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t didn’t look like this in my parent’s day! But here you have it, the truth. The plain old truth is that we all love, love – it goes to the core of our being at any age. This month, journalist Marion Kerr, gives us the inside story of how we older people are finding, dealing and feeling with love and romance. It’s a story that explores and exposes emotions experienced by many single older adults and puts an end to the myth that there is a particular age when certain types of romantic love ends. Another shared inter-generational experience is the joy of spending time in cafes. Forget the cup of tea around the kitchen table, the urge to go out and

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taste fresh and fabulous brands of coffee has grown an abundance of cafes around us. In these new gathering places, an egalitarian attitude promotes a welcoming attitude to everyone of all ages. While a contemporary café can simply be a purveyor of fine coffee, it can also provide a place where you will find a ready smile and perhaps a short conversation. This month, “Our People” showcases the people who have found a sense of community in their local café. Speaking of community, that’s also what you will find in this publication. Our regular columnists shine the light on areas where our demographic can gain new information and employ the practical benefits of this knowledge. For instance, Dr Kailas Roberts discusses sleep and how this is the time when a fluid rinses areas of the brain of inflammation. In another area, there is information on how to bend the body more mindfully during gardening. In essence, the aim of all of our columns, in all their diverse forms, supports our community members to live their best life. Gail Forrer Acting Editor

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COVER STORY

AGES & STAGES

HISTORY

OUR PEOPLE

ACTIVE LIVING

GARDENING

BRAIN MATTERS

CARE AFFAIRS

ON TRACK

MOTORING

FINANCE

WILLS & ESTATE

FINANCE

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Real life in your sixties, seventies – and beyond! The norms of what was considered acceptable when we were growing up have changed. MARION KERR comes out of the closet and into the new millennium to discuss the contemporary nature of mature-aged relationships.

octors and psychologists working in geriatrics are uniform in their contention that a continuing sex life is important for good health. It causes the brain to release endorphins that reduce anxiety and engender intimacy and trust to a relationship, stimulates hormones and – it’s claimed – can even add years to your life.

It’s not all wine and roses though because the occurrence of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in Over 60s is surprisingly high. Sociologist Dr. Sue Malta, co-author of an article entitled Yes, Older People are having sex – we need to talk about it (University of Melbourne, April 11, 2021) says a more open social attitude to sex is

changing the way we see ourselves as sexual beings. Many older singles today connect through online dating sites where they know nothing about the men and women they date, nor how many other sexual partners those people might have. So women today who think they are going to have sex should carry vaginal gel and a condom, Dr. Malta says.

Not the stuff of romance, on which my generation was raised. But as the article makes clear, it’s important for we mature age lovebirds to have frank and fearless consultations with our health practitioners to ensure that sexual health issues don’t impact on our general health. Yes, we have the experience. But we may need to update our knowledge of what constitutes safe sex. That, at least, is what my own doctor told me when I went to see her and asked the question: What advice would you give me if I told you I was about to have sex again? “Enjoy,” she said without a trace of incredulity. “But take it gentle and slow. No acrobatics!”. When one year ago I found myself a widow at the age of 75, sex was the last thing on my mind. Within three months, however, I received a sexual advance from a male friend slightly younger than myself. And suddenly there I was, in the Brave New World of sex and dating for seniors! Brave, because the bodies that served us so well in youth are no longer lithe and firm. And because for those who have suffered the loss of a long-term partner through death or divorce, this is perilous ground and wherever you step the land is mined. That’s partly what makes it so exciting. “It’s like being 16 all over again,” says Jeannie B, 66, who, when interviewed, had just returned to her Sunshine Coast home from a trip to Norfolk Island with one of her three “best beaux” as she calls her men friends. Jeannie’s husband died of a heart attack five years ago. She grieved for a year – “EXACTLY a year,” she says, “Like an old-fashioned widow”

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– and then she met a man on a service club bus trip and he asked her out to dinner. “I went, and I was very shy at first, and insecure. Worried about my wrinkles and saggy bits. Sure, he had them too, but men are less tolerant of these flaws than women; when I was young, men put a high price on beauty and we girls knew it”. When, after a couple of dates, things became intimate she was at first worried and then thought, “Why the hell not!”. Jeannie says she had been formerly quite shy about sexual matters, which she attributes to her strict Catholic girlhood. In their 53-year marriage she and her husband had what she now considers a “normal but not exciting” sex life which ended when he became ill. Since then, she has had four relationships and has no intention of remarrying. “I’m having fun,” she says. “And better sex than I ever thought possible. Perhaps because we are more experienced now and take it slowly. Men have to work harder at pleasing women at this age. And if I’m honest I am enjoying playing one off against another and being wined and dined and given flowers.” As Jeannie and other women interviewed for this article remind us, we are the last generation of True Romantics and when we were young and first dating it was romance, not sex, that appeared to drive our libidos. A lot of ritualised courting was necessary before you ended up doing “it” in the back seat of a car! Rivalry and jealousy were part of the mating game back then and apparently that doesn’t change with time; the ageing stags are just as jealous of their status as the young bucks and for older women it’s even more so because they outnumber their potential swains by 100 to 85.9. Carrie W turns 80 this year and after

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30 months of widowhood has found happiness with a new man. She is a tall, slender woman with longish white hair who still looks good in jeans and a tucked-in tee shirt. Carrie was devoted to her husband and says they were sexually active even after he became diagnosed with cancer. “I missed all that,” she says now. “I missed the warmth, the intimacy. I thought my life ended when his did but now I have found love again. I suppose you could say I’m the kind of woman who just can’t live without a man”. It’s a sentiment quite out of tune with the times, but Carrie doesn’t care and feels

“Enjoy,” she said without a trace of incredulity. “But take it gently and slow. No acrobatics.” sorry for women today whom, she says, have forgotten their femininity in the urge to be feminist. What she does relish however is the freedom that she didn’t have when young to choose rather than be chosen, to do as she pleases without worrying about the opinion of others and to – yes – express herself sexually. “Being older FORCES you to be more experimental”, she observes wryly. “You have to think about knees and hips and backs and stiff joints and make interesting accommodation for all this and more. Sex can be a bit of an obstacle-course. But it’s still fun and

keeps you young in body and heart”. And all this freedom means that the generation of women who as girls would have died of embarrassment rather than mention the word “menstruation” in front of their boyfriends, now sit around the dinner tables of south-east Queensland cheerfully discussing the Two Vs (Viagra and vaginal lubricants) in mixed company. And the men who were once those boys who found womenkind to be a tantalising but terrifying mystery are comfortable with that. Though we still tend to prefer the term “making love” to “having sex”. And we still say it with flowers. Phillip’s wife has dementia and needs increasing care. He is a virile man in his early 70s who keeps himself very fit and is now exploring sexual opportunities with other, unattached women of his own age. Phillip sees nothing wrong with this, he still loves his wife but doesn’t see that denying his own needs will benefit the wife to whom he has been (mostly) faithful since they met as students 50 or so years ago. He says his need for sexual experimentation has increased with age and self-confidence, but he also enjoys the companionship of attractive women his own age. John, 80 was a recent widower when he started an affair with Sandra, 79 who had been long divorced. Their sexual chemistry was good and shortly afterwards she moved in with him. He now admits that this was too soon because, much as he liked and admired Sandra, he was still grieving for his wife. Today they live apart, still see each other frequently and remain good friends but Sandra, who says she would still love to have a permanent relationship with a man of her own, admits that John is just not ready for that kind of commitment and his house will for the foreseeable future remain full of his deceased wife’s

memories. This is not an uncommon story and psychologists specialising in aged issues warn that the temptation to love again after bereavement can lead to mistakes which may hurt both yourself and the new partner. Doreen Weir, 94, author of Sex in Your Seventies (And Eighties!) and her more recent work Gardening in Your Nineties (which also has as bit about sex in it) says that the men and women who find new sexual relationships in their senior years are mostly those who keep themselves fit, active and youthful in both looks and outlook. Let yourself go, don’t bother with good grooming and you’ll stay on the shelf! She has often made the point, in her books and talks, that most older people seeking new relationships are looking for more than just getting physical. “Women want to be loved, men want affection”, she says, based on personal experience and answering questions in her television role as Dear Doreen. “And they both want sex!”. Doreen herself began a nine-year sexual relationship in her early seventies with a man 12 years younger, to whom she was introduced by mutual friends as a ballroom dancing partner. Broadly speaking there are two types of people who enter new sexual relationships late in life – those who have remained sexually active and wish to remain so and those who (very common in my generation,) have long since said goodbye to their libido and now find it is not dead but merely dormant. Ready to be reawakened by new experiences. I think I shall leave the last word with octogenarian and former star of The Brady Bunch, Florence Henderson who said not so long ago: “There is no age limit on the enjoyment of sex. You learn to do things with more experience, intelligence and the ability to choose more wisely.”

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by Mocco Wollert

‘You need to lighten up’ said my friend Lexie, ‘you are becoming a whinger, yearning for the ‘good old times’. She had a point, I conceded. My columns were becoming pretty critical of our current world and society, my observations of life somewhat dull and dark. So, this time, I shall write about happy events in my present life. Firstly, I love living in my retirement Village, Keperra Sanctuary. The bonus of living in a retirement village is that ‘I am being taken care of’. No worries about a malfunctioning garage

door or locking myself out of my unit. Some Village Angel will come and help me out of any predicament. I have access to a quite substantial library in the Village which allowed me to get rid of the collection of my big, fat novels that just cluttered up my lounge. Not having to return the borrowed books on time is an added bonus. Also, if I don’t return a book at all, nobody gets cross or charges me for it. My social life is active and suits the hours I want to be social! Happy hour in the Village Centre on Friday afternoons connects me with old and new friends. Drinks are far too affordable to stick to one Consequently, I bought myself a walker, just to be on the safe side and not risking a fall in the dark when going home, just in case I did not stick to one glass. Although I certainly don’t need any, I still enjoy buying clothes and especially shoes. As everybody tells me ‘You can’t take it with you!’ gives me the feeling that I am doing my family a favour by not burdening them with too much money when I go to the happy hunting grounds. I can still drive and the nearest coffee shop is only 5 minutes away by car. A daily

coffee is a lovely routine to fill part of my day and gives me a reason to put on something pretty. During our later years, Niclas and I travelled the world, either cruising or on coach tours. I now have photo books and diaries of those active days. I enjoy reliving those travels by looking again and again at those books, bringing back happy memories, especially with a little glass of something in my hand. . Regardless of all the bad ‘stuff’ going on in the world to-day, I think it is important to count my blessings, be conscious that there is a lot of joy and happiness in my life: grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, wonderful friends, wonderful books. I am lucky to have reasonably good health, and I enjoy living in the warm climate of Queensland. I am also very aware of the fact that I live in a safe country without conflict, fear or pain. Yes, sometimes dark clouds come over the horizon but I look for the ray of sunshine that will lighten up my day. Positive versus negative? I choose positive every time. May your days be full of joy and your blessings many.

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In my mother’s house, the cupboards are full. To the unsuspecting, the kitchen looks modern enough, until a cupboard door is opened to reveal relics from many decades. It’s some sort of Tardis effect. I’ve no idea how it all fits. There are several colanders and here’s where Mum and I differ. I would have discarded the plastic one, which has a large, melted hole rendering about quarter of the bowl useless. A metal one looks like it came off second best in a boxing ring. Both versions have been replaced, but the old ones remain. Another cupboard houses a Tupperware® museum. There are pastels of the 50s and 60s through to the bright colours of the 70s and beyond. Some carry stains of the food they held most often. Many have her initials in permanent marker, a sign of the “bring a plate”

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functions attended over the years. Every bowl conjures another childhood memory. The orange one was for big batches of gingerbread. The green one for whisking up the “Bobo” cordial. Another is known as the “rabbit soaking bowl” and brings forth an image of 2 naked rabbits shamelessly soaking on the kitchen bench. Not content with these plastic receptacles, she also keeps margarine containers. The freezer is full of stewed fruit in those handy tubs. She has not kept chickens for years, but we recently pulled 120 egg cartons from her pantry. There are knives with coloured handles, which once hung on a magnetic holder. They’ve been relegated to the kitchen drawer because each of their handles is broken, but they stay, just in case the new knives malfunction. A friendly, family competition evolved to compare the wooden platters that 3 of us made in high school. My brothers claim that their woodworking efforts are superior to mine. Mum must have had enough of that argument. After 40 plus years, she made us take our platters home. My favourite is the “Skippy” plate. When my sister was a toddler, Dad was instructed, “Just heat her meal on the stove when she wakes up.” He did exactly that, the result being a smoky kitchen and a permanent brown, coil imprint on the base of the plate. On the top, Skippy the bush

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Communications have come a long way notes AUDIENNE BLYTH as she narrates the history of what was once considered advanced technology.

he discovery of gold at Gympie in 1867 was the reason for the building of the Brisbane to Gympie Road and for establishing Telegraph Offices along the road. The use of the electric telegraph represented advanced technology using morse code. Messages, using a set of dots and dashes assigned to each letter of the alphabet, could be sent faster than any other invention previously made. Samuel Morse invented the system in 1837. By the end of 1868 Telegraph Offices were built along Brisbane - Gympie Road. Officers, instructed in morse code, were able to relay the latest information by telegram and this was important for city investors as well as those wanting to hear the news of the day. Communication along the road, just a marked tree line and a bush track, was slow and unreliable. A successful journey by coach from Brisbane to Gympie was reliant on good weather and the skill of the coach driver. Maintenance on the 267 kilometer (166 mile) “galvanized wire” was carried out by a linesman from either Caboolture or Gympie. There were continual mishaps along the line especially after bad weather. The poles, hopefully made to last, of ironbark or bloodwood might have collapsed or the wires might have broken from storm damage. As well, the line needed to be clear of trees and undergrowth. Another station was recommended between the two towns. The new building needed to be near the Maroochy River as materials and equipment would be delivered by water transport i.e. brought up the river. Built in 1873 and opened the following year, the Yandina Telegraph Office was the first government building on the Sunshine Coast. William Peter Clark of Bli Bli was the contractor for a cost of 340 pounds. The building contained four large rooms with a verandah all around, a large kitchen

and a brick open fireplace and chimney. On one side of the building there was a small window for inquiries or the lodging of telegrams. The officer-in-charge and his assistant were required to maintain the line from Landsborough to Tuchekoi, a distance of 58 miles. As the men were often away from the office telegrams could be left at the nearby hotel. The cost was one shilling for ten words and one penny for each additional word. Names of the men who worked the station were John Power, Charles Miller, Bishop, Robert Scott and Joshua Davies. By 1887 the officers complained that the building was being eaten by white ants and needed extensive repairs. The Postmaster General would not agree to the expense. His reason was the railway would soon be opened and the business of the

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Telegraph Office and equipment would be rehoused at the railway station. In 1891 the Yandina Railway Station was opened, and the Station Master duly became the Telegraph Officer as the telegraph line was also relocated along the railway line. A third title was added when he also became the Postmaster. The old Telegraph Office did receive a new lease on life when it was used as a police station in 1891. Police were stationed there for a year and expected to patrol the railway construction camp, Main Camp, at Mount Eerwah, Eumundi. It was believed that at Yandina the two constables would be far enough away for the great temptations in such a place yet close enough to make raids on the trading of illicit grog, which they successfully did. The building was later sold and much changed. In 2022 little remains to remind us of its glory days.

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A smile and hello at your local cafe can make for a good day Forget the bush telegraph, GAIL FORRER visits local cafés and finds they are all wired up for inter-generational community networks.

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ou might find members of the hipster generation pouring coffee and serving from the counter, but you will also find many of their customers are one or two generations ahead of them. Today, the contemporary café is a welcoming space for one and all – there are simply no age limits.

All in all, the modern café has promoted a taste for gourmet coffee, while providing a social antidote to feelings of loneliness. Since, loneliness is considered a killer disease for many older people, our coffee establishments play an important role in contemporary social culture and its wellbeing.

The café is where there is the possibility of receiving a smile of recognition or engaging in a short conversation with another human being. These are the small things that can change the nature of your day. Today’s coffee is a long shot from the 1960s cups of Nescafe or International Roast or the rather exotic, special 1970s treat, the chocolate topped cappuccino. More likely, you will find a variety of short blacks, and flat whites, accompanied by an assortment of milks including oat, almond, soy or lactose-free milk. The only thing perhaps not mentioned on the menu – is the key ingredient – community. Without doubt, the best café’s offer an informal, friendly place to gather, chat and form connections. During COVID, due to restrictions, the role of cafes as social venues, developed even further. “I live by myself,” 64-year-old Gillian said. “During COVID, I would don a mask, go the local café and order a take-away coffee – the staff there would be the only people I would talk to all day,” she recalls. For instance, one of the first things 68-year-old former teacher and world

traveller Jen Maclean does upon arrival in a new area, is to look around for a comfortable café. Her idea of a good café is somewhere you can quietly spend a few hours out of the house, enjoying a fine cup of coffee and watching the character of a new area reveal itself to her. In 2020, Jen’s husband went to work in New Guinea. Due to COVID, they decided to leave their Perth unit and relocate to Queensland. Earlier this year, Jen’s husband made it back home and found his gregarious, native-born Scottish wife, had become part of a local café community. She had formed friendships to exchange political views, talk about family affairs and importantly, she found understanding and solace talking about a recent illness with another friend going through a similar experience. In fact, when the café relocated down the road, the owner nominated a comfortable green velvet chair situated in a prime position as “Jen’s Corner’. On any day, you may find Jen chatting with another regular, the sprightly, well-dressed 80-year-old Barbara. Barb says after a walk, coffee and chat at her local café, she is more than happy to while away the hours back at home. Over the years when

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Jen at her ‘corner’ in a local cafe. Barb’s sister Julie visits from Sydney, she’s also brought along to the café, now when she arrives the regulars greet her on a first-name basis. Jen says that no matter where she has travelled, café’s have given her a sense of home. But perhaps her connection is most keenly understood when she explains how in the 1980s she married in a café on the Gold Coast’s Isle of Capri. She describes sailing up the waterways to meet her future husband and guests on the steps of a café (which, though renovated, is still there today). “Cafés have always been my favourite places for community and community events,” she says.

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Sixty-three-year-old Graham Wilson lives in Queensland but is pleased to say his 87-year-old New Zealand based Dad, after a long illness, is slowly but surely returning to life and coffee culture. “Back in December, Dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer and three months to live, Graham said. “Now he’s gone through that and after being bed-bound has found the will to live. Part of that is getting back to things he loved to do daily – like going back to the coffee-shop where he was a regular and having a chat with staff and enjoying a coffee and muffin.” “Though this time around, it’s half a cup of coffee and half a muffin,” Graham says with a gentle smile. New Farm’s ‘Ground Alchemy’ cafe owner Britt Ayling says serving a range of excellent coffee, creating comfortable places for people to meet and engaging with customers is what it’s all about She says the positioning of the coffee machine, the layout of table, chairs and service areas are all designed for community connection and importantly, a relaxed space to imbibe the absolute best of coffees. It’s proved a powerful concept – just have a look around at most cafes and you will find a diverse and colourful community of people – of all generations gathering outside their homes to savour the style and taste of coffee and friends..

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Most of us know the benefits of keeping healthy but sometimes it is good for us to read or remember them again because it can invigorate you and/or get you back onto the healthy path again. The following list is not in any specific order and certainly not the only benefits. I am limited by space in this article: Your attitude can change for the better –mood improves; exercise can help those with diabetes, it may also reduce the chances of developing diabetes. Although a superficial aspect, exercise can make you look good, hand in hand with that, it feels good. Exercise and practicing balance can help you maintain mobility; healthy people get sick less often and you recover quicker when you are healthy. Additionally, your sex life may improve; your mental state can improve; you feel much better; exercise can relieve stress; your posture can improve. I speak to many groups as a guest speaker and one of the things I stress is the fact that being healthy and keeping

et’s face it. As you get older, gardening can present challenges for your body. Some of these can be avoided with mindfulness and planning. For instance, many gardeners round their backs while digging. This can lead to a sore back at the end of the day. Instead, get yourself a kneeler. Use your body like a tripod. Put one hand on the ground and dig with the other hand. Your back is squared off and you are well-supported. Another way to be more comfortable is to sit on a step stool. Put your knees out wide and lean forward to work the garden. This keeps your back straight and your spine protected. It’s important to minimise twisting. Turn your stool or kneeler around to face each new area. It’s a good idea to increase your garden fitness by strengthening your core, your quads and your arms. Here’s a few ideas: QUADRUPED TAPS – kneel on your knees with both hands on the floor under your shoulders. Lift one arm and the opposite leg out so they are in line with your back. Tap the floor 10 times with your outstretched hand. Switch to the other side and repeat. This exercise assists your core and your proprioception. WALL SQUATS – stand near a wall and place a fit ball behind you. Use the fit ball to help you move up and down in and out of the squat position. Repeat this 15 times slowly. SQUATS WITH A STICK – hold a one metre

stick in front of you and squat down. Hold the squat position for 10 seconds then slowly come upright. The stick will assist your balance. When squatting, stick your bottom out so your knees don’t go past your feet. BICEPS STRENGTHENERS – this exercise has many levels. When 10 repetitions are hard but achievable, that is a right level for you. Start by placing your hands on a wall and pushing back off the wall. When you can do this easily move on. Do two sets of 10 repetitions once or twice a day. Enjoy your gardening and I’ll see you next month. Tristan Hall is an exercise physiologist with Full Circle Wellness. Call 0431 192 284 or visit fullcirclewellness.com.au

healthy comes at low cost and if you choose, no cost at all. In fact, it doesn’t matter how much money you have, you cannot buy good health. When can you start to be healthier? Now. Right this minute you can choose to be a healthier person. Notwithstanding your ailments and restrictions, you should always make sure you check with your doctor before starting any exercise program, but when you do start improving your health, eat well, exercise regularly and drink plenty of water. It really is simple. When you think about it, most of us can influence our health in a positive way. If you are unsure about what to do, how and when, ensure you contact your doctor and he/she will make suggestions to you. Get on the web and check out the free facilities your council has built and arranged for you to better your health. What are you waiting for? Tom Law is author of Tom’s Law Fit Happens. Visit tomslaw. com.au

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With the warm days and occasional showers, the gardens are still growing well, along with the weeds ! The dreaded hippeastrum grub is back, these black and white grubs can decimate our lovely bulbs in a truly fleeting time as they make their way through the leaves and into the bulb. Check daily and remove damaged foliage or dispose of any grubs you see. Most bulbs can go in now, including jonquils and daffodils. Rununculi and anemone forms are also available to plant now. Plant some sweet peas on a fence or trellis for beautiful perfumed cut flowers, the Spencer varieties are highly regarded. A great time of the year to plant vegetable seedlings or seed which can include lettuce, spring onions, beetroot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, beans, peas. Plant seed for carrots. If you are looking for a good hedging plant sasanqua camellias are a good choice and flowering now. The japonicas are also starting to flower with many beautiful varieties available.

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BRAIN MATTERS

WELLBEING

To sleep perchance to cleanse

Is facial hair a sign that you have imbalanced hormones?

KAILAS ROBERTS explains how during the hours of deepest sleep a fluid washes through our brain and clears away inflammation.

leep is one of the three pillars of mental and cognitive health, alongside exercise and diet. Studies clearly show that chronic insomnia is not good for your brain or your body, and perhaps its importance is not unsurprising given that we spend (or should spend) a third of our lives engaged in it. Add to this fact the vulnerability we experience when we are asleep, and it suggests that it must play a very important role. If it was not critical to our function, evolution would have done away with it millennia ago. If we needed any more proof of the intimate connection between health and sleep, then a study published in 2010 provides it. This reviewed the sleep habits of over 1.3 million people and found that sleeping less than 6 hours per night increased the risk of death by 12 percent. Perhaps more surprisingly, sleeping more than nine hours was associated with a huge 30 per cent increase in the risk of death. These figures were compared to those sleeping the recommended hours per night – seven to eight hours – and confirm that for most people there really is a ‘sweetspot’ for sleep duration. One of the mechanisms connecting health and sleep is through the immune system. Those who don’t sleep well or more likely to become sick. An interesting study even showed that the response to vaccinations is not as good if the recipient is sleep-deprived, mounting an argument that maybe we should defer getting a jab until we have banked up at least a few good nights’ sleep beforehand. And we know that Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia, is associated with alterations in our microglia – key players in our brain’s immune response. Associated with this, an increase in chronic inflammation is clearly associated with dementia, and multiple studies have confirmed that sleeplessness can promote this inflammation. The mechanism by which this occurs is not entirely known, though part of the puzzle has been

unearthed by research over the last decade. This research suggests the presence of an elegant mechanism by which the brain clears itself of molecules that otherwise would inflame it, and sleep seems critical for it to work optimally. When you are in the deepest stages of sleep in particular, a series of channels known as the glymphatic system open and allow fluid to wash through the brain tissue, like a flood crossing a plain. As it passes through, it picks up the inflammatory molecules and washes them out of the brain and into channels on the other side. In an illustration of the beauty of physiology, these glymphatic channels sit alongside blood vessels in the brain and the pulsing of the blood vessels seems to generate a pressure in the glymphatics that then pushes the fluid out into the adjacent brain tissue. As you get older, you lose the elasticity in the walls of your blood vessels, and this means the rhythmic pulsing and pressure effect is not so pronounced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why inflammation in the brain naturally increases as we age? In short then, sleep is antiinflammatory, and this is a good thing for your brain. Sleep is also critical for consolidation of memories, though that is a story for another time. There are also indirect effects of sleep deprivation on brain health, including an increased appetite and a hankering for sugary foods (perhaps to provide energy lost through the lack of sleep). Both these things do not help the brain in the long term.

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veryone has facial hair. Where it grows, the amount and thickness usually signify if it’s due to an imbalance of hormones. If women have facial hair that’s dark, thick, and coarse, the condition is known as hirsutism. Several reasons can contribute to why you grow facial hair. While the condition defines unusual hair growth, it doesn’t tell you the underlying cause. Still, each reason is related to either genetics or hormones. Even then, genetics may have a hormonal imbalance as the underlying cause. Usually, women have facial hair that’s usually very fine. When hair that’s noticeable above the upper lip, dark enough or thick enough to be considered a moustache or facial hair longer than a quarter of an inch, is usually hormone related. Women with hormone imbalances can also grow long, dark hair on their jawline, chin, arms, chest, stomach and back. The hair grows in this distinctive way due to high oestrogen levels or a woman’s testosterone level. If you’re growing hair the way males grow hair, it’s one of the first signs that something could be wrong with your hormone levels and can cause some health problems. When testosterone is off-balance in a woman’s body, it means that her body has a problem with the overproduction of male hormones called androgens. This could possibly be related to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This hormonal imbalance is common and can affect women even in their early teens. While the hair growth itself isn’t dangerous, its cause can leave a woman battling things like voice changes, masculine traits, and infertility. If a woman has PCOS due to a hormone imbalance, symptoms can include problems with the menstrual cycle -

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Finding the ways forward to move out of loneliness Australians over 75 years of age are more likely to be lonely (more than any other age group). If you have elderly loved ones in your family, it’s likely loneliness will come knocking. KENDALL MORTON explores the health implications and suggests some ways to move past loneliness.

any people find alone time beneficial. It’s when you are alone that you can write that poem, daydream about the past or speak with your God. Solitude helps you process memories and lock them in. You can recharge for the social times ahead. Artists would not complete their masterpieces if they were always looking over their shoulders for comments and approval. However, too much time alone can be damaging. Studies by psychologist John Cacioppo from the University of Chicago have shown isolated people react more strongly to stress than social people. They saw the stress as more serious, and their body’s stress responses were heightened too. Stress causes the release of cortisol which in turn stresses the heart, lungs, digestive system and suppresses the immune system. Loneliness can lead to depression and anxiety. These in turn make it harder for someone to break their isolation. The suicide risk is higher for people who live alone and spend time alone. On the flip side, having social relationships has many benefits. It is good for your brain health.

In the study of breast cancer recovery, women who had one good friend recovered better than women who had no friends. There are many reasons older people become isolated in our western society. Much of our social world is constructed around schools and workplaces. Once an older person has no contact with these,

keeping up a social life is harder. It requires planning and effort. There are many factors that lead to social isolation and loneliness. For instance, the death of a spouse or close friend, having a disability, not being able to drive, poor health or reduced mobility. According to Relationships Australia there are common signals that someone is lonely. You may notice your loved one spends more money or visits the doctor more often. This can be a way to fill their time and connect with people. Sometimes they may stop phoning you. Here are some ways to address loneliness. First up, try to talk about the problem. However, some people don’t want to be seen as a burden or as weak and will not acknowledge it. Instead make a suggestion or two. Perhaps you could host an afternoon tea for a few neighbours at your parents’ place. This could become a monthly arrangement if it goes well. Try getting your parent to attend a hobby class that interests them. Start by ‘just having a look’. There is no need to make a long-term commitment. If the group and the activity are interesting,

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The facts about friendships and why they matter Finding a likeminded group to socialise with is more than just an enjoyable experience, JUDY RAFFERTY explains the extra health benefits.

olidays such as Easter and Christmas are loaded with expectation: family, celebration, friends, festive meals. Yet perhaps it is unlikely that each and every year we will be surrounded by family and friends with whom to share these special annual events. Sometimes being alone on these holidays amplifies our feelings of loneliness and even of isolation. As we age the meeting of new people can become more difficult. The easy avenues of incidental meetings, though our children or through our work, diminish. We lose friends through illness, relocations and even death. On the other hand, many times people have told me that after retirement they have managed to make friends more easily. They have found that their peers seem more open and interested in having contact. Perhaps people have more time and availability. Having friends is an important factor in maintaining good health. Friends create a sense of belonging and the need to belong is a basic human condition. Without it we suffer from loneliness, increased stress, lowered mood, and reduced wellbeing. Connection to others reduces the risk of dementia. It can

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by asking another person if they would like to catch up over coffee. If you are invited to something, say yes! Join a club or a group. Being open to new people and new experiences is a way of staying young at heart. Judy Rafferty is the author of Retirement Your Way, A Practical Guide to Knowing What You Want and How to Get It, at all good bookshops and online.

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According to a 10-year study by the Centre for Ageing at Flinders University, a strong network of friends is more important than close family relatives for a prolonging life. People aged over 70, but having an extensive friendship network, tended to live 22% longer than those with less extensive networks. It is not surprising that there is further scientific proof, that the company of good friends reduces stress in your life. Additionally, if your best friends eats a healthy diet you are likely to do the same.

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Your say, your rights in aged care The first lamington was made in 1900 at Old Government House for Lord and Lady Lamington. French chef Armand Galland accompanied Lord and Lady Lamington to Brisbane in 1900. The lamington was born of necessity – it was Galland’s answer to the perennial problem of unexpected visitors coming up the path. He pulled from the pantry day-old French vanilla sponge cake, chocolate and coconut and whipped up the cake. It proved so popular that Lady Lamington was inundated with requests for the recipe and thus Galland named his treat in honour of his patrons.

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MOTORING

Korean car company Kia rides high with style and substance These days as the world moves toward all-electric vehicles BRUCE MCMAHON reports on one manufacturer that’s keeping up with the engine pace.

here are already order queues for the newest electric Kia on the market, the handsome and very fast EV6. There’s already talk of an all-electric, full-sized SUV set to debut in the next couple of years and challenge the likes of Nissan’s Patrol and the Toyota LandCruiser. Then there’s the Kia Niro, a compact SUV available as an all-electric or hybrid vehicle (where a small petrol engine helps out). Today’s Niros aren’t far off being updated but the current model showcases the Koreans’ ability to produce handsome and credible electric transport, running around at 14-15 kWh per 100 kilometres. It’s an easy, comfortable machine to drive, albeit expensive personal transport from around $63,000 (before on-road costs) for the electric Sport model. And it’d take more than 20 hours for a re-charge from a standard 240-volt power point. (A fair bit less obviously with a fast charger thingymejig.) In the meantime, Kia still has a decent range of vehicles with conventional internal combustion engines, starting off with the pint-sized Pictanto.

This most compact five-door machine looks good, even better and sharper with the GT-Line version. This model doesn’t have quite the zing of the fully-fledged Picanto GT but has real road presence that stands out from the usual offerings of city runabouts. There are some extra red highlights on the 3.5m long body work, some fancy 16-inch wheels and red touches for the upholstery. It’s a welcoming, smart cabin with

8-inch touch screen in the centre of the dash that’s easy to work for entertainment and information. The system connects to Android Auto and Apple Play plus Bluetooth for phones. Analogue instrumentation for engine and road speeds, supplemented by a digital speed read-out, is clear and legible while all ergonomics are pretty good, even for tall drivers; back seat room is limited to smaller folk. The upside to all this comfort,

convenience and compact body is that the front-wheel drive Picanto is very much a driver-friendly machine for day-to-day urban wandering, whether down to the supermarket, Uncle Dan Murphys or Bunnings. It keeps up with the traffic, steers with confidence and slots into parking spaces with ease. And the baby Kia is fine for a run for two from Brisbane city to north or south coasts. Luggage space is a bit limited for more than two folk but it’ll happily sit on the 110km/h limit though the four-speed automatic and the 1.2 litre engine’s 62kW of power may need to be worked a tad when overtaking slower traffic. For all this running around town, to the coast and back for a weekend away, expect around six litres per 100km; that’s handy enough with current fuel prices. Speaking of prices, the Kia Picanto starts at $15,990. But why not go the extra yards, and impress the grandkids, with the sporty-styled Picanto GT-Line at $17,440? Or head on up to the GT. These are good small cars, made by a crowd that’s happy to offer a seven-year warranty on a stylish machine.

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FINANCE

US Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening cycles and markets However JUSTIN SCATTINI predicts the end of the cycle to finish with positive real rates and to be of a shorter duration than the previous two similar cycles.

he US Federal Reserve (‘Fed’) has begun its rate tightening cycle. The Fed has also ended its $US120 billion per month bond purchasing program. Key characteristics of past Fed tightening cycles include: – Size: the seven cycles since 1982 Fed tightening cycles have averaged 2.59 per cent, with a range of 1.38 per cent (ended by the 1987 crash) to 4.25 per cent. The Fed’s dot-point forecasts project rates rising to at least 2.1 per cent in late 2024. US short rate futures and the two-year bond yield at 1.5 per cent imply a terminal rate of ~two per cent, so also a below-average cycle. – Starting Point: over the past seven cycles the starting point rate has averaged 4.4 per cent, with an extreme range of 0.1 to 9.5 per cent. In real terms (less inflation) the starting point has averaged 1.3 per cent, with the range only slightly narrower at -1.9 per cent to +4.6 per cent. The current starting point of 0.1 per cent is the equal record low, but the real rate of -5.9 per cent is the record low by four per cent! – Duration: tightening cycles on average last 15.7 months, with a wide

range of four to 37 months. The last two cycles have been the longest by some margin at 25 months (Jun 04 to Jun 06) and 37 months (Dec 15 to Dec 18), with the prior range four to 13 months. The Fed’s forecasts project rates rising through at least Dec 24, or at least 33 months. – Peak: the rate cycle has peaked at an average 7.0 per cent, with a range of 2.38 to 11.75 per cent. In real terms the peak averages 3.5 per cent, with a range of +0.2 to 6.5 per cent. The Fed’s dot-points

in late-24 point to a possible peak of 2.1 per cent, or 0.0 per cent in real terms. This would be a record low in both nominal and real terms over at least the past 60 years. The Fed and markets are assuming this will be a smaller than average tightening cycle and almost the longest in duration, despite the record low starting point. The peak would be a record low. This Fed tightening cycle begins with an economic backdrop not seen in the past 40 years. Inflation is at 5.2 per cent

and wage growth is at 5.7 per cent. Money supply is rising at 13.1 per cent year on year and up 39.9 per cent from pre-covid levels. Unemployment is at a historically low four per cent. Very strong consumer and business fundamentals are powering the strongest US real GDP growth in 40 years, up 5.5 per cent. In short the US economy is booming. By contrast, Fed policy settings are still at emergency levels. With the economy and Fed at different extremes, market expectations of a smaller than average cycle seem highly optimistic. By contrast, we expect this Fed tightening cycle to be larger than average, to end at positive real rates, and to be much faster than the prior two. Justin Scattini is an authorised representative (no 427053) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. He can be contacted on 5430 4444. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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WILLS & ESTATES FEATURE

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n this feature, a range of experts share advice on how to handle the various aspects of organizing your estate and making your will. Understanding what is required can unravel what could be considered a complex issue and with that comes peace of mind and knowledge that you have made the right choices as you complete this necessary tasks. Included in this feature, is a profile of the Flying Doctor Service including the work they do

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Jo Mahony puts her heart in to caring for her patients. Jo is the Nurse Manager – Aeromedical and Primary Health Care at the RFDS Charleville base. Along with her team she cares for the patients of the Southern, Central & Western Queensland. Jo is one of nine Flight Nurses, eight Doctors and five Pilots working from the Charleville Base. The Flying Doctor isn’t just there in an emergency, they provide primary, dental and mental health care too. It’s easy to imagine that a life in the outback is a healthy one, but deaths from heart disease are 60 per cent higher for people living in rural and remote areas of Australia than for those living in metropolitan areas. Outback Queensland has the highest coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality rate of any region, with a rate almost twice that of the Sunshine Coast. The people most likely to develop heart disease are men in middle age and the Flying Doctor team are proactive in delivering health information and education to men aged 18 -50, encouraging a healthy lifestyle. For 18 years, Nurse Manager Jo Mahony has been a driving force behind the Flying Doctor’s primary health care team in Southern, Central & Western Queensland. Growing up on the land, Jo says she was drawn to working rurally and knew innately that she would work in healthcare. “I was always interested in nursing and I knew I wanted to join the RFDS because of the broad scope of practice you experience as a flight nurse. “The work we do is uniquely varied, rewarding and challenging at times.” “There has been, and still is, an attitude of ‘she’ll be right, mate’ when it’s comes to people’s health in the bush. People in rural and remote communities are resilient and selfless — they don’t like to fuss over themselves and often see their own health as a lower priority. Unfortunately, because of this stoic mindset I’ve seen too many emergency retrievals for conditions that could have

RFDS Flight Nurse Manager Jo Mahoney been entirely preventable had they sought treatment earlier.” “That’s why it’s important for us to engage people early, make them more conscious of their health and to encourage them to access healthcare sooner rather than later.” In addition to the Flying Doctor’s regular primary health care clinics, the Flying Doctor also holds programs to provide communities with the tools to take care of their own health. “Last year, we received funding to facilitate an exercise program for Indigenous people over 55 years of age and non-Indigenous people over 65. These kinds of preventative programs help promote health consciousness and hopefully allow people to avoid more serious issues in the future. Jo says the comprehensive healthcare the RFDS provides allows staff to become valued members of the community: “Because there are no specialists in the area, we’re quite heavily involved in every aspect of our patient’s healthcare. It’s truly humbling to be accepted and trusted by our community. People don’t work for the Flying Doctor to climb the career ladder — the work we do is so much more than that. Queenslanders have faith in the Flying Doctor; we don’t want to let them down.” For more info. visit: flyingdoctor. org.au/donate

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WILLS & ESTATES FEATURE

DON’T NEED A WILL – DO I?

NAVIGATING THE LANDSCAPE OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

By DON MACPHERSON Every day people make excuses as to why they don’t need to protect their most valuable assets by having a will. Reasons commonly given include: 1. Aren’t wills for rich, old people? 2. I don’t have much to worry about really. 3. Getting a will is too expensive, and time consuming. 4. I’ll be dead anyway, so it’s not my problem. 5. If I talk about it too much I’ll jinx myself. 6. My family all love each other – they won’t fight about my things. 7. I don’t need a will because my wife/kids are going to inherit everything anyway. She/they’ll take care of it. The response to all of these furphies is a resounding -WRONG. Whilst not having a will may mean that assets eventually find their way to next of kin the pathway without a will is longer, more expensive, and usually means court involvement - overall a much slower, and much more expensive way to achieve the outcome a straightforward will could secure. Of course, not having a will means that your intentions are irrelevant, and what you wanted to have happen may not occur. When people die without a will (called an Intestacy) the law sets out a formula that applies to distribute assets in

different proportions between next of kin. That may mean a house has to be sold, even if the wife is living there, to satisfy the intestacy formula. The absence of a will may also open the door to a contested estate. A simple will would prevent unintended consequences occurring. Wills are not expensive (usually under $500). Unless the estate is complex there is no need for a testamentary trust or other complications to blow out the costs of a will. In fact, lawyers make much more money when people don’t have a will, as the sorting out of people’s estates without a will significantly increases the time, and expense involved. Brisbane Elder Law are experts in Wills, Estate Disputes and Estate Management. Contact them on 1800 961 622. or visit www.brisbaneelderlaw.com.au

WHEN a loved one dies, there are so many more important things to focus on than tackling the paperwork and other administrative tasks required to settle the deceased’s legal affairs. Sadly, however, the task of administering the estate must be done sooner or later. Let’s face it – this “death admin” task can be overwhelming. Knowing how, when and where to start can be confusing and then there’s all the paperwork! Many everyday Australians die without having made a will, let alone having considered what should happen to assets that may not necessarily be covered by their will. Even where a will has been made, it might be open to attack for a number of reasons. The willmaker’s capacity might be questioned or unhappy family members might make claims for further provision. And whether the will is up to date, out of date, informal or non-existent, there’s always administrative work to be done. Save for the simplest, most modest estates, at the very least an application must be made to a court to confirm who is legally responsible for administering the estate. If there is a will, usually a probate application will be made. If there isn’t a

will, the application will be for “Letters of Administration on Intestacy”. Sometimes a document, note or recording that isn’t a typical, formal will might need to be submitted to the court. Believe it or not an unsigned electronic document found on a computer, a note on an iPad, an unsent text found on a phone near a man who took his own life, and a tape or video recording of last wishes, have all been recognised as informal wills in Queensland. Figuring out the type of application to make can be complex, but it must be done before any steps can be taken to finalise the legal affairs of your loved one and to distribute any assets (or deal with liabilities). Resolve Estate Law specialises in Estate Administration services. There is free checklists and eBook resources for executors and administrators, setting out those roles and responsibilities and simplifying the steps to be taken. To download a copy of our eBook I am named Executor, Now What? or our Executor’s Checklist, visit resolveestatelaw.com.au/ resources. We can advise you on what type of court application you need to make and we offer some fixed fees. You can also ask Zinta Harris to take on the role as independent administrator. Zinta Harris is an Accredited Specialist in Succession Law and Business Law (Qld) and owner of Resolve Estate Law. Call 3371 0795 or visit resolveestatelaw.com.au.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DOWNSIZE FOR more than half her life, Maureen Spratt has called Caulfield Drive home. Maureen and her late husband Ray purchased the five-acre property in Burpengary East (QLD) more than 40 years ago and together they built their home and created a beautiful life with their two children. After Ray’s passing nine years ago, and with their children now having families and homes of their own, Maureen has been managing the large property on her own. When the Stockland Halcyon Communities team offered to buy Maureen’s land, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to downsize to a bigger life without having to change her street address. “I had heard of Halcyon Communities and actually used to run fashion parades at Halcyon Glades with a local boutique where I worked part-time.” “The more I thought about moving into a Halcyon community without having to move out of my street, convinced me that it would be the perfect place for me and on my own land,” she said. After making the decision to sell her property, Maureen has become the first home buyer at Halcyon Promenade. “While it was sad to say goodbye to our family home of 40 years, I’m glad I

will be staying in the area where I’ve got lots of friends,” Maureen said. “I’ve already picked my site and the home I want after visiting the display homes at B by Halcyon (Buderim QLD) with my daughter.” “I’m really looking forward to the security, sense of community and convenience that Halcyon Promenade will provide,” she said. In a special tribute to Maureen and her rich history in Burpengary East, Spratt Park will be constructed at the entry of the community. “I feel very honoured that Spratt Park has been included as part of the masterplan and I can’t wait to move in next year.” To find out more about Halcyon Communities, call 1800 560 768 or visit lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au

PALLIATIVE CARE NOT JUST FOR END-OF-LIFE

Dr Phillip Good

The theme of National Palliative Care Week May 22-28 is,: ‘It’s your right’ – reminding us of our right to quality care, not only at the end of life but also while living with any life-limiting illness. According to peak body Palliative Care Australia (PCA), while around 40,000 Australians receive palliative care each year, it estimates a further 40,000 are going without it. This is not surprising when a 2021 PCA Survey found that while nine in ten

SEASONS RESIDENTS READY TO TAKE A PLUNGE SEASONS Seniors’ Living at Mango Hill is about to open their state-of-the-art pool for residents and their family members. The 15-metre fully accessible outdoor pool is the centre piece of the third stage of the retirement community with 60 brand new 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments available soon. Sales Consultant, Sue Hilton, says “Our current and prospective residents are incredibly excited about the edition of the pool to our community. There aren’t many competitors in our area that offer the same type of facility as this and it’s great to hear everyone talking about all the things they want to do from water aerobics classes, swims with their grandchildren to afternoon drinks by the pool.”

One of those residents, Carla Rees says “Just when you think Seasons Mango Hill can’t get any better, bingo, a pool is built. It is a much-desired addition to our complex. I can’t wait for water aerobics and cocktails poolside.” Expanding over three stages, Seasons Mango Hill offers a unique take on the traditional retirement village model with 24/7 onsite care available, if and when residents might need it. Any care is delivered in the privacy of each resident’s own self-contained apartment with beautiful onsite amenities like the pool, movie cinema and a hair salon. To find out more about Seasons Mango Hill, head to seasonsliving.com. au/mango-hill/ or call Sue Hilton 0411 654 026.

of us have heard of palliative care, we don’t fully understand it. The survey also found that half of the respondents had not done anything regarding their end-of-life wishes, finding the subject of death and planning for end-of-life too difficult to talk about. To improve this, awareness raising and talking about end-of-life wishes is key, says SCCQ Board Director and palliative care specialist, Dr Phillip Good. “Palliative care is not just about end-of-life care. “It’s also about making sure that anyone with a life-limiting illness has the

right to live as well as possible, for as long as possible,” Dr Good said. Southern Cross Care Queensland’s Head of Pastoral Services, Julie Walden, says as well as necessary medical support, emotional and spiritual support are vital for both the person living with a lifelimiting illness and their supporters,.“At Southern Cross Care Queensland, we have an experienced team of dedicated pastoral carers available for all our residents and families and we are always here to lend support at a time when many people feel overwhelmed,” Julie said. Info: sccqld.com.au

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HEALTH

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THE PROBLEM WITH SWOLLEN FEET…

Advice from Australia’s leading Integrative Cardiologist Dr Ross Walker

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ith one in six Australians affected by cardiovascular disease , heart health problems remain at the forefront of the national agenda. Within the Australian health sector almost 14% of Australia’s total burden of disease stems from heart disease . Dr Ross Walker, Australia’s leading Integrative Cardiologist shares more around how the very cells of our bodies can affect our heart health. What are the mitochondria? The mitochondria, also known as the powerhouses of the cell, help generate most of the chemical energy we need to perform vital, daily functions., such as breathing, regulating metabolism. The little ‘cell organs’, or organelles, that make up the mitochondria act like a second digestive system. Why are the mitochondria important? When the mitochondria are not functioning in their optimal state, fatigue and weakness may develop, and this may affect the function of all our organs, including the heart. Since food is an essential component of our energy production, it is especially

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WHAT’S ON Redland Performing Arts Centre presents

Redland Performing Arts Centre presents

MEDEA BY SHOCK THERAPY PRODUCTIONS Devised & Directed by: Sam Foster and Hayden Jones

Revenge, betrayal, love, grief … Shock Therapy Productions put their signature touch on the classic Greek-Tragedy. This timeless psychological thriller follows the story of Medea, a former Barbarian Princess who left her world behind for the man she loves, only to be betrayed.

WED 18 MAY, 7.30PM THU 19 MAY, 10.30AM Redland Performing Arts Centre, Concert Hall

Tickets: $20-$25 Booking: 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction.

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By Dr Corrina Bonshek With DeepBlue & Michael Askill

Stroll through a ‘forest’ of musicians in an immersive, live music event you will never forget. Enjoy a euphoric musical experience as the sun sets, surrounded by awe-inspiring light installations. Featuring acclaimed Australian string ensemble DeepBlue, Australian percussion icon Michael Askill and his gong orchestra, Greta Kelly on Persian violin, and a number of talented young local performers.

SAT 21 & SUN 22 MAY, 6PM Redland Performing Arts Centre Tickets: $20-$35 Booking: 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au Booking fees: $5 by phone & $6 online per transaction

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THE SUNSHINE CLUB THE hit Australian musical The Sunshine Club follows Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who spent years fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with troops from all over Australia only to find race relations hadn’t changed at all when he returned home to Brisbane after World War II. Brimming with hope and defiance Frank sets up his own ballroom, The Sunshine Club, where everyone is invited to meet, mingle and sway the night away. Singer, songwriter and actor Marcus Corowa will fill the boots of Frank Doyle. An award winning artist of Aboriginal and South Sea Islander heritage from Bowen, Corowa recently seduced audiences as one of The

Drifters in Beautiful: The Sunshine Club is an examination of Australia’s relationship with its First Nations People through humour, optimism and toe tappin’ music. The show runs at QPAC between July 9- 30 and Tickets are on sale on via qpac. com.au or 136 246.

OLIVER COMES TO THE IONA STAGE OLIVER Twist, the musical, Oliver!, is a story about holding onto hope in the darkest of times. The Tony Award winning show was one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture (1968) and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. Oliver! tells the story of the young orphan, Oliver, and his struggles against the, often at times, cruel world within which he lives. Born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker, Oliver escapes and makes his way to London, where he finds

himself accepted by a bunch of thieves and pickpockets, led by the elderly Fagin. However, not everyone is suited to a life of crime, and Oliver soon discovers leaving Fagin’s gang and starting anew won’t be so easy. “This production will be dark, gritty, dramatic and thoroughly entertaining. It’s a classic, reimagined,” explains Director, David Harrison. Iona Performing Arts Centre, Lindum, Queensland, June 18 - July 2, 2022. Tickets go on sale May 10 and range from $46 - $52. Get yours online at savoyards.com.au.

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Love = If You Leave Me Comedy = Red Peppers Drama = How I Killed My Mother Musical = The Garage Band Come and see 4 amazing One-Act plays at Act 1 Theatre

Ticket prices Adults $20; Concessions $17; Members $12 Performance dates 27, 28, 29 May and 3, 4, 5 June Bookings & Payment are online only: www.act1theatre.com.au Seating will be allocated after bookings close. If you need assistance with a booking, email act1theatre2@gmail.com or leave a message on mobile phone 0458 579 269 Act 1 Theatre, Pine Shire Hall, 238 Gympie Rd, Strathpine

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WHAT’S ON

THE SOUND OF MUSIC – TWELFTH NIGHT THEATRE

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THE Sound of Music, the world’s most beloved musical, comes to the Twelfth Night stage starring Lara Boyle as Maria in her first role for Queensland Musical Theatre. With a Master of Music Studies and a wealth of onstage experience, Lara is a warm and lively presence as the young postulant who falls in love with Captain von Trapp and his family. Also a much sought-after performer around Brisbane, Nathaniel Currie returns as the Captain. He was particularly memorable as Daddy Warbucks in Annie for QMT in 2019, in addition to many other credits. Following her delightful performance as Mme de la Grande Bouche, the Wardrobe in Beauty and the Beast last year, Kathryn Bradbury will be seen as Mother Abbess. Newcomer to QMT Kate Retski, who has spent many years performing and directing musical theatre in Townsville, will play Elsa, and Max Detweiler will be brought to life by David MacLaughlin whose most recent outing for QMT was as Bill in our sold-out season of Mamma Mia! last year. These experienced artists are joined by two groups of amazing young performers in the roles of the Captain’s

DECADES of Broadway favourites are brought together in one spectacular show at Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) Musical Melodies favourites Roy Best and Alison Jones return to RPAC for the 2022 Musical Melodies Concert Series. The pair delighted audiences with Lanza Sings Again in 2017 and Caruso to Carreras in 2019. Now they are set to take you on a captivating musical journey with The Broadway I Love at RPAC on Wednesday, June 1 at 11am. Roy Best has always had a love of Broadway and in this show he gets seven children. They, with the sisters of Nonnberg Abbey and the townspeople of Salzburg, make up the cast of this nostalgic and glorious musical featuring all the wonderful songs that we know and love - The Lonely Goatherd, Do-ReMi, Edelweiss, and the ineffable Climb Ev’ry Mountain. With full theatre orchestra, this not-to-be-missed classic plays from 3 - 12 June. Ticketek https://premier.ticketek.com. au/shows/show.aspx?sh=SOUNDMUS22 Twelfth Night Theatre Ph: 3252 5122

to sing all of his favourite songs from some of the mostloved musicals of all time. Featuring songs from musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lerner and Lowe, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein and many more. but a few. Tickets for Seniors/Pensioners start from just $25. For bookings & info: rpac. com.au or call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 (booking fees are $6 online and $5 by phone per transaction

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THE Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents Gala Opera, The Power of the Human Voice at the QPAC Concert Hall. The show features breathtaking arias, show stopping duets, and much more on June 10 and 11. Australian opera stars Natalie Aroyan (pictured), Deborah Humble, Diego Torre, and José Carbó, together with the stellar voices of Brisbane Chorale, will give you goosebumps as they perform some of the best-loved opera hits of all time. You’ll be roused by Carmen’s Toreador Song, you’ll float away with Offenbach’s Barcarolle, and you’ll swoon at Madame Butterfly’s Love Duet. Running Time is 100 minutes plus interval. You can book in person at Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cnr Grey and Russell Street, South Bank,

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LOVE, COMEDY AND DRAMA ACT 1 Theatre Group Strathpine has announced the following fab four one-act plays by four different directors for their 2 x weekends of One-Act Plays coming at the end of May and the first weekend of June. There is love, comedy, drama and a short musical to entertain and delight you. How I Killed My Mother, a drama written and directed by Pat O’Callaghan is about how a woman plots to kill her ageing mother. Red Peppers, directed by Chris Sargent, is one of a cycle of ten one-act plays in Tonight at 8.30 written by Noel Coward. It is a hilarious parody of a Music Hall act, described as an interlude with music. This short comic

play has entertained audiences globally since its West End opening in 1936. If You Leave Me…, written by Pat O’Callaghan and directed by Anne Wilson. This play is a love story about a man and a woman reminiscing and facing the truth about the present. The Garage Band is written and directed by Andrew Munslow. Adults $20; Concessions $17; Members $12. Performances to run across two weekends only - Performance dates including 2x Sunday matinees are 27, 28, 29 May and 3, 4, 5 June. To book tickets and follow Act 1 via their Facebook page Act1 Theatre, visit act1theatre.com.au or call 0458 579 269 .

MEDEA – REVENGE, BETRAYAL, LOVE, GRIEF … marry Glauce, the Greek Princess of Corinth, her love and passion turns to blind rage. WMedea is set to embark on a 6- week tour across Qld in 2022, supported by the Arts Queensland through the Playing Qld Arts and Education fund. It’s on at Redland Performing Arts Centre Wednesday May 18, at 7.30pm or Thursday May 19 at 10.30am. Tickets are $25 or $20 for groups of 10+ and can be booked by calling the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visiting rpac.com.au (booking fees are $5 by phone and $6 online per transaction).

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The WORLD in Your Hands

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Finding the beauty in your own backyard The uniqueness of the Australian landscape prompts DOT WHITTINGTON to recall the powerful words of a great National poet.

Amazing sculptures appear in the middle of seemingly nowhere

had always planned to explore Australia once I was too old to board a long-haul flight for foreign parts, but Covid brought plans forward – and judging by the number of caravans on the road, plenty of others are doing the same. While not prepared to venture overseas, I was prepared to venture out in a campervan, a rather old and basic one at that, and follow my nose to who knows where for five weeks. The only certainties were that I wanted to explore New South Wales and northern Victoria and stay west of the Great Dividing Range. This turned out to be fortunate, as while the east coast flooded, I was safely camped beside picturesque lakes, the mighty Murray River, in pine forests, and near – but not under – giant river gums. The biggest surprise though, was just how much there is to see along the way. Dorothea Mackellar’s famous lines “I love

a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains” kept coming to mind, as well as the words of Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson in countryside that so clearly was their inspiration. Every small town has a story to tell, and full credit to them, they are all generous in providing street signage to explain their history and points of interest. Little museums, sculptures, and heritage buildings are in abundance, and it soon becomes obvious that the European settlement that was earlier than in Queensland, has provided a rich tapestry of quintessential Australia. Add the natural wonders – towering waterfalls, yawning caves, rugged clifftops, pretty lakes and wide rivers, lofty alpine ranges and changing bush landscapes and we really do have it all right here. There’s a drop in temperature on the New England Tablelands where autumn trees in bright reds and yellows and the cool air justifies its name. It’s also home to the Australian standing stones and the Australian Celtic Festival each May. At Armidale, the Tourist Information Centre offers two-hour tours of the graceful town and its superb heritage buildings that reflect past agricultural wealth. Further on, there’s the big golden guitar in Tamworth, the country music capital, while 650km south-west at the little Riverina town of Barellan is the big tennis racquet celebrating its place as the childhood home of Evonne Goolagong. South of Tamworth is Werris Creek, the nation’s first railway town and home to the Australian Railway monument. Train buffs will appreciate the railway museum in the old station building. Learn all about Henry Lawson at Gulgong and Grenfell and join the wine and food trail at Mudgee. Like many small towns, a 1930s art

deco picture theatre dominates Mudgee’s main street, although Leeton in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area takes the prize for art deco, with even its water towers duly embellished. And it’s not just a dog on a tuckerbox at Gundagai. There’s a self-guided walk of the old gaol – many towns seem to have one – a statue of Dad and Dave and Mum and Mabel as a nod to the early On Our Selection radio series which had the theme song The Road to Gundagai, and a statue of the brave rescue of 1852, when Wiradjuri heroes Yarri and Jacky Jacky saved the townsfolk from the great flood. Even tiny towns hold big surprises. At Harden, is the remarkable statue of the great war horse Bill the Bastard carrying five men on his powerful back, that recalls the epic feat when the stallion rode into no-man’s land to rescue four soldiers during World War I. Sitting beside the road at Yeoval, Banjo Paterson’s childhood town, is a huge metal version of his hat as well as an abstract sculpture of the head of British sculptor Henry Moore. There’s the Weary Dunlop memorial in Benalla, and Euroa honours its area’s three Victoria Cross recipients Leslie Maygar, Frederick Tubb and Alex Burton with life-size statues which are part of a military history trail in Strathbogie Shire south of Shepparton. Two fascinating chapters of recent history come to life at the prisoner of war campsite in Cowra and at the Bonegilla migrant camp near Wodonga. Although little remains at Cowra, its story is told through information boards, a recording on a guard tower, and, even more eloquent, the endless plains that make escape look impossible. There was nowhere to go, but they tried. It’s a fascinating study of human resilience – for some it appeared they might be back in a German or Polish

Goldfields feature reminders of the past concentration camp, for others it was a fresh start – and hope for a better life. The centre, which closed in 1971 and is now national heritage listed, tells their captivating stories. Dominating many towns are huge silos painted with colourful murals. Junee has a chocolate and licorice factory or turn back the clock at dainty tearooms in old Beechworth. Stories of gold and bushrangers abound. Follow the trail of Ned Kelly from his childhood in Avenel to the shootout in Glenrowan, and see the many towns such as Kyneton and Jerilderie, which also claim a Kelly connection. Hire an electric bike and cycle the old rail trails, ride first class in the steam train from Castlemaine to Maldon, steam down the Murray River, hike through gorges and wander historic streets. The only regret was that, with an expectation of lots of long, boring drives through the middle of nowhere, I didn’t allow enough time. There is nothing boring about the drive, and it wasn’t necessary to cover long distances each day. It just wasn’t possible, as there are so many interesting little spots top stop along the way. And there is so much more to go. Cancel that London flight. Australia is waiting.

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BOOK REVIEW

BILL MCCARTHY Who ever heard of a cowboy called Phil. This is the only ridiculous bit in this gritty dark and complex novel set in Montana in the early 20”s. There are so many themes running through the story it is hard to know where to start. Two brothers, Phil, a natural cowboy, clever, talented with a vicious bent and George the plodder is both single and live for the ranch and their stock. When Phil abuses the town Doctor, it sets in motion events that will change their lives. The Doctor dies and George, to Phil’s disgust, marries the widow. Phil begins a campaign to destroy the marriage but the son becomes the angel of vengeance in a most unlikely way. Tautly written, with unexpected turns, this psychological thriller will keep you engrossed to the end.

SUZI HIRST That Thomas Savage wrote this book in 1967 and the story set in 1925 is quite remarkable. I googled Thomas Savage and would think that the Power of the Dog is partly biographical. The repressed homosexuality and the intolerance of the masculine west towards homosexuals. Two brothers set in their ways. The older brother who has it all looks charm and intelligence, and George the younger brother, the plodder, who he bullied relentlessly. The book from the first paragraph through to the twist at the end in filled with dread and the tension builds with each chapter. The book is very well written, the characters so well portrayed, I shall read it again after I watch the movie now available on Netflix. 10/10

MARY BARBER I found this book slow and atmospheric. There was plenty of tension between Phil, the silent nasty brother-in-law and Rose, George’s new wife. I had some sympathy for Rose as the newcomer to the lonely ranch. The book surprised me. Phil had his devious schemes, but other characters had better hidden schemes of their own. I was totally surprised by the ending. Despite the slow start, it’s a good read.

BOOK review

THE POWER OF THE DOG Thomas Savage

First published in 1967, Thomas Savage’s western novel about two brothers. Phil and George are brothers, more than partners, joint owners of the biggest ranch in their Montana valley. Phil is the bright one, George the plodder. Phil is tall and angular; George is stocky and silent. Phil is a brilliant chess player, a voracious reader, an eloquent storyteller; George learns slowly, and devotes himself to the business. Phil is a vicious sadist, with a seething contempt for weakness to match his thirst for dominance; George has a gentle, loving soul and there iies the tension.

JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT This book is a very different kind of western that contrasts two brothers Phil and George the wealthy owners of a ranch in Montana in the 1920’s. Deep sensitivity to the characters is cleverly offset by the harsh authenticity of the language. The strange dynamics between the brothers is engaging and the highlight of the book. Phil lives in the past, is intense, a natural leader and talented in all that he does while George is easy going, at times slow but living in the present, Their very different ways to live collide when George marries Rose and introduces her young son Peter, the antithesis of all that Phil believes. Well worth the time to read.

TONY HARRINGTON This book is a powerful story of a rich cattle family set in Utah 1924. Now resurrected as a literary masterpiece it was not popular with the general public initially because of the theme of repressed homosexuality. The principal characters are two brothers, Phil, a clever closet homosexual who viciously taunts and humiliates his “fatso” brother George and his wife Rose. Phil is a super macho cowboy trying to mask his hidden homosexual tendencies. Rose’s young son, Peter, from a previous marriage comes to visit the ranch. He is an unusually bright and feminine boy who arouses Phil’s homoerotic tendencies. The character studies are well crafted as is the life and times on an emerging modern cowboy ranch. This is a story of different and difficult family relationships and one of revenge for hurtful behaviours. An excellent read. 9/10

JO BOURKE This book takes the prize for the most misleading title ever! Certainly not a happy dog story! The graphic castration description sets the scene for the tough and huge cattle ranch existence run by two brothers who couldn’t be more different but have shared the same bedroom for 40 years! Really? In a huge house!! No wonder the arrival of George’s wife was never going to work. Hard to believe this story was written 50 years ago based on the author’s own life experiences. The imagery is incredibly vivid and the characters seep into our minds as we read. The coldness in the big house is nothing compared to the unrelenting coldness of Phil towards George’s wife, Rose. No wonder she succumbed to alcohol and no wonder her ‘different’ son Peter was aware and determined to rescue her. It is a complex and bleak story now a Netflix film nominated for many awards. From the trailers it looks like the actors have been well chosen. It seems the movie covers only one-third of the book so hopefully the release of the movie will attract more readers.

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1. In what decade of the Twentieth Century did Ben Chifley serve as Prime Minister? 2. What is the westernmost state of the USA which shares a border with Mexico? 3. Sydney to what other city is touted as the world’s secondmost busiest domestic air route? 4. In chess what is the only piece able to be promoted? 5. In the music industry, what is an EP record? 6. What is a toreador: pole vaulter, bullfighter, engineer? 7. How many pairs of legs does a spider have? 8. Where does a sea cucumber normally live? 9. True or false: Australia does not have any native hooved animals. 10. “Abe” is an abbreviation of what given name? 11. When does a French person eat petit dejeuner? 12. In the Imperial system, how many yards were in a chain? 13. What is the host country of the airline JAL? 14. How many major tournaments does a player have to win in a calendar year to be a Grand Slam winner? 15. What iconic view is seen from Echo Point in the Blue Mountains? 16. What relation is your Mum’s sister’s daughter? 17. What does the trendy acronym “fomo” stand for? 18. In the TV series A Country Practice, what was the wombat’s name? 19. What word can be part of the Earth and part of a pizza? 20. What is the demonym for a person from Sri Lanka?

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16 School exercise ﬁnished with a long ringing sound (4) 18 A payment for accommodation handled by attendant’s family (9) 20 Place without stress is free from physical desire (8) 22 Check iodine and nitrogen kept behind ship’s storage facility (4,2) 23 Lectures given by parents after School Certiﬁcate (6) 24 Great person is not adhering to ethical principles about time (8) 25 Escape with bank deed held by a third party (6)

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9-LETTER WORD

No. 058

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7 words: Good 14 words: Excellent

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

ACROSS 1 Insects (7) 5 Recipe (7) 9 Transcribed (11) 10 Long, slippery ﬁsh (3) 11 Burn (6) 12 Software (7) 14 Nigh (4) 15 Conglomerate (10) 17 Aﬁcionado (10) 19 Daze (4) 20 Weapon (7) 22 Sweethearts (6) 25 Gamy (3)

26 Senile decay (11) 28 Late (7) 29 Equal; even — (7)

DOWN 1 Ram (4) 2 Eager; anticipatory (9) 3 Depress (5) 4 US museum (11) 5 Excess (3) 6 Enmity (7) 7 Netizens (5) 8 Attraction (10)

12 Chart toppers (4-7) 13 Comprehended (10) 16 Break (9) 18 Blasphemous (7) 21 Rubbish (5) 23 State (5) 24 Tidings (4) 27 Churl (3)

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Every row, column and 3x3 outlined square must contain the numbers 1 to 9 once each.

10 words: Very good

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Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.

BRICK

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