Style Magazine Toowoomba November

TOOWOOMBA NOVEMBER 2019

m a g a z i n e

Craig Bellamy

THE ART OF MOTIVATION

i z u S Quatro THE QUEEN OF BASS

FA S H I O N

SHOPPING

H E A LT H

BEAUTY

MOTORING

T R AV E L

FOOD

EVENTS

ARTS

style | contents

NOTE W

53

elcome to our fantastic November edition of Style.

This has been an easy one, to be honest.

The months leading into November have become a blur of gardens, food festivals and famous faces.

After all of that excitement, the Style team used the lull well — we gathered more famous faces, tried more delicious recipes and added many great events to our calendars, but we also took a breath before the craziness of the Christmas holidays hits.

Use the month of November to plan a relaxing December, get some well–deserved R‘n’R and take things slowly.

For this edition, we caught up with the queen of bass, Suzi Quatro, who will be performing her new album — No Control — at the Empire Theatre (page 6).

We also talked to legendary NRL coach, Craig Bellamy, who will be sharing his motivational tactics with local businesses at the upcoming The Chronicle Club event (page 8).

We giggled at the failed criminal attempts of Queensland’s dumbest criminals (page 36) and were reminded of the importance of food safety (page 50).

On Remembrance Day, spare a thought for the brave men and women of the armed forces by observing a minute of silence on Monday, November 11 (page 27).

Enjoy another month in the beautiful Toowoomba region and remember to tag us on your adventures.

Our best, The Style team

CONNECT WITH US

06

stylemagazinestoowoomba @stylemagazinestoowoomba

INSIDE STYLE 06 Toowoomba’s favourite rock star is back in the city 08 Meet one of the NRL’s most successful coaches 12 Discover your body shape in our new series 18 Turn your self-care into earth-care at the same time 24 Get to know Toowoomba Tigers player Melony Baker 26 Know what to look for in anxiety and depression

27 Join our community for Remembrance Day 36 Have a chuckle at our country’s dumbest crims 48 Will Smith’s latest film has us seeing double 51 Get your Italian on and make some pasta 53 Victoria Falls is truly a sight and wonder to behold 57 Ensure you’re risk savvy before taking out insurance

contents | style

55 44

48

08 COVER EXPLAINED

TOOWOOMBA NOVEMBER 2019

38

m a g a z i n e

On our cover, we have the legendary, high–octane Suzi Quatro, coming to Toowoomba to show her audience what it means to have Detroit, ‘Rock City’ rushing in her veins.

Craig Bellamy

THE ART OF MOTIVATION

i uatro SuzQ THE QUEEN OF BASS

FA S H I O N

SHOPPING

H E A LT H

BEAUTY

MOTORING

TRAVEL

FOOD

EVENTS

ARTS

CONTACT THE STYLE TEAM JOURNALISTS Darren Burton, Jessica Kramer, Leandri van Staden ADVERTISING MANAGER Marg Alexander Phone 4690 9422 Email advertising@thechronicle.com.au INQUIRIES Phone 4690 9319 Email darren.burton@thechronicle.com.au Mail PO Box 40, Toowoomba QLD 4350.

Street 109 Neil St, Toowoomba.

Style magazine is published by News Regional Media. Those who make advertising placement and/or supply copy material or editorial submissions to Style magazine undertake to ensure that all such material does not infringe any copyright, trademark, defamation, libel, slander or title, breach of confidence, does not contain anything obscene or indecent, or does not infringe the trade practices act or other laws, regulation or statutes. Further to the abovementioned these persons agree to indemnify the publisher and/or its agents against any investigations, claims or judgements.

style | feature

Absolutely

No Con

Suzi Quatro talks about her new al

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

G

rowing up in Detroit, USA, Suzi Quatro could not help but be influenced by the musical magic of the place.

Not called ‘Rock City’ without reason, Detroit famously fathered Motown and played a huge part in the development of rock, jazz and punk music.

“Motown featured big in my life; I soaked up the dance steps, the backing vocals, and [James] Jamerson became my hero on bass guitar,” Suzi said.

“Never has there been a union of bass and drums like the one Motown created,” she added.

When Suzi works on her own compositions, she often finds herself subconsciously drawing inspiration from the old Motown songs.

“They are in my DNA.” She also listened to, and played alongside, bands and artists like Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, MC5, Ted Nugent and Mitch Ryder.

“Whenever we get together and talk about Detroit, we all agree there is something in the air that sticks.

“I will be a Detroit girl until the day I die.”

Now a multi–instrumentalist, Suzi first learned to play bongo drums.

6 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

feature | style

ntrol

lbum and ...

“I begged my dad to get me a pair for my seventh birthday.

“I was a real beatnik; I’d go down to the basement and learn to play along with records.

“My dad eventually let me sit in front of his trio on a Sunday and play a few songs (for which I got 25 cents),” she remembered.

Piano came next for a couple of years — Suzi studied everything from classical to modern and still plays to this day.

She then joined her school’s orchestra, playing first chair percussion.

“I beat all the boys when we were tested,” she quipped.

At 14 years old, Suzi taught herself how to play bass guitar.

“It was love at first sight.

“I put on the Fender Precision my father had loaned me; it was a ‘lightbulb’ moment.

“I had no idea you could use a pick to play and I wouldn’t have wanted one anyway, so I play with my fingers — I’m a ‘real’ bass player,” she said.

Eventually, the bass became her favourite instrument.

“One of my musicians recently said it looks like I was born with a bass in my hands; it’s very natural.” www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Suzi has enjoyed many highlights throughout her career, making it hard for her to choose just one, but being chosen by two record labels and being offered a solo contract stands out as a pivotal moment for her.

“Elektra (in the USA) thought I could be the next Janis Joplin — which I was not — and Mickie Most (in the UK) thought I would be the first Suzi Quatro — which I was.”

Her first hit was Can the Can, selling two and a half million records world–wide.

Her success soon blossomed into sell–out crowds of thousands of fans, acting jobs, musicals (in both acting and writing roles), television talk shows, radio shows, and more.

She wrote and produced her new album, No Control, with her son,

which she said was arguably the best of her career, and she is putting the final touches on a documentary about her life, called Suzi Q. Suzi is currently touring Australia to promote No Control, and will be performing at the Empire Theatre on Saturday, November 2.

She wants her fans to enjoy the show and to take away the honesty in the music and lyrics.

“You‘ll get everything I have learned from being in the business for 55 years and being in this life for 69 years; it’s my whole story,” she said of the album.

November 2019 | 7

style | feature

Introducing...

CRAIG BELLAMY A Q&A with one of the NRL’s most successful coaches

BY JORDAN PHILP

C

raig Bellamy forged his reputation as one of the greatest coaches in rugby league history through hard work and the methodical development of his team.

Bellamy’s natural ability to coach individual athletes to reach their full potential and coordinate teams to achieve success has seen the Melbourne Storm win two premierships and record the league’s best win rate since his arrival at the club in 2003.

The supercoach sat down to discuss the proudest moment of his career, how he gets the most out of his players and what led him to be in a league of his own.

Your coaching style has been called “methodical” and its effectiveness on the paddock made you a revered figure in rugby league. How would you describe your coaching style?

I think methodical is a good way of putting it.

I haven’t done a whole heap of different things in my life, but – whatever I do – I work incredibly hard at it.

While I’m sure there are lots of people who are smarter than me 8 | November 2019

about footy and life in general, I don’t think there would be anyone in my profession who would outwork me.

The big thing for me, is developing the relationships with the people you work with and doing the basics well.

You have to build the foundations.

At the Storm, we pride ourselves on doing the little things really well and, if we can do that, we will be hard to beat – that’s the foundation of my coaching methodology.

Do you think aspiring athletes (or even business owners) can put your coaching philosophy into practice?

I talk to a lot of companies about leadership, the need to build a culture, and what’s important when you’re facing adversity.

We never try to reinvent the wheel at the Storm (sure, we are on the search for ways to find an edge), but ‘innovation’ is a real buzz word these days.

When people are looking for innovation all the time, they head towards shortcuts and shortcuts don’t work.

You have to go the long way and do the tough things.

That’s the same for any profession, whether it’s in sport or business.

In 2002 you had your first taste as head coach in the NRL when you led the ‘baby Broncos’. Was it always your goal to become head coach of a team?

I went to Brisbane as their performance coordinator where my main focus was on strength and conditioning.

After I had the chance to coach the baby Broncos during Origin, and we won the game, I seemed to be the flavour of the month and there was a lot of talk about me being the next www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

‘‘

It’s funny how life works; sometimes you need a bit of luck and a lot hard work over a long time.”

NRL coach.

If Storm hadn’t had asked me, I don’t know what I’d be doing now.

It’s funny how life works; sometimes you need a bit of luck and a lot hard work over a long time.

Under your leadership the Melbourne Storm has won two premierships, three minor premierships and has the best win rate in the NRL. What is your key to getting groups of people to work towards a common goal?

One of my biggest jobs as the coach www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

— CRAIG BELLAMY

is to make sure everyone in my team knows what their role is, and I mean knows exactly what their role is.

There can’t be any thoughts like, “I might have to do that” or, “do I do that or has somebody else got to do that?”.

The next step is me making them believe that their role is the most important role on the team.

If you get someone to believe that their job is the most important, they will take pride in that and then it flows on to the other players.

Then, it’s trying to convince them every week about how important their job in the team is.

year, we go on to win the minor premiership – it was surreal.

We didn’t win the grand final, but I couldn’t have been prouder of the team than I was that year.

We played for 20 weeks with no points and rather than thinking “what’s the point of training well and putting the time in when we can’t get points”, we held on to our standards.

That year, I never gave a jumper to someone who didn’t deserve it.

It would have been easy for us to say, “let’s put these blokes in and see how they handle it”, but one thing I have learnt is that, as soon as you start dropping your standards, it’s really hard to get them back.

What has been the proudest moment in your long–spanning football career?

Hear Craig Bellamy discuss his career, rugby league and leading teams to reach their full potential at the next The Chronicle Club event at City Golf Club, Friday, November 15.

For more information about The Chronicle Club and future events, contact Marg Alexander on (07) 4690 9422 or email advertising@thechronicle.com.au

It was in 2011 after the club had gone through the salary cap saga.

That was a horrendous year.

For us to get through that after we lost half of our squad then, the next

November 2019 | 9

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE NRL

feature | style

7018715ag

CHLOE.COM – EXCLUSIVE TO SANKEY FRASER EYECARE

7018715ah

CHLOE.COM – EXCLUSIVE TO SANKEY FRASER EYECARE

style | fashion

Over the next five issues of Style, we’ll show you how to do this and what clothing works best with each individual body type.

First, however, you’ll need to figure out what body type sounds like you.

THE RECTANGLE (PICTURED ORANGE)

DRESS FOR YOUR PERSONAL SHAPE Bodies come in all different forms and, over the next five issues, Style will show you how to dress for your own t can sometimes be difficult to find Icomfortable, outfits that you love, are and don’t make you look

like a sack of flour or an oddly shaped creature.

The key here is to know your body shape, and know how to dress best for it.

There are five core body shapes; though, of course, they can vary within the basic guidelines.

All forms and body shapes are beautiful in their own right, and once you know how to ‘dress for your shape’, you will be able to highlight the features you love.

Also known as the athletic-shaped body, you’re most likely to be this shape if your shoulder and hip widths are nearly the same and your waist isn’t very small or defined.

Weight is relatively even in distribution over your whole body.

Most women with the Rectangle shaped body wouldn’t consider themselves particularly curvy.

THE PEAR (PICTURED GREEN)

One of the most well-known body shapes, it’s also known as the triangle shape.

This means your hips are wider than your shoulders, and your waist may be wider than your bust as well.

Most women with the Pear shaped body will have fuller hips and bottom.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

chloe.com exclusive to Sankey Fraser

50% OFF your 2nd pair!*

• WE BULK BILL • CHILDREN’S VISION • CONTACT LENSES • FASHION EYEWEAR • GLAUCOMA ASSESSMENT

*T&C Apply.

95 Years of Quality Eye Care in Toowoomba

• OCT AVAILABLE • SUNGLASSES • SAFETY EYEWEAR • CLAIM WITH ANY HEALTH FUND

7080095aa

Buy 1 Pair & get

Book online today via our website or facebook page

455 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Ph. (07) 4632 3166 12 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

fashion | style 3

TAKE YOUR DRESS FROM WORK TO PLAY WITH THESE HEELS

PICKS A good pair of shoes can make an outfit. Here are some cute options to dress your wardrobe up or down.

1:: PIAZZA GRANDE shoe #2649709 in mocha, $199.95 from McCartney and Creed.

2:: POLKA SHOES #617P in black/tan, $209.95 from McCartney and Creed.

2 1

4

5

3:: VICENZA shoe #500052-1 in snake, $329.95 from McCartney and Creed.

4:: MELISSA Riding Low Gumboot in nude/black, $139.95 from McCartney and Creed.

5:: VICENZA shoe #592003-3 in khaki linen, $289.95 from McCartney and Creed.

Book Now! P: 4638 2210

Formal & Event Makeup Fall in love with our new range of INLGOT makeup.

Discover the wide range of colours and impressive variety of products with our Redeemable Makeup Services available.

Ask about our Makeup Exclusive Loyalty Program www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Shop 2C, 187 Hume Street, Toowoomba Keep up to date with our specials on our Facebook page

/HooperCentrePharmacy @jaimekatemua @jessicamaymua November 2019 | 13

style | fashion

FROM PAGE 12

DISCOVER YOUR BODY SHAPE Step one to dressing your best is to know what form your body, and its curves, has THE HOURGLASS (PICTURED PURPLE)

Another well-known body shape, it can also be described as curvy.

Your bust and hips are roughly the same width, and your waist is quite defined.

Chances are, you’ll also have a full bust, hips and thighs.

Fun fact — in the past, women wore tight corsets to force their body into having a defined waist as the hourglass shape was so envied.

THE INVERTED TRIANGLE (PICTURED RED)

This body shape is probably better envisioned through calling it an ‘apple’.

Generally well-proportioned, the inverted triangle is pretty close to the hourglass but without the definition in the waist.

Your shoulders will probably be wider than your hips as well, and your hips won’t be super curvy.

THE OVAL (PICTURED YELLOW)

If you have this shape, chances are your bust will be larger than any other feature of your body.

With narrow hips and a full midsection, your waist is less defined and your legs are slender.

Some Oval variants have a bust and shoulders that are much the same width, or a little more curve in the very upper leg before tapering.

Each shape has its own point-of-pride, just as people have different favourite features of their bodies.

In the upcoming editions of Style we will look at what is typically the highlight feature of each body shape, and what you can wear to show it off best.

In the meantime, why not have some fun and see if you can figure out the shape profile of your friends and family as well?

14 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

opinion | style

PLAYING THE WEIGHTLOSS LONG GAME

BY GINA HORN — DIETITIAN

M

ore than 66 per cent of Australian adults are currently overweight or obese, but with all the diets, products and fitness guides on the market to help us slim down, why are we still struggling with weight?

These "solutions" might just be the reason.

Promising results in unrealistic time frames, they may seem like a quick and easy answer, but majority of the weight lost is regained, and even more put on!

The key to weight loss is slow and steady: it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Changing habits over time and educating yourself, such as learning new skills in time management and cooking at home, means the weight may come off slower, but it stays off.

Instead of spending money on the next weight-loss supplement or diet that restricts food groups, focus on

what you can add IN to your diet: add more vegetables to dinner, snack on fruit, and include more nuts and healthy fats into your day.

Some tips to get you started on long-lasting weight loss: ■ Increase the amount of vegetables you eat – add more at every meal and include as snacks ■ Plan your time – mark time in your diary to go to the markets or meal prep ■ Use your environment to help you – put healthy snacks at the front of the fridge where you can see them and load up the fruit bowl on the counter ■ Add protein to each meal – this doesn’t mean adding protein powder to everything, try lean meats and fish, eggs, legumes, and dairy products.

■ Hydrate! Drinking enough water is essential to so many bodily functions. Add berries or citrus to amp up the flavour.

T’is the Season

We offer true holistic continuative care in all areas of obstetrics, gynaecology and women’s health.

Women’s Health Physio and Dietician services now available.

Pregnant or planning pregnancy?

Talk to us about your birthing options.

Caring for women through all stages of their life’s journey.

OPEN 6 DAYS (closed Tuesdays) Shop 5, Village Green, 10475 New England Hwy, HIGHFIELDS Ph: (07) 4698 7755 www.herbalharmonies.com.au www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Dr David Chettle

Dr Matthew Stinson

WELCOMING PATIENTS Want to know more?

Find us on Facebook or call our office for an appointment.

P: (07) 4688 5533 www.evolvewomenshealth.com.au St Vincent’s Private Hospital,Toowoomba

6775579bv

Summer Jendi clothing & accessories • Cenzoni Leather bags & wallets Ashdene Bone China • Fragrant & Essential Oils • Peter Rabbit Collection Miniature Ornaments & Tea Sets • Fashion Jewellery • Selection of decor pieces

November 2019 | 15

Opening Hours: Mon: 9.30am-2pm • Tue-Wed, Fri: 9.30am-5.00pm Thur: 9.30am-late by appointment • Sat: 9am-12noon | Sun: CLOSED Book an appointment online or call 0487 388 362 High Street Shopping Centre, Shop 7/52 High Street, Rangeville

Spring Spa Escape Peppermint & Coconut foot soak • Revitalising Facial Scalp Massage • Deluxe Pedicure

75 minutes $110 *Simply mention this offer when booking.

style | health and beauty

From self-care

BEAUTY THAT IS SUS

on’t we all love splurging on a D new beauty product that is going to do wonders for our skin?

What about a product that could do wonders for the earth as well?

Protecting the environment, contributing to people’s lives, and looking after our furry friends are just some of the causes we can stand behind — and these days, purchasing power is one way we can do just that.

CRUELTY-FREE

It’s been a long time since we first heard about poor rabbits baring the

brunt of makeup testing, and people-power has made a difference.

Companies that don’t participate in animal testing generally include the bunny symbol on their packaging so consumers can make an educated choice for their next lipstick.

You can also look on the PETA website for a list of animal-rights approved brands.

Alternatively, The Body Shop continually advocates for a world-wide ban on animal testing, so consumers can shop there and/or sign their petition to the United Nations.

There are also some luxury brands that refuse to sell their products or have a presence in countries where animal testing is still legal, such as Marc Jacobs.

This cause also extends to veganism, which has experienced a surge in popularity the past few years.

Beauty and make-up lines are making the move towards vegan-friendly products, which includes omitting bees wax, carmine (a colouring made from beetles) and animal hair for make-up brushes.

SUSTAINABLE, ECO-FRIENDLY AND FAIR TRADE

This is where the industry gets excitingly innovative.

Toowoomba Multi-Service Centre “Your home away from home” Located at: 4-8 Buckland Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, open 24hours/7days, encourages wellbeing of both the client and the carer, with expertise in dementia care.

Our wellness and reablement philosophy is applied through every day familiar activities to give meaning and enjoyment to those we support.

Services offered through our specifically chosen Queenslanders include: • Home Maintenance • Domestic Assistance • Personal Care • Social Support • Carer Support Groups • 24 hour Dementia Advice 1800 639 331

For further information please call 1800 639 331 or 07 4635 2966 or visit www.alzheimersonline.org.

18 | November 2019

7065355ae

• Specialised Dementia Care • 24 hour Respite • Home Care Packages for over 65 • Under 65 services through NDIS • Occupational Therapy

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

health and beauty | style

to earth-care:

STAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY With the current wars against waste and movement away from single-use plastics, the big brands need to keep up.

One of the most common culprits against sustainability is the use of palm oil, as it accounts for the deforestation of 50% of rainforests in locations like Borneo.

Companies like L’Oreal and Estee Lauder have begun sourcing their palm oil elsewhere, while other companies like Innisfree are using different base products altogether.

Fair Trade is another massive issue, and many companies are finally moving towards paying their employees correctly and ensuring they have safe working environments, as shown on their

product packaging with the ‘Fair Trade’ logo.

When it comes to plastics, the beauty industry contributes 120 billion pieces of packaging annually (according to Zero Waste Week).

Some brands are fighting against this by making self-contained products, such as Lush with their solid shower gel and deodorant bars, while others are revamping their packaging.

Aether Beauty, for example, made an eyeshadow kit from recycled paper, water-based soy ink, and no magnets or mirrors.

Still other businesses, like MAC and The Body Shop, are encouraging customers to return their empty containers to the store for recycling.

We're celebrating our 20th birthday!

Bring this ad into either of our practices to claim your free sample pack and go into the draw for the major prize!

No purchase necessary for entry into the major prize draw

PLUS anyone who has a comprehensive eye test before 31st Dec will go into the draw to win one of two hampers, and kids* can enter our colouring competition to win one of two cool kids prize packs!

rize P r o j a M $500 Somerville & Merrin voucher FREE pair of prescription lenses* from Nikon & Essilor Lenswear valued up to $600 FREE Maui Jim sunglasses* valued up to $300 plus a beach towel and cap from Maui Jim Australia $100 VISA gift card from LBJ Optical Australia 428 Hume Street Corner Stenner Street Toowoomba

The Range Shopping Centre 10 James Street Toowoomba

P: (07) 4635 7340

P: (07) 4659 9599

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

*Terms & conditions apply, ask in store for details.

For more information on our services or to book an appointment, go to:

www.smnoptometrists.com.au November 2019 | 19

style | beauty

Spot the difference

BY TENNIELLE COPSON

M

WASH YOUR FACE TWICE A DAY

Gently wash your face with a specially formulated acne cleanser as part of your skin care routine.

Follow cleanser instructions and use lukewarm water, before finishing by patting your face dry with a soft towel.

EXFOLIATE

Remove excess dry and dead skin cells by exfoliating.

You can use a mask or lotion once or twice a week, or scrubs or a brush three to four times a week.

APPLY AN ACNE-FIGHTING AGENT

Benzoyl peroxide creams, gels and lotions can help fight mild acne by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria.

Before using the product for the first time, do an allergy check three days prior.

APPLY A MOISTURISER

If your skin is overly dry, it may be compensating by overproducing oil, which in turn produces breakouts.

Use a moisturiser labelled ‘lightweight’ that is formulated to not cause blocked pores.

USE NON-COMEDOGENIC MAKE-UP

The wrong cosmetics can trigger a breakout.

Dermatologists recommend make-up with salicylic acid, as well as oil-free based make-up.

Avoid heavy liquid foundations that can trap dirt and block pores, and wash your make-up brushes and sponges regularly as part of your beauty routine.

Ensure to remove make-up at the end of each day.

DON’T PICK AT YOUR SKIN

It is hard to avoid the temptation when confronted by a bulbous pimple, but by squeezing or picking at it you can expose the surrounding pores and hair follicles to more bacteria, which can result in an even bigger acne outbreak.

RELAX

There have been connections between stress and acne.

If you’re dealing with a stressful event or situation, look for healthy ways to de-stress, including exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, meditating and getting plenty of sleep.

DIET

Studies have shown that foods high in fat, sugar or salt — like takeaway meals, for example — can exacerbate acne.

As your largest body organ, it’s important you look after the skin with healthy dietary choices.

This means having regular meals, and making sure they include lots of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains.

If you’ve tried all types of treatments for your acne and nothing works, make an appointment with a dermatologist — they may prescribe medications that will help in clearing your skin.

Midwifery Continuity of Care... for pregnancy, birth and post birth period

6735743ao

ost people experience acne at some point in their life: caused by hair follicles becoming blocked with oil and dead skin cells, bacteria then grow in the follicle, resulting in inflammation.

However, as much as skin is not the same from person to person, not all acne is the same either — so there is no one treatment for everyone.

Here are some suggestions to promote good skin health and reduce acne.

As Australia’s first Medicare rebated midwives to have visiting access to a hospital, we provide ultimate care to pregnant women and their families.

331 Margaret St, Toowoomba | Ph: (07) 4642 2977 | www.mymidwives.com.au Also located at: Brisbane | Shepparton & Echuca | Melbourne | Perth 20 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Diamond tip & Flower grain Microdermabrasion • HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) and Plasma Treatments - face lift without the surgery (for wrinkles, scars, saggy skin, stretch marks) • Specialised Massage: Relaxation, Remedial Massage • Manual Lymphatic Drainage • Pregnancy 1/2/3 Trimester

COMING SOON Oncology Massage- Internationally recognised (for patients with cancer, pre and post operation,anxiety, depression, nausea, pain, fatigue).

Profession Equipment For Sale Hifu 12 line 3D machine from the US (must be qualified profession to buy) and must acquire training to use.

••• IB Pro Nano Medical Plasma Device (Must be qualified professional to buy) ••• Replacement Plasma Needles

TRAINING HIFU Training 2 Days & Eyelash Perm

Summer HIFU SPECIAL Face and neck $799 For first 50 clients to book Plasma $400 per area (upper or lower eye lid, lip lift, forehead, crows feet)

LV Body & Face Clinic operating at Clove Day Spa Wyalla Plaza, 238 Taylor Street, Toowoomba Phone Lee on (07) 4243 4382 info@lvbodyandfaceclinic.com.au l lvbodyandfaceclinic.com.au

LV BODY

& FACE CLINIC HIFU

7064046aa

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 21

style | promotion

HALL OF FAME HONOUR S

t Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba was awarded the honourable inductee of the Hall of Fame at the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce annual Heritage Bank Business Excellence Awards.

The award recognises long-standing Toowoomba-based businesses that have excelled in their industry, along with their enduring contributions to the overall Toowoomba region community.

CEO, Kathryn McKeefry accepted the induction on behalf of St Vincent’s Hospital in recognition of the support the hospital has given to the community over the past 97 years.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba was established in 1922 by the Sisters of Charity and has grown to become the largest acute

PICTURED: Denise Tuesley, Suzie Byrnes, Carly Schefe, Kathryn McKeefry, Mark Copland, Pru Rattray and Adrienne Leonard

private hospital on the Darling Downs and Toowoomba’s only private Emergency Centre, open 24 hours/seven days a week.

The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce has inducted a Hall of Fame recipient annually to notable businesses and organisations in our community.

Previous recipients showcase a prestigious list including Wagners, Hutchinson Builders, Betros Bros, Weis, Taylor’s Removals and Stahman Farms.

Businesses are nominated by the Toowoomba Chamber Board and are chosen and critically assessed by the board across all areas of the business and their commitment to engage with the economic vitality of our region.

“St Vincent’s Hospital, Toowoomba

continues to live out the Mission it was established with,” Kathryn explained.

“Staff strive daily to uphold the dignity of every person entrusted to their care.

“St Vincent’s was built with the love and generosity of the people of the Darling Downs and South Western Queensland.

"During its life here in Toowoomba, it has contributed much to the broader community from a polio clinic established by Sr Kenny in the 1930s to its home nursing service in the 1960s and 1970s, to a new wound care project with Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co in 2019.

"St Vincent’s has always made a mark in the lives of local community members,” Kathryn said.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba

6935614aj

Providing generations of care since 1922

www.svpht.org.au 22 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

4613 0065

22 James St Rangeville www.applebom.com.au reception@applebom.com.au

Welcome Curly Girls...

Whether you have wavy, curly or kinky hair as Deva Curl Inspired Stylists, we teach curls how to play nice.

Deva Curl is a revolutionary dry-cutting technique, designed for all natural textures, from wavy to super curly.

We take the time to understand exactly how your hair behaves and how to bring the best out of your natural shape, then your hair is sculpted curl-by-curl while in its dry, natural state.

Your curls are beautiful and unique, and they deserve an individual and tailored approach. No two curls are the same, and we treat them that way.

Curly hair needs special treatment and as curl specialists, our Curl Coach Session & Curly Girl Friendly PUMP HAIR CARE RANGE makes it easy to maintain your style and start your curly girl journey to fabulous hair....

Appointments available from November

style | fitness

Touching base with TOOWOOMBA TIGERS PLAYER

Melony Baker

A

Beautifully crafted Jewellery & Watches for every occasion!

www.prouds.com.au

24 | November 2019

SCOOP

fter a couple of years playing soccer, local girl Melony Baker decided to try her boot at AFL this year.

“I wanted to try something new and I had played a little AFL back at school, so I thought it would be good to give it a go,” Melony said.

She did not give up soccer, though, and now plays both sports with passion, enjoying the team atmosphere at her new AFL club.

“The biggest difference between the two sports, is the physical component to AFL; in soccer you generally know when someone is coming towards you, but with AFL you can be tackled at any moment,” she said.

To keep her fitness up, Melony does cardiovascular exercises (like running, bike riding or boxing) and goes to the gym most days.

She also attends one training session per week for AFL and one for soccer, with these sessions consisting of strength and conditioning training as well as skill–based drills.

All this, so she can play an AFL game on Saturdays, followed by a soccer match on Sundays.

To keep her fitness up in the off season, she plays in a Futsal competition and continues going to the gym.

She also gets involved in community fitness events.

“At the moment, I am training for a pink fundraiser triathlon,” she added.

Melony believes women’s AFL is on the rise, particularly due to the support the women’s teams are receiving on the big stage.

Being someone who obviously revels in physical activity and works hard on her fitness, Melony said she would recommend participation in sport to every woman.

“Not only does it benefit you physically, but also mentally, and it gives you an outlet from your everyday life,” she said.

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

9, FRO 00 M 0

H O $3 ME 6 S

Residents Country Club

*Artists impression only

Where luxury and affordability meet We’ve thought about your future Seachange Toowoomba offers an enviable over 50s resort lifestyle for those looking for peace of mind in retirement.

Our combination of: Award winning, affordable homes that allow you to age in place and only move once.

Careful planning to safe guard against the rising costs of living and put money back in your pocket to spend on the things you love.

The very best recreational facilities so that you can love the way you live.

It is a unique formula … it’s the Seachange Difference.

Visit us now to view our brand new home release.

The Avenue Series priced from $369,000.

Open Mon-Sat 9am – 5pm 99 Hampton Street, Toowoomba

Freecall 1800 046 500

seachangelifestyleresorts.com.au

Love the way you live property ventures since 1959

style | promotion

KNOW THE SIGNS OF anxiety AND depression ccording to Beyond Blue, three million A Australians are currently experiencing anxiety or depression.

G E T T I N G T O K N OW JULIE SPRY What do you do?

I am a palliative care/clinical nurse at St Andrew’s Hospital Toowoomba and I’ve been here for 28 years.

St Andrew’s has a 24–hour, seven-days-a-week Palliative Care Support Program which I am involved in, seeing palliative patients and their families in the wards as well as in oncology, radiation and doctors’ suites.

What is your favourite thing about your job?

It is a privilege to be able to do this job.

I love a challenge, so when a patient tells me they want to go home today, I do my best to make it happen.

Why work at St Andrews?

St Andrews has a real positive culture about it; everyone gets to know each other, and it doesn’t matter where you work, we are respected for what we do.

Recognising these mental health conditions for what they are can be hard, but knowing what to look out for, can make all the difference.

Anxiety is more than feeling stressed or worried.

It’s when stressful feelings don’t go away, despite the stressful situation having passed.

Anxiety is feeling ongoing stress without a particular reason or cause, which makes coping with daily life a momentous struggle for some.

People may suffer from a generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, a panic disorder, or specific phobias.

The good news is that anxiety is a common condition and can be treated effectively.

Like anxiety, depression is a prolonged and intense experience of negative feelings.

Most people feel sad, or low, from time to time.

People with depression can feel intensely low for years at a time, again without apparent reason.

Depression can vary from person to person — from major depression to bipolar disorder (previously called ‘manic depression’) and seasonal affective disorder (‘SAD’) — but is treatable with the right help.

“Our people do amazing things” Specialist Medical & Surgical Services…

• MEDICAL Cardiology, Rheumatology, Medical Oncology, Respiratory Medicine, Clinical Haematology, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Psychiatry, Renal, Palliative Care, Neurology • SURGICAL Orthopaedic, Plastic & Reconstruction, Vascular, Gynaecology, Endoscopy/Gastroenterology, Urology, General Surgery, Dental Oral & Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, ENT Surgery, Paediatric Surgery

Services Supported By… • • • • • • • • • • •

7 Operating Theatres Robotic Surgery Rapid Access Heart Centre Cardiac Catheter Vascular Laboratory Radiotherapy Services Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac Medicine Unit Intensive Care Unit Palliative Care Renal Dialysis Unit Diabetes Clinic

Diagnostic Services Available Onsite • Radiology • PET/CT, MRI & Nuclear Medicine • Diagnostic Breast Clinic • Pathology Services • Sleep Studies Unit

Gift

Vouchers Faster muscle recovery & Packages Reduce pain and fatigue NOW AVAILABLE Decrease inflammation Weight loss Increase athletic performance Improve sleep Increase of endorphins Pre and post surgery benefits

One less pain. More than 680 FREE car parking spaces.

280 North Street, Toowoomba (PO Box 263) www.sath.org.au Phone (07) 4646 3000 26 | November 2019

& can benefit:

Shop 2, 102 Hill Street Toowoomba, QLD Ph: 4638 1415 Mob: 0413 591 786 www.elitecryotherapy.com.au www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

community | style

REMEMBER OUR GLORIOUS FALLEN N

ovember 11 is Remembrance Day, which means Australians all over the world will be observing a minute of silence at 11am, offering their silent contemplation in memory of our armed forces and the lives lost in armed conflict.

There will be a number of locations in and round Toowoomba where residents can attend services, including the Mother’s Memorial on Margaret and Kitchener streets, the Helidon Cenotaph and Bicentennial Park in Oakey.

Make sure to check Toowoomba Regional Council’s website for the times and locations of Remembrance Day services near you.

It has been 111 years since the guns on the Western Front fell silent, but the sacrifices of Australia’s armed forces will always be remembered.

Meals on Wheels will provide you

Volu n welcteers are om with: e

A cost effective meal solution

Health & wellbeing monitoring

Quality nutritious 3 course meals

No waiting lists - no contracts

Contact us to find out how we can help you

Ph: 4632 8355 Fax: 4632 8015 Email: enquiries@mowtoowoomba.com.au Address: 81 Herries St,Toowoomba Q 4350

www.mowtoowoomba.com.au

Volu nte wan ers ted www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

7080667aa

November 2019 | 27

style | community

WHICH FAMILY HISTORY SITE SHOULD I SUBSCRIBE TO? T

here are many family history research sites that advertise on TV and in the media promising you that for yearly sum you will find all your family but is this the best way to go?

Before you spend your money, do your homework.

The site that is best to you is the one that will give you the best information for the best price. There are four main paid sites: Ancestry, Find My Past, My Heritage and The Genealogist.

All have much to offer but differ in content as to the type of record and country of origin of their records.

You need to find the program that suits your needs.

It is possible to search these sites for free; you will not be able to see more than the index but that will enable you to find out if the type of record you are interested in is

available from that company.

The transcriptions and images are available to paying customers only.

Public libraries have a free subscription to Ancestry.

Study each site by going to the card catalogue, A-Z of records or whatever is the name given to the catalogue, type in the name of the state, county or country you wish to research and look at the available records.

You can do the same with the type of record: birth, baptism, marriage, death or burial.

Still do not rush in to use your credit card as these sites regularly have specials where you can get up to 30 per cent off the usual price.

Also there is often a chance to view a set of records on a site for free.

This usually happens in the lead up to a public holiday e g around Anzac Day military records become available.

Similar specials occur near Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. When you are entering information for a search, remember the saying “less is best”.

More information can always be added to filter results.

Learn how to use the site: guides and or videos are provided to help you.

Make use of wild cards, tick the boxes for name variants and use the plus sign for years when you are not sure of spelling or dates.

The Toowoomba & Darling Downs Family History Society has free access for members for three of these sites.

We bring dreams to life by delivering the world’s best and most loved client experiences.

7063299ad

BY JAN WARD

Contact your local pool building expert today Kerry Colette 0438 434 469 narellanpools.com.au 28 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

community | style entertainment.

Admission is free, so bring the whole family along for a great day out.

The carols will start at 6.30pm and conclude with a spectacular fireworks display the whole family can enjoy.

Why not kick off the festive season the fun way?

GET INVOLVED! Here are a couple of great community events you can attend

T

he Christmas season is drawing ever nearer and, with it, the chance to get involved in any number of great community events.

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer and all his friends will again be taking on the annual Toowoomba Hospital Foundation charity run on Sunday, December 1, from 6am to 8am, starting from the Baillie Henderson Hospital.

Tickets are now on sale and range from $10 to $50.

For more information and to buy

your tickets, head to the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation website.

Remember that all donations above $2 are tax deductible, so you will be able to recoup a portion of your event tickets.

On Sunday, December 8, the annual Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight will kickstart the Christmas season.

Held in Queens Park from 4pm to 8.30pm, the event will feature food, fun rides for the children to enjoy, Christmas markets and pre–show

THF Reindeer Run When: Sunday, December 1, from 6am to 8am Where: Baillie Henderson Hospital Cost: Tickets are $10 (children), $20 (adults) and $50 (families) and are now available from www.toowoombahospitalfoundation .org.au

Triple M Mayoral Carols by Candlelight When: Sunday, December 1, from 4pm to 8.30pm Where: Queens Park Cost: Free admission

Country Heart Events Artists proudly supporting their community With Country Heart Xmas Market Looking for something beautifully made and unique which says to the recipient “I Care” then come and support this quirky all handmade bazaar whilst helping raise funds for the drought.

Over 45 specially selected stalls……….. handmade well priced Christmas gifts. [artworks, food, bears, dolls, clothing, toys, candles, sewing, lotions and potions, homewares, garden art and plants, jewellery and scarves, Wine, story books, lingerie, gift baskets, hats, pet gifts, books etc.

December Friday 6th 12noon to 7pm Saturday 7th 9am to 5pm Sunday 8th 8am to 1pm

Information Debbie 0488 404 637 or Barb 0409 895 584 | countryheartevents@gmail.com Glennie Junior School Hall, 263-269 Herries St, Toowoomba www.countryheartevents.com | Facebook .com/countryheartevent www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

7078995aa

• Late night shopping Friday till 7 pm. • Santa’s handmade toy world • Featured artisan craftsperson Judy Obrien of……. “All Things Sewn.”

• Fairy play • Henna painting • Fan dancing demo • Random giveaways • Food and coffee in the garden • Bring this ad or photo of it to receive a free ticket in our “Xmas Artisan raffle.”

• For every collective $100 spent at the market you win a ticket in a Mantra holiday

November 2019 | 29

style | promotion

FIRST IN SERVICE E

ven before Containers For Change began on November 1, 2018, E&E Waste’s Return’em Container Refund Point had been investing significant capital and time into becoming a leader in customer service, with centres in both Toowoomba and Goondiwindi.

From its inception, the Return’em for Cash team has strived to be wholly customer focused.

According to CEO Shane McGuire, the biggest challenge from day one has been keeping up with the sheer volume of containers being returned.

Shane’s team designed and built their own counting trays, woolpack frames and bottle cages in anticipation of this and, soon after opening, they had to develop dynamic counting systems to ensure quick turnaround and eliminate errors.

Initially hiring 12 new staff, they set about developing a family friendly environment where children could participate.

It was a challenge to balance this with bulk return customers and truck and forklifts movements, but

the creation of safe areas, visible signage and a heap of parking, achieved success.

Early December 2018 saw E&E Waste installing the first of nine state–of–the–art, high volume counting machines to ensure minimal wait times.

Developed by the experts in South Australia to recognise any container instantly, regardless of its condition, these machines allow customers to feed glass, plastic bottles and cans all at the same time.

Consequently, long lines are virtually unheard of and the staff are all about helping customers.

Children seem to love feeding in containers and the waist–high built–in tip–and–sort trays, the clever part of this design, mean they can get involved.

When the sign says Return’em for Cash, E&E Waste means that literally, with an automatic cash point at the end of the row where you scan your count–receipt to instantly get cash.

Of course, you can still choose Scheme ID if you wish.

Either way, it has to be one of the best ways in town to return your containers.

The kids love it!

And you get instant cash, no waiting

12 Kimberley Ct

46 33 07 23

returnem.com.au 30 | November 2019

@returnemforcash www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

lifestyle | style

THE PLASTIC TEST Do you know the difference between biodegradable,

HERE’S A TIP: MICRO–ORGANISMS ARE KEY

degradable and compostable bags?

A

ccording to the UN Environment Report 2018, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute, while about five trillion single–use plastic bags are used worldwide every year.

Globally, about 300 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced each year — about the equivalent weight of earth’s entire human population.

Plastic waste can remain in the environment for hundreds of years (and most plastic items never fully disappear, whether they are labelled ‘biodegradable’ or not).

This has led to an overwhelming response in Australia and abroad to ban single–use plastics, with the Queensland government also introducing a container refund scheme in November last year.

The bag ban prevents retailers from supplying single–use, lightweight plastic bags,whether or not these bags are made of HDPE

Bring this aD & receive

On DeLivereD prODucts BefOre 3/12/2019 * T&C's apply.

Recycled Products for Sale • Recycled Concrete Products • Road base • Enviro Dust • 10mm & 20mm, Aggregate • 28/50mm Drainage Aggregate • Screened Soil • 3 grades of Garden Mulch

Our LOcatiOn & cOntact DetaiLs: 38-72 Griffiths St Toowoomba 4350 Office: 0746 384 438 • Yard: 0439 773 518 www.zilchwaste.com.au

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Toowoomba 187A Perth Street Facilities: Instant Cash Express Machine Dalby 31 Nicholson Street Facilities: Instant Cash Express Machine

Ph. 1300 991 443

lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au

7079669ab

10% 7074164aa

Zilch Waste recently purchased Beutel Oughtred & Sons, and is looking to grow the its recycling footprint so that nothing that comes out our gate will go to waste.

■ Biodegradable — These bags are predominantly made from natural material (rather than petrochemical HDPE or LDPE plastic), and are designed to break down into carbon dioxide, methane (a greenhouse gas), biomass and water.

■ Degradable — These are petroleum–based bags that break down into small pieces when exposed to oxygen or sunlight (this is bad for the environment and your health).

■ Bioplastic — Often marketed as ‘compostable’, these bags are made from renewable resources (including plant matter) and are designed to be broken down into organic matter by micro–organisms.

Lifeline Darling Downs Return It Depots

Material Accepted for disposal • Concrete, Bricks & Asphalt • Construction & Demolition Material • Green Organic Material • Soil • Commercial & Industrial Material (on application)

Our Business We recycle Construction & Demolition waste, Timber, Pallets, Green Waste, Concrete, Bricks, Soil. We sell the recycled products namely Mulch, Soil, Road Base, 10mm & 20mm Aggregates, and Rubble for waterways.

(high–density polyethylene) or LDPE (low–density polyethylene) plastic, are biodegradable, or degradable.

So, what is the difference between the different varieties of plastic bag?

November 2019 | 31

style | community

ADOPT A FAMILY

A

Shop Online OR IN STORE

my jewellery store

32 | November 2019

ccording to the 2018 Poverty in Australia report, released by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACROSS) in partnership with the University of New South Wales, more than three million Australians (13.2 per cent of the population) are living below the poverty line.

The poverty line works out to about $433 per week for a single adult, or $909 per week for a couple with two children.

The report also found that many of these people are living in ‘deep’ poverty, which sees them earning as little as $135 below the poverty line.

As the festive season approaches, most Australians will be getting ready for a happy time with their families; feasts, gifts, drinks and a general feeling of wellness.

For those Australians living in poverty, Christmas can be an incredibly stressful and challenging time, as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, and children clothed and happy.

In an effort to alleviate some of the stress faced by impoverished families, The Chronicle’s annual Adopt A Family for Christmas appeal calls on Toowoomba’s residents to help those in need.

Helping to brighten someone’s Christmas is easy; all you need to do, is gather gifts, food or hampers to donate and head over to The Chronicle’s website for a list of families in need.

The families’ names are confidential, but you will be able to see whether they are a single mum or dad, a couple, or a couple with small children, to help you choose the family you’d like to support this year.

Call the welfare agency or charity on the number supplied to make your donation.

The appeal will open for donations later this month, so be on the lookout for advertisements in The Chronicle, or keep an eye on the website (www.thechronicle.com.au) for more information. www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

We’ve got the north east corner covered...

4 Anderson Street, East Toowoomba Interest Over $1,200,000 5 Bed | 3 Bath | 4 Car

8/43-61 Stenner Street, Rangeville EOI Closing 13 November at 5pm 5 Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car

21 Godfrey Street, East Toowoomba On-Site Auction, 3 November at 11am 5 Bed | 3 Bath | 4 Car

Helen Austin 0439 962 801 Helen.Austin@colliers.com

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

helenaustin.com.au www.facebook.com/helenaustinsells www.instagram.com/helenaustin_realestate

November 2019 | 33

style | promotion

WE NEED TO TALK…

BY MAX SUTTON, SOLICITOR, BEST WILSON BUCKLEY FAMILY LAW

T

here are few conversations harder than the one that immediately precedes a separation.

However, the one about parenting arrangements and the division of your assets following separation can be an equally weighty conversation and sometimes even more so.

There might never be a ‘right time’ to have this conversation and it is important to be mindful of how the other person is feeling and how they have adjusted, or are trying to adjust, to life after the relationship.

It will inevitably be different to your experience.

The best approach is to ask if they are ready to have the conversation, and if the answer is ‘no’ you need to be prepared to wait and give them the space they need.

If you can’t wait, then seek expert advice.

So, how to start the conversation?

To be honest, any such discussion

34 | November 2019

can simply start with: "I think we need to talk about what happens with the children/house/finances. Do you think we can have a chat and try and reach an agreement?".

It may be difficult, but respect is a key factor in such discussions: ■ Be respectful when talking to one another (do not go on the attack!); ■ Respect and acknowledge how you both feel; ■ Respect each other’s space and recognise when the other person doesn’t want to talk anymore; ■ Respect what you both say – listen and give each other a chance to speak.

Believe it or not, the kitchen table tends to be a common place to start talking.

If this doesn’t work out, try a mutual location or even email – keeping in mind your emotions and perceptions of each other can be significantly exacerbated if you don’t communicate face-to-face regularly, and you may lose control of the

situation.

If things aren’t working out as you would have hoped there are professionals who can assist to facilitate discussions, including counsellors, psychologists, family dispute resolution practitioners, and lawyers.

There are also government-funded organisations that can assist you with this process for minimal cost, such as Relationships Australia and Catholic Care.

If you need tailored advice in this area contact our team of expert family lawyers at bwbfamilylaw.com.au

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

promotion | style

A ROUNTINE INSPECTION SHOULD NOT BE ROUTINE

BY ROS BURTON — PRINCIPAL THE REAL ESTATE PEOPLE

A

s a young uni student, I vividly remember the day my rental unit suddenly began having troubles with the toilet.

I didn’t know what to do.

Thankfully, my property inspection was due, so it was the perfect opportunity to point out the problem with the plumbing and let my property manager see for herself.

To assist, I placed a polite explanatory note on the floor at my front entry (so she couldn’t miss it).

I came home from uni that afternoon to find the note sitting untouched.

It instantly told me that my unit hadn’t been inspected.

Toilet woes aside, this excited me because I took it as a sign the real estate company trusted me and felt that I didn’t need to be "checked up on" constantly.

I don’t think like that anymore.

As the owner of a real estate business (and as a landlord myself), I am horrified to think back to that day and realise that a property manager couldn’t be bothered to do

their job.

Worse still, the property owner would have been told that everything was "perfect" with their rental investment and they would have been none the wiser.

Now that I’m in the industry, I hear incredible stories of gross neglect and mismanagement.

One that rocked me was where a tenant had been asked to take photos of their rental property themselves and these were then sent on to the unsuspecting owner as an example of a successfully completed inspection.

That is appalling.

And it is something that will never happen at The Real Estate People for a few good reasons: a) We’ve got a proven structure of checks and balances that would never allow something like that to take place b) I know my property managers would never do that because they have a great work ethic and a respectful, caring relationship with our landlords and tenants.

If you’re getting anything less, you should have a strong word to your real estate agency.

At The Real Estate People, we consider our word is our bond and we understand how clear communication and following through on promises is an integral part of good customer service.

So, whether you’re buying, renting or selling, call us today or visit our Herries Street office and discover how we can help you sleep easy at night.

289 Herries St, Toowoomba | 07 4633 8899 (just up from Glennie School)

7044645aa

We say what we do… and we do what we say

www.therealestatepeople.com.au www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 35

style | weird and wonderful

thick as THIEVES As

Read about Australia’s dumbest criminals and their ‘fool–proof’ plans

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN & MATTHEW DUNN

E

verybody knows crime doesn’t pay, yet there are some who insist on testing the long arm of the law anyway.

Luckily, Australian law enforcement is among the best in the world at what they do, catching even the most sophisticated criminals with their hands in the cookie jar.

The same can not be said for the people on this list — oh, they were caught, all right, but they were far from sophisticated.

Making the Courier Mail’s list of Australia’s dumbest criminals seems to be easier than anyone could have imagined possible:

BUNGLING BANK ROBBERS

They were dubbed the Dumb and Dumber from Down Under.

Luke Carroll and Anthony Prince of

Byron Bay were jailed in the United States back in 2005 after committing a bank robbery in a small Colorado ski town.

The masked pair, who were regular customers at the bank, were recognised by terrified staff because of their Aussie accents.

They had also forgotten to take off their name tags from the store where they worked.

Genius.

After escaping with more than $170,000, they stopped at a Denver McDonald’s and — in the bathroom — snapped photos of themselves in ‘gangsta’ poses, showing off the loot and air pistols they’d used in the robbery.

When they faced court, Luke’s lawyer called the robbery “a crime of infinite stupidity” and “the saddest case” he had been involved with in 33

years.

A SLIPPERY CUSTOMER

When snakes went missing from a reptile display at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the culprit found police on his tail in a flash.

Matthew Gait might’ve thought he’d successfully slipped away from the scene of the crime, but he’d left behind one damning piece of evidence — he’d been photographed with the snakes by Snakebusters’ owner, Raymond Hoser.

His snake heist was foiled by another exhibitor, who recognised him from the photo.

Matthew returned one snake and said he’d found it in his car.

The second snake was recovered after a police raid on his home.

Smile with confidence Prof Matthias Bickel

Dr med dent (Berne, Switzerland), Phd, Specialist SSRD

Dentist/Prosthodontist

BICKEL DENTAL SERVICES

98 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba | www.bickel.dental | 1300 BICKEL (1300 242 535) 36 | November 2019

7078872aa

Open Some Saturdays

Specialising in • Comprehensive, natural looking restorations • Crowns • Bridges • Full and partial dentures • Implants and implant based restorations • No Referrals Necessary

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

weird and wonderful | style

Matthew pleaded guilty to theft and possessing protected wildlife without a licence, but suggested in court that the pythons had slithered into his hoodie without his knowledge.

Hearing his explanation, magistrate Denise Livingstone said: “Sounds like he is mocking me.”

According to the article, the uninsured boat Lex had been living on had actually been destroyed five months before the floods, when he grounded it on a sand bar in rough weather in far–north Queensland.

It gets better, though — Lex had written and submitted the article himself.

CONMAN SINKS HIMSELF

BYO EVIDENCE

Taking advantage of the devastation wrought by the 2011 floods, Lex Adams pocketed almost $60,000 in crisis money when he claimed that his boat had been washed away.

Unfortunately for him, the real story was published in a sailing magazine (Cruising Helmsman) even as he was applying for flood assistance.

As part of his bail conditions, Jake Kevin Watts was supposed to report to police at regular intervals.

This law–abiding citizen did just that and more, though, reporting to police with a car full of drugs, guns and ammunition.

Kevin, who didn’t have a driver’s licence, tried to conceal his illegal driving by hiding his car keys outside the Rockhampton police station before going in.

His downfall was a passer–by who saw everything, retrieved the keys and reported Kevin’s actions to the police, who then searched the vehicle.

Kevin admitted to everything and was jailed on drugs and weapons charges.

“It’s almost comical how he was arrested, if it wasn’t so serious,” Justice Duncan McMeekin said.

TUCK TAIL AND RUN

Last, but not least, is Kian Talty.

Making his bid for the title, Kian broke into a Cairns home and tried to steal a car, but ran off when confronted by the home’s resident.

In his haste to escape, he dropped a backpack containing his birth certificate, tax documents, a court charge sheet for another matter, and a mobile phone featuring multiple ‘selfies’, conveniently identifying him.

What a Steal! 10% OFF Roses in November Drop into our Nursery just around the corner from Laurel Bank Park Extra Parking back entrance 50 Clifford St Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Weekends 9am - 4pm

4639 1635

www.sungrownnursery.com.au www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

7080180aa

17 Prescott Street, Toowoomba

November 2019 | 37

style | home

WINE AND DINE IN YOUR ULTIMATE STYLED ROOM ne of life’s great pleasures is O dining in style, and there are several elements that make for

creating a great dining room.

The choice of table will determine much of the dining space.

But there are many factors that come into play when it’s time to choosing the right dining table.

The size, shape and style of the

dining space will naturally influence what table you choose.

But don’t feel like you have to play it safe.

While rectangular tables are the most popular, round and oval tables are increasingly stylish and can work well in most room shapes.

There’s also the intimacy a round table provides, especially compared

to long tables that can create too much space when there are only a few people.

When it comes to chairs, don’t feel like they all need to match, nor do they need to co-ordinate with the table.

A rustic timber table can look great with contemporary designer chairs.

Equally, a contemporary table can look fabulous with rustic timber chairs.

When choosing a rug for your dining space, ensure the rug covers the entire area under your table with at least 60cm spare on each side.

The choice of material is important because accidents will happen, so choose a dark colour and a rug with a short pile that is easy to clean.

Finally, lighting will set the tone at the dining table more than any other element.

Pendant lights are extremely popular as they are both practical and stylish.

If you can, choose lighting that you can control with a dimmer.

Setting and cleaning a dining table requires practical light, but when dining, a lower light setting is ideal.

DO IT ONCE, DO IT RIGHT.... with Kev Morris Builder der

2019 Master Builders Award Winning Display Home $250k - $350k

Benefits Of Building An Adaptable Living Home Homes will be designed with comfort, safety and ease of access as core design features.

These features make it easier for parents to

These features will allow key living spaces to be more easily and cost effectively adapted to meet the changing needs and abilities of home occupants such as ageing baby boomers and people who have or acquire disability.

A few design aspects that best explain this: l Easy to enter l Easy to navigate in and around l Capable of easy and cost-effective adaptation l Responsive to the changing needs of home occupants

0417 641 383 www.kevmorrisbuilder.com.au QBCC Lic No. 1283489

38 | November 2019

We’d love to hear from you.

As a member of the Independent Builders Network, we offer you a range of home designs with stylish facade options – all at a competitive price.

Building an Independent Builder home design on your existing block gives you the benefits of contemporary design, quality finishes and the luxury of a floor-plan that perfectly fits your lifestyle.

We know that no two families share the same needs, which is why our homes offer a range of incredible options to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, and we can work with you to further customise and personalise your home to suit you and your family’s wishes.

Come visit our display home at 97 Cronin Road, Highfields Qld 4350.

YOUR HOME YOUR BUILDER

7079096aa

Building Tomorrows Home Today

manoeuvre prams, easier to carry the shopping into the house, easier for people with a disability or temporary injury to move around and create a more spacious environment for the ageing.

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

home | style

GOING ‘OFF GRID’ SOLAR POWER IS PERFECT FOR RURAL QUEENSLAND

T

here is a lot to be said for the dependability of the national power grid, but more and more people are making the move to solar power for both environmental and financial reasons.

‘Going off grid’ has become a popular saying and a goal for many home owners, who cite the rise of their power bill as a common reason.

To go off grid, your home needs to produce enough renewable energy (through solar panels, for example) and you have to store enough of that energy to meet your annual electricity needs.

Between 2001 and 2015, about 1.4

million Australian homes installed solar panels on their roofs — the largest up–take of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems of any country.

But, for people living in rural Australia, the dream of living off grid is more attainable than for those living in urban centres, due to factors like roof size and orientation.

According to a report released by the Grattan Institute in May 2015, for a household to reliably produce and store 99 per cent of its annual energy needs, it will require a 10–kilowatt solar PV system and 60 kilowatt hours of storage.

A system this size would likely

exceed the dimensions of most urban homes (considering a seven kilowatt system requires about 70 square metres of roof space).

Ideally, the panels would face north and be tilted at about 60 degrees to maximise output in winter, which again would be difficult in an area surrounded by other buildings.

Named the ‘Sunshine State’ for good reason, Queensland’s rural landscape is the perfect place to live off grid.

However, even with the roof space, orientation and sunlight offered by country living, you’d be caught with your pants down if something went wrong (like if your system failed), so you’d need a back–up plan.

For many, this is a diesel generator (loud, stinky and expensive to run).

For others, it’s a hybrid solution — being self–sufficient while remaining connected to the grid, and exporting excess energy to the grid for a small return.

Whatever option they choose, the trend is clear: people want to live with less reliance on the national power grid and the country is the best place for it.

YOU CAN afford a New Pool with Leisure Pools

Affiliated with

Phone Jim & Andrea Campbell now for a FREE Information pack.

6988431af

• Locally owned & operated • Quality guaranteed • Lifetime structural warranty

Call (07) 4637 0192 | 1300 SPLASH | (1300 775 274)

or visit www.leisurepools.com.au

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 39

Inspire. Design. Create.

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

Tiles

Carpets

Blinds

W Tooweoohave largest mba’s st of tile ock

s

“Bathrooms should be a sanctuary. This can be achieved by choosing tactile materials that evoke the senses, such as handmade tiles, marble and polished metal.”

Alex Hopkins

One Big Location 4639 1155

60B Stephen St, Toowoomba

www.toowoombatilewarehouse.com.au

LIVE IT Timber | Natures Oak | Arctic White

TEXTURED LOOP

NATURAL TIMBER

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Carpet Court has the latest trends and styles in store now.

TOOWOOMBA CARPET COURT 60 Stephen St, Toowoomba City, QLD 4350 P 4637 8400

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 41

style | exterior

BEE THANKFUL FOR THESE FURRY FRIENDS T

hanks to warmer, sunnier days and some all-too-brief (yet vitally needed rain), our gardens are ever so slowly bouncing back to life.

And while this will undoubtedly lure us human folk back into the greenery, we shouldn’t be surprised to find some familiar sights already buzzing around the growing collection of spring plants.

But rather than be concerned about their presence, be thankful that they’re providing a vital service in our fragile eco-system.

Across the planet, bees play an integral role in pollinating our plants, fruits and vegetables and it’s estimated that one third of the food we eat daily predominantly relies on pollination by bees. That’s why we like having them around.

Individually, a few bees won’t present a problem, but if you do come across a migrating swarm (temporarily exploring your yard for a new home), here are a few tips you

should follow to ensure optimum safety for all: ■ Be sure to keep pets and your children well away from the flying bees – ideally, keep them indoors until the bees have settled as a group onto a bush, tree or fence.

■ If the bees look to be taking up permanent residence, do not try to ‘move them on’ yourself. Fly spray (or any other pesticide) will not work and will only aggravate the swarm.

Similarly, hosing the bees or throwing objects at them will not be effective.

■ It is best to contact a qualified bee-keeper to remove the swarm (which can often number in the thousands).

But that’s worst-case scenario.

Having a few of these little guys buzzing around your garden is a great addition, so please let them be and they won’t bother you...because they’ve got far more important work to do.

Call Now for your FREE ENERgy assEssmENt

6995170am

Install Solar in time for summer!

• 0% Finance Available • Generous Govt. rebates available • Domestic, Commercial or Off-Grid • 24/7 System monitoring • Industry best panels, inverters & warranties

ask us about the government Rebate

EC Licence #74650

Peter Sutrin #A9594941

www.provenenergy.com.au 42 | November 2019

196 North Street, Toowoomba

(07)

4642 0017

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

SAVING THE PLANET, ONE HOME AT A TIME.

M

ost of the time, we are head down, tail up, busy building people’s ideal homes.We’re very focussed on bringing their dreams out of the future, into the present — “into the flesh”, so to speak.

Our particular skill sets are entirely geared around building homes that are genuinely eco-friendly, that seriously reduce each home owner’s reliance on high loads of outside energy to make the living spaces comfortable, and that make as much use of the natural environment as possible to heat and cool.

It’s not often we get to beat our own drum, but let me say — ahem, somewhat modestly — that because our single-minded goal has always been to build homes that are genuinely sustainable, that push the acceptable boundaries, and are in-tune with the natural environment — we are easily among South East Queensland’s leading energy efficient builders, if not all of Queensland.

But enough of us. Let the results speak. Pitting just one of our average homes against the low government minimum energy efficient standards (which many

builders aspire to), our average home would save between $1000 and $1500 per year on energy costs alone.

Add to that, the saving of between four and six tonnes of carbon each year per home, and then multiply that by the 200 or so homes built over the last eight years.

It’s enough to make you think that, by just building your own energy efficient home with us, you’ll be saving the entire planet.

— Geoff Gibson

FINALISTS DISPLAY HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Look for this column in next month’s Style... we will continue digging deeper into what ‘sustainability’ means for your home.

BUILDER OF QUEENSLAND’S MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME QUEENSLAND GREENSMART ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOME OME OF THE YEAR

IS THE KEY TO YOUR OWN SUSTAINABLE FUTURE HOME Geoff Gibson 0407 965 261 facebook.com/geoffgibsonhomes

DESIGN CENTRE: 20 Stradbroke St,Toowoomba (Off North St) | | www.geoffgibsonhomes.com.au |

QBSA Lic. No. 100 5734

Smart Design...

Smarter Living.

Office phone: 07 4634 4550 geoff@geoffgibsonhomes.com.au

style | art

FABULOUS FLORALS Mai Greenwood talks about her artistic flower jewellery fter her children go to bed, Mai makes jewellery out of real A flowers, setting them in resin.

“I believe it all started with colours,” Mai said.

As a teenager, Mai was inspired by Marc Chagall’s colourful paintings and became an artist herself, starting with drawings.

Today, Mai and her family live across the road from Laurel Bank Park, where she often takes her three young children.

“It takes me a long time to get to the playground; when I’m looking at beautiful flowers, I often feel like I’m in the museum, looking at famous artist’s pieces.

“I see a flower’s colours, veins and shapes of petals and how they are all uniquely individual.

“Therefore, I like to keep my flower jewellery fairly simple, because flowers are already so beautiful, unique and perfect.”

When Mai starts a new piece, she thinks about the person who might be wearing them to find her inspiration.

“She might like a big dangling pair with vibrant colours, or she might appreciate something dainty with soft colours; I try to give my collection a good variety to suit people’s different styles.”

Mai started making her jewellery pieces six months ago, starting with hydrangeas.

“Rainy days make me want to wear a pair of hydrangea earrings, because they bloom in Japan’s rainy season.”

ACADEMY OF DANCE Oakey.. Dalby.. Middle Ridge

Classical Ballet Jazz/hip hop Tap & Contemporary

ENROL NOW FOR 2020

Their joy is our success!

Debbie Noller 0438 700 949

nollerd@bigpond.com | www.academyofdance.net.au 44 | November 2019

7065403aa

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Style Artist Sarah Bishop chats to Style

Tell us a little about yourself I live on a sheep and cattle property near Scone. Life is a fabulous mix of children, family, animals, dust and drought and studio time. They complement each other.

When did you start painting?

I started a life of creativity at 14 years old, studying from German Realist Artist Tex Moeckell. He opened many amazing doors for me and has been an ongoing source of creativity and positivity instilling the quest to find wonder everywhere I go.

Describe your style?

I studied as a realist in painting and pencil.

I still love creating realistic works with lead pencil but try to exaggerate the tonal range from sharp, crisp white to as dark as I can manage without ripping the paper!

My paintings have moved away from realism these days. I’ll have a go at any subject matter that moves me, be it flowers, voluptuous women, magical moments captured in time, to stormy, moody landscapes.

Influences and evolution of your art?

It has evolved in many ways over the years as my life shifts position - children, city, country, life’s challenges and rewards.

Why do you enjoy painting?

I love it! I consider myself very lucky to be able to create a living by ‘creating’!!

Some highlights of your artistic life?

I have so many. Through my artwork, I have met so many wonderful people. It has enabled me to travel extensively

around the world, exhibit in other countries, enjoy so many moments and situations that might not have presented themselves otherwise. Art has given me the freedom of independence with the privilege of working for myself.

What do you like about Toowoomba?

Shame on me. I have still not yet travelled to Toowoomba! Clearly I should, as I’ve had such a lovely response to my work from the Toowoomba community. I am greatly enjoying the connection that appears to be happening.

What is your dream goal?

Keep living the dream. To keep listening, watching, learning and being open in order to allow life to penetrate with a sense of creativity.

For your calendar..

Sarah Bishop

GRAMMAR We are pleased to have Sarah Bishop exhibiting again in 2020

Art Show

Joan Ryan

28-29 March 2020

A diverse & beautiful range of art ... brought together for you Judith Da Lozzo

style | motoring

BOUGHT A LEMON? WHAT AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAWS SAY ABOUT BUYING A FAULTY VEHICLE

T

he term ‘Lemon Laws’ was borrowed from our freedom–loving friends across the pond.

The United States of America has state legislation in place to protect consumers and to provide compensation for products (like cars) that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance.

You might think that Australia has the same consumer protection in place, but you’d be wrong.

Australia does not currently have a national law that specifically aims to protect new car buyers by spelling out when a car manufacturer or supplier must repair, replace or refund a consumer’s car.

True, under the Australian Consumer Laws (ACL) consumers enjoy the benefits of certain guarantees when buying a car (or other product).

These consumer guarantees relate to things like the quality of the product, its ability to perform its purpose, and so on.

The problem with these guarantees, is that they do not specifically cater for ongoing issues with the new car you’ve bought.

The idea behind the ACL is that consumers can demand refund if

they’ve identified a major failure in the product they’ve purchased.

But, what actually constitutes a ‘major failure’ is not clearly defined.

If you were to discover a big issue with your car after you’ve purchased it, chances are the manufacturer or dealership will have the fault repaired, assuming they agree with you that the fault was not apparent at the time of purchase.

But, what if you go on your merry way, only to have the fault reappear a month or two later?

How many times will the dealership repair the fault?

How many times will you swallow your frustration before demanding a replacement vehicle?

Are you even entitled to one?

At the moment, that’s a bit of a grey area.

However, there is a push towards

more concrete ‘Lemon Laws’ in Australia, with Queensland being the first state to take positive action in the right direction.

As of September 1, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) can hear claims for vehicles valued at under $100,000.

This is a significant increase in the Tribunal’s jurisdiction (up from just $25,000) that will allow claims from a wider range of jaded purchasers.

Statutory warranties for used cars older than 10 years (or with more than 160,000km on the clock) have also been reinstated and will come with a 30–day (or 1000km) protection.

While used cars under 10 years old, with less than 160,000km on the dial, are now covered for three months or 5000km from date of purchase.

So, fingers crossed there’s more good news to come.

Wheels... Tyres... Log Book Servicing... for all CARS, 4WDs, Light Commercials • Precision Wheel Alignments & Balancing • 4x4 Specialist • Brake Repairs & Service • Steering & Suspension • Batteries • Log Book Servicing Tr

t i o n Ti

re

Wor

to ld’s ug

ac

hest

Authorised Retailer for:

Cnr Neil & Thomas Sts, Toowoomba

4639 2244

www.gardencitytyres.com.au

46 | November 2019

6937767ab

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Karlee’s Kupcakes Proudly Supported by Wippells Volkswagen

Karlee, the incredibly talented baker behind the mouth-watering business Karlee’s Kupcakes will be returning to her home town of Toowoomba this month. During her visit, Karlee will be guest appearing at An Intimate Lunch Hosted by Amy Willis on November 7, at George Banks.

As part of the luncheon, Karlee will be tantalising the tastebuds of the crowd, sharing her enviable baking tips and tricks, how she grew her social media to over 340k as well as life since her move to Detroit, Michigan.

Whilst in Toowoomba, Karlee will be taking the wheel of the Tiguan Allspace – the stylish SUV capable of matching the glamour of her beautiful creations.

With its sleek lines, striking proportions and powerful on-road presence, the Tiguan Allspace has been designed to turn heads and stand out from the crowd.

Just like Karlee’s Kupcakes, the Tiguan Allspace is sprinkled with features.

Enjoy navigation, entertainment and access to the extensive list of vehicle features, through a beautiful high definition display.

App-Connect enables you to access your smartphone’s screen, selected apps, maps and music through the car’s touchscreen and Voice Control.

The 4MOTION all-wheel drive coupling ensures excellent traction, optimal handling and steering response

dynamics every time you take the wheel.

Have peace of mind knowing that the Tiguan Allspace has been engineered to the highest of safety standards so your precious cargo, whether it’s kids or cupcakes, will be protected on every journey.

The icing on the cake - the Tiguan Allspace offers two extra seats in the back for those spontaneous moments where plans change and adventure calls.

Take the Volkswagen Tiguan for a test drive at Wippells Volkswagen.

Find more on Karlee and purchase tickets to the luncheon from Karlee’s Instagram - @karleeskupcakes.

The 7-seater

Tiguan Allspace

Fits a full house.

The new Tiguan Allspace makes every family adventure, well exactly that – an adventure for the whole family. With 7-seats and a spacious 230L boot, you can pile everyone in and pack everything you need.

And with advanced technology like Front Assist*, Lane Assist*, Park Assist* and Fatigue Detection*, the Allspace is big on safety too. So go on, book out your next long weekend and leave no one behind.

More than a car.

Your Volkswagen Partner

Wippells Volkswagen

169-181 Herries Street, Toowoomba, QLD Tel. 07 4631 9922 www.wippellsvolkswagen.com.au

1803897

Tiguan Allspace 162TSI shown with optional Panoramic Sunroof and R-Line package. *Safety technologies are designed to assist the driver, but should not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices.

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 47

style | entertainment

FATBOY SLIM 2020 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

T

he DJ behind hits like Weapon of Choice (2000), Praise You (1998) and Right Here, Right Now (1998) is coming Down Under early next year.

Fatboy Slim, aka Norman Cook, is planning on performing a smattering of his own hits among other music he loves.

The 56-year-old shows no sign of slowing down, with five massive Aussie concerts finishing off his world-wide tour.

Riverstage, 59 Gardens Point Rd, in Brisbane will play host to the performance on Saturday, January 25, from 5pm.

Tickets cost $89.90 for standard and $119.90 for premium.

If you’d rather make a getaway of it, there will also be concerts in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.

GEMINI MAN ACTION-THRILLER / STARRING WILL SMITH, MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD, CLIVE OWEN / RATED M / 117 MINUTES

W

ill Smith plays two versions of the same character in Gemini Man – one an ageing assassin, the other his young and callow clone.

Smith is a likeable screen presence and he acquits himself well in the pedal-to-the-metal action sequences.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is Brogan’s kick-arse offsider, while Clive Owen eats up the role of his arch nemesis, a military tycoon who is working on a secret project that aims to genetically engineer a new breed of super warriors who will kill without remorse.

Two-time Oscar winner Ang Lee continues to experiment with the high-resolution 3D format he pioneered in Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016), convinced that detail captured by an unusually high frame rate of between 60 and 120 frames per second creates a more immersive cinematic experience — and, to be fair, once movie-goers’ eyes have adjusted, there is an almost visceral intensity to some of the film’s key set pieces.

A high-stakes chase sequence, for example, in which veteran Defense Intelligence Agency operative Henry Brogan is pursued through the streets of Cartagena, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, by a younger, meaner version of himself, positively crackles with energy.

However, when the new digital aesthetic is even fractionally off, it can just as easily throw the audience out of the story.

Gemini Man is in cinemas now.

Weekkly Lunch Specials • Seniors Specials!

• Gluten Free and Healthy Options!

Everythingl a c lo r u o y • Become a member for great benefits including club should food and drink discounts. be !

• Party and Function bookings welcome.

Lunch & Din nner 7 Days a Weeek BEST LARGE SPORTS CLUB BEST CLUB DARLING DOWNS & SOUTHWEST QLD

48 | November 2019

4633 1229

Reserve your table now

www.clubglenvale.com.au

• Bar • Sports Bar • Family-Friendly Café, Bistro, Alfresco Dining • Free Parking • • Keno • TAB • 86 Pokies • Membe ers’ Draws & Promotions • Courtesy Transport • 10am till late

564 Boundary Street, Toowoomba

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

entertainment | style

ANGEL MAGE BY GARTH NIX

BY JESSICA KRAMER

O

ne of Australia’s best-loved fantasy authors is back with a unique twist on the Three Musketeers in an alternate 17th century world.

Garth Nix is rightly called one of the best world-builders of the genre, with the universe of Angel Mage so in-depth that it becomes utterly believable and a world you don’t want to leave — even

after more than 500 pages.

The story follows five main characters: the antagonist Liliath, trainee doctor Simeon, musketeer Angez, Henri who simply aims to be wealthy with little work, and Dorotea who is gifted in certain aspects of the world’s magic system.

In Nix’s world, some people are gifted with the ability to call upon angels to do their bidding, while others are gifted in

creating the ‘icons’ of the various angels which can be used to call them.

A rare few are gifted with both abilities, but regardless, the magic comes at a cost — losing time off your life depending on on how powerful the angel is.

This is where the mystery of the book begins: Liliath is seemingly immune to this cost and is able to summon virtually any angel and force them to do her bidding.

A hundred years ago, Liliath led a band of survivors out of her home country after it was destroyed by plague, before disappearing in an enchanted sleep.

Now she has woken and is determined to be reunited with her lover, the angel Palleniel, whatever the cost to other people and the world as they know it.

The book is a rich and immersive journey alongside Liliath and the other characters, trying to discover what exactly happened to Liliath’s homeland and what part she had to play in it, and why she’s immune to the cost of magic.

Angel Mage by Gath Nix is published by Allen & Unwin Book Publishers. RRP $24.99. Available now.

FUNNY BONES, EDITED BY KATE AND JOL TEMPLE AND OLIVER PHOMMAVANH

BY JESSICA KRAMER

A

collection meant to make you laugh, Funny Bones brings together more than 100 of Australia’s best-loved comedians, children's authors and illustrators.

There’s stories, comics, cartoons, jokes, poems and much more; all created for humour and from the best humorous minds — think Andy Griffiths, Sean Williams, Terry Denton, Zoe Foster Blake and others.

The best thing is, all royalties go to War Child Australia — an international aid charity formed in 1993 and dedicated to providing immediate, effective and sustainable aid to kids around the world affected by war.

While ultimately created for children, this impressive tome has plenty to get a chuckle out of the adults as well.

From a child’s perspective of misunderstanding his mother’s saying “like herding cats” as “like hurting cats”, to a punny case file of the ‘murder’ of the roast chicken, there’s

content to make even the most serious of people crack a smile.

The variety in story formats also ensures the book has something for everyone.

There’s mock quizzes, an illustrated guide to owning a dinosaur as a pet, an incredibly strange word search, illustrative puns, full comics and more.

Funny Bones edited by Kate and Jol Temple and Oliver Phommavanh is published by Allen & Unwin Book Publishers. RRP $24.99. Available from Tuesday, November 5.

Special Occasion Wear For Boys & Girls from Newborn to Tweens We can help you choose an outfit from our designer brands for Christenings, Weddings, Parties or any dress up occasion.

We offer you

• Quality • Affordable • Personalised Customer Service

Contact us 0418 736 197

(Please phone & book in your appointment for fittings) Shop 16A Australia Arcade Toowoomba www.3littlemonkeys.com.au |e info@3littlemonkeys.net.au @3 Little Monkeys www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

@3LittleMonkeys

7043270ad

November 2019 | 49

style | food

FOOD SAFETY 101 — INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION COUNCIL

ustralian Food Safety Week runs AIt’sfrom November 9 to 16 this year. the perfect time to look at your

shopping habits and how a few simple precautions can protect you and your family from food poisoning.

CLEAN

Choose a clean trolley or basket for your shopping.

Never put fresh fruit and vegetables you won’t peel or cook before eating directly into the trolley; put them in a clean bag.

Re–usable shopping bags can be a source of contamination, so if you use your own shopping bags, make sure you regularly wash them.

Use separate, leak–proof, easily washable bags for meat/poultry/seafood and for fruit and vegetables.

Insulated bags or coolers should be used to carry food such as meat and dairy products that require

refrigeration.

CHOOSE

Save money and lower your food safety risk by planning ahead and making a shopping list.

If you buy perishable goods in bulk, make sure you have room at home to freeze what you don’t use immediately.

‘Use by’ dates are dates marked on foods to advise shoppers that the food must be eaten before the marked date for safety reasons.

Foods marked with a use by date cannot legally be sold after the date marked and eating foods after the use by date is at your own risk.

‘Best before’ dates refer to the quality of the food.

They are marked on foods which do not present food safety issues, but if these foods are eaten after the best before date, they may have lost nutritional value and quality.

Foods can be sold after the best before date marked provided the food is fit for human consumption.

CHILL

Shop for non–perishable food first — leave the chilled and frozen food until last.

Keep hot foods separated from frozen and chilled products while shopping and during transport home.

Take food purchases home as soon as possible and don’t leave your shopping in a hot car.

SEPARATE

Keep raw meat, poultry or seafood separate from cooked and ready to eat foods.

STORE

When home, pack chilled and frozen products into your refrigerator or freezer immediately.

Toowoomba Fresh

We choose only the very best fruit and vegetables for our customers. Find out just how much quality really makes a difference to your meals and snacks!

7080393aa

Our Fresh is Fresher

Grand Central (near Woolworths) | Best parking off Duggan Street.

Open: Mon-Wed & Fri 7am-6.30pm, Thurs 7am-9pm, Sat 7am-5.30pm, Sun 8am-6pm P: (07) 4572 3854 | Follow us on facebook to keep up with our latest specials 50 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

food | style

FUN PAST(A)TIMES IN THE KITCHEN ooking and baking can be great C fun, but there is one immersive dish that you need to experience

making yourself at least once in your life: making pasta.

Not only is it easier than it sounds, but it’s a fun pastime in the kitchen with your children or friends.

If you have a pasta machine, you can create spaghetti and other thin pastas, but if not the opportunities are still endless — from ravioli to bow-ties, let your imagination run wild.

FRESH PASTA INGREDIENTS

375g plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 4 eggs, at room temperature Extra plain flour to dust

METHOD Step 1

Sift the flour and salt together into a large bowl and shape into a mound.

Make a well in the centre and crack the eggs into this, then lightly whisk with a fork.

Use your fingers to gradually blend a little flour into the egg mixture, then continue to gradually draw the flour into the centre (being careful the egg mixture does not run out of the well) until the mixture forms a dough.

Note: To check if the dough is the right consistency, press a clean, dry finger into the centre of the dough. If it comes out clean without being sticky, it is the right consistency. If not, knead in a little more flour and test again.

Step 2

Lightly flour a clean surface on your bench and tip your dough out onto it, then firmly knead by using the heel of your hand to firmly push down into it and then away from you.

Lift the dough with your fingertips and fold it back on itself towards you, then turn the dough a half turn and repeat.

Knead for six to seven minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic in texture.

Divide the dough into four equal portions and wrap each portion in plastic wrap, then set aside to rest for 10 minutes.

Shape into the pasta you desire, then cook in a pot of boiling water until al dente.

The BesT Café in ToowoomBa To meeT and enjoy The wonders of spring

Menu available at www.parkhousecafe.com.au

Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ~ 7 Days ~

6821287ah

Park House Café offers a variety of delicious meals for breakfast and lunch to suit all tastes, and at night, you can enjoy a more intimate atmosphere for a memorable dining experience.

92 Margaret St, Toowoomba • Phone: 4638 2211 • info@parkhousecafe.com.au www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 51

style | travel

BIG CITY ADVENTURES

BY JESSICA KRAMER

hey say New York is the city that T never sleeps, but Melbourne surely has to be a close second.

Forever moving, forever lit by electronic billboards and street-lamps, always rushing to get to the next destination, the big city can be overwhelming upon first encounter — particularly for a ‘small country mouse’ like myself.

But give in to the rush and you’ll get swept away on an adventure of fashion, food, and culture.

The amount of different cultures that converge in the inner city is mind-blowing and wonderful.

Looking around as you traverse the city is essential, but using the trams was a great way to be able to see as much as possible without

Spring

into

walking at a snail’s pace or rushing past in a train.

Walking has its incredible perks, however — the main one of which is the food and coffee.

Alleyways aren’t places to keep out of in Melbourne; they’re places to explore and embrace.

From the best coffee I’ve had this side of Australia to the cutest Parisian cafe with windows full of cakes and macarons, to a shop full of quirky puzzles and games, some of the best places we found were in the alleys.

If you’re in Melbourne for the fashion, you won’t be disappointed.

Even for someone not inclined that way, it is awe-inspring to see shopfronts for some of the biggest

brand names in the industry.

Another must-see is the historical landmarks, not least of which is the largest library in the southern hemiphere, many churches, and the Old Melbourne Gaol.

When you’ve had enough of the inner city, catch a tram out to the Brighton beachfront.

There you’ll find rows of brightly painted beach huts on the shore.

And, in St Kilda you’ll find quaint bakeries with windows full of patries and cakes, and little bookshops along the main roads — not to mention, the imposing figure of Luna Park’s entrance.

When you’re finished, dinner can be had at one of the many excellent restaurants along the riverfront.

Summer

With our 20% off sale

Stay 3 nights or more between now and Christmas in one of our 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments.

7080522aa

Prices start from $128 to receive the following: • 20% OFF our nightly tariff • Early check in* • No weekend surcharge • Free Wifi • Complimentary Pool Towels • Secure Car Parking Call us on (07) 54 911 788 or email res@oceanviewsresort.com.au To book your getaway NOW! T&C: Valid for bookings until the 12th December 2019, not valid in conjunction with any other offer, not valid in Classic or Deluxe rooms, you must contact the resort directly on (07) 5191 1788 or res@oceanviewsresort.com.au to book, subject to availability. Early check-in cannot be guaranteed for Saturday arrivals.

52 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

travel | style

THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS CONQUERING THE MIGHTY ZAMBEZI

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

W

hen I looked upon Victoria Falls for the first time, I was not quite prepared for the experience.

Despite a friendly suggestion from the lady at the ticketing booth that I purchase a raincoat, I bravely declined and walked along the path that would bring me to the falls.

Known locally as ‘the smoke that thunders’, Victoria Falls forms part of the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and attempts to squeeze the raging, insane might of the whole Zambezi River over a 1708 metre cliff and through an exit only 110 metres wide, known as the First Gorge.

The result is an earth–shattering rumble, as 1088 cubic litres of water is hurled over the precipice per second and hits the surface of the river 108 metres below, forming a never–ending column of spray 400 metres above the gorge (and sometimes double that height).

Hence the need for a raincoat.

Hence, also, the main reason for my visit: the rapids.

I found myself staring at the falls,

soaking wet from the spray, with every fibre of my being telling me I was going to die, come morning.

This was July, just after the end of the rainy season, and I was booked to raft the Zambezi, swollen and angry as it was after months of rain.

Despite the premonition of my demise, however, I took my place on the bus the next day, just as the African sun lifted a lazy eye above the horizon.

Leaving from the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, I was struck by the absurdity of paying $120 for the privilege of getting soaking wet, while starving children ran alongside the bus.

The evidence of this abject poverty soon disappeared as we arrived at the start of our adventure: an incredibly steep hike down the face of the gorge, to the eight–man rafts waiting for us on the water.

Before we could leave, however, a barefoot boy of about 11 years old walked up to me and asked for my shoes; he suggesed a race, with my shoes as the prize.

We were at the bottom of a deep gorge; I was about to speed over 15 kilometres of rapids and hike to the top of the gorge thereafter, while he had to run to the top of the gorge and along the rough ground — barefoot — to catch me.

He seemed so confident.

So, I agreed, and — before I was even on the raft — the boy was gone.

What followed, was seven hours of arm–tearing rowing, a capsized raft in ice–cold water, an indescribable adrenaline rush, a sweltering hike up the cliff face, a dry sandwich, a stale, luke–warm beer, and the loss of my new shoes.

The boy beat me, fair and square, so I gave him my Nikes (as agreed) and he gave me the wooden pendant from around his neck — the river god, Nyami Nyami.

The pendant is a fond reminder of the time I conquered the mighty Zambezi, but it also reminds me that nothing will ever conquer an unconquerable soul (like the one possessed by that boy and so many others like him all over Africa).

Do you dismiss the idea of going on a holiday because the worry around who’s going to care for your loved one living with a disability all seems too much to bear?

Now you can all go on holiday with the ease of knowing your loved ones will be cared for 24/7 and within close proximity to you. Located on the Darling Downs, our respite house include all meals, personal assistance, transport, activities and companionship.

If you are interested in taking that well deserved break, contact Breakaway today.

ON BRIDGE

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

7080268aa

HOLIDAY BREAKS FOR CARERS

Breakaway Toowoomba Head Office: 27 Mort Street, Toowoomba 07 4639 5100 | breakawaytmba.org November 2019 | 53

style | wedding

PICTURE PERFECT THE IMPORTANCE OF A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER

E

veryone knows the most important thing when getting married, is to have fun and remember why you’re doing it in the first place.

The second most important thing, is the photographer.

Not the cake, not the music or the venue — not even the dress.

A good photographer will be able to work with even the most dreary wedding venue and capture your best side in even the most basic wedding dress.

An inexperienced (or — dare we

say it — bad) photographer will not be able to do that for you.

Not even with the most breathtaking venue and designer wedding dress to work with.

The good news is that there are plenty of photographers with the necessary skill and creativity to capture your perfect day in the most unforgettable way, all without breaking the bank.

A quick internet search for photographers in your area will yield multiple options to choose from and will give you a good showcase of

what they are capable of.

You will have to realise, though, that the services of a good photographer do not come freely but they will be worth their value in gold when all is said and done.

Your wedding day will go by in a flash and, in the excitement of it all, there will be moments you miss (you might be on the other side of the dancefloor at the time).

This is where having a good photographer on hand, who knows who is most dear to you and what you want from your photographs, is invaluable.

When you go through your wedding photos later — a year later or 20 years later — you want to see your husband’s face when he saw you coming down the aisle.

You want to see your father’s reaction to giving you away, your brother or sister’s wide–open, laughing mouth during the speeches, your mum wiping at a tear, those intimate, stolen glances between husband and wife.

These are never–seen–again moments and are worth the money you pay to a photographer to make sure you have them forever.

Yum Cha menu available on Weekends 11am-2:30pm

BUFFET LUNCH Available Every Sunday from 12pm

Book Now for your Christmas Function!

Dessert

Barbecue / Snacks

Over 60 Yum Cha dishes to choose from

$14.80

BBQ pork

$9.80

Qi’lin BBQ pork ribs

$9.80

Egg tart (2)

$5.00

Steamed prawn dumpling (3)

$7.50

$7.80

Steamed dimsim (4)

$6.80

Chilled sago delight

$7.50

Steamed pork & prawn dumpling (3) $6.80

Steamed dumpling (4)

Steamed chicken dumpling (3)

$7.50

$6.80

Traditional spring rolls (2)

Prawn chips

$4.50

$5.00

Vegetarian spring rolls (2)

Extra long shrimp rolls (2)

Fully Licensed, A-La-Carte, Buffet, Takeaway & Delivery

$4.50

$5.00

Crispy fruit salad rolls (2)

Deep fried dimsim (2)

Shop 29, Hooper Centre,187 Hume Street,Toowoomba | Ph: 4638 1233 or 4613 1233 54 | November 2019

$7.50

Pan/Deep Fried

Steamed

Steamed wontons (4)

Coconut jelly (3)

$5.00

$4.50

7079482aa

Roast duck

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

wedding | style

A WINTER WEDDING A

fter 10 years together, Lydia Patterson and Trent Woods finally tied the knot at the heritage–listed St David’s Anglican Church in Allora, on July 20.

Having met through mutual friends, Lydia said the lines between ‘just friends’ and ‘being in a relationship’ just blurred over time, culminating in Trent’s proposal.

“The day focused on all the things I love and am passionate about,” Lydia remembered.

From tataki at Spicers Tamarind Resort, to a winery tour and visits to numerous art galleries throughout the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the pair had a great time together.

“I threw a curve–ball on the day when I agreed to go to a friend’s place for drinks at the end of the day, not knowing what Trent had planned for the evening,” Lydia said.

PHOTOS: LUCY SHEEDY PHOTOGRAPHY

When they eventually made it home to their accommodation, Trent seized the opportunity and proposed to Lydia, while overlooking the lights of the Sunshine Coast.

They decided on a winter wedding, with a formal styling and elegant theme, keeping things traditional.

The day was a relaxing celebration, spent with Lydia and Trent’s favourite people.

Deciding on a slight break with tradition, though, the couple asked a friend to create something special for their wedding day.

“My dear friend, Laura Crane, did a live painting at the reception, which truly captured the love and ambiance of the day,” Lydia said.

After honeymooning in Fiji, the Woods turned their attention to the future and are planning a renovation at their home.

7049004aa

Weddings and all Special Occasions ~ Your Perfect Venue ~

quote ‘TGC STYLE’ to receive discount for 2020 bookings www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

235-323 Rowbotham St, Middle Ridge 07 4635 1219 | housemanager@toowoombagolfclub.com.au toowoombagolfclub.com.au November 2019 | 55

style | promotion

BACK IN GREAT HANDS ST VINCENT’S CARE SERVICES HAS A NEW FACILITY MANAGER

B

eing part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia family, means St Vincent’s Care Services Toowoomba (previously known as Lourdes) is managed in accordance with four core values — excellence, integrity, justice and compassion.

“We are very much a mission and values–based organisation,” the new facility manager, Elzette Lategan, said.

Having worked at St Vincent’s Care Services Toowoomba in the past, Elzette is no stranger to the high standards set for aged care and relishes the opportunity to take the facility into a bright new future.

With extensive experience in aged care — gained over 29 years in various aged care management roles — St Vincent’s Care Services Toowoomba could not be in better hands than Elzette’s.

The organisation values its staff and regularly provides training and support services.

“We’re very serious about staff training — we’ve had 1180 people attending various training sessions at this facility between July and September, and that included specialised clinical care training for our registered nurses and a C.A.R.E workshop (which raises awareness of

customer services, compassion, attitude, respect and empathy and was attended by the majority of our staff),” Elzette said.

While new standards of care have been introduced under the Single Quality Framework, Elzette believes this is just codifying what she and her team have already accomplished — individualised care.

The staff at St Vincent’s Care Services Toowoomba are very person–centred, which means they place the residents at the core of the business, so residents are involved in every decision affecting their care and their stay at the facility.

“We are passionate about aged care and, personally, I apply the ‘mum test’,” Elzette said.

“Most people can identify with what they want for their mum, or what they want for their nan,” she explained.

“And, if it’s not good enough for my mum or nan, it’s not good enough for the residents.”

In line with this person–centered approach, the facility and its residents are holding round–table meetings and are considering the adoption of a dog or two.

“In my opinion, nothing is impossible in aged care,” Elzette said.

The very best in support services and care, where we make you the priority.

At St Vincent’s Care Services Toowoomba, you will enjoy the best balance of independence and support.

We understand the importance of lifestyle and community, which is why our services encompass personal and clinical care, leisure activities and support for emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Our services are tailored to meet your individual needs and are delivered with compassion, justice, integrity and excellence.

56 | November 2019

Please contact St Vincent’s Care Services today to arrange a tour or have a confidential discussion about your needs.

227 Spring Street, Toowoomba Phone: 1800 778 767 Email: svcs.info@svha.org.au Web: www.svcs.org.au

J1494 0417

Community living – helping you at home to maintain your lifestyle and independence

7061912aa

Residential living – exceptional care within safe, inviting, fully serviced accommodation

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

finance | style

WHAT’S THE RISK? M

THE BIG DIFFERENCE IN INSURANCE PREMIUMS

ost types of insurance — car insurance, life insurance, trauma insurance, TPD insurance and income protection — are all risk–rated.

This means that your premium is calculated on the risk of you making a claim against your insurer.

Factors like your age, your health and what kind of job you have will impact your premium.

This is why someone with a history of traffic offences and car accidents will pay a higher car insurance premium than someone with a perfect driving record.

This is also why a trades worker will pay a higher premium for their TPD insurance than a writer would.

It’s all about risk.

When it comes to private health care, however, this is not the case.

In Australia, private health insurance premiums are calculated on a system of community rating.

This system was introduced to prevent private health funds from charging different premiums based

on a person’s age, gender, race, health, and so on.

Essentially, everyone in Australia is entitled to pay the same premium for the same insurance product.

For example, if a healthy, non–smoking, marathon–running 35–year–old woman purchased the ‘Basic Cover Plan’ from ‘Health–R–Us’, she would pay exactly the same premium as an overweight, 75–year–old diabetic man on the same plan would pay.

Unlike risk–rated insurance premiums, community–rated health insurance premiums won’t change because of how often you claim.

There are two exceptions to the community–rated rule, both of which are based on your age: ■ The Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading is a two per cent loading on your hospital insurance for every year after you turn 31.

■ Some health funds offer an age–based discount of up to 10 per cent for members aged between 18 and 29 years of age.

ENGAGING MINDS IGNITING HEARTS SERVING OTHERS

Enrolments open for Year 7 to 12 for 2020 and 2021.

Book a tour of our senior campus in Highfields, and learn about the wide range of subject opportunities and pathways available to your child throughout their senior school years.

4698 7777

highfields.catholic.edu.au

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Celebrate God in all things.

November 2019 | 57

style | promotion

SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE, WHERE DO YOU STAND?

BY ELIZABETH ADAMS — ASSOCIATE KENNEDY SPANNER LAWYERS

J

ohn and Margaret were married for 20 years when they decided to separate.

John is an executive earning $150,000 per annum and often works interstate for long periods of time.

Margaret has for the last 15 years, been a stay-at-home parent to care for their five children, with the youngest being three years of age.

Margaret placed her nursing career on hold to care for the children.

Separate to any property settlement and child support obligations, Margaret may be entitled to receive spousal maintenance from John.

Spousal maintenance is the payment by one spouse to their former spouse to enable them to support themselves.

Here John earns $150,000 per annum, lives a lot of the time interstate in accommodation paid for by his employer and does not have high living expenses.

Margaret has no source of income, other than a government pension and is a stay-at-home parent given the age of the children.

Margaret needs to update her skills to re-enter the workforce as a nurse and will be required to work shift work, including nights, which

conflicts with Margaret’s role of caring for the children, particularly when John is away for long periods.

As Margaret cannot support herself without a government pension and John has a surplus income after meeting his necessary expenses, Margaret is likely entitled to receive maintenance from John.

This can be in the form of a weekly, monthly or even a lump sum payment.

If Margaret and John cannot agree, maintenance could be ordered by the Court if proceedings were commenced, so it may be in John’s interest to financially assist Margaret as a part of the property settlement negotiations.

For John, however, an Order requiring him to pay Margaret maintenance may not, in the long term, be in his interests.

Once maintenance has been ordered by a Court, the Court can vary that Order at any time, even years after separation, having regard to the financial position of both Margaret and John.

If you may be entitled to receive spousal maintenance or liable to pay it, seek legal advice early.

Family Law Solutions Kennedy Spanner

Call now for a fixed fee initial consult

Elizabeth Adams

Amanda Schmidt

Associate

Director

58 | November 2019

6817245ae

L AW Y E R S

(07) 4639 2944

156 Hume Street, Toowoomba www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

W O N R E ORD TMAS DELIVERY*

R

TERS

00% A 1 V

REE S C F H UT

O

RIS

CH FOR PREE

BLINDS

RIVI

SHUTTER

S

ENâ„¢ ZIPSCRES G IN N AW

% 0 4

!

S S Y Y A A D D 0 0 4 4 FOR T H IN G!

OFOFN ABSOLUTGESLY, BELVIENRDYS & CURTAINS

N I N W A , S SH U T T E R TIME IS LIM

ITE

IN THIS G D TO LOCK

AL REAT DEAL

ON

E-CHRIST G WITH PR

Y CALL TODA

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

ERY

"How can we help?"

WOOMBA ST | TOO GOLD COA | E N A B RIS LAND | B BRIBIE IS COAST | E IN H S N SU

.fdshutters w w w | 5 2 1300 077 1

MAS DELIV

.com.au

ess, Talk to J oomba w oo our local T t ant abou lt su on c sales g in rm fo trans your home.

*40% off our recommended retail price applies to the entire Factory Direct range.

This special offer ends on 7 November 2019. **Installation prior to Christmas is subject to terms and conditions.

November 2019 | 59

style | events

WHAT’S ON

Discover events in and around the Garden City this month

03

CELTIC FESTIVAL OF QUEENSLAND

MELBOURNE CUP ‘TRACK-SIDE’

WHEN: Sunday, November 3, from 10am to 3pm WHERE: Railway St, Helidon WHAT: This fun celebration of all things Celtic is a wonderful day out for the entire family and your friends as well.

Learn about Celtic heritage, be entertained by re-enactment displays, enjoy the massed bagpipes display at 10am, or simply have a look around the Celtic Village.

Throughout the day there will be dancing and music acts and children’s activities as well.

There will be food and drinks available to purchase, as well as stalls selling mementos.

Entry is free.

For more details, email celtichistorians@gmail.com or call 0408 889 841.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 5, from 11am to 3pm WHERE: DownsSteam, 16 Cambooya St, Drayton WHAT: Enjoy the ‘race that stops the nation’ with a unique twist on being track side.

Guests will relish nibbles on the platform, followed by a sit-down lunch in the dining car.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine, and there will also be prizes for best-dressed man and woman, best fascinator/hat, a lucky door prize, and sweepstakes.

Watch the race live on large screens while enjoying a fabulous meal with friends in these gorgeous old train cars.

Tickets are $35 per person and can be booked through the website downssteam.com

USQ GRADUART WHEN: Friday, November 8, to Saturday, November 30, from 10am to 4pm WHERE: Arts Gallery and Red Door Gallery, A Block, University of Southern Queensland, West St, Darling Heights AND Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City WHAT: An annual exhibition for the incredible creations of USQ’s visual arts students who have completed their studio practice courses, there is sure to be something that catches your eye.

A variety of disciplines will be on display, from ceramics and sculpture to printmaking, painting and drawing, with the background to each project having been rigorously researched by each student.

Entry is free.

GRAB

theNEW A SWEET TREAT FOR EVERY OCCASION

Order your Thank you Teacher Cookies Today

IN-APP PAYMENTS

For Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas, Thank You and Fur-Baby Parties

ORDER ONLINE TODAY www.cookiedlicious.com

Order your Movie Character Cookies Today

Phone 9am - 4pm • 0499 774 601 lisa@cookiedlicious.com.au 60 | November 2019

Eftpos, Visa & Mastercard Accepted

7080760aa

Based in Toowoomba

FIXED PRICE FARES

133 222 www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

events | style

BRISBRICKS 2019 TOOWOOMBA EXPO WHEN: Saturday, November 9, and Sunday, November 10, from 9am to 5pm WHERE: Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, 20 Baker St, Darling Heights WHAT:The newest show for BrisBricks, up to 10,000 visitors are expected across the weekend to see the awesome displays, building area, Lego for sale, raffles, face-painting and much more.

There will also be a 90-minute Autism and Sensory Session on Sunday where sound, movement and lighting is adjusted to help the comfort of those Lego fans with sensory issues.

Tickets are $12 adults, $6 children and $32 family.

BREWS AND BARBIE BASH WHEN: Saturday, November 9, from noon to 9pm WHERE: Toowoomba Railway Goods Shed, Railway Station, 73A Russell St, Toowoomba City WHAT: With an exciting new venue for 2019, this event is back bigger than ever with a new competition and line-up of vendors.

Enjoy barbecue eats, craft beer, estate wine, live music and more.

Entry is $25 for adults at the gate.

09

28

BUSH CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION WHEN: Wednesday, November 27, to Friday, December 6, 9am to 6pm daily WHERE: Masonic Centre, 58 Neil St, Toowoomba City WHAT: The very best of the bush will converge in this gallery-style city exhibition.

Get your shopping done or browse the unique handmade gifts and gourmet eats.

Admission is free.

09 HAND MADE UNDER THE STARS WHEN: Thursday, November 28, 3.30pm to 8pm WHERE: Cobb and Co Museum, 27 Lindsay St, East Toowoomba WHAT: Once again the museum will be transformed into a twilight artisan market, offering the best local, hand-made products direct from the maker.

With live music, there will be the opportunity to browse quality products with a glass of wine in hand and chat with the creative minds behind them.

With more than 50 unique artisans, Hand Made Under the Stars is the perfect opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done early.

There will also be delicious food and drinks available to purchase and tastings on offer in the gourmet tasting area.

Entry is free.

Enjoy the country atmosphere at the

Cabarlah Markets

Last Sunday of every month* 7.30am to 12.30pm

9856 New England Highway, Cabarlah *December market is on the second Sunday www.cabarlah-markets.org.au www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 61

style | socials

SCENE Late last month, people from all sectors of the business community converged on EFEX and Ambrosiussen Accountants, 64 Annand St, for the monthly networking event, Business at Dusk, held on the third Wednesday of each month

1

2

8

9

• Chemical Free • Organic & Pasture Fed options available • Unusual Handmade Craft • Delicious Baked Goods • Sour Dough Bread • Sauces, Jams, Gluten Free • Everything you need for healthy meals for the family.

• Delicious Hot Food Options (Vegan & Vegetarian Options available) • Barista Coffee • Kids Activities every week.

Fresh Produce and Meat Direct from the Farmer

Where:

Under the Windmills at Cobb & Co, Cnr Lindsay and Campbell Sts, Toowoomba

When:

Every Saturday 7am to Noon.

7046777aa

Over 50 Stalls Growing Every Week

Sample the produce at the “Tastes of the Market” Tent 62 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

socials | style

4

1:: Jamie Mason and Susan

3

7

6

Lindores.

2:: Yee-Shin Rosenthal, Tess Lawry, Libby Gardener, and Craig McGarrick.

3:: Kosta Theodosis, Jasmine Theodosis, Tristan James, and Brent Nelson.

4:: Peter Ambrosiussen, Jacob Gray, and Ashley Gray.

5:: Ken Cunliffe, Josie Burton, and Luanne Cunliffe.

6:: Emma Judd and Tanya Jones.

7:: Ronnie Young and Sharne Lategan.

8:: Peter Ambrosiussen, Alan Kelly, and Craig McGarrick.

9:: David Stevens, Nick Sheehan, Kevin Treeby, Rose Maringe, and Wayne Bradford.

5

Fun for the Whole Family!

toowoomba

Sunday 10th November & Sunday 24th November 8am – 1pm Free kids activities, market stalls and a great range of food.

7080667ad

Mill Street Precinct, 269-291 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Find us on Facebook for more info or email: themakersmarkettoowoomba@gmail.com www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 63

64 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

CALL DIRECT FOR AWESOME SUNSHINE COAST SPECIALS

‘A magical world of romance and creativity on your doorstep...’

Enjoy a Meal at Dining on the Deck...

Stay in a World-class Luxury Treehouse...

Say ‘I do’ at Secrets Wedding Garden...

Great Value Midweek Package Deals!

Buy a Gift Voucher for Xmas!

Visit the Sunshine Coast Hinterland - 207 Narrows Road Montville

07 5478 5888

info@secretsonthelake.com.au www.secretsonthelake.com.au Alan Luscombe Memorial

11th-17th November 2019 Pittsworth Town Hall. Pittsworth QLD. Award Forms/Event information: Contact Keith Jamieson: 0427 731 088 Email: bl27406@bigpond.net.au

JEFF BROWN

LAURA DOWNING

JIM STROHFELD

BUDDY THOMSON

TONY MCKENNA

JOHNNY GREENWOOD

LYN BENNETT

BUSH POETS

ASHLEY COOK

BRUCE LAVENDER

GARY FOGARTY & RAY ESSERY

WALK UPS AT SHOWGROUND MONDAY UNTIL FRIDAY NIGHT WITH LEN & JEANE CONNOR CAMPING AT SHOWGROUND, POWERED AND UN POWERED SITES CLEAN TOILETS/SHOWERS FINALIST CONCERT SATURDAY 2PM 16TH NOV & WINNERS CONCERT 12PM SUNDAY 17TH NOV

ALEXANDRA ON THE PACIFIC Phone Free call 1800 800 999 Email info@alexandraonthepacific.com www.alexandraonthepacific.com

BOTH CONCERTS AT TOWN HALL CONCERT TICKETS $25 P/P P/DAY ON ENTRY TO

BREAKFAST 7 .15AM ROTARY BBQ 5PM SATURDAY AND 11AM SUNDAY AT TOWN HALL COLD DRINKS / TEA/ COFFEE

7080667ae

SHOWGROUND. BUSH POETS PITTSWORTH HOTEL MOTEL 8AM SUNDAY, SHOW $5 MEAL $15

DAY CONCERT TICKETS $25 PER DAY PER PERSON AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TOWN HALL SHOW INFO 0427 731 088

|

MARILYN 0439 130 617 |

CAMPING ROS 0427 578 264

ANOTHER FAIR DINKUM FESTIVAL 14 YEARS 7079333aa

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

November 2019 | 65

style | horoscopes

Who knows; you might fall in love all over again.

AQUARIUS

JAN 20 – FEB 18

SCORPIO

OCT 23 – NOV 21

Your life is so busy right now — just rushing from one appointment to the next, with no end in sight.

In the month leading up to Christmas, you’ve already worked out who’s been naughty and nice this year, with your shopping list reflecting just that.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 – DEC 21

Normally, the ever–eager Sagittarian is content to burn the candle at both ends (as long as the outcome is more money to spend on loved ones).

But, this year seems to be taking its toll on your energy stores, so maybe take things a little easier this month and settle for less this Christmas.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 19

Be prepared for some romantic evenings at home — you might enjoy living at the office, but your partner and your relationship will benefit from a little special attention.

Hairy does the Job A Chartered Accountant with a sense of humour 66 | November 2019

PISCES

FEB 19 – MAR 20

Beautiful Pisces, you love nothing more than day–dreaming about the perfect future, but it is right under your nose.

Your circle of friends and family is there to support you and boost your confidence, so stop splashing about in your little fish bowl and start smashing goals.

ARIES

MAR 21 – APR 20

It may be a bit of a lack lustre month for Aries, but remember: when you strive to achieve, there is nothing that can stop a ram on the move.

Money is coming to you this month — whether it be through a lucky win or sheer hard work — and you’ll soon be having new adventures.

TAURUS

APR 21 – MAY 20

Stubborn is as stubborn does.

Bulls need to be in control of their space, so everything has a place.

Finding the time to make this happen will be a huge challenge, but if anyone can do it, it’s a Taurus.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUN 20

Itchy feet? Then, it might be time to head for the hills.

CANCER

JUN 21 – JUL 22

Cancer, one question to ask yourself this month, is ‘why?’

Why stick to a career you no longer have interest in or enjoy?

If you’ve been thinking of going back to your studies, now is the time to strike, as you are positively bursting with career ideals.

LEO

JUL 23 – AUG 22

Wow! What a month November will be for you.

It’s time to stop talking about all the things you have longed to do for years and do them.

Perhaps take up a hobby — who knows: it could turn into a brand–new career.

VIRGO

AUG 23 – SEPT 22

The year has simply flown by in a flash of lightbulb moments and cherished memories.

Stay on track with your career, though; achieving great recognition is on the cards this month.

LIBRA

SEPT 23 – OCT 22

Stop what you are doing now before you face burn–out.

It is time to down tools for a little while and take a much–needed break.

Let family life and great nights spent with friends get you back in touch with the real you this end of year period.

Jeff Hannaford is a Community Chartered Accountant and Trouble Shooter who has been in business since 1978 when he opened up his first office in Inglewood. His business has now grown with another 2 offices in Texas and Millmerran.

Don’t delay, contact and enjoy the experience of good old fashioned service.

For a free insight into what changes you could make to your business, call Jeff on 0429 894 937

Jeff Hannaford Pty Ltd Office Contacts: Millmerran 07 4695 1477 | Inglewood 07 4652 1106 Texas 07 4653 1155

7011863ad

IT’S IN THE STARS

Have you been slacking off from your exercise routine?

Don’t stress; you’ll soon be back on your best behaviour, kicking up a storm at your local gym.

Work pressures are mounting, but you will weather the storm just fine.

Spending time surrounded by lush tropical rainforests would be ideal, but city life agrees with you — you thrive on the rush, after all.

Your November will be one to remember for all the right reasons.

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Good People Great Results

Teagan Wilson

Leanne Gillam

“Teagan has been the most professional real estate agent my husband and I have dealt with. Her friendly and supportive approach and her great communication skills made everything comfortable and stress free for us.” Jane

“Leanne’s knowledge of the market and awesome personality and ability to get great results are second to none. I would not hesitate to recommend Leanne” Tim

M: 0400 968 319 E: Leanne@houseestateagents.com.au www.leannegillam.com

Phone 07 4580 0811 353 Ruthven Street Toowoomba Qld 4350 View properties on our website houseestateagents.com.au

7076200aa

M: 0409 339 822 E: teagan@houseestateagents.com.au

68 | November 2019

www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle