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Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor THINK Christmas, think Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

It’s Boxing Day and you’re relaxing on the lounge, feeling slow from the heat and festivities.

You turn on the tele and there it is: the reassuring vision of sailors and their great white racing yachts.

The media commentators bring to life the personalities and the challenge, while the aerial photography just about puts us on board.

Along with making new memories, we remember the great moments, like winning the America’s Cup, and the very bad moments when good men lost their lives at sea.

So to put us in the mood of summer and all that goes with it,we give our front cover over to yachting personality Rob Mundle – and what a read. Tracey Johnstone (herself a lifelong yachtie) spoke with Rob and recorded his tales of exciting nautical adventures.

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Back on land, music festivals have become a favourite on Aussie calendars and to assist your planning, we have put together a doublepage spread listing some of the most popular.

Extremes of heat, fires, floods and drought have put climate change front of mind and reporter Alison Houston has spoken to Professor Roger Stone.

If your keen eye has noticed something a little different about this publication and you are wondering exactly what it is, wonder no longer. Due to printing requirements our paper has undergone a small change (3cm) in size.

Seniors News wishes our readers a safe and happy Christmas.

Enjoy, Gail

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John Connolly looking fitter and healthier since tackling the challenge of ageing well on the Coast.

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EVERY few weeks one woman makes a seven-hour road trip from Noosa’s hinterland into the dusty, drought-ravaged lands of Moree in NSW. Bronwyn Innes, of Doonan, is on a mission to rescue abandoned dogs being cared for at the Animal Welfare League in Moree.

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BLUE-WATER VOICE: Veteran author and commentator Rob Mundle.

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THERE’S a nautical song playing in the background as author Rob Mundle (AM) talks about his latest book.

The ocean-racing machine’s rigging is swaying above, while below the hive of activity on the Sydney waterfront edges towards its climax on Boxing Day. This is where Rob is most at home. He’s been the face of Australia’s blue-water sailing scene for close to 51 years.

The 73-year-old has already recorded the maritime history of Australia’s big-ship adventures in Bligh: Master Mariner; Cook; Great South Land; Flinders; and The First Fleet.

His latest book is a detailed account of the 75 years the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has run the

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

It’s a Boxing Day tradition to be on the shores on Sydney Harbour or glued to the television to watch the live-action start of the iconic race. Multimillion-dollar yachts with professional crews line up against weekend warriors prepared to take the ultimate challenges of testing themselves and their yachts against nature and each other.

Rob knows this Everest of blue-water sailing extremely well. He’s “gone south” three times and authored the international best-selling book Fatal Storm, which gave a deep insight into the devastating 1998 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, where six lives and five yachts were lost.

Writing about Australia’s maritime adventures has proven an appropriate fit for the former journalist. While

researching Under Full Sail, Rob discovered his greatgreat-grandfather, George Valentine Mundle, was the master of a clipper ship that brought cargo and migrants to Australia.

As famous names and fabulous experiences roll off Rob’s tongue, a picture emerges of a writer who has been “kissed on the bum by a butterfly”.

Rob left school with no idea what he wanted to do, but he did know he was good at writing his old school compositions and had an interest in world affairs.

“I loved reading the newspaper every afternoon,” Rob said. “One day I was reading the Daily Mirror and I said to Mum, ‘I am going to ring them and see if they have any jobs’ without having any clue of what sort of job. I just loved the whole thought of a

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wave with the write stuff newspaper environment. A week later I was a copy boy.”

One work day he was walking upstairs to the Sunday Mirror office when a blonde woman by the name of Blanche d’Alpuget stopped Rob and asked him whether he could fill in as the yachting writer while she went on holidays. “I just about kissed her on the spot,” Rob said. “It was one of those freakish things about everything unfolding in your favour.”

So, the copy boy suddenly also became the Sunday edition sailing column writer.

When Rupert Murdoch started The Australian in 1964, he moved a group of copy boys and journalists to Canberra to help put the new publication out. “I went down as a copy boy,” Rob said. “It was very exciting standing in the print room next to Rupert when the first edition of The Australian came off the presses. It was

Rob Mundle and crew on the English yacht Firebrand at the Southern Ocean Racing Conference in Miami in 1971.

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an adrenaline pump for everyone.”

While journalist Anna Torv, who later became Rupert’s second wife, was keen for Rob to stay in Canberra, the lure of better sailing options in Sydney drew him back to the big

smoke. Soon after his arrival in Sydney, Rob was offered The Australian’s first Sydney bureau journalist cadetship.

He also got to keep his Daily Mirror sailing column.

In 1971, the chance to travel to America to see the big-boat competition and

write about it was supported by his editor, Neal Travis, who offered Rob a retainer to keep filing stories while abroad. “Suddenly, I had kicked another goal,” Rob said.

He finally returned to Australia and got caught up

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Round about then, Rob and an American friend, Lisa Halaby, who was in Australia training as an architect, were towing Rob’s yacht Waikikamukau back from a regatta in Queensland.

When Rob drove the trailer under a low bridge it became stuck, much to the angst of the drivers behind.

Lisa quickly leapt onto the truck bonnet and leant on the mast, so Rob could fit the load under the bridge.

“People were cheering and car horns blowing; people had never seen anything like it,” Rob said. “That girl dangling from the end of the mast, that absolutely delightful lady, went on to become the Queen of Jordan.”

But, “once journalism is in your blood, it’s there forever”, Rob remembers.

He was drawn back in by Kay

Cottee’s husband, Peter Sutton, who was working on the Channel 10 Sports Week with host Ray Warren, as a sailing reporter.

“I (also) got to be weatherman on prime-time news,” Rob said. The news editor then decided to send Rob to Newport, Rhode Island, to cover the 1983 America’s Cup. “My world and the whole world of sailing changed when Australia won the Cup,” Rob said. “I was on air that day, live and worldwide, for eight hours and 10 minutes. Apparently, that still stands as a record for live television.”

Rob has now written 17 books, including Sir James Hardy’s and Alan Bond’s authorised biographies.

His 18th book, The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, is for sailors and non-sailors.

Available in bookshops from this month, the book is full of sailing history and entertaining anecdotes. “

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HELP: Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre chief executive Michael Henning is asking locals to book a meeting room or shop at the op shop to help the centre fund itself.

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Shop, rent a room or donate to help centre stay afloat Tracey Johnstone THERE was a time when retiring to Queensland was both a healthy lifestyle and sensible economic choice for southerners but times have changed.

Many of those retirees that have made the move to the Coast, along with local retirees, are finding the cost of living in our delightful climate all too much, according to Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre chief executive Michael Henning.

His community centre, which has a catchment area from Bli Bli to Coolum and along the coastal strip to Kawana and Sippy Downs, is being challenged by the continually growing population of the Coast and the costs associated with

supporting those who find themselves in need.

“Unfortunately, particularly those retirees that have moved from the southern states haven’t realised just how expensive the Sunshine Coast is in comparison to where they were back home,” he said.

“For example, insurances and car registration are much, much higher, particularly if you had pension rebates in the southern states, which are far better than what it is here in Queensland.

“Your rentals are much higher too. Food is much cheaper down south than it is up here.

“We have a number of retirees that live locally that are really struggling. They can pay their rents but that that’s about it. So they may

not cook for a few days to save on electricity, they may not switch on their lights for a few days and they may not have meals so they can pay their bills.”

On any week Mr Henning and his staff of five and volunteer group of 74 help “at least a couple of hundred” people across the age groups.

“Over 19,000 people have accessed this centre during the 2018 calendar year,” he said.

“There has been a fairly significant increase this year.”

The centre’s One Roof project, which doesn’t receive government funding, has seen the greatest increase in usage numbers.

The twice weekly meal service, with 13 other

personal services such as dental, podiatry, hair cuts and financial counselling paired with the evening event, attracts 50–70 people each meal.

For Mr Henning to evolve the centre to become selfsustaining and have a long life well beyond the reliance on council and State Government grants, he has made some major changes to the centre’s operations.

Currently the centre is funded partially by the State Government topped up by donations and room rentals.

This is one way seniors can help the centre find their long-term footing, by renting one of the two meeting rooms or use the licensed commercial kitchen for cooking classes.

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“It’s a quiet area and if they want to they can wander around in the centre’s community garden,” Mr Henning said.

Produce from that garden will soon by available for sale to the public as well local restaurants and bars.

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Another innovation is the conversion of the old childcare centre into a volunteer-led op shop,

which opened last month just in time for Christmas shopping.

“We have been oversubscribed with donations, with good-quality stuff,” Mr Henning said.

“It’s mostly clothing and jewellery, not furniture and white goods.”

Adjacent to the Cotton Tree building is plenty of street parking.

Mr Henning, 63, has been at the centre for 15 years.

He is passionate about seeing the centre become financially independent by using the venue’s assets.

“I’m not doing this for money, I am only working part-time,” he said.

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Treasured ocean memories Lindy shares historic artefacts from first Sydney – Hobart race IT WILL be a poignant moment for Lindy Boyd as she waves off Boxing Day’s iconic Rolex Sydney – Hobart Yacht Race fleet from the safety of the VIP boat.

Lindy holds many past connections with the race through her grandfather and father, and with the race organiser, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.

On Boxing Day 75 years ago, her father Peter Luke was on the start line with his little yacht Wayfarer and eight other competitors.

That Wayfarer crew still holds the record for the longest time to reach Hobart – 12 days, six hours and 20 minutes. They sailed into the history books as competitors in the first fleet to contest the famous ocean race.

Peter is also in the history books for co-founding in

1944 the CYCA. The club’s first meeting was in Peter and his father’s city office, the Monte Luke Studio.

Monte was a highly regarded photographer who liked to shoot sailing yachts along with recognisable scenes and people. His father was The Age’s first photographer.

For the last 10 nights of Peter’s life “the rails of his bed became the rails of Wayfarer”, Lindy remembers as Peter shared with her in his gentle, rambling way many of his memories.

Lindy recounts one memory that reminds us just how deep the distress of Japan’s involvement in WWII was to Australian soldiers.

“He was on the coastal patrol, manning Sydney Harbour before the end of the war,” Lindy said.

“One of the things that really upset him was when

OCEAN MEMORIES: Graeme and Lindy (Luke) Boyd at their Maleny home, and (inset) Peter Luke aboard his 1945 Sydney – Hobart Yacht Race entry, Wayfarer. Photos: Contributed

the Japanese subs came in and blew up the young men in the naval vessel and also that one of the submarines was blown up in Taylor Bay where Dad’s parents lived.”

Because of this, when in

1976 the CYCA accepted sponsorship from Hitachi, Peter resigned in protest.

“He could never forgive them for what they had done to those young men.”

Lindy, 72, has diligently

collected and stored this and more exceptional memories and memorabilia of her father and grandfather.

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As her children weren’t showing an interest in holding on to the store of family history, Lindy has (since Peter died in 2007) found homes for many items.

Items such as Wayfarer’s comprehensive log from the first Sydney – Hobart race and Monte’s photographs have gone to the National Maritime Museum.

Monte’s historic 16mm films, photo records and photography medals have been donated to the National Archives and the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

In Lindy and Graeme’s second home in Maleny are items stored from Graeme’s uncle Charles Boyd.

“I am mindful I need to pass on historical facts so they are not lost,” Lindy said.

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Knuckling down to a good life in the sixties Learning to live in the now a key element to ageing well Tracey Johnstone FORMER national and international rugby union coach turned councillor, John Connolly, 68, spoke to Seniors News about how he is enjoying ageing on the Coast.

He’s like a lot people who led a very active life in their younger years.

The aches and pains from past injuries and breakages have taken their toll on him, but they haven’t diminished his love for living life in the moment.

How are keeping fit?

I go to the gym and swim, but not every day.

In the last 12 months I have lost about 25 kilos.

I have always played a lot of sport, but I ate too much and it got away from me. I was always solid, but when you do less exercise, it’s a problem.

A doctor mate of mine was at lunch with me about 12 months ago He said, ‘John I have a question for you.

How many fat buggers do you know that are over 70?’.

I said, good question doc. It jarred me into doing something.

I have also had a hip

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replacement about 12 months ago.

What is ageing like for you?

I have three boys - 37, 36 and 15. The 15 (year old) keeps you young and you know, it’s much harder bringing up kids now than it was 25 years ago.

When I was 57 I semiretired for a few years, but since I got into Council, it’s

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been good. You know, if you don’t use it, you lose it.

You’ve got to keep active, having goals and reasons to get up in the morning whether it’s work, charity work or volunteering.

I feel just as sharp and energised as I was 30 or 40 years ago. And, life experience keeps you going.

Any regrets?

I try not to spend too

much time looking in the rear-view mirror. I try to move forward to the next thing that I want to get involved in whether it be travel or doing well in Council.

If you have problems, sometimes you can’t do anything about them.

Learning to live in the now is important as you get older.

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Did you have any other sports?

I was an A-Grade cricketer when I was 16. I got into rugby union by accident, but cricket was my first love.

If I have a regret, it’s not taking advantage of the opportunities I was given at a young age.

At 18 I would go out with my mates and have a few drinks and the next day you

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had to go out and play AGrade cricket.

It wasn’t a good way to prepare, but I had no one to grab me by the collar, clip me around the ears and say, ‘Listen, get your head down and do this’.

What about your nickname?

Knuckles? That comes from a past life. It was a different world in those days.

Are you still involved in rugby union?

Journalists ring up for comments all the time because I coached Australia.

I watch it with interest.

I had someone ring me up the other day asking me if I was interested in coaching in Europe again. I said you never say never, but it’s probably unlikely. If they have asked you, they have probably asked plenty of others.

It’s always good for the ego when they ring up and ask.

When will you retire?

I haven’t thought about stopping. There is another election in March and I have put my hand up for that.

Why live on the Coast?

Every time I go to Brisbane I look forward to coming home. When I was in Japan recently I looked forward to coming home.

It’s the lifestyle, the beaches and the fantastic hinterland. I haven’t got one favourite place; I enjoy the lot.

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Svetlana and Peter face a new chapter of their lives.

Going with the Norfolk flow Tracey Johnstone THERE are sea-change retirees who seek a quiet life away from the pressures of their old working lives and then there is Svetlana and Peter Manns, who aren’t ready to kick back just yet.

The couple this month leaves Canberra to move to little Pacific paradise Norfolk Island and to new jobs.

They are travelling 1898km from a modern apartment and the hustle and bustle of their capital

city home of 25 years to an 1840s home nestled in the heritage village of Kingston, surrounded by a pristine environment and only about 1750 neighbours.

“Canberra is getting too busy, too big and is losing that bush capital appeal for me,” Svetlana said.

“A sea change is perfect for Peter, who enjoys spearfishing in between work, and I love the island’s nature with the magnificent trees, green rolling hills, friendly people, the cows and the chooks.’’

The couple has worked in different locations before: in western NSW and on Thursday and Christmas islands, as well as overseas.

Theirs is an adventurous spirit. When Peter noticed the call for locums for Norfolk Island kept appearing in his news feeds, the couple decided to visit in March, just to look around.

“We fell in love with it,” Svetlana said. The deal was done and the move to the island, with their pet dog and cat, started.

Svetlana and Peter are in

their 60s and plan to keep working while they can.

“There are no plans for retirement due to ageing,” Svetlana said.

Peter will work as a GP at Norfolk Island Hospital, while Svetlana hopes to work using her geriatric nursing skills.

She started her working career as registered nurse, specialising in geriatrics, but changed direction and became a chartered accountant and auditor before moving into aged care.

“I feel that in the next few years there will be many changes on the island as it integrates with the mainland and it will be great to be part of it,” she said.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2016 census, 32 per cent of the island’s residents are 60 and over.

The not-for-profit group Care Norfolk Inc provides inhome services. Based in the old hospital, built in the 1940s, the Norfolk Island Health and Residential Aged Care Service has 14 aged

care beds.

Securing a job on the island will help Svetlana to integrate more smoothly into the community.

“While I have my health and feel I have something to contribute, I will keep working,” she said.

While on the island, the avid learner plans to finish studying for her Certificate III in Individual Support.

“I don’t think you should ever lose your curiosity,” she said. “The older I get, the more excited I am about learning.”

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They are being held in your own backyard or somewhere along the grey nomad road.

Music along with local produce, craft, culture, dancing, poetry and workshops often make up these events. And there are the old friendships to be rekindled and new friends to be made as seniors enjoy all that these festivals have to offer.

Here are just some to tantalise you: Woodford Folk Festival (QLD) HELD in Woodford, just north of Brisbane, the 34th festival will be six days and six nights of fun with more than 2000 local, national and international artists, musicians and presenters. It begins each year with the iconic opening ceremony and closes with a spectacular fire event on New Year’s Day. It’s Australia’s largest gathering of artists and musicians. The festival experience is deep, rich and colourful.

December 27-January 1.

Info: woodfordfolkfestival.com.

Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC) THE four-day event has music, theatre, visual arts, spoken word, interactive workshops and street theatre. The historic coastal town attracts more than

100 acts from across the globe. March 6-9. Info: portfairyfolkfestival.com.

National Folk Festival (ACT) IT’S Australia’s longestrunning major folk festival, with 180 acts over five days.

The best and brightest in folk from around the globe converge on Canberra, with world-class performers hand-picked from 14 countries including Japan, Portugal and Italy, and a strong local component.

April 9-13. Info: folkfestival.org.au.

Fleurieu Folk Festival (SA) FLEURIEU presents a variety of folk music, dance, spoken word, culture and workshops. The music genres included are folk (folk/rock, folk roots, acoustic folk, indie/folk, folk/pop, alt/folk and contemporary/folk), country and bluegrass, singer/songwriters, world music, jazz (gypsy jazz) and blues. October 23-25. Info: fleurieufolkfestival.oztix.co m.au.

Gympie Muster (QLD) HELD in the Amamoor Creek State Forest, what was once a community fundraiser has grown to a four-day camping and country music festival attracting Australian and overseas musicians. Along with taking in the music, visitors can enjoy dancing classes, music workshops, a chilled Sunday session, bush poetry and more. August 27-30. Info: muster.com.au.

White Cliffs Music

Festival (NSW) HEAD 95km north of Wilcannia or 200km east of Broken Hill to the festival site. Its annual country music weekend festival is relaxed and welcoming.

The 2020 performers will include Adam Harvey, Andy Toombs and The French Family. May 15-17. Info: whitecliffsmusicfestival.co m.au.

Fairbridge Festival (WA) IT’S an annual three-day family-friendly celebration of folk, roots, blues, acoustic, Celtic, a cappella and world music in a trafficfree, self-contained, bushland, heritage-listed village. About 100 acts perform at this magical escape within just an hour’s drive of Perth. April 17-19.

Info: fairbridgefestival.com.au.

Groundwater Country Music Festival (QLD) GOLD Coast streets, parks, bars and restaurants come alive as 12 stages host more than 110 live performances. The annual Queensland Tourism award-winning event is on July 26-28. Info: groundwatercmf.com.

Tamworth Country Music Festival (NSW) TAMWORTH has it all when it comes to country music. Over 10 days, 700 performers will play across 120 venues. Hundreds of buskers provide a wide range of entertainment each day. The pinnacle event is the Country Music Awards, when the who’s

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Big Red Bash (QLD) WITH the 2020 event already sold out, it’s probably a good time to go online to secure your tickets for 2021. Held 35km from the Outback town of Birdsville, it’s the most remote rock music festival in the world. The festival is held on the striking red sands of the Simpson Desert in front of Big Red, a 40mhigh sand dune that provides a spectacular natural amphitheatre setting found nowhere else in the world. July 2020.

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Stone The Crows Festival (NSW) HELD at the Australian Clay Target Association grounds in Wagga Wagga, it’s the ultimate over-50s and grey nomads festival of music and fun. There’s a talent quest, workshops, bush poetry, markets, seminars, crafts and the Australian Disc Bowls Championship. In 2020, Normie Rowe and Belinda Marks head up the stellar list of performers. April 10-16.

Info: www.stonethecrows .com.au.

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Lord Howe Island Rock Fest (NSW) THE backdrop is stunning and the music for all ages.

This annual festival of free concerts and entertainment is the perfect reason to head to Lord Howe to explore the island during the day and party away the nights. It starts on Saturday at 5pm with dancing in the streets.

Sunday is a day to chill and explore. Monday features a music trivia night. Tuesday is 1960s and ’70s music.

Wednesday afternoon it’s music at Ned’s Beach, where the whole community joins in.

Thursday is open mic, with guests supporting the locals as they perform before the visiting musos finish the night. Friday is the closing night with a fireworks show.

The music starts with the local schoolchildren and then gets louder and livelier as the night progresses. Be warned - the island accommodation is limited so book in early. March 2128. Info: lordhoweisland.info.

Blues and Berries (NSW) COFFS Harbour is the place to be in November.

The festival showcases the region’s amazing growers, fantastic produce and a lineup of great musical talent.

It’s a jam-packed program.

November. Info: bluesandberries.com.au.

Byron Bay Bluesfest (NSW) AT ITS permanent home

at the spectacular 120hectare Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, just 11km north of Byron Bay, the Bluesfest in 2020 will have 200 performances across multiple stages over five 12hour days, with up to 6000 visitors expected. There are five licensed bars, more than 100 food and market stalls and plenty of entertainment for all ages.

In 2020, the performers list is impressive with Crowded House, George Benson, John Butler and Dave Matthews Band among the outstanding acts. April 9-13.

Info: bluesfest.com.au.

Bellingen Fine Music Festival (NSW) CLASSICAL, contemporary jazz and world music are now on the program at Bellingen. There are concerts, busking, workshops and superb food and wine. The venue is about 30 minutes’ drive from Coffs Harbour. Last year’s performers included David Helfgott, Joseph Tawadros (with James Tawadros) and Ensemble Q. September. Info: bellingen musicfestival .com.au.

Festival of Voices (TAS) CHORAL singers from all over the world gather in Hobart to perform, teach, learn, listen and connect.

Audiences are encouraged to take part and find their voices. The free Big Sing Bonfire event in Salamanca attracts up to 5000 people.

In between the choral events are performances by

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cabaret artists, actors, and jazz and contemporary singers from Australia and overseas. July 1-16. Info: festivalofvoices.com.

National Multicultural Festival (ACT) THE weekend festival of culture and music includes a parade that has everything from beautiful exotic costumed dancers and marching cultural bands to magnificent floats.

People flock to the Canberra streets to what is a sea of vibrant colour and sound as 2000 performers from the local community and international groups dance. February 21-23. Info: multiculturalfestival .com.au.

Blue-Water Festivals JOIN Royal Caribbean Cruises for its on-water festivals. There is Cruisin’ Country (Sydney, October 5) with Lee Kernaghan and 50 other artists, Bravo Cruise of the Performing Arts with Anthony Warlow and Ruthie Henshall (Sydney, October 13), and Rock the Boat with Suzi Quatro and Jon Stevens (Brisbane, November 24).

Info: royalcaribbean.com/ aus/en?country=AUS. Other festival ideas: Parkes Elvis Festival (NSW). January 8-12. Info: parkeselvisfestival.com.au.

Agnes Blue, Roots and Rock Festival (Agnes Water, QLD). February 21-

23. Info: agnesbluesand roots.com.au.

Top Half Folk Festival (Alice Springs, NT). June.

Info: alicespringsfolkclub.com.

Ballina Country Music Fest (NSW). November.

Info: ballinacountry music.com.

By The Banks IndieFolk Festival (Albury, NSW). November. Info: bythebanks.com.au.

Wirrina Bluegrass Festival (South Australia). November. Info: wirrinabluegrass.com.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music (Townsville, QLD). July 31August 9. Info: afcm.com.au.

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FREE DIABETES WORKSHOP PEOPLE diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, family and carers are welcome to attend on December 4, from 9am– 1pm, a free workshop at the Caloundra Community Health Centre, Caloundra Health Services, Caloundra Hospital, West Tce, Caloundra. It will be a group education session featuring four guest speakers – a dietitian, social worker, nurse and health promotion officer. The information will cover type 2 diabetes selfmanagement, healthy lifestyle behaviours, accessing support in the community and annual cycle of care with health professionals. Bookings are essential. Phone Central Intake 5479 9670 to register.

BUDERIM CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB LESSONS WE ARE offering 10 lessons followed by seven supervised play lessons. We provide an excellent textbook, comprehensive notes with each lesson and morning tea. Enrolling in this course also gets you free club membership for the rest of the membership year (July to June). Cost $50. To enrol in the course starting on February 5 from 9– 11.30am please phone Jean Thompson on 5445 4618 or 0416 020 948, or email jeanthompson1@tpg.com. au. Lessons will be held at

The Education Centre, Hibiscus Retirement Resort, Lakehead Dr, Sippy Downs SPIRITSONG CHAMBER CHOIR WE ARE looking for more singers, so if you like a cappella singing in a small group, this could be for you.

We sing music by composers such as Byrd, Tomkins, Purcell, Victoria, Gibbons, Goss, Dowland and other similar-style composers.

Altos, tenors and basses are particularly needed but sops can also apply. Based in Tewantin. Email Andrew at andrewjemmet@gmail.com or phone 07 5474 1498.

NOOSA SCONE TIME MARTIN Duncan, president of Country Noosa and Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, is the organiser of a wonderful local initiative called Scone Time, which is a great forum for seniors, carers and members of the local community of all ages to come together, enjoy delicious scones and meet new people. Through the sponsorship of Eden Private Hospital we have secured our monthly live pianist, Adam Bishop, and subsidised ticket price.

Social isolation and loneliness is a common issue for older people and can have a negative impact on mental and physical health.

As part of Mental Health Week the hospital ran a number of fundraising activities, including a barbecue sausage sizzle, odd

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socks day and a cupcake drive. The proceeds of the day went to Scone Time.

The next Scone Time is on December 10 at 10am, with guest MP Marty Hunt and Christmas carols. To book, go to www.trybooking.com/ BGBQC. ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH THE Rev Tania Eichler and the Anglican Parish of St Peter’s in Maroochydore invite you to our Christmas services, starting with holy communion at 7am and 9am on December 22. On Christmas Eve, December 24, we have midnight mass at 11.30pm. This service will include carol singing, the blessing of the nativity setting and holy communion. On Christmas Day, our celebration includes holy communion with carols and the blessing of the nativity scene.

St Peter’s Church is at 1 Church St, Maroochydore, and all are welcome at our services. Phone 5443 2133.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING EVERY Tuesday from 7– 9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall.

Cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide new vogue as well as old-time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information.

COOLUM MEN’S SHED LEATHER work: We have two members of the Buderim Shed coming across on Friday at 9am to provide some tuition for leather work for all those interested.

This will be followed at a later date by a presentation on lead lighting.

A reminder that Coolum Twilight Markets began on Friday, November 29, and will be held the next three consecutive Fridays. Please refer to noticeboard for

volunteers.

Sausage sizzles: We have one sausage sizzle left for the year, on Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day).

While this will probably be a family day for most, it will be appreciated if those who are available please advise ASAP. Four volunteers are needed for the morning and afternoon shifts. It is anticipated the start time would be somewhat later than our usual time of 7am.

We don’t want to cancel due to lack of support and jeopardise future sausage sizzles. There will be no sales table this day.

For more, go to www.coolummensshed.org.

NOOSA MONTHLY TALKS ON THE first Saturday of each month we have different speakers talking on various subjects. Next event is December 7 from 2pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin, on the topic of stress and tension of mind and body.

Experience various

techniques to relax your mind and body with Ruth Eedy (45 years’ experience in many areas of healing).

Everyone welcome. Phone 0477 561 403.

SUNSHINE COAST SCONE TIME OUR next Cooroy Scone Time with Noosa Black Coffee is on Tuesday, December 10, at 10am in Cooroy Memorial Hall with guest MP Marty Hunt and Christmas carols. Book at www.trybooking.com/ BGBQC. TAKE STEP TOWARDS UNIVERSITY STUDY A FREE, two-day university skills course with no assignments or exams is being offered to Caboolture adults wanting to explore their higher education and career options. USC’s University Skills for You course will be held at USC’s Sippy Downs campus from December 3–4. It is designed specifically for those aged 18 TO PAGE 18

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SUNSHINE COAST JAZZ CLUB SUNDAY, December 8, will be an exciting afternoon of entertainment, with the Caxton Street Jazz Band and guests invited to dress in the 1920s Gatsby style at Caloundra Power Boat Club.

There is no need to introduce this hot swinging jazz band – they elicit enthusiastic responses from both listening and dancing audiences. Members of the band include some of Australia’s leading jazz players as well as instrumentalists who are vocalists. This fabulous band appeals not only to jazz enthusiasts but to the general public. While their roots are firmly planted in the hot jazz of the early 1900s, many other influences are represented, including big band swing, mainstream jazz, folk, country, rhythm and blues and popular tunes from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, hence their unprecedented

popularity in recent years.

This band is guaranteed to get you singing and swinging, all at the same time. Book online at www.sunshinecoastjazz club.net.au/bookings or phone Richard on 0427 782 960 or Julie on 0412 789 957. Tickets: $20 for members, $22.50 for seniors and $25 nonmembers, credit card facility is available. We are a nonprofit organisation endeavouring to bring to members and jazz lovers the best of the best and host events on the third Sunday of every month at Caloundra Power Boat Club.

Sunshine Coast Jazz Club is offering a Youth n Jazz Bursary, with total prizemoney of $3000, for the youth on the Sunshine Coast. The finals for the bursary took place on Saturday, November 23, at the Pelican Room of Caloundra Powerboat Club.

For more information on the club visit www.sunshine coastjazzclub.net.au.

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DANCING COME along to the Woombye Hall on Mondays at 9am and at North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba, on Mondays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 9am. Also Thursdays from 9am at Yandina School of Arts Hall. Keep your mind active and body fit with dance. Fun fitness friendship and great music. For more, phone Barbara on 0407 733 280.

SUNSHINE COAST CONCERT BAND WE PRESENT Christmas Cheer on Saturday, December 7 at 2pm in the Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima St, Buddina. An afternoon of top entertainment with a great variety of music and talented vocalists under the baton of music director Ken Chadwick OAM. Our special entertainers will be the Coastal Caring Clowns.

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Meetings include guest speakers, plant and cutting sales, competition tables, raffles and lucky door prize.

Members also enjoy bus tours, garden rambles and workshops. Arrive 8.30am for meet and greet over a cup of coffee/tea. Meetings start 10am. Visitors and new members welcome. Phone Karel on 0490 415 067 for more information.

VIEW CLUBS Buderim AT OUR last meeting Carol Bomford welcomed guest speaker Senior Constable Aaron Caldwell, who is with Buderim Community Police. Aaron spoke of his life prior to

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There are weekly outings such as coffee mornings, lunches, dinners and visits to places of interest.

Something to please everyone and every budget.

Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 9.45am at Tewantin Noosa RSL. Visitors are welcome. A donation of $5 covers morning tea.

We do not meet in December so our next meeting will be on Monday, January 20, as the fourth Monday is the Australia Day public holiday.

The guest speaker will be Geoff Salmon, who will show a short film on the manufacture of float glass and explain his involvement with the process.

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PROBUS Buderim East MEMBERS of the Buderim East Probus Club have enjoyed a busy but most enjoyable month.

Dine Out organiser Glenda Greene arranged a great Melbourne Cup Day luncheon at the Driftwood Restaurant, which was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

She then organised a Coffee ‘n’ Chat morning at Eats, where members mixed, mingled and enjoyed each other’s company in great surroundings.

The November meeting was our club’s open day, featuring presentations from all the leaders of our interest groups.

The guest speaker was Jake Koundakjian, who has more than 20 years’ experience in asset and portfolio management.

Members now have two important dates in their diaries – the December meeting, which will be replaced by the annual Christmas party, and the January 14 meeting, at which the president and members are inviting retired or semi-retired men with a view of encouraging them to join the club.

Guest speaker is Norm Thursby speaking about the Buderim Men’s Shed. The cost is $5 for visitors, includes morning tea.

Info: Club meets at Waterfront Hotel, Diddillibah, on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am, please phone Brian Salter on 0427 286 035.

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NAMBOUR MUSEUM LOOKING for something interesting to do during the school holidays? Located in Mitchell St (near the Coles complex), a visit to the Nambour Museum gives you a chance to talk to your kids about life in the past, explore the locomotive display and so much more.

The museum is open from 1–4pm Wednesdays to Saturdays.

Admission: $5 per adult and school holiday special – children are free if accompanied by a paying adult (otherwise $1 per child).

Call for volunteers ARE YOU looking for some interesting volunteering work to fill in those retirement days? The Nambour Museum welcomes anyone who can assist with the many jobs

required at a museum – history needs to be researched, gardens need weeding, exhibits need dusting, articles need accessioning, rooms need painting, mechanical work needs to be done.

Call in to the museum any afternoon Wednesday to Saturday 1–4pm or phone 07 5441 2119 to talk to a volunteer.

BUDERIM WAR MEMORIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION THERE are several changes at the Foote Sanctuary, including a new memorial to Sgt Eric Foote MM (Military Medal) after whom the area is named.

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December 4 at 11am for 11.30am, at the Buderim Tavern. Cost is $30. The theme for our club’s birthday the Ladies in Black movie. For more details and to RSVP, phone Pat Cooney on 5445 6329 or email wockagrandy@optusnet. com.au by December 1. Info: www.view.org.au/find-aclub/qld/clubs/buderimview-club. Attending our club’s events will help raise funds for The Smith Family charity, with the education of students from underprivileged families.

Caloundra THE thought of life on the ocean wave seemed to hit the right spot with the Caloundra Evening VIEW Club members, who chose the Caloundra Cruise Company for their day out on Pumicestone Passage.

A party of 35 enjoyed the Smoothwater Classic Cruise, which toured the Passage from Pelican Waters Jetty to the Caloundra Bar. Sightings of birdlife on Bribie Island and the chance to view Caloundra’s beaches from a new perspective were highlights of the trip.

A delicious lunch at Pelican Waters Tavern completed a very enjoyable excursion.

The club aims to break the cycle of disadvantage by sponsoring students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program.

The club will celebrate Christmas with dinner and dancing on December 10 at Caloundra Power Boat Club.

Inquiries, phone Sue on 0403 504 408.

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The club meets each Friday at the Buderim Tavern function room for a lunchtime meeting, as well as planned social outings and community projects.

Contrary to a common misconception, there is no obligation on members to attend every meeting.

Members attend when possible and assist in projects where possible.

The idea of Rotary as a select group of stuffy businessmen in suits is far from the truth.

Your average Rotary club consists of men and women from all walks of life with one major thing in common – they are motivated people who want to make a positive contribution to their community.

Since its formation, the Rotary Club of Buderim’s involvement in the local community has been substantial, from instigating the Men’s Shed, organising the yearly Buderim Australia Day Parade, helping organise the Buderim Street Party and Carols by Candlelight, constructing shelters in the Buderim Forest Park, providing medical aids to local aged care facilities and the list goes on.

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constructed a new covered sign, which features Eric’s life and military service on one side and background to the establishment and history of the volunteers organisation on the other.

The memorial tells of Eric Foote growing up on the farm, then going off to France as a volunteer in the First Australian Imperial Force in World War I. He was killed in action in September 1916 in a battle on Mouquet Farm near the Somme River, in France, earning his Military Medal for bravery during this action.

The sanctuary picnic and barbecue area have also been upgraded.

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Sessions with instructor Shell provide the benefit of yoga poses from the comfort of a chair to help with balance and anxiety.

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DECEMBER, 2019// 32 Baden Powell St, from 9.30am, $5 a class, first session free. All welcome, bring a friend. More information phone 5479 6482.

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES FEDERAL Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and State Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie were the guest speakers at the AIR Noosa Branch’s November 14 meeting.

It was a Q&A on issues facing self-funded retirees.

More than a dozen issues were addressed during the meeting, including the future treatment of superannuation, the deeming rate, public transport costs and the Bruce Highway.

Unusual issues covered by the two politicians included organ donation, reducing government red tape, GST rates and daylight savings.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack joined us for an informal morning tea at the conclusion of the meeting as he was visiting the Noosa area.

AIR is the peak national not-for-profit organisation representing the views of

self-funded retirees to government at federal, state and local levels, while remaining independent of any political party.

The next meeting is on December 5 from 9.45am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Rd, Noosaville. The guest speakers are Danielle and Andrew from Travel Associates on the topic of helpful hints from insurance to visas to which seats are best.

Cost $6 for members, $25 for non-members. Please reserve your place by phoning 0478 479 049 or email airnoosasecretary@ gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ AIRNoosa. We welcome visitors.

JAZZ AND BLUES COLLECTIVE THE next event features The Jazz Train from the Tallebudgera region and is on January 12 at the Old Soul Lounge Bar, Maroochydore, from 2pm. Cost is $22 for seniors. For info phone 0417 633 734. For bookings, go to www.ticketebo.com. au/jazz-blues-collective.

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We need to fill the following roles – treasurer, social media, artist liaison and event management.

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If you need transport to the lunch, please let us know when you register.

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descendants for years, there is always something to learn and be amazed by the knowledge of the monthly guest speakers, the group outings to local museums and libraries.

Our rooms are open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am–12.30pm for people who want to use our resources (library, computers and on-site expert advice). We welcome new members and visitors.

Our details are on www.caloundrafamily history.org.au or email us on hello@caloundrafamily history.org.au or phone Cathy Meyer on 0411 881 745.

NOOSA LIBRARY EVENTS FOR library bookings and inquiries phone 5329 6555 or visit libraries.noosa. qld.gov.au.

Makerspace at Cooroy on Wednesdays, 2–4pm; at Noosa Library on Fridays, 2– 4pm.

If you think you’d like to attend one of the Makerspace workshops or perhaps become a member but want to find out more, then come along and check

DECEMBER, 2019// out the space, technology and chat to other members.

If you like what you see and decide to become a member, you can register your interest by sending an email to libraryevents@ noosa.qld.gov.au. Free. No bookings required.

Makerspace membership inductions, Noosaville on December 3 from 10am–noon, and at Cooroy on December 5 from 2–4pm.

These induction workshops cover the workplace health and safety requirements of using the spaces, training on how to book the technologies and responsibilities as a Makerspace member. Please note that attendance at this workshop requires a $20 Makerspace membership fee. This will give you independent access to Cooroy and Noosa Makerspaces to use the 3D printers, sewing equipment, digitisation equipment and virtual reality technologies.

Your Makerspace Membership will link to your library membership so please bring along your library card or, if you are not already a member, some photo ID and proof of

address so that we can create a library membership for you. Cost $20 membership. Bookings required. Ages 16-plus.

Tech Help, Cooroy on Tuesdays, 9–11am, and at Noosaville on Fridays, 9– 11am. Have you got tech troubles? Or would you just like to get started? Join our informal tech help sessions.

Library staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist you with troubleshooting and to improve your skills and confidence in using technology. BYO device recommended. A limited number of library devices will be available for use during the session. Free. No bookings required.

English Speaking Group, Noosaville, Wednesdays, 1.30–3.30pm.

Make new friends and learn to speak Australian. Practice your speaking and listening skills while learning about Aussie culture. Our friendly tutors will help you understand real-life issues and everyday skills. All welcome. During school term. Free. No bookings required.

Family History Friday, Noosaville, second and fourth Friday, 9.30–11.30am.

Bring your family history questions, big or small, for advice and suggestions to get you started or to help unravel stubborn mysteries.

Free. No bookings required.

Shopping Online, Noosaville on December 5, 1.30–3pm. Interested in online shopping but not sure how to start? This session will show you how to find things to buy online, where to buy from and how to make payments safely over the internet. BYO device.

The Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland program has been funded by Telstra and the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland and the Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors. Free.

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Cooroy Rooftop Cinema, Elf, Cooroy Library on December 6, 7–9pm.

Rated PG and presented by Starry Nights Outdoor Movies in partnership with Noosa Library Service. For all ages. For more information visit www.starrynights.com.au.

Free entry with gold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required.

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If you enjoy sharing your thoughts on your favourites join us at Book Cafe. With fun and informal chats over coffee, tell us about books you’ve enjoyed – or not.

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Held in the Noosa Makerspace.

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By Alison Houston IT’S without question the hottest topic of the moment – climate change.

But with 50 years of experience in meteorology and climate science, University of Southern Queensland’s Professor Roger Stone says we are looking at the problem the wrong way.

To begin with, he says, we can dispose of arguments as to whether current high temperatures and drought conditions here and in other areas of the Southern Hemisphere are the result of predicted weather patterns or climate change – it’s both.

The same unusually warm sea temperatures in the Central Pacific and cool temperatures in the Indian Ocean, giving us the El Nino effect, cause the reverse weather patterns in Europe and the Americas, resulting in record lows and flooding there.

“The world is usually out of balance with rainfall – when we’re having droughts in Australia, they are often having floods in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa,” Professor Stone said.

El Nino is part of a predictable periodic weather pattern occasionally resulting in prolonged events such as that experienced in Australia between 1991 and 1995, so

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THE CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECT The difference, Prof Stone says, is that climate change is making the impact of these seasonal climate patterns far more severe, protracted and more common.

Because Australia has the most variable rainfall of any nation in the world – with variability increasing, especially in northern Queensland – we are very much affected by climate change.

Prof Stone said the United Nations Commission for Agricultural Meteorology, of which he is president, brought together the work of climate science teams – including climate prediction models associated with agriculture and drought – from countries around the world.

This provides a global picture of weather and seasonal climate events, how these affect countries, and how we can learn from each other.

The key, he said, was “to have greater preparedness for when these events – drought, severe storms and flooding – occur”.

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TIME FOR UNITY: United Nations Commission for Agricultural Meteorology president and USQ Centre for Applied Climate Sciences director Professor Roger Stone says we need to be less parochial and look globally in addressing climate change and its effects.

The greenhouse gas emissions are almost entirely due to the Northern

Hemisphere The climate problems we are experiencing globally due to greenhouse gas pollution in the atmosphere, Prof Stone said, would take at least 20 years to improve as a result of changes in our behaviour.

Having worked in government before becoming USQ Centre for Applied Climate Sciences director, he said some governments and politicians on both sides of the political divide were more willing to listen to environmental and climate concerns than others.

Part of the difficulty was that with each change of government and change in bureaucratic department heads, policy attitudes shifted, knowledge was lost and so little ongoing progress was ever achieved.

“The minute it starts raining, drought is taken off the agenda and becomes something for another day, so the next time it happens we are caught without answers again,” Prof Stone said.

However, with the country now clearly looking “so bad”, with “massive rainfall deficits” and unprecedented fires, he

believes alarm bells are ringing that this is a climate crisis and we cannot afford to defer making long-term decisions.

But degenerating into political name calling, finger pointing and protesting for more to be done about greenhouse gases within Australia, he said, achieved nothing.

It was akin to burning the village witch in the Middle Ages, believing they had caused hailstorms.

“We are being too parochial in the way we think about climate change,” Prof Stone said.

“This is a global climate system we are working with and the greenhouse gas emissions are almost entirely due to the Northern Hemisphere – they are

responsible for 95 per cent.

“What we do in Australia has little effect (1 per cent of global emissions).”

That meant, he said, that while we needed to continue to do the right thing environmentally within Australia, we also needed to stop blaming ourselves and instead “ask our friends, particularly in the US, China and the European Union, to change what they are doing and set clear targets (to reduce greenhouse gas emissions)”.

“That’s where the real action has to be, and that’s the tougher question – how we, as a tiny nation, are going to influence the global picture, because we are very much on the receiving end of this.

“We need to have a bigger

voice on the global stage.”

TOLL ON THE LAND Those arguably hardest hit by the effects of climate change, including drought, associated fire, storm and flooding are, of course, our farmers.

“The first thing we know is that farmers only make a good profit three years out of 10,” Prof Stone said.

On average, they will have three really bad years and four average.

He said that contrast in results would increase, and while good seasons would return, farmers needed to be more attuned and responsive to weather and climate conditions than ever.

Many farmers, he said, watched very closely in

autumn when, for instance, El Nino patterns generally end, before making decisions on whether to destock or increase stock and what to plant.

“In the future they are going to have to be very responsive and opportunistic to capture the good years when they are there,” Prof Stone said.

Some, he said, for example had swapped from wheat crops to chickpeas, which were more drought resistant (where markets allowed), and to innovative plant-breeding programs such as stay-green wheat and sorghum that had also been developed.

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South Wales and Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria, Prof Stone said, had already overtaken debate.

The question is where will it end, and how can we improve our future outlook?

Prof Stone said extremist views polarising the community could only do more damage.

We needed to work together to take a stand to influence those responsible for large-scale global emissions.

He said long-term planning and policy were the answer, both to find power alternatives and to cope with existing climate-related threats.

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Woodford bash putting positive spin on future KERRY HEANEY

WITH more than 1600 shows across 25 stages, the 2019 Woodford Folk Festival (December 27 to January 1) is all about imagining a beautiful future to counteract some of the current negative rhetoric.

“Woodford Folk Festival aims to create a platform where artists, speakers, comedians and scholars can profess their views in the ancient troubadour traditions,” says festival director Bill Hauritz.

“It’s about the here and the now, where we come from and visualising a clearer path to our future.

“It’s through these artists, their spirit, their words and their passion that we can together discover our beautiful future.”

The 145-page program

for the six-day event includes performances, workshops and talks.

“Woodford’s been around for 34 years, and so organisers who started the festival are now in their 60s, so it makes sense that many of the patrons are too,” says Woodfordia head of programming Chloe Goodyear.

“The festival is very conscious of the broad demographic of attendees each year, but Woodford is a cultural celebration that transcends age. The programming team don’t program Woodford with ages in mind, more different people, different tastes.

“Festival organisers don’t think your age dictates your taste in music or entertainment. It certainly doesn’t dictate the way you dance!”

This year some of the

bugbears have been addressed with upgrades to internal transport and traffic arrangements.

The 2019 event also marks the start of what will become a new Woodfordian tradition.

Bathing for Change will see two festival-goers win one of two chances to enjoy the luxury of fresh towels and clean pyjamas after they sink into a deep tub full of Dr Bronner’s bath scents on January 1.

The Lord and Lady of Bath will have the pleasure of starting the year squeaky clean and smelling divine.

The program includes returnees Kate MillerHeidke, Harry Manx, Electric Fields and Archie Roach. The line-up of speakers and discussions features Dr Karl and Leigh Sales interviewing Michael Gudinski. Tickets at woodfordfolkfestival.com/ tickets.

QUIZ MASTER: Dr Karl (above) and Leigh Sales will interview music industry guru Michael Gudinski at the Woodford Folk Festival.

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Toast to historic Cowra MARJ OSBORNE

IF THERE’S one town in New South Wales that proclaims peace, it’s Cowra.

When we visit, it’s tranquil, the Lachlan Valley stretching out before our view, the town surrounded by vineyards, farmland and waterways.

But this land holds a more troubled history. On a gentle slope overlooking the town, a camp was set up during World War II to hold Japanese, Italian, Korean, Chinese and Indonesian prisoners of war. It was an extensive camp holding more prisoners than the number of Cowra residents at the time.

About 2am on August 5, 1944, more than 1000 Japanese war prisoners attempted to escape, in the largest POW breakout in modern military history.

During the escape and ensuing manhunt, four Australian soldiers and 231 Japanese were killed. The remaining escapees were recaptured.

It’s chilling to stand on the site today, picturing the scenes of chaos in the darkness of night, as a replay of the events unfolds, broadcast by loudspeaker from the guard tower beside us. It’s a tale of desperate men striving to maintain their honour and the few brave soldiers who tried to withstand the attack.

Not far away, the only Japanese war cemetery in Australia houses the graves of those prisoners who perished, now lying in peace

beside the graves of Australian soldiers. It’s a place of tranquillity, a light breeze blowing as we wander beneath the Japanese maples. The site, tended by the RSL, is often visited by Japanese dignitaries on their visits to Australia.

The area’s significance to Japanese-Australian relations was further reinforced when the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre was later built on Bellevue Hill to commemorate these events.

Initially viewed as a tourist attraction, the gardens have become a symbol of reconciliation between Japan and Australia.

Funded largely by the Japanese Government as a sign of thanks for the respectful treatment of their war dead, with further funding from the Australian Government and private entities, the garden was designed by worldrenowned designer Ken Nakajima and opened in two stages, in 1979 and 1986.

The “strolling’’ gardens were designed in the style of the Edo period when Japan was united under one shogun.

We have just missed the annual Sakura Matsuri (cherry blossom festival held each September), a major event in Cowra’s tourism calendar, but the springtime gardens are resplendent with foliage, their rocky hillsides, manicured hedges, waterfalls, lakes and streams representing the Japanese landscape.

Mr Nakajima said it was

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the best garden he had ever made, and upon his death his ashes were placed at the top of the garden overlooking his masterpiece.

Today, visitors to Cowra seek not only to learn about its war history and gardens, they also come to taste food and wine from the area.

The Quarry Restaurant is the only Cowra restaurant situated among the vines.

Settle in and enjoy a glass of local wine with good food.

The first vines had been planted in Cowra when the first settlers arrived; however, many early settlers moved to Mudgee as it was a

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The ethereal interior of the spectacular Sagrada Familia.

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Gaudi’s special touch is evident everywhere you roam throughout Barcelona

PRIME POSITION: Situated 173m above the Barcelona port, the Castell de Montjuic provides sweeping views of the city below. In 2007, the castle came under the ownership of Barcelona City Council and as a result now belongs to all the citizens of Barcelona.

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It’s party time in Barcelona!

Graeme Wilson IT’S not every day that you get to fly into Barcelona to celebrate your 60th birthday … in fact, you only get one shot at it.

So as the plane touched down at El Prat airport I was determined to grab my bag and hit the ground running.

My big day had started somewhat disastrously in Paris where a combination of city-wide transport strike and highly flawed decisionmaking on my part resulted in a $200 Uber airport fare.

So for this day to be memorable for the right reasons, the pressure was on

Barcelona to turn on the charm. The result was never in doubt. Fast forward several hours to a spectacular rooftop bar and as I took in the glorious sunset-drenched views, the French faux pas was long forgotten.

During my first day on Spanish soil, a casual wander along the famous Las Ramblas mall and on to Passeig de Gracia had already offered an introduction to the artistic brilliance of Antoni Gaudi.

The multi-coloured Casa Batllo was originally designed as home for a wealthy aristocrat, but these

days attracts millions of visitors as a museum.

Gaudi’s special touch is evident everywhere you roam throughout Barcelona and among other highlights of my three-night stay were tours of the iconic La Sagrada Familia, a Roman Catholic temple started in 1882 and finally due for completion in 2026, and the Gaudi House Museum.

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A South Bank weekend is definitely refreshing and certainly feels like a getaway

WEEKEND FUN: The Emporium Hotel at South Bank will feel like home away from home for a weekend escape in the city. The hotel provides the perfect location for playing tourist in your own city.

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Enjoy the view of Brisbane from the rooftop bar.

Enjoy a South Bank getaway Kerry Heaney

The glamourous Emporium Hotel transports you into another world.

CAN you get away from it all without leaving town? The answer is yes if you choose the right location.

Brisbane’s South Bank is a top tourist destination, but who says the tourists have to be out-of-towners?

There’s so much to enjoy here it is easy to spend a long weekend in your own city and still have a new experience.

Best of all, the travelling time is minimal!

Start by booking a hotel that makes you feel like you are on holidays the moment you walk through the door, then book a show and plan a dinner somewhere special.

One step inside the glamourous Emporium Hotel on Grey St and you are transported into another world. If you wish that American television series Sex and the City never ended, this is your spiritual home. It’s full of glitzy red glamour and sexy animal prints, and that’s before you even step away from reception.

The ground-floor piano bar is oh so cool and moody, just perfect for a late-night drink, but only after you have watched the sunset from The Terrace rooftop

bar. It’s a delicious slice of Brisbane you haven’t seen before. Don’t forget to look down on the kingdom of South Bank because that’s your playground for the next two days.

Start your day with breakfast at The Terrace and relax in the sunshine under the retractable roof. Your breakfast alternative is the delectable French-inspired Belle Epoch patisserie on the ground floor.

When you’ve had your fill, head out to explore South Bank. Food lovers might catch the free CityHopper ferry to Sydney Street in New Farm to visit Jan Powers Farmers Market held on Saturdays in the grounds of Brisbane Powerhouse.

For a morning stroll, you can’t go past the boardwalk, which extends right along the bank of the Brisbane River to Kangaroo Point. If a quick coffee is top of mind, cross the river on the Goodwill Bridge and stop at Brendan’s Cafe coffee cart in the middle. This is near the Maritime Museum if you like to look at old boats.

Walk through South Bank’s Epicurious garden and perhaps take home some of the free produce.

It’s available from 7am from Tuesday to Thursday but be

quick, otherwise you will leave empty-handed.

South Bank is filled with a wide selection of cafes and restaurants, but there’s also music on offer and it’s free.

On Friday evenings the sounds at Green Jam on Melbourne Street Green will soothe your soul while Sunday Social on the Green at River Quay Green offers river views with cool vibes.

There is no music, but at night Flowstate’s continually changing colours are just as entertaining. Other nighttime options at South Bank include a show, concert or play at the Queensland Performing Art Complex.

South Bank is full of dining options along the length of Grey and Melbourne Sts. If you feel like taking it easy but still enjoying excellent food, head to Signature in Emporium Hotel.

For an art fix outside the collections on show at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, take a stroll down Fish Lane. Here the building walls are the gallery filled with street art.

A South Bank weekend is definitely refreshing and certainly feels like a getaway.

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Best policy is to be prepared Seniors News EVER had an unfortunate incident during your travels, only to find later that your insurance claim was unsuccessful because you were not adequately prepared?

From putting high-value items like laptops and jewellery in your check-in luggage, to leaving your belongings unattended, a leading online travel insurer says it is essential that Aussies fully understand their travel policy, in order to know whether they are able to make a claim on costly holiday mistakes.

Jonathan Etkind, spokesman at InsureandGo (insureandgo.com.au), one of Australia’s leading online travel insurance specialists, says: “Holidaying should be a chance to unwind, truly relax, and discover the beauty of different languages and cultures. The last thing you want is for

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something to go wrong and spoil your travels, and then on top of that, discover that your travel insurance claim isn’t successful because you failed to disclose to your policyholder essential

information about yourself.’’

This could range from not disclosing pre-existing medical conditions, to doing activities that breach your policy conditions.

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destination, and what they are likely to need cover for.

They also need to declare any pre-existing health conditions, as well as the valuable items that they will be taking with them. These

are important considerations that will help travellers choose a policy that is right for them – and, in the unfortunate event that something goes wrong, help them understand whether or not they will be covered.”

InsureandGo says a golden rule is to accompany your belongings at all times.

As long as you carry your belongings with you, or they are locked in a safe at your accommodation, you can be reimbursed by your policy for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.

However, any luggage left unattended or unsecured in a public place could nullify a travel insurance claim.

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It also applies to any personal belongings accidentally left in your hotel room, after you checked out.

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It’s time to rush over to Russia now Friendly welcome a sign of the changing times Tracey Johnstone BETWEEN the history of murders and sainthoods of old Rus, the insurgence of Napoleon, and the reign of the Soviets and communism, incredible Russian architecture arose and outstanding artefacts were acquired.

Modern-day Russia has preserved a lot of that dynamic history and made it accessible and affordable for overseas visitors and locals.

It’s a destination I was hesitant to visit on my own, hence my choice to sign up for a 16-day tour with Australian company Academy Travel on the promise our tour leader, Dr Matthew Dal Santo, would take us behind the tourist banter and into the history behind the events that have made Russia such a fascinating place to visit.

We started in Moscow travelling for three hours, past the never-ending highrise residential buildings, through the incredibly congested traffic on the eight-lane highway, to the town of Suzdal.

Away from the madness, the countryside was lush, but the homes of the locals were small and simple, often timber construction. It was a timely reminder of how tough life would have been for the serfs.

On the way to Suzdal we stopped at the Sergiev Posad monastery, which is

thought to be the spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church. Its blue “onion” domes above are reminiscent of Constantinople, which provided the foundation for the orthodox church.

Suzdal was the start of the many, many visits to churches, some of which dated back to the 1100s – all important to understanding the growth of Rus, its governing structure and tsars. It was here that the churches moved from timber to limestone construction.

Every inch inside these churches is covered with dazzling icons, beautifully detailing the many stories of the faith.

Nearby is Vladimir, founded in 1108 by Kiev prince Vladimir Monomakh.

It replaced Kiev as the capital of Rus. From Vladimir it was a short train trip back to Moscow, with the train announcer proudly declaring we were arriving in the “hero city” of Moscow. It’s home to 12 million people in the city itself and 20 million or so across greater Moscow.

By late September the temperature was heading downwards, so out came the thermals. Luckily the central heating was already turned on. Normally, across the cities, it’s on from October 1 until May 1.

Moscow is old outside, modern inside. It throbs with commerce and tolerates

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Every inch inside these churches is covered with dazzling icons, beautifully detailing the many stories

eager visitors who are thrilled by the architecture, culture, history and artwork.

We did the obligatory and fabulous Bolshoi Ballet visit where we saw the prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova dance, marvelled at the interiors and ceilings of the Metro stations, waved hello to Mr Putin while we wandered in the grounds of the Kremlin, and delved into the tsar and Soviet history sites.

Red Square is impressive and confusing. On one side is the huge mausoleum housing Lenin, on another side the flame of the unknown solider guarded by stern young military men who only move precisely at the changing of the guards.

On another side is St Basil’s Cathedral with its nine church domes of varying colours and styles.

Turn to your left and there on the final side is the GUM department store with just every top (read expensive) European fashion brand.

There was so much to see I have promised myself a return visit to take in this incredible city at a much slower pace.

Soon the group hopped on the comfortable train for the three or so hours’ trip to St Petersburg.

The city was built on swamps with no arable land nearby to help feed the serfs, but it was the perfect location to give the tsar access to the Baltic Sea. Here Peter the Great changed Russia forever as he forced it to move towards modernisation and Europeanism. The Court spoke French and spent up big. It was also the time when Rus was renamed Russia.

Several leaders later, Catherine the Great ascended to the throne and made her mark both on Russia and across eastern

MOSCOW MAGIC: A spectacular view of St Basil’s, the famous and iconic cathedral on Red

Europe. Her palace in Pushkin, just 20km out of the city, is said to rival the Palace of Versailles. It is certainly another example of exceptional architecture, and excessive wealth.

Apart from some 200 gilded palaces and countless domed churches, the nobility acquired incredible artwork from across Europe.

Much of it survived the world wars but was then confiscated from the ruling families to be preserved and

displayed for the people.

The Hermitage and its adjacent General Staff Building artwork collection, which has earned its status as world-class, the Yusupov Palace and the Carl Faberge Museum are everything they say they are and much, much more. Original paintings by Picasso, Monet, Matisse, van Gogh and Kandinsky are just a hand span away from the visitor.

Coincidentally, the Yusupov Palace visit was

very special as an old school friend of mine is a relative of the family. If her family had stayed in Russia, she would have been an empress. Alas, they escaped to Paris and beyond, but left a magnificent home and more outstanding artworks for the world to enjoy.

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A delicate Faberge egg on display in the Carl Faberge Museum.

St Petersburg’s massive The Hermitage Museum.

Catherine the Great’s palace in Pushkin.

Square, with a beautiful backdrop of blue skies filled with cumulus clouds.

Bolshoi Theatre.

Not to be missed is the Leningrad Blockade Memorial. It is a stark and sombre reminder of the 900-day blockade by the Nazis of then-called Leningrad from 1941-44.

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Zipping past us in the cities were Uber Eats-style delivery cyclists, while we regularly spotted Burger King and McDonald’s stores.

Ignore the grumpy face reputation; Russians are welcoming.

And celebrate the cleanliness.

The cities are impeccably clean, bar the occasional cigarette butt.

“Spacibo’’ to the Russians for a memorable experience.

Photos: Tracey Johnstone

Bishops’ hats for sale, but not to the public, at Sergei Posad.

St Basil’s sits at the edge of the square in The Kremlin.

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87 per cent of Australians aspiring to travel overseas are attracted to destinations that carry risk, or are off the beaten track, with 60 per cent of those under 30 saying they are attracted to places that feel adventurous.

10 per cent of travellers chose not to buy travel insurance. Of these, 71 per cent were travelling to a country where they hold nationality or dual nationality.

Of those without insurance, 15 per cent said they expected to be safe in their destination.

22 per cent of men under 30 travelled overseas without travel insurance.

One in four travellers wrongly believes the Australian Government will pay for medical treatment or emergency travel home if something goes wrong.

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“The survey found less than a third of travellers were both aware of the travel advice level of a destination and knew that not all travel insurance may provide coverage depending on the level.”

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Travellers who travel to a country despite a Level 3 or 4 travel advice are likely to find claims relating to the advice level are not covered.

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Snoring: Hidden risks BRAND INSIGHTS ALWAYS feeling tired?

Crave a daily nap?

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You could be suffering from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common affliction that affects thousands of people every night, causing excessive snoring and sometimes can result in choking.

HOW SERIOUS IS SLEEP APNEA? If you’ve ever slept next to someone who snores you will know just how irritating it is.

However a common sideeffect of sleep apnea is excessive snoring and this can be much more serious.

When we are asleep, our airway can relax and start to narrow, causing snoring. In people with apnea, the airway can completely close over, causing it to become blocked, which in turn starves the body of oxygen.

Once the brain realises that the body isn’t breathing, it sends a shot of adrenaline to alert the body to wake up.

We then take a deep breath (or loud snort) and go back to sleep.

The cycle then repeats and can occur several hundred times a night – exhausting!

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU SUFFER FROM IT? Some common signs are: excessive snoring, a choking sensation or waking with a loud snort, you appear to stop breathing, frequent night visits to the bathroom,

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continual lack of energy, poor concentration and short-term memory.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT? The quality of your sleep is more important than the quantity.

The reason that most people with apnea are always tired is that their body is still fatigued the next morning as a result of poorquality sleep.

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New Wellbeing Centre to fight MS MS Queensland and the Sunshine Coast community are celebrating MS Queensland’s latest Wellbeing Centre which opened last month.

The Wellbeing Centre brings vital services to locals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions like, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Huntington’s Disease.

The Sunshine Coast centre is MS Queensland’s sixth Wellbeing Centre with the centres offering services for the more than 35,000 Queenslanders

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living with a progressive neurological condition.

The wellbeing centre concept originally introduced by MS Queensland in 2017, was the first of its kind for Queensland showing the power of bringing services together in one hub and as part of the local community.

“It is vitally important that disability services are accessible,” MS Queensland Executive General Manager – Service Delivery, Karen Quaile said.

“MS Queensland’s wellbeing centres do this by

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Weights lift quality of life Age no bar to simple way to ease aches, boost spirits Nick Rizzo GROWING old can be a difficult and scary process.

Improving the experience of ageing, the health of the older populations and the quality of life is a valuable endeavour.

When these objectives are achieved, it can empower older adults and the elderly to live a fuller, more engaged and active life.

Pain-free living Thankfully, training helps improve the overall quality of life. One way is by reducing the level of general aches and pains as well as disorder-specific pain.

That is exactly the point.

Reducing pain levels allows for greater ease of movement, fewer

GET ACTIVE: Experts say weight training is a crucial aspect of improving older adults’ quality of life.

restrictions when moving, and in general, feeling better with less negative stimuli coming from your body.

Mental and emotional On top of being able to move around with less pain,

improving strength and muscle through weightlifting improves health-related factors. This can improve physical capabilities as well as the emotional and mental state.

Now with these improved physical functional capabilities you are able to lead a more engaged and active lifestyle.

Being more active, engaged and having more

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social interaction is the golden ticket that improves mental and emotional health on various levels.

Weight training also innately improves mental, emotional and cognitive

health through biological mechanisms that enhance the quality of life. l Urinary incontinence Other areas of quality are less obvious: for example, urinary incontinence.

Twenty-five million adults in the US suffer with urinary incontinence and 75-80 per cent of those are women.

Twenty-three per cent of women over the age of 60 struggle with incontinence.

Frail older women who struggle with this issue and who underwent weight training had a 50 per cent reduction in daily leaks.

Verdict The benefits of weight training are many: a more engaged and active lifestyle; less pain; improved cognitive, mental and emotional health.

Weightlifting is a crucial aspect of improving the quality of life of older adults and the elderly.

- Nick Rizzo is the director of training and fitness at RunRepeat.com.

Phone-only option a good call for seniors BRAND INSIGHTS

WELL CONNECTED: Communications Alliance CEO John Stanton and Southern Phone MD David Joss at the ACOMMS awards presentation for the Next Home Phone service.

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SOUTHERN Phone’s phoneonly solution for seniors is making waves in the industry.

Next Home Phone took out the Innovation-SME category at this year’s Australian Communication Industry Awards — ACOMMS. Next Home Phone is the leading solution for seniors who just want to keep their home phone and their existing number in an NBN world that wants them to change.

It allows them to keep their existing home phone without needing an internet connection.

This not only spares them the complexity of switching to NBN but also saves them money.

“We are so proud to have won this industry innovation award,” said Southern Phone managing director David Joss.

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It allows them to keep their existing home phone without needing an internet connection.

“The migration to NBN can be confronting for many and the change from a traditional home phone service to Voiceover IP even more so.

“Next Home Phone serves a need in the market by providing a solution for those who just want a home phone that is activated in minutes, is simple and well priced.’’

Since 2002, Southern

Phone has deliberately placed a strong business and service focus on older Australians who don’t want or need super-fast internet packages but are very keen to maintain simple, affordable and reliable communications.

Next Home Phone was developed not to win awards, but to solve a specific problem being faced

by Australian seniors: having to implement a broadband connection just to maintain their home phone experience.

“Southern Phone has a strong history of servicing the needs of Australian seniors,” Mr Joss said.

“We’re very proud of this simple solution targeted at addressing such a clear need across Australian communities.”

For more information about the Next Home Phone service, go to southernphone.com.au or phone 131464.

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Palm Lake has it all with long list of lifestyle options to suit BRAND INSIGHTS THERE’S a certain something special about living at Palm Lake Resort.

For some, it’s the luxury abodes that ooze comfort and style in a multitude of clever designs.

Think light and bright, single and double-storey options as well as RV garages for those “toys’’ that make the retirement years memorable.

While there are move-inready options, you can put bespoke touches on your home by choosing your preferred finishes and fittings when buying off the plan. For others, it’s Palm Lake Resort’s class-leading facilities and activities that really sprinkle magic on its offering.

Its latest multimilliondollar Country Clubs offer tropical resort-style pools, pool bars, fire pits, saunas, spas, tenpin bowling and cinemas. There are golf simulators offering access to the world’s best courses.

Championship undercover eight-rink lawn bowls greens are magnets for competitive players and those chasing a social roll.

With residents’ health and wellbeing a priority, the resort also holds the exclusive rights among over50s communities in the Southern Hemisphere to the European-designed Milon

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gymnasiums. The other bonus with choosing a Palm Lake Resort is the welcoming community that comes with it. While your spend will secure you a luxury home and access to amazing facilities, the cherry on top is the community.

And every location is different. There are musicians, artisans, craftspeople and sportspeople.

In fact, security is something that rounds out the Palm Lake Resort offering. While its communities offer great social connections, there’s

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also a sense of security on offer when living among friends in a (literally) secure gated community.

And there’s the security of investing in the Palm Lake Group. Family owned and operated for 42 years, the company supports families in 35 residential resorts across Australia. In fact, 11,000 people call Palm Lake Group home.

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Reality of pancreatic cancer

BOND: Daniel Goulburn (OAM), Dr Frank Cheok (OAM), Tony King and Mark Bethwaite (AM) all lost their wives to pancreatic cancer.

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trials and with research we would get a significant increase in survival rates,” he said. To find out more or to make a donation, visit ImpactPancreaticCancer. com.au.

TRIAL PROMISING FRESH HOPE

The GI Cancer institute is preparing to introduce two innovative clinical trials, offering hope for improved survival outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients, and is calling for urgent funding of $600,000 to get the new Neo-IMPACT trial for 20 patients off the ground.

Neo-IMPACT, scheduled

for 2020, will for the first time trial immunotherapy before surgery in the early stages of the disease. Recent results were published showing that aggressive chemotherapy with three drugs (Folfirinox) prevents pancreatic cancer coming back after surgery.

In this trial, researchers will apply this chemotherapy regimen to people with early-stage pancreatic cancer, as well as two doses of immunotherapy before surgery. Researchers at the GI Cancer Institute want to try what has been shown to be effective with lung cancer: giving

immunotherapy before surgery in the early stages of the disease.

Spearheading the trial is Dr Lorraine Chantrill, director of the GI Cancer Institute and head of oncology at Wollongong Hospital, who is passionate about increasing awareness, survival rates and improving outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer.

“This new trial provides hope – so desperately sought after by the patients I treat and their families,” Dr Chantrill said. “I have promised my patients and people like Mark, Tony, Danny and Frank, who have

all experienced the impact of this deadly and aggressive disease, that we will never give up until we find a better way to treat pancreatic cancer.

“Their story is indicative of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in that lives are so often cut short quickly.

“Even more traumatic is that three of the women taken by this disease were close friends – a situation compounding their tragic loss.”

Recognising the need for research into new and improved treatment options, the GI Cancer

Institute not only plans to launch Neo-IMPACT in 2020, it has also begun recruiting patients in recent weeks for a new Masterplan pancreatic cancer trial and is looking to initiate an additional pancreatic cancer sub-study, Randoms, in 2020.

The Masterplan trial, funded by the Medical Research Future Fund, aims to find out whether chemotherapy, combined with focused high-dose radiotherapy before surgery, will increase the likelihood of shrinking the tumour by killing the pancreatic cancer.

This type of (stereotactic) radiotherapy is not the standard treatment for pancreatic cancer in Australia; however, it is commonly used in other parts of the world. Focused, high-dose radiotherapy is being used in this trial because it directs a higher dose of radiation to the tumour and less radiation to the normal tissue around the cancerous cells.

This trial will treat people who need to shrink their tumour before potential surgery and those who have tumours that are too big to be removed – which accounts for around one third of all pancreatic cancer patients.

Widower Tony King said: “We need to know more about pancreatic cancer.

Funding of research is absolutely essential. To get the sort of funding required, you need greater awareness.”

You can be a part of this extraordinary research effort to change the outcomes for those with pancreatic cancer.

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FOUR widowers – Mark Bethwaite (AM), Tony King, Dr Frank Cheok (OAM) and Daniel Goulburn (OAM) – all lost their wives to pancreatic cancer.

The men, who were friends before their cancer journey, forged a deep bond under the most dire of circumstances and feature in a moving video, eager to share their stories and assist in raising awareness about an innovative trial.

Their individual and collective stories are indicative of all pancreatic cancer journeys, which are shrouded in confusion and lack of awareness.

And with very little time from diagnosis to death, families and loved ones are left traumatised.

Pancreatic cancer remains difficult to detect and has one of the lowest survival rates. The poor prognosis has remained almost unchanged for more than 30 years, with a current fiveyear survival rate of 9.8 per cent. That is, only one in 10 diagnosed will survive the disease. Medical predictions are that by 2030, pancreatic cancer will be the secondhighest cause of cancer mortality.

Mr Goulburn said November was dedicated to bringing pancreatic cancer into focus through awareness and keeping hope alive for those living with or touched by the disease.

“The pancreatic cancer community needs to shout from the rooftops to make sure people know that in fact it is a cancer that is deadly, a cancer that needs more research, it’s a cancer that needs more clinical

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Home in on quartet of cool cardio ideas ARE you not keen to do exercises outside in the summer? That’s okay because with these great indoor exercise tips from Queensland Health you won’t need to leave the house.

Without lacing up the running shoes, there are four exercises, all aimed at beginners, which can be done in the privacy, and shady comfort, of your home.

Try to work through these four exercises in sequence, taking a short break between each set, and build up to the recommended number of repetitions over time.

You can find more advanced no-running cardio options to build into your routine at healthier.qld .gov.au/fitness/workouts/ no-running-cardio. l Advanced jumping jacks: Aim for: 20-30 a set.

Stand with feet together, knees slightly bent, and arms at your sides.

Jump while raising your arms and separating your legs to the sides and on your forefoot with legs apart and arms overhead. l Lateral hops Aim for: 20-30 repetitions.

Lateral hops look simple - they are, after all, just jumping from side to side.

But if you do them right, you’re working a bunch of big muscles in your legs, your butt and your torso

AT HOME: Think of the possibility of indoor exercise

that add up to some simple and effective cardio.

Keep your legs together, bound from side to side, jumping over an imaginary obstacle.

Land with soft knees.

Try to remain on the balls of your feet. l Superman Aim for: 10-15 repetitions per set.

The superman stretch

will contribute to your cardio, but it has the added benefit of improving your overall strength and increasing muscle definition.

Start on your hands and knees, with back straight and core muscles tight.

Keep hips low, simultaneously raise your right arm and left leg, straightening at your elbow and knee.

Pause, then lower to the

starting position before alternating sides. l Squat reach and jump Aim for: 10-15 a set If you think you’re noticing a theme here, you’re not wrong. Jumping is great cardio activity, which is why there is so much skipping in the training montages of 80s sports films. The squat reach and jump sets aside the skip-

ping rope and focuses on the core of the activity, adding in the squat.

Keep your feet shoulderwidth apart, then perform a squat by bending at the knees to lower yourself .

Make sure your knees don’t pass over your toes.

From the squat position, straighten and jump up, reaching both arms overhead.

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Sun myths debunked WHETHER you’re at the beach, by the pool or simply on a walk around the block, you can burn in as little as 10-15 minutes here in Queensland when the ultraviolet (UV) level is at its peak.

That’s why it’s vitally important for people to know exactly how to protect themselves and reduce their risk of skin cancer. But with myriad myths circulating, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction.

Cancer Council Queensland is encouraging people to brush up on their “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide’’ knowledge before heading outdoors.

The council has busted five sun safety myths to help you stay sun safe.

Myth one: Sun damage is not possible on windy, cloudy or cool days.

False: Sun damage is caused by UV radiation, not temperature. Visit sunsmart.com.au/tools/ interactive-tools/freesunsmart-app.

Myth two: People with olive skin or who tan easily can’t get skin cancer False: People with olive or very dark skin naturally have more protection against skin cancer.

However, they can still develop skin cancer.

Myth three: You need lots of sun exposure to avoid vitamin D deficiency.

False: Queenslanders typically receive enough sun exposure while completing everyday tasks.

Myth four: Putting sunscreen on once is enough.

False: All sunscreens should be reapplied every two hours.

Myth five: Sunscreen lasts forever.

False. Sunscreen naturally expires, so check expiry dates.

Research’s deeper insights reveal keys to anxiety-easing sleep EXPERIENCING anxiety because you have missed out on a good night’s rest isn’t anything new, but researchers can now explain how it can be reduced.

The new study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, looked at what phase of a person’s sleep pattern can help reduce anxiety. It established a casual neural link between sleep and anxiety.

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overactive brain. It’s the deepest stage of a person’s sleep and it restores the brain’s prefrontal mechanism, which regulates our emotions.

“Of societal relevance, we establish that even modest night-to-night reductions in sleep across the population predict consequential dayto-day increases in anxiety,” the study reported.

“These findings help contribute to an emerging framework explaining the intimate link between sleep and anxiety and further

highlight the prospect of non-rapid eye movement sleep as a therapeutic target for meaningfully reducing anxiety.”

Sleep has two main phases: rapid eye movement (REM) and NREM. When you are in REM sleep, your eyes move rapidly, your blood pressure and heart rate go up, and your brain becomes highly active.

REM sleep is when most dreaming happens. It’s thought to be important for learning and creating new memories.

When you are in NREM sleep, you go through four stages. In stage one you are in transition between being awake and asleep, and you wake easily. In stages two, three and four your eye movements stop, your body temperature falls, and you are deeply asleep.

Adults usually spend about one-fifth of the night in REM sleep and the remainder in NREM sleep.

It appears the non-medicated remedy to reducing anxiety is getting a better quality of sleep every night.

REST ASSURED: Research is pinpointing how getting more deep sleep can boost our mental health.

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There’s no chance we’ll forget Bob A WARM, moving and revealing collection of stories and memories about Bob Hawke from across the nation, edited by his eldest daughter Sue PietersHawke.

Bob Hawke’s death in May 2019 sparked national mourning across the country as we remembered just how important Bob had been in the shaping of modern Australia.

In an age when political personas have become increasingly formulaic and predictable, Bob was a man of glorious contradictions.

He was a Rhodes Scholar who also had a deep affinity and understanding for mainstream Australia. He was a passionate ACTU officer and president who also knew how to work with big business.

He loved his sport, a drink and a bet, yet was also deeply intellectual in his approach to policy.

In an age when our respect for politicians has never been lower, we respected Bob. The huge public outpouring of grief after his death showed that we loved him too.

Remembering Bob, instigated and edited by Pieters-Hawke, is a collection of stories and memories about Bob by his friends, colleagues, old political foes, and ordinary Australians whose paths crossed that of their everyman Prime Minister.

From reminiscences and rollicking anecdotes by journalists who spent weeks on the campaign trail alongside Bob, to his own personal physician travelling everywhere with him, to the golf coach whose brief was

War crimes set scene for intrigue

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simple: “make him look good!”

From unionists working with Bob in his earliest trade union days, to senior policy advisors at the pointy end of his Prime Ministership, to politicians from across the political spectrum, including Kim Beazley, John Hewson, Bill Shorten, Tony Blair, Ged Kearney, Penny Wong, Tanya Plibersek and Steve Bracks.

And from members of the Australian public who were

affected by his policies and his support, both public and private, to people who bumped into him in the bar and ended up spending the most unforgettably entertaining night of their life.

These are the stories that, taken together, offer a true reflection of the extraordinary person he was.

As the Hon Jason Clare MP puts it in his pitchperfect piece about growing

up with Bob Hawke on TV: “He is the green card in your pocket. He is the superannuation you will retire with. He is the architect of so much of what is Australia today. His invisible fingerprints are all around us. And we are a better country for it.”

A royalty on every copy sold will go to The Exodus Foundation, one of Bob Hawke’s favourite charities.

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CAROLINE Kearney faced a heartbreaking dilemma.

She was a 31-year-old mother of six when her husband died in Melbourne in 1865. Having no legal rights herself to the sheep station in Wimmera, Victoria, that her late husband owned, she had great hopes that her sons would inherit it. But that was not to be.

Her husband’s will, written on his deathbed, offered a reasonable annuity to support her and the children, but it came with a catch. To get that money, she had to move to Ireland with her children and live in a house of her brothers-inlaw’s choosing.

English-born, Caroline had migrated to Australia with her family when she was only 17. She had never even been to Ireland. Her husband and his family, unlike her, were Catholic.

This extraordinary book combines storytelling with a historian’s detective work.

Pieced together from evidence in archives, newspapers, genealogical sites, legal records and oldfashioned legwork, Bettina Bradbury’s Caroline’s Dilemma sheds new light on the workings of colonial gender relationships and family lives that spanned the 19th-century globe.

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INTRIGUING, gripping and believable - in In Darkness Visible, the ABC journalist Tony Jones has used worldwide political history to create another sensational thriller, his second novel.

In 2005, Marin Katich, living in Croatia under an alias, is being watched.

Before the year is out, he has been assaulted, arrested, charged with serious war crimes and locked up in Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, waiting for his case to come before the International War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.

In Sydney, Anna Rosen, a freelance journalist, is emailed photos of a man she knows to be dead - gunned down in a brutal ambush in Bosnia over a decade ago. A man she’d once loved but who had betrayed her. Is it possible that the photos really are of Marin Katich?

And if so, what the hell had happened in 1992?

In a dangerous pursuit of justice and revenge, navigating the murky world of national and international secret agencies, Anna fights for what she believes in and for those she loves.

Jones blurs the lines between fiction and political reality, creating a pageturning, gripping thriller.

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Grants aim to boost Men’s Shed reach in disadvantaged areas MEN’S Sheds are set to receive an additional $500,000 in federal grants over the coming year.

This round of National Shed Development Programme grants are particularly targeted at sheds in disadvantaged areas Across Australia, 135

Men’s Sheds will receive the grants that will help buy tools and equipment, maintain infrastructure, coordinate training and host community activities about men’s health issues.

The grant rounds are held twice a year and eligible Men’s Sheds can apply

for grants of up to $10,000.

Since 2013 the Federal Government has provided $4.92 million to support Men’s Sheds through this programme.

In this year’s budget the Government announced it would continue to expand

funding to support the Men’s Shed movement up to $11.1 million over four years.

Men’s Sheds Australia executive officer David Helmers said these grants were very important for the sustainability of the sheds.

“A lot of the grant money

goes towards sustainability projects which helps the sheds to be able to survive in the long-term by providing them with a return.

“Other parts of the grant funds go into men’s health programs which the sheds are doing really well.”

Currently there are 1067

sheds in Australia.

“There are another 2000 sheds across 12 countries, all based on the Australian model,” Mr Helmers said.

“The latest country to set up a Men’s Shed is Iceland.

There are 80 more Men’s Sheds than McDonald’s restaurants in Australia.”

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MYTH 5: Domestic violence How to make an application to vary a domestic violence order and why someone might want to

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Carolyn Devries CEO of New Ways Lawyers MYTH 5: Once a domestic violence order is made, it can’t be changed or varied.

It is possible for changes to be made to a domestic violence order after it has been made.

The process of seeking a change to a domestic violence order is usually referred to as making an application to vary a domestic violence order.

An application can be made to vary a domestic violence order regardless of whether the original application was made by the police or personally by the victim.

Usually an application to

person would not be adversely affected by the variation.

If the court decides to grant the application, a new order in the new terms will be issued.

If the court does not agree to the variation, the current domestic violence order will continue in place.

It is possible for changes to be made to a domestic violence order after it has been made. vary a domestic violence order is made by the police or personally by the victim, however it is also possible for an application to be made by a named person on the order or the perpetrator.

Some examples of changes and variations that can be sought include: • adding or removing conditions restraining the behaviour of the perpetrator; • adding or removing other people named in the order, for example children and relatives; or • increasing or reducing

the duration of the order.

Section 92 of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Qld provides that when a proposed variation to a domestic violence order may adversely affect the safety, protection or wellbeing of a victim or a named person, the court, when considering the application, must have regard to: (a) any expressed wishes of the victim or named person; (b) any current contact between the victim or named person and the

perpetrator; (c) whether any pressure has been applied or threat has been made to the victim or named person by the perpetrator or someone else for the perpetrator; (d) the principle that the safety, protection and wellbeing of people who

fear or experience domestic violence including children are paramount; (e) any other relevant matter.

The court may only vary the domestic violence order if it considers that the safety, protection or wellbeing of the victim of a named

Practical pointer: There is a template form that needs to be completed when applying to vary an existing protection order. This form is available online from the Queensland Courts website or alternatively a hard copy of the form can be obtained from your local magistrates’ court. The applicant needs to sign the form in the presence of a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations, unless the applicant is a police officer.

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What to do if you could be a lost shareholder Dianne Charman AMP ACCORDING to the Australian Shareholders Association there is currently more than $1.1 billion of unclaimed money lying dormant in Australia.

A lot of this money comes in the form of lost shares.

When it comes to small investors, it’s very common for shareholders to lose touch with the companies they invest in – more than 150,000 small investors have forgotten about $451 million worth of shares.

Otherwise known as “lost shareholders”.

Lost shareholders are people who own shares but the company has exhausted all means to contact them or pay their dividends. In many cases, investors – most of whom are likely to now be retirees – provided the company with a postal address, bank account or email address that is no longer valid.

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There are 352 lost Johns, 322 lost Peters and 100 lost shareholders called Margaret. roadside mailboxes in rural areas are no longer valid postal addresses. Some people have forgotten they own shares.

AMP, which has the thirdlargest shareholder base in Australia, recently launched a campaign to find 43,000 “lost” shareholders and connect them with their holdings and $13 million worth of unclaimed dividends.

The average lost AMP shareholder is a 63-year-old man. There are 352 lost Johns, 322 lost Peters and 100 lost shareholders called Margaret. Thirty-seven thousand lost shareholders are Australian while 4600 are New Zealanders. Most either live – or have lived – in New South Wales (12,000), Victoria (10,000) and Queensland (6700).

AMP has launched a

website – findmyampshares. com.au – that allows people to use their date of birth to see if they, a family member or client (in the case of financial advisers, solicitors and tax agents) own a stake in AMP. The website also helps people to then claim their shares and any dividends they’re owed.

AMP is not the only company looking for lost shareholders. Telstra (1.3 million shareholders) followed by CBA (830,000) have the first and secondlargest shareholder bases in Australia.

LOCATING LOST SHAREHOLDINGS

If you think you may have forgotten shares with another company, these guidelines from the Australian Shareholder Association may help: • Contact the relevant company.

• Contact the responsible state government department as the unclaimed money may be either registered with that department or, depending on the time that has lapsed, held by the department.

It’s important that if you discover you have lost shares, make sure you contact the company’s share registry and provide your new details.

AMP has recently launched a campaign to find 43,000 lost shareholders and reconnect them with their holdings and $13 million worth of unclaimed dividends.

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It’s also worth trying to search for lost shareholdings through the Australian Government website moneysmart.gov.au.

The ASIC website contains details of how to claim your money. The unclaimed money form will step you through all the information you need to provide to ASIC. The

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by ASIC once you have submitted your form.

Dianne Charman, of Jade Financial Group, is an Authorised Representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd, ABN 89 051 208 327, AFS Licence No. 232706.

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general only and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.

Because of this, before acting on any advice, you should consult a financial planner to consider how appropriate the advice is to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

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QUEENSLAND Annie Peterson, Manager of Creative Arts at Wesley Mission Queensland, said a unique performance for their residents was a first for the organisation and residents, and hopefully not the last.

“Many of our residents are music and theatre-lovers but are unable to attend for a variety of reasons including medical or mobility issues,” Ms Peterson said.

“We partnered with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra to bring conductor Alondra de la Parra’s final concert as Music Director to our residents.

It was an overwhelming success, with some of our communities hosting special sit-down dinners and themed events for their residents and others dressing up, just as they would if they were going to see it live.

“An experience like this enhances the wellbeing and happiness of our residents and we hope to explore more opportunities with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Performing Arts Centre.”

The performance was also live streamed throughout regional Queensland and globally.

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A DENTIST’S clinic that works on providing preventive dental care and promoting the wellbeing of aged care residents by giving them access to a range of dental services tailored to their specific needs was recognised at the HESTA Aged Care Awards in November with the Outstanding Organisation gong.

Tut Khoryom Nyuon of Fronditha Care Templestowe Lower, Victoria, originally from South Sudan, was honoured with the Individual Distinction Award. Tut has a professional background working within the community. When he came to Australia he wanted to continue helping people as a personal care assistant and learnt conversational Greek so he could communicate more effectively with the Greek-Australian residents at Fronditha Care.

ACH group manager of the student placement team SA, Samantha Manoel, accepted the HESTA Innovation Award ACH Group Mile End, SA, for attracting more nursing students to work in aged care by demonstrating that working in the sector can be a rewarding job and career.

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Over the next few days, the group was kept busy with a daily itinerary that saw them travel around the regions top stops including Byfield National Park, Lake Mary, Rockhampton Heritage Village, Cathedral Caves and Great Keppel Island. On the last night, dinner and dancing was a highlight as well as an impromptu game of pass the parcel.

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“This year’s winners have shown outstanding leadership in tailoring their services and programs to improve the wellbeing of their clients while also delivering the highest standards of care,” Ms Blakey said.

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ARCARE Taigum has donated a new wheelie walker to the grandmother of Australian Wallabies vicecaptain Samu Kerevi.

Gathered at the front of the residence, a handful of residents and team members got their morning dose of a rugby celebrity when they met the international player.

In early November, Ganesh Sen, the President of the Reach 4 Your Future Foundation, reached out to Arcare for a unique request.

Their program ambassador Samu Kerevi is preparing to head to Fiji for an education mission. And during his time there, he will be working with the children in the local community and also taking the time to visit his elderly grandmother.

Due to her mobility issues, Samu and Ganesh spoke to Arcare CEO, Colin

they’re addressing industrywide challenges and supporting innovation in the sector. We’re proud to acknowledge their efforts through the 2019 HESTA Aged Care Awards.”

The winners were selected from 12 national finalists and were recognised for their remarkable contribution to improving the quality of life for older Australians across three categories —team innovation, outstanding organisation and individual distinction. The winner of

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ME CEO Jamie McPhee said the winners underlined the incredible commitment those in the aged care sector had for improving the wellbeing of everyday Australians.

“These winners have demonstrated amazing leadership in their respective fields and a dedication that goes well above and beyond the call of duty,’’ Mr McPhee said.

THE plight of koalas in the devastating bushfires has touched the residents of The Avenue Maroochydore retirement community who have sprung into action to do something practical to help.

“Our lovely residents have been saddened to see the distressing images on their TV screens of injured koalas and other wildlife, and wanted to help,” village manager Mandy Julian said.

“Residents are donating their excess towels, pillowcases and sheets and our village is acting as a collection point for the local community to drop off their donations.”

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OVER more than 15 years Jacqueline Clark-Gowans has been dedicated to making people’s lives better at not-for-profit organisation Suncare Community Services.

For the first time in the organisation’s 49-year history, an overall Employee of the Year Award was presented via a peer nomination scheme, where more than 350 staff were encouraged to nominate their peers for recognition.

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