Style magazine Toowoomba August 2019

TOOWOOMBA AUGUST 2019

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KikiDee CarmeloLuggeri &

Touring Australia

Bruce Griffiths

Mum Power

NEVER TOO LATE TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAM

TACKLING THE 55KM OXFAM TRAILWALK

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NOTE usic, arts, culture and creativity serve to brighten the world we live in.

In that sense, this is a blazingly bright issue of Style, wherein we talked to one of the United Kingdom’s most prolific recording and touring musicians, Kiki Dee, and her collaborating partner of the last two decades, Carmelo Luggeri (page 6).

We also caught up with local artist, Bruce Griffiths, who told us about his watershed moment on page 8.

On page 30 we checked out the 14th annual Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival, bringing the world to our doorstep this month.

Thanks to some creative thinking, these ancient societies built amazing structures to withstand the test of time and keep us mystified for centuries (page 38).

Getting our own creative juices flowing, we had a look at setting a table like the pros (page 44).

We explored life and death with Isabelle Travers on page 46, through her interpretation of classic concepts like momento mori and vanitas artworks.

On page 54 we came across a creative way to help save our Great Barrier Reef, while looking stylish doing so.

The winter may be a time to retreat indoors, but that’s no reason to be bored — in fact, it’s the perfect excuse to learn a new skill or to develop your creative talents, Write a new song, paint a new self–portrait, learn a new language and tag us on social media to show off your creativity.

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INSIDE STYLE 06 Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri kick off their tour 08 Bruce Griffiths tells his story, one painting at a time 14 Get handy tips for choosing the perfect coat 18 Monocromatic make–up tips from our beauty expert 24 Meet SWQ Thunder’s forward, Jessica Fry 28 Find some great local charities to support

30 The world comes to your doorstep this month 36 Three new mums take on a 55km trailwalk 46 Isabella Travers’ art explores life and death 57 What you’ll find at Area 51 if you decide to storm it 60 Learn how the FHSS scheme can help you 66 Glitz and glam at the Master Builders Awards

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KikiDee CarmeloLuggeri &

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Bruce Griffiths

Mum Power

NEVER TOO LATE TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAM

COVER EXPLAINED Our grungy cover was supplied by Lionel Midford Publicity and features the fantastic Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri, who kicked off their Australian Tour at the Empire Theatre on July 18.

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ON THE ROAD:

KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

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hose of you who caught Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri’s performance at the Empire Theatre last month, will attest to the pair’s incredible musical talents.

Kiki Dee is one of the United Kingdom’s most prolific recording and touring artists and has built a legendary career spanning five decades.

She had two hit singles of her own — Amoureuse and I’ve Got The Music In Me — before Elton John invited her to join him in a duet of Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.

Born in the north of England as the youngest of three siblings, she sang from an early age and developed a deep appreciation for music.

“My sister played the piano and my brother had a great rock and roll collection that I loved, including Elvis, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and

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Brenda Lee,” Kiki said.

She entered many talent contests and, at 16 years old, Kiki signed a record deal, singing backing vocals on other people’s records at $6.50 per three-hour session.

One of those people, was the incredible Dusty Springfield.

Kiki worked with Dusty on songs like Some of Your Loving and In the Middle of Nowhere.

She also sang on Robert Plant’s You’d Better Run and the records of many other artists in the swinging sixties.

After recording an album for the Tamla Motown label, she signed a deal with Elton John’s The Red Rocket Company.

She has a distinct sound and magical character to her voice —

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Stay true to the music, because everything else is secondary.”

— KIKI DEE

anyone who has ever listened to the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Amoureuse, will know this to be true.

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name of her first composition for The Red Rocket Company); a creation she is particularly proud of.

Fast forward a couple of years, when Carmelo Luggeri enters the Kiki Dee scene.

“I met Carmelo in the mid–‘90s when he produced two bonus tracks for a ‘Best of Kiki Dee’ album that was being released; we hit it off musically and have been a working team ever since,” she said.

“I love the work I do today with Carmelo as a singer/songwriter, no longer chasing the dream of stardom, but just making the best and most truthful music I can.”

Carmelo was born to an Italian family in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

“As was the way with many immigrant families who came over in the ‘50s, it was England outdoors, but Italy indoors,” Carmelo said of his household, adding that this duality in his environment had an enriching influence on his life.

One of the biggest influences on his musical career, was the myriad of different sounds emanating from his childhood home.

“My father was into Puccini, Mario Lanza and popular Italian songs of his era, while at the same time, my brothers and sister were filling the house with The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Who and all the popular music coming through at the time,” he said. www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

At 15 years old, Carmelo fell in love with the guitar when he heard Santana’s Samba Pa Ti for the first time.

“Suddenly, nothing else existed,” he said, adding that he knew this was to be his path.

He dropped his university plans in favour of pursuing a career in music,

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I wanted to be Clapton, Beck, Santana or Hendrix, not Neil Diamond.”

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which upset his parents quite a bit.

One of his earliest performances was at a gay club — a gig he almost turned back from.

“It was quite a revelation in those days,” he laughed.

“I nearly turned back when I got to the club and saw all these posters advertising ‘The Voice and Guitar of Carmelo’ — it was quite a baptism.”

It was in those days that Carmelo realised where his strengths lay.

“My voice is okay, but I soon realised that the guitar was really my thing — I wanted to be Clapton, Beck, Santana or Hendrix, not Neil

Diamond,” he said.

His first big break came when he got signed to Bill Wyman’s Ripple Productions.

“I had been playing for years in various outfits and done many paid sessions, but this was when I had some decent money and felt like it was a proper job,” he said, joking that his father also stopped asking when he was going to get a real job.

Meeting Kiki Dee had a huge impact on Carmelo, who dropped everything to start writing and collaborating with her.

“She started singing and her musical tone just got to me, big time,” he said.

“I am very proud of how we have developed over the years; I love Kiki’s approach and willingness to go forward and keep trying new things.”

For Carmelo, seeing how people react to their music — a song that might have started as a sketchy guitar riff, but developed into something that touches the audience — still amazes him.

For those of you who missed the Toowoomba show, there is some good news: Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri are currently touring Australia and will perform at venues across New South Wales and Victoria for the final leg of their tour.

It’s the perfect excuse for an old–school road trip.

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BY DARREN BURTON

WATERSHED MOMENT Telling his history, one painting at a time

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rtist Bruce Griffiths is a shining example that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

Despite growing up in a very creative and artistic family, Bruce never felt a calling to the canvas — instead, a love of football and fishing were more than enough to fill his days.

For a few good decades at least.

The year was 2002, when this self–confessed “late bloomer” casually mentioned to his wife that he would like to paint.

She said: “Why don’t you” and it lit a creative spark that still burns brightly today.

Largely self–taught, Bruce consumed everything at his disposal — books, workshops and sharing the vast experience and knowledge of fellow artists and mentors.

And, of course, perfecting his craft through much trial and error.

“If my brush goes its own way, it’s because it was meant to be,” Bruce explains.

“There are no mistakes in watercolour. If you think like that, you will loosen up when you paint.

“If you stuff it up, and I have done plenty of times, it is only paper — it’s not a sheep station.”

It’s very much a hands–on learning curve that will continue until his final days, because Bruce is adamant that you “should forever be challenging yourself and, as a result, you’ll be forever learning”.

His influences have come from prolific and talented artists such as Robert Wade OAM, Greg Allen, Dave Taylor and Joseph Zbukvic.

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‘Lightplay on Alice Street’.

level and he now takes great satisfaction conducting his own classes — talking to young artists and helping guide their creative journey.

In the past, Bruce would argue that he worked in construction and did a little art on the side.

He chuckles when he admits that that has now flipped, and he “does art

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“I want people viewing my art to walk into the painting and not want to leave,” he said.

“I want them to be immersed in the story I’m telling.”

Next major project:

“There is a momentum, a time when all factors fall into place and I am excited about my move to

For more information on Bruce’s work, upcoming exhibitions and art classes be sure to visit www. brucegriffithswatercolours.com.au or email brucegriffiths@yahoo.com.au

The job of the artist is to deepen the mystery.

Art talks to those who listen.” with a little construction on the side”.

But, that cross–over of work and passion has allowed Bruce a deep appreciation of architecture — specifically capturing the character and form that leaps from the page.

As a watercolourist, Bruce creates landscapes and seascapes; as well as marine and animal life, limited portraits and detail studies.

“I love it all,” he declares.

Unapologetically, he says he wants to harness “all the elements of a great watercolour” — tone, mood, atmosphere, light, balance, colour and shapes — ultimately delivering a “marriage of it all”. www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

Toowoomba heartland and the time to make my mark as an artist in this ever-changing region,” Bruce said.

“Particularly, I’m excited as being a selected artist for Instudio Art Trail on August 17 and 18 at The Woods, Ravensbourne.

“It will be a great weekend.”

As well as

this, Bruce says there will be more solo exhibitions to come, as well as further art demonstrations, workshops and tuition.

“This year, I have commenced travelling workshops and I am reaching out to art groups and selected school opportunities here and intrastate,” he said.

“I see that as a major focus over the coming years. Giving back what art has given me.”

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ENJOY TIMELESS CHIC WITH LEATHER orn right, there’s no doubt W leather will turn heads.

There seems to be a fine line

between chic and tacky, however.

Previously, the thought was that it came down to patterns or type of leather, but our recent cow hide and snake skin trends have blown that misconception out of the water.

These days, you can also find knock-off leathers that still look great too so, while quality is important, it’s not a make-or-break requirement anymore.

So, what’s the key to looking great in this versatile fabric then?

The most concrete idea that’s popular with fashion gurus currently, is the ‘less is more’ philosophy.

While you may be tempted to deck yourself head-to-toe in leather, it’s best to keep things simple — otherwise you’ll tip your look from cute to biker-chick chic.

We all know a pair of great-quality

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genuine leather boots bring style to any outfit and last for years (just make sure you look after them properly and regularly care for the leather).

And you can’t forget a chic black pair of leather gloves or a bag.

But, if you want bigger pieces, you can’t go past a leather skirt.

For a super classy look, invest in a knee-length or mini skirt — in brown, deep purple, gun-metal gray, burgundy or classic black — and wear with a basic, plain knit shirt or blouse.

The same goes for leather pants: anyone can rock it, as long as you remember to keep the leather as the feature and keep all other elements of your outfit really basic.

If it’s the classic leather jacket that’s on your must-have list, go for it.

Wear it over a silky dress or jeans and soft, flowy shirt for a look that’s timeless, yet chic.

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‘COAT’ YOURSELF IN WARMTH h, August. Where the weather remains cool and A the wind picks up, piercing through your jumpers and cardigans.

That being said, what better excuse is there to buy a coat now?

It can be tricky to find the perfect winter coat, though, with so many different styles and colours and materials, so here we give you some tips.

PICKING YOUR STYLE

Will you be wearing your coat at all different times of day and functions, or is it more specific?

Knowing this will determine what style you’ll choose — the classic trench coat is a great all-rounder while a pea coat is more formal.

Also determining what you’ll be most often wearing under your coat is a must, as then you can make an informed decision as to the length of the coat, whether the style needs to be open or closed, and how loose or form-fitting it should be.

PICKING YOUR COLOUR

Once again, knowing what your coat is for will assist in picking a colour.

Every-day, classic coats are ideally black or camel and shades of brown, but if you wear a common colour palette most of the time you can safely pick a coat in a complementing shade.

PICKING YOUR MATERIAL

Is your coat for braving the piercing winter wind, or just a cover-up for those brisk mornings?

The answer will help you figure out what fabric you should be looking for.

Sometimes this can also simply come down to personal taste and what you feel looks good on you too.

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Toowoomba Multi-Service Centre “Your home away from home” Mick Petrie – Forever Talented Today we share with you the special talents of Mick, born in Leeton and raised in Thallon (outside of Goondiwindi), who has put his life experience as a welder to now create amazing items in the Men’s Shed of Alzheimer’s Queensland Toowoomba.

Recently, Mick was given the opportunity to create up-cycled items in our Men’s Shed with spoons, forks and recycled wood. He was given a selection of pictures and ideas to get his creative juices flowing. Mick was instantly motivated and relished the roles of learning and then teaching others to make the art pieces (please refer to encased photos).

Given Mick’s natural affinity with people, the other men enjoy his company and mentorship. He is easy going and because of his background and life skills with his former trade, Mick guides them in the shed with the projects.

Here at Alzheimer’s Queensland, the culture we have created is that everyone lives and breathes the philosophy of Social Role Valorisation. We empower clients like Mick to engage in age appropriate activities that align with their social goals, valued life roles and interests.

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FOLLOW THE FADS THROUGH TIME

hey say there is nothing new TWhen under the sun. it comes to beauty and

health trends, this couldn’t be more true.

It may surprise you how many so-called ‘new’ fads were actually

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tested by people of anywhere from the 1980s to ancient civilisations.

TRENDS THAT RAISE AN EYEBROW

While some beauty gurus predicted an imminent return of the monobrow

late last year, the ancient Greeks have ‘been there, done that’.

A full, singular brow was considered a sign of great intelligence and beauty in a woman, so they would often fill in the gap between natural brows with kohl or

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goat hair glued on with tree resin.

Another trend that has seen a rise in popularity this year — specifically on the catwalk — is wearing eyeshadow right up to the brow line; a true blast from the 1980s.

SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS

The search for bright pearly whites is never truly over: the ancient Romans possibly invented the first mouthwash to create the effect, however, their ingredients were fairly different from what we use today — Portuguese urine was the recipe.

Evidently, humans are also consistently keen to put black stuff on their teeth, though the pre-1870s Japanese trend of applying special black lacquer worked to strengthen the teeth — unlike our current charcoal trend which damages them.

MASSAGES AND SAUNAS ARE ANCIENT BEAUTY TREATMENTS GIVE THIS SOME FACE

Adding freckles or beauty spots to your face with some eyeliner or lipliner is super cute, but did you know the style hails from the 16th century?

Back then, people would place patches of expensive fabric on their face with a gum adhesive to hide scars and damaged skin, but it also became a sign of wealth.

The French took it one step further by making the patches in different shapes like stars or moons.

CHILL OUT

Saunas, acupuncture and massage are popular beauty treatments now, but all have actually been around for a very long time.

The heat treatments started in Finland (Oaken’s sauna from Frozen, anyone?) around 1112, mostly as dry saunas.

Meanwhile, acupuncture started in China around 2000 years ago and massages are thought to have originated in China and Egypt almost 5000 years ago.

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MONO’ MAKE-UP Beauty specialist

Monochromatic make-up is the newest trend — born on the runway, it’s now being worked into your daily beauty routine

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ver recent years, focusing on a bold eye or lipstick has dominated the make-up scene.

But, this year’s biggest winter make-up trend is the art of matching your eyeshadow, lipstick and sometimes even blush.

For a subtle natural glow, use soft pink or peach colours.

For a sultry look, use golden brown tones.

If you want to make a statement, go bold with a bright orange.

The colour choice is ultimately up to you, but always work with a shade that suits your skin tone.

STEP 1: SELECT A BASE COLOUR THAT COMPLEMENTS YOUR SKIN TONE

For warm skin tones, we recommend coral, peach, brown.

Cool skin tones are best with pinks, brown, plum, burgundy, purple.

STEP 2: USE A VARIETY OF SHADES

Experiment with varying shades of the base colour to create a unique look.

If pink is your base colour, then use a medium shade of pink on your eyelids, a lighter shade on your cheeks, and a deep shade of pink lipstick.

STEP 3: ALTERNATIVELY, USE ONE COLOUR

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A traditional monochromatic look uses the same colour for your eyes, cheeks and lids.

For example, MAC Cosmetics has recently launched an entire monochrome collection that see lip glosses, blushes and eyeshadow in identical colours so you can achieve shade-perfect monochromatic make-up.

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COMBATING FUSSY EATERS

BY ELSPETH HASWELL-SMITH STYLE COLUMNIST

et’s face it, children can be fussy L eaters and it worries many parents who are conscious of

providing a nutrient-rich diet for their children.

Whether it be a textural issue, colour, shape or flavour of food, children can turn away and refuse to consume it.

Fussy eating can be part of development in children as they explore their environment and assert choices.

The good news is that we can develop great ways to mask nutrient-rich foods into everyday meals.

Here are some quick tips: ■ Liver pate can be added to meals such as bolognese, meat loaf, rissoles, soups, stews and mash.

Liver pate provides essential vitamins of B12, vitamin A, riboflavin and copper.

It is also rich in the essential

nutrients folate, iron and choline.

■ Gelatin is abundant in amino acids like glycine, proline, and valine, as well as amino acids lysine, alanine, and arginine.

It has no flavour by itself, and can be used to make home-made jelly, lollies and raw desserts.

■ Collagen — all the same benefits of gelatin, but doesn’t make things ‘set’.

It has no taste, so no-one will know it’s in there and it won’t change the texture, making it perfect for drinks, main meals, desserts and even baking.

■ Bone broth or stocks can be added to many dishes, such as

curries, soups, bolognese, scrambled eggs and mash.

You can make your own or buy a dehydrated broth and sneak it into many things.

Bone broth advocates believe it helps alleviate joint pain and osteoarthritis, as well as detoxifying the liver, aiding in wound healing, supporting digestive health, balancing hormones, increasing energy, strengthening bones, improving sleep quality, boosting immune function, and more.

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EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY t Vincent’s Private Hospital has S purchased a Mako Robotic–Arm Assisted Surgery System giving local

orthopaedic surgeons access to advanced technology to assist in surgically treating their patients living with painful knee and hip conditions.

The Mako System uses computer–assisted 3D planning to allow the surgeon to evaluate each patient’s unique bone structure on a 3D computer-generated model.

The implant size and placement can then be planned and reviewed

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prior to surgery.

During the operation and prior to the placement of the implant, the Mako System provides real–time data to the surgeon, allowing them to validate the pre–op plan and make any final adjustments.

The surgeon then executes the plan using the haptic–guided robotic arm.

The robotic arm guides the surgeon to accurately remove the planned bone whilst protecting surrounding bone and soft tissues.

Acting St Vincent’s CEO Malcolm

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Jessica Fry ess Fry has always loved sport.

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Her passion for the game never dwindled and, after having played almost every position on the field, she joined the Thunder about four years ago as forward.

Balancing a professional career with her sporting career hasn’t always been easy.

Working long hours as a paralegal, Jess admits she hasn’t always been good at balancing these spheres, but believes this year will be different (despite a full plate).

“I’ve had to be strict on myself — leaving more on time after work — as we train four nights a week.

“And, I have started my law degree as well, so I’ll need to squeeze in time for that too.”

Like many of her peers, Jess looks up to a fellow female soccer player.

“Right now, I think you would struggle to find someone who doesn’t admire Sam Kerr, who is easily the most incredible Matildas player.”

Jess has also noticed the equality struggle going on in women’s soccer.

“It can be frustrating to see the difference in opportunities, automatic privileges and pay there is for men, compared to women,” she said, adding that there is also a lack of female coaches.

“I think it would be great to see an increase in that.”

On the debate on whether the sport should be called football or soccer, Jess said she’s not bothered by what people call the sport, but refers to it as soccer herself.

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FIXING THE WORLD ...one small change at a time

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those closest to them — their fellow residents.

You might be happy to learn there are many organisations looking to do just that — improve the lives of our fellow humans.

The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation is now ready to start providing funding to improve the wellbeing of the community.

The Foundation will be providing funding grants to not–for–profit projects aimed at improving life outcomes for people in need of some help.

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people in need.

To kickstart the Foundation’s funding reserves, Heritage Bank contributed $2 million last year.

Will the greater Toowoomba community rise to the challenge and get involved in this charitable cause?

Inaugural charitable foundation chair Mr Bill Armagnacq hopes so.

“We can now move forward on fulfilling our mission of making a positive contribution to building better communities, but we can’t do that alone,” Mr Armagnacq said.

“We need people to join with us and support the Foundation by making donations,” he said.

The Foundation is also structured in such a way that people can claim full tax deductions for donations they make.

Donate online via the Foundation’s website, or go into any Heritage Bank branch.

In addition to the Heritage Charitable Foundation getting off the ground with your help, Australian Charity of the Year 2018 (Friends with Dignity) will soon launch the fifth round of its Little Friends Scholarship program.

The program awards bi–annual monetary scholarships to children throughout Australia who have faced, or are facing, domestic or family violence.

There will be a minimum of 40 scholarships on offer in round five, with States and Territories guaranteed two each and the balance to be awarded on an ‘as needs’ basis.

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help young domestic violence survivors rebuild their confidence by finding something they’re good at and by ensuring their education continues,” Friends with Dignity director and chief financial officer, Julia McKenna, said.

Not only State and Territory governments can apply for these scholarships — parents can also submit applications directly — and anyone can donate to the cause.

Friends with Dignity is appealing to the corporate sector, charitable groups, philanthropists and the wider community to get involved in the Little Friends Scholarship program and give a child back their dignity.

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THE WORLD AT YOUR DOOR ultures from around the world will be C celebrated through dance, language and food at the 14th annual Toowoomba Languages and

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Cultures Festival on Sunday, August 11, at Toowoomba’s Queens Park.

Nepalese culture takes centre stage this year along with more than 60 different cultural performances across three stages.

Toowoomba International Multicultural Society (TIMS) president and festival organising committee chair Mrs Gitie House said the festival was a fantastic day that rejoiced in the community’s diversity. “’One World, Many Faces’ is the theme that continues to showcase our amazing array of talent and colour from across the world,” Mrs House said.

“We have people from all corners of the globe living in the Toowoomba Region, so it is important that these people are seen and heard through their unique dances and songs,” she said.

“We invite all residents to join the festivities and support all the performers, try the delicious food and drinks and visit the many stalls that will be on show, including the Mindful Wellbeing Expo, arts and market stalls.”

Mayor Paul Antonio said the festival was one of the highlights on the region’s events calendar.

“I’m especially proud of the way the festival highlights our region’s welcoming face and celebrates the many different cultures that now call Toowoomba home,” he said.

Camel rides, an animal farm and reptile park will add to the festival, with all-day children’s inflatable rides costing $2.

Gates open from 10am with the program running until 4pm.

Entry price is $10 for adults, $5 for concession card holders, and free for children and school students (must bring identification).

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WHAT MAKES AN EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY LAWYER?

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Toowoomba presents Spring Polo in Queens Park on Saturday, September 28.

The day always brings the best in polo glamour and fashion — and this year’s event promises not to disappoint, with many guests already looking for the perfect polo ensemble.

Event organisers Jo Capp, Cassandra Hunter and Maree Parsons from The Event Group

Toowoomba said Grand Central was once again the Fashions on the Field sponsor and was excited about this year’s new format.

Grand Central’s marketing manager Marieke Bridgeman believes this year’s spring/summer trends will definitely stand out.

“Some of the trends coming through for this spring and summer will tie in nicely with Spring Polo, including the colour palette of marigold and bubblegum pink, which will look beautiful in September,” Marieke said.

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Kate said the best time to get a spray tan for the event on Saturday, is on the preceding Thursday.

She also recommends starting your skin regime six to eight weeks prior, so your skin cells can rejuvenate and glow.

Kate said, by moisturising and exfoliating your skin before applying make–up, you will ensure it stays on for the whole event.

The Lexus of Toowoomba presents Spring Polo, now in its fourth year, will once again feature leading polo players from all over Australia and New Zealand vying for glory to win the Hooper Memorial Cup and Spring Polo Cup perpetual trophies.

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Taking on the 55km

OXFAM Trailwalk

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

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hy would four new mums — all still breastfeeding — decide to tackle a 55–kilometre trailwalk in 48 hours, I found myself wondering.

Don’t they have their hands full with their babies?

Of course they do.

But, for Amber Byrne, Laura Higgins, Misty Ralph and Belinda Try, this was exactly the reason why they took on the OXFAM trailwalk in Brisbane, one weekend in June.

Their goal was to raise $2800 for OXFAM, hoping to make a difference in the lives of people living in poverty.

Here’s a look at their task:

AMBER

The former high school special needs teacher had a difficult birthing experience with her daughter, Ariella.

“I had a massive bleed and lost 2.5 litres of blood,” Amber said, adding that she needed two blood transfusions and is still taking iron tablets to boost her low levels.

She took on the 100–kilometre trailwalk last year, but pulled out at about the halfway mark — being 20–weeks pregnant.

So, she decided to take on the 55–kilometre walk this year to work

on her post–pregnancy fitness and because she had unfinished business.

“I’ve had some comments about my post–pregnancy weight–gain and thought this is a great way to prove to myself that I am still fit and strong,” she said.

With young Ariella still being breastfed, Amber’s husband would bring her to Amber at checkpoints, so she could be fed.

“I couldn’t have done the walk without his support and encouragement — my success is as much his too.”

LAURA

Also a special needs teacher, Laura is currently on maternity leave after having her son, Sam. She joined the team in an attempt to be active and social at the same time, without having to worry about finding child care.

Despite suffering excruciating hip pain, the hardest part of the trail was

being away from Sam for two nights.

“This was the first time I had been away from him for longer than six hours,” she said.

Laura’s walk was an uphill battle for most of the way — both physically and mentally — until the 41–kilometre mark, where she managed to call her husband and children.

“Hearing Shaun and all the kids’ voices was the push I needed to keep going to the finish line.”

BELINDA

For this high school teacher, taking on the trail was a way of motivating herself to be more active, to make new friends and to push her limits.

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it was a different type of mothers’ group, as well as an opportunity to regain my fitness after birth,” Belinda said.

She has much in common with her team mates — they’re all mums, all teachers, and have all completed hypno–birthing (something Belinda would encourage other mums to do).

She trained for six months, doing the weekly group hike, as well as additional fortnightly hikes and daily walks around the neighbourhood with her daughter, Remy.

She said her personal obstacle during the trail was the last five kilometres, struggling at 1am to keep a positive attitude and to keep pushing on.

“I would not have been able to complete this without the support of my partner,” she said.

MISTY

An HPE teacher and mum to baby Olivia, Misty joined the team to support Amber in her goal of completing the trailwalk.

Having completed similar walks with her students during school camps, Misty prepared for the walk by running every night and taking on a couple of individual and team walks along the way.

Sadly, Misty did not finish the walk, with her hip slowing her after the first checkpoint and becoming too painful by the second.

“After some really big chats with myself, I decided it would be best if I retired from the walk,” Misty said.

“That way, my team didn’t have to walk so slow and my hip wouldn’t get worse,” she said.

“It wasn’t an easy choice, but I know my body.”

She tracked the rest of her team and said she was immensely proud when she saw they had finished.

“They are stronger than they know and I am grateful to have been with them for 31 of their 55 kilometres.”

The team completed the trailwalk without sleep and without stopping, except to feed their babies.

Despite suffering some ups and downs, both individually and as a group, these mums proved their mettle a hundred times over.

“We had some older mums say we were brave for taking on the walk, which was really lovely to hear,” Amber said.

From dodgy hips to blisters and tears, they battled through it all.

Amber, Laura and Belinda completed the 55 kilometres in just under 19 hours.

“I believe our team showed all the qualities this walk is meant to display; I am super proud of these girls and grateful for their support in helping me achieve my goal of crossing the finish line,” Amber said.

With the help of their sponsors and donations, the team managed to raise $2710 for OXFAM — just $90 short of their goal.

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Mysterious buildings

BY JESSICA KRAMER

THESE ANCIENT STRUCTURES MAY HAVE BEEN UNCOVERED FROM THEIR SURROUNDING FOREST OR WATER, BUT THEY ARE STILL SHROUDED IN MYSTERY

ost of us know of the Seven M Wonders of the Ancient World, even if we can’t list them off the top of

our head.

And while these structures are, indeed, wonder-full, we know what most of them were built for and how.

However, there are many more buildings that have been uncovered from civilisations long-since disappeared, where we have no idea how they were built or why — in

some cases, we may not even know who built them.

Here are a few mysterious, incredible, or just downright weird buildings from the ancient world.

TEOTIHUACAN

Pictured above, Teotihuacan is an ancient city about 50km out of Mexico City.

While we know the city was created as early as 400 BC and seemed a

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By the time the Aztecs came across Teotihuacan in the 1400s, the city had been abandoned for centuries.

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people baffled for a long time.

More than 90 artificially created islets are connected by canals, making the city Venice-esque as the large buildings sit on the tiny islands — from tombs to homes made for royalty.

What’s left everyone puzzled, however, is how the miscellaneous ancient builders of Nan Madol managed to heft the massive stones across land and water to build —

considering the stones weigh from five to 25 tons each.

Each one descends about 30 metres into the ground and includes rooms, bridges, pools, gutters and pillars, with most surfaces decorated with chiselled parallel lines.

However, none of the caves are connected even though the walls between them are only 50cm thick at some points, and they’re almost all identical.

What’s more, no reason for the caves being built has been uncovered, let alone who built them and how they were all completed so exact by people working in near-darkness.

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This ‘mystery’ can be rather contentious.

Consisting of layers of rock that form steps, columns, a star-shaped platform, and a few other shapes, it has long been debated whether Yonaguni is actually a submerged ancient ruin or simply a natural formation from earthquakes, erosion and tectonic activity.

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From painted finishes to furniture and tapware, black is the preferred choice for many contemporary interiors, as well as architectural finishes.

There’s something thoroughly modern about black.

Every woman knows the power of the little black dress, but it seems the courage to wear this bold colour has translated to our interior spaces.

You may not think it, but dark

colours can create both soothing and cosy spaces.

And many decor pieces, furniture and art can stylishly ‘pop’ when set against a dark background.

This is a trick designers and stylists have been using for years to create dramatic-looking photo shoots.

Add to the trend of dark and black painted spaces, the ongoing fashion for metallic finishes, especially gold, and you have a stunning combination when it comes to dramatic contrasts.

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Whether it’s bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, dining rooms or living spaces, if thoughtfully and creatively applied, look no further than black if you want to create a dramatic look.

Black finishes and decor can invigorate just about any room.

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Just as it is during summer, your pool still needs proper up-keep over the cooler part of the year to ensure it remains in tip-top condition.

And, by keeping on top of maintenance, it will save you a mountain of work come spring.

Winter is the perfect opportunity to give your filter a much-needed clean; and while you’re at it, give your skimmer and other pool cleaning devices a good scrub as well.

It’s also the perfect timing to take your automatic pool cleaner to a

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And, just because you’re not swimming doesn’t mean you can let the pool’s chemical levels slip.

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style | home fresher look, your bathroom is one of the most noticeable, and therefore valuable, rooms in the house.

Like the kitchen, the bathroom has many different aspects to work on.

From simple changes, like new fittings, re–glazing the bath tub, or removing the shower doors to create the illusion of space, to big jobs like changing the whole layout of the bathroom, you will not go wrong with a bathroom fix–up.

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f you are thinking about Ihome upgrading or renovating your — whether you’re planning

minor improvements or a major facelift — you should look into the improvements which are more likely to generate a return on your investment.

Here are a couple of updates that go a bit further than a new, and perhaps much–needed, coat of paint:

KITCHEN

If your kitchen can do with a bit of

a facelift, but the floorplan is still appealing, you shouldn’t need to do more than a minor remodel.

Resurfacing cabinets and drawers and changing the fittings is the quickest way to give your kitchen new life.

Add new appliances, and you’re already looking at a whole new room.

BATHROOM

Depending on whether you’re looking to do a full bathroom remodel, or just a touch–up for a

A new floor will make your home look brand new.

This may turn out to be a costly improvement, especially if you opt for hardwood or tiles over carpet, but it will be worth it.

WINDOWS

Replacing old, creaky window frames with large, open ones (and perhaps even heat–reflective glass) will go a long way towards a feeling of airiness.

Letting more sun into a room makes a massive difference to the mood of the person looking at the room from an aesthetic viewpoint and will stand you in good stead, come the time for selling your home.

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ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARDS A PASSIVE HOME

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Our core body temperature is ideal at 37 degrees, and it easily stabilises at that when our surroundings are around 24 degrees. That’s what makes us feel ‘most comfortable’. That indoor temperature is kind of like the Holy Grail, and we’ve already talked at length on what home-owners can do to set up their homes to achieve it, like correct orientation, phase-change insulation, and smart glass.

Older, inefficient homes often have the inside temperature constantly changing as chilly draughts get in around things like sliding doors, or heat is lost through large glass windows — so, that inside air is constantly in need of attention.

As the world becomes steadily more energy-wise, more and more people are tuning into the idea of their homes not just being energy efficient, but ‘passive’.

That is, the way the home is constructed does all the work for you, naturally maintaining an inside temperature around 24 degrees.

There is only one alternative if your home fights against you. You have to artificially heat and cool it to maintain your comfort zone. Depending on a lot of external factors, that may cost you an arm and leg each quarter.

But, here’s the rub. There are many simple, cost-effective, and common sense things you can do to plan and build a passive home, but unfortunately few

homes actually make full use of them — and the ‘rules’ don’t always make it straight forward and easy to understand.

For instance, a new home may be built according to accepted industry standards, and be ‘deemed to satisfy’. Everyone thinks they’ve kicked a goal, as all the boxes are legitimately ticked, yet the home is still not passive, and you’ll find yourself having to constantly spend cold hard cash on heating and cooling.

Here’s just one instance to illustrate. By installing a ceiling fan on a patio, your home gets an additional one-star rating.

That is, your green star rating may go from a five-star home to a six-star rating.

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SET YOUR TABLE UP FOR SUCCESS In some respects a lost art, there are still times when you’ll want the table setting to shine when entertaining beautiful table setting and AEntertaining decor isn’t just for weddings. is a perfect

opportunity to put your skills to the test when you want the event to be more formal or simply special — like Christmas lunch, an anniversary, or a significant birthday.

First, you’ll want to decide how formal or casual the meal will be.

This will set you up in picking the setting, how food will be served, and what decorations you’ll use.

When setting the table, remember the order of items: forks to the left of the plate with a bread plate above, knife and spoons to the right with glasses above, dessert spoon and/or

fork above the plate and parallel to the table edge, and napkin either under the fork or resting on the top plate.

Guests should be able to work from the outside in with their cutlery for each course, so make sure the setting reflects this if you are serving more than mains and dessert.

Also, plates and bowls should be stacked atop one another in the order they will be used — with the exception of the bread plate which, as already mentioned, sits just to the left of the other plates and above the forks.

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Once you have your table setting and know how formal or informal the meal will be, focus on the decor.

Ideally, the tablecloth, napkins, and/or placemats will provide the colour foundation so you can go with different shades of the same, or add complementing colours.

Flowers are a fresh and simple way to add that something special to your table, and tapered candles can add some formality — just be sure they don’t block anyone’s view.

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style | art

INTRODUCING ISABELLA TRAVERS

BELLA’S BUTTERFLIES I

sabella Travers explores the nature of life and death through her illustrations, watercolour paintings, sculptures and installations.

She started exploring this theme while in her second year of university, after discovering the classic vanitas/memento mori artworks of the 17th century.

Isabella explained that the idea of vanitas originated in the Bible, with

the Latin phrase ‘vanitas vanitatum omnia vanitas’ appearing in the Book of Ecclesiastes (translating to ‘vanity of vanities, all is vanity’).

“The purpose of a vanitas artwork is to remind the spectator of the mortality of the body, the impermanence of life and the insignificance of material possessions used to enhance the appearance of the body,” Isabella said, adding that vanitas artworks

are closely related to the concept of momento mori (which is Latin for ‘remember, you must die’) and often include symbols like skulls, flowers and candles to remind us of this.

In her 2018 sculptural installation titled ‘Metamorphosis’, Isabella reinterpreted these classic concepts in a series of unwearable ‘wearable’ artworks constructed of large metal butterflies wrapped around mesh.

“I decided to incorporate a butterfly motif into the work, as a butterfly is seen as something that is fragile, beautiful and quick to die, but can also be used as a metaphor for hope, rebirth, and transformation,” she said.

Isabella is influenced by the works of the famous Salvador Dali.

“The use of symbolism in his work — including animal imagery and religious symbols — to explore the themes of death, is an inspiration for my own work.”

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Emma Messenger chats to Style Winning this award and selling both my paintings at the Grammar Art Show has really motivated me to pursue my dreams as an artist and it has given me the confidence to put myself out there.

Describe your style?

People have described my art as clean, contemporary, bold and a bit different.

What inspires you?

I find inspiration in everyday life. I love colour and to make art that is different and makes you feel happy. I am always trying to create beauty for my two girls.

When did you start painting?

I have been drawing and painting since I was very young. Every chance I got I would be making and creating. It has always been a big part of my life.

How has your painting evolved?

My art has evolved as I’ve grown older and my attitudes shifted. Mindset has always had a big influence on my work.

Why do you enjoy painting?

I enjoy the freedom of painting and the way it makes me feel. I really enjoy experimenting with different techniques. I am always doing something whether it is knitting, painting or drawing. Anything that I can do with my hands is uplifting.

Some highlights of your artistic life?

My greatest achievement is winning the John Winn Memorial Award for Emerging Artist at the Toowoomba Grammar Art Show. I am so grateful that I can do something I love and be recognised at the same time.

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Tell us a little about yourself I live just outside of Toowoomba where I spend my time juggling kids, house, family business and of course, painting.

How did you feel about winning the John Winn Memorial Award for Emerging Artist at the Grammar Art Show?

I was absolutely shocked to hear that I had won. I was just so thrilled!

After the birth of my second baby, I dusted off my brushes and was painting again for myself as a bit of me-time after the girls had gone to bed at night. I started posting them to social media and sold a few. My neighbour urged me to enter in the Toowoomba Grammar Art Show. I can’t describe how excited I was to be given the opportunity to exhibit.

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hen they pull up to the pump, most people have a favourite dispenser they reach for.

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This is a good mid–point petrol when it comes to performance — not as low as 91, but not as high as 98 — but it’s becoming harder to find.

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E10 is often cheaper than 91 octane, but can hamper fuel economy due to the lower petrol content.

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A FUTURISTIC CLOUD

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fter fuelling ourselves with coffee and croissants from the Baker’s Duck, we began our winter weekend getaway with the Audi Q2.

Taking the twists and turns of the New England Highway to the beautiful landscape of Ravensbourne National Park, the weekend was a dream. Interlocking our fingers with the leather-trimmed steering wheel meant an eruption of giddy excitement, as we glided through the meandering roads among the mountains. The turbocharged, four-cylinder petrol engine called for “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake, on repeat with the Apple

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Braving Toowoomba’s chilly morning was no worry with seat warmers and sunrays streaming through the sunroof.

Indicating off road with the luminous LED lights, our picnic in the scenic setting could not have had a better start with the Audi Q2.

To someone who doesn’t know anything about car specs, we found ourselves likening the swift vehicle, to a futuristic cloud that hugs the road – light with cutting edge technology, and very fast.

The last chapter of the weekend required a trip to the CBD of Toowoomba, for a necessary shopping spree at Grand Central.

Traffic is no issue for the Q2, whilst we bopped to our favourite tunes, the sleek and sporty vehicle weaved in and out of traffic.

Now, we have to be honest, we were worried about parking. We’re not the best drivers, so you can understand our nerves in parking the European sports car. To our relief, this was all made easy by the advanced reverse camera and smooth turning circle.

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THE WHITE CROW REVIEW BY WENLEI MA

DRAMA / OLEG IVENKO, RALPH FIENNES, LOUIS HOFMANN / RATED M / 127 MINUTES / IN CINEMAS NOW

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ven non-ballet fanatics know the name Rudolf Nureyev.

The Russian was considered the greatest male dancer of his generation — he was Baryshnikov before Baryshnikov.

He also sensationally defected to the West at a Parisian airport in 1961, right under the noses of KGB officers.

That tumultuous episode and the weeks leading up to it, is explored in Ralph Fiennes’ new film The White Crow, a pleasant biopic of Nureyev.

The White Crow is Fiennes’ third time behind the camera as director, though he also appears on screen as Alexander Pushkin, Nureyev’s famed teacher.

The movie is structured around the five weeks Nureyev and the Kirov Ballet spent in Paris; the dancer exploring the city, entranced with the artistic marvels littered around town, from Theodore Gericault’s The Raft of the Medusa at the Louvre, to

the stained glass windows of the Sainte-Chapelle.

But half the story is told in flashbacks, taking in moments during his childhood and training that are meant to be formative experiences.

Nureyev was born on a train and spent much of his early childhood without the presence of his father, who was an army officer, and his mother looked after him and his three sisters with all the kids sleeping in one bed.

The White Crow also tracks his arrival at the ballet academy, his transition to the Mariinksy Ballet and his odd relationship with Pushkin and Pushkin’s wife.

The movie’s title comes from Nureyev’s childhood nickname, a Tatar term bequeathed to someone who’s considered an outsider or unusual.

That sense of independence and rebellion forms the character of Nureyev as depicted in this film, an individualist who’s willing to push conventions, even if his attitude comes off as rude and arrogant.

Fiennes cast Ukrainian dancer Oleg Ivenko who’s electric as Nureyev, onstage and off.

Ivenko has a raw energy in the dance sequences that makes him very watchable, and often outperforms the movie itself.

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CITY OF GIRLS BY ELIZABETH GILBERT

BY JESSICA KRAMER

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ne of the biggest names in self-help and inspirational books, Elizabeth Gilbert does not disappoint in writing fiction either.

This 1940s tale set in New York City is somewhat of an ode to feminism as we know it today, and sexual liberty.

The coming-of-age story is set around Vivian, told by herself retrospectively as a letter to a woman named Angela.

At 19-years-old, Vivian is sent off to live with her aunt in New York City after being expelled from a prestigious school, accompanied only by a few trunks and her precious sewing machine.

It’s not long before she is absorbed in the world of her

EXHALATION BY TED CHIANG

BY JESSICA KRAMER

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ven if science-fiction isn’t usually for you, this collection of short stories is worth a read.

An anthology of nine tales, all varying in length, Exhalation asks some common and important questions about life, humanity’s place in the universe, ethics, free will, and more.

For author Ted Chiang, this is his second published collection of short stories — the first, Story of Your Life and Others, including the story that became the 2016 film Arrival — and his writing style is easy to read and flows well, meaning the reader doesn’t need to ‘know the science’ to get the most out of each story.

The longest tale in the collection, The Lifecycle of Software Objects, discusses what makes a life by following colleagues as they raise digital AIs. Arguably the most emotive story in the collection,

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This book certainly isn’t for the extremely conservative — at it’s heart, it’s a celebration of a woman’s freedom in her sexuality, which is described in detail and consists of most of the tome.

Considering that this is what Gilbert set out to do, City of Girls lives up to its purpose — the issue of the book for some, however, may lie in its excessive length.

The first third is a lavish and exciting view into 1940s theatre culture, fashion and life, and it is clear Gilbert did her research before writing the book, but from there on the story lags as Vivian tells her life story.

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You should seek medical advice if you’re in a high-risk group or have any of the following symptoms: ■ frequent vomiting ■ bloody vomit or stools ■ diarrhoea for more than three days

■ extremely painful abdominal cramping ■ a temperature higher than 38.6°C ■ dehydration from repeated vomiting or diarrhoea ■ blurry vision, muscle weakness or tingling in the arms.

Symptoms and causes of food poisoning

You may be sick with food poisoning but not know what food caused it or even that you have it.

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CREAMY RISOTTO WITH PRAWNS AND PUMPKIN inter is the perfect time for a W warming plate of the ultimate comfort-food: risotto.

And what better way to have a risotto than with delicious prawns and creamy pumpkin?

This recipe is deceptively simple and makes a massive eight servings — enough for dinner and lunch the following day.

INGREDIENTS

6 cups chicken stock 2 T olive oil 2 cups butternut pumpkin, peeled and diced 1 cup fennel, chopped fine 1/2 brown onion, chopped fine 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine 2 cups arborio rice 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1 T lemon zest 500g raw banana prawns, peeled and

deveined with tails intact 2 T flat-leaf parsley, chopped fine 3/4 cup shredded parmesan 2 T lemon juice Extra parsley, to serve

METHOD

Step 1: Heat the stock in a medium saucepan over high heat until hot, but not boiling. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Step 2: Cook pumpkin in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat for five minutes or until beginning to brown. Add fennel, onion and garlic and cook for a further three minutes, before adding rice and stirring until well-coated with oil and glassy. Add wine and stir until most is evaporated, then add lemon zest.

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Step 4: Add prawns and cook, adding more stock as needed, for four minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat, then stir in parsley and parmesan, lemon juice, and season with salt. Serve seasoned with pepper and extra parsley.

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style | environment

HELP SAVE OCEAN LIFE AND THE REEF t’s by no means a little-known fact Iis vulnerable; that our Great Barrier Reef (GBR) between the threat of starfish, cyclones, global warming, fishing and industrial pollution, it’s a miracle it still exists.

However, there is a new joint venture under way to turn the commercial gill net — a danger to threatened marine creatures — into something useful; namely,

sustainable sunglasses.

The World Wide Fund for Nature Australia and eyewear company VisionDirect are teaming up to ‘upcycle’ the plastic net.

Shortly after WWF Australia bought and retired the remaining commercial gill net operating licence in the northern GBR, the fisher handed over his 600-metre-long net, and WWF-Australia was faced with

a dilemma: what to do with the net, because WWF did not intend to fish with it.

Sharing the ambition to make a difference in ocean plastics, WWF Australia and VisionDirect had a chat, which led to the concept of ReefCycle sunglasses.

“What a story behind these sunglasses — plastic once used to kill marine life becomes a product to protect your eyes,” said WWF Australia CEO Dermot O’Gorman.

Mr O’Gorman said eight million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year, including nets which drift in the open sea and drown endangered marine life.

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ONSEN ETIQUETTE There are rules for taking a bath in a Japanese hot spring

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hose of you travelling to Japan for the Rugby Union World Cup will be looking forward to immersing yourselves in the ancient culture, sights, sounds and smells of the country.

From catching a professional sumo match to learning to cook traditional Japanese cuisine and hiking Mount Fuji, your bucketlist must be filled to the brim with things to do.

One of the ultimate Japanese cultural experiences, has to be visiting an onsen, though.

Relaxing in any of the numerous hot springs across Japan, has long been a sought–after activity for locals and travellers alike.

But, before you throw yourself bodily into Japanese culture, consider these rules when visiting an onsen: ■ ATTIRE Well, the lack thereof.

No clothes are allowed in an onsen

— not even towels or budgie smugglers — and you have to take off your shoes before entering.

Don’t be too terrified, though.

Traditionally, onsens are divided between male and female areas for privacy and, if naked communal bathing is too much for you, you could always head to a ryokan inn (where rooms have private onsens).

■ HYGIENE You must take a shower — soap and all — before entering the water of the onsen.

You also have to keep your hair out of the water, so bring a scrunchie.

■ BEHAVIOUR No splashing, diving or swimming is allowed (the purpose of an onsen is to relax, so relax).

Be considerate to other bathers.

■ HYDRATION This last one is more a guideline than a rule, but not one to ignore.

Drink plenty of water before the heat dehydrates you.

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style | travel FOR A TOUCH OF SUNSHINE AND THE WASH OF WAVES

NICEST NOOSA

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

here is no well–kept secret to Noosa’s success as a beachside holiday destination; it’s a recipe everyone is familiar with, I think, and it’s simple.

Sun, surf, food, drink.

Not necessarily enjoyed in that order but, thrown together, these elements make for one magnificent session of ‘RnR’.

After about a week’s worth of torrential rain following us everywhere on our holiday — all the way to Seventeen Seventy and back — Noosa was the first stop on our trip to treat us with kindness.

The weather was perfect and, perhaps due to the preceding wet days, the beach wasn’t overly busy.

My family and I had two days to

spend in this resort town before heading off on the last leg of our trip, so we wanted to make the most of it.

Naturally, we ate (a lot), drank (not too much, but just enough to enjoy that heady feeling reserved for sunny, care–free days), and dipped our toes in the ocean.

Wading into the shallow, warm waters of Main Beach, I felt for the first time that dreary week like I was on holiday.

Noosa produces this feeling — this holiday feeling — without trying.

It’s a natural reaction people have to the gently rolling waves, the laugher of people, the splashing of kids, the smell of great food and the softening effect of tasty drinks.

You are left with the sound

knowledge that you have nothing to do but enjoy the day in whatever way you should choose.

The ever–bustling Hasting Street caters to every palate and ensures nobody misses out on the vibrant atmosphere of Noosa.

Home to award–winning restaurants and cafés, art galleries, pubs, health stores, adventure activities, water sports and more, Noosa offers visitors something new to do every time they turn up.

When I say Noosa is a nice place, I mean it’s like a loving grandmother who makes a cup of tea when you’re sad; it’s like a giggle fit with your best friend; it’s like a stranger handing you an umbrella when it starts to rain — it’s perfect.

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THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

BY DARREN BURTON

hether a prank or W not, next month, more than 1.5m Facebook

users have voiced a desire to bum–rush Area 51 in the Nevada desert in the hope of uncovering some of the American Government’s ‘military secrets’.

And, while I fully agree with organisers’ claims that “they can’t stop all of us”, I’d still hate to be one of the many they do stop…because it won’t be pretty.

While I’m no expert on how the U.S. Airforce operates, I CAN tell you they take all this quite seriously because…I’ve been to Area 51.

Well, to the perimeter of Area 51 at least — where signs forewarn of dire consequences for entering the military base.

How dire?

I think ‘deadly force’ gives you an idea that they mean business.

The base is part of the Nevada Test and Training Range (which is affiliated with the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas Valley) and its enduring mystery comes thanks to the veil of secrecy that has existed around the area for 60 years.

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space ships and futuristic aircraft that defy belief — so, that was more than enough motivation for my wife and I to visit the site a couple of years ago and “take a look around”.

We found a Las Vegas tour company well–versed in the clandestine base and hitched a ride into the Nevada desert.

Stark and desolate, the scenery was amazing as we weaved between Joshua trees and crossed dry lake beds heading for Area 51.

As we bounced along yet another dusty track, our guide pointed ahead to show an inquisitive government truck wheel into view atop a high ridge.

“They know we’re coming,” Evan explained. “They always do.

“Now watch this,” he said, turning our van and passing behind a rock formation, before emerging 20 seconds later.

On cue, the government vehicle

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had already changed position and was now facing us once more.

We definitely had Big Brother’s attention.

With the white truck sitting above, we hopped out of our van and were free to ‘explore’ as we wished.

Binoculars were handed out and we experienced the odd sensation of watching the security team watching us — all the while ensuring we never crossed into any restricted zone (and accompanying sniper interest).

News reports say the band of Area 51 invaders plans to meet on September 20 before starting a 90–mile trek through the blistering desert to their top–secret destination.

I think a better idea is to skip the Alien Centre and instead visit the kitsch and welcoming Little A’le’ Inn at Rachel where you can enjoy a ‘world famous’ alien burger and a cold drink.

Just as heavenly — and a lot safer.

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LADIES OF THE RINGS Throughout their lifetime, women wear several kinds of rings

here seems to be a ring for every TFrom stage of a woman’s life. a bracelet at birth to a

wedding ring on the day you join your life to another, here are some of the ‘rings of life’ you might have come across:

AT BIRTH

In many cultures across the globe, babies receive a small ring or bracelet when they’re born.

FOR FRIENDSHIP

For many girls, their first best friend is something of a soulmate.

To signify their love, trust and appreciation of each other, girls often give each other matching rings to wear as a symbol of their friendship.

AS A PROMISE

Giving a promise ring is a sign of commitment between young lovers,

and it is often the first token of a serious relationship.

AT THE ENGAGEMENT

If all goes well, the promise ring will be followed by an engagement ring, when the two lovers decide to spend the rest of their lives together.

Traditionally, the engagement ring is the bigger, shinier, and more expensive of the two ‘big rings’.

ON THE WEDDING DAY

Perhaps the ultimate physical symbol of love and unity, and the most coveted, is the wedding ring.

FOR ETERNITY

This is a ring usually added to a woman’s finger after 10 years of marriage.

For many, this will also be the last ring they ever wear, carrying it with them until death do them part.

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A UNIQUE UNION

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fter eight years together, A Anthony Dann and Kisita Mathiesen were married on a stormy

summer’s day at the beautiful Adora Downs.

“It was the most perfect day ever,” Kisita remembered, despite being caught in the rain.

She said it was love at first sight when they met as school students.

“The day we got together we knew we were ‘the one’ for each other,” she said.

“Anthony came to my house one day after gym and just never left.”

Originally, they were going to wait a while before getting married, but Anthony asked Kisita to be his wife shortly before her 21st birthday.

“We were going overseas for my birthday and he didn’t want to take

the ring with him, as he probably would have lost it,” Kisita said.

“Anthony is my best friend and soul mate, and I could never imagine life without him.”

At their wedding, Kisita took Anthony’s last name.

“I guess it’s the traditional thing to do and, once we start a family, we will all share the same surname,” she said.

“Plus, four letters is a lot easier to spell than nine.”

Their wedding was a personalised affair with a rustic country theme, succulents, and a light pink, rose gold and black colour scheme.

A unique touch, was using trucks as their wedding cars.

“We made our wedding day special and did everything ourselves,

because we didn’t want to spend a fortune, so everything was personal to us,” Kisita said.

As a further personal touch, the couple exchanged personalised vows before kicking off a big night of celebrations.

“We partied the night away until 2.30am; when the band went home, we grabbed the boom box and kept dancing.”

The Danns believe in making your wedding day yours in every way.

“Don’t let anyone tell you how to do it — the day really does go by as quick as everyone says,” Kisita said.

Having honeymooned in Phuket, the newlyweds are now starting their lives together with hopes to start a family and build a house sometime in the future.

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MAXIMISE YOUR HOME DEPOSIT

A SUPER ADVANTAGE Here’s how the First Home Super Saver Scheme can help you

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But, with the help of the First Home Super Saver (‘FHSS’) scheme (introduced by the Federal Government in a bid to reduce pressure on housing affordability) you now have another option to get your foot in the door.

Here’s what you need to know:

WHAT IS THE FHSS SCHEME? The scheme allows you to save for a deposit on your first home by putting extra money into your superannuation and taking advantage of the interest and tax benefits associated with super.

You will save for a deposit faster, as the money inside super is taxed at a lower rate and accrues interest at a higher rate than money in the bank.

Under the scheme, you can take out a maximum of $30,000 (plus

earnings) and put it towards your first home.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THE FHSS SCHEME? Anyone over the age of 18, who has never owned property in Australia before (this includes vacant land).

As the FHSS scheme is an initiative of the Federal Government, you may even be able to take advantage of the Queensland First Home Owners Grant at the same time.

For more information, visit the ATO website or call 13 28 65.

The information in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. You should consult with a registered financial advisor if you think this information relates to you.

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HEALTH SOLUTIONS IN GYMNASTICS ith recent media reports about W rising obesity and diabetes rates, along with falling sport

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“Our gymnastics programs provide

a safe and fun environment where children learn to love physical activity.”

The Early Years programs at Allstar Gymnastics not only provide gross and fine motor skill development but work to provide children with school-readiness skills such as group participation, teamwork and following instructions — which lead to confident, happy children as they move into school.

Allstars has also developed a

gymnastics-based strength, balance and fitness program for the over-50s which is seeing amazing results.

“Some of our oldest gymnasts are in their mid-to-late 80s and are now telling us their doctors are amazed at the improvements in their mobility, balance and fitness,” Vicki says.

“We are also working one-on-one with children with special needs, providing them with a safe and fun sporting experience that includes therapeutic benefits outside a clinical environment.”

Allstars offers a program suited to anyone from six weeks to 100 years old, meaning it really is a club for the whole family.

“We love our sport and are determined to make Toowoomba a healthier place through gymnastics.”

Allstar Gymnastics is Toowoomba’s largest and best-equipped gymnastics facility.

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WHAT’S ON Discover events on, in and around the Garden City this August

LEARN ALL ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT CULTURES

LANGUAGES AND CULTURES FESTIVAL

WHEN: Saturday, August 11, 10am

to 4pm

WHERE:Frogs Hollow in Queens Park, corner of Margaret and Hume streets, Toowoomba City WHAT: With the theme of ‘one world, many faces’, there will be more than 100 stallholders to support and encourage a sense of belonging and community harmony. Learn about other cultures, religions, nationalities, languages, backgrounds and ethnic groups, and enjoy an array of international food and market stalls, music and dance performances, health and wellness markets, languages, schools and community displays.

COST: $10 for adults, $5 concession, and free for children

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WOODEN SPOON WORKSHOP

WHEN: Sunday, August 18, 9am to 4.30pm WHERE: Broadfoot St, Kearneys Spring WHAT: Join this small group workshop and learn how to make your own wooden spoons with tutor Matt Eliason (aka ‘Spoonguy’). You will be taught how to use safe methods in working with greenwood, which is sustainably sourced from the environment.

Unlike dried timber that is suited to machines, greenwood is easier on hands and tools and gently persuades us to respect their grain, so the creation of the spoon is a journey with the wood.

COST: $120, bookings essential by visiting matteliason.com/

WHEN: Saturday, August 17, to

Sunday, August 25 WHERE: Various places in the Toowoomba region WHAT: Celebrating our seniors, there will be several events on throughout the region during this special week. From 8.30am to 4pm on August 22, will be the free Seniors Expo at the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre.

Expect 75-plus stalls covering health, finance, social activities, retirement living, travel and more.

There will also be several concerts on — Toowoomba Senior Citizens Club will be hosting one from 9.30am for $5, followed by a light lunch and entertainment on August 17, while the Memphis Moovers will perform from 9.30am to noon at Millmerran Culture Centre on August 20 and at Crows Nest Community Hall on August 21.

COST: Various, but mostly free

Variety of stalls with information on: ✓ Healthy living and social activities ✓ Finance and retirement living ✓ Travel, and much more!

When: Thursday 22 August at 9.00 am to 3.00 pm Where: Berghofer Recreation Centre, Baker Street, Toowoomba

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LEGENDS AT THEIR GAME

WHEN: Friday, August 23, 11.30am to 3pm WHERE: Rumours, 323 Ruthven St, Toowoomba WHAT: The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation will

host legendary duo Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston on-stage. Cameron Smith is a NRL player for the Melbourne Storm, but has also played for Queensland in State of Origin and won several awards. Johnathan Thurston, also fondly known by nickname ‘JT’, is currently managing director for the JTAcademy after a successful career in NRL. Tickets will include a three-course meal and drinks package, with funds raised going to benefit the Triple M Darling Downs Give Me 5 for Kids appeal.

COST: $150 per person

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INLAND RAIL CONFERENCE

WHEN: Wednesday, August 21, and Thursday, August 22, 9am-8.30pm WHERE: Empire Theatre, 54 Neil St, Toowoomba City WHAT: With the theme ‘connecting regions, building Australia’, the conference will focus on how this project will transform the movement of freight in Australia and will feature presentations from a range of people.

COST: TBA, visit tsbe.com.au/ events/inland-rail-conference

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MURPHYS CREEK RODEO

WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 10am to 11pm WHERE: Fifteen Mile Rd, Murphys Creek WHAT: Be prepared to have a ‘bucking’ good time with live entertainment, food and licenced bar, and of course heaps of rodeo events like the classic barrel race, calf roping, and more.

COST: $20 adults, $12 concession, $8 children (aged five to 15 years)

23 CEILIDH (SCOTTISH DANCE)

WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 7pm to 10.30pm WHERE: Drayton Hall, 39 Brisbane St, Drayton WHAT: The Toowoomba Caledonian Society and Pipe Band is holding a Ceilidh. Come as a favourite Scottish character or idol and partake in Scottish country dancing (all dances are called). Watch the pipe band and Highland dancers perform and other entertainment. There will also be a licenced bar, raffle and supper available, and a prize for the best costume awarded on the night. Contact the Society’s publicity officer Marg Bond at margbond@bigpond.net.au for a large group booking (bookings not essential).

COST: $10 adults, children over 13 years $5, and children under 13 years free

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SCORPIO

OCT 23 – NOV 21

IT’S IN THE STARS LEO

JUL 23 – AUG 22

It’s party time — this is your birthday month, after all — but it’s also time to get your health sorted.

As promised, you have been paying attention to your spending habits and should be able to pay off some of that credit card debt this month.

VIRGO

AUG 23 – SEPT 22

Virgo will be kicking up their heels as a new job opportunity may beckon; if you are brave enough to take the plunge, it could be worth your while.

Time spent with good friends in August will give you much joy, but don’t overindulge, though.

LIBRA

SEPT 23 – OCT 22

‘Crazy’ is one way to describe your current lifestyle and running from one task to another is starting to become addictive.

It is a good thing you are full of high–octane energy — no one really can keep up with a Libra at full

It’s time to work out what you want from life.

Juggling family and work used to be easier, but it’s been getting a little harder lately.

Don’t sacrifice your own happiness to solve everyone’s problems (it is not up to you to keep everyone happy).

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 – DEC 21

Sagittarius, get ready for the best month ever.

It’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labour; finally, you are able to see how your hard work has paid off and, boy, are the dividends good.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 19

Your work life might be a shambles at the moment, but keep your head up — how else will you see the changing horizon?

Keep a cool head and spend some time focusing on money this month — how to make more, how to spend better, and saving for a rainy day.

AQUARIUS

JAN 20 – FEB 18

You will be the talk of the town this month, being seen in all the best restaurants, at prestige events and meeting with important people, getting yourself up the career ladder.

But, when the world is at your feet, make sure you tread lightly; your success is only as stable as the foundation beneath your feet.

PISCES

FEB 19 – MAR 20

When a Pisces decides to make a few

life changes, it seems everyone gets included in their plans — right down to the family pet.

Approach big decisions with caution this month and take into account the wishes of those around you — you will need their support for what’s to come.

ARIES

MAR 21 – APR 20

It’s been a long time since you were out and about.

Winter can put a dampener on the best of us, forcing people inside and closing windows to the world.

It also creates the opportunity to snuggle with someone special — perspective is important in all things.

TAURUS

APR 21 – MAY 20

Taurus, it is time to think big.

There could be a move on the cards; whether that’s a promotion or a sea change remains to be seen.

Take stock of your life and go where you feel will give a solid foundation to continue future plans.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUN 20

When the universe tells you that a holiday is needed, listen.

Go explore, but make sure your passport is in order or things might get a little sticky along the way.

Sometimes, we have to go away to appreciate where we’ve come from.

CANCER

JUN 21 – JUL 22

Fitness is the focus this winter.

Take care not to overdo it and remember the old adage: too much of a good thing...

Off–set your health mania with a fun catch–up with friends; it’s important too.

Don’t let time run out on you.

You know what that means!

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