Inside 50 something August/September 2011

FEATURES

Our Great Thespian
Sarah Saunders | AUGUST 2011
At 60, Geoffrey Rush is juggling movies, theatre, and teenage children. There’s no time for this actor to slow down. Read more.

Send Me A Text
Kaye Healey I AUGUST 2011
Technology has changed the way we live and work, often for the better. But is it having a detrimental effect on our relationships?

The Gypsy Trail
Robin Story | AUGUST 2011
Maggie Counihan backpacked solo around the world at the age of 60. Now, more than a decade later, those distant shores still beckon.

Understanding the Carbon Tax
John Quiggin | AUGUST 2011
Despite months of debate, many of us still don’t understand the carbon tax. We get an economics professor to explain how it works.

How to Stooge Your Mother
Michael Clohesy | AUGUST 2011
Financial elder abuse runs the gamut from taking jewellery to borrowing the credit card or changing a will. And the worst perpetrators? The kids. Read more.

How to Live Like a King
Marcus Padley | AUGUST 2011
There’s no need to struggle in retirement. There is a way to living the life of Riley.

Top Shelf
Timothy Calnin | AUGUST 2011
When it comes to violins, Stradivari are the holy grail. Discover the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s exquisite million dollar acquisition.

Filling in the Blanks
Glenn Rees | AUGUST 2011
Can doing crosswords really stave off dementia? It’s not so black and white. Read more.

Agony Planner
AUGUST 2011
Struggling with superannuation, pensions or property investments? Westpac’s financial experts answer your questions.

A Passage to India
Sarah Saunders | AUGUST 2011
Joyce Westrip share memories of jasmine in bloom and market bazaars in India.

Sights to See, People to Meet
Merilyn Newnham | AUGUST 2011
Local reds, pans of paella and a quirky crowd are part of this 1800-kilometre amble through France and Spain.

Tech Spec
Henry Tung | AUGUST 2011
What started as a college campus social networking tool has quickly developed into a dotcom phenomenon. Find out why Facebook has so many people around the world hooked.

The Last Word
Judith Sloan | AUGUST 2011
The carbon tax and the compensation on offer to self funded retirees and pensioners is discussed. Read more.