in REM sleep, your eyes move rapidly, your blood pressure and heart rate go up, and your brain becomes highly active. REM sleep is when most dreaming happens. It’s thought to be important for learning and creating new memories.

When you are in NREM sleep, you go through four stages. In stage one you are in transition between being awake and asleep, and you wake easily. In stages two, three and four your eye movements stop, your body temperature falls, and you are deeply asleep. Adults usually spend about one-fifth of the night in REM sleep and the remainder in NREM sleep. It appears the non-medicated remedy to reducing anxiety is getting a better quality of sleep every night.

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LIQUID ASSET: How we can better capture, store and deliver water is one of the big questions facing us.

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IT’S without question the hottest topic of the moment – climate change. But with 50 years of experience in meteorology and climate science, University of Southern Queensland’s Professor Roger Stone says we are looking at the problem the wrong way. To begin with, he says, we can dispose of arguments as to whether current high temperatures and drought conditions here and in other areas of the southern hemisphere are the result of predicted weather patterns or climate change – it’s both. The same unusually warm sea temperatures in the Central Pacific and cool temperatures in the Indian Ocean, giving us the El Nino effect, cause the reverse weather patterns in Europe and the Americas, resulting in record lows and flooding there. “The world is usually out of balance with rainfall – when we’re having droughts in Australia, they are often having floods in the northern hemisphere and vice versa,” Professor Stone said. El Nino is part of a predictable periodic weather pattern occasionally resulting in prolonged events such as that experienced in Australia between 1991 and 1995, so people who say they have seen it all before are correct … to an extent.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECT The difference, Prof Stone says, is that climate change is making the impact of these seasonal climate patterns far more severe, protracted and more common. Because Australia has the most variable rainfall of any nation in the world – with variability increasing, especially in northern Queensland – we are very much affected by climate change. Prof Stone said the United Nations Commission for Agricultural Meteorology, of which he is president, brought together the work of climate science teams – including climate prediction models associated with agriculture and drought – from countries around the world. This provides a global picture of weather and seasonal climate events, how these affect countries, and how we can learn from each other. The key, he said, was “to have greater preparedness for when these events – drought, severe storms and flooding – occur”. That means getting governments to think long term about climate and its effect on our lives. THE POLITICS The climate problems we are experiencing globally due to greenhouse gas pollution in the atmosphere, Prof Stone said, would take at least

Extremes becoming new norm in world where increasing THE effects of climate change are already far-reaching, emerging in many crucial aspects of life As Labor health spokesman Simon Bowen recently highlighted at Sydney University: “Changing climate zones, desertification, ocean acidification, ecosystem collapse: these impacts threaten our food supply, our economy, our security and, of course, our health”. HEALTH: The Australian Medical

Association (AMA) in August declared climate change a health emergency, following similar statements by its counterparts in Britain and the US. AMA president Dr Tony Bartone pointed to higher mortality and morbidity from heat stress – a major issue for the elderly – injury and mortality from increasingly severe weather events, food and water insecurity, and a higher incidence of mental health problems.

TOURISM: Australia’s Climate Council says Australia’s top-five natural tourist attractions (beaches, wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef, wilderness and national parks) are all at risk due to rising temperatures and seas, and increased fire danger associated with climate change. FIRE: Just last month, a state of emergency was declared in a number of states affected by “unprecedented” fires.

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TIME FOR UNITY: United Nations Commission for Agricultural Meteorology president and USQ Centre for Applied Climate Sciences director Professor Roger Stone says we need to be less parochial and look globally in addressing climate change and its effects.

The greenhouse gas emissions are almost entirely due to the northern

hemisphere 20 years to improve as a result of changes in our behaviour. Having worked in government before becoming USQ Centre for Applied Climate Sciences director, he said some governments and politicians on both sides of the political divide were more willing to listen to environmental and climate concerns than others. Part of the difficulty was that with each change of government and change in bureaucratic department heads, policy attitudes shifted, knowledge was lost and so little ongoing progress was ever achieved. “The minute it starts raining, drought is taken off the agenda and becomes something for another day, so the next time it happens we are caught without answers again,” Prof Stone said. However, with the country now clearly looking “so bad”, with “massive rainfall deficits” and unprecedented fires, he believes alarm bells are ringing that this is a climate crisis and we cannot afford to defer making long-term decisions. But degenerating into political name calling, finger pointing and protesting for

plant-breeding programs such as stay-green wheat and sorghum that had also been developed.

more to be done about greenhouse gases within Australia, he said, achieved nothing. It was akin to burning the village witch in the Middle Ages, believing they had caused hailstorms. “We are being too parochial in the way we think about climate change,” Prof Stone said. “This is a global climate system we are working with and the greenhouse gas emissions are almost entirely due to the northern hemisphere – they are responsible for 95 per cent. “What we do in Australia has little effect (1 per cent of global emissions).”

That meant, he said, that while we needed to continue to do the right thing environmentally within Australia, we also needed to stop blaming ourselves and instead “ask our friends, particularly in the US, China and the European Union, to change what they are doing and set clear targets (to reduce greenhouse gas emissions)”. “That’s where the real action has to be, and that’s the tougher question – how we, as a tiny nation, are going to influence the global picture, because we are very much on the receiving end of this. “We need to have a bigger

voice on the global stage.” TOLL ON THE LAND Those arguably hardest hit by the effects of climate change, including drought, associated fire, storm and flooding, are of course our farmers. “The first thing we know is that farmers only make a good profit three years out of 10,” Prof Stone said. On average, they will have three really bad years and four average. He said that contrast in results would increase, and while good seasons would return, farmers needed to be more attuned and responsive to weather and

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If you think you may have forgotten shares with another company, these guidelines from the Australian Shareholder Association may help: • Contact the relevant company. • Contact the responsible state government department as the unclaimed money may be either registered with that department or, depending on the time that has lapsed, held by the department. It’s important that if you discover you have lost shares, make sure you contact the company’s share registry and provide your new details.

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It’s also worth trying to search for lost shareholdings through the Australian Government website moneysmart.gov.au. The ASIC website contains details of how to claim your money. The unclaimed money form will step you through all the information you need to provide to ASIC. The

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

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Down 1. Wary (8) 2. Hold to be true (6) 3. Dreadful (4) 4. Cheaply (colloq) (3,1,4) 5. Turn aside (6) 6. Pealed (4) 11. Painfully thin (8) 13. Pass (8) 16. Prohibited (6) 18. Shun (6) 20. Afresh (4) 22. Simple (4)

Across 7. Excessively pious (13) 8. And so on (2,6) 9. Nervous (4) 10. Young men (6) 12. Choice (6) 14. Family (3) 15. Operational (6) 17. Proﬁted (6) 19. Chess piece (4) 21. Time without end (8) 23. Industrial action (7,6)

SOLUTIONS

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ALPHAGRAMS: DEFER, ELVERS, FLIRTED, GREMLINS, HEADLAMPS. GK CROSSWORD Across: 5 Amish, 8 Hedgehog, 9 Oscar, 10 Schumann, 11 Green, 14 Zen, 16 Capote, 17 Eleven, 18 DDT, 20 Kursk, 24 Thresher, 25 Stook, 26 Tiger Bay, 27 Kenya. Down: 1 Chest, 2 Idaho, 3 Germs, 4/6 John Le Mesurier, 7 Sea level, 12 Baguette, 13 Toy Story, 14 Zed, 15 Net, 19 Dahlia, 21 Newel, 22 Chubb, 23 X-rays. QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 7. Sanctimonious 8. Et cetera 9. Edgy 10. Youths 12. Option 14. Kin 15. Usable 17. Gained 19. Pawn 21. Eternity 23. General strike. Down: 1. Cautious 2. Accept 3. Dire 4. For a song 5. Divert 6. Rung 11. Skeletal 13. Overtake 16. Banned 18. Ignore 20. Anew 22. Easy.

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

FREED REVELS TRIFLED MINGLERS LAMPSHADE

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

Note: more than one solution may be possible.

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TODAY: Good 18 Very Good 27

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How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only

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