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Order online www.tbtorder.com 9371 0380 or contact our friendly staff 9397 8018 See Friend to Friend page for [email protected] Solutions Contacts Column for more information LIFESTYLE OPTIONS FOR THE MATURE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN www.solutionsmatchmaking.com.au PRINT POST 100022543 VOLUME 28 NO. 12 ISSUE NO. 328 JULY 2019 Proud partner AGL - It’s gas, plus a whole lot more Nadia and Russell keep it real and local IN THIS ISSUE let’s go travelling • Have a Go News’ Frank Smith’s trip to central Europe on board his luggie... • Winter in the West • Central Wheatbelt Have a Go News Jo Allison speaks with author Dave Warner • Care and Ageing Expo - 8 page feature • Where opinions matter • Food & Wine - reviews, recipes and more COMPETITIONS/GIVEAWAYS Ad Words - $200 Shopping voucher FILMS - Danger Close, The Keeper, A Dog’s Journey, Palm Beach, Late Night, Disney’s The Lion King TICKETS - Led Zeppelin Masters, Hair, Much Ado About Nothing, Treasured Craft Creations’ 3 in 1 Markets Visit www.haveagonews.com.au ABC Radio Perth Breakfast announcers Nadia Mitsopoulos and Russell Woolf SUPPORTING SENIORS’ RECREATION by Lee Tate In between, they jug- Nadia, 47, are proud ad- the Drive program. He Russell was laid low with COUNCIL OF WA (INC) gle endless, mandatory vocates for putting the has since swapped the a virus, says she was WELL before the sun weekday radio services facts rst and checking Vespa 50cc model for a concerned with doing Established 1991 Celebrating 28 years in 2019 rises over the ABC’s from traffi c and weather them. Getting both sides 300cc stronger and safer something diff erent and Perth radio studio, Rus- to stock market respons- of the stories and correct- version. working in an unfamil- HAGN#328-052232 sell Woolf and Nadia es and re warnings. ing them when wrong. By 3.30am, Nadia is iar studio with the latest Mitsopoulos step-up to Being a news radio In the ABC café, over already up to allow time technology. their microphones. The presenter is one thing. To coff ee with Nadia, Rus- to do her make-up be- Russell adds that he ‘GET ACTIVE red light goes on. share the work smoothly, sell says: “I’m proud of fore tip-toeing out of the was terri ed but not of The breakfast program constructively and hap- where we are.” house, where husband, the program or his new this WINTER’ presenters are quick off pily at the microphones “It was a big learning the respected journalist on-air partner. their marks, swapping with constantly-pressing curve for me,” says Na- Roger Martin, and their “Not being a tradition- banter and getting down deadlines is another, as dia. two children are sleep- al morning person, I was Join Prime Movers to business. Like a tennis many would-be radio The duo has been ing. scared every night going doubles team, they’ll stay duos have discovered. brought together by fate: In the neighbour- to bed that I wouldn’t and have some fun standing together for the This is the ABC. Russell, a third-genera- hood where Nadia has wake up on time, so I duration, batting off the This is diff erent to the tion lawn bowls player a strong presence, peo- set four or ve alarms. issues from 6am to 10am hip-and-happening, fun- with Jewish roots, and ple believe in a strong Thankfully, I only need every weekday. ny, ha-ha world of com- mum-of-two, neighbourly community relationship one alarm now. It’s much The ABC’s coupling, mercial radio. This is Nadia, with her Orthodox where kids grow-up, better.” just ve months ago, of serious stuff with the pre- Macedonian heritage. know the people in their Russell, an empath- familiar ABC hand, Rus- senters having to show Weekdays, Russell is streets and watch out for ic broadcaster and ex- sell, with television news knowledge and insight up at 4.15am, showered, them as they age. tremely good listener, is veteran Nadia has clicked into the world at large dressed and, after two Once, when her house concerned at the con- into place. while being competitive. cups of coff ee, rolling his fences were being re- stant barrage of nega- With their experience, All within Aunty’s param- scooter to the end of the placed, Nadia directed tive and shallow news broad interests and their eters. street before starting the that they weren’t too high from the New Media and yin and yang, the duo To the New Media engine. He doesn’t want because she wouldn’t be many news outlets. has found a successful world, this is seen as to wake family and neigh- able to chat over them “I won’t sit with my formula that broadcasts staid, old-fashion stuff bours. with her neighbours. 11-year-old daughter and the daily news, tackles with not enough hype Longtime ABC listen- Nadia, who found her- hear all those 30 minutes Enquiries: 0444 560 037 current aff airs and opens and zany quips to maxi- ers will know of Rus- self hosting their new of (commercial) television their microphones to mize radio ratings. sell’s scooter exploits show solo for the rst news,” he says. www.primemovers-exercise.com.au guests and listeners. But Russell, 53, and from when he hosted couple of days when continued on page 53 C HAGN#328-050428 There isn’t anyone like you, which is why your funeral shouldn’t be like any other. Plan ahead, leave well, be remembered. Contact us on 6263 5131 or visit hetheringtonfunerals.com.au 2 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 328 JULY 2019 From the editor’s desk Ageing research snippet Complementary medicines – reveal all to your pharmacist to stay safe They also have the contact via email – men to have a look at what is WITH almost seven million Australians taking some form of complementary task of raising money for toring2work@cotawa. available and nd out rel- medicine every day, NPS MedicineWise is reminding people to reveal all your the privilege. This year org.au or call them on evant information. Being medicines to your pharmacist. Barry hit the magic mil- 9472 0104. prepared and informed “Complementary medicines may not work well with prescription medicines,” lion-dollar mark with his ★★★ makes what can be a says Dr Jill Thistlethwaite, NPS MedicineWise medical adviser and general fundraising eff orts. This In this month’s Meet very emotional journey practitioner. will make a signi cant the Author series Jose- an easier one. “For example, St John’s Wort, which some people take to help with depres- diff erence and let Vinnies phine Allison interviews ★★★ sion may make medicines such as some epilepsy medicines and blood thin- help more people in need Dave Warner who went Our Facebook page ners less eff ective and it may also interact with some prescribed antidepressant medicines increasing the risk of side eff ects. in WA. ★★★ from rock and roller to grows on a daily basis writer. Dave grew up in and we now have about “Other examples include gingko and milk thistle which may both interact with Jennifer Merigan Council on the Ageing Perth, spent many years 9000 followers. We have anti-diabetes medicines, changing blood glucose levels,” she says. ONE of things I enjoy WA (COTA) are running touring the country with a lot of fun, off er extra In Australia most complementary medicines, are listed with the Therapeutic most about working for a mentoring program his band and now lives competitions and things Goods Administration (marked with AUST L on the packaging) rather than reg- this paper is meeting for young adults, aged in Sydney. He talks about of interest and there’s istered (AUST R). This means that while they are assessed for safety and quality, inspiring people. I ad- 18 to 25, which aims his transition from play- no fake news or political they are not assessed for whether or not they are eff ective. mire those who work to to help them enter or ing in a rock’n’roll band opinions. If you are on “When checking or changing treatment, it is important to tell your health pro- raise money or volunteer re-enter the workforce. to writing books and tele- that platform don’t forget fessional of all the medicines you are taking including complementary medi- their time to help various They are seeking volun- vision shows. See page 6 to like our page and join cines,” says Dr Thistlethwaite. “And, if you do take complementary medicines, causes which ultimately teer mentors who are for more about this sub- the throng. your pharmacist can give you advice on which are safe for you to take.” make our community a willing to help a young urban boy and his new ★★★ richer environment for us person reach their goals. book. ★★★ For people who wish to all. They require people for read the paper electroni- Have a Go News Quick Quiz One on my treasures a six-month period who The third Care and cally, we can deliver it to list is Crown CEO Barry have good communica- Ageing Expo will be held your inbox on the day of 1. When did RAC’s founders rst meet? Word Felstead who fundraises tion skills and extensive on 3 and 4 August at the publication.