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IT’S A LOT
WITH ABBIE CHATFIELD She is known for her appearances on The Bachelor Australia and I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!, but now Abbie Chatfi eld has ditched realityTV screens to fi nd her voice as host of conversational podcast It’s A Lot. Launched last year, Amy engages with loyal followers and new listeners alike, sharing her advice on dating, friendships, sex and all of life’s big questions in addition to deep dives with guests. STUFF THE BRITISH STOLE
WITH MARC FENNELL Award-winning journalist and author Marc Fennell doesn’t shy away from the sordid history of the British Empire and its tendency to steal treasured artefacts. In each episode, Marc delves into historical objects and shares the often complicated journey of how it landed in British hands. Prepare to learn something new about the past and its place in the future in this not-so-polite look at history. THE 5 OF MY LIFE
WITH NIGEL MARSH As far as conversation starters go, asking people about their favourite fi lm, book, song, place or possession is a surefi re winner. Acclaimed author and Earth Day co-founder Nigel Marsh asks his guests all fi ve, and the reasons for their choices, in interviews that are as enlightening as they are entertaining. The chats off er a glimpse into the lives of guests including former PM Julia Gillard and The House of Wellness TV co-host Jo Stanley.
QUIZ TIME
1How many arms do most species of starfish have?
2Who preceded, and also succeeded, Julia Gillard as Australian prime minister?
3What is the name given to the small superscript dot above a lowercase “i” and “j”?
4Pogonophobia is the fear, or extreme dislike, of what?
5Which Australian state has the longest mainland coastline — New South Wales, Victoria or Tasmania?
6What is the medical speciality that determines the cause and nature of disease by examining and testing body tissues and fluids?
7Which singer and entertainer won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role starring in the 1987 film Moonstruck?
DAVID BOWIE
8Where does the little boy live in the nursery rhyme Baa Baa Black Sheep?
9What flavour is the Italian dessert tiramisu? 10After 85 years of the same name, what is the updated brand name for Coon Cheese following concerns the name had racist connotations? 11How many sides/points does a snowflake have? 12What is the family name of Monaco’s ruling dynasty? 13In what country was the music video for David Bowie’s 1980s hit song Let’s Dance filmed? 14Which living bird has the largest wingspan? 15What is the name of the brightest star in Earth’s night sky? 16What are the names of the seven dwarfs in the 1937 Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? 17 Which suit has the highest point value in the card game “500” — spades, clubs, diamonds or hearts? 18The 1993 film, Cool Runnings, is based on a team from which country making its debut in the bobsleigh competition at the Winter Olympics?
16. Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey; 17. Hearts; 18. Jamaica. — Compiled by WORDEDIT 10. Cheer Cheese; 11. Six; 12. Grimaldi; 13. Australia; 14. Wandering Albatross; 15. Sirius (also known as Sirius A or the Dog Star); ANSWERS: 1. Five; 2. Kevin Rudd; 3. Tittle; 4. Beards; 5. Tasmania; 6. Pathology; 7. Cher; 8. Down the lane; 9. Coff ee fl avoured;
What’s on
JULY
Never has there been a better time for the world to feel united. Tell your friends you appreciate them and celebrate the International Day of Friendship on July 30, held to inspire friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals.
un.org/en/observances/ friendship-day
AUGUST
Tradies put a lot of stress on their bodies, but tend to hide concerns for their health. Tradies National Health Month aims to educate about full body health and safety, off ering handy tips tailored to their needs.
tradieshealth.com.au
What’s better in winter than a cosy night in enjoying a good read? The MS Readathon might induce childhood nostalgia, but the fundraising month actually encourages all ages to read while raising funds and awareness for people living with multiple sclerosis.
ms.org.au
SEPTEMBER
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month aims to highlight the importance of men’s health, and regular prostate checks. In Australia, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85.
prostate.org.au
Gain a better understanding of the dementia-friendly communities program during Dementia Awareness Month. There are 472,000 Aussies living with the condition that aff ects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks.
