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Editor’s note

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think there may be an element of truth in the old saying about teaching old dogs new tricks.

Playing the piano springs to mind. I was in my 30s when I decided to learn, but never did manage to effectively translate those lines of notes to the right fingers on the right keys. My excuse is that I am lefthanded. My mother gave up trying to teach me to knit and crochet.

Technology brought a whole new set of learning demands. Putting aside my usual policy of “when all else fails read the manual” I did in fact take the time to learn how to use the family’s first VCR. When it was updated, I was able to transfer some of those skills to the next model. After that I gave up and left it to the kids. Every software

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Contents update, new phone, computer and tablet, every new appliance, in fact everything, brings with it another bucklet-load of skills I need but don’t really want to learn.

So, back to new tricks. Julie Lake this month reports on the joys and benefits of having time in retirement to learn a second language.

She has spoken English, Swahili and French all her life and then studied Japanese for fun as a mid-life project, so is something of an expert on the subject of learning.

I learnt French at high school for five years (happily with greater success than the piano and crocheting) and then tried Spanish a few years ago in the months before I went to Central America. The Duolingo app was fun to use and gave me sufficient skills to get me out of trouble, although, as expected, I never did get to use the phrase “las botas moradas”, the purple boots.

In any event, it certainly helps to have a grasp of another language when travelling, but as Julie points out, there are plenty of other good reasons to give it a try.

Dorothy Whittington, Editor

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In a manner of speaking Parlez-vous francais? Habla usted espanol? Nihongo o hanasemasuka? Well it’s time to try, writes JULIE LAKE.

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ever has there been a better time to stimulate your brain and have some fun learning to speak another language, than with the new technology in retirement.

Take Jeanette Drewes for example.

She has booked her next trip to Italy and this time she is going to spend a month at a top cooking school.

Jeanette loves everything about Italy – the art and architecture, the music – and especially the food and wine.

“I have done a couple of trips which included cookery lessons,” she says. “But these were for tourists and no Italian was needed. At the cooking school it will be

different. And when you love a country like I love Italy you can’t get a real understanding of it without being able to speak the language.”

Jeanette drives to her hospital administration job three days a week listening to Duolingo, the most popular of the language learning apps which delivers more than 30 languages via your mobile phone and other devices.

She also does an online course with face-to-face tuition as well as a regular class with other students.

“I love the class and the interaction with real people, but I need more than once a week,” she says.

Having an app which can be used at any time at home or during five-minute breaks at work is the best way to go.

“I get some strange looks when I pull up at the lights, muttering “dov’e l’ufficio postale?,” she says, “But luckily today we’ve grown used to seeing drivers muttering into their hands-free car audio systems so I don’t feel embarrassed.”

Jeanette is one of thousands of Queenslanders who have taken up the challenge of learning another language late in life because digital technology has made it easier than ever before.

We’ve come a long way from the linguaphone records of yesteryear which

basically taught you what to say and how to say it but gave little idea of what to do if somebody spoke back to you.

Today we can choose to learn the traditional way through a language school or private tutor (group or one-onone) or we can do it digitally. Or we can do as most students do, combine the two.

Relatively few seniors want to spend time and money trying to acquire a university language degree, but anyone can afford to take advantage of local language schools and online courses.

There are at least two dozen Brisbane private providers of various languages with both the Gold and Sunshine coasts adding more to the list.

One of the largest is LaPont Language Centre which offers a range of flexible options in at least 10 languages; with regular classes for small groups.

Founded 10 years ago by Catherine Alapont, it has five locations in the CBD, Southbank, northside and bayside and will soon be opening another on the Gold Coast – language learning is booming!

Catherine encourages senior students to take advantage of its flexible program and regular French immersion tours where participants stay in a chateau in Burgundy and enjoy French food, wine and culture while studying the language.

She says that among her older students is a couple in their 80s who plan to spend six months travelling around France and want to be able to have a conversation with the locals.

A popular free or very low cost provider of language learning is University of the Third Age which caters specifically to retirees. Retired criminal barrister Peter Lancaster attends a weekly U3A Japanese class because, he says, “he is so in love with everything Japanese” and sees the language as a way of understanding the culture.

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COVER STORY temples on the island of Shikoku. While Japan’s major cities make it easy for English speakers to get around it is very different in rural areas and Peter hopes to be sufficiently conversant with the language to make travel easier and enhance his overall experience.

The U3A of which he is a member also offers Spanish, French, German, Italian and even Latin!

Sue Morris does them all, and in the past has taught the French classes. Now in her late 70s, she has a lifelong love affair with languages. To Sue it is less about achieving fluency in any one language and more about keeping her brain active – and there are few things more demanding of the human brain than retaining several languages.

According to Edinburgh University researchers, monolingual patients tended to develop dementia earlier than those who spoke two languages. Lead researcher Thomas Bak noted that learning a new language later in life is beneficial because it helps exercise the brain. No surprises there.

What DOES emerge from studies about seniors learning new languages is that while it’s true they find it harder to remember new words than do teenagers, they bring the same advantages to language study as they do to other forms of learning: life experience, motivation, positive attitude – and time.

The hardest thing for older people is not learning new vocabulary but how to pronounce it. This is a particular problem for Australians because we have never taken learning another language very seriously. European Baby Boomers learned a second language from early primary school (usually English; or French in the case of English children).

Even in recent years, a second language is not part of our curriculum nationally, but left to the choice of individual schools, leading to a lack of

consistency. Most of us have never learned to unselfconsciously put aside those broad, nasal Aussie vowels which inhibit good pronunciation of languages other than our own.

The other disadvantages of age are impaired hearing and sight, so it’s important to choose a learning program that compensates for this.

And that’s the beauty of today’s online courses – they have great graphics and you can easily control the volume from your device until you’ve got the pronunciation just right.

Any good language teacher will tell you that it can’t all be acquired online – as Catherine Lapont says, “nothing beats face-to face”.

“Learning a new language later in life helps exercise the brain” Perhaps the best method to learn a language correctly and quickly today is to combine digital resources that you can use in your own home in your own time with at least one weekly class where you have the advantage of social interaction, competition, homework suited to your needs and a teacher who can respond immediately to questions and problems.

Good friendships have been made among senior language students, sometimes resulting in group trips to the target country.

“Last year five women and one man from our Italian class walked the Cinque Terre in Italy,” says Jeanette Drewes. “We already knew each other well and shared the same interests so it was a great experience.”

Dot H. never particularly wanted to learn a second language but now has a

compelling reason for doing so – her son, who works in Jakarta, has married an Indonesian girl and she and their two children speak little English. So Dot, in her late 60s, is studying Indonesian because she visits regularly.

Young Australians today are no longer destined to marry the girl next door or even someone from the same town. They are just as likely to partner up with someone from a very different, non-English speaking culture, producing children who may find it hard to communicate with Aussie grandparents.

An encouraging number of those grandparents are rising to – and relishing – the challenge of taking on a second language late in life.

“I’ve found this very stimulating,” says Doug Ross whose grandchildren live in Germany. “They actually speak pretty good English but when I go over there, I find I get a much better sense of their everyday life and the country as a whole by understanding the language.

“I always wanted to learn another language and now I have an incentive.”

Doug, 73, started with German language classes at his local U3A and now attends regular classes at an accredited language school where he enjoys the competition from fellow students, most of whom are about his age.

He also uses the popular Busuu learning app 10 minutes a day.

And despite the commercially-driven urge to learn Japanese and Chinese a few years ago, it is the European languages that are having a resurgence in popularity among older students.

A survey found that French, Italian, Spanish and German are the most popular languages with Japanese and Bahasa Indonesian coming next. Not many, it seems, are keen to tackle the tonal challenges of Mandarin.

It used to be the more adventurousminded young Australians who travelled

overseas in search of adventure and a wider life experience. Increasing affluence enables today’s grandparent generation to explore the globe, often with very specific interests in mind.

This has sparked a boom in learning languages other than Strine.

But whatever our reasons for taking on a second or even third language and whatever resources we use, language teachers agree there are no short cuts and no cunning apps that can make us learn faster and better. In the end it still comes down to hard work and repetition.

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These devices are useful for businesspeople and travellers but have nothing to do with learning another language. You can use them to get around a foreign city but they are no substitute for being able to sit over a local beverage and chat with the locals about anything under the sun.

When it comes to acquiring a new language, like so much else in life, it’s all about the journey and not just the destination.

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Letters Have your say. Send letters to Editor, Your Time Magazine, PO Box 6362, Maroochydore BC 4558 or email editor@ yourtimemagazine.com.au

WE love Your Time magazine, but I’d like to make a comment about your recipe page (YT, Sept).

Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb.

Cottage Pie is made with beef. Too much of a new slant for a couple of “ten pound Poms” from Yorkshire.

Joan Hodgson.

I HAVE been a carer for my elderly mother for over 10 years. The role was an extremely stressful one. During the last five years, my mother has developed Alzheimer’s and become profoundly deaf.

She has recently been admitted into a nursing home, but it was too late for me to resume my normal life.

Recently I was diagnosed with

chronic heart disease. It was devastating news and totally unexpected as only three months earlier I had mentioned pain in the chest and down my left arm when I rode my bicycle in a headwind or ran a short distance.

A test on a treadmill confirmed that I had angina, but I still thought it would not be anything much, but then I had a coronary angiogram. It showed that the artery disease was chronic.

I asked how this could happen to me as I lived a healthy life. I was told it would have been caused by the stress of being a carer for over 10 years to a strong-willed and often demanding mother.

For the first six years I was the sole carer and in 2015, my sister took over with me as backup. As my mother became older the job of carer became more time consuming.

My sister and I have both suffered from the stress and it has visibly aged us. My role as a carer has been very stressful and has definitely taken a toll on my health.

Gerard Castles.

I HAVE tried to rent accommodation at several age respite centres and to get temporary accommodation for one week or 10 days in order to visit a close

relative in Melbourne who is sick.

The reason I was looking for this type of accommodation is I am a widow, a pensioner and I use a rollator for walking. I live by myself and have Anglicare for some home care and St John’s Ambulance for transport, but I am a little fearful of staying at hotels or motels by myself.

If I could find some accommodation with aged people in some sort of age care facility I would feel more secure and be able to visit my dear friend who is too ill for me to stay with her.

Sadly, there is no such service available to offer temporary accommodation. Only carers and people who want further care for themselves are eligible, but not independent people such as myself, who want only bed and breakfast type of accommodation with security.

I am sure there are other people in a similar situation. Aged people should be able to travel independently from time to time with accommodation available among other elderly folk to suit their particular needs.

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LETTERS

you know who your friends are.

Social media and the internet can be friend or foe. The high cost of internet availability is often a barrier in an affluent society. The vulnerable, the lonely and friendless can be exploited.

Scammers are experts in honing in on lonely people desperate for human contact.

The only alternative to isolation and loneliness for some is the internet, IF one is computer literate.

We are social beings, reliant on connections with each other. But for the lonely, unrealistic expectations may be a bridge too far. As John Donne said, “no man is an island, entire unto himself.”

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“search”. Chances are the document you thought was lost will show up in the search results.

Happy computing.

Marianne Pietersen “FRIENDSHIP in the digital age” (YT, Sept) reinforces the adage “friends are the family you choose for yourself”.

That one in four Australians suffers loneliness is an alarming statistic, when we consider in a population of 25 million, one quarter are depressed and despondent, feel friendless and are out of regular human contact, in isolation.

But a screen relationship, with typed messages and images, does not replace a hug and presence of real-life friendships.

The elderly find that age has much to do with how many friends and family connections one has, according to mobility. Some abandoned to themselves, find their only regular contacts may be in a nursing home.

Others struggle alone independently, with whatever resources and contacts they have, dependent upon finances, activity and cultural groups. Language, money and mental health are constant challenges for some.

When, in particular, disability, dementia and isolation are realities,

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He was a personality much loved by all who knew him. His characteristic cough, swab over the left shoulder and full house restaurant sittings are now, unfortunately, a thing of the past.

John Douglas left our world last month and will be sadly missed by all

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who knew him. When he opened Fronds in Mooloolaba in the late 1980s, we would enjoy lunch there every Wednesday.

Once, as we sat in his booked-out restaurant enjoying our appetiser, a fellow patron called John over to his table. In a loud voice that everyone in the restaurant could hear, the patron said: “My man, I have eaten in some of the best restaurants around the world.

May I say that this is the best restaurant I have ever been in”.

John accepted the accolades, gave a little cough and disappeared into the kitchen. It wasn’t until a few weeks later that I learned that the patron giving John such great wraps was JD’s good mate “Rusty”, who operated one of the best Mexican restaurants on our Sunshine Coast.

This wonderful, colourful personality will be a great loss to the fabric of society here on the Coast.

Vale John Douglas.

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Caloundra Cay Caloundra Cay spirits you away to the pristine beaches and lushness of the Caribbean. A selection of single and double storey homes are available.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Awards recognise contribution to seniors community

Caloundra woodworkers Sue Taylor and Geoff Eyles.

Celena Ross

Peter Deacon

Michael Henning

SUNSHINE Coast-based community leaders have been honoured with Senior Leadership Awards to mark the International Day of the Senior.

The awards, sponsored by IAgeWell, recognise seniors who work to improve their communities by promoting social, economic and environmental prosperity.

The awards are designed to encourage innovation and build community resilience.

Gerontologist and founder of IAgeWell, Tanya Dave, said the awards to 10 local seniors acknowledged and rewarded their contribution, from establishing dementia support networks to developing programs that help seniors transition to retirement.

“We are extremely fortunate to have some wonderful and selfless individuals

WHAT A FLASH MOB THE Palmwoods Little Village Choir caused a stir when they strolled into the town’s Heritage Bank and performed Rock My Soul wearing the T-shirts the bank had sponsored.

“The tellers’ faces were a picture, and it was wonderful to do something to repay the bank’s generosity,” member Pat Atkinson said.

“I think we were the first flash mob ever to perform in Palmwoods.”

The choir had come straight from the Palmwoods Memorial Hall where performed for the Palmwoods Senior Citizens 40th anniversary lunch.

The Little Village Choir is a community choir singing a wide repertoire.

They meet at the Girl Guide Hut in Palmwoods at 12.45pm on Mondays and welcome anyone who would like to share the physical and emotional benefits of singing with a group.

Call Pat 0404 980 222.

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Cheryl Harris

Lorrae & Vince O’ Rourke

Rowan Rafferty & Jan Wild

Shirley and Allan Voss

who are giving back so much to the Sunshine Coast community,” she said.

“IAgeWell is delighted to recognise some worthy winners of our inaugural Sunshine Coast Seniors awards and it’s fitting to recognise amazing local people on the International Day of the Senior.”

The 2019 award winners announced this month are: Vince and Lorrae O’Rourke established the Sunshine Coast Dementia Network which offers respite for careers at their rural property in the hills behind Nambour.

Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre CEO Michael Henning is a passionate advocate for those facing difficult times.

His One Roof Project has created a one-stop connecting point for hot meals, a hot shower, a free haircut, free medical and dental checks, financial counselling, tenancy, NDIS, mobile laundry and homeless support services.

When Shirley Voss was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, she and her husband Allan started the Caloundra Parkinson’s Support Group.

Together they have provided support and advocated for those whose lives have

been touched by the condition.

Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network founder Celena Ross, now in her retirement years, has established the Sunshine Coast Retiree Women’s Group for women who are semi-retired or transitioning into retirement.

The group has worked to address challenges women face in retirement, including social isolation.

Volunteering Sunshine Coast CEO Cheryl Harris has been a strong voice and advocate for volunteers.

The organisation has recruited and placed thousands of volunteers.

Peter Deacon is the founder of Lively 50s, a free social platform for seniors to meet and connect on the Sunshine Coast.

The site now has more than 2400 members and continues to grow.

Jan Wild and Rowan Rafferty founded Retiring Not Shy, a social media platform that focuses on a holistic approach to ageing and retirement.

Their popular blog is a platform to help Baby Boomers live a wonderful life in middle age and beyond.

MEETINGS INFORMS INVESTORS

FAMILY HISTORY

THE Sunshine Coast Branch of the Australian Shareholders Association is meeting at the Buderim Tavern, 81 Burnett St, Buderim on Tuesday, October 15, 10am.

Guest presenter is Geoffrey Feeley, the manager of End Road SMSF, who will give an update on the latest issues in superannuation after significant recent changes.

The Australian Shareholders Association is a non-profit organisation made up of thousands of small investors who own shares in Australian companies.

Many are retired and semi-retired seniors who help fund their retirement from their own personal savings, and live on the Sunshine Coast.

The organisation has branches around Australia and provides education and a voice for small investors.

All members and visitors are welcome. Free parking on site.

Call Don 5445 1563.

YOU WOODEN WANT TO MISS THIS CALOUNDRA Woodworking Club hosts its annual open weekend on October 26-27.

It is an opportunity to see the club premises and view the expert skills of its many members.

There is also the chance to purchase quality handmade wooden items of gallery quality, but at a fraction of the cost.

On sale will be a huge variety ranging from pens, toys, bowls and boxes to exquisite tables.

A monster raffle will offer over 100 prizes and refreshments will be available as well as a sausage sizzle.

Women are an integral part of this diverse club.

Membership forms will be available.

The open weekend will be 9am-2pm at the club’s headquarters in Ulm St South. Entry is by gold coin donation.

Call 5437 2007.

Visit iagewell.com.au

CALOUNDRA Family History group’s annual writer’s competition, named for past member Lorrie Barzdo, this year included a novice entry level, which attracted many more submissions.

Winner was new member Judy Matulick, who submitted her family story, The 3 Cosgrove Sisters.

Longstanding member Geoff Kelly won the advanced section with his entry Fishing.

Lorrie Barzdos’ legacy was to encourage all members to write about anything related to family history.

Rooms are open Thursdays and Saturdays 9am-12.30pm, to use the library, computers and onsite expert advice. New members and visitors welcome.

The next general meeting is October 17, 1pm, with guest speaker Ros Lauder discussing the Journey of the Ashlars.

Visit caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au email hello@caloundrafamilyhistory.org. au or call 0411 881 745.

THE JOY OF DANCE THE Dance for Joy mobility dance class which meets weekly in Yandina, recently entertained residents of the Laurel Springs Retirement Village in Nambour.

Dancers, aged from 55 to 85, wore colourful costumes based on Balkan ethnic clothing and presented a selection of seated dances to a variety of music, including the Swedish Clap partner-dance, before finishing with an Israeli circle dance.

About 30 residents enjoyed the performance, and many joined in the energetic tambourine and drumming numbers.

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WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE

A rough cough or all for nought?

English is a curious and challenging language, writes DAVID PARMITER. Just think how many ways there are to pronounce the letters “ough”.

I

magine you were trying to teach a foreign student the difference between rough and nought, or even through and thorough.

By my reckoning, there are at least seven different ways to pronounce this letter group. I shall just have a quick cough (coff), and we’ll begin.

If I change the initial consonant from C to R it changes to rough (ruff) and in tough (tuff). Add an R to though (tho) and it becomes through (threw). Precede that with an O and it morphs into thorough (thurrer). Confusing, isn’t it?

Now, there is nought (nort) to say about the tree of knowledge, but if a bird should fly in and land, it will sit on a bough (b-aow) but if you add a T it refers to something you purchased (bort) yesterday. This time if you introduce an R it doesn’t change and is simply brought (brort).

If you frequent the Plough Inn too frequently, it might drive you to John Bunyan’s Slough (sl-aow) of Despond, so keep your hand to the plough (pl-aow) and make another furrow - which rhymes with thorough but looks nothing like it.

Maryborough, the birthplace of Mary

Poppins, is always pronounced Maryburrer, the same as the London Borough (burrer) of Hackney.

The TV presenter is Rob Brough (bruff) yet the captain of Spicks and Specks is the New Zealander, Alan Brough (bro’u). Well, as a Kiwi, he is bound to be a bro’.

Enough is an adjective which began in Old English as genoh, with an initial hard ‘g’. This later morphed into (y)enow (Chaucer and later, Shakespeare) but how it acquired the double F sound at the end is unclear. Ask Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary (1755).

Enuff about phonemes (sounds) and let’s move on to dialects. With the advent of film and television and, more recently, the dumbphone, we have flattened our way speaking from regional accents to a bland new English way of speaking.

Fifty years ago we had TV programs such as Til Death Us Do Part. The old Cockney, Alf Garnet, had the traditional East End “gor blimey” way of speaking, just like his wife. But he was always rounding on his son-in-law for being “a scouse git” meaning that anyone from Liddypool could not speak the Queen’s English.

Although Mrs Queen, of course, spoke the well-modulated, precise and often icy vowels of the upper classes.

“Ardyerjew” became “How do you do?” when introduced to her.

“Very well thank you, Your Majesty” was the correct response, after which you called her “Mam as in jam, never marm as in Marmite”.

The enduring TV series All Creatures Great and Small, and later, Heartbeat were both set in Yorkshire, where the villagers all spoke with soft, back of the mouth vowels and a regional vocabulary that endeared them to the masses. “Eh, bah goom, lad” and “coom on, Daavid, and doan ferget yer manners”.

The Bill, likewise, had a rich variety of dialects and words, from the new language of West Indian and Asian immigrants, from the northern speech pattern of Supt Jack Meadows to the traditional Cockney of some of the constables, “know wot ah meang? Yeah, fanks Smiffy”.

Early Australian evolved from the mainly Cockney and Irish accents of the convicts and soldiers. The upper classes kept their distance ... and their language, don’t you know? Pursed lips and front

vowels. In the 1950s and ’60s, the mass immigration of workers from Italy and Greece brought new words and expressions into the workplace, words like pizza, ouzo and souvlaki were picked up by comedians such as Mary Kostas and Con the Fruiterer.

Even pop music embraced it, with songs such as Shaddap You Face.

The thing about language is that it is organic, growing and spreading across racial and social boundaries.

As the song goes: “What we need is a great big melting pot” and that is what we have today. If you study the language of old England from the 6th to the 10th centuries, you find that the original language of the Brits (Celts) merged with the Germanic language of the Angles, Saxons and Jutes; and later the Vikings gave the northerners the broader back vowels of their Scandinavian culture.

And finally, the Normans gave us Old French for this medieval melting pot.

So, if you are interested in the history of our language, head for the library and pore (pour) over the Middle English dictionaries. It may sound like a tough ask; but take the rough with the smooth and enjoy the journey.

We’re holding an open day and we’d love you to join us.

Take a tour of our newly designed villas and hear expert advice on downsizing your home.

Entertainment, nibbles and refreshments will be provided.

IRT Woodlands Retirement Village 22 Lacebark Street, Meridan Plains Thursday 28 March 2019 10:30am – 12:30pm Come and experience the Sunshine Coast’s most vibrant over 55s community.

Open Day, 28 March. Call 134 478 to book in today.

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IN THE KITCHEN

Glazed Salmon with spicy sugar snaps Serves 6 • ¼ cup (60ml) rice malt syrup or pure maple syrup • 1 garlic clove, minced • ¼ cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar • 6 x 180g salmon fillets Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, garlic and balsamic vinegar and stir over a low heat until the mixture is hot.

Pour half into a small bowl for basting and set the remaining mixture aside for serving. Pat the salmon dry and place skin side down on the prepared tray. Brush with the syrup mixture. Bake for 10 minutes.

Brush salmon again with syrup mixture and bake for another 5 minutes. Continue basting and baking until the fish flakes easily, about 20 minutes. Once cooked, place the fillets on to serving plates, season and top with reserved syrup mixture then serve with these tasty little treats:

Sticky Citrus Ribs Serves 4 • 2 oranges zested and juiced • ½ cup hoisin sauce

• 1 tbs grated ginger • 1kg pork spare ribs

Spicy Sugar Snaps Serves 6

Combine the oranges, ginger and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and add the ribs. Coat well, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 200C. Place ribs in a tray and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the marinade turns into a sticky caramel and the pork is nice and brown.

Making it easy

• 2 tablespoons (40ml) chilli infused olive oil • 200g sugar snap peas Into a nonstick frying pan over medium high heat, add the oil. Heat for just a minute and toss in the peas with a few red chili chunks (perhaps Anaheim or bullhorn), optional.

Sauté for 3 minutes.

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Chicken Casserole Serves 6 (Suitable to freeze) • 8 skinless chicken pieces • 4 bacon slices, rind removed and chopped • 4 stalks celery, chopped • 420g can condensed cream of chicken soup Preheat oven 180C. Place chicken in a casserole dish, top with bacon and celery. Season with cracked pepper. Add soup and bake, uncovered, for 1¼ hours or until chicken is cooked.

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• 1kg fresh salmon fillet, cubed • 500g fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched • 350g marinated feta cheese, crumbled • 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped Using the oil from the feta, oil and heat a large frying pan, add salmon cubes and sear on each side until crispy but still pink in the centre (or cooked to your liking). In a large bowl add and toss gently with remaining ingredients, taking care not to break up the salmon.

Optional: This is also delicious drizzled with a little fresh lemon juice.

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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, sipping her coffee and watching the passing parade, while CHERYL LOCKWOOD, who has yet to reach 60, finds an adventure in a most unexpected way.

by Mocco Wollert

I CONFESS, I am addicted to coffee.

Every day I find a reason to go to the local coffee shop to have my daily fix.

I convince myself easily that I need

fresh milk, fruit or to check out the special price on avocados and must go to the shopping centre.

Being near a retirement village, the coffee shop has become the “Village Green”.

The village people assemble there to socialise. Rather than taking sheep or cows to graze, they graze themselves, with coffee and cake.

Every day I stand in front of that cake display, frothing at the mouth with desire. There should be a law banning the display of baked cheesecake, fruit flans and especially chocolate brownies.

Every time I decide to blow the consequences and have one of those delicious treats, the Weight Watchers scales somehow rise inside my head. I walk away, feeling utterly deprived.

I am a regular and the waitresses smile at me. Regulars have their special table and woe to the stranger who takes that table.

I can’t ask them to leave but I give them a death stare. They usually ignore

me. I have better success when I bump their table as I walk by and cause the coffee to spill all over the place. I try not to grin when I apologise.

Most days I meet with a friend. She and I like to sit at a bench along a big window so we can observe customers coming through the centre’s doors and heading for the shops.

We whisper rude comments, mercilessly criticising clothes, shoes, hair and figures.

We are especially vicious about women who have long legs, are skinny and look super fit – all the things we would like to be but are not.

It doesn’t matter that we can’t see much because the trolleys are stacked up in front of that window, but we see enough to keep us entertained.

You might have, by now, learned that I love watching people. It is with amusement that I watch the coffee shop’s race for the daily paper.

Newspapers are delivered but numbers are limited, so there is a race by the regulars to see who reaches the paper of the day first.

When one is secured, the victor sits down with a look of triumph. The winners spend a long time reading it, so sometimes I think they read every ad, just to spite the others who are waiting.

There is an elderly Chinese

gentleman who always comes in at 9am on the dot. He stands in front of the cake display and chooses the largest, most scrumptious piece of torte. He eats it with great concentration and washes it down with a big mug of coffee.

Everybody knows him but nobody knows anything about him. He is a man of mystery, I am sure. While watching him eat, I like to imagine a daring and colourful life of dragon ships and opium dens.

There is also a regular group of ladies who, let’s say, are no longer teenagers.

They come obviously from an exercise class for their reward after a workout.

They arrive like a flock of hungry seagulls, their screeching taking over the room while they attack cakes, scones and pancakes.

I have also been watching a woman who takes one of the many women’s magazines and conceals it in her handbag.

She always puts it back the next day when she takes another one. That is one way of keeping up with the celebrity gossip and I would not give her away for anything.

And did I mention that my special coffee shop has become home from home?

May your latte be skinny and your short black strong.

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Dr Apil Gurung is conducting research on an “Intergenerational Living Program”. Younger generations living side-by-side with the older generation, at Cooinda (Gympie), which aims to counteract social isolation, lessen the gap between generations, and to help with mental and physical health, and avoid depression.

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SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2019 10AM TO 12 NOON USC - UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST, SIPPY DOWNS 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Building C, Lecture Theatre 7 A FREE EVENT - Followed by refreshments PARKING Parking available in the USC Carpark 2 (P2). Then follow the signs to building C RSVP 18th October 2019 E: u3aoffice@u3asunshine.org.au PH: 5430 1123 WEB: www.u3asunshine.org.au

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AGES AND STAGES

by Cheryl Lockwood

THIS may seem anything but adventurous, but I am about to purchase my first automatic washing machine.

Before you all wonder which century I have been living in, let me explain. I have used automatic washing machines, it’s just that I’ve never actually owned one.

Like my mother before me, I’ve always been a twin tub owner. Recently, I accepted that it was time to let the old girl go; my twin tub that is, not my mother,

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who at 86, still uses a twin tub washing machine.

I grew up in a dry, rural area and back then, a twin tub was the central feature of many laundries. Fast forward to living on acreage and relying on rainwater.

Twin tubs use less water than those new-fangled automatics.

I hung on to my old machine, not wanting to search for another and when it started having issues, I worked around them because parts were no longer readily available.

I should have realised an upgrade was in order when a young friend came to stay, stared blankly at my machine and said, “I’ll just wash when I get home”.

When I needed a house-sitter, I jotted down a few notes on the various quirks that my house and contents have. My washing machine had gone beyond quirkiness. I think old faithful had become a health hazard.

It started something like this: “Take the end of the clear hose and poke it down the pipe outside of the laundry door. This is the grey water pipeline. The pump doesn’t work.”

My instructions filled an A4 page and I was not done yet. Somewhere around step 5, I admitted that it might be better if the house-sitter did not use my archaic excuse for an appliance. It may rotate slowly and go kerthunk, kerthunk. The

spin dryer may not stop. Best to walk away for a while.

Um, laundromat?

A friend rang and asked if I knew anyone who was in need of an automatic washing machine as she was upgrading.

I marvelled at her psychic ability and rejoiced at the thought of a freebie!

The “new” automatic has an array of buttons and lights. There are so many settings I can scarcely believe that it doesn’t do more than the laundry.

Farewell dear twin tub, you have served me well.

Sometimes even the mundane can be an adventure.

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BITS & PIECES

Love your knees Whether walking the Camino pilgrim trail or playing with young grandchild, strong knees are essential to comfort and mobility and, writes TRISTAN HALL, it’s not until they fail that you realise their importance.

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ou will get the best use from your knees if you remember they are a hinge joint. They do not rotate, unlike the hip, which is a ball and socket.

Thinking about your movements will help you avoid injuries to your knees. If you are lifting something, let’s say a full bag of potting mix, look at the path you will take and move any obstacles, so you don’t have to dodge them.

Then stand directly in front of the load. Awkward movements will increase the chances that you’ll twist your knees.

The rule is “prepare your lift, do the lift”.

Here are a few simple exercises for stronger knees: ONE LEG BALANCE – Stand sideways behind a dining chair. Grab on to the back of the chair and lift one leg, bending it backwards at the knee. Hold this position for 20 - 30 seconds. You can let go of the chair to make it more challenging. Switch to your other leg.

Repeat this exercise three times for each leg and do a few sets every day.

WALL SQUATS – Stand with your back against a wall and your feet out in front of you in a wide secure stance.

Gradually lower your body down until

your knees are bent. Hold that position for 10 seconds then slide back up the wall again. Repeat this 10 times and do 3 sets.

If you have a fitball in the house, you can put this behind your back. It makes it easier to slide up and down the wall.

CHAIR TO STANDING – This is an easy exercise to do anytime, anywhere.

Pick a chair you can comfortably get in and out of, say a dining chair. Stand in front of it and sit down slowly, bending both knees at the same rate. It’s common to favour one side of your body and to slump down into a chair. Perform these actions mindfully. Use your core and your quad muscles to help you move smoothly and securely. Do 10 repetitions and three sets over the day.

These exercises will strengthen knees by building quads and smaller muscles around them, and improve the flow of blood and fluids around the knee.

Mix the exercises up for variety or put some upbeat music on. Make them part of your daily routine.

Don’t wait for pain and inflammation.

Love your knees every day.

Tristan Hall is an exercise physiologist.

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A PET SUBJECT PETS are good for your health. The extra exercise may be why pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge at Tanawha this month introduces: Max is 11 years old and was a much-loved cat by his previous owner and is now homeless through no fault of his own. He loves to be around people he knows. Max can be a little shy at times. He needs a quieter home so he can relax. Adopt him for $65 Messer is a 6-year-old male Corgi x Staffy. He needs a home where someone is around more often than not, or even better if he can go with you while you’re out.

Messer would benefit from some obedience training and further socialization. He prefers to be the top (and only) dog and is not a fan of cats.

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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THE last one-cent coins (with the image of a feather-tail glider) were dated 1990, and the last two-cent coins (with the frilled neck lizard) were dated 1989.

They were progressively removed from circulation from February 1992.

Both arrived with decimal currency on February 14, 1966 and their design never changed.

The death knell was sounded in the 1990 Budget speech because of the cost of minting them when they had lost purchasing power through inflation.

These copper coins are still legal tender, but are not considered currency, so if you have just cracked open an old money box, you will have to take them to the bank and exchange them for currency of the same face value.

IN THE GARDEN – with Penny

EVERYTHING is starting to grow with the onset of warmer days. Time to fertilise, plant, mulch and of course water.

Petunias are great for long lasting colour along with salvias and marigolds.

In the vegie plot, plant lettuce, tomatoes, spring onions, corn, cucumbers etc for delicious summer salads.

Radish and carrot seed can also be sown.

Small seedlings cope better for transplanting, Plant or sow every four weeks for continuous crops.

Cycads are sending up new fronds now. Keep an eye out for a small mauve butterfly as the larvae will destroy the frond tips giving them a burnt, dry look.

Mix 50:50 water and vinegar to dispel.

Prune hibiscus, azaleas and camellias to shape.

Happy gardening !

WISE WORDS “I have reached an age when, if someone tells me to wear socks, I don’t have to”.

Albert Einstein, the Germanborn theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, famously never wore socks. He wrote to his cousin Elsa, who later became his second wife, “Even on the most solemn occasions, I got away without wearing socks and hid the lack of civilisation in high boots.” His decision was practical more than rebellious: “When I was young, I found out that the big toe always ends up making a hole in a sock so I stopped wearing socks.”

Einstein died in 1955, aged 76.

EYE ON THE PRIZE PIE FANCY a pie? Queensland bakery Beefy’s has again excelled at the Official Great Aussie Pie competition with Best Brekkie Pie and Best Gluten Free Pie in Queensland.

The annual event celebrates the industry’s best piemakers. Judges look for the perfect pastry, the right thickness, texture, and an even bake, and a filling that ticks all the boxes for quality, stability, taste and aroma.

Beefy’s also won gold for its Signature Steak Pie in the Plain Meat Pie category.

It’s perfect timing for Beefy’s which

celebrates its 22nd birthday this year.

“A lot has changed since we first opened our doors for business,” managing director Mark Hobbs said. “We’ve grown to nine stores and employ 150 local people.”

He said that in the early days, customers wanted bigger, beefier pies so that’s what they delivered and them, and they haven’t stopped since.

“It’s an absolute honour to go up against the best of the best in Australia and to come out as gold medal winners and No.1 in Queensland,” Mr Hobbs said.

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HISTORY

Good fences make good neighbours Early surveyors were in the same category as explorers, a hardy species that could endure the rigours of deserts, forests, mountains, rivers and coastlines, writes AUDIENNE BLYTH.

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urveyors, Robert Dixon, Granville Stapylton and James Warner were sent to Moreton Bay in 1839 to prepare for free settlement, as the convict settlement was closing.

All land belonged to the crown was the premise, and the colony’s chief source of revenue was to be from dividing the land into saleable blocks. Surveyors were charged with the task of opening up the land and often were helped by Aborigines as their guides.

Early survey maps of Queensland and the Sunshine Coast may show where the corners of blocks have been marked by blazed trees. A broad arrow denoted a government survey.

Surveyor William Pettigrew developed sawmills at Brisbane in 1853 and Maroochydore in 1891 after his survey work had taken him into the abundant forests of south-east Queensland.

Fred Murray was a well-known Nambour surveyor who, for more than 40 years, operated a successful survey business in Nambour.

His knowledge of the district and the work he did records a vital part of the

A surveyor’s Gunter’s Chain of 100 links with brass tags every link. Chains and links were an early measurement system – 100 links (66 ft or 22 yards) equals 20 metres. development of the Sunshine Coast.

Since first recorded history, mapping and measuring have been important. The early Egyptian pharaoh’s surveyors and builders saw the need for accurate measurements which were based on body parts.

A palm was the width of the hand, a cubit the measurement from elbow to fingertips, when measuring land and buildings. Lengths of rope were also used.

In medieval times, areas of land were

measured by sight which regularly led to significant errors. Counting paces was another method used that was wide open to mistakes.

In 1620, Edmund Gunter, a professor of astronomy, developed a chain for surveying which measured 66 feet (20 metres) and consisted of 100 links.

This chain was an improvement on earlier methods and was in use until 1880 when it too, was superseded.

Surprisingly, a change in ladies

fashion affected the survey industry.

When crinoline dresses with large voluminous skirts were in vogue, thin strips of wire were needed to hold them out. Continuous, thin strips of steel wire were used for that purpose. By 1870, the fashion had changed and large quantities or wire were surplus. Australian and New Zealand surveyors began to improvise by using the surplus long, thin measuring wires up to 200 metres (10 chains) long.

Such new methods made surveys quicker and more accurate.

With the need for greater accuracy, circumferentors and theodolites made by jewellers and opticians, came into use. A wide range of tools helped with calculations as part of the surveying process.

The modern surveyor uses electronic measuring equipment laser beams and radio waves.

And Gunter’s Chain has become an interesting historical relic.

Audienne Blyth is a member of the Nambour Historical Museum, open Wednesday to Saturday 1pm-4pm.

See nambourmuseum.org.au

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John presses on with weighty ambitions Adelaide hosts the XVII Australian Masters Games this month and among the athletes will be powerlifter John Dellow. MARY BARBER talks to the 78-year-old about his world record bid.

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ohn Dellow has set himself a goal to beat the world record in the over 75 age group for bench pressing. And with his credentials, there’s every chance he will do it.

“In powerlifting there are squats and deadlifts as well. I don’t do these because of some previous back problems,” he says.

“I only do the bench press which is all shoulders and arms and chest.”

John will need to lift 110kg.

He’s currently doing this in his training sessions.

He has been working with strength coach Peter Cox three times a week in preparation for the Adelaide games but it’s not just about succeeding with the the lift. To be recognised as a world record, there needs to be three world-record officials in attendance. John is philosophical.

“If these officials are not present, I will find another event next year to compete for the world record again,” he says.

John was diagnosed with

John Dellow in the gym with his strength coach Peter Cox leukaemia in 2004. This, and the fact that he was retired and had more time, led him to join a gym.

“I thought I’d keep myself reasonably active. At that stage I was just joining general exercises not powerlifting,” he says.

He entered his first powerlifting competition at the age of 72 and lifted 120kg. This

was at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand in 2013.

He won the over 70s age group with a lift of 120kg.

John currently holds the Australian, New Zealand, Commonwealth and Oceania bench press records in the 70 to 75 years age group.

His Australian record is 130kg which he achieved at the Australian Masters Games in Adelaide in 2015, when he broke the Australian record three times with successive lifts of 120kg, 125kg and 130kg.

On the international scene, John lifted 127.5kg to claim the bronze medal in the World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa in 2016.

It’s not just about winning though. John enjoys the atmosphere and comradeship of the gym and and picking up tips from other members.

He now has his own strength coach for the first time.

Peter gives him new techniques and mixes up the training, so his muscles work better overall and relishes the privilege of working with John.

“It’s pretty awe-inspiring to see someone at John’s age lifting those weights,” he says.

“He has achieved this in a short number of years.”

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“When you know you have a strong enough body for any activity outside the gym, it’s a great feeling. That’s typically why people train,” he says.

“You can see from John’s experience that you can get very strong and healthy by training correctly.

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“My aim is to break the world record for 75 to 80 year olds and then in 18 months’ time when I’m 80, I’ll go for the 80 years and over world record,” John says.

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CARE AFFAIRS

Keep a check on the medicine cabinet Reliance on medicines becomes greater as we age, but there are risks. KENDALL MORTON explains the value of a Home Medicines Review.

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wo in every three people over 65 take five or more medications, but the more you take, the more likely it is you’ll experience some negative interactions.

The Home Medicines Review is a free service set up by the Australian Government in 2001 to give people more knowledge and confidence about their medicines and to prevent medicationrelated problems.

If you are feeling unwell on your current medicines or they are not working effectively, a Home Medicines Review may help. Although the program is free it’s not that well known. Here’s how it works.

You can ask your GP for a referral. This is sent to a local pharmacist who will come to your home. He or she will ask questions, look at possible drug interactions and find out how you store your medicines.

They advise how to get the best from your medicines and answer questions.

After the review, they will write a report for your doctor. Here are six reasons a Home Medicines Review may be useful: AVOID ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS An Australian report called Medication Safety in Australia 2013 found that 20-30

per cent of hospital admissions for people over 65 were medication related. In 12 per cent of cases, the adverse drug reaction (ADR) was considered life-threatening.

The drugs that most often caused ADRs were anti-bacterials, opioids, diuretics, antineoplastic agents, antithromboitcs and cardiac therapy. Some common adverse drug reactions were gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, falls and arrhythmias.

AVOIDING FALLS Some medicines can cause swelling in the feet, rounding out the soles which can reduce your stability. Other drugs may cause dizziness, sleeplessness and drowsiness. All of these factors increase risk of falling. Check the listed side effects of your medicines.

HARMFUL INACTIVE INGREDIENTS A report published in 2019 in Science Translational Medicine showed non-active ingredients such as dyes, sugars and lactose can sometimes trigger allergies or intolerances. Up to 75per cent of a tablet is made from fillers.

More than half of the drugs studied contained at least one FODMAP, short chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They have

been linked to irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive problems.

BETTER COMMUNICATION If you are under the care of many GPs and specialist doctors, a Home Medicines Review will give them all a comprehensive picture of your medications. If you have had a hospital stay that has led to a change of medication, a review is recommended.

MOOD CHANGES AND DEPRESSION A report from the Harvard Medical School in 2015 showed many medications can bring on depression. The author Dr Laura Carr, a pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital noted “this side effect can be missed because sometimes patients hesitate to tell their doctor they are experiencing depression symptoms”.

One group of medicines, the benzodiazepines, need particular care.

They are central nervous system depressants used to treat anxiety, seizures and insomnia. This group, which includes Xanax XR, Ativan, Librium and Valium, can build up in the body and lead to depression-like symptoms.

Dr Carr said older people were more likely to experience the residual effects of these drugs because their bodies metabolize medications more slowly.

MEDICATIONS AND DEMENTIA A study by the Nursing Journal examined the effect of anticholinergic drugs. These drugs include antihistamines and some treatments for urinary tract infections, Parkinson’s disease and allergies. In older adults, anticholinergic drugs can cause confusion, memory loss, agitation and disorientation. These symptoms mimic early dementia.

This study took the drug history of 372 people over age 60 who did not have dementia for up to eight years and 80 per cent of those who had used anticholinergic drugs on a regular basis were found to have mild cognitive impairment.

For those individuals who were not regular users of this drug group, only 35 per cent developed cognitive impairment.

So, if you think a Home Medicines Review may be useful for you or a loved one, ask your doctor for a referral.

You can also speak to your local pharmacist or call the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) information line on freecall 1800 020 613. Home Medicines Reviews are fully covered by Medicare.

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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MOTORING

New maturity is something to RAV about While early RAV4 models were clever and engaging, they became a bit dumpy and boring somewhere along the track, but now, writes BRUCE McMAHON, Toyota’s SUV has matured into a modern family car.

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n 1994, the original RAV4 was a pioneering Sports Utility Vehicle alongside the Subaru Forester and Honda CR-V – reasonably light wagons with extra traction and extra ground clearance to get to faraway spots.

Fast forward to 2019 and the RAV4 is now a substantial vehicle, inside and out.

The body is handsome (though the grille treatments on some models is a bit plasticky) and, while ground clearance is a decent 195mm, the body is lower, wider and a tad shorter for a well-balanced road stance.

And the RAV4’s suspension tune, with wider track and longer wheelbase this time around, make for a confident highways and back roads machine; it’s a pretty safe and sure tourer.

Maybe there could be a touch more weight to the steering on turn-in and maybe there are hints of understeer from front-drive RAV4 models but there’s little doubting this wagon’s ability to cover decent distances and indifferent road surfaces with composure.

Ride comfort is fine though 19-inch tyres on upmarket models can telegraph back tittle-tattle about small road imperfections.

There are now 11 variants from $30,640 to $47,140 with four equipment grades, the choice of front or all-wheel drive and three engines, two petrol and one petrol-electric hybrid.

Settle back into the electricallyoperated driver’s seat in a two-wheel drive Cruiser – third most expensive of trim levels from $39,140 – and it’s easy to find close to a perfect driving position to tackle a pile of buttons and bells and graphics. These safety and convenience features include often-annoying back-

seat driver warnings from a female algorithm about possible dramas ahead from red light cameras to rail crossings to high accident areas.

While the RAV4 roofline’s been dropped 30mm, seats are also lower and there’s good headroom and shoulder room all-round, plus plenty of glass for decent visibility front and sides if not to the rear.

Eyes forward and the two litre petrol engine slurs through the seven-stepped Constantly Variable Transmission with

muted drones, unless all 127kW and 203Nm of torque are asked for help overtaking. Then it all sounds a touch cranky until the throttle’s eased and the transmission settles into its stride.

Yet there’s nothing wrong with performance away from the lights, cruising or highway overtaking.

Around town this two-wheel drive Cruiser model was averaging 9 litres for 100km according to the car’s computer.

That dropped to 8.2 litres on a flowing country road and then gravel tracks.

It’s a well-finished cabin and the RAV4 feels solid; quiet and wellmannered out on ordinary roads while happy to venture down rough tracks without necessarily needing all-wheel drive. Helping out, in town and country, is a full swag of primary and secondary safety features from seven airbags to active cruise control and lane departures.

This latest iteration RAV4 has a more grown-up approach to motoring than those three and five-door Toyota SUVs of the 1990s.

It’s now a serious family machine that’s replaced the original’s youthful character with well-qualified maturity as a tourer for Australian conditions.

TECHNOLOGY

Keep your smart phone safe and secure Many smart phones have malware or adware and, writes NATHAN WELLINGTON, what makes it worse is that many users don’t even realise that the ads are not meant to be there.

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ndroid security has a questionable reputation, mainly because no one owns it – nobody regulates what can or cannot be offered as an android app or even what can be sold as an android phone.

Samsung has included its own Knox security technology to combat this.

Apple’s iOS mobile operating system is tightly controlled by Apple itself, which also tightly controls the apps available in the App Store. This allows Apple devices to offer good security “out of the box”.

There are four common security flaws I often find when checking a phone.

USE SCREEN LOCK Clients often disable or never set up screen lock which means access to their phone is a simple swipe and their home screen appears.

If you lose your phone or it is stolen, whoever has it has access to your email account, photos, and possibly your bank details if you use a banking app.

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android security so pick the one you use for your computer and download that.

Also, Malwarebytes offers a free malware scanner that is handy to download.

Apply a screen lock. There are many types inbuilt into android, from a PIN or a pattern, to fingerprint or face recognition.

Whichever you choose, this is the first step in securing your device.

Apple and android also offer remote tracking and remote disable. On android it is called “Find my Device” and on Apple it is called “Find my iPhone”.

From here, you can remotely disable your phone if you have lost it and don’t want the new owner to access it.

DOWNLOAD REPUTABLE APPS The source of many pop-up ads is downloading questionable apps. Most apps are free these days, but will pummel you with ads while you’re using it, unless you upgrade to a paid version.

They might also download adware on to your smart phone, which allows pops up ads even when you not using the app anymore. This occurs frequently on android phones.

If you have ads that pop up randomly, uninstall the last app you downloaded, then uninstall the next previous until the

ads stop coming up. I would also suggest to only download apps that have good reviews, have a lot of downloads and come from companies you have heard of before. If you haven’t, then do some research online before you press the download button.

Install Security Software Apple iPhones generally don’t need security software, but definitely look for third-party security software for your android phone.

All the major security providers offer

USE WIRELESS PROTECTION If you use your smart phone as a hotspot for another device or tether it to another device to use the internet, then make sure you turn the tethering off after you use it, so your smart phone doesn’t send a signal for others that may patch into your phone.

Where possible don’t connect to public Wi-Fi unless you have a VPN (Virtual Private Network) installed. VPN is for another article, but suffice to say, public Wi-Fi may allow others to access your device if you are connected to it.

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ON TRACK

Consider your encore after leaving the workforce Work in the next stage of life after fulltime employment can take many forms. STEVE MENDL investigates the options.

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rom career shifting into a new part-time role in a totally different industry to volunteering a few hours a week for a cause you have a connection with, I have taken many clients through a multitude of options with the aim of developing a customised work plan as part of the bigger transition picture.

Daniel came into my office very clear about implementing a staged move into the next part of his life. He’d worked hard for more than 35 years and wasn’t ready for retirement, but he did want to do less work and spend more time with his wife and the new grandkids.

I asked what this looked like for him and he pulled up a spreadsheet on his laptop. In front of me were the numbers: 1000, 500, 250 and 0.

“These are the number of hours per year I want to work in the coming decade,” Daniel explained.

“I want to start the reduction of my paid work life by working 1000 hours per year, either 20 hours per week or six months of work at fulltime load. Either way, I want to have a lot more time to myself and my family.”

When I commented that what he

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had was very specific, he replied, “I’m a very specific kinda guy.” That’s an engineer for you.

Now, most people are not that specific when they first see me. They’re not sure how they want engagement with an occupation to evolve in the next stage of their life.

It’s important to embrace the idea that the next phase of your life is not retirement from life, it is only the next stage of your life.

If you have a sharp mind, a healthy body and willingness to take action, then there are many opportunities to make work an ongoing part of it all moving forward.

So, the question is, what work do you want to do?

There are many different types of work to choose from: • Part-time or casual work • Consulting in your area of expertise • Volunteering • Starting or purchasing a business Choose which type of work will best fit with your desires, preferences and the lifestyle you are creating in the next stage of life.

I have had clients do a mixture of casual work and volunteering; others who have started consulting after being approach them for their expertise.

I have had clients decide to fully devote their time to a particular cause or organisation as a volunteer; and I have had a few who have decided they never want to work in any shape or form for the rest of their lives.

It would be fair to say, though, that the latter have been few and far between. Most people not only want to do something in the next stage of their lives, but actively want to share their experience, knowledge and skills with other people. For many, this makes for a meaningful life.

You don’t have to be as detailobsessed as Daniel when considering what work will look like for you in the coming years, but it is worth considering what you might want to do and what industry you’d like to work in.

If you assess not only the knowledge and skills you have but those you want to develop, you can be as specific as Daniel or as vague as knowing you’d like to do something that involves contact with people. It is up to you.

You are in control of what you want to do and not do.

For many successful people, one of the reasons they maintain a work life is either out of habit or because they want to keep their minds and bodies stimulated in the coming years.

I once worked with a gentleman who had been general manager of a multinational company. In his next age, he purposefully chose to work in the suits department of a well-known clothing store. Why? He knew that he couldn’t move as quickly as the guys in the socks and jocks department, and he enjoyed developing a relationship with his customers, now and into the future.

When a customer buys a suit, it is on purpose – often for a big event. He saw this as an opportunity to make the experience special. He worked in the same department for over 10 years and finally left at 78 years of age. Not bad, hey?

Any idea what you might want to do when you have the chance?

Steve Mendl is the author of the international best seller Beyond The Money.

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READER’S STORY

What happened to the good old lollies?

The airline business has changed dramatically in the last half century, but while jets have become bigger and faster, MOCCO WOLLERT, still mourns the loss of a humble sweet service.

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y first flight was from Europe to Australia in 1958, when I migrated to Australia.

I entered the Super Constellation with great trepidation. My knees knocked in terror, my teeth rattled and my stomach contracted in fearful anticipation of this large, cumbersome contraption trying to leave the safe ground.

How long would it take for all four propellers to cut out, leaving us plummeting from the sky like a shot bird.

No sooner was I settled in my seat when an angel of mercy appeared with a huge basket full of brightly wrapped sweets.

I stared blankly at this sea of lollies but was encouraged to take some to “chew your way through take-off, dear�. I dutifully did.

As the roar of the engines swelled and the aircraft gathered speed, I clamped my hands tightly around the armrests, shut my eyes, prayed a heathen prayer (as I was not a church goer) and chewed furiously.

My ears popped, my stomach settled, I stopped sweating and miracle of miracles we were in the air, floating calmly

through the azure. By the time our first landing was due, a lot of my apprehension had disappeared and when the familiar basket of sweets arrived, I felt ready to cope with anything, as long as I was chewing through it all.

I have flown many times since; the lolly basket always a familiar friend.

It became quite a game to sneak the odd one from under the hostee’s nose for later on. I don’t know when most airlines stopped offering sweets, when the baskets were packed away and the poor travellers were left to their fear and discomfort. I feel it was the wrong thing to do.

In first class they now offer orange juice or champagne before take-off. That does

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Anyway, they whisk all glasses out of your hand before the aircraft reaches the end of the runway and lifts off.

The poor traveller is left to his or her suffering until the first snack appears and by that time the big ship is way above the clouds.

Why, oh why, did they stop it?

Anyone listening to the painful wailing of a youngster during takeoff and landing knows that the child’s ears are hurting; the old lady next to me last time was chewing her handkerchief to relieve the pain and fear.

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I have been told there are still some airlines who adhere to the old custom.

Maybe they should advertise their lolly baskets as their best feature instead of wider seats, magazines to read, free drinks, and colouring books for youngsters.

Maybe our airlines could spend a few dollars on lolly baskets instead of spending mega dollars to make the hostees look like something out of Harpers Bazaar or Vogue.

I have taken to buying my own lollies and find myself sharing them with fellow travellers. Modern aircraft can be just as beastly to ears and unsettled stomachs.

My lollies are always gratefully accepted. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet many of the younger generation do not even know that there once was a time when a simple sweet made takeoff and landing so much more pleasant.

Maybe if we all offered to pay an extra 30 cents on our ticket, we could convince the airlines to give us back the good old lolly.

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study of global investors found human beings almost universally have overly high expectations for investment returns.

In Australia, 27 per cent of people expect to earn 10-14 per cent each year on their investments. That’s just not realistic over the long term.

As a guide to more likely returns, figures from SuperRatings show that balanced super funds, which spread their money across a variety of investments, have earned an average of 7.3 per cent annually over the past 27 years since the Super Guarantee was introduced.

Some years will dish up big gains.

Some will bring losses.

By investing for the long term, the highs and lows even out to deliver more achievable average returns.

And remember to keep an eye on fees.

Investment fees demand just as much attention as returns.

After all, you’ll pay fees regardless of whether an investment makes or loses money.

However, index funds in general contain the good and the bad and there is

debate on a down bear market on their performance.

Don’t let emotions drive investment decisions.

Seven in 10 Australians admit that their investment choices are driven largely by emotions. This can lead to some dreadful decisions.

It’s possible to take the emotion out of investing by setting long term goals.

Know what you’re aiming for and stay focused by building a diversified portfolio of investments.

Check the daily share market results for news by all means, but don’t make knee jerk decisions based on short term movements.

SMSF have generally had a disappointing performance as trustees are not professionals.

And it’s never too late to start.

No matter which life stage you’re at, it can feel like you don’t get paid enough to start saving and investing.

The thing is, there are always going to be demands on your money.

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All may not be as simple as it seems Statistics tell us we’re living longer and can hope to live even longer as advances continue to be made in health care but, PETER PORCELLINI warns, the latter parts of life will often be marked by diminishing and impaired decision-making capacity.

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t’s fair to say that appointing someone to make decisions for you is important.

This is best done by way of an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA).

Without an EPA, spouses don’t have a secure and comprehensive power to make decisions for each other. It’s an urban myth to think otherwise.

When making an EPA, spouses will usually appoint each other as attorneys.

This is perfectly understandable.

Who else could better know, respect and apply your views and wishes when making decisions for you? Respect for an incapable person’s views and wishes is a central part of what the law requires of an attorney.

More often than not, spouses will own a pool of assets, some of which are owned in one name, some in the other, some jointly, some in superannuation and maybe some in family companies or trusts. Regardless of how the assets are owned, the spouses usually intend that both should be able to benefit from the whole pool as, and when, is required and to whatever extent is required.

That might be easily achieved while both spouses are capable of making decisions. However, it is a different story once a spouse’s capacity to make a relevant decision has been lost and a capable spouse is required to make decisions as an attorney.

In those circumstances you could be forgiven for thinking that the law converts spouses to strangers because of an array of obligations and restrictions imposed on an attorney.

Among the obligations and restrictions are: 1. the general obligation to protect your incapable spouse’s interests; 2. the prohibition against making a decision about a transaction if you also have an interest in the relevant matter – usually referred to as conflict transactions; 3. the specific obligation to keep your property separate from your incapable spouse’s property; 4. the restrictions on gift giving; 5. the power to maintain your incapable spouse’s dependants … but are you your spouse’s dependant for purposes of the Powers of Attorney Act. Here’s an example of a very common circumstance for which the law might create obstacles: • One spouse needs to move to an aged care facility; • The spouse moving to Aged Care has diminished decision making capacity, maybe not entirely lost but impaired enough not to be able to make complex

financial decisions; • A little later, the capable spouse decides to sell their joint home and move to a new dwelling that might be more manageable and not so far from the spouse in the care facility or maybe closer to other family. It might even be as fuss-free and handy as a unit or townhouse in a retirement village managed by the same organisation and is next door to the care facility; • The capable spouse uses the proceeds of sale of the original home to pay for the new home; • Whatever is left of the sale proceeds is deposited to their usual joint account.

For most who read that example, there doesn’t seem to be anything inappropriate about it. And if the spouse in aged care was capable of making decisions then that spouse would probably encourage the move.

Unfortunately, that spouse isn’t capable of making decisions and the capable spouse has to take part in the transactions as attorney.

In those circumstances, the law raises awkward questions such as is the capable spouse allowed to use the proceeds to buy the new home? If the new home is in a retirement village then is it appropriate to use the proceeds to buy that sort of accommodation? What is the capable spouse entitled to do with the balance sale proceeds?

All is not lost. A carefully-crafted EPA by someone who understands the issues caused by the Powers of Attorney Act can make you a little less of a stranger.

In particular, a carefully crafted comprehensive EPA can help to make sure that full and free access to a spousal pool of assets can continue to occur after one spouse becomes incapable.

Peter Porcellini is a special counsel with CRH Law. Visit crhlaw.com.au Sunshine Coast

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Super strategy for downsizing Those over 65 may be wondering if there is a way to top up super savings by downsizing and yet retain the flexibility to afford an enjoyable retirement. TROY DAVEY explains.

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Elder abuse takes many forms Elder abuse is a scourge in our society, often brought on by “inheritance impatience”, writes DON MACPHERSON.

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adly, in many cases of elder abuse, the abuser is a child or grandchild who prevails upon the elderly person to provide them a benefit that has the effect of diminishing resources at a time when they can least afford it.

The abuse can be direct, such as simply taking money from an account to which the younger person has been given access to assist the elderly person.

It can be subtle, and indirect, such as manoeuvring the elder into financial transactions that are simply unsuitable to the elder, but which are of great benefit to the younger person.

This might be loans to assist with purchasing a property (on little or no interest) or investments in the younger person’s business with limited prospects of repayment.

In a recent example, a child arranged for a parent to purchase a property in joint names, as joint tenants, rather than as tenants in common.

Properties purchased as joint tenants (as is the common practice with married

couples) upon the death of one of the co-owners go automatically to the survivor.

The transfer occurs regardless of any statement in a will – effectively passing outside the will.

When the joint tenants are a parent and child, the likelihood is that the child will survive the parent, and thereby inherit the whole property. Where there are other children, that arrangement can have the effect of benefiting the joint tenant child disproportionately in comparison with the other children.

There are remedies available through the law to protect against elder abuse, and in many cases to undo transactions that have been entered into inappropriately, but these matters are complex, and time is always of the essence.

Don Macpherson is an expert in elder law issues at Sunshine Coast Elder Law. Call 1800 961 622 or visit sunshinecoastelderlaw.com.au

n short, from July 1, last year, the government gave that opportunity by allowing those over the age of 65 to relocate for the purpose of contributing to super.

If you satisfy the rules, it may be possible to contribute up to $300,000 a person from the proceeds of the sale of your residence.

Importantly, you are not required to satisfy the work test and there is no maximum age limit to make the contribution.

Understandably, there are a number of key requirements that need to be satisfied before taking advantage of such an opportunity: • You haven’t already made use of the downsizer contribution rule • You must be 65 or over at the time you make the contribution • The contract of sale needs to be entered into after July 1, 2018 • You are required to make the contribution within 90 days of the change of ownership • You are required to complete documents to confirm it is a downsizer contribution • You are unable to claim any part of the contribution as a tax deduction • You must satisfy the main residence

capital gains tax exemption in whole or part • The property must have been owned by yourself and/or your spouse for more than 10 years prior to the sale Other conditions may apply, and this is why you need to seek advice before doing anything.

To be clear, there are other factors that need to be considered before undertaking such a strategy.

For example, implementing such a strategy may mean you have further assets to use in your retirement which should provide you with increased flexibility to enjoy retirement.

One key downside is that the money you contribute from the sale may become assessable from a Centrelink and Aged Care perspective.

You also need to consider how much you already have in a tax-free retirement income stream, the costs involved with selling your residence and purchasing a new one, and if there are any capital gains tax implications.

The lifestyle implications of selling the residence and moving must also be considered.

Troy Davey is a financial adviser at Ord Minnett Sunshine Coast. Visit ordsbuderim.com.au

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WELLBEING

Take the fasting track to good health Have you heard of intermittent fasting yet? If you haven’t, writes TRUDY KITHER, then here’s a rundown on the benefits and power of IF.

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t’s about changing your eating habits.

It’s not calorie constriction and it’s not a diet. It’s simply changing the pattern of your eating – when you eat and when you don’t eat.

IF is a powerful tool in weight loss because it triggers two hormones – growth hormone and insulin.

When there’s too much insulin circulating in your body, you cannot lose weight because it will block the action of the growth hormone. Insulin will make you gain weight. It will give the gut and areas of stored fat as you age.

Intermittent fasting triggers and influences these hormones.

It is essentially a tool that will help you lose weight. It can also help to heal your insulin resistance.

When you have the pancreas creating more insulin than the body needs (almost 5-7 times) because you’re eating six (even small) meals a day, you will have too much insulin circulating in your body and the cells will start blocking it.

There will be no cell communication, so your pancreas won’t get the information via feedback that there is way too much insulin. Consequently, it continues pumping it out unaware of the

saturation and then the resistance in your body and stores your fat.

If you have six meals a day (breakfastsnack-lunch-snack-dinner-snack), you are spiking your insulin throughout the day.

Eating, in general, will increase insulin regardless of what you eat.

Try reducing to three meals a day and not snacking between meals. Increase good fats with each meal so you can go longer without hunger. It’s the hunger (and possibly habit or boredom) which makes you snack in between. You can increase the good fats to keep you fuller for longer but only if you reduce the sugar from your foods and your body.

You need your body to use up all its stores of glucose. Only then will your body start utilising its own fat stores as its energy source.

If you want to take it to the next level, go for an IF protocol of 16:8 (16 hours of fasting; 8-hour window of eating). When you get up in the morning, if you’re not hungry, then don’t eat. If you have your evening meal at 7pm and have finished eating by 8pm then simply don’t eat until 11am the next day.

The 16 hours (or longer) that your body has been in the fasting state for will then

send energy toward healing our digestive system instead of digesting food.

It allows the body’s enzymes to detoxify and break down toxins efficiently and quickly, so it activates the resting of your digestive system, fat burning, and autophagy.

You can extend the time longer and longer when you and your body get used to the fact that you don’t need to snack. If you don’t snack unnecessarily, then your body will gradually adapt. It will still use calories, but your digestive system will be taking a rest and having time to heal.

The best time for your body’s fasting period is through the night and into the morning. Try to keep to 16:8. If you want

to get into some serious fat burning, increase the fast to 20:4. This has wonderful benefits for your waistline and your digestive health.

You could try eating at 1pm, then your next meal 4 hours later. That would give 20 hours of serious fat burning.

If you add some exercise, it is an incredibly powerful tool to use, not only for your health but also for fat-burning.

As you fast your body (and the longer you fast it for), the quicker you will activate autophagy in your cells.

Autophagy is the process of your body’s way of cleaning the damaged cells to regenerate newer and healthier cells.

“Auto” means self and “phagy” means eating. It is your body self-eating (ok, sounds pretty gross, so let’s just call it cleaning and ridding) itself of dead and unwanted cell matter in the body.

As strange as it sounds, it’s extremely beneficial to overall health and weight loss. From an anti-aging perspective, it’s your body’s way of reversing the clock to create younger cells. If our cells are stressed, then autophagy will increase to help protect and enhance your lifespan.

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HEALTH

ONLINE HELP FOR PROSTATE TESTING DECISIONS THOUSANDS of men could be spared unwanted side-effects of treatment for prostate cancer, thanks to a new online tool to improve understanding of the deadly disease and help in making decisions about PSA testing.

The PSA test is a simple blood test that can find prostate cancer before symptoms develop, which increases the likelihood that treatment can cure the cancer.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia CEO, Professor Jeff Dunn AO, has urged all Australian men and women to access the tool.

“This online tool will inform men about the benefits and harms of having a PSA test and help them decide whether and when to have one,” he said. “It is uniquely simple and has been tested by nearly 4000 Australian men. Many found it helped them make a decision about PSA testing.”

Every year 1.3 million men worldwide develop prostate cancer. Australia has one of the highest incidence rates internationally.

“Prostate cancer is an important public health issue – one in every seven Australian men are likely to be diagnosed during their lifetime,” Prof Dunn said.

“While survival rates for prostate cancer are high, with a 95 per cent five-year survival rate, it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in

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He said it was vitally important that more was done to improve awareness of the disease and raise understanding of options for screening and treatment, while supporting survivors.

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The 2019 Nurofen #MYgraine Report supported by Headache Australia aims to increase awareness of the true experience of perceived migraine.

“Migraine is a prevalent condition experienced in a variety of different ways by almost five million Australians,” Headache Australia CEO Trevor Thompson said. “Our research highlights the disconnect between the perceived realities and lived experiences.”

The independent consumer study of 1210 adult Australians who do and do not claim to suffer from migraine, brings to life the frustration reported migraine sufferers have with their condition.

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One of the most common complaints we receive in our practice is that people struggle to hear conversations in a restaurant or a crowded room. Most people instinctively place themselves in the corner, so that they can see everything going on.

This is the worst thing you can do if you have hearing problems. Our ears face forward, so if you’re facing the crowd, you’re hearing the crowd. For those suffering from hearing loss, the best place to sit is towards the corner of the room with your back to the noise. Face those you want to hear, not the crowd. This position ensures you block out as much background noise as possible, get less reverberation from the walls and focus your hearing onto those in your party.

Even better, if they have an outdoor area, take a coat and sit outside, away from the noise. Restaurants 30 years ago were comfortable places to communicate. Changing regulations and interior design have conspired to make dining out a frustrating exercise for many. With more background noise, everyone speaks louder.

The same problem exists in many homes with the trend for open-plan living creating issues. Repositioning the TV so that the noise is behind you, or running the dishwasher when you go to bed instead of straight after the meal, can help to reduce the problem.

Downsizing? I’m often asked “where do I start?”

The answer is simple: with a little bite at a time, the same way you would try to eat the proverbial elephant.

The time comes when downsizing is inevitable for most couples /singles. After all, who wants to spend their days cleaning bathrooms that are seldom used.

The key is to tackle one room at a time. Have three empty boxes with you.

• Box one is for rubbish. This is anything that has not been looked at or used for at least 12 months.

• Box two is for the charity shop. You might not want it or need it and it seems too good to throw away. One man’s trash is another’s treasure, so it could be useful for someone else.

• Box three is for the keepers. This box must contain only the things you plan to take with you, that you can’t live without, when you no longer have all the space to look after.

• Take regular breaks. Set a target of only one room in a day so you don’t become weary and walk away from it all.

• Repeat if necessary.

• Load the car and remove boxes one and two so you are not tempted to dig through and “save” something.

Being breast aware means being familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts. If you know what is normal for you then it is easier for you to notice if there are any changes.

Take the time to get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts while showering or looking in the mirror.

It is never too early to start being breast aware and it’s important to maintain the habit even if you are having regular breast screens.

Changes to look for in your breast area include a new lump or lumpiness; a change in the size or shape of your breast; changes to the nipple such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion; nipple discharge; changes in the skin such as redness or dimpling; an unusual pain that doesn’t go away.

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An immediate denture is a complete or partial denture inserted immediately after the extraction of your natural teeth at the same appointment.

Most dentures are made to replace extracted teeth after a healing process has taken place (approximately three months).

But with an immediate denture you can avoid appearing in public without teeth.

Your dental prosthetist will take impressions of your teeth before the extractions. Models are then poured of your mouth. The teeth to be extracted are then removed from the model and denture teeth placed in their positions. Tooth alignment and occlusion can be optimised at this point to improve your appearance and bite. Your new denture is then processed in acrylic to be ready for your dental appointment.

Leaving the dentures in after extractions helps the healing process by protecting the healing sites and limiting swelling.

You will need to return to your dental prosthetist for any adjustments to your bite. You will also need your dentures relined after three months to ensure an optimal fit of the denture once healing has occurred.

Too often when we age, we are encouraged to drop roles and responsibilities. But having a purpose is one of the great motivators in life.

An elderly relative who is caring for his frail spouse, mowing his own lawn and shopping each week has a clear purpose. He’s needed. If you take those roles away from him, his health can suffer. Being socially connected is important too.

In his book, Being Mortal US doctor Atul Gawande stresses the importance of purpose and social connections as we age. He describes a nursing home where Dr Bill Thomas persuaded the management to introduce pets to overcome what Dr Thomas called the Three Plagues of nursing homes: boredom, loneliness and helplessness. They brought in a greyhound, a lapdog, four cats and some parakeets. It was a major cultural shift. “People who we had believed weren’t able to speak started speaking,” Dr Thomas says. “People who had been completely withdrawn and non-ambulatory started coming to the nurses’ station and saying, ‘I’ll take the dog for a walk’.”

Before giving up a role you have or encouraging an older relative to lighten their load, pause and think. A simple task such as picking up a loved one’s prescriptions from the pharmacy is a chance to get out of the house and connect with others.

Appointed executor of an estate?

Before recommending surgery to a patient suffering with hip or knee osteoarthritis, I recommend exhausting all non-operative methods of treatment first. These include physiotherapy, weight management, lifestyle modification and medication.

Physiotherapy: I recommend a visit to a physiotherapist to request strengthening and range-of-motion exercises, which are useful for managing the symptoms of joint pain.

Weight management: Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is vitally important. Ask your GP to check your BMI and suggest effective methods of weight loss and maintenance if necessary.

Lifestyle modification: It’s important to modify the activities that you perform if you suffer from joint pain. Choose low-impact activities such as walking, swimming and cycling, rather than high-impact activities such as running.

Medication: The best medication for joint pain is Panadol Osteo (or equivalent). It’s relatively safe, but always check with your GP before commencing, particularly if you have liver disease. There are also injections available to help treat joint osteoarthritis.

Being educated about your condition will assist you in choosing the best treatment.

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Do you know your responsibilities? An executor or administrator of an estate is responsible for tasks such as arranging the funeral, locating the will (if any), identifying all of a person’s assets and liabilities, paying the estate’s debts, account keeping, organising tax returns and distributing any surplus to beneficiaries in line with the will.

Some of these tasks are straightforward.

Others can seem daunting, particularly when you have just lost a loved one. In any case, there are a number of tasks that warrant seeking assistance from a legal professional as a matter of priority, these include: • applying for probate • dealing with changes to property titles • dealing with assets in other states/countries • general estate administration • defending claims against the estate.

Clarity around what you need to do is the first step to successfully navigating this important role.

If you find yourself appointed an executor, making an appointment with your wills and estate lawyer should be your first official act.

This will ensure you are making informed decisions and ultimately protect and assist you to ensure you are acting in the best interests of the beneficiaries from the beginning.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

PERFECT SETTING TO MAKE EVERY DAY A HOLIDAY “We love it. We look over all this beautiful green space,” Ms Duffy said.

“We’ve already seen kangaroos and we’re keeping an eye out for the bandicoot.”

Previously living in a large, fourbedroom canal property, the pair were surprised at how roomy their new, low-maintenance home felt.

“The design of the home has made downsizing much easier than I thought,” she said. “There’s so much storage, in fact more than in our old four-bedroom home.”

GemLife’s modern, light-filled homes are cleverly designed to maximise space and indoor-outdoor living.

“There’s so much storage, in fact more than in our old four-bedroom home.”

COASTAL bushland views and more time to enjoy an active lifestyle played a big part in Kerry Duffy and Sue Davies’ decision to downsize and move into GemLife Bribie Island’s over 50s lifestyle resort.

The pair, in their early 60s, fastforwarded their downsizing plans when a premium site facing Bribie Island National Park became available.

The couple’s new home gives them front-row views across spectacular coastal bushland which is a haven for native wildlife – kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, possums, gliders and, according to neighbours, a bandicoot who turns up regularly.

A keen cook, Ms Duffy loves the kitchen design, especially the walk-in pantry where she can see all her appliances at a glance.

An active couple, the women regularly walk their dogs at the resort and socialise with other pet owners at the off-leash dog-run.

They plan to use the gym, pool, lawn bowls, music room and pickleball courts at GemLife’s award-winning country club.

The clubhouse overlooks a 7ha lake, and has waterfront lounge and dining areas, jetty, boardwalk, large pontoon and a pontoon boat for community use.

“Having all these facilities in one place is great. It makes it easy to stay active and try new things,” Ms Duffy said.

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DOWNSIZE HOME, UPSIZE LIFESTYLE THERE are many reasons why downsizing for the retirement years is so appealing.

Perhaps the kids have grown up and moved on and the large family home feels empty; you want to spend more time doing what you love instead of maintaining a large property; or you want to free up some equity to enjoy in your retirement.

Maybe you just want a fresh start to mark the beginning of this exciting new era in your life.

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That’s well below the Buderim median house price of $652,000, leaving you with more money in your pocket to enjoy the finer things in life.

Yes, you can downsize your home and upsize your lifestyle and finances at the same time.

Set in the foothills of beautiful Buderim, surrounded by lush rainforest, Nature’s Edge Buderim is the No.1 lifestyle choice for the over 50s.

With a relaxed, community atmosphere and all the amenities you would expect at a resort, it feels like a permanent holiday.

Forget weekends spent mowing the lawns or cleaning the pool. At Nature’s Edge Buderim, that’s all taken care of, leaving you time to fill your days swimming in the 20m heated pool, enjoying a hit of tennis or relaxing with friends at the purpose-built cinema or at happy hour on the expansive deck.

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COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENS AT BUDERIM GARDENS MORE than 300 residents of Buderim Gardens celebrated the official opening of their new $5 million Community Centre.

Built with sustainability and adaptability in mind, the architecturallydesigned centre includes solar power and thermal features that reduce energy consumption as well as a multi-functional space with moveable walls that grow and shrink the main hall as needed.

Residents will enjoy using a huge kitchen with ample-café style seating and two outdoor decks overlooking the lake.

There’s also a movie room, gym and outdoor pool with a shady space for outside yoga, meditation and stretch classes, as well as a library, billiards room and craft room as well as a large auditorium for bigger gatherings and dance classes.

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to create a facility that everyone can be proud of.

“The single level centre has been designed to reflect the Sunshine Coast lifestyle, with expansive terraces optimising the lake and rainforest outlook and to maximise air-flow and natural light, creating comfortable spaces with energy efficiency in mind.” he says.

“The new community centre is a social hub that encourages connection, collaboration and engagement, which is what our retirement communities are all about.”

Buderim Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary next year.

“I’m thrilled to see this village evolve with the future in mind, while remaining true to its heritage and strong community values,” Mr Randello said.

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WHAT’S ON

WORLD CLASS AT THE EVENTS CENTRE THE new Australian musical A Girl’s Guide to World War is back by popular demand.

After playing to sell-out crowds in 2018, the show returns to The Events Centre, Caloundra this month.

The musical features all-girl band Vix and the Slick Chix who recently performed at the Gympie Muster.

The show stars Susie French (Mamma Mia and Menopause – the Musical) and Zoe Georgakis (voice actor on Babe, Pig in the City).

A Girl’s Guide to World War tells a remarkable true story from World War I when a handful of eccentric, courageous Australian women tried to join the army.

Rejected because of their sex, the women refused to stay home and sit still.

Instead, they went to war.

A year of passion freedom and power follows in a show with rollicking humour and an unforgettable score.

Friday, October 11, 7.30pm and Saturday 12, 2pm and 7.30pm Tickets $42, concessions $36.

THE world-class Imperial Russian Ballet Company returns with the much loved classical ballet Swan Lake.

This masterpiece is presented in three acts and follows the original storyline.

Subtle revisions and variations have been introduced by Gediminas Taranda, the artistic director of the Imperial Russian

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Ballet Company. Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of the real world. It is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal.

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company was formed in 1994, headed by the Bolshoi Theatre soloist Gediminas Taranda and comprises 40 dancers from the major ballet schools of Russia.

Thursday, October 10, 7.30pm Tickets $92, concession and froup 8+ $82 Bookings for The Events Centre, Caloundra, call 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

THE Sunshine Coast Concert Band will present an afternoon of top entertainment with a great variety of music and talented vocalists in Music on a Saturday.

Under the baton of musical director Ken Chadwick, it features talented vocalists Tanya Maree and Alex Chambers as they showcase many different styles of music. Raffles and home-made goodies for afternoon tea are included in the program, which will benefit Buderim Men’s Shed.

Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima St, Buddina. October 12, 2pm. Tickets $15 at the door, includes afternoon tea. Call 0404 193 912 or visit sccb.org.au IF YOU feel a connection with Wales, the Welsh Society of the Sunshine Coast presents its annual music festival afternoon Cymanfa Ganu.

An intense program starring superb performers, it is the not-for-profit group’s only public event each year.

Principal performers this year include tenor and harpist Kim Kirkman, soprano Elisabeth Gaedtke, harpsichordist Janet Brewer and choirs in a program of stirring Welsh hymns, traditional music, and baroque instrumentals.

Song sheets will be in both Welsh and English.

Uniting Church, Queen St, Caloundra Sunday, October 13, 1.30pm.

Entry $15 includes afternoon tea.

Visit welshsunshinecoast.com

THE Jazz and Blues Collective presents Brad Leaver and the Swing Central Band.

Look forward to music of a more refined and romantic era at the next Jazz N Blues Sunday, with an afternoon of swing and bossa nova classics to redefine expectations of live music.

Old Soul Lounge Bar, Duporth Ave, Maroochydore. October 13, doors 1pm, music 2pm. Tickets $24, seniors $21. Call 0417 633 734 or book at ticketebo.com.au THE Viva Vivaldi Festival comes to various venues in Maleny on October 19-20.

Festival Director Kim Kirkman draws on local performers and visiting professionals to realise his dream of connecting with his favourite composer.

Details at Viva Vivaldi Festival Maleny page on Facebook THE Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts Community Fair is an opportunity for easy Christmas shopping for special gifts.

There will be a huge range of crafts hand-made by members of the Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts group, from fabric art and handbags to jams and spreads.

Montville Village Hall. October 26 and 27, 9am-4pm. Entry free BUDERIM Male Choir will present a charity concert to benefit Cittamani Hospice Service.

St Mark’s Anglican Church, Buderim.

November 2, 2pm. Tickets $20.

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The WORLD in Your Hands

Travel in Your Time

A return to Sri Lanka The Sri Lankan Government invited MICHAEL OSBORNE to return after the April terrorism atrocities, which damaged the former Ceylon’s growing popularity as a tourist destination. He wasn’t disappointed.

Sigiriya, an ancient fortress, is a World Heritage site. The rock column is nearly 200m high.

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rriving at Colombo, the first thing I noticed was an obvious increase in security, which gives one a feeling of safety.

Tourism is one of the main industries for this tiny island nation – about the size of Tasmania but with a population of more than 21 million.

From Colombo, we headed northeast to Sigiriya, then to the coast and Trincomalee.

Next, we headed back to the heart of the country and Kandy, then further south to Ella and back to the east coast town to Galle, before leaving for Mt Lavina and returning to Colombo. Many a kilometre!

What had changed? It is very obvious that the people of Sri Lanka have formed a unified bond, forgetting about various religious differences and merging as one to overcome the tragedy.

All places of worship were open and people were smiling and going about their daily chores. Even the various political groups seem to be onside for the recovery.

Everywhere we went, hotels and resorts were showing good occupancy and we managed to bump into Aussie travellers at most of them. All of them

expressed that they felt totally safe and were enjoying their holidays.

As we all know, things can change, so always check at smartraveller.gov.au for the latest advice.

Here are the reasons why you should go.

Sri Lanka is the wonder of Asia, a land of many colours, attractions and opportunities for travellers. It’s a tiny country with a huge history.

About 2600 years of recorded history dates this civilisation. One such is the Ramayana, when the island was called Lanka and was a fortress for King Ravana.

Buddhism was introduced in the 3rd century BC, to become the dominant religion.

Around the 6th century BC the Sinhalese arrived from northern India and a substantial civilisation evolved. They established various kingdoms and continued to prosper until the 16th century.

Then the Europeans, looking for exotic spices, started a series of invasions – the Portuguese in the 16th century, the Dutch in the 17th century and then the British in

1796. They took over the whole island in 1815, leading to most of it becoming a British colony in 1902.

In 1948, then known as Ceylon, they became independent and the name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972.

Sri Lanka has abundant natural scenic beauty from golden beaches with crystal waters to mist covered valleys covered in ethical tea plantations.

There is heritage – Sigiriya, often considered the Eighth Wonder of the World, is a 5th century fortress and a water garden that displays some of the most futuristic elements of landscaping and some of the oldest murals recorded in the country.

Ignoring its small size, Sri Lanka boasts one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world, plants or animals, and is included among the top five biodiversity hotspots in the world.

Of the 91 species of mammals found in Sri Lanka, Asian elephants, sloth bear, leopards, sambar and wild buffaloes engage the most attention of wildlife enthusiasts.

Despite the mighty elephants and rare amphibians found in the country, birds are

Tea plantationat Nuwara-Eliya.

Koneswaram Temple at Trincomalee. the glory of Sri Lanka’s wildlife. Boasting nearly 433 bird species of which 233 are resident, Sri Lanka holds 20 endemic species while another 80 species have developed distinct Sri Lankan races, compared to their cousins on the Indian mainland.

As tourism is one of the mainstays of the economy, a full range of accommodation is on offer, from top level resorts and hotels to modest budget opportunities including home stays.

And with such a wonderful and varied cultural background, added to by an abundance of wonderful fresh produce, you will find some of the most delicious food to be sampled anywhere in the world.

Sri Lanka is a melting pot of cultural variety, predominantly, as one would expect from an Indian heritage, blended with the various visitors and invaders from over the centuries.

This is a beautiful and friendly nation of multi-national people, who are delighted to be of assistance to travellers. Their greeting is “Ayubowan” which is Sinhalese for “long life”.

In particular, Australians only have to mention cricket to find a passionate local expert who enjoys the chance to have their team taking on the Aussies.

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TRAVEL NEWS

BIG NAMES HEAD WEST FOR THE BIG RED BASH

A RECORD 20 Australian music greats will head Outback to the edge of the Simpson Desert for the Big Red Bash next July.

Headliner Paul Kelly will be joined by big names such as John Williamson, Kate Ceberano, Ian Moss, Dragon, Wendy Matthews, Tim Finn, Ross Wilson and Glenn Shorrock, to provide a treat for music lovers and intrepid travellers in a quintessentially Australian landscape.

The Big Red Bash began as a small impromptu concert with 500 people listening to John Williamson performing solo on top of the dune in 2013, and has grown into an epic event that this

year attracted 9000 people to the Simpson Desert.

All 20 of next year’s Big Red Bash acts will perform in front of “Big Red”, the 40m high sand dune 35km west of Birdsville, that provides a spectacular natural amphitheater setting.

Williamson said he was there from the first and would forever remember performing on top of Big Red. “I’m looking forward to returning again to a festival and event that celebrates our beautiful country with a great line-up of entertainers,” he said.

The desert landscape has also resonated with Kelly who

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The world through an opera house Europe has its palaces and castles, Asia its temples and North America its skyscrapers. LEN RUTLEDGE has added opera houses to his list of glorious buildings to visit around the world. as a masterpiece, although this opinion is not universally shared.

Teatro alla Scala in Milan A challenger to Paris as the most famous opera house in the world. It was built in the 1780s and most of Italy’s greatest operatic artists as well as many of the finest singers from around the world, have appeared here.

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La Scala has hosted the first productions of many famous operas and had a special relationship with Verdi. He conducted his Requiem there in 1874.

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BOOK REVIEW

ELIZABETH PASCOE

Tara, born into a fundamentalist family, is the youngest of seven children living in view of Black Mountain in Idaho.

There is a mistrust of government, the children have no birth certificates and are home schooled until the age of seven.

They get by with the mother’s midwifery and herb and healing potions and father’s scrap metal yard. School is the beginning of Tara’s love of words, and slowly, having to overcome many setbacks, her journey to be educated begins.

This is not a walk in the park, but rather, is fraught with emotional and physical pain. Tara’s unflinching honesty makes this a thoughtful and engrossing read.

I highly recommend this book.

TONY HARRINGTON

This memoir provides a vivid picture of love and hate, kindness and brutality, strong and broken family ties in a crazy eccentric Idaho Mormon family. I found this well-written book difficult to plough through and wanted to give up after 50, and then 100, pages.

Tara’s forced childhood labour in her lunatic bipolar father’s dangerous scrap metal junkyard becomes etched in the reader’s mind. Finally, Tara escapes the brutality of her brother and numerous accidents caused by her schizophrenic father who believed them to be gifts from God. Her only escape was self-education. She achieved a college degree without ever going to school, and then a scholarship to Cambridge, England. She then completed a PhD at Harvard in Boston. Her parents believed education to be evil and the work of the devil. They shunned her, but education saved her. An Interesting book. 6/10

BOOK review JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT

Tara Westover’s journey escaping a fanatical Mormon fundamentalist family in Buck’s Peak, Idaho, is enlightening, and astonishing. Tara is the youngest of two girls and five boys growing up without formal schooling in a family that scrapes a living from a junkyard and lives on the fringe of society.

Her father is a religious zealot and despot hiding behind extreme Mormon beliefs, rationalising the brutal nature and shortcomings of his sons while demanding that his wife and daughters be subservient.

I found it difficult to reconcile Tara’s strength in gaining a PhD from Cambridge with her weakness in dealing with family. A bit repetitive but well written.

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I am not sure what to make of this book. Tara has a memoir that was very easy to read and beautifully written but at times I found it hard to believe.

She was raised in a strict Mormon home by a father who was obviously mentally ill, with a very abusive brother and six other siblings, and a mother who had incredible life-saving skills using natural herbs and medicines.

That she did not start her education until she was 17 and managed to get a PhD at Cambridge and was still only in her 20s is an amazing accomplishment.

But what of her future? I think there is another story to come. 8/10

Born into a family of survivalists preparing for the end of the world in the Idaho mountains, the author was 17 when she first entered a classroom. The family was so isolated from society no one ensured the children were educated and no one intervened. Tara began to educate herself, learning enough mathematics and grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University, where she studied history and learnt about world events.

Her memoir is about fierce family loyalty and the grief that comes with severing the closest of ties. It is a coming-of-age story that shows an education shows life through new eyes and the chance to change it.

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MARY BARBER This is a raw and gutsy memoir about growing up in a Mormon family in rural USA. Tara’s father hoards food, fuel, guns and ammo for the “End of Days”.

Tara does not go to school. She has no birth certificate, but this is all she knows. She is the punching bag for her older brother and works long days for her father who runs a scrapyard with no workplace safety. The Lord is meant to take care of that.

As Tara gets older and meets other teenagers, she discovers different ways of seeing the world and living. This sets up a conflict that grows to breaking point when she enters college. This book is a tale of survival and growth against the odds. I found it a gripping read.

This is a story of ignorance and abuse meted out under the guise of religious fervor and survivalist obsession by the father (and mother) to their seven children, in particular Tara, the youngest.

As well as relentless indoctrination, the children had to work in the family’s dangerous junkyard where injuries were numerous and modern medical treatment shunned. By halfway through this book I was so angry I wanted to fling it out the window! Only the fact that it was Tara’s memoir kept me going, as she carried us along with her in her battle to break free from her family despite all the ignorance and abuse by a brother along the way.

Most of all, this is a story of the damage parents (no matter how passionate their beliefs) can wreak on their children. Add utter isolation from anyone outside of their cult and it is a testament to the human spirit that Tara was able to slowly assimilate into society, albeit with the final loss of connection with her parents and some of her siblings. So sad. Worth a re-read.

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WORDFIND

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1. What is the plural of “matrix”?

2. What word means half the diameter of a circle?

3. The Watchtower is a publication of which religious organisation?

4. In which ocean are the Aleutian Islands?

5. What is the sum of the numbers on a standard dart board?

6. What is the country of origin of Mahindra cars?

7. Who was the Gold Coast fashion designer credited with introducing the bikini to Australia?

8. Which Australian state has the shortest coastline?

9. In older recipes, what is “pt” an abbreviation for?

10. What kind of creature is a noisy miner?

11. How many bones does a normal human have between knee and ankle?

12. What two colours make up the flag of Tonga?

13. What European city houses Rembrandt’s painting, The Night Watch?

14. What does the Italian phrase La Dolce Vita mean?

15. By what alternative name are the “noble gases” known?

16. What is the date of Halloween?

17. What kind of vehicles are involved in Moto GP racing?

18. What major sporting event honouring injured servicemen and women has Prince Harry as its patron?

19. Euphemistically, what is “the smallest room in the house”?

20. How many legs did a Tyrannosaurus Rex stand on?

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PUZZLES

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Provide food in front of a solid support and it turns into a beautiful winged creature (11) How gruesome it is when a taxi smashes into a horse (7) It seems an unbelievable story that she left centre court twice! (4) The umpire finds a little resource document (3) A politician one may join for an often watertight cover (5) It goes one way, comes back the same, and spots those incoming (5) You get in by where I exchange money for it (3) Lift the veil on impropriety (4) When there’s no germs there, they can’t reproduce (7) Ten men let it be known that they had been granted a legal right to it (11)

CODEWORD

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One hundred cancel poem writing due to smug selfsatisfaction (11) 2 Make a lane-changing dash (4) 3 A super way to put lips together (5) 4 Serves fifty-one squid pieces and fluids (7) 5 A queerer mint recipe might very well be needed (11) 8 Clever ditties leave the least clutter (7) 9 Tease a bone? (3) 10 Ida left the sixth day to cook (3) 14 Was the unit left out up to a certain time? (5) 16 At the top, right under the bandit leader I am (4)

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No. 027

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WORK IT OUT!

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