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he Federal Government this month introduces reforms to home care, which has to be good news if it means fewer rules and more choice.

It’s hard not to be a little sceptical though. When the Government is using words like “consumer-driven” and “market-based” and there is a big percentage of the population, the Baby Boomers, heading rapidly towards the “aged care” bracket, it’s hard not to wonder what else they’ve got up their sleeve and if this isn’t the precursor to something more sinister.

Call me cynical if you like, but with all the changes to pensions and super that continually downgrade the promises and expectations we’ve known most of our lives, one can only wonder what else might be in store in the next decade.

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Contents Constant references to the My Aged Care portal are unnerving.

A friend was recently taken to hell and back trying to organise some home care for her mum. The site was no use at all and in fact, she was able to get more current information from other sources than from the website itself.

Day after day, she was shoved from pillar to post and treated like a nincompoop. As she pointed out, if she found it frustrating, difficult and depressing —and she has a PhD — how was her old dad (and thousands like him) ever supposed to manage it on his own.

Which means the Baby Boomers have a vested interest in finding a way through the maze so that hopefully, they will know what to do when it’s their turn. I say hopefully because there is always the risk the rules will change again … and again. Lorraine Page, who investigated the situation for this month’s cover story, also found it a big job wading through all the issues. Her story is definitely worth reading.

Alas, few of us can look forward to the same golden handshake that our politicians take from us.

Dorothy Whittington, Editor

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COVER STORY

Duty of care – finding your way through the maze of red tape Old age will force many of us into abandoning our care to others and, as LORRAINE PAGE reports, Baby Boomers can learn by helping their parents.

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one of us aim to spend our older years in a nursing home. We all want to stay mentally alert and physically fit for as long as possible; preferably in our own homes, and on our own terms.

But no matter how well you may think you are holding back the years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics tells us what is really happening in the populace.

The proportion of Australians turning 65 years is projected to increase more rapidly over the next decade as further

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cohorts of Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) reach this age.

And if you’re wondering who’s permanently warming a bed in an aged care facility, the average age of entry is 82 for both men and women, according to a 2008 Government report into ageing and aged care in Australia.

Plenty of time – you may be tempted to think of delaying or even scuttling your plans for that unwelcome journey.

However, increasing life expectancy is another reason for not ignoring an

action plan for our future ageing needs because the longer we live, the greater our risk of developing some type of dementia.

While dementia can happen to anyone, the condition is more common after the age of 65 according to Alzheimer’s Australia.

Paradoxically, many Baby Boomers are already feeling the sting of advancing age by proxy. When home care services can no longer support the escalating needs of frail-aged relatives, there is the

sudden call to find suitable nursing care.

Jenny, in her 60s, recalls how she and her husband were mostly unprepared for the convoluted crisis that lay ahead when her mother-in-law’s dementia worsened.

“I knew nothing about nursing homes or assessments,” Jenny says of that time before comprehensive information was available on the Government’s My Aged Care website (myagedcare.gov.au). “I didn’t even know where to start.”

She eventually had her in-laws, May and Bernard, assessed and approved by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) for home help. But as Bernard’s own health deteriorated, Jenny and her husband James were spending more and more time with his parents.

“May stopped being able to sign her name and because she had Alzheimer’s, she thought people were stealing from her so the support workers couldn’t do much cleaning,” Jenny says.

“I would fill out cheques for her to sign, and it was all very tricky and difficult. Finally Bernard’s health deteriorated to a point where he had to ask James to look after his finances, but only in a limited way.

“We formalised James’ appointment as his father’s attorney through a solicitor because it would have been opposed by his brothers.”

Jenny also organised pensions for May and Bernard as they had never sought any assistance from the government.

“That was just the most dreadful and time consuming process,” she says.

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COVER STORY names during their lives.”

In the end, Jenny and James had to source a nursing home for May. Through word of mouth they found an aged care placement consultant who recommended a number of facilities they could inspect, making their daunting task much easier.

May went into care first, followed by Bernard some months later. Though both have since died, Jenny says collateral damage to the family from that desperate time has been lasting.

“I think we should have had an official diagnosis of Alzheimer’s earlier for May,” Jenny says. “When you have brothers saying nothing is wrong, and their mother should never have been put into a nursing home, diagnosis is fairly important.”

Though the Government subsidises a range of aged care services, including home care packages, you are expected to contribute to the cost of your care if you can afford to do so.

In keeping with the Government’s health reform agenda, packages of support around the home for those not quite suitable for admission to an aged care facility will increase from 70,000 to about 100,000 nationally by 2018.

Two years ago, 50-something Barbara was introduced to the aged care system when her grandmother, Violet, fell and broke her hip two weeks before her 95th birthday.

“Gran and her partner Bob had been assessed for high care community packages, but would only accept domestic services once a fortnight. I think they may have not understood the help that was available,” she says.

“Bob still did the shopping despite his health problems. My cousin would stay with my grandmother at night if he had to go to hospital.”

But when Violet broke her hip and was in a Toowoomba hospital at the same

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time Bob was hospitalised in Brisbane, both were told they couldn’t go back home.

“She had macular degeneration, but quite frankly at her age she didn’t have the mobility to go back home,” Barbara says. “And we thought, my God what are we going to do?”

She says confusion and ill feeling between family members who were trying to help could have been avoided at the outset if they’d known who her grandmother had appointed as her enduring power of attorney.

If it’s too overwhelming to navigate pages of information on the My Aged Care website to find essential information on accessing the aged care required, a facility, estimate fees and charges and apply to an aged care home, a search on the Aged Care Guide website (agedcareguide.com. au) can track down an aged care placement consultant.

For internet-savvy, time-poor Baby Boomers acting on behalf of elderly relatives, a placement consultant may be worth considering.

Former personal carer, Berenice Wadham, operator of Aged Care Assistance Consultancy, offers an independent service she is at pains to explain differs considerably from that of a broker.

“The broker may have a client in hospital and the hospital rules are to list with at least five aged care facilities,” she says. “And then the client is to accept the first offer without having the opportunity to visit those facilities.”

She and other placement consultants,

have an in-depth conversation with the client, find out their criteria for a nursing home and combine that with further information from the hospital about their care requirements.

“I present the family with the list of facilities, sometimes up to 10, and I get them to make appointments and go along and look at these facilities. When they’re happy they get me to send applications through,” she says.

“Family members care about each other and they want the best. What they don’t understand is that there’s so much research that has to go into which facility is going to be suitable.

“It used to be first to the top of the list is going to get in. It’s not like that now.”

Ms Wadham says aged care funding is complex and nursing homes are selecting people from their waiting lists that will generate a high level of funding.

People on the low to mid-range of the care spectrum are finding it more difficult to find placement.

Another important component of her work is guiding clients through the costs involved for entry to residential aged care, whether the applicant is supported or not supported by Government.

Her service fee is $880 (including GST) but, as Ms Wadham points out, when she submits an application it’s concise and contains all the documentation required

by Government departments and the aged care facility.

Though every client is different, depending on whether a person is still at

“Many Baby Boomers are already feeling the sting of advancing age by proxy”

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For a free printed version and more information on aged care for yourself, a family member, friend or someone you’re caring for, call the My Aged Care contact centre on 1800 200 422 between 8am and 8pm weekdays, and 10am and 2pm Saturdays.

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COVER STORY <from previous page home on a home care package and waiting for a crisis to happen, or in hospital or transition care, her work is often frantic.

A Baby Boomer herself, who has placed both parents in care, she’s working on her generation to be prepared.

“They say, ‘what’s going to happen when it’s our turn? I don’t think I’m even going to be able to afford aged care,’” she says.

“All of these sorts of conversations come up because inevitably they bring it up.”

Invariably, she stresses the importance of making an enduring power of attorney, in accordance with your instructions while you still have capacity, and having a retirement plan overseen by a financial advisor with expertise in aged care.

Avoiding falls that can put a person in care can be as simple as ensuring any modifications made in the home now, are disability friendly into the future.

At the end of the day, she says, a person requiring aged care is competing against every other applicant and that’s why it’s important to have a strong application.

“A lot of people in the community just think the ACAT will do but it’s normally not enough,” she says.

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THE FACTS OF THE MATTER in brief such as demands on health, size of the working-age population, housing and skilled labour.

From 1995 to 2015 the proportion of people aged 85 years and over almost doubled from 1.1 per cent of the total population to 2 per cent (Australian Bureau of Statistics).

• A person is assessed and approved by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), in line with the Government’s Aged Care Assessment Program, before being able to access home care packages or residential aged care (myagedcare. gov.au).

• One-third of all men and half of all women will go into permanent residential care at some point in their later lives, though community care is the preferred option of most Australians (ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) 2012.

• Over the next several decades, the ageing population is projected to have implications for Australia, including the more obvious ones

• A power of attorney is a formal document giving another person the authority to make personal and/ or financial decisions on your behalf. There are two types of attorney: general and enduring.

• An advance health directive is a formal way of instructing another person about your future health care, effective only if you become unable to make your own decisions.

GOVERNMENT’S PLAN FOR FUTURE THE Australian Government announced significant reforms to home care in the 2015-16 Budget.

The CDC (Consumer Directed Care) reforms are aimed at improving the way home care services are delivered to older Australians and will be implemented in two stages.

In the first stage, from February 27, funding for a home care package will follow the consumer who can choose a provider suited to them and to direct the funding to that provider. The consumer will also be able to change their provider, including if they move to another area.

There will be a consistent national approach to prioritising access to home care through the My Aged Care gateway.

The second stage will move towards a more integrated care at home system.

There will be consultation with the sector on these reforms.

The changes are said to be an important step in moving towards a future aged care system that is more consumer-driven, market-based and less regulated.

The number of home care packages is to increase from about 72,000 places to about 100,000 places nationally next financial year.

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COVER STORY

Home care reforms – where to now?

Are you getting the best value from your home care package?

MARY BARKER explains the six questions to be asking.

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n February 27, the home care industry is in for a shake-up with government reforms to home care that will affect thousands of older Australians.

According to Kendall Morton of Home Care Assistance, the changes are good news for older Australians and their families as for the first time, clients will be able to move their funding to other agencies if they are not satisfied.

They will have more choice and more control over their own home care.

Until now, the federal government has given a number of home care packages to agencies who have used them to support clients with different needs.

“Under the current funding arrangements, if you go into permanent care or pass away, the funds remaining in your package stay with the service,” Ms Morton says.

“There hasn’t been a lot of incentive for the agency to see that the person is getting all the care that they need. If a client leaves the agency, the provider may have a $10,000 excess that they are allowed to keep.”

Kendall Morton

“Home Care Package reforms are great news for older Australians” This all changes on February 27, when home care package funds will be assigned to the individual, rather than the service.

If you are satisfied with when and how you are getting home care, there is no need to do anything. This reform gives choices.

Ms Morton said there were six questions that older Australians and their families needed to ask when choosing a home care service.

1. Check the management fees.

These are legitimate fees that each agency charges but they vary greatly.

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others charge up to 40 per cent. This means that 40 cents of every dollar is gone before you a home helper walks through your front door.

From a practical perspective, low fees mean that the client gets more hours of support each week.

For instance, someone getting 10 hours of care with a 40 per cent management fee could get 16 hours of care with a 15 per cent management fee.

2. Check for extra charges such as entry and exit fees.

Many agencies have them and some don’t. Watch out for add-on fees. For example, if they find someone to mow the lawn, they may add a $5 charge. If they buy a new shower chair, they may add a shopping fee.

Ms Morton believes that imposing these fees is highly unfair as finding home help services or equipment is the service’s management responsibility.

3. Ask about service times.

Some agencies will make a commitment to have a staff member at your home at a set time, say 7.30am, for a morning shower. Others will only give a time band, such as 7am to 10am. This leaves the client waiting and for clients with incontinence problems, it can be a long, uncomfortable and undignified wait.

4. Check if help is available weekends and evenings.

Home care packages are meant to meet individual needs so don’t accept “no, we don’t do weekends”. Also, ask the agency if they have a 24-hour assistance number.

5. Ask for a monthly statement.

An agency should provide a monthly statement to keep track of funds and fees. Be sure to ask.

6. Ask how many different care workers will come into your home.

Having strangers in your space can be intrusive, especially when you are physically frail. Some agencies will arrange rosters to give you two or three carers over a week, others may have up to seven.

During February and March, Ms Morton is offering Sunshine Coast residents a free audit of their home care package and a safety assessment of their home, answering questions and helping understand the package to see if there are ways to get more hours of care from your funding.

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I’M fascinated with the recent comments on language in your magazine and I love reading what David Parmiter writes.

I’m convinced we’ve produced a whole generation who are bordering on illiteracy, but with all the signs in shops and mistakes in media, it’s inevitable.

Can we send TV presenters back to school for a refresher course in basic English? Make all the supermarkets change the signs at their express lanes too. It’s not “less” than 15 items, it’s “fewer”? And we can’t forget those people who give us the biggest laugh of all - real estate persons. Several of them are locked into a “sort- after location”.

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YOUR cover story, The Time of Your Life, (YT, Jan) was appropriate. As a result of advances in medical science, my generation has been given the opportunity to live longer.

However, I believe only those of us who remain active and mentally stimulated may benefit. In my case, I had a lifelong desire to sing on my bucket list when I retired some years ago.

Despite my family and friends constantly telling me I could not hold a note, I joined the Buderim Male Choir.

Now I’m over 80 and thanks to the support and encouragement of choir members, I am enjoying the weekly rehearsals as much as the many public performances. As a comparatively new resident of Buderim, I have found the fellowship of great benefit. In addition, I now realise that singing in a group is indeed good for one’s health.

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I only got a bit of confidence when my father passed away at the age of 82. I have never tasted alcohol in my life and people wonder why. But I know why – it destroys families.

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This way, you will never go wrong. It’s the same with turns. Keep the steering wheel side of the left hand drive closes to the centre line of the road or where the centre line would be if the road is unmarked, and just follow the line around the turn. Hope this is of help.

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Cyclists have demanded and received respect from motorists that they be safe.

Would they give the same respect to pedestrians? It’s only reasonable as it’s a two-way street (path).

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The centre’s volunteer program began in 2007 and is led by Lesley Muir. More than 50 volunteers work as ushers at the centre or meet and greet patrons for events and performances.

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their operations,” chairman Tim Dwyer said. “We sincerely thank our volunteers as friends of the theatre for their invaluable help and without whom we would not be able to continue our work as effectively.”

HELP NEEDED TO SAVE THE KOALAS THE Sunshine Coast based Queensland Koala Crusaders (QKC) is desperately seeking new members to give it a louder voice and spread the load.

Although only a small group, efforts are directed at creating a safe sanctuary for local koalas that cannot be released into the wild and are being euthanased.

It is hoped to have the sanctuary at Doonan where the koala tracker dog has proved the existence of a sizeable colony.

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The group is fighting to be more involved in decision making about koala protection, especially from developers and misbehaving tourists.

“The koala remains at critical risk of extinction if their habitat is not preserved and mitigation of the risks facing them are not clearly defined and actioned,” president Meghan Halverson said.

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Now that I am well into the sixth of Shakespeare’s Seven Ages of Man, I have come to realise that although wellworn sayings are now dismissed as passé or quaintly old hat, they collectively make up a priceless store of wisdom and guidance as we deal with the ups and downs of life.

Take “little things mean a lot”.

I was reminded of this the other day when I came across a piece I had written in my memoir Aged in the Ink, published in 2009.

It related a family holiday trip from Toowoomba to Mooloolaba and in it I wrote: “Dad was driving without due care and attention, but it didn’t really matter.

The A-Model Ford had the road to itself, and as it chugged steadily northwards, Dad painted pictures for us. Left hand lazy on the wheel, he waved the right expansively at the fiery red of the callistemons, the honeyed gold of the banksias, the grotesque graffiti on the trunks of the scribbly gums and the

timeless symbolism of the of the grasstrees.

“For us kids in the back seat, he brought the wallum alive, a clear generation before the environmentalists fought the developers for what was left of it. To the farmer in him, it was rubbish country, to the artist, a riot of fantastic forms and subtle hues.

“Suddenly he stopped the car, put a telescoped hand to his right eye and made a mental note of a subtle triumph of Nature in her tantalising game with colour. ‘See that patch of bladey grass over there? What colour would you say it is?’

“I knew Dad would expect something more than the obvious, so with little confidence, I ventured ‘Sort of pale green?’

‘Look again son. Look again. Yellow.

Daffodil yellow. Colour is what you see, not what you think you ought to see’. » That advice, given some 80 years ago, has sharpened, strengthened or modified my thinking all my life.

Thanks Dad. Yes, little things do mean a lot.

Sadly, this is Peter Richardson’s final column. His failing eyesight has won in the end. All here at Your Time wish him well.

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WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE

Get out the dictionary, English is changing There is often comment about the demise of the English language but, writes DAVID PARMITER, it’s not dead. It’s simply mutating.

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have to paraphrase the American writer Mark Twain, who said: “The report of my demise was an exaggeration”.

Similarly, our language is not dead. It’s just changing, as it always has.

Whether it’s for the better is for each of us to judge, and maybe comment upon.

Englishman, Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), described his literary efforts as being made not to sound the deathknell but “to arrest the decay” of the English language. Some hope …

Before the Age of Enlightenment under King Charles II from 1660 onwards, there had been no definitive English dictionary.

Dr Johnson’s dictionary, published in 1755, marks the beginning of what we call Modern English.

It was a statement of the language as it was in his time, not what he or anyone else considered that it should be.

His preface is as important as the dictionary itself; it is his own Apologia.

He writes that he deplores the decadence of the English language in his time, the 18th century.

No surprise that in the 21st century some of us are saying the same about our

degenerating speech and writing.

He admits to knowing that his dictionary will not cure the disease of the language but he fervently hopes that it will slow its decay.

I commend his preface to you, if you also deplore the slide in modern speech.

Half a century earlier, in 1712, Jonathon Swift penned his Proposal. This was a plea to the English Academy to halt the decline in language standards.

The Academy itself had backed the idea of “liberty of speech” where anything that is said, is said – and must be accepted.

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Dr Johnson, in his preface, also acknowledged that one cannot stop the development of language at any point, but he insisted that “men still want a grammar” and so they needed a dictionary.

His proposal was: “a dictionary by which the pronunciation of our language may be fixed (my emphasis), and its attainment be facilitated; by which its purity may be preserved, its use ascertained, and its duration lengthened.”

Johnson’s biographer, James Boswell (1740-1795), praised him as “the man who had conferred stability on the language of his country”.

Those who study language, from that of the ancient Celts through the ages of Chaucer and Shakespeare to the present age of memes, tweets and George Orwell’s Newspeak, observe and record the changes in English usage.

Is that cool, or what?

But that does not mean that we should welcome them. All too often in the digital age they cloud rather than clarify or ennoble our discourse. “Like,

y’know, she goes: whadevah.”

And what was the “Word of the Year” for 2016, as accepted by the OED (no doubt with a groan): “post-truth”. Yeah, right!

Linguistics (the study of language), lexicography (the study of words, their origins and usage) and orthography (the art of writing, including with the correct spelling) took me three years of burning the candle at both ends. The more you learn, the more you marvel at our language and its roots.

So Grimm’s Law, Verner’s Law, the Great Vowel Shift from Indo-European to West Germanic, the oral “mistakes” of metanalysis, which turns “a næddre” into “an adder” (snake), and metathesis, which turns “a waps” into “a wasp” are linguistic delights to the student of language. How lucky that I kept all my uni workbooks!

So, thank you for your comments on my columns each month. I trust that I have not been too pernickety.

Like Dr Johnson, I have tried to describe our language as it is and not as I or anyone else thinks it should be.

But I do draw the line at bad grammar and sloppy pronunciation, so just watch your language, know wot ah meeng?

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Never a dull moment when life has a business plan Physiotherapist, sculptor, author and champion of men’s health, Peter Dornan still packs the most into every day, writes DOT WHITTINGTON.

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Peter Dornan, at 73, is busier than ever. left. In 1966, he was the only male graduate in his class of 36 budding physiotherapists at the University of Queensland. He started his practice in 1967 and within a week became physio to the Queensland Reds rugby team.

He was then appointed to the Wallabies and Kangaroos among other state and national teams and co-founded Sports Medicine Queensland.

His sculpture came about when he was in the UQ anatomy department and noticed some young people in jeans.

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“I like to challenge myself in any way I can,” he says.

It’s hard to imagine that one person could cram so much into one life, but Peter is the ultimate time manager and plans his days, weeks, months and years meticulously so that he researches, writes, exercises, pursues his art, plays the saxophone and still manages to run his business, have family and social time and set aside 20 minutes each day for quiet meditation. And head to his holiday home at Sunrise Beach.

It began in 1977, when he, his wife Dimity and two young children spent six weeks touring Europe in a van.

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Peter walked the Kokoda Track in 1983, when only 40 people a year were doing it, which led to The Silent Men, the first of his eight books. Since then he has written another three military books, two on sports, another on prostate cancer and incontinence and, most recently, pelvic pain, his latest specialty.

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This was another time for recalibration – “cancer really crystallises the importance of life” – and it was to change not only his own life but also that of thousands of other men.

“I was looking for a way out and there was nobody to talk to about it,” he says.

“Men didn’t talk about prostates and incontinence and cancer among themselves.” His solution was to form the Prostate Cancer Support Network, a group that did. It has three aims – to educate the community, to help men to help themselves and to raise money for

research. Peter celebrated his new lease on life in 2003 when, aged 60, he climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa.

“I was alive and I had to prove my continence and my competence and I was ready for the challenge,” he says.

At 66, he climbed Mt Aconcagua in the Andes, and at 71, Mt Elberus in the Caucasus, between the Caspian and Black Seas. Peter was awarded the 2000 commemorative Australian sports medal for his early work as a sports physiotherapist and in 2002, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his men’s health activism.

Now in his 51st year as a physio, he is riding a new wave of business success with his work in pelvic pain.

“There is no point retiring as I have nobody to play with as my wife is so busy,” he says.

It’s hard to imagine anyone could be busier but he says it’s his wife of 50 years.

Dr Dimity Dornan founded Hear and Say, a not-for-profit which teaches deaf babies to hear and speak, 25 years ago.

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Plenty of horsing around during a day at the races One hundred years ago, horses were the kings of the road and, writes AUDIENNE BLYTH, they were also saddled up to star in racing events.

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owns had their own horse racing events. Yandina held races on Boxing Day and on May 24, Empire Day, which was Queen Victoria’s birthday.

Eumundi held its races on New Year’s Day and for Nambour it was St Patrick’s Day. Ladies, “as fresh as paint and as sweet as sugar candy”, dressed in their finest outfits.

Jockeys had to be able to ride on a

track through primeval bush that was “no better than a bullock path and as heavy as a newly ploughed field”.

The local publican set up a refreshment stall and offered a foursquare meal for a shilling while the local baker sold tea and cakes.

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Horse racing in the bush along an unformed track was a regular and popular event attended by the whole community in the early 1900s. George Best on Friske easily wins this race at Yandina. have been a public holiday in Nambour.

The Irish were out in full. Mr O’Halloran was the president and Mr O’Brien one of the stewards.

Races included the Publican’s Purse, A Trial Handicap, A Hack Handicap and a Welter Handicap but the race with the greatest prize money was the St Patrick’s Handicap, about a mile long with only three starters.

The track was rough and through bush and two jockeys fell. One owner ran out on to the track, caught his horse, climbed into the empty saddle and completed the course.

He came second, of course, but some argument took place before he was awarded second prize of two sovereigns.

First prize was 12 sovereigns.

A sovereign was a one pound coin so 12 sovereigns or twelve pounds was a worthwhile prize and worth about five weeks’ wages. The weekly wage was about two pounds five shillings. In

today’s values, five times our weekly wage is a worthy prize.

Other attractions were athletic events for men with foot races of 100 yards and 75 yards, teams lined up for tug o’ war and sometimes woodchopping events were included.

Again there were good prizes. Sixty shillings, three pounds or three sovereigns were awarded for first prize in the 100 yards sprint.

Country race days were well established on the calendar. A grand day of entertainment was usually followed by a grand ball at night.

(A note for younger readers: Australia changed to decimal currency in 1966. One pound equalled two dollars; five shillings equalled fifty cents. In 1974, the metric system of measurement was introduced.

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Accident prone A short story by MARGARET DAKIN of the Society of Women Writer’s Queensland.

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was serving Mrs Gardiner and I didn’t notice the children come in.

Mrs G, as she is referred to in our small community, demands my full attention when she’s in the shop. She has a finger in every pie and without her the Country Women, the progress association, and the P&C would collapse.

As I moved quickly gathering items from the list in my hand, I saw them waiting patiently, close to the end of the display cabinet. The little boy, the top of whose tousled head could just be seen over the counter, had his eyes fixed on the lolly jars. The girl, about two years older, was following my every move as I put the items in my customer’s basket.

Her brown pigtails had been plaited painfully tight and looked somehow in keeping with her faded dress which would soon be too small. A couple of stringbags were slung over her shoulder.

Finally, I was able to turn my attention to the children.

“And what can I do for you today, Sir and Madam?” I asked with a small bow.

The hint of a smile touched her lips as the girl solemnly handed me the note she was clutching. I was reminded momentarily of her mother, and the old

regret passed through me.

“Well, she chose him.” I mentally berated myself for my vengeful thought.

“I suppose it wasn’t Hugh’s fault the sawmill closed.”

I smoothed out the paper the girl had given me and noted the items. I weighed the potatoes, sugar, flour; took a few things from the shelves and assembled them all on the counter. The children watched, wide-eyed and grave.

Then I took down the account book from a shelf and opened it. For the sake of the kids I tried not to frown at the tally already recorded there.

“They’re the ones who are suffering because their father’s out of work. And she, also. Why can I not put her out of my mind? But it won’t do the town any good if I also go under, will it?”

I pushed to one side some of the goods assembled before me – half a pound of dried apricots, custard powder, one pound of broken biscuits – and as I wrote, looked up at the children.

“What have you been doing to yourself, champ?” The little chap had a large piece of sticking plaster partly concealed by the uneven fringe of his hair and instinctively put his hand to his

forehead and touched the plaster.

The girl immediately brushed his hand down.

“Billy, Mum said to keep it covered.

You don’t want to get germs in it.”

She turned to me. “Fell out of the mango tree,” she said in a conspiratorial whisper. I winced and gave a low whistle.

“Must have hurt?”

Billy nodded and pulled up the sleeve of his shirt and turned his shoulder towards me. I leaned over the counter to examine the scar on the soft white skin.

“That’s where he fell down the back steps and landed on the corner of the cement,” the little girl confided. “He’s rather accident prone.”

“I can see that. Did you cry?”

Billy turned to his sister. “Just a bit,” she said.

I held out my hand for the stringbags.

“I don’t know who will look after him next year when I go back to school. It’s my birthday today and I’m six. I’ll be in Grade Two after the holidays. Mum’s going to make my favourite for tea – stewed apricots and custard.”

I looked at the three items I’d pushed to the side and packed them in the bags with the other groceries.

“Well, happy birthday,” I said, and went round the counter to help settle the bags on the small, bony shoulders.

“Silly old fool,” I told myself. “Wait a minute.”

I took two red and white bullseyes from the jar and presented one to each of the children.

“Thank you,” they said in unison and turned to go. The little girl put hers in her mouth and her cheek bulged around the lolly. Billy carefully licked his as his sister reached and took his free hand.

“You forgot to tell him about the time I nearly stood on the snake,” he said.

“You’d better put that in your mouth or you’ll be getting all sticky,” his sister said.

I put the account book back on the shelf and sighed.

“Next time they come in I must remember to bring the conversation round to snakes.”

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t’s a machine which has lasted the distance, conquered all manner of territory and spawned 101 imitators.

First, an American military vehicle, the Willys Jeep, also created a civilian craze for getting out into the woods on wheels rather than horseback. It is an icon and trendsetter in the automotive world.

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Other manufacturers have followed and some have produced half-decent rivals to the point now where SUVs will mostly likely outsell passenger cars on the Australian market this year.

drive Wranglers. The back seat can be hard to access for older folk, get warmish on a summer day, and have limited luggage space.

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“A Wrangler, direct descendant of the wartime Jeep, may not be everyone’s cup of coffee.” couple of adventurers of any age. It’s a vehicle for weekend outings to the bush or beach, knowing the Jeep, slipped into four-wheel drive, will conquer most off-road obstacles with ease.

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the Cooroy Butter Factory, the festivals and events centred here, and perhaps join one of the many community organisations this wonderful town has to offer – groups like the car club, woodworking groups, genealogical society, community garden and so many more.”

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“We councillors had a tour of the facility a few weeks ago when it was under construction and I must say that we were all quite literally gobsmacked at the planning and thought that has gone into its design.

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Cr Wellington says that while the resort itself offers so much, the greater Cooroy area would prove to be an additional asset to Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa residents.

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18/01/2017 11:27:09 AM

FASHION

Future trends are in the safe hands of young designers This will be the year of Australian fashion labels taking on the world – for young and old, predicts KAY McMAHON.

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fter much moaning and groaning about the influx of international high-end and fast fashion labels stealing their customers, many are now saying “bring it on” and are ready to establish themselves globally.

Designers such as Camilla, Alex Perry, Kym Ellery, Dion Lee and Alice McCall are all infiltrating European and Asian markets to get a slice of the fashion pie.

And with this push, there is no better time to check the local talent for potential stars.

The Queensland University of Technology’s 2016 fashion graduate parade in late November, showcased a new breed of local fashion designers ready to follow in the footsteps of their successful Australian predecessors.

With collections highlighting a diverse range of inspiration, there was something for everyone, including those of us in the Boomer generation.

Several graduate collections focused with passion on hand-embellishment from embroidery through to beading.

Sofia Moreno-Marcos was a standout with her combinations of colour, texture and artisanal techniques.

“This collection is a celebration to my heritage and an ode to my South American roots,” she said. “The embroidery and beading were carefully hand-made by skilled artisans in Cusco, Peru, and I used natural fibres such as sheep wool and alpaca on denim, beautifully mixed with silk organza and hand sewn details.”

Courtney Foster also created colourful pieces but used her love for visual arts by creating fabric prints that mixed the abstract with the tangible.

Claire Woodfield played with textile manipulation but was inspired by ’60s glamour and innovative fabrics such as neoprene to create a collection that has several pieces that are lust-worthy.

Many of us will reminisce at the silhouettes and be impressed by the new,

Design by Shannon Lewis

Design by Claire Woodfield

Design by Sofia Moreno-Marcos

but wearable, look she has created.

Shannon Lewis was one of the award winners on the parade night, reaping several awards from industry panels.

Her collection Heart Art was an attempt to address the impact the fashion industry is having on the environment.

“Heart Art began when considering sustainability in terms of providing an alternative to the throwaway culture that is increasingly prevalent within our society,” she said.

“I questioned why I have certain clothes that I never throw away and continue to wear. The conclusion I reached was that these garments are dear to me; I’ve attached sentimental value to them in the form of memories.”

This led her to produce a collection that has a variety of detailed and timeconsuming hand processes so the

garments are special and, in some cases, unique to the wearer.

Others designs such as Ellen Chandler’s Vuja De collection embraces contemporary lifestyles while challenging many of the perceived traditions of fashion.

“Taking ‘staple’ garments such as a pair of pants and re-imagining its purpose leads to the creation of new ways of thinking,” Ellen said.

Her pieces push the boundaries of function and introduce a conversation on the use of proportion and the perception of beauty in a deconstructed and unique way. While many of these designers are creating new and innovative looks, the common thread is the love of fabrics, colour, hand-made details and all things wearable.

If this is a glimpse of the future for

Design by Courtney Foster Queensland fashion design then we are in good hands. Remember these local designers and support their journey to future international fashion accolades; there will be something for all of us.

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18/01/2017 1:31:34 PM

GARDENING

Try a bit of pot luck With more of us downsizing to retirement homes and apartments, GARDENEZI recommends it’s time to go potty.

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ecently I was asked to look at a cumquat tree that for three years had been growing in a pot quite happily and producing good fruit.

Then, suddenly, the fruit and leaves began to drop and the branch tips to darken – the sinister signs of root disease.

My advice was to put the poor thing out of its misery, give it a decent burial and buy a new one. There ARE treatments that might have worked but really, to the average householder they are not worth the work and expense.

Better to start again – but with greater awareness that potted plants are like pets and need a certain amount of care and grooming.

Now that more of us live in apartments, townhouses and retirement communities our gardening focus has shifted to creating small gardens using pots and other containers.

Inside this terracotta pot is a lighter plastic pot which can be lifted out for repotting, making handling of this large shrub much easier. The plastic pot also retains water better than terracotta which is very porous.

If you want to do this successfully you need to follow these basic rules: The RIGHT pot.

The RIGHT mix.

The RIGHT regime.

Plastic and glazed earthenware pots retain water better than terracotta containers and are easier to keep clean.

Drainage holes are essential, so buy self-watering pots or those with plenty of holes in the bottom – usually the more expensive the pot, the better the drainage.

A pot should be deep enough and wide enough to contain the whole root system, with the top of the growing mix about 2.4 cm below the pot rim for small pots and 4 cm for large pots.

Pots with solid bases that curve outwards to a wider top offer great stability.

Pots that are square, rounded or oblong with straight sides are easier for re-potting - it’s very difficult to remove plants and replace mix in tall, narrow, urn-shaped pots, or any pots where the top is considerably narrower than the base.

If you don’t like plastic pots a good solution is to place them inside decorative terracotta or ceramic containers – the plant and lightweight plastic pot can be easily removed and re-potted when required; the decorative outer container can be cleaned… but put some crocking in the base to ensure good drainage.

The next step is to choose the right potting mix, one that will sustain the plant in good health for a long time.

Don’t go for the cheapest. There’s no sense in putting a $20 plant into a $2 mix.

Look for one that has the Nursery Industry standard “ticks” on the bag.

Extras such as water-retaining and fertilising granules are a bonus but more important are the basic ingredients which should consist of some peat moss and well-composted forest material.

A good mix should be dark and crumbly to the touch without large,

petal drop, darkening of stems and twigs, “mushiness” of stems, browning or yellowing of leaves and wilting.

Treatment is to first check that moisture is adequate. It may be that the mix is so poor it is either repelling water or allowing it to run through too fast.

If this isn’t the problem remove the plant, chuck out the existing mix, wash the pot thoroughly to get rid of pathogens and refill with a good mix. If you use saucers drain and clean them weekly.

Top up or change the potting mix once a year, twice a year with small pots.

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A wall container like this needs to be able to hold water adequately yet still drain freely… small pebbles or crocking (broken up old pots) will improve drainage. coarse bits of twig or bark or chip.

Be prepared to pay $7-$10 a 25 litre bag for a standard product; more for specialist mixes such as those for orchids or seedlings.

Cheap mixes will “slump” quickly in the pot, repel rather than hold water and possibly contain ingredients harmful to sensitive plant roots – or even to humans!

Potted plants need to be regularly but not overly watered. Check with your finger – if the mix is too wet and sloppy then drain the pot; if it’s too dry then water at once.

Ideally the mix should always be just nicely moist. Feed regularly with liquid or granular fertiliser, following the instructions on the packet for potted plants. Over-feeding loads the mix with unwanted salts and nutrients and can kill plants stone dead.

This is the most common reason why potted plants, both indoor and outdoor, don’t thrive.

Fortunately container-grown plants very quickly show if they are in trouble.

Symptoms may be excessive leaf and

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18/01/2017 11:44:14 AM

WELLBEING

Best reward for effort is not needing a reward

WALK TOWARDS active ageing

You exercise but it’s still difficult to lose the kilograms. MICHELLE LOCH explains our brain’s reward system.

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inally, the answer we’ve been looking for – to lose weight, you have to stop “exercising” and start having fun!

Ok, so it’s not that straightforward but here’s the secret. Your brain spends most of its time either avoiding threat and/or risk, or seeking reward or pleasure. That’s what it is designed to do, and these two activities ensure our survival as a species.

Avoiding threat is our default system (for example, running away from sabre-toothed tigers) and seeking reward keeps us going until the next threat comes along (for example, eating food).

Research in 2014, found that: “Engaging in a physical activity seems to trigger the search for reward when individuals perceive it as exercise but not when they perceive it as fun.”

In other words, when we think we have put in a big effort to do something we have to do or should do, we feel a need to reward ourselves for that effort.

On the other hand, when we are just doing something fun for ourselves, like having a game of tennis or walking the dog, we are less likely to seek extreme or luxurious reward.

Your brain non-consciously suggests the reward-seeking behaviour based on

the messages it is being given by your reason for the physical activity: “OK brain...I have to do this, so let’s make sure I get a bit of an extra reward today for the effort I am making!”

In my experience, this is not limited to physical exercise.

If I have put in a big day sorting out the junk in my cupboards (not physical, but definitely mentally taxing!), I find myself allowing that extra piece of chocolate or shortbread biscuit because “I deserve it”.

Keeping control of the tendency to self-reward is about two things.

Firstly, your capacity to be present to the internal voices encouraging you and suggesting (and excusing) the behaviour, and also about the way you frame or think about the activity you are engaging in that is tiring you out.

If you consider exercise to be an effort or an inconvenience, a should do or a have to do, there is a chance you will later over-indulge and eliminate the positive caloric effect of the activity.

If you start to become more curious and aware of the thinking patterns and the relationship between effort and reward, you can be in more of a mindset to control the follow-on behaviour.

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A number of studies have shown that when we get curious about our behaviour and thinking, and accept it for what it is – “this craving is just my body seeking a reward for the effort I have just put in” – then we are more able to reframe and control the behaviour.

You might, for example, change your thinking to “the payoff for the effort I have just put in is to stay healthy and at a comfortable weight, so I will distract myself and ignore that craving.”

MY THREE TIPS: 1. Practise mindful activity – always be conscious of what you are doing and why you are doing it and how it is making you feel.

2. If you start to see the effort-reward pattern in your behaviour, then move to doing exercise you consider fun or get others involved and be more social in your physical health activity 3. Be kind to yourself – this is a natural response, so take some time to refocus your attention on habits and thinking that will serve you better in the long run.

Michelle Loch is an expert in the neuroscience of human motivation, author and director of Rewired Leadership. Visit michelleloch.com

Qualified fitness Leader, Marjie Andrews, who developed the concept of “active ageing” on the Sunshine Coast, invites other “mature age citizens” to join her walking for fitness, fun and friendship combining riverside walks with exercise interludes.

“Few activities exemplify the joy of living as much as healthy exercise in the fresh air at your own pace,” she says. “It’s a friendly, non-competitive environment.

Lively legs are the pillars of support on which to build a healthy upper body.”

Anyone with leg injuries or ailments, who can only comfortably walk for short distances, benefit from the aerobic exercise interludes of toning, stretching, resistance, and light dumbbell routines.

Principal of Aerobics Sunshine Coast for 27 years, Marjie also includes Tai Chi for arthritis management and falls prevention in the interludes.

After the sessions, it’s time to adjourn to a nearby coffee shop for social time.

Marjie’s walking group meets at the Cod Hole boat ramp carpark in Bradman Ave, at 9am Mondays and Tuesdays.

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18/01/2017 1:30:59 PM

HEALTH

Herbs help when you are feeling it on the liver If you want to get a clean start to the new year without the burden of a long detox, TRUDY KITHER suggests trying herbs to restore liver function.

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ood and drink, routinely ingested in the mouth and digested in the stomach would actually be poisonous for us if we injected it directly into our blood stream – that’s why we need a healthy functioning liver, one of the body’s most important organs.

A liver which is not functioning correctly results in digestive problems such as acid reflux, indigestion, poor protein or fat digestion, bloating, pain, sluggishness, low bile production and skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin rashes.

In addition, symptoms of an overburdened or sluggish liver will result in emotional problems such as anger, low tolerance, mood swings, depression, anxiety, inability to cope or a “wired but tired” feeling.

As well as the food and drink we consume daily, the environment of the body needs to be kept in good working order. Low thyroid or metabolic disorder can also contribute to overburdening the liver, which is called liver congestion or toxic liver.

The gall bladder works in conjunction with the liver to ensure the organ works as efficiently as possible. So, when

treating and cleansing the liver, the gall bladder should often be included too, unless there are concurrent adverse health conditions with the gall bladder.

Herbs that are wonderful for cleansing the liver and gall bladder without the side effects of pharmaceuticals, are as follows: Dandelion Root restores the action of the liver and bile function, helping to relieve intestinal boating, flatulence, loss of appetite, constipation and fluid retention.

It is a bitter tonic, mild laxative and also anti-rheumatic. However, it is contraindicated in people sensitive to the Ragweed species.

Globe Artichoke is a liver protective, restorative and diuretic. It helps to increase bile flow and reduce associated symptoms such as constipation, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, flatulence, belching and an intolerance to fat consumption.

It is an excellent herb to use for irritable bowel syndrome, jaundice, gout, arthritis, high cholesterol and conditions that require a diuretic action such as clearing the complexion and itchy skin.

It is invaluable for the long-term prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, however is contraindicated in people with gall bladder obstructions.

St Mary’s Thistle an antioxidant, liver protective and restorative, it increases the volume of secretion of bile by the liver and the solids secreted.

Great for treating abnormal liver function, fatty liver, liver damage from alcohol, chemical drugs and toxic overload from chemical pollutants (environmental, food and drink).

Excellent for skin conditions that involve liver dysfunction, preventing the formation of gallstones, gall bladder problems, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, belching, upper abdominal pain and the experience of feeling full.

Bupleurum a liver protective and anti-inflammatory, it increases the excretion of toxins via the sweat glands.

Excellent for inflammatory problems, poor liver function due to overburdens, toxins and even conditions such as the flu, common cold and feverish conditions.

It regulates and restores gastrointestinal and liver function, liver enlargement, gastric pain or ulcer development and helps to lower cholesterol.

Schizandra is an antioxidant, liver protective, tonic for the nerves and adapts to the body’s immediate requirements whilst also being a mild antidepressant. Improves the detoxifying capacity of the liver and acute or chronic liver diseases including hepatitis. Highly recommended for poor liver function, chemical liver damage, spontaneous or night sweats, chronic cough and asthma.

It is however, contraindicated in pregnancy, the early stages of cough, rash or excessive heat patterns in the body.

Please keep in mind that some herbs are contraindicated for important health reasons so they should only be taken on advice from a registered naturopath.

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WHAT’S ON

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Anyone can do it, all you need is a voice, a pair of ears, a supportive group of singers and a talented teacher like Brian Martin.

Brian joined the Statesmen last year and has made a huge impression on the chorus with his musical ability and enthusiasm.

Recently returned to live at Maleny, Brian is known locally for forming and developing various choral groups, and the training and development of local musical directors.

LEGENDARY BRITISH GROUP RETURNS TO CALOUNDRA LIVERPOOL’S legendary group The Searchers are returning to Caloundra this month following their sell out performance last year.

The distinctive jangling of the 12-string guitar and the rich harmonies embellishing immaculate vocals have assured The Searchers a lasting place in the history of popular music.

From their early beginnings in the late ‘50s as a skiffle group formed by John McNally and a bunch of friends, through the heady days of the ‘60s as teenage idols they have settled into a position well-deserved by a band whose sound

Brian is also highly-respected throughout Australia, and internationally where he has held numerous seminars and workshops on choral and harmony singing.

If you’ve ever been interested in becoming a singer, whatever your age group, enjoy the quality of sound and the excitement that can be generated by fourpart harmony singing.

A “come and see” night is being held on February 8, 7.30pm at the Buderim Uniting Church Hall, cnr Gloucester Rd and King St. There is no fee for the course and no obligation to join.

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influenced some of the most important artists of a generation, such as The Byrds, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen.

With record sales of more than 40 million, they have been a huge part of British rock with hits such as Sweets for My Sweet, Sugar and Spice, Needles and Pins, Love Potion Number 9 and Don’t Throw Your Love Away.

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TRY YOUR HAND AT BRIDGE THE Sunshine Coast Contract Bridge club holds beginners’ classes once a year and bookings are now being taken for the next series starting Wednesday, March 1.

The course runs over 14 weeks, including four review sessions. Classes are Wednesday mornings 9am-noon.

Instructor Wendy O’Brien said beginners were then skilled enough to join supervised play which is held at the club every Wednesday morning after the classes.

Beginners or those taking the course as a refresher can then choose from several levels of play, with games held throughout the week at the club rooms at

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WHAT’S ON

DON’T MISS STEPHEN MOORE’S LAST STAND POPULAR Noosa Arts performer Stephen Moore is moving on and will play his last production this month before returning to his home town of Sydney.

Stephen has won numerous awards during his many years with Noosa Arts and in his final performance, will team up with another seasoned actor, James Patrick Reed, to play a pair of cops in crisis.

A Steady Rain explores the complexities of a lifelong bond tainted by domestic affairs, violence, and the rough streets of Chicago.

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A Steady Rain, from House of Cards and Mad Men writer Keith Huff, is a heart-stopping drama about a lifelong bond on the line and creatively directed by Sam Coward.

It will be presented in a double bill with God of Carnage, a comedy of manners – without any manners - starring Frank Wilkie, Brett Klease, Sharon Grimley and Kate Cullen, directed by the talented Simon Denver.

Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville February 3, 4, 9, 10 at 7.30pm; February 4 and 11 at 2pm Tickets $35, concessions $30 Cut-price Preview February 2, 7.30pm, all tickets $25 Call 5449 9343 or email info@noosaartstheatre.org.au

UNDERGROUND OPERA COMES TO THE CASTLE THE Underground Opera Company launches its 10th anniversary, with West End to Broadway at Bli Bli’s Sunshine Castle. It features solo, duet and ensemble renditions of showstoppers from the golden years of Hollywood to modern blockbusters. The UOC has toured the Coast for the past seven years and Opera in the Castle has proven popular, with “extraordinary performances in breathtaking spaces”.

Sunshine Castle, Bli Bli, February 3-5, tickets at ticketmaster. com.au. Visit undergroundopera.com.au

RAISING a son with cerebral palsy has given jazz singer Robyn Brown a life of heartwrenching challenges and rewards but with it, a newfound

strength to seize the day.

The silky-voiced Sunshine Coast singer has captivated audiences with her passionate performances locally and at jazz clubs and festivals around the country, released her first CD, toured with International Guitarist Libor Smoldas, organised the regular jazz sessions in Nambour and become a respected singer on the Queensland jazz scene.

She is now releasing her second album of vintage jazz and blues songs, accompanied

by Queensland’s finest jazz instrumentalists.

A self-described storyteller, Robyn Brown’s voice echoes the sass and sultriness of Diana Krall, and the wholeheartedness of Eva Cassidy.

Her eldest son Joel requires extensive care and for a long time, musical aspirations had to

be shelved but now all grown up, Joel’s lust for life is proving to be an inspiration to his mother.

“I’ve learnt so much from raising a disabled child. Having to face the challenges and come through them has helped me to realise there is a lot I can achieve in life, even if it is difficult.

Often, out of those difficulties comes great joy,” Robyn says.

Though it has been a long time coming, the 12-track album is a collection of elegant, moody and upbeat favourites. The album will be launched at The Jazz Sessions in Nambour this month.

Bison Bar, Centenary Square, Currie St, Nambour February 26, 3.30pm Tickets $20. Bookings stickytickets.com.au, call 0403 152 397 or email info@sassyjazz.com.au

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RETIREMENT LIVING

Volunteers invited to go the Noosacare Way

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oosacare has developed a new model of care called “The Noosacare Way” following the additional of Cedar Lodge to the Kabara Cooroy Community.

The model has a strong customer service focus that complements the high level of care that it has always provided to its residents.

The opening of the new building has been the perfect opportunity to introduce this model, which is less concerned about tasks but more about creating relationships with people.

“We work in our resident’s home, they do not live in our workplace,” group care manager Sandra Gilbert said.

The Noosacare Way is a simple model that embraces handing back choice to residents, empowering them to take control over their lives and make choices that suit their lifestyle.

There is more flexibility around resident care each day, focusing on the individual

which means no work routines and flexible meal times.

Cedar Lodge has been built to create a feeling of tranquillity.

Rooms and living areas are bright and spacious throughout and capture the rainforest backdrop from large windows and patio areas.

Complete with sophisticated décor and furnishings, even the artwork reflects the natural surrounds of the building.

Cedar Lodge adds a touch of luxury and with the implementation of the Noosacare Way helps residents continue to make the lifestyle choices they deserve as they age.

Volunteer positions are now available, offering the opportunity to contribute to the lives of the elderly community by sharing in fun and friendship and supporting a range of lifestyle activities from the creative to a tea and a chat.

If you have some spare time and are interested in lending a hand, contact diversional therapist Michelle on 5447 7355.

NEW DISPLAY HOMES OPEN AT HALCYON AWARD-winning over 50s developer Halcyon has opened doors to four new display homes as it releases the third stage of its new lifestyle community, Halcyon Lakeside at Bli Bli. Project director Chris Carley said the opening was one of several milestone moments for the third Halcyon community to be constructed on the Sunshine Coast and enabled purchasers to experience the quality of homes and designs available in the upcoming Panorama release.

“Our four new display homes showcase the latest in open-plan, low maintenance living. Interest has been so high,” he said.

“The first two stages have sold out in record time in response to Halcyon Lakeside’s

superb lakefront positioning at the entry to the masterplanned Parklakes II community.”

The Panorama release features 20 homes on some of the most elevated locations and close to the Lifestyle and Recreational Precinct.

The Halcyon Lakeside community is framed by natural bushland on a 13ha site overlooking two lakes with 450m of lake frontage and access to 6km of walking tracks and local shopping.

“Our purchasers are also attracted to our bigger homes

with a feeling of space, and the lifestyle facilities and of course there are no exit fees with our model,” Chris said.

The sell-out of the first two stages has prompted the early release of stage three, with more than 100 home owners having spent Christmas in their new architect-designed home at Halcyon Lakeside.

Construction has also commenced on the community’s Lifestyle and Recreational Precinct, which has a resort pool, championship bowling green, tennis court, pickleball courts plus a health and wellness centre.

The Recreation Club has a the cinema, library and substantial lounge areas that open to panoramic views.

Call 1800 050 555 to arrange an inspection of the new display homes.

CELEBRATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY Clarence Smith’s face is a familiar one around Buderim Gardens. Residents give him a wave as they pass by and staff members stop for a chat.

Why? Because he has clocked up more than 4000km behind the wheel as a volunteer bus driver for the village during the past 12 months.

He takes his neighbours to their regular activities, as well as on the occasional day trip further afield. The ex-area manager knows a community like this can be hard to find and he doesn’t take it for granted.

“I did a lot of driving as an area manager for a company before I retired,” Clarence says.

“So when I moved in, of course I volunteered. It’s a great chance to help out the community and I love having a chat with everyone.”

When Clarence and his wife Lynn moved to Buderim Gardens from Gympie four and a half years ago, it was the location that drew them there.

“We looked at two villages and settled on Buderim because of its location as well as the facilities,” Clarence says.

“We like to travel and there’s a sense of security that comes with being able to just say, ‘We’re off now’ and know everything will be looked after.”

Clarence’s charitable spirit is reflective of a wider trend - Volunteering Australia reports senior Australians contribute the highest number of volunteer hours in the community.

It was a heart attack that forced Clarence to stop and focus more on his health. Now, with walks to the beach with

Lynn, volunteer work, travel, friends, and nearby family, he is happier and healthier than ever.

And he is right at home at Buderim Gardens, celebrating those things every day.

Call 1800 550 550 or visit retirementbylendlease.com.au

where everyone has the same interests, where most of your neighbours are also retired and there are no rentals.

Imagine a community where your home is safe, your lawns are looked after while you’re away and you return from holiday to find your home exactly as you left it.

Imagine having your own heated pool, bowling green, tennis court, bar, spa, cinema,

library lounge, workshop, massage room, Teppanyaki bar, semi-commercial kitchen that you can use whenever you want. Imagine if you finally retired and were able to live in the rainforest, with native birds, rainforest and then imagine it was also affordable.

Imagine living in a community where every day is a Saturday and feels like you are on holidays. Why would you

live anywhere else?

With no entry or exit fees, no stamp duty and no rentals unlike other retirement models, it means that should you choose to sell your home you will keep all capital gain.

Home prices start at only $429,000 for two bedrooms plus multi-purpose room and garage.

Call 1800 218 898 or email info@naturesedgebuderim. com.au

RECALIBRATE AND LIVE THE DREAM IN 2017 A New Year often heralds change – to some it might be just some new resolutions but for others it is a time to re-evaluate life and look at where you’re heading, what you want to achieve and how you can improve the quality of life.

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housework, having more social time with like-minded people or all of the above, perhaps it is time to put Nature’s Edge Buderim on your shopping list.

Speak to anyone who has moved into this over 50s community and you will find them overjoyed with their new life. Here are just some of the reasons people move into Nature’s Edge Buderim.

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The WORLD in Your Hands Travel in Your Time And now for something completely different Full of colour with beautiful beaches and colonial mansions, DOT WHITTINGTON finds Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is still waiting to be discovered by Aussies.

It’s colourful, vibrant, friendly, noisy interesting and has white sandy beaches lapped by the blue-green waters that have made it famous in movies and novels.

For a day trip, the island of Cozumel, less than an hour by ferry, is one of the less busy places on this resort-bound coast of Mexico and offers swimming, snorkelling or just exploring in a “Mexican Ferrari” – a beaten up VW Beetle convertible.

The Yucatan Peninsula juts into the Gulf of Mexico and yes, we felt perfectly safe. It’s a long way from Mexico City and is made up of the provinces of Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Campeche all of which have numerous sites to visit Mayan ruins.

Swimmers in a cenote

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emember me? I’m Miguel. I served you at dinner last night”.

Hmmm, not really. In fact, I hadn’t even arrived in Playa del Carmen in time for dinner last night.

Miguel is young, handsome and very friendly, and I quickly discover that there are plenty of others just like him in this resort town on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula who are using the same line.

“Remember me? I carried your bags at your hotel. I’m Jose”.

Yes, delightful. But pause, even for a second, and they’ll have you in their “uncle’s” shop before you can say “I’m not an American”.

It’s a novel approach to stake a claim to the tourist dollar, but the market strip is packed, the weather is stifling and everyone is using the same tactic.

We soon learn it is easier to whizz around the parallel streets rather than run the gauntlet of hawkers in this avenue of brightly coloured stalls filled with rainbows of shopping opportunities.

We have landed in Mexico, two old

girls seeking adventure, after a long flight from Brisbane – 27 hours including a few hours in Dallas waiting for the connection to Cancun.

On the bright side, we did score an upgrade to business class for the last leg but only because, we discovered, we were the only passengers who had paid more than $5 for the ticket in the first place.

And so the journey begins, with a hire car at Cancun International Airport, late at night in pouring rain.

We turn south to Playa del Carmen, which is a similar distance from the Cancun international airport as Cancun itself, and in many ways the better option for starting a holiday on the Yucatan.

Cancun’s greatest attraction we decided on our way back to the airport a week later, is being the gateway to the beautiful but busy Isla Mujeres “Island of the Women” about 13km offshore.

Playa del Carmen further south is on the Riviera Maya, a popular resort strip in this part of the Caribbean.

Always plenty of colour Further south is Belize, the only English speaking country in Central America, but we decided to limit our activities to the eastern tip of the peninsula.

After a pleasant but lively break in the bustle of Playa, we set off south down

The Caribbean from Isla Mujeres the coast road, which meant we could avoid the major highway heading west.

Tulum had been recommended, mainly for its Mayan ruins but since our destination was Chichen Itza, one of the largest Maya cities, and the weather was like an oven set to “high”, we quickly decided to simply wave on the way past.

We turned right at Tulum with no regrets. The detour had been worth it to explore some more of the Caribbean coastline.

Most surprising was that there wasn’t an esplanade and often, to see the sea, it was necessary to squeeze through tiny villages and hope for a glimpse at the end of a lane.

Despite fears of a rough ride, the road to Chichen Itza isn’t too bad and we arrived late afternoon, perfect timing.

Leaving the Hotel Dolores Alba for dinner in the nearby village of Piste, we discovered the ruins were quite literally down the road. Handy.

Even better, it was right across the road from the Ik Kil Cenote, a deep, cold waterhole for a much-needed swim.

Until then, I had never heard of a cenote, but it turns out there about 7000 of them in Mexico. Essentially, they are sinkholes where the rain has eaten away continued page 30>

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Dancing smiles in the land of the never-ending Sing Sing Papua New Guinea may be our closest neighbour, but for most Australians it is a land shrouded in mystery and intrigue, writes DALLAS SHERINGHAM.

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ost Aussies will never visit our neighbour across the Torres Strait because they haven’t been educated in its amazing beauty and friendly people and until recently, cruise ships didn’t go there.

It’s a shame, because I would place it in the top three cruising destinations I have ever visited.

The other two are also close to home – the Kimberley and the Solomon Islands.

Far from being a land of mystery, New Guinea is more a tropical Garden of Eden with much of it still untouched and unspoilt by mass tourism.

The people of New Britain and the many islands dotted throughout the Bismarck Archipelago are similar to those

Mount Tavurvur

Dancers range from a little drummer boy (front left) to grandparents. of Vanuatu and Fiji.

As you go ashore, you will be greeted by waving, smiling, happy people. You will be led to chairs placed carefully under a giant tree or beneath a veranda of palm leaves.

Then the dancing will begin.

And what a treat you are about to see.

You will be in the company of gentle people, ever attentive, ever caring, ever wanting to share their world with yours.

Traditional dancing is the national past time of Papua New Guinea. A cacophony of mass drums, bamboo xylophones and whistles overtake you as the dancing begins.

Then comes an amazing performance of waving arms and legs, all choreographed into a visually, stunning display.

Divine costumes and

headwear add to the excitement.

Dancers range from the elderly to young children who are being educated in the local traditions. They are fully absorbed in dances that tell the story of their village, their region and their life.

On virtually every island, you will be greeted by traditional dancers. The strange thing is, no two dances are the same.

The islands may be close together but because they were so isolated in the past and, to some degree, still are, they have managed to develop performances that are unique to each region.

Our cruise began in fascinating Rabaul, always shrouded in fallout from the constantly erupting Mount Tavurvur, one of the world’s

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In 1994 it destroyed old Rabaul in a massive explosion and has been playing up ever since.

Leaving the harbour at sundown with the mighty sunset painted in a multitude of stunning reds, oranges and purples, was possibly the greatest departure ever.

Next day we arrived at remote St Michael’s School just off the coast of New Britain and it is here that I fell in love with PNG and its people.

They were genuinely excited to see us, to dance with us and to share everything they had.

Dugout meets modern The elaborate headwear had to be seen to be believed.

We then sailed across the vivid blue Bismarck Sea to Madang and up the mighty Sepik River. Coral Discoverer has a shallow draft and this allowed us to travel further up this wild region than any other cruise ship.

Lava Trail Once again, the people of the Sepik were overwhelmingly friendly towards us. They were just as interested in learning about us as we were about them.

I have to admit to being slightly nervous about going ashore in an isolated native village where the people live completely off the land and the river but we were met by thousands of smiling people who were really excited about us coming to their village.

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Old bus tours Merida at the limestone over millions of years to create deep pools surrounded by cliffs.

This means trudging down dozens of stone steps to reach the water but once there, the view up is astounding (and the view down from the top equally so) and the water, filtered by the limestone, clear and fresh. It’s not your average swimming hole.

We allowed a day for the Chichen Itza, home of the famous El Castillo pyramid and were glad we took the advice to arrive early.

Apart from missing the worst of the heat, we also missed some of the longest queues. It seemed bad enough having to line up for half an hour to get in, but by

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the time we left in the afternoon, queues were twice as long.

Nevertheless, it was worth the wait and El Castillo (Spanish for “the castle”) was glorious as the light played on its 365 steps.

Also called the Temple of Kukulcan, it was built by the Mayans between the 9th and 12 centuries, 300 years before the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

There are many other equally fascinating ruins on the site and although popular, it’s not crowded and it was possible to wander at leisure.

The real reminders of this being a big earner for the local area were the dozens of market stalls selling all manner of souvenirs from leatherwork to colourful earthenware (none of it expensive) and groups of young men wandering around in full Mayan costume.

Next morning we set off on the short 120km journey to Merida, the Yucatan capital and largest city on the peninsula.

Not being archaeologists, we’d seen enough ruins and decided to skip Uxmal, which offers insight into life before the Spanish conquistadores.

Until now, the skills acquired in my three-month crash course in Spanish had served me well, but I came unstuck in Merida.

It was a relief to discover that I wasn’t going mad, but that with 60 per cent of its population of Mayan ethnicity, Merida

has its own parlance with a distinctive accent.

With its colonial history giving it Spanish, French, British and even a little Dutch, influence it has the typical historic centre with a Plaza Grande.

This is a city made for wandering, with magnificent colonial buildings, fortress-like churches, plazas and squares filled with the music of squadrons of buskers as well as plenty of restaurants offering good food, cheap margaritas, cheerful staff and a vantage point for the passing parade.

Streets that appear to be nothing more than lines of roller doors at siesta open up to reveal colourful shops while

Temple of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza

avenues of superb old houses tell stories of glory days past.

The Paseo de Montejo is lined with original sculptures that change each year.

An old Merida bus was a worthy tour and the Hotel Dolores Alba again served us well, its foyer and corridors a Frida Kahlo gallery.

Being only 35km from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico we set off north to Progreso where the beaches were uncannily like those of Spain’s Costa Blanca, with pastel-coloured lowset houses, shutters and quiet out-of-season esplanades.

The narrow strip of land with the highway to Telchac Puerto has the Gulf on one side and the Laguna Rosada on the other. These bright pink lagoons are coloured by the same algae that turns its resident flamingos pink.

From there, it was back to Cancun and against all advice, which we came to appreciate too late, we took the back roads across the tip of the peninsula.

Riddled with craters more than potholes, it was a long, slow trip but made us feel we were making an effort to explore the real Yucatan, off the beaten track.

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A wander through the charming streets of the old town demonstrates the contrast with the pulsating modern streets of many Japanese cities.

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A perfect place for a walk on the wild side Grey nomad BEVERLEY EVERSON takes a detour off the Newell Highway to Melbourne and discovers the wonder of sculptures in the scrub.

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route to visit grandchildren in Melbourne.

It was the last week of December, so firstly I must recommend that this is NOT the best time.

Temperatures were high, in the 38C-42C range with, understandably, total fire bans and in this instance, threatening bush fires which closed the park to campers the day after we arrived.

“The bush music of frogs and night creatures lulled us into a deep sleep”

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Sculptures in the scrub precinct.

And what a surprise when we arrived and parked in one of the six camp sites (no power or water and no phone reception as you would expect in this isolated area). We were the only ones there!

This was probably because of the hot temperatures and time of year but it was so quiet, especially at night, the bush music of frogs and night creatures, lulled

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We had originally intended to camp the first night at the Salt Caves about 20km off either No. 1 Break Road or Pilliga Forest Way, down Rocky Road/ Country Lane Road, but there was a large bush fire burning in the direction of our destination.

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Pilliga Reserve is off the Newell Highway between Narrabri and Coonabarabran NSW and covers 500,000ha of open forest, woodland and scrubland.

There are a few turnoffs from the highway, all of them reasonable dirt forest roads.

We chose No. 1 Break Road, which is almost a straight line – about 30km – to Baradine and the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre.

Here you can obtain a map to assist in locating all the magical sites the Pilliga State Forest Reserve and National Park offers.

Its history dates from Aboriginal life to timbergetting, mining and grazing.

The Pilliga is to the east and west of the highway, with many highlights such as sandstone caves, salt caves/fire tower, numerous bird routes and sculptures in the scrub at Dandry Gorge in Timmallallie National Park, where this story takes you.

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Camp site among the trees is a piece of peace. us into a deep sleep. The almost completed visitor facilities were excellent including sheltered barbecues and two non-flush but immaculately clean toilet buildings.

It is only a short stroll from the camp to the day facilities and walking trail that takes an easy two-hour or less round trip to the bottom of the gorge and then an easy climb up along the rim where there are the amazing five sets of Sculptures in the Scrub.

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There were remnants of abundant blossoms and wildflowers which only reinforced our decision to return during spring when it would be a sea of colour and much cooler. However, we were still fortunate to see some flowers and smell the cypress pines and eucalypt, which certainly made up for our late-season arrival.

The plants provided the indigenous people not only with food and weapons but also medicines for their sick and along the 2km walking trail, visitors are introduced to cultural sites, bush tucker and 115 plant species.

The Sculptures in the Scrub precinct is both educational and spiritual.

Wildflowers in bloom.

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The artists who contributed spent many hours with the community to inspire their creations.

It was overwhelming and impressive, particularly in the setting on the ridge overlooking the gorge.

Pilliga prides itself with an abundance of wildlife including 350 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and frogs.

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Slow tour much more than just a taste of Italy If you think you’ve been there and done that in Italy then, writes KATE DEVER, consider a foodie tour that will leave you with much more than memories.

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BOOK REVIEW

ELIZABETH PASCOE

Over the years I have read or been given books on how to be happy, get the most out of life, make most of your potential etc – and about dying.

Reading this book, I didn’t get the rush of empathy or connection with the writer or the patient. They obviously reconnected after many years and it was beneficial for both of them. I did like the “living funeral” idea, when family and friends called and they celebrated Morrie’s life and gave him the hugs and attention which meant so much to him.

After all the conversations and diagnosis of living, Mitch just turned to Morrie and said “It’s all about loving, to love and be loved. Isn’t it?” ... Morrie just smiled.

TONY HARRINGTON

It is 15 years since this heartfelt classic was published. The relationship between the author and his old and dying sociology professor, while unravelling the meaning of life, is both touching and tender.

Although dying from the worst possible condition anyone can die from, motor neurone disease, Morrie is still happy to impart his wisdom, experiences and life lessons. Lessons on love, marriage, family, death and the interconnectedness of all things are delivered with great compassion.

We all need a life coach like Morrie and we all need to learn how to die with dignity and a lack of fear of death. A must read.

9/10.

BOOK review JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT This is a short read – too short for my perception of the wisdom and truths in Professor Morrie Schwartz’s weekly lessons on life given to one-time student and author Mitch Albom.

There is little depth to each subject discussed and almost no recognition of the inherent difficulty in changing ourselves for the better if we were to follow his teachings.

One certainly gets from Morrie, a dying man, confirmation that human relationships and health are ultimately the more important things in life.

The story of Morrie is told with dignity and compassion but falls well short of the mark as a must-read book.

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE An old man, young man and life’s greatest lesson

By Mitch Albom

SUZI HIRST

This has to be one of my all-time favourite books. Its lessons about life is for all ages. It is simply written and a quick read with a huge impact.

In our busy lives we forget how to talk, communicate and listen to each other. The important things in life are not how successful you are or how much you have, but how to love, laugh and appreciate all that you do have.

Morrie’s lessons are simple – live the now.

He is dying but in dying he is teaching Mitch the art of living.

In this international bestseller, newspaper sports columnist Mitch Albom recounts the time spent with his 78-year-old professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying. Albom had not corresponded with him since attending his college classes 16 years earlier.

A newspaper strike frees Albom to commute weekly, on Tuesdays, to visit with Schwartz. The book is based on the 14 Tuesdays they meet, supplemented with Schwartz’s lectures and life experiences and interspersed with flashbacks and allusions to contemporary events.

Their rekindled relationship turned into one final “class” – lessons in how to live.

First published in 2002, 12 million copies later it is still a magical chronicle.

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MARY BARBER I read this book some years ago and thought it was trite. This time I found it moving and full of wisdom.

I must be getting less cynical with age. I liked the raw honesty of the author who was caught up chasing material goals at the expense of his personal life. He was the hollow man.

Morrie Schwartz, on the other hand, had created a personal culture that nourished him. For Morrie, riches were hugs, laughter and being surrounded by the people he loved.

Having death knocking on the door is plenty of reason to review our priorities.

Morrie’s point is you don’t have to wait until then. I can highly recommend this little book.

In 2005 I started my record of books”. Beside Tuesdays with Morrie I typed “Excellent – to re-read”. Now, 12 years later, I loved it as if it were my first reading and encourage everyone to read it. The inevitability of death is, for most of us, something we try to not think too much about. For me, it is a reminder to continually sort out what is important! We face social craziness and materialism pressure daily. Do we really need that bigger TV, that super diet, that new car?

Morrie says: “The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn’t work, don’t buy it.”

A meeting with a friend or family member can leave me feeling recharged and content. Morrie urges us to take such interactions further to dare to connect with others, even when bridges need be built. Why? To quote Morrie: “Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.” I find that a comforting concept!

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SUDOKU (EASY)

WORD FIND

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1. Alphabetically, which month comes second?

2. In what year did NSW last win an NRL State of Origin series?

3. To what major city are Cariocans native?

4. Is there an island called Cook Island in Australia?

5. Financially, what does “ROI” stand for?

6. Excluding special editions, which Australian coin does not feature a wild animal?

7. Doctor Seuss’ Cat in the Hat has what two colours on its hat?

8. Which element is found in crystal but not in ordinary glass?

9. What relation is your daughter’s husband to you?

10. What is a horse’s fastest gait?

11. In the Bible, what is the first book of the New Testament?

12. What three-letter word is a traditional Hawaiian garland?

13. What is two squared squared?

14. Where are your phalanges?

15. What sacred Indian flower is also the name of a motor racing team?

16. If music is diminuendo, it gradually becomes what?

17. The movie “Saving Private Ryan” was set in which country?

18. What colour is angelica?

19. Which Australian author created the detective Napoleon Bonaparte?

20. What is the fluid called that surrounds an unborn baby?

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1. August; 2. 2014; 3. Rio de Janeiro; 4. No; 5. Return on Investment; 6. $2; 7. Red and white; 8. Lead; 9. Son in law; 10. Gallop; 11. Gospel according to St Matthew; 12. Lei; 13. Sixteen; 14. Fingers and toes; 15. Lotus; 16. Softer; 17. France; 18. Green; 19. Arthur Upfield; 20. Amniotic fluid.

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PUZZLES

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

No. 2522

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See him perspire dreadfully when he plays the ultimate match (11) In Samoa, regional union provides a useful pole (3) The executor of personal justice may cryptically engrave his name (7) Makes itself scarce when it is involved in sex scandal (5) A sudden rush of twilled fabric, I hear (5) Those from the wild herds champ at the bit (5) What a century in ruin may have to bear (5) Drawn so as to be towards the front (7) Make a delicate network when no charges are laid at the station (3) Raconteur will sort out telly roster (11)

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Making public statements about various careers (11) The noble one came before the queen less tardily (7) The Hun left the development of humanism to the Muslim leaders (5) I hear he enjoys literature amongst the plants (5) Commandeer the whole ham, perhaps (3) Criminal who used to treat proper crooks (11) Write a scathing article about the performance (7) The curious bystander missed seeing Stanley in the middle of the race (5) Dig out disguise and distribute it! (5) Court swooned endlessly without stopping leader (3)

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SUDOKU WORDFIND

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albatross anchor barnacle bay catamaran coast coral cove current dive dock dolphin fin gull

No. 770

liner ocean pelican pier radio reef rip rock sail sea tuna wind yacht

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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

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Meals where guests all bring food to share Curved fruit Lighten Foolish talk Thinly distributed Japanese alcoholic drink Floor covering Musical speeds Licentious revelry Reposed Attended by both sexes (2-2) Wombs One who makes assessments of the value of items

29 Small deer whose coats change colour in winter (plural) 31 Guarantee against risk 32 Agricultural labourers of low social status 35 Monetary unit of Bosnia-Herzegovina 36 Pill 37 Emblems of regal power (US spelling)

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Employ Middle (US spelling) Hot and humid Quality that evokes emotion Formed again Nudists Those who prefer solitude Less attractive University grounds Avoid Russian monetary unit Begin Chairs Tree juice No (Scottish)

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WORK IT OUT!

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.

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