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The bold & adventurous Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor SERENDIPITY – the fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance. That’s the meaning assigned to this lovely word by the Cambridge dictionary.

For me it means receiving an email from 98-year-old Erica Holmes who skillfully put together words describing how she was living through her ninth decade of life. A little more communication revealed a woman who lived her life with intelligence and high adventure (seriously, to date sword-swallowing has not entered my life). Our reporter Alison Houston went onto speak with Erica and produce a fascinating two-page feature.

Begone ageing stereotypes! Our front cover personality Sarah Jane Adams challenges the idea of frumpy, invisible older women as she expresses her fearless fashion choices, ethos and ideas to the world through various social media channels. I love her motto – Wrinkles Are My Stripes.

Think you might like to do the same, then check out our blogging feature and prepare to send your ideas into the blogosphere.

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accommodation is also benefiting from fresh and innovate thinking. Woollams Construction GM Danny Hammon has contributed a column talking about the great new architectural angles that are redesigning the world of retirement living.

To complement this article you will find a list of the latest moves in retirement villages.

This month another global adventurer Paul Coffey leads us through the French countryside and over to England. I love reading these first-hand accounts detailing the real deal without fuss or fanfare.

As always, special thanks to all of the people who contributed to our community news pages. It’s a pleasure to publish your articles and pictures.

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Tracey Johnstone RETIREES Ellen and Kevin Schafer headed to Bali for just a few months and ended up there for nine years as they eased their way into retirement.

They had a lease on a villa in Ubud which was their bi-annual holiday home for several years, but when in 2010 Ellen, then 67, severely injured her leg and was forced to retire, the idea of turning the villa into their home for a few months while Ellen recuperated seemed the right move.

Living in Bali in retirement from their financial planning business wasn’t a conscience decision, but as Ellen and Kevin settled into the community it

became easy to while away the days in “paradise”.

“Once we decided we were going to stay there for a much longer period, we thought the place had to come up to speed,” Ellen said.

So, they went to work on renovating the villa, filling the garden with exotic plants and going “nuts” on filling it with beautiful statues, turning it into a charming place.

“It’s amazing what you can do there for a small amount money,” Ellen added.

At first Ellen struggled with being retired. Then she turned her hand to art classes, joined a writing group and renewed her love of reading tarot cards. “I had a big following,” Ellen said.

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Back on the Coast their large home on acreage, lay idle. “Because this wasn’t planned, we had the acreage here which we had bought for retirement,” Ellen said.

“And then I go break my leg and get all these problems.”

Ellen said the practicalities of living as seniors in a foreign country were fully considered.

“The reality is when you get into your late ages, you can’t buy medical insurance,” she said.

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‘Wrinkles are Think again: Sarah Jane Adams is challenging Gail Forrer

NEW WOMAN: Sixty-four-year-old Sarah Jane Adams shapes her image through personality, a little defiance and plenty of colour.

IN SOME ways Sarah Jane Adams is in line with myriad mature-age role models who are defying ageing stereotypes, but in other ways she steps way out of line.

Sarah Jane uses the phrase “My wrinkles are my stripes” as a sub-heading to her flourishing Instagram account @saramaijewels that boasts more than 180,000 followers and counting.

Her naturally grey hair, her vibrant sense of offbeat fashion – think Adidas mixed with styles ranging from colourful Indian fabrics to op-shop cast-offs and defiant poses – blows her out of the average demographic.

And so does her penchant for living life her own way.

The English born, 64-year-old antique jewellery dealer and jewellery designer has been happily married for more than a couple of decades, and while the couple live in the same Sydney street, they live in

separate houses at opposite ends of the street.

Among other things, she says it’s a great way to stay fit.

“I’ll sometimes walk 20 kilometres a day, going up and down,” Sarah-Jane said.

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various business opportunities, Sarah-Jane Adams is not likely to come out as a champion for fads in fitness, weight loss, super foods or cosmetic surgery.

Indeed, just because she has a certain amount of notoriety doesn’t mean

she is suddenly going to lose herself in a pile of superficial endorsements.

Nevertheless, she’s keen to say she’s quite happy if that’s what you want to do.

She recently declined a job to model “under’’ garments – which would have meant baring much of her body (which by the way has not changed size since her youth).

“You will rarely see me show more than my ankle or down from my elbow,” she declared.

“As an older woman I can’t see how you can be empowered by stripping to your underwear.

“I see it as tokenism.”

And she’s not falling for any revamped sexual image of the older woman.

“I am not sexual, I am post-menopausal – I am not over 60 and sexy,” she emphatically states.

“And it is a great relief not to be burdened by desires of the flesh.”

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my stripes’ stereotypes of the older woman FROM PAGE 4 underwear, including the “passion killer’’ cotton knickers that she has worn her entire life.

But the no-frills underwear is in line with her desire for a lifestyle of simplicity.

“I have downsized,” she says.

This means the assortment of products sent to her by various businesses looking for her endorsement are very simply not wanted or accepted.

“What do I want them for?

“At this stage of life, I’m giving things away.”

Sarah Jane’s Instagram fame started with one of her adult twin daughters posting a photo of her that went viral.

She has kept it up and especially enjoys the connection she has made with people around the world including Ari Seth Cohen, the photographer who has famously snapped unique ageing fashionistas in various global destinations.

Sarah Jane grew up in

England and was well-groomed in conservative English traditions, but her natural independence, outspoken personality and desire for adventure led her to discover rock bands, second-hand clothing markets, obscure pieces of jewellery and the joy of overseas travel.

In her youth, she describes herself as “bolshie’’ and “out there’’.

A young woman determined to run her own race, which has meant creating her own work.

“I have always made my own way and been self-employed,” she said.

Her travels have led her to the place she calls her spiritual home – India.

“I have been to India more times than I can count,” she says.

India is the home of yoga and Sarah Jane, who has been a daily practitioner since her late 50s, says she lives her life from a yogic perspective.

“Only a small aspect of yoga is physical exercise.”

Her overall philosophy incorporates living

consciously and being able to say: “This is me and it’s OK.” “For the elders who can accept themselves, there comes freedom,” she said.

“Acceptance is freedom.”

These days she said she would rather grow old gracefully than disgracefully, and that means there are no disguises.

She explained that one day, while walking along a city street, a sales assistant accosted her and brought her into a store to put the latest miracle facial cream on her.

“Once the salesgirl mentioned anti-ageing cream, I was out of there,” Sarah Jane said.

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On pointe at academy Tracey Johnstone BIRGIT Lohmann and Glenda Campi are the first Queenslanders to complete the Royal Dance Academy’s (RAD) Discovering Repertoire Level 2 exams.

That’s a special achievement in its own right, but what is even more outstanding is that both these Coast residents are in their 60s and were the only ones in that age group being examined.

The women have been learning classical ballet with Lyn Fitzsimons at her Adult Dance Circle studio in Maroochydore.

While Glenda, who is in her late 60s, learnt ballet as a youngster, Birgit really only came to it 18 months ago.

“I had dabbled in ballet over the years, but never done it formally as a child,” Birgit, 61, said. “A few times I went and joined classes for a while, but never really had the opportunity to stick at it for a longer term. When I retired last year I found Adult Dance Circle and

saw it as an opportunity to spend time doing ballet.”

Birgit knew the terminology and the positions so when Lyn offered her the chance to move from the intermediate to Discovering Repertoire class, which would lead to Birgit being examined, it pushed her to really learn and then test her ballet techniques.

The Discovering Repertoire classical ballet performance program allows dancers to learn and perform classical repertoire in smaller, less overwhelming units of work. Exams at three levels are offered as part of the syllabus, but not all schools make this option available.

The students learn small snippets of famous ballets like Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Nutcracker and Coppelia. “They do breakdown and development exercises to then produce a variation and dance from some of the master ballets,” Lyn explained. “There are a set of exercises which helps give them core

SENIOR BALLERINAS: Adult Dance Circle's Birgit Lohmann and Glenda Campi. strength, musicality and artistic side of things, and then the variation to perform at the end.”

“They are just working towards something,” Lyn added.

Birgit and Glenda studio trained three or four times a week in the lead-up to the exam and then did further study at home.

Birgit only just made it to the exam, which was judged by the creator of the Discovering Repertoire program. She discovered just after starting with ADC that she had injured her left knee and needed surgery. After six weeks Birgit returned to her training. “In terms of fitness it has been

great and it has helped for flexibility,” she said.

“Mentally it varies between being really enjoyable and other times being so frustrating because you can’t actually do what you want your body to do.”

At the examination in Brisbane Birgit admitted she made a few mistakes,

but generally felt comfortable with her effort. She is looking to train towards the next level but as to whether she could put herself up for more examination hasn’t been decided. “It wasn’t stressful, it was just more hoping that I did well and make my teacher proud. I am probably a perfectionist which I why I am hesitant to go to the next level,” she added.

For those female and male seniors who want to just enjoy the experience of learning or returning to doing ballet, Lyn offers both the RAD accredited Silver Swan. “It’s a creative group with similar interests and likes,” Lyn said. “No experience is necessary. It’s fun. We have a giggle. They work on posture, placement and coordination. GPs highly recommend my classes, especially the Silver Swans.”

“It’s good for mental and physical health,” Lyn said. “You step into the ballet studio and you really don’t have a second to think about anything else. It’s a fun and inspiring.”

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COAST VOICE: Gruff, committed and passionate, that’s Ashley Robinson.

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Voice of the Coast Tracey Johnstone WE GO behind the public persona of Ashley Robinson OAM, the high-profile Coast resident who has fingers in many things from sport to charity work and beyond.

Being 60+ I am bitterly hanging on to 61. I am torn between working with a lot of young people with the football and lifesaving.

You think you are younger than you are until you actually look in the mirror.

I like to try think young, but you get a rude shock every now and then when you realise how old you are getting.

Keeping fit I do a lot of walking. I was doing a lot of swimming but I have a problem with one of my shoulders which I’ve nearly fixed.

And the diet?

Hah! I actually don’t eat a lot, but I probably don’t eat the right stuff a lot of the time. I’ve got off the gluten and it’s made me feel a lot better.

I do eat a lot of fruit, but probably eat too much salt like a lot of people my age.

Will you retire?

I have a son in jail in Bali so I will have to keep working full-time until I am about 67; that’s the target.

And then what?

Probably drop dead like

my father did. My mother was 99 and my father 66; hopefully I will be in the middle somewhere.

I like to travel so if I have any money left I would like to explore what normal people are doing in other countries like go where the locals are and understand how they live.

If I can’t afford that I see myself travelling to country towns. Everything tastes better and people are a bit friendlier.

Any regrets?

I have had depression issues over the years and tried to be public about because it seems to help others. Before I get out of bed, I sling the legs over the side and decide if it’s going to be a good or bad day, and you have to pick

good.

Probably the biggest is I wasn’t as close to my father as I would have liked. I said to my wife there were so many things I never said to my father. So I spent a lot time with my mother and didn’t leave anything unsaid. I learnt a lot about parenting from what my father didn’t do.

Men of that era tended not to talk about things. I have tried to be the opposite with my sons.

Highlights?

I have always said, when I met my wife I was lost and then I was found.

The two grandchildren; they have given me goals to keep moving and keep my health. I would like to see them turn 21.

The other is when Bill Hoffman and I started the charity swim. I always wanted to do something that made me feel good.

That probably changed the way I thought once we got that going.

Is there anything left to do?

I would love to win a lot of money. If I did now, I would make sure I distributed it to people who needed it.

Dealing with the public profile I always wanted to be a football star, but it was never going to happen.

Now I am the complete opposite. I am happy to just fly under the radar.

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I probably look a lot crankier than I am.

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The winners are ■ Lorrae and Vince O’Rourke established the Sunshine Coast Dementia Network for those living with Dementia.

■ Michael Henning is CEO of the Marcoohy Neighbourhood Centre.

His initiative the One Roof Project has created a one stop connecting point for people to access hot meals, a hot shower, a free haircut, free medical and dental checks, financial counselling, tenancy, NDIS, mobile laundry and homeless support services.

■ Allan and Shirley Voss started the Caloundra Parkinson’s Support Group. Together they have provided support and advocated for those whose lives have been touched by the condition.

Celena Ross established the Sunshine Coast Retiree Women’s Group for women who are semi-retired or transitioning into retirement. The group has worked to address challenges women face moving into retirement, including social isolation.

■ Cheryl Harris is CEO of Volunteering Sunshine Coast and has been a strong voice and advocate for volunteers on the Sunshine Coast.

■ Peter Deacon founded Lively 50s, the free social platform for seniors to connect with each other.

■ Jan Wild and Rowan Rafferty founded Retiring Not Shy, a social media platform that focuses on a holistic approach to ageing and retirement.

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NATURE’S MAN: Master sailor and conservationist Colin Verrall.

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Tracey Johnstone WHEN Great Grand Master Colin Verrall isn’t competitively sailing; not on big boats, but on a tiny one-man dinghy, the inspirational senior is doing his best to protect his local environment.

Colin’s been sailing various big and small boats since he was 15, but it’s only in the last five years that Colin has dragged his old 12-foot Laser dinghy out of the backyard, cleaned out the beehive in the stern and the leaves off the hull, given it a polish and headed to Brisbane to line up with his 40-year-old son Andrew.

The first foray back into the little boat was when Colin turned 65. He found during the first year of

trying to get his body moving again using a specially designed frame shaped like the hull of the boat he damaged his back.

“I could sail around the course, but I couldn’t walk up the ramp afterwards,” Colin said. “I had three bulging discs and they wanted to operate on my back, but I knew there had to be a better way.”

A the time his surgeon’s wife was running a functional movement program which focuses on strengthening up and aligning the back.

Colin completed a eight week program with her and hasn’t looked back since.

Every day the Coolum resident is physically active. He swims with this red kelpie Nullah and

is back to exercising on the boat frame.

“I am now racing in regattas as a Great Grand Master,” Colin said.

Now at 70, he does club races in Brisbane every Saturday along with regional and State championships.

Racing out of Brisbane gives him the chance to sail with, and against Andrew. “Occasionally I beat him,” Colin said.

“I am contemplating a world championship in Melbourne this summer.

“I hope to race to 75 and become a Legend; that’s the next category. I expect to keep going to at least 80.”

When he’s not helming his own boat, Colin leads the organising team for the May long-weekend Bay to Bay Yacht Race which runs from Tin Can

Sailor Colin Verrall in racing action in Brisbane.

Bay via Garry’s Anchorage to Urangan at Hervey Bay and attracts over 100 boats each year. Next year will be his 40th year at the helm.

The former technical advisor to the mining and powerline construction industries other passion is his community

wellbeing. “I am a member of Coolum and Northshore Coast Care Group, the Organisation of Sunshine Coast Residents Associations and Development Watch,” Colin said.

He also attends reconciliation meetings with traditional owners.

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Erica greets Incredible magical memories and still making more Alison Houston

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emptiness,” Erica writes.

Everyone, she says, should have something pleasant to look forward to every day – a walk, a cup of tea and a good book, time in the garden – because it is too easy in old age to become “too involved with yourself … magnifying every little pain” and allowing time to drag.

“It is much better to rely on yourself for your happiness than to expect others to create it for you; after all, they are busy with their own lives,” she wrote.

Having run the City to Surf at 69, Erica is currently doing hand strength exercises, with the aim of indoor rock

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“AS I write this, I am already past 98 – I know of no one older, which makes me feel at once isolated and alone.

“At 80, I gave myself a licence to do what I liked: I had the ready-made excuse that I was old; I would be automatically excused.

“But after 90, a subtle change begins to take shape; it’s as though you have become invisible …

“People around you are moving on with the times, and you are being left behind.”

These are the words penned by Burleigh Heads woman Erica Holmes, 99 next week, as part of her 6600 word treatise on being Beyond 90, which led Seniors newspapers to seek her out for a chat.

Still with a sparkle in her blue eyes, her own home, cooking all her own meals, gardening, sewing and researching her beloved Vedic astrology, she encourages other Seniors to stay healthy, positive and keep challenging themselves. ✰Setting Goals “YOU have to have a goal – somewhere you want to get to or something you want to achieve, otherwise you’re just hanging around waiting to die,” Erica said.

That goal doesn’t have to be big but gives you a reason to get up in the morning.

Write it down, if only to remind yourself, and try and achieve one goal or piece of a plan each day.

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life over 90 with a smile

Erica looks every bit the starlet as she poses in her swimmers.

A newspaper cutting of What's On in London from November 1964 featured Aly Kabah and Enrica at the Astor. climbing with her grandson next year.

“It’s amazing what you can do once you get started … but you have to do it yourself,” she said. ✰A Life Less Ordinary ERICA’S life has indeed been amazing – reading like a romance adventure novel.

Growing up in Melbourne, and forced to start earning her own living at 15, she married young and unhappily.

“When you’re young, you haven’t got much sense really, but you don’t know how stupid you are yet,” she laughed.

After 13 years, she had had enough, and spurred on by the words of an astrologer, ran away.

Dyeing her hair blonde and assuming an alias, despite no previous experience, she talked her way into work as a cook for 30 people on a remote cattle station outside Charleville, where she said “everyone was using an assumed name”.

It was just one of the decisions which she said “have led me away from an ordinary life” – a wonderful segue into her 17 years touring the world as a magician’s assistant.

Having met and married a mystic magician who was a snake-handler, hypnotist and sword, fire and glass-swallower, the pair toured the world as “Aly Kabah and Enrica” through the 1950-70s.

The name Enrica was originally the result of a printing mistake, but the couple liked it, and it stuck. They performed in London, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa, climaxing in a performance at New York’s famous Madison Square Garden. ✰Memories “WHEN I look back on everything I did, I just laugh,” Erica said.

But she sees being able to look back on those memories which we’ve spent a lifetime gathering as “our most precious asset”.

And if your memory isn’t what it once was, short of a medical condition, find a way around it, she

A WONDERFUL LIFE: Erica Holmes, 99 next week, smiles as she looks back on an extraordinary life, but still sets goals and makes plans for the future. Photo: Alison Houston

advises, by writing yourself notes or using other tricks.

“People forget things at all ages, but they only make a big deal of it in old age,” she writes. ✰Acceptance TODAY, she said, after initial frustration at not being able to do all she used to, she has accepted that her body has slowed down and that everything takes longer than it used to.

“Even the simplest of chores, as in washing up, can throw up a hundred challenges – you can’t see to clean properly … you break things because your grip is not so strong … even standing at the sink is too much,” Erica

writes.

But that doesn’t mean you give up, or accept that sickness and old age go hand-in-hand.

Alongside eating well and keeping active, thinking positively is incredibly powerful, she said.

“We should always be on our guard to avoid negative thoughts.

“If we do stumble over one, then we should immediately replace it with a positive one,” she writes.

“The easiest way to avoid thinking negatively is to keep the mind occupied with other things: listening to music is a good diversion…

Not only, she says, will

lack of exercise lead to being out of condition and subject to illness, it’s also boring, and leaves you with nothing to talk about. ✰Final Thought HAVING started with Erica’s written word, we will finish with it, because with 99 years of experience behind her, she has earned the final say.

“Deep inside us we are the same person at six as we were at 60, or at any age.

“What has changed mostly is the body.

“But the body is only the vehicle we are using in this world; the real you is that wonderful thing inside you called the life force.”

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New voice on the blog

Seniors have taken to social media to have their say Gail Forrer

■ IRIS Apfelt, a 98-year-old New Yorker, was among the first older women to be introduced to the world stage through electronic media. The

BLOGGING STORIES: Be yourself and attract like-minded people. respected interior designer, discovered by a famous street photographer, has been embraced by a global audience (she has 1.3 million Instagram followers and counting) for her colourful, wild, individual, I-dress-how-I-want, not how-you-tell-me style. Her in-your-face dressing exemplifies a dynamic visibility. Additionally, it reveals a bridging of the digital divide by a woman born in an era long before the development of electronic mediums.

(Instagram: /www.instagram.com › iris) On the other hand America’s Pat Taub, creator and author of the WOW (women of wisdom) blog, appears to challenge the effects of

older women’s fashion Instagram accounts.

Writing about the purpose of her blog, Taub says: “I want to fill a gap in the blogosphere for blogs addressed to women past 60, bucking the current trend where blogs for older women consist largely of fashion and beauty tips, as if successful ageing depended on looking young!

“I refuse to buy into our culture’s demeaning prescription for how to age as a woman.”

In her August 2019 blog post, Don’t let your thinking block you in, she speaks frankly: “Ageing can be so challenging for the older woman that it’s a wonder any of us enjoy a happy old age, but it’s within reach provided we adjust

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our mindset. We all can benefit from strategies to overcome the cultural negatives. (Women’s older wisdom: wwblog.me) Jane Giddan and Ellen Cole are two septuagenarians whose blog 70candles.com aims to pass on their experiences to upcoming 70-year-olds. The introduction to their blog 70candles.com describes the purpose of their blog: “We hope this exchange will be a source of inspiration for the next generation of seventy-year-olds.

“Those baby boomers are hot on our heels, and want to know more about what lies ahead. Nobody gave us a guidebook or shared what this path might be like.

“As we burn those seventy candles, we can

help shed some light on the trail for them.”

(70candles.com).

Lastly, I will mention elder-blogger, American 78-year-old Ronni Bennett and her blog timegoesby.com. In 2018, Bennett published an interview discussing the beginning and end of her professional working life.

She said her career began in the 1960s when she produced a successful radio program.

She went on to spend 25 years as a television network producer and/or writer. In 1996 she became the managing editor of the first CBS News website.

“For three years I got to help invent the commercial internet, as small as my part was,” Bennett said.

She followed up with

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IF YOU want to widen your world, stretch your thinking and perhaps pick up a tip or two from like-minded folk, then check out the world wide web’s blogs and Instagram.

The word blog is short for web-log which is an online journal or newsletter that is updated regularly and is posted on a website for people to read. Primarily blogs focus on sharing information with photos as an additional item. Instagram focuses on photos/pictures with words as a secondary offering.

Blog sites and Instagram accounts are not places to make friends (yes, perhaps acquaintances), rather they are like a book with a page being written daily and put out for you to read. The author is there to talk to you about their own experiences, observations, opinions and maybe hand out a list of practical hints. After the blogs articles/posts, there is usually a place for readers to reply.

These days hundreds (if not thousands) of seniors are revealing and sharing their lives in social media.

They cover all sorts of topics from humour to finance and fashion together with caregiving.

similar positions at several other websites until, along with others, she was laid off in 2004.

“As my younger colleagues found new jobs within a few weeks, I could get only two interviews in an entire year.

It became obvious that 20-something managers would not hire a woman in her 60s,” she said.

Bennett attributes her anger about this to fuelling the creation of her blog. It also prompted her research into ageing and she found the media presenting a certain view, which she described as “three Ds – disease, decline and decay leading to a fourth, death.’’

Bennett’s blog, Time Goes By, what it’s really like to get old, has seen her become an elder activist encouraging, supporting and promoting older people by giving them a voice on her blog. timegoesby .net/weblog/elderblogs .html ) BUT it’s not all about women. Here is a list of a few blogs that may interest you. Your best bet is to ‘do the google’ and find out what’s available to suit your interestes.

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Community notes

TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word max). If you submit a photo ensure it is 180dpi or 500kb to 1mb in size and of faces. Email editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au.

Buderim OUR next Lunch and Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2 at 11am for a 11.30am start.

There will be an interesting Guest Speaker. Buderim Tavern.

Cost: $28. RSVP: Pat Cooney 07 5445 6329 or email wockagrandy @optusnet.com.au.

Caloundra THE fabulous 54th National Convention of VIEW Clubs was conducted at the Novatel Twin Waters Resort in September. Sunshine Coast members mingled with ladies from over 300 Australian VIEW Clubs who were hosted for three days of educational and social events. The event provided a forum for debating issues of national importance and hearing about the achievements of VIEW in supporting the education of disadvantaged children through the Smith Family Charity. VIEW ladies listened to panel of inspirational Australians Prof. Lisa Harvey- Smith, Kathleen Noonan, Di Morrissey AM, and Alison Harrington facilitated by Caroline Hutchinson. Dr Craig Challenge OAM, famous for his involvement in the Thai Cave rescue, was a humble and engaging guest speaker who also spoke of his new role as an Ambassador for The Smith Family. Kim McKosker of 4 Ingredients fame and musician and former Smith Family Learning for Life student, Mason Hope, also represented the Sunshine Coast. Guests enjoyed Friday’s ‘Back to the

Beach Party’ with dancing by the lagoon and the ‘The Mystical Masquerade Ball’ on Saturday night.

On Sunday over 350 members, family and friends enjoyed morning tea at the Grand Celebration and farewell.

Phone Sue Meehan on 0403 504 408.

Caloundra Evening LADIES have enjoyed a busy round of social outings in the last few weeks. Our regular Morning Tea at the Caloundra Power Boat Club on the first Tuesday of the month drew another crowd of happy members.

The Club’s activities also include Luncheons and a Sunday Walk and Breakfast. VIEW provides educational and leadership opportunities for women seeking to make a difference as well as a socialising. Phone Secretary, Sue on 0403 504 408.

Maroochydore OUR October Guest speaker is Dr Tegan Keogh, a specialist Clinical Audiologist. She is an international leader in the field of Audiology (hearing) working as a specialist Audiologist in Children's Hearing and Auditory Processing Assessment, Tegan adores working with children. Join Dr Tegan Keogh who will speak about recognising the listening needs of children and babies for lunch on Friday, October 25 at the Maroochydore Surf Club.

Phone Sandi on 0429 022 033.

CALOUNDRA WOODWORKING CLUB

ON SATURDAY, October 26

PICTURE PERFECT: Celebrating at the VIEW National Conference were Val Davis, Julie Williams, Carol Kahl and Clodagh Barwise Smith from the Caloundra Club. and Sunday, October 27 the Caloundra Woodworking Club will hold its annual Open Days. The club headquarters in Ulm Street 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 BBQ 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.

SUNSHINE COAST CONCERT BAND

WE WILL be presenting Music on a Saturday on October 12 at 2pm in the Kawana Community Hall Nanyima St, Buddina. An afternoon of top entertainment with a great variety of music and talented vocalists under the baton of Music Director, Ken Chadwick OAM. Tickets $15 available at the door, includes afternoon tea and raffle prizes. This concert is supporting the Buderim Men’s Shed. Any inquiries, phone Toni on 0404 193 912.

For more, go to sccb.org.au.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

WOULD you like to sew boomerang bags at home? We can give you packs of fabric cut and ready to sew. All you need to do is sew them together. It would be preferable if you have an overlocker. Collect from Noosa Arts & Crafts, Wallace House, near the Noosa Library. If you are unable to collect, we may be able to arrange delivery. From the sale of bags, we have donated over $4,000 to Ocean Crusaders to remove rubbish, including large and heavy junk which is dumped into the Noosa River. Phone Sandra on 0466 449 946.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

EVERY Tuesday evening

from 7pm to 9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. Cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a Spectator, and see if you will enjoy it.

Everyone is welcome.

Phone 0407 456 939 for more or come and visit.

CALOUNDRA CHORALE AND THEATRE COMPANY

WE PROUDLY present The Thirty Nine Steps, an action comedy romance. It makes a long awaited return to the Caloundra Chorale Theatre for 12 thrilling performances only. Come in, sit down, hang on and roar with laughter as Richard Hannay races to clear his name, thwart the villains, evade the police, win the girl and save the Empire.

Five actors, 41 roles, 41 costumes and 90 minutes of hilarious organised chaos. Book now, tickets are going fast. CCTC Theatre, 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla. Performances: Preview on Wednesday, November 6 from 7.30pm $22. Bookings: 0490 329 912. Matinee performances: Nov 9,10,16,17,23,24 at 2pm.

Evening performances: Nov 8,15,16,20,22, at 7.30pm. Prices: Adults $32, Con $29, FOC Members and Groups $26 All tickets include Programme and Supper.

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CRAFTY BLOKES: Caloundra Woodwork Club members Kev Hennesy, Don Ritchie and Don Ogg. FROM PAGE 15 on Thursday, October 10 at 9.45am for 10am start at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Speaker: Mehera Saunders and Ock Visser, Cartwrights Lawyers. Topic: Legal Spring Cleaning Rob McGregor (McGregor Wealth) will also explain the new Centrelink rules for annuities. Cost $6 pp Members $10 pp non-Members includes morning tea. Visitors welcome. Email airnoosacommunications @gmail.com, phone 0478 479 049 or go to facebook.com/AIRNoosa.

LITTLE VILLAGE CHOIR

THE Palmwoods Little Village Choir is a community choir, singing a wide repertoire. We meet during school term time at the Girl Guide Hut in Palmwoods at 12.45pm on a Monday and welcome anyone who would like to experience the physical and emotional benefits of singing with a group.

Phone Pat Atkinson on 0404 980 222.

BUDERIM GARDEN CLUB

WE HOLD the only open Spring Flower competition on the Sunshine Coast.

Each year we have hundred of entries which

fill the Buderim Memorial Hall with a wonderful show of colour and perfume, which is enjoyed by thousands of visitors.

The Buderim Garden Festival includes six specially selected Open Gardens to show a diverse range of types, sizes and styles of gardening. Time is flying and the Buderim Garden Festival is just five weeks away on the weekend of October 18,19 and 20. We have expanded it to include a twilight opening of the Spring Flowers Show, an enhanced Photography Competition and the Quality Plant Market on 5pm-9pm on Friday, Oct 18 as well as

The Little Village choir sang for the Palmwoods Senior Citizens on their 40th anniversary and followed on with a Flash Mob at the Heritage Bank in Palmwoods. the usual Saturday 8am-4pm and Sunday 9am-1pm plant markets.

There will be the tempting aroma of a sausage sizzle (on Friday evening) to whet your appetite as you wander around the Hall admiring the spectacular flower show and photography competition and browse the various plant stalls, searching out that very special plant you have been seeking. Book on 0448 714 561 or email buderimgardenclub @gmail.com. For groups of 10 or more there is a special discount of $12 pp which covers the whole weekend, all the open gardens and all the activities centred around the Buderim Memorial Hall. Members and Groups $26 All tickets include Programme and Supper.

CHRISTMAS FAIR AT CALOUNDRA ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTRE

THIS is a well loved and special event. Each year just in time for some wonderful Christmas shopping the Art Centre opens its doors even wider to a wonderful range of handmade arts and crafts to delight all ages.

You can find fine art, pottery and all manner of beautiful handmade items. There are plants for your garden, cakes and other delicious delights as well as fresh produce. The very popular second hand books and DVD stall replenishes many a home library. A visit to the fair is a must to experience the fun and joy that your Christmas gift shopping should be.

Come with your list and you will never know what you will find. Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North St, Caloundra on Saturday, November 9 from 9am-4pm and Sunday, November 10 from 9am-3pm. Ample parking.

You can visit the website, go to caloundraarts andcrafts.org.au or our Facebook Page.

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL

AGLOW – Sunshine Coast will meet on Friday, October 11 commencing at 9.30am at Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Road, Burnside. Entry $8 includes morning tea.

Come along and enjoy worship and an inspirational message. our guest speaker is Matthew Chivers from Bridges For Peace.

Men and women are welcome. Come along and bring a friend.

For more information, phone Melva on 07 5443 5752, 0421 900 770 or Dorothy 07 5476 4190. Aglow is a world-wide, non-denominational Christian organisation.

PROBUS CLUBS

Buderim East AT THE monthly meeting of the Buderim East Probus Club held at the Waterfront Hotel, President Marilyn Keelty introduced guest speaker Adele Rice to members and guests. Adele is a truly inspirational speaker and kept the members enthralled as she spoke on her role as founding Principal of Milpera State High School in Moorooka, Brisbane, developing the school as an intensive English language preparation centre for refugees and migrant students and it remains so today.

Member Jan Smith moved the vote of thanks to Adele. September has been one of fun, friendship and fellowship for the members of the Club.

A coffee and chat morning and a dine out at the TAFE College Cartwrights restaurant were well attended social functions.

14 members enjoyed a 7 day cruise of the Pacific Islands and 27 members attended the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers on a 2 night 3 day visit.

We meet at the Waterfront Hotel, Diddillibah at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month. Phone Kenn Rogers on 07 5445 6176.

Caloundra 86 BIG Heart Bamboo Farm

at Belli Park was our September outing where owner Durn Dart and his daughter Rebecca explained all about growing and harvesting bamboo. After walking through the vast area of different bamboos, we were treated to tastings of pickled bamboo shoots and various chutneys using the shoots. A great lunch was enjoyed at nearby Peggy Sue’s Diner with 60’s music from the jute box. To join this active group of retired and semi-retired men and women for various monthly activities, phone Membership Officers Dorothy and Bill on 07 5492 6721.

SUNSHINE COAST COMPUTER CLUB INC

TO FIND a telephone number for a friend, business, Government Department or a street map it is easier to use a computer or tablet or smart phone - if you know how. If you are having problems with this, joining the Sunshine Coast Computer Club could help. Members are also alerted to safe use of technology when doing this to avoid scams etc.

Come as a visitor to a weekly Club meeting at Buderim on a Thursday afternoon or Caloundra on a Saturday morning for an introductory chat to our Welcoming members and see what happens at meetings if you are wanting help with your technology equipment.

Phone 07 5492 1005 or go to sccc.org.au or email @internode.on.net.

PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT

DON’T miss the final Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Concert for 2019 presented by the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company. The velvety tones of singer Maureen Fogg will delight with popular tunes including those of Peter Paul and Mary; young

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CALOUNDRA FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH INC.

VIEW ON LIFE: (left to right): Di Woolley, Helen Bukmanis, Antoinette O’Connor, Annette Caldwell, Carol Bomford, Jenny Jackson and Julie Peake are all Buderim VIEW Club members.

FROM PAGE 16 local students Madison Randl – dancing cast members from “Matilda” the musical, Jasmin Groves, Dayne Rowlands, Sam Henderson, Jared Solti and Michael Hewitt will present recent Eisteddfod work and dance items and be joined by favourite CCTC members Colin and Helen Butcher, Helen Duffy, and Julie and Grant Marks in some Rogers and Hammerstein fun.

Great tunes you’ll love to sing and hum along with.

Tremendous entertainment in the company of people enjoying a musical afternoon.

On Sunday, October 6 at 2pm at the CCSA Hall Nutley St, Caloundra.

General admission $10 includes Afternoon Tea. No need to book just turn up at 1.30pm. Any inquiries phone Ann on 07 5437 2719.

THEOSOPHICAL

SOCIETY SUNSHINE COAST

WE MEET every Thursday from 7pm at the Croquet Club, Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. Donation $4 to cover hall hire. This October we present for inquiry, topics current for this age, and the theosophical view of these. Why not come along for discussions and talks on things that matter. All welcome. For inquiries, phone 0409 065 062.

OUR next General Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17 at 1.30pm.

Our guest Speaker will be Ms Ros Lauder (an Archivist) presenting the topic Journey of the Ashlars and Freemasonary in Qld. Whether you are a beginner or have been researching your descendants for years, there is always something to learn and be amazed by the knowledge of the monthly guest speakers and the various small group outings to local museums and libraries that the group is associated with. Our rooms are open on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9am-12.30pm for people who want to use our resources (library, computers and onsite expert advice). We welcome new members and visitors. Our address, opening times and further details are available on caloundrafamily history.org.au or email us on hello@caloundrafamily history.org.au or phone Cathy Meyer on 0411 881 745.

THE JAZZ AND BLUES COLLECTIVE

PRESENTING direct from the Gold Coast - Brad Leaver and the Swing Central Band. The Swing Central Band is fronted by the super-suave top shelf front man Brad Leaver whose velvet crooning has been melting hearts worldwide for decades.

You will be treated to the best of the best of music by the sublimely skilled band members, Ian Macrae (Piano), Thierry Fossemalle (Double Bass) and Max Sportelli (Drums). Performing on October 13. Next up is The Barry Charles Band.

Barry is not just another singer, he is a man with an extraordinary voice.

Barry’s band comprises of some other local heroes in the indomitable Peter ‘awesome’ Wells – guitar, Parris Macleod – piano, Greg Hose – bass and Duncan Macqueen – drums. Performing on November 3. Jazz N Blues Sunday @ the Old Soul Lounge Bar Doors open 1pm; Music 2pm-4.30pm (latest 5pm). Tickets $24 and Seniors $21. Go to ticketebo.com.au/ Jazz-blues-collective (fee max $1pp) or phone 0417 633 734.

AUSTRALIAN SHARE HOLDERS ASSOC

THE Sunshine Coast Branch of the Australian Shareholders Association is holding its August meeting at the Buderim

Tavern, 81 Burnett Street, Buderim on Tuesday, October 15 at 10am.

Special guest presenter is Geoffrey Feeley, Manager “End Road SMSF.” Geoffrey will give a clear update on the latest issues in Superannuation: an important topic given significant recent changes. All members and visitors are welcome.

Free parking available on site. For inquiries, phone Don on 07 5445 1563.

SUNSHINE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JOIN us for Movie Music at Maleny by the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Adrian King Maleny at the Community Centre from 2pm on Sunday, October 27. Tickets: Pre-booked $20/ At-the-door $25/Children under 16 – free. For tickets, go to sunshinecoastsymphony orchestra.com, phone 07 5445 3703 or at Maleny Visitor Information Centre (from October 1).

Afternoon tea is available for purchase from T.S. Centaur Navy Cadets.

WOOMBYE BOWLS CLUB

WE HOSTED another successful day of bowls with our Mixed Seafood Fours. Overall winners with 3 wins +26 were Warren Patterson’s team from Coolum Beach.

Runners up with 3+21 were Glyn Colley’s team from Albert Club in Gympie and third place getters with 3+19 were Peter Harris’s team from our own club at Woombye.

All 96 bowlers from clubs far and wide enjoyed Woombye’s hospitality, great greens and yummy prawns, fish, chips and salads, followed by hot nibbles during presentations. Many thanks to our great green keeper, Geoff Steele, hard-working staff and our many helpers. A great team effort! Our next Men’s Seafood Fours is on October 20, followed by our Open Seafood Fours on December 1. A few vacancies are still available, but phone our club on 07 5294 5245 for details.

ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

WE ARE having stalls in the Hall on Thursday, November 7 from 8.30am-1.30pm. There will be stalls with cakes, jams, chutney, plants and pre loved books. Buy early for Christmas from our hand made gifts stall then relax with a Devonshire Tea for only $4.50. All money raised goes to help support missions, including Bush Church Aid (BCA) who provide

ministry in remote country towns, many struggling with drought. Also, Rev. Tania Eichler Rector would like to invite you to our Wednesday morning service and for a “cuppa” afterwards. The Service starts at 9.30am on Wednesday mornings and is shorter than Sunday Services. We enjoy having children at our Church and for people who are unwell this service is excellent.

Our Sunday services are at 7am and 9am. St Peter’s Anglican Church Cnr of Church St & Beach Rd, Maroochydore.

SUNSHINE HOSPICE

WE WILL be presenting an Estate Planning Day at the Buderim War Memorial Hall on King Street on Thursday, October 10 at 10am-noon.Topic for discussion. Estate Planning, how to ensure your affairs are in the best order possible.

Speaker……Chloe Kopilovic, Senior Associate FC Lawyers.

Chloe specialises in Estate Planning. Also present will be Dr Marguerite Robertson, retired Palliative Medicine specialist. It’s that time of the year again, Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts is having another of it’s popular Craft Fairs, the “Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts Community Fair”.

It’s just in time to purchase that unique and one of a kind Christmas Day gift. I have also attached a photo from our last successful Fair. On October 26 and 27 from 9am-4pm at Montville Village Hall we will have a huge range of locally made crafts available that have been lovingly hand made by our members and members of the local community. Most importantly entry is free.

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WE WILL be holding our next Information Session at the CWA Hall, (opposite the Maroochy RSL) Maroochydore on Wednesday, October 16 at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.

Refreshments are provided and all are most welcome. Any inquiries, phone Denise on 07 5477 5569.

ANXIETY PROGRAM AND MORNING TEA

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FREE YOGA CLASSES

SUNSHINE Coast Council is offering free yoga classes to residents impacted by the bushfires in a small gesture it hopes will help people relieve stress. Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast community outdoor yoga classes at Peregian Springs will be free until the end of October. The weekly class is held from 8am-9am Saturdays at the ‘Duckpond’ park, The Avenue, Peregian Springs, costs $5.

Pre-registration is not required, simply arrive at 7.45am for an 8am start.

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The program, designed to ‘stir the soul’ will include The Impossible Dream; You’ll Never Walk Alone; ‘I Believe; Saints Go Marching In and many more. On this occasion the choir will be raising much needed funds supporting local charity Rosies-Friends on the Street. Admission $20 includes afternoon tea.

HIGH TEA FUNDRAISER

HIGH Tea for Hamlin to help eradicate fistula at the Zonta Club of the Blackall Range, Uniting Church Hall, 1284 Landsborough-Maleny Road, Maleny on October

9 at 9.30am. If you can’t attend, please make a donation to help a mother piece her life back together. Raffle available with great prizes. Tickets available at the door $15, Phone Gloria on 0457 390 527 or go to hightea.hamlin.org.au/ zontaclubofblackallrange.

EDGEWATER VILLAGE SPRING FAIR

WE ARE holding our famous Spring Fair on October 19 from 7am-12noon. Delicious homemade produce, craft, trash and treasure, books, , woodcraft from the men’s shed, jewellery, plants, toys and more. We have a super raffle organised with a large

number of prizes on offer and morning tea provided by the ladies of the Edgewater Community. If you would like to book a stall space, phone Robyn on 0438 600 594.

SCULPTURED GARDEN EXHIBITION

OVER nine days starting Saturday, October 12 to October 20, this year’s exhibition at the Cottage’s Atrium Gallery will include over 150 individually crafted works. As in past years, the exhibition’s second weekend, October 19 & 20 will coincide with the Buderim Garden Festival. Atrium Gallery, Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main St, 9am-4pm daily.

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FROM regulations around sporting equipment, to e-cigarettes, to cremated human remains, a leading travel insurance specialist reveals the most surprising rules around carry-on luggage in Australia.

Jonathan Etkind, spokesperson at InsureandGo (insureandgo.com.au), a leading online Australian travel insurer, says: “Australian airlines have a plethora of hand luggage restrictions that can be tricky for Australian travellers to adhere to, especially if they are taking all their travel belonging on in their carry-on luggage.

Not only do passengers need to be wary of bringing a bag that weighs more than the maximum allowed limit, as this can result in additional fees, but they also need to know what items they are not permitted to take on the plane.

“For instance, we encourage people to be extra cautious when travelling with high-value items, such as jewellery, mobile phones, cameras, video cameras or laptops.

These items generally will not be covered by travel insurance if they are transported in the cargo hold of any aircraft, ship, train, tram or bus. If these items are with you in your carry-on luggage, however, you can get cover on them. For instance, InsureandGo will pay up to $3000 for laptops, computers, cameras and mobile phones, as well as provide cover for unspecified single items worth up to $750 in value.

It’s important to keep in mind that airline and airport baggage rules may change, however, so always check with your carrier before travelling.”

InsureandGo reveals 10 surprising rules around carry-on luggage, when travelling within or from Australia: ■ Don’t be fooled: Your handbag, coat and laptop bag will be part of your carry-on luggage limits on certain airlines. If you think your weekender bag was the only piece that counted as carry-on luggage, think again.

When bringing a handbag or another personal item, such as a laptop bag, a small camera, or even a blanket or overcoat, these items will likely count towards your carry-on

weight allowance on budget airlines, but will be excluded in your hand luggage allowance on full-service airlines.

■ High-value items are only covered when they are in your hand luggage.

Always keep valuable items, such as laptops and cameras, in your carry-on luggage, as travel insurers generally do not provide cover for these items if they are transported in the cargo hold of any aircraft, ship, train, tram or bus. You will only be covered for such items in your check-in luggage if airport security forced you to transfer them from your carryon to the cargo hold, and they got damaged.

■ If you need to take e-cigarettes or other vaping devices, ensure that they are in your carry-on. As e-cigarettes and other vaping devices use high-discharge lithium batteries, which could be at risk of igniting due to overheating, they must be packed in carry-on luggage only. Batteries that are not installed in a device should also be in your carry-on luggage and be protected from short circuiting by being placed in their original retail packaging, a sturdy container, or another type of protective material.

Your travel insurer will not cover you for any mechanical or electrical breakdown that occurs due to leaking powder or fluid carried within your check in baggage, so it’s important that these devices are always in your carry-on.

■ There are no limits on liquids and powders in your carry on, when flying domestically. When flying within Australia, there are no restrictions on the quantity of powders, liquids, aerosols and gels you can bring on-board, provided it meets your carry-on size and weight limits. There are only limits on these items if you are travelling domestically and departing from an international terminal.

In these scenarios, all aerosol deodorants, hair sprays or shaving gels must have a fitted cap or locking device.

■ You cannot carry more than 100mL of liquid on an international flight out of Australia, even if the contents of the bottle are partially filled. Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)

must be in containers of no more than 100mL or 100g – and inorganic powders, such as salt, sand, and some talcum powders, must be in containers of no more than 350mL or 300g – in your carry-on luggage. You cannot take containers larger than these limits, even if they are partially filled. For example, a 200g toothpaste tube that is half full is not allowed. However, there are no restrictions on organic powders, such as baby formula, protein powder and coffee.

■ You can carry onboard cremated human remains. If you have official documentation from the crematorium confirming the contents, you can bring ashes as carry-on baggage on some major Australian airlines.

The container used to hold the ashes must be free from contaminants, such as soil, and sealed properly to avoid risk of accidental spillage.

■ Baby formula, hypodermic needles and certain medicines are allowed in your carry-on if you need them mid-flight – as long as they are accompanied by medical proof. Given that you have a doctor’s note explaining why you need certain medicines or medical items, you can bring them onboard if you need them during the flight.

This includes baby formula, prescription and non-prescription medicines (including special dietary products) and medical items, such adrenalin auto injectors, in the case of allergic reactions, and hypodermic needles, to deliver insulin for diabetics.

■ Larger musical instruments are permitted, and you can even buy a seat for them.

Larger musical instruments, such as a cello or guitar, and other large items, such as artworks, can be brought onto Australian aircrafts as carry-on luggage. If they are classified as bulky items, you may have to purchase an extra seat a seat for them and notify the airline that the seat is for a bulky item.

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The town of Cognac and great cognac houses of Hennessy, Martell, Courvoisier

HISTORICAL BEAUTY; The magnificent architecture inside the cognac castle is open for the public viewing.

All photos by Paul Coffey

The Coffeys - cricket, Aussie couple Anne and Paul continue their European journey and visit Anne’s relatives in France and then onto England.

HI CRICKET lovers, and others.

We’ve had a few days staying with relatives of my wife Anne at their holiday house in yet another French village, not that far from our first week’s stay.

Here we were definitely in wine country, in fact cognac country, with vineyards everywhere and not far from the town of Cognac and the great cognac houses of Hennessy, Martell, Courvoisier and the like.

To my enormous disappointment, I didn’t really take to cognac: I found it overly spiritous and even burning (I’m not a spirits drinker), and couldn’t detect anything much of the fruity flavours that the publicity trumpeted.

The local reds were much more to my liking.

Oh well, c’est la vie.

The countryside was beautiful around this area even though the village we stayed in was less than photogenic and looking as if it had seen its heyday some time ago.

The towns along the main river, the Charente,

were very pretty, and we had the advantage that Anne’s relatives, Barbara and Brian, knew where to take us for coffees, a couple of cognac distillery tours (and tastings), and a gorgeous lunch spot with beautiful views for a three-course lunch – pretty standard for the French!.

And Barbara is a wonderful cook, so we had three-course dinners at home too.

Barbara and Brian confirmed that the British seem quite welcomed here in the French villages.

They do complain that the French tradesmen are not totally hard-working – but what do you expect after three-course lunches and a couple of wines? I think the French have got the priorities right!

The thing is that I’ve felt so comfortable in France.

My French language is still pretty ordinary but it’s good fun trying it out.

Nevertheless, it’s as if France is in my blood.

Perhaps it is: although my ancestry is all Irish as far as I know, that’s only a few generations back.

Who knows? Maybe I’ll know more after we get to Ireland.

The cognac distilleries are interesting. The tours show you how the distilling process takes place and then lead you down into the cellars where barrels are stored for decades.

The cognac breathes in the long dark corridors of oak barrels, and a portion naturally evaporates.

Moulds feed off this evaporation and coat the walls inside and out of the storage rooms black, giving them a very forbidding, grungy feel.

Apparently spiders feed off this mould and keep it down a little, thus the spiders are tolerated; Besides reducing the mould their webs go along way to enhancing the sinister, dark atmosphere and the spiritous scent of the cognac pervades all through the cellar.

Barbara and Brian took us to one local distiller in a nearby village for an impromptu tour of the relatively small scale and somewhat untidy facilities, and then booked us in for a grander

At the understated Lascaux Cave building.

The new London skyline. tour in a big cognac house in Cognac itself.

This was in a historic – though much reconstructed – castle complex that had been the birthplace of a King of France, Francois 1st, in the 15th century.

I enjoyed all this history,

and the French spend an awful lot of money on preserving their monuments and historic buildings.

I visited the Lascaux Cave complex, the site of probably the most famous Palaeolithic European cave paintings, that when

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Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Paul at Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Cognac distilling equipment.

Inside the dark cognac cellars.

cognac and castles

Anne and Pauyl at The Couvoisier cognac house. discovered shook up the then-conventional view of stone-age humans as savages totally unlike modern humans.

The cave is long closed to protect it from the damaging effects of mass tourism.

The tour is of a replica,

which could turn some people off, but is a realistic necessity.

The cave paintings are strenuously, faithfully reproduced, first for a guided walk-through that mimics the cave experience, and a second time in a separate

museum setting where individual tablet devices provide audio and visual explanations and backgrounding to the visuals.

There’s also a virtual reality room, some hands-on displays, and a series of films – and

above all an intelligent, scientifically-oriented presentation.

The building in which it’s all housed has no branding, no breathless exhortations to enter, and minimal signage altogether.

This is another thing

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We haven’t got a GPS in our own car at home in Australia, but do have it in the hire cars we’ve been using.

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mazes of country roads, it substantially reduces navigation domestics in the car.

And so to England, where fortunately Australia has already won the Ashes so I don’t have to endure any English jubilation (and I’m able to half-whisper “Don’t mention the Ashes!” from time to time – particular fun at the tour of Lord’s cricket ground).

(Apologies to readers who know nothing of cricket.)

Our first stop is with friends that we made in Myanmar, who live in Kent south of London, in a very small village near Royal Tunbridge Wells. The pubs nearby are old-world wonderful: small, very low ceilings, big old dark-stained timber beams, and some lovely hospitality.

One featured a local eccentric, just to complete this very English tapestry, who claimed to have played cricket with Ian Botham, and wandered around the bar practising forward defensive strokes.

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The bush tucker delights include meats, nuts, seeds and sauces.

NATURALLY TASTY: The award-winning Seabelle Restaurant at Kingfisher Bay Resort offers an extraordinary culinary experience.

Photos: Kingfisher Bay Resort

Bush tucker on the menu Shirley Sinclair BUNYA nut and macadamia pesto sauce with crocodile tail. Native rosella glaze paired with red emu meat. Bush tomato and kangaroo tenderloin steak.

The dishes are enough to make any foodie worth their salt salivate at the combination of flavours and pique their curiosity about the origins.

Few would expect to find them outside Central Australia, the Northern Territory or even Far North Queensland.

But Kingfisher Bar Resort on Fraser Island can stake its claim as the nation’s bush tucker capital for not only spicing things up on the menu selection but also better educating visitors on making the most of using “the flavours of Australia” at home.

At the heart of the cuisine are tens of thousands of years of valuable indigenous knowledge, wisdom and experience gleaned from the Butchulla Tribe, which first came to K’gari or “Paradise”, as they called it, to catch fish in the winter tailor season, as well as mainland groups.

The resort’s signature Seabelle Restaurant delights in offering bush tucker-infused modern Australian cuisine, blending native ingredients with seasonal,

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Guests can savour the flavours on the restaurant menu (rose-infused watermelon, salt and pepper calamari and Northern Territory crocodile salad with seasoned feta and pepperberry aioli, anyone?) and even indulge in cocktails with added zing (perhaps a Lemon Myrtle Caprioska: vodka, lemon myrtle leaf, lime, lemonade and soda water).

But the award-winning culinary staff’s curated five-course degustation menu, named by Queensland Uncovered as one of the Top 7 fine dining experiences in 2019, is where it excels in bringing bush tucker to the fore.

It includes: lemon myrtle and aniseedpickled crocodile, grilled oyster mushroom, fish sauce, lime and pepper berry aioli; thyme-rubbed duck breast with kipfler potatoes in a melange of wild lime, lilly pilly salsa, coriander, wattle seed, tamarind and native honey glaze; medium-rare seared kangaroo loin, on a bed of roasted sweet potato, asparagus, apple mustard cream and rosella-raspberry caramalised onions; paperbark-wrapped barramundi with macadamia nuts and lemon myrtle, served with a crisp side salad,

tomato, lemon aspen, wild lime and munthari berry salsa; and Queensland mango and coconut panna cotta with lychees and petite salad of Maryborough gold pineapple.

The five senses are tantalised further at the Bush Tucker Talk and Taste.

Laid before each guest is a “clock-face platter” of bright colours and varying textures with dipping sauces and leaves in the middle.

We first scrunch up a lemon myrtle leaf, which ranger Cassie Duncan says is good for sore throats with its anti-bacterial properties and lemony smell or can be used as an insect repellent with its 3 per cent citronella component.

Chef Mark Samson adds that the leaf can be dehydrated and crushed with a mortar and pestle to create lemon myrtle-infused oil.

A smaller leaf of the cinnamon myrtle can be used like lemongrass for flavouring, put into tea to settle stomachs, rubbed on sore joints to numb pain or chewed as a natural anaesthetic for toothache.

The Bauple nut, more widely known as the Queensland nut and macadamia, is already popularly used in ice cream and cakes but Mark also uses it for

crumbing meats. Its shell was used to make jewellery and its oil to preserve body paint.

The bunya nut is a long, white, moist nut found inside a much larger oval kernel. Mark says its texture and flavour are very different to macadamias and it is used in the kitchen to create creamier sauces without affecting delicate flavours.

A bunya nut and macadamia pesto is a scrumptious addition to the succulent barbecued croc tails he serves up.

Mark admits that crocs, like humans, are what they eat and as the 13 croc farms in Australia serve them chicken carcasses, the crocs do taste like chicken.

Next up, the pepperberry – that looks like a tiny blueberry but with more antioxidants – starts off sweet on the palate but ends with a distinctly hot kick. Mark dehydrates the berry and uses it as a peppercorn substitute, mixed with salt for a seasoning. But beware: one teaspoon of the dehydrated pepperberry in a large takeaway food container of salt adds plenty of “lift”.

Cassie calls the lemon aspen “nature’s Powerade”.

Its bitter taste makes it more flavoursome than regular lemon juice on fish, for example, and was

carried in dilly bags by the Aborigines because it was good for salivation and was much lighter than water.

Mark likes to add the lemon aspen to sweet pickle to balance the flavour.

Finger limes’ “pink pearl” seeds are like a citrus caviar and ideal with fresh seafood.

The desert or bush lime, however, looks like a small sweet grape but is bitter to taste and much better when made into marmalade.

Bush tomatoes are toxic if eaten straight off the tree but the Butchulla people watched how mammals waited for the fruit to fall and shrivel into raisins before eating them.

With the red quandong, Aborigines would strip the flesh from the large seed using a bone or large rock to savour the sour, fruity, salty taste that Mark says goes well with goose, duck, kangaroo and emu and can be thrown in raw in a salad.

Native rosellas are like native hibiscus flowers – very sweet but great for making into a glaze to pair with barbecued emu breast, as we discover.

The small pink creek lilly pilly is often made into jam, a sauce for fish dishes, or added to salads. But a discerning wine connoisseur can pick up a bottle of creek lilly pilly wine for about

$1500.

The seasonal munthary berry also can be used in salads or desserts.

And wattleseed can be made into a powder and toasted for a coffee/ mocha or even burnt toast smell and taste, which can be mixed into bread, pasta and tiramisu (Seabelle Restaurant also makes it into ice cream).

On the resort’s Bush Tucker Walk, ranger Tess Schreck is a wealth of knowledge of Aboriginal ingenuity in food, medicine and bush “technology”.

We learn such tidbits as: the piccabeen or bangalow palm fruit can be eaten raw once it turns red/orange and that the sweet and herbal-tasting white berries of the midyim bush are a snack that can be picked and eaten straight off the bush.

The bush tucker education we receive on Fraser island shows the Aborigines certainly knew a thing or two about sustainability, self-sufficiency and understanding how to make use of what they had growing in their own backyard.

But above all, they undeniably were Australia’s first “masterchefs”. *The writer was a guest of the Kingfisher Bay Resort Group. info: kingfisherbay.com.

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Sustainable island lodge

TRANQUIL and exclusively for adults, The Havannah Vanuatu is excited to announce on the eve of its 10th birthday, it has just been accepted as a member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World: one of only four in Australia and the Pacific and one of only 61 in the world.

National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World is a collection of lodges that invite guests to discover some of the planet’s most treasured places, while helping to protect those places for generations to come.

These properties, hand picked by National Geographic sustainable tourism experts, share a strong commitment to sustainable practices and to protecting natural and cultural heritage.

They embody National Geographic values: authenticity, enrichment, and a dedication to preserving our planet’s diversity.

The guest experience offered is intimate and exceptional, inspiring guests to connect with their destination in a meaningful and authentic way —and to play a part in safeguarding it for the future.

According to Liz and Greg Pechan, The Havannah Vanuatu owners “We are so proud to have achieved this prestigious National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World membership.

To be one of only 61 lodges in the world is simply incredible and we are thrilled to have our values and hard work recognised.”

“It was such an honour having the National Geographic sustainable tourism expert visit our property, get to know all our staff and really learn what our lodge is all about and how we operate.”

“We will remain committed to offering a quality resort that strives

towards responsible and sustainable tourism, while doing all we can to exceed our guests’ expectations and remaining focused on authenticity, cultural and environmental preservation, giving guests a real sense of place.

Not only is this good for The Havannah Vanuatu, but also for the destination. “ Continues Liz and Greg.

The Havannah Vanuatu is also celebrating its 10th Anniversary.

Constructed in 2009, this boutique, award-winning island sanctuary, features 17 opulent private villas, all overlooking the ocean including eight with private pools; exquisite local cuisine; private dining pavilions on the beach, pier, and in the gardens and villas; a two-tiered lagoon pool with sun loungers and a wealth of activities for adventure-lovers and tranquillity-seekers alike.

SPECIAL: The Havannah Vanuatu, has just been accepted as a member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World: one of only four in Australia and the Pacific.

With sustainability as a focus the resort has recently disposed of single use plastic bottles, replacing them with recyclable filtered water bottles in each villa.

Although the epitome of relaxation and romance, The Havannah Vanuatu’s story hasn’t always been one of joy. In 2015 it experienced a devastating cyclone, where many of

the resort’s employees lost their homes and resort was forced to close its doors for nearly five months.

Throughout this time, they continued to pay their local staff and donated funds for emergency food supplies and supported the reconstruction of the village school and medical clinic.

Today guests can make

a direct contribution to the resort’s community efforts through its “Pack for a Purpose” program. The initiative allows guests to bring along much needed supplies for area schools or medical clinics in need, benefiting the lives of local children and families.

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Role of male carers

Wellbeing

There is a need for more recognition for this position Healthy Male GREG Smith, founder of Men Care Too, takes the lid off some of the health issues that affect the 1.1 million men around Australia who provide unpaid care or support to someone with an illness or disability.

His organisation (mencaretoo.org) supports the carers through newsletters, social events and online resources. Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au) supports this small but extremely important organisation by providing resources and information.

A lot of carers don’t see themselves as carers. “ I’ve been in a caring role for 20 years, but I only recognised myself as a carer around 10 years ago, he said.

There can be a bit of stigma for men and they typically don’t know what services or supports are around.”

Greg said another big issue is not knowing how to talk about the caring role with mates. A lot of

carers with a partner or child with a disability or illness need to keep working to keep their income coming in. Say a guy is in the construction industry and he has an autistic child, it can be hard to talk about some of the challenges he faces.

He might not have the right words or the confidence to say what he needs to say.

“Often you are so focused on caring for your loved one that you put your own needs to the side.

Many times you lose connections with your community. At Men Care Too, we organise social occasions for carers and former carers so that they can meet others who are in the same situation.

We get the message out about our activities by connecting with the Australian Men’s Shed Association and other organisations that help promote the work we do.

Men Care Too helps men on the central coast of NSW, but the issues are the same for men across Australia. As carers, we need more opportunities for social connection and we need more information

MALE CARERS: Often men are so focused on caring for their loved one that they put their own needs to the side.

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about how to look after our own health.

Service providers and healthcare professionals need to think outside the box when it comes to

engaging with men and carers. It might be that they provide clinics outside of working hours, or offer quick basic health checks in workplaces, at

sporting events and at hardware stores. Many carers might not make an appointment to see their GP during working hours.

Services need to gauge

where men are at and provide more male-friendly services.

For more information, go to healthymale.org.au.

Check out online tool to aid PSA blood testing

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It is uniquely simple and has been tested by nearly 4000 Australian men.

AUSTRALIAN men could be spared the unwanted side-effects of prostate cancer treatment thanks to a new online tool designed to improve understanding of the deadly disease and aid in decision-making about PSA testing..

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s (PCFA’s) chief executive officer Professor Jeff Dunn AO urged all men and women to access the

tool. “This online tool will inform men about the benefits and harms of having a PSA test and help them decide whether and when to have one,” he said.

“It is uniquely simple and has been tested by nearly 4000 Australian men. Many men found it helped them make a decision about PSA testing.”

The PSA test is a blood test that can find prostate

cancer before symptoms develop, and this increases the likelihood that treatment can cure the cancer.

Australia has one of the highest incidence rates internationally.

“While survival rates for prostate cancer are high, with a 95 per cent five-year survival rate, it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men,” Prof Dunn said.

“With the growing Australian population and increasing life expectancy, the number of men diagnosed will continue to increase.

“It’s vitally important that we do more to improve awareness of the disease and raise understanding of options for screening and treatment, while supporting survivors.”

University of Sydney Emeritus Professor Bruce

Armstrong AM said: “PSA testing probably saves lives, but the side effects of curative treatment for prostate cancer can be quite severe, so making a well-informed decision about PSA testing is very important.”

The tool can be accessed at pcfa.org.au/psatesting To get involved in Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, go to pcfa.org.au.

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MEDICATION TIPS: Learn some valuable tips for dealing with old medications, including not throwing them in the toilet or bin.

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Dealing with medications Tracey Johnstone YOU don’t need to toss old medications down the toilet or in the rubbish bin as there is a much better alternative to dealing with them.

Pharmacist Kerry Teed says you should take them to your local pharmacy.

There the staff will strip them of their identity and ready them for collection and safe disposal by the

Return Unwanted Medicines program.

It’s a small thing to do, but it’s safe, free and will help the environment.

If a widower finds medicines belonging to someone else in their home, Mrs Teed advises: “you should never use someone else’s medications unless the doctor has specifically prescribed that same medication and that same dose”.

So, when cleaning up

the house, any medications left behind should be taken to your local pharmacy.

Expiry dates The expiry date will be on a box or bottle or embossed on the blisters.

“Always check the expiry dates,” Mrs Teed says.

“Don’t use them beyond the expiry dates.”

If it’s out of date, take it to your local pharmacy for disposal.

“Beyond the expiry date you can’t be sure of the efficacy,” Mrs Teed says.

Storage Keep your medications stored as recommended by the manufacturer.

Read the details of use and storage on the box and on the information inside or ask your pharmacist.

Store them below 25 degrees except those that need refrigeration between two and eight

degrees.

Storing your medications in the bathroom may not be a good choice as they may be affected by the humidity in there.

“A cool, dry place is best,” Mrs Teed recommends.

If a medication has sat in the cupboard for a while and is still in date, it can be used.

But, if the condition you are treating doesn’t respond to the

medication then you need to talk to your GP or pharmacist.

You also need to consider that if you have started other medications during that time, then there may be interactions between the new and old medications.

This is where it is important to consult your GP or pharmacist before taking any medications.

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Breast implants and cancer Doctor outlines what you need to know about implants when it comes to risk, mamograms

BREAST HEALTH: Learn the facts about the link between cancer and implants.

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There is a rare type of non-breast cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma that is associated with only some types of textured implants. screening mammography may be less effective with implants in place and some women require supplemental screening with 3D mammography, ultrasound, and/or MRI. Women who develop breast cancer with breast implants in place may or may not require removal of the implant on the affected side, depending on the size and location of the cancer and the condition of the implant.

If the implant is removed, it may be

replaced with a new implant, usually on completion of the treatment for the cancer.

Women who develop the rare form of implant-associated lymphoma must have both implants removed and not replaced.

Do I need to do anything?

MOST women with breast implants that aren’t causing them any symptoms or problems don’t need to worry.

All women, with and without implants, should be breast-aware and regularly self-examine for any changes.

A screening mammogram should be performed every two years at least to age 75 and women should inquire about the state of their implants on mammography.

Unfortunately, this information is not routinely provided in the BreastScreen Australia program and women may need to ask about this at the time of booking their mammogram.

Women who have any concerns about their breasts or implants should consult their GP who will recommend appropriate imaging and

referral to a breast specialist if indicated.

Many women may have a small amount of silicone leakage from one or both implants that may not cause any concern.

However, any new lump or swelling, pain, or rash in the breast or armpit, should be fully investigated.

If you have breast implants with no symptoms but would like them removed, there may be a Medicare benefit for this procedure, depending

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upon the type of implant.

Medicare benefits are payable for the investigation and treatment of non-cosmetic implant problems.

Cosmetic problems alone are not rebatable.

Before making a decision IF YOU are considering breast implants for cosmetic reasons, it’s important that you be fully informed of the relative risks and financial costs of having the procedure and of the type of implant that your surgeon

recommends.

You need to be aware of the possible complications over time, and of the additional breast cancer screening that may be required.

In summary, if you currently have or are contemplating having breast implants, ensure you talk with your GP and a check on your breasts before you make any decisions.

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MONEY ADVICE: Aim for finding a middle investment ground in the current economic situation.

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Keep portfolio balanced Paul Clitheroe IT’S a sign of the remarkable times we live in that banks are offering home loans with negative interest rates.

But in today’s low rate world it pays for investors to take a balanced approach.

I was intrigued to read that Jyske Bank, Denmark’s third largest bank, is offering negative home loan rates.

My Danish is not up to scratch so I can’t share the finer points of the deal.

However, the main point

is that Jyske Bank has a 10-year fixed rate loan with an interest rate of -0.5%.

How a lender can make money on negative rate loans is a story for another day.

Nonetheless, it highlights that very low rates are a feature right across developed economies, and it’s something investors need to navigate.

A growing number of InvestSMART clients have been in touch asking me what to do with term deposits that are approaching maturity.

Understandably, many

are far from excited about rolling their money into another fixed interest account paying just 2% interest.

The big concern though is that a number of these investors are thinking about switching all their cash over to shares in the hope of earning high dividend yields and decent capital growth.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of shares.

But suddenly going all out from cash to shares means jumping from one end of the investment spectrum to the other.

Yes, shares have the potential to earn higher

long term returns.

But they also carry a lot more risk than term deposits.

We saw that recently when the local sharemarket reached new highs in July, only to dip by 4.5% in August.

That’s why it makes more sense to aim for something of a middle ground.

This typically means a balanced portfolio, which blends defensive assets such as cash and fixed income, with growth assets including Australian and international shares.

The beauty of a

balanced portfolio is that you get the reliable, predictable income of cash and fixed interest, combined with the long term capital growth potential and tax-friendly dividends of equities and other asset classes like infrastructure. And it can be done without completely diving into the deep end.

You can choose to build this type of portfolio yourself.

Or opt for ready-made portfolios offered by the likes of InvestSMART. Whichever option you run with, having exposure to a broad spread of

investments is important.

In these uncertain times, a diversified portfolio shelters your wealth from significant dips in any one market.

Sure, a balanced portfolio is not a like-for-like to term deposits but it’s a better alternative than 100% equities unless you’re prepared to wear a marked increase in risk.

Paul Clitheroe is Chairman of InvestSMART, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

Manage risks with wise investment strategy FEW could have imagined, pre-GFC, that the crisis in the US sub-prime mortgage market would morph into global issue affecting entire markets.

Liquidity ceased in some markets leaving investors unable to access their money.

In 2010, one year on from the GFC’s deepest days, there was $20 billion in Australian frozen funds’ across the mortgage, high yield, property and hedge fund spectrums.

What is Liquidity Management?

This is the basic concept of access to readily available cash. It might be for income purposes or in order to fund short-term investments or cover debts.

A number of scenarios could set off a market shock and potentially trigger liquidity issues.

For example, Woodford Investment Management, founded by one of Britain’s best known investment managers,

recently found they couldn’t realise cash quickly enough to meet withdrawal requests. They held unusually big stakes in smaller and early stage unlisted companies, which are hard to sell quickly.

Their response: withdrawals were gated, leaving investors angry and in the unknown.

Unlisted assets, such as infrastructure, real estate, and private equity, as well as alternative investments, including hedge funds, have become larger parts

of many Australian portfolios post-GFC. Although a good investment they do need to be carefully managed within a portfolio to allow for adequate liquidity and cash flow when needed.

Liquidity is an essential element of portfolio construction and needs to be inbuilt within an investment strategy particularly when planning income flow for retirees.

Investment Managers also need to manage risk within their investment strategy.

Stress scenarios developed by the many Investment Managers operating in Australia may differ, but a good strategy would be the ability to sell assets without incurring large transaction costs or quickly enough to prevent or minimise a loss.

Portfolios, particularly for retirees, need to be prepared for the inevitable unknown within investment markets. Currently we have the USA/China trade wars but there are many possibilities that can

cause contraction in global markets.

As always it is wise to be guided by your Financial Adviser as to best investment strategies that include access to Cash when you need it.

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Use property to retire Di Charman PROPERTY is a great asset to have when heading into retirement.

When used correctly, it can help to fund the retirement lifestyle you have been aspiring to all these years.

However, it is not an easy or simple decision, requiring careful consideration around the impacts on your superannuation, tax and age pension.

Many pre-retirees or retirees will already own or have significantly paid off their family home, while others will have created a small portfolio of investment properties.

Both have their own pros and cons, when it comes to leveraging them for retirement.

It’s also worth noting that selling these properties can impact your age pension, superannuation or estate plan.

The key then is in the planning.

Knowing the different strategies for using property to fund your retirement is the first

step. But, it is equally important to seek advice from a financial adviser on the tax and social security implications.

Downsizing family home A COMMON consideration when approaching retirement age is downsizing the family home.

This is often because your children have long since fled the nest and you no longer require the space, or it might not be as practical as it once was.

Selling the home can be a quick way to free up cash for retirement and give your nest egg a little boost as you hit your twilight years, particularly thanks to a new downsizing measure that came into effect from July 1, 2018.

This new measure allows eligible individuals 65 years or older to contribute up to $300,000 (or $600,000 for couples) into their superannuation from the sale proceeds of a home they’ve owned for 10 or more years – even if they are no longer working.

If you’re eligible to make a downsizer

contribution (there are a number of criteria you must meet) and it fits into your retirement plans, it could be a good way to boost your super funds.

But, it is not always simple or straightforward so it is best to seek financial advice about the best way to proceed when selling investment assets.

Reverse mortgage A REVERSE mortgage could be a consideration for those who need extra cash and have equity in their home.

The Federal Government recently made changes to the Pensioners Loan Scheme, allowing retirees to boost their income through a reverse mortgage on the family home.

The enhanced PLS will now be open to full aged pensioners and self-funded retirees.

Previously, only eligible pensioners were able to access the scheme.

Essentially, what a reverse mortgage enables you to do is borrow money against the equity of your home, which doesn’t need to be paid back until you sell or move out of your home.

SEEK ADVICE: It’s important to talk to a financial adviser to understand the full implications of any decisions you make when it comes to selling property.

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However, like any other loan, it will accrue interest, compounding over time and added to your loan balance.

As a result, when the time comes that you need to leave the property, the loan could be significantly more than its original value, depending on interest rates.

Rental income COMMON for investment

properties and an option for owners of large homes looking to downsize, is renting out the property (or part of your home) to bolster your retirement income.

However, this may have tax implications and may impact your age pension, so, as always, it is best to seek financial advice before you proceed.

It’s important to bear in

mind that with any rental property, you will need to account for the expenses for the property, including interest, management fees and holding costs.

Dianne Charman of Jade Financial Group, is an Authorised Representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd, ABN 89 051 208 327, AFS Licence No. 232706.

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tenor and harpist Kim Kirkman, soprano Elisabeth Gaedtke, heritage harpsichordist Janet Brewer and stirring Welsh hymns, welsh-inspired music, unique baroque instrumentals, and this year’s special event, a Welsh language “interjectonarie’’. Tickets $15. Go to welshsunshinecoast.com.

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GAMBLERS AND GANSTERS: Little Seed’s cast for Guys and Dolls, Bianca Pinkney, Emily Potts, Andy Roberts and Curtis Bock, will perform at The J Noosa on October 4-5.

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THE Imperial Russian Ballet Company is at the Caloundra Events Centre on October 10 to perform Swan Lake, the most loved classical ballet of them all. Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of the real world. It is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal.

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company comprises 40 dancers from the major ballet schools of Russia. Go to theeventscentre.com.au.

SPRING OPEN GARDEN AND PLANT STALL

VISIT a country garden in spring at The Shambles at Montville on October 5-6. There will be a rare and interesting plant stall and a collectables stall.

Refreshments will also be

available. While on the scenic Blackall Range visit the tourist villages of Montville and Mapleton or enjoy the great walk through the Kondalilla National Park. The garden at The Shambles has been opened to the public since 2001 and has raised thousands of dollars for charity. Tickets $6. Go to montvillegarden.com.

FLOATING LAND

ON FROM October 12-27, this year’s Floating Land will have a presence from the serene shores of Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point to the rocky outcrops of Noosa National Park and several spaces in between.

Visitors will be able to experience thoughtful, challenging and environmentally aware works that engage sensitively with these special and spectacular spaces. Floating Land and Noosa Regional Gallery

are working on this artistic project with contemporary artist Brook Andrew to be realised in collaboration with artists from across the Sunshine Coast and beyond. Go to noosaregionalgallery. com.au/floatingland.

CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL

THE Beach and surrounds will come alive during October 4-7 to the sounds of a diverse line-up of entertainment featuring the best of the Australian music industry as well as incredible international artists.

Visitors enjoy world-class music, food, arts and local culture and to showcase the natural beauty, creative talents and unique character of the Coast. For tickets, go to caloundra musicfestival.com.

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MARY Cairncross Reserve is hosting the

Holmes Art Prize for Realistic Australian Bird Art exhibition at 148 Mountain View Rd, Maleny, until October 13.

It showcases two-dimensional realistic bird art, with entries depicting a range of birdlife scenes. Six Coast artists are finalists – Michaelah Baburin of Yandina, Peta Boyce of Mooloolah Valley, David Hardy of Kawana, Gail Higgins of Glasshouse, Bernardine Hine of Caloundra and Katherine Savage of Coolum. Entry is free.

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SUNDAY October 13 will be filled with music, fun, food and friendship at the annual Welsh Society Festival Music, on at the Uniting Church in Queen St, Caloundra from 1.30-4.30pm. The program includes the Buderim Men’s Choir,

THE Sunshine Coast’s annual free community weekend event unlocks the region’s most historic and architecturally significant buildings.

Sunshine Coast Open House is on October 19-20. It provides visitors the rare opportunity to tour 30 architecturally diverse, contemporary, sustainable and historic buildings from Caloundra, Maroochydore and Nambour to the hinterland, Peregian, Noosa and Pomona.

Anyone wanting to volunteer or learn more about the event can go to sunshinecoast openhouse.com.au.

NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS SPRING EXHIBITION

THE annual exhibition will showcase the current works of some of Noosa’s talented professional, emerging and hobbyist creatives. Held at Wallace House in Wallace Dr, adjacent to the Noosaville Library, the exhibition will be open October 4-11, 9.30am-3.30pm daily. The public are welcome to attend the opening; drinks and nibbles will be provided. Go to noosartsandcrafts.org.au.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON AND THE STRANGERS

THREE times Grammy winner, actor, storyteller and country music superstar Kris Kristofferson and his band The Strangers will be performing at the

Events Centre at Caloundra on October 6.

Having accomplished more in his lifetime than most performers dream of, Kristofferson has recorded over 30 albums and written some of the greatest songs of all time.

Music fans will not want to miss the opportunity to see the original A Star Is Born legend and Country Music Hall member perform his hits. Go to theeventscentre.com.au.

GUYS AND DOLLS

GAMBLERS and gangsters, sassy showgirls and strait-laced missionaries fall in love and out of luck in Little Seed’s latest production of Guys and Dolls. It conquered the bright lights of Broadway in 1951 with timeless tunes like Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat and A Bushel and a Peck.

Little Seed’s production is on at The J Noosa on October 4-5 at 2pm and 6.30pm. Tickets are $38.50 for adults and $33.50 for concessions.

Book online, go to thej.com.au/guys-dolls.

OPERA IN THE CASTLE

BLI Bli Castle will be transformed by The Underground Opera Company on October 25-27. Sensational music is created by world-class performers, accompanied by an incomparable pianist, while guests are taken on a journey through each opera piece by a charismatic MC. The program features a concert of popular opera, with arias such as Nessun Dorma from Turandot, duets from Lakme and The Pearl Fishers, with ensemble pieces from Nabucco, Rigoletto; the list goes on. Concerts include canapés served at interval. Discounts are available for groups of eight or more and seniors.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Go to under groundopera.com.au.

Aussie tenor, voice of Ireland

DYNAMIC DUO: Mark Vincent and Tommy Fleming are together in concert in November.

ARTIST Network Australia is proud to announce Australia’s beloved tenor, Mark Vincent and the Voice of Ireland, Tommy Fleming will share the stage in November.

As two of the most talented and popular singers of their time, these great friends will perform a smorgasbord of favourites both together and individually throughout each show backed by some of Australia’s best musicians.

Aussie fans will have

the rare opportunity to enjoy powerful and unique arrangements of songs ranging from classical crossover to contemporary classics such as Nessun Dorma, Danny Boy, You Raise Me Up and Hallelujah to name a few.

Singing from the age of 15, Mark Vincent has released nine consecutive #1 ARIA Classical Crossover Albums, and earned accolades both nationally and internationally as one of the world’s most talented tenor performers.

Tommy Fleming is regarded as one of the finest singers worldwide and is currently enjoying a hugely successful career having sold over three million albums worldwide and 10 million YouTube hits, earning multiplatinum sales. After 25 years honing his craft, Tommy is now taking his place at the forefront of popular music across the globe.

Tommy’s unique talent has brought him worldwide recognition with several sell-out tours in

Ireland, UK, Europe, USA, Australia and Japan and he is now critically acclaimed to be one of the worlds’ finest singers of his generation.

Mark Vincent and Tommy Fleming together in concert on Thursday, November 7 at The Events Centre Caloundra and Friday, November 8 at Toowoomba Empire Theatre.

For more, go to theeventscentre.com.au, markvincent.com.au or tommyfleming.net.

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