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Smile, you’re recognised pleased to note the move towards a more equitable superannuation scheme in terms of women’s work contributions. Something, that up to this point is sadly lacking. We also have an interesting review of former journalist Mike Carlton’s memoir. In his book we can see how political opinions, personalities and conflict shaped the society we grew up in and in turn shaped us. At 72 years old, Carlton is certainly breaking down age stereotypes. Finally, don’t miss Robyn Nixon’s tips on travelling with your grandchildren. As an avid and professional traveller Robyn shares some practical tips. As always, we have provided you with the latest well-being, living, travel and financial advice. I trust you enjoy the read.

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IN ONE way or another a good deal of the stories published in Seniors newspaper, ask us to rethink our ideas on ageing. It might be our sporting profiles, stories on business ventures, life-long education or the type of accommodation we choose to live in. This month, our cover story makes it evident that other demographics are also reviewing their ideas on ageing. That is, they are recognising the view of older age as a slow, quiet and perhaps sad journey into mental and physical decline, is simply a stereotype. The article shows an acknowledgement of our differences, recognition of our strengths and weaknesses and importantly, that contemporary ageing demands a new story. In our feature story, it is great to see the older woman upfront and visible. Breaking away from stereotypes also enables us to have a more authentic view of society, which hopefully enables a fairer treatment for all. In this month’s Talk ‘n’ Thoughs section, we are

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THE MATRIARCHS: Krissy Stanley, 68, Carefree campaign for 2018.

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Tracey Johnstone INSTEAD of a corporate brand telling the younger generation what to expect of the future, it has turned to the people who have been there and done that. A young creative team in their 20s and 30s in the Sydney office of advertising agency DDB Sydney has developed a marketing campaign for Carefree’s female hygiene products with its essence

being matriarchal trust. Four women – Krissy Stanley, 68, Griz Pomirska, 67, Yvonne Tozzi, 60, and Gayle Foster-Brown, 69 – talk in the advertisement about what they remember of their teenage to pre-menopause years while reviewing the current crop of Carefree products. It’s cheeky, bright and brutally honest. Silver Creek’s retail marketing executive

Stuart Cumming said this Carefree advertisement is ground breaking with its use of women more than double the age of the target market having an authentic conversation with those younger generations. “It comes down to people believing they are listening to something authentic, that then builds the trust,” Mr Cumming said. “The Carefree ad was all about authentic

storytelling. Marketing has certainly been heading in that direction in the last five years at least. “It makes sense to have someone with experience talking as that feeds into the authenticity.” DDB Sydney executive creative director Tara Ford said the creative team came up with the idea without her input. “I am absolutely delighted when I see work

like that because I am so conscious of women of a certain age absolutely disappearing from media landscapes or playing a kind of passive role in things,” Ms Ford said. “I know so many hilarious older people who are so sassy, so smart and have wisdom, so why don’t we show that for a change?” Carefree’s approach to their product range, Ms Ford said, is unapologetically feminine.

She argues it’s that approach that lends itself well to honest and open discussion. And who better to have that kind of women’s issues discussion than older women, Ms Ford said. “The older you get, the more you can say and do whatever you like, and you don’t really worry so much about what people think, how you are going to look,” Ms Ford, who is in her late 40s, adds.

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The creative team recognise a lot of older superstars are popping up on Instagram and the younger generations are relating to them. They are seen as being themselves, having fun and, at times, being outrageous. “They tapped into that quite a lot,” Ms Ford said. The women, coined The Matriarchs, were drawn out of a casting call. They were presented with a handful of

questions with their answers to become part of the advertisement. None of their responses were scripted so they were highly candid. The Matriarchs projected confidence, self-worth and unashamed enjoyment at being where they were with a lot of life knowledge. “We never really discussed it. We never talked about a period, we never talked about sex,

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The Matriarchs projected confidence, self-worth and unashamed enjoyment at being where they are in life we never talked about depression,” Yvonne says in the video. But times have changed, a lot. “Did you have seepage? Did you have

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A very candid memoir Former Journalist Mike Carlton shares good, bad and ugly

Ann Rickard MIKE Carlton might have a reputation for being outspoken, opinionated and controversial, but when we telephoned him for this interview, we found him in his kitchen prepping for dinner before going out on the school run to pick up his nine-year-old son. At 72, the Sydney broadcaster, journalist, commentator, columnist, television and current affairs reporter has more than 50 years experience in the cut-throat media industry, but now he’s a mellow fellow, relishing his role as house-husband while his wife, Morag (28 years younger than him) works long hours as a producer of ABC’s Four Corners program. “I did not believe it was possible when I heard our son was about to be born,” he said. “I was shocked, thought it would interrupt my serene retirement, but it has been an absolute joy to have him. He keeps me young. I must keep up with life for him, keep up with the world for him. It is an incredible pleasure.” Mike Carlton has just released his memoir, On Air, a mighty 550-page tome recording his life – all the good, bad and the ugly – and while he set out to write his personal story, he has written a record of modern Australian history that every baby boomer will relate to. “I did not consciously write it as (a record of our modern history),” he said. “But I didn’t want it to be just about me. I wanted it set in the context of the times.” Those times Mike

refers to begin in the 1950s, when, as a suburban school boy in Sydney, he lived with his widowed mother, younger brother and bigoted grandmother. Every penny counted in their household. Mike recalls a time of great financial difficulty as a boy after his father died when Mike was just five and his mother struggled to keep the roof over their heads. However, it was also happy time, an enlightening time of modest ambitions and boyhood and teenage rites of passage. Unable to afford a university education he left school at 16 and gained a journalism cadetship with the ABC, a journey that began humbly but eventually propelled him to the very top. “I would like to think my book speaks to baby boomers,” he said. “Things were a lot simpler then in terms of everything from schooling to education. Now I look at my nine-year-old son, at the range of social media available to him, it’s quite scary.” In insightful and often hilarious prose, Mike has dredged his memory to talk of school days in Australia in the ’50s, when education taught him little of the world and virtually nothing of real life. It wasn’t until he wandered into journalism that he started to learn about the outside world, especially on assignment as a foreign correspondent in Vietnam in the ’60s. “The Vietnam horror. I talk a lot about it in the book. I had had a sheltered life in Sydney

NOT HOLDING BACK: Mike Carlton, 72, is a broadcaster, journalist, commentator, columnist, television and current affairs reporter. INSET: Mike’s new book, On Air. Photo: Carol Gibbons

and going out into that was an eye-opener.” One horrific account in the book tells of Mike driving into a village just over the border of Vietnam into Cambodia looking for stories with different angles. He and his cameraman came across a burnt and raised village where hundreds of bodies, including many children, had been stuffed into a well. The impact on him was profound. After stints as a foreign correspondent in Indonesia and Singapore, he returned to Australia, still a young man, but with eyes wide open to the shortcomings of almost all our world leaders of

the time. “Vietnam was the real eye-opener,” he said. “I learnt how politicians work, the lies and deceit by the Americans and the Australians. I did not believe it possible.” In the book Mike writes: “the profound lesson I had learned was that authority has an infinite capacity to distort and lie to protect itself from the consequences of its mistakes”. Many such harsh criticisms are peppered throughout On Air, and Mike does not hold back in his scathing assessments, whether talking about Gough Whitlam, Indonesia’s Suharto, or Queensland’s

Bjelke-Petersen who he describes vividly as “pig-ignorant and cynically cunning, a grasping crook – barely literate, bumblingly inarticulate, but most certainly financially numerate – who plundered Queensland and its people and raped their democracy behind a pantomime of hayseed bonhomie”. “I held a few things back but not a lot,” Mike said. “There is no point in trying to gild the lily. No point going around in circles, a memoir should be as candid as possible.” Candid indeed. Mike does not run when it comes to criticism of

some of the media industry’s personalities. Many enemies were made during his 50 years during the industry and his criticisms of them are mocking, contemptuous, cutting... and always colourful. Is he worried about the backlash to his memoir? “I’m nervous,” he said. “Writing this is stripping yourself bare. After all those years in the media I have built up a slate of both friends and enemies. “I am more nervous about what my friends will think, and my brother. I don’t really care what the enemies think. It was fun taking a stick to a few people. It would be dishonest to say it was not enjoyable.” Mike has two adult children and a 12-year-old grandson to his first wife Kerri, as well as his nine-year old son with his wife Morag. Now he has finished writing his memoir, he spends his days looking after the family household in Sydney’s Pittwater, supporting his wife in her career, managing to fit in a swim and surf as often as he can as he believes “regular immersion in salt water is essential to life”. On Air is a big book of our political history, of our growing up, written in riveting and lyrical prose... unabashed, unputdownable. Many egos may be bruised when it is on book shelves this month, but Mike is beyond concern, heading into another direction with his now quiet and contented life. “It took a while to get used to the slower pace of life,” he said. “I plan to be around for another 20 years.”

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Early local jazz memories of just 21 with the unusual name of Peter Cox (Hackworth), as well as Mileham Hayes’ Cellar Club, jazz restaurant Sweet Patootie and Brisbane Jazz Club. Big dance venues included Brisbane’s iconic Cloudland (sadly demolished in 1982 despite its National Trust listing), Riverside Ballroom and the Trocadero, which attracted hundreds each night. Lauren said she found it sad that too often in Queensland, we undervalued the future heritage importance of things, and therefore lost pieces of our young history.

Alison Houston WHEN do past events become history and how do we protect those memories? That’s something Dr Lauren Istvandity has had a lot of time to reflect on as she seeks out the community’s memories of jazz music in Queensland from the 1950s to early ’80s. She has spoken to musicians, venue and club owners, audience members and their families, as well as collectors, in an effort to increase the Queensland Jazz Archive collection, preserve the musical heritage and inspire future generations. But she has found a lot of people have already passed away, and photos, memories, posters and recordings lost. Trained in classical music and viola, Lauren grew up in a musical family in Toowoomba. Her current work is as a post-doctoral research fellow at the Queensland Conservatorium, working with the State Library of Queensland through the

ALL THAT JAZZ: Dr Lauren Istvandity looks over a scrapbook of heritage materials from the ’70s. Photo: Contributed John Oxley Library Fellowship to capture the stories of an era. She has discovered a similarity in her own path to jazz, with most of the original musicians coming from classical backgrounds, self-taught jazz and the skill of improvising by simply listening to records or by

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big bands”. “I think Brisbane and southeast Queensland generally were seen as very sleepy but there was a thriving jazz scene and exciting things were happening here... it just went under the radar in a national discourse, overshadowed by Sydney and Melbourne.”

Names which often cropped up in her research included Jack and Vern Thompson, Darcy Kelly, Perc Garner, Mileham Hayes and Sid Bromley, she said. She pointed to venues like The Primitif in Brisbane, a cool bohemian jazz cafe set up in 1957 by a young mum

Lauren will present a lecture summarising some of her collected stories and other findings to date at the State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane, at 6pm on November 1, but is continuing her research. If you have stories, photos or other memorabilia about jazz in Queensland during these years, phone Lauren on 0431 302 094 or visit the website qldjazzmemories.com.

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Gail Forrer Group Editor THE implementation of a fair and equitable superannuation system for young women of today would go far to alleviating a repeat of the problems that older woman are now suffering. Women and homelessness is a major issue facing Australia. The Mercy Report (2014) Older Women’s Pathways out of Homelessness in Australia reveals that one in four homeless people is an older woman. Besides that, there is a general acknowledgement that the statistic does not account for the women who are living in various styles of temporary and unstable accommodation. The report also notes: “The largest proportion of older women presenting with housing crisis in Australia have led conventional lives, and rented whilst working and raising a family. Few have previously had involvement with welfare and other support systems”. The reasons that have seen older women in this

GOVERNMENT POLICIES: New initiatives are mooted to provide women with appropriate superannuation. position are complex but foremost among them are pay disparity, divorce, intermittent outside work due to family caring commitments and lack of education. But it is the broken work transjectory and pay disparity that affects superannuation payments and finally living circumstances. A government policy designed to bridge the gender gap in superannuation makes

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super accounts, mainly due to lower wages, the time they spent out of the workforce raising children and caring for ageing parents, and divorce. Women were particularly vulnerable to homelessness as they aged because of their precarious financial situations. By the time they are 60, 34 per cent of single women in Australia live in poverty. According to a

Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, these women belong to the lowest income-earning group, surviving on less than $30,000 a year. Mr Henschke said Labor’s policy would introduce Superannuation Guarantee (SG) payments on the 18 weeks of Government Paid Parental Leave and phase out the $450 monthly pay threshold for eligibility for super payments.

This was something National Seniors had called for in the past. Super contributions would also be paid on Dad and Partner Pay. “This policy is a key step in ensuring women have the income they need to live comfortably in retirement,” Mr Henschke said. “It won’t solve what is a complex problem overnight, but it will begin to correct a situation that makes older women particularly vulnerable at a time of their life when they deserve better. “For a variety of reasons, including divorce and inequity in pay, many older women end up living week to week, totally reliant on their jobs to pay the rent. “It only takes a bout of sickness when they can’t work and they can end up homeless, living in their car or worse. It’s a growing issue and one that needs to be addressed. “Moves like this will also help alleviate the poverty faced by people reliant on the aged pension, which we’re trying to address through our Fix Pension Poverty campaign with the Benevolent Society of Australia.”

Senior commentator all for 70 Tracey Johnstone EVERALD Compton controversially remains an enthusiastic supporter of retirement at 70 as our politicians back down on the planned change in the pension age. The outspoken champion of senior rights and recognition, and past chairman of National Seniors, has plenty to say about last week’s “vote grabbing” decision by the newly appointed Prime Minister to scrap the plan to increase the pension age to 70 by 2035. When it was first proposed in 2014, Everald said he pushed for the age to be increased to 70 and his attitude hasn’t changed. “Australia simply can’t afford people retiring at 65 unless they are physically unable to do the work that is required,” a gravelly-voiced Everald

said. Nor does the 86-yearold think that 65 is old. “Back when the pension was introduced by Deakin and Fisher in 1909, they chose 65 because that was the age when most people died,” Everald said. “Therefore, they said ‘anyone who lives beyond that age, we better look after them’. A hundred years later, life span has increased by 20 years so the equivalent of 65 in 1909 is 85 so I don’t know why we are getting terribly excited about having to raise it to 70.” Dollars and sense Everald believes that older Australians shouldn’t be a financial burden on younger generations. Added to this he notes, is a rising pension cost as more Australians live longer. He adds that another five years of work means

another five years of superannuation contributions. His solution is two-fold. Raise the retirement age to 70 to slow down the cost of the pension and create more job opportunities for older workers. “It’s up to governments to create work for people in their senior years instead of denigrating seniors who want to work or simply declaring seniors as a burden,” Everald said. “There have been very little efforts by governments to create work suitable for senior Australians rather than be on the dole.” Starbucks announcement about introducing coffee shops “run by oldies” has Everald excited. “Governments have to ensure that older people who want to work can get a job.”

Ditch retirement He even suggests removing the word retirement, which he deems repugnant, from our vernacular. And, getting rid of the hard and fast age at which people are expected to stop working. “I think it would be better talking about an age at which you can access your pension and your superannuation, if you want to, but you are entitled to work beyond that,” Everald said. “There is then no such thing as employers thinking there is a ‘retirement age’. They have to look at all their employees and say ‘are these fellows healthy enough to continue?’” Future change While Everald is committed to keeping the retirement age discussion alive, and keeping “stirring” decision makers across Australia, he is

ALL FOR 70: Everald Compton. concerned that Bill Shorten also opposes the increase in the retirement age. “I hope that sometime in the future we have a prime minister who is willing to face up to the fact that the retirement age has got to increase to 70.” Still going Everald emphatically argues that working for longer delivers a better a quality of life. “There are all sorts of benefits of staying in the workforce,” Everald said. He uses himself as an example as he approaches his 87th

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birthday while still active in business. “I think my brain is working alright and my old body is getting a bit more arthritic, but I reckon if I stop working I would die quickly, so I am not going to do that,” he said. Everald adds the thought provoking comment: “You condemn yourself to a quicker exit simply by stopping your brain working and not having your body active as it was before, and not being as productive as you can. In addition, the last thing we want to do is be a burden on younger taxpayers.”

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CLUB

THE next monthly meeting will be held at Buderim War Memorial Hall at 2pm on Friday, October 12, a week earlier than usual because of the Buderim Garden Festival the following week. Guest speaker will be Trevor Smith on the subject of “day lilies” and there will also be the popular “green thumbs panel” to answer members’ questions on all things gardening. Members are encouraged to come early for plant stalls, raffle and seed bank. Visitors are welcome. For details, phone president John Lyon on 0448 714 561.

Community notes

Community group guide TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). If you would like to submit a photo ensure it is at least 180dpi or 500kb to 1mb in size and of faces, in a nice bright setting. Email editor@seniors newspaper.com.au.

PROBUS CLUBS

are on the fourth Monday of each month at 9.45am at the Tewantin Noosa RSL. Visitors are welcome. A donation of $5 covers morning tea. Our next meeting is on Monday, October 22. The guest speaker will be Leanne Walsh, Founder/CEO of Sunshine Butterflies that cares for disabled children and their families. Phone Geoff Bailue on 0418 145 034.

Caloundra 86 OUR club enjoyed two functions in September. A barbecue breakfast at Caloundra Air Museum and a tour afterwards led by our member and Museum volunteer Noel Dennett. Also a visit to the Pelican & Seabird Rescue Centre at Landsborough to see the great work the Twinnies and their vollies do. To join our club of retired or semi-retired men and women phone membership officer Terry on 0418 749 042. We have activities on most Tuesdays of the month. Coolum Beach Combined OUR club is for retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 2 from 9.15am at the Uniting Church, Elizabeth Street, Coolum Beach. Visitors are welcome. A guest speaker entertains us each month. Organised lunches, bus or car trips each month. For more information, phone 0429 516 788. Noosa Tewantin OUR club is all about friendship and mental stimulation for retirees. There are weekly outings such as coffee mornings, lunches, dinners and visits to places of interest. Something to please everyone and every budget. Meetings

THE NAMBOUR HISTORIC MUSEUM

TO CELEBRATE the 100 year anniversary of Armistice, November 11, 1918, head with your family and friends to a special open day at the Nambour Historical Museum in honour of this historic WWI milestone on Saturday, November 10 from 10am-3pm. The special Armistice display will run for one month only and feature recollections from locals, photographs, uniforms and more. The Nambour Historic Museum is located at 18 Mitchell Street, Nambour, and has usual opening hours from Wednesday to Saturday from 1-4pm. Go to nambourmuseum. org.au.

AGEING WITH WISDOM & STYLE WORKSHOP

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CREATIVE WORK: Caloundra Woodworking Club president Lola Kerlin.

The Lioness Club of Caloundra has just drawn their Father’s Day raffle. Every dollar from ticket sales will go towards the Australian Lions Foundation Drought Appeal. at the Ageing With Wisdom & Style Workshop where you will discover how to transcend limiting beliefs on ageing to find happiness now and live your best years yet, as well as learn the tricks of personal styling to reflect beauty and confidence at any age. This uplifting event for women takes place in a friendly atmosphere and is being held on Saturday, October 20 from 10am-1.45pm at the Cooroy CWA Hall. Lunch is included. Email insideoutsidegreat @gmail.com or phone 0436 104 237.

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from work but not from living. Better Together Shared Housing Community invites you to attend a Getting it Together Coffee Catch Up between 10am-noon at one of these venues: October 9 at Mykies By the Bay, 5 Grand Pde, Parrearra; October 31 at Maple 3 Cafe, 3 Maple Street, Maleny, and November 13 at The Velo Project, 19 Careela Street, Mooloolaba. Assistance with registration will be available if required. RSVP essential, email info@bettertogether housing.com.au.

MELANOMA PATIENTS ASSOCIATION

THIS is a support group for people who have have

been diagnosed with melanoma. We meet on the third Friday of each month at RSL House, 106 Memorial Drive, Cottontree, next to the RSL parking building. The meeting starts at 10am and is a low key, friendly meeting of people who may be able to provide support for you as you cope with melanoma. The next meeting is on Friday, October 19 at 10am. Phone Christine on 0412 689 546 or go to melanomapatients. org.au.

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COME as a visitor to a weekly club meeting at Buderim on a Thursday afternoon or Caloundra on a Saturday morning and have an introductory chat to our welcoming members and see what goes on at meetings if you are looking for help with your technology equipment. Phone (07) 5492 1005 or go to sccc.org.au.

CWA CENT SALE

THE Maroochydore branch of the Country Women Association will be holding their next cent sale on Friday, November 23 at Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore (opposite the RSL). Doors open at 9am for a 10am start. Entry $5 and includes a lucky door prize and morning tea. Plenty of prizes to be won, so bring your friends. Everyone welcome. Phone Elaine on (07) 5475 4045.

NEW to Maroochydore? Why not come to St Peter’s Anglican Church, corner of Beach Road and Church Street, Maroochydore? Rev Tania Eichler would like to welcome you to our services on Sundays 7am and 9am, or Wednesdays service at 9.30am. St Peter’s is a welcoming church with a number of groups that meet for a cuppa, chat, craft and friendship. There is a men’s group and study groups so there are a number of opportunities to meet people with different interests.

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The Rotary Noosa Daybreak club helped to equip the USC child therapy room. It needed a video camera and accessories for USC’s Masters of Psychology (Clinical) and Masters of Professional Psychology programs.

FRIENDLY DONATION: Paramedic Damien Storeywood with Japan Friendship Force member Kazue Ono.

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available if required. RSVP essential as places are limited, email info@bettertogether housing.com.au.

buildings so that a permanent District Scout Camp could be established. If anyone is interested in becoming a member of the Nambour District Scout Fellowship and assisting with maintenance projects at the Dunethin Rock Scout Camp, 8 Lake Dunethin Road, Maroochy River, each Wednesday morning. Email dc@nambour.scouts qld.com.au.

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CALOUNDRA WOODWORKING CLUB

activity for all ages keen to exercise the mind and body. Mondays 12.15-2pm. Sport and Recreation Centre, corner of Currimundi Road and Ilya Street, Currimundi. Cost $10. Phone Ute Woods on 0412 804 499.

CALOUNDRA SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB

ON SATURDAY, October 20 and Sunday, October 21 the Caloundra Woodworking Club will hold its annual Open Days. The club headquarters in Ulm St South, Caloundra will be open both days from 9am-2pm. There will be an incredible display of fine woodworking by members plus the opportunity to win one of the many prizes on offer in the monster raffle. A barbecue will operate plus morning teas. It is a great chance to purchase those extra special Christmas gifts at bargain prices. Entry is by gold coin donation.

NEW Latin Dance class starts Tuesday, October 2 from 2.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone Maribel on (07) 5492 2805. Our Monday program has tai chi exercises which are easy to do just following the teacher. Also indoor bowls, bolivia, whist, and 500. Wednesdays music, indoor bowls, mah jong, hoy and 500. Thursdays a second tai chi exercise class. Membership now $5. Entry for members $5 for each activity. Phone (07) 5438 1403 for details or email raymoni@optus net.com.au. Uniting Church hall, 56C Queen Street, Caloundra.

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AIR NOOSA

RETIRED or about to retire? Association of Independent Retirees Noosa Branch is the peak national not-for-profit organisation working for the interests of self-funded and partially self-funded retirees or those about to retire. Next Meeting Thursday, October 11 from 9.45am for 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Guest speaker is Joshua van Gestel, Sunsuper’s national education manager. We

seek a fair outcome for retirees. $6pp members, $10pp non-members includes morning tea. Phone (07) 5448 2985 or go to facebook.com/AIRNoosa.

VIEW CLUBS

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Glasshouse Country VIEW Club ladies enjoyed a walk along The Spit at Mooloolaba on their September outing, followed by fish and chips at the fish market.

DINNER AT TIFFANY’S: Carol Kahl and Juliet Anderson cut the 23rd birthday cake at Caloundra VIEW Club’s recent celebrations.

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POMONA

11am for a 11.30am start at Buderim Tavern. Cost: $28. RSVP: Pat Cooney on (07) 5445 6329. Caloundra Evening WE ENJOYED a magical celebration at our recent gala 23rd birthday dinner. The theme for the evening was ‘Dinner at Tiffany’s – Audrey Hepburn Style with Diamonds and Pearls’. The nine VIEW Clubs in our zone sponsor 54 Learning for Life students to assist with their educational expenses. If you are interested in our club, phone secretary Sue on 0403 504 408. Glasshouse Country WE WILL have an outing on October 3 which will be morning tea in a local park with games for those

wanting to join in. Our lunch meeting will be on October 17 at 11am at Glasshouse Sports Club when our guest speaker will be Ann Ross from Bee Keeping Hive Haven. Phone Lynda on (07) 5494 7875 or Dianne on (07) 5493 0556.

MANAGING ANXIETY WORKSHOPS

LEARN how to manage anxiety in your life. Over four weeks learn about the nature of worry/anxiety, managing the symptoms of anxiety, and planning for future life without overwhelming worry. This free course will be offered at Maroochydore Community Health Centre in Sixth

Aveune, Cotton Tree, Thursdays from October 4, 1-3pm. Bookings are essential. Phone Christine on (07) 5459 6901.

MARJIE’S WELCOME TO WALKING

ENJOY healthy exercise at your own pace for fitness, fun and friendship, combines Riverside Walks with Exercise Interludes (along the South Bank of the Maroochy River). Meet at Cod-hole boat ramp, vehicle park, Bradman Avenue. From 9am on Mondays and Tuesdays. Exercise makes you feel good. Phone 5448 4229.

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EVERY Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide new vogue and old time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Phone (07) 5485 2007.

LIONESS CLUB

THE Lioness Club of Caloundra has just drawn their Father’s Day raffle with all prizes delivered to or collected by the lucky winners. All winners are very happy with their prizes. The Australian Lions Foundation has

already donated $100,000 for drought relief with all Lions and Lioness Clubs in Australia pledging to raise another $400,000 towards this appeal. All money raised will be provided directly to those affected to assist them and their local businesses to get through the current drought. The club meets at the Caloundra Golf Club every third Wednesday at 6.30pm and new members are welcome. Phone our president Lynn Webber on 0407 156 682 or vice-president Lois Hadfield (07) 5493 6575.

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BUDDINA COAST CARE

JOIN us under the shade of the casuarina trees any time between 8-10am for our dune care activities on Tuesday, October 9 and Tuesday, November 13 at Beach Access 201 on Pacific Blvd, Buddina (opposite La Balsa Park). All provisions, tools, plants, conversation and morning tea are provided on the second Tuesday of each month. Facebook.com/ Buddinacoastcare/.

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HARMONIES ON THE HILL

THE Sunshine Statesmen are presenting a night of entertainment at the Buderim War Memorial Hall BWMCA, corner of Main Street and Gloucester Road, Buderim on Saturday, October 10. There will be six different acts performing on the night. Admission $25, Under 17s $18. For tickets, go to trybooking.com. Doors open 6.30pm, commences at 7pm. Light supper provided. They are the coast’s very own barbershop chorus, and in September they competed at the BHA National singing competition in Adelaide. The chorus will select from its current repertoire and will feature the quartets Rimfire and Twilight Zone and possibly On the Rise. The multi-talented Brian Martin from Maleny will be directing the Statesmen. Go to sunshinestatesmen.com.

BUDERIM GARDEN FESTIVAL

THE annual Buderim Garden Festival is on again over the weekend of October 20 and 21 and will attract many visitors both locally and from around the state. The festival will centre on the Buderim War Memorial Hall with a competitive Spring Flower Show including cut flowers, floral arrangements, hanging baskets, bonsais, children’s entries and photographs. Light refreshments will be available at the hall and Craft Cottage. A festival ticket for the flower show, open gardens and bus is $15 (or $2 for the flower show only). These are available at Manawee Nursery, the Old Buderim PO, Buderim Newsagent, Buderim Bendigo Community Bank or at the door or phone 0448 714 561.

CALOUNDRA CHORALE AND THEATRE

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SKILLED MUSICIANS: Trombone Kellie & The Muddy Roaders will be appearing at the Caloundra Power Boat Club on Sunday, October 21 from 2pm. Phone Julie on 0412 789 957 or Carlyn on 0427 782 960 for more information.

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ALLO, ALLO! A riotous comedy by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft will be presented by the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company. Revisit Rene’s Cafe and see all your favourite TV characters trying to get their hands on the artwork Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies by van Klomp! Special preview: Wednesday, November 7 from 7.30pm $22. Evening Performances: November 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 24. 7.30pm. Matinees: November 10, 17, 18, 24, 25. 2pm. CCTC Theatre Piringa Street, Wurtulla. Bookings on (07) 5437 2719.

PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT

CO-HOSTED by Bev Gourlay and Neil Booth this October concert will be the last of the series for 2018 so don’t miss out on being charmingly entertained by well-known ‘Tis’ band leader Darrell Watson, harmonious duets by Bev and husband Art, promising young singer Alex Chambers, talented soprano Tracy Stoddart, the accomplished Maria Lindsay, a delightful wind quartet with Barry Rodgers plus three members of the Buderim Concert Band, and of

course skilful tickling of the ivories by Neil Booth and Beryl Meyers. On Sunday, October 7 from 2pm at the CCSA Hall, Nutley Street, Caloundra. Admission $10, Friends of Chorale $5, Afternoon tea included. No booking arrive around 1.30pm. Phone Ann on (07) 5437 2719.

provided. Saturday, October 13 at 7.30pm in the Kawana Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina behind the library. Tickets $15 are available at the door. Email Toni at sunshinecoaster49 @gmail.com or for future events go to sccb.org.au.

YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC

WE ARE a locally run craft group and shop, who have been on the Main Street of Montville for over 30 years. On October 27 and 28 from 9am-4pm, we will have a Community Craft Fair in the Montville Village Hall, Main Street Montville. It will feature 100 per cent locally handmade goods from our members and other members of the community such as fabric art, handbags, pottery, jewellery, jams and spreads, knitted goods, woodwork and so much more. Our aim is to support local artisans and give them a place to showcase their beautiful work. Most importantly, entry is free. Phone Sue Fisher on (07) 5442 7810.

COUNTRY Music Concerts are held at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina on the second Saturday (traditional country) and third Sunday (more upbeat and diverse) of every month 1-5pm. Toe tapping music with a great band, local artists and a guest artist. Walk-ups welcome. Raffle and door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea. Entry $8. Concession $6. Inquiries with Jim on 0437 191 004.

SUNSHINE COAST CONCERT BAND

COME along and dance the night away with a live 35 piece band. BYO nibbles, drinks and glasses. Invite your friends. Enjoy the great variety of music played by the Sunshine Coast Concert Band under the direction of Ken Chadwick OAM as music director. Light supper will be

SUNSHINE COAST ARTS AND CRAFTS

TALES FROM THE HEART WITH WILLIAM MCINNES SUNSHINE Coast Libraries invite avid readers to enjoy a morning with popular

Australian actor and author William McInnes at the Caloundra RSL from 10.30am on Friday, October 12. This special literary event is part of a series of Sunshine Coast Libraries author events hosted at various locations across the region. William will talk about his latest book, Fatherhood: stories about being a Dad, life as an author and his experience as an award-winning stage and screen actor. Fatherhood is warm, witty and nostalgic, with tales about family and memories of childhood. Light refreshments will be provided at 10.30am for an 11am start.

NOOSA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

THE Noosa International Film Festival enters its third year from October 25-28 over a festival weekend in the world-renowned destination of Noosa. Film fans will be able to explore the world without leaving Eumundi on Sunday, October 28 as the Noosa International Film Festival comes to our Eumundi School of Arts Hall for a day of screenings. From noon, you can enjoy eight short Films themed around ‘Stories We Tell’ – a diverse mix of storytelling

celebrating diversity. One of the key shorts in this category was written, directed and produced by local filmmaker, Tasha Lawton, and introduces the audience to the delights of our very own Eumundi School of Rock. For the NIFF program and tickets, go to the website niff.com.au.

ACMA 53RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL COUNTRY MUSIC COMPETITION

The ACMA 53rd Annual Festival hosts the 2018 Country Music Competition which is open to amateur and semi-professional artists and will be held at the Hall Of Fame, 24 Steggals Road, Yandina on Saturday, October 13 starting at 8.30am. This year promises to be bigger than ever with contestants coming from far away as Maryborough and Brisbane. The doors open 8am and a lunch provided. The Hall of Fame is well known to locals and country music fans with plenty of off street parking. Phone Shirley Robinson on 0408 582 386.

CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL

THE 2018 event will be held over the October long weekend set to deliver some fun and relaxed vibes for young and old. Patrons will also enjoy a culinary experience at this year’s CMF, as we continue to take festival food to the next level. Festival patrons are invited to take a food journey over the four days of sun, surf & soul by visiting an array of food trucks. For information on activities and events, go to caloundramusic festival.com.

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camera. I then get that made into a video for each of them to have as a memory,” Robyn added. “It really opens their eyes to the world – that people speak different languages, don’t have all the advantages that we have, and that countries have different history and traditions. “The trip really brings it to life for them. “It also gets them to understand their privilege. “The travel has definitely created an interest in them seeing more of the world – it’s broadened their horizons massively.”

Tracey Johnstone ROBYN Nixon is skipping a generation to focus on introducing her grandchildren to the wide world, which is helping them to develop a keen interest in what’s outside their Melbourne backyards. Her love of travel, which has been fuelled by 66-year-old’s job as general manager of the Intrepid Foundation, has led her to organising international travel experiences with three of her six grandchildren, without a parent in sight. “When my daughter had the grandchildren, they were living overseas in different places for a while, so we travelled together with the kids quite a bit,” Robyn said. “Then I decided, because we have a range of Intrepid family holidays, that one of the things I would like to do is take the kids away on their own, just with me. “I started that with my eldest grandson when he was 11 and we went to China.” Robyn enjoyed the shared travel experience as she watched grandson Josh became enthralled by the country and make new friends with the other children in the group. She also found herself with like-minded adults who wanted their children and grandchildren to have similar experiences. “We experienced The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, quiet country villages and the energy of big cities,” Robyn added. “All the kids were super excited about the Great

SKIP GEN TRAVEL: Robyn Nixon with grandson Josh and the other members of the family adventure tour in China.

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Wall of China. They literally ran up it. “The other thing they got into, which none of them had done it before, was bargaining for things in the markets. “They were kind of blown away by that. Also, we had a hot pot meal so they got to cook their food.” Robyn came back from China determined to give the same travel opportunity to her other five grandchildren. She has since taken Isaac to Japan and plans to in February to Ben, 11, to The Galapagos and Equatorial Amazon. “When you get to spend a decent amount of time with your grandchildren

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working it out,” Robyn said The decision on where each child travels is based on each one’s personal interests. Robyn chose China for Josh as he had just done a school project on that country. Isaac chose Japan. Ben talked about going somewhere with animals. “He is a mini marine biologist,” Robyn said Each trip Robyn encourages her grandchild to write a daily tour diary along the way. She also collects mementos which Robyn then puts into a scrapbook and gives to her grandchild. “I also takes lots of photos and videos, and get them to talk to

Robyn’s tips for travel with grandkids ❚ Book somewhere you haven’t been before so you can discover something new together. This makes for the best memories. ❚ Consider booking a small group adventure where you can benefit from local tour leaders and the company of other children, parents and grandparents. ❚ Encourage kids to keep a journal or a daily video diary so they can look back on their cherished memories. ❚ Embrace all opportunities for them to get outside of their comfort zones and try new things from local food to playing popular local children’s games. ❚ Carry books, cards and activities for long travelling days, plus take extra snacks than usual. Also, pack refillable water bottles and cloth bags, to avoid single-use plastics and plastic bags overseas.

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AMAZING: Lush gardens and water features at The Anam.

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Ten reasons to stay in beautiful Vietnam

VIETNAM’S newest luxury beach-front resort is already attracting Australian guests in droves. Ann Rickard checked in to The Anam in Cam Ranh to see what it was all about. These are her 10 favourite things... 1. Luxury: Vietnam is opening to tourists at a giddy rate, yet it is still very affordable. You get a lot of bang for your buck in in this beautiful country and none more so that at the 18-month-old The Anam, Vietnam’s first five-star colonial-style beach resort. Better still, Jetstar will fly you comfortably there for small cost. Win-win. 2. Location: Away from the frantic pace of nearby Nha Trang, the resort sits on the pristine shore of Long Beach on the Cam Ranh Peninsula. A

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40 minute fight from Ho Chi Minh gets you to Cam Ranh, from there a 15-minute drive to the resort. Easy. 3. Atmosphere: Mist-shrouded mountains swathed in jungle-greenery form a verdant backdrop for The Anam. Add a few hundred palms swaying among the lush gardens, hand-cut green lawns as smooth as bowling greens, glittering pools and tinkling water features at every turn, and the stage is set for resort hedonism. With more than 300 sunny days each year... well... icing on the tropical cake. 4. Food, food and more: With a carefully planned variety of restaurants, the exhilarating flavours and exceptional freshness of local produce, eating is a priority.

From fine dining at The Colonial to fusion dining at Indochine Restaurant, to classic Vietnamese dishes at Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar overlooking the beach, the choices are myriad. Then there is afternoon tea (scones anyone?) in the Saigon Bar, and the extravagant buffet breakfast at Indochine with its Asian and Western offerings. Mix it up... try everything. 5. Mama’s Cooking: Twice a week, Mama’s Vietnamese buffet presents a limitless range of diverse specialities in the airy Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar. Adding to the overwhelming choices, mamas and aunties from nearby villages come in to bring a street-food atmosphere, cooking satays over hot coals,

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making traditional pancakes, and dishing up the omnipotent noodle dishes. A contrast, an insight to street-food. A highlight. 6. Pamper and polish: You deserve coddling, and there is plenty of it at the resort’s Sri Mara Spa. “Is the room temperature and lighting to your liking?” you will be softly asked by one of the therapists as you quietly recline on the table with the fragrance of lemongrass and the sounds of trickling water in the air. “Everything is to my liking,” you’ll reply before drifting off beneath the ministrations of soft hands massaging, soothing, easing. Spa products are organic tea-inspired known for their textures and antioxidant and

regeneration properties. 7. The Saigon Bar: Between 5-6pm, the cocktails flow freely. Yes, that is free drinks for an hour, from local beers to international wines and an excellent cocktail list. Drink, eat complimentary snacks and listen to cool piano music, either on the terrace overlooking the pool or inside with its welcoming sofas and black and white photography. 8. Accommodation: You choose: terrace sea views, balcony garden views, ocean front, pool villa, three-bedroom suite. Everything is covered in the resort’s 117 villas. 9. Warm Vietnamese service: From the general manager and his team strolling the property to ensure everyone is happy, through to the cheerful

housekeeping staff, to the calm, soft-spoken spa attendants, to the smiling gardeners, everyone makes you feel special. You are a VIP here. 10. Go touring: Shuttle buses will take you into Nha Trang if you can bring yourself to leave the open arms of The Anam. From cultural and adventure tours to the daring Nha Trang By Night tour on the back of a motor scooter, you decide. Jetstar International gets you to Vietnam for such modest cost, there is plenty left to indulge in the affordable luxury of The Anam, go to jetstar.com. The Anam welcomes with a variety of accommodation packages. For more, go to theanam.com.

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Napier is a notch above Erle Levey FIRST impressions certainly last. When I stumbled upon Napier in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand’s North Island it was like discovering the land of autumn. The grape vines in the seemingly endless vineyards were turning shades of yellow, gold, crimson and brown. The sky was clear but there was a crispness in the air. And the city was wedged between a mountain range and the ocean, reminiscent of an English seaside town. That first visit in the 1970s was by train from Gisborne, on the eastern-most point in New Zealand. I had stayed at a youth hostel overnight and caught the train the next morning. It was while on a working holiday and I remember the railway went through the golf course then followed the coastline of Poverty Bay before crossing a range that brought glimpses of the Pacific Ocean and Hawke’s Bay for much of the journey. I must have arrived in Napier mid afternoon and was immediately taken by the charm of the coastal town. The beers at the sailing club at sunset were some of the most enjoyable I can remember. The Leopard Brewery was right there. Today, half a lifetime later, I have driven down from Auckland. The early light of dawn revealed seas of fog in the valleys of the areas south of Thames – Matamata, Morrinsville, Tairu, down to Taupo. Taupo is like a snow town – Cooma or Jindabyne in Australia’s

A highlight of the Murals for Oceans project is seen in the morning light at The National Aquarium on the foreshore of Hawke’s Bay at Napier, New Zealand.

SILENT BEAUTY: Sunrise on Hawke’s Bay, Napier, New Zealand. alpine region or something out of Alaska perhaps. There’s thermal power as well as hydro electricity from the wild rivers and geo-thermal activity. Taupo is on the northern end of a Great Lake, known for its fishing. Trout. Well, there was this time in the ‘70s when we tried to tickle some trout rather than catch them with a hook and line. Quietly slip your hand into the water and under the fish as it lazily swims in the clear water, then tickle its belly. That was the plan. But we could never quite pull it off. Maybe it needed the Maori touch ... or our workmates were fooling with us. On our recent journey to New Zealand the drive through the range was in showery conditions yet being in a rain shadow the outlook for Hawke’s Bay

was good. Virtually as soon as we dropped down into the valley the sun broke through and the last silvery drops of rain were illuminated against the ranges as well as the grape vines in this wine-growing region. Napier was decimated by an earthquake in 1932 so when the rebuilding took place it took on this art deco look. Now it is a highlight. A town preserved with a theme. East facing at the foot of the ranges, it is washed by the Pacific Ocean and bathed by the breezes. Little wonder that it is home to some delightful wines and seafood. The importance of the sea is celebrated in a glorious series of murals throughout the port city. Murals for Oceans was a public art project in Napier in early 2016. It has resulted in about 30 large-scale murals

Photos: Erle Levey

highlighting the ocean’s beauty and marine environment issues. A series of thought-provoking works that can be appreciated by anyone who walks along the streets and laneways or by the wharves. By collaborating with internationally-renowned artists, the murals and community-based educational efforts focus attention on major environmental issues impacting the oceans, and promote the importance of long-term sustainability of natural resources. After all, if someone had asked where most of the oxygen we breathe comes from I would have said plants and trees, but no, it’s from the ocean. In fact, every second breath we take comes from the ocean. Reason alone to look after a precious resource. And

Mission Estate Winery at Taradale, Hawke’s Bay. never mind the plastic. A benchmark mural is at the National Aquarium on the foreshore, Cinzah Merkens’ endangered Longfin eel on the back wall glistens in the early morning light. Joggers and walkers are silhouetted against it and give it a sense of scale. Then there is the artist Phibs and his mural showing a turtle being affected by pollution. Ocean acidification and rising sea levels as well as endangered NZ seabirds are all depicted. The town is quiet, seeing how it is the middle of winter. Tourism must be of vital importance, along with timber, wine, agriculture and other horticulture such as peaches, nectarines, maybe cherries, apples and citrus. I pull up at the wharf, looking for the sailing club.

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The brewery is long gone, swallowed up by one of the international brands. The old warehouses and wool stores are going through a revival driven by arts, crafts, professional offices and technology centres. An esplanade runs along the long curve of the bay. Foreshore reserve on the ocean side, the town on the other. Pacific gulls mix with silver gulls along the esplanade. There are vacancies in the accommodation houses, a mix of motels and guest houses, backpacker hostels as well as bed-and-breakfast places. Getting a table at one of the esplanade restaurants is easy enough on this winter’s evening, except some don’t open Monday while others might have Tuesday off.

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mountain and seaside The entrance to Mission Estate Winery at Taradale, Hawke’s Bay.

Hawke’s Bay at Napier, New Zealand.

ATMOSPHERIC: After the rain at Linden Winery at Napier, New Zealand. I am taken by the retro charm of Hunger Monger, recommended by the people at the Linden Winery as one to put on the must-do list. It’s the same with Pacifica and Bistronomy. Both highly recommended. Indeed, Pacifica knocked over the heavyweights of the Auckland dining scene to claim the 2017 Cuisine Good Food Awards after winning best regional restaurant the two previous years. Hunger Monger is a dedicated seafood restaurant and, well, Hawke’s Bay has a strong fishing industry.

The restaurant has those chintzy plastic table cloths, plastic tomato sauce containers that look like tomatoes, HP sauce bottles, period lamps, woollen skins thrown over the chairs. The owners stake their reputation on the quality of the produce. Fraser has more than 20 years experience as a chef, mostly in Auckland and elsewhere in New Zealand as well as in Australia. Agnieska is Polish and has 20 years in hospitality in England, Scotland and New Zealand. The 1932 art deco building that houses the restaurant was formerly

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the home of Haynes Butchery. The couple pride themselves on sourcing locally-caught fish and pairing it with local produce. As Agnieszka says, “Hawke’s Bay is horticultural heaven and we know it. “We’re swimming in wine here and the breweries have a great selection.’’ So it’s fish and chips, with a difference: Just $14. There are also prawns spaghetti, seafood bouillabaisse or clam chowder. Sashimi for raw-fish lovers and fresh salads.

Photos: Erle Levey

The lightest of batters is used on the tempura prawns and the crispy squid: $10 and $12 respectively. Steamed Coromandel greenlip mussels with Thai green curry sauce and wholemeal pita toast. And the Bouillabaise is $28. The beers include Zeelandt Brewery Jerry Rig blonde lager while the wine list features such labels as Elephant Hill Le Phant blanc, Pig’s Back albarino, Flying Sheep pinot noir, Squawking Magpie “The Gravels” syrah, Trinity Hill High Country pinot noir. A visit to Hawke’s Bay would not be complete

without seeking out New Zealand’s oldest winery. Mission Estate was established by a group of French missionaries in 1851 in Hawke’s Bay, where vines were planted to produce both sacramental and table wine. The first record of a commercial sale dates back to 1870 when a parcel of mostly dry reds was sold. In 1897 the 800-acre Mission Estate at Taradale was purchased from the Tiffen family and the Marist Brothers travelled each day from Meeanee to work the new land. Then in 1911 the 57 English plane trees were planted along the driveway that today make such a spectacular entry to the winery. Mission Estate is a museum as well as a

much-awarded winery and restaurant. There is so much to like about the region. And while the train doesn’t run from Gisborne any more, there are railway tracks headed south towards Hastings. That’s the way I head. Along a road fringed by giant palm trees. It gives great perspective – like driving in a Hollywood movie set. Then maybe I am. That’s what Napier’s like. ART DECO FESTIVAL Each year people visit Napier for the Hawke’s Bay Art Deco Festival. Fox furs, boaters and beads are the order of the day, the roads are reclaimed by vintage vehicles The 2019 Art Deco Weekend runs from February 13-17. For more information go to: www.hawkesbaynz.com

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IF YOU are feeling lethargic and think age has rendered you a little apathetic about exercise, read on. Roger Bonhomme once a regular bike rider, had not taken to his wheels for 60 years. That changed when the 76-year-old Beerwah resident was given one of his son’s old mountain bikes last Christmas. Something sparked in his brain and he set out on several trips around the Glass House Mountains and Ewan Maddock Dam. With his once passion for cycling rekindled he has now decided to take on the fast, flat and furious ride – the Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge. “I found (cycling around the Glass House Mountains) really enjoyable, so I moved onto a bigger project, the 160 kilometre Brisbane Valley Rail Trail,” he said. “Over five Sundays, I completed the whole length of the trail, with the longest leg a tough 84 kilometres. “I think the challenge of riding my first 100 kilometres from Brisbane to the Gold

ON YOUR BIKE: Beerwah’s Roger Bonhomme, 76, will tackle the 160km Brisbane to Gold Coast cycle challenge this month. Photo: Contributed Coast is worth the effort – increasing my weekly rides in number and length, training, watching my diet, etc.” Roger said he had been

surprised and encouraged to see how many women enjoy cycling on the Sunshine Coast. “I’ve been absolutely amazed – young girls from

around seven to ladies of, let’s say, a more distinguished age. “I’m hoping to find a lady rider with similar interests to mine, so it’s

wonderful to see.” Bicycle Queensland CEO Anne Savage urges people of all ages and abilities to get involved in the Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge. “Roger is living proof that you’re never too old to get back on a bike and relive your childhood,” she said. “He’s an inspiration to so many others, demonstrating that age is no barrier to health and happiness – it is a great pathway to connecting with others and strengthening well-being.” Thousands of riders will take over a traffic-free South East Busway on Sunday, October 14, pedalling 100 kilometres to the Gold Coast. There will be a range of options available for riders of all ages and abilities, including a 60 kilometre ride starting at Logan, with all roads leading to the finish line where music and food await. To register for the Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge, go to b2gc.com.au. For more information about Bicycle Queensland, go to bq.org.au.

Sassy signs spotlight social injustices WE’VE all seen them, those funny and often quirky signs outside churches all over the country. They make us smile, make us give thought, and none more so than those produced by Father Rod Bower outside his Gosford Anglican Church. The most famous of all his signs, ‘Dear Christians. Some PPL are gay. Get over it. Love God’ in 2013 kickstarted a social media revolution. This one-time butcher now uses his considerable platform to raise questions about Australia’s corporate soul, to assert that we are all brothers and sisters – asylum seekers, Muslims, those identifying as LGBTI and indigenous Australians. But how did this Anglican priest end up becoming one of Australia’s top social justice commentators? It is revealed in his book Outspoken: All Justice is Social in which Father Rod tells of the details of his childhood growing up in NSW’s Hunter region with his adopted family, and how the sudden death of his

ABOVE: Father Rod Bower of Gosford Anglican Church. RIGHT: Father Rod’s new book. father when he was just 13 affected him. After the death of his father, Rod quit school as soon as he could and moved to Newcastle to work as a butcher. Everything changed for Rod when he made a last minute, hungover, decision to go to church on Christmas Day in 1984 (the first time since he had been baptised). This decision saw him embark on a path to priesthood and he believes we all have a voice when it comes to

social justice. “Many of us have experiences of exclusion or marginalisation. This may simply be because we are senior people. This is painful,” he said. “If we reflect on how devastating this experience is for us, then how could we possibly want to inflict this on another human being? “The senior voice, because it comes with wisdom, is a very powerful voice indeed. It is also backed with considerable economic clout. I have

been greatly encouraged by the ‘Knitting Nanas’ and ‘Grandmothers against Detention’. These voices have been incredibly powerful and effective for the causes of social justice.”

Father Rod admits there are some in the church who are uncomfortable with some of his expressions of Christianity, but he knows there is also a great deal of support for him. “It’s important to remember most Australians who identify as Christians voted in favour of marriage equality,” he said. “I am also blessed with a bishop who is also passionate about creating a just society. He may not always agree with what I say or even how I say it, but he is appreciative that there is a loud Christian voice in the community. “I have recently been made Archdeacon for Justice Ministries to help enable this important work.” Father Rod knows there is general disillusionment with the church, but refuses to give up hope. “I am for the most part disillusioned with the institution of the church as well. But the institution is not the real church, the people are the church and there are some wonderful people doing some incredible things for humanity. That gives me hope.”

Maroochy RSL raises cash for farmers IN JUST one month, the members, staff and local community have helped Maroochy RSL to raise a staggering tally of over $22,000 to donate to Queensland-based charity Drought Angels who support farming families affected by the worst Australian drought in recent history. The community club rallied its team, members and local people to Eat Out for the Drought, pledging funds from every lunch and dinner served up in August towards the initial donation target of $10,000. CEO of Maroochy RSL Clare Paton said everyone involved in Eat Out For The Drought was thrilled to be able to help out fellow Australians doing it tough. “Our members and team really demonstrated our spirit of mateship, getting behind this simple way to give for all those farming families who work hard to put food on our tables every day,” she said. “It’s incredibly humbling to see how many people turned up and turned out in support.” Director of the Chinchilla-based charity Drought Angels Tash Johnston said the huge fundraising result would provide a major boost to their army of volunteers as well as the thousands of farmers registered as needing assistance. “It’s overwhelming in every way for these farmers, but knowing that so many people support them in spirit and by giving from their own pockets can make an enormous difference as they get up every day and keep going while hoping for rain,” Tash said. “We can guarantee that very dollar will be used where and how it is most needed – some families need food, water and basic necessities; others need help financially and for everyday things like fuel or feed or getting the kids to school. “We promise that every single cent donated through Maroochy RSL will mean a lot. “Maroochy RSL is committed to a 100 per cent community focus – when you visit you are part of our 100% Community giving back to the Sunshine Coast. Maroochy RSL has given more than $5 million to local charity, education and causes since 2013.”

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Staff ratios and prosecution of abusers critical THE Aged Care Royal Commission announcement was greeted with unabashed delight by South Australian Senior of the Year and Aged Care reform campaigner Barbara Spriggs. It was her work, fuelled by her husband’s experience, that drove her to exposing the atrocities at the Oakden Older Person’s Mental Health Services facility that started the unravelling of a distressing tale of institutional neglect in aged care venues across Australia. “I just felt ‘wow, I can’t believe this’,” an emotional Barbara said when her son contacted her with the news. “Finally, the enormity of the situation is being recognised. It needed to be done. This is a huge step forward in the right

direction. It’s a real wake up call to what has been going on. “We need to make people more accountable and let Australians know these people aren’t able to get away with the things that have been going on.” Barbara wants the Royal Commission to address two keys areas – staffing and prosecution of abuse offenders. “Finding the right people, training them properly, paying them properly, and making them more accountable so that they are doing the right thing by the people in aged care,” she said. “They should hand-pick the right staff.” She also wants the Commission to deal with people who have done wrong. “Where are they now?” Barbara demanded. “They should lose the

Calls to celebrate our older workers

MINISTER for Employment and Small Business Shannon Fentiman is calling on businesses with mature aged employees to share their story and nominate for the Mature Workers Mean Business Awards. “These awards will highlight and celebrate the incredible contribution mature aged employees contribute to Queensland businesses,” Ms Fentiman said. “The experience and knowledge that a mature-aged staff member can bring to a business is invaluable. “Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that as age increases, Queenslanders face longer periods of unemployment. “We have also seen great results from our Back to Work program which has supported 1755 Queenslanders over 55, into work without investment of $16.7 million. “Through the Mature Workers Mean Business Awards we are hoping to identify and share the stories of our state’s fantastic

employers who are taking on mature aged workers and encourage other employers to do the same. “If your business is currently benefiting from the experience and dedication of a worker who is 45 and over we want to hear from you.” Minister for Seniors Coralee O’Rourke said Queensland’s mature age workers bring a wealth of experience to the workplace. “These awards are an important way of recognising those employers who value the contribution mature age workers make to businesses and workplaces across to our state, and celebrate their achievements,” Mrs O’Rourke said. To nominate for the awards for a chance to win a personalised business coaching program, go to business.qld.gov.au/ experience and tell us in 100 words how your business has benefited from hiring older workers. Entries close at 5pm on Friday, October 26.

right to work in any aged care facilities anywhere in Australia. “If they are dismissed from one aged care place, they should be stopped from working in another in that state or any other state. The system doesn’t allow this at the moment.” It was more than 10 years ago when Barbara started to realise her husband Bob was being chemically and physically restrained at the Oakden facility. Bob was accommodated there due to his Parkinson’s and other complex health issues. It was her absolute determination to find answers and for the public to be made aware of the crisis that led to an Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry. The damning chronicled patient abuse at Oakden

finally led to it being permanently closed in September last year. But the story didn’t end there. In the last month several game-changing Federal Government Aged Care funding and administrative changes have also been announced. The Royal Commission is the next step in the change process. Barbara is watching from afar the immediate responses to the Commission as she continues to rebuild her emotional strength. She has been on holiday in England, but still not removed from the Australian stories, nor of local ones. Her ear is still tuned, currently to stories about aged care facilities in the UK. Her brother was in one while he was dying of a brain tumour.

CHASING JUSTICE: 2017 Senior South Australian of the Year for 2017 Barbara Spriggs has welcomed the Royal Commission into Aged Care. Photo: AAP Image / Morgan Sette

“It was a good home,” she said. “The ratio of staff to patients was higher than she has seen in Australian facilities.” While she doesn’t have any involvement with the Royal Commission, Barbara wants to continue helping to make a difference in the state of aged care in Australia.

It sounds like she is readying herself for another worthwhile battle to ensure her husband’s legacy of better care and respect for older Australians doesn’t get forgotten. “The journey will be hard, but the destination will be worthwhile,” Barbara emphatically stated.

A grandparents guide to safety THE safety of all children is paramount, particularly if they are your grandchildren and you are their primary carer. But knowing how to start a conversation with them, especially when they haven’t felt safe all of their short life, about what is personal safety and how they can protect themselves, can be a daunting prospect for older people. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has developed an answer to this conundrum with the release of its free Personal Safety Grandparents booklet. It’s an Australia-first and looks to provide the tools for grandparents as primary carers of their grandchildren, to have an ongoing conversation about the child’s personal safety. For primary school age children who have experienced trauma, neglect or abuse, their life experiences are unlikely to have been positive and their skills in staying safe undoubtedly need to be developed. The foundation’s national education manager Georgina Livingstone said the booklet is an extension to what the foundation is already doing and has

CHILD SAFETY: A new booklet by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation offers a practical guide to help grandparent carers make a positive difference. Photo: davidf been developed in response to talking with grandparents about child safety. “We talk a lot about the importance of personal safety, but what is sometimes missing in the conversation is the how do you have that conversation with children,” Ms Livingstone said. “For grandparent carers in particular, having those conversations can sometimes be really hard; sometimes it doesn’t come naturally.”

The booklet is aimed at helping children understand what safety is, learn about trust, how to identify feelings, name the public and private parts of the body and learn how to recognise, react and report unsafe situations. It is designed to be completed by grandparents working side-by-side with their grandchild. The booklet has both instructions and conversation starters. Grandparents can

decide how they want to present the information in line with their culture. “In some cultures it may not be appropriate for a male to be talking to a female about private body parts, for example,” Ms Livingstone said. The booklet can be downloaded for free at www.danielmorcombe. com.au. To access a hard copy, email the foundation on admin@daniel morcombe.com. au or phone 1300 326 435.

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Understanding our tongue’s messages WE USE them to talk, taste and digest, but do you remember that tongues are also a window to our body’s health? “When it comes to oral health, there are a few symptoms that older people should keep an eye out for,” Medibank clinical director Sue Abhary said. “Seniors have a higher likelihood of a B12 deficiency, developing oral thrush and mouth cancer and should always seek help from their local general practitioner if they are concerned.” A deficiency of B12, a vitamin that maintains healthy cells and DNA, is more common in older people. A swollen, red tongue or strawberry tongue may be caused by an underlying health issue and deficiency of this vitamin. Similarly, oral thrush, a condition in which candida, a normal fungus

GOOD HEALTH: Check out these good habits for keeping your tongue healthy. found in over half of our mouths, overgrows and causes white patches on the tongue, is seen more in older adults. People with oral thrush usually notice discomfort in their mouth when they are eating. Other symptoms include pain and burning

in the mouth, an unpleasant taste, or lack of taste, a red mouth and throat, and cracks at the edge of their mouth. In some cases, it may lead to irritation or bleeding, which can make it difficult to eat or swallow. Seniors and particularly

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those who smoke, are at increased risk of mouth cancer. Most people first notice a persistent sore or lump on the side of the tongue. “It’s important we can hear what our bodies are telling us about our health,” Ms Abhary added.

The team at Medibank offer some good habits to help keep your tongue healthy: ■ Brush your teeth twice a day It’s important to brush thoroughly with a soft-bristled brush to remove any build up of bacteria in the mouth.

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Make sure to give your gums some attention, brushing the tooth where it meets the gum, as well as flossing. ■ Avoid sugar Bad bacteria in the mouth like to feed on sugary foods which can in turn damage your tooth enamel. Reduce your sugar intake to mitigate this nasty bacteria and promote better overall oral health. ■ Stop smoking Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss and, in more severe cases, mouth cancer. If you’re a smoker, think twice about having that next cigarette. Phone the Quitline on 137 848 for support. ■ Drink plenty of water Dry mouth, or a lack of saliva, can lead to oral disease. Drinking enough water can help to keep the mouth moist. The fluoride in tap water also helps prevent decay.

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Keep moving to stay fit Aussies urged to step up into better health

IT’S TIME to get moving! That’s the Australian Government’s rally-cry to the ‘baby boomer’ generation after the launch of the ‘Move It Aus – Better Ageing’ grants program. The almost $23 million program – managed by Sport Australia – is being viewed as an “important step” to encouraging the nation’s mature-aged population to re-ignite the flame of sporting passion and get back on the field, court, fairway or track. And with the number of Australians aged 65 an over to more than double in the next 40 years, there is no better time than right now! “Australia’s demographics are shifting and while that presents a challenge in broader health terms, there’s a great chance for us as a sport industry to make a positive difference to the lives of older Australians through physical activity,”

KEEP MOVING: Australian tennis legend John Fitzgerald wants to see older people playing sport - especially the game that brought him global fame. Photo: John Gass

an active lifestyle,” Palmer said. “Our research tells us older Australians are motivated to be active, but their choice of sport and physical activities change with age. Sport needs to be adaptable to these changes.” Australian tennis legend John Fitzgerald hailed the program as a “fantastic initiative” to get older people active and back playing sport – especially one in particular. “Tennis is a sport for life and can be played by people of all abilities; it’s great for keeping fit, healthy and socially connected,” Fitzgerald said. “I’ve been fortunate enough to play throughout my whole life and I hope that this funding means that more seniors get the opportunity to participate in tennis.”

Sports Australia CEO Kate Palmer said. “The Move It Aus – Better Ageing Program is one of the next steps in bringing that awareness campaign to life in a real

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and practical way.” Analysis shows that though the body’s ability to handle physical activity drops as we age, the motivation to remain active stays the same.

And one of the program’s key elements is to bridge the divide between enthusiasm and participation. “It’s undeniable that sport and physical activity

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Create your own retirement story Tracey Johnstone MINDSET for Life helps retirees to mentally transition through the highs and lows of leaving work to move into a satisfying retirement life. Developed by The Australian Centre for Social Innovation and led by researcher Melanie Lambert, it’s a free, peer-led, group program which any senior, anywhere, can participate in or deliver. The program aims to help retirees gain certainty and clarity about their journey into the retirement life which many enter unscripted. Under the guidance of a peer convenor working with 6-8 retirees face-to-face, the informal interactive workshop is run over two, three-hour sessions. It’s about more than finances Pilot program participant Stephen Merrett, 64, found much

of the material available for retirees is around financial planning and little is available to deal with lifestyle decisions. “I had already done the financial planning bit,” Stephen said. “I was more interested in how you go about replacing work. Love it or hate it, it plays a major role in our life. There was nothing that provided practical, useful information.” Stephen found himself struggling to adjust to retirement. “It struck me, when you are working there is the push factor; you really want to escape from work,” Stephen said. But once he actually retired, the reality of not working was not as thought it would be. “It seemed odd now that I had all the time that I wanted and the resources to be able to do it, it just wasn’t as attractive,” he said. “It had just lost something, and I think it

was just that the push factor had gone.” With the honeymoon over, the things he thought he would really enjoy doing weren’t giving Stephen satisfaction. It was then that he entered a period of reflection about what work had given him and what he needed to do to replace the structure, routine, purpose and social interaction of work. This led him to participate in the Mindset for Life program. Co-operative conversation The program aims to help participants self-discover the key elements of their previous work life as well their personal strengths and weaknesses to guide them to work out how all of that can be used successfully in their retirement. “There is enormous benefit in hearing that others are experiencing the same thing,” Stephen said.

“The timing when people may derive the best from (the program) I suspect is 6-18 months post-retirement when people will really be aware that they might need to know more.” Stepping up The Mindset for Life toolkit can be used by any type of organisation or group she noted. “The convenor is ideally someone with people skills from their previous working life and is comfortable leading conversations with their peers,” Ms Lambert said. All the program knowledge is contained in the toolkit. “Most people are going into retirement with quite short-term plans,” she said. “They are great, but they should form part of much fuller portfolio of activity if they are going to make life rewarding.” The Mindset for Life toolkit can be downloaded for free from www.think human.com.au.

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BEACH LIFE: Simply stroll on the sand with a local beer or a fresh coconut in hand at Da Nang, Vietnam.

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A GROWING number of Australians are retiring overseas to big cities that offer plenty of conveniences, great dining choices and an arts-rich lifestyle. In a new report, the editors at International living.com.au point to seven great retirement cities overseas. 1. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam HO CHI Minh City – also known as Saigon – is oozing with energy and enthusiasm for life and its bustling economy. But behind the vibrant exterior lies a gentler, more sophisticated side with exceptional cuisine, a rich history and a thriving arts and music scene. Foodies will delight in the abundance and variety of great eats on offer in Ho Chi Minh City. And to top it off, there are thousands of coffee shops dotted around the city to meet the enormous demand – the people of Ho Chi Minh City love their coffee. The arts scene in Ho Chi Minh City is also full of life. A range of museums and historical sites around town provide an insight into Vietnam’s fascinating history and most only cost a dollar or two for entry. 2. Chiang Mai, Thailand AS THE largest city in

northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is an exciting place to live, offering top-class dining, a culture-rich lifestyle and famous festivals throughout the year. Surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, Chiang Mai’s cooler climate makes it a favourite amongst expats. The Thai people are warm and welcoming, but the low costs are a huge advantage of this beautiful city. A couple could live comfortably on a monthly budget of between $2470 to $3100. 3. Phnom Penh, Cambodia ONCE famed as “the Pearl of Asia”, the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, has lots to offer expats – a stunningly low cost of living, lively markets and a thriving food scene, set to a backdrop of colonial French architecture and Buddhist temples. Phnom Penh’s beauty and its people’s warmth attracts retirees and for the avid golfer, Cambodia has a number of extraordinarily attractive courses – some even enlisted help from famous names in golf including Sir Nick Faldo, IMG and Nicklaus Design. Not only is the weather great for a

round of golf throughout the year, but the courses are set to idyllic backdrops. Living here, retirees can afford luxuries beyond reach back home. The total cost of living for a single person living well in one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Phnom Penh is about $1500 a month. A couple could spend around $2000. 4. Hanoi, Vietnam HANOI, Vietnam’s capital, is known for its French colonial architecture and rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. A beautiful place of parks and lakes, Hanoi has maintained its traditional culture and charm while still being a modern city. For every glitzy shopping centre, there’s an incense-filled temple nearby and cultural influences of the past are still part of the modern-day fabric of life here, from revered Confucian monuments to trendy French restaurants. It’s the political hub of the country, as well as the cultural and historical centre. Plus, Hanoi has one of the lowest costs of living of any major city in Southeast Asia.

Wendy Justice, International Living’s Vietnam correspondent, and her husband David, live in the Ba Dinh District – also known as the French Quarter – with its wide, tree-lined streets, French colonial architecture and lush, verdant parks. Their typical monthly budget averages around $1500 and rarely reaches $2000 – but that includes travel in the region and little luxuries like fine wine or evenings out. 5. George Town, Penang, Malaysia GEORGE Town is the capital of Penang, a tropical island off the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Despite Penang being a small island, there is no shortage of arts and culture; from the international film festival to the month-long George Town festival that celebrates the arts in every form imaginable. With its UNESCO World Heritage Site listing, the must-see sights are best explored by foot. As a former British colony, English is widely spoken, making it easy to make friends. And with a mix of cultures and cuisines, it’s a must-visit for foodies. On $3300 a month, a

couple can live in luxury here. 6. Siem Reap, Cambodia KNOWN as Cambodia’s “temple town”, Siem Reap, in northwestern Cambodia, is surrounded by the ruins of the ancient temple city, from which the Khmer Empire ruled much of Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th century. Developing rapidly, the changes of the last 10 years in Siem Reap may have brought more tourists, but they have also raised standards. The artsy retreat is now filled with beautiful hotels, excellent yet affordable food, art galleries and shops stocked with fine artisan offerings. The famous ruins of Angkor Wat are 10 minutes outside of town. This is one of the world’s largest religious monuments, a grand complex which encompasses about 500 acres bursting with extraordinary stone temples. Siem Reap is a place where expats report living on a modest budget – Melbourne native Bill Parker says “I spend less than $1500 in an average month on everything from food to medical care”. 7. Da Nang, Vietnam DA NANG, central

Vietnam’s biggest city, lies on the coast of the Eastern Sea; and is considered by many, expats and locals alike, to be the most liveable city in Vietnam. A river runs through the heart of the city, necessitating a number of bridges that connect the city to the white sand beaches. One of them, shaped like a dragon and illuminated by thousands of lights, changes colour at night and blows fire from its “mouth” in a spectacular display. The beach is a hub of activity around dawn and dusk, with locals swimming, playing volleyball and football or simply strolling on the sand with a local beer or fresh coconut in hand. And the jungle-clad Son Tra peninsula, just to the north of the city, makes for a wonderful day trip. Here, you get serious bang for your buck. Two people could live comfortably in Da Nang on a budget of around $1325 per month, including rent, utilities, food, frequent meals out and incidentals. Source: InternationalLiving.com. au. For more information on retirement overseas havens, go to InternationalLiving.com.au.

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Laguna Estate - a lifestyle choice

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Skills for a tastier life Ann Rickard SHE is an Aussie living treasure, well respected internationally and much loved by home cooks and strongly admired by professional chefs. Stephanie Alexander, AO, has been cooking since she was a child, learning by her mother’s side, and for all her life she has been encouraging us to cook nutritious meals for family, friends, and perhaps most importantly, for ourselves. Her iconic book, The Cook’s Companion has a place in thousands of Australian kitchens and

now it is joined by the newly released, The Cook’s Apprentice, a book that will surely become a go-to essential for everyone, whether already a dab hand in the kitchen or a novice. It is the definitive guide on ingredients, cooking techniques, kitchen equipment and recipes. In Stephanie’s continuing pursuit to have us all cooking, she says we must be adventurous, experiment, don’t worry about making mistakes and forget anxiety, the biggest barrier for many non-cooks. “We cannot forget that for many people,

convenience seems to trump flavour and freshness,” she said. “I suspect when someone doesn’t feel confident it is easier to go for the convenience. It’s time to start gaining a few new skills.” For the seniors in our community who have been cooking for the family for decades, Stephanie believes it is time to stand back and re assess. Many men in their 60, 70s and beyond have never cooked at all relying on wives and partners to take care of that ‘chore’. “There are many older people who have lost their cooking partner through

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divorce, death or just carelessness,” she said. “Learning to cook can be a useful and enjoyable skill for the next stage of life. It can give a massive boost to one’s self-esteem. “It will give pleasure and gain compliments from guests at your table. “Flavour and texture will be more noticeable, you will delight in seasonal ingredients. “Cooking will give you a reason for being a bit more experimental about where you shop for fresh ingredients. Have you visited your nearest farmer’s markets?” For the novice – no matter how old – some of today’s kitchen technology can be off-putting but Stephanie encourages everyone to try, to learn, but at the same time not become nervous about it. “You do not need the latest gadget in order to make lunch,” she said. “There are a few gadgets I cannot live without. My food processor is top of the list. Wobbly pans and bendy knives are not only inefficient they can be dangerous. Get rid of them.” The Cook’s Apprentice will help every timid cook if they treat it as a mentor in the kitchen with Stephanie by their side explaining ingredients and

techniques in a special ‘help’ section. According to Stephanie once you have mastered a few culinary skills, the passion will start to grow, you will eat better and be aware of what you are eating because you created it. “I can help you become a relaxed and confident cook,” she said. “I can share what I know about choosing the good, better and best in the marketplace so you can join me in supporting our local food heroes.

“On the top of my wish list is a desire to make every one of you a lifelong food lover, to enjoy cooking for yourself, your friends and for your own family without anxiety, and to become a supporter of the very best we have. “Eating well has been a lifelong priority for me. “Frequently I eat alone. I still set the table, glass of wine, glass of water, clean fabric napkin, and enjoy every bite. No book or phone, but I do sometimes watch the news at the same time.”

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CARING is often a labour of love and many carers don’t see themselves as such. But no matter what title you give yourself, finding the time to just manage your household can seem far-fetched, let alone taking a break. That’s where respite services can be a life-saver. Respite care comes in a variety of forms but they all work towards the same aim of making sure you can be away from your duties safe in the knowledge the person you care for is well looked after. Today we look at five respite services, delivered by Ozcare, that are available to Queensland carers. Short term respite care Typically used when you need to be away from home for a short time, such as an appointment, Ozcare’s carers come to your home and look after the person you care for. They can play games, do craft or take the person you care for on an outing, or help with meal

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preparation, cleaning or other care services while you’re away. Ongoing respite care Do you work part-time? Organising respite care gives you the security of knowing the person you

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Participants meet new people, take part in activities, and have their meals and care needs looked after. Extended hours are available to carers of people living with dementia who want to do paid work or study. Residential respite at an aged care facility Temporarily moving into an aged care facility is often a great idea for people who have carers who need to travel interstate or overseas, or for carers or families who need a break, or are unwell themselves and need some help while they recover. All of Ozcare’s aged care facilities offer residential respite care and cater for people living with dementia. No matter what your needs, or whether you consider yourself a ‘carer’, it’s important to know that there are services out there to give carers a break. Find out your options, phone 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273) and discuss what services are available to you.

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Tony Kaye MANY seniors operate their own superannuation funds, so it’s interesting to see some new data showing where most of the people with DIY funds are investing. Australia’s largest online broking platform CommSec has done just that, analysing the investing habits of thousands of different self-managed super funds (SMSF), who collectively manage billions of dollars in assets. CommSec has identified some quite interesting trends. The first is that a growing number of SMSF trustees are broadening their share exposures to companies outside of the top 20 companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, including into international stocks, either directly or through exchange-traded funds. While most of those with their own super funds still have large exposures to the biggest Australian companies, they are also diversifying into smaller stocks. SMSF investors have also been actively selling stocks that have had strong gains over the past 12 months, suggesting that many view them as

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fully valued. Meanwhile, a rising market has seen overall SMSF trading activity rise, with the total value of shares traded up 2.1 per cent and volumes up 5.8 per cent, resulting in the average deal value falling more than 3.3 per cent. The average deal size of ASX20 trades has dropped by 10.8 per cent. Here are CommSec’s key findings from trading data between January 1 and June 30 this year: SMSFs are still looking beyond the top 20: Frustrated by the under-performance of many of the large blue-chips that have traditionally been among

their favourite stocks, SMSF investors have continued to turn to a more diversified group of mid and small cap companies. SMSFs have become blue-chip bargain hunters: At the same time, many SMSF investors have taken advantage of share price weakness to snap up blue-chip shares with a history of strong dividends at bargain prices. SMSFs are using exchange traded funds to diversify: Exchange traded fund (ETF) holdings continue to grow, as investors use ETFs to diversify offshore and into other asset classes.

International listed investment companies and listed investment trusts are increasingly popular: Internationally focused listed investment companies (LICs) and listed investment trusts (LITs) have carved out a significant niche as investors seek out diversification opportunities. Direct international share trades continue to climb: From a low base, the value of direct international share trades by SMSFs has jumped more than 57 per cent over the last year, with a growing focus on Chinese equities.

Increasing sophistication CommSec notes that SMSF investors are becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated in their investment choices. “While their portfolios are still heavily weighted towards larger stocks, SMSFs are also looking beyond the ASX20, as well as taking advantage of market dips to buy into blue-chip shares at a bargain price.” “Only time can tell whether these value-based trades will play out as planned. Meanwhile, our analysis shows that SMSFs have continued to invest across the wider market and to

actively trade in fast-moving sectors in search of new growth opportunities.” Despite these trends, the list of stocks most traded by SMSFs has remained largely unchanged over the last six months, with only a few significant shifts. The top three most traded stocks by value remain Commonwealth Bank (CBA), Telstra (TLS) and National Australia Bank (NAB) although they now account for a smaller proportion of trades overall – 13.8 per cent, down from 15.5 per cent six months ago. At a portfolio level, the average number of stocks held by SMSFs is 11.9 stocks. SMSFs remain more diversified than other investors, with the average number of stocks held by non-SMSF investors 4.9. An analysis of the top 12 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded by value shows SMSFs increasing their exposure to currency and property, as well as international equities. The strength of this shift suggests it is being driven by a desire for greater diversification, rather than simply the relative performance of different markets. Tony Kaye is the editor of Eureka Report, which is owned by listed financial services company InvestSMART. For more go to investsmart.com.au.

Trade wars bring instability to financial markets Mark Digby Maher Digby Securities

A TRADE war is when a nation imposes tariffs or quotas on imports, and then foreign countries retaliate with similar forms of trade protectionism. As it escalates, a trade war reduces international trade. A trade war starts when a nation attempts to protect a domestic industry and create jobs. In the short run, it may work. But in the long run, a trade war costs jobs and depresses economic growth for all countries involved. It also triggers inflation as tariffs increase import

prices. Trump’s trade war President Trump has been involved in trade wars since March this year particularly on steel and aluminium aimed at effecting China, Japan, and Russia and also impacting the EU, Canada, South Korea and Turkey. The aim was to protect American steel industry and jobs but also as leverage to negotiate all kinds of improved trading deals with some of those countries. Trump used a special power to act outside of Congress that allows the president to curb imports that “threaten national security”.

Some countries have made formal complaints against him, saying this is not justified. Of course, these countries are threatening retaliation with their own tariffs. Then there is an argy-bargy trade war with China on multiple fronts aimed at balancing the trade flow between them. In 2017, the United States exported $130 billion to China. US imports from China were $506 billion – mostly electronics, clothing and machinery. But a lot of the imports are from US manufacturers that send raw materials to China for low-cost assembly. Once shipped back to

the United States, they are considered imports. As a result, tariffs hurt US corporations as well as foreign ones and most people are not willing to pay more for “Made in America”. Outcomes of trade war The trade war is already increasing the prices of US consumer goods that use steel and aluminium (e.g. soda and beer suppliers). The tariffs give an advantage to domestic producers but even US produced steel will cost more, once cheap foreign imports are eliminated. Some say the move is threatening the industry’s global competitiveness and raising vehicle costs

for customers. Many US industries were affected soon after Trump announced other import tariffs, leading to company layoffs. There were also announcements of companies to move some production abroad to avoid retaliatory EU tariffs, or worse still to close shop as they lose their competitiveness. In the long term, trade wars slow economic growth. They create more layoffs, not fewer, as foreign countries retaliate. The 12 million US workers who owe their jobs to exports could be affected. Some analysts say trade war could cost the

global economy $800 billion in reduced trade. That could slow growth by 0.4 per cent. Over time, trade wars weaken the protected domestic industry. Without foreign competition, companies within the industry don’t need to innovate. Eventually, the local product would decline in quality compared to foreign-made goods. For more Information contact Mark Digby at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd - Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559 (see advert Page 3). Phone (07) 5441 1266 or visit www.maher digby.com.au

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Your attitude to money can shape the way you invest Paul Clitheroe

INVEST the way that suits you because if there’s one thing experience has taught me, when something becomes too hard or too time consuming, we’re more likely to give it away. Your attitude to money can shape the way you choose to invest. Some people have a keen interest in building a vast pot of money for its own sake. For others, money is all about what it provides – the ability to make choices about how you live your life. We all need to eat and pay bills but money lets us enjoy the fun stuff like family holidays and personal hobbies be they golf, surfing, or, in my case, sailing. Another place we are all different is whether

INVESTMENTS: It doesn’t have to be hard to go your own way. money is a passion or just a vague interest. You may, for instance, be fascinated by the process of selecting shares. But that is too time consuming for others, myself included.

If you love to spend a heap of time researching the sharemarket, good on you. I am quite happy to hold shares like BHP individually but to be frank I have neither the time nor interest in keeping an eye

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on the shares of the future – small companies, which may become big companies in time. Nor would I pretend I can select and manage international shares without a lot of time and effort.

This is what I love about managed funds. Of course, I want exposure to all these shares. And a professionally managed share portfolio lets me get the benefit of these investments while I am out sailing.

How good is that? Fees are a drag on investment performance, so this is something to watch for with managed funds. But it’s the same if you go for DIY. The cost shouldn’t just be measured in terms of direct expenses like brokerage. You also need to work out the time you spend managing your investments (tax time can be especially challenging when either you or your accountant sort out your tax position). The bottom line is, if, like me, you want to do some direct investing yourself and still use professional fund managers, no problem. If you want professional managers to do it all for you, again, no problem. It’s all about investing in the way that suits you best. And it doesn’t have to be hard. Paul Clitheroe is chairman of InvestSMART, chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

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THE Round Mountain Girls have released Magical Mix, their new single featuring Australian legend John Williamson. More than a magical mix, releasing a single with John Williamson marks a magical moment for the Round Mountain Girls, who have become crowd favourites at festivals around Australia thanks to an electric live act that Beat Magazine called “an awesome, classic bluegrass riot,” noting that “foot stompin’ fury pulses through”. Having played six of the past seven Bluesfests, Round Mountain Girls are festival stalwarts and in 2017 they opened the main stage for Santana, Zac Brown and Jethro Tull. They’ve also whipped crowds into a frenzy at Gympie Muster, Tamworth, Groundwater, National Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival and Caloundra Music Festival, but it was at Cruisin’ Country 7 that Chris Brooker looked down and saw John Williamson in the crowd. “I lost my mind. We all thought he’d leave but he seemed to be getting into it and at the end of the gig he came up and introduced himself to us,” Chris said. “They blew me away with their energy and the tightness of their music. I became a fan,” said John about the band, and after the festival the two began communicating with each other. “I was hoping he’d accept my offer to catch up for a beer and chat, but I was blown away when he suggested a co-write,” Chris said. They started writing letters and an idea took shape, and

a few weeks later Chris found himself in John’s shed drinking tea, playing guitar and singing what was to become Magical Mix. Magical Mix is a peaceful song about what it means to be Australian. It’s an anthemic track encouraging us to preserve our amazing culture and country, with Williamson sharing vocals. “Mixing Round Mountain Girls with John Williamson seems crazy, but it works in a refreshingly, beautiful way,” Chris said. “It’s just like the mix of people in Australia. “It’s so broad but when you break it down, we all just want

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JOAN Benbow’s working life has been an extraordinary 62 years of nursing life in Australia and in PNG. Her fourth book, A Walkabout Life, brings the former nun’s journey all together in an entertaining read that regales the reader with the highs and lows of battling bureaucracy, ignorance, the Catholic Church and harsh climates as she grabbed hold of her many roles that regularly delivered the greatest gift of all – new life. At 94 and “three-quarters” Joan is a wonderful story teller. “I just thought it should be recorded in the annals of nursing what it was like back

TAKE A WALK: Joan Benbow, 94, at the launch of her fourth book. Photo: Tracey Johnstone in the 1950s,” Joan said. “Who else is going to record it?” She worked in remote locations in Australia – NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory – and in three provinces in PNG. Joan

has written about the out-of-the-way places she lived and some of the marvellous people she met along the way. “I left the bad ones out,” she remarks cheekily. “It was a wonderful

journey. I thank God every day that I had that experience.” The start of the book provides the perfect tantalising introduction: “With nursing certificates under my belt (and nun’s habit) as well as a tumbler half-full of hope and love – I set out buoyantly on yet unchartered seas, my sails at full mast! A life beyond another six decades was to follow – I had much to learn, and since then to reflect on. Enjoy the journey I share with you today, dear reader.” Books available for $20 from Coast Life Midwifery, 2/22 Beach Rd, Maroochydore or by phoning 5443 5555.

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The challenge is to rearrange a crossword which has been broken into 25 sections. One letter has been given to get you started. Work out which 3x3 square fits in with that letter and write in the letters. You can also shade the black squares if you find it helpful. After completing the first 3x3 area, work out which square joins on to it, and continue until you have made a complete crossword.

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