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Oh hey there, Winter!

And what better way to celebrate the season than with some good ol’ fashioned eating, drinking and merriment in the mellow winter sunshine.

Check out the happenings at this month’s Scenic Rim Eat Local festival on page 8 .

Then why not pop into the Hampton Festival on June 26?

Our local getaways feature has some inspiration for the upcoming holidays.

From seeing a show at the Empire Theatre or a quick trip to Brissie, to a little outback sojourn or some whale watching, be sure to check it out from page 26.

And now let’s all take a moment to appreciate Rhylea’s incredible jacket when she wed her beau Adam in Budaberg.

Gosh, I love a good wedding and I especially love a unique one that really lets the couple’s personalities shine. Read about their super colourful day on page 12.

Happy June, Stylers!

Josie xx

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Celebrate all things delicious at the Scenic Rim Eat Local Week from June 25 - July 3

EDITOR Josie Adams, josie.adams@news.com.au 4690 9354 JOURNALISTS Alyssa Welke, Jessica Kramer, Darren Burton SUB EDITOR Jessica Kramer DESIGN Paul Hunter, Justine Costello, Stephanie Rose ADVERTISING MANAGER Erika Brayshaw STYLE MAGAZINE TOOWOOMBA CONTACT DETAILS mytoow.ads@news.com.au Level 1/5 Keefe Street, Toowoomba City PO BOX 40, Toowoomba QLD 4350

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Read all about Rhylea and Adam’s elopement in Bundaberg

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Get some school holiday inspiration in our Local Getaways feature

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FEATURE Come fly with me

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FASHION Sweet dreams in these pjs

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HEALTH Weighing up boozy beverages

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EDUCATION Green means go

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FEATURE Local flavours take centre stage

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BEAUTY How to deal with tattoo regret

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LOCAL GETAWAYS FEATURE You dont have to go far for some fun

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ARTS Heritage Photography Awards

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FEATURE Sharing and caring

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BEAUTY The wonder of the sea

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FOOD Roll up for some great tasting food

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ENTERTAINMENT Great winter reads

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WEDDING Rhylea & Adam

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HEALTH Losing weight naturally

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HOME A modern twist on nostalgia

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WHAT’S ON For the month of June

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Come fly with me It’s shaping up to be the year we get back to the skies (and seas), with a new travel trend emerging in the stopstart shadow of a pandemic, writes Josie Adams

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n light of the past two years, there’s no doubt we’re all craving a holiday… pronto.

But not just any holiday it seems.

Ainsley Murphy, from Helloworld Travel Toowoomba Range, says business has been exceptionally busy over the past few months, with locals keen to get out and see the world again, despite some hesitation in regards to varying Covid-19 travel restrictions and requirements.

And there is one thing that she and other agents have noticed when it comes to how locals are travelling. We are going all out.

WHERE ARE WE GOING? FIONA BOILEAU Travel Associates “I find a lot of people are booking all inclusive European holidays where everything is arranged from transport, restaurants and accommodation. The tours are small and more boutique and travellers tend to stay in the one country, so they don’t have to worry about the different restrictions in each country.

Bucket list experiences making your holiday the GOAT The 2022 GOAT is trending according to Expedia.

With people not able to spend on the lifelong memories that travel creates, there’s a new demand for one of a kind, bucket-list type experiences making their holiday the “Greatest of all Trips”.

Splurges such as longer times away, more highend accommodation, restaurants and luxury inclusions are increasingly popular. No longer satisfied to visit a destination, they now want to experience it, touch, feel and learn about these iconic places with meaningful interactions with locals and unique experiences.

“I used to book a couple of business class flights a month previously, now I’m doing a couple a day,” says Travel Associates, Fiona Boileau, whose finding her clients are choosing longer holidays in European destinations.

“I’ve had three bookings for Iceland recently, which I think is definitely a bucket list experience,” she says.

Carly from Helloworld Travel Toowoomba CBD says after two years of what has been a very difficult time, people no longer want to wait to cross off their ‘one day’ destinations.

“We have had a lot of bookings for unique and more luxurious experiences such as trips to Antarctica. The rationale is ‘why wait?’ I think the past couple of years has taught us you never really know what’s going to happen… So do it now,” she says.

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And it’s not just international destinations on local’s bucket lists.

“There are a lot of people who would ordinarily travel overseas for their cheaper holidays willing to splurge a little more for luxury experiences at home. There’s an element of comfort and safety here of course, and also a sense that we are supporting the local economy,” Carly says.

“We are finding a high demand for bucket list destinations such as Uluru, the Kimberley’s and Tasmania,” Ainsley says.

“The hardest thing right now is finding local destinations that aren’t completely booked out,” Carly says.

Luxury cruising will be back from mid-late 2022 and agents say people are keen to get back on the ocean. “We feel cruising will be as popular as ever,” Ainsley says.

Carly agrees, admitting even cruise enthusiasts seem to be splurging on accommodation.

“Usually our inside berth bookings on cruises are the first to go, but now we’re finding people are upsizing to balcony suites consistently. It’s a bit like ‘well if something happens and we’re stuck in quarantine we might as well enjoy the view’.”

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“We are finding that there is a lot of demand for overseas travel to places that have fewer restrictions on entry, for example, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bali and Fiji. I think people are still finding it too much of a risk to plan and book a big holiday in the United States for example, only to test positive before the flight and not be able to go.”

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I’ve had three bookings for Iceland recently, which I think is definitely a bucket list experience

Helloworld Travel Toowoomba Range “European river cruising is very popular right now, along with visiting family in all corners of the world. Japan is always a popular destination so we are looking forward to them accepting tourists once again, especially for the Cherry Blossom season.”

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Local flavours take centre stage Scenic Rim Eat Local Week bites into second decade of celebrations with more than 125 events at 42 locations

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roving that from little things, big things literally do grow, the 11th Scenic Rim Eat Local Week will feature more than 125 events from June 25 to July 3, in a joyous and flavour-filled celebration that stretches across the famous region, from Beaudesert to Beechmont, Kerry to Kalbar, and Mount Alford to Mount Tamborine.

Famed around the country as one of most authentic celebrations of local produce, the program includes an incredible line-up of long lunches, flavour-filled dinners, farm gates, degustations, culinary celebrations, food walks,

tastings, tours and talks, masterclasses, workshops for all ages and more, including the Winter Harvest Festival on July 2. Simply put, Eat Local Week places food and its creators centre stage.

The real stars of Eat Local Week are the awardwinning producers, growers and flavour-makers, with the event providing the ultimate backstage pass to the farms, wineries, faces and food stories of the Scenic Rim, named by travel bible The Lonely Planet as one of the top 10 regions in the world to visit in 2022.

Tickets went on sale last month and are expected to sell quickly.

Gen Windley from the Scenic Rim Farm Box and Cafe, and below, Homage Restaurant chef Ash Martin and singer Laura Frank at the Eat Local Week 2022 launch.

SCENIC RIM EAT LOCAL WEEK June 25 to July 3 Tickets on sale now eatlocalweek.com.au Phone: 07 5540 5111 info@eatlocalweek. com.au

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Just a taste of the program includes the KalbarBQ, Jamming with the Lambs at Towri, Breakfast with the Jersey Girls at Tommerup Farm, Brunch and Beer Banter at the Scenic Rim Brewery, the Paddock Feast at Hazelwood Estate and the City Chef Series at Blume in Boonah (both new), an Italian feast at the Overflow Estate 1895, the Longest Lunch at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, Pinot and Picnics at Binna Burra, hands-on workshops from bush tucker cooking to vegetable bouquet making, and Sunset Cocktails with the Camels at Summerland.

There’s the Meet the Producer barbecue lunch at Picnic Real Food Bar featuring Running Creek Beef, Alpaca Picnics in the Vines, Tamborine Mountain Distillery and Macadamia Farm tours; the brilliant Kalfresh Carrot Day (FYI the Scenic Rim produces 600 million carrots), Towri’s kids cheese making workshops and of course the Winter Harvest Festival – and that’s just first course.

The event is supported by serious food names, with the rollcall of 11 (fittingly) ambassador chefs the envy of the country – Alison Alexander (Queensland Food Fellow), Ash Martin (Spicers Hidden Vale), Dan Groneberg (Kooroomba Vineyard), Brenda Fawdon (Picnic Real Food Bar), Cameron Matthews, Caroline Jones (Three Girls Skipping), Glen Barratt (Wild Canary), Javier Codina (Moda), Josh Lopez (Monstera Group), Kate Raymont (Scenic Rim Farm Shop Café) and Richard Ousby (Sixes & Sevens and Cru Bar).

Scenic Rim Regional Council mayor Greg Christensen said he was thrilled Eat Local Week was back in 2022 after having to cancel the latter half of the event in 2021 due to Covid.

“Prepare to eat the rainbow, meet the growers, walk the fields, sip the wines, learn the secrets of the land and take deep, flavour-filled breaths of Scenic Rim goodness because there’s nothing else in the country like Eat Local Week, and you are all invited!” Greg said.

“Scenic Rim Eat Local Week is more than just tasting our amazing local produce,” he said.

“It’s also about discovering breathtaking landscapes and meeting the hardworking people who create this produce.

“It’s a chance to fully immerse yourself in the richest place on Earth, our incredible region.

Connecting our farmers and growers with chefs to create incredible dining experiences, and then witnessing the looks on people’s faces as they taste the produce, see the settings or meet the locals, is truly memorable.

“Paddock to plate is a term used all too often in restaurants around the world, but it is practised first-hand here during Eat Local Week, and indeed every week,” he said.

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Kay Tommerup, Daniel Groenberg, Mike Webster, Gen Windley, Lisa Groom, Ernie the Alpaca and Georgia Stekhoven are ready for Scenic Hill Eat Local Week.

“The event also showcases the region as a leading destination, driving tourism, fostering community pride and generating ongoing economic benefits.

“In 2019 Eat Local Week generated nearly $2 million for the regional economy and attracted nearly 40,000 people to the region, an outstanding result and we all look forward to doing this again in 2022.”

Eat Local Week started in 2011 when a group of local producers, farmers and tourism operators planted the idea as a way to shine the light on the flavours and faces of the region; an event to encourage people to look to their backyard for seasonal food and pay tribute to the people that produce it.

That year, 10 events were staged; this year, there will be more than 125.

In 2015, acclaimed chef Josue Lopez was invited be the first regional food ambassador.

He has since been joined by an extraordinary line-up of flavour-makers who now showcase Scenic Rim ingredients on their menus.

Each year the event has grown in size and

prominence. Testament to this, is the award for Most Outstanding Region in the prestigious Harvey Norman delicious. 2019 Produce Awards, selected by a voting panel featuring Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Neil Perry and Guillaume Brahimi.

Then came The Lonely Planet’s inclusion of the region as one of the one of the top 10 regions in the world to visit in 2022, with authentic food experiences a major component of the reason why.

Importantly, Eat Local Week has been the catalyst for growth and diversification and the inspiration for exciting collaborations between producers. Think carrot beer, milk stout featuring local sheep and cow milk, beef and vegetable sausages, beetroot and carrot bread, and camel milk vodka just to name a few!

Eat Local Week is set against the natural beauty of the Scenic Rim, a region of more than 4200sq km of rich volcanic soil surrounded by ancient mountains and home to thousands of farmers and food creators.

There’s also a full line-up of delicious entree events in June to tantalise the tastebuds.

THE HAMPTON FESTIVAL IS ON The regional produce, flavours and creative culture of SouthEast Queensland’s High Country will be on full display this month with Hampton Festival taking place on Sunday, June 26.

In its 19th year, the now iconic regional event promises a vibrant celebration of regional art, produce, music and culture.

Visitors to this year’s Hampton Festival can shop from the on-site fresh produce market, taste and buy local wines, cheese, spirits and craft beer and savour the regional flavours of the many on-site cafes, restaurants and food providores.

For more information go to: hamptonfestival.com

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Sharing & caring One sanitary item pack at a time, Share the Dignity is putting the power back in the hands of women around the state, writes Hayley Hinze

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hare the Dignity Founder, Rochelle Courtenay, once observed a young homeless woman asking two men for sanitary items she couldn’t afford to buy.

“I just knew that I would never be that brave, to go up and ask for sanitary items from anyone but let alone from two men,” she said.

It was here she first thought of the Dignity Vending Machine. Discreet, accessible and free, these machines offer a Pink Box of pads and tampons with the simple press of a button.

Replacing snacks and drinks with essential sanitary packs, over 280 of these innovative and purpose-built vending machines are installed across Australia, with numbers still to grow as they make their way into schools.

Eight Darling Downs secondary schools will be among the first in Queensland to receive both a Dignity Vending Machine and access to the corresponding education program, Period Talk.

While existing machines in health centres and hospitals are boosting accessibility for women in need, Rochelle hopes pairing free period supplies with education will foster a generation free from stigmas and barriers to education.

“Just giving access to girls is only fixing one part of the problem, so we’re also rolling out education,” she said.

The Period Talk program has been written in line with the Australian curriculum and includes three lessons of everything menstruation.

Covering topics like hormones, PMS nutrition, pain management and periods across different cultures, the program is designed to inform both

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male and female students.

“Unless we reduce the shame and stigma, we’re still going to have people whispering about it,” Rochelle said.

“We’ll also have men who have never been educated. Those little boys who don’t get educated and get sent out of the room end up being somebody’s boss, somebody’s father, somebody’s husband, somebody’s uncle, and yet we’re still not educating them properly.”

Period Talk is available for all Australian schools, however will come complimentary with each school’s machine.

The Queensland Government has invested up to $2.5 million in a partnership with Share the Dignity, to get 120 state and non-state schools their own Dignity Vending Machine.

“We want all students to be confident to attend school every day,” said Minister for Education, Grace Grace.

“Giving students access to free sanitary products can make a real difference, especially for students whose families are doing it tough, have unstable accommodation or are fleeing domestic and family violence.”

Selected schools will receive a three-year supply of period packs, with each Pink Box containing six tampons and two pads. This combination is designed to grant females the essential freedom to continue school, work and life in comfort during menstruation.

“I remember a young girl coming up to me at one school and she said, I wish this machine was here last week,” Rochelle said.

“She’d gotten her period early, had stained her dress and chair and had all the boys laughing at

Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay with the vending machine model that will be installed in schools.

her. But when she texted her mum to see if she could get sanitary items, her mum rang her and was super upset because she didn’t get paid until Thursday. So she had to miss two and a half days of school that week because her mum couldn’t afford pads.”

Dignity Vending Machines are a big move in helping young girls feel safe and confident at school.

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A Dignity Vending Machine can be spotted in the Lockyer Community Centre toilet block in Gatton.

“So many people live from one packcheck to the other, and for most of us we don’t understand what that’s like. It’s not right that any girl should ever miss a day of school because her family can’t afford sanitary items,” Rochelle said.

The signature pink of a Dignity Vending Machine can be spotted in the Lockyer Community Centre toilet block in Gatton.

Since 2021, this machine has supplied free

sanitary packs to a range of women in need.

“There’s no set woman who’s using it – they’ve all come from many walks of life,” said the Centre’s operations manager, Linda Roberts.

“We find a lot of people who are financially struggling use the machine, but it also plays a part in normalising periods and making resources accessible in many locations.”

Once word got out, Linda says more members

of the community have taken the Pink Boxes, and feel comfortable returning each month.

“The biggest thing was getting the word out, and now we’re finding women of all ages are coming in and accessing it,” she said.

“What’s been most successful is making people aware of it in our emergency relief program, where they then recommend it to others.”

Although beneficial in both metro and regional areas, these machines can act as a reliable resource during product shortages in remote regions.

“We’ve found it’s been a great backup for whenever there’s a natural disaster in the region,” Linda said.

“Especially during the flood period, you realise how vulnerable rural communities are in relying on supplies from stores.”

The three year rollout will see more Queensland schools receive a Dignity Vending Machine, with distributions to be based on need.

“It’s exciting for all of the girls in Queensland schools but especially for those in our droughtstricken farming communities,” Rochelle said.

Schools in low socio-economic areas and rural communities will be prioritised, as to support the regions most likely to experience period poverty.

The program is continually expanding, as the second expression of interest round will see 58 additional Queensland schools receive a machine in the coming year.

Since its launch in 2011, a total of 191,345 vends have been recorded from machines across the country.

Through collection drives and campaigns, Share the Dignity collects over 100,000 period products each year, many of which are packed into the Pink Boxes that fill these changemaking machines.

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Rhylea &Adam Chronicle journalist Rhylea Millar wed beau Adam in a beautiful boho elopement in Bundaberg

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he couple wed in an intimate and uniquely their own ceremony at Elliott Heads in front of close family, friends and their dog, Trevor, with the reception held in a renovated Queenslander nearby.

The area holds a special place in the couple’s hearts. Not only was it the place where their new love blossomed, it was also the beach where Adam proposed.

“I had to move to Bundaberg for work when Adam and I had only been dating for about six months,” Rhylea says.

“We were concerned about doing long distance when we were still so fresh, so he moved there with me and our relationship really flourished.”

Initially the couple were planning a large wedding, but they soon decided to do it their own way.

“We saw a lot of people forced to postpone their special day with Covid and how a wedding placed so much extra pressure on couples.

“It would have been lovely to share the day with everyone, but we also didn’t want added stressors to take the focus off what our day was really all about. It was perfect.”

The bride wore a stunning White Lily Couture gown, and the couple’s creative family helped

with unique touches throughout the day.

“My beautiful and incredibly talented mum handmade my rainbow tinsel jacket, which sparkled so beautifully in the sunlight on the day. I think she used about 1000 glue gun sticks in the process!

“Adam’s mum, who is a qualified chef and cake maker, made us all a delicious meal and also made the cake. She decorated it using edible blooms which perfectly aligned with the boho vibe I was going for.

“My big sister, who was also my maid of honour, crocheted a gorgeous banner that said ‘Mr and Mrs Thompson’ and hung it across the front of the reception venue. She used wool that matched our colour scheme and it was such a sweet touch.

“We both love colour and having fun and that was my main focus for the day. I think weddings can be taken so seriously so I really wanted to step away from the traditional idea of what a wedding ‘should be’ and take a few risks.

“I remember my florist calling me a few days before the wedding and confirming the colours I had requested. I think she was rightfully frightened about how the final product was going to turn out with so many colours in the palette.

But I just kept saying ‘the brighter the better – I just want colour’.

“Most of all, I wanted to be able to look back at my photos years later and not question how much fun we were having.”

Rhylea says the couple’s photographer, Morgan Parremore, captured it perfectly.

“Our photographer Morgan and videographer Mia Peronis took us to the empty car park right next to the beach and just told us to start dancing.

“The sun was setting, my shoulders were so sore from the tinsel jacket which is surprisingly quite heavy and I thought my feet were going to fall off!

“But we just started dancing. Our moves were super lame and uncoordinated, but we just couldn’t stop laughing.

“It just captured who we are in one moment perfectly.”

Rhylea’s advice to couples are simple ones: Try not to stress. As long as you’re standing there and holding the hands of your best friend, that’s all that truly matters.

“Also, this is the one and only time you don’t have to compromise,” Rhylea says.

“Don’t sacrifice what you want for your wedding. Push for the big flowers, fight for the food you want, don’t invite your second cousin’s best friend’s cat, if you don’t want to.

“By no means be a bridezilla, but the wedding needs to be you and your partner’s vision.”

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Tatts enough There has been a rise in Aussies wanting face ink removed, writes Elena Couper

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rends Research has shown more Aussies are getting inked than ever before, with one in four getting a tattoo, but with this comes another trend – tattoo

removal.

A recent study commissioned by laser tattoo removal company Removery found a third of respondents want to get a tattoo removed, with the most popular reasons being their style had changed or it sparked a bad memory.

Removery co-founder Chris Chambers says while tattoo regret is “nothing new”, the survey shows the biggest regrets today are ink on the face (69 per cent), eyebrows (40 per cent) and neck (35 per cent).

Melbourne-based Vicki, who is in her 50s,

experienced tattoo regret after deciding she wanted fuller brows after years of over-plucking and opted for cosmetic tattooing.

She went to an accredited franchise in Melbourne’s east for microblading, a technique that adds pigment to the skin. The two-session procedure cost $900 and she says the results were horrifying. “(The artist) went really high up and made me look angry.

Because I have quite dark features it was really obvious and it looked incredibly harsh,” Vicki says.

“It affected my confidence. I felt the only thing people focused on when they looked at me were my eyebrows. It changed my whole face, I didn’t look like me.”

Vicki hid her brows with glasses and make-up, and had saline removal before opting for laser at a cost of $1500.

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THE WORST TIME TO GET A TATTOO IS WHEN: ● Under the influence of alcohol (49%) ● Dare or bet (14%) ● When just starting a relationship (13%) ● On the spur of the moment (10%) ● On an overseas holiday (8%)

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ea moss is having a moment.

Celebrities, including the likes of Kim Kardashian, have endorsed this vitamin-packed skincare ingredient.

Also known as Irish moss or Irish red seaweed, this superfood is high in vitamins and minerals and has been used in traditional drinks and food in the Caribbean and Ireland. It’s also been used in other cultures as a remedy for everything from coughs to low libido.

While wellness enthusiasts have been fans of adding the superfood to their smoothies for decades, it’s also becoming an increasingly popular skincare ingredient, making it an increasingly popular skincare ingredient when applied topically.

With antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial functions, sea moss has a high sulphur content which is believed to help balance the skin microbiome. This can help reduce the severity of acne.

And that’s not all. It acts as a

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powerful hydrocolloid and has been traditionally used to protect wounds from the outside environment. It can hydrate and protect the skin against the elements, while providing calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin K. The vitamin A and omega-3s in sea moss may help fight skin inflammation which can reduce eczema and rosacea.

Because many of sea moss’s benefits come from its ability to form a film on the skin, the ingredient is best used in a moisturiser, serum, or another leave-on application. Adding skin-care products with enough sea moss extract in it may get you to see more hydrated-looking skin.

What skin types can use sea moss?

Doing a patch test or consulting with a dermatologist is always the safest course of action before trying any new product. Sensitive skin types may experience some irritation from sea moss – especially if you’re attempting a DIY product like a mask.

Sea moss: The benefits Seaweed demonstrates antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial effects.

While more research is needed to prove the efficacy of sea moss for skin health, several dermatologists and experts swear by this powerhouse of an ingredient.

Let us understand how this ingredient can help you establish a healthy skincare routine: ● Acts as a powerful hydrocolloid: Irish moss traditionally has been valued for its hydrocolloid

composition. Hydrocolloids help retain healing fluids over the wound to protect it from the outside environment. ● Helps treat acne: Experts claim that the high sulphur content of sea moss may help lower excess sebum production on the skin. The antibacterial properties of sea moss may also help treat acne. However, more research is warranted in this regard. ● Hydrates skin: Irish moss is noncomedogenic. It contains 15 of the 18 essential elements that make up the human body – including calcium, magnesium, and vitamin

K. It also contains vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients hydrate skin and aid healthy skin cell functioning. They may also offer anti-ageing benefits, prevent winter dryness, and protect the skin from the damaging effects of the environment. Sea moss is also thought to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, though more research is needed to support this claim. ● Lowers skin inflammation: The vitamin A and omega-3s in sea moss may help fight skin inflammation.

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Losing weight naturally More than 70 per cent of Australians are overweight or obese, writes Dr Sheila Cook

and bread, biscuits and soft drink and juices.

Aim to eat high fibre carbohydrates instead, including multigrain bread, nuts, seeds, vegetables and beans.

Get a good night’s sleep (seven to eight hours) Research has shown that getting less than six hours sleep increases our risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.

Insufficient or poor-quality sleep affects the hormones that regulate hunger – leptin and ghrelin – to make us hungrier for high sugar foods.

It also slows our metabolism and stores unused energy as fat.

Getting at least seven hours of good quality sleep improves your ability to lose weight.

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hile there are endless diets and supplements that claim to achieve rapid weight loss, most lack any scientific evidence.

There are some strategies backed by science that can help you to lose weight.

These strategies revolve around how our gut hormones respond to the food we eat, when we eat it and how well we sleep.

When we eat, our intestines release hormones that influence how full we feel, and tell our body to use the energy for fuel or to store it as fat.

It is these hormones that respond to changes in our diet, how we sleep and exercise.

Here are three easy strategies that you can use to help you lose weight and maintain it.

Eat protein foods for breakfast Protein regulate appetite hormones that help you feel full for hours, including a decrease in the hunger hormone Ghrelin and a rise in satiety hormones GLP-1, cholecystokinin and peptide YY. Research has shown that eating a high protein for breakfast can reduce hunger, improve mental functioning, and control glucose levels and blood pressure for six to eight hours.

Good choices for high-protein breakfast include eggs, sardines, nut butters, oats and chia seeds.

Cut back on sugar and refined carbohydrates

Foods that contain refined carbohydrate are absorbed and converted to glucose rapidly.

The body responds by producing hormones like insulin and GIP that encourage the body to store this as

fat. This causes you to gain weight.

Soon after eating these foods, the hunger hormone ghrelin surges to make you hungry again.

Where possible, avoid eating sugar, processed food, white rice

Dr Sheila Cook is an endocrinologist and obstetric physician, who specialises in hormones and metabolic health.

She has been practising in Toowoomba for 16 years, and has recently opened a practice location at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba.

Dr Cook’s areas of special interest include: • Type 1, Type 2 & gestational diabetes • Thyroid, pituitary & adrenal disorders • Obesity & weight loss • Nutritional approaches to metabolic health • Osteoporosis • Pre-conception counselling for women Dr Cook can be contacted by emailing admin@twba-ed.com.au or calling 07 4588 6615.

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Choosing care for bump and beyond Liz Wilkes from My Midwives shares her thoughts on pregnancy and post-natal care

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n Toowoomba, women are spoiled for choice in terms of maternity care options.

We are the ‘birthing capital’ with birth numbers both pre- and post- Covid reflecting that per capita we have the highest number of births.

Fortunately, we have a range of options that provide for everything that women want in their care and this means women can shop around and even make choices and change options during pregnancy.

Liz Wilkes from My Midwives has a number of thoughts she shares with women and families deciding what they want from their care journey.

“I always suggest that women start by thinking about what they actually want, not what others recommend,” Liz says.

“I have a series of questions that I give women that is more than ‘do you have private health insurance’ because this leads them to think a bit more clearly about what is important to them.”

Questions are: Do you want to see the same person for your pregnancy care? Do you want that person to care for your in labour and for the period after birth?

Do you want to be able to call that person between visits and outside office hours?

Do you have any ideas about birth that are important? These might be that you know you want to have drugs or you know you want to have the options of a waterbirth; it could be that you know you want a caesarean section or you know you want to have a lot of choices like positions for labour and birth or whether you are induced or not.

Do you want to know the level of experience of your care provider and their rates of various interventions eg do they have lots of women being induced? Do they support VBAC? Do they support hypnobirthing? What is their rate of episiotomy?

What options does the care provider have for care after birth?

Do they see your regularly in the first six weeks after birth?

Are there any costs? Can you have a baby at any hospital?

“When women consider their options, for some women knowing that the care provider has, for example, high rates of induction or episiotomy might be important,” Liz says.

“Some women may want to know that they can choose a caesarean and what the care after a caesarean is like.

“Other women are very clear that they want to make ‘different’ choices

to their last baby or want to have as many options available as possible for their first baby.”

My Midwives offers women the option to speak to a midwife about all their options in the Toowoomba region.

“At times I will speak to a mum who is really clear about where they want to have their baby, or that they want to have an epidural or a private room.

“Other times women have no idea what they want, so it is about piecing out what they might want to consider in the local area – or further

away!

“Some women want to go to Brisbane to have a baby, which is also a further choice that women can make.

“It is so important that women consider their choices and don’t just fall into a decision that they later regret. We are very pleased to offer women the chance to talk it all through.”

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Dig deep to help appeal hit target Foundation launches appeal in support of emergency department

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n 2021, the Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department had more than 63, 000 presentations.

That’s more than half of the total Toowoomba population, and equal to 173 people through the Emergency doors every single day, around the clock.

This year, Toowoomba Hospital Foundation has set its sights on raising $200,000 as part of their annual tax appeal to fund

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additional medical equipment, resources, and staff training to support the life-saving work of the Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department.

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation chief executive officer Alison Kennedy is calling on the community to dig deep this end of financial year and considering making a donation to the Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department.

“The doors of the Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department are always open, and the staff are there 24/7 for every emergency and every patient when they need it most,” she said.

“Our Emergency Department sees patients from across the

Darling Downs and even into southwest Queensland and northern NSW, so the more we can do to support patients and staff the better.

“Through this year’s tax appeal we want to raise $200,000 to purchase additional medical equipment such as services pendants, stretchers and cardiac monitoring equipment.”

All donations received before June 30 will go towards reaching this fundraising goal.

For more information and to donate to Toowoomba Hospital Foundation’s Annual Tax Appeal visit: toowoombahospital foundation.org.au/tax-appeal-2022 All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

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Medicine goes digital

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lectronic prescriptions make accessing medication streamlined and simpler.

Now available across Australia, owner of the Hooper Centre Pharmacy, Catherine Chiu, says the technology is an excellent alternative to paper prescriptions, allowing patients more choice and convenient access to their medicines.

“E-prescriptions have been really helpful, especially during the pandemic, with quarantine restrictions limiting people’s ability to

see a doctor or fill prescriptions for required medication. Now with telehealth and e-script services, it’s a very convenient process.”

E-scripts are delivered in the form of a secure QR code and can be issued in a regular or telehealth consultation with a doctor.

The QR code can be sent directly to the patient’s phone via SMS or email.

Patients can then simply walk into a pharmacy and have their e-script QR code scanned.

Alternatively the doctor can send it

to the pharmacy directly via email or specialised dispensing software.

“It is an encrypted QR code which does not allow any access to personal details. So it is also a very safe way to keep your prescriptions,” Catherine says.

For each prescription repeat, there is a new QR code generated.

“There are also apps you can download on your mobile, such as mypharmacylink to file and keep all of your e-scripts in one place.”

Catherine believes there are a

number of benefits to using this new technology. “E-scripts are a natural extension to telehealth services.

The contactless consultation and script services protect our healthcare providers and patients from exposure to infectious diseases. They also help patients with a disability or circumstances where they are unable to come into the pharmacy.

“There is much less room for error or fraudulent prescriptions, which in turn means a much higher level of patient care.”

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Weighing up boozy beverages

by M e l i s sa I ar ia

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ussies have largely been kept in the dark on the kilojoules and sugar hiding in their alcohol, but that could soon change under a plan to put nutrition labels on containers.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) announced that it was preparing a proposal to consider

including energy labels on a variety of alcoholic drinks.

Unlike most other packaged food and drinks, packaged alcoholic beverages have been exempt from providing nutrition information on the label.

Alcohol is high in energy, providing 29.3 kilojoules a gram, according to the National Health and Medical Research Council.

Australian dietary guidelines recommend limiting alcohol intake to assist in managing body weight, given it is energy-dense but nutrient-poor.

FSANZ last year found consumer understanding of the energy content in beer, wine and spirits was poor.

Only a low number of people knew the calorie content.

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Honouring our nurses St Andrew’s joins in special international day to celebrate hardworking caregivers

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very important day for us at St Andrew’s was May 12, as we acknowledge, recognise and celebrate the amazing work of our dedicated team of experienced, caring and compassionate nurses.

Marked on the same day each year to coincide with the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, International Nurses Day allows us also to appreciate one of the hardest working, selfless, trusted and respected professions in the world.

While Florence Nightingale began to revolutionise nursing care

in the 1850s, our profession is very fortunate in 2022 to have likeminded nurses committed to challenging the status quo by driving forward with the everchanging nursing and healthcare environment.

The complexities and challenges in relation to managing Covid has certainly changed the way some aspects of healthcare is provided; however, our nursing

team at St Andrew’s have continued to deliver genuine, authentic and compassionate care despite at times feeling fatigued, working long shifts and continuously wearing PPE. St Andrew’s director of nursing

Jamie Wann said the hospital was “particularly fortunate” to have such a dedicated team of “first-class nurses that truly do make a difference to the lives of those patients and their loved ones”.

“They are all heroes in my book,” he said.

The executive team at St Andrew’s were very pleased to be

able to host a special lunch this International Nurses Day to say thank you to our wonderful nurses, and the wider hospital team who have all worked tirelessly through what has already at times been a very challenging year.

Our nurses, and indeed our entire team epitomise our mantra: ‘Our People Do Amazing Things’.

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Jumpers and Jazz G et ready to be welcomed with a yarnbombed kaleidoscope of colour; vibrant jumpin’ jazz, great food, warm country hospitality, quality wines and coffee always; crisp, frosty mornings and soul-warming sunny days with brilliant blue skies – expect this and more. Visitors are spoiled for choice with a program that boasts more than 100 different events across the region – catering for all interests.

Spread over 10 days from July 21, book-ended by two big weekends, festival favourites include more than 100 exquisite yarnbombed trees through the CBD, the iconic Yarntopian Display (this year – 1920s in Paris –

Make your way to Warwick for one of Queensland’s quirkiest winter festivals ‘Moveable Feast’), Killarney Bonfire night, Stroll and Swing featuring Suitcase Rummage and Celebration of Local Flavours, and the Picnic in the Park finale featuring the huge Warwick Potters Winter Markets with joyful jazz and great food all day.

Car buffs love the Grand Automobile Display on Palmerin, Sunday July 24, featuring dozens of outstanding exhibits through the CBD with free live jazz.

Signature ticketed events include the ‘Jumpin’ Jazz Laneway Party’ Friday, July 22, ‘Shaken to the Soul’ on Saturday, July 23, at the historic

FROM LEFT: Friends and family of Bluebird Kitchen yarnbomb a tree; A Moveable Feast by the Yarntopians; Bluebottles Tree.

Town Hall, and ‘Twilight Jazz n Blues in the Park’ on Saturday, July 30.

Performer info and tickets link can be found on our website.

Midweek offers plenty to see and do with soup night, Cabaret, exhibitions, and pristine landscape drives featuring iconic history landmarks and world class wineries.

All this is set against a backdrop of the amazing tree jumper exhibition and, of course, ‘get up and dance’ jazz.

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Ten Tenors hit the highway T he Ten Tenors return to Australia in June with a new show, and the Highway Men tour will feature all the things that fans have come to love about them.

For the first time in their 27 year history, they will be paying homage to some of country music’s greatest song writers, reimagining songs in a way that only The Ten Tenors can.

Songs from the world of rock, pop, and classical have all been given the group’s unique vocal treatment.

In this new show, they have taken inspiration from their recent 14,000 mile tour across America, and have returned with incredible arrangements of songs from the likes of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Charlie Daniels, Australia’s

own Keith Urban and some of Country’s first ladies.

The guys are thrilled to present this new side of themselves, alongside Ten Tenors’ classics such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Nessun Dorma, Unchained Melody and other rock and pop classics.

There will be two exciting new medleys and some new Australian classics, as well as a collection of beautiful arias.

Since their inception in 1995, the tenors have worked passionately and toured extensively to bring their unique show to audiences at home and abroad.

First touring Australia in 1997, they then took their show to Europe in 2001, thrilling audiences in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

One by one European territories were falling in love with the handsome larrikin lads from Down Under.

Word spread of the singing sensation from Australia and soon the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Asia, Mexico, South Africa and South America followed.

Their global dominance continues with 33 countries worldwide having experienced the magic.

The Highway Men tour will once again showcase the Tenors’ unique talents and showcase a range of new songs while always returning to much-loved fan favourites that make a Tenors’ show a special experience.

They will perform at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba on July 5

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Relax camping at Straddie T his year the popular Caravan and Camping Special has taken off with flying colours. Over the past two years, Australians have endured months of travel restrictions. Now is the perfect time for you to get out and enjoy the beautiful Minjerribah outside of the peak tourism season.

Before you travel, it is important to book your campsite with Minjerribah Camping. Their friendly team will suggest the best campsite for you.

They offer campgrounds with sealed roads close to local shops and restaurants, as well as secluded beachfront campsites requiring 4wd access. Please remember to purchase a Beach Permit before driving on any of the approved beaches. Permits and further information are available through Minjerribah Camping.

Once you arrive, sit back and relax at your foreshore campsite, stroll down the beach, or sit up at Point Lookout Headland and watch the whales go by. North Stradbroke Island

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Hervey Bay’s comeback trail

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ach day Blue Dolphin skipper Pete Lynch packs his lunch and leaves for the office. It’s an office hemmed in by the gem-toned waters of Hervey Bay and the wild beauty of World Heritage-listed K’Gari (Fraser Island).

On a good day, he’ll skim the glassy surface of Platypus Bay in his catamaran with humpbacks for company and the tang of their fishy morning breath in his nostrils. On a great day, he’ll get mugged by them.

Then, it’s rinse and repeat and do it all again.

No one day is like the other and that’s what keeps this veteran skipper coming back year after year; 25 years and counting.

For Lynch and a dozen or so other whale watching operators that ply the calm waters of the Bay, 2020 was a curtain-raiser to a bright future. It marked the first season since the World Cetacean Alliance declared

Whale watching at the world's first Whale Heritage Site at Hervey Bay.

Hervey Bay the world’s first Whale Heritage Site, a bragging right that five other whale watching capitals fiercely hoped to obtain.

As the birthplace of commercial whale-watching in Australia and a region with the most astonishing experiences, such recognition comes as no surprise.

More than half of the world’s whales can be found in Australian waters, and none are more idolised than the humble humpback, with some 30 000 expected to find their way from the nutrient-rich waters of Antarctica to the tropical breeding grounds in Queensland’s north this year.

But the magic will happen on the return journey when, for reasons not yet known, around a third of the herd take a right hand turn at K’Gari for a rest-stop in Hervey Bay. The region is the only genuine stopover on the southern migration, and it delivers some of the best whale interactions experienced globally.

In the calm waters protected by K’Gari, visitors see the playful side of holidaying whales rather than the business side of the migration cycle.

“We have a beautiful, sheltered and protected bay, beside a World Heritage-listed island. It’s two wonders in one place – the wonder of K’Gari and the wonder of humpback whales that come back year after year,” says Lynch.

“Our humpbacks are more relaxed and curious in these waters. And, when they mug our boats, it’s obviously the whale’s choice to be here.”

It’s not a mindless glance, it’s a real look.”

More than half of the world’s whales can be found in Australian waters

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Beauty of bus travel Modern, safe and comfortable bus travel is exactly what you’ll get with Premier Queensland

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here’s nothing quite like the simple pleasure of travelling by bus. While you sit back and let your experienced driver navigate your trip – with no concerns about your itinerary or worries about road conditions – take in the sights you might not have otherwise stumbled upon and make friends with fellow travellers following the same trail as you.

With a fleet of more than 60 buses, and school, private or public bus services, including tours around Queenslad to peak any explorer’s interests, choosing Premier Queensland for your next adventure is a safe bet.

“We have some great trips coming up,” says Tammy Bell from Premier Queensland.

“We’d love to share these with the community to show them what’s in and around Toowoomba, Dalby and Ipswich.”

If it’s a day trip you’re after, Premier Queensland have got something to

suit any and every traveller.

Head to Jumpers and Jazz festival in Warwick during July for a rollicking bit of family fun; or take in the spectacular Lockyer Valley – the perfect place for a day-long minibreak.

In Wootha, explore the lush greenery and exotic wildlife at

Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World – it’s an experience you won’t soon forget.

Slow down, and escape to the Darling Downs where you’ll visit the heritage-listed Jimbour Homestead and the beautiful town of Bell.

Head to the Scenic Rim and visit Summer Land Camels farm, or explore inland with an Outback Spectacular tour.

Come September, take in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and all its colourful wonders.

With more than 30 years of experience in travelling along the east coast of Australia, you know you’re in safe hands with Premier Queensland.

“We are proud of our outstanding safety record, which has been maintained since the company’s inception,” says Tammy.

“Our mission is to provide our customers with professional and friendly services that they deserve.”

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30 years up in the air Floating Images’ chief pilot celebrates 30 years of ballooning

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-day aka Graeme Day, Owner and Chief Pilot of Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights in the Scenic Rim is celebrating 30 years up in the air flying commercial balloons on the 1st May 2022.

Graeme said “It has been an amazing and very proud journey to date flying commercial balloons over three continents” for the last 30 years in man’s oldest form of flight. I am very lucky to be able to do something that I am passionate about doing & sharing the experience. I’m not sitting in an office, every day is different with new challenges; flying balloons, running a tourism business, meeting people of all walks of life and seeing the sunrise on each flight.’

“Wow highlights over the 30 years

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of ballooning are many, from my own personal experiences to professional.

Seeing and flying over so many stunning and beautiful regions throughout the world such as France, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.” Magical memories for me has been the only Aussie flying a balloon over the

summit of Mount Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain in the French Alps, to teaching my children to fly a balloon.

It all began by a chance meeting in the Scottish highlands with some French University students inviting me to visit Alsace, France. I took up the offer to visit the Uni students at

Strasbourg whilst backpacking through France in November 1991.

During the visit, one of their friends who ran a balloon company in Alsace called asking for a hand to crew; never shy of adventure I took up the offer to help out driving 4 x 4 vehicles in the snow covered villages and valleys of Alsace and over the Vosges mountains to follow the balloons.

A few months later I was offered full time employment as crew for 3 months and then asked if I wanted to learn to become a pilot and stay in France for a few years. The French balloon company took up a French job training scheme where I become the first person under this scheme to be trained as a commercial balloon pilot in addition to learning the French language. On the 1st May 1992, I received my French commercial balloon licence. I was very lucky to travel and explore numerous beautiful regions in a balloon above France, meeting people from all over the world.

It has been an amazing and very proud journey to date flying commercial balloons over three continents

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Cosy cottages at Mulanah W ith crackling fires, cosy cottages and beautifully landscaped gardens, Mulanah Gardens is the staycation of the season.

At the heart of this 160 acre property sits two bed and breakfast cottages surrounded by picturesque gardens, scenic rural land and views to the Bunya Mountains.

Owners Lindsay and Rhonda Kath welcome guests throughout the year, however it’s during the cooler months when the Gardens come into a new character.

The two cottages, Banksia and Grevillia, each feature their own fireplace, while Grevillia boasts a spa overlooking country views.

“During winter, the wood fires are extra special,” says Rhonda.

“People get all snuggled up in the cottages – the guests in there at the moment, I haven’t seen them for three days.”

Lindsay and Rhonda have transformed what was once a peanut

farm into an award-winning holiday and event space.

Past peanut farmers themselves, the couple have lived on the property for 37 years and set about creating their own countryside escape.

“You come away from the rest of the world and it’s very secluded and private here,” Rhonda says.

They built everything themselves – landscaping all the gardens and designing a space for guests to come and unwind.

“The cottages came from Noosa but the gardens and buildings were done by us with a little help from electricians and plumbers.”

Since 2006, Mulanah Gardens has

hosted regular weddings, events, and plenty of cottage guests.

“We love meeting new people,” Rhonda says.

“We get guests that live locally, some who have families and need a night or two away. We get people coming interstate as well.”

The gardens are kept private for cottage guests, however each Sunday are open for the public to roam and enjoy everything from breakfast through to afternoon tea at the MG Delights cafe. Renowned not only for the beautiful setting, Lindsay and Rhonda offer friendly hospitality that’s reminiscent of a country home.

“We offer midweek specials, luxury packages and try to accommodate and put anything together for guests,” says Rhonda.

“We want to make sure they’re happy, content and enjoy the experience.”

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A little winter magic After three years, this much-loved family favourite ice spectacular returns

Beautiful production numbers invite audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast, as Belle shows what it

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isney On Ice presents Into The Magic sees hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse take audiences on an expedition across raging seas, snow covered mountains and the marigold bridge.

This action-packed extravaganza, produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., features Disney’s Moana, Frozen, Coco and Beauty and the Beast with other beloved Disney characters.

Families and fans will go on a highsea adventure as Moana sets sail on a life-changing quest to save her island, with help from the demigod Maui.

With the ice floor transformed into the vast oceanic scape, Disney On Ice allows Moana’s strength and

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determination to take centre stage, and lets audiences connect to their favourite wayfinder and discover one’s true identity is never out of reach.

Then, it’s a journey across the

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Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney-Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead, discovering a vibrantly colourful performance with skeletons in a cultural celebration of family.

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means to be fearless.

Along with her new friends in the enchanted castle, Belle is encouraged to step outside the ordinary and find joy in the bleakest situation.

As she looks beyond the harsh exterior of the Beast to reach his gentle heart, fans learn there are teachable moments in everyday life.

Through the athleticism and grace of Anna and Elsa, Rapunzel and Flynn, and Cinderella, brave heroes from Frozen, Tangled and Cinderella ignite passions to believe.

Audiences will witness each characters’ unique qualities and talents, inspiring children around the world to discover their inner hero.

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Romance of the Outback Sink your tired body into one of 12 outdoor porcelain baths filled with warm mineral water from deep underground in this unique experience

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elaxing in a porcelain bath filled with artesian water from deep beneath the ground with a crisp glass of wine as you watch the sunset has to be one of the best ways to experience the outback.

It’s an experience you can enjoy at the award-winning Charlotte Plains, a sheep and cattle station, owned by the Nagel/Russell family for 100 years, which has been attracting visitors since they opened to tourism in 2005.

Robyn Russell, who currently runs the family station, said her property is

magical.

“We had 8000 people come and stay over the past year; they love the history of this place, and the serenity.”

She said bush camping on the 27,000ha property is popular, with many people choosing to set up near the hot artesian springs, and enjoy a huge campfire in the evening.

“We often have musicians come and play for a couple of hours in the

late afternoon by the campfire.”

Robyn initially placed two bathtubs on rickety old wooden platforms next to the springs.

“I thought that the ladies didn’t like mud between their toes. It’s very popular now; we have 12 bathtubs on newly built decks.”

Robyn also revealed a secluded bath area has recently been built so people can have complete seclusion

for a truly memorable experience.

The romance of the outback has captured the hearts of all who have visited.

“We’ve had four couples get engaged here, they’re all over the moon. The women didn’t have any idea the boys had planned this.”

She said more than the beautiful surroundings, people enjoy coming to Charlotte Plains to experience a working sheep and cattle station.

“I’m passionate about the history here.

“My grandfather bought the property, and over time it was divided up. My mother ran it after my father died.”

She said the family has kept memorabilia over the generations, which has been presented like a museum, so people can learn the history of the region.

Her tours of the property also include the old drovers hut, a historic cemetery, and the woolshed.

“My tours are very down to earth, and people can hear about our family.”

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Cheesy garlic bread pull-apart Cheesy, buttery and doughy - no one would guess this easy garlic bread is cooked in the slow cooker Makes 8 pieces. Prep time 15mins. Cooking time 2hrs 30mins INGREDIENTS ● 170g butter, chopped ● 375g (21 ⁄2 cups) plain flour ● 2 tsp baking powder ● 1 tsp salt ● 250ml (1 cup) buttermilk ● 1 egg, lightly whisked ● 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped ● 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh continental parsley leaves ● 2 tbsp finely shredded fresh basil leaves ● 55g (1 ⁄2 cup) pre-grated three-cheese blend ● Fresh basil leaves, to serve METHOD 1 Lightly grease the bowl of a 5.5L slow cooker and line with baking paper. Place the butter in a microwave-safe jug. Microwave on high for one minute or until melted.

2 Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add the buttermilk, egg and 125ml (1 ⁄2 cup) melted butter.

Use a flat-bladed knife to mix until mixture comes together.

3 Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.

Knead for 30 seconds or until smooth. Divide into eight pieces.

4 Add garlic, parsley and basil to remaining melted butter. Place in a shallow bowl. Gently roll a piece of dough into a smooth ball and roll in the garlic mixture to coat. Transfer to prepared slow cooker. Repeat with remaining dough and garlic mixture 5 Cover and cook on high for two hours or until the bread is cooked through. Sprinkle with the cheese, cover and cook for a further 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling. Serve sprinkled with extra basil leaves.

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food Dip some crusty bread into these creamy Italian garlic prawns. Packed with flavour and ready in 20 minutes, add some chilli for an arrabiata twist Serves 4. Prep time 5mins. Cooking time 20mins INGREDIENTS ● 100g sundried tomatoes in oil, thinly sliced, ●3 tbsp oil reserved from jar of sundried tomatoes ● 500g green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact ● 3 garlic cloves, crushed ● 2 tbsp bought gluten-free sundried tomato pesto ● 250ml (1 cup) thickened cream ● 60g baby spinach ● Crusty bread, to serve (optional) METHOD 1 Heat two tbsp of reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add one-third of the prawns and cook, turning occasionally, for three to four minutes or until the prawns change colour. Transfer to a plate. Repeat, in two more batches, with the remaining prawns.

2 Heat the remaining one tbsp reserved oil in the pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and pesto. Cook, stirring, for one minute or until aromatic. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Add the prawns, sun-dried tomato slices and spinach.

Cook, stirring, for one to two minutes or until heated through and the spinach has just wilted. Serve with crusty bread, if using.

RECIPE NOTES If you don’t have enough oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to cook with, use olive oil instead.

Prefer pasta? Serve the prawns with 400g cooked risoni pasta instead of the crusty bread.

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Honey mustard chicken sausage rolls Makes 30. Prep time 25mins. Cooking time 30mins INGREDIENTS ● 2 x 500g packets chicken sausages (see note) ● 2 tbsp honey ● 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard ● 2 tsp Dijon mustard ● 25g (1/4 cup) dried (packaged) breadcrumbs ● 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves ● 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed ● 1 egg, lightly whisked METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan forced. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

2 Remove the sausage meat from the casings. Place the sausage meat in a bowl. Add the honey, wholegrain and Dijon mustards, breadcrumbs and thyme. Mix until well combined.

3 Cut the pastry sheets in half. Arrange one-sixth of the chicken mixture lengthways down the centre of each pastry piece. Brush one long edge of pastry with a little egg. Fold pastry over filling, pressing to seal and form a roll. Cut each roll into five even pieces. Place pieces, seam-side down, on prepared trays.

4 Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Serve sausage rolls hot.

RECIPE NOTES We used chicken, spinach and feta sausages, but any chicken or pork sausages will work well.

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Roll up for a taste explosion Not only does Cafe de Velo offer a unique and wholesome menu, it serves up the best carrot cake in town, writes Josie Adams

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rom corporate jobs in the concrete jungle of Singapore, Marcel and Sarah Govers’ tree change has certainly been a delight for local tastebuds.

The couple, who bought Bikeline in Railway St in 2020, opened the adjoining Cafe de Velo a year later, and have since been able to offer up their two favourite things; uber-cool bikes and great food.

“It doesn’t matter what kind of rider you are, everyone loves to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat at some point in your ride,” says Marcel,who believes as a Dutch man, bike riding is in his blood.

It comes after the store recently launched its new bike hire and guided tour services for tourists visiting the region to enjoy.

But the cafe doesn’t just cater for cycling enthusiasts. Featuring an extensive menu, which includes several vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, it really has delicious, house-made food for anyone and everyone.

“Like many families there are days when I prefer to eat vegetarian/vegan while Marcel loves his meat and chips. We wanted to create a place where everyone can enjoy something they like,” Sarah says.

While the breakfast menu includes some standard favourites (bacon

included), today I’m sampling a few of the vegetarian and vegan breakfasts, finished off with a piece of what Marcel says is a ‘very popular gluten free carrot cake’.

Colourful and packed with fruit, nuts and seeds, the House Made Toasted Muesli tastes as good as it looks. Set on a bed of creamy yoghurt and drizzled with honey, it really is substantial and delicious.

My Vegan Energy Bowl is hearty and flavoursome and features grilled tofu, sautéed mushrooms, roasted sweet potato and chickpeas on a bed of brown rice with a dollop of

smashed avocado and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds. Varying textures make this dish interesting, but it’s the home-made zesty lemon and herb dressing that really makes it shine. It’s delicious and full of flavour.

My personal favourite is the Vegetarian Eggs Benedict. The sourdough is crispy, eggs poached to perfection, and the addition of the salty halloumi perfectly complements the creamy avocado and hollandaise. Who says you need bacon in a benny? I’m certainly a convert.

Feeling more than satisfied after

three breakfasts and a very good cup of coffee. I box up my cake promising to sample it a bit later. Back at the office, I casually offer my work colleagues a taste. Within two minutes… the cake is gone.

“This is insane, honestly the best carrot cake I’ve ever eaten,” says one.

“Is that sugared carrot? It’s so good.

How did they make it taste like that?” as another colleague finishes off her final mouthful.

Marcel was right. It ‘s a very popular cake, especially in our office.

Luckily, Cafe de Velo not far, so I guess I’ll have to try it next time.

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Best-ever roasted sweet potato salad Loaded with sweet potato, corn and capsicum, and covered in a creamy chipotle dressing, this easy vegetarian salad will be a hit with everyone Serves 6. Prep time 15mins. Cooking time 1hour INGREDIENTS ● 65g (1/4 cup) crème fraîche ● 60g (1/4 cup) whole egg mayonnaise ● 1 tbsp fresh lime juice ● 2 tsp smoked chipotle seasoning ● 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ● 1.2kg sweet potato, coarsely chopped into 5cm pieces ● 1 corncob ● 1 red capsicum, deseeded, chopped ● 2 green shallots, sliced ● Fresh oregano leaves, to serve METHOD 1 Combine the crème fraîche, mayonnaise, lime juice and seasoning in a jug. Cover and set

aside to allow the flavours to develop.

2 Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced. Place the oil in a large baking dish and preheat for five minutes. Add the sweet potato and corncob. Bake, turning halfway through cooking, for 40 minutes or until the sweet potato is crisp and corn is tender.

3 Transfer the sweet potato to a serving platter. Use a sharp knife to cut down the length of the cob close to the core to remove the kernels.

Scatter corn on top of the sweet potato with the capsicum and shallot. Drizzle over the chipotle dressing and sprinkle with oregano to serve.

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CLIMATE ZONE 3 HAS ITS COOL ADVANTAGES HOT DRY SUMMERS, COOL WINTERS

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ast month we investigated the ideal design objectives for Climate Zone 2 (which included the Lockyer Valley and Somerset areas), and this month we will examine Climate Zone 3.

Climate Zone 3 — that’s hot to very hot dry summer with a cool winter — is an area stretching right across central Australia from the western downs in Queensland to the coast in Western Australia. Locally this is reflected in areas west of the Toowoomba Regional Council area, Southern Downs Regional Council and South Burnet Regional Council areas. In practical terms, the boundary of this zone is much closer to the Great Dividing Range than those council boundaries reflect. Also, climate science warns us that this boundary will gradually move east as we experience greater climate fluctuations.

The main aims in Zone 3 are to reduce the need for cooling in summer and removing the need to heat in winter. Fortunately, this is relatively straightforward and cost effective because the zone has low humidity and high day-night temperature ranges.

The basics we have discussed over the last few months are still paramount; Orientate, Insulate and Seal. Last month we discussed encouraging cross-ventilation in Climate Zone 2 and ventilation is still a priority in Climate Zone 3 but for passive cooling via night purging. Thermal

currents are common in the flatter, inland areas, created by daily heating and cooling. The cool night air is a reliable source of cooling where cool breezes are limited and diurnal temperature ranges usually exceed 6-8 C. Hot air radiating from a building fabric’s thermal mass is replaced with cooler night air, drawn in by the internalexternal temperature-pressure differential. This procedure requires some management from the homeowners to open the home up in the evening to promote the flow of cool air.

Passive cooling can be improved by roof space ventilation with the positioning of eave vents around the home and thermostatically controlled vents to the higher parts of the roof. This encourages the flow of the cooler external air through the ceiling space. A lighter coloured reflective finish roof sheeting will add further to the reduction in the roof space air temperature. A combination of bulk insulation and reflective insulation works well directly under the roofing material. The bulk insulation uses pockets of trapped air within its structure to resist the transfer of heat and the reflective insulation mainly resists radiant heat flow because of its high reflectivity.

Another approach that works well in Climate Zone 3 and other similar climate zones is the incorporation of strategically placed internal thermal mass to improve the

thermal performance of your home. This can be achieved using materials with a high density and long thermal lag times, like concrete, brick, rammed earth or even water.

These materials need to be insulated from the outside and protected from the summer sun.

In Climate Zone 3 cooling will be required and because of the low humidity evaporative cooling will work well. If you provide ceiling fans in all living and sleeping areas it will reduce the need for air-conditioning by up to 75% (evidence from a study in Darwin, Brisbane, and Sydney).

Incorporating these simple design features into your new Climate Zone 3 home can deliver a lifetime of thermal comfort, with low energy bills and low greenhouse gas emissions.

We have discussed increased sustainability thoroughly over the last few months and next month we will look at choices you can make when designing your new home that will make your home healthier.

If you would like to know more about the design issues raised in this article, please arrange a time to visit me at our Design Centre at 20 Stradbroke Street, Toowoomba.

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Modern twist on nostalgia

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hile grandma’s house is lovely and cosy, all those florals, frills and creams are not what you’d expect in a millennial’s living room.

Yet in an unlikely combination, more millennials are turning to their grandparent’s style for contemporary but classic interiors.

“It’s a bit nostalgic but it’s done in a contemporary way,” says stylist and writer, Jessica Bellef.

“There’s wallpapers, antiques and patterns on top of patterns. It’s about mixing the old and new to create this vibrant space that pops with personality and appreciates the past.”

Whether it’s upholstered furniture, a statement lamp or patterned wallpaper, this trend borrows a slice of traditional British decorating. For a preppy but modern aesthetic, Jessica says to pair old with new.

“It’s granny chic for the millennials,” she says.

“Contrast the ornate with the streamlined to get the modern take,

and get a look that’s filled with personality and individuality.”

Featuring layered patterns and a slightly chaotic but comforting vibe, Jessica says this trend emerged around 2019 almost as a revolt against the monochrome and simplicity of early 2010s Scandinavian styles.

“The next big thing is usually the complete opposite of the current thing,” she says.

“It’s a case of out with the old minimalist and in with the maximalist.”

In an eco-conscious world, this trend also has very relevant

undertones of sustainability. It favours the likes of family heirlooms, or charismatic pieces you’d stumble upon at a second hand shop.

“Not only do these pieces stamp their individual style, but they’re environmentally conscious,” says Jessica.

Styling all this can be tricky work, but sets apart Grandmillennial from its traditional roots. Jessica says to stick to a loose colour palette for cohesion, and make the most of fresh whites.

“Patterns can be scary to work with, so pay attention to the scale of the print - mix bigger scales with smaller scales,” she says.

“Pay attention to scaling of furniture pieces too. A lot of antiques are bigger in proportion so don’t crowd the room.

“Step back and think: ‘is there too much going on in here and do I enjoy this space?’.”

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Creating your dream bathroom

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ith the property market and housing prices what they are, many of my peers are now looking at building rather than buying a pre-existing home when they get on the property ladder.

As I start looking myself, I’ve come to the conclusion that either I’ll be renovating an existing bathroom in an older house or building from scratch – whichever is more economical.

Regardless, there’s a lot of people looking into bathrooms and how to plan the layout, the fixtures, the overall aesthetic, and so on.

But where do you start? Here, Style magazine has compiled a short guide to planning your dream bathroom.

The space Whether it’s a new build or a full reno, you are going to have to take into consideration the available space for

the bathroom and the layout.

Think about the view you want when looking into the bathroom or at the entrance – do you want that custom bathtub as central focus, or the vanity mirror to create the illusion of more space?

It might be tempting to fit bath, shower and large vanity into that tiny ensuite space, but try not to get carried away. You’ll need to leave space around each fitting for good usage of the bathroom, access to plumbing if needed for repairs down the line, and just generally feeling comfortable in the space.

Colour While the general bathroom is in neutrals, it’s not a rule per se that you have to use white and cream.

Regardless of if you’re going traditional, modern, green, or something completely different, follow the 60/30/10 rule: According to Bunnings’ interior designers, 60% of the bathroom

should be your main colour with 30% the mid-range colour and the remaining 10% for accents.

Fixtures For some people, picking taps and doorknobs are the most exciting part; for others, it’s easily forgotten.

You’ll need to take into account the functionality of the fixture, as well as longevity and allowances for water pressure. Thinking about what lights you’d like to use at the same time is a good idea as well, as it will help make sure there is flow and consistency throughout the entire space.

Don’t forget to leave space for ventilation either – whether that’s a ceiling fan or an openable window.

Plumbing and electrical This seems to be the area where most people get stuck – or have the most concerns, when DIY-ing the bathroom.

Obviously, water and electricity can’t mix without dire consequences,

so your safest route is to get a professional in if you’re doing a full renovation of the space.

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Make the most of deductions There are some tips to consider to ensure you don’t miss out come tax time, says Ros Burton, Principal, The Real Estate People

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ax time is just around the corner and that can bring a nice windfall for switched-on property investors who know how to make the most of their deduction claims.

Some larger investors will be happy to incur a negative return to offset costs as part of a broader tax strategy, but most “mum and dad” investors prefer to see money coming in than going out.

And rightly so.

So, here are a number of basic claims you should be aware of: Interest on your loan This is a biggie – but understand

that you can only claim the interest component of the loan (not repayments on the principal). Bank fees are also allowed; as well as any loan package fees/annual fees.

Council rates We all hate seeing those land and water rates notices arrive in the mailbox, but with an investment property you can claim those costs for the time/s where the house or unit was tenanted.

Maintenance of the property Wear and tear is a sad reality of owning any property, but with a rental you can claim repairs as an

immediate deduction. A broken window or replacing damaged roof tiles is a great example of a cost that can be claimed straight away. Be aware though, if a stove or dishwasher gives up the ghost then you are still able to claim for its replacement, but that will be a “depreciation deduction” calculated as a percentage of its value over the lifespan of the particular appliance.

Agent’s fees Yep, everything we do for our landlords is tax deductible.

Collecting rent, finding tenants, inspection routines and admin fees can all be claimed.

Advertising costs Unless you’re incredibly lucky, you won’t keep a tenant for life, so that means you’ll have to advertise to relet properties. Any collateral you use to advertise the property – signs, brochures, print and online media are all valid claims.

But be mindful that with all these examples, your property must have (or has had) a tenant in place for the financial year you’re claiming.

There are a heap more claims available including pest control,

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To get a full schedule of what you can and can’t claim, be sure to speak to your accountant (also tax deductible) and make tax time an event to relish and not a period of unnecessary concern.

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Warming warnings As the weather cools down, the hot water bottles and heat packs come out, but parents should think before they heat

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ARENTS need to be wary of warming up their kids safely as winter approaches, an expert in saving children’s lives has warned.

Nikki Jurcutz, a former paramedic who runs Tiny Hearts Education and uses a significant social media following to teach parents how to keep their kids safe, says young children are particularly prone to burns through warm-up methods like hot water bottles and heat packs due to their sensitive skin.

Hot water bottles can be fraught

with danger if they aren’t used cautiously, Ms Jurcutz warned.

“Check the use-by date as expired hot water bottles can split and leak more easily,” she said.

“Throw (them) out at the first sign of wear and tear. Never use boiling water in them, only hot water. Put a layer between the hot water bottle and the skin. Move the hot water bottle around every 20 minutes to prevent gradual burns in one area.”

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Green means go Why sustainability skills should be in your toolkit to help land your ideal job, writes Lauren Ahwan

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he number of jobs requiring green skills has increased by more than 50 per cent in the past five years, as workers seek out organisations with strong sustainability credentials.

Young Aussies are driving the growth in green jobs, with experts recommending they look to upskill in sustainability to future proof their employment.

“Every job can become greener and a wide range of green skills can be incorporated into all sorts of jobs,’’ says LinkedIn Australia managing

director Matt Tindale. “Regardless of their current field of study, we encourage all young Australians to actively think about how they can incorporate green skills into their ideal job.

“To help with this, they (could) take a sustainability-related module at university or upskill using the many sustainability courses available … to advance their careers and become more future-focused.’’

New LinkedIn research reveals Australia is the only country in the Asia-Pacific with an increasing share of green job hires, which accounted for 1.2 per cent of all job hires last year – a 50 per cent increase from 2016.

The fastest growing green jobs include sustainability manager, ecologist and geologist, while the sectors hiring the most green talent include construction, corporate services, energy and mining, public administration and manufacturing.

“The sustainability sector is rapidly increasing in size as climate change is

on everybody’s mind today more than it ever has been before and that’s driven by the younger generations who are looking to ensure that the planet will remain inhabitable for them and their future children,’’ Tindale says.

“We predict that the future of green hiring is bright and the trend will continue, however, it is important everyone continues to contribute, through learning new green skills and incorporating those skills into our daily lives and jobs.

“More importantly, we need to think beyond traditional green jobs and reimagine how all sorts of roles can incorporate green skills. For example, a fashion designer can learn about sustainable materials.’’

Microsoft ANZ sustainability director Brett Shoemaker says there has been an increase in the number of jobs where sustainability is included in the job title and in job advertisements that list green skills requirements.

But workers still want their employers to do better, with recent Microsoft research revealing 43 per cent disagree with the way their company’s plans for reaching net zero emissions .

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Get snap happy to win big Snappers can shoot for a huge prize pool in the Heritage Bank Photographic Awards

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massive prize pool of $50 000 is again on offer to photographers from the Toowoomba region in the 2021 Heritage Bank Photographic Awards, which open for entries today.

Now in its 34th year, the awards are one of the most lucrative and longest running in the country, featuring a main prize of $15,000 in each of two categories – the open category, which can be any subject; and the theme category, which this year is ‘Belonging’.

Last year, Heritage introduced a new illustrative category to cater for the booming popularity of digital manipulation in photography.

The category has returned this year, offering no limits to creative post-production, with a prize of $5000 up for grabs.

Entrants will be vying for the CEO’s Choice and Mobile Phone Award, with a further $5000 prize each. There are also prizes on offer in three youth categories: nine years or younger; 10-13, and 14-17.

Photographers from the Toowoomba region have further incentive to enter the competition, with the Alwyn Kucks Memorial Award on offer for entrants residing

within a 50km radius of Toowoomba.

Last year, Westbrook photographer Margaret Kebble was named winner for ‘I will get it right’ inspired by seeing her pet parrot playing with a Rubik’s cube.

Heritage chief executive officer Peter Lock said a major contributing factor in the competition’s success was attracting photographers at all levels across Australia.

“The awards are all about fostering the art of photography and encouraging people to get creative.

“It’s free to enter, open to anyone across Australia, and you can take part no matter your age, or level of experience.

“We’ve listened to feedback and have continued to adapt the awards with our Illustrative and Mobile Phone Award Categories to make them even more inclusive and accessible.

“All you need is a mobile phone and you could be in the running for a share in $50 000.”

Mr Lock said this year’s theme category of ‘Belonging’ offered the perfect opportunity for people to unleash their creative talents and

interpretations.

“The word ‘Belonging’ is filled with a lot of power,” he said.

“It could be the sense of belonging you feel to your family or your community; an illustration of things that just naturally seem to belong together; or even something you own that has particular importance to you.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to tell a story and share your unique perspective on the theme.”

Entries in this year’s awards close at 5pm AEST on June 24.

The winners will be advised in late July and finalist images will feature in a limited-time exhibition at the USQ Arts Gallery in Toowoomba from September 12.

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MY SPARE HEART

NOT JUST THE WIFE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER

by Jared Thomas

by Sally Warriner

A powerful story, Jared Thomas pulls no punches in this YA novel about family breakdowns and facing truth and finding balance in your life.

Phoebe has recently moved out to the country to live with her dad and his new girlfriend, which turned her life upside-down but she’s fitting in okay - until her mum, a busy event manager, becomes increasingly unreliable and drinks more and more. Phoebe doesn’t feel she can talk to her friends about it and is worried her father will get angry if she shares it with him.

Before long her grades are slipping, her place on the basketball team is under threat, and she’s a bundle of worries.

Whether you’re an adult reading this or the teenage target market, My Spare Heart is well-worth the read: poignant and heart-breaking yet ultimately uplifting.

Young adult fiction My Spare Heart is published by Allen and Unwin. RRP $19.99

Sally Warriner has lived a hundred lives and shares them all here a rollicking memoir of adventure, resilience and all the unexpected detours we take to find ourselves.

From hitchhiking to Australia’s far north in the 80s to marrying a cattle station manager, assisting the Flying Doctor service making emergency 400 km round trips through the outback with sick kids to hosting Kerry Packer’s New Year’s Eve parties.

In Not Just the Wife of the General Manager Sally writes with humor and heartbreak about her time living and working on various stations until she was 50, and details the lives of the characters who inhabited these incredibly isolated places. It’s a rollicking memoir of life on outback cattle stations, and an ode to the many unsung women like her.

Memoir Not Just the Wife of the General Manager is published by Hardie Grant Books. RRP $32.99

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What began as YiaYia passing home-cooked meals over the fence to the two grieving boys turned into an Instagram page to share YiaYia’s kindness with friends, and swiftly grew to a following of thousands.The project gave Daniel and Luke a focus in their difficult time, and captured the hearts around Australia as they shared their special relationship with ‘YiaYia’ and her magic meals.

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CHESSercise PITTSWORTH

EACH SUNDAY FOR FOUR WEEKS FROM JUNE 5 - 1PM TO 1.45PM WHERE: Bridgman Oval, Corner Briggs and Whittle streets, Pittsworth WHAT: Combining chess with movement. This is what happens when a chess coach and a fitness instructor combine to benefit the community. Learn to play chess with the added fun of active games. Forget the chairs … this is CHESSERCISE! COST: $5/person, per session. For more details, call Ted on 0490 759 037.

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WHERE: Rumours International, 323 Ruthven St, Toowoomba WHAT: TGW & Smithy’s Promotions presents The Big Fights 30.

Cheer on Steven ‘The Viking’ Spark vs Apinun Khongsong for the WBC Australasia Super Lightweight Title. Both fighters are knockout specialists and are ready to put it all on the line for an impressive world ranking.

The Big Fights 30 will also feature an exciting undercard (subject to change) with appearances from Stoneleigh Jackson, Toa Maila and many more. Ringside seating is allocated seating, so if you wish to sit in a group, please purchase all of your tickets under one transaction. General seating is non-allocated seating (even though a seat number is provided).

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Get out and about and see what’s happening this month MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW 2022

THURSDAY, JUNE 30 AT 8PM

Chamber Orchestra, Orava Quartet performs a fiery program that will ignite the love of folk music in each of us. From Spanish dances to ‘mad’ Scottish pipe renditions and Slavic rhythms, the string quartet becomes a shapeshifter, changing between art-music sensibilities and those of ancient storytellers.

COST: Adult - $60. For bookings, visit empiretheatre.com.au

CITY HALL + CITY ARCHITECTURE + STREET ART WALKING TOUR SUNDAY, JUNE 12 - 1.30PM TO 3.30PM

WHERE: City Hall, 541 Ruthven St, Toowoomba WHAT: Starting at the Willoughby Powelldesigned Toowoomba City Hall, this walk features a mix of architecture and street art found in the surrounding streets, village green and laneways. Explore with local architect Stephanie Keays and uncover a range of fine historic buildings and award-winning modern architectural places in Toowoomba’s civic precinct. Hidden among these buildings, and the spaces between, is a surprising amount of

WHERE: Empire Theatre, Neil St, Toowoomba WHAT: Strap yourself in Australia!

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the highways to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from the 2022 Festival to neighbourhoods across the nation. For 24 years the Roadshow has presented an all-killer, no-filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers to comedy fans far and wide. Buckle up for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song in this rip-roaring road trip designed to satisfy all your post-pandemic comedy cravings.

COST: All tickets $39 (a transaction fee of $5 applies per transaction for phone and internet bookings).

street art, by local and international artists, not in our other walk. The walk finishes nearby with a drink with your guide (included in the cost of the tour).

COST: Adult - $40, Child and concessions $35. For more information (and to book), visit trybooking.com/BWBWC

ORAVA QUARTET IN MAD PIPER FRIDAY, JUNE 24 - 7PM TO 08.15PM

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University of Southern Queensland’s art exhibition launch The University of Southern Queensland’s B Block Building has stood at the entrance of the Toowoomba campus for more than four decades. Now, this iconic building has been transformed into a cultural hub, with renovations officially unveiled this month. In celebration of the opening, the gallery space hosted one of its first art exhibitions, titled A Walk Amongst The Trees.

University of Southern Queensland Vice-Chancellor Professor Geraldine Mackenzie with artist Dr David Hinchliffe.

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Ken Green, Alison Green and Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio.

Monica Usher, David Usher and Tina Wilson.

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