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Brisbane rolls out the welcome map on its architectural wonders – full story page 3

Get on the program and discover the history and beauty of Brisbane City Hall

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See the historic City Hall organ up close with new tours FOR the first time ever, you will have the opportunity to take a behind the scenes look and learn about the history of City Hall’s unique 120-year-old Father Willis organ.

Brisbane Lifestyle Chairman Cr Krista Adams announced the start of a new dedicated tour and said the 45-minute tours were being offered for the first time in the history of City Hall and would explore the intricacies of one of Australia’s largest pipe organs.

“Our Father Willis organ is one of the largest organs in Australia, featuring 4300 pipes, the tallest of which stand at an impressive 13 metres high, with the smallest at 10 centimetres,” Cr Adams said.

“The organ was built in 1891-92 by Henry Willis & Sons, Camden Town, and London for the Brisbane Exhibition Concert Hall.

“In 1900 Council purchased the organ and it was relocated, enlarged and modernised for Brisbane’s

MORE INFO ● Tours will be held at 1.30pm on: September 8, 22, October 13,17 and November 10, 24. ●Tours are free and wheelchair accessible. Bookings essential at museumofbrisbane.com.au/organtours or phone 3339 0800.

new City Hall which opened in 1930.

Cr Adams said when City Hall closed for its $215 million restoration in 2010, the organ was removed, before being reinstalled and rededicated in 2014.

“Fans of the organ can also hear it in action during a special performance by Spics and Specks star Barry Morgan, at his concert.

Mr Barry Morgan Plays the Big Organ, on October 15.

The organ at the City Hall.

Meet the people in the band Run by Seniors for Seniors IN THIS ISSUE Classifieds........................................... Page 30 Health ..................................................Page 32 Postcards .............................................Page 35 Fresh....................................................Page 41 Entertainment.......................................Page 42 Crossword............................................Page 47

Members of the Wind and Brass band blew their own trumpets in the Queen St Mall

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WELCOME to the September edition of your Seniors Newspaper.

While this paper celebrates 12 years of publication, I am celebrating my first week as the Editor.

Not that my position in an editor’s chair is new. I have been working as a journalist/editor with the APN group for more than 18 years and I still think of journalism as a dream job.

Your local Brisbane writer Jim Bowden, may well say the same about his journalism career as he continues to source and contribute interesting stories to this newspaper.

I have also found the number of stories and photos contributed by you, the readers, most impressive.

I look forward to hearing from you or perhaps I will see you at one of Brisbane’s wonderful open houses.

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BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE 2015 BUILDING LIST (See story on Page 3) CITY CENTRAL 01. Albert Street Uniting Church SAT/SUN 02. All Saints’ Anglican Church SAT/SUN 03. Ann Street Presbyterian Church SAT 04. Architectus SAT 05. Arkhefield SAT/SUN 06. Brisbane City Hall SAT/SUN 07. Brisbane General Post Office (GPO) SAT 08. Brisbane Square SAT/ SUN 09. bureau^proberts Architects SAT 10. BVN SAT 11. The Chambers, 308 Queen Street SAT/SUN 12. City Tabernacle Baptist Church SAT/SUN 13. Customs House SAT 14. Hobbs Park, 480 Queen Street SUN 15. John Mills Himself bar SAT 16. MacArthur Museum SAT 17. Masonic Memorial Temple SAT 18. Roma Street Fire Station SUN 19. Roma Street Station Heritage Building SAT/ SUN 20. Shingle Inn City Hall SAT/SUN

21. Spring Hill Service Reservoirs SAT/SUN 22. St Andrew’s Lutheran Church SAT 23. St Andrew’s Uniting Church SAT/SUN 24. St John’s Cathedral SAT/SUN 25. St Stephen’s Cathedral SAT/SUN 26. St Stephen’s Chapel SAT/SUN 27. Studio 217, Craigston SAT 28. United Service Club Queensland SUN 29. Woods Bagot Studio SAT CITY EAST 30. Commissariat Store Museum SAT/SUN 31. Old Government House, QUT SUN 32. Parliament House SAT/SUN 33. QUT Science and Engineering Centre SUN 34. Treasury Heritage Hotel SAT/SUN SOUTH BANK 41. Brisbane Girls Grammar School SAT 42. Old Museum Brisbane SAT 43. Oral Health Centre SUN 44. St Paul’s Presbyterian Church SAT/SUN 45. Wilson Architects SUN MILTON / RED HILL 46. m3architecture SUN

IN THIS edition, journalist Jim Bowden gives you a wrap-up of the people and places that made up the annual Seniors’ Week event.

In the spirit of this year’s theme, It’s on for young and old, the Queensland Wind & Brass band gave a sterling performance in the Queen Street Mall.

Check out page 6 and meet some of the band’s great musicians.

47. Old Bishopsbourne and Chapel SAT/SUN 48. Saint Brigid’s Church SUN DUTTON PARK / GABBA / KANGAROO PT 49. Diamantina Health Care Museum SAT/SUN 50. Ecosciences Precinct SUN 51. Princess Theatre SAT/ SUN 52. St Mary’s Anglican Church SUN NEW FARM / VALLEY / NEWSTEAD 53. AECOM — North Tower HQ SAT 54. Brickworks Design Studio SAT 55. Green Square Affordable Housing SAT 56. HASSELL Studio + HOUSES Magazine SUN 57.

Howard Smith Wharves SUN 58. Miegunyah House Museum SUN 59. Newstead House SUN 60. PDT Architects SAT SUBURBS 61. Archerfield Airport SAT 62. Dornoch Terrace House SAT 63. Graceville Uniting Church SAT/SUN 64. Hanworth House SUN 65. Hummingbird House and Wheller Gardens SAT 66. Port of Brisbane SAT/ SUN For more information, please go to our page 3 story.

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Architectural wonders on show Brisbane offers open invitation BRISBANE City is extending an invitation to explore a range of architectural wonders being showcased at the sixth annual Brisbane Open House.

This year’s Brisbane Open House offers an unprecedented opportunity to tour almost 100 places and spaces around greater Brisbane, including 30 buildings participating in the free event for the first time.

Access to a vast array of historic and contemporary buildings is offered to visitors who will relish the chance to unlock some of Brisbane’s most intriguing places.

There will be free talks by the city’s architects and opportunities to tour marvels of design, including Archerfield Airport, the Brisbane General Post Office (GPO), UQ Oral Health building, Queensland Emergency Operations

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“This year, Brisbane Open House’s diverse program is sure to appeal to everyone.

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Centre, Brisbane City Council’s Spring Hill Service Reservoirs, Roma Street Station Heritage Building, Fernberg (Government House) and Hobbs Park.

“Brisbane Open House tells Brisbane’s story – from our rich history, to how we live, work and play, to the future design and development of the city – by giving people the opportunity to discover some of Brisbane’s most loved and

House’s diverse program is sure to appeal to everyone,” Mr Lyons said.

“We have a fascinating selection of influential presenters discussing insightful topics at our Speaker Series, which now runs for five weeks.

“Our Made in Brisbane program offers backstage passes to meet the makers, explore their studios and workshops and understand

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■Brisbane Open House is a free event, providing visitors with the rare opportunity to discover a wealth of architecturally diverse, well-designed and historic buildings in Brisbane on Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11 ■ Selected buildings are opened for the public with guided and self-guided tours to encourage visitors to explore, re-examine and engage with Brisbane’s built environment.

their creative processes, while our Children’s Program will keep the kids entertained with fascinating free workshops and activities across the weekend.”

Also on offer in 2015 is the ever-popular photo competition, guided walking tours of precincts and free concerts presented by Brisbane City Council’s Bands in Parks Initiative and the Queensland Performing

Arts Centre.

Brisbane Open House visitors will learn more about the participating buildings thanks to special guided tours led by some of the city’s most respected architects.

Organisers are calling for volunteers to help with the guided tours. Last year more than 500 locals donated their time to Brisbane Open House.

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Ben Lyons, president of Brisbane Development Association, said this year’s program offered an extraordinary line-up.

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Queensland seniors get tech savvy

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“Queensland seniors who complete a Tech Savvy Seniors course will gain basic technology skills Seniors Minister Coralee O’Rourke

stra have partnered to provide $550,000 of funding to Queensland public libraries to help deliver the training course.

“Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland is one example of our Government’s commitment to improving service delivery through the

A new state-wide program aims to help seniors navigate the digital world.

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million towards seniors support programs and services in the 2015-16 budget.

“Tech Savvy Seniors, the Seniors Summit and the new seniors strategy are important components of our overarching plan to create

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efficient use of information and communications technology,” Minister Enoch said.

“This great program joins a suite of initiatives, introduced by the Palaszczuk Government, aiming to improve access, information and available services for older Queenslanders.”

Telstra Chief Sustainability Officer Tim O’Leary said Telstra was excited to be introducing the successful Tech Savvy Seniors program to Queensland as part of its commitment to helping all Australians enjoy the benefits of being connected.

"New communication technology gives people the opportunity to be more connected than ever, whether it be staying in touch with family and friends on social media or connecting with people and services in your local community," Mr O’Leary said.

"Developing the confidence and skills to use technology and be part of the digital community and economy is increasingly important for seniors. We want to make sure no one misses out on the benefits of being connected and we’re pleased to be expanding the Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland program to reach new audiences."

Minister O’Rourke said a Seniors Summit would be held directly after the launch to discuss the Palaszczuk Government’s new seniors strategy – ‘Queensland – an age friendly community’.

“We’re proud supporters of our ageing population and have provided $7.5

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“Tech Savvy Seniors will provide older Queenslanders with the skills they need to access essential digital services and ensure they can participate more in the community and stay connected to family and friends.

"Developing the confidence and skills to use technology and be part of the digital community and economy has become increasingly important to our seniors.”

Minister Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government recognised the diverse needs of older Queenslanders, and State Library of Queensland, Department of Communities and Tel-

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OLDER Queenslanders will have greater opportunities to connect with their family and the community through technology, with the launch of a new statewide program aiming to help seniors navigate the digital world.

Seniors Minister Coralee O’Rourke and Science and Innovation Minister Leeanne Enoch launched the Tech Savvy Seniors initiative, in partnership with the State Library of Queensland and Telstra this week.

“Queensland seniors who complete a Tech Savvy Seniors course will gain basic technology skills, including how to use an iPad, navigate social media, shop online and access government

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Magic in the air

By JIM BOWDEN

“I DON’T know about the stories of retirees ‘blowing’ their kids’ inheritance – I’m too busy blowing up balloons,” said 82-year-old magician and entertainer Larry Sykes. “Besides, I’m not retired. A little tired maybe, but not retired.”

Larry was at Brisbane’s South Bank on the last day of Seniors Week doing what he does best – inflating balloons into funny animal shapes for the many children who gathered around his colourful display.

Born at Palmerston North in the southwest of New Zealand, Larry was a builder for many years but tired of “banging away with nails and hammers” and returned to entertaining, eventually moving to Bribie Island.

Over the past 55 years he’s entertained on both sides of the Tasman giving more than 5000 performances

Sienna, 4, of Eight Mile Plains, and Roxy, 5, of Murrumba Downs, are happy with their balloon figures created by the magical hands of 82-year-old Larry Sykes.

and making TV appearances.

Known as the ‘wizard of the mall’, Larry performed in Queen Street for four years before shifting his balloon craft to South

Bank.

But when the curtains part, the man affectionately known as ‘grandpa wizard’ by his family, still feels like the teenage boy who first discovered magic.

Seniors Week ends on a high note AN activity-packed Seniors Week ended on a high note in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall as a group of wind and brass musicians entertained young and old on the city rotunda.

The big week from August 15 to 23 – with the theme ‘It’s on for young and old’ – was the state’s biggest celebration for older people and the wonderful role they played in community life.

• Enjoying the sounds of the Queensland Wind and Brass in the mall on the last day of Seniors Week were Rod Innes, 77, of Wishart, and Eddie Hirche, 82, of The Gap and his wife Lorraine, 78 with musicians John Nagy of Nudgee on saxophone, David Innes of Holland Park on French horn, and Elissa Higgins of Nundah on bass clarinet.

Rod Innes said he was the ‘tone deaf’ one in the family but he encouraged

his children’s love of musical instruments and son David chose the French horn.

“As the name suggests, humans originally used to blow on the actual horns of animals before starting to emulate them in metal,” David said.

The state government this year provided more than $100,000 towards more than 100 sponsored Seniors Week events in Brisbane and throughout Queensland.

Coralee O’Rourke said the government had committed $56 million in the 2015-16 State Budget to core pensioner concessions.

“Seniors Week activities included concerts and cabarets, sports and fitness events, cinema evenings, nature and garden walks, gallery hopping, coach tours, high teas and long lunches, ageing ‘think tanks’, Aboriginal culture celebrations, home safety and abuse prevention se-

minars, aqua zumba classes and much more.

The Queensland Wind and Brass was formed in 1989 and arose from a need for a high standard musical group for post-secondary musicians.

The group consists of both amateur and professional woodwind, brass and percussion players, aged from 17 years upwards.

Awards won by the group include best wind ensemble in the Brisbane City Councils ‘battle of the bands’, and most outstanding performance trophy in the Queensland Festival of Music.

Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings from 7 pm in the Main Concert Hall of The Old Museum, corner Gregory Terrace and Bowen Bridge Road.

Bowen Hills. Seniors are welcome.

Contact Wayne Boxall on 0412 816 992 or email enquiries@qwab.com.au

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the family. His son Russell Dykstra is a multi awardwinning Australian actor of screen, stage and TV, best known for his portrayal of the character Barney in the popular ABC TV

series Rake.

Jack’s grandson Jeff Horn was Australia’s best-performing boxer at the London Summer Olympics and is a top contender in the light welterweight division, so far winning most of his fights.

Marie – “the light and love of my life,” says Jack – is an accomplished 3D paper tole artist and her art adorns the walls of her children’s homes.

“She’s a good cook, too, and can do wonderful things with eggs which are never in short supply here,” Jack said.

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Local seniors are urged to book a Safehome visit now ❝

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– QFES commissioner Katarina Carroll

tion of smoke alarms and developing a fire escape plan, could save lives and property.

“All homes have different requirements but a visit should take no longer than 45 minutes.

“As Queenslanders, we are known for our ability to look out for each other and I encourage everyone

●To book a Safehome visit, phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or go to www.qfes.qld.gov.au/ communitysafety/ freeprograms/ safehome.asp

to check on elderly neighbours, friends or relatives and ask the important question of whether they have had a Safehome visit and show them how they can book one.”

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Losing your home to fire is a devastating experience, with huge emotional and financial costs.

QFES commissioner Katarina Carroll said elderly residents were among the most vulnerable when it came to house fires and fire safety was paramount.

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“Most people have fire risks in their homes and a few simple precautions and safety tips from a firefighter, such as the correct positioning and installa-

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Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club celebrate

IT IS true that seniors take every opportunity to enjoy life while they can.

Celebrating Christmas in July is a great excuse to live it up with delicious food, drinks and fun including exchanging presents with Santa in attendance.

So it was in late July when 67 members of the Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club went by coach to a unique destination – The Fox

and Hounds Country Inn at Wongawallan, near Mt Tamborine.

Our first comfort stop/ morning tea was the Berrinba Wetlands in the Logan area.

At the wetlands scenic picnic area we started the day well with plenty of delicious eats and champers.

The Fox and Hounds Country Inn was built as an authentic British pub.

The original pub, The Sussex Arms in Kent, was demolished and the full interior contents were transported from the UK to Wongawallan in five containers.

Besides the medieval exterior with the yellow front door, the interior will always be remembered for the extraordinary amount of British memorabilia, old style English furniture and

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the British ales and great food.

The other big surprise was the Royalty room where we all met a familiar Santa in the presence of statues of the Queen, corgis and a royal guardsman.

It was evident that our Santa enjoyed his role, with our lady members showing special thanks for the presents.

So there it was – another memorable day tour.

For information about our club, phone 07 3885 9484.

Trivia questions

By ALLAN BLACKBURN

IN WHICH part of the British Isles are the Brecon Beacons?

Teams called Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory compete in which sport?

How is the word “centre” spelled in the USA? Iguazu Falls are on the border of Argentina and what other country?

What is the branch of chemistry concerned with carbon and its compounds?

What are the prefix letters for aircraft registration in Australia?

What is the area of expertise of TV personality Heston Blumenthal?

The flag of what island features three legs on a red background?

What does the colloquial term “molly-dooker” mean?

What politician was known as the “silver bodgie”?

In mathematics, what is the term “log” short for?

In which state was Steve Irwin born?

In Thailand, what does the word “ko” or “koh” mean?

In texting shorthand, what does “BFF” mean?

What is grown in viticulture?

What was the name of the kangaroo mascot for the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

Where on the body is a busby worn?

Alphabetically, which element comes first?

What is the name of the Brisbane Broncos’ horse mascot?

How many female prime ministers has Australia had?

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community news Trivia answers Answer from page 9 1. Wales 2. Soccer (A League) 3. Center 4. Brazil 5. Organic chemistry 6. VH 7. Chef 8. Isle of Man 9. Left handed 10. Bob Hawke 11. Logarithm 12. Victoria 13. Island 14. Best Friends Forever 15. Grapes 16. No kangaroo mascot – Syd was a platypus, Olly was a kookaburra and Millie was an echidna 17. Head 18. Actinium 19. Buck 20. One Disclaimer for Trivia quiz Answers are correct to the best knowledge of our quizmaster Allan Blackburn.

Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct

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Lawn bowls is a fun social activity with health benefits LAWN bowls is sociable and enjoyable, and involves having fun with other people on a regular basis, as well as keeping fit.

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community news Vietnam War Commemorative Grants are now available FIFTY years on from the deployment of 1 RAR to South Vietnam and the beginning of Australia’s combat role in the Vietnam War, the Australian Government is launching a dedicated one-off grants sub-program to help the community recognise the contribution of Australian servicemen and women who served our country during the Vietnam conflict.

The Vietnam War Commemorative Grants program has been established under the Saluting Their Service commemorations program for 2015-16.

It will provide one-off funding of between $4000 and $20,000 for community-based projects and activities that directly commemorate any aspect of the Vietnam War under the theme of camaraderie.

Examples of projects that may be considered for funding include commemorative events and reunions.

The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Michael Ronaldson, said he was honoured to provide support for community activities that

acknowledge the service and sacrifice of Australia’s Vietnam veterans.

“Following the tremendous success of the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program in bringing communities together to remember and commemorate our First World War veterans, it is fitting that we now honour our Vietnam veterans through the Vietnam War Commemorative grants sub-program,’’ he said.

“For too long this part of our war history went unacknowledged but now we have an opportunity to respectfully commemorate our Vietnam veterans and educate Australian communities about the hardships these servicemen and women faced during the war, as well as upon and after their return home.’’

The grant program will open for funding on September 14 and close at 5pm on October 31.

Program guidelines and application forms will be available on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website (www.dva.gov.au) when the funding rounds open.

Retirees accused of ‘blowing’ their children’s inheritance NEW research from the US reveals that while one in six people are relying on inheritance from their parents, equally, one in six retirees are looking to their grown-up children to support them financially in their old age, causing a generational financial tug of war.

The study by international financial services group SunLife says parents and children are banking on financial support from each other: one in six children are relying on inheritance from their parents; one in six parents expect their children to support them when they retire; and one in 10 adult children say their parents are blowing their inheritance.

The research also reveals that as a percentage of income, older people are better off than younger generations.

Those aged 55-70 have less than half (46%) their income allocated to fixed

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costs, compared to 57% for 18-24-year-olds, 53% for 25-44-year-olds and 51% for 45-54-year-olds.

“Long gone are the days when pensioners spent their retirement doing crosswords and gardening. Nowadays, the over 60s are just as likely to be skiing as sewing,” says SunLife’s Ian Atkinson.

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VIEW’S Zone QA02 walking for awareness

80 women walk the Sandgate foreshore MORE than 80 women from six VIEW Clubs across the Brisbane northside walked the Sandgate foreshore on August 3 to raise awareness of VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women).

The walk was aimed at promoting the clubs’ work, which involves sponsoring disadvantaged Australian children through their education in conjunction with the children’s charity The

Smith Family. The six clubs are based in Arana, Aspley, Brendale, Newmarket, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe, and come under the Zone, QA02. The foreshore was coloured in the VIEW Club colours of purple, teal, green and white as the ladies walked 5km from Sandgate swimming pool to Moora Park Shorncliffe, with Zone Councillor Suzanne Schultz leading the way on the “Walk with

Left to right: Heather Nightingale, Chris Newman, Julie Pepper and Annette McCormick relaxing under a tree after completing the walk down and back of the Sandgate Esplanade.

MORE INFO ●If you want to make contact with the Newmarket VIEW Club and perhaps visit or attend a lunch meeting, please phone the publicity officer, Kathrine Whyte, on 3855 3329 or 0432 230 612 or the Treasurer Heather Nightingale on 3851 1122. ●Meetings are held at the Gaythorne RSL Club, off Samford Rd, on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10.30am for 11am.

VIEW” and afterwards putting on a barbecue for the ladies. It was a most enjoyable day with perfect weather.

Clubs in Zone QA02 collectively sponsor 55 Australian students through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life educational support program. Each club fundraisers over the year to support their students, and The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal and Toy and Book Appeal at the end of the year. Besides

Members from Brendale Evening VIEW Club who enjoyed the 'Walk with VIEW' day at Sandgate

raising funds, the ladies enjoy many social outings and coffee mornings. The only evening club in the Zone is Brendale Evening VIEW Club. They meet on the third Tuesday of the month at Wantima Country Club, Brendale. All other clubs are day time clubs with lunch meetings. New members are always welcome in the clubs, and further information can be

obtained from the Zone Councillor Suzanne by phoning 3205 2312.

Other social events and fundraisers on the calendar for the Newmarket VIEW Club are a fashion parade at the September 22 lunch meeting and a Blue Illusion Day at the Chermside Shopping Centre for a Styling Workshop and National Shopping Day on September 24.

A special celebration for all local VIEW Clubs will be held on October 23 for the 55th birthday of VIEW Clubs in our Zone, at the Chermside Uniting Church. Members are being encouraged to wear their ’60s theme clothes on this occasion. Those members present will also attend a celebratory lunch in the café which adjoins the church.

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A book to remember KAREN and Steve Tyrrell know all too heartbreakingly well the sorrow of watching loved ones succumb to dementia. And they’ve seen how their children struggle to cope with grandparents who stop joining in the fun and become forgetful.

Fortunately, Karen is an award-winning Australian resilience author and teacher. She speaks on TV and radio and writes for magazines as well as having produced two books (Bailey Beats the Blah and STOP the Bully), empowering children to take active measures when life gets rough.

So it seemed only natural that the next book should help children cope with losing grandparents through dementia. Karen’s warmhearted but powerful book, Harry Helps Grandpa Remember, gives children guidelines to follow to take a proactive course in what to do in these situations.

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‘Country club’ the hub at friendly Waterford resort for the over-55s “WE call it the country club and it’s our hub for healthy fun and entertainment,” said Jenny Spencer, who shares caretaking duties at the Palm Lake Resort at Waterford with her husband Norm.

Jenny was talking about the grand hall at this friendly resort for over-55s where residents gather for a host of activities including dancing, dining, card games, Scrabble, bingo, carpet bowls, trivia nights, pool, darts and ping pong.

“There’s a mini-grand piano and great dining facilities, too,” Jenny said.

“And a complimentary roast dinner and dessert for two are offered to every household once a week.”

The resort’s community resides in 246 owner-occu-

pied houses with all “mod cons’’. Both retirees and those still working live in the gated complex.

“Our residents include a lot of caravanners who are often tripping off somewhere, so we have provided them with plenty of storage space at the resort,’’ Jenny saidt.

Add to this a 60-seat theatre, well stocked library with computers (unlimited broadband), barbecue area, outdoor pool, undercover bowling green and rooms for woodwork and other crafts.

As one retiree at Palm Lake Resort said: “We had a nice house in the suburbs but felt we needed a change and my husband was sick of gardening and cleaning the pool. The hardest part was making the decision to

change our lives for the better. We both feel 10 years younger now and we are looking forward to spending many happy years here.”

Palm Lake Resort is staging an open day on September 26 from 11am to 2pm when visitors will have a chance to inspect seven houses that are for sale, starting at $315,000.

The event will include a choir and a group of musicians – all residents of the resort – a sausage sizzle, tea and cakes and a display of toys crafted by the resort’s “toy-boys’’ which will be for sale to raise funds for charity.

Contact Palm Lake Resort, 29-71 High Rd, Waterford.

Call Jenny or Norm on (07) 3489 1985.

Aspley VIEW Club

ASPLEY VIEW Club recently celebrated Christmas In July at their regular monthly meeting.

Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Kedron Wavell Community Centre, Chermside.

Members meet for fun,

friendship, delicious two course meal, guest speaker, lucky door and raffle prizes, bargain book stall and trading tables. We support 26 Learning For Life students through The Smith Family.

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is being held Friday, September 18 at Aspley Bowls Club. The cost is $20, time 9.30am for 10am start. New members and guests are most welcome.

Call Vilma on 3359 2310 or Georgina on 3862 8502 for more information.

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Queensland Pops Orchestra a Celtic sensation RETURNING by popular demand for the fourth of the Queensland Pops Orchestra’s 2015 subscription series is the magnificent concert spectacular A Celtic Gathering.

The concert combines the Celtic worlds in an extravaganza of music from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the broader Celtic nations.

It will feature the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, The Thistle Highland Dancers and Watkins Academy of Irish Dance and promises to be the most exciting and outstanding Celtic gathering

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The guest soloists, dancers and the orchestra will have you asking Will Ye No Come Back Again? ever staged by the Pops.

There will be plenty of swirling kilts and clicking heels on stage.

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loists, dancers and the orchestra will have you asking Will Ye No Come Back Again?

The Queensland Pops Orchestra with special guest artists Gregory Moore and Lisa Lockland-Bell will perform on Saturday, October 10 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm at QPAC Concert Hall. Visit www.qpac.com. au or call 126 246.

On Sunday, October 11 at 2.30pm they will perform at The Empire Theatre Toowoomba.

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A celebration of the music from showbiz legends, Mother and daughter, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli For the fifth and final show in the 2015 Musical Melodies series, Redland Performing Arts Centre welcomes the beautiful Martine Pavey to the stage to perform Judy & Liza - a musical tribute to two unforgettable glittering and beloved entertainers of the last century, who just happened to be mother and daughter!

From the silver screen to toprating television shows and

the concert stages of the world, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli fired the senses and inspired the imagination of audiences for generations.

Renowned for delivering first class musical-cabaretstyle shows, Martine combines her many years of professional theatre experience to deliver delicious vocals and storytelling. Martine covers countless memorable hits including Get Happy,

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Over the Rainbow, Cabaret, The Money Song, Meet Me in St Louis and The Man That Got Away. Simon Walters also joins this delightful show that will capture all the drama, whimsy, humour and sentiment that was Judy & Liza.

“Martine thrilled us with her beautiful voice and vibrant, charming personality. She had the audience enthralled and left them wanting

more!!” - Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat.

Hurry! Seats are selling fast for this final Musical Melodies spectacular of the year on Saturday, October 10 at 2pm. Tickets are: seniors/ pensioners $20; groups of 10 or more seniors/pensioners $18; adults $26. To book tickets, call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit www.rpac.com.au (Booking fees apply).

Redcliffe VIEW Club VIEW ladies from QA O2 Zone gathered at Sandgate foreshore recently for a walk and a barbecue together.

Ladies came from Brendale, Redcliffe, Arana Hills and several other locations to raise funds to help The Smith Family to continue their work with Learning for Life Students.

With more than 40 ladies present we raised much-needed funds, as well as having a light meal together and exercising as we enhanced our own vitamin D in the delightful sunshine.

Sandgate is a wonderful space to walk, climb hills and stairs and take in the wonderful sights.

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How we remember Report claims mature age Australians – 100 years since contribute $65 billion to our economy the First World War

By BY JENNIFER GRAHAM

“HISTORY would be a wonderful thing – if only it were true” — Leo Tolstoy.

As we move further into the four-year commemoration period it would be easy to think that we have reached “peak Anzac”. There would be very few Australians who have not heard about or participated in some kind of commemoration activity. In this post-Gallipoli centenary milieu, it is timely to think about what we are choos-

ing to remember and commemorate. Which Anzac stories are important to retell, and how will a new generation of Australians identify with them?

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“LIFTERS, not leaners” is the message Michael O’Neill wants communicated in relation to the economic contributions of mature age Australians.

Speaking at the recent AGM of the Toowoomba Branch of National Seniors Australia, the organisation’s chief executive highlighted that far from being a drain on the economy, older Australians still had a lot to offer in terms of economic productivity.

Backing his claims is a recent study conducted by the National Seniors Productive Aging Centre.

NSPAC is an initiative of National Seniors and the Australian Government

and aims to generate a greater appreciation and understanding of the needs facing older Australians and ultimately improving their quality of life.

The study looked at three key areas of economic activity – the economic contribution of mature age workforce participation, the contribution of mature age primary and non-primary carers providing informal care and the contribution of mature age Australians as volunteers.

In terms of workforce participation, the mature worker is a good investment. Staying generally 3.7 times longer with an employer than younger work-

ers, there is a positive impact on a company’s bottom line in terms of recruitment and training costs. Yet there is still a resistance to hiring older workers, an issue currently being addressed by National Seniors through their development and deployment of an Employers Toolkit.

The toolkit aims to educate employers about the benefits of hiring older workers.

Mr O’Neill commented that recruitment decisions “should not be based on a birth certificate but on the quality of a person and their experience”.

The report goes on to state “the economic contribution of mature age workers as calculated by total human resources benefits is

estimated at $27.4 billion per annum”.

The provision of informal care – be it grandparent care or care for those with limitations – is another area where mature Australians make a valuable contribution.

The report highlights the 541,000 primary carers over 45 years of age providing assistance to those with “profound or severe core limitations”.

Such assistance is valued at $596 a week, which means this group of mature Australians provides a service worth $15.5 billion a year.

Finally, the volunteering efforts of older Australians is valued as a $16.3 billion contribution to the economy on an annual basis.

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The Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage WHILE the Northern Hemisphere celebrates Christmas in December amidst snow, log fires, roasting chestnuts and mistletoe, it’s a growing tradition in Australia to celebrate Christmas in July when the weather is cooler and more conducive to the enjoyment of turkey, plum pudding and mince pies.

Many families hold their own “Christmas in July” where they can cook up a storm without worrying about an overheated kitchen – a great excuse for a family gathering.

However, lots of restaurants offer Christmas fare in July, complete with decorations, Christmas trees and even Santa Claus.

The Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage recently celebrated the occasion at the River Deck Restaurant in Tewantin. Staff had gone all out to create a party atmosphere for groups who were dining on the day.

Happy Probus members enjoying lunch at the River Deck.

Apart from the traditional lunch of turkey and ham followed by Christmas pudding, the emcee had organised a program of entertainment which kept the party atmosphere rolling from go to whoa.

Diners sang Christmas carols, danced the hokey pokey and “volunteers”, despite some creaky hips, gave

their version of the chicken dance – all to live music.

After distributing presents to all of the diners, to the joy of everyone, Santa danced energetically to the music – no creaky hips there!

Costumed staff farewelled the packed restaurant and wished all a merry Christmas. What a fun day.

MORE INFO ● The Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage meets on the second Tuesday each month at Bribie Island RSL at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. ●For more information, phone Gerry on 3408 1634 or Margaret on 3408 4540.

You can win a copy of A Migrant’s Hopeful Dawn SOTIRIOS “Sam” Manolopoulos was a Greek migrant of the 1950s, and, typical of this wave of people who came to make a new life in Australia, he strived to help build Australia.

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His story, full of hardearned wisdom and laconic houmour, mirrors the story of any migrant, yet is his own.

You will find his tale engaging, inspiring and thought-provoking.

Sam left everything and everyone he knew and at the age of 19 embraced Australia as “a land of mystery, improbability and marvel”.

Like so many other Greek migrants, Sam put down roots in Melbourne in his early days in Australia.

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Bribie VIEW Club Fashion Parade MEMBERS and friends turned out for drinks and canapes at the Woorim Golf Club for a fashion parade by Jeanette Murray of the Bell & Bird Boutique, Lawnton.

Models were from Bribie and Brendale VIEW and a

percentage of sales was kindly donated by Jeanette towards the VIEW fundraising.

At present the club is focussing on The Smith Family's Winter Appeal and on September 20 it will hold a stall at the Brennan Park

markets for donated second-hand clothing and household goods. Convenor Sue Muller urged the members to buy new from the parade and then have a wardrobe clean-out to help stock the market day.

Sue can be contacted on 0409 663 867.

Members and friends enjoyed the fashion parade.

Redcliffe Peninsula Probus Club celebrates 30th anniversary IN DECEMBER 1984, Rotarian Howard Webber and Bill Miller approached Dr Reg Neilsen, president of the Rotary Club of Redcliffe City, suggesting a public meeting be held to gauge interest in the formation of a second Probus Club on the Redcliffe Peninsula.

Pat Bredhauer was asked to chair the meeting and he invited people in the area to attend and suggested they might take up positions on the yet to be formed management committee.

Twenty-four people attended the meeting on January 17, 1985. A constitution was adopted and a committee of nine elected under the chairmanship of Pat Bredhauer. Bill Miller was foundation secretary.

Membership grew and reached the ceiling of 100 by 1990. The club continued to prosper through the 1990s. However, the numbers began to decline in the early 2000s and reached a low of some 62 members in 2010.

The July 2012 meeting was dedicated to a group discussion on the club’s future

– whether to remain a men’s club, or become a combined club with lady members or possibly amalgamate with another Probus club. The overwhelming decision was to remain as we were – a men’s club.

In October 2012 the outcome of the vote taken in July was completely reversed and the decision was made to become a combined club.

As a result the club has gained many new members and is once again thriving, in no small part from the dedicated work of our current committee which includes several lady members.

In March this year we celebrated our 30th anniversary at the Redcliffe RSL. Our Probus club has always had a very close relationship with the RSL. Dave Holloway became our 31st president with a full committee for the coming year. Our “Third Ten Year Book’’ was presented to all members and visitors, giving us a comprehensive history of the club over that time. A bound copy of our club bulletins for the year

was presented to outgoing president Bob Hanley.

We also had the pleasure of inducting two new members, Neil and Faye Bremner. Our birthday cake was cut by foundation member Howard Webber with the support of his two daughters.

We had as our guest speaker the president of the Probus Association of Queensland, Peter Bishop, who gave us a thoroughly entertaining presentation of life as it is experienced by we people of an older age group coping with today’s technology.

We look forward to the coming years, hoping for prosperity and successful times for our club and Probus in general.

Although we won’t be here to be part of it, we feel we have preserved this club for 30 years for those who come later to enjoy.

We are very keen to share the unique friendship that Probus offers and will welcome new members.

For more information about joining our club, contact Secretary, Ray Baulch on 3203 2611.

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NSA Forest Lake From little things

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big things grow PINE Rivers Park at Strathpine will next month be transformed into a gardener’s paradise when it hosts the inaugural Brisbane International Garden Show.

Highlights of the four-day event include a long list of guests featuring a who’s who of gardening experts, a landscape show garden competition, a sustainable organic kitchen garden, exhibitions by more than 40 nurseries, entertainment, children’s activities, food and much more.

With a wide variety of lectures and demonstrations planned for each day, visitors will be provided with a wealth of information on everything from creating a thriving veggie garden and rearing chickens, right through to getting kids involved in the backyard fun.

The show is not only for stocking up on plants. Visitors will be able to access

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great gardening advice and improve their gardening skills thanks to the interactive nature of the event.

The Brisbane International Garden Show will cater to every gardening need, whether you have a few pot plants, acreage or anything in between.

The event will provide access to the latest in gardening equipment and accessories as well as the much-anticipated release of new plant varieties.

Queensland’s most talented landscapers will also showcase Queensland’s gardening style in the landscape show garden competition.

Highly regarded landscape designer Jim Fogarty will head the judging panel and has set the competition guidelines to ensure it is in line with other major gardening events.

As well as judging the landscape garden compe-

tition, Jim will also deliver stage presentations each day of the event to share his knowledge.

The competition is expected to encourage landscapers to pull out all stops and show off their creative flair.

Organisers expect the family friendly event will showcase perfectly the state’s gardening lifestyle and illustrate Queenslanders’ love of outdoor spaces, design, well-being and lifestyle.

The Brisbane International Garden Show is another blossom firmly fixed in the city’s cap and an exciting new major event for the Queensland capital’s calendar.

The garden show will be staged at Pine Rivers Park from October 8-11. Entry will be $20 for adults while children 15 and under will be free. For details visit brisbanegardenshow.com. au.

QUEENSLAND State Library is holding an exhibition Voices from Afar until September 27, giving you the chance to explore the Anzac tradition first-hand through an installation brought to you by this year’s recipients of The Premier’s Anzac Prize.

Learn from the experiences of several young Queenslanders who travelled to

been sent to St George.

What a terrific day on Friday, August 7, as 10 members from our group did first aid training. The training was provided by Da-en Preston of Briston Training. All participants passed with flying colours.

Of special note was the training given for the use of the defibrillator, one of which we have on hand for all our branch activities.

The mystique and possible concerns of using such a machine were easily dispelled with the excellent training provided.

We are very grateful for the donation from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, which helped with the cost of running the training session.

Meeting place – Lions Soccer Club, 133 Pine Rd, Richlands, 9.30am sign in

for a 10am start, second Wednesday of the month (no January meeting).

Meeting entry includes morning tea.

A tour of Chinatown and Stradbroke Island coach trip are on the calendar for this month. A group of members are heading up to Hervey Bay for a great train trip, two overnight stays and, of course, whale watching.

Check out our website www.forestlakenationalseniors.org.au to see what we have been up to or search Facebook for the National Seniors page, where you will find so much information to help keep you up to date. For further information about our Branch phone either Julie on 3278 7274 or Val on 3372 4405.

Gallipoli and the Western Front battlefields, bringing back greater knowledge about the Anzac legacy to share with you through video, photographs and personal belongings.

Voices from Afar is part of Distant Lines: Queensland Voices of the First World War, exploring the unique Queensland experience of the war – before, during

and after.

Plus, learn more about Queensland’s home front war experience and add your bit to the ever-growing knitted and crocheted community quilt in SLQ Gallery.

Distant lines is part of Q ANZAC 100 Memories for a New Generation, proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

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AT THE August meeting the group celebrated their fourth birthday. Ninetytwo members and visitors came along to celebrate.

Special guests joined in the cake cutting, the Happy Birthday singing, tea, coffee, eating scones with jam and cream and a few lollies too.

Some popular tunes sung by entertainer, Debbie Hughes, rounded off a great morning of celebration. Quite a few people stayed on for lunch.

The movie and theatre group has enjoyed some special events in August, including a great movie at our favourite cinema. Many of our members are certain to have had lots of fun taking part in fantastic Seniors Week celebrations on offer.

The kind and generous group of members and members from the Forest Lake Crochet Group have been donating and making items for our farmers and families around the St George area, with emphasis on pampering the hardworking farming ladies.

We have had donations of money from members and friends and a lively group of volunteers from our branch has run a sausage sizzle at Masters, the proceeds going towards our farming friends’ needs. All donated items to date have

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Bella Italia theme er. Money raised on the night will help the five students the club sponsors through The Smith Family Learning for Life program.

Several ladies from the club will be attending the National VIEW Convention in Wollongong.

They will be among more than 600 women from across Australia who will descend on the city from Friday to Sunday, September 11-13.

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women and was esta-

blished in 1960 by children’s charity The Smith Family as a service to women and the community.

Today VIEW is a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network that empowers women to have their voices heard on issues affecting the future wellbeing of Australian society.

Members actively fundraise and volunteer in support of The Smith Family which supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Centenary Evening VIEW Club members; Lyn Holmes, president Gaynor Hooper, Sandra Burgoyne, Helen Brunner, Julie McKinnon and Wendy Donaldson enjoy “Bella Italia” fundraising night

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Steptember fundraising initiative STEPTEMBER is Australia’s leading Health and Wellness fundraising initiative of the year – raising vital funds for children, teenagers and adults with cerebral palsy (CP).

It is a win-win fundraiser – anyone can participate, get fit and raise money for people with cerebral palsy at the same time.

It is based on the premise that the average Australian worker takes less than onethird of the recommended daily steps, or equivalent exercise (3000 steps), during the month of September.

The Steptember campaign is asking participants to reach 10,000 steps a day.

MORE INFO ●Registrations are now open. Teams can register at www.steptember.org.au.

Teams of four are given pedometers to wear and log their daily activity online.

Steptember is accessible to everyone: you don’t need to run a marathon to be able to take part.

You can walk the 10,000 steps each day or do a range of up to 40 other activities, including a pilates class which will amount to 4160 steps, yoga class 4060 steps, swimming 6048 steps, wheelchair basketball 5106 steps, cycling, soccer, gym

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work, zumba, football, surfing and more.

Their equivalent in steps is all outlined on the Steptember website.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a highly respected and much loved organisation at the cutting edge of disability therapy and research.

Last year 36,000 people took part and this year we are anticipating almost 60,000 people will take part, including massive support from various corporations in Australia and their employees, helping to reach the fundraising goal of $5 million in 2015.

More than 250 organisations have already signed up to Steptember 2015.

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LADIES from Centenary Evening VIEW Club enjoyed an evening of fun and friendship at one of their major fundraising events for the year.

With the theme of “Bella Italia”, tables were set with red checked table cloths and decorated with Italian flags and Chianti bottles with wax dripping candles.

A feast of Italian-inspired dishes including decadent desserts was served, and there was a great deal of chatter and laughter as the ladies enjoyed time togeth-

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Enable, enhance and excel in your life THE need for people to remain in the workforce longer and to prevent chronic disease has increased the focus on improving our health and lifestyle choices.

But while a wealth of information is accessible, it is only useful if you know why it is important to you and your health.

A health professional can help guide you on your journey to good health.

Individualised healthcare and rehabilitation options are available to the general public at the University of Queensland Health and Rehabilitation Clinic.

The focus of UQHRC is to improve the health and well-being of every client, regardless of their age.

This is made evident in the quality care and indepen-

dent advice provided in association with UQ’s excellence in teaching and research.

UQHRC clients have access to evidence-based clinical assessments, technology and rehabilitation approaches in the areas of audiology, occupational therapy, speech pathology and physiotherapy.

When accessing the knowledge and skills of our qualified professionals, clients also contribute to the training of the next generation of practitioners.

We believe personalised care should meet the needs of the individual and the community as a whole.

An example of this is UQ’s new Telerehabilitation Clinic, which enables rehabilitation services to be

delivered via the internet.

This allows for improved accessibility for people who otherwise may not be able to access services due to issues such as limited mobility or geographical restrictions.

This is just one example of the UQHRC’s commitment to providing the best possible healthcare outcomes for clients.

Free on-site parking and public transport connections make accessing the UQHRC, located at the university’s St Lucia campus, easy.

No referral is necessary and health care and pensioner concession card discounts are available on all services.

To find out more visit www.uq.edu.au/healthclinics or phone 3365 2232.

United Nations International Day of Peace

A health professional discusses options with a patient at UQHRC

UNAA Brisbane Peace Lecture on Monday 21st September, 7pm-9pm at St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann Street. Speaker is Dr Bob Brown, Former Senator, Former leader, Greens Party.

Chair, The Bob Brown Foundation, 2009 Australian Peace Prize winner.

All welcome, no charge, limited numbers and supper provided. RSVP or for further information: unaa.qld@gmail.com

Arnott’s reveals Family Fun Day part of anniversary celebrations POPULAR biscuit company Arnott’s is planning to delight Queenslanders with a Family Fun Day at its Brisbane bakery on Sunday, September 13.

All money raised on the day will go to The Arnott’s Foundation which sup-

ports Camp Quality.

Highlights of the day will include a journey through Arnott’s 150-year history, carnival attractions and face painting.

There will be food stalls and plenty of delicious Arnott’s biscuits with the

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company’s mobile biscuit bakery baking fresh Tiny Teddy bikkies for visitors to enjoy.

Australian pop group Justice Crew will headline the day’s live entertainment while television personality Catriona Rowntree will

host the event.

Arnott’s will also open the doors of the Virginia bakery to the public for the first time in more than 25 years, allowing a limited number of guests to experience a tour of the iconic biscuit-making facility.

MORE INFO ● To purchase tickets or for further information, visit www.arnotts foundation.org.au ● Date: Sunday, September 13, 10am-4pm at Arnott’s Virginia, Newtown St, Virginia.

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community news Spinal Injuries Australia Brisbane Post Polio Network WELCOMES all members to celebrate World Polio Day on October 23 at 10am. This important day will be held at Spinal Injuries Australia, 109 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba.

Guest speaker will be Dr Peter Nolan. New members are welcome. For more information phone Jeanette Kretschmann on 3391 2044.

News from the Pine Rivers VIEW Club THE next meeting is on Wednesday, September 16, at the Murrumba Downs Tavern on Dohles Rock Rd at 11am for luncheon at noon.

The guest speaker will be Michelle Carmichael, who will give information on The Smith Family Foundation and how it selects children for its “Learning for Life” program.

This should be a most interesting talk as all VIEW clubs raise funds for The

Smith Family Foundation and its Learning for Life program. VIEW clubs provide a service to the community by supporting The Smith Family so that young Australian children in need can get the most out of their education and so create better futures for themselves.

At the August meeting Betty Vann was our speaker and her topic was “Body Language”. Betty held our attention and had us all

laughing throughout her talk as we recognised typical body language “messages”. Betty’s antics, and her talk, certainly provided a most hilarious, relaxing and entertaining morning for us. Thank you Betty.

Visitors and new members are always welcome at our meetings, coffee mornings and outings, so do come along and help us support our local children and their families. If you would like to attend as a visitor or a

Arana VIEW Club ARANA VIEW Club’s lunch meeting will begin at 10.30am on Wednesday, October 7 at Arana Leagues Club in Dawson Pde, Keperra.

There will be a guest speaker, raffles and twocourse lunch including tea or coffee for $24.

Phone Heather on 3300 3733 by 4pm on Mon-

day, October 5 to book.

Arana VIEW welcomes new members and visitors to our meetings and other social activities organised each month.

VIEW is proud to be The Smith Family’s single biggest sponsor of disadvantaged Australian students. www.thesmithfamily.com.au/view.

Odd Socks Day – because anyone can have an odd day FRIENDSHIP is a key ingredient to health and wellbeing.

It’s Friday night and Holland Park’s Grow community centre on Logan Rd is open and full of activity.

The kitchen is an animated buzz of people heating up home-cooked Irish stews for a regular Friday night social.

Two evening socials are held every month at the centre, in addition to group socials, special events and more casual gatherings of friends.

Grow is a communitybased organisation that provides a range of services to support people experiencing stress in their lives or mental health issues.

Peer support groups and self-development training are offered in addition to social opportunities.

The organisation contributes to community education on mental health and stigma. In the lead-up to Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 and Mental Health Week in early October, it’s important to remember the human need for social connectedness and friendship and to learn more about mental health issues.

As part of its educational role, Grow runs its annual Odd Socks Day campaign on October 2. Any individual, group or business can get involved by wearing odd socks for a day and raising money for Grow to continue its programs.

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better to get organised early before October and Mental Health Week. To find out more, go to oddsocksday.org.au or call 1800 558 268.

Mental health advocate and Grow CEO Clare Guilfoyle said society needed to stop treating those who have experienced mental illness differently and to encourage everyone to talk about issues.

“Very few of us are comfortable speaking about mental health, and yet it’s so common,” Ms Guilfoyle said. “Stigma has a devastating impact on the lives of people experiencing a mental illness and their families and friends. It stops people from getting help and recovering.”

The Grow Queensland Centre is also always open during business hours for any community members, neighbours or family to drop in for a chat or cup of tea. The centre is located at 1014 Logan Rd, Holland Park.

The three elements of truth, character and friendship form the basis of all programs that are free to anyone interested, and groups are held in a number of suburbs across Brisbane. No referral is required to attend a Grow group; there is no assessment or diagnosis and no strict eligibility criteria.

For more about Grow, the community centre, support groups or program, call 3394 4344 or email: qld@grow.org.au.

ENTERTAINING: Our speaker, Betty Vann had us all in fits of laughter (left to right) Margaret R, Margaret E, Doris and Kathy,

new member please contact Elizabeth on 3886 4937 or Sandra on 3425 2738 before Sunday evening, Sep-

tember 13, if you are coming to our luncheon meeting so your lunches can be organised.

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NSA Rochedale/Springwood Branch WELL it is called Seniors’ Week after all and didn’t Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors live up to that name from Monday, August 17, to Thursday, August 20.

On Monday, August 17, 17 members participated in packing the regular sample bags for Logan City Council, a project that the branch has fulfilled for quite a number of years and over that period all workers have become expert at filling of the bags.

Tuesday 18th saw members manning an information stand at the popular Logan Loves Seniors event being held in and around the Logan Entertainment Complex with members handing out sample bags and detailed information brochures to interested patrons attending on the day.

On Wednesday 19th 58 members attended the regular monthly meeting of the branch and following completion and clo-

Rochedale/ Springwood National Seniors enjoy a busy Seniors’ Week.

sure of that meeting all were joined by invited guests on behalf of Mick de Brenni MP, member for Springwood who sponsored a free morning tea for seniors, swelling numbers in excess of 100 souls representing many organisations in Logan City.

On Thursday 20th quite a number of the Rochedale/ Springwood Branch enjoyed a delicious morning tea and concert provided by staff and students of Springwood Road State School.

This being a very welcome annual event in honour of senior members in Logan

City and also to celebrate Seniors Week.

Tour director Loretta has organised a day on the bay for members commencing with a Bay of Islands Adventure Tour taking in several of the Bay islands.

Following morning tea at Victoria Point members will board a ferry for the trip to Russell Island via Karragarra Island where the local RSL will provide a courtesy bus to take the visitors to lunch at the club.

Members will tour the island before a ferry ride back to Redland Bay Marina and from there they will be bussed back to the morning starting point.

To wind up a great day out the members will enjoy a tour around the Victoria Point and Cleveland areas homeward bound.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Charles on 3208 2387, Loretta on 3341 8323 or email: chas.ach@bigpond .com.

Queensland Family History Society: In Time and Place Conference ALL keen family and local history researchers are invited to attend Queensland’s first family, local, and social history conference to take place on the weekend of October 3-4.

Entitled In Time and Place, the conference will investigate the relationship between these three forms of history.

Jointly organised by the Queensland Family History Society (QFHS), History Queensland (HQ), and the Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), the conference will take place at the Riverglenn Conference Facility, 80 Kate St, Indooroopilly.

The conference represents a wonderful opportunity to hear a variety of speakers, including the eminent Canadian family historian Dave Obee who writes extensively for many publications; Queenslander Shauna Hicks – well-known in family history circles – and Janice Wilton from New

South Wales who is an expert in oral history.

As well, conference participants will have the opportunity to hear many other speakers on all aspects of social history research and meet like-minded researchers.

The conference is well supported by its Queensland partners, including the State Library of Queensland, the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, and the Queensland State Archives.

Those attending will also be able to check out the latest products from traders hosting stalls.

Details are available at http://itap.historyqueens land.org.au, where you will find details of the program and how to register to attend. You can find information about QFHS at www.qfhs.org.au. For enquiries, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@qfhs.org.au).

News from the Gap/Ashgrove branch of the NSA THE annual general meeting was held on Tuesday July 21.

Eric Evers was re-elected president, Anne Woolley secretary, Mal Lambert treasurer, and the vice-president is Jean.

These four positions are obligatory to maintaining a NSA branch. Herb Bonney is our honorary auditor.

An acknowledgement of our stalwart workers is in

order. The working committee members, Val, Deidre (please get well soon), and Roz who sit at the door and says welcome, Lois and her helpers serve the tea and coffee and without Activities Officer, Bev the branch would not function. Yvonne organises theatre groups and there are card evenings and indoor bowls available to members and their friends.

Thank you to Eric, Anne and Mal for always being there.

Thank you especially to the members who support and contribute to the conviviality and social aspect of the branch.

Without you, we don’t exist.

Two events must be acknowledged.

The Gap High School celebrates Christmas in July for

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Les Miserables. His singing was truly memorable. A special treat. A great singa-long was also enjoyed not to mention the wonderful morning tea. Thank you, everyone.

The branch meets at the Ashgrove Bowls Club on the third Tuesday of every month at 9.30am. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 15.

The guest speaker will be

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Markets add up to great day for Fifty Plus club

GOING marketing can be a pleasant thing to do. Not supermarketing, but marketing as in attending farmers and craft markets, especially on a nice, sunny day.

Members of the Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club joined in on the fun when a 53strong contingent headed to The Original Eumundi Markets on Wednesday, August 5.

On the trip north we stopped at The Ettamogah Pub for a morning tea generously provided by several of our members.

Upon arrival at Eumundi it became obvious to us it was the destination of choice for many others as well.

The carpark was full to overflowing and the stalls

were buzzing with many excited customers.

The stallholders seemed to be adhering to the market slogan of “Grow it, Bake it, Sew it, Make it”.

Business was brisk at the stalls, which sold everything from fruit and vegetables to clothes and knickknacks.

Club members were keen to see and sample as much as possible and were soon scattered in all directions, meeting up with each other from time to time and recommending this or that stall as worthy of a visit.

At lunch time they were scattered across the various market food stalls and the two local hotels.

Members happily showed

off their purchases and bargains when they returned to the coach for the journey home, all agreeing it had been an exhausting but nevertheless a good day out.

The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meets on the third Friday of the month at the Lions Richlands Club, Pine Rd, Richlands. Sign-in from 10.30am for an 11am start.

New members are always welcome.

For more information about the club and its activities, phone Les on 3279 9449 or 0466 377 618, or email fl50plusc@gmail.com.

The next meeting will be held on Friday, September 18.

Wellington Point Seniors THE club plays social indoor bowls in the community hall, Birkdale Rd, Wellington Point. Games start at 9am on Saturdays and 12.45pm on Tuesdays.

New members are always welcome. Come along and make new friends, if you have not

played bowls before, help is there for you.

We had one team play in the Seniors Week competition in August, held in the Donald Simpson Leisure Centre, Cleveland.

It will be 45 years on October 13 since the first meeting of this club. We

plan to celebrate this occasion with a special afternoon in the hall.

Admittance is $3, which includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

Annual fee is $5.

For more information, please phone Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160.

Members of the Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club enjoying a recent outing

NASHOS Australia – Brisbane North West branch HAVING recently passed its tenth anniversary, the branch continues to attract new members and assist former nashos in obtaining the two medals to which they are entitled.

NSAA has more than 30 branches throughout Queensland, 16 of which are within the metropolitan area and surrounding districts.

The association exists for the welfare of Australian nashos

called up in the two schemes in place between 1951 and 1973.

Conscripts who served for countries other than Australia are invited to join as associate members. To find out the benefits of belonging to the association, to apply for the two medals or to locate a branch nearer to where you live, phone 3324 1277 or scroll the website www.nashoqld.org.au. For more infor-

mation about Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191.

Brisbane North West branch meets at Gaythorne RSL at 10.15am on the third Sunday of each month (next September 20); visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting you have the opportunity to enjoy Sunday lunch in the pleasant surroundings of the RSL dining room.

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Members invite you and your friends to celebrate with them at Senior Citizens’ Hall, Oxley Station Rd, Oxley.

Entry is $10. For catering purposes, please RSVP by September 8. Phone Pat on 3379 1318 or email: Burgess_pat@hotmail.com

Cent auction at hall offers light lunch THE QCWA Oxley branch will hold a cent auction in the QCWA Oxley Hall on Wednesday, September 16.

The auction will be in Cawonga Park, 80 Lincoln St, Oxley, at 10.30am Admission is $6 which includes a light lunch, a lucky door prize and a sheet of tickets. All welcome.

For further information, contact Noela on 3715 5098 or Pat on 3379 1318.

Police Legacy Bowls Day at Northern Suburbs raises $4318 from bowlers

FRIDAY, July 3, saw Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Wavell Heights, hold the Annual Police Legacy Charity Bowls Day for the Queensland Retired Police Association. The Queensland Police Legacy Scheme is an independent charitable organisation, established in 1971 to assist eligible dependent families of deceased Queensland police officers, police officers whose spouse or partner has died and police officers who are deemed to be suffering from an incurable or terminal illness. As of June 2015, Queensland Police Legacy is supporting 53 families, including meeting the educational expenses of 80 dependent legatee children.

Acting Chief Superintendent Brian Connors, who was representing Commissioner Ian Stewart, received the cheque for Legacy.

With Chief Superintendent Connors were the host club’s Peter Delaney and Errol Lymbery, who were part of the 128 bowlers who played on this day and raised $4318 for Police Legacy. Much of the money raised came from 70 raffles with a vast array of donated prizes. An auction of a framed Broncos jersey went for $505, while the auction of a luxury night

Acting Chief Superintendent Brian Connors was representing Commissioner Ian Stewart. With him are Peter Delaney and Errol Lymbery attend the fundraiser

at the Treasury Casino raised a bid of $375.

Former police officer Myles Burns, who has been the Police Legacy Bowls Day organiser for several years, was unfortunately only able to manage a short visit after being ill. However, Myles was able to pay tribute to and thank all bowlers and the Northern Suburbs Club, and particularly his wife Val and Bev O’Brien, who with the club’s ladies’ auxiliary prepared a magnificent lunch. Al-

so thanked were the donors of raffle prizes and sponsors for the day.

Bowlers from many clubs were represented, and Burns requested that bowlers (men and ladies), sponsors and donors, support him in his efforts with this important annual bowls charity event for Police Legacy next year. Northern Suburbs chairman Peter Ryan, who has a son in the force, confirmed the club’s commitment to host the Legacy Bowls Day again in July 2016.

Great low cost activities and adventure for the whole family WITH school holidays due in September, grandparents in the Moreton Bay area may be wondering what to do to entertain visiting grandchildren.

Here’s one solution: Challenge yourself and the family this September as part of the Outdoor Adventure Families program. This outdoor recreation program is suitable for children aged 7-17 years and their parents/carers who live in the Moreton Bay Region.

The line-up of activities will provide you with the opportunity to paddle, surf, climb, balance and navigate the many outdoor experiences in and around the Moreton Bay Region. Activities are custommade for families and allow you to meet other like-minded people on the adventure, for very little out-of-pocket expense.

The program runs from September 6 to November 29, 2015, and bookings must be made. For a full schedule of Outdoor Adventure Families activities and to make a booking visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/adventurefamilies or phone 5433 2052.

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CAXTON Legal is running a series of free community legal education sessions presented by the Park and Village Information Link (PAVILPAVIL is a statewide service providing legal advice and information to residents of retirement villages and manufactured home parks in Queensland.

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“There are a number of private solar companies out there, as well as Federal Government funding options and we will look at all these possibilities,” he said.

“There are also other councils across Australia looking at similar projects and we will speak with them and learn from what they have done.”

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Ormeau. After lunch, we will sample some very tasty pastries at Yatala and finish off the day with strawberries at a local outlet.

Sure to be a most enjoyable day.

As usual, we welcome you to come and join us at our monthly meetings at Greenbank RSL on the second Tuesday of each month, commencing at 10am. Enquiries phone Bev or Ron on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified allowed per person per month. No other sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will be accepted. The publisher reserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifieds appearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these space constraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but will be placed in the following month. You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contact phone number, location and the selling price are clearly stated.

Items for sale must not exceed $500.

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speaker at the AGM and his presentation was excellent.

The club will hold its Sunday BBQ this month with auctions, raffles and games etc. Our outing this month will be a new coach tour with James Herbst. James will come on the coach and give us an extensive overview of the history of Logan Village and Yarrabilla.

We will also visit a craft shop before having lunch at the Shearer's Arms Hotel at

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Welcome on board Peter.

The committee works well as a team and will endeavour to once again please our members. Damien Powell from the Missing Persons Bureau was guest

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Moreton Bay clubs urged to seek share of funding tional Parks, Sport and Racing has advised the funding programs are now open for applications.

Get Going Clubs provides funding to support not-forprofit sport and recreation organisations to create and

provide access to participation opportunities.

Eligible organisations can apply for funding of up to $7500 for one project under one of three categories: Participation projects; education and training; and

Keen news hounds – you could win $1000!

FOR the past 22 years, the Older People Speak Out (OPSO) organisation has been rewarding excellence in media coverage of positive aging.

Nominate what you feel is the best news item about positive aging or the best photo illustrating positive aging (a picture telling its own story) and you could win a cash prize.

Select from any Australian

newspaper (print or online), magazine or TV published or broadcast since September 15 last year.

And you can enter as many times as you like!

How to win $1000? Simply tell OPSO in 50 words or fewer why you believe a particular media item is an excellent example of positive aging.

Send in your entries before October 2 to: People’s

Choice, OPSO, PO Box 1037, Mt Gravatt Qld 4122. Don’t forget to include the name of the publication and the journalist.

For more information phone 0412 185 800, email olderpeoplespeakout@ gmail.com or visit www. opso.com.au.

The awards are sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

A free back to basics class for club finances IT’S time to get back to basics and review your club’s financial procedures and practices.

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nancial management systems.

This free workshop will cover topics such as accountability and transparency, rewarding volunteers, accounts receivable/cash handling processes for handling bad debts, grants and how to re-

duce running costs.

This is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council.

For seating and catering purposes, please register by visiting the Events section on Moreton Bay Regional Council’s web page.

equipment.

The Get Playing Places and Spaces program provides funding for new or upgraded sport and recreation facility projects that enable more people to engage in sport and active recreation.

Eligible organisations can apply for up to $100,000.

Applicants will need to contribute a minimum of 20% of the project costs.

It is recommended clubs

discuss the project with a regional advisor by phoning 5459 6176 or visit north.coast@npsr.qld.gov. au to ensure the project meets the objectives of the program.

Organisations planning to submit an application as part of the Get Going Clubs program can access the same services.

Potential applicants should also phone Morton Bay

Regional Council’s Sport and Recreation Unit on 3283 0326 or email sportrecreation@moretonbay.qld.gov.au to discuss the project with a Sport and Recreation officer who can provide advice and assistance with the application and organise a letter of support for suitable projects.

Applications for both funding programs close Friday, October 2.

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DVA health cards are the main way the Department of Veteran Affairs provides convenient access to health and other care services for veterans, war widows and eligible dependents.

They allow card holders a streamlined administrative process whereby the card holder only has to present their card when receiving treatment and not worry about seeking reimbursement or obtaining receipts and invoices for payment.

There are three categories of DVA health cards – Gold, White and Orange.

A Gold card entitles the holder to DVA funding for services for all clinically necessary health care needs and all health conditions, whether they are related to war service or not. The card holder may be a veteran or the widow, widower or dependent of a veteran.

Only the person named on the card is covered.

A White card entitles the holder to care and treatment for accepted injuries

or conditions that are war-caused or service related; malignant cancer, pulmonary tuberculosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety and/or depression whether warcaused or not; and the symptoms of unidentifiable conditions that arise within 15 years of service (other than peacetime services).

Services covered by a White card are the same as those for a Gold card but must be for treatment of war-caused or service related accepted conditions.

The card also entitles the holder to transport related to treatment and access to the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS) for their accepted conditions.

The Orange card enables the holder to access the range of items available under the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It is for pharmaceuticals only and cannot be used for any medical or other health care treatment.

Through prior approval

Service veterans are entitled to health care cards.

arrangements, DVA can provide access to services which are not generally covered. This is only in circumstances where the services are clinically appropriate and required, and appropriate evidence is provided, usually by the treating practitioner.

If you are a Gold card holder you do not require private health insurance as you are covered for all clinically required treatment within Australia.

However, the Department does encourage Gold card holders to consider travel insurance, particularly when travelling overseas.

White card holders should consider private health insurance for treatment of conditions not accepted through their white card.

Health card holders are free to choose whether to use their Gold card or be treated as a private or Medicare patient as they see fit.

Most people with arthritis have other chronic conditions chronic condition. Two or more chronic conditions occurring at the same time are referred to as “co-morbidities”.

The chronic conditions examined in the release include cardiovascular disease, back problems, mental health problems, asthma, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer, said AIHW spokesperson,

Louise York.

Cardiovascular disease was the most common co-morbidity, occurring in 44% of people with arthritis. This was followed by back problems (29%), mental health problems (23%), asthma (14%) and diabetes (13%).

Younger people (aged 44 and under) with arthritis were about four times as likely to have diabetes, compared to people the

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WHEN the name, 'Michael Lynagh' is mentioned, many descriptions spring to mind - Wallaby Great, goal-kicking machine, World Cup champion.

'Stroke victim', however, shatters such imagery. .

Yet, in April, 2012, that was the shocking reality confronting the then 48 year-old, his family and friends.

Lynagh described the somewhat bizarre circumstances surrounding his stroke. During a brief stopover in Australia, he was enjoying a night out with school mates, and not unexpectedly, the old tales, yarns and jokes were rapidly trotted out. In the ensuing hilarity, Lynagh suddenly choked on a mouthful of beer that had gone down the wrong way.

The violent fit of coughing that resulted ruptured Lynagh’s right vertebral artery, immediately impacting his sight and triggering a blinding headache. Suspecting all was not well, an

ambulance was called and Lynagh was rapidly despatched to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. The possibility of a stroke, however, was the furthest thing from anyone’s mind. Writing in his newly-released book, ‘Blindsided’, Michael said it was hard to come to terms with the fact that he had suffered at major stroke at 48-years-old.

On-going swelling at the base of Michael’s brain gave family members some harrowing times immediately following his stroke. However, for reasons even doctors cannot fully explain, their patient made a near miraculous recovery. Acutely aware of his relative good fortune, Lynagh now devotes considerable effort to supporting others. TO learn more about The Stroke Recovery Trial Fund visit www.strokerecoverytrialfund.org.

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NEW information released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that about three-quarters of people with arthritis are also affected by at least one other chronic condition.

About 3.3 million Australians or one in every seven people reported having some form of arthritis in 2011-12. Of these 2.4 million also had another

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Tips to Coralie is on a mission to provide Australian-based brain injury support keep the

DR CORALIE Graham’s life changed forever when her three-year-old son, Joel, was admitted to hospital suffering from gastroenteritis.

A reasonably common childhood illness, most children fully recover with no adverse outcomes. In Joel’s case, however, complications arose during rehydration treatment, resulting in the young boy’s brain being flooded.

The impact of this injury left Joel requiring 24-hour care, unable to swallow, suffering from seizures, unable to communicate and struggling with mobility.

Medical practitioners presented Coralie with a pretty grim picture of what Joel’s life would be.

However, the registered nurse could not help but wonder if such a limiting prognosis was a true reflection of her son’s capabilities.

Time and time again, she observed Joel doing things doctors said he should not be capable of and this set Coralie on a course of research, learning and hope that continues today.

It was a 2011 feature story on Channel Nine’s current affairs show Sixty Minutes that alerted Dr Graham to pioneering treatment being carried out in the United States by Dr Edward Tobinick. Operating out of the Institute of

DRIVING FORCE: Dr Coralie Graham.

Neurological Recovery in Los Angeles, Dr Tobinick specialises in brain inflammation research and has developed a Perispinal Etanercept treatment to reduce the swelling of the brain.

According to Dr Graham, “Inflammation not only increases symptoms of brain tissue injury, but is responsible for a whole range of symptoms, quite separate to the initial injury.”

Although Griffith University now has approval for clinical trials, such treat-

ment is not yet available in Australia. As such, Coralie, at considerable cost, took her now 27-year-old son to Los Angeles for treatment.

Upon their return, Coralie reported considerable improvement in Joel’s condition – he can now walk unassisted for 30 metres and has shown improvement in his speech, swallowing, concentration and memory.

Returning Joel to the United States for further treatment is financially prohibitive, however, just as it is for the families of the many other Australians suffering from the impact of brain injuries.

Ideally, treatment options such as this would be available here.

With this in mind, the Stroke Recovery Trial Fund was formed. Aiming to raise awareness about stroke and other brain injuries, their impact and prevention, the fund also hopes to fund and support medical research and trials such as that being initiated at Griffith University School of Medicine. The fund has received approval from the university’s ethics committee and is just awaiting funding to kick off the trials.

If you would like to find out more about the fund and the research being undertaken in this area, visit www.strokerecoverytrialfund.org

memory sharp

HERE are a few tips for keeping your brain fit and your memory sharp. ● Avoid harmful substances: excessive drinking and drug abuse damages brain cells. ● Manage any medical conditions: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes affect your brain as well as your heart. ● Challenge yourself: reading widely, keeping mentally active and learning new skills strengthens brain connections and promotes new ones. ● Trust yourself more: if people feel they have control over their lives, their brain chemistry actually improves. ● Relax: tension may prolong a memory loss. ● Make sure you get enough sleep regularly and eat a well-balanced diet. ● Pay attention: concentrate on what you want to remember. ● Minimise and resist distractions: use a notepad and carry a calendar. This may not keep your memory sharp, but does make up for any memory lapses. Organise belongings.

All tips are courtesy of Alzheimer’s Australia.

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Tasman Venture – let nature’s humpback whales amaze you ADVERTORIAL

FOR Hervey Bay’s ultimate whale watching experience, cruise aboard the Tasman Venture.

Let the humpback whales amaze you with their close encounters and spectacular breaching.

Travelling with Tasman Venture guarantees you a fast, comfortable journey, giving you more time with the whales.

The luxurious 20-metre catamaran is specifically designed for whale watching, offering clear viewing decks, underwater viewing windows and a unique water level viewing platform for the ultimate up close and personal experience.

Their friendly, experienced and accredited staff will ensure you have an amazing experience you will never forget.

Tasman Venture’s half-day whale watching cruise departs twice daily from the Hervey Bay Marina.

It provides passengers with a tranquil cruise through the Great Sandy Strait, past rugged untouched islands before travelling along the remote pristine western side of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island.

View the abundant marine life swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay before finding a pod of whales at play in the protected waters.

Enjoy once in a lifetime up close and personal encounters with these

MORE INFO ● The daily trips with Tasman Venture depart at 8.30am and 12.30pm.

Each tour lasts about four hours. ● For more information visit www.tasman venture.com.au or phone 1800 620 322.

majestic creatures and marvel at their sheer size and athleticism.

The friendly and experienced staff will provide expert commentary throughout the tour as well as serving a morning tea and delicious antipasti platter.

The tour concludes with a relaxing cruise back to the Hervey Bay Marina in air-conditioned comfort.

You can’t get closer than this.

A whale puts on a show for passengers aboard Tasman Venture.

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YOUR LOCAL DESTINATION SPECIALISTS

Silk Road & Tibet

Why don’t you make this one a gap year?

Incl: Qinghai-Tibet Railway

By PHIL HAWKES

THIS spring or summer, why not think about a road trip to one of Australia’s most spectacular locations – Halls Gap in the Grampians, western Victoria?

Whether you’re a grey nomad with your own caravan or trailer or rent a car from Melbourne for a few days, this part of Australia has so much to offer.

First of all, there’s the dramatic scenery. Craggy peaks, towering cliffs and the mystery of an ancient land called Gariwerd by the Aboriginal tribes who inhabited the region for thousands of years. And if you’re fit enough, plenty of good walking tracks ranging from easy short strolls to the new, first stage of the Grampians Peaks Trail.

This section covers 33km and takes three days/two nights, with accommodation along the way in camp grounds or huts. And if your legs start to feel the strain, you have the option of returning to base along the way.

Eventually the entire walk will be 144km long and if you’re up to it will take 13 days. Not for the faint hearted but a wonderful experience if you plan ahead and train with determination.

For the less active, other attractions include Brambuk – the National Park and Cultural Centre in town.

This extraordinary building has an undulating roof resembling the sweeping wings of a white cockatoo and provides an interpretive history of the culture of the area’s indigenous people, plus the Gariwerd Dreaming Theatre and a

STUNNING SCENERY & CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

KING OF THE WORLD: Pinnacle Lookout will give you an unrivalled view of the area.

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bush foods cafe. And you can book a tour with a ranger to view some of the many rock art sites in the area.

Food and wine enthusiasts are well catered for in Halls Gap and the surrounding areas, with a number of fine restaurants and wineries close at hand. For example, in nearby Dunkeld there’s the famous Royal Mail Hotel and, for a less formal, light meal, the Old Bakery with its 1856 oven turning out superb bread even today. Or in Halls Gap itself, LiveFast Cafe and the Kookaburra Hotel are highly recommended.

Wineries in the region are numerous and tastings can occupy most of a day, if you’re so inclined. Top

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: XIAN, JIAYUGUAN, DUNHUANG, TURPAN, URUMQI, KASHGAR, XINING, QINGHAI-TIBET RAILWAY, LHASA, TSETANG & YARLUNG VALLEY, SHIGATSE & GYANTSE

Departing 15th October 2015 ALMOST ALL MEALS 5 STAR ACCOMMODATION RETURN AIRFARES ex BRISBANE Bunjils Cave features Aboriginal rock art.

choices include Montara near Ararat, Best’s and Seppelts at Great Western (remember Chalambar Burgundy and Moyston Claret?) and Arcadia Park near Hamilton to the south.

Accommodation around Halls Gap comes in all shapes, sizes and prices,

ranging from camping and guest houses to B&Bs and the superb Boroka Downs Luxury Boutique Retreat (couples only).

The Grampians are well worth the road trip from Melbourne or interstate and will certainly fill a gap in your most remembered Aussie vacations.

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Handy apps when Plenty to do in Melbourne you are travelling GIVEN its somewhat chilly climatic reputation, a midwinter trip to Melbourne might seem a little foolhar-

dy but for the intrepid traveller there are still plenty of things to see and do.

Here are 10 of the best.

FOOTY FANATIC: See an AFL match at the MCG.

FAST FACTS

■ Take in an AFL match at the MCG – embrace the roar of the crowd ■ Enjoy an early morning coffee to fight off the cold – Melburnians take their coffee seriously so you’ll be sure of a quality drop ■ Jump on the City Circle Tram and enjoy free, all-day travel through the city centre ■ Catch a show at one of Melbourne’s theatres ■ To market, to market – Queen Victoria, South Melbourne and Prahran Markets offer a variety of good eats and other treats ■ Take a stroll down an inner-city laneway for an eclectic mix of coffee shops and street art ■ Check out the National Gallery of Victoria ■ Visit Phar Lap at the Melbourne Museum ■ Journey into the clouds with a visit to the Eureka Skydeck ■ Eat – Melbourne is blessed with an abundance of restaurants and cafes so you will never go hungry

The City Circle Tram offers free, all-day travel in the CBD.

ONE of the joys of travel can be the unpredictability, the spontaneity, the leap into the “great unknown”.

However when such uncertainty extends into the realm of flight delays, breakdowns and endless stop-overs, the joy sometimes leaves.

If the worst does happen and you are trapped in an

airport, wiling away the hours in a lounge is greatly preferable to sleeping on the floor.

This is where LoungeBuddy comes in. This app allows travellers to find and book airport lounges in more than 500 airports worldwide, often side-stepping the sometimes pedantic access rules that accompany

such establishments.

By entering details such as itineraries, desired amenities, service level required and any relevant memberships, travellers can secure themselves entry upon arrival.

The app even provides photos and virtual tours of the relevant lounges.

Available for Android and iOS.

What to do in a traffic crash TO HELP reduce danger to road users and minimise traffic congestion, you now may not have to wait for police at the site of a car crash in Queensland.

What you are now required to do is ensure you are in a safe location away from the traffic and if anyone is trapped or injured, dial 000.

Stop and give assistance if it is safe to do so. If no one is trapped or injured, check if police are needed to direct traffic or deal

with hazards; or if any drivers appear affected by alcohol or drugs; or if anyone involved has failed to exchange details. If any of these conditions apply, call Policelink on 131 444.

If police do not need to attend the crash site, check if your vehicle needs towing.

If not, exchange details with others involved in the incident and leave the crash site.

You’re not required to report the crash to police

but if you wish to, you can call Policelink on 131 444.

Exchange details and leave the crash site. If a tow truck is needed, contact your insurer or a towing company of your choice. If you cannot arrange a tow and have exhausted all other options, call Policelink.

After leaving the site you can report the crash within 24 hours either online, via the smart phone app or by calling Policelink.

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BUDGET or BOUTIQUE

Singapore What: Cosmopolitan, world city in a tropical setting Why: Singapore assaults the senses with its sights, sounds and smells. An ethnic and cultural melting pot, the city state boasts a fabulous variety of food, shopping and sightseeing within a dynamic, thriving urban landscape.

BUDGET

EAT Visitors can eat like kings (or queens!) with very minimal outlay in Singapore thanks to the island-wide network of Hawker centres and food courts. For as little as S$4, a hearty serving of favourites such as Laksa, Satay, Mee Goreng, Roti Prata, Chick-

Centrally located Lau Pa Sat is a good starting point, with Satay by the Bay and the shoppingcentre based, Food Republic chain, also worth a look.

SLEEP Ibis Singapore Bencoolen – three-star hotel, with good access to the MRT (island-wide train network), Orchard Road (shopping) and food courts. From AUD107 per night.

DO Despite its highly urbanised nature, Singapore is a surprisingly “green” country with many natural environments to be explored – often for free! The beautiful Botanical Gardens in Cluny Rd, offers 74 hectares of tropical luxuriance. For a look back into Singapore’s past, take a bumboat to Pulau Ubin, a small relatively undeveloped island off the coast of Singapore. Leaving from Changi Point, the journey costs a mere $3 and is a bit of an adventure in itself. If all this is too much and you are craving some airconditioning, head to Mustafa’s department store in Little India where anything and everything can be purchased at relatively little cost.

$42 per adult; Sunday Champagne Brunch Mezza9, Grand Hyatt Hotel – featuring an international buffet, with a mightily impressive desert bar and freeflow champagne. Bookings essential, prices starting from S$148++.

SLEEP Singapore has a wealth of luxury hotels – check out The Fullerton, Marina Bay Sands and the ultimate, Raffles Hotel. Prices can start from around $600 per night.

DO Indulge in a spa treatment at one of the many luxury establishments on Sentosa Island. Whether it is a massage, a facial, full body scrub or detox session, an array of luxury providers are alltoo-ready to assist. Look for Accor’s Singapore Resort & Spa, Amara Sanctuary Resort, ESPA.

BOUTIQUE

en Rice and Kway teow awaits.

The "supertrees" tower over the Gardens By The Bay.

EAT English High Tea at the Goodwood Park Hotel – fabulous buffet afternoon tea within the old world charm of the Goodwood,

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Brisbane’s cemetery tours bring past to life DURING Seniors Week, some of the locals found Brisbane’s cemeteries were full of “life” – the stories of those who now rest within the cemetery.

As part of Seniors Week activities, History Tours Australia held historical day tours in Lutwyche and Toowong Cemetery, giving visitors an insight into the history of cemeteries, the trials and tribulations of early settlers, and the beautiful grave symbolism within Brisbane’s burial grounds.

Two walking cemetery tours were held in each cemetery and were led by Lily, a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide who shared 75 minutes of entertaining information and research, some of which even the locals hadn’t heard before.

Visitors came from as far as Gatton to attend the tours, making it a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable day out.

Claire, who attended the Toowong Cemetery, said she couldn’t fault it. “We loved hearing about the notable graves and early history of Brisbane.”

Leslie mentioned the tours were “very interesting, with really good information”.

If you have an interest in Brisbane’s past, would like a relaxed and informative outing or something to do with friends, join History Tours Australia on one of their Cemetery Tours.

History Tours Australia is now also taking private tour bookings for clubs and groups for 2016.

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It’s wassail time in Brisbane THE popular Scandinavian Festival returns to Austin Street, Newstead on Sunday, September 13. Danish Club president Soren Hoimark and his wife, and combining with other Scandinavian clubs formed the festival in 2012 and today it attracts more than 10,000 visitors annually.

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Kids are catered for, with traditional games, Swedish floorball, story-telling activities, an e-bike track and a Lego play centre.

RIDING a bicycle is like falling off a log – once you learn how to do it, you never forget.

Lots of seniors are rediscovering the joys of cycling.

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Providing them with as much detail and where it is located, will help Council officers respond as soon as possible.

Finally, check out Cycling Brisbane, Council’s freeto-join membership, dedicated to all things cycling in our city.

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49th Spring Show for Eastern District Orchid Society

THE Eastern District Orchid Society will hold its annual Spring Show on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4 at the Bayside United Church Hall, 420 Wondall Rd, Manly West.

The show will be open from 8.30am-4pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday.

Visitors can expect to view a display of excellent quality plants and flowers. The genera variety and spectrum of colour is a sight to behold. There is also a Floral Art section.

There will be many species and hybrid plants for sale, many of them in flower, as well as the very popular floral arrangement at very reasonable prices and the EDOS craft stall.

Potting demonstrations will be ongoing during the weekend and cultural advice will be available from many experienced and knowledgeable orchid growers within our society.

Admission is $3 and free for children under the age of 14.

Refreshments will be available and there will be daily raffles and lucky door prizes.

For more information, please contact the society’s secretary, Ken Webster, on 3286 4910.

Stafford Garden Club September meeting THE club’s successful bus trip to Maleny will be followed up with a visit to Tamborine for their Spring time on the Mountain Festival this month.

The trip features visits to several private gardens at this wonderful time of year.

Guest speaker for September is Norma Ensor from CutAbove Tools. This is

Northside Horticultural Society BEAUTIFUL gardens are created by good gardeners.

Spring is here and if you are a gardener or garden lover and you would like to increase and share your knowledge with other gardeners, you would be most welcome to attend the Northern Districts Horticultural Society’s monthly meetings held on the last Monday of each month at 7.30pm.

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in Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights. Monthly meetings include an interesting guest speaker on gardening topics, a display of members’ exhibits of flowers, pot plants, floral art, fruit/veg and cooking which can be viewed before and after judging and there is a light supper before closing.

Visitors are welcome.

For more information contact Noel Prior on 3359 3457 or Elizabeth Jones on 3266 5010.

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THE Society is holding its annual show for the public on October 1011h at the Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Admission is $4. School

children free. Refreshments available. For more information, phone 07 3848 5233 or visit the website www.floralartsocietyqld.org.au.

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care of these tools The club will meet on Thursday, September 17 at the OES Hall, on the corner of Kitchener and

Bohland St, Kedron. The ladies will have their usual trade table. Come at 9.30am for a cup of tea and a chat before the

meeting at 10am.

Visitors are welcome. For information, phone Gloria on 3355 4703 or Kaye on 3357 7660.

Gardening tips for orchid growers SEPTEMBER, October and November are the start of the growing season – the orchids have just come through winter and as the days lengthen and get warmer, the plants are on the move.

You need to start changing your fertiliser, from the higher potash/potassium, to a higher nitrogen type.

The changeover is done in September, with the equinox on September 22 (equal hours of day and night).

Rotate the two fertilisers (high potash/potassium to the high nitrogen type), decreasing the first and increasing the second so that the changeover has taken place by the end of September (50% of each by September 15).

Your watering program

Proper fertilising gets beautiful results.

will become more frequent, starting at three to four days in September to two to three days at the end of November.

Fertilise every second watering at half strength; try to keep the N.P.K within

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Other cultural items and hints will also be discussed.

There is also an “Open” display table and another display table for plants, other than begonias.

Meetings are held on the third Saturday each month (except December) in the Uniting Church Hall, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm, commencing 12.30pm for Trade Table and 1pm for meeting. Afternoon tea.

Visitors most welcome. For more information contact Enid Henderson, president on 07 3359 4319 or email – pehenderson@webshield.net.au.

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QPAC’s Front Yard Music extends play for the Brisbane Festival WHEN Brisbane Festival fever hits the city this month you can be sure the Queensland Performing Arts Centre will play host to the fun free entertainment you have come to know and love.

Front Yard Music Extended Play will run throughout the festival (excluding Sundays) on QPAC’s Melbourne Street Green from 5pm to 8pm, September 526.

Enjoy generous helpings of rock, folk, soul, electronica, Latin and jazz amongst the setting of QPAC’s luscious front yard.

A whole range of talented musicians will grace the Melbourne Street Green throughout the program

MORE INFO ● The full program will be available at qpac.com.au. ● When: Nightly (excluding Sundays) September 5-26 . ● Time: 5-8pm. ● Where: Melbourne Street Green, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank, Brisbane. ● Tickets: Free event. ● Bookings: qpac.com.au or 136 246

including Velociraptor, Chukale, Kahl Wallis (The Medics), MKO, Good Oak, Karl S. Williams, plus a host of others.

Extend your QPAC experience with the outdoor

program of free live music perfectly complementing the shows that are taking place inside QPAC’s theatres each night.

Front Yard Music Extended Play allows you to kick back and discover your new favourite music act, dance your heart out or just enjoy the evening soaking up the festival flavour.

It is one of the many new initiatives taking place throughout QPAC’s 30th anniversary year that invites you to come, participate, relax and make QPAC your place throughout Brisbane Festival.

Join the crowd at QPAC’s Melbourne Street Green, home to free live music during Brisbane Festival.

Musical theatre students entertain at City Hall MUSICAL theatre students from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University will sing and dance their way through the musical theatre landscape with a free concert to be staged at Brisbane City

Hall later this month.

An estimated 100 musical theatre students, drawn from all year levels at the conservatorium, will participate in the concert.

The students will perform a selection of songs from

some of musical theatre’s most popular and treasured productions.

The hour-long concert will be staged at Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St from noon on Tuesday, September 15.

Brisbane Festival explodes in September BRISBANE Festival features an exceptional line-up of more than 400 shows.

With a mix of meaty and merry, there is a dazzling array of dance, theatre, circus, cabaret, opera, hiphop, film, visual arts and more.

Stars including Bernard Fanning, Megan Washington, Martha Wainwright, Tom Thum and Marcia Hines will perform alongside exciting new talent across Brisbane.

With free performances and the family favourite Riverfire, make sure your September is all about Brisbane Festival and celebrating the river city.

During the festival, the heritage-listed William Jolly Bridge with be lit up with beautiful art projections.

Festival time will give you plenty of opportunities to photograph and share the amazing imagery with friends and colleagues.

A perfect way to celebrate the final night of three weeks will be the mind-

The Brisbane Festival will see art projected onto the historic William Jolly Bridge

blowing Sunsuper Riverfire, which ignites the skyline with a pyrotechnic extravaganza set to an almighty soundtrack of the year’s biggest songs and heart-pumping classics.

This is one of the most technically challenging and electrifying fireworks displays in Australia, from Foti International.

The fireworks are launched from multiple bridges, barges and city rooftops,

while Riverfire spectators are also treated to aerobatics from the Australian Defence Force with flypasts

by Super Hornets and helicopters.

The Brisbane Festival runs from Saturday, September 5 to Saturday, September 26 at various locations.

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Get a dose of creativity at Craft and Quilt Fair THIS year’s Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair, October 7-11 at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will celebrate its 21st birthday featuring the latest trends including adult colouring-in, textile and wearable art, embroidery, knitting, paper craft, vintage fashion

and a stunning array of quilts. This year’s quilt exhibition features “True Blue” and the “Lest We Forget Quilt Challenge – 100 years, 100 quilts”, plus a stunning display of local works by Queensland Quilters Inc. The True Blue challenge

features 35 interpretations of the theme, ranging from iconic Australian scenes and Blue Heelers to shades of blue, images of depression, sporting heroes and will feature seven quilts by Queensland entrants.

Of note is Queensland artist, Jeannie Henry’s “True

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Wearable art is another “must-see” drawcard at this year’s fair, with an “Art U Wear” exhibition based on the theme, “Iconic Australia”. Queensland’s vintage-style guru, Miss Chrissy from The Lindy Charm School For Girls will share her “Make Do and Mend” styling tips and tricks and fuse these with the modern fashionista world to create new takes on old looks; transforming them effortlessly into an inC L U B

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Family (2A + 2C) $42. Children under 5 years Free. ● Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank. ● Show admission tickets can be bought on the day or online. ● To learn more and book a ticket online in advance and save, please visit www.craftevents.com.au. #craftandquiltfair.

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The display of soft sculptured birds in the “Make a Birdie” exhibit will inspire crafters to spread their creative wings and feather their nest with something handmade.

A highlight of the show will be a display of vintage and

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Shakespeare Festival YOU can travel back in time to the world of the Bard and mistaken identities. Bring a picnic and a rug and enjoy a fully professional performance of the hilarious The Comedy

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Thrill to the songs of the stars WELL-KNOWN tenor, Roger Davy, has been bringing music-lovers exactly what they want for 12 years.

Once again you can thrill to all the wonderful old songs in his new show Broadway to Pavarotti.

After successful performances around Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast’s Twin Towns, it is finally Brisbane’s turn to be enchanted with the magic of popular musicals and opera.

The show takes you on a journey from the best of Broadway to your classic opera favourites.

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Add to that the delights of opera from the Merry Widow, La Boheme, La Traviata and Rigoletto and you know you are in for the evening of your lifetime

SHOW DATES ● Don’t miss Broadway to Pavarotti for one night only at Brisbane’s Queensland Multicultural Centre on Saturday, October 10 and Toowoomba’s Armitage Heritage Bank Auditorium/Empire Theatre on Saturday, November 7. ●Both are cosy, intimate theatres, so get in early to be sure of a wonderful evening of entertainment.

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A celebration of the music from showbiz legends, mother and daughter, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli!

Songs including Meet Me in St Louis, Get Happy, Over the Rainbow, Cabaret, The Money Song, The Man That Got Away and many more.

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TICKETS: $18 – $26 BOOKINGS: Phone 3829 8131 or visit www.rpac.com.au A $3 fee per ticket applies to online purchases and $4 booking fee per transaction by phone. Box Office Hours: Mon – Fri 12noon – 4pm; Sat 10am – 1pm.

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INTERNATIONAL music sensation Celtic Woman will return to Australia in September as part of its 2015 world concert tour.

Recently named the number one Billboard World Artist of the Year for the sixth time, Celtic Woman showcases the talents of three world-class vocalists and a brilliant Celtic violinist, who together bring centuries of musical and cultural tradition to life.

It was a decade ago that Celtic Woman first introduced millions of new fans to the group’s fresh fusion of Irish musical tradition, contemporary song craft and state-ofthe-art stage production.

The show will feature a selection of fan favourites, encompassing Irish classics, contemporary standards and classical favourites.

The performance will be held at the Brisbane Convention Centre, Southbank, on September 12. Visit: celticwoman.com for ticket costs and further information.

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sung with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and was a soloist in the BBC’s The Dr Who Symphonic Spectacular.

The mastermind behind this splendour, Roger Da-

vy was instrumental in the establishment of the Ten Tenors and with that success wen on to form Vavachi Entertainment.

Don’t miss Broadway to Pavarotti for one night at Brisbane’s Queensland Multicultural Centre on Saturday, October 10 Get in early to be sure of a wonderful evening of entertainment.

Free morning concert RELAXATION, free music and supporting local artists on Thursday, October 1 from 11am–11.50am at St John’s Anglican Cathedral, 413 Ann St, Brisbane.

There will be a performance by Queensland Conservatorium of Music’s horn ensemble.

For more information, visit the website stjohnscathedral.com.au or phone 3835 2222.

Simon Tedeschi: piano virtuoso in concert

SIMON Tedeschi is one of Australia’s best and most loved pianists.

He has played in concert halls around the world, and has made acclaimed recordings of music by Grieg, Tchaikovsky and Mozart, as well as three solo albums – Gershwin and Me, Gershwin: Take Two, and Tender Earth. All makde the top five on the ARIA Classical Charts. Simon also

played the hands of acclaimed pianist David Helfgott for the Oscar-winning film Shine.

Simon will perform at Brisbane’s City Hall on Tuesday, September 22 from noon to 1pm.

For the free lunchtime concert Simon will play a brilliant Gershwin program, including Rhapsody in Blue, Summertime, Lady Be Good, Love Walked In and many others.

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