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Secrets of the world’s

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Are healthy foods making you FAT?

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s a new arrival in Sydney, a friend decided to give me a lesson on essential Australian culture. So we had a movie night where I was introduced to the delights of the The Castle and The Dish, both of which I loved so much I immediately bought them on DVD and sent them back to my folks in the UK. Now, 18 years after The Castle became an instant Aussie classic (can it really be that long?), star Michael Caton is featuring in what’s being touted as “a warm-hearted gem of a film”. In this issue, we talk to Michael and his co-star, the wonderful Jacki Weaver, about their roles and why this latest movie, Last Cab to Darwin, is so dear to their hearts (p8).

I don’t know about you but I love a new beauty product, so I lapped up our guide to the new cult buys (p56). I’m already a big fan of dry shampoo, sea-salt spray and BB cream (all big time savers, funnily enough) and I can’t wait to try some of the rest.

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CONTENTS

This issue in

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Generation wow!

6 All-star appearance Your fave celebs are out doing what they do best 8 Weaving her magic Jacki Weaver relished coming back home for a very special Aussie film 10 National treasure Michael Caton’s new role cements his place in our hearts 12 Me and Mum Tania and Christina always serve up love 14 Star diary Film fan David Stratton on his favourite flicks 16 Following suit Megan Etheridge is giving women a fresh start 22 A laughing matter How heartbreak sent a woman in her seventies to the comedy circuit 24 O, they loved Jackie!

A look at the women who have channelled the glamorous US First Lady 98 Then and wow Minnie Driver’s gone from Brit girl to It girl Good to know 34 Good medicine Finding a great GP is essential for your health 36 Parkinson’s progress Diagnosis and a cure may be elusive but the treatment is advancing 4

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38 Reality bites They have a healthy reputation but these foods may be harmful 40 Danish delight Jump for joy – we share the secrets of the world’s happiest women 42 Digital detox Try the ancient art of finger yoga for a little DIY health boost 44 Deals on wheels Want to get the best price for your car?

Sell it online 46 Who’s the boss?

Form a dream team with your younger manager Lifestyle 60 Craft: Dapper doorstop Open your home in style 62 Gardening: Light show Charlie Albone’s bright lighting ideas and more 64 Gardening: Poppies Colour your world with these poppy varieties

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Like the stars, why not follow Sarah Jessica Parker’s lead and step out in feminine florals?

76 Vive la France

Whip up bistro fare like grilled snapper nicoise!

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74 Food: Take the cake Orange and poppyseed cake? Tangy very much!

In every issue 18 Street style We head to sunny Broadbeach, Qld, to see what you’re wearing 28 Books: Take two Lucy Sykes’ career change led to a bestseller 32 Subscription offer 49 Yours Club We love your letters, photos and feedback 80 Puzzles 84 Privacy notice 85 Stockists 88 Horoscopes 89 The Middletons 90 Fast fiction 91 Kerri-Anne Kennerley No-nonsense advice 92 What’s on Your hot tickets to the best in show, movies, music and theatre 95 Wendy Harmer

58 To a tea High tea’s a terrific excuse to get the fine china out and friends around

You beauty!

Save valuable time in your regimen with these hybrid beauty products

54 Rustic charm

These country classics are the last word in casual comfort

52 Neck of time Find the necklace with the perfect style, shape and length to complement whatever you’re wearing

68 Cheap thrills Holiday for less with our top tips

“If you’ve got it, flaunt it,” the saying goes and mum-of-four Jerry does just that, showing off her bikini body on a recent holiday with friends and family in St Tropez. The former model admits to doing all the wrong things – drinking, tanning, smoking – but it doesn’t seem to make a bit of difference!

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Katherine Kelly Lang, 54

WAVE OF SUCCESS The Bold and the Beautiful star Katherine – aka Brooke – hit Bondi Beach’s sand to mark Soap Extra magazine’s first birthday. The California girl’s been in a couple of Beach Boys videos, too!

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LAUGH LINES Can you believe film funnyman Steve is turning 70? The star of Parenthood, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Planes, Trains and Automobiles still cracks himself up.

“As I get older, I’m not losing the humour,” he says. “So that’s a relief!”

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HALL GOOD

PICTURE PERFECT

SHE’S A FINE FILLY Hay girl! Leggy cabaret star Rhonda’s under starter’s orders as she poses with an equally gorgeous friend during Darwin’s big racing carnival. “I can look in the mirror and know, for my age, I’m in pretty good shape,” she cheerfully admits. “All I want to do is grow old gracefully.”

Martin Clunes, 53

Sigourney Weaver, 65

How lovely to see Sigourney sharing a scene with Martin for UK comedy-drama Doc Martin! In Cornwall for her unlikely cameo as an American tourist, she says, “I could move to England in a second, it’s the most beautiful place.”

Ah yes, but try winter, dear!

Rhonda Burchmore, 55

THINK HE SAW US? Uma goodness! The sexy star made one fierce but rather tiny-handed friend at the launch of an interactive learning game in New York.

“Having three children of my own, literacy is of the utmost importance to me,” she says.

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BRIT SPECIAL

STAR’S ORBIT No wonder Broadway legend Kristin is happily flashing her trademark grin. She was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – on her birthday! “It’s been such a good journey,” Kristin says.

Kristin Chenoweth, 47

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COVER STORY

‘I never expected such success at my age!’

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acki Weaver was 63 when she received her first Oscar nomination for her matriarchal turn in the Australian film Animal Kingdom; her second nod came two years later, for her role as Delores in Silver Linings Playbook.

Now 68, living in West Hollywood with her husband, actor Sean Taylor, and working on a stack of movies and a TV series, the beloved Aussie actress took time out of her busy life to chat to Yours about a film she describes as “very dear to me” – Last Cab to Darwin.

Based on a play by Jeremy Sims, it stars Michael Caton as a taxi driver with terminal cancer who heads to Darwin where euthanasia is legal, with Jacki playing his sassy doctor.

y : What was it like to be back in Australia for the first time since your Oscar nominations?

Jacki: Except for a couple of short films, this was really my first Australian job in 8

Aussie acting royalty JACKI WEAVER reveals her surprise at being “hot property” at 68 to Jenny Cooney Carrillo about 15 films and the crew was teasing me that I had lost my Australian accent, which of course was rubbish! [laughs] But the cinematography is gorgeous and the real star of the film – apart from Michael Caton, who is wonderful – is the Australian outback and Darwin itself. It reminded me what an extraordinary continent we come from. y : Were you familiar with the play?

Jacki: I was in the play! Twelve years ago, I was at the first table read and Jeremy couldn’t get enough women so I played 16 characters! It was a very successful play and we did a few hundred performances at more than 30 venues around Australia, including

Darwin, and in that production I played nine characters. Funnily, now I’m in the film, I play only one character and it wasn’t a character I played on stage – it was the character my husband Sean played, so he’s teasing me that I stole his job! y : Why is Last Cab so dear to your heart? Do the issues strike a chord?

Jacki: Yes, but the film is not just about euthanasia, it’s about love and friendship, and it’s a big, epic road trip.

It’s based on a true story about Max Bell, who was a real cab driver. It really happened to him all those years ago, when he drove all that way to Darwin because he had inoperable cancer and they’d just brought in the law. But when he got there, they repealed the law so he drove all the way back home and died at home in Broken Hill.

It’s a very touching story. y : Do you think it will generate debate about euthanasia again?

Jacki: I think it will always be

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HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Jacki and her husband Sean take in a premiere

Heart to heart

MERCY DASH (L-R) Mark Coles Smith, Emma Hamilton, Jacki and Michael Caton in Last Cab to Darwin

something that people are debating and the film I am making right now, Sister Cities, also touches on euthanasia, so it’s ever-present. People are always going to get terminal illnesses and people will always want to make their own decisions about when they step off the mortal coil. y : How does it feel to be “hot” at this stage of your life and career?

Jacki: I am in incredible demand, which is something that I never expected at this ripe old age, so it’s very nice! But it was never on my agenda because I was happy and content at home. I was never out of work and it’s not as though I was on the shelf, but it’s just that now I’ve been invited to the party in America that a lot of people spend their lives trying to get invited to, so it’s an amazing thing to have slipped into. y : What are the things you miss most about Australia?

Jacki: I miss my family and friends enormously but a lot of my young friends are in America now, because the younger generation comes here much

more readily than we did in my day.

It’s quite funny, I keep wondering if there’s going to be a backlash from Americans, like Donald Trump saying, “Stop letting those Australians in to take our jobs!” [laughs] y : How do you relate to the strong, direct, powerful women you often play?

Jacki: I was told by my mother at the age of five, “Anything a boy can do, you can do, if not as well then even better.” I find that I can’t reach the overhead locker on airplanes and I can’t put out the garbage because I can’t lift the bin, but apart from that I can do most things that men can do. y : You will be seen later this year in the new US TV comedy series Blunt Talk as a news talk show producer opposite Patrick Stewart. What’s your stand on blunt talk and modern etiquette?

Jacki: I believe in good manners.

I don’t think there’s enough good manners today but the show itself is quite raunchy and doesn’t hold back in its honesty about people’s predilections, whether they’re sexual or personality, I will say that. But no, I don’t think we need to get any blunter at all. I think that would be hideous.

‘At age five my mother told me, “Anything a boy can do, you can do, if not as well then even better” ’

ORANGE CRUSH We all loved Jacki as a national treasure, and we couldn’t be prouder now!

Last Cab to Darwin is in cinemas now

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COVER STORY

‘This film is a MICHAEL CATON, 72, is cherished by generations. The legendary actor tells Jackie Brygel about one of his most moving and memorable roles to date

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or decades, on screens both big and small, Michael Caton’s been our quintessential Aussie father figure. We’ve loved his emotive pull, whether as Uncle Harry in The Sullivans, Julie’s dad Ted in Packed to the Rafters and, of course, Darryl “This is going straight to the pool room” Kerrigan in comedy classic The Castle.

But when the 72-year-old actor read the script for his latest role in Last Cab to Darwin, he was the one finding the tears flowing. Instantly, the seasoned star with one of the most distinctive voices in the business knew that the part of terminally ill cabbie Rex was one he simply had to play.

“It just affected me deeply,” Michael says. “There are some very emotional scenes in the movie.”

Then there was the fact that Michael would be acting alongside his long-time pal Jacki Weaver, who returned home from Hollywood to co-star. Suffice to say this was the icing on the cake for a delighted Michael.

“I’ve known Jacki for ages and she’s a great, great woman,” he says.

“She’s such a character and an icon who’s been in the film and entertainment industry for so long.”

It’s clear Michael couldn’t be prouder of Jacki, who took Hollywood by storm in her sixties after a long career here, and simply hasn’t put a foot wrong since.

“She’s going from strength to strength,” a clearly chuffed Michael says. “Every time I see [her in] something, I whiz off an email and say, You nailed it, girl! You nailed it!”

Has Jacki, who’s now worked with the likes of Robert De Niro and Woody Allen, been changed by Hollywood?

“Nah, she’s always very much herself,” Michael replies without hesitation.

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“I don’t think she’s ever had her head turned by fame and success.”

The same is clearly the case for Michael, who relishes the chance to step into the shoes of another memorable character, Rex in Last Cab to Darwin, based on the real-life story of Broken Hill cabbie Max Bell.

In what is certainly a road movie with a difference, Rex drives 3000km from Broken Hill to Darwin after being told he has three months to live. While he’s staring death in the face, Rex unexpectedly finds the true meaning of life.

“Rex is a man with too many secrets,” Michael says. “He’s closed himself off from life a little bit and keeps his cards very close to his chest. But he’s a lovely character to play because he’s so wry.”

For Michael, the eight-week shoot was quite unlike any other in his career.

“We filmed for a couple of weeks in Broken Hill and then we went on the road and filmed as we went, and that was quite gruelling – which really helped the film,” the actor says.

“We were actually on that journey.

We filmed all the way up to Berry Springs, which was a beautiful, beautiful place, and then we hit Darwin. You just couldn’t fake some of those locations –

they’re too individual to try and capture them anywhere else.”

Michael reveals the outback shoot was quite the “labour of love” for the cast and crew of Last Cab to Darwin.

“It was hot and dusty and cold, and there were flies,” he recalls with a laugh.

“A lot of the crew were sleeping in swags under the stars because there wasn’t enough accommodation in some of the little towns.”

With his performance in the film already receiving widespread praise, Michael’s iconic place in Australian screen history appears further cemented.

Yet throughout his career he’s never been one to take anything for granted.

“Over the years, there’s been a lot of what we call ‘between engagements’.

That has necessitated my doing all sorts of things to keep bread on the table.

I could give you a list, but my favourite one was painting houses,” he says.

And through it all, Michael’s wife Helen Esakoff has been a constant bedrock of support.

“Oh God, yes,” he says, beaming.

“We’ve been together about 20 years.

She’s the good ship pointing into the wind, organising things and keeping everything in order.”

Michael Caton on... ● The last great meal he ate: “A steak in Darwin in the most beautiful setting.” ● The last meal he cooked: “My New York-cut steak with red wine sauce.” ● The last film he watched: “Still Alice. It resonated with me as my character Ted in Packed to the Rafters suffered from the same thing [as the

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film’s lead character: Alzheimer’s].” ● The last book he read: “I’m not going to say, because I’m still halfway through it!” ● The last holiday he took: “The last real one was through Italy, France and Ireland in 2009. We’re overdue for another one, but we’re hoping to spend three weeks in New York later in the year.”

labour of love’ LOVABLE LARRIKIN Despite his lifetime in the spotlight, Michael remains down-to-earth

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FAMILY VALUES

Me & Mum The loving relationship between Perth’s Tania, 36, and her mum Christina, 60, became even stronger since teaming up on Channel Nine’s new show The Hotplate

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Christina says: Tania is my only daughter.

Her dad John died when she was 6 years old. It hasn’t been easy for her growing up without a father. I took on the role of both parents, which made things difficult. I think she missed having that father-daughter bond like most girls have.

I see a lot of myself in Tania, which is probably why we clash a little bit, because we are so much alike. Living and working together in the restaurant has had its moments but it’s also been fantastic to have Tania and my grandson Chase, 11, around all the time – it means everything to me.

Tania is very compassionate.

If anyone is sick or suffering she has enormous empathy for them, which is an amazing and rare quality to have.

I tend to get caught up with work, but Tania has taught me to stop and smell the roses on occasion – she calms me down completely!

Being on the show has been a positive experience for both of us. We’ve had a rough trot but there are a lot of people worse off than us.

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Tania says:

Mum’s a really tough woman.

She’s been that way all her life because she’s had no-one to depend on. She’s always had strong opinions and strong morals. I wouldn’t change those qualities about her for the world. Her success now is because she’s endured many hardships and I admire and respect her perseverance.

Mum and I have a really different dynamic compared to most mothers and daughters who work together. We’ve had our restaurant, Christina’s, for 21 years and have put our heart, soul and livelihood into it.

Filming The Hotplate did wonders for our relationship; we gained a newfound respect and passion for each other. We were able to have quality time away from the restaurant and the everyday stresses of running a business. We actually saw who we both were again.

I never realised how funny Mum is until we filmed the show and I experienced how much fun she is to be around!

I got my mum back, I got my friend back and I got my work colleague back. The whole experience meant the world to me!

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STAR DIARY For cinema classic DAVID STRATTON, 75, who’s been curating the Great Britain Retro Film Festival, everything about the big screen is a labour of love

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I love movies. I love to get other people interested and enthusiastic about the movies that I love, so throughout my career I’ve done just that. I started when I was 19, setting up a film society back in England. I put together a program and encouraged people to come along and see it. When I came to Australia I found myself directing the Sydney Film Festival and that was really the same sort of thing. Then when SBS started I was put in charge of feature film programming and was able to introduce some great films on SBS for about 20 years. I love converting people to the films I love.

I’m about to go Bologna in Italy then I’ll head to Barcelona, Rome, Athens and Istanbul – all favourite destinations of mine. I love to travel anywhere and everywhere.

I’m also really interested in politics, history, food, wine, friends and good company.

It’d be nice if I had some spare time, actually. I tend not to have much as I’m watching films, writing about them or preparing festivals. But I have a lot of friends and family and I like to spend time with them. I try not to drink too much, though, and I don’t smoke, unlike a former TV partner I could name!

Favourite flicks

My favourite Australian film would have to be Newsfront,

directed by Phillip Noyce in 1978.

As for my all-time favourite films, there are so many; it’s really, really difficult [to decide]. But Lawrence of Arabia, which is in this British program, as is The Third Man, they’re among my favourite films.

I also love the classics like Singin’ in the Rain with Gene Kelly, which was released in 1952. If I had to choose a favourite actress and actor they would be Greta Garbo (right) and Cary Grant.

New chapter

I’m trying, in between everything else, to write a book. It doesn’t have a title as yet but it will be sort of an encyclopedia of Australian films made since 1990, so really

the last 25 years of Australian films. It’s going very slowly!

Proud achievement

When I was director of the Sydney Film Festival in the late 1960s, we led the fight against film censorship and, despite a lot of opposition from the government and not always with the support of the film industry, we managed to get freedom from censorship for the festival. We were instrumental in the establishment of an “R” classification in Australia, which meant adults could see films uncensored. I’m proud of that.

David Stratton’s Great Britain Retro Film Festival screens August 6-19 at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Sydney, Cinema Nova in Melbourne, and Windsor Cinema in Perth. Check cinema websites for session times.

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Business and pleasure

INSPIRING READ

Power dressing

‘Every woman ha right to feel gre MEGAN ETHERIDGE helps women find the confidence they need to make a fresh start in life, discovers Jackie Brygel

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“Then there are the women who have suffered domestic violence and had to leave home with nothing.

“There are women who have just been released from a correctional centre and want to take their place in the community but have nothing to wear, and there are women who have newly arrived in Australia and are trying to find work to support themselves.

“A woman coming here is actually saying, ‘I want to change my life,’ or ‘I want to improve my life or do something different’.”

However, Megan points out that Dress for Success Sydney – which receives donated clothing from individuals as well as leading fashion retailers and manufacturers – is not an employment agency.

“We’re about improving the employability of women, not counting the number of jobs people get,” she says.

Certainly for fiftysomething Elizabeth Shannon, Dress for Success Sydney has enabled her to forge her career considerably.

Having experienced many stumbling blocks when it came to setting up her own business, BEST DRESSED Elizabeth, a sleep researcher and Since 2008, Megan’s expert, received a warm welcome organisation has helped by a team member at Dress for thousands of women Success Sydney, who agreed she like Elizabeth (right)

women who will be attending job interviews, making court appearances or are on release from prison.

Thanks to a small team of staff – and hundreds of dedicated volunteers who organise clothing as well as coach in styling and presentation skills – Dress for Success Sydney has helped thousands of women and continues to change lives, one woman at a time.

Megan says some women the organisation helps have never worked, or are trying to return to the workforce after having children.

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s a former executive at a major university, Megan Etheridge is well aware that first impressions count.

And she also knows that for many disadvantaged women – some of whom may have escaped violent relationships or are simply struggling to make ends meet – looking the part for job interviews and other important meetings seems truly beyond their reach.

“Lookism is discrimination in employment based on how you look,” says Megan, who’s in her sixties and a married grandmother of three.

“It’s very well documented… [but] it’s totally about the confidence.”

Determined to help women of all ages regain control of their lives and gain financial freedom, Megan began putting a plan into action.

And it was one that involved the long-time St Vincent de Paul Society volunteer’s true passion.

“I’ve always had a love of second-hand clothes,” Megan says with a laugh.

Gathering a group of dynamic, like-minded women around her dining table in 2008, a committee was formed and it wasn’t long before Dress for Success Sydney was born. The not-for-profit organisation provides free professional attire to disadvantaged

A FRESH START Megan and the Dress for Success team are giving women the confidence to get their lives back on track

as the eat’ was “disadvantaged because the world is ageist”.

“When you’re out there or trying to find your place in the world, it’s quite isolating,” Elizabeth says.

“I’m a confident person, but you do get battered around a bit trying to get a job because people are constantly saying ‘No’.”

With Megan’s help, Elizabeth has written a new CV, and also set up her own website (sleeplessnomore.com) and online training programs aimed at helping people improve their sleep.

Elizabeth says the support from Dress for Success Sydney has been “incredible on many levels”.

“It’s incredibly friendly, it’s like a little club,” she says. “People are very open and nice. I can see why people come back and want to help the organisation.”

Indeed, Megan – who has received a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community – notices a dramatic transformation in women like Elizabeth every day.

“You can see it immediately, the impact of what you’re doing on a woman’s demeanour,” she says.

“When she’s dressed, she comes out of the change room and immediately stands up taller and smiles.”

To learn more about Dress for Success, visit sydney.dressforsuccess.org

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Get well-suited for work Try these styling tips from Dress for Success: Polished top-to-toe Take time to plan your entire look from your hairstyle right down to your shoes. Know your body shape and choose pieces that create a flattering silhouette.

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STREET STYLE

Louise, 49 “I’m wearing pants from Myer and a top from Temt. My rings, bracelets and earrings are from Park Lane Jewellery. These thongs are just Havaianas and I ‘borrowed’ this bowler hat from my daughter’s wardrobe.”

What you are wearing in

Broadbeach Anything goes at Qld’s Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival

Jacquie, 63 (left) “I can’t recall where I bought this tie-dyed kaftan-style dress from now but my sandals are from Naot Shoes. I got this crystal pendant necklace from a shop in Maroochydore, my earrings from a folk festival and I found this bag at the Eumundi Markets.”

Kath, 50 (right) “I love music festivals, especially blues! My dress is an original by local designer Dickiebird Dresses, I picked up my sandals at the chemist and my cat’s eye sunglasses are Dolton and conveniently match my hair and my dress.”

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Lorraine, 65 “My outfit today came from First Avenue boutique in Sawtell, NSW, but the sunglasses are Prada. I just love this teal statement necklace, it’s the perfect accessory to brighten up any outfit!”

Szusza, 63 “My outfit comes from all over the place: this T-shirt is second-hand, these jeans are Lee Riders, the bowler hat is Condura and I bought these sandals at Rivers.”

Get the look 4 Venture out of your style comfort zone with quirky frames. $69.95, Seafolly

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Yvonne, 63 “My style is relaxed and casual; typical Queensland really!

I bought this top at Crossroads, the pants I got on holiday in Thailand and I’ve borrowed these sunglasses from a friend.”

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Ankle-skimming pants are a sensible choice on days when the sun comes out to play. $49.95, Katies

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Ruth, 63 “I love this look because it’s casual, comfortable and suits Queensland’s climate. I bought my whole outfit from Blue Illusion and my sunglasses are Serengeti.”

4 Give your jeans the day off and rock out in patterned pants. $39.95, Bonds

4 The slight heel

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STREET STYLE

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Lisa, 60 “My everyday style is casual but I also dress for the occasion I’m going to.

This top is from Millers and my pants are from Crossroads.”

What you are wearing in

Lyn, 60 “I’d describe my style as relaxed and beachy, and I like to wear a pop of colour. This blouse is from Millers and my pants are from Target. My sandals are from a boutique in Broadbeach and the sunglasses are from a shop in Oasis Shopping Centre.”

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Broadbeach Jackie, 49 “I’d call my style modern-vintage with a boho influence. My tank top and maxiskirt are from Cotton On, the sunglasses are from Dotti and my fedora is from Factory.”

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ex in your seventies isn’t the usual material of stand-up comedians, but June Hordern isn’t like most comics.

This 78-year-old Gold Coast retiree has become a sensation on the local comedy circuit, where her jokes about incontinence and her run-in with an ageing love rat have audiences in hysterics.

While some retirees choose to spend their days playing lawn bowls or bridge with friends, June says such pastimes just aren’t for her.

“I played golf for many years but it was too stiff, too serious and not relaxing enough,” June says.

“My friends say, ‘You’re amazing,’ and it’s funny I don’t see as much of them as I would like because my nights are taken up with the comedy.”

June jokes to her audience that she’s had to break out of her retirement home to be with them, regaling the crowd with tall tales about dressing as a ninja, scaling fences and taking on security guards with her kickboxing moves.

She admits surprise that her days of visiting late-night clubs aren’t over, and you’ll often find her on stage delivering risqué jokes – often at the expense of her former lover.

June was devastated when she learned

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Aussie Rivers!’ he’d been cheating on her for 15 years – but hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, she smiles now. June exposed him on TV show A Current Affair and secured a lifetime of comedic material in the process.

“He hated me doing comedy,” she admits. “I took it up because he was often missing at nights and I wanted something to do. He took up a new hobby, too… other women!”

June grew up in Sydney and worked as a model and deportment teacher for the June Dally-Watkins school.

Her work as an actress in theatre shows took her around Australia and New Zealand before marriage led June to Scone, NSW, where she established a horseriding ranch.

After divorce she returned to Sydney and opened an art gallery, which is where she met the infamous womaniser.

June says just like acting, stand-up comedy requires nerves of steel, plenty of preparation and an ability to read your audience. She’s been compared to controversial US comic Joan Rivers, and while June can see the similarities she says her humour isn’t as abrasive or brash as the late star’s.

“I don’t swear, it’s all suggestion and double entendres,” she says. “I love seeing people laughing and I love making them laugh. Nothing is so rewarding as making people laugh and being able to laugh with them.

“A lot of my comedy is about age.

So many people say to me, ‘You’re absolutely amazing for your age’, it’s always the age thing that comes into it.

JUST FOR LAUGHS Like Joan Rivers (below), funnywoman June doesn’t take herself too seriously

I have to accept that. I don’t really think of it until people remind me.”

June performs at clubs and retirement villages on the Gold Coast, Logan, Brisbane and in northern NSW. She has six prepared comedy routines, most of them inspired by her age and life stage. Her most popular routines involve topics including technology, sex in your seventies and, of course, the love rat. Nothing is off-limits except for politics and religion, which June says are no-go zones.

At her shows you can expect the unexpected.

“Surprise and reversal,” she explains. “It’s never what people expect.

“I grew up watching Benny Hill and loved his facial expressions. I use similar expressions. I also loved Lucy [Lucille Ball] and grew up watching her.

“I’m writing a set at the moment about driving. It takes months to get a piece right. You have to hone it; you don’t know what’s going to work.

“You perform it, improve it, change it. It’s not easy and some days you’re just not in the mood.”

However, June plans to continue performing for a long time yet.

“I’ll do it as long as I can because I enjoy it,” she says.“I love it and it’s actually become my social life; it keeps me from being introverted.”

‘A lot of my comedy is about age… it’s always the age thing that comes into it’

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June’s classic lines * June tells audiences she once got the RSVP online dating site mixed up with the RSPCA and her call out for an “affectionate, mature male who enjoys long walks on the beach” was answered by a furry recipient. “He was great for long walks on the beach but romance of any sort flew out the window because I had to pick up his poo.”

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“You know you’re old when you take a 72-year-old pensioner to a party and they call you a cougar.”

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INSPIRING LIFE

For more than three decades the poise and style of the

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JACLYN SMITH 1981 “It was scary because she was so familiar, so how could I do this justice?” says the Charlie’s Angels star, who did just that. She earned a Golden Globe nod for the TV movie, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.

BLAIR BROWN “My friends and I were all Jackie clones,” admits Blair (pictured left with co-star Martin Sheen). She played Jackie in the TV miniseries Kennedy, which focused on the White House years.

ROMA DOWNEY “She has come through the most extraordinary of circumstances with the utmost dignity,” says the actress (pictured right with co-star Stephen Collins), who played Jackie in the miniseries A Woman Named Jackie.

JILL HENNESSY In the TV movie Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot, Jill explored Jackie’s “teasing, joyful, funny side” as well as her admirable poise after the tragedies in her life.

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JACQUELINE BISSET She played a woman inspired by Jackie in the 1978 film The Greek Tycoon and portrayed Jackie in the 2003 TV movie, America’s Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story. “[Jackie 0] had seen The Greek Tycoon and liked it,” says the star.

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JEANNE TRIPPLEHORN “These relationships are endlessly fascinating,” says Jeanne, who appeared as Jackie – niece and cousin to the central characters Edith and “Little Edie” in the TV movie Grey Gardens.

MINKA KELLY “I really respect how she was such a dignified woman,” says Minka (pictured right with James Marsden), who admired the first lady’s “integrity, strength and character” when she portrayed her in Lee Daniels’ film The Butler.

KATIE HOLMES “She is such an icon, so I did a lot of research,” admits Katie (pictured above with Greg Kinnear), who played Jackie in the miniseries The Kennedys.

Katie’s set to reprise the role in a sequel planned for next year.

NATALIE PORTMAN Natalie is next in line to play the first lady in Jackie, a film about the four days following JFK’s assassination.

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BOOK CLUB

‘Writing is my encore career’ Swapping photo shoots and fashion for the world of novels and agents, LUCY SYKES, 45, delivers a smart and witty debut read

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a fashion event where I met Jo, who is younger than me, lives and breathes tech and writes for Yahoo.com and I thought, She’s a tech bitch! She’s perfect,” Lucy explains.

After being at the top of her game in fashion, Lucy says her writing experience has been a humbling one.

“I’m the first to admit I’m not a writer, I’m very much a storyteller,” she says.

“I’m used to telling a story through

images, going out and doing a big shoot and bringing the story to life through a model and photographer.”

Describing her foray into writing as her encore career, Lucy encourages all women thinking of trying something new to give it a go.

“This process has actually given me a lot of self-confidence because it made me realise, I’m not over, I can do something else, it’s not impossible,” she says. Giving her a helpful hint or two along the way was her twin sister and bestselling author Plum Sykes. “She was brutally honest in the way only family members can be,” she jokes.

“She really loved the title Techbitch and set me up with my agent. But beforehand she said, ‘Lucy, I’m going to introduce you to someone who’s an agent but you can’t show them any of your writing; all you can do is talk about it because the way you talk is much stronger than what you’ve written’.”

With Techbitch winning hearts and minds, Lucy’s now busy penning her second novel and navigating social media.

“I’m getting better,” she says. “I love Instagram and I’ve started to actually write on my iPad instead of scribbling on Post-its and sticking them on top!”

Techbitch by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza, RRP $32.99, Penguin

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he best scribes say you should write what you know and that’s certainly the case for fashion stylist-turned-author Lucy Sykes. In her debut novel Techbitch, we meet Imogen Tate, renowned magazine editor, who after a six-month hiatus finds herself dethroned by her 26-year-old former assistant Eve Morten.

It seems the digital era has left fortysomething technophobe Imogen scrambling.

“I worked in magazines for a very long time and witnessed first-hand the crash of print magazines six years ago in New York,” Lucy says.

“A ton of my girlfriends – wellrespected, iconic editors – were suddenly out of jobs, having to turn to websites where their bosses were smart but very, very young.”

It was this shift and Lucy’s own experiences that inspired the book.

“Imogen came a lot from me but also from so many women I knew that were going through this. And it wasn’t just women in fashion, it was mums at my kid’s school who were lying about their age because their bosses were younger than them,” Lucy explains.

Without any writing experience, Lucy teamed up with journalist Jo Piazza to get the project started.

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ven the most robust among us have to see a GP a few times a year, and when it’s urgent we usually don’t mind who we see. But finding a competent and understanding doctor for your ongoing wellbeing could be one of smartest things you ever do for your health, say experts. “Continuity makes a big difference to your health in the long-term,” says Dr Morton Rawlin, vice president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Whether it’s for your annual check-up or a chronic condition, returning to the same GP makes sense because they know your medical history and what medications you take. But the greatest advantage stems from the personal relationship you will develop with them over time. “We’re there to try very hard to make sure that your health remains good or the best it can be, so it’s really important to find a GP that you feel comfortable with and can relate to,” Dr Rawlin says.

b Narrow it down

b Ask around

Start by writing a list of Now you know what you’re the specific qualities you’re looking for, find out which looking for in a doctor. doctors in your area meet Maybe you want a GP most of your criteria. “If with an interest in natural you want a recommendation therapies or someone who ask your pharmacist, your has been practising for next-door neighbours and Dr Morton Rawlin your friends,” Dr Rawlin 25 years. Then again, you Vice president, may prefer the energy of suggests. Other options are RACGP a thirtysomething GP, it’s community health websites totally up to you. “Some people and professional organisations such feel more comfortable with someone as the RACGP. If you don’t have of the same age but I have many any luck via those channels, ask younger colleagues who get on other healthcare providers you have extremely well with older patients,” a good rapport with. Whether it’s Dr Rawlin says. your physiotherapist or dentist, they At the very least, consider whether should have an idea of the type of you’d prefer a female or male doctor. doctor you’re looking for and may “I have female patients who I see for be able to suggest someone. everything including their gynaecological care and b Consider the practicalities others who choose to go to a female Once you have doctor to have a specific name If you think a health their Pap smears or practice to practitioner isn’t quite up to – I’m OK with follow up, decide scratch, contact the Australian that, it’s about whether it suits Health Practitioner Regulation whatever the you. “It’s up to Agency at ahpra.gov.au to patient is most you to make sure lodge a complaint. comfortable with.” the GP you see fits

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your lifestyle,” Dr Rawlin says. This means sussing out the details before you schedule an appointment. Everything from location (is it close to home or work so can you easily get there?) to opening hours and costs have to work for you. “Most practices are very upfront about the billing process,” Dr Rawlin says. “Some bulk bill everyone, some only bulk

A trusted doctor can be your most valuable ally when it comes to voicing your concerns and being heard. Let the search begin…

bill pensioners and aged-care card holders, so have a discussion with the receptionist.”

Likewise, if mobility is an issue, find out whether home visits are an option. “I see some of my elderly patients at home but not all of my colleagues do so just ask.”

You may also like to find out if there are additional on-site facilities such as radiology and podiatry if you regularly use these services.

b Book an appointment

The best way to know whether you’ve found the right GP for you is to arrange an appointment when you’re feeling well. Don’t wait until you’re really sick, go when you feel up to discussing your complete health and the type of care and advice you want to help you stay well. “Building that relationship is really important, so use this time to find out a bit about the GP, their particular areas of interest and how the practice runs,” Dr Rawlin says.

Ask how long they’ve been at the practice for, whether they plan on staying and if they’re taking on new patients – most will be if you’ve been able to get an initial appointment.

If at this point you don’t feel they’re what you’re looking for in a doctor, ask whether they can recommend a more suitable colleague instead.

b Build the relationship ON THE PULSE A GP who knows your history will be able to make a more informed diagnosis

When you’ve found a GP you click with and want to keep seeing, ask them to arrange the transfer of your patient records from your former practice, that way they can get up to speed with your medical history.

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It also helps to speak freely about your health concerns from the start.

“GPs aren’t mind-readers so speak frankly,” says Dr Rawlin. “If you can’t tell your GP how you feel it could adversely affect your health.”

No concern is too big or small to discuss with your doctor. “Nothing is off limits.”

b Speak up

Never be afraid to question your doctor. “Asking for information if you don’t feel your GP has explained something properly or you need clarification is important,” says Dr Rawlin. So is asking for your doctor to look into something further ahead of your next appointment or bringing a colleague in for a second opinion. “Doctors in Australia are learning every day,” he adds. “We’re always undertaking continual professional development so we can be up-to-date and make sure our patients get the best care.”

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What are the latest advances?

Understanding

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hanks to brave celebrities such as Michael J. Fox, Linda Ronstadt, Muhammad Ali and Billy Connolly, awareness about Parkinson’s disease has never been so good. And that means real advantages for the 80,000 or so Australians affected by this progressive condition usually diagnosed later in life. “In many cases, Parkinson’s is a disease you live with, not die from,” says neurologist Dr Wesley Thevathasan from Parkinson’s Victoria. Read on for all you need to know about this degenerative condition.

b What is it?

“Parkinson’s is a neuron degenerative disorder, the second most common of this type after Alzheimer’s,” explains Dr Thevathasan. While experts don’t completely understand what triggers the disease or why it affects some people, they know it’s associated with brain cell death caused by a build-up of protein related to the hormone

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dopamine. “When you don’t have enough dopamine (a chemical the brain produces for cell communication) because of Parkinson’s disease, you develop a movement disorder such as tremor,” Dr Thevathasan says.

While the average age of diagnosis in Australia is 65, 10 per cent of those diagnosed have what’s known as Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease.

b Knowing the signs

Parkinson’s typically progresses slowly and primary symptoms can be vague or go unnoticed. “Even before any movement disorder, losing the sense of smell is very common – sometimes up to 10 years before developing other features of the disease,” Dr Thevathasan says. Another early sign can be acting out your dreams. “Someone might find themselves punching the bed or wall during the night because they’re dreaming of fighting off a tiger,” he says. While most people associate

Parkinson’s with obvious tremors, the most significant movement problem is actually slowness and stiffness.

“The biggest giveaway is when someone slows down [more significantly] than the usual ageing process,” Dr Thevathasan says. “That can mean difficulty rolling over in bed, taking twice as long to walk the same distance, reduced ability to perform dextrous tasks such as doing up buttons, or their handwriting will become smaller.” Your face may also appear different: less expressive or hard to read. “As the disease evolves the facial muscles don’t move as fast as they should,” he says. Later symptoms include cognitive issues such as memory problems, which usually occur over a decade or longer.

Additionally, Alzheimer’s disease can have further long-term complications.

“Having Parkinson’s does increase a person’s risk of dementia but this occurs much later, if at all,” he says.

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Dr Wesley Thevathasan Neurologist

While a cure remains elusive, much-improved management and care means the outlook has never been so positive for this challenging condition

Health ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Parkinson’s treatments give a better quality of life

Did you know?

You can support people living Walk with Parkinson’s by joining A nts eve nity mu in the Park com in August and September. See what’s happening in your state at parkinsons walk.com.au

way to slow the neurone-degenerative processes of Parkinson’s,” explains Dr Thevathasan.

But the outlook isn’t entirely grim as treatment in Australia is now so advanced, including prescription medication to replace the missing dopamine in the brain. “This improves movement and possibly some of the non-motor issues, such as lack of motivation,” he says. The other major treatment is deep brain stimulation; like a pacemaker, it sends electrical pulses to surgically implanted electrodes in the brain and helps to repress tremors.

A “team approach” to Parkinson’s care may include the services of a speech therapist, neurologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, dietitian and dedicated nurses. “Specialist Parkinson’s nurses are highly trained to manage the condition and treat non-movement issues such as constipation and bladder issues, blood pressure, mood and sleep,” Dr Thevathasan says.

b Staying positive b What’s the first step?

If you or someone you know is concerned, it’s essential to see your usual doctor. While there’s no blood test or brain scan for Parkinson’s, most GPs are very familiar with the early signs. “They may be able to detect features of the condition and can then arrange a referral to a neurologist who can make a clinical diagnosis through observation and by talking to the patient,” Dr Thevathasan says.

Thirty people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s in Australia every day and the diagnosis can be daunting, but lifestyle factors are thought to play no role in the disease. “Understand that Parkinson’s strikes without any reason – it’s no-one’s fault and it’s not contagious or hereditary,” he says.

b Treatment options

Managing the disorder focuses on improving life expectancy and quality of life. “At this stage, there is no known

Keeping healthy, active and socially connected is vital to your overall wellbeing. “Sometimes people with Parkinson’s are at risk of becoming withdrawn because of embarrassment or lack of motivation,” Dr Thevathasan says. That’s why the best thing family, friends and colleagues can do to be supportive is learn about the disease.

“Try to understand how it diminishes someone’s capacity to move and how that might affect them,” he says. Not only can certain tasks take longer, but multitasking, especially at work, can be difficult enough to require some change of duties in many cases.

“But lots of people can continue to work very well with Parkinson’s disease, including many doctors I know,” he says. There’s also a sense of optimism about new developments and research.

“Many organisations are aiming to cure Parkinson’s and there’s hope of developing a vaccine that targets the protein promoting development of the disorder,” Dr Thevathasan says.

For more details, visit parkinsons.org.au

Case study ‘I’ve a lot to look forward to – you have to adjust’ Clare, 59, from Victoria, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s nearly eight years ago

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I was 51 when I knew something was wrong, but I’d had symptoms for years. When I was feeling rushed or pressured the tremor would begin.

I thought I was being silly and gave it a chance to get better but it didn’t. Eventually I saw my GP and was referred to a neurologist who specialises in movement disorders – he put it together instantly. My right arm didn’t swing properly when I walked and my handwriting became very small.

I thought it had deteriorated as we don’t write as much these days, but it’s a classic symptom.

Since then I’ve developed quite noticeable fatigue but that’s partly to do with the side effects of medication.

My Parkinson’s is well controlled and I’m still in the workforce, but on the days I’m not at work I do domestic things and sleep. I’ve made an art form of the nanna nap and can now sleep for two hours in the afternoon – it’s part of adjusting your way of life. Another thing I’ve adjusted is how long I give myself to get ready to go out. I’m slower with buttons and sometimes get someone else to do up jewellery.

You’ve got to balance asking for help and persevering; I’m fortunate my four children were in their teens and early twenties when I was diagnosed. I still walk to work most days. I’ve got a lot to look forward to; a lot of the things I thought I’d be able to do in retirement I won’t be able to but you just have to look for other things.

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Healthy foods that might be E making you fat 1

These popular snacks may seem like a good choice, but a closer look reveals they’re not so diet-friendly

Dr Joanna McMillan Nutritionist and dietitian

ven if you watch what you eat, unwanted diet surprises can lurk in the healthiest pantries and fridges. The problem is when those extra kilojoules hide in the foods we reach for often – like breakfast essentials or nibblies – as they can undo your best efforts and contribute to weight gain. Yours asked nutritionist and accredited practising dietitian Dr Joanna McMillan to identify the top five seemingly-healthy offenders and recommend some satisfying swaps.

Toasted muesli (90g = 1476kJ)

Watch what you’re sipping, too 250ml glass of orange juice (463kJ) 400ml large skinny latte (540kJ) 325ml bottle of iced tea (575kJ) 160ml glass of dry white wine (454kJ)

Yes, many of the ingredients such as oats, nuts and shredded coconut are excellent sources of nutrition and fibre, but the way some mueslis are prepared makes them a fat trap. “Many have a lot of sugar and oil added, which translates to a lot of kilojoules,” says Dr McMillan.

And because it’s so energy dense, the recommended serving size is very small – just 45g – so it’s all too easy to accidentally overindulge. “The palatability factor of that added sugar and fat means you tend to eat more because you enjoy it so much.”

Swap it for HOMEMADE MUESLI “That way you’re in control of what’s added,” says Dr McMillan. To get that satisfying crunch, she suggests mixing puréed fruit with oats then baking until crispy. Once cooled, break into chunks and mix with wholegrain flakes, nuts and dried fruit.

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Banana bread (128g slice = 1702kJ) “You know what I call this? Cake!” says Dr McMillan.

“You should think of banana bread as a treat, not something to have every day with coffee.” If you’re a cafe regular you may be worried about the thick layer of butter and jam you spread on it, too (that’s another 765kJ), but the news isn’t all bad.

“You can make healthy banana bread at home with wholegrain flour and far less sugar, but the ones at cafes are usually only made with flavour in mind.”

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Swap it for WHOLEGRAIN TOAST Spread with one teaspoon of butter and top with sliced banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon. “This is a really nice option that’s actually more filling,” says Dr McMillan. It also tastes wonderful and satisfies that craving for something sweet, buttery and hot. “You’ll be getting the fibre and nutrition of the wholegrain bread plus fresh banana – which there probably isn’t that much of in processed banana bread.”

Low-fat fruit yoghurt (150g tub = 591kJ)

OK, the kilojoule count may not be sky high, but you need to remember there’s a whopping 20g of sugar lurking in one tub! “That comes from a combination of added sugars and the natural sugars from the lactose in the milk, and fructose from the fruit itself,” says Dr McMillan. Admittedly, you could do worse – “It’s not like eating a packet of jelly fruit lollies, which is all added sugar and no nutrition” – but 20g of sugar a day is still five teaspoons. And that adds up to 7.3kg a year, which you could totally cut out.

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Swap it for PLAIN NATURAL OR GREEK YOGHURT “Yoghurt is a great way to get protein and calcium,” says Dr McMillan. But if you find the taste of plain yoghurt too tart, add a handful of antioxidant-packed berries for an all-round health boost.

“Fresh fruit through your yoghurt is ideal as part of a healthy diet. Puree the berries or add them whole for a chunky texture.”

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Dried fruit (1 cup = 1517kJ)

Have you ever opened a bag of dried apricots or raisins and eaten just one? No, neither have we. Therein lies the problem. “You can consume dried fruit just like lollies because it’s so easy to eat,” says Dr McMillan.

And that means you’re also packing in the sugar.

“The difference with fresh fruit is that it’s full of water and that helps to fill you up.” As it can be a good source of antioxidants, don’t do away with dried fruit entirely, just watch your portions.

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Diet desserts (125g tub = 400kJ)

If you’re tempted by the array of diet desserts at the supermarket, you may be doing what Dr McMillan calls “trying to have your cake and eat it too”. The very concept of low-kJ puddings, mousses and jellies (which usually contain sugar substitutes and other artificial ingredients) goes against the sound logic of dessert being an occasional treat. “What happens when you have 400kJ-packaged desserts in the fridge is you start eating one every night and that’s an extra 2800kJ a week,” cautions Dr McMillan. “Just because it has reduced sugar or lower fat doesn’t suddenly make it a health food.”

Swap it for YOUR ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE DESSERT ONCE A WEEK Whether that’s cheesecake or an ice-cream sundae, Dr McMillan believes “an appropriate portion that you sit down to savour once a week is realistic if you’re trying to avoid weight gain.” Besides, indulging your sweet tooth too often only makes your tastebuds crave sugary treats more. “I’m all for trying to make less-healthy foods as healthy as they can be, but dessert should be an occasional food.”

Swap it for A DIY SNACK MIX WITH SMALL AMOUNTS OF DRIED FRUIT “Mix two dried prunes or four apricot halves – that’s a single portion – with nuts and maybe a couple of squares of dark chocolate,” says Dr McMillan. “This stops you from overeating any one of those things.” Plus you’ll be consuming less sugar, along with getting valuable protein and fibre from the nuts. “It’s more filling and you have something you can nibble on for much longer at your desk or in front of the television.”

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GOOD TO KNOW

Meet the happiest

Discover why Danish retirees are loving life and how you can follow their lead

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he results are in: the happiest women in the world live in Denmark! According to the latest research, Danish women aged 65 and over scored an average of 8.6 out of 10 on the happiness scale – higher than any other country. So what’s their secret? “Aside from their insanely good pastries and excellent crime dramas, Danes are happy because they have a really good life – with time to work, rest and play,” says Helen Russell, author of The Year of Living Danishly.

It’s true. Despite having one of the highest tax rates in the world, Denmark is considered somewhat of a utopia, with working weeks strictly capped at 37 hours, a welfare system that provides free education, subsidised day care, and the world’s best pension system, according to the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index. So it’s easy to see why Danes are content to pay higher taxes to be looked after so well.

But that’s not all. Danish women over 65 embrace all that life has to offer – something we don’t have to emigrate to Denmark to emulate. “This is partly down to the perspective that comes with age,” says Helen. “We know a little more about what makes us happy when we’re older and live according to that, instead of other people’s expectations.”

It’s a sentiment experts agree with.

“You can remain happy as you age and even become happier if you do the right sorts of things,” says The Happiness Institute psychologist Dr Timothy Sharp.

So, if you’d like to feel more positive, adopt their lifestyle and you too can live the Scandinavian dream.

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Prioritise leisure and pleasure

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time for activities and relationships all help to ensure that Danes don’t get burned out.

While convincing your boss to agree to Helen Russell Author flexible working hours may be easier said than done, you can still make adjustments that will help you regain control of your work-life balance. It’s all about making your personal life a priority. That means always leaving the office on time, never allowing work to get in the way of seeing your friends and family, and scheduling breaks for your favourite activities during the week – not just cramming all the things you enjoy into the weekend.

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Trust others

“One of the main reason Danes are so happy is because they trust each other,” says Helen. “As well as saving yourself lots of unnecessary stress, trusting the people around you can make them behave better, so it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.” Trusting others also helps to foster a sense of community and makes you feel like you belong. “Joining a group or club, whether it’s a church group, Rotary or Lions Club, or a walking group, helps to give you purpose,” says Dr Sharp.

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Make and maintain strong friendships

Having the time to develop a full and varied social life while working means that when they retire, which on average is at age 65, Danish women are less at risk of feeling isolated. “The numberone way to be happier, by far, is to foster, develop and maintain relationships,” says Dr Sharp. “Actively spend time looking after and caring for the people who are

Dr Timothy Sharp Psychologist, The Happiness Institute

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women on Earth! important to you. You don’t need hundreds of friends, just a couple of really good ones.” Studies have found women are typically better at creating and nurturing social relationships so it makes sense Danish women are the happiest in their already-happy nation.

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Find joy in the little things

“Danes are also world leaders when it comes to celebrating the simple things in life and making the most of downtime. They even have a special word for it – hygge – which means having a relaxed, cosy time with friends or family,” explains Helen. “So as well as staying inside when the weather’s bad and enjoying pastries, which is highly recommended, it’s about lighting candles, brewing fresh coffee or treating yourself to a glass of wine just to celebrate the fact it’s a Wednesday.

Or any day, for that matter.”

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Top read The Year of Living Danishly

by Helen Russell (RRP $27.99, Allen & Unwin)

Explore new places

Much like us Aussies, travel is something many Danes relish during retirement. They have both the money and the time to visit foreign places and this exploration and sense of adventure can help to lower stress, keep their minds sharp by learning about new places and cultures, as well as the excitement of having something to look forward to.

An advantage we have over the Danes is we don’t even need to venture out of our own country to discover quirky towns or spectacular scenery – it’s all right here in our own big backyard. Time to book that next weekend away!

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Stay as active as possible

If you’ve ever been to the Danish capital of Copenhagen, you can’t fail to notice the hordes of people going about their daily commute

on two wheels, no matter what the weather. Nine out of 10 Danes own a bicycle and there are five times as many bikes as cars in Copenhagen, according to the Cycling Embassy of Denmark.

“Physical activity is being recognised as a vitally important factor not just for our physical health but also for our mental health,” reveals Dr Sharp.

“You don’t need to run marathons or go to the gym every day, you just need to move your body because if you don’t you won’t be able to get out and enjoy those other activities that bring happiness and contentment, leaving you at risk of social isolation.”

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Be a groupie and expand your mind

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Sharing is caring

“Danes love a hobby club or association – something that keeps them fit, active, and fosters a sense of belonging,” Helen reveals. “Your average Danish pensioner is a member of 2.8 clubs or associations.”

Activities can also keep your brain active as it continually gains new skills. “Keep learning, keep studying, keep reading,” urges Dr Sharp. “Whatever it is that interests you, whether it’s studying a new language or ancient history, for example, don’t allow your brain to become stagnant. Use it or lose it as they say! It’s engaging and you’ll be part of a group, too, so it ticks two boxes.”

“Danes are pretty good at sharing – something that can make life easier and make you happier, too, according to research,” says Helen. It’s about not just thinking of yourself but doing things to help others as well. “Thinking beyond ourselves really is the top thing when it comes to individual happiness,” Dr Sharp explains. “Most of us don’t like to see other people suffer.” It’s a simple but powerful message: if the people around you are happy, you’ll be happy, too.

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GOOD TO KNOW Feeling stressed or fatigued? In just a few minutes you can feel calm and energised with the gentle art of finger yoga – it’s a snap!

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Healing

hands

imely boosters to get you feeling your best could be right at your fingertips – literally! Mudras (say moo-dras) are simple hand gestures that have been used for centuries by Buddhists and Hindus to heal and realign, and are now being taught in yoga classes.

Practitioners believe the position of your hands is an external reflection of what’s going in your internal state (think of a clenched fist), and that certain poses can exert a positive

influence, helping to aid healing, energy and lessen the effects of stress and tummy troubles, too.

“Your hands contain thousands of nerve endings, plus highly sensitive acupuncture and reflexology meridian points,” says yogi and mudra practitioner Elizabeth Gallo.

“Mudras stimulate those positions, improving health.”

Hold each pose for two minutes, building to 15 minutes a day (in one go or in bursts). Try doing them seated.

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Regain patience

The Shuni mudra uses an acupuncture point at the tip of the middle finger. Stimulation is said to calm the adrenal glands, curbing the production of stress hormones.

TO DO: Gently press the tips of your middle finger and thumb, relaxing the rest of your hand so your fingers gently curl.

Focus your mind on the position until a feeling of calm is restored.

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Soothe an upset stomach

When you want to ease bloating, queasiness or indigestion in a hurry, try the Apana mudra. Indian researchers claim this pose, said to stimulate reflexology meridian points in the middle two fingers, activates the parasympathetic nervous system, upping the production of soothing digestive enzymes.

TO DO: Touch your thumb against the tips of the middle and ring fingers. Hold the position for 10 minutes while visualising a comfortable, calm belly.

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Sharpen mental focus

The Hakini mudra can help stave off mental fatigue, Elizabeth says. “According to Traditional Chinese Medicine physicians, the sensation of having your corresponding left and right fingertips in direct contact stimulates electrical activity in the left and right sides of the brain, increasing alertness, focus and concentration,” she says.

TO DO: Gently hold each fingertip to the corresponding fingertip on the opposite hand – like a spider on a mirror – with palms separated. Hold for two minutes, focusing on your breathing and the skin-on-skin sensation. To help hold the Hakini pose comfortably for longer, try resting your elbows on the arms of a chair or on a table or desktop.

4 Boost energy levels

Mudra exponents believe the Prana pose activates the ulnar nerve that runs from the fingers to the upper spinal column. They say stimulating this nerve amps up the production of energising neurotransmitters, rapidly overcoming feelings of fatigue.

TO DO: Join your thumb, pinkie and ring finger, keeping other fingers apart in a “V” sign, stretched and straight. Hold as long as possible.

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Banish stress

“The Gyan mudra stimulates peripheral nerves in the thumb and first finger,” Elizabeth says.

“Activating them helps calm your brain’s anxiety centre.”

TO DO: Touch the tips of the thumb and index finger in an “O” shape, keeping your other fingers extended but relaxed. Rest your hands on your thighs, holding the position until you feel your body relaxing.

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GOOD TO KNOW Closing the sale is easy with our simple guide to shifting your vehicle’s ad listing into overdrive

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hile newspaper classifieds were once the go-to for private car sales, internet classifieds have emerged as a far more powerful tool.

Websites such as carsales.com.au, carsguide.com.au or drive.com.au allow you to list your car for sale, with pictures, either for free or a small fee (usually until the car has sold). And, due to the popularity of these sites, you’ll get as many clicks on your ad as possible.

So, if you’ve been contemplating the big sell, hop online and follow this guide to create a listing that’ll grab the attention of countless buyers.

How to sel

b Choose your words

Even if it’s only $10 cheaper, you’ll still This may seem to contradict everything sit one spot higher on the page listings. you’ve heard about salesmanship, but it’s important to be honest about your b Make it snappy car. You’re only wasting your own time Thanks to the camera phone, taking and that of possibly angry strangers photos is something we’re all now far by falsifying the value and condition of more practised at, but that doesn’t make your vehicle. Don’t pretend it’s only had us all experts. In fact, snapping photos “one lady owner” if that’s not the case of cars can be quite tricky – for a start, and your hubby drove it more than you. they cast large shadows.

Be clear, concise and descriptive, with “The more photos of your car you plenty of relevant detail and all the can include in your ad, the better. And important things covered as close make sure it’s clean and looking its best to the top of the listing as possible before you start – you may even want – model, colour, number of kilometres, to have it detailed,” says Malcolm Flynn, whether it has new tyres, a paint job, digital content editor at Cars Guide. or been recently serviced. And, of “Take clear shots in even light. The course, the price. Keep that in mind best three angles are the front threethat if you write “or nearest offer” quarters, the rear three-quarters (or “ono”) next to the price, (showing the other side), many people will and an interior shot,” immediately assume says Malcolm. “It’s you’ll take at least also helpful to r you ing $500 less. highlight any unique It’s no secret that sell a to n tha er rath To work out what features or damage ly, car private st ate gre the you net will your car is worth in in the images ler, dea to return. Because dealers have today’s market, visit because you don’t t make a profit, it’s in their bes websites such as want to disappoint interests to buy used cars RedBook (redbook. people at the point for less than what they’ll com.au), which offer of inspection. sell them for. valuations on your “And don’t be second-hand car either for tempted to include a pet free or a small fee. Another option or significant other in your is to search the classified listing photos. This will make it look like websites for makes and models you’re not taking the sale seriously.” identical to yours to see what other So, to sum up, taking pictures of your sellers are asking for. car is not like taking a selfie or candid It always helps to price your vehicle snaps of the grandkids, it needs to just below the nearest competitive sale. be professional and show a realistic

Dealerships vs. private sales

Stephen Corby Motoring expert

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Malcolm Flynn Digital content editor, CarsGuide

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ll your car online depiction of the vehicle. If you know someone who’s good with a camera, ask them to take the shots for you because photos can really make-or-break your ad.

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b Open for inspections

You need to make yourself available for people to come around and inspect your car, particularly on weekends, but try to set specific times so you’re not left waiting around all day for buyers.

You may be worried about inviting strangers to your home to see the car, but if you tell potential buyers you want to meet at a different location it can be off-putting. Inviting someone to your home shows you have nothing to hide.

However, if you really don’t feel comfortable inviting people into your personal space, choose a public location with easy parking and plenty of people around. Wherever you host the inspections, be sure to have someone with you for moral support and security.

It used to be the case that as a seller we’d just hand over the keys in return for holding the buyer’s licence while he or she went for a test-drive, but if this feels foolish to you it’s quite appropriate to ask to join them while they take your car for a spin. This also means you’re on hand to answer any questions they have while driving.

Also be prepared for some buyers to demand the car be inspected by an independent mechanic. This is actually to your benefit because there’s nothing worse than the car you sell breaking down a week later and the buyer

chasing you to see if you knew there was something wrong with it.

b Closing the deal

Depending on how much you enjoy the process of haggling, the pointy end of the sale can either be a lot of fun or excruciatingly uncomfortable. The important thing is knowing the lowest price you’re willing to accept before the negotiations start. Psychology tells us it’s always a good idea to drop your price a little so the buyer feels like they’re getting a bargain and driving away a winner, so bear that in mind and allow yourself wriggle room when you set your asking price. But whatever you do don’t budge from your lowest figure – there’s always another buyer.

b Show me the money!

Once the price is settled on be sure to clarify how, and exactly when, payment will be made. It’s a good idea to impose a time limit on the transaction because you don’t want to be missing out if other interested parties come calling.

It seems obvious, but don’t sign over the papers for your car until the cash is in your hands or your account. For private sales a bank cheque or, better yet, a direct funds transfer into your bank are the best methods of payment.

Although a wad of cash in your hands is also wonderful.

Make your ad stand out Stop potential buyers scrolling past your listing by following these tips for getting noticed

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Price your car just under the nearest competition.

Put the most important details at the top of the ad.

Think quality and quantity when it comes to pictures.

Take advantage of any value-adding features offered by the site (videos, etc).

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A bit of light humour in your ad never goes astray.

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Dealing with a

younger boss

Try these tips to help you cope with working for a younger manager

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ith the pension age rising and superannuation being stretched to its limits, more and more of us are staying in the workforce for a lot longer than originally planned.

But as our younger colleagues rise through the ranks, it’s not uncommon to find yourself being managed by someone who’s a lot younger.

“Previously the trend has been that

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you get promoted based on tenure, but these days it’s not just about experience – promotion is often based on a person’s potential, which is why we’re seeing an increase in younger leaders,” says psychologist Fernanda Afonso.

And while that isn’t an issue for many, answering to someone half your age isn’t always easy, and it may create feelings of tension and resentment.

However, with compromise and

effective communication Fernanda Afonso you can create Psychologist a harmonious workplace for everyone, no matter how large the age gap. Here’s what to do.

b Accept the situation

Being supervised by someone young enough to be your son or daughter can sometimes be a difficult pill to swallow.

Career “It’s natural to want to know what qualifies them to be your leader,” Fernanda says. “People are often more comfortable around someone who’s similar to them; so the bigger the age difference for example, the harder it is to feel that normal sense of ease and familiarity.”

It doesn’t have to be that way, though. “You can spend a lot of time thinking about how different you are but it’s more helpful to look for what you have in common,” Fernanda says.

Ask what their work goals are and what you hope to achieve together.

You might find you’re more similar than you first thought.

kids, it’s a good idea to avoid making age-centric comments. “There’s a natural tendency to want to share your perspective and experiences, but do it respectfully and in a way that doesn’t undermine their authority,” Fernanda says. “It goes back to the basic principle of treating others how you’d want to be treated.”

b Embrace technology

Today’s technology allows us to communicate and conduct business quicker than ever. Meetings may be held via teleconferences and “webinars” rather than in person.

Regardless of your boss’s age, in the interest of moving with the times, b Talk it out it’s important that you embrace these As with all successful relationships, new way of communicating. communication is key. Make sure you “These days texting is often used start off on the right foot by arranging to get your attention quickly and to have a private chat with urgently,” Fernanda says. “Mature your boss on a quiet day workers need to know that in the office. if their boss chooses to “Ask what their connect with them in expectations are this way they’ll expect es pris com of you and their an instant response.

X Generation per 26 Y Gen preferences for This is becoming much 34 per cent and The . rce kfo wor communication,” more common.” cent of our n me er old of Fernanda advises.

Rather than feeling number t hes hig its at is “Many mature out of the loop, assert g workin since 1980. workers assume that yourself by learning about because of their age, all technology and getting advice young leaders will only want from web-savvy friends and family. to communicate via email, but that’s a flawed assumption.” b Learn from each other Instead, ask how they prefer It doesn’t matter how long you’ve to stay in touch, whether that’s by been in your job, there’s always an instant messaging, email, face-to-face opportunity to learn more and your or in more formal meetings. Setting younger colleague might be able the tone now will ensure you have to teach you a thing or two. They may a smoother working relationship. be able to expand your knowledge of technology or introduce you to new b Be respectful ways of thinking, so don’t write off It’s natural to feel slightly miffed your younger colleague too soon! when someone younger than you is Similarly, acknowledge that with calling the shots, but resist the urge your age comes years of valuable to roll your eyes when your boss asks experience. “Mature workers have something of you. experienced a greater change in the And while it might be tempting to workforce than anyone else, and it’s tell your younger boss that your career their enduring ability to adapt to those has spanned 30 years or point out how changes that makes them desirable much they remind you of one of your to any workplace,” Fernanda says.

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Money matters Yours’ finance expert Dominique Bergel-Grant, founder of Leapfrog Women & Money (womenandmoney.com.au), addresses your cash concerns a Do you think it would be worth my while to consolidate my debt into my mortgage?

In most cases, yes, just as long as you can commit to making the same level of repayment you currently contribute. This is because the interest rate that’s on your mortgage right now is physically lower and you’re going to spend less time paying interest, and more money can go towards the principal. a How can I devise a budget and stick to it when paying off my credit card bill takes up all of my spare cash?

The first thing to do is stop using that credit card and turn the debt into a personal loan so it reduces the repayments and also lessens the interest bill. Next, get rid of that credit card entirely. Either cut it up or shove it in the freezer.

It’s important to note that your repayments are now going to be month-to-month and can’t jump around like they might do with a credit card, so make sure you stick to it.

With that sorted, it’s time to look to the future and create a really solid, achievable budget.

I recommend checking out the government’s Money Smart budget plan (moneysmart.gov. au) to start working out where your money is going and the various areas where you can cut back and start saving.

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It’s said you shouldn’t fall in love with a house But how could you not love a place where you felt safe, warm and sheltered Validated Certain that you want to be nowhere else in all the world with all your things and those you love…

When it’s wrenched away you’re cut adrift on an ice floe In a freezing sea in a wailing wind wondering if you’ll find land…

How could you help loving a house that was your home?

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TOOTH AND NAIL When I envisioned John and Helen are determined to impro retirement, ve dental care in Nepal I imagined my husband John, 71, and I travelling the world. In reality, over the last four years we have been busy setting up and running dental clinics in two remote Nepalese villages.

After a holiday to Kathmandu in 2012, John – who has been a dentist for 48 years – was astounded by the lack of dental services. Inspired to do WINNING something about it, we now LETTER spend six weeks of the year in Nepal between Junbesi and Annapurna in the Himalayas.

My background isn’t in dentistry We have treated more than 2000 so acting as John’s dental assistant Nepalese people in our clinics, and has been a steep learning curve, it’s a wonderful feeling to know our but one which I have picked up services are appreciated. reasonably well.

Many patients arrive with decay, The clinics are financed through missing teeth and abscesses fundraising done in Australia. We in their mouths so restoring their put all of the money raised towards teeth close to perfect – and seeing consumables such as filling material, them smile ear to ear when they gloves, anaesthetics and, of course, leave – is very rewarding! the chair and dental instruments.

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MEETING PLACE IT’S NEVER TOO LATE…

‘I write and illustrate kid’s books’ Simone, 43, from Perth, is using her creative talent to give children in need a much brighter future

MAGICAL MEMORY…

A NEW STORY Simone’s books are helping change lives

This is a recent favourite memory of mine with my five beautiful granddaughters. I purchased VIP tickets for a fun afternoon at The Regent Theatre in Melbourne, where we watched the stage production of The Lion King. The looks on their faces was enough to remember that day forever.

Pauline, 67, Upwey, Vic FAMILY PRIDE (L-R) Madeline, 8, Emily, 16, Pauline, Hayley, 12, Jessica, 8, and April, 11

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hen I first fell pregnant more than 15 years ago and left my job as a biological scientist, I developed a knack for creative writing and an enjoyment for illustration.

However, it wasn’t until last year that I eventually pursued this passion and set about publishing a series of children’s books.

My Goodnight-Sleep-Tight book series follows the comedic

adventures of a group of animal characters. All of the stories are all written in verse and each conveys a valuable lesson for the reader.

I’m lucky to lead a fortunate life with my husband Victor, 45, and three children, Alex, 16, Sophie, 12, and Ryan, 11, so I decided all sale profits would be donated to charity.

Currently profits are being used to help fund a school in Nebassel in Cameroon, Africa, where basic school supplies are needed.

The funds I have sent so far have managed to pay for the rest of the year’s schooling for quite a few of these children, which is great as they can now continue to receive an education.

To purchase Simone’s books or donate to her chosen charity, visit goodnightsleeptightbooks.com

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Have you ever had a perm?

Yes, some good and some dreadful!

Delores

Yes, when I was 17.

The hairdresser over-processed my hair and destroyed it so badly that she had to cut it all off. I never had another perm again.

Dianne

After my one and only perm my father didn’t recognise me and my husband said “Don’t ever get another one,” so I never have.

Marnie

I still do every three months.

Gwen

I still do after 40 years. I have dead straight, very fine hair which won’t hold a style in its natural state. A perm gives it body and softness. I have a fabulous hairdresser.

I’ve found a lot of young hairdressers these days don’t even know how to do a perm.

Anne

I got a spiral perm in 1980, privately called a “haystack” by my husband.

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Our gorgeous pet Name: Luna Age: 10 months old Breed: Red fox Loves: Sleeping on the lounge, finding insects in the grass and playing with Lily the cat.

Dislikes: Strangers

and loud noises.

Qualifications: She can already sit, drop and wave.

We love her because: She loves being patted.

Noeline, 53, Dural, NSW

I love crocheting intricate items. These pictures show some puppets and a backpack I made based on the children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I made them for my greatgrandchildren who live in Japan. The other puppets are going to a teacher in England who loves the book I Want My Hat Back.

It’s a challenge to get the pieces as close to the book illustrations as possible.

Dot, 74, Wurtulla, Qld

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FASHION Take the guesswork out of

Find yo

SQUA RE Treat the cut-out like a frame and choose a necklace that sits snugly in the space.

Go for a statement piece as you want it to be the star of the show.

Necklace, $9, Kmart Top, $99.95, Jump

CREW-NECK A necklace should just skim a crew-neck – if it’s too high it will make you look broader, too low and it will compete with your top.

Necklace, $12, Boohoo Top, $49.95, Jump

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DEEP V Flattering on all bustlines, the V’s sharp lines elongate the neck. A piece that softly mimics this shape enhances the effect.

Necklace, $24.99, Forever New Top, $69.99, Forever New

accessorising and get it right every time with this neckline styling cheat sheet

our perfect necklace

A detailed neckline needs little distraction so pair with understated jewellery, such as a dainty chain with a small pendant.

Subtle sparkle is key here.

Necklace, $79.90, Lola and Grace Top, $39.99, Rockmans

BOAT NECK This type of neckline can make the shoulders appear broader. To offset the width of the top, opt for a longer pendant on a thin chain.

Necklace, $22.99, Amber Rose @ Rockmans Top, $149, Kachel

COLLA RED Slip a short chain underneath the collar so it looks like a detail of the shirt. Best of all, you can swap out the chains you use to create a different look every time.

Necklace, $9, Kmart Top, $89.95, Sussan

HIGH NECK High necks and turtlenecks can give the illusion of a shorter neck – wear with a long, layered chain to lengthen your frame.

Necklace, $19.99, Amber Rose @ Rockmans Top, $89.95, Laura Ashley

SCOOP NECK This style reveals a little more skin so you need to call in the big bling. Go for a chunky, bib-like necklace that slightly overlaps the neckline.

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TA NK Look for a choker-style piece that accentuates the shape of the neckline and sits directly over the collar.

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FASHION Sink into a relaxed rural style with earthy tones and traditional plaids

Bargain buy!

Country Nothing says luxe quite like suede – make sure it stays that way with a weatherproof treatment. $39.95, Condura

Brave the rural elements with a hooded jacket. $40, Target Think autumn leaves when choosing tones for an easily interchangeable wardrobe. $29.95, Mossimo

A cable detail adds a flattering feature to a wardrobe staple. $59, Target

Can’t live without heeled boots?

Invest in a comfy pair designed by a podiatrist. $329, Bared

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A pop of colour looks smart when peeking out from under your layers. $129, Laura Ashley

A COUNTRY PRACTICE Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong love of equestrian has influenced her style

casual Ed’s pick Tartan, fringing and a poncho – a terrific country-chic trifecta. $59.99, Forever New A collarless jacket gives a sleeker look. $148, Boden

Around your neck or over your hair, a lightweight scarf adds a chic edge. $29.95, Condura

What to pack in your overnight country bag:

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✔START WITH YOUR FEET Footwear When layering up, a pair of slim-fit jeans counteracts the bulk of extra clothes. $89.95, Riders

by Lee @ Birdsnest A knee-length skirt can look so stylish while keeping you warm.

Pair with tonal stockings. $139, Laura Ashley

Yes, yellow flats – they’re versatile and eye-catching. $190, Sambag

Thanks to these, trudging through mud never looked so good! $60, Gumboots @ Style Tread

is the most important element, so decide if you’re taking gumboots, trainers or flat boots and style around your choice.

✔THINK ABOUT COMPLEMENTARY TONES For a season-appropriate palette, draw from the colours of autumn leaves for inspiration.

✔VISUALISE ALL LAYERS FROM YOUR

SINGLET TO OUTERWEAR If you pack

smart, from under layers to jackets, you can minimise luggage. ✔ TOP OFF IN STYLE A cosy felt or wool hat will keep the cold morning breeze at bay. Pack the dry shampoo to give some oomph to hat hair!

Stay sun smart, even in winter, with a stylish and warm wool hat. $39.99, Forever New

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BEAUTY

The new

MICELLAR CLEANSING WIPES It’s true – you can have the benefits of a gently cleansing micellar water in a wipe!

Suitable for all skin types, use them to refresh your skin, while travelling or when you’re just too tired to cleanse with water.

TRY: Simple Micellar Cleansing Wipes, $7.99

Musthave

VOLUMISING DRY SHAMPOO Yes, it absorbs natural oils and saves you from shampooing daily, but it also adds volume and texture to give your ‘do some oomph. TRY: Batiste Dry Shampoo XXL Volume, $12.95 56

CC NAIL POLISH Just like a colour correcting face cream, these polishes contain optical brighteners that conceal and whiten your nails.

Worn alone, or under and over polish, it works as a base coat, treatment and top coat – in one swipe your nails will look healthy and manicured. TRY: Maybelline New York Dr.Rescue All in One, $6.95

Best buy

ILLUMINATOR Apply under foundation or dab onto the bridge of your nose, the centre of your forehead, Cupid’s bow, brow bones or the tops of your cheekbones. TRY: Boe Professional Radiant Face Illuminator, $9.95

BLENDING SPONGE It’s the tool make-up artists swear by, smoothing out foundation and concealer in tricky areas like the sides of your nose and the eyes’ inner corners, and seamlessly blending blush and bronzer. TRY: Chi Chi Make-up Blending Sponge, $5.95

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Meet the next generation of multi-tasking, time-saving products that will become essentials in every woman’s beauty routine

cult classics Ed’s pick

Splurge

BLUR FOUNDATION Using lightscattering silicones, blur foundation is a lightweight formula that smooths the appearance of lines, dark spots and redness. TRY: Bourjois Nude Sensation Foundation, $29 MICELLAR WATER It may look like water, but oil molecules floating in that water soften and cleanse your skin, removing make-up. It’s as easy as dousing a cotton pad with the water and smoothing it over your face.

TRY: Bioderma Hydrabio H²O Micelle Solution, $31.99

OVERNIGHT MASK Specially formulated overnight masks or night creams work while your skin is in repair mode, so you’ll wake up with glowy, soft and moisturised skin. TRY: Garnier Miracle Sleeping Cream, $19.95

BB CREAM These light formulas are ideal for those days when you don’t want a full face of make-up.

BB creams even out skin tone, and brighten and hydrate using nourishing ingredients like argan oil. Boost the benefits and look for one with an SPF. TRY: Physicians Formula Argan Wear UltraNourishing Argan Oil BB Cream, $25.95

CLEANSING OIL Unlike foaming or gel alternatives, cleansing oil suits all complexions – even oily skin – and does a good job of cleaning without leaving skin red, tight or dry. TRY: Avène XeraCalm A.D Cleansing Oil, $41.95

SEA-SALT SPRAY Spritzed on damp hair, sea-salt spray enhances natural waves, promotes a soft, textured look and amps up roots while softening with keratin and argan oil. TRY: John Frieda Beach Blonde Ocean Waves Sea-Salt Spray, $16.99 57

HOME TRENDS

Time for

tea

Bring out the pretty china and treat your friends to a sophisticated high tea Cake stand, $87.95, Royal Albert @ Zanui

Watermelon cake toppers, $7.95 (pack of six), The Chaos Club

1 High tea catering is all about finger food. People generally expect sweet treats such as cupcakes, fruitcake, banana bread and friands as well as savoury options like finger sandwiches and savoury pastries (no bigger than two bites). And no traditional 58

Yours food director Jennene Plummer shares her teatime tips high tea is complete without fresh scones. Remember to keep it simple.

2 Serve food that can be prepared ahead and keep covered until ready to serve.

3 Sweet and savoury food should be served on separate platters – avoid skewers if children will be attending.

4 Prepare two hot beverage jugs

– one for tea and one for coffee – and set them at one end of the table. Also have a jug of iced water with some lemon wedges and glasses for self-serving.

5 Brew tea prior to serving or offer a range of teabags for guests to choose their preferred blend. Make sure you have a place for people to discard their used teabags.

Ceramic bunny rabbit plate, $33.95, Sweetpea & Willow

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Fabulous high tea fare

Cake stand, $119.95, Miranda Kerr for Royal Albert @ Zanui

Gelato cake stand, $39.95, Nel Lusso @ Zimba

High tea etiquette For a truly traditional event, stick to these rules:

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It’s a hotly debated topic, but whether you pour the tea or the milk into your cup first is really about personal preference. Traditionally, the milk was poured first to protect delicate china from cracking, but nowadays in Australia it’s acceptable to pour tea then add the milk.

Avoid clinking your spoon against the sides of your teacup while stirring by placing the spoon in a six o’clock position and folding the tea towards 12 o’clock. Don’t leave the spoon inside the cup, instead place it on the saucer to the side.

The only time a saucer should be raised with the teacup is during a standing reception. If you’re seated, leave the saucer on the table. Always look into the cup when drinking, never over it, and never raise your pinkie finger – it’s a common faux pas that can be considered rude.

The correct order when eating from a tea tray is: savouries, scones then sweets. When eating scones, break them open with your hands rather than cutting with a knife. Add jam and cream with serving spoons, taking care not to contaminate the jam bowl with cream and vice versa.

A traditional high tea requires the hostess and their guests to dress up. Have fun and stick with the theme – a garden party would suit a floral summer frock, and an afternoon at a swanky hotel would see you in a more formal outfit.

Jug, $39.95; teacup, $34.95, Ruby & Rose Interiors @ Down That Little Lane Salted caramel soy candle, $16.95, Amalfi

Traditional Mix artificial flower arrangement, $34.95, Rogue

Signature teapot $49.95; teacup and saucer set $29.95, Christina Re

Carnivale espresso cup and saucer set, $49, Noritake

Damask napkins, $6.99 (pack of 20), Illume Design

Best Day Ever napkins, $14.50 (pack of 20), Pink Frosting

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GET CRAFTY

How to

DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★

Make a house doorstop Open up your home with a plush doorstop – so cute you’ll want to make more than just one!

This is an edited extract from Fleece Fantastic

by Rachel Henderson, RRP $34.95, CICO Books

Templates: Shown at 50% enlarge by ; 200% for actual size

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YOU WILL NEED ● Templates ● 100 x 150cm fluffy

cream fleece

● 30cm square of denim

blue fleece

● 15cm square each of

coral and white fleece

● Pink, green, blue, and

cream polyester sewing threads ● Small bag of play sand ● Toy filling ● Sewing machine ● Darning foot ● Basic sewing kit

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Transfer the house template onto card and cut out. Place the template on the wrong side of the cream fleece (on the grainline). Using a permanent marker pen, draw around it twice, and cut out both pieces.

Cut out one 12.5 x 54cm piece of cream fleece for the sides, one 12.5 x 17.5cm piece for the base, and two 16 x 28cm pieces of denim blue fleece for the roof.

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Transfer the heart template onto card and cut out. Place the template on the wrong side of the coral fleece, draw around it, and cut out.

Cut out one 4 x 6cm piece of denim fleece for the door, two

3.5 x 4cm pieces of white fleece for the top windows, and one 4 x 5cm piece of white fleece for the bottom window.

Using the sewing machine’s darning foot, free-motion stitch flowers and grass along the bottom edge with pink and green threads.

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Pin the windows, door, and heart onto the front house piece. Using blue thread, freemotion stitch around each piece.

ASSEMBLING THE HOUSE

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Switch to a normal sewing machine foot and cream thread. With right sides together, pin the side strip and front sections together. Machine stitch*.

*ALL SEWING SHOULD INCLUDE A 1CM SEAM ALLOWANCE

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Trim all seam allowances to 3mm and turn right side out. Insert the bag of play sand, then fill up the rest of house with toy filling, and whipstitch the opening closed.

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Pin the base to the bottom edges of the side and front house sections. Machine stitch.

Place the roof on top of the stitched house and attach using fabric glue.

Pin the back house section onto the side piece. Machine stitch, leaving the bottom edge open.

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Place the roof pieces wrong sides together and pin to hold. Cut five small wedge-shaped snips evenly along each short edge, then round off each section into a curved, scallop shape.

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Cut out a 25 x 10cm piece of coral fleece for the handle.

Fold it in half lengthwise, with right sides together, and pin along the long unfolded edge. Straight stitch along, leaving the sides open.

Turn right side out.

Fold the roof in half width-wise. Change to an embroidery foot and blue thread. Free-motion stitch along the folded edge, open the back out, and stitch along the long side edges and curved roof edges. Remove pins.

To create a tiled effect, free-motion stitch scallop shapes all the way across.

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Tuck in the raw short ends by 1cm. Using the photo as a guide, position the handle on the top of the roof, pin at the ends to hold, and whipstitch in place.

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GARDENING

Makeshift

planters

What to do in your garden this fortnight

This fortnight Yours’ gardening guru CHARLIE ALBONE gets quirky with pots

planters as they have so much character and age that’s hard to replicate. Drill some drainage holes in the bottom and line the crate with some builders’ plastic to slow the timber decay.

Old yoghurt pots make great planters for herbs on the windowsill. The plastic sweats a little bit to help keep the soil moist and the outside can be painted with blackboard paint so you can easily label them with chalk.

Used paint cans make great hanging baskets as they come with a handle.

Being metal they’ll rust in time, so drill some holes in the bottom to aid drainage and consider lining them with a plastic bag to keep the metal dry.

Plastic bottles make the best greenwalls after a little modification.

Charlie’s tips for…

Garden lighting

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ighting can transform a garden, creating myriad moods as well as being a practical feature. I only ever install low-voltage LED lighting as it’s safer than 240-volt power, uses less juice and it has the added benefit of letting you easily add more lights to the mix. I also like to use a transformer that’s bigger than required to ensure adding lights to the system won’t complicate things down the track.

Light touch The biggest tip I can give you is to not over-illuminate your garden. Often less is more as too much light will make a space glary and uninviting. Start by lighting up

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your main features – these may be trees, a sculpture or perhaps a greenwall. Downlighting can also give a dramatic effect when suspended from a tree or highlighting an unusual wall. I like to direct light across surfaces that have a similar texture; with structures such as hedges and stone walls, washing a spotlight across them rather than at them produces a softer effect.

Time to shine You can completely change the appearance of a water feature by lighting it at night as the surface becomes reflective and the depths of the pond seem limitless.

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First, cut a window in it, removing around a third of the bottle. Then drill a hole in the cap and thread some string through it, tying a knot in the end to hold it. Run the string through the bottle and out a hole in the bottom

AMBIENT GLOW Wash the light across surfaces, not at them

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ith my love of plants continuing to grow (pardon the pun) I often run out of things to use as pots. I used to use all the old plastic pots from when I planted out my garden in the first place, but they’re just too boring – so recently I have been making pots out of old junk.

Rustic wooden crates are fantastic as

Ask Charlie

Do you have a gardening question? Charlie can’t wait to answer it! a I have a property at Golden Beach in Gippsland, Victoria, and would like to plant a hedge of lemon trees. The north-facing block is two streets back from the ocean but is protected by a hill, and the soil is very sandy.

Do you think lemon trees are likely to grow in this position or would I be wasting my time?

Greg, Victoria This is a tricky one as you have enough sun and your soil can be improved so it’s useable; however, the proximity of the ocean may prove to be tricky. Lemons like sun and free-draining soil, but you’ll definitely have to improve the sandy soil by adding plenty of

to the next bottle beneath it. This can then be hung up and added to as you get more bottles. Line them up next to each other for a really dramatic effect; just fill the bottle with potting mix and plant it up through the window.

Lighting inside the pond itself will show up any details of the liner and this can look very effective if you’ve invested in stone.

In the zone Next, I add ambient lighting or candle lighting to the garden beds. These are button-sized lights that emit a low glow and really add atmosphere. When lighting, try to “zone” your garden so objects that require more light, such as paths, barbecues and driveways, can be lit separately to garden beds and feature trees. To lend a natural effect on your pathways alternate lights down the path, rather than lighting it up the whole way.

Blind side Finally, whatever you do, never position a light at eye level.

It’s an instant way to make a garden a most uncomfortable place!

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CRATE EXPECTATIONS Don’t be a slave to plastic pots – craft your own

organic compost. The salt and wind carried off the ocean (but filtered by the hill) may prove too much for the lemons. If you’re really keen on citrus I’d try a “Wheeny” grapefruit as it grows better on the coast, has a taste much like lemon but only fruits every two years.

a Which plants are best for indoors? I’m looking for something leafy that doesn’t require much looking after. Shay, Emu Plains, NSW Indoor plants not only add to the appearance of a room but they also improve your health by increasing oxygen and reducing volatile organic compounds. The majority of indoor plants require a well-lit room. My top three would be: 1. Peace Lily This requires regular watering but it will tell you when it’s desperate for a drink by drooping its leaves. 2. Fiddle Leaf Fig This one’s the most popular indoor plant of the moment and doesn’t require too much water. 3. Mother-in -Law’s Tongue It’s a classic fail-safe Watch Charlie as indoor plant with he whips gardens interesting leaves.

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In full bloom

It’s hard to go past the wild beauty of a bed of pretty, papery poppies

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b Californian tree poppy (Romneya coulteri): Its beautiful white flowers look like they’re made from crepe paper. And the good news for Australian growers is that unlike other poppies, this North American native thrives in our summer heat and sandy soil.

BEAUT BLOSSOM Little wonder birds, butterflies and bees find the Iceland poppy quite irresistible

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e know “tall poppy syndrome” refers to the desire to diminish the stature of someone with great abilities or status, but when we turn to garden cultivation we begin to appreciate why beautiful poppies really should stand tall. These flowers embody a stylish simplicity, and manage to look as good in the bud as they do when their delicate petals are in full blooming glory.

Poppies are blessed with the kind of easy informality that lends itself to many landscaping uses – and indoors there’s nothing as pretty as a vase full of colourful poppies.

There are several different poppies you can grow in gardens – and a few that you shouldn’t – so let’s have a look at the most effective ways to add some pretty poppies to your garden design.

Iceland poppy

Although the pretty Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule) is a short-lived perennial, it’s usually treated as an annual. It forms a basal clump of long, glaucous, pinnate leaves and the flowers appear on tall stalks to brighten up winter and spring gardens. Flower colours are shades of salmon, apricot, yellow and cream.

This variety can be sown from seed or seedlings can be purchased from a nursery. For best results, space the plants about 20cm apart and the foliage will eventually cover the soil. Avoid cultivating around the plants as root damage will weaken them and can cause the flower stems to twist. Pinch out early buds until the plants have formed good clumps. Remove any

finished blooms to prolong flowering.

Picking: This poppy is ideal for taking indoors to put in vases.

Just make sure you pick the flowers early in the morning when they’re in full bud or even at their bud-opening stage, then sear the ends in boiling water before you arrange them in a vase.

Varieties: As the name suggests, “Matilda” is Australian-bred, and features large flowers in shades of lemon, orange, rose pink and cream, with some bi-colours. Its strong stems make it ideal for picking. “Artist’s Glory” has strong stems and flowers in lemon, gold, yellow, rose pink, apricot and salmon.

Oriental poppy

The Oriental poppy (P. orientale, inset above) is one of the most beautiful varieties – but don’t even think about growing it unless you live in a cool

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POPPY COPYCATS A host of other plants with beautiful flowers belong to the poppy family (Papaveraceae) but aren’t part of the Papaver genus.

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b Tibetan blue poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia): Cold winters and cool summers are essential for growing this beautiful poppy (above). Its large turquoise-blue flowers are stunning, with a satin texture enhanced by a yellow stamen.

This has been grown successfully in parts of Victoria, Tasmania and on cooler parts of the Great Dividing Range. This woodland species requires semi-shade and moist, welldrained soil enriched with leaf mould. b Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica): The Californian poppy (inset above) comes in a variety of hues, including cream, red, purple, yellow and apricot.

It self-seeds prolifically, so don’t grow it in the country.

Removing the whole plant when the flowers have finished will stop the spread.

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climate. Given the right climate and a sunny position, this perennial will perform beautifully for many years.

Its spring flowers are irresistible. The large, silky cups are 10-15cm in diameter and borne on hairy stems 80-90cm high. The huge, bowl-shaped flowers often have a dark space at the base of each petal. It’s hardy and once established is quite tenacious. Varieties are available in pink, white and a vivid orange-red which, while looking spectacular, is hard to work into colour schemes. However, it can look good when planted with a lot of green foliage or when placed next to white, yellow or blue flowers. A touch of grey foliage also helps soften the orange-red.

Flanders poppy

Visitors to northern France in late spring or early summer are often captivated by the sight of bright red Flanders poppies (P. rhoeas) covering the hillsides.

Despite its beauty, this plant causes problems for farmers because it’s weedy.

Although pretty, it’s gradually being seen in far fewer numbers as modern herbicides reduce its presence.

The Flanders poppy is very often featured in French Impressionist paintings and is the poppy worn on Remembrance Day to commemorate the end of WWI. This poppy is noted for its scarlet spring flowers, sometimes with black blotches in the centres. It’s an annual that prefers cool and temperate climates and fairly dry soil. Sow the seed in autumn and, if you want to prevent the prolific self-seeding habit of the Flanders poppy, remove the plants before they set seed. The poppy’s vibrant red flowers look exceptionally striking when combined with deep blues and purple.

TAKE IT AS RED Look for punnets of pretty Flanders poppies at nurseries

2 EYE-CATCHING ICONS Among the world’s most instantly recognisable flowering plants, poppies are symbolic and emotive

Visitors to northern France are often captivated by the sight of bright red Flanders poppies, forever associated with the Western Front’s killing fields

Highly illegal

Its dainty mauve, red or white flowers catch the eye but the opium poppy (P. somniferum) is classified as a noxious weed in Australia, making it illegal to grow in your garden. This includes the ruffled peony poppy (P. somniferum var. paeoniflorum, pictured right).

Growing poppies If you haven’t recently added manure or compost to the soil, do so before planting. Poppies like free-draining soil and plenty of sunshine, and protection from strong winds.

Flanders and Iceland poppies grow

easily from seed, but you can also buy seedlings in winter. Iceland poppies take about 18 weeks from sowing seed to flowering. You can sow Flanders poppies directly where you want them to grow, but Iceland poppies are best sown in punnets and transplanted to beds as seedlings.

In temperate climates seed sown in late summer and autumn will produce plants that flower in winter.

In cold districts sow seed in summer and early autumn. In warm climates sow seed from autumn to winter.

Sow seed thinly and cover with a light scattering of seed-raising mix. When kept moist the seedlings will appear in 10-14 days. Lots of seedlings will pop up, so thin them out while still small so they’re 5cm apart. Transplant the seedlings to garden beds when they are 5-7.5cm high, placing them 20-30cm apart.

Mulch around the plants with lucerne or straw. When the buds appear, feed fortnightly with a complete soluble plant food.

Perennial Oriental poppies are propagated by division in early autumn or spring. You can also take root cuttings in late summer or early autumn. Place root cuttings in well-drained potting mix, crown-side up, and plant into beds in early spring.

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However, always use a comparison website first. “According to our research, Australians can pay more than triple the cost for travel insurance through an airline and two-and-a-half times more through a travel agent compared to taking out a policy directly with an insurance provider.”

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lying business and first class at heavily discounted rates is possible if you use a price negotiation company such as Fly Business for Less (flybusinessforless. com). By striking deals with major carriers, the company is then able to purchase and onsell such tickets at 30-80 per cent off.

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roupon (groupon.com.au) and other daily deal sites such as cudo (cudo.com.au), Scoopon (scoopon.com.au) and Catch of the Day (catchoftheday.com.au) offer bargain package holidays. Just be sure to check the fine print if it sounds too good to be true.

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Membership in an airline’s rewards program can help you earn miles towards your next trip or upgrade, and often net you a discount of 10 to 20 per cent off the advertised rate at partner hotels, car rental companies, retail and entertainment establishments.

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Bids around 30 per cent off the rack rate are the most often accepted.

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And you can compare prices on more than hotels. “Currently there are more than 1800 discounts available on finder.com.au, which include travel insurance, flights and experiences,” says Michelle.

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kyscanner (skyscanner.com.au) – which also has an app – lets you find the cheapest time of day and day of the week or month to travel. It will even send you an alert if a flight you’ve been watching drops its price.

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COOKING Orange and poppy seed cake a SERVES 8 • PREP 10 MINUTES • COOK 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES • 2 cups almond meal • 1 cup quinoa flour • 2½ teaspoons baking powder • 4 tablespoons poppy seeds • finely grated zest and juice of 2 oranges

(you need 1 cup juice)

Rise an

Take a morning tea break on the sunny side with

• ½ cup light olive oil • ½ cup Greek-style yoghurt • ¾ cup honey • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3 eggs, lightly beaten

CANDIED ORANGES AND SYRUP • juice of 1 large orange • 4 tablespoons honey • 1 large orange, thinly sliced

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease and line a 24cm cake tin.

Combine the almond meal, flour, baking powder and poppy seeds in a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together the orange zest and juice, oil, yoghurt, honey, vanilla and eggs, then gradually whisk into the almond meal mixture to make a batter.

Pour the cake batter into the tin and bake for 55 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cover the cake with foil if it browns too quickly.

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Put the orange juice and honey in a small, non-reactive pan.

Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Add the orange slices and cook for 5 minutes each side until the oranges shrink and caramelise.

Carefully turn out the cake and top with the candied oranges and syrup.

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Top read This is an edited extract from Whole Food Slow Cooked

by Olivia Andrews (RRP $35, Murdoch Books)

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You can also make this gluten-free cake in a 5.5-litre slow cooker. Co ok on low for 3 hours until a ske wer inserted in the centre co mes out clean. Turn off the slo w cooker but leave cake in it for another 30 minutes.

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Bring some joie de vivre to the table with hearty fare infused with the flavours of France

Top tip

To cut your prep time, replace pastry recipe with a good quality ready-made puff pastry.

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Grilled snapper niçoise

Top tip

a SERVES 4 • PREP 20 MINUTES • COOK 15 MINUTES

Make a quick tartare sauce for the fish by combining 1 cup of whole -egg mayonnaise with the zes t and juice of 1 lemon. Sti r in 1 tablespoon each of chopped cornichons, capers and parsley.

• 60g butter • 6 chat potatoes, cut into 3mm slices • 4 x 100g snapper fillets • 2 vine ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges • 100g green beans, trimmed, blanched • ½ cup kalamata olives • 2 hard-boiled eggs, shelled, quartered

DRESSING • ¼ cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 4 anchovies, finely chopped • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard • 1 garlic clove, crushed

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In a large frying pan, melt half of the butter on medium. Fry potato slices in a single layer, for 4-5 minutes each side, until tender and golden.

Drain on paper towel.

Meanwhile, remove bones from centre of each fish fillet using fish tweezers. Score the skin side of the fish at 1.5cm intervals to allow even cooking. Season to taste.

Melt remaining butter in a large frying pan on medium. Cook fish, skin-side down, for 2-3 minutes, pressing down to seal. Turn and cook for a further 2 minutes.

DRESSING In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together. Season to taste.

In a bowl, gently toss potato, tomato, beans and olives together with half the dressing.

Arrange salad on plates and top with egg. Serve with fish and a drizzle of remaining dressing.

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4 5 Ratatouille tart • 400g can whole peeled tomatoes • 2 zucchini, sliced • 2 red capsicums, seeded, sliced • 1 small eggplant, sliced lengthways • 1 large onion, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, sliced • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 thyme sprigs • 60g goat’s cheese

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rub in using fingertips until almost combined. Make a well in centre.

Add water, mixing to form a dough.

Roll out on a lightly-floured board to form a 20 x 50 cm rectangle (you should be able to see streaks of butter in pastry). Fold pastry into thirds. Give dough a quarter-turn and roll out again. Repeat process twice. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Preheat a large oven tray.

Combine tomatoes and vegetables in a baking dish.

Scatter garlic and fennel seeds over.

Drizzle with oil. Season. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

ROUGH PUFF PASTRY Sift flour in a large bowl. Add butter and

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ROUGH PUFF PASTRY • 1¾ cup plain flour • 250g butter, chopped • 1/3 cup cold water

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Roll out pastry on a sheet of baking paper to form a 20 x 30cm rectangle. Transfer to tray and prick all over with a fork.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden.

Arrange roasted vegetables and thyme over pastry, leaving a 2cm border. Crumble goat’s cheese over top. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden. Scatter with basil to serve.

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a SERVES 4-6 • PREP 40 MINUTES (PLUS CHILLING) • COOK 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

COOKING Blanquette de veau a SERVES 4-6 • PREP 30 MINUTES • COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES • 50g butter • 2 stalks celery, sliced • 1.5kg veal chuck, trimmed, • 2 tablespoons thyme leaves • 1 cup white wine cubed • 300g button mushrooms, • 3 cups chicken stock • ¾ cup heavy cream trimmed • 2 onions, chopped • 1 egg yolk • 2 carrots, chopped • ¼ cup lemon juice

a large saucepan, 1onInmelt half of the butter high. Brown veal

in 3 batches, for 3-4 minutes each. Remove from pan and set aside.

Melt remaining butter in same pan. Sauté mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery and thyme for 4-5 minutes, until lightly golden.

Add wine and simmer for 1-2 minutes, until reduced by half. Return veal to pan with stock.

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For a low-fat mussel recipe, replace cream with a 400g can of chopped tomatoes.

Bring to the boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.

Simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour, until veal is tender and sauce reduces by half.

In a small jug, whisk cream and yolk together. Whisk in ½ cup of cooking liquid until smooth. Gradually add cream mixture to saucepan, stirring until thickened (do not boil after this point). Stir juice through just before serving.

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Moules marinere a SERVES 4-6 • PREP 20 MINUTES • COOK 10 MINUTES

champagne • ½ cup fish stock • ¾ cup thickened cream

In a large saucepan, heat 1eschalot oil on medium. Sauté and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until tender.

Mix in wine and stock and cook, stirring, until reduced by half. Add cream and bring to the boil on high.

Add mussels. Cover and cook, shaking

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• 1kg mussels in their shell,

scrubbed, beards removed • 1 lemon, juiced • chopped parsley, lemon

wedges, crusty bread, to serve

pan occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until mussels open (unopened mussels can be eaten).

Stir in juice. Season to taste.

Sprinkle with parsley and serve straight away. Accompany with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 4 eschalots, sliced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 cup white wine or

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Prune & hazelnut tart

Serve this dish with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes or salad.

a SERVES 8 •PREP 30 MINUTES (PLUS CHILLING) • COOK 1 HOUR • 375g packet pitted prunes • thick cream, to serve • ¼ cup amaretto PASTRY • 200ml tub crème fraîche • 1¾ cup plain flour • 1/3 cup hazelnut meal • 125g butter, chopped • ¼ cup caster sugar • 1 tablespoon caster sugar • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 2 tablespoon iced water • icing sugar, to dust

Preheat oven to moderate, 1a 24cm 180°C. Lightly grease round flan pan

with a removable base.

In a small bowl, combine prunes and amaretto. Set aside until required.

PASTRY In a food processor, combine flour, butter and sugar. Pulse until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add water, and process until dough forms, adding more water if required.

Shape into a disc. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Roll out pastry between 2 sheets of baking paper

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Easy beignets

to a 3mm-thick round. Ease into pan, trimming excess.

Bake blind for 15 minutes (see tip). Remove paper and weights, then bake for a further 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk crème fraîche, hazelnut meal, sugar and egg together.

Drain liquid from prunes and whisk into mixture until smooth. Pour mixture into tart case. Arrange prunes over filling, pressing gently.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned. Serve with dusted icing sugar and cream.

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a MAKES 30 • PREP 10 MINUTES • COOK 25 MINUTES • 1 cup caster sugar • 1 teaspoon ground

cinnamon • 1 cup plain flour • 1 teaspoon baking

powder • ½ teaspoon

bicarbonate of soda • ¼ teaspoon ground

nutmeg • pinch salt • ½ cup buttermilk • 1 egg, lightly whisked • oil, for deep frying

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¾ cup sugar and half cinnamon in 1Place a medium bowl and toss well to combine.

Sift flour, baking powder, soda, nutmeg, 2 salt and remaining cinnamon into a medium bowl. Stir remaining sugar through. Make a well in the centre. Add combined buttermilk and egg, stirring to combine.

Heat oil in a large saucepan until a small piece of dough sizzles as soon as it is added.

Carefully drop tablespoons of the mixture in batches (about 4 at a time) into hot oil.

Cook, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, for 2-3 minutes, until golden and just cooked through.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towel, then transfer to the cinnamon sugar and toss to coat. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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It’s important to rest pastry before baking, as it helps prevent shrinkage.

To bake blind, line the pa stry case with baking paper and fill with baking weights or dried beans or rice.

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Brain games Give your mind a workout Quick Quiz 1. In a standard deck of cards, which is the only king without a moustache?

2. Which five countries automatically qualify to appear in the Eurovision Song Contest each year: France, Germany, the UK, Italy and…?

3. Jamie Durie (below) was the original host of which TV reality show based in Sydney on its

Jamie Durie, 45 debut in 2003, but is now based in Melbourne?

4. In which decade did the inventions LEGO bricks, Velcro and videotape hit the market?

5. What do the initials TARDIS stand for…?

6. … and how many incarnations of the Doctor have travelled aboard the TARDIS? 7. Which fish is used in making Worcestershire sauce?

8. Which is the only state or territory in Australia never to have had a female head of government?

9. Which is the world’s largest desert: (a) Gobi), (b) Atacama or (c) Sahara?

10. What name is given to the text for an opera?

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(4) 19. One who 9 helps Satanists out (9) 23. Designer, the King’s assistant, 12 turns on you, reportedly (9) 25. Duke 14 perhaps found in casino, blearyeyed (5) 17 26. Animal gossip (6) 22 27. Strong 23 growth after last repositioning (8) 28. European 26 – his DNA changed! (6) 29. Fighter is union player in 28 Christchurch (8)

11. Doormen start to get out of shower (12) 16. Right celebrity panel (9) 18. Analyses diamonds in crumpled tissue (7) 20. Records the tennis match (7) 21. Loudspeaker point to sway around (7) 22. Start to see awful decor was etched deeply (6) 24. Inner-city disturbance contained (5)

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Flit, Fish, Murray ... abscond (2,1,4)

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TAKE A BREAK Easy Crossword

Number Star Fill in each of the empty hexagons with numbers between 1 and 7 following these three rules: 1. No numbers in a horizontal line can be repeated.

2. No numbers in a diagonal line can be repeated.

3. No numbers in the seven coloured hexagons can be repeated.

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Fair Lady – the big-screen adaptation of Pygmalion starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison – sweeps the field at the 1 My 37th Academy Awards. The magical musical takes home eight Oscars, Rex winning the Best Actor gong.

The Kinks and The Rolling Stones tour our shores, The 2 While Seekers hit the top spot in the UK with I’ll Never Find Another You. The disc is the first million-seller by an Australian artist. and the US decide to ramp up their commitment to 3 Australia South Vietnam and start sending combat troops to the region.

The 1st Battalion, RAR deploys in May and by September is conducting search-and-destroy operations against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces. Warrant Officer Kevin Wheatley wins a posthumous Victoria Cross.

JUST YOU WAIT! Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady

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athlete Dawn Fraser is initially banned from all amateur swimming events for 10 years after an inquiry into 4 Controversial a series of misdemeanours at the Olympics in Tokyo. television shows making their debuts this year include 5 Classic Days of our Lives, Tom & Jerry and Thunderbirds.

PICTURES: ALAMY, GETTY IMAGES

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YOURS CODEBREAKER GRID All the words and terms listed1715 are related to romance.

YOURS 1715 CODEBREAKER GRIDAll except one of them can be found inCODEBREAKER the grid and may read YOURS 1715 GRID forwards, backwards, diagonally, down or up. The word or term not found in the grid is the mystery answer.

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WHAT TYPE OF FILM YOURS 1715 LOGIC GRID DID FRANK WATCH?

WHATFRANK TYPE OF FILM DID FRANK BETH WATCH? CARL FRANK ICE-CREAM BETH POPCORN CARL CHOCOLATES ICE-CREAM 7PM POPCORN 8PM CHOCOLATES 6PM 7PM

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Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. Work out which number stands for each letter, write them in the grid below and cross off the list – we’ve given you three to start you off. Fill in the letters in the box 21 11word.

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Code Cracker

2. Carl watched an intense drama.

3. The action film viewer had a twincone ice-cream.

4. The 8pm film fan ploughed through a whole box of chocolates!

TYPE OF FILM START TIME SNACK

Turn over for solutions

TAKE A BREAK Solutions

How did you do?

URS 17 Quick Quiz, p80

Megafind!, p81

1. The king of hearts 2. The Block 3. Spain 4. The 1950s 5. Time and Relative Dimension in Space 6. Twelve to date 7. Anchovies 8. South Australia 9. Sahara 10. Libretto

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Wordfind, p83 Answer: Kiss

Easy Crossword, p82

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Small Logic, p83 Frank/comedy/6pm/popcorn Beth/action/7pm/ice-cream Carl/drama/8pm/chocolates.

Mystery answer: Comedy

YOURS 1715 SUDOKU SOL

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HOROSCOPE

Hedy Damari’s astrological predictions for August 6-19

Libra SEP 24-OCT 23

If you’ve become complacent over an unsatisfactory situation, particularly concerning friendships, it’s time to reassess; life’s too short to keep making allowances. Identify your true support network and opt for loyalty and laughter.

With Venus in retrograde, Tip: Forget the periphery, get close and personal you’ll have second thoughts about things. While you can Scorpio OCT 24-NOV 22 change your mind, don’t act Instant gratification won’t satisfy like a long-term challenge.

Projects requiring time, patience and accountability just yet – new information are far more rewarding than an immediate pay-off. You’ll be makes you reassess. Observe prompted to redefine success and put new goals in place. and mull over your next move. Tip: Clear the decks and welcome the new!

Retrograde Venus is impacting on your creativity, which could either sap your inspiration or prompt you to amp up your artistic endeavours. In matters of the heart, it’s time to intensify your connection – casual involvements aren’t enough.

Tip: If something’s not working, take a new tack

Taurus APR 21-MAY 21

Earth signs can tend to be retentive, but retrograde Venus is encouraging you to make a clean sweep. Not only is it the ideal time to declutter your home, you need to let go of any mindsets and habits that are stunting your personal growth.

Tip: Family time will be pivotal and rewarding

Gemini MAY 22-JUN 21

You love juggling multiple tasks but the stars are prompting you to streamline. Ditch time-wasters so you can spend more time doing what you enjoy. Resist the compulsion to race ahead and instead do one thing slowly and well.

Tip: It’s all in the delivery, so play nicely!

Cancer JUN 22-JUL 23

Whether it’s a holiday home, car or a piece of furniture you’re considering buying, wait. With fickle retrograde Venus and impulsive Mars in your finance sector, you’re more likely to act with your heart, not your head. Look for the better bargains.

Tip: An overlooked item will come in handy

Leo JUL 24-AUG 23

It’s a busy time of change and initiative. As well as the sun’s annual visit, Venus has regressed into your sign, prompting you to reinvent and maximise the way you present yourself. Mars boosts confidence and urges you to take risks.

Tip: Take every opportunity to fulfil your potential

Virgo AUG 24-SEP 23

You may feel a sense of urgency to make a choice or forge ahead, but you’re not sure what you want or which path to take. In this case time is an illusion, so don’t succumb to pressure; wait for things to unfold before making up your mind.

Tip: Keep your options open and have faith 88

Sagittarius NOV 23-DEC 21

An inconvenient truth may cause waves. Uncomfortable as it seems, facing the reality will let you tear down the old and make room for something fresh. This situation calls for honesty and tact; if you get frazzled you’ll risk coming across as brash.

Tip: A contentious money matter sorts itself out

Capricorn DEC 22-JAN 20

Do something selfish! Fulfilling your needs doesn’t mean you’re shirking responsibility – and it may make you a better mother, daughter, partner and person. Meanwhile, being proactive resolves emotional intimacy or sex issues.

Tip: A sound strategy will pay off, literally!

Aquarius JAN 21-FEB 19

Relationships take a turn for the better, particularly if they’re romantic. Although retrograde Venus is dampening the passion, you’ll enjoy more depth, substance and understanding.

You’ll also find you’re more accepting and appreciative.

Tip: Be quick to settle differences and get along

Pisces FEB 20-MAR 20

If it’s been a while since you spent quality time with your kids, don’t wait any longer. A lunch, cosy night in or trip away will be soothing and beneficial. Meanwhile, with the new moon inspiring your creativity, a big artistic mission beckons.

Tip: Check your schedule and eliminate time-wasters

Happy birthday!

Melanie Griffith turns 58 on August 9

Being the offspring of screen royalty didn’t deliver Melanie any breaks – she toiled for decades before winning a Golden Globe for Working Girl. Despite upheavals in her love-life, the mother of three’s talents mean she’s never far from the spotlight.

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Aries MAR 21-APR 20

THE MIDDLETONS Australia’s longest running serial

Last time…

The news of her brother Charlie’s cancer diagnosis neatly put paid to the new lovers’ glow Janet and Bryan were enjoying. Son John picked her up and they set off on their mercy dash...

The mourning after PICTURE: KRISTINA SOLJO/ALL CHARACTERS IN THE MIDDLETONS ARE FICTITIOUS

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ll I could do was flop down on the red leather couch in what my son John called my “entertainment room” but was really the spare bedroom with a decent TV and stereo.

I was skimming through my IQ to see if there was anything I wanted to watch, something that would take my mind off the fraught last days of my brother Charlie’s life.

Even my youngest son Hugh made it home before Charlie, after days fighting almost unbearable pain, surrendered to morphine, surrounded by his family.

What had been planned as a quiet funeral became a farewell from the whole town. Charlie, in his restless search for love, had found it in this small Southern Highlands hamlet.

I could feel my tears welling up when the phone rang. “Janet? Bryan Hardie here. Have you eaten?”

“Well, no.”

“Do you have any food in the house?”

“Again no.”

“What do you fancy? Thai, Greek?

You name it.”

“Bryan, I’m sorry, I’m not really up to seeing anyone at the moment.”

“Hey, my lovely, you don’t need to ‘see’ me, just have a little something to eat. I promised your boys I’d keep an eye on you.”

“How on Earth...?”

“Blame John. He gave David and Hugh my phone number. I can’t tell them I let you sit hungry, in the dark, staring at a TV screen, can I?” Later that night, the remains of a Vietnamese takeaway in the fridge and the dishwasher stacked, Bryan took me in his arms. “Bedtime.”

Our last evening had been so passionate, I didn’t know how to explain that I just couldn’t take up where we left off, not after the terrible days I’d just been through.

Bryan seemed to understand. He pushed me back a little, holding me at arms-length. “You need a holiday. How does Hamilton Island appeal?”

“Hamilton? Isn’t that where they have the big yacht week? Not my scene.”

Bryan steered me towards the couch.

“Hear me out. I’m working on a big fraud case involving a Gold Coast businessman who’s proved very elusive, always one jump ahead of me.

“I thought I had him in Vanuatu, then Cyclone Pam struck. I hear he’s headed for Hamilton and my client believes he’s meeting some cronies.”

I moved away from him, to the end of the couch. “All very interesting, I’m sure, but as I said before, it’s not the time or place for my kind of holiday.”

Bryan leaned back, making it obvious that he wasn’t trying to crowd me.

“I realise that. However, this is really a job, one you could help me with.

“This man, I think he’s calling himself Sir John Huntley-Smythe now, although he has many aliases, specialises in setting up shell companies which lets him shift money around on his own behalf, and for his associates.

“Your old boss Roy Anderson told me all about your company database-searching skills, which I really need on this job.”

I felt a little tweak. “Tell me more.”

Bryan looked a little nervous as he said, “You’d also be the perfect smokescreen. With you by my side, I’d just look like all the other punters, grabbing a chance to holiday with my latest squeeze.”

I sat bolt upright. “Is that what I am?”

He laughed. “Of course not. I said that’s what it’d look like. I’d be in yachting gear, you’d be in your best holiday garb. Who’d suspect they were under the watchful gaze of a pair of super-sleuths?”

“Where would we stay?”

Bryan gave a slight smile. “My client has plenty of cash – and pull – so we’d have a two-bedroom suite on the waterfront and you’d have a generous allowance so you could shop alongside the women we have under surveillance.”

Something to do, a job that would take my mind off my brother’s death, at least for a while, and a chance to see how the top one per cent behaved at play? “No contest. I’m in.”

Next time: Is there trouble in paradise for Janet and Bryan?

‘Bryan, I’m not really up to seeing anyone at the moment’

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While the iron’s hot

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ou say something to Grandpa, or I will.” Jason put his hand through the ragged hole in his yellow boardies. “Where am I supposed to wear these?”

Esme sighed. They were ruined.

And it’d take her forever to scrape the molten plastic off the iron.

She couldn’t afford to let her father do the ironing, but how to tell him?

“Grandpa’s only trying to help,” she said. “Lower your voice or he’ll hear you.”

“I want him to.” But Jason lowered his voice anyway. “Gran never melted my clothes.”

“We’ll think of something.

But not today, it’s his birthday.”

Esme went to the laundry.

It looked like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Clothes everywhere, and in the midst of it stood her father, ironing away with grim determination.

Her smile froze. A trail of yellow goo spread across the front of her white linen shirt.

He looked more than a little sheepish. “The iron’s too hot.”

“Your knuckles must’ve pushed against the settings knob again, Dad.” He looked so crestfallen she hugged him. “Let’s have afternoon tea.”

She checked the iron. The stubborn black muck cemented onto it awoke memories. A few years ago, when she hadn’t heard from her parents, she’d rung.

“Mum said I wasn’t to worry you.”

Her father had sounded relieved.

Her heart had turned a somersault.

“What’s happened?”

“Mum’s in hospital. Had a skin graft.”

“Why didn’t anyone tell me?”

“Mum made me promise,” he’d said.

She’d flown home. Her mother was in the burns ward, where they’d found her sitting up in bed, rolling bandages, chatting with the nurses.

“I’ve brought you a get-well present,” her father had said, but it was him who’d really needed her.

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“How’s Dad coping?” was her mother’s first question.

Esme had been stuck for an answer.

The mess she’d found in the kitchen when she’d arrived was unforgettable.

There wasn’t even a clean spoon to measure out coffee.

She couldn’t say that. He didn’t know the first thing about washing up.

And what had he tried to cook?

Porridge? Scrambled eggs? No amount of elbow grease and detergent would budge the indelible black gunk welded into the saucepans.

Why hadn’t he asked for help? He’d been floundering, and too proud to admit it. Was history repeating itself ?

Now, remembering that weekend, she became worried. What did her father’s iron look like? And his saucepans? In the surreal nightmare of hospital visits, and then her mother’s funeral last month, she hadn’t had time to think.

Esme had racked her brains about what to give him for his birthday. She knew he enjoyed watching My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef, so she’d bought him the books. Now she wondered if he could even make an omelette...

He seemed to organise his weeks around eating out. Monday and Thursday he dined at his brother’s.

Tuesday and Sunday, his sister’s.

Wednesday and Saturday, her place.

And he always arrived mid-afternoon on Saturday to do the ironing – “to earn

Lonely Grandpa was no domestic dynamo my supper”. They’d ended up in this pattern, and now she didn’t know how to get out of it. Especially as he seemed so awfully lonely.

Luckily it wasn’t too late, now that she was aware of the problem.

She quickly scribbled something on his birthday card.

When she carried out the tea things, her father and Jason were sitting at the table, eyeing the Victoria sponge like runners waiting for the starter’s gun. ‘‘Your mother was a wonderful cook,” her father said as she poured tea. “Is this one of her recipes?”

“No, it’s one I learned on my course.” She attended classes at the Community Centre. “Are you enjoying your birthday, Dad?” Esme handed him the card and parcel. His hands shook slightly as he unwrapped the books and flicked through the pages. “Seared encrusted carpaccio of beef, Wok-cooked fragrant mussels, Chocolate twister bread,” he read. He looked up with an apologetic smile. “Don’t expect any masterpieces.”

Esme put an arm around his shoulder as he opened the card.

“An I.O.U?” “Basic Cooking, Level One,” Esme said. “Starting next Saturday afternoon at the Community Centre. You’re going back to school, Dad, just like me.”

“Aren’t I too old?”

“Mum did computing courses there.

Nobody said she was too old.”

He broke off a piece of the sponge.

“Could I learn to make one of these, do you think?”

“Piece of cake, Grandpa, once you know how,” Jason said.

Her father gave a mischievous smile.

“Do they teach ironing?”

“No,” Jason replied, waving his charred board shorts in the air.

“But I reckon you’d ace the welding course.”

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I’ve got a new man in my life but my closest girlfriend never wants to hear about him. She’s happily married and for years I’ve been her sounding board, but for some reason she never asks about my man. Should I bring this up, just keep talking about him and hope she’ll come around, or let it go?

How exciting, having a new relationship – and what a shame your girlfriend doesn’t seem to be enthusiastic about it! I wonder if she’s insecure that your new life may take away from the fun you both have together? She’s had you as an agony aunt all to herself for years and maybe doesn’t want that to change, so she’s not prepared to give you any encouragement.

Or maybe she’s just plain selfish.

I would ask her questions that she has to respond to, but nothing she can get away with just answering “yes” or “no” to; ask for her advice so she has to give a proper answer. Put her in a position where she has to think about you and your relationship. If she still won’t offer her opinion, or brushes it off without trying to be helpful, you’ll have a better idea of who she really is. Then you can make up your mind as to how much time you want to spend with her. At

that stage a real heart-to-heart might be required if you still believe she’s genuine. Let her realise friendship is a two-way street.

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We live in a small town and whispers are starting to spread about his possible infidelity, and some fairly concrete proof has come up – but his poor wife doesn’t have a clue.

Or she’s got her head stuck in the sand. Can I – and should I – confront him about this?

Can I… should I? Wow! You can, and I hope you have a strong and positive relationship with your son if you’re going to front him with this rumour. I also hope you’ve honed your communication skills.

You don’t mention his father but if he’s on the scene you should include him.

If the rumour mill’s in overdrive your son should be made aware people are talking about him – but be careful about making accusations. At this stage you just suspect, albeit strongly. Timing is important, so choose it wisely. It’s vital to leave any emotion out of the discussion and state the facts as you know them. Be prepared, as I’m sure he’ll demand to know who’s saying what. Know what you’re

‘If the rumour mill’s in overdrive your son should be made aware people are talking about him’

going to reveal about sources. His wife may very well be playing ostrich but remember, above all, that it’s not your marriage. I wouldn’t make the mistake of going to her, no matter how tempting. People have a way of sorting themselves out at times like these, without a huge blow-up.

Listen, listen, listen and hopefully he will, too. Your son may be open with you... or be annoyed and shocked.

Keep calm and try not to lecture.

People love a good gossip, so be sure not to get involved in its web any more than it’s already spun around you. Just be there for your son.

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Celebrity chat it h c NINGALI LAWFORD-WOLF One of Australia’s most admired indigenous performers, Ningali Lawford-Wolf, 47, is back on the big screen in Last Cab to Darwin What draws you to acting?

As an indigenous person one of my jobs is to educate. The big thing for me is I love teaching non-indigenous people; I also love working with so many Aussie talents.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I grew up on a cattle station in the Kimberley. My mother was a domestic, my father was a stockman … it was hard country up there. After seeing how Mum worked, I thought one day maybe I’d get to work in the big house, too.

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I have five children and one grandson, whom I love dearly.

Growing up indigenous, we do not have a nuclear family. We have an extended family so I think family is

the key to our culture. Wherever I go there is always a family member. But having to keep our family lineage is important, too.

What are you passionate about?

I think education is the key for our indigenous people. To be able to read and write is a must. My father gave me the best advice when I was going to be sent away to boarding school. I asked why I had to go away and he said I needed an education because this country’s going to continually change and we had to change with it.

How do you relax?

I love fishing and absolutely love camping. I grew up in the outdoors, so I love the smell of an open fire.

I also love hanging around with my family and listening to stories from my mum or grandmother, drinking tea and yarning.

Are you involved in any charity work?

I lost a brother to suicide so I’d love to be more involved in trying to not only prevent it but also understand it. I’d love to let our young indigenous people know that there is help out there.

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here’s one thing Joan Collins and I won’t be doing anytime soon and that’s checking into a hotel and ordering a pair of skinny jeans to be sent up to our rooms.

La Collins and I share a thorough dislike of jeans.

“Jeans, darling? Frankly, I hate them,” Joan says. “And as for wearing them at the Ritz…!”

So we won’t be taking advantage of a new service from a Nashville hotel which offers to ferry a pair directly to your door more quickly than Joan’s signature cocktail. (The “Joan Collins” sounds delicious, BTW: gin, lemon juice, sparkling mineral water and Crème Yvette, made from violet petals and berries, all topped with a maraschino cherry. Joan and I may also be the only two people on the planet who’ll actually eat the maraschino cherry.)

It’s a thrill to find someone who loathes denim jeans as much as I do.

I’ve never owned a pair in my life. (The closest I’ve ever come to jeans were purple velvet cords in my teens.)

I’ve always identified with the fussy diva in The Princess and the Pea fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. Even through those 20 mattresses and 20 feather beds she could feel that dried pea and, after a sleepless night, woke up covered in bruises.

It was proof that she was a true blue-blood princess because only royalty could have such sensitive and delicate skin.

I feel exactly the same way about even one toast crumb in the bed.

I shudder at going barefoot, lest even the tiniest speck of grit get between the

toes. And sand? My father hated the feel of it underfoot. It’s a hereditary thing. I’m sure we would’ve been royalty in another life.

I find denim too rough to wear against my pale Irish skin. The seams and waistbands chafe. Other garments with nasty labels leave nagging welts of irritation. Scratchy wool on my neck? Can’t bear it!

This aversion to anything cheap and itchy has cost me an absolute fortune over the years. I love silk and cashmere (ker-ching!) and regard stretchy Lycra and soft leggings as God’s gift to women.

“When I heard that the Ritz Hotel was allowing people in for breakfast wearing jeans, I was surprised to say the least,” Joan splutters.

She’s no fan because everyone wears jeans, they’re boring, have never been sophisticated, and, for we women of a certain age: “When I wear a formfitting pair, I find myself constantly rearranging them in the midsection because they feel so uncomfortable.”

They’re best suited for a boat in St Tropez in winter, she adds.

Ahem. This may be where Joan and I part company, but if I ever do find myself in Nashville and thinking about what to order from room service, chances are it won’t be a pair of skinny jeans.

No, I’d much rather they sent me up a stiff Joan Collins on ice, with a cashmere throw rug and a Keith Urban on the side, thankyou!

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Sandra shows how to wear florals as a detail without it taking over. The Gravity star’s flawless in a Monique Lhuillier bodice and skirt and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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“I have been using your wonderful product for 10 weeks. No more acid stomach burps... The doctor wanted to know why the remarkable improvement. He told me: Whatever you are doing, keep it up.” Ton

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Eko Crystals is full of alkaline minerals which may help to neutralise acid in the body. Add Eko Crystals to your drinking water daily to see the difference...

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