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Editor’s note

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hen Pauline Clayton said she had a stumbled across an interesting story about cricket, I rolled my eyes. Not being a great sports spectator at the very best of times, I have always put cricket up there with watching the grass grow.

And it seems Pauline was of a similar view until one day when she wandered off from her Bridge club to the nearby cricket pitch where she met an amazing group of veteran sportsmen.

She found it opened up a whole new world, as she had never known anyone who played cricket. In her past, she says, there was the scuba diver who introduced her to the joys of the underwater world; and the racing car driver who taught her to

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Contents power past Melbourne trams, but never a cricketer.

But her story this month isn’t about LBW, boundaries and upping stumps or any of the other things that cricketers do, it is about the veterans who play, what brings them together regardless of their skills at the game, their pre-retirement lives, and the camaraderie.

As they put it so well, “it is Men’s Shed with a bat and ball”.

As for Pauline, her interviews led her to actually watch a Test match and to become a Steve Smith fan, although she admits fast forwarding to the bits where he was batting so she could watch his little dance steps. in front of the wicket.

“He never stopped moving, until that last moment when facing the bowler,” she says. “Now I understand those described as cricket tragics.”

So even though she confesses to being hopeless at golf and tennis, and not likely to take up cricket, she has become a fan, happy to sit under a tree with a thermos of tea and a packet of Tim Tams as they wield the willow.

Dorothy Whittington, Editor

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It’s not just cricket When these veterans – elite and rookies – take to the pitch, the camaraderie is as much a part of the game as hitting a six, writes PAULINE CLAYTON. This is Men’s Shed with a bat and ball.

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Former A-grade player Peter Timms is still competitive and always happy to help the rookies.

t’s a soft autumn day on the Sunshine Coast.

At Elizabeth Daniels Park, Lindsay’s coffee van is parked between the off-leash dog enclosure and the bowls club. His customers are heading to the bridge club, croquet and basketball courts, yoga or Irish dancing classes.

But some are arriving with bats, hats and helmets and serious intent.

They are the members of Veterans’ Cricket Australia and come from all walks of life and all persuasions, to share a common goal.

They will either play competitive cricket or learn how to play competitive cricket.

Many have represented Australia in cricket, golf and tennis, but more are swinging the bat again after a lapse of 40 years.

These “newbies” are mentored by the star players, training together twice a week and joining forces in matches during the season.

No doubt returnees to the game get a buzz when elite sportsman Kerry Emery OAM arrives, parking by the oval that bears his name.

Former pro-golfer Peter McWhinney parks his 1980s gold, classic Mercedes sports 380 SLE. He makes no bones about the fact golf was his job and cricket first love.

McWhinney ribs fellow elite sportsman Neville Kratzmann about his knees as they tote their cricket bags to the practice nets.

Neville’s sons Mark and Andrew played tennis for Australia and Uncle

Brian played cricket in the over 70s for Australia.

If there’s a Veterans’ Cricket media darling it could well be microbiologist Professor Peter Timms.

Tall, graceful, and captain of the first division side, and Sunshine Coast club captain, Timms works and plays to achieve his best.

As a scientist he is the world authority on chlamydia in koalas.

“I get calls from places like the San Diego Zoo, but this is just 25 per cent of

“Pulled muscles, knee and hip replacements, broken ribs and heart surgery is a shared bond” my work in this field,” he says.

A former A-grade player, Timms admits he is still competitive, which he sees as an advantage for those who haven’t been on a pitch for decades.

“Those who have played social cricket and want to improve their skills get some coaching while players like me who still want to play at the highest level can.

“It’s social cricket, but with regulations as we do have rules and umpires.

“We set out to let everyone play to the level they want, play their best, and enjoy the day,” he says.

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Former pro-golfer PeterMcWhinney says cricket was always his first love.

For unofficial club photographer, Ron Robinson (recently his computer froze with 51,000 cricket images) getting back into the game has, in his opinion, given him a longer life.

Earlier this year, Ron collapsed and left the field in an ambulance.

Heart surgery, three stents and three months later, he was back fitter than ever.

“Dropping from fatigue during play, I believe, saved my life,” he says. “For months I had been telling my doctor I was tired but this was put down to the fact that I’m nearly 70.

“Well, spending an hour bowling proved blocked arteries not age was the issue.”

The litany of pulled muscles, knee and hip replacements, broken ribs and heart surgery is a shared bond among these players and certainly not a deterrent.

In August, the association introduced

The Madsen/Reimers Shield, in recognition of two of the core founders of the now eight clubs in southeast Queensland.

Typical of the Division One players is retired Toowoomba police officer, Ian Reimers, who first picked up his bat aged nine, and has remained involved in the game at a community level ever since.

He is now touted as an example of beating the age barrier following two total bilateral knee replacements in August 2016. He was back playing a year later.

“It is difficult to compete with young players, so we don’t,” he says. “We are back in the game at our level and having fun.”

Most get through the season with nothing more than a few massages to quieten sore muscles.

But then there’s Maroochydore jeweller, John King, who has been with

the over 60s team for three seasons and has managed to log just about every injury possible.

Left and right hamstring (separate seasons), torn shoulder tendon, pulled bicep muscle and two broken ribs hasn’t put him off the game.

Most recent new member Mark Priest, a personal fitness trainer, is one of the many who hasn’t played since his 20s.

In his first season he has enjoyed a few physio sessions after pulling a calf muscle by flying high for a catch (described in the monthly newsletter as: “... a screaming caught.” ) “I just love it. Here I am out there with some of Australia’s greatest sportsmen, and they are so generous with their time and advice,” he says.

Mark’s goal is simple – to be selected to represent Australia in the United Kingdom against the UK veterans.

The association, officially formed in 2014, has two divisions and three age groups – the over 50s, 60s and 70s.

Division One is for the most competitive, the former Sheffield champions, while Division Two is for the bucket list members.

Kerry Emery, who is president of Veterans’ Cricket Australia and a member of the Sunshine Coast team, says a third division is on the cards – one for newcomers.

Those who have the passion but not the skills of the others.

“We could even include the over 80s, as we do have a few who do not want to stop playing, and neither should they, as we are all for keeping them moving,” he says.

“Our goal is to keep fellas playing cricket from when they were young kids, right throughout their life. This is a sport for life.”

From the professionals to the “bucket list” amateurs there is a unanimous view

– the friendship and camaraderie engendered in being part of this team, is just as vital as hitting a six.

As McWhinney points out, these players have decades of life experiences to share.

“We might not have crossed paths until now, but we have walked the same roads,” he says.

“Getting in the car and travelling for two hours, you have a really good talk; something you probably wouldn’t do when young.”

Founder of the Lockyer side Mike Nowlan faced off chronic depression caused by two near strokes “Being in veterans cricket helped me overcome the issues related to the depression, which is of course, something not many ever talk about,” he says. continued over>

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Phil Drescher played for the Australian Veterans in the UK this year.

“I see vets cricket as a form of Men’s Shed, as you would be surprised at the different topics we talk about when we are supposed to be practicing.”

Besides contributing widely to the debate on depression, Mike also edits the

association’s lengthy and colourful monthly newsletter.

A fulltime carer for Lynn, his wheelchair-bound wife, Mike is not the only player caring for a family member to benefit from a much-needed break and the positive support of his teammates.

Ian Reimers sees inestimable value to the individual, the family and the community in his Toowoomba Veterans’ Cricket team.

“It’s a Men’s Shed with bat and ball, and while we’re having fun at the sport we love, we are sharing life experiences,” he says. “Not long after we formed the Toowoomba team, I met a woman who said her husband would love to play cricket but was a bit shy.

“I rang him and got him playing and she has since told me he is now a much happier man.”

Well known in the sporting world is Mark Brady, manager of the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort.

Mark gave up A-grade cricket 15 years ago because he says, “I was too old and it was too hot.”

Turning 50, (he is now 60), Mark joined the Veterans to play socially because “they only play in winter.”

Once a champion, always a champion.

Mark and Phil Drescher were the two Queensland players selected this year to represent the Australian Veterans in the United Kingdom against the English over

60s veterans. England won two of the three internationals, and our lads beat Pakistan. Phil admits the UK players are “seriously good at this game, but we will get them eventually.”

To that end, this grandfather, retired concreter and former A-grade player is out there still hitting sixes and preparing for next September when the UK teams arrive in Australia.

After a recent charity game at Yandina (funds to prostate cancer research), Mark Priest admitted: “It’s a bit scary bowling to Phil, McWhinney or Peter Timms but they are so nice you get over it.”

As “Just Clarkie” a cricket tragic and groundsman for the Maroochydore Cricket Club wryly observed: “Our fastest ball might be slower than the slowest in Test cricket, but you still don’t want to be anywhere near it.”

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Spiders – The Exhibition jointly developed by Questacon and Australian Museum, will give visitors a chance to come face-to-face with Australia’s amazing arachnids.

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and tarantula spiders. Queensland Museum Network CEO Dr Jim Thompson said the new exhibition would allow visitors to explore many facets of spider ecology from reproduction to their specialised jaws and silk, alongside research from museum experts.

“Queensland Museum has one of the southern hemisphere’s most active arachnology units and our researchers have described more than 1000 spider species – which is close to a third of all of Australia’s spiders,” Dr Thompson said.

Highlights include the chance to challenge a colourful peacock spider to a dance-off, ‘hold’ a virtual wolf spider in your hand, peek into the insides of a spider using 3D scanning technology and step into the web of a net-casting spider for a photo opportunity.

Visit spiders.qm.qld.gov.au

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Writer and director Rian Johnson pays tribute to the mystery mastermind in Knives Out, a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect.

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the debonair detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death.

With an all-star cast that also includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, and Toni Collette, Knives Out is a witty and stylish whodunnit that keeps you guessing right to the very end.

A PET SUBJECT PETS are good companions and there are pets who need someone to love too.

The Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge at Tanawha this month has a very special cat who desperately needs a loving owner.

Tasma is a smoochy older lady. Believed to be well over nine years, she is friendly and purrs a lot. She also has a low grade heart murmur and some issues with her back legs, but is not in pain. Tasma needs an understanding foster home to give her comfort so she doesn’t have to live out her days in a shelter.

SCAR vets will need to meet with the carer prior to her leaving the refuge and will cover all of her medical conditions and vet care for the rest of her life. Adoption to the right owner and home is without charge.

If you’re looking for a canine companion, Chief is a five-year-old Mastiff-cross.

Good natured and friendly, he loves going for walks. He is currently learning to walk well on a lead and basic obedience. If you love larger breed dogs, Chief is a sweetheart.

Adoption fee $350 To find your perfect pet visit the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge at 28 Sippy Creek Rd, Tanawha, 10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday, call 5494 5275 or go to sippycreek.com.au

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IN THE GARDEN – with Penny

Plant citrus now. They do well in the ground or a large pot SPRING is certainly here!

With some warm days and a few showers, the weeds are popping up everywhere.

Make sure you pull them them out while they are small which is much easier, and definitely before they set seed for another crop.

Mulch to conserve water, keep the soil cooler and smother weed seeds.

Plant petunias., marigolds, dahlias, and begonias for a Christmas display. Fertilise lawns and gardens.

Plant seeds of cucumbers, corn, lettuce and radish every six weeks for continuous cropping. A couple of tomato plants will keep cropping for months, and they taste so good.

The bauhinias, tabebuias and jacarandas have been putting on a beautiful show.

Trim azaleas and camellias to shape.

Plant citrus now. They do well in the ground or a large pot. Dwarf varieties are available. Keep an eye open for bugs and pick off by hand if possible.

Pop in cuttings of dracaenas and cordylines for an instant display.

Happy gardening.

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Magnificent men in their rowing machines They are living proof that you are never too old to take on something new and win. GLENIS GREEN talks to the nonagenarians who have mastered the new sport of indoor rowing.

China Johnson has racked up an impressive collection of awards in his 91 years.

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hina Johnson was already a champion in Masters swimming, when someone suggested he test himself without getting wet. His response was: “Why not?”

Just three months ago, he tried his hand at indoor rowing – and picked up three Australian records and a world record in what seemed like the blink of an eye.

Not bad for a bloke who will celebrate his 92nd birthday in December.

And then there’s Vince Home, who at 94, blitzes it despite being visually and hearing impaired.

Just a few weeks ago he rowed a marathon of 42.195km in four hours and 32 minutes.

China Johnson is the kind of man who looks at life in all its possibilities – no matter what it throws at him.

Born Neville Johnson, he gained his nickname when he danced with Chinese girl at a dance at the age of 16. It stuck and that’s all his family and friends have ever called him.

Raised during the Depression, China did his apprenticeship as a steelworker in Port Kembla, and is a Korean war veteran, businessman, farmer and family man, but has been active in various sports his whole life.

“I wanted to play footy, but we couldn’t afford the boots, so I took up swimming,” he said. “For 10 cents you could join the local surf club for 12 weeks, so I joined. I spent 15 years in the surf movement in New South Wales and enjoyed it.

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the Beijing Olympics I saw a clipping that said that anyone who was capable could join the Masters Games in Australia and I thought ‘wouldn’t that be terrific?’

“I got into swimming training and I won gold and two silver medals, and I just kept going.”

China joined the Cotton Tree Masters Swimming Club after moving from acreage in Maryborough to Cotton Tree a year ago to help rehabilitate his daughter Cindy after she suffered a stroke.

Then came the rowing suggestion and China, who had never even sat on a rowing machine before, took to it, well, like a duck to water.

He joined the Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Club and quickly achieved Australian records for age 90-94 lightweight males for the 100m, 500m and 1000m distances.

Then he broke the world record for a four-minute row at the elite new 02 Performance Gym at the Sports Hub at Lake Kawana last month, rowing 828m to smash the old 600m record held by an athlete from the USA. “I haven’t done it since,” China chuckles. “When I got off, I nearly collapsed. It was the most fatigued I’ve ever been.”

Always modest, the wiry and super-fit China reckons it’s his weight that helps claim the records – weighing in at just under 75kg to scrape into that category.

Bubbling with optimism, China’s favourite saying is “it has been a great life”, so much so, that he has selfpublished three books about his life with just those words as a title “for the grandkids”. A fourth book is in the works.

“It has been a great life,” he said. “I’ve been in everything. I think life is marvellous. I can’t understand these kids who get hooked on drugs and stuff, there’s so much in life for kids.”

The Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Club now has four members with world records.

Along with China, there’s Roberta Gordon, 72, from the Coast, Anne Cresswell, 81, from Victoria, a regular Coast visitor, and Vince Home of Alexandra Hills in Redland City.

Vince’s wife Beryl, 88, also competes and earned a distinction at this year’s Queensland Indoor Rowing Championships.

She said Vince had been rowing for seven years.

“He used to walk four kilometres a day but when he started going blind, he couldn’t walk so we thought he could try indoor rowing for exercise and that’s how it started. It just happened,” said Beryl.

“We both do it for exercise. It’s good because it uses 82 per cent of the muscles in your body with no impact and you do it to your own satisfaction, as hard as you like.”

Beryl said she and Vince had always been sporty and in fact met playing tennis at Tara, near Dalby. They will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary in January.

With four children, 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Beryl

says they have passed on their love of being active to the rest of their family.

As the oldest member of the Ancient Mariners virtual rowing club, which operates world-wide, Vince tries to row 15,000m every morning on his Concept II rowing machine, doing as many kilometres as he can every month.

He currently ranks 83rd of 4500 members around the globe – not bad as he’s the only nonagenarian.

Beryl is also an accomplished artist and a member of the Coochie Art Group which holds regular exhibitions.

Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Club president, Wendy Coghill, said China and Vince were both incredible athletes for their age and a true inspiration.

She’s thankful to the owner and manager of the 02 Performance Gym, Miguel Rojano, for inviting China to attempt his records and helping to supervise his rows.

“As the Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Club is really the only indoor rowing club in Australia, we have quite a number of interstate and intrastate members,” Wendy said.

“The other indoor rowing groups are part of gyms or rowing on water clubs.”

Coach Rob Cossalter is very experienced and has a wealth of knowledge.

This would explain why members are happy to drive from the Gold Coast and Brisbane to attend training days at the Alex Surf Club.

China Johnson with Indoor Rowing president Wendy Coghill and Miguel Rojano.

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WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE

Last word on the dictionary – just look it up English is thought to have the most words of any language with more than 170,000 in use. DAVID PARMITER follows the trail that led to the dictionary.

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ack in the Middle Ages, all writing would be done with quill and ink on vellum. This was the dried skin of a young calf – thin, pliable and a new replacement for the parchment used by the Egyptians and Romans.

These scrolls could be rolled up and stored in temples or monasteries, the most famous of them being the Dead Sea Scrolls which preserve a picture of the life and beliefs of their time. Dating from the 2nd century BC to AD70, they were unearthed near the Dead Sea and transcribed between 1947 and 1952.

Then came the great revolution – the invention of printing in the 15th century.

Johannes Gutenberg in Germany and William Caxton in England both devised methods of turning letters into brass type and therefore into pages that could be “impressed”.

This ultimately brought about “the book”.

As time passed, it became increasingly obvious that England needed a way of formalising the vocabulary. In short, what was needed was a dictionary.

We now embark on two centuries of furious dictionary making. During this period a number of contenders emerged.

Dr Samuel Johnson

Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was a society figure who loved to argue the toss about everything, especially the meaning of words, according to his biographer, James Boswell.

His greatest contribution to our language was his Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755.

In his preface he stated that while he did not wish to impose his views on right and wrong, he wished to reflect the real English of his day. He could be regarded as the Old Testament of English usage.

At about the same time, an English Army Officer, Captain Francis Grose,

compiled the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1785).

It is not about rude words – every child learns them soon enough – but words and definitions contemporary among the lower classes, the vulgate, or language of the common people.

Dictionaries achieved their highest reverence (and reference) when, in the 1900s, Dr James Murray, a Scottish lexicographer, decided to embark on the greatest literary challenge of his day. He would edit and publish the Oxford English Dictionary.

Murray died in 1915, by which time

his dictionary was up to the letter M, but his legacy would become the ultimate arbiter of the English Language.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Noah Webster (1758-1843), was plotting An American Dictionary of the English Language.

Why? Because he thought that Americans should break away from the language of their forefathers.

He changed their language to include color, theater, plow and traveler. Why? Because he could.

And we have been blighted by this nonsense ever since, thanks to Hollywood and the American Press.

Here in Australia, our word bible is the Macquarie.

The size of two house bricks, and running to more than 1500 pages, this is the go-to reference book for anyone who wants to know our language.

It also contains introductions on Australian English and on Australian English pronunciation, so there’s no excuse for getting our language wrong.

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HISTORY

Masons lodged in Queensland’s heritage The colony of Queensland was formed 160 years ago when it separated from NSW. That same year, writes AUDIENNE BLYTH, the first masons gathered.

Franz Nyman in full masonic regalia displaying symbols of office.

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orden Rick of Nambour has been a mason for 33 years. His membership has given him a network of friends.

He likes the lodge fellowship and the company of like-minded men, finds enjoyment in visiting other lodges, and helping one another other without discrimination.

The mandate is charity, giving to others.

Some might think that masonry is about secret lodges,

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aprons and funny handshakes.

But any secrets the members may hold do not affect anyone who is not a member.

Mostly, after a meeting, members sit down and have a cup of tea or a beer together.

For meetings and the performance of ceremony, they dress in black dinner jackets.

In Queensland, white dinner jackets are worn in summer but this is not the case in other states.

On the lodge room floor, no one has any idea who others are in real life.

The first recorded masonic activity in Queensland was in the state’s foundation year, when the inaugural meeting of the North Australian Lodge No.1 was held in Albert St, Brisbane, in July 1859.

A strong tradition in Queensland grew from those early meetings of men of English, Scottish and Irish origins.

By 1863, there were eight masonic lodges. In those formative times, members often came from the highest ranks of

The Masonic Hall Franz Nyman built at Yandina, opened in 1908.

(Courtesy Nyman family) society such as the governor and members of parliament.

On the Sunshine Coast, the first masons met in 1896, when Rosslyn Lodge was formed in Nambour.

The first charter said that the monthly meeting should be at the time of the full moon.

The story has been told about early meetings under a full moon on the beach at Maroochydore, with members having sailed down the Maroochy River from

Yandina. Membership meant fellowship and networking with like-minded men with high ideals and charitable concerns.

By the end of World War I, most of the hinterland towns on the Sunshine Coast had a masonic lodge with its own hall.

In 1921, United Grand Lodge was formed with headquarters in a grand heritage-listed stone building in Ann St, Brisbane.

Those members visit other lodges for installations upholding the standards of ritual.

In 2019, the number of lodges is reducing and some are amalgamating For example, Palmwoods and Woombye, Cooroy and Eumundi, Yandina and Maroochy. Rosslyn now meets at Yandina after the sale of the Nambour Masonic Hall.

Traditions and a 300-year philosophy are part of masonry.

The first lodge began in England in 1715, when tradesmen such as stonemasons joined together. Their tools and processes of building were used symbolically to impress certain

truths on the mind of the member.

The square and compass are the symbols displayed in every lodge. God is seen as the greatest architect and these were His tools. Masonry accepts all religions, only a belief in a Supreme Being is required.

Members wear regalia – a decorated collar and apron carry displaying the symbols of office.

The highest officer is the Grand Master who wears the symbol of a compass. The Lodge Master wears the Square.

Of the two wardens, one wears a level and the other a plumb rule.

Just as a trade apprentice passed through three levels – apprentice, to craftsman to master mason – there are a similar three degrees in lodges today for a new member to rise through the ranks.

Masons are now referred to as freemasons. They are obliged to practice brotherly love, mutual assistance, equality, secrecy and trust for one another.

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AGES AND STAGES

Life has its ages and stages. MOCCO WOLLERT, who has just celebrated her 85th birthday, revels in life in the slow lane, while CHERYL LOCKWOOD is looking for adventure after turning 55. This month, they share stories of their travels.

by Mocco Wollert

THERE is a saying that if you travel, you have a lot of stories to tell. I have just come back from an overseas trip and indeed, I have a lot to tell.

As in previous trips, I had far too many clothes in my suitcase and not enough underwear. Washing facilities in overseas hotels are not always available and as for giving them out to the hotel staff, well, I am not rich enough for that.

One way of dealing with underwear is to, after a while, wear your panties inside out but I would never admit to that.

My mother taught me never to use the word “hate”. She insisted that “dislike” was far more lady-like. Sorry Mum, but I do hate backpacks.

Sitting in my aircraft seat, excited that I am finally on holidays, I am hit in the face by the backpack a man carries down the aisle. It hangs over one shoulder – the one facing me – and he is not at all aware that his backpack has just given me a black eye.

Whatever happened to airline rules about carry-on luggage?

This is not the first time I have been attacked by a backpack. Sightseeing in wonderful places such as the Hermitage in St. Petersburg is marred by dodging backpacks before they hit me and blacken the other eye.

That is not the only hazard while sightseeing. There is a type of tourist who literally swarms over famous buildings or enchanting gardens. The tour guides call them cockroaches.

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photo. Security went into overdrive.

If I were a cat or dog, I would like to live in Europe. I would be allowed everywhere: in cafes, shops, pubs, trains, trams – you name it the four-legged creatures are welcome. They sit quietly beside the table waiting for a tidbit to come their way while the owners socialise.

There was the one time when doggy lifted a leg inside the pub, but nobody made a big fuss about it. Towels appeared and got rid of the accident. Maybe it’s true for dogs too: when you got to go you have to go.

I was fascinated by the big, green, illuminated crosses in villages and cities.

They indicate a pharmacy. No special language needed, the sign is international and, interestingly, the word for chemist or pharmacy is just about the same: farmacia in many European languages.

No need to go searching in dark streets, the green cross will guide you without fail to aspirin or cough mixture, salvation of the hour, no matter how strange the city is.

On the return flight to Australia, I face 24 hours in an aircraft, feeling tired, with a suitcase full of dirty washing and souvenirs and presents usually nobody wants, but I am gripped by excitement as soon as we are over land.

It usually happens when the first daylight comes over the horizon. I am glued to the window, defying the rule to keep the shades down.

Down there is my land, vast and special and welcoming. I do adore travel and new experiences but there is nothing like coming home, getting the cricket scores and learning who won the footy grand-final.

May you travel light and avoid backpacks and cockroaches.

by Cheryl Lockwood

LAST year, I travelled to Sweden to visit our son, his Swedish girlfriend and her family and was treated to my first white Christmas.

For some, this may not seem a big deal, but, like many Aussies, I grew up with December 25 being a scorching, summer’s day and one usually spent in bathers.

So, there we were, descending into Arlanda airport, noses pressed against the window and marvelling at the blanket of white covering the landscape.

Like a couple of kids, we were wide-eyed as the snow fell lightly around us as we left the terminal.

For the record, my husband Phil and I had both seen snow before but could count those times on the fingers of one hand.

We were welcomed warmly into the homes of extended family as they shared their traditions with us.

How blessed we felt when we were invited to the Christmas meal, celebrated on December 24, and to sample the local food.

When someone announced that it was minus-10C outside, we raised our glasses of schnapps … again. The Swedish equivalent for “cheers” is “skål”, which sounded awfully like scull to me, so I did!

We were also introduced to Surströmming (pronounced sers-trerming) or something like that.

This Swedish delicacy is lightly salted, fermented herring that starts its rotting process in barrels.

The fish is canned and then continues on its merry way to becoming even more foul and disgusting.

Our Swedish hosts had acquired a can before our arrival. We wished they had not gone to so much trouble.

Not wanting to offend, we feigned enthusiasm as we headed off to a nearby lake – opening a can of the pungent fish is not recommended in an enclosed space, least of all your home.

Mmm, sounded appetising already.

The light was fading, but I thought I

saw the odd smirk on the faces of our friends. The can was opened, and we approached cautiously.

Have you noticed that when someone warns you of a bad smell, you inhale heartily as though to confirm it for yourself?

Bad mistake. There were exclamations of disgust and I could never really accurately describe that pong.

It reeked like something that should never, ever be ingested by anyone. We couldn’t back out.

Added to the revolting smell was the appearance – limp and slimy.

I took a small bite but swallowing it took a couple of tries. The texture was as off-putting as the appearance and the smell.

At first, there was a slight rubbery feel against my teeth and then liquid oozed out as I bit into the skin.

My husband, who I always thought had a cast iron stomach, was drywretching by this point.

We noticed that our hosts had not joined us in eating the fish.

“Oh, we don’t actually eat it,” they laughed.

Turns out that not all locals love this delicacy.

Some people even open the can submersed in a bucket of water to dull the smell. They remove the innards and then serve the herring on a crispy, flat bread with various condiments which complement the taste.

Or is it to disguise?

The leftovers were tossed in the lake.

The lake was frozen, so the slimy herring landed with a soft splat.

It was my first taste of rotten fish and the first time I had walked on a frozen lake – the former being much hard than the latter.

Life’s an adventure even when it stinks.

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MOTORING

Vive la difference in Citroen’s SUV European car makers took their time to embrace the idea of those high-riding hatchbacks and wagons , the Sports Utility Vehicles, writes BRUCE McMAHON.

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f any European marque could make a reasonable SUV, it’s a fair bet Citroen would be up there. This is the French carmaker that gave the world the 2CV, a 1950s marvel which, legend has it, could cross ploughed paddocks without breaking a basket of eggs.

It is also the concern which has won seven World Rally Championships.

So this latest Citroen C3 Aircross may well win over friends in the very competitive compact niche of the SUV market.

The French car is up against the likes of the popular Mazda CX-3, Mitsubishi ASX and Hyundai Kona. Some rivals have versions priced well below the Aircross’s $32,990 but when those cheaper models are loaded up with the Citroen’s swag of gear, prices are much closer – and dearer in some cases.

It looks good. Our particular French machine in black bodywork with silver-grey roof and touches of chrome.

The 4.15m long Aircross sits on pretty alloy wheels, riding 20mm higher than a Citroen C3 hatchback.

There’s clever incorporation of Citroen’s chevron in chrome strips across the pug nose, a rear skid plate and roof rails. Also clever are faux venetian

blinds in the rear side windows.

This tallish body allows for good headroom inside, front and back. A tall driver sits just about right with wellsorted, adjustable seat and flatbottomed steering column.

There’s good visibility to the front and sides while an adult-sized Australian can fit fine behind the driver.

There’s room all-round for four adults – five would be very tight – but the cargo area’s not huge over the top of the space saver tyre.

It’s a comfortable cabin with greys

and blacks, cloth seats and touches of piano black on steering wheel and air vents plus all the mod-cons from Bluetooth connectivity to a seven-inch touch screen for navigation and audio – thankfully with a volume knob.

There’s automatic air conditioning, automatic windscreen wipers and headlights plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and MirrorLink to keep us in touch with the city folk back home.

Hit the start button and the Citroen’s turbocharged 1.2 litre petrol engine and

six-speed auto transmission give off a little grumble at low revs and low speeds.

Best to give the throttle a punch and maybe hit the switch for Sport mode.

Now the Aircross comes to life, singing through to 5500rpm and delivering 81kW and 205Nm of torque.

These aren’t big numbers but can shift a 1203kg car along with some pace.

Citroen reckons combined fuel consumption will be 5.6 litres per 100km, a city-country-city run is more like 7 litres per 100km.

And the little SUV does this with a decent amount of pep. There is the eagerness of that engine and transmission (in Sport), there’s the ease of changing through the six-speeds in manual mode and the confidence of well-weighted steering and well-sorted front-drive chassis.

Any body roll feels controlled and the Citroen’s suspension isolates the cabin from much of the drama below, allowing a driver to push on over rough roads with pace.

The biggest drama with this cute and competent C3 Aircross? No cup-holders up front.

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SUMMER READING

RESEARCH REVISES OLD STORIES JOURNALS of early explorers, historical drawings and photographs, and physical evidence have been brought together to demonstrate how indigenous people were living at the time of white settlement, in this award-winning non-fiction book.

In Dark Emu, Bruce Pascoe puts forward an argument for reconsideration of the huntergatherer tag for precolonial Aboriginal Australians.

The evidence insists that Aboriginal people around the

continent were using domesticated plants, sowing, harvesting, irrigating and storing – behaviours inconsistent with hunter-gatherers.

Pascoe challenges the huntergatherer tag as a convenient lie, using impeccable sources.

With example after example he smashes the myth that aboriginal people were nomadic hunters living on luck and waiting for the next big kangaroo to hop by.

Instead, he shows an organised society where groups lived in hamlets in sturdy comfortable homes made of local materials.

Pascoe believes that it was easier for the British settlers to move in and take over the lands

NEW BOOK DETAILS HISTORIC NAVAL BATTLE and the waterways if there was no record settled lives.

Homes were destroyed, grain stores looted and fish traps and other signs of permanent habitation removed.

If, like me, you grew up with the school history book images of a lone aboriginal hunter standing on one leg waiting to spear his next meal, this book may send your head spinning.

Pascoe has been thorough in his research and the book has given me new understanding and respect for the peaceful and prosperous way of life that the indigenous people created.

Mary Barber

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING LIGHTER …

ABOUT 6000 women served in the Australian Women’s Land Army from 1942 to December 31, 1945.

They left jobs and families in the cities to labour on farms while men went to war.

Their efforts and sacrifices were largely ignored and forgotten. Finally, in 1991, they

marched on Anzac Day for the first time and in 2012, prime minister Julia Gillard presented surviving members with a certificate and commemorative brooch.

In her engaging novel The Land Girls, Victoria Purman tracks the lives of three young women – from Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide – who, for various reasons, find themselves in the foreign landscape of the countryside.

They all have fears for brothers, husbands and lovers on the frontline, and yet have a new freedom in their new communities.

Purman, who also perfectly captured the essence of post-war Australia in The Last of the Bonegilla Girls, has done it again with a beautifully written and wellresearched story that brings a part of Australian history to life.

Allison White

ON November 9, 1914, the German ship SMS Emden approached the Cocos shores with the intention of isolating Australia from the world.

The plan was to disable the main communication cables between Perth and England which ran via the Cocos Islands.

The Emden slipped quietly into harbour at dawn and sent 50 men to Direction Island, where they took possession for Germany and put its inhabitants under martial law.

They quickly went about destroying the cables, the communication shed and equipment in the radio room.

Luckily, telecommunication officers working on the island for the Eastern Extension Cable Company had noticed the approaching ship had a false fourth funnel and quickly identified it as the German raider.

An urgent SOS was picked up by a convoy of British and Australian ships.

The HMAS Sydney headed to engage the Germans. The Emden fired first, hitting the Sydney twice and killing one Australian sailor.

The Sydney returned fire – the first shots fired by the Australian Navy in World War I. The Emden beached on the sands of North Keeling Island of the Cocos Group and her shore party was left stranded.

The whole story and amazing historic photographs of that fateful day have been reproduced into a book compiled by Douglas John Walker.

He inherited them from his great uncle Douglas Walker, who worked for the Eastern Extension Cable Company and was in the Singapore office that fateful morning.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

VILLAGE’S FIRST ARTS AND CRAFT EXPO DRAWS A CROWD

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CROWDS gathered at Nature’s Edge Buderim Leisure Centre last month to support the inaugural Arts and Crafts expo.

Visitors enjoyed a leisurely afternoon strolling through more than 25 stalls of hand-made items created by the many talented residents of Nature’s Edge Buderim.

From baby clothes, colourful quilts and original paintings to millinery, jewellery, books and plants, there was something for everyone.

The bar was open and the rainforest deck was a popular spot to relax while enjoying the live music. Hourly prizes were drawn, adding to the buzz of excitement.

ENJOYING THE VIEW GLASSHOUSE Country VIEW Club members will be getting into the spirit of the Melbourne Cup for their next outing on November 5.

One group will meet at Club Glasshouse and the other at a member’s home. Sweeps and buffet lunch will guarantee a fun day.

The next lunch meeting is at 11am November 20, at Glasshouse Sports Club with a guest speaker from the Sunshine Coast Library. Anyone interested in joining in will be welcomed.

Call Trish 5493 0026 or Janet 0448845303.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING THE EASY WAY – LOCALLY and culture on the Sunshine Coast.

Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North St, Caloundra. Weekend of November 9-10, 9am-4pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday. Visit caloundraartsandcrafts. org.au or caloundraartscentre page on Facebook.

PAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE BUDERIM VIEW Club member Pat Cooney has been nominated for the Making a Difference Award for women who have gone above and beyond to help their local club and community.

Pat has been a member of the Buderim club for 25 years and president Jenny Jackson said she had made a significant contribution during that time.

Pat has held many positions on the committee, including compiling the monthly newsletter.

Pat also has been wonderful writing letters to the LfL (Learning For Life) students, which they have appreciated.

The Buderim VIEW Club raises funds to help The Smith Family LfL students for underprivileged families.

The Making a Difference Awards were presented to various club members at the Australian National Convention held on the Sunshine Coast.

Guests are welcome to attend the club’s monthly lunch and meeting where there is always an interesting guest speaker. Social events are on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Caloundra Arts Centre Christmas Fair THE annual Caloundra Arts Centre Christmas Fair is coming up as an pleasurable way to get Christmas shopping out of the way while finding unique and imaginative gifts and supporting a worthy cause.

The range of handmade arts and crafts has something for all ages – fine art, pottery, plants, cakes and fresh produce. In addition to handmade items, there are second hand books and DVDs. From a sequined unicorn horn headband for a little girl to hand-turned wooden bowls, the Caloundra Arts Centre Christmas Fair has plenty of ideas for gift shopping.

Bring back some joy to the Christmas shopping experience with a stop for fresh scones, jam and cream, tea, coffee and sandwiches fresh from the kitchen, or try your luck in the Christmas Raffle.

This event raises funds to support arts

Buderim Christmas Fair BUY local this Christmas and choose from the huge variety of gifts, studio crafts, home décor, fashion, and culinary treats at the Buderim Christmas Fair.

Whether you’re a leave-it-to-the-lastminute shopper or you’ve been planning since Boxing Day last year, it’s the ideal opportunity to work on your list.

Browse three locations all with a different flavour and within a short stroll of each other.

The Craft Cottage has original arts and crafts produced by members, as well as Christmas baubles and other trinkets.

The Memorial Hall has sweet treats and a variety of locally-made and sourced products ideal for the Christmas table or stocking and at the library, there are pre-loved books from its discounted stock.

Give yourself a break with a devonshire tea or coffee and homemade cakes and sandwiches from the Lions’ kitchen at the hall or the cooks at the Craft Cottage.

All proceeds from the $2 parking at signed locations will benefit the community.

1 Main St, Buderim. Buderim Craft Cottage November 29, noon-4pm, Saturday 30, 8am-3pm; War Memorial Hall, November 30, 8am-2.30pm; Buderim Library, November 30, 8am-2pm.

Brian Harris at work in Santa’s workshop.

Santa Shop on the Range THE elves are busy on the Blackall Range where Woodcrafters Guild members are busy working on the annual Santa Shop.

It holds the promise of a special handcrafted gift for everyone in the family, with wooden items ranging from kitchen utensils to toys and works of art There will be a sausage sizzle in conjunction with turning on the Christmas lights on Saturday night.

St Mary’s Hall, Montville Green.

December 7-8, Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday, 9am-2pm.

TRY YOUR HAND AT BRIDGE BUDERIM Contract Bridge Club invites visitors to Monday night “social bridge with a competitive edge”.

No partner is needed as the club will find one for you.

Arrive by 6pm for 6.15 start, at the Education Centre, Hibiscus Resort, Lakehead Drive, Sippy Downs. Cost is $6 members, $8 visitors. Call Sandi Owen 5450 1575 or 0416 081 576.

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IN THE KITCHEN

Good health on a fork ONE Australian is diagnosed with diabetes every five minutes.

Coeliac diseases affects about 1 in 70 Australians, and it’s estimated 80 per cent are undiagnosed.

Cancer touches every Australian at some time in life – themselves, family or friends.

This, says nutritionist CYNDI O’MEARA of Changing Habits, is why we all must continue to watch what’s on our fork.

“Eating well isn’t complicated,” she says. “We eat to nourish our body, as fuel for energy and health. Be mindful and simply recognise quality and enjoy the food you eat, every day.”

Start with more wholefoods – fresh produce, vegetables and fruit.

Choose foods that are as close to natural sources as possible, foods which are higher in nutrients, lower in chemicals – that are relatively untouched such as butter over margarine; and organic produce if viable and affordable; homegrown, local or homemade is better.

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WARM PAD THAI SALAD WITH ZOODLES Serves 4

OPTIONAL: You can add ginger, orang e cinnamon, pin zest, ch salt, choc chip of s, shredded coconut.

3 INGREDIENT CASHEW COOKIES Makes 8 • 2 cups raw cashews • 1 cup Dates • 1 egg Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Add the cashews to a food processor or Thermomix and blend until they form a flour. Add the dates and blend until combined.

Now add the egg and blend again until the mixture has combined. Begin rolling the mixture into 8-10 cookies using your hands. Place them onto the lined baking paper and press them into a cookie shape evenly.

• 1 cup cashews • ½ cup tamari • ½ tbsp Coconut Oil • 1 small onion, diced • 1 small knob of ginger, grated • 1 chilli, diced • ½ cup coriander, washed and chopped (including the stems) • 600 g white, boneless fish of your choice • 5-6 zucchinis spiralised (zoodles) • 1.5 cups leftover roasted pumpkin (chopped into squares) • 3 tbsp cold pressed, organic sesame oil • 1 tbsp fish sauce • 1 whole lime, juice only Add the cashews, ¼ cup tamari and coconut oil to a small frying pan and cook on a low-medium heat until the liquid has evaporated and the nuts are crispy.

Meanwhile, add the sesame oil, ¼ cup tamari, onions, chilli, ginger, garlic and coriander to a large frying pan and heat until the ingredients are cooked to your liking.

Add the zoodles and stir through until softened and most of the water has evaporated. If there is still a lot of liquid in the pan, remove the zoodles and cooked vegetables and allow the juices to reduce in the pan, then add it to the zoodle mix once reduced slightly.

Separate the cooked zoodles into four bowls evenly, then top with the pumpkin pieces.

To the same frying pan, add the fish pieces and cook through. Try not to overcook it. You can add any seasoning you like, such as turmeric, salt, pepper and chipotle although plain salt and pepper is yummy too.

When the fish is cooked, place the pieces on top of the zoodle bowls evenly, and drizzle with lime juice.

Sprinkle the cashews over each bowl evenly, with a touch more coriander for garnish and serve straight away. Enjoy!

Put the tray into the oven and bake for 10-13 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and cooked to your liking. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Serve warm, or room temperature with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

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FINANCE

The choice is all yours – mostly Unlike some countries where forced heirship laws dictate how much of an estate goes to family members, we have “testamentary freedom” and can – sort of – do what we want with our assets. PETER PORCELLINI explains.

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s long as you have what the law considers sufficient decisionmaking capacity; you know and understand the contents of your Will; and you haven’t been subjected to undue influence, your Will should be valid.

Unfortunately, there’s always a but …

Our laws state that if your Will does not make adequate provision for the proper maintenance and support of a spouse (more than one person can be your spouse for this purpose); a child, including step and adopted children; and a limited range of defined dependants, then those persons can apply to the Court for a part or bigger part, of your estate.

Such applications are the most common claim made against a deceased estate and are referred to as Family Provision Applications (FPA).

You can’t take away the eligibility or right of a spouse, child or defined dependant to make an application.

And there’s another but … the success or value of an FPA is a very different thing to the eligibility or right to make the FPA. Someone might be eligible to make the FPA but it might be worthless.

The success of an FPA or the amount that a court will award an applicant are difficult to predict for a variety of reasons.

The courts hold a powerful discretion and are not constrained by fixed formula.

Some of the things taken into account when assessing the value of an FPA are: • applicant’s personal and financial circumstances; • applicant’s current and future needs; • extent of the applicant’s financial dependence on the deceased; • size of the estate; • competing claims against the estate; • community standards as to what might be appropriate.

There still seems to be an urban myth that an FPA can be avoided by gifting a small or nominal amount to the likely applicant. This is just that – a myth.

One way to protect your estate is to restructure your affairs so as to reduce the value of the parts of your financial resources that are exposed to the risk of FPAs. It is possible for a variety of financial resources to be isolated, such as super, joint tenancies,and trusts.

A word of warning though, there are many and varied considerations to have regard to before making any changes.

Doing so might help to keep the vultures from your estate after you die.

Peter Porcellini is a Special Counsel with CRH Law. Visit crhlaw.com.au

KEEP YOUR NEST EGG SAFE IF YOU thought taking your money out from under the mattress and depositing it in the bank was the best way to keep it safe, you might have to think again.

It is very possible that if the banks get into trouble, it will be your money that the government will use to prop them up.

“Many people simply aren’t aware that the G20 summit in Brisbane in 2014, agreed on a bank bail-in law which gives governments the right to take the savings deposits of unsecured creditors rather than bail-out the banks themselves,” says Peter

Overcome fears in uncertain terms The level of uncertainty with equity and property markets has many investors questioning what to do next. CHRIS HARRIS advises that it is about overcoming the fear and knowing where to start. he first step in developing a suitable investment strategy involves deciding on an appropriate asset allocation. This entails deciding how your investment capital is to be apportioned across different asset classes generally including cash, interest rate securities, shares (domestic and international) and property.

Asset allocation is generally accepted as the primary driver of the overall level of risk and return within an investment portfolio, so decisions are paramount.

By selecting an appropriate asset allocation, an investor should maximise the probability of successful investment outcomes, at a level of risk most suited to their investment objectives.

The key is combining individual asset classes in the best proportions to obtain the optimal overall portfolio trade-off between risk and return.

The goal is to combine assets with different risk and return profiles. If you diversify across similar investments, which all perform alike during similar economic and market conditions, the benefits of diversification are reduced.

Strategic asset allocation seeks to provide a long-term policy anchor for a

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set of investment objectives subject to restrictions and constraints. By its very nature, the strategic allocation for a specific risk profile, say for a balanced investor, varies little over time.

While strategic allocation is concerned with the long term, a dynamic asset allocation allows some flexibility over the short term.

Dynamic allocation can be a source of incremental returns over a longer time but it also serves as a risk control mechanism. As an example, assume that a “balanced investor” has a strategic allocation to equities of 55 per cent of their investment capital. Let’s then assume that the equity portfolio outperforms all other asset classes by 20 per cent but still remains the most attractive on a risk weighted basis.

A strategic asset allocation would require the share portfolio to be lightened as the asset class outperformed, reducing the benefit of the outperformance.

It is good practice for any person with investible funds to review their asset allocation on a regular basis Chris Harris is a financial adviser at Ord Minnett Sunshine Coast. Visit ordsbuderim.com.au

Hobson, general manager of Private Vaults Australia. “Essentially this law gaives the government the right to take a saver’s deposit to bail out the bank. As soon as you put money in the bank you are an unsecured creditor.

“Your deposit or a percentage of it can be used to buy shares in a failing business.

Older Australians must be made aware of what the government is planning.”

And as banks no longer provide safety deposit boxes to securely and privately store cash and documents, the landscape has changed for Baby Boomers who want to take charge of their nest eggs.

Which is where Mr Hobson comes into the frame. Your own private vault.

The premises in Redcliffe was commissioned by the Commonwealth of Australia and opened as a Commonwealth Bank in 1956, when it was the regional holding facility for branches in suburban Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

“Even if you have a safe installed, it’s not going to help much if you are being threatened in a home invasion,” Mr Hobson says. “And while buying a home safe may cost thousands, the annual charge on a private vault amounts to a cup of coffee a week - $270.”

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More retirement village changes coming up The Queensland Government has been progressively implementing changes to the Retirement Village system since 2017, and, writes DON MACPHERSON, the latest changes come into effect this month.

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ajor changes commenced in February 2019. These aimed to increase the disclosure of relevant information to purchasers and provide greater transparency and certainty.

This month’s changes are directed primarily at retirement village operators and are designed to ensure clarity and accountability in relation to certain financial aspects of running a retirement village.

Operators are now required to create and maintain separate bank accounts for monies paid by residents by way of general services charges, maintenance reserves, and capital replacement.

These separate accounts must be used only for the specific purpose for which they are designed and are not to be a general bucket of money for any purpose the operator sees fit.

A standard form of document for general services, capital replacement and maintenance reserve budgets, and for annual financial statements, is in the pipeline.

It is all designed to provide greater accountability by the operators, and greater transparency for the residents.

Resident committees and residents themselves will have the ability to seek explanation of increases in charges and seek better understanding of relevant financial information in the running of their retirement village.

The new changes also give input to resident committees in relation to any proposed redevelopment of villages, including change of use of a building within the village, as well as demolition or construction of buildings.

Retirement villages are increasingly the lifestyle choice that older people are opting for, and the industry has in past years been subject to criticism in relation to disclosure and understanding by purchasers.

The regime that has been rolled out in 2019, and which is continuing, is designed to ensure that prospective purchasers and residents of retirement villages, are provided with extensive disclosure and a better understanding of their rights and obligations.

Don Macpherson is an expert in elder law at Sunshine Coast Elder Law, specialists in retirement village contracts. Call 1800961622 or visit sunshinecoastelderlaw.com.au

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WELLBEING

Look out for the triggers Certain diseases migrate to areas of inflammation in the body. The best approach is to identify the triggers for the inflammation, writes TRUDY KITHER.

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hen you have inflammatory processes happening, you are also likely to have too much histamine. The cause would be due to an immune reaction to the inflammation. It is a fatigue poison that will make you tired, and you will have too much mucous, congestion, and sinus issues.

You can take all the supplements in the world, but none of that will work if you don’t get your essential eating and nutrition right.

Here are 10 of the most likely triggers for inflammation: 1. Food allergies – Dairy, nuts, gluten, or anything else your body is allergic to or even just insensitive. Consuming something that does not agree with you will cause inflammation in your gut.

2. Sugar (insulin resistance) – Not just the apparent sugars but even the hidden sugars (think bread, pasta, potatoes, cereals, juice, and sweeteners) can cause stiffness and pain in your body and joints. Sugar is hugely inflammatory (and acidic) to your body.

3. Cortisol (auto-immune diseases)

8. Omega 6 – Especially corn products, vegetable oils, and soy products. They are inflammatory because they are usually highly genetically modified. The ratio of omegas should be 1:1. Unfortunately, in today’s society, the balance is often 1:6 (1 being Omega 3 and 6 being Omega 6s.)

– Interestingly enough, this is your anti-inflammatory hormone produced by your adrenal glands. Low cortisol and cortisol resistance could cause an inflammatory condition. Any condition that requires you to take synthetic cortisol is an adrenal weakness. If your blood pressure is stable, you can take licorice root (and no, not the lolly type) as this will nourish and support the adrenals.

9. Raw seeds and nuts – These do have enzyme inhibitors and do create problems with the digestive system and gall bladder, in particular. The reason activated nuts are more beneficial than raw nuts.

4. Old Injuries – Those old injuries you sustained in your youth can still carry areas of inflammation even though they may have been many years ago.

5. Infection – This is the site of the immune system’s attack on certain parts of your body. Beneficial herbs that are recommended to take are oregano oil, thyme, wormwood, cloves and garlic.

Avoid all sugars as this feeds your infection.

Too much free iron creates more problems and infections in your body where it gathers.

6. Oxidants (free iron) – Created by too much junk food, alcohol, and again, sugar.

It is corrosive and oxidates and destroys your body. It oxidises your arteries and brain while also having a rusting effect.

7. Alcohol and junk food – Alcohol creates damage to the liver, while junk food contains sugar, trans fats and additives and preservatives. A definite recipe for inflammation.

10. Gall bladder – When your gall bladder becomes congested, it swells and becomes deficient in bile. This will cause bloating and congestion and ultimately create digestive and inflammatory problems in your gut. Do you start your day with a flat stomach in the morning, but it gets more bloated as the day progresses? Then chances are, you have a problem with your gall bladder not producing enough bile. It will be congested, and then there will be inflammation present in your body.

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HEALTH

Say goodbye to painful shoulders Painful, tight shoulders are a hazard of modern life. TRISTAN HALL explores the causes and offers some simple steps to free up the tension.

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o your shoulders are rock hard and painful? The first thing to do is examine your habits and see what you can change easily. Here are a few ideas.

• Take breaks from sitting over the computer or in front of the television.

• Load your groceries evenly, rather than putting 10 cans in a bag.

• Stressed? Breathe and shake your shoulders out when you find yourself tensing up.

• Be mindful of your posture in your lounge chair and at the computer.

• And, women, check out your bra straps.

Tight bra straps can restrict blood flow and cause you to hunch your shoulders.

Do I mention heavy handbags?

It’s common for the muscles at the front of your chest to tighten and pull your posture forward. This can be painful and impact on daily activities. The tightness can extend to your neck and cause tension headaches. It will give you that rounded shoulder look.

Here are a few exercises to improve shoulder mobility, increase blood flow and relieve those tight muscles.

Exercise 1: Thoracic rotation/genie rotation. Stand up. Put both arms in front of you as if a genie. From here rotate both arms to the left while trying to follow your wrist with your eyes then slowly return to the middle. Then rotate to the right. Repeat 10 times.

Exercise 2: Shoulder raises/rolls

Standing or sitting, raise your shoulders up, hold for three seconds then drop them down attempting to roll backwards. Breathe in as you go up and out as you come down. Shake your shoulders and arms at the end to release any tension.

Repeat 10 times.

Exercise 3: – Pendulums Lean forward with your right arm supporting on a sturdy bench/table. Place an object of about 1-3kg in your left hand and let the arm hand down like a monkey from the shoulders. Perform 10 circles in each direction- small and controlled.

Repeat on the right side.

These movements are all low intensity and effective for loosening up tight shoulders and increasing blood flow.

For chronic shoulder problems or injuries, you will need a personalised movement program.

Tristan Hall is an exercise physiologist.

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PAIN DEMANDS MORE ATTENTION DATA released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Australia’s leading causes of death 2018 reveals that opioids accounted for just over three deaths a day in 2018.

The majority of opioid-induced fatalities were unintentional overdoses in middle aged males involving the use of pharmaceutical opioids, often in the presence of other substances.

Painaustralia CEO Carol Bennett said the findings once again shone a light on Australians fighting what is often an invisible illness – pain.

“Australia is facing a pain epidemic,” she said. “With more 3.24 million Australians living with chronic pain, and limited access to options, doctors and consumers continue

to rely heavily on prescription opioids to manage what is a multi-faceted, complex condition that needs much more in terms of support and resourcing.”

She said pain as an issue, had been missing from health and public policy discussions despite the huge toll. More than 70 per cent of GP consultations that involve pain management result in medication being prescribed.

“Medications are an important part of managing pain, but do not necessarily need to be the first line of therapy when looking for help,” Ms Bennett said. “Many just want help with their pain, but have ended up in a worse situation, with serious depression and dependence.”

THE EYES HAVE IT MORE than half the Australian population experiences at least one long-term eye condition during their life, yet 90 per cent of vision impairment or blindness is treatable or preventable.

The top three preventable causes of blindness are age related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetes.

Retinal (Macula) specialist Dr Angela Jennings said that with the yearly cost of vision loss in Australia reaching $16 million, it was crucial to be aware of how to prevent blindness developing.

Age-related macular degeneration can

hinder an individual’s ability to recognise faces, read and drive but a diet of fish two or three times a week and dark green leafy vegetables and mixed nuts will help.

High blood sugar levels caused by diabetes can damage the retina over time.

Vision loss can occur when scar tissue from fragile blood vessels develops, causing the retina to detach.

Glaucoma is a type of eye disease in which sight is lost as a result of impairment to the optic nerve. The strongest risk factor is family history yet 50 per cent of people don’t realise they have it.

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FUNDING BOOST FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH THE role of lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and brain training in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease will be the focus of a major new study funded by the Medical Research Future Fund.

Professor Ralph Martins of the Edith Cowan University’s School of Medical and Health Sciences, will investigate lifestyle interventions that could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, which affects more

than 250,000 Australians. The study will involve 600 participants at risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.

The study will track the impact that improved diet, exercise and cognitive training can have on delaying onset.

ECU researchs has previously found links between Alzheimer’s disease and trouble sleeping, the stress hormone cortisol, and depression.

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The high cost of good quality digital hearing aids has been a significant barrier to Self Funded Retirees obtaining help for their communication problems. One local clinic has decided to take the issue head on. Senior Clinician Lisa Burley says “It became apparent to us that it was becoming almost impossible for people to get the help they needed and it was effecting their day to day lifestyle.”

If you have been quoted thousands of dollars for hearing aids you need to get a second opinion.

Ms Burley says “ We have set up the only Locally Digital Hearing Owned and Operated fulltime Hearing Clinic in Aids from Golden Beach to specifically help Self Funded Retirees get high quality hearing aids at sensible prices”. As the clinic is independently owned itt has access to all major brands of hearing aids and d the pricing is quite often thousands of dollars cheaper than what is being quoted elsewhere. e.

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Senior Clinician ,Mark Paton stated, “We feel el its time for a fair deal for the self funded folk, our local status also allows us to provide trials of new technology, we want our patients to get great results without it costing a fortune.”

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RETIREMENT LIVING

HALCYON WELCOMES VISITORS TO OPEN DAY

SPRING INTO FITNESS THE EASY WAY DID you know that getting fit in your 50s can halve your risk of stroke and greatly improve thinking and memory skills?

In fact, according to recent studies, staying in good shape as we approach retirement age can add years to our lives, as well as having mental and social benefits.

And the good news is, it’s never too late to start. With many amenities and activities right on the doorstep, including a state-of-the-art leisure centre, staying in shape is easy for residents at Nature’s Edge Buderim.

Whether it’s getting back to nature with a gentle stroll around the landscaped gardens, swimming a few laps in the 20m heated indoor swimming pool, meeting friends for a workout at the gym or enjoying a hit of tennis or a game of lawn bowls on the true synthetic green, residents are spoilt for choice.

If you also would like a little zen in your life, regular yoga classes calm mind, body and soul. The rainforest canopy and tranquil surrounds are a perfect setting for dropping into a deep state of relaxation.

If you do decide to go further afield, Nature’s Edge Buderim’s central location also provides easy access to hinterland townships for a bush walk and world class beaches are a short drive away.

There’s never been a better time to join the Nature’s Edge Buderim community, with a cash back of up to $20,000 on offer if you go unconditional on one of a selected range of homes before Christmas.

Plus, you’ll receive free Platinum luxury upgrades up to the value of $10,000.

RETIREES from around Australia are flocking to over 50s lifestyle communities in southeast Queensland, and this month Halcyon is having an open day to show what all the fuss is about.

Home owners of Halcyon Greens in Pimpama, Halcyon Glades in Caboolture and Halcyon Lakeside on the Sunshine Coast will welcome the public to an insider’s view on living at Halcyon, its display homes and recreational facilities.

Halcyon’s expert team and proud home owners look forward to showcasing their communities and sharing the lifestyle on offer.

One of Halcyon Glades’ first home owners, Jill Cooper, said the open days were thoroughly enjoyable opportunities to meet like-minded people who could answer questions from prospective

community members.

“I really enjoy meeting different people and showing them what is so special about Halcyon,“ Ms Cooper said.

“My biggest piece of advice is not to leave the move to downsize too late so they have the chance to enjoy the raft of activities and facilities that are unique to Halcyon.”

Halcyon Greens will be unveiling stage one of the much-anticipated recreational club with resort-style indoor and outdoor pools, cinema, spa, gymnasium, function space and fire pit.

Halcyon Greens, Halcyon Glades and Halcyon Lakeside will be open from 10am-1pm Saturday, November 16.

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HAVE IT ALL AT PALMVIEW

WARM WELCOME AWAITS IF you are looking for a life of independence, serenity, community and security, then head to Laurel Springs over 55s retirement village in Nambour.

The rainforest that surrounds the village is welcoming as soon as you enter the driveway of Laurel Springs, while two spring-fed streams add to the ambience of this welcoming 4.5ha retreat from the busy world.

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Laurel Springs has a friendly environment, resort-style amenities including a pool and a community hall, and a fantastic management team.

Exceptionally-appointed new units are available now, complete with high-end appliances and stone benches, and the landscaped gardens make you feel at home as soon as you walk in.

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EXPECTATIONS are constantly changing, and demand for lifestyle-led retirement living is increasing.

For older Australians planning to retire on the Sunshine Coast, the Aveo Palmview community couldn’t have come at a better time.

Perfectly located between the hinterland and beaches, Aveo Palmview will be a sought-after option for those who want to make the most of this idyllic location.

Surrounded by natural beauty, residents will enjoy hassle-free, lowmaintenance living with everything taken care of – lock up and leave the modern and spacious villa and go on holiday without a worry in the world.

Aveo Palmview is all about community, shared spaces designed so

residents have every chance to socialise, whether it’s a tai chi class, a game of billiards, or drinks at the bar followed by dinner in the lounge with friends and family.

Of course, residents can always get some “me-time” in the library, poolside, or taking a stroll in the gardens.

There is everything that’s needed to ensure a social and active lifestyle.

The opportunity to secure your preferred home in this vibrant community, close to shops, cafes and medical facilities has arrived.

Choose from limited release new villas cleverly designed to suit your lifestyle and be settled in ready for Christmas.

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CARE AFFAIRS

No choking, it’s a serious problem Choking is the second most common cause of death in the elderly after falls, writes KENDALL MORTON. It is unpleasant, frightening and, alarmingly, becomes more likely as we age.

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wallowing difficulty can lead to eating more slowly, eating less, losing weight and becoming dehydrated or malnourished. It can also lead to choking, which cuts off the air supply to the brain.

If you have experienced choking, you’ll know how frightening it can be. It is a life and death matter.

If an older person inhales food, drink or gastric juices into the lung, it is known as aspiration. The material is foreign to the lung and aspiration can lead to aspiration pneumonia and long hospital stays.

As we get older, we are more susceptible to choking for a number of reasons.

These include difficulty swallowing as a result of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease or other medical conditions. People with schizophrenia are 30 times more likely to die of choking than the general population.

Other risk factors include poor fitting dentures, a dry mouth from medication and unsuitable food. We can choke because we laugh or talk while eating.

This can happen at any age.

Ideally, you’ll cough and expel the

It’s a good idea to sit at a table and to eat meals together so there’s someone to keep watch. food from your throat before it reaches your lungs.

As we age we produce less moisture in our mouths and throat to help us swallow. Our muscle tone and strength decreases too. Swallowing slows down.

Eating hard, dry foods such as biscuits and crispbreads, becomes more difficult.

According to a Monash University study, foods that present a choking hazard include lollies, meat, chicken, fish, bones, nuts, raw carrot and raw apple.

Fruit pips and stones are also a problem.

Here are a few ideas for reducing the choking risks: • Cut food into smaller pieces, chew food slowly and take sips of water between mouthfuls.

• Swap raw carrots for grated carrot.

Serve all meats with a sauce or dollop of yoghurt.

• Instead of whole apples, grate an apple

and dust it with cinnamon and sugar for a delicious treat.

• Eat meals with loved ones so you can watch them and help them pace their meals.

• It’s better to eat at a table than leaning over a tray in your lap. This keeps the back and throat upright.

When we choke our bodies react instinctively and we cough. This can sometimes dislodge the particles of food.

If coughing does not dislodge the food, you only have a few minutes before brain damage occurs. Call 000 and initiate first aid.

Some signs that someone is choking include the inability to talk, difficulty breathing, noisy breathing and repeated coughing. The person may also have a flushed face or blue lips.

This article is general advice. If you are with someone who is choking, call 000 and start first aid. Be prepared. Print out the St John’s First Aid guidelines for choking and keep them handy.

Kendall Morton is the Director of Home Care Assistance Sunshine Coast to Wide Bay. Call 5491 6888 or email kmorton@homecareassistance.com

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BOOK REVIEW

ELIZABETH PASCOE

This is a fictional story centred around the Russian Count Alexander Rostov sentenced in 1922 to life imprisonment, to be served in the servant quarters at The Hotel Metropol.

This is a charming story with many twists and turns and many an adventure, no more so than at the end.

There is so much to absorb that I will have to read the book again! Most enjoyable.

MARY BARBER

This is a marvellous book. The delightful descriptions of life in Moscow’s Metropol Hotel made me want to read slowly and savour the experience. It was like a box of rich Swiss chocolates. But then again, the dilemmas the characters faced kept me rushing forward.

It’s charming, funny, heroic and full of characters you’ll fall for, like Emile the melancholy chef. If you have an interest in Russian history or just like a good yarn, I highly recommend A Gentleman in Moscow.

BOOK review JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT

Can you imagine how you would exist in a meaningful way if confined within a hotel for 30 years? At first thought it would be inconceivable but this book tests the imagination of the author and provides a wonderful story of intrigue, conspiracy, politics, romance, culture and parenthood.

The hero Count Rostov is a lovable, learned and clever Russian Gentleman who is absolutely charming and excels at life skills. The Hotel Metropol is across the street from the Kremlin and his nemesis the Bolsheviks.

The author has given us a well written, descriptive, clever and upbeat look at a part of Russian history. A good story and easy to read.

BILL McCARTHY

If any book deserves to be kept in the bookcase, then this is the one.

This is the tale of one Count Alexander Rostov, who in 1922, by dint of authoring the poem, A Call to Action, regarded as an inspiration to revolution, avoids being executed.

Instead, due to his background, he is sentenced to live in the Hotel Metropol, Moscow, and must never leave the premises or he’ll be shot. The Count’s survival over the decades in reduced circumstances and his dealings with a range of entertaining characters is a lesson in humanity.

The book is beautifully written, the language elegant, and the characters are drawn in a wonderful, witty, and whimsical style. The storyline will keep you entranced, while in the background Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval.

A comic masterpiece and a book to love.

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In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin.

He is to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel.

Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside.

Unexpectedly, his reduced A GENTLEMAN IN circumstances lead him to a much MOSCOW larger world of emotional discovery

By Amor Towles as he tries to understand what it means to be a man of purpose.

JO BOURKE

TONY HARRINGTON During and after reading this book I came to the opinion that Amor Towles is a literary genius. His writing style is beautifully crafted and the words just dance off the page.

To write a tale (460 pages) about a privileged Count living under house arrest in the same hotel for 30 years is a brilliant piece of work.

The central character, the Count, is a bon vivant who has a personality that is so charming and infectious it enables his survival in chaotic and dangerous times in Russia.

His adaptability and making the best of bad circumstances makes him think, compared to most Russians, that he is the luckiest man in Russia.

Great food, great wine, great friends see him through those difficult years.

An excellent read 9/10.

I wasn’t in a hurry to read this – 460 pages in tiny print set in Russia in 1922 – not my cup of tea. Instead, I was enticed by the first few pages when the Count, suddenly placed under house arrest, goes to the huge ornate apartment he had used for four years – only to be escorted to his new apartment up steep winding stairs to a tiny room on the top floor.

There were no tantrums but rather a c’est la vie start of acceptance and adjustment by Count Alexander. Perhaps a lesson for many of us – does the home make the person or the other way around?

I found this novel measured and absorbing, one I could savour and return to as the mood took me. Not at all did the Count give up his cultured customs and exemplary choice of menu and wines.

I enjoyed the sub-plots of intrigue such as regular meetings with the Russian colonel and of course the tantalizing love interest and the young girl under his care for many years.

One can book the Hotel Metropol in Moscow for $245-$260 a night. Lots of images on the internet. How fascinating it would be to stay there.

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WHAT’S ON

MEN’S CHOIR IN TUNE WITH CITTAMANI CITTAMANI Hospice Service, which provides at home palliative care will benefit from a charity concert presented by the popular Buderim Male Choir.

The program is designed to stir the soul and will include favourites such as Song of Australia, The Impossible Dream, You’ll Never Walk Alone, Jerusalem, I Believe, and Battle Hymn of the Republic.

The choir is pleased to support the vital service provided by Cittamani, with its emphasis on providing care to support individual choices at home for those with a terminal illness.

St Mark’s Anglican Church, Buderim.

November 2, 2pm. Tickets $20 includes afternoon tea. Call Rod 5456 4473.

AFTERNOON OF MUSIC THE Sunshine Coast Concert Band presents the Home Coming Celebration concert, a great afternoon featuring a variety of music, including talented vocalists, under the baton of music director Ken Chadwick.

The concert is in support of Sunshine Coast Legacy.

Lifepointe Community Centre, Wises Rd, Buderim. November 9, 2pm Tickets $15, include afternoon tea.

Available at the door or call on 5443 9841. Visit sccb.org.au

MEET MELLY SMOOTH vocals, high energy, plenty of soul and a sophisticated vintage look, transport audiences to a time when beautiful music mattered.

Specialising in music from the 1920s through to current classics – jazz, blues, swing, wartime, American song book,

EVENTS CENTRE THE Kings of Country Rock Tour is a musical salute to The Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival, featuring 30 timeless rock and roll classics that defined the 1970s.

November 8, 8pm Tickets $55, concessions $50 LEE Kernaghan’s Backroad Nation tour supported by The Wolfe Brothers and Christie Lamb.

November 28, 7.30pm Tickets $74.90, concessions $69.90.

JUDY Henzell Sunshine Melodies Concert Series sets the Christmas mood when The Beggars present seasonal favourites.

December 4, 11am. Tickets $20.

Bookings 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au rhythm and blues, soul, pop and musical theatre – Melly and her band ensure their every performance captures the very essence of the era and its classic songs.

Melly has been performing for more than 15 years and most recently toured nationally with the hit comedy Menopause The Musical - Women On Fire, playing the role of “Professional Woman” to sell-out audiences around the country.

Melly is available as a solo, duo, trio or band act and can be booked for private functions at lifestyle resorts nursing homes, retirement villages, and events.

Call 0431 701 646 or email mel@ mellymelody.com.au

OLD SOUL JAZZ AND BLUES

MAROOCHY Jazz and Blues Collective features the Barry Charles Band at its next Jazz N Blues Sunday Session.

Barry is not just another singer, but a man with an extraordinary voice.

Regarded as one of the most innovative vocalists today, he exhibits his five-octave range with powerful tone and emotion.

Known for ballads of selected covers and respectfully stamping them as his own, Barry also has notgeworthy originals.

Barry’s band includes other locals in Peter Wells on guitar, Parris Macleod on piano, Greg Hose on bass and Duncan Macqueen on drums.

It’s an afternoon of live music for those beyond their teenage years.

Old Soul lounge bar, Ocean St, Maroochydore. November 3, doors open 1pm, music 2pm-4.30pm.Tickets $24, concessions $21.Call 0417 633 734 or go to ticketbo.com.au

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EXPERTS PROMOTION

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As increasing numbers of women elect to have breast enhancement, it’s important to know that it is considered safe to have a breast screen with implants.

Mammography is the most effective method of diagnosing early breast cancer, and the earlier the cancer is found, the higher the chance of successful treatment.

BreastScreen Queensland radiographers are specifically trained to perform the special techniques required to take highquality images around implants and ensure that as much breast tissue as possible is captured. No compression is applied to the implant during the procedure.

It only takes 15 minutes to have a breast screen and the specialised female radiographic team at BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast are highly experienced at making the process as comfortable as possible.

Women with implants can still develop breast cancer so it is important that they continue to have a breast screen every two years, particularly once they reach 50.

To make an appointment for a free breast screen visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au or call 13 20 50. A doctor’s referral is not required.

I am often asked when is the best time to sell. The answer is simple: “Whenever you are ready!”

Agents will often say this is the best time of year to sell, but on the flip side, if you sell in Spring you are competing with lots of other sellers who also think it’s the best time to sell.

If you decide to sell in winter, it’s cold and some buyers won’t be out looking. It might also be that your home is really cosy and you would prefer to stay put for the time being.

Simply, any time is a good time to sell and the very best time is the one that suits you best.

We recently had the first open home of a property in Buderim, and there was a huge storm just as we opened the doors.

Nevertheless, we still had 18 groups of prospective buyers come through.

It just shows that there are always going to be buyers in the marketplace, regardless of the weather, the time of year, the current state of the economy, and even interest rates.

If you are thinking of selling, then perhaps some homework also might be in order. Visit open homes, and see how different agents act. You can become a secret shopper!

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Christmas a time for important decisions As we approach the end of another year, many people will be looking forward to the festive season and the chance to slow down and catch up with family, particularly elderly parents. Busy lives and distant homes can make it easy to feel out of touch.

Sadly, at this time of year adult children may also begin to notice changes in ageing parents.

It’s distressing and worrying to accept that your parents who were once able to manage all their day to day activities, may soon need help.

Hard decisions may need to be made and you may need professional guidance to understand and navigate the aged care minefield.

If you have ageing parents, this year’s planning should include family discussions to help parents plan ahead. A family meeting is often an essential step in planning for aged care and may help to minimise conflicts within your family.

If you are an elderly parent yourself, Christmas time provides an opportunity to discuss your care needs with your adult children. Make yourself heard.

Have these discussions earlier while you are still able to maintain a level of control and independence; to anticipate how your need for care may increase.

Christmas is the time of year when families are brought together and presents one of the few opportunities during the busy

year when all those who are important can be present for discussions.

If the thought of this discussion fills you with dread, our Aged Care Team can assist with arranging and running a family meeting to help your family see the big picture more objectively.

Our team of aged care professionals are accredited and have years of experience in the aged care industry, and can offer empathy and genuine interest during this difficult time.

We can provide a neutral voice in what can be an overwhelmingly emotional discussion, allowing you to consider the best options for care, security and happiness.

Planning ahead ensures that everyone is fully involved in the decision-making and removes some of the stress from other family members.

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I perform hundreds of knee-replacement surgeries every year, so I see first-hand just how important it is for people to take the right steps to recover.

The first tip to rehab after kneereplacement surgery is to use an ice compress. This method is crucial in reducing swelling and pain, which will ultimately increase movement of the knee. In my practice, we lend patients an ice machine following their surgery to encourage this.

Secondly, let your body recover and don’t overdo physiotherapy. All prescribed exercises should be done in short duration with more repetitions. Most people want to get back to normality as quickly as possible, but sometimes when they push themselves too hard, it can have the opposite effect.

In saying that, exercise is still paramount, so taking regular, short walks is one of the best ways to help your body return to normal function.

At Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group, we also put a huge emphasis on prehab, which involves getting our patients to practice using crutches and start their exercises before the surgery.

Partial dentures improve your smile by filling the gaps where natural teeth have been lost. They maintain an equilibrium in your mouth by sharing the workload when chewing, creating lip support and maintaining the positions of your natural teeth.

Partial dentures can be made from different materials.

An acrylic partial denture is generally the most cost-effective option. Additional teeth and clasps can be added when required.

A cobalt chrome partial denture uses a metal framework that is designed to be as thin as possible to ensure optimum comfort. Metal clasps can unfortunately be unsightly and adding teeth at a later stage can require soldering.

A flexible partial denture is made from nylon-based materials and clasps can be made to copy the colour of your gums or teeth. Adding teeth at a later stage can be difficult.

Nylon clasps can be added to most partial dentures to improve aesthetics.

Your dental prosthetist will discuss all these options with you and conduct an examination of your mouth to check that your teeth are healthy before treatment ensues.

If you have a loved one living with dementia you may notice behavioural changes at the end of the day that can be quite upsetting.

When most people are winding down to relax for the evening, those who experience this condition, known as Sundowner’s Syndrome, will often become agitated, upset, more confused, demanding or disorientated.

Here are some tips if you are living with someone experiencing Sundowners: 1. Turn on familiar, calming music – music can be a soothing and relaxing distraction.

Online playlists are easy to find and headphones come in a variety of options.

2. Aromatherapy – mix lavender oil into body lotion and apply to wrists and temples. This can be a calming influence.

3. Temperature control – make sure the bedroom isn’t too hot. A cooler room can allow for a blanket, and the weight of a blanket often helps people feel safe and calm.

4. Medication – seek advice from a GP but know that some medications can accelerate cognitive decline and make thing worse.

A good night’s sleep is a carer’s secret weapon.

If you need any advice, tips or to unload, feel free to pop in and see me, obligation free.

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If you lose capacity and cannot manage your own affairs, it is much more desirable that they be managed by a trusted loved one rather than a government department.

The documents below help to make sure that this is the case.

Enduring Power of Attorney Appoints a person of your choice to make financial and personal/health decisions on your behalf.

Advance Health Directive (AHD) Contains a person’s preferences for medical treatment and health care. It assists your Attorney to make your health decisions for you.

If you do not have an EPOA and AHD and lose capacity, an application to QCAT will be needed to appoint someone to manage your affairs. This option is expensive, a lot of paperwork and takes a considerable amount of time.

QCAT will decide who is most appropriate to manage your affairs. QCAT may appoint an individual, The Public Trustee (PT) for financial decisions and/or and The Public Guardian for personal/health decisions.

If appointed, the PT will charge a fee for managing your financial affairs.

Think ahead about who you would want to be making your decisions for you.

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Tropical paradise is calling Baked reef fish straight from the water, reading under a swaying palm on an uninhabited tropical islet and snorkelling a crystal clear, calm, coral encrusted lagoon, PAULINE CLAYTON finds life doesn’t get much better.

An idyllic tropical experience sitting on the verandah at Fatboys in the lagoon.

I

keep returning to the Solomon Islands, in particular the Western Province, because frankly, I’ve not found another South Pacific island group which hasn’t been westernised.

The Solomons remain pretty well unpaved and infinity pooled, a fact that can irritate the occasional tourist expecting air conditioning and limitless hot showers.

Having said that, I do not include Honiara on the main island Guadalcanal as this is where island culture meets western; shell money meets credit cards, which works for some, as the culture is real and parts of the island stunningly beautiful.

But there are 922 islands/islets in the Solomon chain, and Ghizo in the Western Province is the second largest.

Here is where you can experience

natural beauty and island culture with just enough western trappings to make the experience comfortable, but still enjoy a tropical marine paradise. The coral reefs are easy to access and the food quite literally fresh from the vine or the ocean.

And you can drink the water that comes direct from the clouds.

American-born Danny Kennedy and his Australian-born wife Kerrie have spent the past 30 plus years building up Dive Gizo to be one of the top tour and dive operations in the South Pacific.

Danny is now a citizen and a retired elected minister of the Solomon Island Western Provincial government.

As well as their PADI licenced dive operation, Danny and Kerrie have extended into all aspects of tourism which includes accommodation across

the region, butterfly/bird watching, mountain climbing, or organising the unique experience of spending a few days in the guest house of a local village.

A favourite of mine is an island lunch following a boat ride out to a deserted tropical islet.

You take one dolphin fish (mahi mahi), chop into cubes, cook over an open fire on an old metal plate, add a touch of oil, and soy sauce and serve on the large, flat kerosene tree leaf.

Side dish? Fried rice and freshly cut pineapple, bush ripened which means juicy.

As one Irish medical student commented, “I couldn’t afford a meal like this in the United Kingdom.”

Nor would you get the view.

Pristine golden beaches, turquoise waters lapping over coral, and the glorious and luxurious sounds of silence.

For Yumi Endo, a Japanese tour guide, who spends her working life in major cities of the world, the glittering starry night sky was an event in itself.

“It is the first time in my life I have ever really seen the stars,” she said.

I’m a scuba diver and Danny first took

Seaweed for sale in the local marketplace.

Fatboys is the meeting and eating place. me diving on the Japanese wreck Toa Maru in 1986.

He has ear-marked many more stunning dive sites over the last two decades.

They range from coral walls to a Hell Cat fighter aircraft which crashed in these waters during World War II. For divers and snorkelers, the greatest (in my humble view) addition to the Western Province has been the construction of Fatboys on the island of Mbabanga, an easy canoe ride from Gizo and the recently-sealed Nusatupe airport.

Fatboys is a restaurant, bar, hammock, couch, sundeck, meeting and eating place.

Constructed on piles well out into the lagoon and connected by a long jetty to the island and accommodation cabins, this is a popular pull-in spot for cruising yachties, and those who want a true tropical island experience.

Fatboys famously had a waste disposal system which utilised a dingy parked under the lavatory.

Today a modern home sewerage treatment plant does the job.

Tucked under the trees overlooking the lagoon, there is a well-tended vegetable and herb garden. This is a continued page 42 >

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Fresh produce at the colourful Gizo markets. culture of subsistence farming.

Thus, when we sat down to an entrée of king fish sashimi with wasabi, the spring onions came with a tangy justpicked, fresh flavour.

As did the bush lime drink.

Further down the lagoon and closer to the major village of Munda is the island of Lola, home of the well-known Zipolo Habu Resort.

Joe and Lisa Entrikan established this originally as a fishing resort back in the early 1980s, and it still attracts professional and amateur line-throwers.

Joe and Lisa have employed

traditional tradesmen to handcraft several leaf huts.

They have also embraced some modern technology with a satellite dish and a large and effective hot water system.

Water on this island comes from a spring.

Back in downtown Gizo, a notable difference since my first few visits, is the invasion of mobile phones and that western habit adopted by young people, of walking around with a vacant look and ear plugs connected to a music machine.

Even with the advent of satellite communication (one channel television, chocolate ice cream and canned chilli tuna, the Solomon Islands is still a third world nation, constantly under threat from northern nations anxious to expand or extend fishing and logging rights.

Locals know full well, the power supply is unreliable at best and because they are expert at subsistence farming, fishing, hut and boat building, their lives aren’t seriously affected if they cannot get the internet.

A trip here is one with a difference – Solomon time. What can’t be done tomorrow, maybe can be done the day after?

You don’t need hot showers, as it is

Water views don’t get much better than at Orovae guesthouse on the lagoon. hot in both summer and winter.

The ocean waters are a comfortable 28C to 30C; the rain when it falls is heavy, but the storm clouds move fast, and blue sky appears again within minutes.

The vines are heavy with richly perfumed flowers.

The food is fresh. Frozen storage is virtually unheard of in these parts.

A couple of bars, a couple of little eateries, but other than that, the daily Gizo street market is the hub off life here.

Is there a downside? Yes – western culture, introduced rubbish.

But even then, it is hard to mar the absolute tropical beauty of these islands.

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PUZZLE SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

SUDOKU (EASY)

7 6 8 2 4 9 3 5 1

2 4 3 8 1 5 6 9 7

6 8 5 3 2 1 7 4 9

3 9 7 4 5 8 1 6 2

4 2 1 7 9 6 5 3 8

SUDOKU (MEDIUM)

1 5 9 6 7 3 8 2 4

1 9 6 3 2 7 5 4 8

8 4 7 5 1 6 9 2 3

3 2 5 8 9 4 7 6 1

CODEWORD T XMN C S I Z G D UQ F 15

2

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6 3 4 7 5 1 2 8 9

9 5 1 2 3 8 6 7 4

2 7 8 6 4 9 3 1 5

4 1 3 9 7 2 8 5 6

7 8 9 4 6 5 1 3 2

5 6 2 1 8 3 4 9 7

WORDFIND

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1. What was the former name of Chennai in India?

2. What kind of transport is a Hobie Cat? sition?

3. Michelangelo’s statue of David is depicted in what position?

4. Which team lost the AFL Grand Final in 2018?

5. In which Australian capital city is Altona Beach?

6. Canine refers to dogs, what refers to foxes?

7. Complete the quote from Hamlet: “To be or not to be…””

8. Who was elected mayor of the Gold Coast in 2016?

9. What word means one millionth of a second?

10. From what flower is saffron spice made? pson 11. Including a thumb, how many fingers does Bart Simpson have on each hand?

12. What is a barcarolle? ca.

13. Name the two landlocked countries of South America.

14. From what language is “autobahn” borrowed? eatle?

15. Besides John, Paul and Ringo, who was the fourth Beatle?

16. On what day does New Year’s Eve fall this year? wels 17. On a traditional computer keyboard, how many vowels are on the bottom row of letters?

18. What is the common name for the eye problem hypermetropia? ed?

19. In which building is the bell known as Big Ben housed? aft?

20. What planet was explored by the US Viking spacecraft?

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QUICK CROSSWORD

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With Quizmaster Allan Blackburn

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Secret message: Keep warm

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9-LETTER WORD

WORD STEP CIDER, CODER, CODES, COMES, COMBS, BOMBS There may be other correct answers

emit, emoting, feint, figment, foment, FOMENTING, font, gemot, gent, gift, ingot, into, intone, item, ment, mention, meting, mint, mite, mote, motif, note, noting, often, omit, tenon, time, tine, tinge, toeing, tome, tone, tong, toning, tonne

1. Madras; 2. Boat; 3. Standing; 4. Collingwood; 5. Melbourne; 6. Vulpine; 7. That is the question; 8. Tom Tate; 9.

Microsecond; 10. Crocus; 11. Four; 12. Song, usually sung by Venetian gondoliers; 13. Bolivia and Paraguay; 14.

German; 15. George Harrison; 16. Tuesday; 17. None; 18. Long sightedness; 19. Palace of Westminster; 20. Mars.

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PUZZLES

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

DOWN

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6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15

The lifer tries hard to find something to make the flowers grow (10) Takes time, before a hurried exodus to don respectable clothes (7) Rain ineffectively on the roasting mechanism (4) I hear it takes several days to end up being enfeebled (4) Nonchalantly laid in trees that were designed for people to live in (11) They hold balls in which one might see tangos making a comeback (4) Military hospital gets reduced to a pulp? (4) One who provides backing for tarnished spoons, right? (7) Ubiquitous adder wipes out opposition (10)

CODEWORD

No. 2555

Prevented from progressing on the speed daters’ turf (10) 2 Take time out to drum up business (4) 3 How to insulate ten officers (11) 4 Go south right away for a meteorological phenomenon (4) 5 The probability of a mischievous kid getting involved in oil-hole drilling (10) 6 Time publishes bodily membranes! (7) 7 The marines were excited about their time of training (7) 12 Hurried to leave the depots and return (4) 13 Part of the house makes a comeback but is found outdoors! (4)

No. 028

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WORDFIND

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Refer to the website for a cryptic solving guide.

WORK IT OUT!

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The leftover letters will spell out a secret message No. 028 ARCTIC

RAIN

BEANIE

SKATE

BLIZZARD

SKI

FREEZING

SLEET

GUMBOOTS

SOLSTICE

HAIL

STORMS

HEATER

SUBZERO

HIBERNATION

SWEATER

ICE

WOOLLIES

INDOORS MITTENS

SUDOKU Level: Medium

8 3 9 4

No. 836

1

5 6

1 5 8 2 6 4 5 4 6 1 8 2 5 6 4 6 3 9 8 6 2

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PUZZLES

QUICK CROSSWORD

No. 3656

9-LETTER WORD

No. 028

Today’s Aim:

E O

17 words: Good 26 words: Very good

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35 words: Excellent

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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”.

WORD STEP

ACROSS

DOWN

1 3 9 10

1 2 3 4

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Plate (4) Broken (9) Tradesman (9) Savoury meat jelly (5) Arranged (6) Drink (9) Crossing; corridor (7) Recruits (7) Ratify (7) Incinerated (7) Prison-breakers (8) Renowned (6) Mediterranean island (5) Impact; crash (9) Stated (9) Ova (4)

5 6 7 8 13 14 15 17 21 23 24 25

No. 028

SUDOKU Level: Easy

No. 835

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6 4 8 9 8 5 7 5 9 8 7 1 3 8 6 2 9 3 1 7 2 5 4 6 3 6 8 WORK IT OUT!

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

Quacking birds (5) Startled (9) Destiny (4) Mutual arrangements (10) Wayfarer (9) Animal protection group (1,1,1,1,1) Fell; lessened (9) In this place (4) Job testimonials (10) Establish in advance (9) Flying machine (9) Education (9) Bird call (5) Very keen; ardent (4) Descends underwater (5) Ran away quickly (4)

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