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100-year-old hangar sula home included the Hayes CV. barrier. I joyfully acknowl- beams, will be a panel late Kerry Packer and Liz has interviewed edge at my age what’s of experts including ex- Seven’s David Koch, as George Clooney, Dustin happening. I’m probably NSW homicide detective well as endless holiday- Hoff man, Roger Federer, busier than when I started Gary Jubelin, re-exam- ing world celebrities, rel- world sur ng champion as a cadet at age 17 and ining the disappearance ishing its surf beaches. Tom Carroll, Olivia New- I’m more productive. and murder of Janine Aside from her work ton-John, Billy Joel and “I’d like to think a bit Vaughan in Bathurst. commitments, Liz says Paul McCartney. of wisdom and experi- In another segment, she loves to read and Liz produced and pre- ence is very valuable and the family of murdered take long walks, visiting sented the award-win- worthwhile, particularly in Cairns woman Toyah local cafes and restau- ning documentary, The television. Cordingley open-up to rants and catching up Greatest Gift, the story of “I see it as acknowl- Liz and her team. with friends. heart transplant patients. edgment that I’m still Liz and forensic spe- With a criminal lawyer She was praised for considered as valuable. cialists discover new for a brother, Liz has an producing and present- When you are hitting my clues in Victoria’s high intense interest in legal ing the two-and-a-half age, you have a lot more country mystery, the dis- matters, current aff airs hour television special to give. appearance of elderly and the ways of the world. on Sydney’s Lindt Café “It ain’t over,” laughed lovers Russell Hill and Her 25 years as a senior siege when eight hos- Liz. Carol Clay from a remote correspondent with 60 tages spoke exclusively alpine campsite. Minutes has required her of their terror the day they Said to open a whole to circle the globe count- were held for 17 hours by RECORDS & Veteran journalist, Liz Hayes new genre of television, less times. 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And it can’t in Japan, America’s nu- senter for Nine Entertain- Single items or conceive a serious new ducer, Gareth Harvey, Liz remains of a bush camp- be boring.” clear dispute with North ment, Liz says she loves complete collections. TV program, Under has been relentlessly de- re and how international Thrice-married, most Korea and the aviation the challenges despite PLUS memorabilia Investigation with Liz ning and producing the scientists tracked Vladi- notably to advertising crisis involving Boeing’s her astronomical work- Ring PAUL anytime on Hayes. project, leading a team of mir Putin’s chemical as- guru, John Singleton in disastrous aircraft, the load. Welcomed with open four including senior pro- sassins. They will include 1991–92, Liz lives in Syd- 737 Max, are listed in the “Age should not be a 0417 974 914 arms by Channel 9 and ducers. Australia’s most intrigu- ney’s northern beaches to be launched after the The network said: “Ex- ing recent mysteries and with her partner of 20 HAGN#347-055809 Australian Tennis Open, perts will interact, pulling cases which have fasci- years on a peninsula with the pilot series will spot- apart a mystery and re- nated the nation in recent familiar landmarks to light crime and mystery. vealing details only true years. 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I might have the edy series for television ons might fall. rst song to get out to the designed for production “I said I might be able public, because as part of in Covid times which re- to write a story about that my 13th book being pub- volves around 10 diff erent and I did.” lished in January, Animal famous painters or sculp- Trevor doesn’t believe Doctor, people can go to tors. that getting older has hin- Spotify and download a “So, we look at, say, dered his writing. song which I wrote and the Mona Lisa, and sud- “I don’t even see my- sing and play.” denly out pops Lisa and self as being 73, and I still The story is based she’s saying she nds the have all my hair, and I’m around a hippopotamus colours of the painting a not slowing down. If any- having a hip operation, a bit dull and she’s trying to thing, things are speeding giraff e with a pain in the convince Leonardo that up, the ideas don’t stop neck, an alligator with a she should pop home coming. toothache and a wood- and put on a red dress “I love it and I’ve re- pecker with a bad neck. because it’s more colour- tired from teaching, but I “I love the variety, I ful and he’s having none couldn’t do nothing.” couldn’t imagine doing of it.” the one thing all the time. Another book, 100 HAGN#347-055790 I’ve been very blessed to Watermelons will also be be able to do that. released this year, born “These things pop into out of a visit by Trevor’s my head and I don’t know daughter and two grand- why. sons a year ago. “I’ve got a feature lm “We were just parking which is under option to outside The Boatshed Left to right; Trevor Todd - A selection of Trevor Todd’s works David Lightfoot who is Markets in Cottesloe and Gopher FOR SALE by Allen Newton would write stories, even write poetry. that transports him to the based in South Australia there was a forklift truck $5,000 if it wasn’t for school, I just “I thought I might be Dreamtime, was written and is very experienced. taking a load of water- Only used three times VARIETY has proven to loved writing and loved a poet but realised there and published when he He’s done Wolf Creek melons off the back of a Maria 0417 095 513 be the spice of life for WA words,” he says. weren’t any millionaire was around 27 years old. author Trevor Todd. And His writing journey poets.” It was illustrated by HAGN#347-055737 the 73-year-old sees no turned to music in his But the variety of his the late Robert Juniper, reason to vary his writing teens when he picked work is not something one of Australia’s lead- diet. up a guitar, learned a few Trevor says he thinks ing artists, who had been A bed that adjusts to suit ! If anything, he says, he chords and started writ- much about. shown the manuscript by yu is becoming more proli c ing music. “When you’re a writer, friends. as the years roll by. Trevor was born near you’re a writer, but I did a “It was one of the most His most recent work Portsmouth in England Bachelor of Arts at Cur- memorable things of my The Easy Adjustable Base and migrated to Western tin University while I was life. is a stage play, With Fire Named for its easy assembly, this nifty number In Her Heart: The Edith Australia with his family teaching, majoring in lm “The publisher, Cowan Story, being per- when he was four years and television, which Methuen, had an option can elevate you to comfort at the push of a button. formed as part of Perth’s old. gave me the skills to write for the next book, which Customise your head and foot height with the Fringe World in 2021, but He doesn’t remem- for the screen. I didn’t have so I had to remote and save your favourite positions his work ranges from chil- ber much about his early “Then I moved from the come up with that and for easy access. dren’s books to a psycho- years in England. The classroom to the audio- suddenly I was a chil- logical thriller feature lm family moved to Guild- visual branch of the de- dren’s book writer.” Long KS $1499Q $1699 Devil’s Gate, to television ford on the banks of the partment in Leederville Trevor has earned a Single $1399 documentaries and chil- Swan River when they ar- which gave me more spot in the new Boola D $1599SK $2798 dren’s TV. rived in WA, which Trevor skills for writing for screen Bardip WA Museum in the Ajsal Trevor says he can’t says was an ideal place and producing. Innovations gallery where ha & ak Ajsal ever remember not writ- for a child to grow up The rst of 13 books, his work is featured, hih fo & e ing. before beginning a teach- Mason Judy, about a something that came as a hih “At primary school, I ing career and starting to boy with a magic stone pleasant surprise. 2 mmr pstos
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HAGN#347-055512 Dental Prothestists Malcolm J McArthur & Raynee McArthur HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 347 FEBRUARY 2021 7 The wisdom of the elders… an inspiring story on grandparenting the Aboriginal way when you think of the old how to work together in in metropolitan environ- families they can sit at the crone who was the wise families. ments don’t seem to feet of old nannas and woman who held all the “That close bond with have quite the same hold grandads and hear the secrets of medicines and my siblings has been of their culture to brace stories. They still have a things like that.” passed on to my grand- them for the world as way back into culture, Dale believes the con- child and I think that is they might have done in even if they are being nection between families, absolutely wonderful. the previous generation. swayed by whatever they particularly in Eastern “I know it’s very simi- “But I think as long as see on television or hear Europe where people lar to other cultures. We they have oldies in their on the radio,” Dale said. are still close to the land have a lot of Indian peo- plays a part in the more ple visiting and we often important role of older sit down and compare people in families. the similarities of cultures; “Rural communities it’s exactly the same in tend to have that more their culture. ‘village things’ going on “Their cousins are also where in our society my their brothers and sis- brothers and my sister ters.” are grandparents to my Dale says it’s hard ANNIVERSARY 1991 - 2021 grandchild, which gives to know whether these her a lot of people she tight family bonds are in Join us online: can go to. people’s DNA or if it is Aboriginal elder Dale Tilbrook “It de nitely works, as learned. www.haveagonews.com.au by Allen Newton you can see, she’s very “It’s that nature or nur- juggling an energetic four- Lyall is a poppy, be- attached to my brother ture discussion, but we year-old granddaughter, cause in the Wardandi Lyall. grow up with those close GRANDPARENTS can Willow, with running the tradition, all Dale’s broth- “On two occasions my connections. often be a lifeline for business. ers are also Willow’s brother who lives in Mel- “My late partner used struggling young families. Thank heavens for a grandfathers. bourne came here to help to talk about when he So imagine if you had big close-knit family, able “She has a whole us with Willow. lived in the south west a handful of grandads and prepared to jump in handful so she’s very “He dropped every- there would be a whole and grandmas on tap for and help with nurturing lucky,” Dale laughs. “And thing at home on one phalanx of cousin broth- those times when you a new generation of the she has one other nan- NAIDOC week. I think ers, in particular boys, need help. family. na.” she was about two at the who would hang out to- That’s where Wardandi Dale says the old Eng- Dale says that in Ab- time, when mum was not gether. Bibbulmun woman Dale lish phrase about it taking original culture, tradition able to look after her and “He said they would go (Incorporating PSB Legal) Tilbrook, reckons Ab- a village to raise a child is over thousands of years we had all these book- roaming from one camp original families have the certainly true for Aborigi- dictates that the elders ings for NAIDOC, I was to the next and every edge over many Europe- nal people. are the people who are speaking to him on the camp they went to there ans. The pair are juggling actually in charge. phone. was a mum because Dale, whose traditional the energetic youngster “It wasn’t your age that “He was on the next mum’s sisters are your Aboriginal country is the as we sit and chat in the determined you were plane. Willow had never mums and mum’s dads Margaret River, Bussel- gallery, surrounded by an elder, but your abili- met him before, but he are your uncles, dad’s ton area, operates Dale the wonderful smells of ties and experience and had her eating out of his sisters are your aunties, Tilbrook Experiences and native ingredients, Ab- having the backing of the hand, he’s a natural at it. dad’s brothers are your Suite 12, First Floor has been a Swan Valley original art on the walls other older people of the “Then the year before dads, but you call them 473 Beach Road local since 1998, when and tables of authentic group. last when I had a knee re- all mum and dad. she opened the Maalinup artefacts. “You were the wise placement he came over “So, wherever they Duncraig Gallery with brother Lyall. 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Many public ar- water, health and hygiene ger areas, are being ad- employers in trading ar- ments could work on a to West Australians and eas in our city and coun- are fundamental to our dressed and more WA eas. budget and progressively our visitors is the public try have no public toilet; healthy society, these shopping centre carparks Where people are introduce trees and shel- toilet. or they are a disgrace; or ought to be provided to have been covered for knowingly exposed to ters with a plan for ongo- Embarrassingly, West- they are kept locked due ratepayers and taxpayers cars. danger anywhere, there is ing maintenance. ern Australia’s capital city to vandalism or unsocial and kept to a high stan- Living in one of the a legal and moral require- WA could showcase – its central retail square, behaviour. dard by our authorities. world’s most dangerous ment to protect them. itself proudly as a truly Forrest Chase – has no Other countries man- What do we do for the regions for sun damage Protection would in- ‘Sun Smart State’. convenient convenience. age to get around these health, safety and com- and with climbing death clude either trees or shel- Some shelters may Visitors asking for di- hurdles. Some countries fort of our ageing society? by Lee Tate rates, skin damage and ters, or both. But not like need to be transportable rections from the Forrest charge fees, some are We welcome tourists, health costs, much more many so-called public and demountable, espe- Chase information booth staff ed, some are govern- friends and relatives from IN the midst of sum- could be done. shelters including bus cially before high winds to city toilets are told that ment or council-funded interstate and overseas. mer we become acutely Local governments stops and others at some and storms. Others would the nearest dunnies are and some show care for Retailers spend fortunes aware of how little sun provide for their thou- beaches, that provide be solid and permanent. across Wellington Street citizens and visitors, pro- promoting their shops. protection we are off ered sands of ratepayers but cover only when the sun Of course, it comes at the station or Yagan viding easily-accessible, We are happy to roll out at many WA public plac- are also called-on to pro- is directly overhead. down to money. Square and up one of the free and clean toilets. the welcome mat, but es including beaches and tect outsiders, visitors to How about a ‘Get Sun But given the billions city arcades (good luck Often in Australia, the how serious are we truly parks. their beaches, parks, ven- Smart’ government com- of dollars governments trying to nd it, especially burden to maintain public about catering for visitors’ Of course, ravages ues and attractions. mitment, drawing up a managed to produce dur- in a hurry). toilets has been placed and our own society’s from the sun come at Given the severe limita- high-powered commit- ing the pandemic, surely Disgracefully, despite unfairly on nearby busi- needs? other times of the year, tion of council budgets, tee from business, local funds in resource-rich more multi-million-dollar nesses – by order of Perth Lord Mayor, Basil penetrating clouds and the obligation falls, surely, and State government, WA can be generated renovations and welcome councils. Commonly, Zempilas, has promised community groups and for this priority project. city improvements, we while out-and-about, we this columnist to look into HAGN#347-055483 schools? Some tasteful advertis- don’t have a central pub- turn to the service station, Perth’s central city toilet Architects and planners ing on shelters may be lic toilet facility. shop or hotel without be- facilities. could present a big pic- an option, especially if In the recent pandem- ing their customers. What do you think? ture with tasteful designs the products and health- ic-focus on national hy- Health and hygiene Email info@haveagone for eff ective, outdoor pro- linked or carry vital gov- giene, we excluded the are a responsibility of ws.com.au with Opinion tection. A blueprint for co- ernment messages. provision of toilets – and our councils and State in the subject line. Perth City Farm seeks more volunteers... Aches? Pain? 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They would love to welcome tablished in the early 1990s), They have an awesome more Have a Go News readers but their work extends out team of volunteers who work to get involved. through the city with educa- in structured roles but they are Find out more by visit- tion and city greening projects. always looking to expand. ing www.perthcityfarm.org. The project would not be There are a variety of vol- au/get-involved or call farm around without generations of unteer positions available, manager Rod Hughes on 0402 093 381 fabulous volunteers. including looking after the 9325 7229 or email farm@ www.perthmassagechairs.com Perth City Farm volunteer Tara The farm started with dedi- chickens, growing plants in perthcityfarm.org.au HAGN#347-055562 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 347 FEBRUARY 2021 9 You are never too old to join a protest as this grandmother did… brought logging to a halt devastated area where seven grandchildren and trees and habitat for seemed rather embar- in Helms Forest between the loggers had been six great-grandchildren, birds and other animals. rassed to be dealing with Nannup and Margaret operating. and cares about their fu- “It is being cut down an elderly mob of pro- River on Tuesday morn- One of the protesters ture, has turned to activ- and it is not being re- testing ladies. ing 29 September. was 91-year-old Ruth ism as she ages. planted. We need to take “They are just doing “The Nannas for Na- Carlson. “Everywhere the world a stand,” she said. their job. We try to be tive Forests moved in Ruth was brought up is in chaos. WA is safe And so she did – join- pleasant to everyone. overnight, blocked the on a farm at Waroona but the world is in crisis ing about 40 other nan- We have got to keep roads off with their cars, and was always inter- with Covid-19 and cli- nas in a symbolic protest smiling and not get angry lit small res for warmth ested in nature. mate change causing where native forest was to keep people on side. and set up a marquee “At 15 I became con- disruption. being felled. “We want to encour- decorated by their co- cerned about the loss of “The government Will she do it again? age other people to do lourful handmade ban- trees and feared the land is mainly interested in “I need a heart op- something about the ners. would become a desert,” building roads and hous- eration, but I’ll be back problem. Many people “They know they are she said. es. But we can’t have when my doctor says I agree with us, but others preventing work in this But then domesticity road and houses if there can.” are busy running their small patch of forest for took over and is still im- are no trees. The police arrived a own lives and don’t see a few symbolic hours.” portant to her at 91. “Somebody must do few hours after the pro- the problem. Ruth Carlson at Helms Forest While waiting for log- “I’m just a housewife. something to save our test started to move the A WA Police Force by Frank Smith stration with a diff erence. ging workers and police I still cook and do some forest. nannas on. spokesperson said “More than 40 grand- to arrive they took out cleaning. I was never “We have got to try our “I was careful not to members of the commu- LAST autumn year the mothers, describing their knitting, took pho- previously involved in hardest to protect forest. get arrested,” Ruth said. nity have a right to voice Margaret River Mail re- themselves as ‘Nan- tographs, shared muffi ns politics,” she said. Our best forest has gone She spoke to some their concerns through ported a political demon- nas for Native Forests’ and wandered into the But Ruth, who has resulting in loss of shade of the policemen, who lawful protest activity. 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Politics is the gentle Africa found himself in years since I had a hair- dad, with the gaping alties rejuvenated. A it’s raining, and shade art of getting votes from small village on the out- cut at the local barber or hole in his beer money clever change of think- in the hot summer. Vice the poor and campaign skirts of Cape Town in hairdresser. No real rea- fund has to be seriously ing and marketing, jump president Harris added funds from the rich, by what seemed like a po- son, I guess I can achieve tempted. started the business and it would give pigeons a promising to protect litical rally. A gentleman my caveman look by Within days, the ‘writ- disaster was avoided. chance to speak for all each from the other. standing on a soapbox hacking a bit off myself ing was on the wall’, and The other sign that said: of us! Sleepy Joe has Meanwhile, here in the was gesticulating and every now and then, and the pre-existing business ‘we cut hair while you rejected the project. He Wild West, the Fringe shouting loudly to which by Rick Steele the money I saved went was suff ering badly as wait’, might have helped is not a sheep in sheep’s Festival, followed by the the assembled crowd to the brewery. loyalty was lost and the too. clothing. highly acclaimed Perth retorted loudly and in THERE is nothing wrong So, with Covid play- sacred hairdresser bond Incidentally when We all know politics Festival promises to be unison, “oomgalla”. Af- with using an old cliché ing havoc with the hair was shattered. Gloom Dolly Parton was asked can be a rough business. entertaining, and will ter this process was now and then. Just like industry, and everything descended, and unless how long it took to do We have seen, very re- feature more than usual repeated three or four they say, ‘everything in else, it was surprising things changed, they her hair? She answered, cently, death threats, the best of our local tal- times, the tourist asked moderation’. when a new barber shop would stay the same. “I don’t know, I’m never triple security, army and ent. The border shut- a local interpreter. “What School teachers, opened in direct compe- Whether it was the there!” of course assassina- downs are still with us, does oomgalla mean?” sports coaches, mums tition at our local shop- bottle of red, the crying Now that Donald has tions in the past. When and most likely to stay “Well,” the local re- and dads should, and ping centre. Not having in the beer, or the deep left the building, a new Clinton attracted severe well into this year. The plied; “you see that pad- will, keep using them ‘till much idea of the cost and meaningful conver- broom sweeps clean. unpopularity, detrac- State election is planned dock over there with the the cows come home’. of a trim myself, I was - sation with the love of They are saying Joe’s tors were yelling, “Clin- for 13 March and the three bulls in it? ‘You can lead a horse nancially titillated when his life, two days later a win is a triumph for de- ton should be bloody footy season begins “Were you to climb to water, but…’ with the the newcomer plastered sandwich board in the mocracy. It does show well hung!” Monica was a couple of days later. the fence and set foot in insecurity that surrounds all over the window front mall appeared and a new that a millionaire has heard loudly exclaiming; Seems to me, if this is the paddock you would us normal folk, and the and wall space, advertis- large sign in the window just as good a chance “But he is, he is!” as tough as it’s going to be up to your knees in uncommon stress that ing, “All Men and boys of the original shop pro- as anybody else. Appar- Politics is said to be get, with a little help from oomgalla!” small and big business haircuts $5” – ve dol- claimed in large red let- ently Trump left plans for the second oldest pro- my friends... I just may Cheers dears. Stepping up and discovering the self-satisfaction of creating your own piece of furniture Something wonderful. one of these clever chairs had a version where you I created a step chair. Do you remember the appears for sale. stepped into the chair, by The chair is exactly as old 1970’s step chair or They tend to range ipping the seat up and I require. This chair is to was it called a step stool? from $30 to $60 depend- over. I liked this idea a lot. me beautiful. I quite liked these as it ing on condition or de- It had been many de- I believe to create is to gave you a comfortable sign. It was the design cades since they were grow in mind, body and seat for the orange break- that particularly caught made and quite frankly spirit. Now it makes me fast bar and on occasion my attention. It turns out if one did arrive on the wonder where else and a convenient set of steps there were at least three preloved market it would what else can we create? up to a light bulb in need popular versions de- likely be a price higher If you feel a painting of change or to reach pending on which coun- that I would enjoy, so would be good on ‘that’ by Jon Lewis those pretty pans on the try you lived in. Here in what could I do? wall, could you create an upper shelf. Australia, we had the This is what I did… I artistic article? Perhaps a CREATING is a wonderful I wanted one of these little ip out stairs. Do had a go and made one. functional dinner plate or thing, at least that is what smart stools for my little you know the kind, where That is, I had a go and cute cup for your tea or I have recently discov- shed. Sadly, they don’t the two little steps never created one. coff ee is your interest? ered. sell them anymore. What quite seemed big enough I am quick to say my Maybe it’s your special In my quest to nd a could I do? I started look- or sturdy enough to sup- chair may not be beauti- homemade ice-cream classic step chair, I dis- ing at the preloved mar- port your weight? Over in ful to you, but it’s beautiful or muesli? It could be a covered something else. ketplace. Now and then America somewhere they to me. shopping bag for life or Each time I look at it I a shoe repair? How bad feel a comfortable feel- could it be? How beau- ing of satisfaction with tiful to you could it be… my little creation. What’s you might be pleasantly more… if it requires some surprised. Jon’s step chair changes, I can do this. It Creation, the action create today? The seat ips up and I is because I made it, so I or process of bringing If you are wondering, step onto the box with understand and have the something into exis- my chair is basically a the frame of the chair con dence to change it… tence. box with a seat above it around me. I love it. hopefully for the better. What could you supported by four sticks. All the best.
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Ph 9302 2203 42 ACHIEVEMENT WAY, WANGARA www.adhgroup.com.au HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 347 FEBRUARY 2021 11 Time to harness campaigners to ght to end frozen pensions for UK expats sions. Beside his work The UK Government maximum of £175.20 a from Australia, but no re- Am I UK State Pension month of birth until 6 in Australia with BPiA he have not responded week is worth on average sponse had been made Age? March 1961 when it will was also a director of the to the ndings of the £327,000 over a person’s to Canada. UK Expats born be- become their 67th birth- International Consortium All-Party Parliamentary retirement. One that I have written to sev- tween 6 October 1954 day. of British Pensioners Group (APPG). Baroness is frozen is only worth eral senators and minis- and 5 April 1960 will be Anyone who would (ICBP) working with the Stedman-Scott just trot- around £188,300 which ters asking why Austra- eligible to claim their like to discuss the above team from Canada to ting out the old govern- is 42 per cent less. lia hasn’t been making UK State Pensions from on any other aspects of ght this unjust UK Gov- ment lines in the House In the last couple of representations to the their 66th birthday. their UK State Pensions, ernment policy. of Lords that they had no weeks MPs have ques- UK government based For those born after 6 is welcome to contact I last spoke with Jim plans to change the poli- tioned the pensions on the recent BREXIT April 1960 the age that Mike Goodall on 08 6364 over Christmas and he cy on uprating UK State Minister in the House of agreement. A new social they can claim will in- 0859, 0403 909 865 or by Mike Goodall was having diffi culties Pension overseas. Commons. Firstly, if the security agreement is not crease by one month via e-mail mikecgood remembering and recall- This announcement UK has received recent necessary, just a simple extra for every additional [email protected] IT is with great sadness ing numbers, although coincided with the an- representation from the change in the UK law that I have to report that he was quite OK with nouncement that in the governments of Canada which would unfreeze all the chairman of British facts. Since then, he has nal BREXIT agreement and Australia. Guy Op- expats pensions, not just Pensions in Australia, Jim been admitted to hospi- those moving to live in perman (UK Parliamen- those in one particular Coronavirus (COVID-19) information Tilley is seriously ill. tal where he suff ered a the EU countries after tary under- secretary for country. For the most up to date information about the Jim founded British seizure caused by a brain 1st January 2021 would Works and Pensions) Please write or contact global pandemic visit the Western Australian State Pensions in Austra- tumour. Last week he still bene t from UK state said the government your local Federal MPs Department of Health website at lia (BPiA) in 2003 and has was to be released from pension increases. As had received represen- and senators. Now is the healthywa.wa.gov.au/coronavirus or been a erce campaigner hospital into an aged a comparison, an in a- tations from Canada for best time to press this is- contact them on the Coronavirus Health and leader for the un- care facility. Our thoughts tion linked state pension a new social security sue with the UK Govern- Information Line on 1800 020 080 at any time. freezing of UK State Pen- are with him. based on the current agreement but nothing ment. HAGN#347-055720
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In 1972, after 17 years range of fundraising activi- Eldest child Sue takes with Wattle Paints, Ray ties. comfort in the advice received a job off er to Now grandparents to her parents have given become West Australian six children and great her over the years: “they state manager. Always up grandparents of 14 the taught us how to bring up for an adventure, the fam- matriarch and patriarch happy children with strong ily packed up their belong- take their roles seriously, morals and values.” ings and relocated to the imparting many nuggets Now residents in Frank Left to right; Mr and Mrs Parsons on their wedding day - Parsons family celebrate Ray and June West. of marital wisdom. Prendergast House aged RAY and June Parsons, League player Colin Mun- know this young gentle- and outdoor adventures. June, a woman of many June says: “Marriage is care home, June enjoys along with their family ro. Munro congratulated man. She asked her broth- Ray and June wel- talents, played a large role about being able to get on, exercise classes, creative spent 6 January celebrat- the couple for the last 70 er and chaperone Les, to comed their two beauti- in Ray’s career success, have shared interests and art sessions and just about ing the milestone of their years and wished them approach Ray and invite ful children and proudest hosting exceptional dinner be agreeable,” she paused all activities off ered by the 70th wedding anniversary. continued happiness, not- him on June’s behalf to achievements, Sue and parties and barbecues for and smiles, “most of the Southern Cross Care facil- The celebration included ing that “the boys would the debutante ball. He ac- Wayne into the world. Wattle Paint clients. She time.” ity. Ray at the ripe age of eating prawns, sipping try to put a strong show cepted and the romance The Parsons were also had a passion for Ray says the secret to a 92, enjoys using his iPad their favourite whisky on on” during the home game began. an outdoorsy family, on volunteering, helping Red happy and long marriage for brain games, staying ice, while reminiscing which was played on the On 6 January 1951, Ray weekends they would Cross with the Meals on is: “commitment through up to date with global hap- about the couple’s incred- anniversary. and June could no longer drive to their humble Wheels initiative for years. not only the good but also penings and watching the ible lifelong marriage. Ray and June met in a dance around their love weatherboard cabin in Co- A great passion of the the bad”. cricket. Ray, a big cricket fan, Sydney ballroom danc- for each other, tying the pacabana in New South couple was travelling, from The 92-year-old also At the end of each and received a video mes- ing hall in 1949. June saw knot in St Peter’s Anglican Wales-Central Coast, Europe to America and shared his wisdom on liv- every day, Ray and June sage from the world’s fth Ray from a distance and Church, Sydney. The next spending the days shing many places in between. ing past 90 years old. watch the news together, best T20 batsman and decided in that very mo- decade brought the couple and swimming. Wayne Ray retired after 18 ful lling “Life is a conveyor belt, chat and have a tipple at Perth Scorchers Big Bash ment that she’d like to immense happiness, travel and Sue fondly recall these years in his WA role, giv- you’ve got to stay active happy hour. 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It is important to much high conservation years old.” toos cannot reproduce if increase awareness and value forest did not meet “The timber industry is old trees are felled. The demonstrate how people the de nition because it losing money. It is being nesting hollows cannot be can save the forest. has been logged in the propped up by the state replaced by coppiced or It features nannas with past and is not protect- government. They don’t replanted trees for many knitting and scones get- ed. Over 90 per cent of need to use our native years. ting up before dawn to south west forest is being trees for low value prod- “The honey industry is disrupt tree felling opera- logged or clear felled with ucts. dependent on the forest. It tions. only the road frontage left “The area felled is provides a valuable export “It is not just nannas, untouched. equivalent to ten football commodity of honey free we also need poppas too “Go early in the morn- elds every day,” she said. from pesticide residues to support of our aim of ing and listen for bird’s “Undisturbed forest has and bee pathogens. stopping logging by pas- dawn chorus. Where fell- inestimable ecological “Honey also provides sive resistance,” said Si- ing has occurred, there is value to WA in maintain- health bene ts. The in- mona. not a single bird song.” ing biodiversity. dustry cannot survive if The nannas can pre- She said the trees are “WA is a biodiversity hot they lose access to forest vent work on only a small being felled, mainly for spot. Tree felling is putting resource.” patch of forest for a few low value uses such as that at risk. We must not “Farmers have been symbolic hours and that Nannas protesting to save forests rewood and wood chips. underestimate the value encouraged to carry out soon the police will arrive by Frank Smith winning documentary state all looks ne from Others are cleared for to planet from maintain- conservation work and to move them on. premiered in November the main roads, if you go bauxite mining or used ing native trees as habitat tree planting and preser- Simona hastaken part DOCUMENTARY lm 2020 and has since been down back roads you will as charcoal for silicon for native birds and other vation on their properties. in several forest protests maker Jane Hammond’s shown widely throughout see huge amounts of clear production even though animals.” Many feel their work is and says she almost got lm Cry for the Forest is the world, but especially felling of both Jarrah-Mar- alternatives are available. Many WA birds nest being undercut by timber arrested twice for her being shown at Swan in WA. ri and Karri woodland. “Magni cent karris in hollows in trees. Suit- felling.” pains. Active Beechboro on 23 “The story is about “People think native trees are felled for wood able nesting hollows only The lm, which was Book your place for February. what is happening to WA’s forest is protected, but chips. More than 80 per form slowly in mature nanced by crowd fund- Cry for the Forest. Entry Simona Willis of the City native forest,” she said. it is not. Western Aus- cent of karri goes into trees. Many birds, such ing, shows dramatically $10 or by donation, call of Swan said the award- “As you travel around the tralia ceased logging old chipping. Some of the as WA’s iconic white- and what is happening to the 9207 8555. 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New line up for Radio 6PR by Lee Tate continued from front cover An interview with Georgian Presi- 3. A big interview for me was movie where life is back to normal and we crossed paths I was watching The dent Mikheil Saakashvili during the star Debbie Reynolds. I can say she are free to go where we and when West Wing where Martin Sheen South Ossetian war. We began talk- was a star in real life. What a lovely we want. There’s been too much played President Jed Bartlett, ing at 1.15am under heavy guard in woman. The interviews you remem- pain, anguish and heartache for so POTUS (President of the US) the presidential palace in Tbilisi. A ber are the ones with our listeners. families and friends separated in makes sense. fascinating experience. They are heart and soul of our radio the country and around the world. Tod Johnston 4. I shouldn’t really reveal this but station. They are witty, knowledge- 3. Big guests can certainly deliver 1. De nitely nothing too serious my colleague Oly Peterson often able and empathic and usually let an adrenaline rush: Prime Minis- on the nightshift. After the year we wears slippers on-air. I realise his you know when you are off -track. ter Scott Morrison, Malcolm Turn- have had, some music and con- term for them is ‘loafers’ but if you 4. I think people will be surprised bull and for me as a cricket tragic, versation seems like a good idea. were able to witness this phenom- by the extra-curricular activities Steve Waugh or Patrick Cummins. 2. I would love to keep up with this enon rst-hand, I’m sure you would my colleagues get up to. We all At Nine, I covered the Bali 9 execu- fast-moving world and reduce a agree they are most certainly, un- know that Tod Johnston and Simon tion, terrorist attacks, MH17. Being few of my stress-rings. abashedly, slippers. I’m thinking of Beaumont are fantastic musicians. able to help and hear the stories 3. I’m the new voice at 6PR so the buying him a pair of Ugg boots just Karl Langdon is a fabulous speed- of our listeners to help them nd best is still to come. But I did enjoy so he can upgrade. way caller. Gareth Parker umpired solutions is a driving force. During talking to the historian at Graceland Steve Mills in the AFL, Oliver Peterson turned lockdown, helping a lady visit her on Elvis’s birthday. 1. We’ll have a chat, keep you up his back on a professional golf ca- husband in his aged care home. A 4. I know Millsy and have worked to date with breaking news, have a reer to do talkback radio and Liam listener had issues selling his home with Liam before but nothing to re- laugh (with a joke or two), the oc- Bartlett toyed with a ballet career because of a bureaucratic bungle. veal there. casional cry and play the odd song. early in his life. They won’t necessarily be headline 6PR’s New Line-Up We will discuss, debate, agree and Oliver Peterson stories but they make a diff erence 6PR Breakfast with Gareth Park- disagree. We intend to make Millsy 1. I want to give you everything you to someone’s personal circum- er. 5.30am-9am. Mornings with At Midday a fun destination to re- need for that chat around the din- stances and improve their lives. It’s Liam Bartlett. 9am-12pm. Millsy start your day. ner table. We will cut through the very satisfying to right a wrong or at Midday. 12pm-3pm. Perth Live 2. On a personal note, I would love day’s news and let you know how help resolve a problem. with Oliver Peterson. 3pm-6pm. to get t. My beautiful daughter the stories of the day aff ect you so 4. Gareth Parker is a huge fan of The Nightshift with Tod Johnston. Lucy is getting married in Septem- make sure you let me know what Human Nature but he doesn’t like 8pm-midnight. (Simon Beaumont ber and I would like to be able to you think. to publicise it. Liam Bartlett has the moved to a new Saturday/Sunday Tod Johnston hosts The Nightshift burn the dance oor. 2. I want to be able to get to a stage nickname of POTUS. When we rst morning program). The Lions Cancer Institute needs help to upgrade its vehicles A DEDICATED team of re- charged covers screen- abled patients. a corporate sponsor to country communities – it www.lionscancerinsti scancerinstitute or see searchers in a small area ing expenses, however It is incumbent on the help make up the bal- does save lives. tute.org.au or visit their advertisement on page of Royal Perth Hospital, the time has come for Lions Cancer Institute ance. Find out more at the Facebook page lion- 10. invited Lions to help fund the organisation to plan management to provide Donations are always some of their work in the for the next 25 years and the voluntary screen- most welcome and espe- 1980s. 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AAuthoriseduthorised bbyy TT.. PPicton,icton, 33/22/22 EEastbrookastbrook TTce,ce, EEastast PPertherth WWAA 66004004 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 347 FEBRUARY 2021 17 As it Happened...beyond the stories - diving into the Poseidon adventure Among us were special- never seen anything like per, in the company of that led to people get- Mining stocks peaked Following a 1974 Sen- ist nance and business it. esteemed reporters and ting a taste of sharemar- in January, 1970, then ate report on the Posei- writers including the great Akin to the lure of Aus- columnists, we asked ket investing, of bulls and crashed. don bubble, changes nance columnist Bryan tralian gold in the 1800s, each other who had bears, of risks and losses. The grade of the nickel were made regulating Frith. many people dived in, grabbed shares. Poseidon Nickel’s dis- ore was lower than rst stock markets and Aus- This was the only time I headlong, at the prospect Gradually, starting with covery of a promising thought and extraction tralia’s national compa- can recall when the whole of new wealth. Some, a sports scribe, staff - nickel deposit, in Septem- costs were higher. Posei- nies and securities legis- offi ce of reporters, includ- who sold at the top, made ers revealed various lev- ber 1969, was at Mount don went bust in 1974. lation. Insider trading was ing sport and general fortunes, but many lost els of Poseidon Nickel Windarra, near Laverton The Australian Financial banned. news, talked together. their investment. share ownership. Anyone in WA. Review reported: “One Speculation has con- The single topic was all- This bizarre event, in- who’d bought just 100 Nickel had been in geologist boasted that a tinued to wash our shores by Lee Tate consuming, as it was volving mums and dads, shares for 80c each and high demand during the word in the ears of 10 key and attract the foolhardy: around Australia and in the inexperienced and sold them for $280 would Vietnam War and was is drinkers in the steak bar WA Inc, dot com compa- FIFTY-TWO years ago, many parts of the world. the unwitting, focussed have collected $28,000 – widely used in industry. could turn the place to a nies, Japanese equities Australia embarked on its The subject was Posei- newsrooms and nancial a hefty sum half a century When major Canadian frenzy and cause a run on and crypto currencies in- Poseidon adventure. No, don Nickel. For untold centres around the nation ago. supplier Inco was struck stock listed in Melbourne, cluded. not the blockbuster mov- numbers of people, it was and around the world. Senior scribes were with industrial action, Sydney and particularly The Poseidon adven- ie, Poseidon Adventure. their share market initia- Australia had a nickel among those of us who Australian nickel prices hit Adelaide.” ture was a shining light. That came four years tion. Our generation’s rst boom. had waded-in, most only record levels. later, although both en- stock market bubble. And In offi ces everywhere, moderately. The bloke In October, 1969, the dured topsy-turvy rides it was extraordinary. workers congregated: with the biggest share- Sydney Stock Exchange What’s on at St Patrick’s and ended in dramatic After word got out of Who of us bought shares? holding, we came to was trading more shares sinkings. an incredible nd of nickel Who is still holding them? learn, was the newspa- by volume than America’s Anglican Church Mt Lawley In late 1969, a gaggle of in outback WA, shares in How much have people per’s 20-year-old copy- Wall Street. From October journalists gathered in the Poseidon Nickel took off . made? boy. to December, the mining Melbourne offi ce of The They soared from 80c to In the Melbourne offi ce And this was part of a index rose a jaw-dropping Australian newspaper. $280 in six months. We’d of our national newspa- pattern across Australia 44 per cent.
National Seniors group recommences meetings… 10.15am each Sunday NATIONAL Seniors Australia, northern districts branch resumed meetings again this month. They get together on the second Monday of Regular services of Holy Communion each month at 6.30pm at the Mighty Quinn Tavern in Wanneroo Road, Yokine. Following the meeting is a guest speaker and the opportunity to have a meal at 8pm. The group also have monthly social functions. To Kids Program nd out more contact Ann on 9342 22977. Kids Program; Each week the children have great fun listening to a story from the Bible, talking about it, singing, playing Find vicarious ways to satisfy your wanderlust and doing craft. Kids Program runs during school terms JAN BARRIE and Jeremy The Global Gypsies, with or partly fund their own retire- interests of members. Mem- Perks are true global gypsies, more than 20 years’ experi- ment. bers ($2) and visitors ($5) are Holy Honey though the global part has ence in touring and training AIR meet on the third Friday encouraged to bring the cor- Buy Father Steve’s organic raw honey been sadly lacking over the services, have stories aplenty. of each month from 10am to rect money and their own cof- past twelve months. Members and visitors are invit- noon at the Cambridge Bowl- fee mug. Forget about cruising on a ed to enjoy Jan’s presentation ing Club, Chandler Avenue On Friday 19 March, Dr luxury liner – rather take on an at the next meeting of the As- West, Floreat. Stephanie Rainey-Smith will adventurous spirit exploring sociation of Independent Retir- Besides the meeting and speak on ‘Sleep in Later Life’. our dramatic outback, joining ees (Perth branch) on Friday 19 morning tea they have a guest Visitors are most welcome. scienti c expeditions or train February from 10am to noon. speaker, and over the year Enquiries can be addressed yourself up to successfully The aim of the association embrace many interesting top- to Graeme [email protected] navigate 4WD tracks around is to protect and advance the ics related to nance, travel, or Margaret [email protected]. www.stpatricksmtlawley.com the world. interests of retirees who wholly health, community and special au. Father Stephen Conway 0478 514 516 HAGN#347-055729 18 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 347 FEBRUARY 2021 Seniors Recreation Council Jottings Paddling around the rivers may even inspire a poem the club is safety and The mainstreamers go when someone falls in at a fair pace whilst the the water it is not long leisurelies travel a little SRCWA Rockingham branch before several other pad- slower and cover less Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event dlers are there to off er as- distance. ON Wednesday 31 March, Seniors Recreation Coun- sistance. Thus paddlers Kayaking helps me sort cil of WA’s Rockingham branch is conducting a Have exhibit the duck stickers the images and ideas a Go Day at a NEW venue - Mike Barnett Sports Cen- on their kayaks with pride I have in my head and ter, Corner Dixon Road and Goddard Street, Rocking- and there is usually a develop them into po- ham from 10am to 2pm. good story to share. ems. Here’s one I’d like to This FREE event will showcase club and groups, The Over 55 Canoe share… not for proÄ t agencies and commercial entities which Club meet every Thurs- Penguin Island focus on serving the senior demographic in Rock- day during the season Above, simile and met- ingham and surrounding areas. There will be a wide and are on the water by aphor variety of activities to Have a Go at along with many 9am. We usually paddle and the great ocean static displays. on the Canning and stretching to India Any club, group, community organisation or busi- Swan rivers. seagulls hang over nesses that would like to attend or exhibit on the day Paddling off ers a great Penguin Island. is welcome. Please contact Carole Overington email: opportunity to see wild- The main reason my [email protected] or phone: 0412 715 Nearly there...paddlers on the river life. On one occasion wife and I enjoy being in 173 for further details. This event is sponsored by City we saw more than forty the club is because of of Rockingham, Have a Go News, LiveLighter Health- by Chris Harlow the Swan Valley where was awarded a certi cate black swans near Kent the members who are way, Telstra, Kennards Hire, IGA – Chelmsford Ave, we enjoyed good wine, after almost thirty years Street Weir. At Safety friendly, helpful, resilient, Department of Local Government, Sport & Cultural WHAT strange times we delicious food and fel- of membership with the Bay several of us saw 21 interesting and share a Industry and Department of Communities. live in; all the clever com- lowship. This was fol- club. pelicans y in a perfect great sense of humour SRCWA’s Annual Seniors ments we made about lowed by our AGM at I am the Duckmaster V shape formation. The and capacity to have fun. 2020 clear vision at the Ascot Kayaking Club and Under the Sea Ball and my particular honour seals on Seal Island are If you are interested start of last year seem al- after a successful meet- is awarding duck certi - also a splendid sight. in joining please contact The annual seniors ball will be held in the Astral most short sighted now. ing everyone enjoyed cates and duck stickers Paddling in a group president Chris Cocker Ballroom, Crown Perth on Wednesday 2 June from However, after a cau- lovely food whilst watch- to put on kayaks to peo- off ers exibility. One can on 0410 479 024 or sec- 1pm to 4.30pm. A three-course afternoon tea is pro- tious and careful start to ing footage of the club’s ple who have fallen in the chat with a mate, prac- retary Dale Winn on 0420 vided with entertainment featuring the live band Satin the Over 55 Canoe Club activities over the year. water whilst paddling. We tise diff erent strokes and 733 024. Doll and an afternoon Å oorshow. There will be a door season, due to Covid-19, At both of these events do not, of course, recom- seek advice or just chill prize and other prizes donated by Crown Perth and our club enjoyed a rela- I had the honour of pre- mend that kayakers fall in for a while in your own Have a Go News. Tickets are available, book ear- tively large number of senting awards. Two very the water, but on rare oc- ly to avoid disappointment. For further information space and enjoy the si- good paddles, which we experienced paddlers casions: sudden changes lence and peace that be- call 9492 9773. This event is proudly sponsored by hope you have enjoyed were acknowledged for Crown Perth and Have a Go News. in the wind, a freak wave ing on the water off ers. It reading about. being 80 years of age and or someone trying a new is, of course, also great VALE: Christine Mullender Our end of year cel- still highly competent and and diffi cult move – it exercise. 16/11/1949 to 22/01/2021 ebrations were held at talented kayakers. An- happens. The club usually has Seniors Recreation Council was greatly saddened Ugly Duckling Wines in other member in his 90s Our main concern at two groups kayaking. by the passing of Christine Mullender. Christine was the greater Geraldton’s branch president and sadly passed away due to pancreatic cancer on Friday 22 January. Christine will be missed by the greater Ger- Entries now open for the Australian Masters Games in Perth aldton branch, friends and family and we extend our sincere condolences to all. by Tarquin Bateman, place in Perth from Satur- events at HBF Stadium in Key Diary Dates for 2021 Communications and day 9 to 16 October 2021 Mt Claremont from Satur- 4 March LiveLighter Aged Care Games - Avon Events Coordinator – and off ers more than 50 day 9 to Monday 11 Oc- Masters Swimming WA sports plus an extensive tober, and entries are now 31 March Rockingham Have a Go Day, social calendar. open. a LiveLighter Event, Mike Barnett Sports Centre AUSTRALIAN Masters Masters Swimming WA There are no pre-req- 22 April LiveLighter Aged Care Games - Bunbury Games (AMG) will take will host the swimming uisites or memberships 5 May LiveLighter Seniors Activity/Information needed for entry, you Day - Belmont must only meet the mini- 17 May Seniors Activity/Information Day AMMPT Western Region (Inc.) mum age requirement - City of Vincent which in most sports is 30 2 June Annual Seniors Ball, Astral Ballroom, years old. For swimming, Crown Perth. you must be 18 years and older to enter. Many 17 June Seniors Activity/Information Day AMG participants choose - Peel Region to enter multiple sports 7 to 14 November WA Seniors Week to make new friends and Masters Games is a great Games. 10 November Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter get the most out of their opportunity for athletes “There is something for Event, Burswood Park. CLASSICS OF THE SILVER SCREEN Games experience. of all sports to come to- everyone, and you have At the conclusion of gether. the option to compete For information on any of the 2021 Film Program presents for your pleasure each day of the Australian “Opportunities for ath- across several diff erent above events please contact Has Anybody Seen My Gal Masters Games, there will letes to compete at a na- sports so I would de - be a social event for all tional level, regardless of nitely recommend getting the SRCWA offi ce on 9492 9772. starring Rock Hudson sport participants as well Monday 22 March the sport, have been lim- involved.” as other opportunities to ited because of the global Entries are now open, Live organ music before the show explore iconic Perth ven- pandemic,” she said. with special Gold entry SSeniorseniors RRecreationecreation Admission; Members $6 Seniors $9 Public $11 ues. “We are very excited to available until Friday 30 CCouncilouncil ofof WWAA Inc.Inc. 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ADVERTISING FEATURE let’s go travelling ttravelravel ooptionsptions fforor tthehe mmatureature wwestest aaustralianustralian Get in touch with country and support Aboriginal tourism in Western Australia that if you’d bought art as part of your self-managed super you couldn’t have it in your house or your offi ce, it had to be put in storage,” Dale says. “You weren’t allowed to look at it, so that put the kibosh on lots of things for everybody’s art, which suff ered as a result. Lots of art was put on the market because people were trying to get rid of it. Things got really, really hard. Bush foods - delicious cakes utilising native ingredients - bushtucker pies and sausage rolls “A lot of galleries disap- peared around that time by Allen Newton Maalinup continues to health bene ts of many of years worked hard to get “Being in control makes There’s also a better and while we had been operate at 10070, West the foods, which can be the right kind of govern- it easier for us to select understanding of culture changing our business ABORIGINAL tourism Swan Road in Henley combined with a bush- ment support to develop what stories we’re going from non-Indigenous anyway to add more ex- businesses have been hit Brook, next door to Supa food inspired lunch. tourism businesses. to tell, because there will people than there was, periences, we moved hard by Australia’s closed Golf at the Swan Valley Visitors can also feed “The important thing is still be stories that are not especially locally, where- more strongly into bush borders to the rest of the Oasis Resort. It is packed the emus, explore local that the people who want going to be shared, but as previously Dale says food and that is really world. with Aboriginal art, hand- history and culture or take to be in tourism are the stories about the land it was overseas visitors what we lead with now.” Dale Tilbrook, who painted gifts, and a bush- an art class. ones who are coming for- and the food are easy to who came with a little bit While Dale and Ly- along with her brother Ly- tucker range of sauces, Dale says 80 per cent ward and being assisted share, whereas stories of pre-knowledge and all have well and truly all, operates the Maalinup jams, chutneys, oils and of the people who come through these govern- about medicine are often thirsting for more. reached retirement age Aboriginal Gallery in the dukkahs. to Australia want to have ment sponsored WAITOC quite close secrets. Covid-19 is not the rst they have no plans to Swan Valley, says it has With the reduced num- an Aboriginal experience, programs.” “There might be some- catastrophe to hit Maal- stop working in the busi- led to a new evolution of ber of overseas tourists, but only 20 per cent get The most successful of thing that this particular inup, which was hit badly ness. their business. opening hours have been it. This has sparked a lot these are the people who bush is used for medi- after 2007 when the glob- “What else would we What started as a boo- reduced to Friday, Satur- of government interest are off ering experiences, cine, but we don’t talk al nancial crisis created do? We don’t have to do merang making rm in day and Sunday, but Dale in developing Aboriginal storytelling, taking people about how it’s used. But a strong Australian dollar. more than we want to Fremantle, over the years says much more empha- tourism – with mixed suc- on country, or at Maa- when we’re in control we “The nal nail in the do.” evolved into a gallery, and sis is now being placed cess. linup, sitting down and are much happier to sit coffi n was when some To nd out more go to which now focusses on on providing experiences “What has worked in developing the story of down and share what we bright spark at the ATO www.daletilbrookexperi delivering Aboriginal ex- to visitors. WA is that we have the Indigenous food, culture, want to share.” decided to make a rule ences.com.au. periences. Dale is recognised for Western Australian Indig- and art. “We were actually the her knowledge of native enous Tourism Opera- Over the years Dale only boomerang makers ingredients and off ers tors Council, (WAITOC) says Aboriginal people A weekend of inspiration and that SOCOG (Sydney Or- visitors an opportunity to of which I was a founding have become more com- entertainment for families, couples and kids! ganising Committee for taste a variety of wild bush member,” she says. fortable telling their sto- the Olympic Games) gave foods, such as quandong, “WAITOC has over the ries. HAGN#347-055841 special swing tags for the native limes, sandalwood 2000 Olympics, which nuts and local coastal Saturday BRIDGE HOSPITALITY was a real coup for a little greens. 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Discover WA’s unique gin trail featuring botanicals Visit us online for more travel one farm and which give the gin ing and you’ll also meet some www.haveagonews.com.au earthy, bright oral notes. incredible characters. Heading south-east, the “Don and Joy Williams are longest haul of the trail heads Badgingarra farmers who have a four-and-a-half hours through patch of remnant bush that has Moora, New Norcia, Mecker- some of the rarest ora in the uni- KALBARRI EDGE RESORT
ing and Kellerberin before hitting verse. HAGN#347-055445 the little settlement of Muntagin “Doug Sawkins from Narro- where Australian sandalwood is gin is a former Department of the highlighted botanical with its Environment Worker who has sweet spice notes. dedicated his life to Foxes Lair, Head south-west through protecting the natural bush to the Bruce Rock to Corrigin where north of Narrogin. a species of feather ower and “Natalie from Muchea Tree teatree Melaleuca are used as the Farm is instrumental in the future base botanicals which gives it a of our growing and protecting the spicy blend of citrus and herbal native species of rare botanicals. notes. “The ladies from the Narrogin No frills half price SALE! A short trek to the north west Community Garden played us a is Dangin, which takes its name concert, as did the Badgingarra STUDIO SUITE 3 NIGHTS Wagin is one of the towns on the trail from Danjin, the Aboriginal name Roadhouse, and the owners of $ * for the needle bush, a species the Quairading Hotel. just 309 by Allen Newton Distiller Greg Garnish said be- of Hakea, which is widespread “Bullet from Dangin was ing the rst in WA to make a Gin in the area and which imparts amazing – we played a game SPA SUITE 3 NIGHTS WHILE the Swan Valley and Mar- Gin gin, it seemed logical to travel earthy, savoury spice notes into of cricket on the 100-year-old garet River are the obvious go-to to the outback gin towns, discov- the gin. cricket pitch. $ * places for a gin trail, there’s now a er some of their unique botani- Then it’s an hour-or-so south “The character and the people just 419 gin trail that’s a lot more unusual. cals and make a gin from each of through Pingelly to Narrogin of each of these towns were Valid until 31/03/21 It’s a 1200km drive leaving them. which features Manna Wattle, something you wouldn’t come *Conditions apply, some dates unavailable, surcharges may apply to some holiday periods from Perth that takes in many of Each unique gin will only be an acacia shrub that has yellow across in the big smoke,” Greg WA’s locations which include the available from independent retail- owers from March to August, says. word “gin”. ers in each town and from Wise giving the gin herbal and citrus Along their travels they gath- The brainchild of Greg Garnish Wines. notes. ered samples of 50 botanicals at Wise Wine in Dunsborough, For the hardy traveller that A little farther south is Wagin, from the seven towns and trialled Greg travelled to each of the makes tasting them all in their lo- last stop on the trek, which uses them all in the still at Margaret towns to discover their unique cal habitat quite a challenge. Melaleuca accuminata as its key River to craft gin. plant life to use those botanicals From Perth the trail heads ingredient. Commonly known as For those looking to build up as the base for a gin to celebrate north up the Brand Highway to mallee honey myrtle the shrub is a collection on their travels, each each of the towns. Gingin where lies the origins of generally found in mallee wood- 700ml bottle of gin costs $85 Seven WA outback towns now the rst Gin gin. land and imparts bright oral and and each outback gin has its Gingin features the grevillea, have their own gin, featuring bo- citrus notes. own label, part of a theme based BOOK NOW - Availability for tanicals from their area. Gin Gin Gem and blueberries to From here it’s a leisurely two- on the separate personalities of Wise already markets its range add a oral note. and-three-quarter hour drive each town. late JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH of Gin Gin gins and will extend Next stop is the northernmost back to Perth. Each set is limited to 1,000 www.kalbarriedge.com.au the branding through the gin point of the circuit, Badgingarra The towns on this gin trail bottles, and available at the Wise towns of Narrogin, Wagin, Corri- which features Vertis grandis are not WA’s best known tour- distillery and tasting room, online [email protected] gin, Muntadgin, Dangin, Badgin- and a bottlebrush, Beaufortia, ist attractions, but Greg Garnish at www.wisewine.com.au and 1800 286 155 garra and of course Gingin. found in high concentrations on says they are well worth explor- liquor outlets from each town.
$95 $95 $90 DWELLINGUP YORK THE CUT TAVERN THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY - South SATURDAY 6 MARCH - South THURSDAY 25 MARCH - South Departs 8am Canning Hwy & Murray Rd Melville Departs 8.30am Canning Hwy & Murray Rd Melville Departs 8.30am Canning Hwy & Murray Rd Melville 8.30am Pagoda Hotel Comer St Como 9am Pagoda Hotel Comer St Como 9am Pagoda Hotel Comer St Como 9am East Perth Terminal 9.30am East Perth Terminal 9.30am East Perth Terminal Returns First drop approx 4pm Returns First drop approx 4pm Returns First drop approx 4pm Includes Morning tea, lunch & luxury coach travel. Includes Morning tea, lunch & luxury coach travel. Includes Morning tea, lunch & luxury coach travel. WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY - North FRIDAY 12 MARCH - North FRIDAY 26 MARCH - North Departs 8am HBF Arena, Joondalup Departs 8am HBF Arena, Joondalup Departs 8.30am HBF Arena, Joondalup 8.30am Morris Pl, Innaloo 8.30am Morris Pl, Innaloo 9am Morris Pl, Innaloo 9am Morley Recreation Centre 9am Morley Recreation Centre 9.30am Morley Recreation Centre Returns First drop approx 4pm Returns First drop approx 4pm Returns First drop approx 4pm Today we head to Edenvale House in Pinjarra for morning tea. We are oɈ to Mundaring for morning tea. After this a drive through Travel to Kwinana Beach for morning tea, continue along the coast Time to look around the homestead and shops before heading the picturesque back roads into York. through Palm Beach, Penguin Island, Safety Bay to The Dawesville oɈ to lunch. At the Dwellingup Hotel. After lunch, plenty of free A lovely lunch at the gorgeous 1886 Imperial Homestead followed Cut to the The Cut Tavern for a 2 course lunch followed by tea or time to look around some of the local shops before making our by plenty of time to wander around and look at the many historic coɈ ee. Time to explore the area with its magniÄ cent views of The way back. buildings and shop fronts. This wonderful old town was once the Cut and the Indian Ocean before departing and heading back to major route to the GoldÄ elds and has the honour of being the oldest Perth. Good chance of seeing some Dolphins swim by whilst we inland town in Western Australia. have lunch.
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The cot- picturesque Balingup at AAA, 4-Star rated tage has been for popular to Nannup Tourist Drive Redgum, groups can romantic holidays and 251, is perfectly posi- book two quaint country honeymoons,” she said. tioned for country driving cottages and a villa for up The couple has trips to Margaret River, to 12 people. watched the strong and Bridgetown, Bunbury, Duff y’s cottage with its steady growth of seniors Augusta, Pemberton, three bedrooms and large booking getaways with Manjimup and Balingup. cedar spa has a veranda many retirees having Nearby walking tracks overlooking a dam and more time on their hands including the famous Bib- accommodates four to six and appreciating the es- Left to right; Duff y’s Cottage - Dirk Avery and Judith Molyneux bulmun track. The region people. Gumnut Cottage cape to nature. appeals for cycling, ca- has one attic bedroom, a “Like us, having passed by Lee Tate Perth to Nannup where management and travel pandemic – are testament noeing, wineries, music Juliet balcony and spa. It retirement age, they relish they operate Redgum Hill required. to the area’s appeal. and ower festivals, bird- serves as a private retreat what is natural and can FRESH after a sun show- Country Retreat cottages “Could we operate “If you’re looking for watching and nature pho- for one couple. enjoy walks at leisure, er, the Nannup wood- and B&B accommoda- it, with a manager on- a place to rage, go else- tography. Adjacent to the main visits to nearby historic lands along the banks tion. site, while still working in where,” quips Judith. Log res in private cot- house is the separate towns and browsing in of the Blackwood River, “We certainly weren’t Perth? “We want people who tages are part of wintry villa with two queen-size the local shops. never looked better. looking to get into the “Two years later we appreciate the trees, the getaways at Redgum bedrooms, both with en- “But there are others “For me, autumn into hospitality business at all, heard it was still for birds, the nature, the Hill where meals can be suites and a large veranda who are happy strolling, winter can be the best but then we came across sale and the price had peace.” prepared if ordered in ad- overlooking the gardens. sitting in our natural sur- time of the year to enjoy this former guesthouse dropped. It was too good The accommodation vance. The villa has a separate roundings and just read- the natural environment among the trees, along- to miss,” Dirk said. is set in 4.5 hectares of “The overwhelming kitchenette and lounge/ ing a book,” says Dirk, in this beautiful part of side the river and with Never over the nearly woodlands with sur- preference by guests is dining room. putting another log on the WA,” says Perth interior wildlife at the doorstep,” two decades since, did rounding gardens and to be fully self-contained. In a garden summer- re. designer, Judith Moly- said Dirk. they consider giving up ponds. Locals include We provide everything house, 30m along a path Redgum Hill off ers mid- neux. “Someone told us it the weekly drive to-and- emus, kangaroos, wrens, except food – unless re- from the villa, is a spa fa- week and weekend spe- Every week for 18 was for sale and all the from Nannup and they re-tail nches, golden quested,” says Judith. cility. cials. Phone 9756 2056. years, Judith and partner way back to Perth we eventually took over all whistler, grey-striped “The average stay is “Gumnut Cottage is www.redgum-hill.com. Dirk Avery, a Perth lawyer, mulled over the possibili- on-site duties. thrush, goannas and liz- two to three days. There smaller and very roman- au/aaa4starratedself have taken the leisurely ties and the challenges of Their healthy guest ards. A male emu, trailed is no shortage of things tic and some guests have containedcountryspacot three-hour drive from buying it – the nancing, bookings – during the by three uff y chicks to do, plenty of places to referred to it as ‘The Gin- tages/ It’s an experience like no other - y to Antarctica in a day JOIN Have a Go News We do not know when safely tour the last great for the departure from station, videos and other for the day trip of a life- our international borders wilderness of Antarctica. 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WA’s GREAT Outdoors Holidaying with DOGS CARAVANNING • CAMPING • ACCOMMODATION let’s go travelling How can we improve our offerings for tourists when things return to normal the extent of hiring pro- is always a mighty big fessionals for advice on issue, but the right con- how to lift their games. scious attitude and com- Even in our remotest, mitment will take us a hottest and sparsely- long way. Many poor populated regions, we nations put on a smiling, have to put on a class welcoming face while act for tourists to spread accommodating, in- the word and keep com- forming and entertaining ing back. hordes of outsiders. The regions, with low Our regions keep mak- population-bases, strug- ing an eff ort, but many gle with funding as we all need to rely on volun- know. But Royalties for teers to prepare and Regions proved what’s present their attractions available and what can with chicken-feed fund- be done. ing. A little more invest- Tourists want to be ment with free input from looked after, informed, WA historical groups, The 370 metre long Matagarup Bridge is fast becoming a popular icon for local and international visitors © Tourism Western Australia entertained and even State and regional librar- pampered. Of course, ies and knowledgeable by Numbat, our travelling With the planet’s pop- off er around our capital limited. have owl-wise heads. Australians need to re- locals, backed by strong scribe ulation explosion and city and suburbs beyond Arabs reported bring- The consensus is that tain their unique ocker commitment, goes a crass commercialism, the true-and-tested ing their wives – up to our uniqueness is our appeal and good hu- long way. THERE’S nothing better our vast open spaces beaches, Kings Park, riv- three at a time – and strength and our regions mour while serving visi- Most of all we need than hitting the road into and uniqueness to boost er, Fremantle, Rottnest, children for their annual could be better-funded tors. leadership. our great open spaces, tourism numbers. If Swan Valley et al? family holidays but ran by the State – from tour- Indigenous groups in I’ll compile a short list perhaps Western Aus- that’s what we want. We have to cater more out of things to do for the ism dollars – and off er WA have come a long of ventures that would tralia’s greatest asset. But our vastness is for short-term, Perth- kids. So, after three to tours and attractions way in welcoming visi- give Perth city a major With younger people also a prohibitive barrier centred tourists and their four days in Perth, they that take in that region’s tors to country and, rep- tourism lift. What would taking to caravans and for many tourists; older, fat wallets and purses. headed to Queensland history, culture and off er- resenting our special you include? campers, the rush for less-active people and Japanese tourists for their theme parks. ings. people and unique place Your thoughts and families and young cou- disabled, disinclined and surveyed after their few I tossed this around to To have greater ap- in the world, they de- ideas are most welcome. ples to get away by road time-poor travellers. days in Perth said they a group of grey nomads peal, regions would have serve as much support Join the debate. Email: is on. Beep, beep! Move Tourists will y to Perth wanted to buy more but who are always full of to be more skilled in their as the State can supply. [email protected]. over grey nomads. but what do we have to shopping choices were suggestions and many presentations, even to Funding, of course, au
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Left to right; Getting a good shot of the Kites - Cable Beach at sunset - Dingo stalking crab baits by Chris Tate Broome Bird Observatory entertainment leading up Tawny Frogmouths pos- tiny Chats and we all got bling over it. Then sud- a few shots. The crows (BBO) out of town on the to the grand nale – Sam- ing stoically in a small close enough on foot for denly a yellow dog came soon attacked the dingo BIRDING friend Mick shores of Roebuck Bay. my the Chinese dragon – tree. We all hopped out some good images of out of the dunes onto the but he ignored them and Cross and I had been After we had settled in, which is always a crowd- and took some photo- them. beach. I was expecting its went straight for the crab planning a trip to the I drove back into Broome pleaser. graphs. Then we headed back owner to follow shortly af- bait. Unfortunately, he Kimberley to photograph to enjoy the opening night I had to drive quite Soon after, the coun- to the vehicle as the sun ter when Mick called out:, then saw us and bolted birds for several months of the Shinju Matsuri Fes- slowly on the return trip tryside opened up into dipped quite low in the “It’s a dingo!”. straight back over the and it seemed like the day tival. It is a very colour- back to the BBO as many a vast, at, featureless, sky and we drove back to I swung my camera dunes and disappeared. would never arrive. ful celebration of many little agile wallabies kept samphire plain. The per- the BBO after a very suc- into position and red off continued on page 28 Access to many loca- diff erent cultures and darting out across the fect environment for the cessful tour. tions was still limited due showcases the heritage road in front of me. Fortu- diffi cult to nd Yellow Early next morning, at to Covid 19 but we de- of Broome. Town Beach nately, I didn’t hit any. Chat, which is endemic to sunrise, we drove three cided to go anyway. We had been renovated since We had booked a bird northern Australia. It was kilometres around Roe- Munday Camp Ground HAGN#347-055756 ew into Broome on the my last visit and it proved tour the next afternoon only a couple of minutes buck Bay to Crab Creek. Caravan and camping in Augusta opening day of Shinju a fantastic venue on a and we assembled out- before our guide spotted We saw quite a few inter- Matsuri (Festival of the beautiful, tropical night side the BBO offi ce. Here one sitting on top of the esting birds in the man- Powered site $45 Pearl). Therefore the ight overlooking Roebuck Bay. we met our three fellow vegetation. groves and got some Unpowered site $35 was completely full and Hundreds of ying passengers for the Roe- As we continued on good images. As we Pizza oven, BBQ, so was the town. foxes left the mangroves buck Bay plains tour. slowly, we saw quite a walked back along the We picked up our 4x4 and ew low overhead at We departed in a four- few more but none close beach towards the car, Ensuite bathroom hire vehicle and stocked dusk as numerous school wheel drive down a dirt enough for a good photo. we saw a misplaced crab Kitchen facility up the Engel fridge with children performed for the track onto the plains. Our Our guide then suggest- net on the sand with the Open Ä re pit food. The rst three crowds. driver, the BBO manager, ed we spread-out in a line bait still in place. This had Book direct; phone nights’ accommodation There were a few short soon stopped as he had and walk across the plain. attracted a few Torresian was in a cottage at the speeches and more local already found a pair of We saw several of the Crows that were squab- KEITH 0407 472 733 HAGN#347-055439 Feel Right at Home Escape to Australia'ss Indian Ocean Islands...... Rock & Reef DEAL FROM $3060 PER PERSON Explore the wonders of HAGN#347-055811 $ Christmas Island & Cocos Keeling Islands with this 14 night getaway package. per99 night HAGN#347-055472 Minimum 3 night stay 2 Bedroom (Sleeps 5) self-contained apartments Senior Card Holders only. Excludes Public Holiday weekends & school holidays PHONE/EMAIL BOOKINGS ONLY Includes: Return flights ex Perth P: (08) 9937 1061 7 nights Christmas/ 7 nights Cocos [email protected] 14 days car hire + Tours* Contact Lisa on 0439215667 for more details [email protected] www.indianoceanexperiences.com.au *Conditions Apply. Subject to availability. www.kalbarribeachresort.com.au HAGN#347-055747 28 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 347 FEBRUARY 2021
© Tourism Western Australia WA’s GREAT Outdoors COASTAL HOLIDAYS CARAVANNING • CAMPING • ACCOMMODATION let’slet’s ggoo travellingtravelling A trip north to discover the birds of the Broome and surrounds Enjoy a journey through time by Chris Tate continued from page 27 THIS sheltered water cruise, on the riverboat with We had booked a sands were still en route packed up and headed cies. Other caravanners making a beautiful pan- clear curtained sides has led to the operator’s shore birds tour which to Australia from Alaska, out of Broome for the and campers were al- orama. promise: “rain or shine the Kalgan is ne.” started at 8am from the Siberia and China. Fitzroy River. ready there and we saw a Mick slept in his swag Starting at Emu Point boat pens in Oyster Har- BBO offi ce, so we need- We all managed to take It was only 170kms so couple of dinghies on the on the ground while I sept bour, passengers hear a live, humour lled com- ed to get back. As part loads of photos of the there was no huge rush. shore. We also saw a rea- up in the rooftop tent of mentary which covers the legend of ANZAC, the of a small tour group, we waders on the shore and We saw thick smoke bil- sonably large salt water the vehicle. history of Western Australia’s rst settlement and visited a few spots along in ight. lowing into the sky not far crocodile sunning itself on Early next morning we Aboriginal history and Dreamtime stories. the northern shores of Our guide also spot- from the road ahead. A the opposite bank. had breakfast, packed up A glass bottom viewing panel allows people to Roebuck Bay quite close ted some snub-nosed chopper ew over and a The mostly dry river and drove to Derby. We see mysteries of the deep which may include the by. Our guide found a dolphins in the bay and couple of re ghting ve- bed was very wide. It bought some food and giant smooth-backed stingray. Guests even get to large ock of integrated, I saw a couple of turtles hicles rushed past us. It’s was approximately 500m drinks in preparation for a taste some fresh mussels from the area. wading species huddled pop their heads up for a not unusual to see res in across grit, pebbles and journey up the Gibb River The trip crosses Oyster Harbour and enters the together at the waterline breath of air. One surprise the Kimberley just before sand to the narrow strip Road – but that’s another ancient Kalgan River, which is said to be the oldest all chattering away. It was was seeing a stingray the wet as controlled- of water or river. story! continuing owing river in the world. gratifying to see a few leaping up completely out burns are conducted to After setting up camp Chris Tate is a keen After stopping on the bank, guests can enjoy tea, thousand birds so early in of the water. reduce the ammable Mick wanted to walk photographer and has coff ee and a hot savoury damper and taste some the season. Many thou- Early next morning we material. Lightning strikes across the riverbed to a published a handy guide of the honey which comes from the owers of the will cause res to break grove of trees we could book Photographing our forest on the banks of the river. out and some can burn see in the distance on brilliant West Australian Throughout the cruise there is great interaction YOUR COASTAL DREAM for several months in a the opposite bank. I re- Birds & Wild owers in with wildlife which may include white breasted sea vast expanse of country luctantly agreed as I had conjunction with Have a eagles, ospreys, pelicans and more; this is truly a Park cabins, caravan sites, with little infrastructure. seen four saltwater croc- Go News. It off ers tips bird watcher’s dream. dog friendly, close to beach, A few kilometres before odiles not that far away. It for enthusiastic photog- Returning across the harbour to the Emu Point shops and cafes. the Fitzroy River bridge was hot and dry and we raphers to capture photos boat pens the captain recites some local bush po- Pensioner rates available there was a dirt track that did see a few interesting on their camera, phone or etry about the scenic beauty and wildlife witnessed. for nightly stay not on all ran off the highway, which birds but nothing really other device. Like a journey through time, guests will have tak- ready specials. would lead us to some special. The book costs $25 en the path of the rst settlers as they discovered campgrounds on the river We lit a re that night and contains a collection the natural and stunning beauty of ‘the new world’. BLUE DOLPHIN bank. Our tourist bro- from the massive bundles of superb photographs This cruise has been the rated number one out- caravan park & holiday village Denham HAGN#347-055572 chure stated that it was a of dry driftwood lying taken by Chris along with door activity in the Albany area. Ph: 9948 1385 E: [email protected] scenic spot amongst the in the riverbed. A huge, a wealth of tips and tricks. Find out more from their advertisement on this LOT 5 Hamelin Road, Denham boab trees by the river yellow moon slowly rose See page 21 to order or page. www.bluedolphincaravanpark.com.au with numerous bird spe- over the Fitzroy River buy a copy.
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It combined the They recommended what was your experi- ple aged over 70 years (Covid-19) and how sim- results from 10 descrip- cognitive strategies and ence? (60+ years for those with ilar future crises could tive articles published increasing physical ac- They are also inter- a chronic medical con- be better managed,” Dr in the scienti c press in tivity levels using apps, ested to know whether dition) to self-isolate to Strobel said. 2019 and 2020 related online videos, telehealth, you wanted to access reduce the risk of infec- Following the initial to mental and physical to help deal with mental services but you weren’t tion. interviews, research- activity during the pan- problems and stress able to, and the reasons During this time ser- ers plan to develop demic. problems. why. vices that provide emo- another survey to be The main outcomes Dr Strobel would like “The aim of the project tional and social support distributed to a wider reported by the over to hear from readers who is to nd which organisa- to older adults received audience. This survey 20,000 people from may have tried to access tions provide assistance a substantial increase is about the barriers Asia, Europe and Ameri- social and emotional in social connection and in calls and requests for and facilitators for older ca who anticipated were support services during mental health to socially support. adults to access social anxiety, depression, the coronavirus lock- Older adults impacted by isolation isolated adults, and to Survey participants and emotional support poor sleep quality and down and those who did understand the impact will be asked to com- services during periods physical inactivity during not make the attempt for by Frank Smith led by Dr Natalie Strobel, they have. plete one 45-minute of social isolation. the isolation period. whatever reason. are conducting a project “This will have current interview which can be Unlike the interviews, The study found that Contact Dr Strobel RESEARCHERS at to enhance emotional and future implications either face-to-face, via the survey will give more mental and physical on 6304 5481 or Email: Edith Cowan University, well-being and social of the eff ect of pan- a telephone call or a people the opportunity health in older people [email protected] Contemporary new programs available in Aged Care OSBOINE Contemporary Aged Care provides side, and enabling you to get to know the and to promote feelings of pleasure and re- Available for RENT residential aged care in Bayswater and is tak- people around you. laxation. 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L-R; Australia Day honours recipient for broadcast media Graham Ross OAM and Sir Cliff Richard - orchids and palms will be among the rare and unusual at The Garden Clubs & Societies Fair - Graham Ross Inset; Ross Garden Tour group in Japan Gardens Kew Guild in Plants or Powerfeed Pro spiration and deter spi- corner of South Terrace 2013. Series Pots and Plant- der mite. Other options and Sandgate Street in I would like to con- ers. are to place them on a South Perth. This show- gratulate Graham on a • Keep your plants clean. tray of gravel with the case of Western Austra- wonderful career and Either place them in the level of water just below lia’s amateur horticulture dedicated service to the shower and wash off the top of the stones, or groups and societies horticultural, gardening any dust and grime us- place the existing pot in will have many, rare or and media industries. ing tepid water, a sponge a larger waterproof con- unusual plants for sale Long may it continue. but no soap or gently tainer surrounded with or on display including: Indoor plant care for hose them outside in a moist coco or moss peat. African violets, bego- summer shady area or wipe the • Don’t forget to look af- nias, bromeliads, bulbs, Many indoor plants leaves with a moist clean ter your plants if you are cacti, chrysanthemums, come from sub-tropical sponge soaked in water. going away on holidays. clivias, cottage garden or tropical rainforest ar- You can put them outside Most indoor plants will plants, cycads, ferns, eas in lower light con- in the shade if it happens survive for one week if frangipanis, gerberas, ditions under the tree to rain, to help freshen up positioned away from di- hibiscus, hoya, iris, or- canopy. Here are my tips the leaves. rect sunlight and well-wa- chids, palms, pelargoni- to creating a jungle at • Pot up fast growing trop- tered just before you go. ums, roses, succulents by Colin Barlow Graham has been a 2GB has been on air for home: ical plants with a premium Alternatively, place them and wild owers. champion of horticulture more than 40 years and • Keep your plants in a potting mix or specialized in a shady area of the gar- Entry is only $5 for COLLEAGUE, mentor for most of his life and continues to educate brightly lit spot for strong indoor potting mix so that den irrigated by sprinklers adults and the fair is open and good friend Gra- relentlessly promotes and entertain listeners summer growth, but not they are well established or place them on top of a from 8.30am to 4pm on ham Ross was awarded the horticultural indus- on the eastern seaboard. next to an unshaded before the cooler weather. saturated towel in a bath- Saturday, and from 9am The Member of the Or- try, horticultural careers, He also established the north-facing window, • Use sticky yellow traps tub with the plug in. until 3pm on Sunday. der of Australia (AM) in and home gardening. Australian Garden Coun- which may cause them to control the trouble- Socially distanced The Plant Fair is sub- this year’s Australia Day Throughout his career cil (AGC) and has served to be scorched by the some adult and neem oil plant fair ject to current COVID-19 honours, for his service he has worked as an as chairman since 2015. sun. as a soil drench to con- Check out the latest restrictions which include to the broadcast media, apprentice, nurseryman, His overseas awards • Feed them with a con- trol the larvae of fungus plants and information signing in and a limit of particularly to horticul- arborist, greenkeeper, include the prestigious trolled release fertiliser, gnats. Alternatively try a this summer at your lo- up to 200 people at any ture, and the community. seedsman, local govern- Gold Veitch Memorial plus use a liquid fertilis- barrier of diatomaceous cal show. The Garden one time in the venue. Graham is best known ment head gardener, and Medal from the Royal er to encourage strong earth or pumice on top of Clubs and Societies For more information for his role as the main director of Horticulture, Horticultural Society in healthy growth and lush your potting mix. Fair is on again from the call Helen Martin-Beck gardening presenter NSW TAFE. London, in 2011, and an foliage from spring to • Mist your plants with a 20 to 21 of February at on 6361 7688 or go to on Channel 7’s Better His weekly The Garden Honorary Fellowship of autumn. Try Osmocote spray bottle to increase the South Perth Com- www.horticulturalcouncil. Homes and Gardens and Clinic talkback radio on London’s Royal Botanic Pour + Feed Indoor humidity, decrease tran- munity Centre on the com.au he has been a stalwart HAGN#347-055399 on television since 1978. HAGN#347-055701 I rst met Graham in HAGN#347-055758 Melbourne when I be- came an assistant tour leader for his company Ross Garden Tours. 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In WA the ap- in peak eating condition. The testing industry has an ongoing commitment helps to control blood sugar levels, Whilst the weather is still warm, it’s ple and pear harvest starts in Febru- program has commenced with Gala to consistently delivering great apples which is important in diabetes suff er- recommended to store apples and ary – much earlier than many people apples now in season and in-store. to customers. ers. Interestingly, pears are one of only pears in the fridge to ensure they keep think. Other traditional favourite apple vari- “With the ability to bring the whole two food products that are non-aller- that freshly picked crunch. This year, Western Australian apple eties Granny Smith and Pink Lady will industry together we are dedicated to genic, making them ideal for introduc- Fresh is best with WA apples and growers have already headed into the follow. provide excellence in eating quality. ing solids to babies and for people on pears, yet they are just as delicious orchard with their picking apparel and WA apple eaters can look forward We aim to promote consumer con - elimination diets. cooked in savoury and sweet dishes. the rst of the Gala apples and Bartlett to great tasting fruit and, in-turn, make dence and increase demand for WA To increase your consumption of Generally, the sweeter the fruit, the pears are being plucked from trees. a signi cant contribution to the future apples.” fresh fruit, simply add to your daily better it will perform in a cooked reci- Two years ago, the local apple of the local apple industry by taking Apples are extremely nutritious and breakfast cereal, use as a garnish on pe. Grab an apple today and enjoy the industry launched an intensive ap- the time to choose WA grown apples. should be an important item in our your salad or eat an apple or pear recipes below. ple quality testing program. So that Display signs and fruit stickers should diet for good health and strong im- as an in-between meal snack – you Brought to you by Fresh Finesse means that when you choose to buy assist to identify and promote fruit or- munity. Apples are rich in antioxidants can spice things up by trying a diff er- Fresh Food Promotions – www.freshf. a WA apple it will be a great apple – igin in stores and if you are not sure, and the soluble bre pectin, which are ent variety each day. For inspiration com.au Rice salad with apple and nuts What’s fresh in the markets this month 1 Gala apple, cored and as you would expect from Pears and a strong cheese diced (leave skin on) a freshly picked apple, with such as a blue or a goat’s 2 sticks celery, sliced a beautiful peach coloured cheese are a gorgeous 3 tablespoon chopped skin and an exterior of red combination. parsley stripes over a pale cream Nectarines: Plentiful sup- Dressing background. Choose care- plies of these summer fa- 3 tablespoon lemon fully, keep your purchases vourites are now arriving juice in the fridge until you are in store and the prices are 4 tablespoon olive oil ready to eat them and very aff ordable. Luscious Pinch of sugar, salt and you’ll be rewarded with a yellow fresh varieties are black pepper perfect eating experience. sweet and juicy eating – HEAT the oven to 180°C Gala apples make won- perfect for snacking, fresh- and place the almonds derfully moist cakes and ly sliced on your morning on a baking tray. Cook for muffi ns and are fantastic in cereal or as fruity sorbet, 5–6 minutes or until fra- a hearty crumble. you really only need to pu- grant then roughly chop. Celery: Select celery with just a little softness. Ripe Bartlett pears: Anoth- ree and freeze. Pile them In a large bowl, combine fresh looking leaves and plums lose their sheen, er lovely new-seasoner, high in the fruit bowl and the rice, spring onion, tightly formed stalks. Use so the best guide to plum Bartlett pears are a light they will disappear as if by Preparation: 10 minutes; green to yellow pear, or a currants, apple, pear nely sliced celery to add ripeness is to look for magic. cooking: 15 minutes; serves: 4 red-green in the case of Swiss brown mush- and celery. Stir through crunch and avour con- plums with an all over dull trast to salads, especially colour. For great tasting ‘Red Sensation’ Bartlett’s. rooms: The velvety chest- the chopped almonds. They’re medium sized and nut colour of Swiss Brown 6 spring onions, Whisk together the lem- an Asian-in uenced brown plums, correct storage and Salad handling are important. If are sweet and aromatic is irresistible and with 4 tablespoon currants nely sliced on juice, oil, sugar, salt rice version drizzled with sesame oil and a dash of your plums seem a little with the Red Sensation plenty of avour they are ⅓ cup whole almonds 1 Bartlett pear, cored and pepper and toss 4 cups brown rice, and diced (leave skin rice wine vinegar. Sliced rm they may be left for a being slightly tarter. These just right for popping into through the salad along pears are a good all-round- cooked on) portions are the perfect few days at room tempera- summer salads, rice pilafs with the parsley. Serve. New Year detox substitute ture to soften. Store ripe er being suitable for both and pasta dishes. These for a cracker to dip into plums in the refrigerator. cooking and eating fresh. nutty brown mushrooms hummus and tzatziki. Plums are ideal for juice, To test for ripeness, the work well with Asian a- Amber jewel plums: A syrups, jams, chutneys esh near the stem should vours such as chilli, ginger Recipe for one lovely large, red heart- and make fantastic llings give when gently pressed. and coriander; try stir-fry- shaped fruit that was de- for pies, tarts and cakes. It’s often best to buy them ing them with a dollop of veloped here in WA. The Royal gala apples: For the quite rm and let them rip- hoisin sauce and serving Pear and peanut bite sandwiches rich gold-coloured esh is lovers of freshly harvested en at room temperature for with honey glazed pork sweet and juicy even when fruit, the new season Royal a couple of days. However, and steamed greens. If A SNACK for all ages at the fruit is rm. Buy plums Gala is a welcome arrival remember that pears rip- you’ve never tried them, any time of day. with plenty of colour, a on the fruit scene. They are en from the inside out, so now is the time to get in- 1 tablespoon peanut somewhat dull skin and as sweet, crisp and juicy don’t leave them too long. spired. butter 1 fresh pear, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon jam On Cloud Wine - A new food and wine event... 2 slices wholemeal WINE and Food Events WA, organisers of the popular bread UnWined Subiaco, City Wine and Sunset Wine will launch USE biscuit cutters to their new event, On Cloud Wine to the Fremantle and cut bread into fun shapes southern corridor communities from 27-28 February. such as owers, stars It will have all the hallmarks of their successful Perth and hearts. Spread with wine events but on a slightly smaller scale in Victoria a thin layer of peanut Quay’s B-Shed on the long weekend in February. butter, follow with a layer “We have wanted to get to the southern market for some of artfully arranged pear time,” said organiser and director of CMS Events, Richard slices and top with a driz- Campbell, “and the changes due to the current Covid con- zle of your favourite type ditions provided the perfect opportunity to do so. of jam. You may need to “We look forward to presenting our great line-up of bou- thin the jam by warming tique wineries and a friendly atmosphere in the B-Shed. Preparation: 10 minutes; cooking: nil; or adding a drop of warm The dock outside facing the harbour complements a serves: 1 or 2 as a snack water to give it a drizzling unique under-cover and alfresco location for people to consistency. taste and buy some of WA’s best wines.” Also, at the event will be craft brews, local spirits and food to enjoy. Celebrate amazing WA wines, brews and spirits on the Labour Day long weekend at the end of February. On Cloud Wine is the perfect place to discover some new beverages along with old favourites while overlooking
✁ the harbour in Fremantle. With four sessions over Saturday and Sunday, you will enjoy the best of WA wines, with some tasty tapas and live music to complete a beautiful summer’s day. The four ses- sions will run from 11.30am to 4pm and 5pm to 9.30pm on both Saturday and Sunday. With each ticket you will receive a mini Plumm wine tast- ing glass to take home, wine tasting, wine locker and live music. Support the locals by buying a glass to enjoy on the dock, or bottles to stock up the home cellar. On Cloud Wine is the place to be this summer… see you there. www.wineandfood.com.au HAGN#347-055414 Brunch with T returns in March ✁ JOIN US ONLINE for more brunch reviews www.haveagonews.com.au HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 347 FEBRUARY 2021 43
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It The book is published by Hel- memoir of the escapades Nostalgia aside, this isn’t the blew it up and there is a photo is understandable that Nigel en Isles at Linellen Press and is of a Ten Pound Pom only reason that I enjoyed this of the crater on page 19 sans found this very hard to write available directly from the au- by Nigel Ridgway ‘sortamemoir’. It is because this bits of Nigel. about, yet he does so with thor Nigel Ridgway for $20. Call Reviewed by Pat Paleeya book is unpretentious warts He came to Australia in 1966 much dignity. The love that he 0419 921 131 or email ridgway. and all, highly interesting and and worked at various jobs in- has for Carita pulsates with ev- [email protected] THE author and I (not to- entertaining. Anecdotes ow cluding labouring, storeman, ery word written. WIN WIN WIN gether of course) frequent- freely throughout and every delivery driver and the like until Nigel still plays music with We have one copy of A Dif- ed the same jazz clubs in chapter is written without a being accepted as a student at Perth jazz bands, is a mem- ferent Drummer to give away the 60s – Eel Pie Island and wasted word. Graylands Teachers College in ber of U3A, loves sailing and to a lucky reader. To be in Ken Colyers and maybe we As a child he lived for a while 1976. is called upon to be a guest the draw simply email win@ rubbed shoulders at the Two on an island near Denmark From the light-hearted hu- speaker at Probus and U3A. He haveagonews.com.au with iis. Skiffl e groups and jazz where he found a metallic ob- mour which is the core of this shows much sagacity with his Drummer in the subject line clubs were sprouting every- ject buried in the sand dunes. memoir comes the unexpected musings at the end of this book or write A diff erent Drummer where, and Nigel Ridgeway He banged it with his air gun, and shattering chapters that and yes Nigel, as a silly old sod, c/- Have a Go News PO Box was part of this music explo- dug around it for a bit before tell of the death of his daugh- you can toss your ideas around 1042, West Leederville 6901. sion with his rst band Bee realising that it was an unex- ter Carita and the harrowing without having to justify them. Closes 1/3/21. Noni Hazlehurst stars in Aussie comedy A feast for the eyes and a nourishment for the soul year in his life to his rst anniversary. DEEP in the forests of Piedmont, Italy, a hand and prioritising in-person connec- His wife Leanne (Zahra Newman) is handful of men, 70 or 80 years young, tions and community. now heavily pregnant, with a full year of hunt for the rare and expensive white The demand for white truffl es increas- marriage behind them that he doesn’t Alba truffl e, which to date has resisted all es year after year, even as the supply remember living. of modern science’s eff orts at cultivation. decreases. As a result of climate change, Trapped in a cycle of time jumps, They’re guided by a secret culture and deforestation, and the lack of young transported another year ahead every training passed down through gener- people taking up the mantle, the truffl e few minutes, Teddy is faced with a ations, as well as by the noses of their hunters’ secrets are more coveted than race against time as his life crumbles cherished and expertly trained dogs. ever. However, as it soon becomes clear, around him. 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In LONG Story Short is the new Austra- cinemas 11 February. lian feelgood romantic comedy about WIN WIN WIN Enjoy a night under the stars at the Quarry Amphitheatre serial procrastinator Teddy (Rafe Spall) We have 10 double passes to UNDER the Milky Way time it’s a classic rock who thinks he has all the time in the give away to some lucky readers. world. with The Love Finders show – the really best To be in the draw to win a pass Band is an all-ages mu- music, under the stars. After an odd encounter with a simply email win@haveagone stranger (Noni Hazlehurst), he wakes sical bonanza bringing It’s such a wonderful ws.com.au with Long Story in the to life classic rock favou- thing for an audience to up the morning after his wedding to subject line or call the offi ce on discover that he’s jumped forward a rites, from Lady Gaga’s experience that. It really 9227 8283. Closes 15/2/21. Shallow to Pink Floyd’s connects your soul to Comfortably Numb, the stars.” with shining lights under The Love Finders THEATRE | MUSIC | WORKSHOPS | ART the stars on Saturday 6 Band is a group of March from 6.30pm at friends who love the Quarry Amphitheatre. music they play and FEB 17 | 7PM | STORIES ON STAGE WITH JOSH LANGLEY - PART - TIME Rupert Guenther, the share it from the heart. AFTERLIFE INVESTIGATOR & AUTHOR ASKS “IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH?” Rupert Guenther band’s violinist and in- Their songs invite you HAGN#347-055777 ternational virtuoso, on a rich journey of re- says: “This show is a membering, feeling, and City Of South Perth Historical Society Inc real trip, with the best bopping and singing in songs in that late hot your seats. 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Backstage at the Perth Concert Hall VENUE tours have recommenced at the Perth Concert Hall and the next tours will be available for the public HAGN#347-055768 in April. Come along to delve into the backstage areas of the FEB 12 | GOLDEN AGE GIRLS MAR 12 | THE HAZE SHOWBAND Concert Hall and to see the new display of historical information on the lower gallery foyer and audio and lighting equipment of old, on the upper gallery foyer. COMMENCES FEB 18 at LUNA LEEDERVILLE, The next tours will be held on Monday 12 April, Tues- LUNA OUTDOOR and LUNA ON SX day 13 April and Monday 19 April. Each session runs for about 30 minutes and tours will For SESSION TIMES run at 10am and 11.15am. and TO BOOK TICKETS Entry is by gold coin donation. KOORLINY.COM.AU 9467 7118 visit our website: To book, just email [email protected] www.lunapalace.com.au stating what day and time you would like to attend. HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 347 FEBRUARY 2021 45 a r t s An authentic collection of Vikings’ artefacts My local town of Arklow of you who watched the is a shing town with a Viking TV series will re- Viking name. member Lagertha. Vikings used to wor- The Viking era was a ship the god Odin and time of conquest and sacri ced animals and colonisation. The legacy humans as off erings. of the Vikings is de ned After a long period of by more than the battles raiding, pillaging and they won. This exhibi- slaughter of the Irish tion showcases their people, the Vikings in uence on the devel- eventually settled. opment of many parts Those who settled of Europe and the world. in Ireland adopted the Vikings: Warriors of by Jean Hudson dated from 750 to 1100 began more than 1200 Gaelic culture, intermar- the North, Giants of the CE. These priceless years ago. Thousands ried and became Chris- Sea is on display at the THE VIKINGS are in pieces include weap- of Scandinavians from tians. It changed the WA Maritime Museum Freo – not raiding but ons, jewellery, ceremo- Norway, Sweden and face of Ireland forever. until 16 May. It is an in- visiting. You may have nial and religious items, Denmark set sail to nd Churches are covered teractive exhibition with seen posters on buses tools and ancient cur- new lands and treasure. with a mixture of Celtic several audio-visuals HAGN#347-055769 and around the Port City rency. Vikings have a repu- and Nordic carvings and that will appeal to both announcing their arrival. They showcase the tation for being blood- art. young and old. They didn’t arrive by true stories of Vikings thirsty pagans who Back to the Freman- Ticket prices: Adult: longboat. Vikings: War- and the sagas that plundered and mur- tle exhibition: near the $20, Concession: $15, riors of the North, Giants turned these Nordic dered. In primary school entrance is a replica of Child (5–15yo): $12.50, of the Sea is the largest people into heroes of I learned about the be- a small Viking coastal Child (0–4yo): Free, Fam- COMMENCES FEB 18 at LUNA LEEDERVILLE collection of authentic myth and legend. They ginning of the Viking Era or riverboat, named the ily (2 Adult + 2 Child): Viking artefacts to ever were master boat build- with the unexpected, Gokstad Boat. The orig- $55, Carer: Free For SESSION TIMES come to Western Aus- ers and skilled naviga- vicious attack on the inal dates back to 895 www.museum.wa.gov. and TO BOOK TICKETS tralia and is now on dis- tors. abbey at Lindisfarne in CE and was discovered au/museums/maritime/ visit our website: play at the WA Maritime This exhibition aims 793 and the subsequent in a burial chamber. vikings www.lunapalace.com.au Museum in Fremantle. to dispel some of the relentless attacks on I learned about how This exhibition from myths about Vikings Irish monasteries and the Vikings lived and the National Museum of and accurately depicts churches. traded and how wom- Darlington Theatre Players present Denmark off ers a fasci- their domestic life, reli- The image of Viking en were considered nating glimpse into the gion, craftsmanship and ships sailing across the equal to men – they world of ancient Vikings sailing skills as well as sea to raid new lands were talented artisans, and explores their in- their raiding and trading stuck with me. 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