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Editor’s note

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was amused (gobsmacked) to hear a young reporter refer recently to a couple in their late 50s as “elderly”.

When did that happen? Wasn’t that our parents?

Not by any measure could the late 50s ever be considered “elderly” in my books. I’m more inclined to go with the theory that “old” is 15 years older than I am.

A dear friend of mine who has been teaching dance classes for years, is now 78 and stops to correct herself when she refers to “the old ladies” in her class, laughingly admitting that many of them are her junior.

I recently went cycling with her husband, who is 82, and couldn’t keep

Contents up with him – over a day, not an hour.

I see old school friends and realise that “old” is becoming the key word but none of us are ready to throw in the towel just yet, although we sit back and wonder where those years went. And it seems that every year just keeps going faster and faster.

How the year dragged in primary school. The wait for break-up day with the watermelon and big canvas bags full of iceblocks packed in hot ice for a treat on the last day of school before Christmas holidays, seemed interminable.

Now it seems that Christmas has arrived just as I get to grips with the new year.

But I do appreciate still being around to lament the passing of time.

Thank you for your support of Your Time during its infancy and we look forward to bringing you many more good reads in the new year.

Best wishes for a safe and happy Christmas season.

Dorothy Whittington, Editor

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COVER STORY

Finding a welcome gift We’ve reached a time when there’s not much for Santa to leave under the Christmas tree, so what do you say when the kids ask what you’d like for Christmas? JULIE LAKE has some ideas.

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very Christmas the glittering array of gifts grows more extensive, offering gadgets and gewgaws undreamed of not so many years ago.

Yet every year it seems harder to find the right present.

So many retirees are downsizing homes and thus possessions and simply have nowhere to put anything more.

Even those just below retirement

age are increasingly choosing apartment or villa living over the traditional family-sized home with large garden.

They have passed beyond the age of accumulation to the age of minimalisation and this makes giftbuying difficult.

So what DO you buy for an older person who has no need of another knick-knack or casserole dish, who has

got rid of the books and CDs, and whose small garden cannot hold any more plants, pots or tools?

Men are more difficult than women, especially if they don’t fish or don’t drink single malt.

For them, today, it nearly always comes down to the gift voucher.

But if you want to show you’ve given your present-buying a little more thought, then you need to go beyond

the no-brainers of gift cards and soap, chocolates and alcohol.

Some people go for the experiential option – from balloon rides to season tickets for sport or theatre; to a meal voucher for dinner in a good restaurant.

Such choices are expensive – and should not be considered unless the recipient’s interests are wellunderstood.

Peter Brown once bought his brother Tony a balloon ride – which turned out to be the most terrifying and least enjoyable experience of Tony’s life! Jenny Quill quivers at the thought, not from fear but whether her 71-year-old knees would hold her up for the duration.

Surprise pets can be equally risky.

Take the case of Dorothy Eastwood – elderly, alone and almost blind – whose daughter gave her a puppy for Christmas. The present was kindly meant but any pleasure Dorothy might have got from her canine companion was offset by the fact that it wasn’t house trained and she kept falling over it – and there were little messes left all over the house.

Sadly, but inevitably, they realised the dog had to be given away.

A perusal of major department store offerings for this Christmas shows the expected tempting range of consummables but nothing out of the ordinary for downsizing baby boomers.

Santa doesn’t come in a sleigh anymore, he does it all by satellite and so can you, because even if you enjoy the traditional Yuletide atmosphere at your local shopping centre it still helps to check out the online catalogues.

Here are a few ideas: continued over>

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COVER STORY activated emergency light is $40 and there are Asobu wine and other drinks glasses made for travel and camping as well as Repelo, a personal mosquito repellent.

Travel pillows have advanced far beyond the old inflatable neck rests and now come in various designs for neck and back comfort. These go well with ultra lightweight travel blankets/ throws.

The intriguing Ostritch Napping Pillow, $100, allows you to sleep anywhere any time and shut out the world. A lighter and cheaper mini version is available.

Innovative tea and coffee makers designed especially for thirsty travellers are available from camping, department and specialist stores.

Still on the travel theme, Drives of a Lifetime is a book of must-do great drives for travellers, including the Australian outback.

This is one of a National Geographic “Lifetime” series that also includes Destinations, Secret Journeys and Food Journeys.

Books remain a popular gift for older people but in downsized homes where space is limited e-readers are a better option. These make good gifts in themselves and come with access to online bookstores and libraries.

Amazon Kindle e-readers have one disadvantage; you can’t download to them from Australian libraries as easily as you can with Kobo. However the huge Philadelphia Free Library in the

For those who like to do it themselves and now have the time, home brewing, distilling and even cheese-making kits can become fascinating hobbies as well as moneysavers.

Modern kits are foolproof, high in taste quality and easy to use and don’t take up much space. Check out local stores or have a look at sites such as nationalhomebrew.com.au Travel is always big news with the over 50s and there are plenty of well-priced accessories available that target the older person who needs to travel light – and comfortably.

Some of the more innovative accessories include shoe rescue kits for quick repairs, miniature video cameras that can be worn as jewellery or pinned to your clothing, mini massagers to soothe away stiff necks and other body parts, convertible hangers that can be hung anywhere to hold clothes or dry them when wet, ultra slim sonic-powered toothbrushes and even a key-shaped gadget that slips on to your key ring and is used to prop up smart phones so you can take selfies, video chat or watch movies hands free.

Then there are digital camera binoculars (varied prices but some under $100), an ultra-thin, light CardSharp utility knife, $20, easy to carry in handbag, pocket or purse.

The very useful no-battery, ecofriendly Blackout Buddy water

“Travel pillows have advanced far beyond the old inflatable neck rests”

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Perhaps the most unusual suggestion for a truly today gift this Christmas comes from Louise Dowie, 55, of Brisbane.

“My mother now lives in a small unit but still loves gardening and nature – and she also loves her iPhone.

So this Christmas instead of adding to her large collection of gardening books I bought her a selection of up-to-date gardening apps and an excellent bird app too. She’s thrilled!”

United States offers overseas membership for $68 a year and downloads to any e-reader, computer, smartphone or tablet.

This membership makes a good present for any avid reader. Those with e-readers/tablets might also enjoy the gift of a subscription to one of the many e-magazines which are cheaper than the print versions and don’t pile up in the home or have to be thrown away to save space.

Most of the world’s best magazines are available electronically, including those targeted at specific hobbies.

In fact Christmas is a good time to introduce older friends and family members to the wonders of the digital age because there are so many lifeenhancing and easy-to-use devices available including: Fitbit and similar health and exercise monitors.

Projectors that connect to PCs and smart phones and enable you to show photos, videos and other display material on a larger screen and accessories for phones, tablets and PCs. Many of these gift ideas can be found in your local shops as well as online. All large stores have websites.

Here are some other sites that offer unusual gift ideas for Over 50s. findgift.com has a wine ageing tool for $50 that mimics the time spent ageing wine in a cellar by dipping it into a glass of wine.

For those whose ancestors came from Ireland and who are sentimental about the auld sod, you can buy a tiny plot at BuyIreland.com. dadshop.com.au has a few gift ideas for older men such as the remote control cooler at $150 which might

FOR THE digitally minded For those who have everything including computers, tablets and smart phones there are various digital device enhancers available which make good presents – for someone you know well enough to make such an offer, or for yourself when friends and family members are stuck for what to buy you.

These include apps for superior iOS data transfer, data recovery, cleaning and optimisation of phones as well as stylish styluses for tablet illustration or handwritten notes, gamepads, upscale screen protectors and charge, synch and change stations for all devices. Check out imobie.com, appadvice.com and maclife.com.

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Changes for a place in the Sun 60

STRET TON GARDENS RETIREMENT LIVING

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unshine 60 and Better Group is moving. It has been based at 10 Beach Rd, Maroochydore since 2005 but is now taking over the lease of the Kawana Family Centre at 50 Iluka Ave, Buddina.

The group, also known as Sun 60, actively pursues a philosophy of empowering older people to obtain a quality lifestyle, good health and wellbeing.

It has been operating on the Sunshine Coast since 1994 and serves the Maroochydore, Nambour, Coolum, Imbil, Caloundra, Noosaville and Gympie areas.

Sun 60 will close its Maroochydore office on Friday, December 18, and re-open at the new Buddina premises on January 4.

Activities available for members include computer tutorials, art, tai chi, exercise, craft, excursions, belly dancing, cards and mahjong.

The Kawana Family Centre is near a number of amenities including the Kawana Library, Kawana Centrelink, Buddina Community Garden and Kawana Shopping World and is only a block from the beach.

University of the Sunshine Coast placement students Bibitha John and Monisha Scaria with manager Joy Morwood and management committee secretary Heather Myers at the Kawana Family Centre.

The organisation will next year begin a walking club to take advantage of the new location, and have monthly barbecues with guest speakers.

“We are still looking at ways we can utilise the centre and hope to provide opportunities for intergenerational activities with local schools, Girl Guide and Scout groups,” manager Joy Morwood said.

The Kawana Family Centre rooms are still available for hire at reasonable rates on evening and weekends.

Studio 1 for seminars, training and meetings accommodates up to 30 people while the function room and alfresco area accommodates up to 100.

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PBS REFORMS SOLVE COST OF DRUGS ISSUES Inconsistencies that see concessional patients with a prescription for common medicines such as paracetamol and aspirin pay more than over-the-counter purchases, are to be addressed.

From January 1, 17 types of common over-the-counter medicines for conditions such as headaches, heartburn and constipation will no longer be subsidised as a prescription drug under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The decision is part of the Federal Government’s PBS reforms which passed the Senate earlier this year.

Health minister Sussan Ley said the measure would benefit concessional patients who were sometimes paying two to three times the retail price of common medicines when they bought them with a prescription.

“These inconsistencies in the system have seen patients and taxpayers unnecessarily paying higher

prices to fill prescriptions for medicines that can often be purchased cheaper straight off the shelf,” she said.

Concession cardholders pay $6.10 for a $2 pack of paracetamol if they buy it using a PBS-subsidised prescription, which also attracts a taxpayer subsidy.

While the 17 medicines make up only about 15 per cent of over-thecounter medicines subsidised under the PBS, they generate 8.7 million scripts costing $87 million in 2014-15.

Ms Ley said the changes would also save taxpayers about half-a-billion dollars over the next five years.

The PBS reforms will see many generic drugs drop in price by as much as half.

A number of more expensive and emergency over-the-counter drugs will remain subsidised on the PBS for patients with a prescription, including ventolin for asthma, adrenalin epi-pens for allergies and various nutritional supplements.

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CONSUMER WATCH

DANGEROUS CABLING CHECKS URGED There is still 660km of dangerous electrical cable in Queensland homes.

Homeowners who had electrical cables installed between April 2010 and October 2013 are urged to have them inspected by an electrician.

The ACCC said only three per cent of the faulty Infinity cables had been replaced, and only 202 properties made safe.

The cables fail to meet safety standards due to poor quality plastic insulation coating.

Tests have shown that the cable may become prematurely brittle from 2016 onwards, which could cause fires or electric shock if disturbed.

“More than a year after the recall of Infinity cables, 62 per cent of the faulty cables in Australia are yet to be remediated, posing a serious and unnecessary risk to community

COLD CALLER WARNING safety,” ACCC deputy chairman Delia Rickard said.

“Electricians and builders have an obligation to inform home owners and businesses where they worked that their electrical installations are unsafe and non-compliant.”

An inspection can be carried out from $100. The recalls apply to all sizes and configurations of TPS and Orange Round mains power cables sourced from Infinity Cable Co Pty Ltd and supplied under “Infinity” and “Olsent” brands.

HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES NOT MADE TO BE EASY An Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report has revealed increasing challenges facing consumers in choosing between a large number of health insurance policies with greater exclusions.

The report found market failures in the private health insurance industry which reduced the consumer’s ability

to compare policies and make informed choices about future medical needs.

As insurers respond to demand for affordable policies there are greater risks of out-of-pocket costs.

“The ACCC is concerned that the complexity of private health insurance policies can affect consumers’ ability to make informed decisions

about the policy that best suits their needs,” ACCC deputy chairman Delia Rickard said.

She said consumers, whether buying health insurance for the first time or renewing a long-held policy, may have difficulty learning what a procedure will cost and how the relationship between the insurer and practitioner or hospital will affect it.

Consumers should be wary of cold callers claiming to represent the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC).

They ask for personal and financial details and are a scam. ASIC warns anyone who is contacted to hang up and not respond.

If you think you have been a victim of this scam or that your account may have been compromised, contact your credit union, building society

or bank immediately. The scams are intended to trick you into providing your personal details.

“We encourage the public to be cautious of calls like these. If you receive a phone call out of the blue from someone in these circumstances, no matter who they claim to be, simply hang up,” ASIC’s Warren Day said.

Report scams to ASIC 1300 300 630 or visit moneysmart.gov.au

READ THE FINE PRINT Travellers should be sure to read the fine print in their insurance policies.

A CHOICE review of 35 travel insurance policies has found only two insurers may cover mental illness.

“Our look at the fine print from two of the biggest insurers - Bupa and CGU found they may cover you however they won’t pay claims for ‘disinclination to

travel’ due to a mental health condition including nervousness, anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders,” CHOICE’s Tom Godfrey says.

“A single visit to a therapist for common ailments including stress, insomnia, short-term depression or mild anxiety can be enough for insurers to deny cover or reject a claim if not disclosed.”

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Discover the magic of London’s West End in Sunnybank A small group of passionate play-makers have reversed the fortunes of a struggling amateur theatre group and, as ANGELA BENSTED reports, has big things in store for its 50th birthday celebrations next year.

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ucked back from the street on the corner of Mains and Beenleigh roads, Sunnybank Theatre Group’s historic timber and corrugated iron home buzzes with activity on a Saturday morning.

A furious clacking emanates from the auditorium as the group’s president, Chris Guyler, jabs at a computer keyboard in the box office, desperately trying to find seats for a customer.

“I’m sorry darling but the matinee shows are sold out,” he tells the woman wanting tickets to November’s show, Dusty.

“Those seats are always the first to go.”

When Chris joined Sunnybank Theatre Group (STG) 20 years ago, there was barely $200 in the bank.

Now, as the not-for-profit group run entirely by volunteers prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, it can afford to buy new computers, lighting and – believed to be a first for community theatre in Brisbane - an LED screen.

The new screen stands 3.5m high and spans 5.5ms across the stage; 77 high-resolution modules locking together to display a different image or

video at the push of a computer button.

An electronic billboard mounted on a freeway overpass inspired STG member and retired electronics manufacturer David Gemmell to spruik the “big TV” concept to the committee, which quickly saw the technology’s artistic potential.

From the moment of inspiration to installation took David just three months.

“I’m too old to muck around,” he says.

In its debut the LED screen transformed STG’s tin-and-timber theatre into London’s Royal Albert Hall, an image of the famous curved walls and Grand Organ enveloping pianist David Scheel when he performed at Sunnybank in October.

“It was a ‘wow’ moment,” David Gemmell says.

The new equipment cost “all up about $38,000”, a budget reflecting how far STG has come since its directors had to borrow money from friends to build sets.

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“We started doing a lot of lighthearted comedies and The cast of Allo Allo. one-act plays that we could do on a small budget – things the audience knew,” she says. decade of its life, including Jeffrey “They were side-splitting comedies Archer’s Beyond Reasonable Doubt, and they had people in the aisles.”

Derek Benfield’s Anyone for Breakfast But once the group had built up its and Anthony Shaffer’s Sleuth. audience (and its bank balance) it could The technical wizardry wrapped up take some risks on dramas and thrillers. in the new LED screen seems a fitting “To me they’re the best,” Pam says. birthday present as the group prepares “We like to show we can do that – have for its next half century of theatre. the audience in suspense as opposed to “But the magic isn’t in the screen just killing themselves laughing.” darling,” Chris Gulyer says, “it’s what STG’s 2016 program of six we do with it.” productions is a sentimental nod to its For upmore information and future history. It features one show from each productions visit stg.org.au

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Have a Christmas list as long as a piece of string but just can’t face another carpark battle? ANGELA BENSTED suggests supporting Brisbane talent.

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ANISEED BALLS, BILLY CARTS AND CLOTHES LINES Roly Chapman “Sugar bags, complete with the mill name branded on them, were used in a dozen different ways, ranging from floor mats to aprons and oven mitts, window blinds and just general carry-alls. Some men were never seen about the street without their sugar bag slung over a shoulder.”

This collection of reminiscences by Roly Chapman immerses the reader in 1930s Brisbane. Organised alphabetically and printed in A4 size

with a large typeface, Roly’s “capsule of memories” takes the reader on a journey from aeroplanes to zebra birds, with side-trips to dunnies, firecrackers and the Valocette along the way.

Roly’s daughter Pam Van der Kooy, who encouraged her father to write the book before publishing it herself as a Father’s Day gift, says diversional therapists have found it a valuable aid in their work with dementia patients.

The book is also available in audio format as a 7CD set, narrated by Col Fraser and featured on ABC612 by Spencer Howson.

The book and CD set are available for $15 online at aniseedballs.com.au.

For purchase by cheque or money order email pammra@optusnet.com.au.

RED MOON SECRETS OF A SIXTIES SCHOOLGIRL Pam Mariko Revisit the turbulent times of your teenage years in this novel by Sunshine Coast author Pam Mariko.

In the 1960s, 14-year-old Andrea feels like her life is one long Rolling

Stones song after her father is killed crossing the road for cigarettes, her best friend dumps her and her horse has to be put down.

The schoolgirl escapes England’s gloomy midlands for the bright lights of London only to learn she is pregnant.

Andrea is forced to grow up quickly in a world of mods and rockers while moving to Beatles’ beats played over pirate radio.

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HOT FEET AND FAR HILLS Judy Cannon A lifetime of travel as a journalist left Milton resident Judy Cannon with notebooks brimming with colourful stories and wry observations.She shares them in a self-published travelogue which zig zags around the globe.

Chapters are arranged by country, so readers can drop in and out, sampling Lima’s architectural treasures, Darjeeling’s tea plantations and the Mekong Delta.

Born in England in 1933, Judith concludes her book with a chapter titled “War From Under a Table” a recollection of her family’s World War II experiences. The book costs $14.95 and is available to order online at tytherleightribe.com

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GIFT GIVING at the Merry Threads Christmas Fair.

Organised by the Australian Textile Arts and Surface Design Association, the fair will feature textile, fibre art and mixed media works by local artists.

In addition to handbags and purses, brooches, containers, scarves and other wearable art, there will be a range of Christmas decorations “with a rich, textile flavour – very different from mainstream offerings,” says ATASDA president Jolanda Szymczyk.

Saturday, December 5, 10am2pm. Weller’s Hill Hub, 140 Weller Road Tarragindi. hART Beats Gallery hART beats gallery is collaborating with Ceramic Arts Queensland, featuring artworks from 18 members of the not-for-profit potters group.

Gallery owner Brad Symons says there are many beautiful and unexpected creations for sale at the gallery, including intricate ceramic brooches and hand-painted buttons, wood carvings and felt art.

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Brisbane Fair Trade Christmas Market More than 16 fair trade stalls including the Oxfam Shop, Earthlink Handcrafts, Khmer Creations and Mingalaba are selling ethically sourced and handcrafted items such as homewares, jewellery, clothing, toys, stationery and Christmas decorations at this special event. Market organiser Siham Craftlink says all stall holders are committed to ethical partnerships with the creative artisans of African, Asian and South American communities.

Onsite parking and entry to the air-conditioned venue are free.

Weekend, December 5-6, 9am3pm. Track and Field Room, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Kessels Rd, Nathan.

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BrisStyle Brisbane Twilight Markets An initiative of the Brisbane City Council, these markets will host more than 80 stalls with items made locally (south east Queensland and northern NSW) and reflecting the signature style of each artisan.

King George Square carpark is offering $5 parking for the event.

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Community theatre, where the parking is free, the wine is cheap and laughter is guaranteed, offers a fun and affordable night out. Many Brisbane amateur theatre groups have gift vouchers and flexible ticket packages.

Nash Theatre New Farm offers SuperFlex tickets which are valid for 15 months. Packages include a meal deal at nearby Arriva Italian restaurant and start from $30 concession for three plays.

Email nashtheatre4@bigpond.com or phone 3379 4775.

Sunnybank Theatre Group has a subscription deal with five shows for $110 or all six season shows for $135.

Celebrity chef Ben O’Donoghue has cooked up a Christmas gift idea with Youngcare resident Bronwyn Tarlton that has the power to change lives.

Based on Bronwyn’s family recipe and tested by Ben, the Youngcake is now available for sale nationwide to raise funds for Youngcare.

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Gift vouchers are also available for tickets to individual shows.

The group is celebrating its 50th year in 2016 and is performing one show from each decade Visit stg.org.au or call 3345 3964.

Villanova Players (Seven Hills) have a four-play subscription season for 2016 for $60. Subscriptions and gift tickets online at villanovaplayers.com Sandgate Theatre has a four-play season in 2016 with a $60 subscription covering these plus any performance featured in Yarrageh, a drama festival of one-act plays in September.

Call Chris 0416435447 or visit sandgatetheatre.org

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Robin takes the plunge As she prepares to take a giant leap raising funds for cancer research, ROBIN STOREY finds that she must first overcome her fear of heights.

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Those were my words until a few weeks ago, when I found myself succumbing to an entreaty by Breast Cancer Network Australia to “Be Brave for BCNA”.

And I found myself joining their Skydive Challenge.

The email was entitled ‘We Dare You!’ Full of hope and optimism as I was nearing the end of my treatment for early stage breast cancer, I felt as if that message was directed personally at me: “We dare you, Robin Storey, who has always declared she would never jump out of a plane, who has an aversion to heights and small planes and gets motion sickness – don’t look around

the room, you know very well who we’re talking to!”

So I signed up for the challenge, on February 14, far enough into the future that I can put it out of my mind and concentrate on raising the $2500 to participate.

I’ve received all sorts of helpful advice, such as: “Close your mouth or your cheeks will puff out”. (How can I scream with my mouth closed?)

“Don’t drink too much water beforehand, in case you pee yourself in terror.” (Not good when you’re wearing a jumpsuit and attached to another person) and “don’t worry, it’s safer than riding a bike”. (Last time I rode a bike I collided with a wall and scraped half my skin off).

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I was too scared to look but I did find out that in 2014, Armand Gendreau skydived for the first time in his life at the age of 101, earning a place in the Guinness Book of Records.

If he can do it, then I, at the mere age of 60, can do it with my eyes closed.

If you’d like to donate to my Skydive Challenge, I’d very much appreciate it.

All money goes to BCNA, which supports and represents all those affected by breast cancer.

Email Robin at robin@altosoft. com.au for details and to help with sponsorship.

The 8th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT8) at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art runs until April 10.

Held every three years, the exhibition showcases contemporary art from the area spanning West Asia to the Pacific, this time including the largest-ever number of Australian artists.

Performance art will feature this year, with various live artworks exploring “the capacity of the human form to express ideas” scheduled at

different times. There is also a tailored program for art lovers over 50, with works from Mongolia, Myanmar, India and Central and West Asia to be discussed on December 10 and January 21.

MANOR OF SINGING Birkdale’s Wellington Manor Retirement Village hosted the Redlands City Choir for a charity concert and managed to raise more than $400. It will go towards the choir’s annual Redlands White Christmas Charity Concert this month. The choir, which has more than 40 members, performed a bracket of faithful classics residents and staff. “We enjoy giving back to the community through the gift of singing,” Redlands City Choir director Anita Taylor said. This year’s White Christmas Charity Concert is on December 12.

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Guests mingled and admired the art being auctioned at the event, organised to raise money for the Burns, Trauma and Critical Care Research Centre and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Supporters heard from 24- year-old Charlotte Adderley, a survivor of severe burns caused by a home heater accident two years ago.

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SCATTERED ARTS Reflections, prize night, Camp Hill. scatteredarts.com.au Judith Varnham was thrilled when her granddaughter Olivia Humphreys won best in show at the Scattered Arts open art and craft competition.

Judges Emma MacGregor and Sue Victorson awarded the $1000 prize to the 16-year-old Mount St Michaels student for her work Through the Looking Glass of my Grandfather’s Eyes, lauding the work as “considered, well-executed and very mature for such a young person”.

“I had to encourage her to enter,” Judith said of her talented granddaughter.

Olivia’s black and white painting beat artworks from a broad range including three-dimensional works, jewellery and textile and fibre.

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Website has answers to funeral questions

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Jolene Hill worked as a funeral director for three and a half years before retiring to develop Independent Funeral Advice with partner Rune Brekke.

“Nobody knows what to do to organise a funeral when it happens. It’s not something we do in life very often,” she says.

In the past people just did what funeral directors told them but now they are more likely to ask questions.

They might want to know how to get a death certificate, or wonder why the coroner is involved and why there is embalming.

In addition to these very practical aspects, she says there’s a lot people can do to celebrate at a funeral.

“People are curious about releasing doves or butterflies,” she says.

“Someone asked once if the ashes could be made into a diamond ring.”

Jolene says people are approaching funerals like they do their finances and

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health, doing a lot of research themselves first online.

The Independent Funeral Advice website is designed to be a central point of independent advice to help people with these questions and includes a directory of funeral-related services.

“We want to cover everything from A to Z,” she says.

Jolene has had good feedback from grief counsellors and social workers who, she says, “love a good resource to be able to give to families”.

“We’re not connected with a funeral director, industry association or a multi-national company.”

She says there’s been a good response from small, independent florists, caterers and celebrants keen to supply services to the funeral industry.

“They can be listed with us for $330 a year, which is much cheaper than doing their own advertising,” she said.

The couple decided to develop the website further as a retirement job and plan to travel around Australia visiting funeral homes to gather information for the site and visit local community groups and events.

“We realised a funeral is not just about someone passing away, it’s about all the things that happen to the family who are left behind,” she says.

“They need a lot of information and questions answered as well.”

BEAT THE RETIREMENT ISOLATION BLUES Many people find life after a busy working lifestyle a bitter pill to swallow. There are no “one size fits all” answers to lifestyle enjoyment after retirement, but it is important to be pro-active rather than reacting to day to day situations or moods.

A free to join Brisbane Active Living Group is offering local city walks and functions to enhance the lifestyle activities of over 50s and 60s men and women who are fully or semi-retired.

The group is run by Doug Edwards, a semi-retired corporate executive.

“The group, broadly speaking, will attract the more adventurous looking for something more exclusive, away from standard senior events,” he says.

On the drawing board is small group travel, both national and international, cruise holidays and weekend getaway ballooning and sailing events.

Brisbane City historical walks are planned for the coming months, each including a barbecue.

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MOTORING

Holden’s last hurrah

It’s an attention-grabbing muscle machine and a disappointed KATE CALLAHAN writes that despite the taxpayer dollars spent on it, Holden’s last model has little for anyone but the true believer.

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n the dying days of Australia’s car manufacturing industry and propped up by taxpayer generosity, General Motors Holden has produced yet another version of yesterday’s car.

The VFII Commodore will be the last built on home soil. When the final vehicle rolls of the Elizabeth assembly line in South Australia in 2017, a long and illustrious manufacturing history that began in 1978 with the VB Commodore will be at an end.

So how is General Motors marking the end of the era?

With a big, brash, brazen muscle car that can reach 100 kilometres an hour in less time than it takes to read this paragraph. Impressed? Well there’s more.

According to General Motors, the new 6.2 litre V8 engine is the most powerful in Holden’s history, delivering 570 Nm of torque and 304

kW of horsepower. (In laymen’s terms, torque is what gets the car moving and horsepower is what maintains the speed.)

The 6.2 litre V8 has torque and power in spades.

The VFII has received rave reviews around the country and it’s hard not to like it, if only because it’s the last of its kind. But is this a car for the average punter?

No, the VFII is unapologetically a car for the Commodore devotee and anyone who wants a seriously fast street machine at an affordable price.

The Commodore V8 range starts at $40,990 for the six-speed manual SS utility. For $53,990 you can buy the performance flagship, the very flash LS3 V8 SSV Redline, which doubtless will appeal to collectors of Australiana and speculators with spare cash and garage space.

While the upfront cost of the VFII is relatively modest, maintaining all that muscle and might comes at a cost.

The VFII is a thirsty beast, consuming close to 13 litres of petrol per 100 km. A cheap suburban runabout it is not.

Although the VFII pulls at the heartstrings of the Holden faithful,

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MOTORING General Motors has demonstrated yet again why it has become irrelevant in the highly competitive Australian market.

Fleet buyers abandoned General Motors years ago and families have moved on, too. They want fuel efficiency and overall refinement, which is why sales of small hatchbacks and SUVs have gone through the roof.

The VFII is a curious choice for a company that has been on taxpayerfunded life support for a very long time.

In December 2013, when General Motors announced it would cease domestic manufacture in 2017, it had received $2.1 billion in industry support over the previous 12 years.

It has received millions more since, but all this money has failed to stem the balance sheet bleed.

General Motors continues to report crippling losses and poor sales figures.

Against this backdrop, General Motors has delivered the VFII, with its narrow market appeal, doubtful environmental credentials, and an engine that is more suited to the race track than the suburban road.

Commodore fans may love it, but the taxpayer deserves better.

While General Motors has built a big, heavy performance car, other leading car manufacturers are focused on sophistication, refinement, and innovation.

Big engines are being replaced by smaller, more fuel-efficient engines, without sacrificing power.

Fuel economy is front and centre internationally. The US is imposing tough fuel efficiency standards from 2016. By 2025, fuel efficiency targets will be doubled in the US. One European manufacturer is currently researching the roadside behaviour of kangaroos with a view to tailor-making vehicular safety features for the Australian market.

The latest Commodore is without doubt an attention-grabbing muscle machine. But for all the billions in industry support, there is not much in it for anyone other than the true believer.

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The VE was to form the basis of an expanded range of Holden cars, but the global financial crisis hit in 2008 and plans for expansion were shelved.

Around the same time, consumer sentiment began to shift to SUVs and smaller cars. Tariffs were low, the dollar was strong, and foreign cars also became attractive.

The VF Commodore, a seriously updated version of the VE, was introduced in 2013.

The VF Mark II went on sale in October 2015.

SOME KEY figures: • Commodore was Australia’s topselling car for 15 consecutive years from 1996 to 2011.

• Commodore has had 22 victories at Bathurst.

• 1998 was Commodore’s biggest year, with 94,642 cars sold.

• More than 3.1 million Commodores have been made to date.

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GARDENING

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And if you want to give yourself a real Christmas treat, turn your garden, courtyard or patio into a festival of colour to suit the season.

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WEALTH

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Succession law specialist Dr John de Groot explains the whys and hows.

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f you are named as executor in someone’s will, you have the responsibility of carrying out the terms of their will when they die.

This means that you have to deal with their property (commonly known as their estate). To act on the will, you may find that you have to apply for probate, which is the official recognition that a will is legally valid.

WHAT’S THE PROCESS? As executor, you apply to the Supreme Court for a “grant of probate”. This is a document certifying that the Supreme Court recognises your authority to deal with the estate. The court will only issue the grant when it is satisfied that the will you

wish to act on is the last will of the person who has died.

WHY WOULD I NEED IT? The main reason is that some people or organisations holding assets of the estate will not release them without sighting a grant of probate.

There may also be other situations where it is necessary or desirable to obtain a grant. For example the estate may be involved in litigation or there may be some uncertainty as to whether the will is in fact the last will of the deceased.

DO I HAVE TO APPLY? Not necessarily. It may depend upon a number of factors including the nature and value of the assets of the estate. You don’t need a grant of probate if the asset (e.g. the family home) is in joint names, because it already belongs to

the surviving joint owner. In general it is worth checking first to be sure that a grant of probate is really necessary.

You may not need one if: • the assets are not large (a small bank account); or • real estate is simply to be transferred to a beneficiary named in the will (the Land Titles Office has a special procedure for this, and you usually don’t need a grant of probate); or • you have to sell real estate (the Land Titles Office has a special procedure for this too, and you usually don’t need a grant of probate).

WHAT IS INVOLVED? There are strict requirements which must be adhered to in order to have the grant of probate issued. If the process is not followed exactly, the application needs to be

resubmitted, so the costs can escalate. The steps are: 1. Advertise • The notice of intention to apply for a grant of probate is advertised in the Public Notices section of the daily paper in the area where the deceased last resided, and in the Queensland Law Reporter.

• A copy of the advertisement notice is also served on the Public Trustee.

2. Prepare documents An application and affidavit must be signed by the executor. The affidavit exhibits the original will (never pin or attach anything to a will) and the Certificate of Death. These documents remain in the court once the application has been filed. An affidavit confirming the notice has been properly advertised is also prepared. If

the will is damaged or tampered with in any way an additional form must be submitted to explain and attest to the plight and condition of the will 3. File the application • The application cannot be filed in the court until two weeks after the advertisement appears. This allows anyone claiming to have an interest in the estate to file a caveat. It stops a grant of probate being made until the claim is sorted.

• A fee is payable to the court at the time the application is filed. The Grant usually issues about three to four weeks after the court receives the documents.

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TECHNOLOGY

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id you know that according the Australian Bureau of Statistics more than 76 per cent of Australians have bought something online.

When those who haven’t purchased online yet are asked “why not?” these are the type of answers heard.

“I don’t trust online”, “I would like to but am frightened to” or “I’m scared of being hacked”.

It’s time to let go of the fear and take advantage of the huge savings to be made by shopping online which has been taking place now for 20 years.

During that time many safeguards have been put in place to protect you, the consumer.

All Australian banks protect credit card transactions for up to six months but if you don’t want to give an online merchant your credit card details at all, then use PayPal instead.

PayPal offers you, the buyer, protection and will reimburse you for the full purchase price if your goods do not arrive or don’t match the description. This is all without sharing

your credit card details with the merchant.

Everything you can possibly imagine is now available for sale through the internet. From computers, electronics, clothing, shoes, handbags, jewellery, movie tickets, wine, books and anything travel related.

You can even do your grocery shopping online through apps from Coles or Woolworths.

How about cars and boats? Yep, those too.

The easiest and safest place to find these products is within an app on your

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Just check their reviews for feedback from others before buying.

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AGELESS TIMES

Heading south but going west Going west when you should be heading south isn’t the end of the world. There is a solution and PETER SHIP urges never, never give up.

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hirty years ago we had the worst holiday ever.

It rained for 14 days straight which did not impress our two children.

The heaviest downpours waited until the day we returned home, turning a four-hour journey into a nine-hour rolling nightmare.

The climax of this forgettable day came when we arrived at the top of the Toowoomba range. The rain had stopped only to be replaced by the thickest fog I had ever driven in. It enveloped the maze of an intersection at the entrance to the city.

I had lived in the city all my life and was confident I could find my way through the fog. All I had to do was follow the cat’s eyes south a few hundred metres, the fog would thin out and all would be well in the land.

Wrong. I was in fact going west but did not realise it until I found myself looking down the steep embankment at the school oval about five metres below us.

Confused and bewildered, I took a

few minutes to figure out exactly where we were on the planet.

Life throws a few wobbly events at us from time to time when we can’t see the way ahead because of the fog of despair or the curtain of pain or depression.

The secret is; never, never give up.

Life is full of storms, not just summer ones. Storm season can be any time.

Some you might see brewing and take precautions; others strike unexpectedly without warning – a sudden death, serious illness, loss of employment even retirement … the list goes on.

At times the sky seems to be filled with shadows of strife and turmoil.

Very few people avoid experiencing some of these events in the course of their life and I guess we have all asked that question, why?

There is no definitive answer to cover every circumstance so be cautious of anyone claiming to have the answer.

I just want to encourage you to

“In the midst of your storm, never never give up”

remember that in the midst of your storm or fog bank of difficulty, never, never give up.

Take the time to look for peace and you will find it. Take your eyes off your difficulties and discover a solution.

Seek help from qualified people, talk to your family and friends but never, never give up or give in.

Reach out, press in even when the way ahead is not a clear path, grasp the hand of friendship and love that you discover and hold tight, never letting go.

Understand that there is always someone who loves you and that the light of their love can banish your darkest thoughts.

You are precious, you are worthwhile and you are unique.

The past is what it is ... change anything that it is possible to change and don’t dwell on the rest.

Instead, reach out to your future.

The best is yet to come.

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HEALTH

When you have to goâ&#x20AC;Ś Men suffer as many urinary complaints as women and it progressively worsens with age. Urologist JO SCHOEMAN discusses the options.

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ymptoms may differ from the fairer sex and largely consists of nocturnal frequency, increased dribble after urination and commonly accompanied by urgency symptoms.

Commonly the â&#x20AC;&#x153;oldprostateâ&#x20AC;? is to blame, yet more often the bladder does contribute or may even be the sole perpetrator.

Conditions such as BPH (benign prostate enlargement/ hypertrophy), prostatitis, cystitis and an overactive bladder may be the cause.

Less common causes are bladder cancer, bladder stones and neurological conditions.

It is also pertinent to exclude prostate cancer, by means of a DRE (dreaded rectal examination) and a PSA blood test.

Brisbane has taken the lead with MRI screening of suspicious prostates, an

advance to the initial blinded multiple prostate biopsies of the past.

An enlarged obstructing prostate is probably the most common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms.

You may already have tried some of the self-help medications.

Most phyto-therapies (natural remedies) are good for that initial management.

If this fails, your GP can start you off on an alphablocker.

If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no success after four to six weeks, you may require Step-Up therapy with a combination drug. This should be initiated by an urologist as this is not suitable for everyone, and the indications and side effects will be discussed with you.

The next tier in therapy is surgical. The new gold standardâ&#x20AC;? in treatment is laser

therapy. This enables removal of the adenoma by means of vaporisation.

The benefits of this would be a reduced hospital stay, minimal blood loss and reduced catheterisation time.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a major improvement on the traditional techniques and can even be done while on anti-coagulants.

Now for the more tricky

diagnosis of an overactive bladder (OAB).

You would probably be able to say that you have â&#x20AC;&#x153;FUUNâ&#x20AC;? symptoms Frequency, Urgency, Urge incontinence and Nocturia.

What a misnomer. Having these symptoms is definitely not fun!

About 65 per cent of men (or women) may experience a

satisfactory improvement in symptoms on a 60-90 day trial of medication.

Commonly used medications are the anticholinergic drugs.

A newcomer drug is the B3-adrenergic agent, which has made a huge improvement in the battle against the leak.

Further advances have been made in the resistant overactive bladder.

Sacroneuromodulation and Intra-vesical botox can provide up to a 70-80 per cent improvement in these cases.

Both are done as day procedures.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all a far cry from a few years ago when you would have been doomed to a life of seclusion, isolation and embarrassment.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

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he combination of new lifestyle opportunities and high quality homes at an affordable price is proving irresistible for purchasers at Halcyon Glades.

The fastest selling over 50s community on the northside of Brisbane is now 95 per cent sold out in Stage One. Project Director Marie Cone said Halcyon Glades had attracted purchasers from both interstate and local areas in equal numbers.

“We’ve had a great response from locals downsizing from larger blocks

who want to throw away the mower and embrace the range of lifestyle opportunities on offer here,” she said.

“Purchasers who come from afar find the transition easy due to the close proximity to the city, country and coast.”

The increase in sales activity has prompted the launch of the first release of homes in Stage Two, the Kingfisher release.

It showcases a range of Halcyon’s favourite designs and introduces the Verandah series of homes, which feature dual front and rear outdoor

living areas on larger sites for those who want more space.

With something to suit every taste, all homes in the Kingfisher Release include a choice of designer colour schemes, 8-Star energy efficient performance and high quality fixtures and fittings.

Priced from $365,000$520,000 homes in this latest release will be ready to move in to at the same time as the community’s multi million dollar recreation club is completed. It will be the biggest recreation club at a Halcyon community.

A special offer is still available on the remaining four homes in Stage One giving homeowners the choice to live free for a year or receive free home upgrades to the equivalent value.

Visit the sales centre just off Ardrossan Rd, Caboolture North or call 1800 814 567.

Community choices Southern Cross Care Queensland, a highly respected not-for-profit provider with a strong history built on Christian values, has two delightful independent retirement communities on the southside of Brisbane.

Both communities have unique qualities to suit the discerning retiree.

Stretton Gardens is conveniently located in Drewvale, handy to both the CBD and the Gold Coast.

It is the newest independent retirement community from Southern Cross Care but already has an established and inclusive community.

Southern Cross prides itself on its reputation for providing an enviable retirement lifestyle among friendly, supportive and like-minded neighbours.

Residents of Stretton Gardens are a close community who enjoy the

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BOOK REVIEW

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Paula Hawkins has written a thoughtful and wellconstructed psychological thriller.

We are first introduced to Rachel, who is the “girl on the train” fantasising about a couple on their balcony as the train travels past.

Next we are introduced to Megan and then Anna and their respective partners. We learn the emotional background of all the girls as each has her own chapter.

The rhythm is gentle at first but slowly and surely gathers momentum. The characters become more complex and unpredictable until the stunning climax.

The book will hold the reader to the very end.

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TONY HARRINGTON

I read this enjoyable murder mystery in one sitting on a wet and windy day. The mood of the book was very appropriate for the weather.

The three narrator characters are not only interesting but also flawed, psychologically and emotionally damaged women.

The plot has all the usual intrigue with a few red herrings, twists and turns. Lies and deception abound and not knowing or trusting your marital partner is the major theme of the book.

In the end the killer gets what’s deserved. Entertaining 7/10.

MARY BARBER

BOOK review JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT I looked forward to this book, my favourite genre by a previously unread author.

I really liked that the story unfolded through the personalities and voices of the three main characters, each alternating between bitter and twisted and self-righteous in their own way.

Rachel the self-destructive and scorned alcoholic ex-wife, Anna the jealous husband stealer and the secretive Megan with a dark past.

From the window of her daily train Rachel is reminded of happier times with her ex and imagines the life of a perfect couple in the house next door.

But nothing is as it seems, providing the plot for an absorbing, albeit languid murder mystery.

Worth the time to read.

SHEILA BRYDEN

The Girl on the Train Paula Hawkins Random house

Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning. She knows it will wait at the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. She’s even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses.

Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life as she sees it is perfect, so different to what her own has become.

If only she could be that happy.

And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough.

Now everything has changed.

Rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives she has watched from afar.

If all you’re looking for is a holiday whodunit, then this will fit the bill. However, if a terrifying, psychological thriller is more to your taste – which is how this book is promoted – then this story is sure to disappoint.

I found that because the plot was too easy to predict and characters too formulaic, the element of surprise was sadly lacking.

I expected, and waited for, that heart-racing climax when, with a twist to its tail, all would be revealed, but ended up crying out “but I knew that 20 pages in”.

Maybe I’ve read too many thrillers.

JO BOURKE

This is a great book. Rachel, with her alcoholism, was a flawed central character.

Most of the action takes place around a row of houses backing on to a commuter train line. If you’ve ever looked out a train window and imagined other people’s lives, you will be able to relate to this.

The diary format worked well. It gave me a convincing look at three main characters, Rachel, Megan and Anna and their domestic lives.

There is a murder early in the novel and Rachel is struggling to retrieve her memory of that night, initially worried that she may have been involved in some way.

It’s a page-turner.

Some initial confusion made me restart this novel. Individual chapters were devoted to each main character (which I liked) but the years chopped and changed. Once I got my head around the time frames, the story gathered momentum.

The characters were skillfully revealed, layer by layer, and Rachel’s ongoing battle with alcoholism was an insight to this addiction. The portrayal of the insecurities and psychological struggles of the main characters was lightened by occasional humour. It took me towards the end of the book to conclude who the murderer was.

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POPS ORCHESTRA LAUNCHES 2016 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON Queensland Pops Orchestra has launched its 2016 subscription season, which will bring some of its bestloved concert styles as well as new and

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Entertainers such as Rhonda Burchmore, Mark Vincent, Elizabeth Lewis, Jason Barry-Smith, Greg Moore and Mirusia will headline the program.

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It will be a collection of sublime soloists and music from a wide selection of the most popular light classic, movie and musical theatre themes, along with outstanding popular solo instrumental works.

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Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Musical Theatre program to present Rhonda Burchmore on Broadway.

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Jason Barry-Smith will join with highly acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Lewis as they bring the popular Last Night at the Proms hits including Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and the sea shanties.

Opening the 2016 season will be the return of Mark Vincent who is now Australia’s top selling tenor, and fresh from his highly acclaimed performance in Dirty Dancing and soon to be released duet album with Marina Prior.

He will present The Best So Far. Join Queensland’s vibrant freelance professional orchestra, The Queensland Pops Orchestra in 2016.

Visit qldpops.com to download the season brochure; or call 136 246 or email admin@qldpops.com to request a copy

A VERY KRANSKY CHRISTMAS

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Queensland’s Kransky Sisters will present the kookiest festive celebration this side of Esk in A Very Kransky Christmas.

Cloistered in the old rickety family house in their home town of Esk, the musical sisters’ traditional Christmas festivities have until now been shrouded in secrecy.

For this very special season they let you into their world of eggnog, pantyhose and painted chokoes.

From Enya to Silent Night, Daft Punk to The Twelve Days Of Christmas, these dysfunctional sisters take family get-togethers to a new level. A Very Kransky Christmas will feature crowd favourites and new Christmas numbers from the highly acclaimed group, performed on their unusual array of instruments from cheese grater to toilet brush, and from tuba to musical saw.

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Spirit of Christmas concerts at Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Presented every year since QPAC opened in 1985, the Spirit of Christmas concerts have become a tradition and promise to be even more special in its 30th anniversary year.

Making their Spirit of Christmas debut as guest stars will be internationally acclaimed actor and singer Michael Cormick and award winning Opera Australia Young Artist mezzo-soprano Anna Dowsley.

The concerts will also feature international tenor Jaewoo Kim and recent music theatre graduates Sophie Perkins and Oliver Samson.

ABC TV and Spirit of Christmas favourite, Jenny Woodward will host the concerts and this year’s Christmas message will be delivered by Botswana born community leader, Sharon Orapeleng.

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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.

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CHRISTMAS RECIPES

WINNING READER RECIPES

Congratulations to the five winners of our Christmas Thermo competition, who win a copy of ThermoStruck by Kim McCosker, the Sunshine Coast cookbook author who shot to fame with her 4 Ingredients series.

The new ThermoStruck cookbook, valued at $29.95, features more than 200 recipes and has been written using the functional icons featured on all thermo appliances.

AND HERE ARE THE WINNING CHRISTMAS RECIPES: Continental Christmas Cake Irene Sunn

Chilled Christmas Pudding Lois McGrath

Boiled Fruit Cake Michelle Nally

Festive Jelly Squares Margaret Saxelby

Rum Balls Judy Whiteman

225g whole shelled brazil nuts 225g walnut halves 225g dates (remove stones) 225g blanched whole almonds 1 cup glace pineapple (cut up) 2/3 cup candied peel (chopped) ½ cup green cherries ½ cup red cherries 3 eggs ¼ cup brandy ¾ cup plain flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup seeded raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup raw sugar

1 ½ cups undiluted evaporated milk 2 ½ cups water 4 dessertsp drinking chocolate ¾ cup nuts, chopped mixed peel ½ cup chopped preserved ginger ½ cup currents/raisins ½ cup glace cherries 1 cup chopped dates 6 tabsp sugar 1 tabsp sherry or rum Vanilla and lemon essence Pinch salt 2 envelopes or 6 rounded teaspoons gelatine ½ cup hot water

125g butter 1 cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup milk 500g mixed fruit 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 2 eggs 1 cup plain flour 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup sherry (dry) 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon extra milk

185g butter 250g packet Marie biscuits crushed Two teaspoons gelatine 125ml boiling water 2 tabsp lemon juice 1 can condensed milk 1 packet strawberry jelly 2 teasp gelatine

125g butter or margarine ½ cup milk ½ cup icing sugar ½ cup cocoa ½ cup sugar 2 cups rolled oats 60g sultanas ½ cup chopped walnuts 1 cup skim milk powder Essence vanilla or rum Coconut for rolling

Method: Put fruit and nuts in bowl. Stir in sugar. Sift flour, baking power and salt 3 times and add to fruit, mixing thoroughly.

Add beaten eggs and vanilla and brandy. Mix well.

Press into loaf tin lined with baking paper and bake in a low oven 150C for 2 to 2 ½ hours.

Cool and remove from tin.

Glaze: Combine 2 tablespoons of Brandy and 2 tablespoons of honey over heat and glaze top of cake while still hot.

This Christmas Cake makes a great gift!

Method: Place milk, water and drinking chocolate in a saucepan and bring to boil. Add all ingredients except the gelatin, hot water and flavourings. Boil five minutes.

Cool and add sherry and vanilla essence to taste and a few drops of lemon.

Dissolve gelatine in hot water and add to the mixture, stirring well together. Pour into a wet mould and allow to set.

Decorate.

Serve with cream, custard or ice cream. Serves 6.

Method: Place in saucepan butter, sugar, milk, fruit, and spices.

Stir until boiling, reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool, add sherry and soda.

Beat eggs, add to fruit mixture.

Add sifted flours and extra milk.

Place in a deep 20cm round cake tin, lined or in paper in muffin tins.

Bake in moderate oven for 1¾ hours. If using muffin tins, check after 30 minutes until cooked.

For less washing up, cook mixture in largest pot then add flour and other ingredients to same pot.

Method: Grease and line a 21cm x 36cm Swiss roll pan with baking paper.

Combine melted butter and biscuits. Press firmly into prepared pan and refrigerate. Dissolve gelatine in boiling water and let it cool. In a medium bowl mix condensed milk, gelatine mixed with lemon juice and beat until well combined.

Pour over biscuit base.

Refrigerate for one hour or until set. Make jelly as per packet instructions, adding in extra gelatine. Cool the mixture, once cooled pour over chilled base and refrigerate for one hour or until set.

Cut into squares using a warm knife. Makes 21.

Looks colourful for the Christmas table.

Method: Melt butter, add everything except coconut, use teaspoon full of mixture and roll into small balls and then roll in coconut and place on flat plat. Place in fridge until firm and enjoy.

It’s kids who make Christmas. Why not invite the grandchildren over to join you in the kitchen to do some cooking? And then you can teach them how to wash up.

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TRAVEL

Boots for Bali and no time to retire Retirement, a quirk of fate and a spontaneous decision led EILEEN WALDER to establish a project which is changing lives, including her own.

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fter 40 years of teaching, journalism, farming, acting, fundraising, marriage, motherhood and “nanahood” I embarked on retirement with trepidation.

I looked forward to being free and yet, two years into my new life of reading, surfing the net, knitting, caravanning and watching endless soapies, I was desperate with boredom.

The GFC had sunk our super and although I considered the depressing prospect of returning to work, who would employ a woman in her 60s?

One sleepless night, while browsing eBay, I spotted an auction for two weeks in Bali. I put in a stupid bid and won. For less than $100 I had a week in Jimbaran Hills followed by a week in Candidasa. I searched for the cheapest airfares and woke my husband David with the news. We were off to Bali.

We arrived in April 2008 and soon realised the nightlife and crowded streets of Kuta were interesting but not for us. Moving to Candidasa on the southeast coast we found paradise.

Eileen (centre) is joined by U3A members.

Here was peace, incredible scenery, coral reefs just metres from the shore and wonderful little restaurants.

The locals greeted us warmly, remembered our names and wanted us to enjoy ourselves. They laughed and applauded our attempts at Balinese.

They are very proud of their language, culture and religion which are separate to the rest of Indonesia.

“The Island of the Gods” is an apt name as these gentle people seem to have endless religious festivals which hold up traffic through villages wherever you go.

The coastline between Candidasa

and Ahmed is breathtaking with thousands of outrigger fishing boats vying to catch fish or ferry divers out to the spectacular reefs.

Villagers still depend on subsistence farming with extended families working together and whole villages helping each other with rice harvests, still done entirely by hand.

Candidasa itself is a delightfully quiet and unspoilt tourist destination which retains its charm with resorts, villas to rent, even home stays, delightful boutiques and family run cafes catering for all tastes.

For us, the greatest joy was the children. One day w were invited to watch a soccer game. Arriving at the next village we helped shoo cows, pigs and chickens from the only field not under rice or coconut cultivation.

Five villages took part in a friendly competition but there were only two sets of shirts, one leather soccer ball and one a bag of boots to share.

These teenage boys and young men are desperately poor, something most tourists who only ever visit the tourist

meccas of Kuta, Seminyak or trendy Ubud, fail to realise.

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Without considering how I’d do it, I promised to return with a set of soccer shirts and as many boots and balls as I could get.

Returning home to the Sunshine Coast I got straight to work. David explained that “Balls for Bali” was catchy but not quite right so “Boots for Bali” was launched.

Offers of gear came in from clubs and we had over 80kg of goods to get to Bali. I convinced Jetstar to allow us excess baggage free of charge.

Since then we have returned every year, sometimes twice a year when we can manage it.

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Rust red in the hills of the Atacama Desert in Chile

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MEMORIES

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PUZZLE SOLUTIONS QUICK CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

When LARRY GARNER set off on a road trip with his dad in 1961, he couldn’t imagine the excitement would make a lifelong memory.

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SCATTERWORD GLYCERIDE, decile, celery, clergy, creed, cider, cried, dicer, dicey, cyder, decry, creel, relic, lyric, cede, dice, iced, ceil, lice, rice.

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time and twist the knob clockwise.”

Yep, I understood.

He then turned on the burner, brought out his Swan matches and lit one.

In a split second the tranquil English countryside transformed into Dante’s Inferno.

I thought it was a deserted country lane so I was surprised when people arrived from all directions to put us out.

Then BOOPH! The rear tyre exploded and air from the ruptured inner tube added more fuel.

Our rescuers eventually doused the flames, salvaged what they could, changed the rear wheel, dressed our wounds, offered a few words of comfort, and disappeared as quickly as they had arrived.

“Come on son,” said Dad, without eyebrows and hair still smouldering. “Let’s see where the road and the wind take us.”

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started to look for a place to stop.

We left the main road and followed the lanes that threaded through the Essex countryside. He drove into a clearing and parked the car.

We got out, stretched our legs and watched as the setting sun slipped behind a hill.

It was a perfect evening, but that was all about to change.

Instead of gathering firewood, Dad went to the boot. Somehow he had got hold of a primus stove.

“C’mon son, I’ll show you how to siphon petrol.” he told me, as if he was letting me in on a dark family secret.

He removed the petrol cap, pushed the tube into the fuel tank and sucked until I thought he was going to pass out.

He poured the petrol into the small fuel tank on the primus and proceeded to pull on a small plunger attached to the stove.

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’m not sure what sparked dad’s interest, but he thought that he and I should go camping for a week, just the two of us – an opportunity for a bit of father and son bonding.

“What d’you think son?” he asked. It was the spring of 1961.

I gave him a hand to rotate the tyre on the Ford Popular. I didn’t know how far we were going, but it looked like Scotland judging by the preparation.

“Where are we going, dad?”

“I don’t know son, wherever the wind and the road take us,” was his whimsical reply.

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For as long as I knew him the “brew-up” on the side of the road was one of the highlights of any journey.

While my uncles preferred the roadside cafes, my dad favoured a field where he could light a fire and boil some water.

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I assert the contrary! (10)

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They meddled with my treefinder apparatus (10) Give the affirmative after electric organs are sighted (4) Joint heirs of a large land division (5) Hand weapon to a friendly association (4) Look at the storm developing that controls the heat (10) Heartache which he sends as coded text (7) A vegetable as unusual as ebony (7) An explanatory picture in the textbook may yield fruit (3) Sounds like Juan is off-colour (3) The layabout somehow relied on losing energy (5) One of two closely related nitwits sit removed from the others (4) Perhaps he emptied his bladder on an unwelcome plant (4)

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SUDOKU Level: Easy

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Form at least one nine letter word from the given letters and as many other words as possible of four or more letters. Each word must contain the letter in the central circle. Simple plurals, formed by adding “s” are not counted as extra words. No prefixes or suffixes. Reference: The Macquarie Concise Dictionary.

PERMUTATE

ACROSS 2 Raise in value 8 Digit 10 Cleaning device (informal) 11 Ascends 12 Sports arbitrator 15 Viper 16 Tally 18 Poverty 19 Narrow beam of light 20 Movable barrier 21 Recognised routes for aircraft 22 Put to rest 24 To the greatest extent 25 Officially inspected one’s financial accounts

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Narrative Vehicle Aura Rubs with a cloth Evil Aridity Beat Mineral Affirmative Reinvigorating

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Rumour Succeed in test All over Restaurant Frozen liquid Fasten Interpreted In particular Laugh boisterously

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Your aim is to change the top word one letter at a time, each time rearranging the letters to create a new word. Perform one such permutation for each blank line until you arrive at the last word. There may be more than one correct solution.

DIRTY

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