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s I may have mentioned about this time last year, I’m not much of a one for New Year resolutions. I have enough to worry about without setting myself up for failure with unrealistic expectations, which new year resolutions inevitably become. That’s pragmatic rather than glass half-empty. That said, there’s no harm in aspiring to do better and I hope that this might be the year I really do manage to shed a few pounds, walk more often, get up earlier and all those other things that have never come naturally to me. I might also carry out my threat to downsize to a van and head off on a year-long trip around Australia. And pigs might fly. Enough! That’s ambitious enough for now. However, there are many among us who do actually manage to pull off
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Contents long-held ambitions and as Julie Lake writes in this month’s cover story, retirement presents an excellent opportunity to pursue the dreams. Write that book, learn to play the piano, build the garden, put the photos in albums, research the family history ... it’s all possible. Little wonder it’s a recurring theme among retirees that they don’t know how they ever managed to fit in time for fulltime employment. I can’t help but admire those who have the self-discipline to make their resolutions a reality. As the German poet Johann Goethe wrote, “thinking is easy, acting is difficult and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world”. I currently have some friends visiting from the UK and while here, they are celebrating their 78th and 83rd birthdays respectively. When they said a couple of years back they were planning a trip Down Under, I secretly scoffed. I mean, who plans a 15,000km journey years in advance when you’re 80? Well, they did it and this just might be the year I finally get my act together too. Good luck for a satisfying and rewarding 2017.
Dorothy Whittington, Editor
6 CONSUMER WATCH 7 LETTERS 8 WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE 8 GOOD ONE, GRANDPA 10 HISTORY 12 READER’S STORY 14 WELLBEING 16 MOTORING 21 HEALTH 22 GARDENING 22 TECHNOLOGY 23 YOUR WILL 24 RETIREMENT LIVING 25 SOCIALS 30 HEALTH 26 WHAT’S ON 27 TRAVEL 36 BOOK REVIEW 37 TRIVIA QUIZ 38 PUZZLES
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COVER STORY
Repurposing not retirement - this is your time It’s not so many years since stopping work meant a gold watch and post-employment years spent playing bowls, pottering in the garden or watching daytime television. But now, writes JULIE LAKE, it’s the opportunity to pursue all those things you have always wanted to do.
Journalist Glenis Green, now in her 60s, has switched computer screen for easel and is loving having the time to indulge a long-held passion for painting.
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any of today’s retirees have much higher expectations than living the quiet life and regard retirement not as the end of useful life but a chance to reinvent themselves and find new purpose. Take Jill Garnett for example. She left full-time employment at 58 to write
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a book. It sold reasonably well and today she is the author of nine books still in print. When she discovered how little money authors received for their work she began her own online self-publishing business, purchasing a domain and using a webhost company.
Today she uses the Amazon platform, where authors can benefit from that company’s sophisticated selling and marketing programs. Jill also studied palaeontology and spent several years looking for fossils and working on dinosaur digs in western Queensland. The best fossil in her collection is 370 million years old, found in an old gravel quarry. Jill’s other retirement interests include studying – and teaching – Japanese, working on citizen science projects and playing the ukulele. “I turned 70 last year,” Jill says, “And I can honestly say that these have been the best years of my life. It’s wonderful to have the time to finally do all the things I always wanted to do – and a few I never even thought of doing! I want to be a participant in the game of life, not just an onlooker!” Retired nurse Brenda Quaife, too, has been playing the ukulele for a couple of years and belongs to a group that gives occasional public performances in her local community. She has also joined a singing group and plans to learn the dulcimer. Ukuleles, it turns out, are the most popular musical instruments among older people who have never played a musical instrument before, and uke groups can be found all around southeast Queensland. Some retirees (or should that be repurposers?), however, are prepared to tackle tougher challenges and are proving that you can, in fact, teach an old dog new tricks. Heather Nel of The School Locker music studios has been teaching students
to play various instruments for 30 years. Her oldest student is an 81-year-old former trumpeter who recently decided to take up the saxophone. Another of her students started learning the piano at 74 and went on to pass three music exams. Heather says that with older people it’s about learning and sharing knowledge rather than teaching. Exercise techniques can be developed to help overcome any deficiencies of age, such as stiff fingers. “Older people have more intuition (than the young) when it comes to learning music,” Heather says. For many, it has proved life changing, mentally stimulating and physically uplifting. Besides music – and excluding sport – art, craft and writing are the most popular pursuits for retirees. Journalist Glenis Green gave up full-time reporting but still does some casual subediting from her home computer – when she’s not at her easel. “It’s a nice escape from words; something purely visual rather than computer-orientated,” says Glenis who had been interested in painting since winning a school art prize. She took it up again when her adult children bought her paints and an easel two Christmases ago. Another artist, Patricia Stockwell, combines her love of painting with a love of plants to produce botanical art as exquisite as it is accurate in detail. To achieve this level of expertise she has spent the past dozen or so years taking every botanical art course she can find, learning from Australia’s leading
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COVER STORY plant painters. The advent of Amazon’s self-publishing platform six years ago has made it possible for many would-be writers to publish their work in either print-on-demand or ebook format. But Jill Garnett warns it is not a licence to print money. “There is a lot of self-indulgent rubbish out there and you need to invest some money in promotion both on and off-line if you want to actually sell your books. And narrowly-targeted markets are the best,” she says. Birdwatching is another popular interest among retirees and with southeast Queensland’s rich birdlife, there are several local groups as well as state and national organisations with sophisticated communications programs to engage the binocular brigade. Citizen science projects, in which people with sufficient time to spare can engage in bird and other wildlife surveys and monitoring projects, are today attracting participants from all around Australia. Jeff and Marg Eller sold their plumbing supply business about 10 years ago and, having become interested in birdwatching, turned it into an almost full-time interest. They are the mainstay of their local bird group, travel all over Australia looking for unusual birds and are even
A group of happy birdwatchers out on the quest for a rare sighting. Dr Jaap Vogel, 62, has been flat out travelling inland Australia and writing since retiring. involving their grandchildren in their favourite hobby. While Marg does the sound-recording Jeff has become a proficient bird photographer, creating sophisticated video productions with appropriate backing music and special effects. Those who want a little more excitement in their retirement years than improving their golf handicap, throwing in a line or joining a bridge club, take the opportunity to travel. While most are content to visit the places they’ve always wanted to see, others turn it to more significant account. Jaap Vogel trained as a doctor and
became a science writer specialising in medical matters. He is also an artist working in more than one media whose exhibited works range from metal sculpture to photographic art. While in his 50s, he was diagnosed with leukaemia. His response was to buy a large bus which he named The Spirit of Curiosity and do something he’d long wanted to do – travel around inland Australia. During his three-year trip he took an interest in Aboriginal culture and social problems, turning it into a book, Wake Up Time and doing volunteer work in two Northern Territory museums.
Now 62, and settled back in southeast Queensland, he has recently published another book, a natural history photo essay called Green Island in the Sky. This has received some financial support from his local community and also features photos of works by other nature-connected artists. The leukaemia has returned and thanks to his medical knowledge, Jaap realistically faces the fact that his latest, very expensive treatment, suppresses the symptoms rather than offers a cure. “It can’t change the quantity of my life but it can change the quality,” he says, and as long as that quality lasts he will make each day count, especially when it comes to doing his bit for the preservation of southeast Queensland’s natural environment. Brenda Quaife sums it up nicely when she says that during her years of nursing and raising children she never had time for the things she enjoys now, such as yoga, walking and, of course, music. She quotes a poem by her mother, who lived to three months short of 100 and had a happy and active life to the end: “Dream what you want to dream, Go where you want to go Be who you want to be Because you only have one life and one chance to do all the things that you want to do”.
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BEWARE THE DEAL THAT’S TOO GOOD THE Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning investors to be cautious after a fraudulent investment scam, or Ponzi, was found to be targeting Australians. The AFP began investigating an illegal Ponzi scheme after receiving information from the FBI in the US in June last year and identified a company called Options Rider operating in Australia. It promised a large, risk-free return on investment. Returns were paid to initial investors from new money paid to the organisers by new investors, rather than from profit earned. There is no real investment and eventually the new investors dry up, as does the money. Participants risk losing their money and also potentially face legal action. The AFP has identified and restrained more $8 million in 37 different bank accounts around Australia. AFP Criminal
Assets, Fraud and Anti-Corruption manager Peter Crozier said any scheme with a suspiciously high rate of return, or that claims to have software which will do the trading and generate money should be questioned. “Unfortunately people can fall for Ponzi schemes due to the promise of getting rich quickly. It’s best summed up in the old adage that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” he said. Warning signs of a Ponzi scheme: • Suspiciously high rate of return • The person who tries to recruit you is someone you think is trustworthy • The recruiter may have already invested in the scheme and received great dividends • The investment rewards you for referring others.
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CENTRELINK SCAMMERS ON THE PROWL THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning the community to be aware of phone calls from scammers pretending to be from the Department of Human Services or Centrelink. The ACCC’s Scamwatch has received more than 2200 reports of this scam since January, with more than $27,000 reported lost. Four individuals have reported losses of $1000 or more. “If, out of the blue, you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Department of Human Services or Centrelink and claiming that you are eligible for an increase in your pension or benefit, hang up,” the ACCC’s Delia Rickard said. “The scammer will claim that you’ve been sent a letter about an increase in your benefits and not
inserting additional letters into guests’ email addresses provided to TripAdvisor so that the email addresses were ineffective, and not sending other guest email addresses to TripAdvisor. “Consumers rely on independent review platforms like Trip Advisor when making purchasing decisions,” the ACCC said. Consumer group Choice said a one-way tide of positive reviews could be a sign something was amiss.
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I liked the sentence in Watch Your Language in Your Time (Nov) which illustrated the use of four “hads” in succession. Two of my favourites, which I’ve used to show off my knowledge ever since I was a young teacher in the 1950s, were used to keep the good kids quiet while the others finished a task. I’d ask them to punctuate the following: Tom where Jim had had had had had had had had had had had the teacher’s approval. If they got that, I’d add the next punctuation test: That that is is that that is not is not is that it it is. Peter Beard I hope the article about my wonderful experience with karate in Your Time (Dec) dispels some of the misconceptions many people have about it being too physical, perhaps too violent and, at best, a sporting activity for the young only. Nothing could be further from the truth. Violence is the very antithesis of the karate philosophy, and although physically and mentally challenging, it has enormous health benefits both physically and psychologically and I’m a case in point. The current group of “Karate Kids” in the KBI Masters program are truly inspirational and prime examples of how karate can benefit people of all ages. Their progress continues to inspire and amaze the teachers and certainly other younger members in the various age groups, with their motivation, commitment, and overall enthusiasm towards their training. One woman who lives on a property a considerable distance from the school actually hitchhiked to her class recently because her car had broken down and she didn’t want to miss her training. I find their motivation so infectious. A quote of Henry Ford’s continues to inspire me too, in my karate journey and other areas of my life: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young!” “Young” Garry Maher I absolutely love your magazine but I feel compelled to comment on the article by Jay Field (YT, December), about dogs. I was infuriated by the lack of insight into the rescue dog and want to take the writer to task. Write about one issue at a time and you might be able to handle the issue better. Wild dogs? RSPCA? Rescue dogs? Barking dogs? Dogs for Christmas? All Sunshine Coast
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these issues are caused by people, not the dogs. Firstly, I agree that puppies should not be given as Christmas presents. Many of them are being treated like a disposable piece of rubbish. Throw it away as soon as you tire of it. You shouldn’t be talking about the BAD rescue dogs but rather the type of people who go out and adopt the rescue dogs, then expect the poor things to just conform to a way of life. You should not purchase any dog (rescue or not) only to leave it alone all day in the backyard and go off to work, come home, feed the thing, take it for a walk if it’s lucky and then expect it to be happy. I agree that most, if not all (and I am no expert on that subject) of these rescue animals suffer from PTSD. Surely with a lot of love and patience, training and care you can transform the lives of these sweet little things. Would your suggestion be that we euthanase all the animals in shelters everywhere? It would be better to work on getting laws passed to prevent people who continually abuse animals from ever owning an animal again. Not once did you mention the benefits of a dog for the old, lonely and housebound. Again, there are no BAD dogs only BAD owners. I own a rescue dog, beaten to within an inch of her life, starved to less than half her body weight, left to die in a locked house in the middle of summer with no food or water, no hair. She’s a ray of sunshine in a cruel, heartless world. If you are so worried about your neighbour’s barking dog perhaps you could offer to babysit it once in a while. June Young I’d like to congratulate you on another fine year in publishing, a feat that cannot be extended to many of your contemporaries. Too many exhibit laziness in their publications and the malaise extends to the electronic media as well. I feel that there is too much emphasis on social media at the expense of the legitimate one. Too many spelling mistakes which change the whole meaning, eg barrister instead of barista and stationery instead of stationary. As regards the electronic variety, perhaps David Parmiter may like to write an article about the demise of the English language, particularly the elimination of two letters of the alphabet – t and k. You now hear Toyoda, twenny and thirdy as examples and the letter k is pronounced gay. That’s my whinge for 2016 and may 2017 be a good one. Geoff Malcolm
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he University of the Third Age Sunshine Coast will celebrate three anniversaries at its open day on Saturday, January 14, and invites new members to join them this year to “make the third age the best time of your life”. The open day will be held at the University of the Sunshine Coast Innovation Centre, 9am–1pm. Stalls and lecturers will showcase some of the 120 courses on offer during the two semesters of 2017, and volunteers will be on hand to sign up new members and enrol students for new courses or to become a tutor or volunteer. The 50th anniversary of the Sunshine Coast, the 20th anniversary of the founding of the University of the Sunshine Coast and 30 years since U3A was founded on the Sunshine Coast will also be recognised. Freda Cooper organised the first U3A meeting in Caloundra in 1987, the same year it was established in Brisbane. It is now
based on the main campus at the University of the Sunshine Coast at Sippy Downs. It also has a presence in five towns on the Sunshine Coast; a membership of more than 2000 seniors and retirees; and offers more than 120 courses during the year. These range from art and craft and theatre outings to physical and sporting activities, literary and historical talks and philosophical discussion groups. U3A’s motto of “connecting seniors to lifelong learning” reflects the ancient Latin saying of mens sana in corpore sano – a healthy mind in a healthy body. There’s everything from aquarobics to zen; opera to table tennis. Illustrated slide-talks are presented each week in Coolum, Nambour, Maleny and Caloundra, as well as at the university. These are one-off talks on a variety of general interest topics and are a great way to meet people and make new friends. Visit u3asunshine.org.au or email u3ascu@usc.edu.au
WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE WITH THIS SPEAKER MEET Your Time’s pernickety language columnist David Parmiter at one of his U3A talks this year. He will present two-hour interactive audio-visual talks with a 15-minute break for morning tea. Topics include:The Celts: Many people think the Celts were a British tribe who, under Queen Boadicea, gave the Romans much grief. The truth is they were the aboriginal tribes of most of northwestern Europe. The Viking Empire: Likewise, many people have the wrong idea about the Norsemen. They
ruled the greatest Empire in the northern hemisphere between AD800–1100. Find out why and how. The Story of the Port of London: From Roman times to the 1970s the Port of London was the world’s centre of commerce. Find out about the rise, growth and fall of the PLA Winston Churchill – the Man (Just don’t mention the War!): This talk is about the life, times and demons of Churchill’s life from his birth at Blenheim Palace to his burial there 90 years later. The Six Houses of Shakespeare:
Did Shakespeare really own six houses? Wasn’t he an uneducated peasant from the west of England? And didn’t the Earl of Essex write the plays ascribed to Shakespeare? Come along and find out the truth. The Tale of Beatrix Potter: Whether or not you were brought up on Peter Rabbit, come and learn about the life of this extraordinary lady. Part J.K. Rowling, part Germaine Greer, she put the cat among the pigeons in more ways than one. Learn more at the U3A open day on January 14.
LESSONS TO TRY YOUR HAND AT BRIDGE BUDERIM Contract Bridge Club is offering bridge lessons over 10 weeks at the Education Centre at the Hibiscus Retirement Resort at Chancellor Park. Classes will be about 2½ hours including a break for morning tea provided by the club, and commence on Wednesday, February 1, at 9am. They will then be held every Wednesday until April 5. Text books, lesson sheets and
homework will be provided each week and all queries answered promptly. Cost is $30 a person all inclusive. Following the lessons, supervised bridge with planned hands is held for the following six Wednesdays, April 12 to May 17. There are Three Restricted Pairs events, for players with under a 50 per cent handicap, each year.
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HISTORY
A grand new year’s adventure for the dawn of 1904 New Year’s Eve, 1904, started with the Moreton Central Sugar Mill blowing its whistle for fully 10 minutes from just before midnight, writes AUDENNE BLYTH.
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he Chronicle & North Coast Advertiser reported there were crackers, dinner bells and cow bells and the beating of kerosene tins heard in the town. Groups of people gathered and did some cheering. The Methodist Church held a midnight service and rang their bell. But by 1am “quietness reigned supreme”. Buderim was deserted because everyone was camping at the beach. Over Christmas and New Year, the Salvation Army rented out tents at Cotton Tree and this was very popular. Visitors camped along the beach from Maroochy Heads to Mooloolah Heads, names commonly used referencing the river mouth, rather than Maroochydore and Mooloolaba. On New Year’s Eve campers had a bonfire on the beach, with fireworks and beach games and on New Year’s Day, Mooloolaba campers set out for a picnic at Caloundra. The journey was deemed too rugged for the ladies but a group of eight men crossed the Mooloolah River by boat from present-day Charles Clark Park
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The old Caloundra lighthouse, timber framed and metal clad, was established in 1896 and guided Moreton Bay shipping until 1968. with their horses swimming the distance. There was no Minyama Island and no canal development, all formed by dredging decades later. The 10 miles of empty ocean beach from Mooloolah Heads to Caloundra Heads were described as one of nature’s greatest beauty scenes with the great Pacific Ocean to the east and the wildflower plains to the west. Christmas Bells were in abundance. Modern subdivisions rule out the same displays today. Minyama, Buddina,
Warana, Bokarina and Wurtulla are now home to thousands of people. No one then could have imagined the busy roads that would be running through the fields of Christmas Bells. The riders passed the wreck of the SS Dicky, beached in 1893, which was still largely intact in 1904. At Caloundra Heads they went to Robert Bulcock’s home to join with local residents and also residents of Meridan Plains, inland from Caloundra, who arrived in sulkies and on horseback.
Everyone enjoyed an afternoon of resting, swimming, eating and talking to friends. In 1882, Robert Bulcock, a well-known politician and landowner, had built an observation tower on the highest point of his land in Caloundra in support of National Security during the Russian Scare. Fort Lytton at the mouth of the Brisbane River had also been built as a defence against the Russians. People feared they would invade at that time. Fort Lytton was re-used during World War II. Another landmark was the Caloundra Lighthouse, wooden framed, clad in galvanised iron and constructed in 1896. The wick burner had to be constantly tended by a lighthouse keeper. Here the men signed the visitor’s book before returning on their horses to Mooloolaba the same way they had come, along the beach, among the wildflowers, swimming the horses across the river. Sights such as the wreck of the SS Dicky, the observation tower and the lighthouse gave them much to talk about when they returned to Mooloolaba. Source: The Chronicle & North Coast Advertiser, 8.1.1904
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WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE
Vow to keep speakers and writers on their toes
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Time for New Year’s resolutions and DAVID PARMITER writes that he has made one that he intends to keep.
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resolve this year to watch my language. Fat chance, given that almost nobody these days takes much care or pride in what they say or how they say it. But I’m from the old school, so here goes. These days, unwillingly “retired” and apparently past my use-by date, I am writing for you. And I am still passionate about our language; about the correct use of words, correct grammar and proper pronunciation and enunciation by our broadcasters. So let’s watch their language and make their New Year’s resolutions for them. May they also become ours. We resolve to stop saying “There’s lots of ways ...”, “today there’s less people ...”, “there’s many things you can do ...”. Whatever happened to correct subject-verb agreement that Mrs Teacher drummed into you in Year 4? The TV ads may be written by the illiterati but you do not have to copy them. “Now, there’s lots more reasons than ever” to get your grammar correct (sorry!). Plurals demand “there are ...”, not “there is” and the word “lots” is redundant when you have more reasons already.
We resolve to pronounce the letter “t”. “The Beadles” were Mr and Mrs Bumble in Oliver Twist so why don’t you call the pop group the BeaTles? Why do we turn a central consonant “t” into a “d”? Why can’t we pronounce “matter”, “butter” and “little” with the double-t that is there, instead of lazily using the double-d? And “wanna” is just the sloppy, lazy way of saying “want to”. “It’s getting so much beTTer all the time”, as Paul McCartney correcTly sang it. So watch your Ts. We resolve to engage brain before mouth. We resolve never again to use “umm”, “yeah”, “like” in any sentence or use phrases such as “she goes”, “she’s like” or “yeah, like, I’m like” four times in every utterance. We also resolve not to say “amazing”, “no way or “whadever”! We will show that we think before we garble, and that our vocabulary is more than just grunts and monosyllables. In shops, cafes and pubs we resolve not to say “er, I’ll grab a pie, I jus’ wanna beer, gimme a pot.” We will remember “please may I have
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“Watch morning television with a notepad on your lap” They show complete disregard for their audience (you!) by their ignorance, incompetence and lack of respect for the English language. They are a turn-off, so resolve just to turn them off! (Note: no split infinitive, “to just turn off”!) So I want us to start 2017 by making this our group New Year resolution: “we resolve to annoy and nag the journalists, media presenters and the general public to bloodywell speak and write properly, and to Watch Your Language.”
By PETER RICHARDSON emember Digit Dick? Many years ago he was seen as a new super hero – so much more fun than learning by rote. Now we’re told Australian school students are falling behind in maths and science so maybe we need a successor to Digit Dick. Why not Digit Al? But back to learning by rote. Was it all that bad? Yes, you’d have to be well through your three score years and ten to recall those dreary hours of sing-song repetition of the times table. And yes, I hated that daily routine, especially when the teacher interrupted my day-dreaming, pointed at me and barked, “Richardson, six sevens are… ”. Eventually though, the relentless repetition filed this and all the other times tables so permanently that even now, some 80 years later, I don’t need a calculator, smart phone, or the latest gizmo to calculate my grocery bill. Just about every form of communication technology is being rapidly superseded as Silicon Valley comes up with the latest digital breakthrough and, as we all grow older and less able to keep up with change, surely there is opportunity for another super hero. Digit Al could well be the next to come to our aid.
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Dancing around but with scant support Members of the Society of Women Writers Queensland have plenty of tales to tell. This month, it’s a short story by 80-year-old BARBARA BUFI.
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o you have to make such a racket this early?” Kath’s face was grumpy. She pulled out a chair and flopped at the kitchen table. “Hello to you too,” Mark laughed, and resumed his story about the dance, not bothered by his sister’s bad mood. “You should have seen it, Mum. At first nobody knew what was up until their feet started getting tangled up as they danced. In minutes they had circulated around the dance floor. Everybody just broke up as they realised what had happened. You must’ve seen them too, Kath.” “Of course I saw them,” snapped his sister. “Everyone saw them! How you can think it’s funny I don’t know. Laughing at somebody else’s misfortune – you’re really gross, Mark.” Mary passed a mug of tea across the table to her daughter. “Here love. I know we shouldn’t laugh, but you have to admit, all those dancers getting tangled up in a pair of abandoned undies is funny.” “We all thought so,” Mark choked out. “This reminds me of Aunty Lola,” Mary said. “I’m sure I’ve told you this story before, Kath. I was about your age
then, and Aunt Lola was getting on a bit. “She had to go down to Brisbane on the train and Mum and Dad asked me to go with her. It ended up being a nice trip, she was good company; liked a joke and didn’t mind a little drink, so we had a ball. “When we got into Roma Street station I helped her off and collected our luggage. I steered the trolley around the heaps of sheets and towels the cleaners were throwing out of the sleepers on to the platform. Suddenly Aunty Lola stumbled and grabbed my arm. “I looked around just in time to see her step out of a pair of pink scanties and kick them onto the nearest pile of bedding.” “Scanties? What the hell are scanties?” Mark interrupted. “They’re ladies’ old-fashioned undies with sort of floaty flared legs, Mark. They were all the go then, long before today’s bikinis and thongs! “Anyway, Lola hissed at me ‘Just keep walking Mary, don’t look back!’ and that’s what we did. We walked away up the platform as if that embarrassing garment had nothing to do with us. “She was a quick thinker, old Lola. Not many people would have had the presence of mind to react that fast when
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their elastic failed.” “You’d think elastic would have improved since those days,” Mark snorted. His cackling was contagious, and Mary was soon giggling helplessly too. Kath looked disgusted. She pushed her chair back and marched out of the kitchen. They heard her bedroom door slam, which sent Mark into gales of laughter again. “Stop it Mark! You can see Kath’s really upset. Here, you stack the dishes, I’d better go and see if she’s OK.” Mary could hear muffled noises through the door. “Can I come in love?” Kath was face down on the bed, shoulders heaving. “What on earth’s the matter, Kath? What’s upset you so much?” Kath sat up, eyes streaming. “Shut the door, Mum,” she hiccuped. “I don’t want Mark to hear. I’ll die if he finds out!” Mary suddenly realised. “Kathleen Mary! You’re laughing! What’s going on?” “Oh Mum, can’t you guess? Those were my knickers last night at the dance!” She dissolved again, squeezing the words out around giggles. “When I felt them sliding down,
Aunty Lola flashed into my mind. Keep your cool, I thought, so I just kept on dancing…” “But your partner must’ve noticed…” “He didn’t see a thing. I didn’t miss a beat, just kicked the knickers sideways and they were shuffled along the floor in a flash. I kept right on talking, gazed up into Frank’s eyes, and sort of steered us gently in the other direction.” “You mean nobody saw them drop?” “Not a soul, Mum. Who looks down when they’re dancing? By the time people were looking to see what was getting tangled in their feet I was safely on the other side of the floor, looking suitably innocent, wondering what was going on, just like everybody else. Nobody suspected a thing.” “Great presence of mind, love, it must run in the family. Aunty Lola would’ve been proud. It’s a pity we can’t tell your brother how quick witted you were, but your secret’s safe with me.” Mary started to laugh again and hugged Kath tightly. “Listen, you’d better sneak out and get the sewing basket. I’ll help you check the elastic in the rest of your knickers. You mightn’t be so lucky next time.”
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more opportunities in the future.” 2. Put things in perspective. When you find yourself in a negative headspace, it can be helpful to put the shoe on the other foot, or think about others who might be in a worse situation. 3. Consider your own health. Research suggests that optimists live longer and have better physical and mental health. So looking on the bright side of a situation will not only help others, it will positively impact your own health. 4. Talk it through. Communication is a large part of positive thinking. Whether it is with a friend or a professional, talking about your situation can help you become more positive and put things in perspective. 5. Be kind to others. There is nothing more fulfilling than doing something to make another person happy. Whether it’s a random act of kindness, volunteer work or being compassionate to a colleague in distress, being kind is emotionally satisfying and helps nurture your inner optimist. Visit psychologyconsultants.com.au and thepursuitofhappiness.org
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Farewell to a faithful old Aussie friend It’s farewell to the old faithful Australian ute, the tilly, as it is known in some parts, writes BRUCE McMAHON.
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ith Holden and Ford shutting down local production lines, both Commodore and Falcon utes are headed for the back paddock; invented in Australia and interred in Australia. Sad, but the humble local ute that once worked from farm to factory became less versatile in the past couple of decades. Both Fords and Holdens became low-slung, two-seater sports machines – handsome, comfortable and fast but not great load carriers. And folk from Brisbane to Birdsville moved toward the more commercial one-tonners, Japanese-designed utes in the main. Among offerings from the likes of Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi were a range of single-cab utes, dual-cab utes, two-wheel drive utes and four-wheel drive utes for a wide variety of tasks. These utes could carry more people and more stuff and, in the case of four-wheel drive
variants, go that much more further when roads turned ragged. As these machines became better engineered, with better road manners and comforts, and as people realised their versatility for work or play, the market bloomed. The Japanese were followed by the Koreans, the Chinese and now the Germans with Volkswagen already here and Mercedes-Benz to introduce the X-Class ute in 2018.
To keep up with the evercompetitive field, Holden’s Colorado ute has had a decent makeover across the fleet, engineering changes in the main to better compete with rivals in 2017. Unlike the Commodore ute range there’s a welter of choice among these Colorados, from a two-wheel drive, single cab LS at $29,490 through to a fullykitted, four-wheel drive dual cab at $54,990.
While single cab, two-wheel drive utes have gained fresh comforts and safety in recent years, these remain more the workhorse. The four-wheel drive, dual cab utes are the heroes, vehicles which attract attention as a substitute for the family car or SUV. Now Holden’s dual cab Colorado ute for 2017 is a more positive machine on the road than before. Reworked suspension is more subtle and better suited to handle day-today drives. The Holden’s electric power steering has been revised, also helping make the ute easier to place on the road; the leaf-sprung rear end settles more quickly over rough stuff so it’s a more comfortable machine all-round. The 2.8 litre diesel engine produces decent power and torque – 147kW and 500Nm respectively – and a six-speed auto mates well with this powerplant, if sometimes a bit reluctant to shift down a ratio.
But this Colorado’s engine, driveline and chassis are good enough to tow up to 3500kg and carry a full tonne, so nothing wrong with the Holden’s work credentials. The four-wheel drive is a decent off-roader with grunt, clearance and traction controls although it would be nice to have a little extra low gearing in low range first, the auto’s a bit quicker than some; yet Holden’s hill descent control is one of the more reassuring systems for creeping down slopes. The cabin is quieter than before but no bigger and, while comfort levels and ergonomics are fine, it feels a tad cosier and perhaps a little old-fashioned compared with some rivals. This is a good machine all-round and while the Holden Commodore ute may disappear, the Colorado carries the badge with some distinction, whether to tow caravans, cart rubbish to the dump, get out birdwatching or run grandkids to the shops.
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From the Mayor What a momentous year! There really is no better place to be at this time than on the Sunshine Coast. As I talk to people right across our region, I detect that sense of excitement and optimism as our efforts over the last four years are delivering positive results. This has been a year of substantial progress on the Sunshine Coast. Thanks to our balanced and unwavering focus on protecting our environment, supporting our community, maintaining a lifestyle which is the envy of others and strengthening our economy, the Sunshine Coast Council is continuing to shape a prosperous future for our residents.
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I know that in years to come, we will look back on 2016 as an historic marker in time. This year we have seen a number of our region’s game-changer projects move from the drawing board to reality – projects like the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion, the State Government’s new $1.8 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital, the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm and the Maroochydore City Centre – ZKLFK LV $XVWUDOLD¶V RQO\ JUHHQ¿HOG &%' LQ DQ H[LVWLQJ urban area at this time. Our council has been entrusted by Sunshine Coast residents to continue to shape a prosperous future – one which offers enduring employment opportunities, better access to facilities and services, greater connectivity between communities and an outstanding natural environment. This is not a responsibility we take lightly – and it drives our approach in everything that we do. When you are shaping a prosperous future for a region of more than 290,000 people, it is important to UHÀHFW RQ ± DQG FHOHEUDWH ± WKH PLOHVWRQHV DORQJ WKH way. I am pleased to present this snapshot of the State of our Region which highlights just some of our achievements over the past year. Our vision for the Sunshine Coast is based on the premise we are healthy, smart and creative – and the future is here, on the Sunshine Coast. :H DUH ORRNLQJ IRUZDUG WR ZLWK JUHDW FRQ¿GHQFH I wish you and your loved ones my very best wishes for the festive season. MAYOR MARK JAMIESON
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When the 15 megawatt solar farm at Valdora is complete by mid next year, y Sunshine Coast Council ou c will become beco e Australia’s us a a s first s local oca government to offset 100% of its electricit electricity y consumption with energyy from a renewable source. The solar farm will be the largest in Queensland and will deliver $22 $ million in savings, after costs, for our ratepayers y over the next ext 30 years. years
Our new city centre emerges Gett ready as our new Maroochydore y City ityy Centre Centr Cent – Australia’s only greenfield g CBD within an existin existing g urban area – takes shape. Construction will start on great new city y streets, parks and a stunning g new central waterway in 2017. The project j will deliver more than 30,000 jobs byy 2040, contribute $4.4 billion to the Sunshine ine Coast economy and is attracting g world worldwide e interest. e es
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Great Great eat news for everyone who loves to ge g get outdoors and an enjoyy our beautiful environment. The second stage g of the Mt Ninderry trail upgrade g will open in 2017 with three viewing areas set to provide views out to the Blackall B lackall Range, north to Lake Weyba y and across Mt Coolum to Mooloolaba. New directional signage g will also lso be installed to help walkers enjoyy the area area.
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HEALTH
Herbs superb for beating the blues Retirees can worry and suffer anxiety for a multitude of reasons, but it’s something that can be treated with non-addictive herbal remedies, writes TRUDY KITHER.
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nxiety is not only a silent epidemic in today’s society but it’s also an insidious and debilitating one. It removes the pleasure and joy from one’s life so that the day-to-day endless worrying eventually takes its toll on the nervous system and ultimately mental and physical health. It turns every day into a momentous effort with the only seeming relief being the escape into sleep at night – if you can. Anxiety is not just being stressed or worried about something in particular – although even just one situation or event can cause constant worry, which turns into anxiety. Anxiety can come in a variety of different forms such as generalised anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobic disorders. Use of anti-depressants has doubled over the past decade, leaving Australia second only to Iceland, as the major user of these drugs. Anti-depressants range from Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI), Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI), Monoamine Oxidase
Inhibitors (MAOI), Benzodiazepines and Beta Blockers. However, they all come with severe warnings, side effects and sometimes strict dietary rules – and they can become addictive. Fortunately, herbal remedies can be just as effective, easier on the body and have little to no side effects. They are not addictive. Examples of excellent herbal remedies to treat anxiety are: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) helps to dampen symptoms of anxiety. Its gentle sedative properties produce a soothing and relaxing effect, reducing symptoms of nervous over-activity and panic. It’s a valuable herb for many nervous states and is also used to treat conditions such as asthma, palpitations, high blood pressure and even cramps. In these cases, the antispasmodic and tranquilising properties are the key to its usefulness, reducing the over-activity responsible for these disorders. Withania (Withania somnifera) or Ashwaganda is an excellent herb for reducing over-activity and encouraging rest and relaxation. In Ayurvedic
medicine it is also valued for its tonic and strengthening properties, especially for those suffering from overwork or nervous exhaustion. It is also a restorative tonic for the elderly and chronically ill and counters the debility that comes with long-term stress. The withanolides that this herb contains are similar to the body’s own steroid hormones making it an excellent anti-inflammatory while also containing a high iron content. Valerian (Valerianan officinalis) is well known as a central nervous system depressant and combines well with Skullcap for the relief of tension and hops for insomnia. It is a sedative and also an excellent treatment for anxiety, nervous tension and even headaches. Being an antispasmodic herb it will also help in the relief of cramps and can help where there is pain associated with tension. Skullcap (Sculletaria laterifolia) relaxes states of nervous tension while renewing and reviving the central nervous system. It is good for treating anxiety, depression, insomnia and nervous headaches. It also has a specific use in the treatment of seizures and hysterical states as well as epilepsy.
It is excellent for exhausted or depressed conditions. Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) has been used in Chinese herbal medicine since 100 AD to support and nurture the wellbeing of the body and treat a plethora of ailments. The two active compounds (Honokiol) and (Magnolol) are up to 1000 times more potent than Vitamin E in antioxidant activity. These are also thought to contribute to magnolia’s primary anti-anxiety and cortisol balancing effects. In studies, Honokiol was found to be four to five times stronger than diazepam in reducing anxiety without the side effects. While diazepam reduces anxiety it also increases muscle relaxation, an effect not shared by honokiol. In cases where there are high cortisol effects from the anxiety or disturbed sleep patterns due to the cortisol rising at the wrong time of the night, magnolia is invaluable. It also has several powerful effects on acetylcholine levels in the brain, offering potential benefits for Alzheimer’s patients. Trudy Kither is a naturopath at Nature’s Temple. Call 0408 900 596.
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TECHNOLOGY
Joy of learning never stops Our education continues throughout life and the iPadman COLIN DUNKERLEY feels privileged to see the satisfaction that comes with mastering something new.
Sandy and Graham Eastman discover the joys of the iPad.
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hen I was younger (much younger) I couldn’t wait to finish school so I didn’t have to study anymore. I naively thought that when I had finished school, my learning was done. Boy, was I wrong! No matter what direction our lives have taken there has always been change as products and services evolved. Sometimes we didn’t want the change but life has taught us that nothing stands in the way of progress and whether we like it or not, change is going to happen. And that is how it should be. Ten years ago we carried around small, hard to read mobile phones that could, well, make phone calls.
Now we carry the most advanced computers that masquerade as phones in our pockets or handbags. This change in technology has so many benefits and has made communicating with each other simpler than ever.
“You don’t need to learn how to do everything on these new devices in one day.” However we often sabotage ourselves by trying to learn something new in one or two attempts. If that fails we write off the technology as being beyond us.
As children we made lots of mistakes while learning but still celebrated progress. As adults, many people are quick to make excuses such as “my memory is not what it used to be” but usually it is just the unrealistic expectation of thinking we can learn everything new with one lesson. It’s time to take the pressure of yourself. You don’t need to learn how to do everything on these new devices in one day. In fact, you don’t need to know how to do everything they can do. But this technology is not going away so don’t get left behind. Put the joy back into learning and have fun and celebrate while you make the inevitable mistakes. I have been incredibly fortunate to see, time and time again, that wonderful feeling of satisfaction that someone who did not grow up with technology gets when they master something new. Just this week I was privileged to see a client with a sight impairment make a free audio call through her iPad to her brother overseas. The joy on her face as she accomplished this will stay with me for a long time. When was the last time you had that feeling of accomplishing something new? Why not go and try something new right now. If you’re stuck on what to learn you can get a free iPad/ iPhone course at theipadman. com.au/yourtime.
Good time for housework Are you a digital hoarder? NATHAN WELLINGTON suggests it’s time for a computer spring clean.
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have many clients who just can’t press the delete button, then they call me because their computer is running slow or it’s out of room. I even know someone who would buy a new iPad each time one was filled up with photos! So, new year is a good time to clean out the digital warehouse of unwanted photos, documents and emails that have been gathering valuable space and potentially slowing down your computer. Get Organised: Put your files in the right folders. If you don’t know where they are, open windows explorer or Mac finder and look for folders named Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures and Videos. They are there to make it easier for the computer to find relevant material so start moving them into the right folders. Clean up your Desktop: If you have many documents and files on your desktop, put them
away into the folders. The more files stored on your Desktop, the slower your computer runs. Empty your Rubbish Bin: Right click on your Rubbish Bin and click “Empty”. Delete your old emails: Every new year I delete every email that is more than six months old. Start culling your pictures: Stop putting it off, it’s time to get rid of them! There is no other way around it, so dive in. Start by deleting the duplicates. Disk Cleanup: Windows computers: click on your menu button and type Disk Cleanup on your computer, open it and check the boxes - Downloaded Program Files, Temporary Internet Files, Recycle Bin and Temporary Files and then click “OK”. Enjoy the holidays. Call 1300 682 817 or email Nathan@hometechassist.com.au
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YOUR WILL
Take action now to avoid conflict later An enduring power of attorney is equally important as your will, writes DION McCURDY.
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n Enduring Power of Attorney (EPoA) is a legal agreement giving someone else the power to make financial and/or personal and health decisions on your behalf. “Enduring” simply means that the power continues even if you lose the capacity to make the decisions yourself. If you are unable to make decisions for yourself, for example, due to illness or being overseas, giving someone your enduring power of attorney means that your wishes can still be carried out. While the Supreme Court of Queensland has ultimate oversight of enduring powers of attorney, it is the Queensland Civil and Administrative
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Tribunal (QCAT) that deals with most matters. If you do not make an enduring power of attorney and you lose capacity, then someone may have to make an application to QCAT to either have QCAT make a decision for you; or have themselves appointed as your administrator or guardian, in order that they may make decisions for you. The person making the application can represent themselves at QCAT, but getting legal advice is highly recommended. If there is any chance that someone will contest the application then it may also be necessary to apply to be represented at the QCAT hearing by a lawyer. The process of going to QCAT can give rise to family disharmony; taking of sides and arguments over what decision you would have wanted made, or who is the best person to be appointed to make decisions for
you. This may cause your family great expense, stress, and uncertainty at a difficult time and also delay the decision of QCAT. The best way to avoid QCAT is to get advice from your lawyer when making your enduring power of attorney so that your future needs can be catered for and you have time to consider your wishes and directions. Having only a basic Enduring Power of Attorney in place may not be enough to avoid QCAT. An issue that should be dealt with in all EPoAs is authorisation for your attorney to engage in certain types of conflict transactions. A conflict transaction is one in which there is a conflict between the duty of the attorney and the interests of the attorney, or a relative, business associate, or close friend of the attorney. One of the most common
examples of a potential conflict is in dealing with your accommodation in a retirement village or nursing home. For example, where: • in order to raise sufficient funds, your attorney needs to sell an asset you have specifically gifted under your will to someone else and selling the asset results in the attorney being entitled to the portion of the nursing home bond as part of the residue of your estate; or • you appoint your spouse as your attorney and he or she wants to act in your overall best interests as a couple and mix his or her funds with yours. If you do not authorise conflict transactions to take into account your future needs then it will be necessary for your appointed attorney to apply to QCAT for authorisation. Enduring Powers of Attorney are an important part of your estate planning – as
important as your will – and they require legal advice and careful consideration. Dion McCurdy is a lawyer at de Groots wills and estate lawyers specialising in estate planning. degroots.com.au MYTHS ABOUT WILLS I don’t need a will. When I die everything will automatically go to my partner or spouse. WRONG. If you die without a valid will, you will be found to be intestate. Under Queensland law, a formula applies for how your assets are divided without a will. Your circumstances at the time of your death could see your estate go to your spouse or partner, children grandchildren, parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts or cousins. Only a will can ensure it goes to the family or friends you choose.
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RETIREMENT LIVING
Ron celebrates a lifetime of bliss
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ROM creating educational material for children to drawing, painting, and writing, Ron Manning lives a rich and colourful life. At Hibiscus Noosa Outlook, he continues to do it all, his wife Betty by his side. “When I proposed, I promised to passionately kiss her every day of our marriage and I have upheld that promise,” he says. While Ron says Betty requires a little more care these days, they are able to continue living together and enjoying their life to the fullest at Hibiscus Noosa Outlook. “Betty and I go out for meals maybe three times a week,” Ron says. “It’s just lovely, like going back to the old-fashioned friendliness of knowing your neighbour and feeling comfortable and safe where you live.” The pair have their own home and group of friends in their part of the village, but Ron says he is happy knowing there
is always someone on hand should they need anything. “Every day is happy. I like having a happy place and this is it,” he says. “I fell in love with Noosa many years ago and I love it just as much today.” Ron’s retirement has also given him more time to spend on his creative endeavours. Whether he is writing, drawing, lyricising or singing, this artist has the knack. Ron’s best known work is the Aussie Alphabet, which he recently passed on to be published as an educational set. It started as a funny song he sang for children and expanded to colouring-in drawings and artwork as part of his larger exhibition at Brisbane’s World Expo 88. As he sets about writing the next chapter, Ron is just grateful to have Betty by his side. “She’s a one-of-a-kind sweetheart,” he says. Visit retirementbylendlease. com.au or call 1800 550 550.
RETIREMENT LIVING INNOVATOR SET TO SHINE THE transition to retirement living can be an overwhelming and complex the process with many options. Emma Plasier is a specialist who is being recognised for her innovation in the field, recently winning the Property Council’s Retirement Living Rising Generation Award in Melbourne. Emma was also a finalist in the 2016 Sunshine Coast Business Awards earlier in November. “This is a huge accolade for retirement living on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane as it is such a rapidly growing sector, with an influx of new and young talent who are all providing innovation and successful outcomes for the operators and residents,” Emma says. Last year she realised her
dream to work for herself in a field she is passionate about, by independently establishing Shine Retirement, a free service assisting retirees to find their dream retirement home. “I set up the company to help people search for their retirement home and support them throughout the whole journey by coordinating the sale of their home, removalists, packers, lawyers and financial planners,” Emma says. Shine Retirement was founded on the Sunshine Coast and is quickly growing to be a state-wide operation. Her aim is to eventually take the concept Australia wide. Emma’s experience working in the aged care and retirement living sector coupled with a large network of industry professionals and a passion for helping people gives her a
distinct edge as a retirement village specialist. She has consulted on recommendations to the Retirement Village Act and Manufactured Home Park Acts, been a company director for an housing advocacy body and was previously the business development manager for the Sunshine Coast’s largest aged care and retirement village provider. Through Emma’s hard work and determination this year, Shine Retirement has established itself as a key player in the retirement sector, already assisting many retirees in their transition to retirement living. “Its a very exciting time for me professionally and for the growth of my business,” she says. Call 5474 9572 or email info@shineretirement.com.au
NEW DISPLAY HOMES OPEN AWARD winning over 50s developer Halcyon has opened four new display homes as it releases Stage Three of its lifestyle community, Halcyon Lakeside at Bli Bli. Project director Chris Carley said it was one of several milestone moments for the third Halcyon community to be constructed on the Sunshine Coast and enabled purchasers to experience the quality of homes and designs available in the upcoming Panorama Release. “Our four new display homes showcase the latest in open-plan, low-maintenance living,” he said. “Interest has been so high that the first two stages have sold out in record time in response to Halcyon Lakeside’s lakefront position at the entry to the masterplanned Parklakes II community.”
The Panorama release will feature 20 homes on some of the most elevated locations in the community and are within a saunter from the Lifestyle and Recreational Precinct. The Halcyon Lakeside community is framed by a vista of natural bushland on a 13ha site overlooking two lakes with 450m of lake frontage and access to 6km of walking tracks and local shopping. “Our purchasers are also attracted to our bigger homes with a feeling of space and
and drove up the next day,” Peter says. What do they love most about living at Nature’s Edge? They agree: “We love the fact we are so close to everything that we enjoy – Noosa, Coolum, the botanic gardens, Mooloolaba, Caloundra. “We love the climate, the lifestyle, the location, the people. We came for the location and the lifestyle but now we love the people and the social activities we have
together. The people in Nature’s Edge have become a big part of our life now.” Sharon said she enjoyed theatre and there was much available both on the Coast and in Brisbane. They have become so busy in retirement they can’t imagine how they ever found the time to work. Both volunteer at the Sunshine Coast Visitor Information Centre. Visit naturesedgebuderim. com.au or call 1800 218 898 to organise a tour.
lifestyle facilities that are without peer in this market and of course there are no exit fees with our model,” Chris said. The sell-out of the first two stages has prompted the early release of Stage Three with more than 100 home owners moving into their new architect-designed homes in recent weeks. Construction has also commenced on the multimillion dollar Lifestyle and Recreational Precinct, which has a resort pool, championshipsized bowling green, tennis court, pickleball courts plus a health and wellness centre. Centrepiece is the Recreation Club which houses the cinema, library and substantial lounge areas. To inspect or view plans call 1800 050 555.
LOVING THE SUNSHINE COAST ONE of the youngest couples at Nature’s Edge is Peter and Sharon Downing – who live at No.10. They bought their home at Nature’s Edge for the rainforest but say it is also the people who make it special. Originally from Adelaide, Peter and Sharon said the need to change their stressful lives was the catalyst for deciding it was time to move. When they were looking at Nature’s Edge they met a couple 24 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / January 2017
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of homeowners who showed them through their home. “As soon as we walked in and saw the garden, the rainforest and the lawn, we loved it,” Sharon says. “We didn’t feel confined. It offered a lot of privacy between the houses and we just love the rainforest.” They returned home to Adelaide, put their home on the market and sold within six days. “We had to rent for a while and as soon as we could leave our jobs we did. We had a party
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SOCIAL
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unshine Coast residents and local sponsors farewelled 1500 bales of hay from the Caloundra Power Boat Club, wrapping up a huge five-month fundraising effort. The Spring Hay Run celebrations included a barbecue, farmers’ market, raffles and entertainment provided by country music bands and fireworks on Pumicestone Passage. A large crowd gathered for an early bush poets barbecue breakfast to farewell the trucks which left the
Caloundra Power Boat Club under police escort to take the precious cargo to St George and Cunnamulla. “While we have had some heavy rain in recent times, drought declarations still affect much of the state and some western Queensland areas have received very little rain,” CPBC operations manager Kevin Deguara said. Local sponsors of the fundraising events included ARB 4x4 Accessories Caloundra, KC’s Fireworks and Maleny Dairies.
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THE Sunshine Coast Guitar Festival is coming up on January 7, and promises an evening packed with topline entertainment. Australia’s greatest guitarists will be attending with their bands – Kevin Borich Express, Phil Emmanuel and Band, Tim Gaze and Rough Diamonds and special guest band, Simon Gardner and The Big Sky. The program of almost six hours, starts at 6pm and at 7pm will be a Q&A Up and Personal. Caloundra Power Boat Club, 2 Lamerough Pde, Golden Beach Saturday, January 7, 6pm start Tickets $30. Bookings 5492 1444.
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Lennon: Through a Glass Onion is back after a 16-week season in New York. The internationally acclaimed theatrical production celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon first known as Looking through a Glass Onion, was re-produced and rebranded for its off-Broadway debut at the Union Square Theatre. Created and performed by Australian actor/musician John Waters and esteemed singer/pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, Lennon: Through a Glass Onion,
PANTO ANTICS IN BUDERIM THE hilarious pantomime by John Crocker and Eric Gilder, Red Riding Hood, will be presented by BATS Theatre Company. Directed by Mary Newton, Red Riding Hood has plenty of goodies and baddies for the audience to clap and cheer or boo and hiss. Characters include a fun-loving girl, a shy prince, a forgetful dame, a villainous squire and his two foolish sons and a hungry wolf. It promises great fun for children aged from five to 105. Buderim War Memorial Hall, cnr Main and Church St, Buderim January 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 10am and 4pm. Tickets $15. Bookings 5445 2515 or online at batstheatre.com
is part concert and part biography. It reveals the essence of Lennon’s life and talent with a story and 31 songs including Imagine and Come Together. For the audience, it is either an emotional trip down memory lane or a wonderful introduction to the life and times of one of the most fascinating musical icons of our time. The Events Centre, Caloundra Thursday and Friday, January 12-13, 7.30pm. Tickets $55. Bookings 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au
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The WORLD in Your Hands Travel in Your Time Finding Napoleon - everywhere on Elba Exploring the Mediterranean aboard a SeaDream Yacht Club cruise goes far beyond the normal cruise ship routes, writes MICHAEL OSBORNE.
Portoferraio on Elba island in the Tuscany region of Italy.
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his is one of the great attractions of small luxury cruising – the world is yours to explore at your pace in a totally relaxed and unrushed atmosphere. A case in point was my visit to the island of Elba, famous as the place where Napoleon was exiled two centuries ago. Of course, Napoleon could certainly have done a lot worse than being exiled to the little Mediterranean island in 1814, as punishment for his surprising loss in the war with Russia, which he’d sought to add to his many other conquests across Europe. Not only was Elba a place of exquisite natural beauty in the sunny Tuscan archipelago off Italy, but the allied Sixth Coalition that had forced the Emperor’s banishment allowed him to take a thousand or so faithful troops and other followers with him. Extraordinarily, he was also allowed sovereignty to run the place. But while he stated publicly that Elba was “where he would be happy to rest”
and where he threw himself into building new schools and hospitals, improving road networks and encouraging the arts, Napoleon was also quietly plotting his escape. He was successful just 10 months after setting foot on the island. And he did it remarkably easily. One evening when the British Navy’s “guard ships” based in the island’s Portoferraio Harbour were conveniently away elsewhere, Napoleon – a hero to most of the locals – and his men simply hopped aboard a few vessels put at their disposal and sailed 280km across the Med to land near Cannes in France. Today, just 31,000 permanent residents live a laid-back lifestyle on dreamy little Elba, somehow putting up with four million visitors who annually invade the place between March and October. Tourism is now the most important industry after the open-cut iron ore mines were closed in 1982 because of
their spreading disfigurement of the picturesque landscape. We spent a captivating day on Elba during a Mediterranean cruise, taking a tour with a proverbial “walking encyclopaedia” guide from Italian sightseeing specialist DDP-Incentive. She had a yarn to spin about everything from Napoleon’s time on the island to the wine, the culture and the honey industry. Bees thrive on wild rosemary and lavender and the blossoms of Australian eucalypts that were imported to manufacture medicine. Among places to visit are the historic Tenuta La Chiusa winery that’s both a winery and a collection of holiday cottages right on the beach in Portoferraio, and which dates to the 1700s. Today’s owners proudly say Napoleon chose to stay there on a couple of occasions. A specialty wine is Aleatico, a rich, sweet, dessert red that as well as being heartily tossed down by the glass is also
tossed with gusto into another favourite called Schiaccia Briaca – the locals’ appropriately-named “drunken cake”. And yes, our guide assured us, Aleatico was a favourite of Napoleon, who would drink a glass with breakfast every day. She revealed her grandmother swore by the wine too, quaffing a glass a day for her health – and Grandma lived to 100 years. There’s also the tiny off-shore island of Monte Cristo, the one made famous by Alexandre Dumas in his 19th century tale The Count of Monte Cristo. If you want to visit there, register now as only 1000 visitors are allowed on this national park annually and waiting time is three years. Elba still exports vast amounts of roof and floor tiles made from the local clay, but it is its beaches, restaurants, bars and museums and its connections with Napoleon which makes it famous. Just about every major building seems to have some link with the man. Michael Osborne explored Elba as a part of a SeaDream Yacht Club cruise. See your licensed travel agent or visit seadream.com
The vineyards of Elba. Pic: Michael Osborne
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An escorted small group tour to the USA and Panama is a grand adventure, writes Escape consultant VALERIE CLEMENS.
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e were a very excited group as we set off from Brisbane airport together, anticipating the adventures to come on our Panama Canal and USA trip. Everyone in the group had their own reasons for joining this tour, so it made for great conversation as we all got to know each other. After resting from the flight, we had a couple of days to explore the beautiful city of Miami. We did an extensive city tour, having a Cuban coffee in Little Havana and admiring the graffiti art in the Wynwood area. Our welcome dinner at the Southbeach area was delicious and a fun night. We had three couples celebrating wedding anniversaries on the trip along with a couple of birthdays, so we had plenty to celebrate. The next day was an everglades adventure where we got up close and personal with wild alligators and enjoyed an exhilarating airboat ride. The two-week cruise from Miami to
San Diego had plenty of variety. We cruised the Caribbean past Cuba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas and visited several ports in Central America. The wildlife such as the flamingos, toucans, macaws, and monkeys were a highlight, along with visiting coffee plantations, the fabulous old town in Guatemala and finding out how tequila is made at a family-run factory in Mexico. The bucket list tick though, went to the journey through the Panama Canal. The day prior to the transit we visited one of the locks on land to find out how they operate and watch passing ships. The day of the transit took all day passing through three locks and across the lake with jungles and small villages to admire on the way. This was an incredible experience. We ended with some time in San Diego to explore this lovely city. We were all pleasantly surprised at how it was clean, friendly and easy to explore. There will be another 23-day escorted escape to Panama and the USA leaving April. Other escorted escapes are available to Myanmar, Africa, Vietnam, Japan, South America, Alaska, Niagara to New York, Cuba and Mexico, Iceland, Antarctica, India, Morocco and Spain. Every single part of the holiday has been handpicked to provide a once-in-alifetime adventure. By having all the finer details taken care of, your only choice is to enjoy every moment of the holiday. Escorted Escapes are exclusive to Escape Travel and offer a great opportunity to travel the world, as a couple, with friends or as a solo traveller. Call 1300 212896 or visit escortedescapes.com.au
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The simple grave of FC Selous is still in the reserve. serve.
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he Selous Game Reserve is a massive and yet unknown expanse of Africa, teeming with wildlife, including the famous “Big 5”. The reserve is one of the largest fauna reserves in the world, officially covering more than 50,000sq kms. With adjacent wildlife controlled areas it covers more than 100,000sq kms and was declared a World Heritage Site by the UN in 1982. Famous for its large herds of buffalo and elephants and relatively good sightings of the rare African Wild Dog, among many other species it also has an impressive list of bird species. The reserve is named after the English explorer, author, hunter and conservationist, Frederick Courteney Selous. He was finally allowed to sign up for World War I in 1915 at the age of 64, when it was realised that men with his attributes were needed if the Allies were to enjoy any success in this area. He joined the 25th (Frontiersmen) Battalion Royal Fusiliers, an eclectic group of men including a British millionaire, several American cowboys, a Scottish light-house keeper, a naturalist, a
circus clown, an Arctic explorer, an opera singer, a famous photographer, French foreign legionaries, some Siberian prison escapees and a lion tamer. Their average age was well above that of an average soldier and together with their reputation for daring and endurance, they gained themselves the nickname of “The Old and the Bold”. F.C. Selous was shot and killed instantly in a minor battle with Germans, in the north of what is now the reserve. His simple grave is still there and artefacts of the war can still be found on walking safaris, while keeping an eye out for elephants, buffalo and lion. Several safari camps, catering to all areas of the market, can be found beside the lakes, along the Rufiji river or up in the hills with beautiful views of endless Africa. Call Journeys Worldwide for a personalised itinerary and escorted tours. 1300 734 788 or visit journeysworldwide.com.au
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HADRON COLLIDER COMES TO QUEENSLAND MUSEUM What sits under the border between France and Switzerland, generates temperatures 100,000 times hotter than the sun, and shoots protons at one billion kilometres an hour? Step inside the Hadron Collider, a super experiment operating at the frontiers of energy, temperature and human ingenuity, at Queensland Museum until April 25. The display gives a behind-thescenes look into the particle physics lab at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland, and takes visitors to the heart of a particle collision. CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest machine and known globally for proving the existence of the Higgs boson. Consisting of a 27km ring of superconducting magnets, the LHC is the work of more than 10,000 physicists and engineers from 100 countries. Developed by the Science Museum in London, Hadron Collider: Step inside
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HOLOCAUST EXHIBITION OPENS IN CANBERRA A new permanent display titled The Holocaust: witnesses and survivors has opened at the Australian War Memorial. It tells the story of the Holocaust through the experiences of several survivors who later made lives in post-war Australia. Memorial director Brendan Nelson said the display was a much-needed addition to the Australian War Memorial’s World War II galleries. “This horrific event changed the world forever and we now live in its shadow,” he said. Dr Nelson said the Holocaust and its impact was also an Australian story as between 20,000 and 35,000 survivors of the genocide made new homes in Australia. Some already had family in Australia, and some were attracted by the fact that Australia was as far from Europe as they could possibly go. “They embraced their new lives and made substantial contributions to all
aspects of Australian life and society,” he said. The Australian War Memorial with the support of the Jewish Holocaust Centre has developed the exhibition. It includes more than 85 collection items from both institutions. Many items are original documentation from Jewish men, women and children who survived ghettos, and concentration and extermination camps. The display features the artwork of the official war artist Alan Moore, who accompanied British troops as they liberated Bergen-Belsen. From 1941 to 1945, predominantly Jews, but also Gypsies and political prisoners were systematically murdered in the deadliest genocide in history. It was one of the most defining events of the 20th century. This exhibition at the Australian War Memorial reveals the extremes of humanity’s capacity for evil, as well as its spirit of endurance and survival.
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GOOD NEWS FOR GREY NOMADS A critical section of the national network between the Northern Territory and Western Australia has been floodproofed to a 1-in-50-year standard, with the roadway and two bridges over Saddle Creek on the Victoria Highway raised in time for the wet season. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said raising the roadway to 2m would help keep local communities connected and industries moving during the wet. “This is the only sealed road connecting the Northern Territory with the Kimberley region of Western
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Disconnect from the everyday It doesn’t matter how comfortable our life is — in fact, comfort can make us a bit complacent — it’s always good to try different experiences. And that’s where travel comes in.
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Australian Sea lions at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island. Queensland’; and participate in rehearsals of a community choir at the conservatorium in Orange. MindVenturers see a lot more of Australia and its people in comfort and in the company of a small group of people with enquiring minds. The next visit is Wollongong and the south coast of New South Wales. Call 0412 354 722 or visit mindventures.com.au
MEMORY LANE TRIP RELIVES THE DAYS OF STEAM TAKE a trip down memory lane with a steam train journey from Brisbane to Yandina. The Australian Railway Historical Society will be taking BB18¼, from Brisbane’s Roma St station on Saturday, March 18, departing 8.30am. It will stop to pick up passengers at Northgate, Lawnton and Caboolture Stations. At Yandina, travellers will have the following options which must be pre-booked: • Join a coach which will take you to the seaside town of Noosa for a swim in Laguna Bay or just to have lunch and breathe the sea air. • Travel to Mapleton Falls by coach and enjoy the picturesque views. Stop at Mapleton for lunch. • Stay in Yandina for lunch at one of the local eateries and have a look around the town. • Stay on the steam train for a trip to Cooroy, for an additional cost. Locals will join the train for this shuttle. The steam train will leave Yandina Station at 2pm for the return journey, with stops at Caboolture, Northgate, Lawnton, arriving at Roma Street at about 5.30pm. Early bookings are advisable as the trips are popular. 30 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / January 2017
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The BB steam train arrives at Palmwoods. Watch for coming tours with a trip planned to Toowoomba on April 29, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway. The Australian Railway Historical Society is open Tuesday to Thursday 10am-3pm, call 3252 1759, email arhsqld@bigpond.com or visit arhsqld.org.au/sunshine-express-rail-tours to stay in touch with upcoming tours. Sunshine Coast
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Bare it all for a true Japanese experience Its not for the prudish or faint-hearted but it’s fast becoming one of the top experiences on the “must do” list for Japan. PHILLIPA SMITH explains.
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or hundreds of years the people of Japan have enjoyed the benefits of bathing in an onsen or Japanese hot spring. Traditionally, the geothermally heated natural spring waters which occur almost everywhere across the county, were used for cleansing and purifying the body and for the healthful benefits of the mineral rich water. In more recent years, the act of immersion in the warm, albeit hot, water has drawn more towards being one for social and relaxation purposes with the intent of the quiet soaking and contemplation bringing on a state of zen. If all this sounds just lovely and you are already conjuring the image of yourself settling back and unwinding as the soothing steam rises and swirls around you, then there is one more thing to consider. To take an onsen, it is a requirement that you completely disrobe. Yes, that’s right. You must wear nothing but your birthday suit. It is at this point essential to keep in mind that one of the main reasons we travel is to experience the great difference in customs, cultures and
The township of Hakone southwest of Tokyo has offered the natural hot spring experience to both locals and travellers since 1590, when the Japanese warrior Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered a bath to be built in the natural hot springs waters of this volcanic area for his battle-weary men to relax. Despite the wariness, the traditional experience should not be quickly dismissed, overlooked or sidestepped while on holiday in Japan. You won’t be disappointed. Day 4 of Insider Journeys’ 14-day Japan highlights tour offers the blessing of this miracle of nature. In September this year, I will be accompanying this tour and in the spirit of experiencing all things Japanese, will encourage those of you who don’t naturally love to “bare it all” to be brave and partake in the rare experience of this Japanese tradition. The experience of an onsen can be enjoyed on two nights.
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Up, up and away from all the wildlife Caravans have all the comforts of home but, writes grey nomad BEVERLEY EVERSON, occasionally it’s nice to get away for a few days with the basics and leave the caravan behind.
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hen our children were young, our weekend camping trips took huge organisational skills to fit everything in the station wagon – tent, sleeping bags, large esky, surfboards, food and all the paraphernalia that goes with camping. With all that early experience, we are now efficient campers who travel a lot lighter.
Of course we do like our comforts and having a rooftop tent (RTT) certainly allows for easy setup with a comfy mattress. The RTT is quickly and easily assembled and is a great compromise between regular camping and towing a camper trailer. It is a compact package securely attached to the roof rack on the vehicle
Friendly kooka drops in for a laugh. that can be instantly unpacked into a comfortable bed with a decent mattress. All you have to do is unzip the bag, unfold and drop the ladder that gives access to the ground. It’s a very quick setup. The RTT is easily lifted and fitted to most vehicle roof racks with no need to modify and are small enough for easy storage when you get home.
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We found we could set up camp in about 10 minutes. The bedding, annex, walls, pegs and guy ropes are all part of the package on the roof, which leaves plenty of room for the esky and the rest of the gear in the back of the car. Tents can fold out to the rear or the side of the vehicle. Climbing the ladder to a rooftop tent is easy although I would not recommend this mode of camping to anyone with bad knees or hip problems. Once perched on top of the car you are welcomed by 360-degree views and safe from all the creepy crawlies on the ground – crocodiles, snakes, ants etc. Recently while staying in Mackay, we set off with the RTT for a few days at Smalleys Beach in Cape Hillsborough National Park, and left the van behind. The Cape got its name in 1770 when Captain Cook named it after the Earl of Hillsborough. Smalleys Beach is about 50km north of Mackay on the Hibiscus Coast. This tropical palm-lined beach nestled beside a rocky headland has 11 secluded shady camp sites (some large enough for a group camp).
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TRAVEL Generators are not permitted but fires are allowed in off-ground fire containers. Only gas/fuel stoves are allowed, and bring your own wood. Once you are set up, all that is required is to make a cuppa, sit back and look out to the beautiful blue ocean and watch life go by. The campsites have walking tracks to access the beach and most have ocean views. You are also likely to see a wallaby jumping along the beach and dolphins
“Climbing the ladder is easy but not recommended to anyone with bad knees or hip problems”
The beach is quiet, except for passing wildlife. The camp sites are popular with travellers and locals so you will need to book online prior to arrival to ensure you have a spot. The usual Queensland National Park fees apply. The only facilities are toilets with picnic tables on most sites. You need to take everything including plenty of water for drinking, cooking and showers.
The rooftop tent goes up quickly and easily and has a comfortable mattress.
swimming by or hear the laugh of kookaburras in a nearby tree. Obviously, because this is the tropics, the best time to camp is autumn to spring as the summer months are extremely hot and humid. Access to the campground is via 6km of good gravel road and breathtaking
views of the ocean and Cape await. There is also a parking area for day trippers. A short walk up the beach leads to an estuary which looked very enticing for the keen angler. It is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park but fishing is permitted. Remember though, that this is crocodile country and box jellyfish and marine stingers are common.
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Top travel destinations for 2017 As the new year dawns, we start making plans, promises and resolutions about what we hope to achieve and where we want to go. KATE DEVER has the tips to help decide what destinations should be ticked off the bucket list in 2017.
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ith so many exciting destinations to choose from and great travel deals on offer, deciding on a destination has become one of the hardest jobs when you start planning your next trip. To help with decision-making, here’s a list of the top five holiday destinations for 2017 and why it’s worth adding them to your travel wish list.
1. CANADA If you’re looking for a destination that embraces its incredible natural landscapes, offers an amazing array of cultural experiences and trendy cities, you can’t go past Canada. Named the No.1 place to visit in 2017 by Lonely Planet, Canada boasts some of the best skiing, breath-taking national parks – and the most donut shops per capita in the world.
San Francisco, to sensational beaches in California, the must-visit buzz of New York City, the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon and the earthy, urban feel of Chicago, there’s no end to the hidden gems scattered across all 50 states. 3. NEW ZEALAND If you crave the sense of excitement and freedom of an overseas holiday and want to discover new places, enjoy amazing food and world-class wine without sitting for hours on a long-haul flight, then this is the way to go. Whether you want to push yourself to extremes or simply
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TRAVEL you will discover an astonishing tapestry of culture, ancient tradition, unique natural landscapes and warm, friendly inspiring people. There’s much more to Africa than lions and zebras. Uncovering these hidden gems and visiting these sacred sites is one of the most amazing travel experiences. Now we’ve got your travel bug itching to plan your next adventure, the only thing left to do is work out when to go, where to stay and for how long. If planning to book a trip to these exciting, exotic locations, it pays to get
Queenstown with Lake Wakatipu on New Zealand’s South Island. switch off, relax and connect with nature, New Zealand has it all not even four hours away. With skiing and hiking to rival the world’s best, gorgeous islands and inlets with vibrant communities to explore, and some of the best food and wine around, you’ll find plenty of reasons to explore New Zealand. 4. SOUTH AMERICA While European hotspots such as Croatia and the Greek Islands may have been the place to be in recent years, travellers are increasingly forging a renewed love affair with the incredible food, vibrant culture and history of South America. From the Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru to
soaking up in the nightlife in Brazil, a trip through the Amazon rainforest or the sights, sounds and flavours of Argentina, you’ll be hooked from the moment you arrive and be planning your next trip before you leave. 5. AFRICA Rounding out the top five is one of the most exciting and increasingly popular destinations for holidaymakers. Best known as the home of some of the world’s most incredible wildlife, Africa’s traditional bucket-list destinations such as the pyramids in Egypt are well documented but if you scratch just below the surface of this incredible continent
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BOOK REVIEW
This month, our reviewers were asked to choose their all-time favourite book. Here’s what they came up with. TONY HARRINGTON
JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT
MR WIGG by Inga Simpson
Any title By Jo Nesbo
I absolutely loved this heartwarming novel by Inga Simpson who has a dual doctorate in creative writing and the history of Australian nature writing. The themes of bereavement, ageing, imperfect relationships with children and grandchildren are realistic and beautifully written. Changing times in rural Australia are well explored. Mr Wigg’s passion for growing and caring for fruit trees, especially peach trees, certainly touched my green heart. Mr Wigg is the first novel for Inga, who now lives on the Sunshine Coast. Do yourself a favour and read this book. You will not be disappointed. 10/10
I do not have a book that I could single out as my favourite, so instead I have chosen a favoured author. Crime fiction is my preferred genre mostly because I read for pleasure, not education or any other altruistic reason. Good crime authors create interesting, clever and crazy characters that allow them to peel back the layers of society and reveal the best and worst of humanity. Norwegian Jo Nesbo wins my favourite author status. Nesbo is the creator of Harry Hole, a damaged but highly effective detective operating in violent settings that provide opportunity for social commentary contrasting with US crime. Give Jo Nesbo a go – but please, read the Harry Hole books in order.
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Earthly Paradise By Colette
White Fang By Jack London
I first encountered Colette’s stories as a girl growing up in a small country town on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range in NSW . The Nadine Chronicles, was my first introduction to the world of Colette whose books gave me great comfort after my mother died when I was only 16. Earthly Paradise is an autobiographical account that taught me many things which have stayed with me. Madame Sidonie Landoy Robineuu-duclos, a Paris-born, 30-year-old widow, married Mules-Joseph Colette, a former captain of the select Zouave infantry, whose leg had been blown off In Italy. It is 1865 and with Sido’s two children, they settle at her manor about 100 miles from Paris. They eventually have two more children, a boy and a girl. The girl goes on to become the honoured French writer, Colette. Colette grew up in a home full of cats, flowers, books, love and children. The garden was her sanctuary. This book is a shimmering magnificent tribute from a much-loved daughter. The love between Colette as a young girl and her marvellous mother makes Earthly Paradise a true treasure.
I channelled White Fang yesterday. A big grasshopper was feasting on my mandarine tree. Well, I’m not good at catching insects so I called on White Fang, the silent hunter. He didn’t growl before he leapt, just straight in for the jugular. I caught the intruder and twisted its head off. I had put my gardening gloves on first. Okay, now for the book. I loved White Fang. It has stood the test of time as a wonderful novel about dogs and wolves, their intelligence and their longstanding links to humanity as working animals and companions. It’s about loyalty, patience and giving life a chance. Jack London spent time in the northern wilds of Canada where he set this book. Plenty of bar stories and beers must have gone into this tale. It’s rich with characters, some rough, some downright mean and evil. London’s admiration and knowledge about wolves and their habits shines through every page. I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this classic.
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The Bridges of Madison County By Robert James Waller Favourite book? Might as well ask, “Who’s your favourite child!” My choice of a romantic story will surprise my friends who know me as a crime/ medical story aficionado but I pick this book up occasionally when I need to switch off. It is like wrapping a warm scarf around me, drinking red wine and allowing myself to enjoy the descriptions of the beautiful bridges in Iowa, along with the precious four days of deep love discovery between Robert and Francesca. It is the sadness of a love story thwarted by the decision of Francesca to stay with her husband and family. Perhaps for me, as my favourite book, it is allowing myself to just occasionally revisit the halcyon days of my marriage, cut short by my husband’s death. To quote the author, “In a universe of ambiguity, this kind of certainty comes only once, and never again, no matter how many lifetimes you live”.
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PERMUTATE GREEN, MERGE, GRUME, RHEUM, THRUM, THUMB There may be other correct answers
SCATTERWORD BRUSHWOOD, woodrush, bushoo, shroud, borsh, brush, shrub, sudor, sword, whoso, bosh, bush, swob, shod, surd, shoo, show, rush, ours, sour.
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PUZZLES
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
ACROSS
DOWN
1
2
7 8 10 11 13 14 16 18 19
There is, oddly enough, no embargo on this national symbol returning as it is does (9) To love is divine but this is what humans do (3) Presented a public declaration but confused the names of it (9) You see it isn’t frozen (6) The issue of gravity in air (4) A well ventilated but vague sort of fairy (4) Servile underling puts a very short dress on (6) Being ironically bitter I cast cars out of clay (9) Undertake a relaxed position to do the exam (3) Cook pickles to accumulate them for later use (9)
No. 2521
Renovates the centre with little life spheres (3) 3 The result of finding the edges of fabric during the fete (6) 4 You can extract ores from aerosols too (4) 5 Get igloos built by one who studies the land (9) 6 Shout “Go back!” Northern ice formations are related to the effects of the cold (9) 8 Only exposure to this metal could disrupt Anne’s game (9) 9 Those who enjoy wearing their birthday suit despite the unsightly rust stain (9) 12 It sounds like an elevated lifting device that seizes control of the transport (6) 15 Consequently the Latin became a party-goer (4) 17 Willing not to fly when out of sorts (3)
CODEWORD
1
2
14
15
3
D
B
16
4
5
17
18
G
No. 712
6
7
8
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26
WORK IT OUT!
SUDOKU WORDFIND
Level: Medium
No. 39
aftershave antiseptic aspirin bandages bath bidet brush bubbles clean clippers cologne comb
No. 768
dry file flush mat rug scissors shaver sink swabs talc tap tub
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PUZZLES
QUICK CROSSWORD
No. 3622
SCATTERWORD
W
O
U
R
Today’s Aim: 11 words Good 16 words Very good 19 words Excellent
SUDOKU Level: Easy
No. 767
H
S D
No. 2958
O
B
Form at least one nine letter word from the given letters and as many other words as possible of four or more letters. Each word must contain the letter in the central circle. Simple plurals, formed by adding “s” are not counted as extra words. No prefixes or suffixes. Reference: The Macquarie Concise Dictionary.
PERMUTATE
ACROSS 3 8 10 11 13 16 17 19 20 22 24 26 28 29 31 33 34 37
Produced (a theatrical event) Power generator Tree Former pupil of a particular school Crustaceans Bulb Salad plant Muslim prince Prison room Smooths Religious cult Touch lightly Revise Perforated Feline sound Ages Hurries Fetter
39 Acquire knowledge 40 Immunising substance 42 Rather than (poet.) 43 Young child who is learning to walk 44 Frozen dessert
25
DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
12 14 15 18 21 23 24
Stretch of land Polite title for a woman Colloidal suspension of a solid in liquid Faithful An organism’s complete set of genetic material Wanted In the presence of Sample
27 30 32 35 36 38 41
Cosmos Cowboy exhibition Germs Former Front part of a skirt More pleasant Removed the shell of (an oyster) Splits with a cutting blow Prickly seed-case Artist who moves to music Held sway Large corridors Sleep loudly Small parasite Logical operator (Computers)
No. 031
WORK IT OUT!
Your aim is to change the top word one letter at a time, each time rearranging the letters to create a new word. Perform one such permutation for each blank line until you arrive at the last word. There may be more than one correct solution.
GREEN
_____ _____ _____ _____ THUMB
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