Style Magazine Toowoomba June

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TOOWOOMBA JUNE 2018

Being someone’s eyes RAISING FUNDS FOR SEEING EYE DOGS

The write stuff

AUTHOR SCOT MCPHIE TALKS ABOUT HIS LATEST BOOK AND HIS ONGOING PASSION FOR FILMMAKING

FA S H I O N

SHOPPING

Keeping it Local H E A LT H

BEAUTY

MOTORING

T R AV E L

FOOD

EVENTS

ARTS

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NOTE raditionally it is spring that is the season for change, but here in the Style office that has been turned on its head.

Our lovely Clare Standfast, whom you probably also recognise from the late Highfields Style magazine, left us for a greener lifestyle — namely relocating to the Emerald Isle.

We’re sure you will join us in wishing her all the best for her new adventure, and thanking her for all the skills she brought to the table in putting together Style Magazine.

Meanwhile, we’d like to introduce to you the newest member of team Style, Leandri van Staden.

You can read some of her fantastic stories throughout this edition, including our special feature on the Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal on page 10. We had lots of fun choosing cute dog photos for this story!

We also introduce our new page, vox pops, where the Style team get out and about asking our community what they think about certain topics.

Read what five Toowoomba-ites think about the current culinary scene on page 12.

Plus, on page 27, we introduce you to the concept of vegan fashion.

We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

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INSIDE STYLE 08 Meet the man behind

24 Discover some fabulous

incredible books and films

markets Toowoomba offers

10 Support the appeal for

25 Meet a local music

Seeing Eye Dogs Australia

composer legend

12 Discover what locals think

46 Country and cosy is the

about this month’s hot topic

way to dress your house for

16 The love and tragedy of

the cooler months

Swan Lake comes to the

52 We get a sneak peak into

Empire Theatre

fabulous scenic Scotland

18 Beauty products without

62 An elegant crowd arrives

the guilt as we explore some

at this month’s event

natural lines

showcased in Style Scene

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The

storyteller

BY DARREN BURTON

FOR LOCAL AUTHOR SCOT MCPHIE, THERE’S NOTHING MORE SATISFYING THAN SEEING ONE OF HIS ORIGINAL PROJECTS COME TO LIFE.

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ctor, director, author and producer — to say Scot McPhie has the creative gene coursing through his veins is a classic understatement.

This man was born to entertain.

Whether he’s performing sketch comedy, setting up the perfect camera angle or banging out ream after ream of fanciful prose, the 51-year-old is most at home when he’s telling a story.

And it’s an artistic and imaginative environment that he absolutely loves.

Originally born in Georgetown, Malaysia, Scot now calls the Toowoomba region home — living on a small farm near Hampton with wife Jenny and four children.

The rural setting is the perfect retreat for Scot to indulge his creative yearnings — a limitless passion he has relished ever since taking his ‘only full-time job’ as stage manager at Crazies Comedy Restaurant (in Brisbane) in the late 1980s.

“In the early 2000s, my wife and I decided we’d like one parent home full-time with our young family, so I gave away my regular job at the Qld Museum and became a stay-at-home dad,” Scot recalls.

“The time I spent with the children in their young phases was very important, and I think they’re better for it — and I know I am too. I’d always been interested in film-making though and started to get into that around this time too.”

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Since the year 2000, I’ve produced and directed three independent feature films, and have published two novels with the second one, Female Planet - just coming out this month.”

Scot’s new book is a work of speculative science fiction set about 300 years into the future where there are no men left on Earth (they were intentionally outbred by women who got sick of all the mistreatment). It centres on what happens when a young couple gets pregnant, but the baby turns out to be a male.

The idea came to him at a party years ago when someone said, “one day, women won’t need men and we’ll be superfluous”.

“It got me thinking,” Scot said. “So, in the book, I’m using the premise as a way to examine gender relationships and examine the role of men, not just women.

I won’t say what happens, but it’s got a very emotional ending and I think it just flows and reads really well, as well as hopefully making some good points

about treating each other decently.”

Creative minds don’t stay idle for long and Scot is already powering along on his latest project.

“I’m right into my new novel now about a guy who loses his job to a robot and then gets a grudge against them — and one develops a grudge against him.

“There’s plenty of comic potential, but I’m going to steer clear of that as it really is a tragedy, and one which I think is just around the corner with the combination of AI and robotics that’s developing now,” he said.

As much as Scot loves compiling his literary works, film-making has always been his main passion.

“It’s just an instinctive love, I guess,” he muses.

“I think visually and I just love the atmospherics of film. Films are very, very hard things to make well — you need a lot of people in a lot of places over extended periods of time and it’s hard when you don’t have big budgets.

“When I started, I was always of the opinion that it’s better to just go and make it yourself rather than wait for someone to give you permission. And so, my early projects were all independent and low-budget, but a great learning vehicle.

“But there’s only so much of that you can do, and so now I’ve got two TV projects optioned by a well-established producer in Melbourne and we’re seeking financing in Australia and overseas for

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ABOVE: Scot McPhie and Matt Bell.

LEFT: Scot McPhie's book Female Planet.

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them at the moment,” he said.

Scot is currently in the ‘closing stages’ of his latest feature film Honeysuckle Way, a confronting and emotional story about a Year 12 school girl in Brisbane who gets raped by her mother’s boyfriend and winds up living on the streets.

“We shot in late 2016 and early 2017 and the film follows her story as she struggles to deal with what’s happening in her life. It has a very sombre, but uplifting ending.

“Over the years, I’ve had a few friends confide in me that they were raped,” Scot reveals.

“These were just statements that came out of the blue and I wasn’t expecting them, and were very upsetting for my friends.

“I felt a bit powerless actually, and

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that all I could do was listen and sympathise with them - and I think this film has really grown out of that.

“I wanted to say and show that it’s not their fault, but how they handle it is their responsibility; and as much as the situation is unfair and you feel desperately sorry for them, eventually they have to take control of their life and their destiny.

“I guess the central theme of the film is if you want a meaningful life, you have to live it meaningfully – and that is about the way you approach life, not what happens to you,” he said.

Scot said he was extremely impressed with how his actors and crew responded to the subject matter.

“Everyone who came on board loved what it was about – either things to do

with their character or what the film was saying,” he said.

“And there are a couple of very horrible characters in the story, but those actors were happy to play them because of what the film, as a whole, was saying – and that to me is real commitment and art.”

SCOT’S BOOK FEMALE PLANET IS BEING PUBLISHED THROUGH AMAZON AS BOTH AN EBOOK AND PAPERBACK. AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE OR AT THE BOOK TREE (IN RUTHVEN STREET), AND THE STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND BOOKSHOP IN BRISBANE. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE HIS WEB PAGE AT WWW.MANGO-A-GOGO.COM

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Being someone’s

eyes

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

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t any one time, more than 2000 Australians are estimated to require support from a Seeing Eye Dog. With this in mind, the Petbarn Foundation has launched its annual Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal in a bid to raise funds for Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA).

Founded in 1960 by a blind Mrs P.M. Gration, SEDA provides specially bred and trained dogs to be guides for visually impaired and blind people.

Mrs Gration believed a guide dog could substantially improve the life of someone who was blind or visually impaired. She established an organisation that, years down the track, has provided Seeing Eye Dogs free of charge to countless individuals with limited or no sight.

Training the Seeing Eye Dogs is no easy feat. From just eight weeks old, puppies are enrolled in SEDA’s Puppy Care program until they are 10 | June 2018

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“It takes a lot of expertise, time, love, patience and funding to raise these special dogs that will one day become the gift of independence for people who are blind or have low vision.”

DAVID SPEYER, SEDA GENERAL MANAGER

12–15 months old. As part of this program, the future Seeing Eye Dogs are taught basic obedience, house manners, socialisation in public spaces such as restaurants and cinemas and walking on a lead.

When this training period comes to an end, the dogs go through advanced training of about 26 weeks, enabling the dog to guide someone with low vision or blindness and to respond to visual and vocal commands.

These dogs are an investment and

incredibly valuable to those who make use of them. As such, Seeing Eye Dogs are fed a precise and tailored premium diet throughout their training, to ensure their mental and physical health and well-being.

Not surprisingly, it costs more than $50,000 for a single Seeing Eye Dog to graduate. Considering the highly specialised, time-consuming and mentally intensive training they receive (not to mention the incalculable value these dogs hold for the people they will www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

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SEDA not only trains pups for Aussies who are visually impaired but they seek to create a bond between the owners and their dogs that will last a lifetime and we are so happy to be a part of that.”

SAM MORTON, NATIONAL PETBARN FOUNDATION MANAGER

ultimately assist), this is money well spent.

SEDA general manager David Speyer said it took a lot of expertise, time, love, patience and funding to raise these special dogs that would one day become the gift of independence for people who are blind or have low vision.

While government funding covers the training for a small number of these dogs, the vast majority of funding is made up by donations from the public.

This is where the Petbarn Foundation comes in with its annual appeal on behalf of SEDA. The Petbarn Foundation was created in 2012 with the purpose of providing support for rescue organisations and pet-related charities.

The foundation has been working with and supporting SEDA for more than five years and has sponsored more than 40 Seeing Eye Dogs since the start of this partnership.

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donated more than $2 million to SEDA. Last year, through the Seeing Eye Dog Appeal, the Petbarn Foundation donated a massive $679,240 to SEDA. The incredible compassion of the people who donated to the appeal across the country enabled 13 new Seeing Eye Dogs to be raised and trained.

National Petbarn Foundation manager Sam Morton is thankful to the support received from the community.

“Thanks to the generous donations of the pet community, the hard-working team at SEDA are able to continue their work helping Australians in need and pairing them with their new best friend,” Sam said.

When asked why the Petbarn Foundation decided to assist SEDA through fundraising efforts, Sam replied: “The Petbarn Foundation is committed to partnering and working closely with organisations that share a compassionate, professional and strong giving philosophy, which is how the Seeing Eye Dogs Australia relationship was born.

“There is a huge demand for trained Seeing Eye Dogs in Australia. They do more than just allow Australians who are blind or have low vision to retain their independence and mobility – they alleviate the effects of social isolation and contribute to an all-round better quality of life. That is why, at Petbarn, we are thrilled to be supporting Seeing Eye Dogs each year.”

With the help of the community, the Petbarn Foundation is on a mission to enrich the lives of pets and people who love and need them.

“We encourage Aussies across the nation to dig deep and help us reach our target,” Sam said.

This year, the foundation aims to raise $800,000 to help cover the costs of breeding, raising, training and matching these special dogs.

Premium pet food brand Royal Canin is kick-starting the 2018 appeal by donating $50,000 to the Petbarn

Foundation. This donation, along with all other donations received through the appeal, will be paid directly to SEDA. SEDA and the Petbarn Foundation hope to encourage Toowoomba locals to support the initiative and help raise the much-needed funds to give the gift of independence to people in need.

THE APPEAL LAUNCHED ACROSS PETBARN STORES NATIONALLY ON MAY 1 AND WILL RUN UNTIL MONDAY, JUNE 11. DONATIONS CAN BE MADE WHILE VISITING THE LOCAL PETBARN STORE OR ONLINE AT WWW.PETBARN.COM.AU/ SEEINGEYEDOGS.

The Petbarn Foundation raised more than $679,240 for SEDA in 2017. In 2018, the target is $800,000.

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What’s your take on the local culinary scene?

VOX POPS

HANNES VAN STADEN

The boom we’re seeing in new bars and restaurants is a great thing. Restaurants are crowded. This indicates that Toowoomba’s economy is doing well. People have more money to spend on themselves. My firm favourite is still the Meringandan Pub, though. It’s impossible to beat, in my opinion!

INDIA BROWNING-DEVINE

MISTY RALPH

MELISSA LANCASTER

CHRISTIANE MULLINS

It’s great that our city offers a selection to suit every age group and occasion. Muller Bros is currently my favourite, because of their rooftop setting (who doesn't love fairy lights?), and I’m looking forward to the rooftop bar opening within the bank.

Toowoomba has come of age at last! You can never have too many quality places to dine and it's nice to try something new each week.

I recently discovered El Attar Middle Eastern Restaurant and it has become my favourite.

I like that Toowoomba is spreading out to different cuisines and offering more variety.

It’s become less about ‘which pub do we go to’ and more about ‘what country do we visit’. I am really excited about the new Bavarian Bier Cafe opening at Grand Central.

It's great that we’re getting more options in town and I like that many places now cater to varied dietary requirements too. I'm looking forward to trying the bar at the old bank building when it opens, but Fitzy's is still my favourite.

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FINAL PRESENTATION AND AWARDS NIGHT

A TOOWOOMBA FIRST

When: Wednesday, June 20 Where: USQ Finalists:

TODAY’S KIDS, TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY

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he Mayor’s Telstra Technology Awards will be presented for the first time in the Toowoomba Region on Wednesday, June 20.

The Awards are open to all high school students in years 10-12 and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as helping students take their big ideas to the next level. By participating, students will focus on applying technology to change the world.

Entries have closed and the eight finalist schools have been announced.

The finalists have so far created teams of three students each and have come up

with innovative and original ideas or concepts. Students from the finalist schools are now participating in mentoring sessions held at TAFE Queensland and are developing their idea or concept.

Before the presentation night at the University of Southern Queensland, the finalists will submit a short video about their project to the judges. On the night, the finalists will deliver a final five-minute presentation before the judges, who will then be given the opportunity to ask questions and review the various videos before choosing a

● Team Luminate (Toowoomba Christian College) ● Team H2World (Centenary Heights State High School) ● Team TenTec (Toowoomba Christian College) ● Team SMC1 (St Mary’s College Toowoomba) ● Team Denishn (Christian Outreach College Toowoomba) ● Team Clifton High (Clifton State High School) ● Team Wheels of Fire (Fairholme College) ● Team eZSyak (Toowoomba Christian College)

winner.

The winning school will be awarded $5,000 in cash and the winning school’s participants will each receive a Google Pixel 2 Smartphone and Harman Kardon Onyx 4 Bluetooth Speakers.

There are great prizes for second and third place and even a collaboration award!

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LET LOVE PREVAIL Experience the heartbreak, power and magic of Swan Lake

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QB18’S SWAN LAKE When: Friday, June 29 and

Saturday, June 30

From: 7.30pm (Fri), 1.30pm

(Sat) and 7.30pm (Sat) Where: Empire Theatre Tickets: From $60, available at empiretheatre.com.au

n addition to its main stage productions in Brisbane, the Queensland Ballet will perform Ben Stevenson’s acclaimed Swan Lake at the Empire Theatre this winter.

Set to Tschaicovsky’s powerful score, this classical ballet is a must-see.

The highly skilled dancers showcase the artistry, perfect technique and balance required to perform this production and, in particular, the dual role of Odette and Odile.

In the words of Lucy Green, a soloist with Queensland Ballet, the role of Odette/Odile is “absolutely one of the most challenging roles”, as a dancer must portray not only one character, but must “fully embody two completely opposing characters and personalities”.

Swan Lake is a story of love, loss, betrayal and freedom.

The story unfolds the tragedy of Odette and Prince Siegfried, whose true love prevails against the evil

sorcerer Von Rothbart and his malicious daughter, Odile.

When composed in 1875, Tchaicovsky’s score was thought to be too complicated.

As a result, the first year of production for Swan Lake was a failure.

Enter Marius Petipa, the Premier Maître de Ballet at the Russian Imperial Theatre, and Lev Ivanov, who revived Tchaicovsky’s score almost 20 years after its composition.

Swan Lake grew into one of the best known, internationally acclaimed classical ballets of all time, with a story and score jam-packed with drama and character.

If you’re looking for something to warm you in the heart of winter, Swan Lake is just the thing.

Each production will run for 2 hours and 10 minutes and will include an interval of 20 minutes, to stretch the legs.

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COMMON SKINCARE MISTAKES O

h, so that’s how we’re supposed to wash our skin.

Glowing, radiant, ageless skin: we all want it and yet the only people who seem to have it have 24-hour support from a team of beauty professionals.

For the regular person this set-up is not only impossible time-wise because, well, work but also way out of an average budget.

However according to German dermatologist and global Braun ambassador Dr Melanie Hartmann, the culprits behind a slew of skin concerns, from dullness to clogged pores and wrinkles, are a result of common skincare mistakes we all make and they’re actually pretty easy to avoid, once you know what they are.

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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SKINCARE MISTAKES?

Not removing your make-up: “Removing your make-up can make the difference between beautiful, radiant skin and a complexion that looks dull and has clogged pores.”

Not washing your face enough: “If you have normal to oily skin it is recommended to cleanse twice daily, once in the morning and once at night. However if your skin is on the sensitive side, one cleanse at night is suitable.”

Exfoliating too much or too little: “You should be exfoliating your skin at least once or twice a week to remove the layers of dead skin. This will leave you with a healthy glow and brighter skin.”

Missing a crucial step: “Aiming for a few minutes of massage in the evening helps relax the skin, stimulates cell metabolism and blood circulation, leaving it looking fresh and rejuvenated.”

Not getting enough sleep and water: “My rule is eight-to-eight: eight glasses of water and eight hours of sleep. Water keeps skin cells hydrated – if you’re not drinking enough this can lead to dry and dull-looking skin. While asleep your body and skin repairs, regenerates and rejuvenates – getting to bed that little bit earlier can help you achieve healthy and glowing skin.”

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19 NATURAL BEAUTY LINES SLATHER ON THESE GUILT-FREE GOODIES

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ourtesy of Vogue Australia, we’ve rounded up our favourite natural beauty lines whose practices, ingredients and packaging are Earth-friendly.

Sukin: This Melbourne-based family brand is a favourite of Emma Watson but long before that was a favourite of ours. Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner, $10.

Nuori: This super-cool packaging and 100 per cent preservative and synthetic-free skincare line has us tipping the Scandinavian sensation.

Nuori Lip Treat, $37.

Ocinium: With a focus on eco-friendly packaging and the use of organic and approved non-organic cosmetic ingredients, this line combines science and nature. Ocinium Green Tea and

Ginseng Facial Oil, $55.

Blossom Jeju: With its hero ingredient jeju camellia oil at the heart of everything they do, Korean-born Blossom Jeju aims to change-up your skin routine one bottle at a time.

Blossom Jeju Camellia Soombi Essence Oil, $55.

Ilia: A favourite of natural beauty gurus the world over, Ilia is easily spotted for their sleek packaging and pretty pigments. Ilia Multistick, $49.

Lily Lolo: With vitamin C and organic jojoba, this gloss will add a natural shine to your already sparkling repertoire. Lily Lolo Natural Lip Gloss, $20.

Indie Lee: After a health scare, brand founder Indie Lee established her

eco-friendly line that is committed to a 100 per cent natural approach. Indie Lee Vanilla Citrus Moisturising Oil, $55.

Rahua: From the Amazon to your hair, this haircare line will have you smelling green in no time. Rahua Shampoo, $52.

Grown Alchemist: With a love for organic ingredients, sustainable practice and the environment, Grown Alchemist is the Australian certified organic brand we (and you) need ASAP. Grown Alchemist Polishing Facial Exfoliant: Pink Grapefruit and Glucomannan Extract, $55.

Herbivore Botanicals: With a 100 per cent all-natural product range and a plant-based organic philosophy, Herbivore Botanicals should be filling your bathroom cabinet in no time.

Herbivore Botanicals Blue Tansy – AHA/BHA Resurfacing Clarity Mask, $68.

Endota Spa: Boost your skincare with this natural, good-for-you serum.

Collagen Power Boost Serum, $95.

Swisse: Already creating our favourite vitamins for inside our bodies, Swisse’s range of premium natural skincare products are a must for lathering on our skin too. Swisse Rose Hip Facial Moisturiser, $9.95

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SMART HOMES

EXPERTS Amanda Herron OWNER AT ART OF STYLE

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DISCOVER YOUR BODY SHAPE Every woman is unique, however, there are guidelines that help determine your shape, influencing what clothing flatters your figure most.

The goal is to create an hourglass shape by highlighting the waist (the slimmest part of your torso) and creating balance from there.

This can be done by adding or avoiding details, such as frills, ruffles, print, pattern, and accessories that draw the eye to a particular area.

As a personal stylist, I am qualified to determine your shape and show you how to make the most of your figure.

For example, if a client is heavier on top, I recommend V-necklines, slim lapels, long necklaces, colour blocking, and more detail/volume on the lower half of the body to create balance.

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his might be a scary notion for many, but our technological world is changing at an unprecedented rate and the possibilities are endless.

Roughly every 12 months, a new smart phone is released with on-board technology dwarfing the capabilities of its previous version. Laptops have an expected lifespan of two years before they give up, die, and are replaced by bigger processors and badder transistors.

While the “Smart Home” market is still in its infancy, it is growing. Automating your home and controlling various appliances through a single interface, is not a new idea, but it is the future and it is taking off big-time.

With the latest gadgets like Google Home, Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, smart thermostats like the Ecobee4, and smart vacuums like the Samsung Powerbot R7070, you are spoiled for choice.

Never before could you control your lights, appliances, thermostats, and smoke alarms with your voice, or change your home’s settings from your smart phone while at work. Now you can.

And this is just the beginning. Soon, as this fledgling technology develops, you’ll be able to do so much more.

Imagine your home calling an ambulance if someone collapses alone and without help, by reading things like heart rate and body temperature, and registering the frequency of movement.

The age of the smart home has well and truly dawned and with it, comes a heap of possibilities.

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TRENDS FOR WINTER 2018

BY FELICITY WRIGHT

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his season’s ‘must-have’ item is the tulle ball gown, teamed with gumboots and a sequinned blazer...

Not all trends from the runway or streets of New York Fashion Week typically translate to everyday life.

I decided to sift through some of winter 2018 biggest trends that can be worn easily, in everyday life (by all means I totally encourage the bold fashion statements if that is your thing).

Velvet: My...oh...my, is this a strong favourite of mine. You name it, they have got it in velvet this season – blazer, pant, dress, shirt, bag, shoe, coat, hat.

If you like velvet, but not quite on the same level as I, then opt for a ballet flat, scarf or belt.

Candy Pink: I find a lot of women (once they move from being a little girl), don’t

really wear a lot of pink, especially in the bold candy variety. Winter can get pretty gloomy and sometimes a splash of colour can make all the difference. There are some beautiful chunky knits in this pretty pink which always looks great and not quite as intense when worn with neutrals such as any shade of grey, navy, winter white or black.

Leopard Print: Does this ever really go out of style? The most popular way to wear this pattern for winter is in a coat, but if that is a bit too much leopard print for you then a ballet flat always adds instant style to a simple outfit. If

ballet flats aren’t your thing, then maybe a scarf, clutch or skinny belt for your jeans.

Plaid: Wear this classic winter pattern in the form of a blazer with a knit, a tailored pair of high-waisted pants, a shoulder bag with gold hardware or a pointed flat shoe.

Nothing quite says winter like plaid, just think of more modern ways to wear it.

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SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL CREATORS Toowoomba plays host to many creative souls, several of which converge regularly on our markets

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ust one visit to a local market can reveal how many creative people call the Garden City home.

Because so many of these people run businesses that are either quite small or purely based in market stalls, it can be tricky to discover them except for at markets.

Why not pack a picnic rug and make a day of it with the family?

Even if you’re not able to shop up a storm that particular weekend, many of these small businesses provide business cards with details to get in contact or an online/Etsy store.

Here are some of the Toowoomba region’s favourites:

chance to find boutique hand-crafted items and support local artisans.

There are food stalls and space for a picnic rug to keep the kids and hubby occupied while you peruse the many stalls.

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MARGARET STREET MARKETS

Held on the first Sunday of each month, these markets are best enjoyed if you arrive early- to mid-morning.

They take place in the Toowoomba CBD between Club Lane and Neil St from 8am–1pm.

Why not have brunch in the city at one of the local cafes before perusing the many stalls?

Ideal for a family day out, these monthly markets also include activities for the children such as jumping castles and

face painting.

They take place in Frogs Hollow every third Sunday of the month from 8am–1pm.

Most of the stallholders are also very happy to have a chat about their products, creative process, and even encourage you with your own creative endeavours!

CABARLAH MARKETS

Enjoy a picturesque drive about 20 minutes out of Toowoomba to Cabarlah on the fourth Saturday of each month, weather permitting.

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Ever since I saw the original Star Wars film (Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope), I was hooked on film music.

I marvelled at how I could relive the movie every time I listened to the music.”

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY! A composer’s galactic rise to the top

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hat do Spiderman: Homecoming, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Pinky and the Brain, and Zootopia (among many, many others) have in common?

The multi-talented Cameron Patrick.

Cameron is a composer, orchestrator and arranger and has worked on numerous Hollywood feature films, TV shows and recordings.

As part of an orchestra, Cameron played the violin for the score of the 2009 reboot of Star Trek, and the viola on Star Trek: Into Darkness and Star Trek: Beyond.

As an orchestrator and arranger, Cameron helped bring numerous famous scores to life. To say his contributions to the Hollywood film and television industries have been varied and valuable, would be an understatement.

“I particularly enjoyed working on Star Trek: Into Darkness with composer Michael Giacchino, as I am a long-time ‘Trekkie’,” he recalls when asked which score he enjoyed working on the most.

Cameron has undoubtedly had an incredible journey.

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talented young boy from Brisbane, interested in playing the piano and violin.

Some years later, while at the University of Queensland, Cameron pursued film scoring and started dabbling in composition.

“Ever since I saw the original Star Wars film (Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope), I was hooked on film music,” he says when asked how he chose his area of study.

“I marvelled at how I could relive the movie every time I listened to the music.”

After graduation, Cameron applied for the ‘Scoring of Motion Pictures and Television’ course at the celebrated University of Southern California.

“My application was accepted only two weeks before classes started, so I jumped on the plane and the trajectory of my life was changed forever.”

An illustrious career of nearly three decades followed Cameron’s graduation from USC. While still active in the Hollywood film scoring scene, Cameron took an interest in shaping the orchestrators, arrangers and composers of the future.

For the past five years, Cameron has been involved with the Queensland Music Festival and its Score IT! competition.

“It is one of the things I do that is closest to my heart,” he says when asked about his involvement with the QMF. This state-wide film scoring competition challenges young secondary school composers to create an original composition for a short film produced by Griffith Film School. Cameron will be one of the judges at this year’s event.

“To see the range of entries we get every year — the extraordinary depth of talent, the dramatical and musical maturity displayed by the students — it is nothing short of extraordinary,” he responds.

Cameron recently moved back to Australia and is located in Sydney, where he is the Head of Screen Music at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.

I asked Cameron what his advice would be to a young boy just learning to play the violin, or a student pursing film scoring. He urges students to “always keep alive that part of you that got you interested in music in the first place.”

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When did you first begin appreciating art? Certainly at secondary school, possibly even at primary school. I remember at boarding school on ‘film nights’they’d screen unbelievably boring 1940’s vintage films — I would nick off back to the classroom and paint.

When did you discover you had a knack for it? Probably about the same time also wasn’t in the least interested in subjects such as maths, english, geographry etc, so my parents said we’ll send him to art school, he can have a bit of a good time there then he can come home and work on the place.

What medium/s do you use? My main medium is watercolour, because it is a natural extension of the rather unique pen/ink technique I have pioneered My other mediums are oil painting (the “prince” of all mediums), and of course, pencil/graphite for drawing What are your favourite subjects?

Do you return to a common theme? At present all aspects of building and construction. Otherwise, no favourite.

Why is your art important (to you and others)? Why is ANY art important? Because of the way art is a ‘mirror to society’. Artists have a unique way of looking at the world and this ‘different sensibility’ is invaluable because of the way it allows us, as Python would say, to interrogate ‘the meaning of everything’! Art uplifts, entertains, enriches, informs, gives hugely of pleasure and satisfaction.

What other endeavours of the human condition can make those claims?

You’ve recently held an exhibition at the Toowoomba Art Society – when did it run? What was it about? It was called “Toowoomba – today, tomorrow - a Time of Transition” and it ran May 1 to 29. It features the construction of the Grand Central Shopping Centre and the Second Range Crossing.

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CATWALK TAKES A VEGAN TURN First food, now fashion is putting ethical products to the fore

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egan tacos, almond milk, tofu burgers – is there anything we can’t make that’s animal-product-free?

Not that long ago, vegan sandals quietly hit the market but now they have been followed with an explosion of vegan and animal-friendly fashion.

However this doesn’t just mean that items of clothing are made without using leather and the like – vegan clothing includes the philosophy that our garments shouldn’t harm the earth and should be ethically made.

This means getting rid of “sweatshops”, where third-world country citizens are paid a pittance for long hours and horrible, unsafe working conditions, and choosing manufacturers that treat their workers fairly.

It means not dumping toxic waste in

waterways, which are crucial in life for people, animals and plants alike.

It means using water-based inks and colouring agents that won’t hurt the environment.

It means using materials to make fabrics without a toxic chemical process.

Previously, finding clothes that fit those philosophies were few and far between, let alone fashionable.

But more and more, fashion houses are getting behind this movement.

If you are interested in learning more about vegan fashion, visit www.veganaustralia.org.au.

Alternatively, you can find a free check list on how popular clothing brands hold up against ethical practices at www.baptistworldaid.org.au/ resources/2018-ethical-fashion-guide/.

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HOW TO PLAY THE FRAME GAME

FIND THE SUNGLASSES THAT PERFECTLY FIT YOUR FACE

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he right sunnies are an investment buy with the power to transform your look.

While navigating the bewildering array of options may seem easier said than done, there’s a simple set of criteria that will lead you straight to the perfect pair.

We’ll start with choosing a frame colour. Sunglass Hut buying director Francesca Pezzutto said the hue of your skin, hair and eyes was the best clue.

“All people have either cool (blue-based) or warm (yellow-based)

colouring and everyone looks best in his or her own colour base,” she says.

“A cool complexion has blue or pink undertones and a warm complexion has a ‘peaches and cream’ or yellow cast.

Olive skin is considered cool because it is a mixture of blue and yellow.

“Hair colours are also considered warm or cool. Strawberry blond, platinum, blue-black, white, salt-and-pepper are cool. Warm hair colours include golden blond, flat black and brown-gold.”

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“For cool colouring, the best eyeglass frame hues are black, rose-brown, blue-grey, plum, magenta, pink, jade, blue and demi-amber (darker) tortoise,” she says.

Shape is the other deciding factor.

While fashion plays a part in the styles you’ll see on the shelves, there’s no substitute for what suits you.

There’s a rising trend in round and oval-shaped lenses, ideal for those with square-shaped facial features.

“Since square-shaped faces have strong jaw lines, rounded glasses soften and balance these straight facial features,” Francesca says.

If you have a round face, you’ll look good in square or hexagonal frames.

“The straight and angular lines in the frame can minimise fullness in the face, as will deep colours such as black or tortoiseshell,” Francesca says.

Francesca says the cat eye is an immortal silhouette.

“Oval faces that are longer than they are wide suit most frames and the cat eye is a great fit,” she says.

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KEEP IT CASUAL

HOW TO NAIL OFF-DUTY STYLE

SNEAKERS

When it comes to casual classics, chunky white sneakers are at the top of the list for David Jones ambassador Jess Gomes. “They’re an essential,” she says. Choose a platform sole for some sneaky leg-lengthening or shine in a metallic hue.

OVERSIZED DENIM JACKET

The denim jacket has always been a perfect partner to the white tee but this season the look is oversized and artfully distressed. Team it with skinny or boyfriend jeans or throw it over a dress with sneakers (if the bottom of the jacket hits the hemline you’ve got the proportions right).

When the weather cools down, wear it with a cosy knit and let the sleeves peek out.

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You’ll never regret giving good-quality basics a home in your wardrobe. “An off-duty cotton T-shirt transcends trends,” Jess says. “It’s about choosing the right materials. I’m a big fan of linen. Jac + Jack do amazing linen tees that I’ll wear with check pants and a bag.” Retro-influenced tees emblazoned with cheeky slogans or classic designer logos continue to have a moment.

ACCESSORIES

Keeping your style and palette simple lets you have more fun with accessories. “If you’re going to wear denim jeans and a white tee you can really make it funky with the right bag,” Jess says. Look for a cute backpack in lust-worthy leather or a winter-worthy hat with touchable texture.

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YOUR DOG’S DAY Get out of the house and show your dog how good life can be

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any of us live in town houses or units with little or no yard for a pet to spread their legs.

We all start out with the purest of intentions and we tell ourselves we will walk our new pooch every day, but soon realise weeks have gone by since we last got the leash out.

Our dogs deserve better and we know it.

But exercising them can become such a chore when our lives interfere with our good intentions.

Showing our dogs that there’s more to their world than the four walls surrounding them does not need to be such a hassle.

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Teach your dog a new trick (and learn a new trick yourself) at obedience classes.

Dogs are intelligent animals and require more than just physical exercise.

Mental exercises and obedience training is a great way of bonding with your dog.

As a bonus, you get to brag about your ‘good boy’ (or girl) to anyone within earshot.

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Perhaps it can peer through the fence and get a limited view of the street.

It smells things it never gets to see.

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He has been a familiar face in his original business, Priceline Pharmacy Westridge (previously Westridge Day & Night Pharmacy) since 1995.

Since that store's conversion to the Priceline Pharmacy Brand five years ago, Mr Muller's commitment to the local community has only increased and, in the past four years he has opened two more businesses – Priceline Pharmacy Northpoint and Priceline

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Ross and Tom take great pride in supporting Toowoomba and its surrounding communities through the Priceline brand.

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KEEPING IT LOCAL I

t's not until you live in a small town you really understand the importance of keeping it local.

You have a choice to buy your groceries at the two large chains that dominate the industry… or you can support the franchisees of small businesses, or the local vendors at the weekend market.

In fact, the path those dollars take when they leave your purse is an interesting one to think about.

As a consumer we have the choice whether or not to support local.

But when you peel that choice back to the local people it actually effects, the impact is quite significant.

In a world where the cheapest isn't necessarily the best, the modern consumer is faced with a simple choice.

Blindly buy the best option for the hip pocket, or put in a little thought — even if that means a few more dollars — into the purchase that helps your local community thrive.

When prizes need to be donated for a raffle at the local fashion show or football club it's the small businesses

who often step up to support their community with goods donated free of charge.

So this May why not return the favour and put your money where your heart is!

After all you never know whose kid you may be helping put through school.

And they may one day teach your child, or live across the road from you, or open your favourite coffee shop.

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lu season is upon us and here is a great healthy recipe to keep your immune system strong this winter.

Fire Tonic contains probiotics, and immune supporting nutrition.

Make sure you have at least 30-60ml of this tonic per day.

YOU WILL NEED:

● 1 bulb of garlic ● 1 onion ● 1 generous piece of ginger ● 1 generous length of horseradish ● 150g turmeric, fresh or 3 tablespoon dried turmeric ● 500ml apple cider vinegar ● 250ml kefir or a fermented drink of your choice ● juice 3 lemons ● 3 tablespoons raw honey

FIRE TONIC

Peel and blend to a fine paste garlic, onion, ginger, horseradish and turmeric.

Place into a large glass jar and add in the remaining ingredients. Give mixture a good stir and then tighten the lid on the jar. Leave this out on the bench for up to a week, stirring the mixture daily. Now it is ready to drink.

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SLOW DOWN THE AGEING PROCESS

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e know we can’t stop the clock when it comes to ageing, but a wave of research, clever tweaks and new elixirs can slow things down.

WAKE UP TO BETTER SKIN

While the notion of ‘beauty sleep’ may seem gimmicky, adequate shut-eye may be the key to a youthful glow.Going to bed early is important: experts believe skin repair takes place at around 11pm.

WEAR SUNSCREEN–FOR THIS REASON

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BE AWARE–JUST BEING IN A BIG CITY IS AGEING

Traffic pollution damage shows up in fine lines, collagen loss, dehydration and dullness, and can be even worse for those with sensitive skin.

DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY

Never underestimate the power of positive thinking. A cheerful outlook may actually contribute to the way you age.

The reason is twofold. Firstly, it boils down to the notion that those with an optimistic outlook naturally appear younger to those around them. Secondly, we all know the effects that stress can have on our complexions (hello, deadline breakout). A positive attitude lowers stress levels and, in turn, reduces the prevalence of stress-related skin concerns.

LOCK IT IN

It’s an unfortunate truth that it’s not just our skin that displays the telltale signs of the ageing process, but so does our hair, too. While the most obvious indicator is a mane of greying locks, breakage, volume loss, dryness and dullness are common hair concerns as the years tick over. Whether as a preventative measure or as a treatment strategy, start by focusing on the scalp.

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ALLERGIES IN THE KITCHEN

BY NIVARD NELSON

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I’d like to make a reservation, but could you please leave a note for the chef that we have a gluten intolerance?”

“Sure. No problem at all.”

“Are you sure that you’ll have things for us to eat?”

“It will be no problem. We deal with allergies every day.”

This is a classic conversation happening across restaurants, cafes, pubs, bakeries — pretty much anywhere serving food these days. And it’s not limited to gluten; add diary and the other myriad of diets that people are on.

In a restaurant such as the one I work at, our menu is designed to showcase what the season dictates, highlight the bounty of our terrain and focus on simple, great ingredients, but we’re certainly not as rigid as people might think. If you don’t want to eat rabbit, or you’re simply allergic to mushrooms,

just tell us.

It’s really no problem; we’ll make you something else.

At the end of the day, we just want to make you happy. We are in the hospitality business after all.

What causes us issues, as staff, is sometimes the misunderstandings.

The gluten-intolerant person who, after stating that they can’t have the bread, orders a beer. The dairy free customer who orders wants bernaise sauce with their steak.

It feels that it is getting to the stage that it’s rare to have a night where there are no requests to alter the menu for these dietary requests.

I get that there are many people who have allergies and serious health complications and we will always treat the requests to the best of our ability.

Diners need to be made aware that chefs will cater to all these allergies seriously and will always customise the dish to suit the diner.

This huge spike in customised cooking is leading to a watered-down culture within kitchens where some cooks are becoming complacent to genuine life-threatening allergies.

So, as diners, I ask – please aware of what you can and can’t eat.

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LET’S UPDO THIS Elegance is easy, believe it or not; these simply up styles are a great choice and can be dressed up or down.

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HEADBAND CHIGNON Step 1 Brush all your hair out to remove any knots Step 2 Place a headband around the crown of your head.

Step 3 Divide the hair at the nape of the neck into three sections. Secure the middle section of hair with a hair tie as seen in the photograph.

Step 4 Take the middle section and tuck the hair underneath the headband until it forms a roll.

Step 5 Secure with bobby pins.

Step 6 Take the section of your hair near the ear and twist it creating a rope-like piece. Cross it over the chignon to hide the anchor point and bobby pin in place Step 7 Repeat this process on the other side.

Step 8 Finish with hair accessories and a light misting of hairspray.

UPSTYLE KNOT Step 1 Brush all your hair back behind your shoulders.

Step 2 Gather two equal sized sections of hair from either side of your temples. Ties these two pieces together by crossing the right section over the left section and looping the left section under and over the right section, creating a knot.

Step 3 Gathering a small section of hair from the right temple and joining it with the right-side sections. Then do the same thing on the left-hand side. You should still have two separate sections. Then as before tie these together.

Step 4 Repeat this process, working your way down until you have incorporated all of your hair. Secure the end with a hair tie.

Step 5 Grab the end of the ponytail and being rolling it underneath until your reach the nape of your neck. Then secure with bobby pins.

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breathing for 20 to 30 minutes each day will reduce anxiety and stress.

Although this typically requires you to be in a position wherein your body can completely relax (not while driving, that is), a couple of deep breaths will cause you to feel calm(-er).

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Turn up the volume on your favourite song and sing, loudly. Singing releases muscle tension and lowers cortisol levels, because it’s fun. Simple.

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oad rage or mild annoyance – whatever level of agitation you might feel while driving – we’ve all been there.

Being stuck behind someone driving 60km/h in an 80km/h zone, or having to slam on the breaks because the driver in front did the same (for no apparent reason), can be exceptionally frustrating.

The unsuspecting offender might be one misstep away from hearing a muffled scream coming from your car, accompanied by a vivacious swinging of

the arms and pointing of the fingers. As fun as this might be to some, it serves only to boost your cortisol levels, affecting the rest of your day, while the offending driver remains untouched by your misery.

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THE CLICHÉ: BREATHE

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Take the time to notice things about the route you’re taking.

Perhaps you take this route every day.

Perhaps it’s your first time. Chances are, there will be things you’ve missed and seeing these ‘new’ things, might give you something else to focus on.

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Buying fruits and vegetables when they’re in-season is an easy way to eat healthier on a budget.

Local, seasonal produce is not only cheaper, it will also be at its peak flavour.

“Fruit that is out of season is often imported from other countries and has travelled a long way to get to your local supermarket,” says Nicola.

“It is also often picked when it’s unripe so it travels better to its destination. If you need to use out of season produce in a recipe, try frozen or canned (in natural juice) varieties.”

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NEW IN TOWN? THIS IS HOW YOU COULD FEEL MORE AT HOME

fter moving to a new town, you’ll undoubtedly have to deal with a period of organised chaos while unpacking, connecting your utilities and generally settling in.

When things calm down however, you might not feel too connected with the world around you, as you might not have friends or family in town.

If this is the case, homesickness can kick in pretty easily.

Here are some ideas to get you connected to your new community.

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only an opportunity to laugh at yourself but also to learn.

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What are your hobbies and interests?

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Join a sports team, book club or the like.

This is a great way to make friends – most friendships are built on mutual interests, aren’t they?

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Think of roaring fires, a warm and welcoming kitchen, soft rugs and warm, earthy colours and you’ve pictured yourself the classic charm of country living.

The hallmark of a classic country home is one that emphasises raw materials such as timber, bricks or stone, plus cosy fabrics such as fur, leather, wool and linen.

The kitchen is always the heart of any country home.

Ideally the kitchen would feature hand-finished cabinetry in either a colonial or shaker style and a timber kitchen island.

A large central kitchen table is also typical, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends that often doubles up as a warm and welcoming workspace for children.

If you’re lucky enough to have an open fire or a wood-burning heater, that will automatically create a focus in the home.

Other iconic country style pieces would include any exposed wooden bench spaces, hand-turned timber dining chairs, plus an overstuffed and sublimely comfortable sofa or armchairs.

For the country home’s bathroom, nothing beats the humble claw bath for charm.

For soft furnishings, it’s heavy curtains, piles of feather-filled cushions and natural fibre bed linen.

Rugs scattered on timber floors are a natural choice to create country chic.

For small decorative pieces, it’s vintage all the way, with classic old spice jars, timber framed clocks and paintings, rustic knick-knacks and thick woollen throws to create a cosy ambience.

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s our population ages, more and more people are being encouraged to live in their homes longer, which will generally lead to renovations or retro fittings to cope with the needs of aging — expensive in most cases.

But it is not just aging, as every person experiencing life in a wheelchair can testify, even if it is just temporary. For those suddenly needing a wheelchair accessible home, the search can be one ‘door stop’ after another.

Therefore the most cost effective way of building in allowances for those accessibility needs, is at the design stage. You’ll barely notice any extra costs.

With this in mind, what should you consider incorporating?

First, a safe, clear and continuous path of travel from the street entrance and/ or your parking area to a dwelling entrance that is level and step-free. If cases where this cannot be achieved, design in a step-free entrance from the garage into your home through an 870mm wide door.

Internal doors and corridors should facilitate comfortable and unimpeded movement between spaces. Internal doors should be between 820 / 870mm and hallways need to be 1000mm clear for easy access.

In double story homes, a toilet on the ground (or entry) level which provides easy access. Bear in mind you’ll need an allowance of 1200mm between the pedestal and the opened door to accommodate ease of access.

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At frame stage of your construction is the perfect time to install extra nogging into the walls of bathrooms and toilets, to support the safe installation of grabrails at a later date.

In double story homes consideration should be given to stairways to insure they are designed to reduce the likelihood of injury and also enable future adaptation.

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THE MOST PERFECT DAY PHOTOS BY CASEY JANE PHOTOGRAPHY

Special gestures and old-school acts made this wedding come to life

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t the picturesque Braeside Chapel on the Gold Coast and on the anniversary of their fourth year together, Rachel Horn and Dean Millane tied the knot.

The couple met through mutual friends and soon realised they shared a love for the outdoors. Even before they started dating, they regularly climbed Table Top together. Years later, after an early morning climb and looking out over the captivating Toowoomba countryside, Dean proposed to Rachel.

Rachel said she always knew they’d get married one day but was shocked to learn that Dean had asked for her parents’ blessing about six months before popping the question. Dean had even picked out the perfect ring, which he had successfully hidden from his bride-to-be until the right moment.

Rachel and Dean wanted their wedding day to be personal and uniquely “them”. They wrote their own vows, engraved their wedding rings and incorporated photos of their childhood and relationship throughout their big day. As another special gesture, Rachel took Dean’s last name as her own.

On the day, bold reds punctuated their simple, clean style and Rachel’s love for flowers prompted their use of floral

arrangements throughout. Their reception was a great celebration, with close friends and family giving marriage and date night advice, taking photos in the photo booth and playing the “shoe game”.

True to their love of the outdoors, Rachel and Dean honeymooned in Bora Bora and Moorea, where they swam with sharks and sting rays, explored mountains and soaked up the sun on golden beaches every day.

When asked about her groom, Rachel said: “Dean is so generous and caring. He is hilarious and is always trying to make me laugh. He is a hard worker and would do anything for those he loves. I am very lucky to call him my husband”.

In turn, Dean said that “Rachel is beautiful inside and out.

She is smart and always supports me during our busy lifestyle.”

When asked about their plans for the future, the couple voiced their desire to travel in for a while, before settling down to start a family.

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THREE SHEEP ABREAST

BEALACH NA BA: THE ROAD TO NOWHERE

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ester Ross, the Scottish Highlands.

I see why George R.R. Martin was inspired by this part of the world to create the fictional land of Westeros. It is harsh and unforgiving but it is also magical and it inspires anyone who lays eyes on it to rethink their dubiety in fairies, dragons and giants.

I was taking an unplanned drive through the Highlands and found myself standing at the Bealach Na Ba (Bee-al-uch-nu-bah) viewpoint, overlooking the Applecross Peninsula.

This road that I was on used to be the only road connecting my destination to the rest of Scotland, until the 20th century came around. It is a winding mountain road with sharp hairpin bends, no guardrails and more beauty than an art critic will see in their

lifetime. The signs declaring “narrow road” and “no more than three sheep abreast” are not an exaggeration. A single small car or two motorcycles will fit snugly on this road. No more.

At the end of this road lies a single street comprising a couple of houses, an inn and a deserted gas station. Plus the breathtaking Applecross Bay. This street is, in fact, a town and is called Shore Street, or “The Street” by locals.

This town is isolated. Mobile reception ranges from thin to non-existent, the sounds of engines, alarms and bustling people are a myth and everyone truly knows everyone. At night, the pub is packed to the rafters with locals and a handful of enchanted travellers. During the day, people fish for langoustines, herring and creel. There is not much to

do but relax. Having a chat with locals and imagining a life this quiet, this stress-free, was my favourite activity.

For the adventure-hungry, the surrounding mountains are what you’ll need for an unforgettable hike or exhilarating mountain-biking session.

Salmon fishing in the lochs around the peninsula is also a big favourite. The Bealach Na Be offers motorcycling enthusiasts the opportunity to feel the thrill of the ride and astounds anyone with its arresting views of emerald glens and luminous, dark-blue lochs.

But the true character of this place is its isolation. It’s absolute peace.

I often think back to my time on the Bealach and yearn to again take that road to nowhere. Perhaps, next time, I’ll stay – and try my hand at writing.

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BINNING THE BAGS THE WAR ON PLASTIC IS KICKING OFF IN EARNEST

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The world over, governments have declared war on plastic and the Queensland government is no different. In 2017, the government sought feedback from the public on its proposed ban of single-use plastic bags. An overwhelming 96% supported the introduction of such a ban and on July 1, 2018, this ban will be implemented.

Included in the ban, are all single-use plastic bags, whether they are biodegradable or not. Certain plastic bags will not be banned, including bin liners, heavy duty department store bags, nappy bags and pet waste bags. To remove any doubt, think of the typical grocery store bag at check-out: these will all be banned.

The reasons and motivations behind this ban are well-known to all: cleaning up our towns and reducing the impact on our unique environment. While a philanthropic

intent is likely shared by most (if not all) people, this ban will undoubtedly have an impact on the day-to-day operations of most households. We as a people have been using these plastic bags all our lives and, although this has been coming for a while now, a world without plastic bags will take some getting used to.

Luckily, there are several alternatives. Reusable hessian bags have been available for purchase for some time. They are commonly decorated in fun colours, cute pictures or environmental friendly messages. Like everything else, there will be a bag for every taste. Another option, is the heavy duty reusable plastic bags sold by most retailers. Any bags gathering dust around the house, should do, in fact.

Single-use plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past and, unlike vinyl, polaroid cameras and vintage typewriters, they will not be in vogue again 50 years from now.

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THEY WILL ROCK YOU EXPERIENCE QUEEN

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ollowing sold-out shows around the globe, the world’s No.1 Queen show is coming to the Empire Theatre for one night only, featuring John Blunt – the first and only man to portray Freddie Mercury on film.

Known internationally for their uncanny resemblance of both the look and sound of Queen, the Killer Queen Experience is returning to Australia to bring the iconic band’s greatest hits live to Toowoomba.

After starring in the Las Vegas production of Legends in Concert, frontman Blunt has been recognised as the ultimate Freddie Mercury lookalike – and sound-alike – so much so that he was hand-picked out of thousands of performers and actors to play Mercury himself in the ITV biopic Who Wants to Live Forever, making him the first and only man in history to portray the king of Queen on film.

Rock royalty lives on as the Killer Queen Experience promises to deliver all of Queen’s greatest hits live and guarantees to take new and old fans back in time to an experience that will look, sound and feel just like you are watching the original band live in the flesh.

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GREAT WINTER READ

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ACE OF SHADES BY AMANDA FOODY

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JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM

Release date: Friday, June 22 Duration: 128 minutes Cast: Chris Pratt, Jeff Goldblum, Bryce Dallas Howard One of the most anticipated movies of 2018 has has caused excitement among fans with new hints about the plot.

While generally cast and production crews have been tight-lipped about the storyline, some trailers reveal that that a military company plans on using dinosaurs as killing machines. And the dinosaur they want the most is Blue, the velociraptor that Chris Pratt's character Owen trained in the original movie.

Adding to the excitement that is Jurassic World, there will also be another ‘hybrid’ dinosaur that has been dubbed the 'most dangerous creature that ever walked the Earth' by the lab where it was designed.

All the while Owen (Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) are challenged with rescuing 14 dinosaur species off an island that is under threat by a burning volcano. The pair, who got together at the tail-end of the last film, also discover a dangerous plot to have dinosaurs roam the earth once again.

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The first volume in The Shadow Game trilogy, Ace of Shades is tax accountant Amanda Foody’s second published book.

Set over ten days, the reader is drawn into a tale of secrets and action in New Reynes, ‘City of Sin’.

Protagonist Enne leaves her life as a proper young lady at a finishing school to find her mother, who went missing in New Reynes.

Her one lead — a man by the name of Levi Glaisyer — is not the gentleman she expected, but rather a con man and street lord.

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SHOULD YOU LEND MONEY TO FAMILY? What you should consider before handing over your hard-earned savings

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But what happens when they put their hands out for help to buy the big-ticket items? They might want some money to buy a car, pay for a holiday or get a deposit together to buy their first home.

The question is, even if you can afford to help your family financially, should you? It could provide them with a helping hand but you must ensure you’re not leaving yourself short.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT:

Discuss how the money is going to be used. Is it something they could save for or do they genuinely need your help?

Decide if you want the money back.

Even if you can afford it now, think about whether you might need the money for other expenses or commitments later.

Agree on the terms of when and how the money will be repaid. If you decide on a loan, discuss how and when the loan could be repaid by, plus whether you will impose any sort of penalty (such as interest) if it’s not repaid on time.

Write it down. This might sound overly

formal but it sets the ground rules for making a true commitment to repay the loan.

Ask for advice. If you’re lending a significant amount of money, you might want to check with your solicitor if there could be legal repercussions, including what happens to the loan if your child gets married or is in a de facto relationship.

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FACILITATED SEPARATION

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s a family lawyer, my first contact with a couple is often at the height of their interpersonal conflict.

Emotions are often high – grief, anger, fear, hurt and shock.

Often a great deal of damage has been done to the trust that a couple might previously have enjoyed.

The nature of separation is such that often damage is done long before separation but I find myself increasingly eager to intervene earlier between a couple, such that both parties are given a firm appreciation that the damage they do to each other in effecting separation can have a lasting legacy for all concerned and particularly children, who rightfully deserve parents

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All too often that damage originates from communication breakdown and the fear that flourishes in such an environment.

A classic example is the perception that one parent is endeavouring to “take” the children or a stand-off in which both parties refuse to leave the family home and the lounge room becomes a war zone.

What is required is the assistance of a third party to facilitate separation, often a mediator or therapist who is focused on helping a couple: ● Agree as to how separation will be effected, interim financial arrangements, who will stay at home

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WHAT’S ON Discover what’s happening in the Garden City this June

THE INVISIBLE FISH

WHEN: Now until Sunday, June 24 TIME: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to

4pm, and Sunday 1pm to 4pm WHERE: Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City COST: Free WHAT: Local artist Monica Usher presents an exhibition of her most recent works as part of the Cam Robertson Gallery.

The paintings were created through the artist’s study of how the nasturtium vine in her backyard fishpond hid her goldfish as they chased each other through the tangle of vines and leaves floating on the surface.

She became fascinated with three fish in particular that became almost invisible until they rolled sideways, allowing the sunlight to hit their scales and create a flash of purple and silver.

The artworks will be on show at the art gallery until Sunday, June 24.

CURATOR CONVERSATION: WHEELS OF CHANGE

WHEN: Wednesday, June 6 TIME: 2pm to 3pm WHERE: Cobb+Co Museum, 27

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factory manager Andrew MacDonald will explore the development of wagon wheels.

From the start of the industrial revolution until the rise of the automobile, this talk will go for about an hour.

Guests are able to simply turn up as bookings are not required.

Wheels of Change is part of the monthly Curator Conversations series presented on the first Wednesday of each month.

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Saturday, and 1pm to 4pm, Sunday WHERE: Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City COST: Free WHAT: Each year, The Chronicle and the Toowoomba Art Society come together to sift through hundreds of entries for the Junior Art Expo.

Featuring the paintings and other works on paper of students aged from preschool to Grade 12, the exhibition aims to highlight the creativity of our young people in the Toowoomba region.

The Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery will host the entries and winning artworks from Saturday, May 19 until Sunday, June 17.

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WINTER WONDERLAND

WHEN: Friday, June 22, to Sunday, July 15 TIME: Various times WHERE: Civic Precinct, Toowoomba City Library,

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COST: Free except ice skating, price TBA WHAT: Toowoomba will experience a winter ‘Christmas’

this year! There will be outdoor Christmas movies from 6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with food and drink available to purchase, as well as carols. The Civic Precinct will get its own ice skating rink, with 11 sessions each day and skating aids available for hire.

The library will also come alive with frozen wonderland activities, an Arctic ice escape room, and a winter Pokemon party. For more, visit tr.qld.gov.au.

CELTIC ILLUSION

QUEENSLAND BALLET’S SWAN LAKE

WHEN: Wednesday, June 20 TIME: 7.30pm WHERE: Empire Theatre, 54 Neil St COST: $69.90 adults, $64.90

GUITAR SESSIONS WHEN: Friday, June 29 TIME: 7.30pm to 8.30pm WHERE: USQ Arts Theatre,

University of Southern Queensland, COST: $25 general admission, $20 Artsworx members WHAT: Anthony Garcia has performed internationally, and for one night only he will be sharing his work at USQ. Garcia captures his diverse cultural experience through original compositions and improvisations on his guitar.

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Saturday, June 30 TIME: 7.30pm both days, 1.30pm Saturday WHERE: Empire Theatre, 54 Neil St, Toowoomba City COST: $68 adult, $65 concession, $64 groups of six or more, $60 Empire cardholder, $35 children WHAT: Enjoy the ballet that was a sell-out sensation in Brisbane as Queensland Ballet performs the classic Swan Lake.

The young Odette and her friends are cursed with a spell that turns them into swans by day, and to break the spell Odette must find eternal love.

Prince Siegfried meets Odette one night when she transforms from swan into human form, and falls in love instantly to only be tricked and betrayed by Black Swan Odile.

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LEO

JULY 24TH – AUG 23RD

Life choices are funny things. One day you are bouncing around like a ping pong ball, the next you are flatter than a pancake. Try not to stress – there are good times ahead as you take on the next chapter in your life. Keep your head up and stride forward with confidence.

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If you are working on getting your dream job, there has never been a better time. The stars are aligning just at the right time so go for it, I say.

Live that dream, buy that expensive wardrobe, eat cake and dance as if everyone is watching. You are in the cycle of success.

CANCER

JUNE 23RD – JULY 23RD

Time to get your dreams under way. If you have been craving self-indulgence, now would be the time to treat yourself to a spa treatment or health retreat holiday. Let’s face it: it will be time well spent. Who better to know how to pamper you, than you?

LIBRA

SEPT 24TH – OCT 23RD

You are a tight-rope walker, balancing precariously on the wire and wondering which way should be chosen. Take time to think about your future. The world is your oyster. Don’t stick to old habits – getting stuck in a rut is no fun.

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DEC 22ND – JAN 20TH

Goats are tough. They have to be, to survive all of that rugged terrain they have to traverse. Eternally resourceful, they will find ways around tricky problems. It will all work out well over the long term, just have a little faith.

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JAN 21ST – FEB 19TH

Adrenalin junkies look out! Aquarians get a little testy over the cooler months as they may have to sacrifice one sporting activity over another. Never fear, though. You will always find Aquarians will be thrill-seeking wherever they go. Go hard or go home.

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FEB 20TH – MAR 20TH

Pisces, you need to jet off on a much-needed holiday as the cold positively chills you to the bone. Just like Nemo, it could be a case of finding yourself this winter.

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MAR 21ST – APR 20TH

You like to party over the cool months.

There is nothing a nice warm jacket and warming glass of red cannot defeat. Life is easier through rose coloured glasses. So, break out some gorgeous winter attire and hit the best shows in town…you never know who you may might meet.

Winter turns up all sorts of problems for Aries as you yearn for more money, a better job and more favourable work conditions. There is no escaping the fact Aries: it is time to read the small print.

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June is a month where great events are destined to happen. Perhaps a pay rise or promotion is on the cards. Just don’t go celebrating until you get the offer in writing.

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Why not compare us with the rest?

We think we are the best!

BRAND NEW HOMES FROM

$350,000

GATED SECURITY PETS WELCOME SOCIAL CLUB & ACTIVITIES AFFORDABLE LUXURY HOMES NO DEFERRED MANAGEMENT FEES NO ENTRY FEES, OR HIDDEN COSTS

Call 1800 785 594 | www.livinggems.com.au | 500 South Street, Toowoomba 68 | June 2018

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