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WELCOME to our June edition. This month we spoke to the food personality Maggie Beer.

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GOING STRONG: Hinkler QCWA members in 2015.

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THE QCWA will celebrate a special milestone on November 19 when the group hits 40 years of the Hinkler branch.

At the time, Glenys Wise, the branch secretary, wrote to Hinkler Lions and Mrs Lou Palm (the sister of the late Bert Hinkler) to obtain approval for the name “Hinkler”.

There were no objections.

Helen Maughan was the first president and conducted the first meeting.

The “formation” meeting was held at the QCWA Rest Rooms on Quay St. It was there that divisional president of the Burnett division, Mrs Nell Hockey, chaired and divisional secretary Mrs Jacki Kirchner took the minutes.

It was Friday, November 19, 1976 at 7.30pm.

Eleven members of the QCWA Younger Set Branch then joined the new branch. as because of the age of these members this is why a new branch had to be formed.

The branch was the 29th branch of the Burnett Division.

A Hinkler QCWA dinner in 1990.

Ruth Fairfax was the founder of Queensland Country Women’s Association, and now a hostel stands on Gregory Terrace in Brisbane called Ruth Fairfax on Gregory.

At state conference in 1980, branch member Shirley Baldwin won the “chocolate bar cake”.

Also in 1981, Sandra Lovell won the farmhouse lunch cake competition.

On August 27, 1994, QCWA Hinkler Branch began holding hoy and cent sales on a trial basis in Oakwood CWA Hall.

This proved successful, so the branch has continued holding them on the fourth Saturday of the month.

They are now held in the North Bundaberg Progress Hall.

Rhonda Daveson is the only foundation member still in the branch.

Rhonda has held many positions over the 40 years. Congratulations Rhonda.

In 2001, Lorraine Harris gained first prize at state

The Hinkler QCWA birthday dinner way back in 1991.

conference for her hardanger, in 2003, branch member Karen Holm won first prize for her four-minute cake.

The branch has cookery, knitting and crochet, floral art, photography, and public speaking competitions.

The branch’s monthly meetings are still held on the third Monday night of the month, but are now held in the meeting room at McDonald’s, Targo St, Bundaberg at 7pm.

At the divisional meeting held in Gayndah in August 2015, Hinkler Branch was awarded the Rose Bowl for attaining the most new members for one year.

The branch will celebrate their birthday at the Railway Hotel, North Bundaberg on Saturday, November 19 from 10.30am.

If you have any photos, please being them along.

Phone the secretary of the branch Sandra Lovell for further information on 4159 9314.

Rhonda Daveson (centre) is the foundation member still in the branch.

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Top chef shares healthy hints...

USING butter over margarine is always Maggie’s recommendation because of potentially harmful trans-fats.

Extra virgin olive oil is a great choice for everyday cooking, salad dressings and roasted vegetables or meats, not only for its full flavour, but also for its well-documented health benefits.

■ If you find that butter is too difficult to spread, try blending it with a little extra virgin olive oil to keep it softer straight from the fridge.

■ Using all full fat milk and yoghurt adds to everyday protein intake but also has the added benefit of leaving a feeling of being fuller for longer.

■ Coconut in all its guises offers wonderful health benefits; adding coconut water or extra virgin coconut oil on a daily basis helps boost the immune system enormously.

■ Alternatively, for those wanting to reduce sugar intake, fresh coconut water makes a wonderful option.

■ It adds vital electrolytes and also offers flavour beyond plain water.

■ To increase further hydration, try adding a slice of lemon to a glass of plain or sparkling water.

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Crusader Maggie’s vision for aged care Food good for mind, body and spirit Jim Fagan

MAGGIE Beer has a recipe for keeping folk in aged care happy and contented – flavoursome, nutritious meals, served in pleasant surroundings.

And Australia’s favourite chef is doing more than just talking about providing food with that touch of home cooking.

She started her Maggie Beer Foundation – A Good Food Life for All – in May 2014 and it is now providing benchmark best practice in many of Australia’s aged care homes, transforming the way we look after our elderly.

The 71-year-old entrepreneur will be in Brisbane next month to conduct cooking demonstrations at the Regional Flavours Festival on July 16-17 at South Bank, and in an exclusive interview from her home in the Barossa Valley, she told Seniors, “I will take the chance to talk up the Foundation while I’m there.”

Maggie’s first became interested in 2010 when she was named Senior Australian of the Year and asked to speak in Tasmania at a conference of aged care leaders. “I did my research into a lot of facilities and, while I saw some wonderful things, I also saw some terrible things at places where the quality of food didn’t count.

FOODIE: Maggie Beer’s latest quest is to improve meals in Australia’s aged care facilities.

“Everyone has the right to a good meal every day.

I’ve had good food all my life and to me the greatest gift everyone should have is the gift of a life of good food. It’s not just sustenance; it’s pleasure.”

She described how she approached the then Federal Government with the idea that they find the best aged care exponents across Australia and see what they were doing to deinstitutionalise food.

“There was a lot of interest but no money. I knew I had to do something so I started the Foundation. So far we’ve managed to get a TAFE course with eight different components of specific instruction in aged care and two Masterclasses,

each giving grants for thirty cooks and chefs in aged care facilities.

“We bring in the experts and the chefs then go back their homes where they are looking after 50 to 300 people and so it becomes a movement.

“Flinders University in Adelaide did an evaluation before and after the Masterclasses and six months down the track we have qualitative evidence that it works. It’s just fantastic.”

Her vision of the ideal aged care facility, large or small, country or city, as one that not only feels like home but needs to be the home of the resident.

“I see it as bringing people around the table enjoying a lovely outlook, conversation and a really

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She started her Maggie Beer Foundation – A Good Food Life for All – in May 2014. good meal. Pleasure, nutrition, conversation, all the things that should be there.”

She is also a proponent of kitchen gardens. “It’s important to have food for the kitchen as well as activities like gardening for residents to allow them to do the things they are used to doing.”

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compartmentalise her business life to have the Foundation “make the biggest impact in the shortest possible time.

“When I was young I was never told I couldn’t do something. I I still believe that because the one thing I’ve always had going for me is that I’m a lateral thinker. I always see a way to do something better.

“I am, however, very aware that the people who work so hard in the very complex area of aged care should not to be diminished in any way.

There are very few organisations who don’t want to do better and if we can give them the tools and share work information and ideas then that’s wonderful.”

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History needs a new home

Hillbilly musician Zeta Burns prints her hand in cement at the Hand of Fame Park in Tamworth.

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Zeta Burns releases her biography, My Early Years.

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Country life of music Boni Holmes

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TRADITIONAL country and hillbilly musician Zeta Mavis Burns, nee Brose, is still travelling and performing at the ripe age of 88 and has no plans of slowing down.

After a biography release last year and more than 50 years in show business and country music, the Glenwood resident is preparing for her next venture.

When Zeta was just 10 her mother passed away and she became head of the household, and this is also when she met yodeller Dorothy Juniper.

That’s when she fell in love with country music.

“I would listen to the likes of Jimmy Rogers but my favourite entertainer was Shirley Thoms,” Zeta said.

“I copied her style and impersonated her – and later I got to meet her.”

Zeta travelled the vaudeville shows with Lesters Follies as a cowgirl singer in 1948.

“I had only just turned 20-years-old when I

started out,” she said.

“I travelled with the Follies all over the East Coast of Australia, during the days of the big tops.”

In 1949, Ms Burns left Lesters Follies, got married and had four children, and “sort of gave music away”.

“But in 1978 I joined the ACMA and my music snowballed again.”

Zeta has made 60 albums and still performs at music musters, stampedes and festivals.

She received awards in 1996 from Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers and the country music industry for being in show business and country music for 50 years.

In January 2015, the hillbilly entertainer had her handprint cemented into the Hands of Fame Park in Tamworth. Her handprint is alongside entertainers Buddy Williams, Tex Morton and Smoky Dawson.

To purchase Zeta Burns’ biography, The Early Years, phone 5485 7274, 0412 153 469 or 0406 801 841.

VETERAN ENTERTAINER: Zeta Burns’ star keeps on shining.

A COMMUNITY campaign to save a piece of Burnett Heads history is under way.

The original Pilot Station boat and kerosene storage sheds located at Burnett Heads, which date back to about 1870, have been left derelict and destined for demolition under the orders Maritime Safety Queensland.

That is, until community campaigner Marj Kidd stepped in to protect the historic sheds.

“The sheds, flagstaff and historic lighthouse played an important role together on the Pilot Station Lighthouse Reserve with the navigation of shipping into the Burnett River and along the Queensland coast since 1871,” Ms Kidd said.

Not giving up hope, Ms Kidd approached Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett for help. In support of the community’s efforts, Mr Bennett sought an immediate halt on demolition plans and urged the Department to reconsider.

“The Department agreed to review its decision and have instead removed the asbestos materials from the buildings for the community to safely relocate and preserve the sheds,” Mr Bennett said.

“It’s an important part of the history of Burnett Heads and should be protected.”

To lend a hand phone Marj Kidd 4159 4484.

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Shedders projects Men’s Shed offers good company and work Boni Holmes

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THEY want to chat, they want to listen, they want to build – it’s an open door policy at the Gympie Men’s Shed.

“We have our doors open to help people, talk to people and listen – everyone is here for their own opinions,” one of the group’s founding members, Greg Houghton said.

Many of the members know their shed wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and efforts of Neil Wildman. Together, the committee spoke with Seniors Wide Bay newspaper, shouting accolades to founding member Neil.

“This shed wouldn’t be where it is today except for Neil’s dedication – he went to every shed, every department to make this possible,” Greg said.

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“We started off with just six people at the round table and since becoming incorporated we have taken off.”

Members also allow the shed to be used by the students from the Gympie Edmund Rice Flexible Learning Centre and the local firies have held training workshops.

More than 90 per cent of members were over 50, but the doors are open to everyone – there is no discrimination.

The group have a contract with Big W – assembling their bikes

and also building barbecues at Bunnings for their displays.

Other projects include plywood trees for a council display, a foot locker for a local school, and building and erecting a sign for the Mary River Catchment Co-ordination Committee, and building honour boards for the Girl Guides’ Association.

“We had camphor laurel given to us which we plan to build coffee tables, cutting boards, trophies and blanket boxes which we will sell at the local markets,” Graham said.

Greg said there were many people to thank for keeping the shed going, especially Queensland Rail for leasing the building to us and all the volunteers and community support.

“If we can help just one person – then the shed has its purpose.”

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MARYBOROUGH’S Pat Kameric and Joan Nowitzke have found treasured friendships and happiness while raising thousands of dollars for cancer.

The Council Council Queensland volunteers are very passionate about the cause with Pat starting 17 years ago and Joan jumping on board three years ago.

The ladies are part of a dedicated group, Cancer Council Qld Maryborough Fundraising Group, who over the last two years have raised more than $50,000.

“I have been very passionate about it from the time I started doing it – I love doing the work, I love the friends I have made,” Pat said.

Pat has received a 15-year service badge from CCQ. “To me my 15-year service badge represents all the happiness I have experienced.”

The Cancer Council Qld Maryborough Fundraising Group were looking for more assistance. If you can help, phone Pat Kameric on 4123 2117.

HAPPY FACES: Pat Kameric and Joan Nowitzke with one of the raffle prizes for the Pink Ribbon Morning Tea at Chelsea Retirement Village.

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Plans for a commemoration centre to be built in Bundaberg

LADY OF SONG: Gladys Moncrieff with flowers from her many admirers.

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Honouring Our Glad Boni Holmes

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MEMORIES of Australia’s favourite operetta singer Gladys Moncreiff were being sourced for a commemoration centre to be built in Bundaberg.

Founding member of the Our Glad Association Leonie Egan said they formed a group earlier this year to raise funds and awareness in the Wide Bay region of the singer.

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She was billed as Little Gladys – The Australian Wonder Child, and in 1908 at Townsville she sang the soprano lead in The Messiah. Gladys also worked in picture theatres and on vaudeville stages before accompanying her mother to Sydney for further experience.

In late 1911, she was auditioned in the presence of Dame Nellie Melba by Hugh Ward, managing director of J. C. Williamson Theatres, who gave her a three-year contract.

Association member Leonie said they were looking for any

memorabilia which people were “hanging on to and wondering what to do with”.

Leonie said they needed to create a centre for her.

“We are missing this wonderful opportunity to have a centre here where people can go in to have look at the memorabilia – the programs, the CDs, the books and photographs and the story of her life,” she said.

“What I am trying to do is to raise awareness that this society is now functional and we are asking for the general public to support us.”

An avid musician

herself, Leonie is asking for financial help to enhance Gladys’ heritage.

“If there are any generous benefactors who like what we are trying to do, please contact us,” she said.

“There are people under 60 who don’t know who Gladys Moncreiff is; they know we have a Moncreiff Theatre.

“This centre would showcase her fantastic career.”

For more infomation or to become a member.

Contact Leonie Egan at leonie.egan@ eganservices. com.au or phone 0450 521 512.

Queen of the road sets off to raise funds for Endeavour AGE is no challenge for 79-year-young Great Endeavour Rally driver Ilene King, who set off on an outback adventure with her son and daughter.

The position in which you start in the rally all depends on how much money you have raised for the Endeavour Foundation – supporting those with disabilities – and Ilene is impressively placed in the number five grid position out of 150 participants.

Fundraising is Ilene’s driving force behind the cross-country trek, with $5200 already raised by her and her team of supporters.

When that alone seemed impressive enough, Ilene entered a second vehicle into the race as a backup car and raised a further $1400 for the foundation.

The car that Ilene and her daughter Karen and son Wayne are travelling in is aptly named after the domain the King family is in “Kingdom”.

“I have no doubt Kingdom will make the trip all the way across to Uluru,” Ilene said.

The 2016 adventure started in Ipswich on June 4, making its way to Uluru via the illustrious Finke Desert Race.

When asked what makes a 79-year-old woman get into a rally car, Ilene’s reply is: “If you’re in good health and you can do it, go for it”.

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Gladys Moncreiff was born in 1892 in Bundaberg and had her stage debut at six-years-of-age in the Queen’s Theatre, Bundaberg, where she sang The Merriest Girl That’s Out. She sang roles in Gilbert and Sullivan works, and was successful in the junior soprano section of the annual Charters Towers Eisteddfod.

After leaving school, Gladys toured remote North Queensland with her family to entertain isolated audiences with moving pictures, music

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The jar : it’s my nemesis SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE ANN RICKARD ann.rickard@apn.com.au

ONE of our lovely Seniors Newspaper readers emailed me suggesting I write a column about the conspiracy to kill off us seniors by slow starvation.

While most of us enjoy a conspiracy theory, this one might be a bit much.

And while I can’t really believe our manufacturers and producers are out to kill us oldies, it’s worth giving the theory an airing.

It is death by the inability to open a bottle top, unscrew a lid or operate a can opener.

This one has crept up on me over the years.

Where once I had no trouble with my big hands and strong wrists to wrench the top off a jar of pickled onions and dive in, now I need to cry for help (or give up picked onions, a far better alternative) to

achieve this small task.

Any jar now poses an insurmountable problem for me.

From the raspberry jam jar to the humble peanut butter jar, I am defeated by them all.

"Buy one of those super gadgets especially made for silly old people who can’t open jars," I can hear you say. Hear you loud and clear. I already have one. In a fancy red colour. It looks like an old-fashioned bottle opener but it is all modern moulded plastic stuff. You

put it on top of the jar lid, press down until you hear a pop noise and then the lid should come off like greased lightning.

Not so. At least not for me. Whenever I am confronted with a jar lid, I do give it a go first, and then raise my head to the heavens and shout: "Why, why, WHY do is everything so difficult?"

Fortunately I live with someone who has bigger hands, stronger wrists and more patience than me, and all it takes is a loud bellow down the

hallway of: "JAR, JAR, CAN’T OPEN THE WRETCHED LID" to summon help.But for those who live alone it is a question of going into the neighbours with your jar of gherkins or going without.

And you don’t want that, do you?

It is the same with can openers. Thankfully most cans now come with a ring pull and even I with my weak old hands can manage that, but the ring-pull-less can (coconut milk, big culprit) that requires a can opener,

forget it.

My feeble and almost arthritic hands can no longer turn a can opener.Cans and jars and lids are now my enemy.

But here’s the puzzling thing, no matter how difficult I find a jar, lid or can to open, I have never once been unable to get the cap off a wine bottle.

They come off with just a delicate twist. A champagne cork poses no problem either.

I can’t explain this phenomenon, but I don’t question it.

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accompanied the movies was the only sound heard except for the laughter of the audience. Many wished that they could still see those old funny movies instead of some of the “rot” on TV today. After the movies we were of Cooroy RSL for a tasty lunch. After lunch and a short time for catching up with others it was time to return home. Everyone had a wonderful day and look forward to their next meeting in June. At their last meeting Wilma Lloyd was presented her OBN (Over Blooming Ninety) certificate for her 80th birthday.

COMMUNITY NOTICES HELLO readers, to enable us to respond to your request for publication of more Community Notices, we ask that you keep your notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). Club Notices deadline for the next issue is July 8. Enquires to Robyn, Nicky or Chris via email communitynotes@ seniorsnewspaper. com.au NS Gympie Beryl Polkinghorne and Marion Manthey enjoy lunch at the RSL. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

NS Gympie Vi Brennan, Margaret Prangnell and Kathy Sandison waiting for the movie to start.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

The Hervey Bay and Maryborough group meet on the first Friday of each month on the Deck at the Hervey Bay RSL at 10am for morning tea or coffee.

Our Regional Services Coordinator Amanda Johnston attended our May meeting and enlightened us further on the NDIS National Disabilities Insurance Scheme which will come into effect in our area in July 2018. We welcome newly diagnosed people to sit in on our meetings and learn about MS and what services are available and to also know that they are not alone. Phone Bev 4128 2692. Email

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BUNDABERG PCYC

Market on Sunday, June 19 and another on Sunday, July 10. Both will be held at the Recreational Precinct with the entrance in Kendalls Road. Markets will run from 8am with the canteen open from 7.30am. For more information, phone Irene 0437 645 941.

FRASER COAST BROMELIAD SOCIETY

June meeting will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 287 John St, Maryborough. Visitors are always welcome, we provide free afternoon tea, and have great raffle prizes. Our members are always happy to share their knowledge to help you give your Bromeliads the best care and attention. We would love to you to join our friendly group, and become a member as well. Plant Of The Month – Both Classes – Red Leaved Neoregelia.

Plant sales 1pm followed by the general meeting at 1.30pm. Bring along any

HERVEY BAY SPINNERS WEAVERS & FABRIC ARTISTS

Meet at the old school house Nikenbah Wednesday and Saturday 9am-12.30pm. Beginner felting classes are held Tuesdays 6-9pm. Cost $10 plus wool. Coming event is our Winter Fair July 16. Stalls and entertainment on site.

Phone Toni 0409 076 166.

GYMPIE NATIONAL SENIORS DAY TRIP

36 Gympie National Seniors had a fantastic day going back to the old times of silent movies.

They left Gympie on a Roundabout Tours coach and travelled to Boreen Point for morning tea. We then travelled back to Pomona Majestic Theatre to watch three silent movies. The pianist that

NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION HERVEY BAY

We meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1000 hours at the RSL. All ex Nasho’s from 1951 through to 1972 and their supporters (partners) are most welcome to attend these meetings and to join this sub branch. All inquiries, phone Ian (our president) or Joy (our secretary) on 0429 803 562 or CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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HALCRO STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE

Provides a range of information and organises a range of workshops throughout the year and houses the Seniors in Focus Project, Home Assist Program and the Community Radio Program. Call any time from Monday to Friday between 9am-3pm on 4194 2441. Monday: Brain-A-Size, 10-11am, $5.

An exercise program with a difference which focuses on hand, eye co-ordination, balance, and memory retention.

Widow/Widowers Support Group, 2pm, $2 (second Monday of each month) Tuesday: 1-3pm, and Thursday 9am-noon Drop in Games, 50c. A relaxed group with most people playing Rummykub/king, but other games are available. Wednesday: Indoor Walking Group, 9.30am, $1. Relaxed exercise program. Some members walk up to equivalent of three miles, others walk a small amount and enjoy the social aspect. Coffee/tea provided. Thursday: Coffee & Chat Group, 10am-noon, $2. This social group organises a program of weekly events including guest speakers, games, craft, movies, outings. Includes coffee /tea and most activities.

Community Garden, 9-11am. Volunteers maintain and build areas within the garden. Friday: China Painting Group, 9am-noon (weekly cost

CHEERS: NS Gympie Dawn Treeby, Barbara Briggs and Betty Ward enjoying their cuppa.

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NS Gympie Jan Treasure, Fay Groves and Val Harris enjoy morning tea.

plus paints) Seniors Drama Group, 1-3pm. The group works towards a public production each year with money raised being donated to local charities.

THANK YOU BURRUM RIVER CRUISES

Thank you Greg & Paula for such a lovely cruise, even though it was a bit overcast. The home made Morning Tea was something to die for and Paula you gave us so much interesting informative History of the Burrum River all the way to BUXTON. Next time we will go for your Luncheon Cruise with its 2 Course Lunch. May your Cruises continue to attract more

visitors as well as your Fishing trips. Thank you from Ian and Leah Fraser.

HERVEY BAY VIEW CLUB

Meetings and luncheon are always the second Monday of each month at the Club House, Tooth St, Pialba from 10.30am and usually incorporate a Guest Speaker. Monthly socials are on the fourth Monday at various venues from 9.30am. Our April social was a very enjoyable outing and lunch at beautiful Arkarra Tea Gardens set among the green and peaceful rainforest setting of natural Australian beauty.

Many of the husbands CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Prostate problems GOOD MEDICINE Dr MICHAEL GILLMAN THE prostate is a small gland that forms part of the male reproductive system, Its main role is to produce semen which is the fluid that feeds and protects the sperm.

The prostate sits under the bladder and forms the first part of the tube that carries the urine from the bladder through the penis and the size of the prostate slowly increases with age.

The growth of the

prostate is influenced by the male hormone testosterone and as it grows it can begin to effect the flow of urine.

BPH (or benign prostate hyperplasia) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate which causes lower urinary tract symptoms such as voiding problems (slow stream, urine dribbling etc) or storage problems such as urinary frequency and urgency and multiple trips to the toilet during the night. It is not life threatening but it can have a major effect on quality of life.

Prostate cancer occurs when cells within the

prostate grow and divide abnormally so that a tumour forms. Excluding skin cancers, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australian men with nearly 20,000 men being diagnosed each year.

Fortunately most prostate cancer cells grow very slowly and may not cause any problems, however some cancers are more aggressive and can spread to other parts of the body.

If you have any concerns about your prostate please see your GP. For more information visit www.drmichaelgillman. com.

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UPCYCLING is a fun and innovative way to reuse materials and reduce your carbon footprint. The beauty of upcycling is saving - saving dollars, saving waste and ultimately saving the planet.

We all talk about making the world a better place - well here is one way we can make a personal contribution.

Take your time, plan the project and perhaps you can join up with neighbours, friends or family to complete the job. Upcycling can work well as a group project as the old saying goes: “The more the merrier.”

Through clever repurposing or giving an unused or possibly discarded item a second life and new function, we are helping to save the world’s resources and keeping down the landfill.

■ UPCYCLING is the opposite of downcycling, which is the other half of the recycling process.

■ DOWNCYLING involves converting materials and products into new materials of lesser quality, upcycling adds quality.

■ LOOK around your home or garage for some inspiration, starting small to begin with. A common household item such as a glass jar is perfect.

■ BE sure to save your empty food jars for future projects. Give you jar a good clean and get your supplies ready.

■ GET creative and think of how your item could be improved and more practical. There are many ideas to give your glass jar a new lease on life.

■ PAINT or decorate your jar with a ribbon and add some fresh flowers for a vase.

■ ADD a tea light candle in the base for a simple lantern effect.

■ MELT some soy wax and add a wick and a little essential oil for a scented candle.

■ MAKE some jams or chutney and give to family or friends (keep for some special festive occasions.)

■ KEEP leftover coffee grinds until you have enough for a homemade skin exfoliate.

■ ADD an old soap dispenser pump to a lid by screwing a hole in it and securing with adhesive glue, creating your own soap or moisturiser dispenser.

■ MOST items to get your project started should be on hand. Take a look around and find your unused paint, ribbon, string, glue.

For larger projects you may require: a hammer, nails, drill, and old timber.

Some items like an old timber crate or pallet can be transformed into a coffee table, bench sit or vertical garden.

■ BE inspired, repurpose and reuse.

Happy Upcycling!

Get your HOME brewing can save money. A good quality wine can cost as little as $4 a 750ml bottle and beer can be as low as $1 for 750ml bottle after set-up costs. Beer is not the only drink you can brew at home. You can make your own wine, sparkling wine, beer, ginger beer (alcoholic and non- alcoholic), cider, stout, cordials, spirits are a bit more involved, but the list goes on.

■ CHECK out your local brew shop or online. Not all stores carry all products but you can pick

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■ ONCE you have your bottles, decide what type of home brew you want and equipment you need to use. It all depends how much you want to invest.

■ Good quality water from the tap is ok (if it tastes ok) or you can use filtered water.

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■ CLEANING the bottles is very important. Brew cleaner is available at home brew shops/online, etc, and dry the bottle if not used straight away as they can go mouldy.

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now attend our socials, keep to themselves and enjoy the interaction with their mates. Contact details: phone Maureen 4128 6578 or email herveybay.viewclub95@ gmail.com

HAPPY SCRAPPERS

An invitation is once again extended to people interested in preserving their memories for future generations through scrapbooking and card making. Happy scrappers will be holding their monthly Scrap Day on August 6 between 9am and 5pm at the Pensioners’ Hall in Adelaide St, Maryborough.

Experienced Scrappers will be on hand to provide assistance if required.

Cost for the day is $10.

Morning/afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch.

There will be no scrapbooking conducted on Saturday, July 2 as members will be attending their Annual Retreat.

Annual Retreat dates are July 2 and 8 and bookings close on June 27. If you are interested in these activities for information, phone Lesley on 0414 769 264.

BRAG WEDNESDAY ART WALK

Join Rebecca, for a relaxed and informal guided walk through our current exhibitions, followed by light refreshments and browse in the Gallery Gift Shop.

This is a free event, all welcome, no bookings required, June 29 from 10-11.30am on the last Wednesday of the month at Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery, 1 Barolin St, Bundaberg (BRAG).

Groups are welcome.

Phone Wendy Davis on 4130 4750 or email bragadmin@bundaberg. qld.gov.au or go to our website www. bundabergregional galleries.com.au

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Hervey Bay VIEW Club: Joan, Joyce, Kay and Val thoroughly relaxed during the outing.

Hervey Bay VIEW members: Peggy, Esme, Mary and Robyn taking it easy as they sit in the outdoor setting.

VIEW TO A GOOD TIME: Hervey Bay VIEW ladies, Lesley, Robyn and Alison enjoying the lunch outing .

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STRAWBERRY FAIR

9am Start. First 28 teams accepted. Club uniform or whites. Cost $75 per team or $25 each. This event is open to everyone.

Located at Bundaberg Bowls Club, Quay St, Bundaberg. Contact Hilda Schmidt 4159 2461.

The is all about the sensational strawberry, and since the sweetest, tastiest, reddest and juiciest strawberries grow right there in Bundaberg, they think their strawberry industry deserves celebrating! Known for its delicious food, delightful entertainment, cool characters, lolly chases, crazy competitions, exhilarating rides, creative workshops, wonderful shopping, amazing artworks and awesome atmosphere, the Bargara Strawberry Fair keeps bringing so many smiles to so many faces.

Held the first Saturday of every August, the Bargara Strawberry Fair has become so popular that numbers have doubled since its inauguration just three years ago. Virtually overnight it has become

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Truckloads of strawberries turn up and folk from everywhere come dressed to impress!

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Everyone welcome, bring the family and friends.

Location Coral Coast Christian Church 596 Windermere Rd, Bargara.

Saturday, August 6, 9am-3pm. Info call 0419 667 530.

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MARYBOROUGH GEM AND MINERAL CLUB

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Nothing better than a good, deep, sleep GETTING a good night’s sleep is just as important to your health as eating and exercising.

If you snoring, wake up regularly, feel tired and unmotivated you probably aren’t getting enough of the quality sleep you need.

To achieve a good night sleep there are certain rules you need to follow: Allocate Enough Time: 7-8 hours each night is required for adults Constant Sleep Times: 10pm-6am is desirable Comfortable Environment: Make sure your room is cool, quite, and comfortable.

We spend a third of our lives in bed and prioritising this is a must.

A good pillow is just as important.

Bed Is For Sleeping: Your bed should be associated with sleep.

Turn off the TV, radio, phone, computer 30 minutes before bed.

Bright lights can suppress melatonin (a hormone released to control our sleep/awake cycles) which makes it harder to fall asleep.

If you have tried improving your sleep but still wake up tired and snore you may have sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder where you stop breathing while asleep.

This can be detrimental to your overall health, leading to stoke and heart attack.

Three out of 10 men and two out of 10 woman are affected by sleep apnoea – It is more common than you think.

Sleep apnoea can also be hereditary.

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SINTRA: There’s one special place close to Lisbon that no visitor should miss, whether for a few days or just an easy day trip.

Portugal’s royal jewel

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DE PENA: On a clear day, it’s seen from Lisbon.

"Perhaps in every respect the most delightful town in Europe" -- Lord Byron IF Portugal is on your travel agenda, there’s one special place close to Lisbon that no visitor should miss, whether for a few days or just an easy day trip. This is the historic town of Sintra, a World Heritage Site which has been the site of human civilisation since Paleolithic times, evidenced by fragments of ceramics and utensils discovered by archaeologists.

More visibly interesting is the town’s history as a retreat for Portuguese royalty and wealthy Lisbonites, with fine palaces, extravagant mansions and decorative gardens. The pine covered hills and maritime climate are ideal for resort-style activities.

Added to that is today’s funky town centre with traditional buildings and cobblestone streets (ladies beware: forget the heels) lined with cafes, restaurants and boutiques.

A day trip from Lisbon is hardly enough to enjoy all of Sintra’s delights, yet when

De Monserrate, the traditional resort of Portuguese court.

you’re on a busy itinerary it may be all you can manage… so here are some of the highlights. that should not be missed.

Palacio National de Sintra Although there was an ancient Moorish castle on this site, the present building dates back to the 14th century and is an interesting mixture of Moorish, Gothic and Manueline styles.

Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) Set among the forests, this castle was built by the North African Moors to protect their fertile agricultural lands, but was conquered by the Crusaders in the 12th century.

Palacio de Pena Extravagant and colourful, the palace was commissioned by King Ferdinand II in 1842 following his instructions to "create a scene from an opera".

Palacio de Monserrate Designed and commissioned in 1858 by an Englishman, Sir Francis Cook, this palace is the smallest but arguably the most beautiful, set among romantic subtropical gardens that have been described as a masterpiece of landscaping and botanical engineering.

Castelo dos Mouros was constructed during the 8th and 9th centuries.

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Highlights From stunning Cape Town we head north into Namibia via the wineries and Western Cape. Explore Fish River Canyon and the amazing sand dunes of Sossusvlei. Search for the Big Five in Etosha and Chobe National Parks. Explore the Okovango Delta in a traditional mokoro. Finish in Victoria Falls including the helicopter ‘Flight of the Angels’. Plus breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 18 dinners.

Highlights Hawaii stopover with Pearl Harbour sightseeing, Seattle city stay and travel through the Alaskan interior on the famous Alaskan Railroad, Denali National Park, Mount McKinley and Talkeetna. Cruise southbound through the Inside Passage via the Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan ending in Vancouver. Plus breakfast daily, 9 lunches and 14 dinners.

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Visit the Hall of Fame Enjoy stories of the stockman Erle Levey

NOT everyone gets the chance to pass on some history of the nation.

Yet that’s just what Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame CEO Lloyd Mills gets to do every day.

The former Caloundra RSL business manager considers it a privilege to be able to help pay a tribute to the pioneers of the outback and pass that legacy on to the coming generations.

While Longreach has traditional industry and agri business, the Stockmans Hall of Fame is the big attraction.

“The town has 350 beds,” Lloyd says, “yet 85% of the tourist market is from people towing a van.

“We need a few more events to hold them.

“It’s an exciting place to be in tourism. There is a lot to look forward to.”

The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre is Australia’s premier outback heritage

institution.

Since its opening in 1988, it has played host to over one million interstate and international visitors.

The museum, constructed from timber, stone and corrugated iron, is truly reminiscent of the outback.

Inside, the Centre’s five themed galleries display the history behind some of Australia’s greatest and bravest explorers, stock workers, pastoralist, and Aborigines.

The exhibits comprising an eclectic mix of objects, images, touch screens, audio-visual presentations and open displays.

The story behind the Hall of Fame started in 1974 when artist and former stockman Hugh Sawrey dreamt of creating a grand tribute to the unsung heroes of remote Australia.

This dream was shared by other outstanding Australians, including the legendary RM Williams.

Longreach was chosen as the location because of

RURL HISTORY: The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach.

its historical role as a stock route junction and its current transport links.

The references to the aboriginal people walking off Wave Hill Station and their claim for land rights at Daguragu (Wattie Creek) caught my attention.

The tributes paid to some of the people I was lucky enough to meet in my time working out there at what is now Kalkarindji.

A highlight of a visit to the Hall of Fame is the Outback Stockman’s Show, a light hearted but informative look at caring for stock horses and sheep dogs.

The children loved the animal nursery but the big attraction was the brahman bull walking through the foyer.

Remembering what goes in, must come out... you can’t beat poo jokes.

Lachie Cosser presents the The Outback Stockman’s Show at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame at Longreach.

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HOT SPOT: Carlton boasts a plethora of historic and cultural landmarks as well as many fantastic eateries.

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I WAS in Melbourne on the weekend and ready for single digit weather with jackets and jeans, scarves and socks; nevertheless the sharp nip of a frisky breeze whisking around a warm body is always lovely.

Lygon St is renowned as Australia’s “Little Italy” with its huge amount of Italian history and restaurants, is no wonder. But a quick google of the street’s history informs that before the Italians, Lygon St was a Jewish Ghetto. It seems that a

neighbourhood war in 40s resulted in the Jews moving to south to the Balaclava/Caulfield/St Kilda and the Italians literally setting up shop in Lygon St. Since the 1970s Carlton has experience ongoing urban renewal clearly represented by the emergence of an eclectic range of quality eateries. How do you decide where to go? At night, menus and meal deals are touted by restaurant staff standing outside on the footpath.

It’s all part of merry din that sends a buzz through the street.

During the day some of the renowned dining venues includes Brunetti Carlton, Gelatissimo Carlton, The Lygon Food Store started in 1951 and the ToTo Pizza founded in 1961.

But Carlton is not all about food. It also boasts a plethora of historic and cultural landmarks including the historical Carlton Baths which celebrated its 100th birthday this year, the Trades Hall, LaMama Theatre. If you would like to take a Carlton Historical Walk please visit www.dpcd.vic. gov.au/heritage.

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Switzerland train ride

Dazzling panoramic experience on the Wilhelm Tell Express Ann Rickard

ONE of many dazzling panoramic trips in Switzerland is the Wilhelm Tell Express experience, part paddle-steamer through beautiful Lake Lucerne, part train ride through sweeping mountain ranges.

Boarding the regal paddle steamer in Lucerne gives you a tingle of anticipation, and when it slowly sails from the shore and you gaze back to the snow-topped sight of Mt Pilatus soaring to the blue sky, well, you know you are in one of the most scenic destinations on the planet.

A glamorous lunch is served on board in an elegant dining room.

Traditional dishes are matched with local wines while you sit back and glide past lofty mountain landscapes, picture-perfect villages and charming lakeside towns.

You’ll pinch yourself.

Are you really there on this

blue and lovely Lake Lucerne? Surrounded by cloud-shrouded mountains? With the sun glinting on the clear water creating millions of dancing diamonds? It’s beauty overload. The senses struggle to take it all in.

There is not a moment where you are not encircled by Switzerland’s embracing beauty, when you are not gazing at something beautiful.

The boat stops briefly at villages – Hertenstein, Weggis, Vitznau, Beckenried – the names go on and probably won’t mean anything to you but at each brief stop, you will be filled with envy for those who live there and have this beauty year round.

Finally at the town of Fluelen, it is time to disembark, no doubt with 50 or more photos in your camera, and walk a few steps to meet the train for the next part of the scenic journey, your high speed train through to Locarno or

GET NATURAL: Switzerland’s oldest paddle steamer, the ‘Uri’ on Lake Lucerne, built in 1901.

Lugano near the Italian border.

The Wilhelm Tell Express is an astounding and unique travel experience, named after the Swiss hero, Wilhelm

Tell who, according to legend, symbolised the struggle against oppressive rule.

And the best part? You enjoy all this natural beauty in absolute

comfort and arrive at yet another of Europe’s lovely destinations. *The writer travelled courtesy of Switzerland Tourism and Rail Europe.

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Shop until you drop in the city that never sleeps IN NEW York, there is diverse architecture, mind-blowing museums and people with attitude.

But there’s also something else – cheap, expensive, different and thoroughly enthralling shopping experiences, all wrapped up in a satinribboned box of history.

Yes, stretching between the marvels of Macy’s to the glitter of Tiffany’s and notoriety of Bloomingdales is an eclectic range of curiosity,

retro, vintage and everything-else stores, many in the boroughs.

The lure of visiting what’s known as the world’s biggest department store was too big for me to resist.

I walked in and was greeted with a thumpy, bumpy blast of disco music. I looked up and there was the coolest looking African American woman doing the DJ thing on an upper floor. Sure put me in the mood for the ball-breaking sale going on on three floors.

And if you’re going to Macy’s, you must act like an American and wear your running shoes.

Macy’s in Herald Square covers an entire city block, has 11 levels and encompasses almost 205,000sq m of retail space. You don’t want to be caught out with the wrong shoes.

When the store opened in 1902, it mightn’t have been disco music bringing in the customers, but it could have been the escalator.

Macy’s Herald Square

building was the first in the district to have a modern-day escalator. So there’s plenty of history to get in touch with.

The opening of the classic holiday film Miracle on 34th Street takes place in 1947 and Is set in Macy’s Herald Square, showing off the store’s iconic Santa Claus and festive holiday decor.

Thanks to Sex in the City, Bloomingdales was on my bucket list. I can tell you it felt good to be part of this upmarket store and know that my refined taste

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was shared with global celebrities.

As it turns out, Bloomingdales, founded in 1861, is a chain of luxury department stores owned by Macy’s.

And then there’s Tiffany & Co. This time it was visions of the gorgeous, elfin-like Audrey Hepburn in the classic movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s that drove me into this magnificent granite and limestone, art decoinspired establishment.

The world-renowned Tiffany & Co store is at the

corner of Fifth Ave and 57th St. It opened its doors for business October 21, 1940 and its style is as timeless as ever.

In Chelsea, on the West Side of Manhattan, another side of the diverse NY life, is presenting itself in the form of op shops, vintage stores, art studios, curiosity and costume stores.

Everything I have mentioned in this story only provides a minute snapshot of New York retail stores.

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Hosted Rail, Coach & Air Tours

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• Staying at Daydream Island, Airlie Beach & Cairns Queenslander • Delicious meals • Airlie Markets,Yacht Club & Airlie Beach Orientation tour • Daydream Island Coral Reef Lagoon • Atherton Tablelands & Kuranda Skyrail • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise • Cairns City Harbour Cruise and Trinity Inlet • Helpful fun tour host

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Longreach & Winton • Accommodation in Longreach • Meals • Sunset Cruise on Thomson River with dinner at the “waterhole” & Larrikin & Legends Show.

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What’s On CLASSY BRASS RETURNS TO MARYBOROUGH

High energy brass band Brisbane Brass is returning to Maryborough for their In Concert performance at the Brolga Theatre on Saturday, June 11. This is the band’s first performance in Maryborough since the 2013 Best of Brass competition. The program includes a number of well-known selections including George Gershwin’s Someone to Watch Over Me, Caravan by Duke Ellington and original music by award-winning, home-grown composer in residence, Kerry Thomas. Performance begins from 7pm. Ticket prices start from $10 and are available online at www.brolgatheatre.org

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Saturdays doors open 5.45pm, 6.45pm start.

Canteen open, free tea and coffee, courtesy bus, phone 4121 4388.

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BURRUM HEADS MARKETS

Concert to be held Saturday, June 18 at 1pm at Senior Citizens Hall, 333 Alice St, Maryborough. Doors open 12.30pm with lucky door, raffles and tombola. Entry is $6 and includes afternoon tea.

Guest artist is Rob Bryant. Phone Greg Ross on 0427 297 132.

Markets held on the second Saturday of the month, 7–11am at the Burrum Heads Community Hall, corner Burrum Heads Rd and Howard St. Art, crafts, fruit and veg, bric-a-brac, antiques, plants, books and breakfast at the SES stall.

BINGO

Hosted by the Pensioners Association, bingo will be held at the Pensioners Hall, Adelaide St, Maryborough on Mondays. Doors open 8.30am, 9.30am start.

On Fridays doors open 8.30am, 9.30am start;

BROOWEENA MUSUEM AND HISTORICAL VILLAGE

Located 50km west of Maryborough on Biggenden Rd, enjoy a pleasant stroll through the past. Open 10am–3pm on the second and fourth

Sunday each month, visitors and tours welcome at other times by appointment. Adults $5, children free. Phone Gail 4129 9262 or email jill.harvey@walshpark. com.au.

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For beginners, Fridays at the Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre, 25 Ellena St. Phone 4121 2141 to register and for details.

DANCE

Hosted by Dance Promotions Maryborough will be held on the fourth Saturday each month at the Tinana Hall, Gympie Rd at 7.30pm. CRG will entertain, supper included, cost $8 includes lucky door prize.

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ex-RAAF, WAAAF, WRAAF, RAAFNS, members of Her Majesty’s Air Forces and those with an interest in aviation. The branch meets at the Hervey Bay RSL at 10.30am on second Wednesday of the month. New members and visitors welcome.

Phone Rosslyn Richards 4128 7685.

TOMBOLA MARYBOROUGH

Saturday, June 25 at the Maryborough Pensioners Hall, Adelaide St, from 1pm, hosted by the Aldershot and District Community Association.

TOMBOLA POONA

Saturday, July 2 at Poona Hall, Snapper Dr. Cost $5 includes afternoon tea, lucky door, five ticket numbers. There will be a raffle, doors open noon for a 1.15pm start.

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G E N E R A L K N O W L E D G E

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(5) 21 What was the name of Roy Rogers’ horse? (7)

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Down 1 What is a trimmed tree trunk tossed in Highland games? (5) 2 A proverb says that a truly wise man never plays what game with a unicorn? (8) 3 What country did Germany invade in September 1939? (6) 4 From a French word for “disguise” what word entered the English language during WWI? (10) 5 What describes the smallest in a litter? (4) 6 What is a flower on a fruit tree? (7) 9 Which branch of physics studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures? (10) 11 Which beat generation poet (Allen __) was later influential in the hippy movement of the 1960s? (8) 12 “Starry, starry night” begins a Don McLean song about which painter? (3,4) 14 What word can precede control, deck and path?

(6) 16 In mythology, what lustful, drunken woodland creature chases nymphs? (5) 17 In the Bible, who was murdered by Cain? (4)

ALPHAGRAMS

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

Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the five solutions are sequential.

For example, if the fiveletter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

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Across: 7. Reveal 8. Zenith 10. Lurched 11. Hippo 12. Eyed 13. Heart 17.

Costs 18. Moor 22. Knoll 23. Spartan 24. Wobbly 25. Dry run.

Down: 1. Grilled 2. Oversee 3. Paths 4. Zephyrs 5. Lippy 6. Throw 9.

Advertise 14. Worldly 15. Couture 16. Pruning 19. Skews 20. Hobby 21.

Parry.

BLACKOUT

ALPHAGRAMS: GAPED, HASTEN, INFESTS, JINGOIST, KITTENISH. QUICK CROSSWORD

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S A V E D

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

A D A G E

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.

TODAY: Good 25 Very Good 30 Excellent 35

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ACROSS: 1 Caltrop, 4 Carob, 7 Bias, 8 Flamenco, 10 Referendum, 12 Voodoo, 13 Allium, 15 Geologists, 18 Oxbridge, 19 Kent, 20 Hills, 21 Trigger.

DOWN: 1 Caber, 2 Leapfrog, 3 Poland, 4 Camouflage, 5 Runt, 6 Blossom, 9 Cryogenics, 11 Ginsberg, 12 Van Gogh, 14 Flight, 16 Satyr, 17 Abel.

Across 7. Disclose (6) 8. Highest point (6) 10. Staggered (7) 11. African animal (5) 12. Looked at (4) 13. Centre (5) 17. Expenses (5) 18. Tie up (4) 22. Small hill (5) 23. Austere (7) 24. Temper tantrum (colloq) (6) 25. Trial before the real thing (3,3)

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Night of beautiful music

Tenor performer comes to the Brolga Theatre AUSTRALIAN Global Entertainment presents Mark Vincent, one of the finest tenor voices not only in Australia but the world.

Mark is bringing his stunning new show to The Brolga Theatre, Maryborough.

Mark, who is just 22, has won the hearts of Australians. He will be performing songs of the great tenor repertoire including Granada, The Impossible Dream, Somewhere, With A Song In My Heart, Nessun Dorma and many more.

There will also be lovely duets, supported by the Serenade Orchestra and vocalist Monique Montez.

Mark has emerged as one of the most remarkable voices of his generation after winning Australia’s Got Talent in 2009 at the age of 15.

Mark’s career has taken on a stratospheric rise.

Being signed by Sony Music record label he became the only classical artist in Australian history

to have released six albums by the time he was 20.

Sales from those albums are close to a million.

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Mark has emerged as one of the most remarkable voices of his generation...

Mark will be performing on Sunday, June 19 at 7pm at The Brolga Theatre, 5 Walker St, Maryborough.

Packages available from Bundaberg Coaches phone (07) 4153 1037 or go to www. bundaberg-coaches. com.au.

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TALENTED TENOR: Mark Vincent shot to success after winning Australia’s Got Talent in 2009.

It’s time to Carnival!

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PREPARE to eat and play among the petals at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

To say prepare your petals, ready your ears and cleanse your palates is an understatement because the 67th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has unveiled a program of headliners across music, food, wine, floral art and gardening that is testament to its position as one of the country’s most acclaimed special events.

Highlights include 2016 Interflora Australia Cup winner Annita Bokobli, Chelsea Flower Show award winner, gardening guru Charlie Albone, celebrity chef Miguel Maestre, The Whitlams and the Toowoomba Concert Orchestra, Tim Finn, Katie Noonan, and more.

Over the course of a breathtaking 10 days of flowers, flavours and sounds, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will take over the southern Queensland city in the most beautiful of ways from September 16 to 25 with a program of

SPRING THING: Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers is sure to attract a great crowd.

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more than 50 unique events and experiences including internationally acclaimed musical acts, award-winning parks, some of the best food and wine to be found in southern Queensland and a multitude of cultural adventures.

Check the program at www.tcof.com.au or on www.facebook.com.au /CarnivalFlowers where you’ll find details of all organised garden tours,

including the hop-on, hop-off bus.

Morning and afternoon guided tours can be booked online at www.tcof.com.au or by calling (07) 4688 6661.

Ticket details for the Ergon Energy Flower, Food & Wine Festival, including the Heritage Bank Live Concert Series, can be viewed at www.tcof.com.au with accommodation packages coming soon.

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Rhonda Burchmore on Broadway is a winner JUST imagine standing on an iconic city street corner: you’re immersed in a sea of light, beaming down from the dazzling neon signs adorning some 40 theatres, which stretch as far as the eye can see; each seducing you with their latest performances.

One after the other, the star-studded casts leap out at you... and so many wonderful song and dance sequences stream through your mind.

For those who’ve never been to Manhattan, New York City, let the Queensland Pops Orchestra take you there!

Our headline star being the incomparable Rhonda Burchmore promises all that and more in a feast of entertainment, in her premiere appearance with the Queensland Pops Orchestra.

Rhonda is arguably one of the ‘first ladies’ of Australian musical theatre, and we are thrilled she’ll be joining us for the ultimate Broadway Pops show.

There are so many classic songs to be drawn from the ever-burgeoning treasure chest which is the Broadway musical canon.

Stage musicals like Cabaret, Fiddler On The Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar and Cats all shot to fame – and subsequently enjoyed massive international success – on Broadway, and the hit shows just

LIVE ON STAGE: Rhonda Burchmore on Broadway.

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keep on coming well into the 21st century.

Whatever role she tackles, Rhonda Burchmore commands the stage, from her very own cabaret spectaculars in Australia to coveted roles on Broadway (Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade and Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods to name two).

And who could forget Rhonda’s legendary performance in the iconic Mamma Mia? Like life, Broadway music boasts the most euphoric spectrum of light and shade, and Rhonda

will be treading the boards with style, running the gamut of emotions in what promises to be a lap-tapping, eye-glistening journey through the most magical moments of musical theatre.

QPAC has a long tradition of showcasing some of Broadway’s most outstanding musicals, and we hope the Queensland Pops Orchestra’s Rhonda Burchmore on Broadway stirs some truly ■ Qld Pops performance at QPAC Concert Hall, August 13, https://www.qpac.com.au

Know the risks of buying a used car

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SOME say there’s nothing like the feeling of driving a brand new car out of the showroom. I am in tears just thinking of the depreciation. I reckon we tear up about 25% of the car’s value as we drive out of the showroom!

Many agree with me.

Some 1.2 million Australians will buy a used car in the next 12 months, and it can be a money-saving option.

Consumer group Choice estimates new cars lose around 14% of their value in each of the first three years.

Motorists spend an average of $14,000 on a used car. But it’s not something most of us feel comfortable with. A study

by CarHistory.com.au, the automotive arm of credit

reference agency Veda, found less than one in three motorists are confident about buying a used car.

One trap to be aware of is vehicles that still have finance owing on them.

In 2015, 12.8% of used cars on the market had an encumbrance, meaning money was owed on the vehicle. If you’re buying through a car yard, dealers are required to provide proof the car doesn’t have finance owing. Private sellers are not.

It’s easy enough to discover if there is money owing on a used car through either the government’s Personal Property Securities Register www.ppsr.gov.au or www.carhistory.com.au.

If a car you’re interested in does have money owing on it, it’s important to be aware of the risks. When a car has been used as security against a loan, the financial institution involved has ownership

rights over the vehicle.

There’s no guarantee when you hand over your cash the money will be used to pay down the loan. And as the new owner, you could have to pay off whatever is owing on the car.

If you plan to buy a car already under finance, it’s not the end of the world.

Just be sure when you sign your name to the bill of sale there is no money left owing on the vehicle.

This may mean finalising the transaction in the offices of the financial institution that holds the car as security. That way the seller can pay off the loan on the spot.

Yes, buying a second hand car requires effort, but think of the money you will save.

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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