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Spring has sprung

Welcome to the 9 September 2008 enewsletter
Last week saw the arrival of the first day of spring and it felt as though someone flicked the ‘on’ switch – the weather is a little warmer, the days a little brighter and the buds of the trees are ready to burst. Spring is also the ideal time to shake off the slothfulness of winter and get more active. With this in mind, we have highlighted how exercise is good for the body and mind and that playing golf may help you live longer. You can also assist the environment as you exercise and maybe use our Webmaster Drew’s photo sharing tip to let others see you in action. Olympic Paralympian Kurt Fearnley leads the Australian charge of the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, proving nothing can stop the nation’s disabled athletes. Joan wants to know what’s happened to all the single travellers’ deals and we highlight some money saving ways to see Australia. In Kaye’s absence, David gives us his views on the joys of rail travel and we answer some tax and superannuation related questions. As Executive Chef at the Sydney Harbour Marriott, Andreas Donnerbaur knows the importance of a hearty breakfast and we’re sure his Bircher Muesli will set you up for the day ahead.

Spring into action
David, Debbie and Drew

Competitions

Retirement Living Survey

Complete our Retirement Living Survey and enter the draw for the chance to win some fantastic prizes, including accommodation at a Mercure hotel, a Crazy John’s mobile phone and DVD’s.

Send to a friend

Send to a friend for the chance to win a copy of Ballykissangel, Series 5 on DVD

Government

Taxable allowance

Harry, an AboutSeniors subscriber is keen to know if he’s eligible to pay tax on the sale of some shares.

Military superannuation

Doreen, an AboutSeniors subscriber is hopeful for an increase in her Military superannuation.

Wellbeing

Active body, fit mind

Now the warmer days are upon us, getting out and about from the comfort of our own home is the key to shaking off that slothful winter feeling.

Play golf, live longer

Golf is often seen as a pointless past time by those who are less than enthusiastic for the game but now that we know it can add up to five years to your life, keen golfers may have the last laugh.

Retirement living

Retirement village luxury

Australians are living longer and keeping fitter than generations before them and as such, expect more to keep them active when choosing a retirement village.

Technology

Photo sharing

Drew, our AboutSeniors webmaster, shares with us his clever tip for sharing your favourite photos with family and friends, which is much quicker and easier than email.

Getting out there

Green gym

Many local community groups and organisations need volunteers to help them undertake new projects and the health benefits that a little manual labour can deliver are a positive side effect.

Night stalker

Spring is the time when many of our native creatures come out of hibernation and it is the best time to undertake a survey of all things living and breathing in the undergrowth.

Win New Year's Eve in Sydney








Comfort food

Bircher breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so set yourself up with Andreas Donnerbaur’s recipe for Bircher Muesli

David's Blog

The joys of rail travel

Travel express

Single travellers

Joan, an AboutSeniors subscriber makes a very valid point in her post on our Meeting Place. Where have all the single travel deals gone?

Fuel surcharges decline

Yesterday, 8 September 2008, Singapore Airlines announced that due to the drop in oil prices, they would be reducing their fuel surcharges with immediate effect, but will other airlines follow suit?

Travel deals

$100 road trips

The price of fuel may be at an all time high but $100 can take you further than you think in a fuel-efficient car

Save 25% on accommodation

Celebrate TakeABreak’s fifth birthday with up to 25% off boutique accommodation costs

Bookshelf online

Asian spice

The beautiful saffron coloured cover of Sri Owen’s Indonesian Food is enough to get your taste buds twitching and wanting more

Quote of the week

Spring is when life's alive in everything
- Christina Rossetti
Read more quotes here.

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