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Disrupt the rules and do it your way Disruptors welcome!

This month our theme focuses on “Age Disruptors” – people who have, in one way or another challenged traditional perceptions of ageing.

I use the word “Disruptor” in the modern sense, as a noun with positive connotations.

Wizard entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson loves nothing more than a “disruptor” that is, a person who (often) through inventive means, challenges conventions.

Indeed his Virgin website virgin.com.au has a dedicated page to Virgin Disruptors and explains it as: “Virgin Disruptors – People Creating Change.

Virgin is all about inspiration, innovation and creating tangible change across business and the world.”

In this edition of Seniors, a Disruptor, is personified by our cover personality, Christine Danton. This 72-year-old is all about “disrupting”

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beliefs associated with the older body.

She presents onstage performances, when there are questions over any performance by a woman of a certain age, let alone one with body exposure.

But there you go, and rather than keeping quiet about it, Christine has taken up motivational speaking to spread the word about what is and what isn’t inappropriate ageing.

Last month, we featured the Eatons, a couple of academics in their 80s, who have written a book putting forth the idea of a new middle age.

Seventy-five, they say is middle age and old age about 20/30 years on.

They back up their premise, with plenty of

longevity statistics. In a sense they, too are disruptors as they challenge the traditional idea that 50 year old is way past middle age.

This Chair Rocks: A MANIFESTO AGAINST AGEISM by American author, Ashton Applewhite is another book that disputes conventional thinking. Applewhite writes: “The myth that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, plays out punishingly in many arenas.

Beliefs that older workers are not worth training because they are slow learners and computer-illiterate are stubbornly persistent, despite high marks from employers on both performance and skills (p.67), “Abundant data show that older workers are dependable, punctual, committed to quality, exhibit good judgment, have low absenteeism and accident rates, and are the most engaged of

all workers when offered the chance to grow and advance on the job.

Yet, because of ageism, employers constantly use age as a liability and set workers with decades of productive years ahead adrift.” (p.172).

How our generation ages is very different to other generations, yet often we are stuck with the same beliefs, prejudices, stereotypes that result in ageism.

An example of a brand new phenomenon is the “Grey Nomad” the retired generation who have departed from a quite life at home to seek out adventure, new knowledge and friendships on the road.

The “Grey Nomad’ is all about a curious spirit and of course the know-how to stay on the road.

I hope the profiles, news and views in this edition, blow a fresh breath of air and disrupts the dust of ageism.

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ENTERTAINER Sue Bond is now almost synonymous with the Sunshine Coast and will be performing at Nambour on May 28.

A seasoned musician, she has had some remarkable achievements in her career, singing with Don Burrows on ABC television and working with Glen Shorrock, Spandau Ballet, Tony Barber, Kate Ceberano and Colleen Hewitt.

Sue spent her time as a cabaret singer in and around the Sydney Club circuit in the early 1970s and remembers how hard it was to get a gig when every agent was more interested in how long your legs were or what your bust size was.

After singing with all the best people in the best places Sue Bond now spends her time between teaching her skills to other singers and being invited to perform at the Brisbane Power House and Jazz Clubs around the state.

Her crystal clear vocal talents and expert technique have her selecting material from the Great American Songbook.

Sue spent the best part

of the 1980s performing with Perth channel 9 Orchestra and being a regular host of many TV variety shows in Brisbane and Perth and since settling back in Queensland has been building a successful business as a vocal educator whilst still managing to forge a name for herself in the jazz world.

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To add style, and timing and an aesthetically pleasing quality to a song till you breathe life into it, is no mean accomplishment.

“To sound like yourself is a very difficult thing,” she said.

“What I mean by that is, not just to not sound like Billie Holiday or Sarah Vaughn, but to have something that is your own, so that people can say, ‘I know that singer.’ To add style, and timing and an aesthetically pleasing quality to a song till you breathe life into it is no mean accomplishment.”

Sue will be bringing an intimate show to The Jazz Sessions at the Bison Bar in Nambour on Sunday May 28, 3:30pm.

With Sue on guitar will be Arron Bool who was part of the vibrant music scene in Melbourne before moving to Queensland where he now performs with many jazz singers.

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Bending the glass

72-year-old stretches her spine to extend an extraordinary timeline and in particular their longevity. Christine sees it as a chance to break the glass ceiling of ageist attitudes.

Christine describes her amazing ability to fold into two, to master seemingly impossible physical positions as rather like doing yoga, a matter of training, and a refusal to stop doing what she loves.

“The same as yoga,” she said.

“You have to concentrate and focus on a pose.”

It is obvious that mind control has its part to play, as it harmonises with this incredibly elastic body. A human body that can stretch, unlock, roll and unroll in half with grace and suppleness borders on the freaky.

But Christine is far from an outlandish circus act.

She describes herself as an artist performing a

skilled craft that requires enormous dedication and training. When Christine developed her techniques, there were no schools teaching circus skills and contortionists were rare.

“I was the only one in Australia for many years,” she said.

Without a mentor, she went onto develop her own original material.

“I was driven to create,” she said.

She believes her natural gift may have been inherited from her mother, who ensured her children never missed a circus, and particularly enjoyed the acrobatic and trapeze acts. When Christine was about 4 and her sister Jo 2, she recalls her mother taking them into the backyard and showing them how to back bend with their hands on the floor, behind them – like a bridge.

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After that, at 17-years-old she made her way to Sydney and launched herself at the circus.

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She said she went to retire in her mid-50s, but felt like a blob, and went back to her training.

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CHRISTINE Danton is bending over backwards to convince us that ageing, just ain’t ageing – not the way it used to be anyway.

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“Don’t give up – adapt,” she recommends.

“Things do start to deteriorate,” she admits.

“Age can bring body issues and we need to adapt to new issues.”

■ Besides her performances in the “The Spud Shed – Barn Theatre,” Christine plays

contract bridge and is a keen photographer.

She is also an in-demand motivational speaker and works under the business name – Bending the Rules.

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Celebrating Wild Koala Day with art HOW wild is a koala? Very wild if he knew how fragile life is on the Sunshine Coast and throughout South East Queensland.

So Wild Koala Day on May 3 was an opportunity for people to get involved and learn more about this very endangered icon.

Overseas tourists are attracted by the chance to see koalas in the region but so many are disappointed when they fail to spot even one.

However, the Queensland Koala Crusaders and Noosa Koala Sightings invited people to join wildlife photographer Bernard Jean who knows every koala in the region

and is always on the lookout for new arrivals.

Bernard was joined by Meghan Halverson, President of the Queensland Koala Crusaders for the informative walk through the Noosa National Park.

Unfortunately, tourists cause unintended stressful harm by touching the tree a koala is sitting in andmaking excessive noise.. The Queensland Koala Crusaders launched a Schools Koala Art Competition on Wild Koala Day with the top 25 entries to be published in a book. Winners will be announced at the Koala Kids Day on July 23.

WE don’t know how Trish Bradford had the time to pen a book, a technical one at that, to assist artists, with more than 100 different drawings, but she has done it.

The Noosa senior and all-round ball of energy is involved in a large number of community projects and is a volunteer of numerous organisations and rarely has a day to spend to herself at home.

“Years ago I was a porcelain artists and they mainly paint flowers,” she said.

“I knew a lot about the formation and the style of painting flowers and people kept asking me ‘how do you do this?, how do you do that?,’ so I thought I’d write a book about it and I did.”

Trish makes it sound simple, but she sat up most nights producing three or four pen and ink drawings and diagrams to help fellow artists understand the structure of painting flowers, petals and blossoms.

HEART OF THE COMMUNITY: Trish Bradford is more than 80 years old but has no plans to slow down. PHOTO: GEOFF POTTER

“Many of the diagrams offer visual aids to simplify the approach to drawing a flower and many (give) clues and shortcuts for the more complicated clusters of blooms,” she said.

“Most subject include interesting facts and folklore or the many

myths, legends and interesting trivia which often let us understand the stories of our beautiful flowers.

“In the beginning (of the book project) I knew a little bit about flowers, not a lot, but after all my research I now know a lot.”

A Sunshine Coast resident for almost 20 years, Trish has made herself a valuable member of the community.

She is chairman of Noosa Open Studios, on the Wallace House committee, a member of the Noosa Regional Gallery and a volunteer for Red Cross and the Blood Bank.

In between all that, and writing her book, she volunteers at the hospital.

“I massage the feet of people having chemo or renal dialysis,” she said.

“They have to sit there doing nothing and we come along and cheer them up with a foot massage.”

Every day is full for Trish Bradford, who has no plans to slow down.

“I am over 80 now and still going strong.

“I consider myself a part of the community, a small cog in a very big wheel.”

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No fear rules job longevity Tracey Johnstone

WHEN Carmel Crouch retired at 55, she only retired from one job so that she could continue to use her skills and network in another job she could be passionate about.

At 71 Ms Crouch is managing director of STEPS Group Australia, a national not-for-profit organisation providing education, employment solutions, social and community connections for disadvantaged people.

Just after she sold her last business and then decided to retire, the previous STEPS managing director stepped down and the organisation, with which she has been associated for close to 30 years, needed a new person in the role.

“I said yes to coming in for six months to fill the role,” Ms Crouch said.

Five years later she is still there.

Under her guidance and with her extensive commercial skills, Ms Crouch has led the STEPS team towards developing a “business with a mission rather than a community service organisation”.

“The world of

COOKING ON THE FOOTPATH: Chef Annette Fear cooks up a storm on Annie's footpath.

PHOTO: ANN RICKARD WILLING TO WORK: Carmel Crouch ( 2nd front row, 3rd from right) with STEPS staff, clients, and supporters of STEPS Pathways College at last year’s Christmas party. :

community organisations has changed and we have to be very business-like, we need to be sustainable, otherwise we won’t be here,” she said.

“My experience in running medium to large businesses is proving invaluable.

“I am still having a great deal of fun.”

Working through to her 70s and surrounded by a younger, enthusiastic staff, Ms Crouch hasn’t let stereotypes affect her

work.

She has embraced change, becoming part of the technological age with dinging electronic devices providing background sounds to her everyday work life.

“I am adaptable and I knew if I was going to continue working that I needed to stay current with what was going on in technology,” Ms Crouch said.

“We just need not to be afraid of technology.”

Ms Crouch admits she really is retired but the self-confessed workaholic works about 100 hours a week.

“I’m not working probably any differently to what I have.

“We were born in an era where work ethic was pretty much everything.

“If I retired, I would stay on the board as that would give me a continuing interest.”

Footpath events are becoming a big drawcard in Peregian

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Helen Brierty (Spirit House owner) invited Chef Annette Fear to

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Bob checks out African conservation programs Since we last spoke to conservationist Bob Irwin, he received an invitation from the University of the Sunshine Coast to be a guest of USC International. It was the journey of a lifetime for him and he wrote this delightful account of the experience.

“In March, I was given the chance to experience the wilds of South Africa at one of their many international projects.

“I was surprised to hear these projects were on offer to students for that real world experience.

Back in my day, education involved sitting in a classroom and that was it.

“The international study program encompassed a number of unique wildlife conservation projects that have taken high precedence within their organisation.

“One was giving a facelift to the Letaba Elephant Hall, a much-loved elephant education centre in the heart of Kruger National Park.

“Visiting Africa was a dream I’ve had for as long as I can remember; a chance to encounter some of the world’s most

threatened species at close range.

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“Within the first hour in the Kruger National Park I was in awe to have already encountered majestic African elephants and their calves crossing the road just metres from the car, hippos lazing in the water, a hyena scurrying into the bush.

“The arid landscapes of the park reminded me of parts of Far North Queensland.

“Although the vegetation seemed familiar, the kind of wildlife that inhabited it couldn’t be more different.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK “Enter at your own risk is the policy within the park.

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mechanism in the car became a bit of a laugh on our daily drives into the park.

“Kevin Todd, associate director of USC International and my guide knew that if a black mamba or a spitting cobra slithered across the dirt road, curiosity would get the better of me and I’d be out of the car in a flash.

“When I see something of interest back home I immediately get out of the car for a closer inspection.

“But within the park, you heed those rules. The abundance of predators across that landscape kept me unfamiliarly inside the vehicle at all times.

“When I observed a juvenile Nile crocodile basking on the bank one day that I was reasonably tempted – but then I remembered the night

JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME: Bob Irwin at the Letaba Elephant Hall.

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before eye-balling a leopard at close range and observing three hyenas wandering out of someone’s driveway before commonsense quickly prevailed.

LETABA ELEPHANT HALL EXHIBITION OPENING

“After seven years in the making with over 40 USC design students contributing to the project directly in the field, the day finally came to re-open the Letaba Elephant Hall.

“I was blown away as I stepped inside the doors,

not only to see the immaculate displays of giant tuskers and their mammoth preserved ivory tusks, but to learn how important this facility was as an educational stronghold within the park.

“The attendance of senior South Africa National Parks staff, USC vice-chancellor and president Greg Hill, representatives from the Australian High Commission and other important stakeholders like the many volunteer honorary rangers was testament to how

significant this project was on so many levels.

“But what impressed me most of all was to see a local Sunshine Coast facility prepared to collaborate with an organisation in a foreign country to further the cause of conservation globally.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

“The most eye-opening part of the trip was the chance to meet the dedicated individuals behind Kruger National Park. I was invited behind the scenes to visit the orphaned rhino enclosures housing the latest victims of poaching.

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“I am so impressed to know that a Queensland-born educational facility, USC has its sights set on many more international projects right around the globe with a focus on conservation through some exciting education.

United voice of seniors to be heard in Canberra SENIORS on the Sunshine Coast will have their voices heard in Canberra through a new local committee dedicated to the over 50s.

Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien, who has established the Seniors Advisory Committee, said “it’s all about advocating for this important demographic”.

At its inaugural meeting, the team got straight to business, wasting no time proposing and planning a formal Seniors’ Forum to be held Thursday, July 27, with an expert panel presenting on key issues and facilitating question and answer sessions.

The new committee will also prioritise issues of

importance to seniors and seek direct engagement with older residents on Federal Government policies and their impact.

“People over 50 have built this nation and deserve to have their way of life protected,” Mr O’Brien said.

“I embrace the fact that our region is home to many seniors and I

believe we can use that to our advantage to build a dynamic and prosperous economy.”

The inaugural meeting brought together a range of people from all walks of life, including committee chair Carol Cashman and members Margaret Donaldson, John Devers, Lesley Cowan, Bernard Treston, Graham Young

and David Woodrow.

A precursor to forming the committee was a forum held by Mr O’Brien in February last year in which seniors ranked the issues most important to them, with health, cost of living, the economy and national debt coming out on top. Mr O’Brien said he would listen to Sunshine Coast seniors and push

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“I am delighted to have such an insightful and committed group of seniors on this committee, whose expertise I can draw upon to make positive differences in the lives of senior Australians who have given so much to this country.”

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Terry Quinn turns his quill to some novel work Ann Rickard

PACKING away the keyboard after a near four-decade career in newspaper publishing was never going to be an option for Terry Quinn.

The former APN Editor-in-Chief, who began work as a junior reporter on a small weekly paper in his native Scotland and went on to further his career in the US, Canada, and New Zealand before settling in Australia on the Sunshine Coast, retired from his high-powered position seven years ago.

After decades of hitting the keyboard reporting hard news across the globe and overseeing busy international newsrooms, writing was as natural to him as breathing.

However, writing an action

thriller was something else altogether. But Quinn had long had a passion for reading this genre and his imagination had him tapping the keyboard most afternoons, and within a short time he had completed a nail-biting thriller.

In an even shorter time it was snapped up by international publishing house Simon & Schuster.

Entitled The Scoop, the book will be on bookshelves early next year and Quinn now faces an entirely new career at an age when most retired men plan only of fitting in more golf.

The Scoop follows protagonist, successful Aussie journalist/writer Jonno Bligh, as he gets caught up in modern-day piracy in South East Asia.

Despite crippling personal problems, he rescues a British woman from a brutal ordeal at the hands of a ruthless pirate boss.

“It sounds a bit bloodthirsty but I also hope there is a sensitive portrayal of a fragile love story set against a bitter backdrop of regret, revenge and redemption,” Quinn said.

The idea for the blockbuster came to Quinn in that moment between wakefulness and sleep.

“To help me sleep I close my mind and focus tightly on being in a small, confined space,” he said.

“Over the years, it has been everything from a houseboat to a jail cell.

Recently I started to lock on to a sailing boat. The Scoop literally developed

from there.” The Scoop brims with cliff-hangers and nail-biting scenes that take the reader to the edge of the seat, quite a different style of writing to reporting news.

“It came naturally for one reason,” Quinn said.

“I have read voraciously since I was a child, gazillion books, thousands of wonderful writers. Some of their inspiration must have rubbed off.

I loved creating more and more tension and suspense.”

Quinn is the perfect example of a man living a full and productive life after retiring from a high-powered career.

Although he still gets out on the golf course as often as he can, and also enjoys a busy social and

THRILLING WRITER: Author Terry Quinn signs the contract for his book deal.

family life, writing and working after retirement have now offered him a new career opportunity.

And there is another novel well underway and a third bubbling in his mind. “I feel greatly excited and

energised,” he said.

“Since retiring I have tried to keep both body and mind vigorously exercised.

Having a second career now guarantees that I will have to keep in shape for many years to come.”

Support for the fine arts and cultural projects AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY ■ ADFAS NOOSA INC

WE ARE one of the 12 Australian societies attached to the Cook Circuit. Each year our circuit selects a pool of lecturers from the UK and Australia to tour our district to provide members with eight monthly illustrated presentations on a range of arts related topics, both historic and contemporary, meeting in a light filled church overlooking a park in Tewantin and there is plenty of parking.

Meetings are held once a

month until October at 3.45pm for a 4pm start, St Mary’s Church, 17 William St, Tewantin.

We engage an experienced technician to provide technical support for the speakers.

Throughout the year we raise funds for out Young Arts development program, through donations and raffles and have an ongoing program of preserving the histories of local Schools of Arts through research and recording.

Long-standing friendships have been forges over a drink and light supper provided after each lecture. Throughout the year we offer popular excursions and cultural and/or historic places of

interest.

Come along to enjoy world-class lectures, make new friendships and join excursion to places and events of artistic or architectural interest. Contact membership secretary, Sharon Hyde on 5448 2394 or chair Felicity Mauger by email at noosa@adfas.org.au.

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guests to learn more about the arts in a friendly, welcoming environment and enjoy meeting like-minded people and chat over supper. Our monthly raffles raise funds to support local young art projects. The lecturers are recognised specialists in their fields drawn from a variety of professional

backgrounds.

The next presentation will be on Monday, May 22, at 6.45pm at the Drama Theatre Matthew Flinders College, Buderim. This month’s lecture focuses on art produced in the 20th century in the city of Barcelona – a city that defies convention. The lecture delves into the creative worlds of artists

such as: Dali – with his bizarre dreamlike images; Miro – his abstract shapes and forms; Gaudi – the architect with his amazing “drip castle” structures; Picasso – where he was encouraged to paint what he felt, creating his own abstract reality.

An amazing array of artists and their groundbreaking art.

The lecturer, Sandra Mowry, has studied world cultures majoring in ancient civilisations at Massachusetts.

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Talk ‘n’ thoughts Ideas wanted for age-friendly future FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK GAIL FORRER

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A GLOBAL spotlight is flashing on the growing ageing population and governments around the world are responding with various age-friendly initiatives.

In Canada, this month, census data revealed that for the first time in census history, Canadians over 65-years-old outnumbered those under the age of 15.

In America, since 1963, May has been assigned as the Older Americans Month, a time to recognise the contribution seniors make to society.

In 1963, there were only 17 million Americans aged 65 years or older, compared to some 46 million today .

In 2005, a Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics held in Rio de Janeiro, first conceived Global Age-Friendly Cities.

By 2007, WHO produced a Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide, with advice on how to make urban communities age-friendly through

community development, policy change and advocacy. The guide described the meaning of age-friendly: "An age-friendly city encourages active ageing by optimising opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age.”

In practical terms, an age-friendly city adapts its structures and services to be accessible to and inclusive of older people with varying needs and capacities.

This month, Qld Government Seniors Minister Coralee O’Rourke

launched The Advancing Queensland: Age-friendly community grants program, which consists of a range of grants, from $25,000 up to $100,000 to help councils, various not-for-profit groups and the community turn big ideas into action to help make life better for seniors.

This first round of grants will focus on transport, housing and outdoor spaces Applications for the first round of grants close at 5pm, Friday, June 16.

More info at www.qld.gov.au/ agefriendlygrants.

Hurdles, highjumps and solutions

A reader addresses seniors housing plight I STARTED free Seniors Share Houses Facebook groups to help seniors find a solution to the affordable housing crisis.

But sharing isn’t for everyone. Particularly the many Seniors suffering PTSD from the stress of their experience with homelessness.

The States appear to be reluctant to continue their role as providers of public housing. If Scott Morrison proposes to scrap the funding for public housing to the States in favour of an aggregate model he needs to ensure that there is a timely process to expediently supply an adequate alternative.

The census will not provide the real and accurate numbers of homeless people in

Australia because they have only counted people that access homeless services. So many people that know there is no point, particularly after the Homeless Hotline rings out time and time again without even a call back message, and just give up. They continue to couch surf, sleep in their cars, if they have one, or end up sleeping rough on the streets.

There are 1800 members in my Seniors Share Houses groups and the numbers are growing daily.

Even within my groups, the demand is greater than the supply.

Government needs provide affordable homes for people immediately.

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PLEASANT CHANGE: From the boat to bike.

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There are multiple departure dates and bases to choose from.

“The itinerary is up to you. You’re the skipper,” Mr Bowen said.

“The Canal du Midi is a prime prospect; it’s near the heart of the Camargue, an amazing region on France’s Mediterranean coast, famous for its wildlife,

Medieval villages, Roman churches, abbeys and isolated monasteries; all of them can be visited from the self-drive canal boat.

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“The Canal du Midi is also close to the Etang de Thau and its fantastic oyster beds.”

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The islands of Tahiti celebrate 50 years of over-water luxury TAHITI Tourisme is celebrating 50 years of over-water bungalows, the striking over-the-water accommodation that helped put the Islands of Tahiti on the map.

In 1967, Tahiti became the first destination in the world to take accommodation into uncharted waters, building suites over its islands’ beautiful blue lagoons in a move that cemented the Society Islands as one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations.

The first humble over-water bungalows were built in Raiatea and Moorea by the “Bali Hai Boys” – Americans Don “Muk” McCullum, Jay Carlisle and the late Hugh Kelley – who travelled to the region after being swept away by James Michener’s South Pacific.

Fifty years on, there are now nearly 900 over-water bungalows spread across eight of Tahiti’s 118 islands, with the picturesque accommodation becoming as famous as the

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destination’s dazzling lagoons.

Originally built as traditional stilted coral homes, over the past five decades the Islands of Tahiti’s over-water bungalows have evolved into palatial suites boasting private terraces, infinity pools, hammocks, spa baths and in-room

glass floors – fondly referred to as Tahiti TV. The iconic Hotel Bora Bora, the first hotel built on Bora Bora, which is set to reopen as an Aman Resort in the coming years, added over-water suites in 1970 and now 11 Bora Bora resorts from the St Regis to the Four Seasons and the Sofitel,

all offer the picturesque style of accommodation which has helped to make the island a popular playground for honeymooners and celebrities alike.

The first two-storey villas were introduced by the Hilton Bora Bora (now the Conrad) in 2009 and made famous by the

Kardashians in 2011, with the Intercontinental Bora Bora Thalasso currently constructing its own split-level suites which are set to open later this year.

Tahiti Tourisme director Australia New Zealand Robert Thompson said Tahiti’s popularity as a high-end destination could be traced back to the introduction of over-water villas half a century ago.

“Nothing compliments Tahiti’s striking natural beauty more than her over-water bungalows.

This luxurious style of accommodation blends

seamlessly with the islands’ crystal-clear lagoons, laid-back culture and French sophistication.

Over-water villas are a huge part of what makes Tahiti so remarkable and why it has been the world’s pre-eminent island destination for five decades,” Mr Thompson said.

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Annual Cruise Expo set for Maroochy RSL club Holland America Line, Avalon Waterways and even The Africa Safari Co. Event organiser and Ucango Travel and Cruise managing director Dave Hulsman said the success of the last four events just shows how popular cruising has become.

“It has been amazing to watch the industry evolve over the past five years,” Mr Hulsman said.

“Not only do we have a large market of cruisers heading overseas for cruise options but each year we see more and more vessels coming out to our waters which is opening the market up to more and more demographics.

“Doesn’t matter what type of travellers you are, there is a cruise line that will suit your taste.”

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All visitors will go into the draw to win a major lucky door prize, as well as access to the range of savings and offers available on the day.

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Be curious and explore life far off the well-beaten path Hello travellers, This year’s edition of our dedicated Grey Nomads feature is jam-packed full of colourful stories that will surely inspire you to veer off the beaten path to a special camping site, travel solo or get up close and personal in Australia’s wildlife parks.

A huge factor in a successful trip is precise planning and preparation. As the old saying goes: "Foretold forewarned " and this certainly applies to caravanning. Caravan towing

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courses rate just as highly as ensuring your home security and packing sufficient camping materials.

For instance, RV parking can be a nightmare, and towing requires plenty of skills. If you are not sure, or are feeling a little daunted, it’s a good idea to learn the tricks of the trade before

starting the trip. There are a number of driving school lessons available including RACQ’s popular Caravan and Trailer Towing Workshop, which will equip you with the knowledge and skills to safely tow a caravan, horse float, goods trailer or whatever other type of recreational trailer you plan on towing.

In this edition, we talk about reverse parking and the best way to achieve a painless and perfect park.

I trust you enjoy the read and perhaps try a night out with the big animals!

Happy trails to you, Gail

10 best things to take on the road Christine Perkin

■ 1. CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE 9

ke a COOL OFF: Ta refreshing dip.

Must-have Camps Australia Manual is probably the most useful item you will buy for your trip, which includes maps for all over Australia and it is always safe to have hard copies of maps just in case

BE AMAZED VISIT THE CHARLEVILLE COSMOS CENTRE & OBSERVATORY WHERE THE STARS SHINE

Astronomy by day Meteorites displays

you can’t get a signal for your phone or GPS. You can use the map as a way of mapping your trip as well so you know where you have been and where you want to go. A GPS is also a necessity to help get where you want to go. Go www.campsaustraliawide.com for details.

■ 2. JOURNAL

Writing where you have been and what you did is a great way to keep track of your trip. When you move to a different location you don’t always remember where and what you have experienced.

Great way to reminisce down the track with your journal.

■ 3. CAMERA

If you have a phone with good quality pics or a camera for the higher resolution pics, either is a must.

■ 4. MULTI-FUNCTION CHARGERS

■ 6. WASHING BUCKET

You can buy a cheap white bucket with a lid make sure the lid is tight and fill halfway with water a bit of washing powder and fill with clothes so they can move around and when you are on the road let the motion of the road do the work for you. When you stop, drain and rinse and dry as per normal. Clothes horse is a handy clothes line.

■ 7. BBQ

Either a wood or gas lidded BBQ can be very handy to cook a roast, veggies etc., outside the van/RV.

■ 8. BIKE

Bikes are a great way to see small towns and take a bike tour. If you are in a RV you can be limited to travel once you set up your camp and you need something down the shops that are a few kms away hop on a bike and do a bit of exercise at the same time. Saves having to pack up.

■ 9. SATELLITE TV SYSTEM

Let’s face it, you need a charger for everything these days, from your phone to laptop to tablet and kindle to list a few. If you have a multi-charging station you can charge multiple items at once and not have to run around trying to find the right charger. Save space and time.

For the TV watcher, the Satellite TV is a fantastic addition to your trip. You can watch good quality tele out in the middle of nowhere. Sat Plus call 07 5443 5517 or 07 5443 5513 or email info@satplus.com.au

■ 5. FIRST AID KIT

■ 10. SPARE SET OF KEYS

Vital to have one of these as you can’t always be in the right place at the right time. If you wear hearing aids, it’s good idea to take a little emergency kit with extra batteries and tubes and don’t forget your drying kit.

Very important to have spare keys. If you lose them out in the middle of nowhere you would be in big trouble. Not always easy to get replacement, and when you do, you will probably have to wait for the keys to arrive, which can be costly.

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Follow the spa trail

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LUXURIATE your way across Australia as you enjoy relaxing, recuperating or repairing your tired body in mineral and artesian baths.

Spa Trekking is the latest travel fad that really should have taken off a long time ago.

Imagine arriving into town, loaded down with travel aches and pains, and being able to slide into a natural experience that will probably have you purring with relief by the end of a session.

Whether it’s the soothing minerals or the outback surrounds that draws people in, hot springs and mineral baths seem to be the ultimate source of relaxation.

Geothermal and natural mineral waters are believed to have effective physical and mental benefits.

They are used in many locations around the world for therapeutic reasons as users enjoy the natural healing process of soaking in a pure experience which contains various concentrations of minerals.

Visiting these spas is becoming a popular tourist activity for people wanting authentic health and lifestyle experiences based around geothermal and natural mineral water resources and which may include such services as saunas, mud baths, hydrotherapy and massage.

Armed with Steve Lambert’s Great Thermal Way, grey nomads can spend their travel time moving from one spa to another; such as – ■ Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs in Tasmania, ■ Francois Peron National Park Homestead near Monkey Mia, West Australia, and ■ El Questro in Kununurra in the heart of the Kimberleys, ■ Innot Hot Springs in Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands, ■ Peninsular Hot Springs on Mornington Peninsular in Victoria, ■ NSW’s Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre, Hot Springs Pools & Units, and Gwydir Carapark Motel & Thermal Pools, ■ North of Moree at Boomi’s Co-Op Hot Artesian Spa Pool & Caravan Park, ■ Lightning Ridge’s Bore Baths in western NSW. “There are 50 currently identified hot springs, bore baths and natural springs in Australia,” Mr Lambert writes.

“They are detailed in this revised new edition which also includes updated and new material.

“This includes information pertaining to the early pioneers and the drilling methods they used to tap this great resource.”

Mr Lambert’s book is available online through www.greatthermalway.com.

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At the end of a hard day fossicking and exploring allow the water to soothe your aches while you gaze at the starry night sky.

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GREY NOMADS Tracey Johnstone

HEADING out on the Australian road as a single woman, towing a caravan for the first time and with a heavy heart after the recent death of her husband, Betty Quinn has proven she has the drive to continue living a full life.

She travelled 19,756km around Australia in convoy with three couples, with an average age of about 70, taking just under five months to discover that outback Australia is “simply gorgeous”.

“Why would you want to go anywhere else when you have Australia,” Betty said.

During June to October they travelled from the Sunshine Coast across western Queensland and into Northern Territory, along the West Australian coast and then across South Australia, into Victoria before heading back up the East Coast to Queensland.

She fell in love with West Australia’s coastline and Broome in particular, the Bungle Bungles, and her must-see recommendation of Katherine Gorge.

Fiercely independent, 68-year-old Betty took to the challenge of the road trip with great delight and a little bit of cheek.

“They generally put me in the middle of the pack; they didn’t trust me at the end in case I picked up a stray along the way,” Betty said with a smile.

“I did get to lead a few times, once when we went into the Northern Territory.”

The whole idea of the trip happened almost by accident.

Her brother Randall was chatting about how he, his wife, and two other couples were planning another caravanning trip around Australia.

“I just said, ‘can I come’ and he said if I bought myself a caravan and a decent car to pull it, I could come along,” Betty said.

Being determined and self-sufficient character, Betty didn’t delay in putting a plan into action.

She found the car first, choosing a second-hand diesel, automatic 4WD Hyundai ix35.

Then it was time for finding a 14-foot, pop-top caravan with single beds, which is what her brother recommended.

“I was researching on Gumtree for a while, but then one of the guys travelling with us saw a caravan on the side of the road down near his place,” Betty said.

“Next morning my brother, sister-in-law, daughter and I jumped in the car and went to check it out.

“I made an offer on the spot.”

Preparing for the big journey involved doing several short trips away in the company of her brother, and then with her daughter Stacey.

She didn’t take any driving lessons, preferring to learn along the way, except for reversing.

“One of the guys would park it for me.

“But for hooking up and unhooking, putting the annex out and putting it away, I did that by myself.”

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heavily on the app Wiki Camps to find free camp sites which Betty said she would recommend to anyone doing a caravanning trip.

The trip proved a happy experience and an Enjoying the magnific affordable ent view over Lake Arg yle, near Kununurra, West one. She Australia. spent about PHOTO: BETTY QUINN $45,000 on the car and caravan, and a s at e of the working vehicle then another Betty Quinn beside on Australia. $2500 for the mine in Dampier, West PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED diesel.

With free camping at Adjusting to living in a confined space faithful friend, Amber, which meant that several places she saved a lot so her was relatively easy for Betty as she had when it came time to visiting national accommodation and food costs came spent the previous eight years living on a parks, she would leave her poodle with down to under $8000. power boat with her husband. one of the couples who would visit the Back home, Betty has her caravan “One thing about living on the boat park on another day. safely parked in a free caravan parking and living in a caravan, you know when “That was the only drawback from area within her retirement village while you use something, you put it away; you travelling with a pet,” she said. she plans her next adventure. can’t leave stuff lying around,” she said.

While her brother and his friends “I would love to do the trip again, but At her side throughout the trip was her planned the trip, on the road they relied take a shorter time,” Betty said.

Now here’s a little caravanning secret worth sharing WIKICAMPS is a camping and caravanning companion you don’t leave home without, even if you are only planning on a weekend away.

It’s a free app for smart phones, tablets or Windows computers.

The app information states it has the largest and most up-to-date database of camp grounds, caravan

parks, backpacker hostels, day use area, points of interest, information centres, public dump points and more.

The database is kept up-to-date by users so you can contribute to its knowledge as you travel the length and breadth of Australia.

It also works offline which is great if you are somewhere that doesn’t have

a wi-fi signal.

To start using the app, download its content to your device before you go away so you have it with you right from the start of your happy travels.

To find the app, go to www.wikicamps.com.au.

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10 best camp spots in Australia Compiled by Christine Perkin

HERE are a few of my picks of great stays around Australia.

BAY OF FIRES TASMANIA

BAY of Fires is one of the most beautiful low-cost camping spots locations in Tasmania. Tasmanians have flocked to the Bay of Fires over Christmas, Easter, long weekends and on school holidays to soak up the beauty of the area, including the white sand and azure sea.

St Helens is only a short drive away, where you can buy food, petrol and showers at council-operated facilities.

Please remember that dogs are not allowed in national parks and most reserves. Details go to www.parks.tas.gov.au

MYRTLE PARK TARGA – TASMANIA

A VERY pretty camping area that is set alongside the St Patricks River, which boasts to have trout and platypus. They offer unpowered sites and good amenities, and the area is suitable for large caravans, motorhomes and big rigs. Located in the small town of Targa, halfway between Launceston and Scottsdale on the Tasman Hwy (A3).

Bookings are recommended for those wanting to reserve a site with a fireplace.

Free hot showers, free electric barbecue.

Phone: 03 6399 3368. Cost from $10 per person per night. Located at 38250 Tasman Hwy, Targa TAS 7259.

WANGI FALLS CAMPGROUND – LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK-NORTHERN TERRITORY

NOT a free camp but very cheap fees.

Wangi Falls Campground is one of six campgrounds located within the Litchfield National Park. Non-powered caravan camping sites are only available at Wangi Falls. 4WD camping areas (dry season only) are at Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek), Surprise Creek Falls and downstream from Florence Falls. Walk-in camping sites are available along Walker Creek (dry season only).

Camping fee per night: Adults: $6.60.

Bookings are essential.

Generators are not permitted in Litchfield National Park. Swim only where recommended, observe warning signs.

Pets are not permitted. Check access by calling 08 8976 0282 and go to www.nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves for details.

DALY WATERS PUB – NORTHERN TERRITORY

THIS is a must-stop Outback Pub. A lot of fun in the middle of nowhere. The beef ‘n’ barra barbie every night between April and October is to die for. It is so popular that you need to book. Free entertainment nightly. Accommodation available. Powered camping sites with prices starting from $16 per person per night.

Located Stuart St, Daly Waters,

Northern Territory. If you are travelling south from Darwin approximately 600kms. Turn right off the Stuart Highway 3kms to the pub. Travelling north from Alice Springs approximately 900kms. Turn left off the Stuart Highway.

Phone: 08 8975 9927, email dalywaterspub@bigpond.com or go to www.dalywaterspub.com

BITTER SPRINGS ELSEY NATIONAL PARK – NORTHERN TERRITORY

THE beauty of these springs will surprise you. Discovered by surveyors for the overland telegraph line in the latter part of the 19th Century, the Bitter Springs are located two kilometres from Mataranka in the Katherine region. Set amongst palms and tropical woodlands in the Elsey National Park, these spring-fed thermal pools are an ideal place to relax and unwind.

Non-powered campsites are available at Jalmurark Campground. Phone: 08 8975 4560. There are also privately run campgrounds near the park. Located Martin Road, Mataranka.

BERRY SHOWGROUND CAMPSITE BERRY – NSW

BERRY is lucky to have one of the best showgrounds in New South Wales. With its superb well-maintained lawns, shady areas and many historic buildings on site, it is a fantastic place for alia.

Broome, Western Austr tent, trailer or caravan SCENIC: Roebuck Bay, camping. Pet friendly.

The railway station is immediately behind the Showground so you can catch the train Heritage Fraser Island. The Pacific Ocean up to Sydney for the day. is on the eastern side and the Great Located at 35 Alexandra Street, Berry Sandy Strait is on the western side.

NSW 2535 Phone 0427 605 200.

Inskip Point Camping Ground is a nature-based recreational area.

INSKIP POINT CAMPING All Inskip Point Camping Grounds GROUND – RAINBOW BEACH SE require valid camping permits. You can QUEENSLAND obtain these permits by: booking Online ENJOY the beauty of Inskip Point www.nprsr.qld.gov.au or by calling Camping Ground which is located 13 74 68 or by booking in person at opposite the southern tip of World number of locations in Rainbow Beach.

ROEBUCK BAY BROOME – WESTERN AUSTRALIA

ROEBUCK Bay Caravan Park enjoys an idyllic location with uninterrupted views over Roebuck Bay. Roebuck Bay Caravan Park is not what you would call a low-cost park with fees for a small powered site starting around $36, but it is the most popular park in Broome and is located right on Town Beach, Roebuck Bay. Broome is Western Australia’s secret getaway – right on the Indian Ocean’s doorstep and the gateway to Australia’s last frontier of pristine wilderness – the Kimberley. Contact details 08 9192 1366.

PALM COVE HOLIDAY PARK – NORTH QUEENSLAND

ONLY metres from the beach in a beautiful location with state-of-the-art facilities to make your stay all the more enjoyable. Pet friendly. Reasonably priced at $29 without power a night with specials available. Located at 149 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD. For details contact 07 4055 3824 or email info@palmcovehp.com.au.

GENOA CAMPGROUND – VICTORIA

Genoa Rest Area is located at the bank of Genoa River with site suitable to caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs. The area is large and grassy with accessible amenities and has lots of large trees for shade. Genoa River is 14km West of the Victoria/NSW border on the Princes highway. The Genoa Campground is located on the old Princes Highway (4 Park Road) just North of the Genoa River bridge.

There is no charge for the use of this facility, however, donations are requested to upkeep the area.

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GREY NOMADS

‘Bucket list’ glamping destinations not to be missed Compiled by Nicky Norman

Rare bush camp site locations BUSH Heritage Australia has opened a range of protected reserves that are perfect to experience nature in its purest form.

Here are some locations: NEW SOUTH WALES ★Naree Station – guided tour, September 8–10. Must be booked in advance.

Spend a long weekend travelling through Naree’s 14,400ha patchwork of woodlands, grasslands and ephemeral wetlands Two nights, Base camp with day tours. Vehicles: AWD/4WD. Cost: $220/adult.

QUEENSLAND ★Carnarvon Station Reserve – camping (May–September).

The reserve features rugged sandstone hills, narrow valley floors and high escarpments. It’s located about 900km west of Brisbane.

TASMANIA ★Liffey Valley Reserves – day trip (self guided).

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage wilderness 130ha reserves is a wonderful area to walk in.

VICTORIA ★JC Griffin Nature Reserve – uided visits, September 16 or October 15.

Some of the trees in this reserve are thought to be more than 300 years old.

It’s a haven for bushland birds, reptiles and mammals Booking/more info: Contact Bush Heritage’s Katrina Blake on (03) 8610 9124.

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NIGHTFALL WILDERNESS CAMP, QLD

Where: 45 minutes from the Gold Coast, beside the crystal-clear tumbling headwaters of Christmas Creek and Queensland’s ancient Lamington National Park rainforests.

Highlights: Redefining luxury through architect-inspired, hand-built, permanent safari tents, sumptuous fire-cooked cuisine, secluded wilderness, rotating in-tent fireplace, vintage baths, rain-head showers and more. Only three guests tents ensure privacy and delicately positioned to minimise impact on the camp's sensitive Australian wilderness surrounds.

Cost: Tents from $445. www.nightfall.com.au

LONGITUDE 131°, NT

Where: Overlooking Uluru (Ayers Rock) is located in the Red Centre of Australia.

Highlights: Luxurious air-conditioned tents welcome private views of Uluru – Australia’s best-known natural icon – and comprise of king or twin beds, lounge, spacious bathroom and balcony with daybed and fireplace. Other features include complimentary in-suite bar, music system, wireless internet, climate control, premium amenities, bathrobes, safe, telephone and twice daily housekeeping.

Cost: Luxury tent from $1350 per person per night inclusive (min. two night stay). www.longitude131.com.au

ar and Snore, Sydney.

IKARA SAFARI CAMP, SA

ROAR AND SNORE, NSW

Where: Taronga Zoo, Mosman, Sydney.

Highlights: Taronga Zoo Sydney’s ultimate sleepover experience. Enjoy refreshments and nibbles at the zoo's harbourside campsite, followed by an opportunity to get up close with some of the zoo’s friendliest creatures with a 1.5 hour night safari. Camp in safari style tents in the heart of Taronga Zoo and wake up to spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with a continental breakfast in the morning.

Cost: Roar and Snore accommodation is from $300 per person per night. www.taronga.org.au

Where: Wilpena Pound Resort, Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park, 429km north of Adelaide.

Highlights: Fifteen luxury safari tents.

Two-person Ikara safari tents are suitable for singles or couples wanting a luxury “glamping” getaway.

Each tent has a modern ensuite bathroom, a luxe king-size bed, reverse cycle air-conditioning and its own private deck and fire pit. The two family safari tents sleep up to four people and have all the luxuries of the couples’ tents with an annex added for the extra people.

Costs: Tents from $320 a night, including breakfast. www.ikarasafaricamp.com.au

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KARIJINI ECO RETREAT, WA

Where: Three kilometres from the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, about 2.5 hours from Melbourne.

Highlights: An exclusive bush retreat nestled behind the cliff tops and rock formations of the world famous Twelve Apostles. Six spacious luxury tents with luxurious king-size beds with a natural latex mattress and all your linen and towels supplied and spacious ensuite bathrooms. Also a shared BBQ, tea and coffee facilities, camp kitchen with fridge and offering a range of recreational opportunities and natural experiences.

Cost: From $145 per night. www.pebblepoint.com.au

HUON BUSH RETREAT, TAS

Where: Ranelagh, Huon Valley. About 50 minutes south of Hobart.

Where: Karijini National Park, in the nature-based destination of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Highlights: Stay in one of the eco tents for a comfortable and natural glamping experience within the national park.

These tents are semi-permanent structures that incorporate ecologically sustainable principles and can easily be erected and dismantled in remote areas with little impact to the natural environment using recycled materials wherever possible.

Each tent has its own private ensuite bathroom, front and rear deck, spacious stylish interiors, king-size bed or two single beds, and quality bedding and linen.

Cost: From $315 including breakfast. www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au

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You will find tips on how to save in the home, on holiday, entertainment and health.

We also feature practical information on the big changes to Aged Care packages and Superannuation.

Be prepared to pull on your purse strings and climb up the money ladder as you read our informative June edition.

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LOVE nature but also love a few creature comforts?... then glamour camping, or “glamping” as it is better known, might be perfect for you.

It allows you to commune with nature in the comfort of a luxurious tent and experience Australia’s nature in glorious, eco-friendly style. You get the simplicity of the great outdoors combined with the opulence of fresh linen, private bathrooms, spa treatments and gourmet meals prepared for you. Here are some of the top glamping locations throughout the country.

Highlights: The deluxe teepee have a timber and canvas construction, built within the natural bushland without major clearings, giving a privacy and a close connection with the peaceful surroundings. Teepees include a sofa bed, towels, bedding, wood fired heater, balcony and outdoor furniture, shared shower and outdoor two person bath. This Tasmanian glamping experience combines comfort and nature at a low price.

Cost: From $100 per night or less for long stay. www.huonbushretreats.com

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GREY NOMADS

Get animal WOW factor into your next holiday

Tracey Johnstone

WHEN you head out to have fun on the road, have you ever thought about pitching your tent close to where you can drop in on some of Australia’s fantastic animal encounter parks?

Right around Australia there are some amazing animals to meet in venues that are well-known and others that are luckily still not on the main tourism radar.

So, let’s pack the tent, the caravan or camper home and get discovering just a few of the many animal encounters on offer.

Sleep with a lion tonight in Canberra ■ Jamala Wildlife Lodge is on Lady Denman Drive in Canberra.

■ Park your caravan outside and indulge yourselves for just one night, at least.

■ The park boasts the most dangerous and endangered wildlife and aquarium experiences.

■ There is a choice of three accommodation venues, with the cost including exclusive park tours, all food and night-time drinks.

■ The rooms are quite snazzy with each featuring African themes and many have wildlife sleeping with you, albeit on the

other side of some safety glass.

■ Get in early to enjoy amazing encounters with red pandas, white lions, owls, sharks, tigers, otters, giraffe, tree kangaroos, meerkats, sunbears and cheetahs.

Roar ‘n Snore in Melbourne ■ Melbourne Zoo is located in the heart of Melbourne.

■ It offers guests, between September and May, the chance to stay overnight within its grounds with camping equipment provided; you just need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow.

■ Dinner is in the historic Elephant Exhibit.

■ Once dinner is done, guests get to wander around the zoo, enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the nocturnal creatures before bedding down for the night.

■ In the morning, the local residents will wake you for breakfast and a full day of amazing up-close animal encounters.

■ The cost includes camping equipment, meals and Zoo day ticket.

Have a wild night out in Sydney ■ Walkabout Wildlife Park is located just north of Sydney on Darkinjung Road at Calga.

■ There are various accommodation

choices on site; bush survival with no creature comforts and lots of bush survival skills to be learnt, evening and morning ranger-led animal encounters and eco-cabin luxury so you can wake up with the animals, a ranger-led tour with comfortable camping, including just a few luxuries, or chose grown-up cottage accommodation with comforts and bush outlook.

■ The park has many different types of animals in its bushland setting: koalas, dingoes, Tasmanian devil, python, emus, wallaroos, skinks, turtles and many more.

Mingle with the Meerkats in South Australia ■ Monarto Zoo is located on the Old Princes Highway in Monarto.

■ The park is over 1000 hectares zoological park and natural wilderness sanctuary.

■ It also has a centre for conservation and enjoyment of wildlife and nature.

■ The park boasts 500 animals and 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles and plays a major role nationally and internationally in rare breeding and endangered species programs.

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Volunteer in Northern Territory ■ Nina’s Ark Wildlife Sanctuary is an outback wildlife sanctuary located near Litchfield National Park.

■ Access to the private park and veterinary clinic is limited to April through December.

■ Tours, which are not self-drive, are available once booked.

■ It’s a refuge for orphaned or injured native animals.

■ The volunteers come from all over the globe to work with orphaned and injured wildlife.

■ The park is host to many animal species, including brush tailed possum, wallaby, wallaroo, black footed tree rat, bandicoot, northern quoll, partridge pigeon, brumbies, cockatoos, curlew and black-necked stork.

■ Basic, clean accommodation for a maximum of two nights is available on site with the $150 per night fee, including pick up from the entrance, three meals both days and torch.

■ At night guests join in a BBQ by the camp fire and feed some of the animals.

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GREY NOMADS

CARAVANNING: Master the art of reverse parking before you head off on holiday.

Reverse parking your van REVERSE parking your caravan for the first time, particularly when one or more people are watching, has to be one of the most stressful experiences in your life.

Luckily RACQ has the following top tips to help you look like a professional, once you have mastered these tips.

■ Spend time getting familiar with the basics of reversing a caravan before you set out on a trip.

■ Get yourself a person to help guide you into the parking area.

■ Find a large space, such as an empty car park, and try reversing the caravan into one of the spaces.

This will help you to get a handle on which direction to turn the steering wheel.

■ Remember – when reversing a caravan is that to move right you need to turn the steering wheel to the left and vice versa.

■ Before reversing into a site, take a moment to look around the area for low branches or other debris that could get in the way.

■ One of the easiest ways to swing the caravan into a site is to ensure that the site is on the right-hand side of the car.

■ If you are not feeling confident and don’t have a fellow traveller to give you directions, you could try asking another caravanner for assistance.

■ Reversing cameras are a great help when reversing; we use them every day in cars so why not with your caravan?

10 things to know

before setting off in your RV

Compiled by Nicky Norman

What is an RV? RV STANDS for Recreational Vehicle and is basically a home on wheels. They can also be referred to as motorhomes or camper vans. The main features on-board are a kitchen, a bathroom, beds and TV, some even have a washing machine. An RV is different from a caravan because it is a self-driving vehicle and has an engine, steering wheel and a driver’s seat, whereas a caravan is towed behind another vehicle.

1. RV OR A CARAVAN

BUYING an RV can be an excellent investment and a great way to have the flexibility to travel without depending on hotel reservations and airports. You can cook for yourself, keep all your clothes hanging in a closet rather than in a suitcase, and generally make yourself at home. In some cases, people live in their motorhome, meaning no mortgage or rent to pay. For the most part though, RVs are used as vacation homes.

2. SIZE AND TYPE

THERE are a wide range of RV’s available to buy or rent, so it is important that you have some idea of your needs. Keep in mind your required levels of comfort, privacy, security, where you want to travel and what is within your budget.

3. KNOW THE FEATURES

WHEN you have your RV, be sure to pay particular attention to all the features.

Ensure that everything is in a proper working order and good condition if not new and that all the safety features are present within the vehicle.

4. INSURANCE OPTIONS

INSURANCE coverage is always a good idea because you never know when you may need it. Just like your car or home, it’s important to have the peace of mind.

5. DRIVING YOUR RV

BEFORE you head out on the open road, get to know your vehicle by practising a few manoeuvres around the car park.

First-timers often struggle with reversing and parking and it will also take some time to get used to driving the vehicle itself. Giving it a test drive will also allow you to test out the features and ensure that you are a confident driver.

6. PACKING YOUR RV

YOU can pack light and leave the extra space for items on the go or be fully prepared with everything planned out to the last detail and stocked up ready for long distances.

7. BOOK CAMPING GROUNDS IN ADVANCE PLAN ahead and get to know the best

camp grounds in the areas you are wishing to stay. By booking in advance you will be guaranteed a place to stay for the night and you will get the pick of RV sites. When you leave the camp site, make sure you have your aerial down, hatch closed and windows up.

8. ENSURE THE SECURITY OF YOUR LOAD

BEFORE you head off, make sure everything is put away in cabinets and cupboards, to prevent them flying around while you are driving. Ensuring the weight of your load is distributed evenly, will also aid with wind resistance and make your journey a smoother one.

9. REGISTER WITH CMCA

WITH over 66,000 members, Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australa is the largest RV Club in the southern hemisphere. As a CMCA member, not only will you have access to numerous benefits but the security of travelling Australia, knowing you are never alone. www.cmca.net.au/.

10. THINGS YOU CAN DO

YOU will have a lot of free time, so make sure you keep busy with crosswords, playing cards, board games, reading, music and creative activities like painting, knitting and sewing.

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Wellbeing

Top beauty tips for the mature woman Ann Rickard

LISTENING to an interview on Radio National with Fran Kelly and a Dr Greg Goodman – dermatologist, Associate Professor, Monash University and chief of surgery, Skin and Cancer Foundation – would have made many an Aussie woman perk up and listen closely.

According to Dr Goodman, a team of international scientists has found that Australian women’s faces are ageing faster than those of women in the UK, the US and Canada.

The study of more than 4000 women from around the world found moderate

to severe signs of ageing 20 years earlier in Australian women compared to women in other countries.

This is not good news even though Australian women have long been aware of the sun’s damage to the skin.

Dr Goodman stressed that skin care and skin protection from a very young age is one way to help prevent this premature ageing.

One of Australia’s most respected beauty columnists, Stephanie Darling, is also one of the country’s loudest advocates when it comes to anti-ageing and agrees wholeheartedly that the consistent use of

sunscreen is essential for everyone, no matter the age.

Stephanie has spent her entire career chasing beauty in her work at some of the world’s biggest and most luxurious magazines and interviewed countless celebrities.

She has even compared cosmetic surgery with Jane Fonda and discussed pelvic floor exercises with Dame Edna.

In her book, Secrets of a Beauty Queen, Stephanie shares some of the tips she has learnt trialling every new product that hits the market. ★“I am a big believer in sunscreen,” she said. “We look 10 years older than

our European sisters, living in this crazy climate.

“Whether we are talking about a toddler or a 100-year-old, sunscreen is a must.

“It should be used on the face, neck, décolletage and back of hands.

“I know people say ‘not that message again’ but it is the one beauty tip that will help everyone appear younger. That, and a smile. That sounds corny but it is not. ★“The greatest beauty accessory is a simple smile and it lifts your mood.”

While good regimented skin care is an essential beauty tool, Stephanie says it is not necessary to

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spend a fortune on a jar of moisturiser just because it looks beautiful or bears a big brand name.

“Find a counter person (in the department store) who you can trust, who is good,” she said. ★“Some women find Sorbolene amazing or Neutrogena excellent, which are brands available in supermarkets. As long as it has SPF 50 plus in it, that is the key.”

Stephanie admits that most beauty advice is aimed at women 50 and younger and many advisors seem to forget that women are still

interested in beauty and glamour in their 60s and 70s, and going into their 80s and even 90s.

“There is that awful thing of invisibility (for older women) that a lot of people don’t address,” she said.

“Look at Jane Fonda at 74, an amazing actor and celebrity and very beautiful. I think women get more beautiful as they age and become more powerful, wiser.”

Secrets of a Beauty Queen by Stephanie Darling is published by Penguin. It’s RRP is $34.95.

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With beautiful, landscaped gardens and a commanding elevated position that captures the best of the sea breezes, Immanuel Gardens is the perfect place for you to sit back and simply relax.

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Whether it’s the quiet country lifestyle, coastal breezes or the urban lifestyle you want to enjoy, Lutheran Community Care has a retirement village that might be just what you’ve been looking for.

Our villages have been developed to give you the space, privacy and community feel that has been our hallmark, with modern villas designed to ensure you have all the comforts you expect.

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Dinner at 8pm ? I don’t think so...

YOU know you have not only reached, but gone past a certain age when someone asks you to meet for dinner at 8pm and you reel in shock.

They might as well have asked you to meet at three in the morning.

The older we get, the earlier we eat.

No truer words were even spoken. (Even if they were spoken by me.)

The eating-early syndrome creeps stealthily upon you.

When I was a young thing (50), I’d think nothing of eating at 10pm, like the Spaniards do.

Then as the years passed, 7pm came a sensible and proper time to dine.

SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE ANN RICKARD ann.rickard@apn.com.au

A decade later it has slowly slid down to 6.30pm and then 6pm, then 5.30pm and right now… 5pm is looking very attractive.

Eating early is not so bad, we should not feel shame.

The early bird specials so synonymous with old people are good value.

We can be fed and watered, at home with our slippers on, feet up, glass

of relaxing brandy in hand watching MasterChef by 7.30pm.

No-one could complain about that.

However, occasionally us oldies are put into a situation where we are obliged to go out to eat later than 5pm.

This happened to me and my man on a visit to Melbourne recently.

We had to go out into the cold Melbourne night for research purposes.

We entered China Town in Little Bourke St to find hundreds of young people happily queuing to go into dumpling shops at 9pm.

What? Yes, 9pm for dumplings.

We decided to forgo dumplings and search for

a hidden bar down a narrow alleyway we had been told about. Trendy, no?

Called Berlin, the bar is one of Melbourne’s secret places and so on-trend someone has to tell you how to reach it – like I’m doing now.

Up several flights of dodgy, dimly lit stairs in a building off Corrs Lane we climbed, to find a closed door with a sign telling us to ring a bell and maybe we would be let in.

This is living dangerously for an old couple you’d agree.

We rang the bell but no-one came. Rang it again. Ditto.

A young woman who had been standing at the

door before us said she had rung the bell with no result which was reassuring because she was very young and if someone was looking through a spy hole on the other side and had seen us oldies and decided we were way too untrendy to be allowed in, that would have hurt.

But the young woman?

She should have been let in immediately.

Fortunately, she knew someone inside, made a call, we were in.

In the dim lighting beneath a ceiling hung with camouflage net, the first thing I saw was a big bathtub full of cushions, then bunk beds against a brick wall.

We stumbled blindly in the gloom to find a bulgingly stocked bar, pulled up stools, scanned the cocktail list and promptly ordered Checkpoint Charlie cocktails.

Across from the bar, a brick wall was actually a screen showing old black and white movies featuring someone who looked a lot like Hitler, or maybe it was Laurel or perhaps Hardy.

We sipped our Check Point Charlies, watched the black and white movie and contemplated climbing the bunk beds for a snooze.

It was all of 9.30pm.

Time for us trendies to get to bed.

Ignoring your prostate, what it might cost you ONE in three men over 50 have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) commonly known as an enlarged prostate; this number rises to nearly 80% of men when they reach 70. While BPH is not fatal like prostate cancer, it can cause pain and inconveniences.

Common symptoms are

frequent and painful urination, and for some cases sexual performance is affected. It is no wonder that we have reached epidemic proportions, yet so few men talk openly about it. According to Mr Indra, spokesperson for Graminex Australia, a company that specialises in developing prostate

medication, men in general do tend to be tight-lipped about their current condition.

“It’s normal for men to feel uncomfortable talking about their prostate and their symptoms (of BPH), that’s okay, we understand,” says Mr Indra, who does his best to personally answer

questions from individual callers. He has spoken to many concerned wives whose husbands are reluctant to acknowledge the issue. The key to this problem, he believes is to slowly encourage a culture where men should not feel ashamed to talk about their medical condition, especially if it concerns

their “personal equipment”. The good news is that all this is starting to change, especially with the internet which allows men to be more discreet in search for prostate health information. Still it cannot make up for face-to-face interaction, hence Graminex Australia, which

introduced Magnus Shield, a new over-the-counter prostate supplement, has been working together with non-profit prostate support groups in Victoria to help bring awareness to men. Inquiries: magnusprime.com or phone 1300 760 627.

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MEN’S HEALTH: Valuable health tips for men who are in their 50s wanting a happier and healthier life. PHOTO: AJR_IMAGES

use your birthday as the date you make your annual appointment.

Next up is using the following 50s health check when meeting with your GP: ■ Weight and waist measurement.

■ Blood pressure.

■ Cholesterol and glucose levels.

■ Eye checks.

■ Bowel cancer screening.

■ Tetanus booster every 10 years.

■ Blood test for kidney and liver function.

■ Mental health – talk about any issues or concerns with your GP or a counsellor.

■ Hearing check.

■ Sexually transmitted diseases.

There is the ongoing Foundation 49 DIY Tips for over 50 and over – ■ Keep fit by exercising at least three times each week for 30 minutes – try a brisk walk or try cycling.

■ Time out – enjoy your friends and family.

■ Drink moderately; are you having at least three-alcohol free days each week?

■ Laugh lots and loud.

■ Talk about any problems or concerns you may have with your friends or family or talk to a GP or counsellor.

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LIFE at 50 is probably still in full speed ahead, but that’s no reason for any man to ignore the state of his health.

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The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute men’s health group Foundation 49 has put together a to do list of health checks for men who are into their 50th year.

First up is, if you don’t have a GP, find one that you feel comfortable with discussing openly your health issues.

Those issues may be physical strength, energy, sex drive and sense of masculinity.

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JOAN Benbow’s fine memory still holds a fabulous collection of stories from her past as a nun, nurse and teacher, living a life of faith, drama, disappointment and joy.

Over the years Joan has recorded her life experiences, filling many exercise books.

She is currently working on her fourth book, due for release later this year, which she said will provide a rich history of outback and native nursing case histories covering almost 62 years, starting from the early 1950s.

“I had nothing in the 1950s, just a bottle of Dettol and a bottle of cod liver oil. They were the only medicines I had,” Joan said. The 93-year-old crisply recounts one of the most dramatic stories within the long list.

“The principal matron of Papua New Guinea asked me to come there to train nurses in public health and tropical medicine,” Joan said. “The administrator drank all night with the intention of

killing me next morning.

“He screamed and yelled at me as I walked towards the people’s market, where people were saying ‘let him touch her and we will kill him’.

“As he was a breath away, I called out the name of God. “Two orderlies rushed out and grabbed his arms.

“The administrator was a nice man and we kissed the next morning.” Later in her time in PNG, she was stalked by a local who left a love letter in her mailbox.

“The cottage was on a lonely hill. We three staff members locked ourselves in by 4pm as then the rascals came with their bush knives, poking through the louvres.

“At other times we received heavy breathing on the phone.” Joan’s extraordinary life journey started well before she was born. Her grandfather was one of Sydney’s first dentists and another relative, Dr Burchell, was an African explorer, while another was a famous opera singer. She grew up

during The Depression and then joined Our Lady of the Sacred Heart convent in her early teens.

Throughout her 25 years with the convent, Joan said she pushed herself and her superiors to achieve the best at every mission, but not always with good outcomes. She left after a tumultuous time in the 1970s, after overseeing the construction of a hospital in PNG which the church then deemed “too good for natives” and being attacked by a priest.

“I was a good boxer; I learnt to box with my brothers, so I gave him a good box and told him to reform himself,” Joan said. Because she left the convent of her own accord, signing out of her vows, her actions were considered “disgraceful” and she was rejected by many of her family members. She had $600, no home, but she felt someone was looking over her.

“At one stage I was homeless with no roof over my head and having to go begging around until

I got work,” she said.

Luckily, Professor Black from the University of Sydney offered her a nursing position near Sydney in a facility for Aboriginal health. From there, she returned to PNG as a matron and tutor.

“I think God was looking after me,” Joan said. “I think they (the church) might have learnt a few lessons now. I think they have learnt that cruelty and punishment and penance is a bit old fashioned now. I did my share of it.” Her work with the Aboriginals on Bathurst Island and in the Northern Territory made up for so much of the sadness of her time with the convent.

“I loved it. As I came to each mission I used to look at it and think of the potential; now what can I do here,” Joan said. “I went back to the mission I helped found, the Arltunga, for their 50th anniversary. “They found out I was still alive so they invited me back.

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was still alive. I did the rain dance for them; they had forgotten it. The sky was blue, but it rained.”

Joan has to dash now, leaving her carefully nurtured jungle garden behind her. She’s already had a busy day, starting with her daily 6am swim in the retirement village pool. Then there is more writing to be done and an hour’s piano practice in the village hall.

To finish the day, she has been called to the bedside of an elderly

member of Joan’s local parish, where Joan will continue to practise her life-long compassion for others in need. She’ll then stop to watch SBS because “they are all broad minded” .

Finally, in the quiet hours of the evening, Joan said she will return to her piano to play her nightly lullaby to all her friends, present and past.

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Good service and not age is what counts COMMITMENT, customer service and quality delivery of their job are the benefits employer Diann Weightman has discovered since taking on two staff members older than 50. Both of her staff members have been employed under the government Restart program. The 72-year-old employer, who has built her business Simply Stylish Fashion and Lingerie into a respected community operation, has been suffering with Parkinson’s for the past 10 years.

Restart program employment agency Tursa’s Sunshine Coast region cluster manager, Joanne Hickey, recommends that anyone older than 50 looking to re-enter the workforce should read these tips before starting their search: Resume ■ Make sure your resume is up to date.

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or 10–15 years of work experience.

■ Only include the relevant job experience.

■ You don’t need to put in your education from years ago, unless it is relevant to the job.

■ The resume must tell a story, not just provide a list of job titles and dates.

■ Always do a spell check.

Networking ■ Use your network to help you find a job.

■ If there is a particular industry you are interested in, join an association connected with it or even seek out volunteer opportunities to get your foot in the door.

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Your feedback has made the difference NOTHING keeps us going like having a sense of purpose and belonging in our communities.

As we get older our social lives can become more active than ever as our interests develop and we have more time to do the things we really enjoy.

A few months ago, in this same column, I asked you to get in touch with your thoughts about how we can make our communities more age-friendly.

I’m grateful to the many of you who got in touch with my office; it was great to receive your experiences and I’m grateful for those of you who shared your wisdom.

In many cases there were specific barriers holding you back from

MINISTER’S MESSAGE CORALEE O’ROURKE your communities, such as transport and the cost of living.

Because of your feedback, our government is rolling out the Advancing Queensland: an age-friendly community grants program, which will fund some of the most creative, age-friendly solutions to these barriers, ultimately making our communities a better place for everyone.

Over the next three years, our government will commit $1 million per annum to the grants program, which is the

first of its kind in the state.

This first round of grants will focus on age-friendly solutions to transport, housing and outdoor spaces.

This is Queensland’s time to shine and to lead the way in new thinking.

Successful applicants will need to be passionate and curious about ways they can make long-term changes, and it is my hope that these grants mean that people will be brave and put their bold ideas forward Our government is hoping to breathe a new lease of life into aging.

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OVERSEAS and gradually in Australia, there are more a over-50 models being used to promote a whole range of products.

Brigitte Warne, director of specialist over-50 Silverfox Management modelling agency, said older models were increasingly popular for marketing and advertising.

“We are seeing it in Australia, particularly as we have an ageing population with a lot of people in the baby boomer category who are probably more style and fashion conscious than ever before,” Ms Warne said.

“They are starting to speak up and they want to be noticed, and (they want to) see marketing that relates to them and is appropriate to where they are in their life stage.”

The type of over-50 models most sought after are “relateable” and aspirational. It’s not just a pretty face that Ms Warne said is the deciding factor.

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are doing their own thing on the side,” she said.

“A lot of our clients are really looking for people who bring something to the table, a different element that is not necessarily skin deep.”

Age, size or height aren’t barriers for Silverfox Management. Its oldest model is 96 years old. Over-50 models are appearing in a diverse range of advertising jobs.

To get into modelling Ms Warne said a person needed confidence, their own sense of style, resilience as jobs are not regularly available and a good portfolio which Silverfox can arrange for an aspiring model.

Silverfox Management has offices in Melbourne and Sydney and will, in May, open an office in Brisbane.

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Finance

Get prepared for changes next financial year.

Scenario 1 : Mary has $150,000 she could add to her super before July 1.

She also has $280,000 from a house sale coming in next financial year. This totals $430,000.

However, if she waits until July 1 to manage this she will be limited to $300,000 by the new rules. Scenario 2: Bob has not added to super for a few years but this year he received inheritance of $490,000. Until June 30, 2017 he has the option of placing ALL of this in super. If he waits to July 1, he is limited to $300,000 by the new rules.

Review your pension if your holdings are around the $1.6 million mark Any monies in excess of this will need to be moved

How to find the right blend of risk and return

AS INVESTORS, we all want to earn high returns.

However, big gains go hand in hand with increased risk – something that’s especially important for the thousands of Australians who hold their retirement savings in a self-managed super fund .

A recent report by AMP Capital found self-managed super fund trustees expect their super to earn an average return of 10.9% this year.

Yet only one in five funds have made changes to their portfolio to achieve this result. In fact, 55% of funds have switched to lower risk investments out of concerns about market volatility. With these findings in mind, it’s worth looking at the two main types of investments to see how returns are impacted by risk.

Income assets, also known as conservative investments, include cash-based investments like term deposits, which provide income on a regular basis. The drawback is that the return on cash is typically low because there’s less risk of losing your money.

Right now for example, you’d be lucky to earn 3% on a term deposit. That’s

THINK MONEY PAUL CLITHEROE not to say income assets aren’t worth having. What you need to consider is how much of your money you should invest in low risk/low return investments.

Growth assets on the other hand, include property, shares, both international and Australian, and units in a managed fund that invests in these assets.

The appeal of growth investments is that they offer ongoing income in the form of rent, dividends and distributions (in the case of managed funds) but they also offer capital growth plus some tax breaks. As a guide to potential returns, Australian shares have delivered gains of 17.24% over the past 12 months – far eclipsing cash investments.

The downside to growth investments is increased risk.

Capital gains are by no means guaranteed and while there will be periods when markets skyrocket

there will also be times when markets dip. It’s very rewarding to see the value of your growth assets climb. But you need to be able to withstand a fall in the value of your investment, which is far from fun and can be extremely stressful, especially when it comes to retirement savings.

The appropriate mix of conservative and growth assets will vary from person to person.

However, for self-managed super funds, especially those in the accumulation stage, having a high concentration of low risk assets could see you struggle to reach your retirement goals.

The key is to find the blend of risk and return that you’re comfortable with.

Diversifying across a number of different asset classes is also important as it helps to protect your portfolio against strong swings in any one investment market class.

Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.

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What’s on

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ENJOY what the Sunshine Coast is offering in May with all sorts of entertainment, historical outings, food, wine and more.

1.THE BUDERIM CRAFT COTTAGE

FEATURING original art from more than 40 of its painting group members on Friday, May 19. The exhibition will be on view daily until Wednesday, May 24 from 10am–2pm.

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producers and the finest Queensland produce in one of Australia’s leading food destinations, Noosa.

May 18–21. Tickets start at $15. For more details call 1300 066 672 or go to: www.noosafoodwine festival.com.au.

5. AN ORCHESTRAL TREAT FOR MUM

Slim Jim is one of the international headline acts for Blues on Broadbeach festival on the Gold Coast on May 20 and 21, but will make his one-off special appearance at the Tewantin RSL on May 19 to perform rockabilly classics and the hits of the Stray Cats. Tickets are on sale on 5447 1766 or go to www.noosarsl. com.au.

THE Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra is performing Symphony by the Sea on May 13 at 2pm at Coolum Civic Centre, Park St, Coolum Beach.

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3. 2017 ANNUAL HIBISCUS SPECTACULAR

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THE Australian Hibiscus Society Sunshine Coast will be holding the 2017 Hibiscus Spectacular with

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For more details contact Audrey Marshall on 5476 2771 or Ted Herbert on 0407 440 999.

4. NOOSA WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL

JOIN food and wine enthusiasts from across the nation as they descend on Noosa for Noosa Food and Wine.

Event-goers can look forward to discovering new flavours alongside great Australian wines, artisan foods, culinary talent with some of Australia’s leading chefs and

6. COOROY-NOOSA GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP

COOROY Fusion is on May 13. Come and visit our stall for family history advice as well as plants and homemade jam and chutney. For more details, phone 5442 5570 or visit genealogy-noosa.org.au.

7. COOROY FUSION

THE annual festival is a celebration of local artists, entertainers, artisans, food, community groups and much more.

It will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 9.30am–3pm. The festival is held in the Mill Place precinct in front of the Cooroy Library.

8. WALKING IN SUNSHINE

A MUSICAL tribute from the Palmwoods Singers Theatrical Society to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the naming of the Sunshine Coast.

On Saturday, May 13 from 2–4.30pm and again from 7–9.30pm, at Palmwoods Memorial Hall, Main St, Palmwoods. For more details: phone 5478 9539 or email: orpalmwoodshall@ gmail.com.

9. NIGHTS ON OCEAN

IMMERSE yourself amongst the bustle of people, the ever changing atmosphere of sounds, fragrance, local art and produce, great food and music. Held on the second Friday of each month from 5–9pm.

Ocean St, Maroochydore.

Free entry. For more details, visit: nightson ocean.com.au.

10. SURF SHOW AND SHINE

THE festival will celebrated the years gone by when Kombis were common in beach-side car parks on the coast whilst the owners were out surfing. Features exhibits of Kombis, surfboards and surf related items along with entertainment and food. On Sunday, May 28, open from 9am–3pm at Mooloolaba State School, Venning St, Mooloolaba.

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NOOSA COMMUNITY SUPPORT (NCS)

NOOSA Community Support (NCS) is expanding its successful Workshop program. The Workshop sessions proved so popular when trialled last year that NCS has decided to make them a permanent and more regular fixture.

Workshop clients get together and make items from wood. Last year’s trial program made toys for the Salvation Army to give to children in need at Christmas. NCS recently started a second Workshop on Mondays, in response to demand for the Thursday session.

Staff have teamed up with The Noosa Mens’ Shed, Cleanaway and Council’s waste management site to source recycled timber for woodwork projects.

Noosa Community Support provides social interaction for eligible people who are aged over 65 years or someone aged under 65 years with a disability within the Noosa Shire. For more information, visit www.noosacommunity

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

EVERY Tuesday evening from 7pm-9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening. The Pomona Hall has been closed by Council to do some necessary repairs, so until further notice, the Tuesday night dance will be held at the Federal Hall. The cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue and Old Time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007 for more information or visit.

WOOMBYE BOWLS CLUB

THE Club recently hosted the SCDLBA Minor Pairs Championship. This event began in 2002 when two dedicated Sunshine Coast bowlers, Brenda Dransfield and Brenda Ross, both QLBA reps at the time, recognised a need to encourage more participation from less experienced bowlers into district championship events. The “Two Brendas” have sponsored this event since, and present The White Rose Trophy each year to the winners. The name,The White Rose Trophy, is significant to both Brendas. In 2017, the trophy and championship goes to Caloundra bowlers, Mary Needham and Robyn Lewty, who defeated Shirley Cornish and Jane Mantle, from

HAPPY BOWLERS: Shirley, Mary, Jane and Robyn at Woombye Bowls Club for the Sunshine Coast Bowls Championships.

Club Maroochy, in a game where the score did not indicate the high standard of bowls displayed.

Congratulations to all bowlers who participated in the 2-day event at Woombye. And many thanks to both Brendas for recognising this need 15 years ago and sponsoring the Minor Pairs Championship on the Sunshine Coast.

SUNSHINE COAST SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP

SCLERODERMA is an auto-immune disease affecting approximately 6000-7000 sufferers throughout Australia with no known cause and no cure. We are very active in raising awareness of the debilitating disease while at the same time offering support and friendship in a casual comfortable atmosphere. The group meets every second month at Chancellor Tavern, Chancellor Village B’lvde, Sippy Downs, on the first Thursday of the month at 11am. The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 1 with newcomers always welcome. Friends and families of patients are encouraged to come

along. There is also a Coffee and Chat morning monthly held in the lounge area of the Nambour RSL coffee shop on the first Friday at 10.30am for anyone interested in coming along for a chat.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL CENT AUCTION

COOLUM Conference of St Vincent de Paul is always well supported by local sponsors and on Monday June 5 they will hold their annual cent auction.

Thousands of dollars in prizes to be won. Starts 8.30am. $3 entry includes morning tea.

Auction tickets $1 per sheet and you choose the prizes you want to win. All prizes will be won before noon. All proceeds raised in Coolum, stay in the Coolum area, helping local families.

THEOSOPHY MEET-UPS

IF YOU are interested in topics of a spiritual, philosophical or scientific nature, why not come along to an evening with the Theosophical Society which meets Thursday nights at the Headland Buderim Croquet Club,

Syd Lingard Drv, Buderim, and Friday nights at the CWA Hall in Tewantin. We have guest speakers, visual presentations and discussions, followed by a cuppa. It is a great opportunity to expand your mind and your social network and all for a $3 donation. These events are held every week from 7pm-8.30pm. The Theosophical Society is not a religion and does not require membership.

SENIORS CAN DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF TAI CHI

THE Council’s ‘Healthy Sunshine Coast Seniors’ program offers a wide range of low-cost fitness classes from Strength and Stability group classes to the ancient art of Tai Chi at various locations around the Coast. Tai Chi is a low impact exercise which involves doing gentle and slow movements, easily adaptable to all fitness levels and age groups. All classes are just $5 for Over-55s. All abilities catered for. No bookings required. In addition to the $5 seniors classes, Resolve Fitness Club at Caloundra RSL is offering free seniors fitness classes on the first and third Wednesday of each month followed by a free morning tea. Seniors can also participate in the low-cost Sunshine 60 and Better Tai Chi, Ageless Grace, Belly Dancing, Gentle Exercise and Fun and Laughter. Website: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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ANNUAL Fair and Garage Sale on Saturday, May 20.

Buy delectable homemade cakes, sweets jams, pickles and plants, and enjoy morning tea or a late breakfast from the Sausage Sizzle. Buy new handcrafted items, paintings, woodwork and jewellery plus secondhand household items and childrens’ clothes. Doors open at 8.30am-12 noon.

Buderim Gardens is opposite Headland Bowls Club at 405 Mooloolaba Rd. Buderim. Join us for a fun morning.

KAWANA SENIORS

WE MEET at the Kawana Library Community Hall every Thursday morning at 9.30am for friendship plus meeting new people.

Each week we have an entertainer, play Hoy and Bingo and Indoor Bowls plus spin the wheel, lucky door fruit and meat tray raffles and gifts for Hoy and Bingo wins. Recently we held an Easter Parade and Easter Hat competition which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Visitor enquiries may be made through President Selima Taylor on 5452 5979. All visitors are very welcome.

LAKE CURRIMUNDIKAWANA LIONS CLUB INC.

LAKE Currimundi-Kawana Lions Club meets twice a month at Kawana Surf Club at 6.30pm. Social outings are held once a month. We raise money and use it to help make a difference to people in need. We need your help to keep up the good work.

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phone Joyce on 5448 8927.

THE SUNSHINE COAST DOLL BEAR CRAFT & MINIATURE CLUB INC.

OUR Annual Show is on Saturday, July 22 at 9am-3pm at Buderim War Memorial Hall, Main Road, Buderim. Trade tables, demonstrations, displays and raffles, tea, coffee, cakes and light lunches will be available. On display will be Bears, Porcelain and Cloth Dolls, Reborn Dolls, Crafts, Sewing, Beading and Miniatures. Cost : $5 children under 14 $1. The Club Supports Children’s Charities on the Sunshine Coast. Enquiries to Sue on 5451 1106, or Kathy 5491 8542.

THE Outback came to Nambour, Queensland, recently for the Nambour Garden Club’s Friendship Day. Each year the club offers the hand of friendship to fellow gardening clubs through the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, inviting them to attend the meeting. The theme was the Outback and special guest speaker was Richard Kinnon, from

Kinnon & Co Outback Pioneers, of Longreach.

Special floral art competition for the day was an entry depicting the Outback. Many entries featured wool, hats, windmills and dirt and the judges congratulated those who entered on their ingenuity. Winners were Heather Haig, first, Diana Colpoys, second, Jan Bell third.

MAROOCHY WETLANDS SANCTUARY SUPPORT GROUP INC.

THE Maroochy Wetlands volunteer Support Group are hosting free guided walks through the sanctuary. These will leave the Visitor Information Centre at 10am and wend their way down the boardwalk, looking at points of interest along the way.

Subsequent walks will be held on the first Sunday of every month, so the dates for the next walks are June 4 and July 2. It is not necessary to book but please call John on 5448 6723 with any questions you may have.

Remember, the wetlands is a mosquito habitat so please dress appropriately. Come and join us join us for what promise to be very

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EASTER FUN: Glasshouse Country VIEW Club host Trish (left) with Jan, who won the Easter Bonnet competition.

relaxing and informative mornings of walking in peaceful surroundings at Sport’s Road, Bli Bli.

COOLUM LIONESS CLUB

COOLUM Lioness Club has donated $11,600 from their Coolum Twilight Markets amongst the following recipients, including: Life Flight Rescue Helicopter, Coolum SES, Coolum High School Chaplaincy, Lions InPlace Emergency Accommodation, Lions Youth Insearch, Coolum Board Riders, Motor Neurone Disease, Cittamani Hospice Service. Some of these were handed out at our Morning Tea on March 28 in the Coolum Lions Community Hall.

TRY INDOOR BOWLS

THIS is a gentle sport that combines both exercise and challenges the mind.

We meet at the Currimundi Sports & Recreation Hall, Cnr Ilya Street and Currimundi Road. Currimundi, on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, afternoons at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

All you need is a pair of flat soled shoes (and a sense of humour) and we do the rest. We have tuition available for newcomers and welcome existing players to our group. Green fees are $4 for three games, including afternoon tea. For further information contact Bill on 5437 6481 or Graham on 5491 8223 or 0409 765 155.

CALOUNDRA FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH

OUR May guest speaker will be Ms Lee Dominick, a rider member of Maleny 5th Light Horse Troop and her talk is on “The Horse and its Trooper in the Great War“. Members of the public can attend guest speaker appearances. Phone Loris 5437 2510 for more information or email the secretary at caloundrafamilyres @y7mail.com. There is a map on the group’s website at www.caloundrafamily history.org.au

LINE DANCING

LINE dancing is an activity for anyone keen to exercise the mind and body. Beginner, Improver and Intermediate levels danced to a varied selection of great music, past and present. Dancing teaches co-ordination while keeping fit and having fun. Meet new friends. Tea and coffee provided. Classes are held on Tuesdays 9am-12noon at CWA Hall, 17 Kalinga Street, Caloundra and Thursdays 9am-12noon at Sport and Recreation Centre, Cnr Currimundi Rd and Ilya Street, Currimundi. Phone Ute Woods on 0412 804 499 for more information.

BIGGEST & BEST WOODWORKING SHOW

THE Cooroora Woodworkers club will be holding their 28th annual Wood and Craft Show on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, 13. The show will be held in the Cooroora Woodworkers’ clubhouse and surrounding precinct located at 8 Lowermill Road, Cooroy. The organisers are confident that the 2017 Show will be their best show ever.

The heart of the show is always the competitions, where regional woodworking clubs compete in the Interclub Competition and school students compete in the Schools Competition. As well, club members compete in their own internal Woodcraft Competition.

Environmental concerns are always important and the club’s milling team saves many logs from around the Cooroy region to be recycled into useful timber. The shows increasingly reflect environmental issues.

Entry to see the competition entries is $2 (under 16 free).

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■ CALOUNDRA

AT OUR April meeting we celebrated Easter with an Easter Bonnet parade.

The bonnets ranged from the hilarious to the chic and were a good talking point. We were then entertained by our guest speakers from the Royal Ithaca Life Saving Club from Bulcock Beach. A most enjoyable evening was had by all. For more information contact Sue on 0403 504 408.

■ MAROOCHYDORE

OUR May speaker is Sallyanne Atkinson. From journalist to serving as an alderman and eventually, Lord Mayor in Brisbane City Council to overseas trade posts and company board positions, Sallyanne is also a proud mum of 5 and grandmother of 14 grandchildren. Sallyanne recently released her memoirs, an autobiography titled No Job for a Woman. A two-course lunch is $28 on Friday, May 26 at Maroochy Surf Club.

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by Friday, May 19. Phone Celena Ross on 0409 055 171or email: coastcelebrant @gmail.com

■ KAWANA WATERS

WE WILL be holding our luncheon/meeting on Wednesday, May 24 at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim at 11am for 11.30am and meeting followed by lunch, tea or coffee. All women are welcome to attend Kawana Waters VIEW Club meetings or monthly social outings. For further information and luncheon bookings, please phone Terrie on 0408 789 449.

■ GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

OUR club had an Easter Bonnet fun morning for our outing this April – we all made a bonnet to take along – our host was Trish, who put on a lovely morning tea, games and judging of bonnets. Our lunch for April incorporates the View QB01 Zone Conference.

Our outings are on the first Wednesday in the month and for May we are having fish & chips in Caloundra together with a walk along the boardwalk at Happy Valley. Our lunch meetings are held at Glasshouse Sports Club on the third Wednesday

INTERESTING TOPICS: CFHRI members enjoyed a presentation

by Shauna Hicks, pictured with member Peter Hovey.

each month and our guest speaker for May is a representative of The Heart Foundation. Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of our functions or who would like to join our club are most welcome. Please contact either Lynda on 5494 7875 or Maree on 5494 6956.

tea is provided. Buddina Coast Care is a community volunteer group and new volunteers and visitors are welcome.

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month.

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ART MARKET IN THE PADDOCK

JOIN US under the shade of the Casuarina trees between 8am-10am for our next two activities (weeding and planting natives) on Tuesday, May 8 and Tuesday, June 13 at Beach Access 221 on Pacific Blvd, Buddina (Kawana SLSC northern carpark). All provisions, tools, plants, conversation and morning

POMONA’S Old Railway Station Gallery will hold an Art Market in the Paddock on Saturday, May 27 from 9am-1pm. This popular market is an opportunity to meet local artists and to buy work direct from the artist at an affordable price. There will be many stalls exhibiting original paintings, drawings, ceramics, woodwork and

Sunshine Coast more. Nothing will be priced over $100, with all proceeds going to the artists. For those interested in participating, more information is available on the gallery website www.pomonartgallery .com/coming-up or from the gallery at 10 Station Street, Pomona. Phone 5485 2950. Deadline for stallholder applications is May 24.

SUNSHINE COAST COMPUTER CLUB INC.

IT’S NOT just about computers and technology at Club meetings, it is about friendships. A recent survey showed that members attend Computer Club meetings for social reasons as well as the technology. The tea breaks allow time for chats to other members.

Come as a visitor to a weekly Club meeting at Buderim or Caloundra and have an introductory chat to our Welcoming member and see what goes on at a meeting.Phone the Club Information Line on 5492 1005, visit: www.sccc.org.au or email: sccc@internode.on.net

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ROLLER door Cafe will be participating in the Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, May 25.

Donations can be made at the cafe or online with proceeds going to support cancer awareness. Come along and say hello at 7 Ocean Street, Maroochydore, where we will make your cafe experience more personable. Receive a 10% discount if you mention Seniors Newspaper and enjoy a wholesome breakfast or lunch and help support a great cause at the same time.

NAMBOUR CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB

OUR friendly club gets together every Wednesday morning to play duplicate bridge at the Nambour Rugby League Club, Crusher Park Drive, from 8.15am to approximately 12.30pm. All levels of players and visitors are very welcome. Email: nambourbc@gmail.com or phone Julia on 0407 374 347.

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IDEAL for Fitness, Fun and Friendship. Riverside Walks with Exercise Interludes (Along the South Bank of the Maroochy River.) Meeting at Cod-hole boat ramp vehicle park, Bradman Avenue (upstream of the Motorway bridge) at 9am – Mondays and Tuesdays.

Exercise makes you feel good. Please phone Marjie Andrews, Qualified Fitness Leader on 5448 4229.

Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (Regional) National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110

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Come along, bring a friend and enjoy inspirational worship and message.

Men and women are welcome. Aglow is a worldwide non-denominational Christian organisation with branches in 172 nations on 6 continents.

For more information contact Melva on 5443 5752 or Dorothy 5476 4190.

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IRISH and Scots-Irish Research Workshop on Saturday, May 27 at Genealogy Sunshine Coast Resource Centre in Petrie Park Road, Nambour, will commence with registrations at 8am for a 9am start. The workshop will conclude after 3pm. Bookings have been received from Victoria, Brisbane and outlying towns. This popular workshop will be

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the only one held in Queensland. The full day Workshop will be conducted by the Executive Director, Finton Mullan, and Research Officer, Gillian Hunt, from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Ireland. The cost will be $40 for the day, which includes morning and afternoon tea. A light lunch will available for purchase.

Payment will secure a place and assist with catering. Phone 5441 4266 or email genealogysc@gmail.com.

Members of the Irish Interest group, who meet on the third Tuesday of the month, had input into the programme topics which includes how different denominations and history in Ireland affect available records; using Registry Deeds; Early 19th century Land Records; education and school records; Poor Law and Govt records; and using Irish Wills and Testaments records.

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THE Sunshine Coast Contract Bridge club has introduced evening classes for beginners. The evening sessions start on Wednesday, June 28 at 7pm-10pm. Instructor Wendy O’Brien said the new evening classes have been established for students and workers who cannot get to daily sessions. Following the course, beginners are

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Probus Club of Kawana Waters took them to the Curry Bowl restaurant at Buddina. Here, amidst faintly Indian surroundings with the soft aromas of the sub-continent cuisine gently pervading the atmosphere, diners were treated to a sumptuous feast that would indeed be hard to beat. Quality food and great flavours were served up in very ample portions. Although only a BYO licence at present, this is a venue that had members homeward bound very satisfied after a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship, friendship and food. We look forward to our next encounter.

skilled enough to join a regular Wednesday evening bridge session.

The full course is $40 which includes lesson manual. Full time student and youth (under 25) discount $24. No partner is needed for the lessons which are held at the club rooms at the northern end of the Elizabeth Daniels Sports Complex on Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. suncoastbridge.com.au or phone Wendy O’Brien on 5491 2604.

ROTARY Clubs across the Sunshine Coast are conducting their annual Bowelscan Program which runs until May 31, they have been participating in this awareness program for over 25 years in an effort to help reduce the 4000 deaths that occur each year as a result of Bowel Cancer.

Studies have shown that this number can be reduced by 30% simply as a result of people doing a bowelscan test regularly.

Bowel Cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages but is 90% curable if detected early enough.

Rotary offers relatively inexpensive test kits which are available at many pharmacies on the Sunshine Coast from Gympie to Caboolture and inland to Maleny, Cooroy, the Glasshouse Mountains and Nambour.

Kit price includes testing at a Pathology Laboratory and participants will receive written advice of their test result. For more info: 1300 779 694.

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Time to ‘ban the bag’ BE THRIFTY AND THRIVE NICKY NORMAN from July 2018. NSW, Victoria and WA are currently not committed to the ban. Single-use plastic bags have been used in Australia for 40 years, so it’s time to ban the bag or in the meantime, use an alternative.

■ What can we do: ★Try and take the plastic bags or paper bags you have, back to the supermarket to reuse. ★Not all your fruit and vegetables need a plastic bag, they can go straight into the trolley. ★Some retailers save cardboard boxes, so use these to pack your

BAN THE BAG: Plastic bags can cause considerable harm, blocking drains and suffocating wildlife, who mistake the bag for food.

groceries. ★Some major supermarkets have calico or “green” bags available for sale at a very small price. These bags can be kept in the car and used every time you shop. ★Bio-degradable bags.

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made from plastic and break down into small pieces. Those small pieces become microplastics. The best alternative is bags made with oxo-biodegradable plastic.

Using plastic shopping bags to line our garbage bins means that they still end up into landfill.

■ What do we use: ★Newspaper: Most bins are tall and cube shape, so a newspaper can easily be folded, origami style, into the bin to line the bottom and the sides. ★Nothing: the only things that should be going into your bins is waste that cannot be recycled, composted, or reused somewhere else. These methods may not suit everyone but so long as you can reduce the use, you are helping our environment.

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(6) 14 Where in England was Ricky Gervais’s TV hit The Office set? (6) 16 Which American short-story writer honed his skills while serving a prison sentence from 1898?

(1,5) 18 In a children’s rhyme, who came tumbling after Jack? (4) 20 Which tropical plant with large, velvety, bellshaped flowers is related to the African violet? (8) 22 Which British novelist and feminist essayist was a central figure of the Bloomsbury Group? (8,5)

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Down: 2. Adulterate 3. Pant 4. Speedy 5. Pauses 6. Psychics 7. Ogle 11.

Grey matter 13. Ulterior 16. Deluge 17. Anchor 18. Data 20. Rota.

ALPHAGRAMS: ATTIC, BEAMED, CAPSULE, DELICACY, EARTHLING.

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QUICK CROSSWORD

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How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only once and all words must contain the centre letter. There is at least one nine-letter word.

No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb.

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