Eastern Suburbs Life April 2018

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Until 1697 everyone in the “Old World” knew that all swans were white. That was until Dutch explorers found black swans in Western Australia.

Visit Centennial Park regularly and you may begin to believe all swans are black. But, of course, swans are of both colours and the world is richer for it.

The same is true in publishing. Not long ago newspapers were printed on paper - they are, after all newspapers - now though, newspapers can flourish in cyberspace, no one need get ink on their hands and they can get delivered by cell phone instead of paper boy.

Now there are Digital papers and Hard Copy papers and the world is richer for it.

Having started as a hard copy paper Eastern Suburbs Life is happy to embrace the change and will, from this edition onwards, publish in both Hard Copy and Digital format.

Traditionalists can enjoy circling articles, tearing out pages and the rustle of paper, while their colleagues enjoy sharing articles online, clicking on articles for additional information,

and reading the paper on their phone, tablet or desktop. Many can enjoy both.

We’re also pleased to announce, that from now on, we will have 8 editions a year. That’s about one every six weeks.

We’ll also be increasing the size of our Classifieds Section and introducing new “Click Through” technology that allows Digital readers to click on a Classified advert for more information online. You’ll find full contact details, website links, social media links and articles of interest published directly by advertisers.

As a parting aside a newcomer to Sydney recently told me she thought Sydney has only two seasons, Winter and Summer. Summer begins with Daylight Saving, and Winter when it stops.

Seems we are now in Winter – Enjoy

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ENVY IS

TOXIC “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all.”

Who doesn’t know these words from Snow White? They immortalize a classic case of envy. Envy, or “the green-eyed monster” as Shakespeare wrote, is toxic. It damages the envious and greatly harms those who are envied. Literature is filled with stories of envy, from the Bible’s Cain and Abel to Shakespeare’s Othello, to the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.

Envy can be defined as the painful feeling that you desire something someone else has, their possessions, advantages or traits, such as talent or beauty. All of us have felt it at times. It is a primordial human feeling usually held in secret, as it is considered a shameful.

The envious enter into a competition, sometimes sub-consciously, with the other person, (or persons) constantly comparing themselves. To alleviate the pain this

causes, the envious aim to diminish those whom they envy.

They become depressed, anxious and do not develop their own potential.

Feelings of envy begin early in life. Children often want a toy that another child possesses. They are often envious of the perceived favouritism shown by parents of another sibling. This can lead to long held resentment, even hatred of the brother or sister.

Feeling envious is usually driven by feelings of worthlessness, inadequacy or failure often resulting in depression or anxiety. If you experience intense envy that is affecting your life a counsellor can help you deal with these negative emotions and improve your well-being.

Rivalry at school for the attention of teachers or classmates also frequently occurs. Feelings of inferiority and inadequacy begin to grow and fester. The person blames their uncomfortable feelings on the other person. Left unchecked these feelings begin to damage the envious. The person becomes bitter, frustrated and angry with those around them. They see the world as unjustly treating them by not giving them what they want and unjustly giving it to someone else.

Gradually, their attitude makes their beliefs self-fulfilling and others chose to avoid them.

Envious people can also be very dangerous to others. They delight in the fall from grace of another. They gossip, or even lie about a person, to win the ”competition” they have imagined. They will often sabotage a colleague or friend. In very severe cases, envy can result in serious psychological or physical harm.

Cyberbullying, especially among the young, is cause for real concern. Frequently, the envied will not be aware they are being harmed behind their backs.

Recognizing an envious person in your life is the first step towards self-protection. Watch out for the gossipers, for the over flatterers, who are usually hiding their true feelings, and for the judgmental. Avoid them as much as you can. If that is not possible, develop strategies to deal with them and your emotional response. Again, a counsellor can help with this. Do not allow them to make you be less for fear of being envied.

Positive emotions. such as gratitude and sense of purpose, contribute to our emotional well-being. However, even if you have of these qualities, but are filled with envy, your sense of well-being will greatly diminish. For envy is toxic to happiness.

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EVEN LITTLE Superheroes need healthy feet

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Most hearing devices are powered by disposable Zinc-air batteries

Good foot and ankle health care should begin early in life. The foot is the foundation that supports the body, and is responsible for our daily mobility. Yet, it tends to be the body part most commonly overlooked for proper care.

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40°C, the operating voltage changes. When the temperature drops close to 0°C the cell voltage drops, reducing its life. As the temperature approaches 40°C the voltage increases, however the cell is adversely • Zinc-air batteries do not power up affected by moisture from the user’s completely until approximately one minute perspiration. after removing the tab.

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Children may or may not suffer pain from flat feet and juvenile bunions, if they’re present, it’s best to have them assessed.

4. Swelling without explanation, may be a sign of a serious condition and should be evaluated.

If this rings true for your child act now, please do something about it. You can save your little superheroes a great deal of trouble in future, by acting today.

PodMED Podiatry in Double Bay has looked after children's feet and legs in the Eastern Suburbs, for over 30 years. We maintain strong ties to local Doctors, schools, sporting teams and on-call services to St Vincent’s Private Hospital. With our level of experience in children’s foot and leg care we are considered the ‘go to’ Children’s Podiatry practice in Eastern Sydney.

For appointments, bookings are simple and take around 45mins. Costs for your first appointment are fixed at $140, so no nasty surprises and private health insurance is payable with rebates on the spot.

We will be taking two weeks off in the festive summer season to catch up with friends and family.

Our last day of appointments will be Friday 23 December 2017.

Season’s Greetings

The Edgecliff Hearing team wishes you Season’s Greetings and a very Happy New Year.

Edgecliff Hearing will be closed from 24 December 2017 to 7 January 2018.

We will be taking two weeks off in the festive summer season to catch up with friends and family.

We will reopen on Monday 8 January 2018.

Our last day of appointments will be Friday 23 December 2017.

Edgecliff Hearing will be closed from 24 December 2017 to 7 January 2018.

We hope 2018 good We will reopen onbrings Monday 8you January 2018. health and happiness.

THE TEAM AT EDGECLIFF HEARING We hope 2018 brings you good health and happiness.

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Claire For more information Merrenabout our services, Phillippa Jan Cassidy products and hearing loss in general, visit our website Chrichton Davies Hunt Glas Spilsted www.edgecliffhearing.com.au

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the skin with tiny needles. The combination of micro-needling and RF energy stimulates the body's natural collagen and healing processes, without the downtime of more invasive procedures. It’s a case of no pain no gain. It hurts, but then the inflamed skin forms a crust which peels away to reveal rejuvenated flesh.

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The ARTISTE SIGNATURE PACKAGE costs $899 over six months. Here you get a combination of all of the above plus Anti-wrinkle Injectables and Dermal fillers. Want to get rid of that train track of wrinkles across your forehead? It can be banished with botox, which relaxes the facial muscles that cause the lines. In addition, you can have injections of dermal fillers, which plump out the wrinkles. To make the most of your beauty, the package also includes a professional makeup kit.

The lead-in option is the ARTISTE GLOW PACKAGE costing $349 which gives you a Skin Assessment and Analysis, facials and nine sessions of LED Light Therapy, which boosts production of collagen and elastin in the skin. The LED therapy lasts just a few days. ‘It’s more for an event, which is why you get the nine sessions so you can come back and refresh your appearance,’ says Paris and New York-trained Dr Zoumaras.

“The big plus for a lot of people is the fact that there’s no downtime with the LED treatment.”

In addition, the Glow Package gives you the opportunity to enhance your skin with products from the Dr Babor skin care range. Do you want to firm and tighten your face? (and who doesn’t!) You might like to try the Dr Babor Collagen Booster Cream. Or perhaps, your face is prone to excessive redness then try the Dr Babor Couperose Cream.

For $699 a month for six months, you get the ARTISTE LUMINOSITY PACKAGE, which gives you all LED light therapy plus six sessions of Radiofrequency Micro-Needling. Micro-needling involves a handheld device, which penetrates

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John Halkitis, registered Dental prosthetist, started Rhino Mouthguards 30 years ago from the beachside suburb of Clovelly, with the help of his wife and son.

athletes eg; Kostya Tszyu, Victor Darchinyan, as well as supplying mouthguards to the Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs for the past 12 years.

John makes all the mouthguards by hand exclusively on-site from start to finish, using only the highest grade of German materials and the latest technologies available. Each mouthguard is custom fitted and handmade for the perfect fit every time, and any graphic and colour can be put onto the mouthguard, making it personal and unique.

The mouthguards have unlimited customisation and health fund rebates are available which reduces the cost by an average of $83-$125, and a mobile service is available for groups. The mouthguards provide comfort and protection, and offer 10 times more protection than a 'boil and bite' mouthguard.

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Celebrant: Do you take this man to be your husband?

Bride: I do.

Celebrant: Do you take this woman to be your wife?

Bride: He does. ..............................................................................

I promise to protect you from carbon freezing, and promise to protect you from the Dark Side, through hyperspace and into the far reaches of the galaxy. ..............................................................................

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Bride: I promise to love, cherish, and care for you in sickness and in health. Unless it is 3am, and the reason for your illness is alcoholinduced, and the care involves sitting with you beside the toilet bowl with a wet cloth. ..............................................................................

Groom: She is the only evidence of God I have seen, with the exception of the mysterious force that removes one sock from the dryer every time I do my laundry. ..............................................................................

Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure. Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical, and our hearts are open - Always.

Celebrant: Love one another, but make not a bond of love. Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup, but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread, but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

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WEDDINGS WITH A BIG DIFFERENCE Different Weddings is an online portal + wedding community.

Different Weddings aim is to inspire brides and grooms by showcasing some of the most unique wedding themes and experiences all in the one place.

They saw a niche in the Australian wedding market for couples that wanted a portal dedicated solely to just ‘DIFFERENT’ wedding themes.

Lots of ideas and inspirations have been put together so that Different Weddings can offer you various customised themes for your wedding, making your wedding day different, amazing and memorable.

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Visit Different Weddings site, to discover all you need in one place, for a perfect wedding theme that’s all about you. The site is refreshed on a daily basis with new vendors, articles, podcasts, blogs and videos added – so check in daily.

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system that collects at least 95% of dust and ensures that your home will be kept as clean as possible whilst the job is being carried out. To some tradesmen your house is a “work site”. We know better and will make sure your house is all clean at the end of the job", says Chris.

Sydney Deck Sealing services provide • Timber stripping, sanding and refinishing for: Decking, Garage doors, Privacy screens, Fencing, French doors, Cedar windows, Hard and softwood cladding and furniture • Environmentally friendly cleaners and efficient water blasters • Three stage dust removal systems, ensuring a clean job • Wide choice of premium brand coatings and stains are available • Extra care with gardens and surrounding buildings • Anti-fungal and mould removal treatments • Furniture and plants can be moved if needed • Full written reports upon completion of jobs Sydney Deck Sealing provides a commercial sealing service for all types of strata and corporate bodies, hospitality businesses and even decorative industrial and art installations.

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The art of giving Cicada & Co is all about giving: the giving of gifts, giving of information & giving back.

Cicada & Co, opened its doors in 2017, and is the brainchild of two local mums (Anna Durbin & Rachel Zehner), with five children between them attending local schools.

This unique store is a small & gorgeous gift shop filled with treasures for all ages, with a focus on Australian products and local suppliers, and a range of items from further afield.

Anna and Rachel carefully hand-select their stock to ensure quality and variety. They even manage to squeeze in furniture pieces, and offer a service to source furniture for customers which are delivered directly to their homes.

Cicada & Co are proud stockists of: Arms of Eve accessories, Scent Maison candles & diffusers, Rose & Lyle handbags, Crazy Aaron's Putty, Ridley's Games, Rapt bamboo baby wraps, Paloma Living cushions, Salus Body skincare, Creatively Active Minds home decor, Louvelle luxury wear and much more.

At the rear of the shop, they offer workshops & classes for children and adults. Anything from art, craft, iPhone photography, typing for kids, Jewellery Making, Christmas wreath making workshops, cyber-safety sessions, chunky knitting & more! Many talented & creative people hire out the workshop area - sharing their passion.

If you’re interested in attending a class please join the mailing list at: www.cicadaco.com.au

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Timetable highlights: School aged children's classes after school & Saturdays.

Mums & mini classes Monday, Friday & Saturday mornings (pre-school age) School holiday timetable available Adult workshops throughout the term.

Cicada & Co is passionate about giving back to both the environment and our community.

They support a variety of charities and recycling activities, throughout the year as a collection point.

Currently supporting - Recycle For Sight http:// lionsclubs.org.au/activities/health/vision-hearing/recycle-for-sight/ In April, Cicada & Co will be supporting, Share the Dignity www.sharethedignity.com.au Customers and Community members are asked to share the dignity with women in need by donating sanitary items.

Other charities they have partnered with so far are: Their Beautiful Game www.theirbeautifulgame. org Every Little Bit Helps www.elbh.org.au Got a Pen? http://gotapen.com.au/ Sydney Basket Brigade http://www.magicmoments.org.au/basket-brigades/nsw-sydneybasket-brigade/

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colourful and unique range of silk dresses, shirts, pants and resort wear that are only available in this boutique.

Owner, Robbie Wallace, designs all the silk garments, and beautiful prints making everything in the store exclusive to Straightlace.

Colourful suede ballet flats and mules compliment the silk and cotton garments, and a range of handwoven Panama hats are also available for men and women.

Harlequin Market is filled with rare, unique and collectable pieces of high-end vintage and designer costume and accessories that you won't find elsewhere in Sydney.

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Anny Lada specialises in handmade jewellery pieces and necklaces, and offers a quality personalised service accessorising outfits with jewellery.

Shop 37, Cosmopolitan Centre, 2-22 Knox St, Double Bay 9327 5610 Insta: @anny _lada_jewellery

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Andry Himawan, boutique hairdresser in Roma Arcade, Double Bay, specialises in men and womens cuts.

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Liberty Shoes brings you the latest season collections direct from Europe. Founder and international shoe buyer Maria Guslekova personally sources the most beautiful shoes from the ateliers and artisans of Italy and France

Yolanda runs her own boutique one-on-one hair salon in Elbon Arcade. Her clientele have followed her for many years. Come in and have chat and spoil yourself

Shop 1/41-45 Knox St, Double Bay 9328 6743 libertyshoesaustralia.com

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15 Dr. Jack Zoumaras is an Australian, New York and Paris trained, qualified and highly sought after Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

At Artiste Plastic Surgery our vision is to provide a destination for you to look and feel great on step at a time.

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Pinnacle Health, Double Bay offers colonic irrigation, an oxygen chamber, infrared sauna, movement classes, biodensity, cryo-therapy, floating pod, herbalism, nutrition, posture therapy, acupuncture, naturopaths and a salt room.

Level 1, 4 Cross St, Double Bay 1300 366 232 pinnacleclinic.com

BRW Financial Group specialise in pre retirement and retirement planning including advice to SMSF Trustees and members.

We are experienced in all matters dealing with your retirement and welcome the opportunity to meet and work with you on your retirement needs Brendan Whitehouse

We are an independent audiology clinic with over 50 years combined audiology experience Our primary focus is to provide an honest high quality service to the community.

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Double Bay Camera Shop is a real "brick-andmortar" full-service camera store and photographic equipment retailer, that has been in business in Double Bay, for over 8 years.

Dedicated to bring you the latest photography gear and value-packed kits at the lowest possible prices with local Australian warranty.

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Double Bay Organic Food Markets

Ideal for families, with pony rides, a petting zoo and jumping castle on-site, Double Bay Organic Food Market specialises in gourmet food and produce. In addition to fresh fruit and veggies, there is food you can eat on the spot, like pork rolls and gozleme. There are also plenty of clothing stalls, and an opportunity to pick up some fresh flowers.

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Head On Photo Festival

Info:www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/events/ events_list/double_bay_market?SQ_ CALENDAR_DATE=2018-03-22

Now in its 9th year, "Head On" is Australia’s premier photography festival, featuring 147 photographic exhibitions from over 1064 local and international photo-artists and workshops, talks and meet and greets with leaders in photojournalism, fine art and commercial photography.

Are you nervous about singing?

On: May 5-20 At: Paddington and Sydney surrounds Info: 9665 5865 or mail@headon.com. au or visit www.headon.com.au

This is the chance you’ve been hoping for! Join the Woolltones. The choir welcomes beginners and those who might have lost confidence.

More experienced singers are also welcome.

As well as having fun , you can learn good singing techniques. The musical team from the successful Monday Nightingales choir will be in attendance, with Tanya Christensen as Musical Director and Dewi Liu as Accompanist.

Contact: Valerie King, Choir Coordinator, at:woollahrawarblers@gmail.com or 9817 476

Youth Week

Youth Week is a week-long celebration held in April each year that is organised by young people, for young people, in communities across the state.

This year Woollahra Library is holding two events: Arcade Gaming, offering the chance to try your hand at 20 retro arcade games, and Teen Zumba, A fun experience teaching balance, flexible movement and high energy dancing.

Arcade Gaming On: Thurs, April 12, 10:00am-4:00pm (Every day, until Sun, April 15) At: Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay Cost: Free. No booking required Info: 9391 7100

Teen Zumba

On: Sun, April 15, 12:30pm-1:30pm At: Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay Cost: $5 per person. Bookings essential Info: 9391 7100 or library@woollahra. nsw.gov.au

Woollahra Council’s Community, Cultural, Environmental and Placemaking Grants, awarded annually to support the local community, are now open. Community, Cultural and Placemaking Grant funding of up to $7,500, and Environmental Grant funding of up to $2,000 is available. Applications close on Friday, May 18.

For more information on the program and how to apply, call 9391 7166 or email community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au

On: Every Thurs, 9am-2pm At: Guilfoyle Park, corner of Guilfoyle Avenue and Bay Street, Double Bay

Thursdays (Term 2: 19th April to 14th June) On: 12.45pm-2.45pm At: St Columba’s Uniting Church, 53A Ocean St, Woollahra

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Seniors Festival Youth Week

Celebrating its 60th year in 2018, NSW Seniors Festival is the largest festival for seniors in the Southern hemisphere. This year’s theme is ‘Let's do more together’, promoting inclusive communities and providing an opportunity for seniors to try new things, contribute, and remain active and engaged in their local communities. · The Good Old Bad Old Days: A Social and Curious History of Inner East Sydney with Warren Fahey · Bush Tucker Tasting · Demystifying NBN · Virtual Reality for Seniors · Life Drawing for Seniors · Sunset Quartet · Saturday Story Time

On: Wed, April 4 - Sun, April 15 At: Woollahra and Paddington Libraries, Woollahra Council Chambers Info: 9391 7100 or library@woollahra. nsw.gov.au or visit: www.woollahra.nsw.gov. au/community/whats_happening/nsw_ seniors_festival

REELise Film Festival

REELise Film Festival is a “pocket” film festival which showcases content created by young people about life, love and survival in a digital world. In addition to film, the evening will also feature roving and stage entertainment.

On: Sat, April 7, 4-8pm At: Levels 7 & 8, Westfield Shopping Centre, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction Cost: Adults $20, student $10 Info: http://www.reelise.org.au/

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Eastern Mediterranean self-design yacht charters

Victoria Hamilton Boz runs the Australian arm of Contact Yachts, a luxury yacht charter business based in the Eastern Mediterranean. Eastern Suburbs Life caught up with her at "The Stillery Bar" in the InterContinental Hotel, Double Bay. ESL: When I think of the Eastern Mediterranean, the word Dodecanese comes to mind. Do I have an accurate picture in mind?

VHB: Yes, although the “Dodecanese” — 165 islands in the Aegean Sea — is just one of the many places to visit in the area. Typically, our yachts are chartered by people visiting Croatia, Montenegro, Greece or Turkey. All the places, you might say, that were the cradle of Western Civilisation.

ESL: It sounds fascinating, how did you come to do this?

VHB: Quite by accident really. I was complet-

ing my business degree when a cousin visited from Marmaris (south-west Turkey) and asked if I would like to spend some time with them after graduating — a working holiday in the yacht charter business.

ESL: You obviously agreed to go, so when did you start?

VHB: I flew out the day I after I graduated. I

expected to have a short adventure over the European summer, and then return to Australia to continue my studies. Instead, I stayed on, working in my cousin’s company before setting up a charter business with my partner, Cem Boz.

ESL: Did you start from scratch or buy an existing business?

VHB: Our previous work had given us lots of

contacts and experience in the industry, but basically, we just started from scratch. We learned a lot in a short amount of time, and soon we were piecing together the most incredible experiences for our clients. For two years it seemed as if we worked 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, but in terms of knowledge, what we gained was invaluable.

ESL: I understand you have been in the business for over 25 years.

VHB: That’s right. So when you deal with Cem

and I, you get the benefit of over 50 years experience. We work well together… I know how to tailor-make an itinerary to meet the needs of our clients and then it’s all handed over to Cem, who can implement it anywhere in the Eastern Mediterranean.

ESL: When you say “tailor-make an itinerary” what does that mean?

VHB: That’s a short question that begs a

long answer, so I’ll try to be brief. Basically, we help people create the holiday experience of a lifetime. We invite them to come to us with an idea, then we help them turn it into a dream, then we help make the dream come true.

ESL: So they don’t just charter a yacht and set sail?

VHB: Absolutely not. Our business is creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime. For example, if people come to us with an Eastern Mediterranean “culinary holiday” in mind, we help them to flesh out the idea, customising a holiday that brings together the best crew, the best type of yacht, the best cruising area and the best restaurants ashore. Between us, we help them create some magic - something beyond the ordinary.

ESL: You mention the crew, how important is that?

VHB: Very important. The crew is the soul

of the boat and must be exactly right for the holiday being planned. Crew can be chosen based on nationality, languages spoken, culinary skills, personal interests and any other preferences, depending on the experience being created. If the holiday is about seeing antiquity, we can arrange to have an archaeologist on board, or a licensed dive guide, if they want to explore underwater museums.

Ensuring you have the right crew for your

experience is one of the most important things we do, and with over 25 years experience it is one of the things we pride ourselves on.

ESL: You must have met some interesting people over the years.

VHB: If by that you mean royalty and rock

stars, we certainly have, along with Hollywood celebrities and sporting legends. However, you don’t have to be rich and famous to enjoy the area’s outstanding natural beauty and incredible history. The experience is open to everyone, and with a large fleet to choose from, there really is something for everyone.

ESL: It seems you run a pretty tight ship, what kind of feedback do you get from your clients?

VHB: Fortunately, the feedback is consistently positive and some is quoted on our website — one of my favourite comments was the simplest: “Thank you for a wonderful experience.

This was one of our best trips ever and you, as a crew, made our trip most memorable. Please let us know if you ever come our way and we

can return the hospitality. ” – We are lucky in that our clients often become friends.

ESL: Finally, to what do you attribute the success of Contact Yachts? After all, it has grown and flourished for over 25 years.

VHB: The answer in two words is “uncompro-

mising quality”. Every one of our charter yachts must meet the highest standard of design quality, seaworthiness, maintenance, appearance and functionality. Every one of our crews is specifically selected to meet the requirements of our clients in terms of skills, temperament, personality and languages spoken. In addition, all moorings, restaurants visited, and provisions purchased are personally selected ensuring the highest quality.

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first financial wellness program Financial stress is keeping many Australians awake at night, and has a hidden cost to employers of an average $3,000 yearly for every employee. What can employers do to improve the situation?

In Australia, employers can take advantage of a very innovative and inexpensive online service offered by Your Financial Wellness (www.yourfinancialwellness.com.au), to assist their employees in achieving better financial literacy and financial outcomes.

Tony Hanly, Director of Your Financial Wellness, says “Each day as people work, some have not always got their mind on the job, because they are worried about money. Employees at all levels and in every industry, are bringing their personal finance problems into the workplace.

Experience indicates that providing financial education in the workplace is likely to have a net positive impact on an employer’s bottom line – happier workers, less financially stressed – better business results.”

Consider this: • Over one-third of Australian adults find dealing with money stressful, even when things are going well.

• 35% of workers say financial concerns prevent them from performing their best at work.

• At this moment, up to 30% of employees will be seriously financially distressed.

• Financially distressed employees spend 20 hours per month at work trying to solve their financial problems, at the employer’s expense.

Hanly says “Most business owners have no understanding of how financial stress affects their own employees, or their business.

Employers also experience the impact of such stress on workplace outcomes, through reduced productivity, as well as, increased levels of absenteeism and presenteeism (working while sick).”

Managing personal finances is not taught in schools, universities or in the workplace. The results of this are staggering: • 40% of Australian households do not breakeven at the end of each month.

• 2 million Australians do not pay off their credit cards each month.

• 15% of households are in some form of mortgage stress.

• One-third of Australian households have less than $1,000 cash on hand to pay for emergencies.

Your Financial Wellness, offers a comprehensive suite of budgeting and financial modelling software covering areas, such as, repaying loans, income tax, stamp duty and home loan comparisons. In addition, the website is regularly updated with expert commentary, articles, videos and webinars covering a range of topics. The platform makes it easy for the average Australian to get their head around the world of personal finance, with their own personalised journey.

The online service allows employees to operate in a secure and confidential environment where their private information is not disclosed to their employer, where they can explore their finance options within the comfort of their own home, or on a tablet or smartphone on the way to work.

Participating employers can also have their existing employee benefits outlined on the site for employees to see whenever they choose.

Your Financial Wellness does NOT provide personalised financial advice, and it does not sell financial products. What it does very well, is provide financial education in a very creative

HOW TO NAVIGATE PENSION REGULATIONS Do you think you might qualify for an aged or other pension, but feel daunted by the hoops Centrelink makes you jump through?

Just get in touch with Brendan Whitehouse, Director of BRW Financial Group in Edgecliff.

Brendan is a retirement planning specialist, who is skilled at leading clients through the maze of regulations Centrelink puts in your way, before letting you have your annual age pension Brendan says with a wave of baby boomers retiring and living longer, it’s putting pressure on the system. “It means lot of people are facing a situation where their investments don’t last as long as anticipated,” he says.

Passing the Assets Test

As of January 2017, the assets threshold for a homeowner couple has been lowered to $830,000. If you’ve got any more than that,

your pension application goes in the electronic reject basket. The bottom line, says Brendan, is that more people are now being forced to dip into their assets.

One strategy worth looking into, is transferring super into the fund of a partner who is below pension age. “For instance, say if one person is 66 and the other is 60, you can transfer that to the 60-year-old’s fund and Centrelink won’t apply it to the Assets Test.”

Qualifying for a part-pension when one partner is working

Brendan says there are a lot of couples out there who think they’re automatically disqualified from pension benefits, if one of them is in the workforce. “We’ve recently assisted one couple in that situation,” he says. “The wife is 64 and works in a doctor’s surgery. The husband is 67, and for two years he missed out

way, and engages individuals by guiding them though a journey to financial wellness based on their current stage in life, and goals for the future.

On Balance, an employer sponsored program for employees at just one dollar($1) per week per employee, is likely to have a rewarding result for all.

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8705 5481 0411 024 954 www.yourfinancialwellness. com.au to repurchase, and you can get apply for a 12-month extension after that,” Brendan says. “Then, until you do re-purchase your smaller property, the profit isn’t counted as an asset under the Assets Test but deemed and applied under the Income Test.”

Brendan recommends putting your downsizing loot into super. “When you are under aged pension age, those funds will be exempt under the Assets or Income Tests, and there’s the flexibility in most cases to access the funds

Meeting with Centrelink’s Financial Information Service Officers

on his Centrelink entitlements.” Then he and his spouse consulted Brendan and now the husband receives a part pension.

How old do you have to be to get the pension these days?

Like a lot of things relating to Centrelink entitlements, it’s not a case of ‘one size fits all.’

Brendan explains: “If you were born before the July 1, 1952, you can get the aged pension entitlement at 65. Those born after that date, have a sliding scale based on their birth date and could be made to wait till they’re 67, if born after January 1957.”

Retaining your pension when you downsize

The key here is to sell the family home a year before you buy something, which means you don’t necessarily lose the aged pension.

“You’ve got a 12-month period before you have

Brendan says this is a very useful service.

Make an appointment to see one of these specialist personnel, and you can receive resources to help overcome challenges you might be facing receiving a benefit.

Keeping Centrelink in the loop when you go overseas

Brendan says this is important if you’re going on vacation for more than 6 weeks. Don’t let them know, and they’ll cut you off, and you’ll have to re-apply.

Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information.

The information in this document reflects our understanding of existing legislation, proposed legislation, rulings etc as at the date of issue. In some cases the information has been provided to us by third parties. While it is believed the information is accurate and reliable, this is not guaranteed in any way.

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Protecting your assets Your Friendly Funeral Guy after you pass away Chris Cullen Australians love their sport, and for many of us our summer rituals include watching the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Sydney Tests and The Australian Open. It's no wonder then, that the untimely death of rising cricket star Phillip Hughes in November 2014, triggered an outpouring of grief across the nation.

Most of us didn’t know Phillip Hughes personally. But our hearts were broken with compassion for his family and friends.

Grief is an incredibly powerful emotion.

When public figures like Phillip Hughes pass away, our own experiences with bereavement are interwoven with the public outpouring of emotion.

Are you worried about what will happen to your assets when you die?

Do you fear your much-loved but freespending children will fritter away all your hard earned cash before your grandkids reach voting age? And talking of your free-spending progeny, what about that guarantee you signed on the loan for your son’s business – the business which hasn’t been doing too well lately?

John Rafferty is an eastern suburbs lawyer with extensive expertise in estate planning and elder law. And he says the days of simple, no-frills wills are long gone. “They’re a recipe for disaster in the long term because they leave your estate open to attack on several fronts,” he warns.

He says a good avenue for succession planning is the establishment of a Discretionary Testamentary Trust in your will. Unlike the well-known family trust, which commences when you are still alive and kicking, a Discretionary Testamentary Trust takes effect after your death. You establish the trust in your will, then it is set up and administered by a trustee, usually the primary beneficiary, using stipulated assets.

John, Principal of Rafferty Law in Bondi Junction and a keen ocean swimmer and marathon runner, says that establishing a Discretionary Testamentary Trust in your will is like going to IKEA and putting together a flat pack, complete with all the parts, nuts and bolts.

“The thing is, the flat pack doesn’t get opened until after your death. Your financial advisers then have all the legal components to set up the trust or trusts for your beneficiaries for a number of generations.

He says there are a number of benefits in Discretionary Testamentary Trusts. For one thing, they can give you peace of mind. “They are usually set up in a way that preserves the estate for the offspring of the beneficiaries and future generations – trusts in NSW can operate for 80 years.”

For the beneficiaries, a major advantage is the fact that they don’t actually own the assets in the trust. So in the event of marriage breakdown, bankruptcy, or other proceedings which could lead to creditors at the door, the assets are protected.

If the beneficiary is someone who is vulnerable because they have a disability or an addiction issue, a Discretionary Testamentary

Trust can protect them. “Protections can be built into the trust in regard to accommodation, health care, finance, lifestyle – anything that needs to be considered can be incorporated. Also, it’s usual for lawyers to advise that beneficiaries be aged at least 25, because of the danger of people exhausting their inheritance at an early age.”

And because of the way the trust or trusts are administered, with the trustee exercising discretion in the streaming of income and capital, less tax is paid. “Discretionary Testamentary Trusts are very tax effective, especially if there are beneficiaries under the age of 18 years.”

As well as giving you advice on the allocation and protection of your assets after you die, John can help you protect them while you are still alive. A typical scenario is an aged parent who guarantees their son or daughter’s mortgage or other loan agreement. “The problem with guarantees, especially with businesses, is creditors spend very little time worrying about the borrower (who at this stage is not worth pursuing anyway) and attack the guarantors,” says John. “Next thing, you’ve lost the family home.”

In 1623 English poet and cleric John Donne wrote about this in his Meditation XVII: “any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind.”

It may be many years since we have experienced the loss of a family member, yet our grief flows into the same stream as the grief of those around us. We share a common human experience and are therefore bound together.

The observance of public acts of mourning are also helpful in the process of grief.

Cricketing fans and others showed their solidarity with the Hughes family and the cricketing community by placing a cricket bat outside their front doors. I’ve conducted funerals where mourners came dressed in NRL jerseys and team colours and the team song was sung as we left the chapel.

These rituals of remembrance need not be reserved for the time of the funeral only.

Perhaps this is one reason for the increasing participation of younger people in Anzac Day commemorations. At a personal

level too, we can continue to honour those we love who have passed away.

During Christmas holiday seasons, on the day of a wedding anniversary or at family birthday gatherings we have an opportunity.

By embracing again an experience shared at the funeral, we can create new family traditions, rich with meaning and significance. In this way, we keep alive the memories of those we love and share their stories with future generations.

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Q: Why are some people buried and

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A: There are many reasons for the choices that families make about burial or cremation.

Some religious and ethnic groups require or prefer burial (eg. Jewish, Italian, Greek).

Families may own existing graves or family vaults which have available space for further interments. There are cultures who prefer to cremate (eg. Indian, Nepalese, Hindu, Buddhist). Cost is a common factor in the choice as cremation is considerably cheaperFor instance, if there is no pre-owned grave a burial in the Eastern Suburbs could be $10,000 - $25,000 dollars, more expensive after purchase of grave and monumental works are considered.

Do you have a question for the Friendly Funeral Guy?

John, who has lectured in Elder Law at the University of Western Sydney, recommends that rather than signing guarantees, you should make a loan agreement with the person who is holding their hand out. “The loan can be repaid by way of instalments, and taken into consideration when the inheritance is divided up,” he says. “And in the will, the loan can be forgiven.

You can have an equalisation clause in your will to deal with these sorts of issues.”

I would love to answer your questions in future editions of the Eastern Suburbs Life newspaper.

He strongly recommends that you keep written agreements of such arrangements. “Written agreements with children can provide a basis for future distribution of assets,” he says.

“And they reduce the likelihood of resentment among beneficiaries who think they are receiving less than their fair share.”

John says that clients’ financial circumstances are much more complicated than they were in days gone by. Sound legal and financial advice is an absolute necessity. Effective estate planning is now a collaborative exercise between the client’s legal and financial advisers.

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FEATURE

SUPPORT GROUP helps keep those Irish eyes smiling in Australia!

IRISH IN SYDNEY'S EAST by Anthony Maguire

Welcome to 'County Bondi'

Fancy a full Irish breakfast complete with black and white pudding, thick-cut bacon and soda bread washed down by Barry's Irish Breakfast Tea? Or maybe the sun is over the yard arm, and you have a hankering for a pint of thick, dark Kilkenny or Guinness.

You don't need to go far. Sydney's Eastern Suburbs now hosts an expatriate Irish population of more than 70,000. Businesses that serve Irish fare and provide other goods with an Irish flavour, are thick on the ground.

DARREN HELPS THE LESS ABLE MEET NEW FITNESS GOALS WITH “FITZFITNESS” Darren Fitzharris knows what it’s like to be a long way from your physical peak.

Darren emigrated from Ireland to Australia 11 years ago. When he arrived he was a very overweight “100 kilo lump.” He was living a sedentary lifestyle eating a diet rich in fats and sugar, spending a lot of time at the pub with mates and working in a job he didn’t enjoy.

The hub of Australia's ''Little Ireland" is Bondi, Bondi Junction and Coogee. But you can now hear Irish voices, and experience a taste of Ireland throughout Sydney's east.

Irish tea and Tayto crisps Irish people living in Sydney have access to an agency which helps them meet the challenges of living on the other side of the globe from the Emerald Isle.

Running out of offices at St Patricks Church in Bondi, the Irish Support Agency assists both older and younger Irish expatriates in a variety of ways. While it rents the office space and occasional use of an adjacent hall from the Catholic church, the agency is nondenominational.

For older people, there are regular seniors lunches and computer classes in the hall next door to the church, and the agency runs a ‘befriending’ service which matches residents of aged care facilities in the east and innerwest with younger Irish people who come and visit them. “If someone is from Kerry, Ireland, we’ll match them up with someone else from Kerry,” says the agency’s co-ordinator, Roisin Trainor.

The agency also provides a wide range of services to the younger Irish community, including:

Visa information nights

Working with Bondi Junction-based Arrive Australia Migration Services, the agency holds information sessions for new arrivals. In addition, they provide information to Irish citizens returning to Ireland. “This can be especially helpful if there’s a partner who is Australian or kids who were born here,” Roisin says.

Social support and assistance.

When illness, accident or death strikes local Irish people, the agency points them in the direction of support services. “For instance, we have connections with an Irish counsellor who understands the Irish culture,” says Roisin.

Annual Irish fight night

Amid all these saintly community endeavours, there’s a pugilistic flavour to the Irish Support Agency’s main fundraiser of the year, where local Irish men and women put on padded leather gloves and satin shorts and fight it out in the boxing ring. They undergo training beforehand and the bouts are friendly.

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9300 8019 www.irishsupportagency.org.au

In Botany, there’s a thriving business called "Taste Ireland" which supplies Irish fare to 300 retailers (including Woolworths and Coles) and private clients. This is the place to order your Barry’s tea, Tayto’s crisps and other Irish staples like Flahavan’s oats and Jacob’s biscuit bars.

CEO Eamon Eastwood, says Irish people are very particular about their tea, and are the second biggest tea drinkers in the world after China.

The Irish are also very picky about their crisps, or chips as Australians traditionally and confusingly call them. And their favourite brand is Tayto’s. The Tayto’s brand has a 60 per cent market share in Ireland, where the name has become synonymous with crisps, the same way the Hoover brand has done with vacuum cleaners, "They’re made from real potatoes, whereas some of the crisps here are made from potato flour,” Eamon says.

Breakfast, brows and beachwear

For an Irish breakfast, and beers on tap, you can visit Two Ones (an Irish cafe/bar) in Clovelly (it’s called that because it’s at 211 Clovelly Rd). Or, if you’re in Bondi Junction, drop into Café Chap-A-Chinos, whose owner Matti says 99 per cent of customers are Irish.

They wolf down huge Irish breakfasts, washed down by Barry’s or Lyons Tea. The breakfasts are authentic right down to the sauces, like Chef Brown and Chef Red. Plus, there’s Hellman’s mayonnaise, another Irish favourite. Down the road from Café Chap-A-Chinos, there’s an Irish run hairdressers, called Head Office. Or if you want to get your eyebrows done, you can book a session with Irish eyebrow specialist Ciara Gallagher. She’s in the Junction too, and lots of the local Irish girls go to her. After you’ve had your brows done, head out and display them to the world while sipping stout in an Irish pub like, The Tea Gardens or Cock ‘N Bull.

In Bondi, you’ll find the shop of another local Irish success story, Bondi Bather. The swimwear brand was founded by Belfast girl, Kerry Cusack, and uses images from local photographers and artists. The designs are printed directly onto lycra that has a 50+ UV rating. And Kerry says every piece is unique, with variations which will spare you the embarrassment of finding yourself basking on the sand alongside someone wearing an identical cossie!

Also in Bondi, is a law practice run by an Irishman, Rafferty Law, and a swathe of other businesses with Irish expatriates at the helm. Go to Bondi Beach, and you’ll hear as many Irish voices as Australian. Hence the name, ‘County Bondi,’ which actually extends beyond the borders of Australia’s landmark beach to Coogee. Here you can dine on Irishstyle fish and chips at JP McAfferty’s.

You can watch Gaelic football at Latham Park, home ground to the Sydney Irish Football League, at the top of Coogee Bay Road ... there’s even an Irish street sign!

Hard hats and fluro vests The Irish Support Agency (see story on left), says there’s been a substantial influx of younger Irish people coming to Sydney from WA and QLD, following the cooling off of Australia’s mining boom.

“They’ve come here for construction work,” says Co-ordinator Roisin Trainor.

Another industry which employs very substantial numbers of Irish, in this case females, is traffic management. Next time your car is ordered to a halt by a lollipop sign-wielding young woman in a hard hat, sunglasses and fluro vest, wind down your window, ask where she’s from, and there’s an even chance the answer will be Ireland.

“It’s a really great way for Irish girls arriving in Australia to meet new friends and it’s a well-paid job,” says Roisin.

Darren decided he needed to change his life and commence a fitness regime. He started to slowly change his diet and was attending the gym, he then saw results, which gave him the motivation to keep going, and he decided he wanted to help others in a similar situation to him, and began studying Personal Training. He completed his Certificates 3 and 4 in Physical Training, and at the end of his course he had dropped a staggering 30kg.

Whilst Darren initially gained results from changing his diet, running and attending the gym, he was bored with the conventional gym equipment, and started looking at other ways to get fit. He completed a Functional Training Course which covered kettlebells, sandbags, battle ropes and other unconventional training methods.

Working as a Personal Trainer in the Eastern Suburbs, he also took up a position as a Support Worker, working with clients with a range of disabilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disabilities). Many were overweight, and needed to exercise.

The clients often attended group programs and they did a gym, but they were sat on conventional gym equipment for prolonged periods.

He could see the clients were bored, which in turn, often led to challenging behaviours or people becoming distressed.

He cared about the guys he was working with, and could see there was a gap in the market and that he needed to come up with a fun, engaging individualized and group program to support their needs.

Darren designed a therapy program through functional movement. The program consists of multi-directional movements, hand-to-eye coordination, agility, stability, as well as cognitive exercises. They attend a mainstream Crossfit Gym,w in Maroubra. His clients are not only reaping the rewards of being fit, active and engaged but they are now part of a community Darren has a real passion for fitness and its benefits both physically and mentally. He believes everyone has the right to have a go and change their life no matter what their ability.

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EOIN’S BOLD VISION Fourteen years ago, Eoin Daniels arrived in Sydney from Ireland with just a suitcase and a working holiday visa.

“I was a backpacker, as they call it, but I had a suitcase instead of a backpack,” says 35-yearold Eoin (pronounced ‘Owen.’).

As well as the suitcase, Eoin had something else which wasn’t visible on the surface – a passion for carpentry and Joinery. He’d learned the trade in his native Waterford, and immediately saw the opportunities that presented themselves in Australia.

“I saw this was a much bigger place where someone with a strong work ethic and a passion for what they do could get ahead,” he said.

So although he came here to see Australia, he didn’t do much travelling. He threw himself into working for a small Sydney construction company, headed by two Irishmen, rising through the ranks to Site Manager within 18 months.

After securing his permanent residency, he set out on his own, establishing Top Knot Carpentry & Joinery. Operating on a shoestring, Top Knot started with modest domestic and commercial jobs like home renovations and shop fitouts. “At that stage I was thinking it would grow into a company that employed perhaps a dozen people,” he says.

Doorknocking and handshaking, Eoin slowly but steadily grew his client base. “It involved a

lot of doorknocking and deals made on just a handshake.”

The jobs got bigger. And bigger. And today, Top Knot Carpentry & Joinery’s projects include Royal Randwick Racecourse, Circular Quay’s Opera Bar and The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The company employs 400 people and its operations span the east coast of Australia. Top Knot has a 10,000 square metre factory and office space in Botany. Here, prefab work is carried out using the latest joinery technology.

Almost three quarters of Top Knot Carpentry & Joinery‘s workforce is Irish. Here’s what Eoin has to say about the Irish work ethic: “We don’t drag our heels. We go in and get it done, and the work is top quality.”

That quality has been recognised with a string of awards. In 2016, the company won the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Established Business Award,” which recognises outstanding achievement by a company older than five years with a turnover more than $10 million.

One of Eoin’s great strength is the ability to delegate. Which is why not all his staff wear fluro vests and hard hats. There is a team of 60 white collar staff handling all the administrative tasks that go with running a multi-million dollar company.

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Getting a fair price for your car

ESL: It seems you have a passion for cars, how did that start?

ESL: People can also list their car on

sites like Gum Tree and Carsales do you have any advice for them?

DB: It was easy really, my Father ran the family business so I grew up in the motor vehicle wholesale trade. I enjoyed the work and my hobby of motor car rallying and, over a period of more than 40 years, made lots of friends and regular customers.

DB: It’s certainly an option for people, but if they don’t know the industry they run the risk of pricing their car too low, or of not making it look its best before listing it.

ESL: If you see a really good car would you buy it yourself?

ESL: So you were able to mix work

and pleasure?

DB: Most certainly. I’m happy to give them a price, and the reasons for it, and also give them time to shop around to make sure they feel it’s fair. If they decide to sell to me I can settle by Cash or Direct Bank Transfer, and make the sale as trouble free as possible.

DB: Absolutely. My hobby meant I learned a lot about cars and that made it easier for me to help my customers. I guess we were all winners.

ESL: You mention Motor Vehicle Rallying. Do you have any special memories?

DB: The London to Sydney Motor Rally must be one of the highlights. We drove a 25 year old car over 30,000 kilometres in the harshest of conditions and learned a lot about ourselves and what a well engineered car can cope with. I also rallied in PNG driving for the PNG Industries Mazda importer.

ESL: So you think a car’s not past it,

just because it’s 25 years old?

DB: Not at all. If a car is well engineered and has been well looked after it can have many years of useful life ahead of it. A dealer may say it has no value, but a 10 year old car with 100,000 kilometres on the clock is only middle aged. If it’s well engineered it will still run happily for another 100,000 kilometres and that’s another 10 years.

ESL: You talk about “Well engi-

neered”. Can you expand on that

ESL: That sounds very fair. Is there

anything you would like to add?

a bit?

DB: Certainly. In my mind “well engineered” doesn’t just mean it performs well, but that it is reliable, easy (and inexpensive) to service and that spare parts are readily available and don’t cost an arm and a leg.

ESL: Are there any models that you

think particularly fit the bill?

DB: Lots of cars fit the bill, but the Toyota Corolla is a good example. There are currently over 2,800,000 Toyotas registered in Australia, so spare parts are readily available and lots of people know how to service them. This means maintaining them costs less, and that means they fetch a better price when resold, particularly when resold privately and not just traded in.

ESL: Since retiring I know you’ve become involved in buying and selling cars. Do you have any tips for someone selling their car?

DB: My biggest tip would be not to underestimate what your car is worth. It may not be worth much to a trader, but in the open market it can have a totally different value.

ESL: If someone was thinking of sell-

ing a car like the Toyota, or Mazda you mentioned above would you be happy to give them an idea of how much they could expect to get?

DB: Yes. I can give them an idea over the phone, or I can pop out to visit them and give an, obligation free, opinion.

40 YEARS APART

1965 Austin Morris Mini & 2005 BMW Mini

DB: I’ve been around a while and have always been happy to share my knowledge and answer people’s questions. Part of the fun of rallying was meeting new people and working together.

Now I’m retired I like to help people get a fair price for their car. It’s a great way to stay involved, meet new people, and keep in touch with the car industry.

ESL: Many thanks Doug. If someone is looking to sell their car how can they contact you?

DB: Just to call me on 0401 151 511. I can give them a no obligation opinion over the phone, or if we both think it’s worthwhile I can pop out to see them anywhere in Sydney.

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• In response to all of the often accusations and criticism about the security of the Classic Mini, Alec Issigonis answered: "I have created a car with good brakes and control. If people have accidents with this car, it's their fault.", and following this statement, also announced, "I do not design cars to see them crushed".

• In 1991, Autocar magazine voted Mini "The greatest car of all time".

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QUALITY ELECTRICAL AT BEST PRICES ALL ELECTRICAL WORKS GUARANTEED

$50

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24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICES FAULT FINDING EXPERTS FREE SAFETY INSPECTION

ASK ABOUT OUR SENIORS AND PENSIONERS DISCOUNT *Conditions apply

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0481 565 153

INCREASE YOUR BUSINESS UP TO 100% @ (BNI) BREAKFAST NETWORKING GROUP EVERY TUESDAY 7-8.30AM INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, 33 CROSS ST, DOUBLE BAY

• We only have one person per profession/trade • No competition so be quick • Once your category has been taken, you will not be able to join • Structured sit down meeting, where you stand up and talk for 60 seconds about your business • Friendly and lots of referrals • Great exposure • Bring at least 80 business cards • Be there at 6.45am to network • FREE PARKING up to 10am

At Rafferty Law, we are committed to guiding our clients through the complexities of succession law, estate planning and elder law in the pursuit of their goals and objectives.

John Rafferty is the principal solicitor at Rafferty Law, with many years’ experience in the areas of succession law, estate planning and elder law.

Suite 2201, Level 22, Westfield Tower 2, 101 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, 8095 6289 www.raffertylaw.com.au

LOCKSMITHS

DELIVERING SERVICE EXCELLENCE • Fast lock-out service • Installation and repair of locks • Locks re-keyed (changed) • Window locks

• Deadlocks & padlocks • Transponder keys copied • Car key batteries replaced • Garage remotes • Building access control fobs

25 years experience

Pensioner discounts

Shop 18, Roma Arc, 413-417 New South Head Rd, Double Bay 9363 1155 www.metrolocksmiths.com.au

WELLBEING

We are an independent audiology clinic with over 50 years combined audiology experience.

Our primary focus is to provide an honest high quality service to the community.

Suite 301, Edgecliff Centre, 203-233 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff 9327 8280 www.edgecliffhearing.com.au

CATEGORIES AVAILABLE

Property Manager; Builder;Health & Wellbeing Professions; Plumber; Pest/building inspector; Photographer; Video Production; Removalist; Events Manager; Personal Trainer; Kitchen Fitter; Marketing Company; Security Company

FOR INFO

tracey@traceychandlerbuyersagent.com.au

Rhino Mouthguards are all hand-made exclusively in Sydney, using only the highest grade of German materials and the latest technologies available. Each mouthguard is custom fitted and hand made for the perfect fit every time.

50 Burnie St, Clovelly 9664 9335 www.rhinomouthguards.com

TRACEYCHANDLER

YOUR PERSONAL BUYERS AGENT SPECIALISING IN SYDNEY'S EASTERN SUBURBS

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PHONE TRACEY 0416 100 839 tracey@tcba.com.au