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Read the whole thing, it’s not huge. In fact, it was all a bit rushed compared to how I usually work — which is probably a good thing. Given more time, I would have just carried on agonizing over my answers indefinitely, with dimishing returns. Really, I’ve been trying to figure out how to answer these questions for 20 years, and I’ll probably never stop.

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All preparations for the exams have been completed, Board Intermediate Education Karachi Chairman Dr Saeeduddin said on Monday. However, it bears mentioning that Karachi reported 1,236 new cases in the last 24 hours and its positivity rate has reached 23 percent.

As of the timing of filing, no lockdown has been imposed and the decision will be taken by the coronavirus task force of the Sindh government.

More than 155,000 students will appear in the intermediate exams for which 210 examination centres have been established, he said.

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“If a student is found using a mobile phone during the paper, their paper will be cancelled.”

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The Sindh Government decided to close schools and ban indoor dining from July 16.

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Review of Shuttle Tebrau Train from Woodlands (Singapore) to Johor Bahru (JB) (Malaysia)

11 September, 2015

Johor Bahru (JB) is great for a weekend getaway for some affordable food and shopping especially with the latest ringgit exchange rate (1 SGD to about 3 Malaysian Ringgit) but getting there can be quite a hassle at times – if you drive, you can spend hours stuck in the causeway jam; if you take a bus, you will likely also get caught in the same jam and still have to endure the hours of queuing at the Malaysian customs checkpoint.  Walking along the causeway is another option but you will have to endure the vehicle fumes, hot weather and some parts of the causeway where you have to cross quickly amidst the busy traffic.

Now there is another option for you – a shuttle train service between Woodlands Train Checkpoint and Johor Bahru (JB) Sentral train station.  It is run by KTM and called Shuttle Tebrau train service.  The ride from Woodlands Train Checkpoint to JB Sentral by Shuttle Tebrau KTM train takes just five minutes.  The Shuttle Tebrau train ticket (for the Woodlands – JB Sentral journey) costs S$5 from Woodlands and RM5 from Johor Bahru.

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Getting to Woodlands Train Checkpoint

The Woodlands Train Checkpoint is not within walking distance from Woodlands MRT station.  Getting to Woodlands Train Checkpoint is straightforward by car and taxi – there is a drop-off point as you can see in the picture below.  Do note that you do not end up at the other Woodlands Checkpoint where buses, cars and motorcycles go to cross the causeway to Malaysia – if your car ends up there, it will be quite a hassle for you to get back to Singapore (I am not sure if the immigration officials even allow for that) or you will have to go all the way to JB and come back from there.

If you are taking public transport, you can take buses from the following stations along the North-South line:

Woodlands MRT – go down to the Woodlands Regional Interchange

Buses 911, 912, 913.  The bus 912 takes a longer route.  Other buses include 856, 903.

Marsiling MRT – go to the bus stop opposite station

Bus 856

Kranji MRT – go to the bus stop opposite station.  You will see long queues waiting for bus 170 at the bus stop beside the station – don’t queue there

Bus 170 (ensure that this is a 170 red plate which states Woodlands Train Checkpoint/JB Larkin – other 170 buses go to the Woodlands checkpoint)

The Woodlands Train Checkpoint bus stop is quite near to the taxi stand you see below (just a 2-3 minute walk away).

There are many other buses from Changi Airport (Transtar Express TS1 (S$10)), Resorts World Sentosa (Transtar Express TS8 (S$7)) and Queen Street Bus Terminal (Singapore-Johor Express (S$4) or the Causeway Link Express (S$2.50)) to Woodlands Checkpoint (not the Woodlands Train Checkpoint).  If you had boarded one of these buses or one of the public transport buses to reach Woodlands Checkpoint – don’t worry, you can still walk to the Woodlands Train Checkpoint via a bridge (just make sure you don’t clear immigration customs before you do that).

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Shuttle Tebrau Train Singapore Woodlands – Malaysia JB Sentral Schedule

There are a total of seven trips from Johor and another seven from Woodlands every day. Each trip can carry about 320 passengers. The departure times from JB Sentral are 5.30am, 7am, 8.30am, 4pm, 5.30pm, 7pm and 10pm. From Woodlands, it’s 6.30am, 8am, 9.30am, 5pm, 6.30pm, 8pm and 11pm.  Do note there is a break in train service from late morning to early afternoon (last morning Shuttle Tebrau train from Singapore departs at 9.30am and first afternoon train from Singapore departs at 5pm – this is similar for the JB Sentral departure timings.

Departure time from Woodlands: 6:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm
Departure time from JB Sentral: 5:30 am 7:00 am 8:30 am 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 10:00 pm

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Shuttle Tebrau Train Fares and Buying Shuttle Tebrau Tickets Online or at the Counter

You can buy your Shuttle Tebrau train tickets online at Payment will be in Malaysian ringgit and can be made by Singapore credit card. There is a RM$2 admin charge on top of the ticket price (RM$16). You will need to register an account at that KTM train ticket website and you will also be prompted to select seats – just anyhow choose – it is free seating. You will need your passport number to complete the purchase. Once you have purchased your Shuttle Tebrau tickets, remember to print it out – you will need to show it to the KTM staff at the Woodlands Train Checkpoint.

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You can also buy the Shuttle Tebrau train tickets over the counter at the KTM office on level 1 – as you enter the Woodlands Train Checkpoint building, the KTM ticketing office is on level 1 on your right.  You can purchase tickets here up to 20 minutes before the train is scheduled to depart. Payment is by Singapore dollars only. After you bought your tickets (or if you already have your printed e-tickets), go to level 2.

train ticket singapore shuttle tebrau ticketing

At level 2, you will see a sign “Queue for departing train passengers”.  This is the entrance to the immigration checkpoints and train platform.  We arrived here at 8.35am for our 9.30am Shuttle Tebrau train and the doors to the immigration checkpoints were closed.  The queue was quite orderly – waiting passengers were seated on the row of chairs along the wall but things started to get chaotic at around 8.45am as the crowds start to come in and some of the passengers at the back decided to walk to the front to form their own standing queue, disregarding the “sitting” queue (those seated at the chairs along the wall) and then everyone started scrambling as those seated realised that they lost their place in the queue.  Before the doors were opened, a KTM staff went around the queue to check the tickets of those in the queue – this is the only time tickets were checked.  The doors finally opened at around 9am.

queue woodlands train checkpoint shuttle tebrau

There is quite a distance to walk from the door to the Singapore immigration checkpoint – about a 6-8 minute leisurely walk.  After clearing the Singapore immigration, you will need to walk about 3 minutes to reach the Malaysian immigration and customs.  Yes. You heard me right – you clear both Singapore and Malaysia checkpoints here at Woodlands Train Checkpoint.  After you are done with the Malaysia checkpoint, then you can proceed to the train – no loitering around the train platform is allowed.  The train platform is very bare – no chairs and no vendors.  There are toilets just after the Malaysia immigration and before you exit to the train platform.  At all times, no photography/videography is allowed so no selfies on the train platform.

Delay in Shuttle Tebrau Saturday 9.30am Train from Woodlands to JB Sentral

If you can make it, I suggest going for the earlier Shuttle Tebrau train timings from Woodlands on weekends.  We took the 9.30am train and while the train journey was only 5 minutes, our train departed 45 minutes late (leaving Woodlands Train Checkpoint only at 10.15am instead of the scheduled 9.30am departure)! I am not sure of the reason for the delay but I speculate that it could be because the door was open only at 9am for a 9.30am departure plus the huge weekend crowd for the Shuttle Tebrau (i think it was fully booked or overbooked because there were not enough seats for all passengers and quite a number had to stand).  Considering the weekend crowd, the authorities should have opened the doors earlier so that some people can clear both Singapore and Malaysia immigration earlier – there could have been a bottleneck that caused the delay.  My assumption is that because this is the last train out of Woodlands until 5pm, they could have made the decision to hold off the train departure until everyone had cleared immigration.

The condition of the train itself was quite ok for a 5 minute ride – generally clean – the seats were spacious.  Take a look at the next few pictures on what the Shuttle Tebrau KTM train interior and train toilets look like.

ktm train johor woodlands jb singapore shuttle

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shuttle tebrau ktm train malaysia rail toilet squatting

If you want to see the busy traffic on the causeway as your Shuttle Tebrau train zooms past them, choose a front-facing seat on your left (sit on your right for the journey back).  The train is free seating so you sit anywhere you like as long as there are seats.

causeway train woodlands jb shuttle

Arrival at JB Sentral station via Shuttle Tebrau – you already cleared Malaysian immigration at Woodlands Train Checkpoint so all you have to do is take the escalator up to the next level and follow directions and you are done with your short train journey from Woodlands.

johor jb ktm train stationThis is the JB Sentral station – lots of food and some shopping and a lot of real estate agents selling the latest condominium development in different parts of Malaysia.

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This is the KTM ticketing counter at JB Sentral.  From what I have read from other blogs, it seems that to buy a ticket, you need to press for a queue number and wait for your queue number to be called before going to the counter to buy your ticket.  I can’t verify this as I took a bus back.

ktm shuttle tebrau malaysia ticketing train counter

Here comes the exciting part after exiting JB Sentral – this walkway links to great shopping and eating places at City Square and Komtar JBCC all without stepping a foot on the roads of Johor Bahru at all so it is quite safe.  We have all heard of horror stories of JB robbery but if you stick to these 2 big malls, you are generally quite safe as you won’t be walking out in the open in isolated alleys.  There is a lot of pedestrian traffic from JB Sentral station all the way to the 2 malls.

city square how to walk jb customs

As you enter the walkway, on the left, you will find City Square with H&M, F.O.S and many others and ….

city square malaysia johor jb singapore shopping

… on the right, you will find Komtar JBCC – another big shopping mall (a relatively new one).

komtar jbcc johor malaysia singapore shopping

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Comments (44)

  • TinaReply

    15 September, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Singapore is definitely worth visiting. People are friendly, the place is clean. Lots of tourist attractions. My concern only is few of them understand english.

    • ClementReply

      25 February, 2016 at 1:38 am

      Don’t worry, it’s not how it used to be. Modern Singaporeans are generally English educated – just don’t be surprised to hear Singlish more.

    • AxelReply

      5 May, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      Singapore first language is English. You sure you been to Singapore?

    • SankarReply

      29 June, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Huh.. Which country u r from? R u Hindi speaking one?

    • GordieReply

      8 August, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Singaporeans English can be difficult to understand. Unlike Malaysian English, which is clear, I find Singaporenclosed is hard work.

      • NickReply

        11 April, 2017 at 11:21 am

        Hi Gordie, are serious. Malaysian English in majority is broken English.

    • LeenaReply

      15 March, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      Hi, i hope by now u’ve visited Singapore more frequently and still enjoy your visits. Like someone mentioned in a previous reply, Singapore now is not what it used to be. Language-wise, in general true blue Singaporeans actually are able to understand and communicate effectively in English. The ones that don’t understand and cannot speak English AT ALL tend to be foreigners who’re from other countries who’ve managed to make S’pore their new home. Many of these foreigners are the NON-EXPATS type fr ctys such as China, India and even some European ctys. There’re also local (Singaporeans) who can’t speak much English due to their upbringing or prior education; usually this wud be some of the older generation or even the younger generation who fell through the cracks somewhere along the line.
      Having said all this, there’s also a chance that some S’poreans simply are confused by the accent in which tourists speak English to them. In addition, again like someone mentioned previously, we S’poreans often speak Singlish which may cause us to be relatively hard to understand by some tourists, especially if the tourists are not familiar with Singlish. Nevertheless, i hope u still visit Singapore. Best wishes.

  • AlisantaReply

    17 September, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    From what you described, I sense that lots of time wasted if one chooses this method. Train time is only 5 minutes, but waiting for it and delay may add up to 1 hour.

    Probably using bus #170 still the best option into JB, imho.

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      17 September, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      my experience is with the Saturday 9.30am train – the earlier and later trains might depart on time. I suggest checking the road conditions webcam for the causeway traffic before making a decision on bus or train.

    • GordieReply

      8 August, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      You are correct. The train is not worth the hassle. For one thing, why the illogical queue of people on the hot overpass? The waiting room just before Singapore clearance is empty but full of chairs and air con. Because if this silly wait outside, the trains are mostly always late to leave as passengers are still clearing customs well after the departure time. Take the’s easier and faster and a he’ll of a lot cheaper.

  • Sin NingReply

    19 November, 2015 at 1:31 am

    Hey thanks and really appreciate your time doing the review! It’s a really detailed one and must’ve taken you quite a while to do!

    You’re the only review I found that clearly shows train passengers will clear customs in a different, and hopefully faster queue from the one for the buses. Which to me would make it worth the $5 then since I don’t go to JB often.

    You even put the link there – super convenient for lazy people like me. Will try it out tomorrow (*crosses fingers no train delay !). Thanks very much ! 🙂

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  • Straight LinesReply

    8 December, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Enjoyed reading your review above. Very informative.

    Keep up the good work.

    Thank you.

  • akashReply

    26 December, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Your review was quite detailed, and provided good tips. Worth spending time together at a place for both immigrations. Well documented.

  • CaptPabloReply

    30 December, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Great review. Very informative and useful. Thanks. Planning to take the 0930 shuttle this Saturday. Cheers.

  • silverbellReply

    2 January, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    Hi this is really useful! However I am unable to select under the seat option. Able to help me on this?

  • cathleenReply

    3 January, 2016 at 11:43 am

    hi..i have registered the online e-ticket but when each time i tried to login, an error message pop up and said that my username and password are invalid. I have even tried to register a new one but still the same. Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with it?

  • cyyReply

    3 January, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Hi, can anyone tell me why i cant login the online e-ticket? i have registered but when each time i login, it shows my username and password is invalid or not match.

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      5 January, 2016 at 12:09 am

      it seems their website might have some problems these few days – try again another day or just buy it on the spot at the train station

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    6 January, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    If I had to give a great example of top quality content, this article would be it. It’s a well-written commentary that holds your interest.

  • AnuReply

    8 February, 2016 at 10:31 am

    thank u for the informative blog.

    • HenryReply

      13 February, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      The KTM website is rather old school. I’ve had some issues before including a double transaction. Sometimes the seats appear full but if you refresh, the seats reappear. Good luck. Malaysia boleh! 😛

  • Mdm Hjh RohaniReply

    2 March, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Hi…it’s my first trip taking the trip fm JB central to Woodlands checkpoints. It’s worth taking the departure trip fm JB. Why? My sis n I did shopping at Larkin and Angsana …we took bus 170 to Larkin and then a metre Taxi fm the Taxi station . We are always extra careful esp with the many robbery case . Lunch was at the buffet style kampung restaurant just near the bus interchange at Larkin.
    With so many shopping items and a trolley with bags …imagine we were so tired to take the normal route so we decided to leave Angsana at 4pm head to JB Sentral n buy tickets back to Woodlands . We arrive at JB Sentral at 4.40pm , quickly buy our tickets n go straight to the train coach free seating . Exactly 5pm it move and in 5 mins reach Woodlands. It was s relief , with our big bags , other passengers helped to bring out our heavy trolley … Be careful of the big gap as you have to stretch your legs to jump over the platform . We wee so happy our singaporean counterparts Chinese and Indians helped us 2 Malay seniors to carry our things . Them clearance at wdlands checkpoint were so smooth , we walked towards the taxi stand only a short distance and reached home safely. Yes …we avoid all the hassle and traffic jams ….and next time , we certainly take shuttle train back to Woodlsnds. No regrets just make sure you are early to get your tickets at least 30 mins before departure. Thank you KTM -JB Sentral-Woodlands ..

  • LyndonReply

    13 March, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Hi! Your article is truly fantastic! Got so many tips and hints. Though I still have to ask some questions for clarifications please. Hope you can help me. My girlfriend and I are scheduled for a trip to KL from SG. We purchased night sleeper coach at 22:30 from JB Sentral to KL Sentral. It says in some sites that there are tickets sold at Woodlands for that Woodland-JB Sentral trip departing at 10 pm but the picture in your article shows the last shuttle to depart Woodlands is at 8pm. Was it bogus or they just simply opened more schedules? And what perfect or ideal time should we allocate ourselves as we leave Singapore for the travel time, some delays, clearance with customs, immigrations and all that at Woodlands to be able to catch the train from JB to KL Sentral at 10:30pm and would the train exaclty depart at 10:30? Because we wish to maximize our last day in Singapore. Hoping you can really assist us with this. We will be coming from the Philippines so everything is new to us. Thank you in advance and have wonderful day!

    • LyndonReply

      13 March, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Hi sorry it may take you awhile reading this. To cut it short, how early or late should we alot ourselves to cover for the travel time from the main city of SG to Woodlands; delays; some errands; walking; waiting time; queueing; immigrations/customs processes and all other factors; to be able to catch our trip at 10:30pm from JB Sentral to KL Sentral. As mentioned in my prevoius email, we just want to maximize our last day in Singapore. It falls on a Saturday by the way. Thank you.

      • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

        19 March, 2016 at 10:59 pm

        if you are travelling from city area to woodlands by train, pls set aside at least 1 hr 30 min – it will take about 60 min train ride from City Hall to Kranji MRT and then you will need to take a bus from Kranji MRT to the Woodlands Train checkpoint – this will take some time depending on the timing the buses arrive and whether you will be able to get on in view of the crowd. I strongly suggest you take a taxi from either Woodlands, Marsiling or Kranji MRT to the Woodlands Train Checkpoint – please be very clear with the taxi driver – you r going to the Woodlands TRAIN checkpoint – dont let them bring you to Woodlands Checkpoint which is a totally different area from where you want to go.

        So in summary, if you are taking public transport, I recommend 2 hours (2.5 hours to play very safe) – customs clearance can take some time and this is excluding time for you to do errands.

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      19 March, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      they have opened up some new train timings in view of higher demand so it could be true for 10pm departure – double check on the KTM website i provided for latest timing.

    16 May, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Thank for such a great run down. We are heading up for some KL then back for Christmas Light Up.
    Is the Sunday night JB to KL overnight train the hardest train to get tickets for ?

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      21 May, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      sorry. i am not sure about that

  • collReply

    18 May, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    It is truly a nice and helpful piece of information. I am satisfied that you simply shared this useful info with us.
    Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

  • James QuahReply

    18 July, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Wow, a very detail piece of information. Would like to check if I were to go to JB in the evening by Bus around 7pm. Viable to take bus 170 or train?

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      18 July, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      if there is train available – always take train. 7pm is peak period for buses – workers knocking off work and student going back home to JB

  • NikkiReply

    16 August, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    Hi! I’m one of the thankful reader of your blog! I am worried about our plan to go to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore. Our first train in JB Sentral in at 10:10 in the morning and I’m really worried that clearing the immigration might take a lot of time and make us miss our train. Can you tell me what time the immigration office opens and how long it would take us to clear it? Any advice would really be appreciated. I really hope we can catch the !0:10 train leaving Johor… T_T

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      17 August, 2016 at 11:29 pm

      immigration checkpoints is open 24 hours. if you leave during weekends, expect long queues.

  • GMReply

    12 September, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    Hi, thank you for the information. Very informative. Just wondering if its a usual thing for tourist to travel from JB to Singapore daily for activities? JB accommodation is cheaper than Singapore side but trying to work out if its worth the saving if travelling by taxi and train daily. Any information in regards to this will be greatly appreciated. Regards

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      8 October, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      not worth it – you will waste a lot of time getting stuck at the checkpoints. Also cross-border taxis are very expensive.

  • AppleReply

    8 October, 2016 at 1:37 am

    Hi, thank you for the clear direction by train from sg to jb sentral. I have never been to jb before and would like to know how to come back to Singapore from jb sentral by bus. Is it near jb Sentral and would I be able to see the bus station easily. Which bus is more convenient as I stay in Sembawang. Thanks

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      8 October, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      The bus interchange is just under the JB customs checkpoint – after you clear the Malaysian checkpoints, follow where everyone is going and you will reach the buses. You can buses that go Kranji and then take MRT to Sembawang

  • TanReply

    14 October, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    Hi I heard that there used to be delays in the departure. is this still happening?
    All customs clearance are within the train stations? meaning once you’re out of JB Sentral station or Woodlands station you’re good to go?

    • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

      16 October, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      i am not sure abt the delays. to your second question, yes

      • TanReply

        17 October, 2016 at 9:16 am

        Thanks for the advise, may I know too, in the event we missed the train, from the train station, is it possible to walk to the normal customs clearance like when we take bus?

        Thank you.

        • Zhiqiang & TingyiReply

          25 October, 2016 at 9:30 pm

          yes you can

  • EddieReply

    6 November, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    Starting 1 Dec 2016, tickets can only be buy at KTM counters at Woodlands and JB Sentral. Tickets available 1 day in advance only. You CANNOT buy tickets a few days in advance.

    NO online ticket. Malaysia Boleh!

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The Nativity is Coming (Guest Voice: Bishop Thomas)

The Nativity is Coming (Guest Voice: Bishop Thomas) December 3, 2020

Bishop Thomas, a friend of our School and College, sends greetings as we approach the Nativity of Christ. This good man, pastor and teacher gives us  meaning to our Holiday.

Christ is born! Glorify Him!

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who was incarnate for our salvation.

This year has been like no other in our lifetime as even now the whole world is suffering under the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Our daily schedules, work and school routines, and parish traditions have been altered causing no shortage of angst, even as we seek to remain faithful as Orthodox Christians in this time of uncertainty. Of course, we are not the first generation to encounter the destabilizing effects of plague, famine, economic hardship or war.

At the time of the birth of Christ, the Jewish people endured the presence of the occupying forces of Rome, attempted revolutions, self-serving and wicked Kings, like Herod the Great, and the uncertainty of what the future would bring for the next generations. In fact, shortly after the Nativity of our Lord, we remember the

A people who walk in darkness, behold a great light; and you who dwell in the country of the shadow of death, upon you a light will shine.” (Isaiah 9:1) This Light is none other than our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whose Nativity we celebrate! “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. His name will be called the Angel of Great Counsel, for I shall bring peace upon the rulers, peace and health by Him. Great shall be His government, and of His peace there is no end. His peace shall be upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order and establish it with righteousness and judgment, from that time forward and unto ages of ages. The zeal of the Lord of hosts shall perform this.” (Isaiah 9:5-6)

St. Cyril of Alexandria, in his commentary on Isaiah writes, “The only-begotten Word of God became man for us not for his own sake but that he might renew human nature to what it was at the beginning.”

This year of travail has highlighted our own need of this divine renewal, not simply for the sake of improved physical health, but for the renewal of our souls to become like the True Man, the incarnate Son of God.

St. John of Kronstadt, in his Sermon on the Nativity of Jesus Christ, writes, “Human nature is deified for the sake of the boundless compassion of the Son of God; and its sins are purified; the defiled are sanctified. The ailing are healed. Upon those in dishonor are boundless honor and glory bestowed. Those in darkness are enlightened by the Divine light of grace and reason.”

This is our hope, this is our joy!

Let me conclude with St. John’s own conclusion from his homily,

“What, then, O, brethren, is required of us in order that we might avail ourselves of all the grace brought unto us from on high by the coming to earth of the Son of God? What is necessary, first of all, is faith in the Son of God, in the Gospel as the salvation- bestowing heavenly teaching; a true repentance of sins and the correction of life and of heart; communion in prayer and in the mysteries [sacraments]; the knowledge and fulfillment of Christ’s commandments. Also necessary are the virtues: Christian humility, almsgiving, continence, purity and chastity, simplicity and goodness of heart.

Let us, then, O brothers and sisters, bring these virtues as a gift to the One Who was born for the sake of our salvation – let us bring them in place of the gold, frankincense and myrrh which the Magi brought Him, as to One Who is King, God, and Man, come to die for us. This, from us, shall be the most-pleasing form of sacrifice to God and to the Infant Jesus Christ.”

May our lives increasingly overflow with joy as we receive, he who was born in a cave and lay in a manger for our salvation, Christ our true God.

Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath given rise to the light of knowledge in the world; for they that worshipped the stars did learn therefrom to worship Thee, O Sun of Justice, and to know that from the east of the Highest Thou didst come. O Lord, glory to Thee.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Communication style

Communication is just an interesting phenomenon.

Communication theory indicates that "male style" communication is generally more matter of fact, and people who are more emotionally based when it comes to communication find that difficult. I see this all the time. People get bent out of shape when someone is just direct. Of course, I like it when people are direct - I like to know where I stand.

Women tend to talk more in terms of "I think we should," or "I feel it would be best..." Men tend to talk more in terms of "I decided..." or "We are going to..." Of course, there are people of both genders who cross beyond those specifics.

I had to teach myself the more female style of communication because I grew up with lots of boys and men, and very strong willed women, and didn't develop that naturally. Once I entered the business world, I learned it was very difficult for people to accept a male style of communication out of a female - oddly enough it was never men who had an issue with it in my case, but other women. Men liked the fact that I could just say what I meant/wanted/needed. But the other women I worked with did not like it that I didn't use the "softer" way of communicating. It took me years to remind myself to say, "I think we should..." instead of just saying "I want this to be..."

I've learned to fake it enough to get by, but it is still not natural for me to talk in those ways. If you already know you want to print the project on green paper, I can't imagine why you want to spend 20 minutes talking about why you should print it on green paper, and soliciting other people's opinions about the green paper. I'd rather take thirty seconds to call the printer with the decision and spend the other 19 1/2 minutes doing something productive or relaxing.

I've noticed the same thing on discussion lists. There's a situation now on a list where a gentleman who is very polite, but very "no frills" in communicating, has been chastised by someone for his "terse" emails. He's not terse - he's just matter of fact. I feel for him so much because I've been told similar things just because I'm definitive. It gets old. Really old. And it makes you just not want to communicate with anyone who doesn't respect people who can just say what they mean.

It's probably why I've not been reading any of my former discussion list email for many months now.
It's been a very nice Memorial Day. Greg and I took Mia and Mark out to lunch to thank them for their generous help to us yesterday in chauffering us to and from the train. It's good to have such great friends who will come to your aid for things that might not seem like the most necessary and logical ways you could spend your time.

I've been working on the Union Pacific No. 844 story, which I'll be posting here as soon as it's ready. It's quite an amazing tale with many facets. I know some of you are very eager to see it and I promise we will post it as soon as possible, but tomorrow I must get back to that regular job of mine and it does take some time and energy. I've been reading over my notes tonight and also did a couple of phone interviews to flesh things out. Greg is working on his photos and some of them are spectacular.

Mark had to leave town early today, right after lunch. But later in the afternoon Greg, his mom, Mia and I went over to LV's pool and swam for a couple of hours. We then chowed down on BBQ and topped it off with watermelon.

I think we hit all the typical summer things - swimming, BBQ and watermelon - in the space of a few hours. That seems fitting for the traditional start of the summer season. I spent a large part of the time floating, as is evidenced by the photo. I'm not sure how many more things we could have worked in that typically scream "summer." None of us are beer drinkers - that's about the only additional thing I can think of. Fortunately, Mia had a better idea - she made coconut pie tonight. It might not be traditionally summer-y, but it was fabulous pie.


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Bravery spanning the centuries... Four Victoria Crosses star in medals auction

Next week, Spink is holding a sale in London of Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria which looks set to be the sale of the year for medal collectors and investors everywhere with a remarkable assembly of Victoria Crosses.

Any auction which includes one of these awards is always a notable event, and Spink has sold a few this year already. But in this case a full four sets headed by VCs are going under the hammer.

Considering the relatively small number which have been awarded, and the fact that many of them are out of the market (a record number of Victoria Crosses have gone on display at the Imperial War Museum this month) this is fairly extraordinary. Naturally, all are strong options for those looking for an investment.

The award was created at the close of the Crimean War, to honour some of the exceptional bravery seen there. Two of the awards date to soon after the medals creation, (though neither is as early as the first VC awarded in the army, which is available elsewhere) whilst the others are linked to the Great War:

Firstly, there is an Indian Mutiny 1857 Heroic Defence Of The Delhi Magazine VC Group of Four awarded to Major-General George Alexander Renny with the Cross awarded for "Displaying Great Coolness and Contempt of Death" which ensured the retention of the magazine complex by single-handedly throwing burning shells at rebel forces.

Renny was later mentioned in dispatches 10 years later for his action in command of a battery of the Royal Horse Artillery using elephants in place of horses. His medals are to sell with an estimate of £100,000-120,000.

His contemporary Major-General Robert Montresor Rogers earned his decoration in the Second China War during the attack on the North Taku fort where he swam the ditches and was the first to enter the fort, where he was severely wounded.

Rogers Victoria Cross and Companion of the Bath group
Rogers's Victoria Cross and Companion of the Bath group

Rogers' medals also include the coveted Order of the Bath, awarded in 1886, which the officers under his command had recommended for him following his command in the Zulu War. The set is expected to sell for £130,000-150,000.

Both the World War I VCs are related to actions in which the soldier concerned rushed machine guns at great personal risk:

The Great War September 1918 posthumous VC and Military Medal pair awarded to Lance Sergeant Thomas Neely. His citation is for,

"...most conspicuous bravery during operations at Flesquieres on 27th September, 1918. His company was held up during the advance by heavy machine-gun fire from a flank.

"Corporal Neely, realising the seriousness of the situation, at once, under point blank fire, dashed out with two men and rushed the positions, disposing of the garrisons and capturing three machine guns."

The medals come with a Great War bronze memorial plaque and some related documents and are listed at £100,000-140,000.

Bells's Footballers VC group including plaque
Bells's Footballers VC group including plaque

Finally, there is the 1916 'Footballing VC' awarded to Second Lieutenant Donald Simpson Bell for his actions at the Somme, though like Neely he was killed a matter of days later in a similar charge. His citation notes his

"...most conspicuous bravery. During an attack a very heavy enfilade fire was opened on the attacking company by a hostile machine gun. Second Lieutenant Bell immediately, and on his own initiative, crept up a communication trench and then, followed by Corporal Colwill and Private Batey, rushed across the open under very heavy fire and attacked the machine gun, shooting the firer with his revolver, and destroying gun and personnel with bombs.

"This very brave act saved many lives and ensured the success of the attack."

Bell had been a professional footballer in his pre-war career and the medal set, estimated at £140,000-160,000 is accompanied by documents relating to this. The sale takes place in London on November 25.

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They are suitable to befriend all ages with safety jointed neck and sewn-in limbs.   Their faces are embroidered with a little neede sculpting for eye sockets (nothing too difficult  : )

You should be able to make both rabbits from one pair of adult jeans, or one from children's size.   Their pattern includes full instructions to make your rabbits and their accessories with some ideas on variations.

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"The Tracker" by Leslie Georgeson

The Tracker
Leslie Georgeson
(The Dregs, #1)
Publication date: February 16th 2018
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense
I’m a trained killer. An expert tracker.
I’ve done despicable things. My soul is damaged. My body impaired. That’s what happens when you are a soldier for The Company. I was discharged a year ago. Now I am a dreg. Worthless. With a bounty on my head. I’ve become a creature of the night, hiding in an underground maze during the day. Because I’m not ready to die yet.
She comes to me one night, needing my help to find her sister. The moment I see her, I want her. Her goodness calls to me, makes me yearn for the impossible. She brings life back to the deadness inside me. I’m no good for her. I will do nothing but corrupt her. But I’m a callous bastard. I can’t resist her.
I try not to care for her, but somehow she slips under my skin. She makes me weak. And there is only one thing in this world I am afraid of. Weakness.
I’ll never be good enough for her, so I have to finish this job and send her on her way.
Before she destroys me.
“Where are we? Why am I here? My head’s a little fuzzy.”
Gordon nodded. “It’s the drugs they gave you. You’ll get used to it eventually. Before long, you won’t even remember your own name. They’ll give you a new one, depending on your skills. That is, if you survive long enough to learn some skills.”
Liam’s heart pounded harder. That didn’t make sense. The last thing he remembered was…he searched hard for a memory of some kind, but only came up blank. He couldn’t remember anything except his name, and that had barely come to him. He clung to that memory, not wanting to forget his name.
Liam. My name’s Liam. Don’t forget it. Don’t forget.
My name is Liam. Liam.
I’m Liam.
Liam who?
No last name came forward. No middle name. Just Liam.
It would have to be good enough.
How old am I?
He glanced down at himself. Faded jeans. Black hoodie. Converse sneakers. Wiry build. Not as old as Gordon.
He stared blankly at the big, redheaded kid.
How old am I?
He glanced back down at himself.
Yeah. I’m twelve. I think.
Panic gripped him again. He couldn’t be sure. What was going on? Why couldn’t he remember anything?
Gordon’s words finally sank home: It’s the drugs they gave you.
Liam’s heart rate kicked up even more, galloping in place like a tethered thoroughbred. Drugs? Who were they? What had they done to him? He shouldn’t be here. He should be home with…who? His family? Did he even have a family?
His head hurt, a fierce pounding that made him want to scream in agony. He clutched his head in his hands and groaned softly. “Why am I here? Why? I don’t understand.”
Gordon shrugged. “Why are any of us here? Because we’re expendable. I just hope you last longer than my last roommate did.”
Liam snapped his head up, the headache screeching to a sudden halt. “What happened to your last roommate?”
Gordon eyed him with a seriousness that made Liam flinch. “He didn’t survive the first round of tests.”
Tests? What tests? What was this guy talking about?
“This is freaking me out.” Liam jumped up from the bed. He paced across the cell to the bars. Staring out into the corridor, he shouted, “Help! Let me out of here! There’s been a mistake!”
A big hand gripped his shoulder. “Won’t do you any good, Liam. You can scream and cry until you’re hoarse. They won’t free you. You’re not a human being anymore. You’re a test subject. A lab rat.”
Liam spun his head around, his gaze locking on Gordon’s. “What do you mean? Who are they?”
Gordon sighed. “They are The Company. They own us now. From this point forward, you just need to concentrate on staying alive, because you can’t run, and you can’t hide. You’ll never escape.”
He gave Liam a sympathetic pat on the back and turned away.
“Welcome to hell, roomie.”

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Leslie Georgeson is the author of the popular military romantic suspense series, THE DREGS, the first of which was nominated for the 2018 TopShelf Indie Book Awards. She is also the author of the standalone mystery/drama NO SON OF MINE, the UNLIKELY HEROES romantic suspense series, and the paranormal/sci-fi romance series UNDERNEATH.
Leslie lives with her husband and daughter on a quiet country acreage in Idaho. She is currently working on The Enforcer, the final book in The Dregs series, and anticipates an October 1, 2019 release.


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Creativity in Science Education

Being better teachers than a robot

Mateo is a six-year-old boy who will enter primary school next course. He’s got years of learning ahead; tens of teachers to meet; tons of maths, science, literature to learn… and an uncertain future. Mateo’s generation will have to face big challenges, like the change in the meaning of reality or the sense of privacy. They will need to ﬁght against inequality, or climate change. They will be compelled to deal with overpopulation. And they will, quite probably, be the ﬁrst generation to settle in a diﬀerent place than the Earth. How can we prepare Mateo’s generation to be ready to all these challenges? It is our responsibility to give them the tools to make them able to ﬁnd the good responses to them all. And education is the best way to do it.

We all know how the classrooms of our grandparents looked like (how they were organized, how the chairs and tables were arranged…) We all know how the classrooms of our parents looked like. We all know how our own classrooms were. And we know how the classrooms of our children are. But are we positive about how the classrooms of our grandchildren will be? In a time when robots and Artiﬁcial Intelligence start to be part of our lives, and when knowledge and contents are just a click away, the education of our children has become our own generation’s main challenge. Therefore, we need to keep this sentence by Arthur C. Clarke in mind:

” Any teacher who can be replaced by a machine should be.”

So, how many teachers should be replaced by machines before Mateo becomes a fully educated adult? And what will make the diﬀerence between the survivor teachers and a machine? The answer to this last question is simple: creativity. Robots are becoming better and better at learning, at showing and at understanding emotions. But they are not yet able to create. Creativity is an exclusive ability of human beings.

Yet, we are not talking about the potential to create artworks. The actual meaning of creativity is to ﬂuently ﬁnd original and eﬀective solutions to the challenges we face.

There is a widespread myth that divides people between left or right-sided brain thinkers. The popular belief is that a creative person uses the right side of the brain most, and a more rational one, the left side. But this assumption is not true. First, creativity is an innate ability, so we are not more or less creative: we are more or less trained in creativity. And second, we do it throughout the establishment of connections between diﬀerent parts of our brain, not by using one side or the other. So, we arrive to the key point now, how do we put creativity into practice in science education? The answer, again, is simple: establishing connections. We should start connecting the STEM disciplines to the arts, creating the STEAM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). We can introduce theater or literature in the biology lectures, but we can also bring physics or maths in the visual and manual arts classroom.

Artists and scientists share a common tool in their daily work. They have to deal with questions. However, when we take science into the classrooms, we only give answers to our students! There are answers in science, but we can use arts to make clear that science has more to do with questioning.
 As a sentence wrongly attributed to Feynman says:

“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers that can’t be questioned.”

All in all, I hope we give Mateo and his generation the tools and the knowledge enough to make the right questions. And to answer them in a creative manner.

By Daniel Erice

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With over 30 years of experience in home renovations and interior design, Period Extensions & Design is the number one choice for your bathroom renovation in Melbourne. We can help you achieve your dream bathroom.

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We cover all aspects of a complete bathroom renovation including the following:

Showers And Bath Tubs

Thinking about a bathroom renovation in Melbourne may not seem like a big renovation project however, when done right, it can significantly increase the value of your period home. There are some fairly minor changes and personal touches you can make such as the following:

  • Install a modern or classy shower and bathtub combo that will give it an updated look.
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COVID-19: Five things philanthropists can do

5 things philanthropists can do

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As governments and non-for-profit organisations struggle to keep up with the rapid changes around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’ve received numerous enquiries from philanthropists asking how they can effectively contribute to our communities in these uncertain times. Perpetual’s Philanthropy Team have spoken to sector leaders, peak bodies and other philanthropic leaders to provide you with five ways you can help address critical community needs.

  1. Offer untied funding

    Australia’s community sector knows how to respond to a crisis. Our charities and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations are on the front line every time there’s a disaster or whenever there are Australians in need. That’s why, we encourage philanthropists to offer untied funding and/or remove restrictions on existing grants to organisations working on the front line.

    Untied funding helps pay for the essentials that keep our community organisations running; allowing them to adapt quickly and direct funds where they are most needed.

    Sector leaders tell us this funding ‘can be a lifeline’.

    Read Best-practice principles in philanthropy for more insights from sector leaders on untied funding.

    Read Invest in our greatest asset, our people and our capacity for our view on the importance of funding an NFP’s greatest need.

  2. Invest in capacity building

    It’s important that philanthropists support the long-term infrastructure and people needed for an NFP to operate sustainably through this crisis and beyond. This may mean providing funds to support staff salaries or helping organisations invest in technology or software upgrades that may be required as more of their people work from home. It could also extend to helping NFP boards hire consultants to assist during this difficult time; anything that helps meet immediate needs and supports the organisation in delivering on its long-term strategy, aim and purpose.

    We need to build a culture in philanthropy where investment in capacity is seen as vital to ensuring the success of an organisation’s mission. Ask organisations what their capacity needs are and be willing to support them.

  3. Provide direct support to the areas that may need it most

    Many hospitals are on the front line of this crisis, they’re establishing ‘fever clinics’ and seeing an upswing in patients with a need for beds and ventilator support. Our hospitals will need to be prepared for the everchanging nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    There are many NFPs struggling to keep up with the increased demand for critical services, including housing support agencies, food security organisations and education providers.

    Philanthropists can consider funding these organisations directly; providing resources to increase their resilience. For example, they can help fund much-needed medical equipment (ventilators, monitors) and invest in medical staff. Or should schools need to be closed for an extended period, they may consider providing funds for laptops or tablets to support disadvantaged students who don’t have them to be able to stay connected to their teachers and schools.

  4. Fund agencies that support the most vulnerable, like older Australians

    Although COVID-19 is a widespread pandemic, we know that some communities – like older Australians, individuals with chronic health conditions or impaired immune systems and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities – are more vulnerable to serious infection. Philanthropists can consider contributing support by investing directly in aged care and health services or Indigenous led organisations specifically set up to support the health and wellbeing of those communities most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  5. Be understanding and advocate for long-term change
  6. Successful philanthropy requires patience and understanding. During this time, many NFPs may be under considerable pressure and resources may be stretched. This could affect reporting and some other business-as-usual activities may change or be delayed.

    Now more than ever, it’s vital to stand behind and encourage community partners as they face numerous challenges. It’s also a chance for philanthropists to leverage their power to help community stakeholders, business leaders, and public sector leaders collaborate in a way that ensures a coordinated and comprehensive response to COVID-19.

    Philanthropists may consider using their influence to advocate for sustaining critical public health and community support infrastructure – even when we are not in crisis.

    The Perpetual team supports the Community Council for Australia’s Open Letter calling on State and Federal Governments to support the charity sector, it’s workers, volunteers and the communities they protect and support.

We believe resilience (the ability to use available resources to respond to, withstand, and recover from adverse situations) can be actively promoted by philanthropists and others in the social sector. Philanthropists can play a valuable role in helping community-based organisations and NFPs prepare and enhance their crisis planning and emergency readiness so they can maintain operations and avoid disruptions in critical services and programs.

Now is the time to ensure that the sector is resourced to respond the way it knows best; now is the time to reach out and listen.

The Perpetual Philanthropy Team is here to support you. We continue to work actively with communities and philanthropists. Please contact our team directly using the form below to support your giving.

Visit our COVID-19 Insights Hub for economic and market updates to keep you informed as the situation evolves.

Want to learn more?

Speak with one of our philanthropy specialists about how to make your giving as effective as possible in challenging times.

Privacy laws apply to our handling of personal information and we collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy.

Perpetual Private advice and services are provided by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited (PTCo), ABN 42 000 001 007, AFSL 236643. This publication has been prepared by PTCo and may contain information contributed by third parties. It contains general information only and is not intended to provide you with advice or take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. To view the Perpetual Group's Financial Services Guide, please click here. The information is believed to be accurate at the time of compilation and is provided by PTCo in good faith. You should consider whether the information is suitable for your circumstances and we recommend that you seek professional advice. To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on this information. PTCo does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any wording in this document which was contributed by a third party. Any views expressed in this document are opinions of the author at the time of writing and do not constitute a recommendation to act. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.


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Your guide to inheritance

Your inheritance is personal. Advice should be too.

By 2025, around $1 trillion will pass to the next generation of Australians – and $3.5 trillion by 2035.1 If you’re expecting to receive an inheritance in the next few years, especially one of a million dollars or more, it can be a life-changing opportunity. It’s also one of life’s major financial decisions, bringing new challenges and complexity as your lifestyle and wealth management goals change.

Alternatively, you may be preparing to transfer your assets and are considering when and how best to pass them on – safely and sustainably.

Whatever your situation and goals for your family wealth, we’ve prepared a range of important information to help you understand what’s involved.

If you prefer to talk to an adviser about your estate and inheritance needs, call us on 1800 631 381.

Six ways to use your inheritance

Given the complexities of managing an inheritance, we wanted to find out what Australian beneficiaries are doing with the money they receive. We surveyed 3,000 people as part of our “What do you care about?” project.The most popular way to use an inheritance was to invest it – preferred by 30% of respondents, followed by paying of the mortgage (28%), then sharing it with family at 19%. Rounding out the top six was buying a car, putting it in a term deposit and going on a holiday.

Using these insights and our experience, we have addressed six financial questions you may need to consider when receiving an inheritance of a million dollars or more.

Seer Data’s research1 showed that 84% of the $1 trillion to be transferred by 2025 will be transferred to Australians aged 65 years and over. This is important because a person’s stage in life can influence the way they invest their inheritance.

It comes down to the amount of investment risk you are willing to take. As a general rule of thumb, younger people tend to take on more risk because they have more time to ride out periods of volatility in investment markets. They usually have an employment income which means they aren’t as dependent on investment returns to fund their lifestyles.

If you are retired or about to retire, the same risk-based investment approach with your inheritance is an important element to consider. The priority may well be to protect your nest egg while generating the required income to support your lifestyle. In terms of your investment portfolio, this could mean balancing more volatile assets like shares and property with conservative positions in bonds and shares. A financial adviser can help you structure the right investment strategy for your circumstances.

Learn more about investing in an inheritance.

1. Seer Data estimated of intergenerational wealth transfer, derived from 2016 ABS data

We encourage you to seek financial advice on the debt you should pay off as part of your broader financial plan. You could consider paying off debt where there is high interest like credit cards. Reducing your mortgage (principal home) may also be worth thinking about as it can reduce interest repayments over the term of your loan.

Debt isn’t always a bad thing though. Another possible option may be to use your inheritance to take on more debt to accelerate wealth generation or perhaps even tax-deductible debts such as investment or business loans.

Tax management is an essential part of protecting your inheritance. If you sell a property or shares received there may be capital gains tax (CGT) consequences.

There are potential income tax implications as well. If you receive an income from the inheritance – through investment property rent or share dividends – it is usually considered to be part of your taxable income. If you are a high-income earner you could be taxed at a high marginal rate. It’s also possible the additional income you receive through your inheritance may push you into a higher tax bracket.

Receiving the right tax advice will go a long way to help protect and grow your inheritance.

Will I pay capital gains tax (CGT) on my inheritance? In this article, we consider the CGT implications when it comes to selling assets of the estate.

For some people, super can be a very tax-effective way to save for retirement. It’s an option possibly worth considering using your inheritance to boost your super balance.

Super legislation imposes caps on how much you can contribute each year as well as an overall cap on after-tax contributions once your super balance reaches $1.6m. If you are under the age of 65 and have less than $1.6m in super, you may be able to bring-forward up to three years’ worth of non-concessional contributions into your super. Alternatively, you could put your surplus income in alternative investment structures such as a family discretionary trust.

Another factor to be aware of is inheriting your partner’s super when they pass away. When combined with your super, it may push you over the $1.6m cap with potential tax implications. This is a complex area where tailored financial advice can be very useful.

Looking to invest an inheritance in Super? There are complex rules for making super contributions which you should be aware.

There’s nothing wrong with allocating a proportion of the inheritance for discretionary spending but it’s important to balance your immediate and long-term needs. This is particularly true if you are retired or approaching retirement because your nest egg needs to last for a long period of time.

Without a salary to fund your lifestyle, protecting your capital and investment returns for the remainder of your life is often of key importance. A financial adviser can help you determine how much of your inheritance should be used to achieve this. This may mean using part of your inheritance to pay off debt and another portion to boost your investment portfolio.

Once your financial plan is in place you will know how much money is available for discretionary spending. That’s why we encourage you to visit a financial adviser before you visit your travel agent.

If you receive a substantial amount (our clients typically inherit more than $1m) you may choose to use part of your windfall to give back to the broader community, particularly if you are retired or have other sources of wealth. Rather than making a once-off donation, you could consider a structured giving program which can be established with a donation of $20,000. You can either create your own charitable foundation or set up an endowment within an already established fund. Structured giving provides a sustainable revenue stream and allows you to plan when, where and how the funds are invested for maximum social return.

Our philanthropic specialists are on hand to help you make the most of your charitable giving.

Looking to give to charity in your will? A charitable foundation could help for decades to come. Learn more about charitable giving.

Passing wealth to the next generation comes with risk. In fact, over 70% of intergenerational wealth transfers fail2. Regrettably this means significant family wealth is often squandered within a generation or two. Putting in place a plan that helps your family understand and prepare for the challenges of managing significant family wealth is vital. When you do, you can be confident that your family will be among the three out of ten families who transfer wealth successfully.

  • Discussing your legacy with family

  • Emotionally preparing for an inheritance

  • The estate administration process

People often say there are two things you should never talk about: politics and religion. But when we talked to 3,000 Australians, we found another — legacy. Only 36% of people have discussed their parents’ will and legacy with them3.

It’s remarkable that so many of us are so close to our children, but never talk to them about what we would like to happen to the wealth we’ve spent a lifetime building up.

For most of us, inheriting is the single biggest injection of cash or capital we will ever receive. But 1 in 53 of us are expecting to inherit without really being certain we will. For something which can make such a massive difference to our lives — it’s a lot to take on trust.

Who discusses inheritance?

According to our study3, while any family might talk about their legacy, there are some that are more likely to. Families who are close to each other, families that describe their relationship as loving and caring, are 5% more likely to discuss legacy. Happy, close families are also 10% more likely to:

  • Receive an inheritance
  • Be grateful for what they receive

While it’s unsurprising that close families are more likely to have difficult conversations, there are other factors which make a discussion about inheritance more likely. We’re not sure why, but women are 12% more likely to talk to their parents about their will (42% vs 30%)3.

Perhaps they are closer to their parents, or better communicators, or more comfortable talking about difficult subjects?

Age is also a factor. By the time children reach their teens, around one quarter3 of parents have discussed their inheritance with them. This percentage increases gradually until children are in their 40s and 50s. But if you haven’t discussed it by then, chances are you never will.

Just as everyone is different, so are their reactions to inheriting. While people are most likely to feel grateful, they might also experience a whole range of other emotions including happiness, surprise, relief or disappointment.

While 76% of people are likely to feel grateful for their inheritance, this rises to 86% if you describe your family as happy or close3.

Size also matters, but maybe not in the way you might think.

35% of people feel happy about their inheritance and this rises to 52% if they inherit what they describe as a ‘large’ amount.3 Also, the larger the inheritance, the more likely you are to feel excited and relieved.

However, interestingly, the larger your inheritance the less likely you are to feel grateful. 78% of people feel grateful for a self-described ‘small’ inheritance and 75% for an ‘average’ inheritance, but this drops to 69% when a ‘large’ inheritance is at stake.3 Also, while the overall percentages are quite low, people who inherit a ‘large’ amount are around twice as likely to feel ambivalent or underwhelmed than those who receive a small amount.

The benefits of breaking your silence

Admittedly, talking about what happens after you die is uncomfortable, but it’s also important. And really, while it isn’t an easy conversation to start, talking about your legacy, will, or estate plan should be a conversation about love. A conversation about who and what is important to you.

As part of this conversation, you may consider introducing your children to your financial adviser. It can be valuable to involve your children in your estate plans as this can lead to greater certainty and comfort on a subject which is usually clouded by doubt, worry and angst. When parents discuss their intentions with their children, suddenly the percentage of people who think they will inherit jumps from 53% to 80%.3 That’s a lot more people that can plan their future with greater confidence.

There’s also another, perhaps unexpected, side effect of discussing your legacy with your children. It makes them more likely to seek advice and make or update a will themselves. While only 36% of Australians have discussed their will with their parents, this jumps to 55% for people who have a will of their own. A 20% difference3.

It’s easy to imagine the ways an inheritance will make your life easier. What’s a little harder is being ready to receive an inheritance, from understanding the financial structures involved to how long the estate administration process can take.

It’s also important to recognise that, while an inheritance gives you opportunities, it can also be disruptive to family relationships and the family as a whole.

Perpetual can help you prepare and plan for your inheritance so when the time comes, you can avoid making potentially regrettable decisions – and instead have the peace of mind that long-term financial security provides.

When will I receive my inheritance?

In complex situations it may take up to a year or more for an estate to be administered. Here is a summary of what’s involved to help you understand where you and/or the estate executor may be in the process.

1. Confirm assets and liabilities: Verify the assets and liabilities of the estate for a statement to the Supreme Court as part of the application for Probate.

2. Apply for the probate: Court confirms will validity. Publishes statutory notice for all parties and creditors to lodge a claim against estate.

3. Calculate tax implications: Prepare and lodge tax returns for the deceased estate until it's fully administered.

4. Collect and realise assets: Probate is granted, and assets are prepared for distribution under the terms of the will.

5. Pay legacies and bequests: Cash legacies and items gifted under the will are distributed.

6. Distribute the estate: The remainder of the estate is distributed, and each beneficiary receives detailed financial statements.

What should you consider when inheriting wealth?

Receiving an inheritance can change your lifestyle today, as well as your long-term goals. With so much at stake it’s important to have the financial skills to manage it. It’s something we, at Perpetual Private, care deeply about and to help spread the word we partnered with the BBC to share four important stories on different emotional and financial considerations of inheriting wealth.

These articles were first published as advertisement features on and were created by BBC StoryWorks, GNL’s commercial content team, on behalf of Perpetual.

“Transitioning wealth across generations is one of the greatest challenges a family will face. Our experts help families design a clearly communicated wealth strategy to ensure the smooth transfer and preservation of family wealth.” – Ed Ryan, Associate Partner, Perpetual Private, VIC

Catherine Chivers

“Until the time comes, most families don’t fully recognise the complexities of managing the two largest assets in most inheritances – the family home and super. From tax to family relationships, there’s a lot to consider. Our experienced team of advisers, investment and tax specialists can help you navigate these challenges and set you up for long-term financial success.” – Catherine Chivers, Senior Manager, Strategic Advice, Perpetual Private, NSW

The Perpetual Difference

Earning your trust

Perpetual is an ASX-listed financial services company which has been serving Australians since 1886 when it was established as a trustee company by a group of businessmen including Sir Edmund Barton, later to be Australia’s first Prime Minister. That trustee heritage – and the culture it created around putting clients first – is what makes Perpetual unique.

With such a long history, many of our client relationships have lasted generations, with Perpetual trusted to advise on and invest inheritances to spouses and from one generation to the next.

We know that while inheritances come in all shapes and sizes, amounts over a million dollars are typically complex to manage.

You need to decide whether to sell any of the assets and then consider how best to use the resulting funds. Every decision, from paying off debt to investing in shares, is interrelated and shouldn’t be made in isolation. A financial plan tailored to your unique circumstances will help you protect and grow your wealth.

How we work with you

One contact point: You get a dedicated financial adviser backed by an in-house team of investment specialists, estate and trust specialists and taxation specialists.

Complexity simplified: We advise clients with complex financial situations involving SMSFs, investment companies and/or varying forms of trusts. Whatever your situation, we can help.

Transparency – no surprises: Your first meeting with Perpetual is obligation free and all fees for advice will be shared with you before becoming a client.

Meet the team

To contact any of our team, please complete the form below or call us on 1800 631 381.

Privacy laws apply to our handling of personal information and we collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy.

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Expert insights on wealth management strategies and market trends

1. Seer Data estimated of intergenerational wealth transfer, derived from 2016 ABS data
2. Williams and Preisser, Philanthropy Heirs & Values, 2005
3. Lembit, G., (2019) ‘What do you care about’, Perpetual Client Insights and Analytics, released 26 September 2019

Perpetual Private advice and services are provided by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited (PTCo) ABN 42 000 001 007, AFSL 236643. This webpage contains general information only and is not intended to provide you with financial advice or take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider, with a financial or other adviser, whether the information is suitable for your circumstances. To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on this information. Perpetual Private advice and services are provided by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited (PTCo) ABN 42 000 001 007, AFSL 236643. This information was prepared by PTCo. To view the Perpetual Group's Financial Services Guide, please click here. The information is believed to be accurate at the time of compilation and is provided in good faith. This information, including any assumptions and conclusions is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of relevant practice or law that is often complex and can change. This article may contain information contributed by third parties. PTCo do not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any information contributed by a third party. Any views expressed in this article are opinions of the author at the time of writing and do not constitute a recommendation to act. No company in the Perpetual Group (Perpetual Limited ABN 86 000 431 827 and its subsidiaries) guarantees the performance of any fund or the return of an investor’s capital. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.